Livestock Feeding Secrets

In this episode of Livestock Feeding Secrets, Show-Rite’s Doug Albright and Hunter Langholff dive into one of the most important — yet often overlooked — parts of the show barn: building trust between you and your animals. 🐖

From breaking and training pigs to getting them show-ring ready, success starts with consistency, patience, and confidence. Doug and Hunter share real, hands-on advice for how small, daily steps can create tru...

Feeding show pigs is all about making the right decisions at the right time — and in this episode of Livestock Feeding Secrets, we’re breaking down Show-Rite pig feed diets and how to use them with purpose.

Ben Bobell, Doug Albright, and Ryan Sites walk through the Show-Rite swine lineup and explain how they choose feeds for different stages of a project. From building a feeding program to adjusting based on the pig in front of ...

Selection sets the tone for everything that follows.

In this episode of Livestock Feeding Secrets, Glen and Cooper break down sheep and goat selection — what they prioritize, what raises red flags, and how they evaluate one before it ever comes home or goes on feed.

From structure and build to functionality and long-term potential, this conversation focuses on the fundamentals that matter when you’re buying sheep and goats an...

In this special edition of Livestock Feeding Secrets, Bailey sits down with multiple members of the Show-Rite team who bring years of experience from inside the show ring as judges. Together, they share perspective that exhibitors and families don’t always get to hear — insight shaped by countless shows, species, and situations.

This episode dives into what truly stands out in the ring, the importance of preparation at home, how...

Swell is one of those products we say you don’t want to show without.

In this episode of Livestock Feeding Secrets, Ben Bobell, Glen Martin, and Cooper Newcomb break down how they utilize Swell across all species in the barn. From show pigs to other livestock projects, they walk through when to use it, how to apply it, and why it’s become a staple for champions across the country.

If you’re looking to fine-tune muscle express...

We’re kicking off the New Year early with a surprise episode of Livestock Feeding Secrets, focused entirely on Colossal.

In this episode, Cooper Newcomb, Ben Bobell, and Glen Martin each share how they use Colossal within their own feeding programs — from getting livestock started, to maintaining intake, to finishing strong. While their approaches differ, the goal remains the same: supporting gut health, keeping animals on feed,...

Getting baby pigs off to the "RITE" start is about more than just what’s in the feeder — it’s about how and when you feed them.

In this episode of Livestock Feeding Secrets, the Show-Rite team breaks down everything you need to know about managing baby pigs from weaning through sale prep and the transition into their new home. The conversation covers real-world feeding strategies used in successful programs, including feeder set...

In this week’s episode of Livestock Feeding Secrets, Doug and the Show-Rite team break down what it really looks like to feed and develop show pigs beginning 100 days out from show day.

From weekly weigh-ins to whiteboard tracking, this episode covers how to build a plan early, keep pigs eating consistently, and make the right adjustments at 60 and 30 days out. Whether you’re feeding your first barrow or trying to level up your ...

Dialing in the final 100 days before your target show can make all the difference. In this week’s episode of Livestock Feeding Secrets, Cooper and Glen break down everything you need to know as you prepare your sheep and goats for success.

From weight management and daily care to conditioning, exercise, and dialing in your feeding program — this episode is packed with practical advice you can use at home.

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This week on Livestock Feeding Secrets, we’re talking all things show pig supplements and how they fit into your show pig feed program.

Ryan, Doug, and Hunter break down the Show-Rite show pig supplements they rely on the most—what they do, when to use them, and how to make sure they’re helping your pigs look their best on show day.

In this episode, they cover:

• How to build a supplement plan that fits your show pig’s needs

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This week on Livestock Feeding Secrets, Glen and Cooper break down the supplements they rely on most for sheep and goats — and why every livestock feeder can learn something from this conversation.

From gut health to muscle shape, consistency to condition — these guys share what it really takes to keep your stock performing at the highest level. Whether you’re feeding pigs, cattle, lambs, or goats, you’ll take away proven tips t...