MSU Extension 4-H Animal Science

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  Teaching teens to manage horse shows

  Published on July 17, 2019
  Horse shows provide an avenue for leadership and life skill building.

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  Spreading manure: Understanding the potential disease impact

  Published on July 15, 2019
  Help prevent the spreading of diseases by putting proper manure biosecurity practices in place

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  Defining horse jargon: Horse sale terms

  Published on July 12, 2019
  Eliminate confusing horse jargon by defining commonly used horse sale terms.

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  Increased risk for eastern equine encephalitis for horses in 2019

  Published on July 11, 2019
  Increased spring 2019 rainfall may result in an increased risk for certain equine diseases.

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  Defining horse jargon: Advanced riding terms

  Published on July 11, 2019
  Eliminate confusing horse jargon by defining commonly used advanced riding terms.

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  Challenges in agriculture economy may affect 4-H livestock auctions

  Published on July 10, 2019
  Will economic uncertainties in agriculture sector result in lower prices this year for 4-H livestock projects?

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  Surviving the county fair: Tips for parents to help make the most of positive learning opportunities

  Published on July 10, 2019
  County fairs can be stressful and emotional for families. Parents, you can help make it a positive experience for your child by leading by example!

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  Growing your own Thanksgiving turkeys

  Published on July 10, 2019
  If you have ever considered raising turkeys for Thanksgiving feasts, now is the time to get started.

• What can a 4-H member learn from past record books?

  Published on June 28, 2019
  There are many benefits to keeping records in life. Some of those benefits occur during the process and others occur when reviewing the records. Past 4-H record books are great tools for saving time, increasing your profit margin and providing education.

• Tips for keeping record books painless

  Published on June 28, 2019
  Keeping an animal record book doesn’t have to be a painful process. Use these steps to make record keeping a positive experience for the member and increase the educational value.