Tuesday, July 31, 2012
RMJSS Heifer Breeder of the Year
Bushman Cattle Company awarded the RMJSS Heifer Breeder of the year. Thanks for all you do showing our heifers.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Wow..... Still green!
Stopped in to the show calves today and things are still looking green. Love bear lake county !
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Another day another show!
Just dropping in to the Southeaster Utah Jr. Livestock Show. No Bushman Cattle Company calves there! Would love to have some representation there next year. Give us a call about calves for next years show.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Tip of the week - Getting Ready for Fair
As fair time approaches I would like to give you some pointers to help you get your calves ready for fair. First, if you feel your calf is lacking hair, please remember its HOT! Even the hairiest calves will be loosing hair in triple digits. If you want hair your going to need to work at it. Start rinsing your calf daily! Sounds like a lot of work but it will pay off, I promise. You don't need to be soaping, just wet him down and dry him with the blower. This will cool him down and get the hair growing back.
Combing - Most common mistake is coming hair upward in the summer! Most of you cant do this, they are not hairy enough. Here is how you train that hair. First, comb the hair down from the back to the hoof as shown below.
After you have done that on both sides then work it horizontally forward form the tail to the head as seen below.
Then use the blower and continue to work that hair forward. Do that religiously for a week then you can start slowly working it in an upward direction. The more the hair is trained the better we can fit him up for the show!
Good luck and start with this tip! I'll post another tip in a few days! Give us a call if you have any questions.
PS. Keep him shaded too! All that work will not be worth it if you tie him up in the sun after! :)
Nathan Bushman
Bushman Cattle Company
Combing - Most common mistake is coming hair upward in the summer! Most of you cant do this, they are not hairy enough. Here is how you train that hair. First, comb the hair down from the back to the hoof as shown below.
After you have done that on both sides then work it horizontally forward form the tail to the head as seen below.
Then use the blower and continue to work that hair forward. Do that religiously for a week then you can start slowly working it in an upward direction. The more the hair is trained the better we can fit him up for the show!
Good luck and start with this tip! I'll post another tip in a few days! Give us a call if you have any questions.
PS. Keep him shaded too! All that work will not be worth it if you tie him up in the sun after! :)
Nathan Bushman
Bushman Cattle Company
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Found some Denver photos!
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| Hopper - All Aboard Hairy Bear Steer |
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| Norma Jean and Baby Girl |
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| Norma Jean - Highliner |
Found these pictures today of Denver this last winter. Good times. Pictured are Baby Girl (Walks Alone), Norma Jean (Highliner) and Hopper (All Aboard x Hairy Bear Steer). Looking forward to 2013 Show!
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Let the washing begin! Bear Lake Classic here we come!
Sale calves selected, washed, dried and revived! Time to start getting ready for preview day already!
Calves sired by Eye Candy, Monopoly 2, Sunseeker, Thriller, All Aboard, MVP and Dirty Hairy 2!
Were excited about the great set we have to offer this year!
Washing chute with some shade for this crazy heat we are having!
Cows waiting anxiously!
Washing chute with some shade for this crazy heat we are having!
Cows waiting anxiously!
Sunday, July 1, 2012
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