Editing Calf roping (section)

==Organizations and regulations==

The event is recognized by most rodeo organizations such as the [[Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association]] (PRCA) and the [[International Professional Rodeo Association]] (IPRA). In the United States, there are two organizations that promote calf roping alone: the National Calf Ropers Association (NCRA) and Ultimate Calf Roping (UCR). Other timed rodeo events that use [[cattle]] include [[breakaway roping]], where the rider ropes but does not throw the calf; [[steer wrestling]]; and [[team roping]], which uses adult [[cattle]].

In PRCA events, the calf must weigh between 220 and 280 pounds. Calves must be strong and healthy; sick or injured livestock cannot be used. According to the PRCA, "Most calves do not compete more than a few dozen times in their lives because of weight and usage restrictions and the fact that calves grow so rapidly."<ref name="Rules">{{cite web|title=Livestock Welfare Rules|url=http://www.prorodeo.com/prorodeo/livestock/livestock-welfare-rules|website=www.prorodeo.com|publisher=www.prorodeo.com|access-date=January 23, 2018}}</ref>