This is the project that many people visualize when they think of 4h. Record books virginia cooperative extension virginia tech. The 4 h l eader or ffa advisor is responsible for visiting the exhibitor and the animal to give assistance when needed. Lucie county fair youth livestock market animal record. Market steer project record book redwood empire fair. For participants not attending the 2019 georgia junior livestock show, the market steer record book must be.
These are the erecords that you should be using for your project. Skills you learn from raising a steer will for your entire 4 h career, so take care of it. Cornell cooperative extension 4h beef cattle rules and. It takes both top management and a good steer to be a class winner and earn a champion award. There are skills and information to learn and activities to do. Of the three options, the market steer program has the most participation. 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.
The hillsborough county fair market steer show committee has the authority to ban anyone for conduct deemed to be inappropriate. 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. You should also include captions on your pictures that at least include the date of the photograph. As americas largest youth development organization, 4 h offers youth, families, and adult volunteers of all ages many ways to engage, grow. 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.
Market animal projects may include beef, feeder calves, goats, poultry, rabbits, sheep, swine or other animals raised with the intention of selling. Michigan 4h market animal project record book 4h animal. All steers must be in place by the time stated in the fair schedule. Michigan state university extension programs and materials. The drug statement at the back of this record book must be signed by the youth and the. Market steer project this is the project that many people visualize when they think of 4 h. New 4h animal market record book fits with national 4h record. An appropriate brand, legible tattoo, or tag must permanently identify all dairy steer entries. Dairy feeder steers must be 12 months of age or younger by july 1 of the. The record books are turned in at the georgia junior national livestock show in february and awarded during the champion drive. As americas largest youth development organization, 4h offers youth, families, and adult volunteers of all ages many ways to engage, grow.
Know when the class is scheduled in which your steer will be exhibited check the show schedule the night before. Locate your steers numbers and your name and class number. No nurse cows are permitted during the 4 h market steer project period. 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. 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. Sc 4h beef record book cloverbud division ages 58 sc 4h beef record book. These are skills that youth need in order to transition into a healthy, responsible, contributing adult. Completing a 4 h record book is a process where you record project and club work using a standard format. 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. If the member is carrying only the heifer calf, the whole record book must be kept on the heifer calf. List the kinds of records 4h members with steer projects should keep. Senior market beef record book cornell cooperative extension. The 4 h program has a long history of record keeping. Fair weigh in for steers will be monday of the fair, 8.
Market steer selection when you have your housing, fencing and equipment in order, the next step is selection of the show steer. In this project, members obtain a feeder calf and raise it to market weight. It is required to use the msu extension 4h market animal project record book that can be found at. If you own both market and breeding animals in the same project area.
General information for each steer you have bought andor raised, please complete the following information. If you want to convert rate of gain into kilograms, multiply weight in pounds by 0. It o will aid you in learning about all aspects of raising and selling livestock. Showmanship following are some suggestions that should be considered before entering the show ring and showing the steer. Market steer project record book name age as of september 1st 4h club or ffa chapter. The pima county 4h beef project strives to educate 4h members, families, and community about the animal science behind the beef cattle industry. 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. Completing the personal development report in the record book provides you an.
Partial records are the animal sections of the record book. This record is a part of your 4 h market livestock projects and must be entered for judging at the kent county youth fair. Be sure to install the latest version of adobe reader to use form fields and remember to. This record is a part of your 4h market livestock projects and must be entered for judging at the kent county youth fair. Market steer record book missaukee agricultural youth show. Visit the 4 h youth development curriculum website for more information on related project materials. Purpose of this project the purpose of any animal project is to help teach youth valuable life skills. Market beef live unit beef project outline leader 4h beef project welcome to the 4h beef. Record books must be completed and turned in to the specie chair at the september livestock council meeting. Market beef project and record book example by elizabeth heintz. Remember, no amount of feed or ability can hide major conformation faults or incorrectness. Lucie county fair youth livestock market animal record book. 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.
All market steers that have a record book completed for must be entered in the 2019 state market steer show. 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. Set up a record keeping system for your steer project. Record keeping is from the date of purchase until no earlier than february 1st and no later than february 20th. 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 florida 4 h state website offers some of these books and other educational books for online purchase. Msu is an affirmativeaction, equalopportunity employer. 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. This process takes at least six months, and usually more. For example, a junior market beef member might write. Some of the activities everyone should do and others you may choose to do. If you choose to include extra photos, please include them.
The 2021 georgia junior national livestock show is scheduled for february 1720, 2021. 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. Virginia 4h market beef project junior record book virginia 4h market beef project senior record book. 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. Complete details of the dairy market steer project will be available prior to march 1 and published in the jr. Pima county 4h livestock projects cooperative extension. Dairy feeder 4h market record book northwest michigan 4. Records prove what was done and help make decisions. Sarasota county fair steer record book ufifas extension.
The 4h program has a long history of record keeping. It is required to use the msu extension 4 h market animal project record book that can be found at. Dairy market steer project is on hold for 2020 fairfield. Sheep 4 h market lamb health record important document to track withdrawal times, as well as all feed, vaccines, etc. This 4h market steer record guide asks you to calculate some numbers that will help you set and reach goals for your project animal. This book will teach you most of the things you need to know to raise a 4 h market steer. Market steer project nys 4h youth development program. Be sure to install the latest version of adobe reader to use form fields and remember to save a file to your hard drive. Lucie county fair youth livestock market animal record book record books must be completed and turned in as directed in the premium book. You are encouraged to be in the photo with 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. General information for each steer you have bought andor raised, please complete the following. A minimum completed club 4h record book consists of the following items.
Good records can tell you if your steers are costing or earning you money. 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. Every month record your steer s weight on the chart, and connect this point with the previous months weight. Failure to do so will result in the disqualification of your feeder steer from being sold in the livestock. Commercial dairy heifer showmen have an opportunity to compete in the record book contest.
The kentucky proud livestock tag program is offered through the kentucky department of agriculture division of show and fair promotion. A minimum completed club 4 h record book consists of the following items. This handson opportunity will help youth develop skills like leadership, organization critical thinking, goal setting, time managemen t and. Completing a 4h record book is a process where you record project and club work using a standard format. Every month record your steers weight on the chart, and connect this point with the previous months weight. All record and project books linked here are pdf format and can be printed on your home printer. 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.
Market steer project record book name age as of september 1st 4 h club or ffa chapter. The florida 4h state website offers some of these books and other educational books for online purchase. Set up a recordkeeping system for your steer project. 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. 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. The 4 h leader or ffa advisor is available to visit or assist the exhibitor with their animal when needed. Visit the 4h youth development curriculum website for more information on related project materials. The georgia junior national livestock show is hosted at the georgia national fairgrounds and agricenter each year.