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Bouncin' out of Springfield


Dave and Nalaney Guyer celebrate after winning Grand Champion Female, congratulations to the Guyer family!

Charlee Jones scratches her steer while the crew gets him ready.

Judge, Scott Schaake jokes with Dalton Line during the steer drive.

Judges Shane Bedwell and Scott Schaake discuss the females one last time before selecting the top five.

Pat Kelly focuses on getting this tailhead just right.

Tyler Clark uses Sullivan’s Jet Black Touch-Up on this backleg.

Jones Show Cattle and Danny Zehr trust Sullivan’s Ultra White Touch-Up paint when fitting.

There was brother-sister bonding time today with Lucas and Sydney Wisnefski before going into the ring.

Cole Caldwell gets his steer stuck during a tough class of the crossbred steers.

We love working with Cindy Cagwin-Johnston. Be sure to order your backdrop photos from her today!

It's Raining in Springfield


Logan Plate uses Sullivan’s Powderful on a belly.

Ian McKenzie really tries hard on this tailhead today.

Reese Anderson uses Sullivan’s Smart Scrub Brush at the wash rack on her Champion Red Angus Female.

Northridge Aussies Coach is definitely over being at the Illinois Beef Expo.

Jerryd Ehrnthaller uses the combo of Tail Adhesive and Black Powerful to build the backleg.

The best tag team in the country, Jeff Paulsen and Brandon Jones are really focusing on this heifer.

Father-daughter duo, Dave and Ashtin Guyer work together to ball a tail.

It’s a family affair for the Collins Family this morning!

Fitting Contest in Springfield


Judge Will Coor closely watches this team before selecting them as Champion.

Lane Miller concentrates on the belly line.

Bradley Johnson uses Sullivan’s Black Finisher to paint a belly before time is up.

Jamie Moore uses Sullivan’s Black Powderful to fill a leg.

Easton Beard makes some last minute touch ups before time was up.

Crowning Champions in Iowa


Hunter Aggen clips a top.

The Kalvig crew is all hands on deck before champion drive!

Mike Jones concentrates on the back leg of the Reserve Grand Champion Market Animal.

Tracy Goretska uses Sullivan’s White Touch Up on the Third Overall Steer.

Garrett Kietzman double fists Sullivan’s Black Powderful and Tail Adhesive on the Reserve Champion Angus heifer.

Jess Recknor dials in the third overall heifers tailhead.

Thank you to the Cole Lauterbach and crew in trusting Sullivan Supply products!

Tyler Trihus uses Sullivan’s Black Finisher on the reserve champion female!

Rhylee Rodgers concentrates on the judge during champion drive.

A big shout out to all-star volunteer Brad Hook for announcing at the Iowa Beef Expo.

Iowa Beef Expo Excitement


Jordon Johnson is all smiles after being selected Champion Horned Hereford heifer.

Stetson Bryson uses Sullivan’s Black Finisher on the Champion Maintainer heifer before going into the ring.

Nick Andrerson and Ben Weis tag team a heifer.

Dillon  Stertzbach uses Sullivan’s Ultra White Touch Up on a back leg.

Judge Parker Henley gives Kendall Burns a high five after selecting her for Champion Mini Hereford heifer!

Cole Greiman thinks he’s really funny.

Greg Van Zee concentrates on a top.

Jeff Paulsen trusts in Sullivan’s Tail Adhesive.

Jared and Clayton Boyert spend has the brother bonding thing down.

Will Coor really, really focus’ on getting good shape to the poll.

Iowa Beef Expo | Stock Show University Clinic


Because everyone has been raving about the new Flare hoodies, there was a contest today before the clinic on who could stand on their head the longest and winner received their own hoodie!

There were eight brave participants battled it out for the hoodie. Pictured here with Master Professors, Wess Richey, Tracy Coffland and Josh Elder, along with Founder of Sullivan Supply, Stock Show University and Sullivan Farms, John Sullivan.

Master Professor, Josh Elder, explains the importance of a Sullivan’s Teflon Fluffer comb when fitting legs.

Master Professor, Wess Richey, demonstrates how to use Sullivan’s Ultra White Touch Up paint when pulling a back leg.

Master Professor, Tracy Coffland, hands out hands out giveaways at the conclusion of the clinic. Thank you to those who attended!

Stock Show University Manager, Taylor Harrison, takes time after the clinic to explain more in depth about clipping a top.

Michigan AGR | Top 5 Heifers


Grand Champion Heifer
Sire Outsider
Raised by: Wesner
Sold by: Hanewich and Mitchell
Congratulations to Blake Danner

Reserve Champion Heifer
Sire: EXAR Classen
Dam: Seldom Rest Pin Up Gal
Raised and Sold by: Seldom Rest Farms
Congratulations to Drew George!

Third Overall Heifer
Raised by: Sullivan Farms
Sold by: Richey Show Steers
Congratulations to Olivia Wood

Fourth Overall Heifer
Sire: I80
Dam: SCC Royal Blackbird
Bred by: Ethan Whiteside
Raised and Sold by: Heartfelt Farms
Congratulations to Karli Berkheimer

Fifth Overall Heifer
Sire: Classen
Dam: Reba 410
Bred and Sold by: Troy Wilson
Congratulations to Kinsee Lettinga

Purdue AGR | Top 5 Steers – Official Backdrops



Grand Champion Steer
Champion Crossbred Steer
Sire: Here I Am
Dam: Imprint Grandson
Raised by: Brett Peters
Sold by: Todd Caldwell, Brandon Jones, Brent Tolle, Grant Caldwell
Congratulations to Ross Brumbaugh


Reserve Grand Champion Steer
Champion Chianina Steer
Sire: Monopoly
Raised by: Justin Mogck
Sold by: Winegardener, Caldwell, Jones, Klingaman
Congratulations to Elizabeth Heintz


Third Overall Steer
Champion Maine Anjou Steer
Sire: Driving 80
Dam: Monopoly
Raised by: Scott Heinrich
Sold by: Tyler Winegardener, Todd Caldwell, Brandon Jones
Congratulations to Elizabeth Heintz!


Fourth Overall Steer
Reserve Maine Anjou Steer
Sire: Fu man chu
Dam: 805
Raised by: Tracy Goretska
Sold by: Todd Caldwell, Brandon Jones, Isaiah Bridwell
Congratulations to Rhett Howard!


Fifth Overall Steer
Reserve Champion Crossbred Steer
Sire: Here I am
Dam: Maine Cross
Bred by: Streitmatter
Sold by: Caldwell, Jones, RCC
Congratulations to Whitney Walker

Snowy Sunday in Indiana


Pat Kober uses Sullivan’s Jet Black on the Champion Chianina Heifer.

Congratulations to Scheffer Cattle Company in having a successful day!

Danny Zehr uses Sullivan’s Ultra White Touch Up to build a back leg.

Isaiah Bridwell concentrates on a tailhead.

Tyler Cates uses Sullivans Red Velvet on the Champion Shorthorn Heifer.

Judges Jared and Bailey Boyert analyze the heifers one last time before picking Champion Female

Clayton Miller puts the final touches on a top.

Taylor Schwartz dials in on a a tailhead.

Sullivan’s Black Finsher was used on the Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer