MSU Extension 4-H Dairy Cattle Production & Management

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  4-H Dairy Cattle Production & Management

  4-H livestock projects, including dairy, 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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• 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.

• Dairy Farm Visit

  Published on November 24, 2020

  Most Americans have never visited a farm before, so they are disconnected from the people and processes involved in raising crops and animals to provide the food we eat every day. This video takes you on a tour of a working dairy farm to see how cows are raised and milk is produced.

• 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.

• Jun 17

  CANCELED: Youth Reflect and Connect Sessions

  June 17, 2020 – June 23, 2020 EST Online via Zoom

  Youth Reflect and Connect Sessions

• Mar 11

  Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) - March 11

  March 11, 2020 6:00PM – 7:00PM Monroe County Fairgrounds 3775 S. Custer Rd. Monroe, MI 48161

  YQCA is an annual education and certification program focused on food safety, animal well-being and character awareness for youth ages 8 to 18.

• Apr 7

  CANCELED: Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) - April 7

  April 7, 2020 6:00PM – 7:00PM Monroe County Fairgrounds 3775 S. Custer Rd., Monroe, MI 48161

  YQCA is an annual education and certification program focused on food safety, animal well-being and character awareness for youth ages 8 to 18.

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  Melissa Elischer

  4-H Dairy Cattle Extension Educator
  elischer@msu.edu
  517-432-4306
  

• 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.

• 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.

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  4-H Sportsmanship Activity: Sportsmanship - What is it?

  Published on March 29, 2017
  4-H Sportsmanship Activity: Sportsmanship - What is it?

• 4-H Sportsmanship Activity Series

  Published on March 29, 2017
  Good sportsmanship is a critical skill for youth. Competitive events and activities provide a great opportunity for youth to learn how to be fair, respectful and gracious -- whether they win or lose.

• 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.

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  Biosecurity for Livestock Exhibitors (E2841)

  Published on September 22, 2016
  Livestock exhibitions are an important part of agriculture in the United States.

• 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.

• 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.

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  Michigan 4-H Member's Personal Portfolio (4H1192)

  Published on November 9, 2015
  The Michigan 4-H Member's Personal Portfolio is designed to help 4-H members keep track of all of the things they have done and learned in 4-H over the course of their 4-H careers.

• 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.

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  4-H Sportsmanship Activity: Sportsmanship Role Play

  Published on March 29, 2017
  4-H Sportsmanship Activity: Sportsmanship Role Play

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  4-H Animal Care & Well-Being Bookmarks - Dairy Cattle 4H1708

  The 4-H Animal Care and Well-Being Bookmarks are species-specific resources to help provide answers to ten commonly asked questions about animals that youth may encounter when showing at a fair or exhibition.

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  Air Quality in Fair and Exhibition Barns

  Published on June 8, 2020
  Taking effective steps to improve air quality requires planning and knowledge of the barn’s normal daytime and nighttime temperatures, availability of electrical outlets for fans, and knowledge of prevailing winds.