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4-H Swine Production & Management
4-H livestock projects, including swine, 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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Jun 17
CANCELED: Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) & PQA Plus - Berrien County -June 17, 2020
June 17, 2020 6:30PM – 7:08PM Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds 9122 U.S, Hwy 31, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
YQCA and PQA Plus is an annual education and certification program focused on food safety, animal well-being and character awareness.
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May 11
CANCELLED: Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) & PQA Plus - Berrien County - May 11, 2020
May 11, 2020 6:30PM – 7:05PM Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds 9122 U.S, Hwy 31, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
YQCA and PQA Plus is an annual education and certification program focused on food safety, animal well-being and character awareness.
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Apr 14
CANCELED: Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) & PQA Plus - Berrien County - April 14, 2020
April 14, 2020 6:30PM – 7:00PM Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds 9122 U.S, Hwy 31, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
YQCA and PQA Plus is an annual education and certification program focused on food safety, animal well-being and character awareness.
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May 11
Michigan 4-H Virtual Meats Judging Contest
May 11, 2021 9:00AM – 12:00PM
The 2021 Michigan 4-H Virtual Meats Judging contest will be hosted by Livestockjudging.com on Tuesday May 11, 2021 from 9-11 a.m. 4-H contests will have until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday May 11, 2021 to upload one oral reason video to Livestockjudging.com.
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Nov 9
CANCELED-MSU Tollgate Farm Fall Virtual Vet Science Interactive Week-long Series
November 9, 2020 – November 12, 2020 Online
Explore veterinary science through interactive sessions as you visit Tollgate Farm virtually to learn about livestock and companion animals through STEM challenges & learning!
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Apr 6
4-H Sparty Spring Camp 2020
April 6, 2020 – April 10, 2020 Max Thompson Family Resource Center 11370 Hupp Avenue Warren, MI 48089
Come enjoy a fun filled 4-H day camp to learn some new and exciting that can be applied to an upcoming 4-H project!
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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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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: 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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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: 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: 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.
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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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Nick Babcock
4-H Livestock and Veterinary Science Extension Educator
babco116@msu.edu
517-432-1626
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4-H Animal Care & Well-Being Poster - Swine 4H1718
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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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. -
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. -
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.
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U.P. State Fair Market Livestock Record Book- Advanced
For exhibitors 14-19 years of age as of January 1 of the fair year.
