Stock Show University® “Behind the Banner” Series – Day 11

Tip #11 —Stop Fungus Before It Starts, with Kara Cutshaw, Sales Manager — Texas

“When it comes to keeping show lambs healthy and ring-ready, one of the biggest ongoing battles is preventing fungus. It can spread quickly, do serious damage to hide and hair, and even affect the health of your entire barn if you’re not proactive. That’s why one of my top tips for fellow showmen is this: always use a product like Sullivan’s Fighting Five before leaving a show.

With judges, exhibitors, and countless hands on your lambs during a show, there’s no telling what they’ve come into contact with. Plus, being around so many other animals—many of which may unknowingly carry fungal infections—only increases the risk. Even if your lamb looks perfectly clean, fungus can still hitch a ride on their skin or hide.

That’s why, before I load my lambs back onto the trailer, I make sure to either give them a wash with an antifungal shampoo or give them a good spray-down with Sullivan’s Fighting Five. It’s quick, easy, and one of the most effective steps you can take to protect your animals and the rest of your projects back home.

Making this a consistent part of your post-show routine can help you avoid a fungus-filled summer—and the stress, treatment, and potential setbacks that come with it. Taking a few extra minutes now can save you a lot of trouble later.”