The first-ever Type & Kind Selection Clinic was hosted today by Sullivan Farms in Dunlap, Iowa. John Sullivan, Callyn Hahn, Dr. Dan Hoge, Josh Elder, and Tracy Coffland were on hand to help attendees learn all about cattle selection, evaluation, and daily care. A special thanks goes out to Tracy Coffland for helping to get the program off the ground! Over fifty attendees came from seven states and Canada! Look for your next Stock Show University clinic or Type & Kind Selection Clinic in your area!

Stock Show University Dean, Callyn Hahn welcomes attendees to the first-ever Type & Kind Selection Clinic.

One of the day’s sessions included viewing a pair of bred show heifers. Attendees were able to see how to predict what show heifers should look like months after they have purchased them.

Founder of Sullivan Supply, Sullivan Farms, and Stock Show University, John Sullivan was eager to instruct participants on show heifer selection and industry trends.

Shelby Marquardt and Nate Tice of Sullivan Farms assisted with the bred show heifer demonstration.

Dr. Dan Hoge uses his trusty Holstein cow pelvis to discuss structure.

Type & Kind participants get up close to study structure and conditioning.

Dee Dee and John Gellerman made the trip from Illinois to join the first-ever Type & Kind Selection Clinic.

Participants evaluate a class of ShorthornPlus heifers.

Dr. Dan Hoge did an impeccable job instructing the group on livestock selection, evaluation, and functionality.

Master Professor Josh Elder discussed proper halter breaking techniques, an important part of taking care of a new calf purchase.

Professors talk a class of steers.

Thank you to Dr. Hoge for being an integral part of the Type & Kind Selection Clinic!