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Open House

March 19-20 at the farm

... with INTERNET bidding

to begin at noon, Monday,

March 21, ending at 8 p.m.

Wed., March 23, 2011.

Call Mike for details

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The Matrons of

The last few years we have been fortunate enough to have bred and produced some ofthe most competitive Angus heifers in the Southeast. These females have not only

excelled in the show ring, but they have gone on and made functional cows in the pas-ture. We place an emphasis on sound, balanced trait cattle that not only look good but

also perform and produce. After 30+ years of showing cattle and all the fads that we havebeen through, we are certain of one thing. The “RIGHT KIND” never go out of style!

Produce theRight Kind!

MIKE & CHRISTY MCCRAVY

34 Williamson Rd.

Bowdon GA 30108

770-328-2047

[email protected] / www.mmcattle.com

GRIDMAKER X BAR EXTChamp. Sr. Yearling 08 East. Reg.

Also Champ. 07 Futurity.

TRADITION X FAMEMany Time Champion in 06 & 07, the

Petunia line of females have been real workhorses for us, including the Champion Angus

and Res. Supreme at both the GA BeefFuturity and GA National Fair this past year.

FREEDOM X WESTERNSr. Heifer Calf 06 NAILE, Res. Sr., Yrl. 07 NAILE

Champ. 06 GNF, High Point GCCPA 07. TheHeather Family has been good to us. Currently12 are working in our herd. The Heathers will

have progeny by Jupiter, Big Daddy andFreedom.

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Wed., March 23, 2011.

Call Mike for details We invite you to come view our calves on display at our open house, March 19-20, 2011 in Tyus, Ga.

Videos of calves will be available at www.mmcattle.com starting Mar. 1, 2011

GRIDMAKER X K57 036 Reserve Cow/Calf 2009 NJAS, alsoChampion 07 GNF, offering a OCC

Jetstream heifer that is a full sister to the calfat side that sold to Conley and Penner in Ok.

for $10,000.

(Selling two Full Sisters!)

RAVEN X TRADITIONChampion Angus heifer and Reserve Supreme atboth the GA Jr. Beef Futurity and the GNF in 2010.

FREEDOM X WESTERNHigh point British heifer in 2010 GCCPA,

we are pleased to have won the British HeiferDivision, 3 out of the last 4 years!

This heifer will have 2 full sisters selling.

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Parrish AkinsAkins Cattle Enterprise1177 South Coffee RdNashville, GA [email protected]

Todd & Holly AlfordOleo RanchP.O. Box 128Bowman, GA [email protected]

Cole AllenTriple A Farm1685 Roland RoadThomaston, GA [email protected]

Sid ArnoldPleasant Acres Farms3870 Crabapple Hollow RdNicholson, GA 30565706-546-9039706-207-6113706-208-1002SARNOLD@ESCOEINDUSTRIAL.COM *Stephen D. AshmoreAshmore Farms1361 Ashmore-Braden RdLincolnton, GA [email protected] Bill AtkinsonAtkinson Cattle245 Regal DriveLawrenceville, GA 30046770-963-7486770-235-0680

*James (Buck) AultmanAultman Farms & Cattle Co877 Zion Hope RoadTifton, GA 31793229-382-3202229-238-1963

*Clifford Bailey, DVMCliffstell Show Cattle2618 Lake Douglas RoadBainbridge, GA 39819229-246-5808229-400-1106229-246-0414cliffbailey59@hotmail.com Greta Collins & Leonard BarrettLenBar Farms1901 Funston Sale City RoadMoultrie, GA [email protected]

Reggie & Ronald BeasleyDry Creek Farm466 Old Spivey RdJesup, GA [email protected] Greg BennettKatie Colin Farm, LLC210 Road 1 SouthCartersville, GA [email protected] Dava BilesD & B Farms159 Dean Patrick Rd.Jackson, GA [email protected]

Tom & Tammy Boatman2TK Cattle Company478 Coots Lake RoadRockmart, GA 30153770354-4195404-372-6754770-684-1121tammy@jwrlandandcattle.com Matt, Brandon, and Eric BohannonB3 FarmsP.O. Box 236Martin, GA 30557706-779-7848706-481-5081

*Hope Sampson, Greg & Gary BowmanBowman Club Calves272 Bowman Rd, SWCalhoun, GA [email protected]

Thomas BridgesTriple C Shorthorns295 Bridges RdCarnesville, GA [email protected] *Kenneth R. BridgesK & M Irish Polled Shorthorns1030 Richard Bridge Rd.Commerce, GA [email protected] Ken, Rene’, Cole, & Gabe BrogdonB4F13519 Hwy 112Irwinton, GA [email protected]

Willis and Jackie BrownB and B Farms934 Rum RdBryon, GA [email protected] *Dan T. BrownB-B Simmentals128 Windy Hill RoadBlairsville, GA [email protected]

Chan, Lou, and Will CabeCABE.721 Sosby RdCarnesville, GA [email protected]

*John & Marcia CallawayCallaway Cattle Company2280 Coweta-Heard RdHogansville, GA 30230770-583-5688770-355-2165770-583-5688callawaycattlecomp@earthlink.net Christopher CampbellC&M Ranch571 Club RoadBuchanan, GA [email protected]

Scott CareyCarey Farms2761 Apalachee Rd.Madison, GA [email protected]

*Andy CarterMoss Oak Farms4301 Peat Moss RdLake Park, GA [email protected] Jarrod & Noel CreasyCreasy Farms1380 Bragan RoadStatesboro, GA 30458912-839-3174912-687-5664912-839-3187jarrodcreasy@hotmail.com Zachary T. CroweC&Z Farm85 Winnie Frank RdCartersville, GA [email protected]

Lee and Paul CrumpTriple C Club Calves128 Erwin Hill Rd SECalhoun, GA 30701770-548-2362

GCCPA Membership 2011


*Randy & Beth DanielPartisover Ranch348 Daniel RdColbert, GA 30628706-788-2533706-614-0496706-788-2200partisover@windstream.net Madison Baugh & Al DanielDaniel Divide137 Buford PlaceMacon, GA [email protected]

Dean DanielsDLMJ Show Cattle7182 Hwy 112CamillaGA [email protected]

*Joe DarbyDarby Club Calves2221 McDaniel Station Rd SWCalhoun, GA [email protected] Donnie & Sky DavisBig D Farms Inc971 Hwy 211 NEWinder, GA 30680770-867-4781Donnie 770-868-6668 Sky [email protected]

Chad, Richard, and Josh DavisDavis Farm217 Floodtown Cr.Chatsworth, GA [email protected] Dylan DavisDavis FarmP.O. Box 353Eton, GA [email protected] Donnie DillardPDH Farms264 N. Prospect AveWaco, GA [email protected]

Donnie DillardDPH Farms264 North Prospect AveWaco, GA [email protected] Doug, Vickie & Bailli DouthittDouthitt Farms240 Turvey Nichols RdCisco, GA [email protected] Spencer DuncanTriple D Angus Farm1053 Old 179 NWhigham, GA [email protected]

Ted & Jeremy DyerDyer Livestock154 McKaig LoopRising Fawn, GA [email protected] Todd & Amy EdwardsEdwards Family Farm756 Sam Hunt RdFairmount, GA [email protected] Russ & Debra ElliotElliot Farms4761 Holley RoadLizella, GA 31052478-935-8180478-550-5924478-808-7787elliottfarmsga@pstel.net

Randy FranksEmpire Angus300 Oak Island Dr.Jesup, GA [email protected] David & Carolyn GazdaGazda Cattle Company1985 Morton RdAthens, GA 30605706-369-1456Carolyn 706-540-2222 David [email protected]

Brady W. GentryGentry Farms2597 Old Hwy 113, SWTaylorsville, GA [email protected]

*Phil & Brenda GentryGentry Farms1205 Golden Isle ParkwayPerry, GA [email protected]

Tim GilstrapChi-G Farms1355 Wrights Mill RdCommerce, GA 30530770-287-2346770-335-7448770-335-7448

Colby & Will GodwinColwill Cattle Company310 Pataula RoadChula, GA 31733229-382-2574229-392-3040229-382-8087waterlooshottestmama@gmail.com

*Robert HarkinsRobert Harkins Stock Farm521 Robert Harkins DriveSuches, GA 30572706-969-0457

Tad HarperDiamond H LivestockP.O. Box 1923Tifton, GA [email protected] Gene HartHart Farm627 Sims Bridge RoadCommerce, GA [email protected]

Nathan HeatonPlumbline Cattle Company2351 Washington HwyElberton, GA [email protected]

Maverick HerodMKH Shorthorns3 East Halls Valley RoadTrion, GA [email protected] Ray, Debbie and Carole HicksVisionary Cattle660 Seaburn Vickery RoadStatesboro, GA [email protected]

Regina HollidayHilltop Farm510 Dewey Warnock RoadDublin, GA [email protected]

Keith, Charlotte, Jacob, & MaKayla HolmesHolmes Club Calves234 Walraven Rd NECalhoun, GA [email protected] Burt & Jaren Jeffords3-J FarmsP.O. Box 458Fairmount, GA [email protected]

Katie, Justin, and Kallie JohnsonChief Club Calves362 Haley Farm RdCanton, GA [email protected] B.C. KennedyKennedy Farms601 Hill StWashington, GA [email protected] Kyle KnightSandbriar Farms863 Effi ngham HwySylvania, GA [email protected]

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William E. “Bubba” LamberthLamberth Farms6440 Cattail RoadSale City, GA [email protected] Brian & Bobby LanceWolfcreek Farms122 West Wolfcreek RoadBlairsville, GA 30512Brain:706-781-8639 Bobby:[email protected] M.B. & Joyce LaneMel-Joy Ranch404 Lane RoadCarrollton, GA [email protected]

Sawyer LaneDirt Road Farm90 Lane RoadCarrollton, GA [email protected] Joey & Deborah LentsLents Farm7453 Hwy 225 NChatsworth, GA 30705706-695-9834Joey [email protected] Steve & David LoughridgePleasant Valley Farms1363 Loughridge RdChatsworth, GA [email protected]

B.J. MarksTriple B Farms20 Bear Creek CourtCovington, GA [email protected]

*Mike & Christy McCravyMM Cattle Co34 Williamson RdBowdon, GA [email protected]

Paul McQuaigPride Land Farm276 Crepe Myrtle CircleOcilla, GA [email protected]

Earlie T. McQuaig Sr.Hidden Acres503 Knollwood RoadBroxton, GA 31519912-359-2665912-359-2665

Thomas H. MeadMead Cattle Enterprises1222 Reeves RoadMidville, GA [email protected] Dale MeeksMeeks Family Farms881 Beaverdam RdToccoa, GA [email protected]

Lewis MillerTriple M Club Calves936 Slate Mine RdFairmount, GA 30139770-547-6622

Jill MillerTalmo RanchP.O. Box 68Talmo, GA [email protected]

J. Harris MorganJ. Harris Morgan FarmP.O. Box 66Camilla, GA 31730229-336-9334229-336-9525

Tim & Sondra MoserMoser Cattle Company557 Gill RoadMeansville, GA 30256678-588-3296770-500-6950770-567-0076moserlandscaping@gmail.com *Billy MossMoss Cattle CompanyP.O. Box 81564Athens, GA [email protected] Carl NicholsCypress Creek Farms972 Cypress Creek RdEnigma, GA [email protected]

Greg, Lora, & Dillon ParkerScotts Creek FarmP.O. Box 1434Clayton, GA [email protected]

Tim & Trina ParksDouble T Farms9254 Chatsworth HwyEllijay, GA 30540706-635-2531706-889-0570

Doug, Ann & Shelly PattonAll Hours Farms461 Krik-Langford RdDanielsville, GA [email protected]

*Rob & Kelly PostinRSE FarmsP.O. Box 358Stephens, GA [email protected] Randy, Donna & Gibson PriestGibson’s Farm121 Bingham Rd, SWCartersville, GA 30120770-655-8133Gibson [email protected]

Sharon RakestrawJWR Land & Cattle Co401 Butler Industrial DrDallas, GA 30132770-684-1121770-354-4195770-684-1121jwr@jwrlandandcattle.com

Craig RowellCraig Rowell1464 Altamaha RoadHazlehurst, GA 31539912-375-0817912-534-5578

Jimmy & Jan ScottWiregrass Cattle Company1401 Huffer RdDouglas, GA 31533912-384-6271912-389-6014912-345-1023wiregreasscattle@charter.net

Macy SeagravesLacoda Farms7276 Highway 334Nicholson, GA [email protected]

* Stone and Matt ShirleyShirley Show Cattle5475 Jefferson RdCommerce, GA 30529706-335-2236Stone 706-340-2466 Matt 706-983-0276 Adam [email protected] Katie SmithLaKat Livestock198 TE Smith RoadBainbridge, GA 39819229-246-7344Katie [email protected] Anthony & Holly SmithAnton Angus Farm986 Baxter Rd NEResaca, GA [email protected]




Beth Fox, Ryan Harrow, and Kevin SmithRidgewood Farms325 Ridgewood Drive NWCalhoun, GA [email protected]

*Jody SmithSmith Brothers Farms & Cattle3655 Patten-Coolidge RoadPavo, GA [email protected]

Morgan, K.C., Garrett, & Harry SmithNorthside Farms1854 Julian Minchew RdDouglas, GA [email protected] Jackie & Jill K. SmithDEK Farms17 Melvin RoadHazlehurst, GA [email protected] Patrick & Melanie SteedP & M Farm1580 Ringer RdCarrollton, GA [email protected]

Matthew StudstillStudstill Farms991 Beecher RoadAbbeville, GA [email protected] Chad SumnerNew River Cattle1885 Cranford Sumner RoadLenox, GA [email protected]

Ronnie & Becky SumnerSumner Farm221 Sumner RdChula, GA [email protected]

Kurt SutherlandBlackwood Mountain Farm242 Cedar Hill DrCalhoun, GA 30701706-629-8685770-548-2973

Wayne and Ryan TaltonTalton Farms210 Belmont CircleCovington, GA [email protected]

*Stan TankersleyTankersley FarmsP.O. Box 1125Lincolnton, GA [email protected]

Phillip & Pam TaylorA & A Show Cattle2080 M.J. Taylor RdAdel, GA 31620229-896-2373Phillip 229-507-0744 Austin [email protected]

Todd TeasleyGA FFA-FCCLA Center720 FFA FHA Camp RoadCovington, GA [email protected]

Jason and Casey ThrasherThrasher Cattle Company171 Fordham RoadChester, GA [email protected]

Keith ThrasherRolling T Farm50 Cedar Creek LnCarlton, GA [email protected]

Charles & Kim Turk4 T Farm197 Carson Segars RdMaysville, GA [email protected] R. Bruce Van MeterSelect Cattle EnterprisesP.O. Box 667Rome, GA [email protected]

Steve VaughnNV Cattle, LLCP.O. Box 2127Cartersville, GA [email protected] Alan & Adam VernerVerner Farms LLC2150 Old Mill RdRutledge, GA [email protected]

*Greg WalkerShady River Farms1138 Liberty Rd SWCalhoun, GA [email protected]

Ed WasdinWasdin Angus Ranch485 Davis RdNorman Park, GA 31771229-873-1230229-769-3964229-769-3974

*Jason WeaverMiddle -W- Club calves127 W Broad StNorman Park, GA 31771229-873-8954229-364-2515229-769-5055jason_weaver@siegers.com *Joe R. WellsJ.R.’s Farm3320 Augusta HwyLincolnton, GA [email protected]

Doug WilliamsTurnpike Creek Farms1571 Workmore Milan RoadMilan, GA [email protected] Phillip M. Wilson, DVMWilson FarmsP.O. Box 551Bowdon, GA [email protected] Josh WinslowWinslow Farms2053 Ruth Jackson RoadBogart, GA [email protected]

Rick & Sharon WoodWoodlawn Farms453 Swain Wood RoadClarkesville, GA [email protected] Claire & Will WoodardWhippoorwill Farms3061 Indian Creek RoadMadison, GA [email protected] Blaize, Tye, and Murdock Wynn144 Levi’s RoadMoultrie, GA [email protected]

David Young Southern Pride Livestock 244 Windfi eld Ridge Drive Mt Airy, GA 30563229-322-4373 [email protected]

*donotes the charter membersof GCCPA

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We often associate the phrase “handle with care” with delicate or breakable objects that need special attention when shipping; but it can also be applied to the handling of cattle. Cattle should be handled with care to reduce the amount of stress on the animals and ensure their safety and the safety of the handlers. While stress as a whole is unavoidable, it is vital to minimize its effects. Stress increases weight loss, damages rumen function, reduces immune function, lowers the effi cacy of health products, and can interfere with reproduction. All employees who work with livestock should have a basic understanding of animal handling and psychology to ensure the welfare of the cattle and people. Understanding cattle behavior and utilizing sound handling practices can help reduce stress. Cattle have wide-angle panoramic vision in excess of 300 degrees. This enables them to see behind without turning their heads. However, there is a small blind spot behind their rear. Avoid remaining in a cow’s blind spot while handling. Staying in the blind spot will cause the animal to turn around and look at you. Cattle want to know where you are at all times. In close quarters you may get kicked if you get in a cow’s blind spot. When a group of cattle move, the animals maintain visual contact with each other. This enables the herd to stay together. Since cattle are a prey species they are vigilant and fear novelty. For example, cattle moved to a new pasture may be fearful of cars passing by on the road, but soon they learn to ignore them. Understanding the fl ight zone is the key to easy, quiet handling. The fl ight zone is the cow’s safety zone and every animal has a different size area. When you penetrate the fl ight zone the animals will move, and when you retreat from the fl ight zone the animals will stop moving. There are cattle that have no fl ight zone (old show animals for example) and cattle that have zones that measure in lengths of a football fi eld. The size of the fl ight zone is determined by many factors, such as wildness or tameness, and the angle of the handlers approach. The fl ight zone will be larger when a handler approaches head on, and it will become smaller when the animal is confi ned inside a single-fi le chute. Cattle can be moved easily by work-ing on the edge of the fl ight zone. The handler must be close enough to the animal to make it move, but not so close as to cause it to panic or fl ee. The principle is to use pressure and release. When working cattle in an enclosed space such as an alley or crowd pen, great care must be taken to avoid deeply penetrating the fl ight zone. This can result in panic, jumped fences and cattle turning back on the handler. In a single-fi le alley, to move an animal forward you must be behind the point of balance. The point of bal-ance is located at the animals shoulder. Cattle can be moved very effi ciently by walking quickly past the point of balance in the opposite direction of the desired movement.

Cattle have more sensitive hearing than people do. Loud noises should be avoided in cattle handling facilities. Yelling and screaming is stressful to the animals and the handlers. However, small amounts of noise can be used to assist in moving livestock. Shaking a plastic bag will move cattle easily or the use of paddle sticks. Placing rubber stops on gates and squeeze chutes, and positioning hydraulic pumps and motors away from chutes will help reduce noise. Old habits must be broken to fully master quiet animal handling. Experienced and trained personnel should operate restrain-ing equipment when working cattle. Facilities and equipment should be thoroughly inspected before working cattle. Handlers should walk through the set-up as the animals would looking for potential dangers or hang-ups. Fixing faulty equipment and facilities is much easier to do the day or morning before rather than when cattle are waiting impatiently in the chute. Protruding nails, broken boards, and exposed bolts should be eliminated to avoid injury and bruises. Cattle have long memories. An animal’s previous experiences will affect its reaction. Cattle that have been handled roughly in the past will be more stressed and diffi cult to handle in the future. Animals that are handled gently and with care will have very little stress when handled. The basic principle is to prevent cattle from becoming excited. Cattle can become excited in just a few seconds, but it takes 20 to 30 minutes for the heart rate to return to normal in highly agitated cattle. Working cattle should never be treated as a race. Taking the time to properly inspect facilities and equipment can be well worth the effort. If cattle are handled respecting their natural behaviors and utilizing their fl ight zone and point of balance, the amount of stress associated with processing can be greatly reduced for the cattle and handlers.

handle cattle with careCarole Hicks – UGA Extension Beef Cattle Specialist

Watch the GCCPA website at

www.georgiaclubcalves.orgfor a list of show dates along with entry forms, deadlines

and contact information.


Requirements for Calves to be GCCPA Tagged:

It’s important that all members know the re-quirements for a calf to be tagged with the offi -cial GCCPA eartag. The rules are listed below:1. Calves must be bred and born on a member’s farm, or2. Owned and born on other premises (example - you own a cow that is at an ET center in Georgia or another state), or3. Calves are eligible from the purchase of bred cows or frozen embryos only if bred cows or embryos are purchased from another GCC PA member, and the new owner shall be listed as Breeder on the GCCPA point sheet.4. Only dues paying members are eligible to purchase tags. (Exhibitors can not pay dues and buy tags for an individual they purchase the calf from.)

Georgia Club Calf Producers Association2011 Ear Tag Order Form

Orders will not be taken over the phone and without prepayment.

Name__________________________________________Farm Name_____________________________________Mailing Address_________________________________City, State, Zip__________________________________

Number of Tags_________ @ $25.00 each = $_________

Total Enclosed: $__________

Please make check payable to GCCPAMail checks and this form to:

Carole HicksP.O. Box 8112, GSU

Statesboro, GA 30460

GCCPAGeorgia Club Calf Producers Association

Membership Statement2011

Name_______________________________________________________________________Farm Name__________________________________________________________________Mailing Address______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________ City State Zip

Telephone___________________________ Cell_____________________________________Fax#_______________________________Email____________________________________

__________New Member __________Renewal

Make check payable to GCCPA to $50.00. Mail to:Carole Hicks

P.O. Box 8112, GSUStatesboro, GA 30460

Advertisers Index3J Farms 15Cabe Brothers 6Calendar of Event 12Darby Club Calves 15The Final Drive 4-5GCCPA Field Day 15GCCPA Sale 14Godfrey’s 19MM Cattle Co. 3Moser Cattle Company 18Moss Oak 6P&M Farms 18RSE Farms 2Shirley Show Cattle 20Wiregrass Winter Classic 16-17

GCCPA Offi cersPresident

Holly AlfordP.O. Box 128

Bowman, GA 30624706-270-3994

Vice PresidentCarolyn Gazda1985 Morton Rd.

Athens, GA 30605706-540-2222

Secretary & TreasurerCarole Hicks

P.O. Box 8112, GSUStatesboro, GA 30460

912-690-1727

GCCPA DirectorsLee Crump

126 Erwin Hill Rd SECalhoun, GA 30701

770-548-2362

Sondra Moser557 Gill Rd.

Meansville, GA 30256770-527-4358

Patrick Steed1580 Ringer Rd.

Carrollton, GA 30116770-601-6320

Kurt Sutherland5168 Fairmount HwyCalhoun, GA 30701

678-986-7221

Jason Thrasher171 Fordham Rd

Chester, GA 31012478-988-3309

Doug WilliamsTurnpike Creek Farms

Rt.1, Box 19 Milan, GA 31060

229-860-0320

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Working with 4-H and FFA youth on livestock projects can be a most rewarding experience. But it’s not without its challenges. As you and your family prepare for stock show season, here are answers to some common questions about the health of the livestock that participate in these events. (Note: Always refer to the rules for that particular show for up-to-date health requirements from the host state’s Department of Agriculture.)

1. Should I give my show animal antibiotics before, during or after the show to prevent them from getting pneumonia? No. Although some animals may become sick when they get stressed and are exposed to other ani-mals from the show, most do not. Animals should only be treated if they show signs of pneumonia and a diagnosis is made by a veterinarian. Needlessly treating animals with antibiotics is a misuse of these drugs, and jeopardizes their future availability (the drugs currently available may become illegal for use, and future drugs may not get ap-proved). Needlessly treating animals can lead to illegal meat and milk residues and many have side effects if not used properly. And since injections can be painful, drugs should only be given if absolutely needed to avoid need-less discomfort to the animal. Although some medica-tions are available for use without a veterinarian’s advice (“Over the Counter Drugs”) these might not be the correct choice for your animal. Selecting the appropriate treat-ment early will ensure your animal has the best chance of recovering quickly and completely.

2. My show animal sometimes won’t eat or drink well at the show. Should I force it to eat and drink? No, animals traveling to shows, especially if it’s their fi rst, will commonly not eat or drink well the fi rst day. Some-times it’s caused by stress, sometimes they don’t like the taste of the water. Make sure to offer the same feed that is fed at home. If water intake continues to be a problem at multiple shows, bring water from home. Force feeding water and food should only be done if the animal is actu-ally sick. If the animal will not eat or drink for more than one day, it should be examined by a veterinarian. Force feeding water is also against show rules as it can alter the natural appearance of the animal. And it can have seri-ous consequences. Withholding water then force feed-ing or allowing them to drink large amounts at once can lead to bursting of the red blood cells. This can lead to weakness, kidney failure, and possibly death. Don’t add electrolytes to water unless directed to do so by a veteri-narian. And always have water without electrolytes also available.

3. My show animal sometimes gets diarrhea. What should I do? Diarrhea in show animals is most com-monly caused by stress and minor changes in eating and drinking habits. In most cases it will resolve on its own. Treating with antibiotics or other medications may actu-ally make the diarrhea worse. As long as the animal is

eating, drinking, doesn’t have a fever and is acting normally, do nothing. If the animal starts to show signs of depression, or does not resume its normal appetite, then have it examined.

4. Should I isolate my show animal(s) when we get home? Yes. Show animals get exposed to many other animals from all over the state, and they may come in contact with viruses and bacte-ria. When they get home, they can shed these “germs” to other animals, even if they themselves aren’t sick. Young animals not yet weaned are especially susceptible to pneumonia, and preg-nant animals may abort if they get exposed. It’s best to put show animals in a comfortable grass paddock with good shade and water that is separated from other pastures or paddocks by at least 10 feet of space when they arrive home. Keep them there for 2 weeks, then they can join the rest of the animals if they need to.

5. Do my show animals need special vaccinations? No. They need the same vaccinations recommended for animals that stay at home. It is important to make sure that vaccines are given at least one month before traveling to a show to allow time for the immune response to work. Follow all label directions, includ-ing proper timing of booster doses. It’s also important to do other things to keep your show animal’s immune system working. Good nutrition and control of parasites is crucial. Decrease stress as much as possible. That means working with your animal at home so it is comfortable with being on a halter and being tied or stalled.

6. Why is it against the rules to give my animal a sedative if it is acting unruly? First, it may be against state law. That includes “natural” products like Show Cattle Calm. Second, it can actu-ally be dangerous. Many sedatives actually cause excitement if the wrong amount is given. Because the correct dose varies with each individual animal, some will become excited while some will be sedated. Sedated animals are also more dangerous. They can become disoriented, making them nervous and more likely to stumble and fall. They are also more likely to startle due to noise and movement. Some animals simply do not have the disposition to be show animals. Unfortunately, this may not be revealed until the fi rst show. Animals may act calm at home, but unruly at the show. Working hard with an animal only to fi nd out it is not suit-able for the show ring is a hard lesson to learn, but safety of the exhibitors is fi rst priority.

7. Why is against the rules to alter the appearance of show animals (except normal grooming)? Because show cattle, sheep, goats, and swine are food animals, altering the appearance of these animals without a medical rational is in essence product tampering. Although it is a contest, and winning is the goal, it should not be accomplished at any cost. The experience gained and knowledge learned in the process of preparing for the show should be most important. The purpose of these projects is to develop young people into responsible citizens as well as teach-ing youth about the livestock industry. We need to strive to teach them only what is acceptable in the industry. Altering the ap-pearance of show animals is not only unethical, it is considered cruelty to animals and is a criminal offense in many states.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: LIVESTOCK SHOW ANIMAL HEALTHBy Christine B. Navarre, DVM, MS, DACVIM, Louisianna State University Ag Center

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