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4-H Beef Production & Management
4-H livestock projects, including beef, provide great opportunities for youth to learn about animal and veterinary science, as well as animal production practices while gaining valuable life skills such as responsibility and record-keeping.
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Livestock Learning: Daily Care of Your Beef Project
Published on April 16, 2020
Carla McLachlan, MSU Animal Science Department staff member, teaches Michigan 4-H'ers about the ins and outs of daily care of 4-H beef projects. This session covers brushing, walking, washing and drying as essential elements of beef daily care.
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Livestock Learning: Livestock Nutrition
Published on April 20, 2020
Kendra VanOrder, a Michigan 4-H volunteer, teaches Michigan 4-H'ers about livestock nutrition and how to properly feed your 4-H animal. This sessions discusses different feed stuffs and their advantages and disadvantages, as well as different feeding techniques.
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Livestock Learning: Biosecurity at the Show and on the Farm
Published on April 23, 2020
Katie Ockert, MSU Extension educator, teaches Michigan 4-H'ers about how to keep their animals and selves safe while attending livestock shows. Also discussed is how to keep livestock projects healthy when traveling back to the farm.
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Livestock Learning: Showmanship Fundamentals
Published on April 13, 2020
Kendra VanOrder, a Michigan 4-H volunteer, teaches Michigan 4-H'ers about the fundamentals of beef, sheep and swine showmanship. This session covers what to wear, which equipment to use in the ring, and how to properly handle your animal.
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Basics of Biosecurity
Published on September 26, 2019
Biosecurity is the procedures used to protect humans and animals against diseases or harmful biological agents. By practicing good biosecurity protocols, you will help protect both the people and animals in which you come into contact with.
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Livestock Learning: Selection and What the Judge is Looking For
Published on April 9, 2020
Taylor Harrison, Stock Show U manager for Sullivan's Supply Co., teaches Michigan 4-H'ers about selection of beef, sheep, swine and goat 4-H projects. Learn what to look for while selecting a market project and what the judge is looking for in the show ring with your final product.
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Dos and Don'ts: Staying Healthy Around Animals
Published on September 26, 2019
Just like people, animals also have the ability to spread bacteria, viruses and parasites to other animals and people. When being around animals, you can stay healthy if you remember these few, simple steps.
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Apr 17
2021 Bull Breeding Soundness Exam - Remus
April 17, 2021 9:00AM – 3:00PM Wernette Cattle Company, 9144 50TH AVE, Remus MI 49340
The MSU Beef Extension Team will once again be organizing regional Bull Breeding Soundness Exam Clinics. By identifying potential male fertility problems, producers are able to reduce the risk of a less than optimum breeding season.
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Jun 17
CANCELED: Youth Reflect and Connect Sessions
June 17, 2020 – June 23, 2020 EST Online via Zoom
Youth Reflect and Connect Sessions
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Nick Babcock
4-H Livestock and Veterinary Science Extension Educator
babco116@msu.edu
517-432-1626
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Grass-Finished Freezer Beef Pricing Worksheet
Published on May 4, 2020
This worksheet provides examples and calculations for pricing grass-finished freezer beef. -
Tips for Purchasing and Bringing Home Livestock
Published on March 28, 2019
Acquiring new stock is exciting and making sure that you know the questions to ask before the purchase and the preparations required to bring new livestock home is key to managing their health and safety. -
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. -
Grain Fed Freezer Beef Pricing Worksheet
Published on May 4, 2020
This worksheet breaks down each of the variables and provides examples on pricing. -
4-H Sportsmanship Activity: Pass the Fruit
Published on March 29, 2017
Pass the Fruit activity. -
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. -
4-H Animal Care & Well-Being Poster - Beef Cattle
The 4-H Animal Care and Well-Being Posters compliment the 4-H Animal Care and Well-Being Bookmarks: they provide answers to the top five commonly asked questions about animals that youth may encounter when showing at a fair or exhibition.
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Animal Exhibit Hand Washing Sign
Published on July 17, 2017
The following sign can be used to help visitors to animal barns and exhibits practice good hygiene and biosecurity by washing their hands after visiting. -
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. -
Biosecurity - Easy as 1-2-3 Poster
Diseases and other germs can easily spread at public fairs and events. Keep yourself and your animals at home safe by putting up this easy to read poster that includes three simple steps for biosecurity.