MSU Extension 4-H Dairy Cattle Production & Management

• Join 4-H!

  Published on December 21, 2015
  Michigan 4-H is open to youth ages 5 to 19 – come grow with us!

• 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.

• Animal Care and Well-Being

  Published on April 29, 2015
  Provide answers to commonly asked questions youth may encounter about animals during a show or exhibition.

• Be Healthy at the Fair Sign

  Published on April 29, 2015
  The "Be Healthy at the Fair" sign may be used to help promote healthy behaviors at fairs and exhibitions.

• 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.

• Guide to Running a Local Livestock Judging Contest

  Published on March 31, 2015
  Learn how to run a local livestock judging contest in your community.

• Sportsmanship and Competitive Event Resources

  Published on March 30, 2015
  Exhibiting good sportsmanship is not just for youth 4-H members – it applies to everyone involved, including volunteers, parents, leaders and others.

• Identifying Meat Retail Cuts According to Species

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

• 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.