Show Cattle Health and more!

Cattle Health & More

​By Molly

In this lesson we will begin to dig deep into cattle. We will learn about health, nutrition and more. I hope you learn something today!

​Let's get started!

Feed/Nutrition

​Why is nutrition so important?

Any show cattle nutrition program should include a balanced feed with adequate amounts of protein, energy, and fiber or roughage. It’s also key to make sure that the animal has an adequate amount of mineral and vitamin supplementation, and that nutrients are from quality sources.

​Source: purinamills.com

What to feed

​What should I feed my show calf to help with different areas?

​Source: purinamills.com

​Source: purinamills.com

​Judge this class of Red Angus Heifers. We will see what the answer is on the next slide. Good Luck!

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Judging time!

​Picture from: surechamp.com

​Picture: surechamp.com

Diseases

​What diseases do cattle get and how can I prevent them?

Diseases associated will cattle include Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex, Pink Eye, Lameness, Scours and Bloat. You can treat them with antibiotics, make sure they are hydrated, and vaccinated.

​Source: successfulfarming.com

Multiple Choice

If my show calf is bad sick or hurt what should I do?

• Call the vet

• Forget about it

Cattle Supplies

Open Ended

What is one thing you would change about this show heifer?

- Robert Collier

"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out."

Open Ended

What cattle breed(s) is your favorite?

Thank you for coming. I hope you enjoyed today's lesson and learned something from it! Next week we will talk about show sheep or show goats.

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​Summing it up

Open Ended

What would you like to see next week?