Separate record project books should be turned in for 199 sheep breeding and 198 market lambs. Helpful sheep publications are the market lamb manual 4h. Raise market or breeding sheep, or consider a sheep project without raising one nonanimal. A special collection of project books is available for free on the perfect stayathome projects web page. You are joining an industry that returns millions of dollars to farmers each year, and caring for one of the oldest domesticated farm animals.
Learn the animal science of keeping this source of meat and fiber. Record book for use by clark county youth sheep project members. University of idaho extension 4h youth development. Record books virginia cooperative extension virginia tech. The 4h sheep project is the great project for younger 4h members that want exposure to animal science projects. For each sheep, list its name or flock number, registration number. Sheep like goats and cattle are ruminants which mean they have four compartments to their stomach. Project skillathoninterview judging beef, goats, dairy. For the sheep project, you will need to keep track of sheep in your flock. What is the premium book the sibley county 4h premium book is published online for 4h members, parents, and adult volunteers.
Years in project including this year name county 4h club i declare that the information in this book is correct and all 4h requirements have been completed, to the best of my knowledge. Take a closer look at a book, find out what others have to say, and share your experience. Sheep 4h market lamb health record important document to track withdrawal times, as well as all feed, vaccines, etc. Tracy newton 4h program representative 559 2417525 550 e. Please be aware that some record books have a supplemental form that must also be submitted as well. The 4h sheep project is an exciting and educational opportunity for 4h members.
Sign up to receive the missouri 4h electronic youth connection, a monthly newsletter that communicates about the many opportunities available when participating in missouri 4h. It is used for planning and registering projects to exhibit at the fair. My 4h sheep project record book hunterdon county, nj. The purpose of 4h awards is to recognize achievement in a 4h project area. Record book complete one record book for each project year project. This is a great way to gain valuable experiences while making lifelong friends. It explains the different types of presentations, including demonstrations, illustrated talks, prepared speeches, interpretive readings, educational displays and more, and lists various opportunities for giving presentations. There are two main types of sheep projects that a 4h member may choose. Among all the fun things to learn about in 4h are animals, computers, public speaking, cooking, art, gardening, natural sciences, and much more. The 4h name and emblem have special protections from congress, protected by code 18 usc 707. Juniorintermediate record book example university of maryland.
Beef resource handbook for market and breeding projects 4h 117r beef project and record book 4h 117 beef, sheep, and swine selection and evaluation 4h 103r kentucky proud livestock tag program. Beef, sheep, and swine selection and evaluation resource. A sheep breeding project is long term project in which a 4h member begins with a. The sheep project introduces you to a wide variety of fun and challenging activities including identifying parts of a sheep, selecting a project lamb, preparing for lambing season, identification of lamb meat products and feeding and showing sheep. Subscribe to missouri 4h electronic youth connection newsletter list. You can participate in market projects, breeding projects and even noncompetitive projects. Youth will be prepared for future employment, college applications, and household management with the skills they gain from record keeping. Beef dairy cattle goat poultryturkey rabbit sheep swine animal record book policy members must complete a record book for each project the member is enrolled in with a score of 70% or above. Market lamb projects are particularly desirable youth activities in many areas of new york state. Annual nys 4h livestock skillathon contest audience.
The purpose of these meetings is to guide participants in gaining the knowledge and habits needed to complete their work successfully. Keeping a record book is an important part of the project. Each year, a 4h member enrolls in at least one project. These tips and tricks will help you be more prepared for your 4h sheep project experience. During each year in the sheep project, members should choose a. Introduction to the guide 4h project record books are called erecords when they are available on the computer. Sheep 4h ewe production record part of your 4h record book, track all things related to ewe. Each family should have the 4h sheep resource book. Youth in the sheep project interact with researchbased information that encourages confidence, characterbuilding, industry knowledge, and sportsmanship. Ui extension 4h youth development university of idaho 875 perimeter drive, ms 3015 moscow, id 838443015. They give members an opportunity to reflect on their yearly work and encourage members to set goals and develop plans to meet those goals.
In sheep 1, youth will learn how to select a project lamb, properly care for the animal, and prepare the animal for show. The sheep committee will provide a clinic covering breeding sheep and market lamb showmanship. Learn the animal science of keeping this source of meat and fiber, including breeding, feeding and management practices. Learn basic principles of animal science by owning, caring for, and keeping records on one or more head of livestock. This includes sheep you own or lease at the beginning of the year and any sheep added to the flock during the year. This guide has been prepared to assist you in completing the livestock and horse erecords. All livestock project members must participate in their respective specie skillathon in order to complete their 4h project. Select from a dozen popular titles in the perfect stayathome projects collection. One way that 4h helps youth develop life skills is through handson projects. Youth will also learn about sheep products and byproducts. Use with 198 market lamb project and record book and 199 sheep breeding project and record. It provides instructions, tips, suggestions and examples to aid you as you fill out your record. Weve got you covered with lots of ways to obtain project books this year. Manual sheep resource handbook for market and breeding projects.
Market lamb project and record book osu extension publications. While not easy, the benefits of completing a record book are very tangible. The kentucky proud livestock tag program is offered through the kentucky department of agriculture division of show and fair promotion. Feb 18, 2014 complete this required project book every year a market hog. Project book work will be evaluated by a separate judge at each specie skillathon. As a first year member in this market lamb project the following books will be necessary to complete the project and will then be used for all of the levels listed above. Jun 30, 2020 click below to download updated 4h show information and modified 4h fair book pages. Wool has been used for clothing since the days of the earlier settlers, and flocks of sheep have supplied both food and fiber throughout the history of our. Order and pick up project books in your county office. Please use this form if you are involved in a project area with your goat. Need 1 per ewe need 1 per ewe sheep 4h market lamb health record. Records are due on the 1st sunday of fair, the same day that the animal projects arrive and can be turned in to the checkin station in the. Your project group may meet once a week or as little as once or twice a month.
Refer to current ross county fair book for details. The sheep project introduces you to a wide variety of fun and challenging activities including identifying parts of a sheep, selecting a project lamb, preparing for lambing season, identification. This judge will be looking for completion of all the above mentioned components. Mar 04, 2017 tion from your local cooperative extension service office. Engaging youth as valued, contributing members of their communities in partnership with caring adults. The virginia 4h foundation is spearheading the advancement of the virginia 4h youth livestock programs endowment. Lamb manual 4h m541, market lamb showmanship ans 95003b and sheep exhibitors project. Keep this manual you will use it each year for your project. Sep 11, 2020 the 4h livestock record books that have not been updated by ohio 4h in recent years have separate books for breeding and market.
This is why they can digest pasture grasses and hay. A sheep project is particularly well adapted to the rural family home with a small plot of land or even to homes with large yards in suburban areas that permit animals. Part of your 4h record book, track all things related to ewe. Youth will can learn how to properly care for an animal and how to keep accurate records. Important document to track withdrawal times, as well as all feed, vaccines, etc. It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments and help.
This year, a selection of 4h cloverbud activities is available too. General project requirements general project drop off pick up county shoots 4h dog show 4h fashion revue poultry show 4h horse shows sheep show goat show beef show dairy show swine. Beef, sheep, and swine selection and evaluation resource 103r, pennsylvania livestock judging manual 104r an online resource at publications that would be very helpful as well. Completing a 4h record book is a process where 4h members record project and club work. All 4h sheep exhibitors must go through sheep skillathon project judging to be eligible to receive sheep project premiums or show market lambs at the clark county junior fair. Nebraska 4h offers over 150 projects in 8 curriculum areas.
Sheep ui extension 4h youth development university of idaho. Learn by doing, gain new skills and show off your achievements. My 4h sheep project record book aws simple storage service. Record keeping and completing a 4h record book describing the work of a members project is an important part of 4 h. All publications 4h page 1 osu extension publications. Browse 4h animal science sheep resources at the ohio state university extension publications store. Please go over this premium book carefully as it contains all rules and other information pertinent to exhibiting as a 4h member. Complete this required project book every year a market lamb project is taken.
Sheep resource handbook for market and breeding projects. Get involved with the 4h sheep project to learn all about animal health and nutrition, breeding, selection and marketing. All publications 4h animal sciences sheep osu extension. Guidelines for training and showing your lamb are listed in your 4h sheep resource book. In 4h, young people track their activities, events, skill development, and learning experiences, and much more using the 4h project record book. Sheep ui extension 4h youth development university of. Use your market lamb project book to figure your lambs weight gain and what it will weigh for the.
This project record book has been created specifically for members enrolled in the 4h sheep project. When enrolling, 4h members are encouraged to work with parents, guardians, club leaders, or project leaders to select one or more projects they are interested in working on throughout the year. In the 4h sheep project you can learn bout breeds, selection, grooming, production, management, showmanship, marketing, and careers. Contains essential subject matter information for members taking a market lamb or sheep breeding project. This included events, projects, updates, scholarship, grant opportunities and more. If you need assistance in selecting a club contact the extension office.
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