4 market steer record book

If the member is carrying only the heifer calf, the whole record book must be kept on the heifer calf. Record keeping is from the date of purchase until no earlier than february 1st and no later than february 20th. A minimum completed club 4h record book consists of the following items. Sc 4h beef record book cloverbud division ages 58 sc 4h beef record book. The goal of the fed steer challenge is to enhance the educational value of the traditional 4 h beef projects by providing an affordable option that rewards production merit and carcass value of the market animal, along with accurate and complete record keeping, industry knowledge, and producer engagement by the 4 h member. A minimum completed club 4 h record book consists of the following items. General information for each steer you have bought andor raised, please complete the following information. The 4 h l eader or ffa advisor is responsible for visiting the exhibitor and the animal to give assistance when needed. For example, a junior market beef member might write.

The record books are turned in at the georgia junior national livestock show in february and awarded during the champion drive. If you own both market and breeding animals in the same project area. This book will teach you most of the things you need to know to raise a 4 h market steer. Market steer project this is the project that many people visualize when they think of 4 h. The drug statement at the back of this record book must be signed by the youth and the. These are skills that youth need in order to transition into a healthy, responsible, contributing adult. This handson opportunity will help youth develop skills like leadership, organization critical thinking, goal setting, time managemen t and. Cornell cooperative extension 4h beef cattle rules and. If you choose to include extra photos, please include them. An appropriate brand, legible tattoo, or tag must permanently identify all dairy steer entries. All market steers that have a record book completed for must be entered in the 2019 state market steer show. Records prove what was done and help make decisions. Lucie county fair youth livestock market animal record book record books must be completed and turned in as directed in the premium book. Be sure to install the latest version of adobe reader to use form fields and remember to save a file to your hard drive.

Market beef project and record book example by elizabeth heintz. It takes both top management and a good steer to be a class winner and earn a champion award. Some of the activities everyone should do and others you may choose to do. The 2021 georgia junior national livestock show is scheduled for february 1720, 2021. To determine costs per week, calculate the cost per pound for milk andor milk replacer, the concentrate mixture and the hay and multiply by the total pounds fed each week until your calf is weaned. Market steer record book missaukee agricultural youth show. Market animal projects may include beef, feeder calves, goats, poultry, rabbits, sheep, swine or other animals raised with the intention of selling. Beef and dairy steer record book requirements a finished record book entered as a still exhibit is necessary for sale of a project the following is a list of 10 items required to be in your project record book. Dairy feeder 4h market record book northwest michigan 4.

Skills you learn from raising a steer will for your entire 4 h career, so take care of it. Lucie county fair youth livestock market animal record. The kentucky proud livestock tag program is offered through the kentucky department of agriculture division of show and fair promotion. For participants not attending the 2019 georgia junior livestock show, the market steer record book must be. 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. New 4h animal market record book fits with national 4h record.

Record books virginia cooperative extension virginia tech. As americas largest youth development organization, 4 h offers youth, families, and adult volunteers of all ages many ways to engage, grow. Market steer project record book name age as of september 1st 4 h club or ffa chapter. The florida 4 h state website offers some of these books and other educational books for online purchase. There are skills and information to learn and activities to do. Market steer project record book name age as of september 1st 4h club or ffa chapter. This is the project that many people visualize when they think of 4h. Be sure to install the latest version of adobe reader to use form fields and remember to. Market steer handbook nys 4h youth development program. All record and project books linked here are pdf format and can be printed on your home printer. The hillsborough county fair market steer show committee has the authority to ban anyone for conduct deemed to be inappropriate. Market beef live unit beef project outline leader 4h beef project welcome to the 4h beef.

No nurse cows are permitted during the 4 h market steer project period. Dairy feeder steers must be 12 months of age or younger by july 1 of the. Set up a record keeping system for your steer project. This record is a part of your 4h market livestock projects and must be entered for judging at the kent county youth fair. List the kinds of records 4 h members with steer projects should keep. The goal of the fed steer challenge is to enhance the educational value of the traditional 4h beef projects by providing an affordable option that rewards production merit and carcass value of the market animal, along with accurate and complete recordkeeping, industry knowledge, and producer engagement by the 4h member. The georgia junior national livestock show is hosted at the georgia national fairgrounds and agricenter each year. Sarasota county fair steer record book ufifas extension.

Dairy market steer project is on hold for 2020 fairfield. You should also include captions on your pictures that at least include the date of the photograph. These are the erecords that you should be using for your project. Showmanship following are some suggestions that should be considered before entering the show ring and showing the steer. It be valuable in the future, and will carry over into other aspects of your life as a 4 her. Purpose of this project the purpose of any animal project is to help teach youth valuable life skills. Fill out a new project record book every year for market and nonmarket steers. Virginia 4h market beef project junior record book virginia 4h market beef project senior record book. The market animal record should be used for market 4h projects including meat goats, market dairy steers, market beef, market lambs, market broilers, market swine and market rabbit projects.

Every month record your steer s weight on the chart, and connect this point with the previous months weight. All steers must be in place by the time stated in the fair schedule. Market steer selection when you have your housing, fencing and equipment in order, the next step is selection of the show steer. Senior market beef record book cornell cooperative extension. Visit the 4h youth development curriculum website for more information on related project materials. The pima county 4 h beef project strives to educate 4 h members, families, and community about the animal science behind the beef cattle industry.

Know when the class is scheduled in which your steer will be exhibited check the show schedule the night before. It is required to use the msu extension 4h market animal project record book that can be found at. Partial records are the animal sections of the record book. The market animal record should be used for market 4 h projects including meat goats, market dairy steers, market beef, market lambs, market broilers, market swine and market rabbit projects.

Of the three options, the market steer program has the most participation. Projects one project report form for every project completed meetings held meetings attended club meetings attended this year percent attended during the current year, 80% attendance is. Good records can tell you if your steers are costing or earning you money. This process takes at least six months, and usually more. Locate your steers numbers and your name and class number. This 4h market steer record guide asks you to calculate some numbers that will help you set and reach goals for your project animal. Signatures from parents and ffa4hhcjc advisors are mandatory for record book submission and for your steer to be entered into the show and sale. Set up a recordkeeping system for your steer project. Every month record your steers weight on the chart, and connect this point with the previous months weight. This record is a part of your 4 h market livestock projects and must be entered for judging at the kent county youth fair. Michigan 4h market animal project record book 4h animal.

The 4h program has a long history of record keeping. It o will aid you in learning about all aspects of raising and selling livestock. Visit the 4 h youth development curriculum website for more information on related project materials. Lucie county fair youth livestock market animal record book.

The 4 h program has a long history of record keeping. Fair weigh in for steers will be monday of the fair, 8. Beef learning lab kit available from the 4h steer species chair 4hfarm bureau livestock record book awards instructions to submit a record book for this award, be sure to include the following. Michigan state university extension programs and materials. In this project, members obtain a feeder calf and raise it to market weight. Market steer project nys 4h youth development program. Remember, no amount of feed or ability can hide major conformation faults or incorrectness. The focus reflects the importance of this life skill in our daily lives. My market steer project photographs a completed record book should include a beginning photograph and a finished picture.

Pima county 4h livestock projects cooperative extension. The pima county 4h beef project strives to educate 4h members, families, and community about the animal science behind the beef cattle industry. Completing a 4 h record book is a process where you record project and club work using a standard format. In the market steer project, a goal might be to feed your market steer so that he will grade choice at a show weight of 1,200 pounds. Msu is an affirmativeaction, equalopportunity employer. Complete details of the dairy market steer project will be available prior to march 1 and published in the jr.

Page 2 why records are important the objective of a steer project is to give youth an opportunity to develop skills that will advance them in the future. Record books must be completed and turned in to the specie chair at the september livestock council meeting. The florida 4h state website offers some of these books and other educational books for online purchase. Sheep 4 h market lamb health record important document to track withdrawal times, as well as all feed, vaccines, etc.

Market steer project record book name age as of september 1st 4 h club or ffa chapter purpose of this project the purpose of any animal project is to help teach youth valuable life skills. Completing the personal development report in the record book provides you an. Nov, 2019 4 h youth participating in the dairy market steer project will use the beef project and record book, same as is used for the dairy feeder project. Failure to do so will result in the disqualification of your feeder steer from being sold in the livestock. Market steer project record book redwood empire fair. The 4 h leader or ffa advisor is available to visit or assist the exhibitor with their animal when needed. List the kinds of records 4h members with steer projects should keep. Completing a 4h record book is a process where you record project and club work using a standard format.

This 4 h market steer record guide asks you to calculate some numbers that will help you set and reach goals for your project animal. If you want to convert rate of gain into kilograms, multiply weight in pounds by 0. It is required to use the msu extension 4 h market animal project record book that can be found at. General information for each steer you have bought andor raised, please complete the following. Market steer project record book name age as of september 1st 4h club or ffa chapter purpose of this project the purpose of any animal project is to help teach youth valuable life skills.