Showing livestock is incredibly rewarding, but getting started can be overwhelming if no one if your family has done it before. Fortunately, you will find everything you need to rise to the top in the competitive world of showing with Show Stopper Equipment by Vittetoe, Inc. in Keota, Iowa. Below, their knowledgeable team discusses what you will need to get started showing livestock.

How to Get Started Showing Livestock

1. A Comprehensive Education

Showing livestock may be fun and exhilarating, but it isn’t easy. If you plan on diving in headfirst, you can make the experience more manageable by learning as much as possible before getting started. This includes doing extensive research on everything from breeding and feeding to raising and showing.

2. An Experienced Mentor

If you take courses in agricultural, look for an approachable instructor who can serve as your mentor. Talking to someone who has experience raising or showing livestock will ultimately prove to be more valuable than reading a book or browsing a blog on the subject. If you do not plan on taking an organized course, a local breeder or experienced competitor may be happy to answer all of your questions about getting started.  

3. A Certain Level of Commitment

It takes a lot of work to show livestock, and unless your whole family is committed to supporting your dream, it is going to be an uphill battle. To be successful and raise animals that thrive, both you and your loved ones need to possess a certain level of commitment. For example, you may need someone to feed the animals while you are away or rush an animal to the veterinarian for a health emergency while you take care of the rest of the herd at home.

If you’re ready to get started showing livestock, head to Show Stopper Equipment by Vittetoe, Inc. in Keota to pick up everything you need. Visit their online store to find all the show supplies and equipment you will need or call (641) 636-2259 or (800) 848-8386 to place an order today.