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  4-H Sheep Production & Management

  4-H livestock projects, including sheep, 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: 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.

• Livestock Learning: Sheep and Swine Daily Care

  Published on April 27, 2020

  Taylor Harrison, Stock Show U manager for Sullivan's Supply Co., teaches Michigan 4-H'ers about daily care of their sheep and swine 4-H projects. This sessions covers conditioning, washing, feeding and exercise as key elements in the daily routine for sheep and swine.

• Wool Spinning

  Published on November 24, 2020

  You’ve probably seen live sheep or at least pictures of sheep, and you may have even seen how wool is collected during shearing, but have you ever wondered how that wool is then made into yarn and thread for making clothes? This video walks you through some of the basic steps of processing wool to create yarn and wool clothing.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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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  Passport to Animal Science

  June 21, 2021 – July 7, 2021 Mondays and Wednesdays for 3 weeks!

  Have you ever thought about starting a 4-H Animal Science project, but don’t know where to start? Are you looking to go on a new learning adventure? The Passport to Animal Science SPIN club is for you!

• 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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  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.

• Michigan 4-H Foundation

  Published on May 19, 2016
  Supporting Michigan 4-H Youth Development to prepare youth for meaningful and productive lives.

• Michigan 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest

  Published on December 18, 2014
  A way to enter and the rules for the state 4-H/FFA livestock judging contest.

• Zoonotic Disease

  Published on October 10, 2014
  Learn about germs that can spread between humans and animals, and how to reduce everyone’s risk of catching them

• Michigan 4-H Sheep Project Snapshot (4H1619)

  Published on February 27, 2015
  The 4-H sheep project can provide youth with the opportunity to learn about selection, management, health, marketing and careers in the sheep industry. This 4-H snapshot sheet covers what 4-H’ers can learn from a 4-H sheep project.

• Michigan 4-H/FFA Meats Judging Contest Rules and Entry Form

  Published on April 25, 2019
  The 2019 Michigan 4-H Meats Judging Contest/FFA Meats Evaluation and Technology Career Development event is a collaborative effort between Michigan 4-H and Michigan FFA.

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  Freezer Lamb Pricing Worksheet

  Published on May 15, 2020
  This spreadsheet breaks down the pricing for the freezer lambs.

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  Financial Manual for 4-H Volunteers

  Published on March 2, 2020
  A guide to financial accountability for 4-H volunteers.

• 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.