PHOTO GALLERY: Brianne Abramovitz to show cattle at Boone County Fair

Brianne Abramovitz, who has been showing cattle through the FFA Organization and 4-H since she was 10, guides four show steer into the barn at 7 a.m. for feeding and grooming Friday.   |  Carrie Durkee

Each morning, Brianne Abramovitz prepares individual meals for animals, which have different dietary requirements.   |  Carrie Durkee

Brianne Abramovitz and Taylor Fredrick routinely bathe and groom the many show steer and heifers in the mornings to keep them prepared for various shows. The bathing process includes hosing the cow down, conditioning them, combing, and then drying to achieve a quality coat.   |  Carrie Durkee

Brianne Abramovitz pours Mane 'n Tail conditioner over Casper's clean coat Friday morning in south Columbia. Show cattle must be bathed and dried almost daily to help keep their coats soft, shiny and going the correct direction.   |  Carrie Durkee

Taylor Fredrick combs the wet hair on her show cattle, Mator, on Friday. Mator is of the Hereford breed of cattle. Fredrick got involved in cattle showing recently and just competed at her first show, taking third in her class at Prairie Farms on Thursday.   |  Carrie Durkee

Brianne Abramovitz ties one of the show Herefords in the barn as their day of feeding and bathing begins Friday south of Columbia. Once Abramovitz turns 21, she will no longer be able to show cattle at many competitions, but she will continue to raise cattle for show and pursue her degree in veterinary medicine at MU.   |  Carrie Durkee