Getting your calf project ready for the fair begins at home the day you get your calf. many hours of hard work are needed to get your calf in show shape. The payoff for all of this hard work and time is the gratification of being able to present your calf in a well-fitted manner and know that you have done everything to make your calf project look the BEST it can on show day!

Becoming a good presenter of show cattle takes a great deal of time and effort on your part. The best way of learning to be a good showman is to observe experienced cattle people and learn from watching them. Always remember that all cattle are different in their structural makeup and they will require different fitting techniques to help make them look their best on show day. There are, however, some basic criteria for getting all cattle ready for show.