{"podcast":{"title":"To The Front","slug":"to-the-front-7845090","podcast_index_feed_id":7845090,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting/ET5Y6ohP.rss","website_url":"ttfnutrition.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/78eee60c-1987-40dc-93d9-6f60410ddbd2/logos/cec8d284-35bb-4a79-b287-f00099c10b5f.jpeg","author":"TTF Nutrition","episode_count":8,"summary":"The show that answers questions for stock show families. Whether you show cattle, pigs, sheep or goats hosts Tony Morris and Thomas Gross along with special guests are here to listen to your challenges and guide you on the path to becoming a more confident feeder and more successful show family. New episodes weekly on YouTube and anywhere you listen to podcasts. To The Front is presented by TTF Nutrition - Livestock Supplements that Get You To The Front.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-18T22:20:31.178625+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/to-the-front-7845090"},"episode":{"title":"Learning to Feed, Gilts in Heat and Training Show Animals","slug":"learning-to-feed-gilts-in-heat-and-training-show-animals","published_at":"2026-04-30T19:39:23+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/to-the-front-7845090/learning-to-feed-gilts-in-heat-and-training-show-animals","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/to-the-front-7845090","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fbbac1d39fb481c6a68dfbb8ac76e03d7fc6f1c7a6a91c5050be23e44a09405e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjZjY1YzEwMi0wYTdmLTQ3OTYtOTI1Yi0yZmFjMWE1ZGY2OWYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3OGVlZTYwYy0xOTg3LTQwZGMtOTNkOS02ZjYwNDEwZGRiZDIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyMmJiZmEwNzU3MGQ3MGQwNmU5MzIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmM2E1ZjZjOGE0MmRiYWI0MWNmOGJkL2JqLWVpY2tzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtMzBfXzIwLTU2LTU0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fbbac1d39fb481c6a68dfbb8ac76e03d7fc6f1c7a6a91c5050be23e44a09405e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjZjY1YzEwMi0wYTdmLTQ3OTYtOTI1Yi0yZmFjMWE1ZGY2OWYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3OGVlZTYwYy0xOTg3LTQwZGMtOTNkOS02ZjYwNDEwZGRiZDIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTgyMmJiZmEwNzU3MGQ3MGQwNmU5MzIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmM2E1ZjZjOGE0MmRiYWI0MWNmOGJkL2JqLWVpY2tzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtMzBfXzIwLTU2LTU0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","summary":"On this episode of To the Front , Tony and Thomas tackle three common challenges Stock Show families face: learning how to feed, handling gilts in heat at a show, and getting animals properly show broke. They kick things off by answering a listener question about feeding—emphasizing that no matter your experience level, everyone is still learning. From leaning on trusted mentors and breeders to understanding feed tags and nutrient functions, they share practical ways to build confidence and make smarter feeding decisions. The key takeaway: ask questions, use available resources, and don’t be afraid to ask for help from those who seem to be doing it well. Next, they dive into the frustrating reality of having a gilt come into heat during a show. With a mix of honesty and humor, they explain what to expect, how to manage the situation with patience, and strategies to prevent it altogether—including timing cycles. (Talk to your veterinarian.) Finally, they break down how to transition animals from being calm in the pen to being show-ready. Starting small, staying patient, and creating positive experiences are the foundation. Whether it’s pigs or cattle, they walk through practical training tips that build confidence in both the animal and exhibitor. As always, the episode is packed with real-world advice, relatable stories, and actionable insights to help you improve and ultimately… get TO THE FRONT!","meta_description":"On this episode of To the Front , Tony and Thomas tackle three common challenges Stock Show families face: learning how to feed, handling gilts in heat at…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1099,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/to-the-front-7845090/episodes/learning-to-feed-gilts-in-heat-and-training-show-animals/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/to-the-front-7845090/learning-to-feed-gilts-in-heat-and-training-show-animals.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}