Reprinted November 2005. Reviewed 07/07/14. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
The livestock breeds teaching series is designed to use the crossword puzzles to teach identification and spelling of breeds and make learning fun. All members enrolled in livestock projects are encouraged to learn about Beef, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Sheep and Swine. Leaders are encouraged to make copies of the puzzles...
Rope halters are easy to make. They are inexpensive, adjustable, useful in leading and tying, and are quite durable if kept dry. In making your halters, use good quality, three strand manila rope. Use the table as a guide for selecting the right size and amount of rope.
The Oregon 4-H Carcass of Merit Program offers recognition to Oregon State University Extension 4-H members who breed and/or buy, feed, and raise animals whose carcasses meet the “ideal” for red meat: lean, early maturing, high yielding, and containing minimal external fat. This
publication was prepared for 4-H leaders and...
4-H advancement programs consist of a series of steps that provide a framework for progressive learning within a specific project area.
Advancement programs encourage 4-H members to learn at their own speed based on their interests and abilities. Advancement programs are self-paced, and age- and skill-level appropriate. Advancement programs can...
When you want to talk about dairy cattle with someone, you need accurate, meaningful vocabulary words (terminology or terms) in order to understand each other. When you give a set of reasons, an accurate set of terms is just as important as it is in conversation. Also, to compare one...
A 4-H dairy goat project will provide an opportunity for you to:
• Learn about breeds and how to select and judge dairy goats.
• Learn how to feed and care for your dairy goats.
• Learn responsibility by having animals of your own to care for regularly.
• Appreciate...
It’s a pleasure to show a well‑trained dairy animal. Judges appreciate the chance to observe and handle well‑mannered dairy animals. They can’t properly judge unruly animals that can’t be controlled. Train your show animals to lead, walk, and pose correctly. A properly trained and shown animal provides much satisfaction to...
Revised January 1984. Reprinted July 2000. Please check for active titles in the OSU Extension Service Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
An introduction for leaders, parents, and members 4-H advancement programs consist of a series of steps that provide a framework for progressive learning within a specific project area. Advancement programs
encourage 4-H members to learn at their own speed based on their interests and abilities. Advancement programs are self-paced, and...
Obedience and showmanship contests provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate how well you’ve trained your dog and how you and your dog work as a team.
Welcome to 4-H Dog Obedience! Dog training should be fun for you and your dog. Obedience
competition is a person and a dog working together as a team. To become a team, you must concentrate completely on the work and keep the undivided attention of the dog. Be an interesting,...
4-H Advancement programs consist of a series of steps that provide a framework for progressive learning within a specific project area. Advancement programs aid 4-H members to move at their own speed by encouraging self-learning that is based on their interests and abilities. Advancement programs are also self-paced, and age-...