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Show Cattle Facilities: Creating an Ideal Space for Your Project

Discover the basic needs for your show cattle project, including tips on space, nutrition, shelter, facilities, and geographic considerations. Learn how to plan functional and cost-effective facilities to optimize cattle performance and overall project success.

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Show Cattle Facilities: Creating an Ideal Space for Your Project

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  1. 4-H Show Cattle Facilities Sam Womble County Extension Agent Victoria County

  2. First Things First • What are the basic needs of my show cattle project? • Space • 400 sq. ft. minimum (stall) • Nutrition • fresh feed and water • Shelter • protection from extreme weather conditions

  3. Facilities • Be a good neighbor • Check deed restrictions and zoning laws before you begin construction • Plan ahead • Can you utilize an existing structure? • Consider costs • Functional, not necessarily elaborate

  4. Facilities • Electricity • Outlets need to be in a safe location • Ceiling height/ventilation • Temperature • Flooring • Be cautious of slick surfaces • Sand or shavings work well • Tie area • Helps cattle stand correctly • Storage • Feed, equipment, supplies

  5. Facilities

  6. Geographic Location • South Texas • Cold • cattle prefer temperatures between 41 and 77 degrees • north wind break • dry • Heat • utilize shade, fans, misters, and prevailing wind

  7. Soil Type and Drainage • Soil type • High sand content as opposed to a clay soil • Drainage • Slope • 1ft. slope/100 ft. • Base material to build up elevation

  8. Accessibility • Walking distance of your house • Convenience • spend more time at the barn • enjoyed more by family, youth, and friends • Trailer access for loading/unloading • Pen accessibility with fresh cattle • All weather road

  9. Cleanliness • Pens should be cleaned twice daily • Aid in controlling insects, disease, and odor • Optimize cattle performance • Disposal • Carry waste away from pens • Compost pile

  10. Conclusion • Facilities play a key role in show cattle performance • Be mindful of safety considerations • Keep facilities clean and sanitary

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