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[oxbow]

My thoughts exactly about a steer's legs - he must be sound enough to waddle the 100 feet back and forth between the bunk and waterer.

[rkaiser]

You're right about the legs and looks, but it is a show and pretty is certainly the key.

The show doesn't end there though. Those who choose to give Cargill a gift can load their steers up on a trailer and have them graded and judged on the rail. This show usually deviates from the other, and winners from both catagories have something to brag about.

The one I like is the slightly smaller, well finished, bad legged calf that belonged to Kaiser will end up with his New York strips selling for more bucks on the plate of some mucky muck Calgary oilman than any of the steers in the show. No red ribbon, no prize money, but satifaction - Yip.

Lots of winners at any show.