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(Ally) Showing Market Cattle (Types of Shows (By Breed (Common breeds-…
(Ally) Showing Market Cattle
Haired Shows
Haired- Hair on all of body, fitted to exhibitors content with respect to the rulebook of that particular show
Haired cattle must be kept in a temperature controlled barn, usually under 55 degrees to prevent them from shedding their winter coat.
Types of Shows
By Breed
Common breeds- Charolais, Maine, Simmental, Angus
AOB (Any Other Breed)
1000-1600 lbs weight bracket
Prospect- Under 900 and not sold for slaughter after show
http://www.steerplanet.com/bb/the-big-show/progress-vs-prospect-steer/
Slick Shows
Slick- No more than 1/4" of hair on all of body except 12" of hair allowed on tail. (according to rules of San Antonio Stock Show)
https://www.sarodeo.com/images/uploads/2018_Premium_List8.pdf
Even though these cattle will not be shown with hair, they usually are kept in the same conditions as haired cattle. This includes a temperature controlled barn with clean bedding. Skin care is very important because the skin will be visible during the show.
Class Organization
Top 2 in class every 5-8 classes advance to division champs
Top 2 in division advance to final drive where champion and reserve champion are chosen
