MSU Animal Science Youth Prorgams: Livestock Programs

For more information about MSU Youth Livestock Programs, contact Ken Geuns or Carla McLachlan.

Cattlemen's Boot Camp
September 22-23, 2009
MSU Pavilion, East Lansing

The American Angus Association and the Department of Animal Science are hosting a Cattlemen's Boot Camp on the campus of MSU. This 1 1/2 day program is intended for adults and will include lecture and hands-on training opportunities including, freeze branding, recent developments in genetic abnormality testing, grazing management, and much more. Pre-registration is required by September 1. Complete registration information is available at www.angus.org. You can see the tentative schedule here on this pdf -- or call Ken Geuns at 517-353-2924 for details

Download Boot Camp Schedule

Michigan 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest
July 14, 2009
IMSU Pavilion, East Lansing

The annual contest begins at 8:00 a.m. with registration and instructions. This contest offers participants an opportunity to enhance their livestock evaluation and selection skills, as well as improve their communication and decision making skills. Registration deadline is July 3, 2009.

Download information sheet

Michigan Livestock Expo
July, 2009
Ingham County Fairgrounds

The Michigan Livestock Expo is a multi-species livestock event including beef, sheep, swine, and goats, designed to enhance the livestock industry, educate youth and showcase Michigan's agriculture industry. The dairy industry will also be holding the Michigan Dairy Expo simultaneously at the MSU Pavilion. Champions in each species will be sold at a special evening industry celebration. A breif informational sheet is available here as a pdf. For complete details check the following web site.

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http://www.milivestock.com/milivestock

Club Lamb and Show Pig Lists

Download lists to assist you with locating producers who are hosting club lamb and show pig sales or are offering lambs and pigs for sale private treaty.

Show pigs for 2009

Club lambs for 2009

MI Junior Livestock Society Scholarship

Scholarship opportunity funded by the Michigan Junior Livestock Society. Four $500 scholarships will be awarded Completed Applications are due November 1, 2008

Download application information

Fall Cattle Sale in Michigan

Download a list of fall cattle sales which include opportunities to purchase club calves and heifers for the 2009 project year.

Fall Cattle Sales in Michigan

MI Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund

Scholarship opportunity funded by the proceeds from the Michigan State Fair Youth Livestock Auction. $1000 scholarships are available. Completed Applications are due June 16, 2009

Download application information

Pork Quality Assurance

Are you looking for information about Pork Quality Assurance? Do you need to find a trainer in your area? Check out information about PQA here.

State 4H & FFA Livestock Judging Contest

Participants in this contest will have the opportunity to enhance their livestock evaluation and selection skills, as well as improve their communication and decision making skills. Review the entry information for details

Biosecurity Guides for Livestock

Dr. Dan Grooms DVM, College of Veterinary Medicine and Ken Geuns, Department of Animal Science at Michigan State University have developed helpful guidelines for helping to ensure biosecurity on farm as well as at fairs and exhibitions. Each of these documents may be viewed and printed in the attached pdf documents.
Biosecurity Guide For Livestock Farm Visits
Biosecurity for Livestock & Poultry Exhibitions
Biosecurity for Livestock Exhibitors.

Michigan RFID

Starting March 1, 2007, Michigan will require that all cattle be identified with radio frequency identification (RFID) ear tags prior to movement from Michigan premises. Visit www.michigananimalid.com for details.

Resource Material for Animal Science Projects

A list of available resources, as well as the locations to obtain those resources, is available for youth and leaders interested in Animal and Veterinary Science programs. Open the attached PDF and print a copy!

Good Management Practices for Transporting Livestock to the Fair

Tips to minimizie stress on animals and exhibitors when transporting livestock to the fair.

PDF for Transporting Livestock to the Fair.