MSU Extension Beef

Resources

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  Keeping Land-applied Manure in the Root Zone - Part 1: Sediment and Contaminant Runoff (WO1036)

  Published on October 20, 2015
  Management practices that capture land applied manure in the root zone will make the nutrients available for the next crop, improve soil quality, and prevent manure nutrient and contaminant loss in runoff.

• Michigan 4-H Animal Treatment Record Sheet

  Published on August 28, 2015
  Michigan 4-H'ers and other animal caretakers can use the Michigan 4-H Animal Treatment Record Sheet to record information about the animal's treatment history.

• Livestock Organizations

  Published on April 20, 2015
  The following organizations may provide more information in the 4-H livestock project area.

• Beef Cow Calving and Breeding Record (4H1340)

  Published on March 31, 2015
  This interactive form is designed to help 4-H’ers manage a herd’s breeding and calving records. It includes space for cow number, calf number, sire, date calved, sex, calving ease and remarks.

• Beef Cow Production Record (4H1339)

  Published on March 31, 2015
  This interactive form may be used for keeping birthing records of registered and grade beef cows. It provides space for cow identification number; birth date, number and sex of calves; and calf weight record.

• Identifying Meat Retail Cuts According to Species

  Published on March 23, 2015
  A diagram visually explaining beef retail cuts of meat.

• Michigan 4-H Beef Project Snapshot (4H1629)

  Published on February 27, 2015
  The 4-H beef project allows youth to learn about breeds, selection, grooming, production, management, showmanship, marketing and careers through a breeding or market animal.

• Michigan 4-H Biological Sciences Project Snapshot (4H1622)

  Published on February 27, 2015
  The 4-H biological sciences project allows 4-H'ers to explore plant and animal life.

• Michigan 4-H Meat Science Project Snapshot (4H1632)

  Published on February 27, 2015
  The 4-H meat science project allows you to learn about the different cuts of meat.

• Michigan 4-H Market Animal Project Record Book

  Published on October 17, 2014
  4-H Market Animal projects provide youth an opportunity to gain life skills such as record keeping, communication and self-responsibility through raising and selling a livestock animal.