A livestock show is a place where kids and adults go to show their livestock animals. This purpose of this is to show off their animals to show that they have good stock. The objective is to breed/ make an animal as close to the "ideal" as possible. By showing their animals and winning or placing in the class it shows of their great characteristics and lets others know that their genetics/ animals are superior over the other animals. It is very good publicity when they win at a major stock show because it make people want to buy into their stock and genetics.
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Getting their name out there....
When a breeder has animals that win major livestock shows it really helps their business. When the kid wins Grand Champion or Reserve Grand Champion they get recognized for their hard work and nice animal that they are exhibiting. This makes other people showing or that are in the business want their animals, in hopes of winning the title and money.
How to go about buying a show project...
Find a reputable breeder that you want to do business with. Peferably one whose stock/ animals have placed or done well at major or junior shows. Contact them, weather it be in person, email, or phone and explain to them your budget and a time to go look at their animals for sale. When going to look at animals don't be afraid to get you hand on them and feel the muscle on them. Be educated on what type of animal you are looking for and make sure you are getting/ paying a fair price. Also, make sure that the animal is physically sound and not sickly as this could effect them in the long run.
What to do when you get your animal home...
When you get you animal home make sure it is in a low stress environment. This is especially important when discussing pigs, as they can stress out very easily, to the point where they can start having seizures and possible die. Next is to get them to eat, you want them to stay on their feed as this is important to keep the muscle and fat on the animal. Getting them to trust you is essiental to a successful show season. Watch your animal drink water to make sure they stay hydrated, if they don't they could develope kidney stones and die.
Fort Worth Barn. 2012. Photograph. Fort worth Texas. Russel Feed. Jan. 2012. Web. 4 Mar. 2014.
Show Wether. N.d. Photograph. Sure Champ Blog. Web. 4 Mar. 2014.
Show Pig. N.d. Photograph. Marketing and Development Division. Web. 4 Mar. 2014
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