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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION ARTICLES: SETTING GOALS TO SET UP SUCCESS By Robyn Scherer-Carlson, M.Agr.
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UNDERSTANDING VFD REGULATIONS By Robyn Scherer-Carlson, M.Agr. TIME TO CONSIDER A BREEDING PROJECT By Crystal Emsoff SHOW RESULTS Cow Palace, North American International Livestock Exposition, American Royal
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About the Cover Congratulations to Tara Hummel, who had the Grand Champion Market Goat, and to Lydia Straka, who had the Grand Champion Market Lamb at the 2016 American Royal, held in Kansas City, MO. Photos courtesy of: American Royal/ ShowChampions
Check out "Chasing Banners," where we feature YOUR show photos in every issue! We also welcome content submissions. Submit your photos and content to theshowwether@gmail.com. CONTACT P.O. BOX 250 • ELIZABETH, CO 80107 theshowwether@gmail.com • www.theshowwether.com PUBLISHER COWGIRL PUBLICATIONS LLC ROBYN SCHERER-CARLSON, M.AGR, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & CREATIVE DIRECTOR cowgirlpublications@gmail.com • www.cowgirlpublications.com The Show Wether - 3
L etter From the Editor
IT IS TIME TO FLOURISH IN 2017 In the beginning of every year, I sit down and reflect on the previous year's successes and failures, and I set new goals. This year I also decided to add a guiding word. For me, that word is FLOURISH. Flourish means to be successful, prosper and grow. That is exactly what I plan to do with The Show Wether. This will be a year of expansion, both in the size of the magazine and the reach. I also plan to support as many youth in the wether industry as I can. There will be new updates coming to The Show Wether this year to help the magazine flourish. I am very excited to annouce that I have developed an affliate program for any youth show circuit/organization that would like to participate. The program is free, and will offer benefits to the clubs including banners, a free ad, magazines for shows, being listed in every issue and endof-the-year results. If you would like to learn more about this program, check out the info inside the front cover. I have also added a judging section called Stock Talk. This section will feature current judges, highlight up-and-coming judges as well as have 4-H/FFA/Collegiate judging results. This can be found on page 22. Judges have a direct impact on the trends and future of the show wether industry, so I want to acknowledge that. I hope each and every one of you finds your way to flourish in 2017, and that you are able to reach success in your goals! Sincerely,
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SETTING GOALS TO SET UP SUCCESS
Story & photos by Robyn Scherer-Carlson, M.Agr.
Dream big and set goals that are related to those dreams.
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Article
CREATE SMART GOALS TO ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS Each new show season is a fresh start, a chance to set new goals and reach new accomplishments. At the beginning of each show season, all exhibitors should set goals. Goal setting allows an exhibitor to set a focus, which can be very powerful. Goals push an exhibitor to grow, to push forward and to fuel a passion. When it comes to setting goals, the first thing to do is to evaluate where you are and reflect on the past year. You can only decide where you want to go if you know where you have been. Make sure to write down your past accomplishments and make a note of the challenges that you've faced to reach those accomplishments. Knowing the challenges you have had can help you to structure your future goals. Writing down where you have been will also help you to see progress throughout the year, creating a baseline for evaluating progress. The next step is to think about your morals and values. What defines your life? What is most important to you? Keeping this in mind will help you to set realistic goals that will not force you to compromise what is most important to you in your life. Next it is time to write down your dreams, even if they seem unattainable. Specific goals can be created from these dreams. Think about what you would want to accomplish if there were no challenges, no pitfalls and no failures. Walt Disney said it best, “All our dreams can come true - if we have the courage to pursue them.”
Prioritize your dreams. What is the most important one? Putting your dreams in order will help you to determine what is feasible and in what sequence. The third step is to actually make your goals, and make SMART goals. SMART stands for: S – Specific M – Measurable A – Attainable R – Related Relevant T – Timely
Goals are not easy to accomplish, and should push you.
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A specific goal is one that is clearly defined or identified. Goals that are not specific are less likely to be reached. Answer the five “Ws” when making a goal specific. Who is involved? What do I want to accomplish? Where will this take place? When will it happen? Why is this important? Instead of a goal that states, “I want to do well at my county fair,” make the goal, “I will make the sale at my county fair in August so that I can save money for college.” A measurable goal is a goal that can be quantified. Ask yourself these questions: How much? How many? How will I know when it is accomplished? For our example, you will know if your goal has been accomplished when you make the sale. An attainable goal is one that is realistic. If you are a first year showman
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with no experience, setting a goal of winning a major livestock show may not be attainable. It takes time to learn how to raise and train a wether, and it is unlikely that a first year showman can beat those with years of expertise. You may have challenges such as inexperience or financial factors than can make a goal unattainable. To make an attainable goal, look at your previous list of accomplishments. This will help you see where you can grow and what is feasible for your situation. Related Relevant means that the goal matches your dream. Goals for a livestock project need to relate to each other, and support each other. The goals need to help you reach your dream, and they should be considered steppingstones. Timely means that there is a specific timeframe attached to your goal. You must have an end date so that you can evaluate if you have met your goal or not. Setting goals that require daily or weekly attention are goals that are more likely to be met. An example would be, “Exercise my wether four times a week through state fair.” It will be very easy to see if this goal is being met every week. Large goals, such as “Win a class at a major,” can have sub goals attached to those. These goals may include exercise, feeding programs, specific genetics and showmanship practice. Setting smaller goals to support a big goal helps you to
stay focused and sets you up for success. After you set your goals, make sure to have them written down in a place you will see them. Maybe that is on your bathroom sink, or maybe it is in the barn. Having your goals in front of you where you (and others) can see them will help to hold you accountable. It is very easy to forget about your goals if they are not front and center for you to see every single day. After setting SMART goals, then the real work begins. -Jim Rohn said, “Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.� Goals are not easy to accomplish, and they should not be. Goals should require hard work, dedication and should challenge you to grow. Post goals where you can see them to hold yourself accountable.
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UNDERSTANDING VFD REGULATIONS
Story and photos by Robyn Scherer-Carlson, M.Agr.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implemented new regulations which affect the use of antibiotics in livestock. This directive, the Veterinary Feed Directive, affects show wether producers because some show feeds are medicated. Veterinary drugs are classified by the FDA as prescription (Rx), overthe-counter (OTC) and veterinary feed directive (VFD). Many antibiotics that were previously OTC are now considered VFD. The VFD was created because the FDA is concerned that antibiotics in animal feeds are contributing to antibiotic resistant bacteria. Examples include Aureomycin®, Lincomix®, NeoTerramycin®, penicillin, and tylosin.
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Injectable antibiotics that are used to treat illnesses do not fall under the directive. There are several drugs that do not require a VFD. These drugs are not considered medically important to humans such as Rumensin®, Bovatec®, Medacox®, monensin, amprolium, and dewormers. These medications will continue to be allowed to be used overthe-counter. A VFD is a written statement that is issued by a licensed veterinarian allowing the use of an approved VFD medication in water or animal feed. The statement, which is only good for six months, cannot be verbal. It must be in writing. According to the FDA, “The Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) final rule continues to require veterinarians to issue all VFDs within the context of a veterinarianclient-patient-relationship (VCPR), and specifies the key elements that define a VCPR.” In order to receive approval, exhibitors must establish a veterinarian-client patient-relationship with their local veterinarian. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, “A VCPR is present when all of the following requirements are met: 1. The veterinarian has assumed the responsibility for making clinical judgments regarding the health of the patient and the client has agreed to follow the veterinarians' instructions. 2. The veterinarian has sufficient
knowledge of the patient to initiate at least a general or preliminary diagnosis of the medical condition of the patient. This means that the veterinarian is personally acquainted with the keeping and care of the patient by virtue of a timely examination of the patient by the veterinarian, or medically appropriate and timely visits by the veterinarian to the operation where the patient is managed. 3. The veterinarian is readily available for follow-up evaluation or has arranged for the following: veterinary emergency coverage, and continuing care and treatment. 4. The veterinarian provides oversight of treatment, compliance, and outcome. 5. Patient records are maintained.� A VCPR must be established in person. It cannot be done online, over the phone or via email. However, once a relationship is established, it will be up to the discretion of the veterinarian to determine how that relationship is maintained. There are several responsibilities that exhibitors have concerning the new regulations. Exhibitors should only feed medicated feed under a VFD, and not
past the expiration of a VFD. A VFD should be provided to the feed store distributor by the veterinarian or by you. You should also keep a record of the VFD for two years and provide it to the FDA upon request. Keeping animals healthy so that they do not need a VFD is very important. Good management practices such as daily observation, ventilation, clean water, clean and dry bedding and healthy nutrition all contribute to having a healthy wether. Practicing recommended biosecurity measures such as quarantine will also help reduce the incidence of disease. If you do have an issue, it is best to consult with your veterinarian on how to proceed. Any questions about the VFD should be directed to AskCVM@fda.hhs.gov.
VFD records must be kept for two years, and exhibitors must be able to provide a copy when requested by the FDA.
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WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A BREEDER Story & Photos by Crystal Emsoff
Whom you buy your wethers from can determine your future success as a showman. Even if you have to travel far to find a good breeder, it may be well worth the extra distance if that breeder has higher quality, healthier animals and is willing to provide knowledgeable, experienced support after the sale. So how does one go about finding a good breeder? First, make sure you are buying from a breeder who specializes in raising club lambs or goats. Just because your neighbor raises blackface lambs or Boer goats does not mean they will be show quality. Proper genetics are extremely important in determining the structure and muscling ability of a wether. No amount of supplements, exercise or training can make up for poor breeding. So where do you find club lamb or show goat breeders? You can start by
Comparing wethers side-by-side helps to evaluate them.
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talking to other showman, 4-H leaders and agriculture advisors in your area. They will likely have some suggestions. Next, the internet is an ever-increasingly valuable tool. There are a variety of online breeder directories that can be found through engine searches. Social media is another great resource. Take some time to browse through the breeders’ websites and social media pages. Look at their sires and especially their winners. If they have produced a lot of winners, odds are better that they will have champion quality stock. If they come with a personal recommendation from someone you know and trust, even better. Buying from a breeder with a good reputation is always wise. Next, visit the breeders that interest you. If there are several close by, this will be easy enough. However, many successful show families will make a mini-vacation out of taking a day or two to visit multiple breeders along a route. Most breeders are more than willing to take the time to show their wethers to prospective buyers. Just be considerate and inform the breeder upfront if you are just looking at the moment. Be sure to call ahead of time to set up an appointment and call if you are running late. Nothing frustrates a breeder more than waiting around all day only to have a prospective buyer show up hours later than expected or worse, not at all. Be good to the breeder, and they will be good to you! What should you look for when you arrive at the breeder’s farm? While fancy facilities do not necessarily mean good stock and farms inherently collect a lot
of “stuff,” things should overall be tidy and presentable. A good breeder should take pride in his or her stock and part of that is presenting them well. Pens, taking into account weather conditions, should be relatively clean and solidly built. Waters should be clean. Pens should not be littered with junk or trash. Every breeder deals with the occasional sick animal and scours (diarrhea) is a pretty common occurrence in young animals, but overall the lambs or goats should express the appearance of being healthy, bright eyed and alert. Most good club lamb or show goat breeders will have their young wethers started on creep feed before weaning. The lambs or goats should have healthy wool/hair coats and should be filled out with muscle but not fat. A good breeder will know his or her animals’ pedigrees inside and out and will be happy to discuss the bloodlines of the animals. This can be very useful to you if you are familiar with bloodlines, but if not, still listen carefully and learn. Remember, genetics are important! Be upfront with the breeder about your budget and your goals. If a breeder guarantees you a champion, be skeptical, but most should have a reasonable expectation of the potential of their wethers. Most breeders will have a range of quality and price. If you are visiting multiple breeders, take pictures of some of your favorite wethers within your price range so you can compare them later. Discuss with the breeders their recommended feeding programs and what kind of support they offer after the sale. Good breeders will encourage you to contact them with any questions or concerns after the sale. If a breeder is difficult to talk to before the sale, they may be even more so after.
One more option is to visit a lamb or goat sale. Animals are usually sold to the highest bidder at these sales. They are often attended by several or occasionally many breeders and can be a great opportunity to view the wethers from and visit with multiple breeders at one location. However, there are still benefits, as you progress in your project, to visit the breeders’ farms to get a feel for their program as a whole and to develop a stronger working relationship. Finding a good breeder is the first step toward success in your project. Once you find a breeder who has the quality of animals you are looking for, make an effort to form a good working relationship. Keep the breeder up-to-date on the progress of your project. Send pictures and listen to any suggestions or advice. If your wether wins, do not forget to tell your breeder and send pictures! Maintaining communication can pay you back as the breeder gains trust in your ability as a feeder and a showman. Breeders make extra effort to help hard working showmen and try to get their best wethers into the hands of the best feeders so those wethers have the best chance at reaching their full genetic potential. Have fun and good luck in your search for a breeder!
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Cow Palace
October 15, 2016
Daly City, CA
Market Lamb & Goat Shows
LAMB JUDGE: CONNER NEWSOM; GOAT JUDGE: BARRETT CARLISLE PHOTOS BY: WENDY HALL
S up re m e C h a m p i o n C l a s s i c L a m b M o rg a n K i s e r
Sup rem e C ham p io n Classi c M eat G oat Er in J o hnso n
R e se r ve S up re m e C h a m p i o n C l a s s i c L a m b Syd n e y Ed wa rd s
R eser ve Sup rem e C ham p io n Classi c M eat G oat Hai ley Ab raham s
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North American International L ivestock Expo
November 12-13, 2016
Louisville, KY
Market Lamb & Goat Shows
LAMB JUDGE: BRAD ANGUS; GOAT JUDGE: BRANDON CALLIS PHOTOS COURTESY OF: NAILE/HUMMEL LIVESTOCK/KEDRICK MILLER
G ra nd C h a m pi o n M a r k e t L a m b Z a ch H owe l l
Grand C ham p io n M ar ket G o at K adie Hum m el
R e se r ve C h a m pi o n M a r k e t L a m b B e a u D avi s
R eser ve Cham p i o n M ar ket G o at Ava Shroyer
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October 22, 2016
American Royal
Kansas City, MO
Market Goat Show JUDGE: BRANDON CALLIS
PHOTOS COURTESY OF: AMERICAN ROYAL/SHOW CHAMPIONS
G rand Cham p i o n M ar ket G o at C h a m p i o n M edi um Wei ght G o at Tara Hum m el
R e se r ve C h a m pi o n M a r k e t G o at C ha m pi o n L i g ht We i g ht G o at M o n i k a Wa l l e n 18 - The Show Wether
R eser ve L ight Wei ght G o at Ava Shroyer
R e se r ve M e d i u m We i g ht G o at Dylan Hummel
Cham p i o n Heav y Wei ght G o at Er in J o hnso n
R e se r ve H e av y We i g ht G o at Bl a k e Q u i g gi n s
C ham p io n O verall G o at Showm an Cham p i o n I nter m ediate Showman J o hnna Sto t t lem eyer
R e se r ve C h a m pi o n O ve ra l l Sh ow m a n C ha m pi o n S e n i o r Sh ow m a n K a e l a Co o p e r
Cham p i o n J uni o r Showm an Isaac B eal
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Otcober 22, 2016
American Royal
Kansas City, MO
Market Lamb Show JUDGE: CRAIG BECKMIER
PHOTOS COURTESY OF: AMERICAN ROYAL/SHOW CHAMPIONS/BEATTY'S CLUB LAMBS/BERRY FARMS
G ra nd C h a m pi o n M a r k e t L a m b C ha mpi o n D i v i s i o n IV L a m b Lyd i a Stra k a
R eser ve C ham p io n M ar ket L amb Cham p i o n Divi si o n II L am b Cac he Wr y ne
R e se r ve D i vi s i o n IV L a m b Ja d i e H a rgrove
R eser ve Divi si o n II L am b Aub r i Wr ye
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C ha m p i o n D i v i s i o n V L a m b Neal Ehler
R eser ve Divi si o n V L am b K assandra Palz k ill
C ha m p i on D i v i s i o n I L a m b B ra nt l e e Cox
R eser ve Divi si o n I L am b Pho eb e S ander s
C ham p io n Divi si on I I I La mb Lydi a St ra k a
R e se r ve D i v i si o n III L a m b K a m d e n U r ba n
C h am p io n O verall Showm an M aggie M adden
R eser ve C ham p io n O vera ll Showman Tanner H ill The Show Wether - 21
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October 27-29, 2016
American Royal
Kansas City, MO
4-H, FFA & Collegiate Livestock Judging PHOTOS COURTESY OF: AMERICAN ROYAL/SHOW CHAMPIONS
H i g h O ve ra l l Te a m 4 - H Illinois
H i gh O verall Team F FA Tex as
H i gh O ve ra l l Te a m Ju n i o r Co l l e g e B ut l e r Co m m u n i t y Co l l e g e
H i gh O verall Team S eni o r Co lleg e Tex as A & M U niver sit y
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2n d H i g h Te a m 4 - H Illinois
2nd H i gh Team F FA Tex as
Top 1 0 I n d i vi d u a l s 4 - H 1. Ad a m G ra d e r t - I l l i n o i s 2. E l e a n o r B o r b a - Ca l i fo r n i a 3. G rays o n H e ath - M i s s o u r i 4. Ta n n e r Ba r n e s - Tex a s 5. Ca l S ch u l tz - M i n n e s o ta 6. La u ra Wi n n - N e w M ex i co 7. J e ssi e Fe ath e rs to n e - Ca l i fo r n i a 8. Ty l e r Fa s t - O k l a h o m a 9. Luca s Wi s n e fs k i - I l l i n o i s 10. J a co b D o b b e l s - I l l i n o i s
To p 10 I ndi vi duals F FA 1. Ty Tho m as - Tex as 2. Car ter Gualandr i - I llino is 3. Aust y n Fuss - Ok laho m a 4. M y les Hac kstedt - Tex as 5. J enna Si ler - Ok laho m a 6. Co dy B ranc h - Ok laho m a 7. M iranda L auc hard - Ohi o 8. Hunter B ean - Tex as 9. K elto n Po e - Tex as 10. Trey K elley - Ar k ansas
Top Sh e e p I n d i v i d u a l s 4 - H 1. Ta n n e r Ba r n e s - Tex a s 2. C l ay K re tz m e i e r - I n d i a n a 3. J e ssi e Fe ath e rs to n e - Ca l i fo r n i a 4. An n a Ar th u r - K e ntu ck y 5. Ad a m G ra d e r t - I l l i n o i s 6. Ca l S ch u l tz - M i n n e s o ta 7. J a m e s D o bb e l s - I l l i n o i s 8. La u ra Wi n n - N e w M ex i co 9. M o rg a n G a r z a - Tex a s 10. R ya n n Al l i s o n - K a n s a s
To p Sheep I ndi vi duals F FA 1. Aust in Walter - I lli no is 2. Aust y n Fuss - Ok laho m a 3. Ty Tho m as - Tex as 4. K elto n Po e - Tex as 5. Z ac B r yant - Ar k ansas 6. M y les Hac kstedt - Tex as 7. Car ter Gualandr i - I llino is 8. M iranda L auc hard - Ohi o 9. Hunter B ean - Tex as 10. J enna Si ler - Ok laho m a
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2nd H i g h Te a m Ju n i o r Co l l e g e Redlands
2nd H igh Team S enio r Co llege Ok laho m a St ate U niver sit y
Top 10 I n d i v i d u a l s Ju n i o r Co l l e g e 1 . Payton D a hm e r - Bu tl e r Co m m u n i t y Co l l ege 2. B la k e G o s s - R e d l a n d s 3. P. D. M i l l e r - Bu tl e r Co m m u n i t y Co l l e g e 4. M at t h e w O w i n g s - R e d l a n d s 5. Aust i n N a u m a n - Bl i n n Co l l e g e 6. Tra ce M c b r i d e - S o u th Pl a i n s Co l l e g e 7. H a nna h Frob o s e - Bu tl e r Co m m u n i t y Co l l ege 8. S a ra h H u n k e r - R e d l a n d s 9. Core y Pe l l - N o r th e a s te r n O k l a h o m a A&M 10. G a r re t t Lowe s - I l l i n o i s Ce ntra l Co l l e ge
To p 10 I ndi vi duals S eni o r Co lleg e 1. J o hnat han Tr i ggs - Iowa St ate U nivers it y 2. Cham a M ar t in - Tex as Tec h U nivers it y 3. J ake Pic ker ing - Tex as A & M U ni vers it y 4. Hayden Wi lder - Wester n I lli no is U nivers it y 5. Co o p er B o unds - Ok laho m a St ate Univers it y 6. K elly M o r r iso n - S o ut h Dako t a St ate Univers it y 7. Wyat t Sm it h - S o ut h D ako t a St ate Univers it y 8. Ti m Hub b ard - Ok laho m a St ate U n ivers it y 9. Q uest Newb er r y - Tex as A & M U nivers it y 10. B ro dy Half m ann - Tex as Tec h U nivers it y
Top S he e p /G o at I n d i vi d u a l s Ju n i o r Co l l e g e 1. Luke We c hte r - B l a ck H aw k E a s t Co l l e g e 2. K ayl a Fr i nk - N o r th e a s te r n Ju n i o r Co l l e g e 3. B la k e G o s s - R e d l a n d s 4 . Payton D a hm e r - Bu tl e r Co m m u n i t y Co l l ege 5. Ste r l i ng S co tt - S o u th Pl a i n s Co l l e g e 6. J e sse La ze n by - C l a re n d o n Co l l e g e 7. P. D. M i l l e r - Bu tl e r Co m m u n i t y Co l l e g e 8 . Ca rol i ne H ugh e s - N o r th e r n O k l a h o m a Co llege 9. Tra ce M c b r i d e - S o u th Pl a i n s Co l l e g e 1 0. Wyat t D ur st - H u tch i n s o n Co m m u n i t y Co llege
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