Echols Livestock

08/16/2026

If you’re looking for a competitive late born show lamb, this guy checks a lot of boxes. Selling today on The Republic Back to School Sale! 📚

🔗 https://wlivestock.com/auction/33854

08/08/2026

🧢 Merch Store is OPEN! 🧢
We’re excited to announce that our Echols Livestock online merch store is now open through Branded Show Gear!

We’ve got hats, hoodies, shirts and so much more available to order online. Whether you’re getting ready for the Fall show season or just want some Echols Livestock gear, check out the store!

https://brandedshowgearonlinestores.com/pages/echols-livestock-online-store

08/03/2026

Huge congratulations to Rebecca Dunn on a banner weekend at the Texas Best Show Series!

🏆Champion Natural & 4th Overall
🔥Texas Best Show Series - Show A
🧬Cowboy Capone x Big H***h (Undercover Brother x Say When)
🔵Sold on NXT Gen Sales

07/26/2026

Stop what you’re doing and go change out those water buckets.

PSA: Go dump and refill your waters.

With a heat index of 120 degrees, your show sheep and breeding stock are struggling. Just because there is water in a bucket in their pen, doesn't mean it's helping. If the water is the temperature of a bathtub or has 8 hours' worth of barn grossness floating in it, they're only consuming it as a last resort and it isn't doing much to keep anyone cool.

To follow this page is to know we're particular about water. We always dump and refill morning and night (yes, even in the winter). But, this time of year we add a midday round as well.

Fans, clean bedding, and ample shade with good ventilation are all important, but don't neglect the simplest tool in your arsenal: cold, fresh water.

07/26/2026

Heck of a day at Echols Livestock!

We had a fantastic flush and embryo transfer day today truly the best flush day we've ever had.

A few highlights from the day:
🧬One of our OG donors, 0233, flushed 27/27 to Cartoon. Another donor, being from the infamous Brother X 1058 flush, went 23/24 to Tuscaloosa. Also, Ellie’s Big Pookie ewe she pedaled last year went 13/13 to Up in Smoke as well for some specks!

Days like this don't happen without a lot of planning, a lot of work, and a really good crew. We are so thankful for the friends and family who showed up to help us today, we absolutely could not have done it without them.
A long day, a great crew, and a whole lot to be excited about.
Now we wait and hope these babies stick!

07/21/2026

☀️ BE HEAT AWARE ☀️

With several days of triple-digit temperatures and extremely high heat indexes in the forecast, now is the time to prepare and take a few extra precautions for your livestock and other animals.

💧 Water is one of the most important tools we have during extreme heat. We recommend changing water buckets at least three times a day and replacing them with fresh, cool water. Check tanks, buckets and automatic waterers throughout the day to make sure they are clean, full and working properly.

Adequate water is essential for digestion, feed intake and an animal’s ability to properly utilize nutrients. Without enough water, sheep cannot effectively process and convert their feed, and their overall condition can decline quickly in extreme temperatures.

🌳 Provide plenty of shade and good airflow. Avoid overcrowding shaded areas or enclosed barns where heat can build quickly. Make sure every animal has access to both shade and water, especially in group pens where smaller or more timid animals may be pushed away.

🌬️Make sure your fans are ready and running. Check them before the heat of the day, clean off excess dust and make sure they are positioned to provide adequate airflow. A Portacool or other evaporative cooler can also be beneficial.

However, be careful not to create a hot, humid barn. Fans and Portacools work best when there is adequate air exchange. Using evaporative cooling in a closed or poorly ventilated area can increase humidity and reduce the cooling benefit.

⏰ Adjust feeding and working times. Feed during the early morning or later evening rather than during the hottest part of the day. Rumen digestion creates additional body heat, so feeding during cooler hours can help reduce heat buildup and encourage normal intake.

Whenever possible, also exercise, handle and transport animals during the cooler morning or evening hours.

🐑 Pay close attention to vulnerable animals. Young animals, older animals and those that are sick, thin or otherwise compromised may struggle with the heat more quickly.

Watch for signs of heat stress, including rapid breathing, open-mouth panting, decreased appetite, weakness, excessive drooling, reluctance to move or difficulty standing.

Heat stress can happen quickly. Take a few extra minutes throughout the day to check your animals, refresh their water and make sure your cooling equipment is working properly. Those extra checks could make all the difference.

Stay safe and keep those animals cool!

07/19/2026

Congratulations to Emerson Garner on his win at the Kaufman Beat The Heat Night Show.

🏆Reserve Overall Market Lamb
🔥Kaufman Beat The Heat Night Show
🧬Airstrike x Say When x Shower Chicken

07/13/2026

We had a great weekend at the Aggieland Lamb & Goat Camp!

We were honored to be invited back as instructors again this year and truly enjoyed being part of such an awesome camp. It’s always a blessing to meet new families, work with young exhibitors, see old friends, make new ones, and be reminded why we love this industry so much.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this camp such a success. We’re grateful to play a small part in helping the next generation of livestock kids learn, grow, and build confidence in and out of the show ring.

07/11/2026

Congratulations to Addy Sharp on an exciting night at the Red River Hot Summer Nights Show!

🏆Grand Champion Market Lamb
🔥Hot Summer Nights 2026
🧬Cowboy Capone x 23006 (Tuscaloosa)
🔵Sold on NXT Gen Sales