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WELCOME TO THE NJHA FED STEER SHOOTOUT CONTEST |
The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) Fed Steer Shootout offers members a one-of-a-kind, industry-driven learning experience. Through this immersive educational contest, juniors gain valuable, real-world understanding of the feeding and packing sectors, building a well-rounded foundation for future careers in the beef industry. Learn more about the impact of the program by watching the video below. |
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FEBRUARY FEEDYARD UPDATE |
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Hear from Chloé Durian and Claire Norris with the American Hereford Association (AHA) and Lee Mayo, HRC Feed Yards, as they bring you all the latest updates from the program and a straight from the feed yard report.
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TREATMENT REPORT |
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The Treatment Reports for cattle pulled and treated through February 2026, can be found by clicking the button below. Please remember, you will need to know the contest tag numbers for your steers to find them in other reports that will be sent, so please save them where you can find and reference them.
If you lose your tag numbers and need a reminder, please email Claire Norris at cnorris@hereford.org. |
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NJHA FED STEER SHOOTOUT FIELD DAY |
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Join us April 17–18 in Scott City, Kan., at HRC Feed Yards for a hands-on look at the livestock feeding industry, featuring expert insights and practical learning you won’t want to miss. This event is free to attend, we only ask that you RSVP for meal counts.
The Field Day will take place on April 18, with breakfast and a Certified Hereford Beef® lunch provided. Attendees are also welcome to visit HRC Feed Yards to view their cattle on the afternoon of Friday, April 17 with a casual dinner and social provided that evening at the Scott City Fairgrounds. From classroom sessions to real-world learning at HRC Feed Yards, it is a weekend full of education, inspiration and unforgettable experiences.
RSVP by April 1. |
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EDUCATION & RESOURCES |
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Educational materials covering all sectors of the cattle feeding industry are made available to those participating in the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout program. The Thinkific educational platform contains information and activities covering various topics related to the industry such as BQA certification, health, nutrition and more. In order to access these materials simply create an account through the link below by clicking the "Start" button.
Additional educational videos, links to previous email communication and archived educational content can also be found on hereford.org/youth/njha/njha-fed-steer-shootout. |
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