Division Coordinator: Terry Teuton
Raising steers to please today's consumers requires more than just providing feed and water. Beef producers must understand good conformation, growth patterns, breed differences, and genetic traits.
Since 1941, the Steer Show -- sponsored by the Southeastern Livestock Association -- has sought to improve beef quality through the arena of competition. Through the years, many other shows and activities have been added, but the Steer Show remains the mainstay of what is now known as the Southeastern Youth Fair.
The Steer project is one that takes many months of hard work and dedication. Many exhibitors bringing their projects to a close for this year's Fair are already beginning the process of selection for next year's steer project. Most students begin handling and breaking their weaned calves over the summer. Exhibitors work hard to prepare their steers for the show ring.
Daily handling and training must take place if exhibitors wish to be competitive. Extensive grooming and clipping is done in order to present their steers in the best possible light to the judge. The judge looks for steers with good thickness and balance and that stand up well on their legs.
Marketing is another important part of the steer project. Each exhibitor must make at least five business contacts in order to promote the sale of their steers. As with all the animal projects for the SEYF, a completed record book must be turned in for the exhibitor to compete with his or her animal. We invite you to come on out to the Steer Show and Sale and support these hard-working youngsters!
2012 STEER SHOW WINNERS
PREMIER EXHIBITOR - HARRELL PHILLIPS
GRAND CHAMPION STEER - HORIZEN ACADEMY FFA
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION STEER - ALORA THOMPSON
GRAND CHAMPION HOMEGROWN - HEATHER HAMBLEN
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION HOMEGROWN - HARRELL PHILLIPS
LANDIS BLITCH AWARD - ALORA THOMPSON
HERDSMAN - KAYLIE HEIRS
SHOWMANSHIP
JUNIOR - PRESTON DAMERON
INTERMEDIATE - HARRELL PHILLIPS
SENIOR - KATE SHUFFITT
RECORD BOOK WINNERS
JUNIOR - CHARLES PHILLIPS
INTERMEDIATE - HARRELL PHILLIPS
SENIOR - JUNSTIN NUMEMAKER
SKILL-A-THON
JUNIOR - CHARLES PHILLIPS
INTERMEDIATE - TAYLOR BALDWIN
SENIOR - HEATHER HAMBLEN
Sack Roofing
Bernadette Castro/CastroConvertibles.com
Marion County Cattlemen's Association
Lefils Farm-Jimmy & Sara Lefils
Clay & Amber Starling
G & M Cattle Company
Sam & Tiffany Cone
Farm Credit of North Fla.
Waggener Brothers Fence
3G Cattle Company - The Stephens Family
Trammell Cattle
Rick's Equine Performance Supply
CenterState Bank
Marion County Farm Bureau
Priority Services
Second Wind farm
Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce
Baldwin Angus Ranch
Colt Cattle & Land Company
The Acorn Farm
Corbett's Feed
Shawn & Amy Davis