| kjd |
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Any thoughts of the idea that there will be no aerosol products at gold shows in 2009? |
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| angusenvy |
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I don't agree with this at all. When was this decision made? How come there was no discussion on it? Our director never mentioned it at our annual meeting.
I believe it should be up to the individual if they want to use them or not. In the summer when there isn't much hair is one thing but in the fall, you have so much to work with.
How are they going to enforce this? Who will be the "aerosol police"? If I am reading it correctly, all it would take is one person using these products and all points and prize money will be lost for the entire event? It sounds like a real mess. |
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| worthabit |
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The first thing I thought about was enforcement. Who will want that job? |
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| cattle baron |
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I don't agree with this decision either. I am a little surprised that it was made so quickly and with so little input from the membership. The last time this issue was brought up was a couple of years ago and when it was actually discussed it was shot down.
Personally I would have no problem with aerosols being banned in the marshalling area where the majority of the general public is exposed to them. I also would have no problem with paint being banned.
My main issues are this:
1) Without the use of glue people who want to exhibit their cattle that do not have a lot of time to do show preparation and hair breaking are at a serious disadvantage. An animal that is half ready can still be groomed to look very good, but without grooming products there is not a lot you can do. Those who can afford to hire someone or have the time to break hair well enough at home so that it will pop well without even using adhesive will have an advantage.
2) Who will police this, and what will happen when people come up with new techniques to groom cattle that might be more hazardous to you health but are not in aerosol form?
3) How will this affect our juniors? I am a product of the Canadian Angus Junior Association and fitting and grooming are one of the things growing up that kept my interest in cattle and have kept me involved on our family farm. The fitting skills I've acquired have also provided me with a source of income from time to time. I think we are doing a dis-service to our youth.
Sorry for the long rant, what are your thoughts?
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| worthabit |
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Cattle baron, you make good points and I agree with you, HOWEVER,
I attended the national meetings where this topic was heavily discussed and I do have a better understanding of people's objection to the aerosols. There was mention of garbadge drums full of empty aerosol cans used by one breeder at one show. It always seems to be the one bad apple that ruins it for everyone else.
It is my understanding that there will be no enforcement of this policy. It is strictly that, a policy and it is hoped that all will comply voluntarily or through peer pressure. Not sure how this will work.
Your point about disadvantaging our youth has been brought up on other forums as well. Apparently some shows in the states are doing this. There will be other shows that are not sanctioned by the CAA that kids can hone their skills at I think.
Is shoe polish paint?
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| Wonderland |
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Back in the old days (really shows my age) we used Sweet Georgia Brown and Fast Black, got really dirty hands, but it worked and there was no aerosol involved. I have heard that a glue without aerosol is currently being developed and should be available shortly. Necessity IS truly the mother of invention.
Hair spray (as in glue) with a pump sprayer has been available for years for human hair, so why not angus hair? |
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