A stiff brush and elbow grease will give a better bloom to the hair coat of your steer than any other thing you can do. The last four to five weeks before the show, brush your steer daily. The final time you brush, brush the hair up and forward. Hoof Trimming Most calves will need their feet trimmed twice or more yearly in order to stand and walk correctly. Trimming the hooves once in the spring and again three to four weeks before the show may be sufficient.
Frequent washing removes dandruff and keeps the skin and hair clean.
During the last month, wash the calf once a week. Brush down the calf first to remove loose dirt, manure, etc. Soak calf entirely, beginning with the feet and legs, and then working your way up the body of the calf, being careful to keep water out of ears. This will slowly accustom the calf to to the water without exciting him. Use low water pressure.