Livestock Show and Judging
The Livestock portion of the event features several different types of live stock including:
- Cattle
- Goats
- Poultry
- Rabbits
Let's take a brief look at each of these categories and how they are judged. Tables of dollar amount that winners can take for each category is listed for each. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In sed lacus turpis. Curabitur ut sem ac augue dapibus cursus. Praesent tempor tristique congue.
Cattle
Cattle are an important part of any livestock show.
A well bred cow or steer can fetch thousands of dollars on the market place.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In sed lacus turpis. Curabitur ut sem ac augue dapibus cursus. Praesent tempor tristique congue. Nam urna est, scelerisque sit amet ultricies ac, volutpat sed nunc. Praesent tristique luctus sapien, vel vehicula metus mattis nec.
| Past Champion and Reserve Steer Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| YEAR | CHAMPION | RESERVE |
| 2011 | $350,000 | $310,000 |
| 2010 | $175,000 | $168,000 |
| 2009 | $300,000 | $180,000 |
| 2008 | $300,000 | $180,000 |
| 2007 | $300,000 | $160,000 |
| 2006 | $315,000 | $170,000 |
| 2005 | $340,000 | $250,000 |
| 2004 | $250,000 | $140,000 |
| 2003 | $145,000 | $77,000 |
Rabbits
Several different breeds of rabbits are shown at the Houston Rodeo. 
The categories that rabbits can compete in are Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex of Breed, Best in Show and Best of the Best of Opposites of Sex. They even have costume contests!Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In sed lacus turpis. Curabitur ut sem ac augue dapibus cursus. Praesent tempor tristique congue. Nam urna est, scelerisque sit amet ultricies ac, volutpat sed nunc. Praesent tristique.
Goats
Goats are great animals for kids to learn the basics of farming. 
They are also useful for goat milk, goat cheese, and can even be eaten.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. In sed lacus turpis. Curabitur ut sem ac augue dapibus cursus. Praesent tempor tristique congue. Nam urna est, scelerisque sit amet ultricies ac, volutpat sed nunc. Praesent tristique luctus sapien, vel vehicula metus mattis nec.
| Past Champion and Reserve Barrow Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| YEAR | CHAMPION | RESERVE |
| 2011 | $140,000 | $100,000 |
| 2010 | $135,000 | $132,000 |
| 2009 | $120,000 | $131,000 |
| 2008 | $115,000 | $106,000 |
| 2007 | $108,000 | $130,000 |
| 2006 | $102,000 | $64,000 |
| 2005 | $101,000 | $63,000 |
| 2004 | $80,000 | $61,000 |
| 2003 | $75,000 | $55,000 |
Poultry
Both Chickens and Turkeys are judged. 
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| Past Champion and Reserve Broiler Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| YEAR | CHAMPION | RESERVE |
| 2011 | $120,000 | $77,000 |
| 2010 | $120,000 | $60,000 |
| 2009 | $130,000 | $60,000 |
| 2008 | $160,000 | $100,000 |
| 2007 | $201,000 | $140,000 |
| 2006 | $200,000 | $126,000 |
| 2005 | $120,000 | $80,000 |
| 2004 | $151,000 | $100,000 |
| 2003 | $150,000 | $102,000 |