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Recent News & Updates:

2009 Catch-A-Calf Applications (10.8.08)

National Western Stock Show time is fast approaching, and wit that, it is time to encourage youth to apply for the Catch-A-Calf program sponsored by the National Western Stock Show. We are inviting applicants for this upcoming National Western Stock Show. To download an application, click here.

Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium

(updated 09.09.08) The Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium promotes educational experiences and career development in the beef industry for high school students. We have scholarship funds available for youth to attend animal agriculture camps. Contact Nick if you are interested. For more information about the event, click here. For registration, click here. For a schedule of events, click here.

 

Students Encouraged to Apply for Beef Industry Scholarships (update 9.8.08)

Denver, Colo. (September 5, 2008) -  Applications are being accepted for  the 2009 Beef Industry Scholarship program, sponsored by the National Cattlemen’s Foundation and the CME Group. All entries must be postmarked by October 1, 2008. For more information, Click Here.

 

 

Showring Success Seminar 2008

(updated 8.21.08) Purina Mills and Colorado State University have partnered to bring you the fourth Showring Success Seminar on Saturday, October 4, 9:00 a.m. in Ft Collins. For more information, please click here.

 

AK-SAR-BEN

(updated 6.16.08) The 81st Annual Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Exposition will be held September 23-28, 2008 at the Qwest Center, located in downtown Omaha. Enteries are due in your county offices by Friday, August 15.

Exhibitor families are encouraged to download the premium book at www.aksarben.org.

 

 

Livestock Advisory Team Page: (click to view)

What is it? -- click here

How are you chosen to be on one of the teams that oversee 4-H/FFA livestock areas? click here

When is the next meeting? - click here or go to 4-H Calendar on index page

 

Record Books:

e-Record Books will be implemented in 2008-2009 4-H Year - Link to State 4-H Record Book site

User Guide for using e-Records - click here.

e-Records Training Powerpoint - use it for your own use or for discussion at your 4-H club. Click here to view.

To determine average nutrient levels in hay, forage, or feeds for your livestock & horse record books - click here to go to Dairy One Library of Feed Composition

(Once you access the Library page, click "OK" at the bottom of the page - then on the next page click on "Main Library" -- you then enter the type of feed and hit "Search.")

 

Guide for Ordering Livestock Manuals - click here.

 

Project Manuals:

Feeding Market Beef Manual

Raising and Showing Goats Manual

Raising and Showing Sheep Manual

 

Forms & Requirements:

 

 

Affliated Links:

CSU Youth Livestock Extension Website

Colorado State University - Animal Science Website

 

 

Shows, Judging Contest, Workshops, Seminars & Sales:

2008 Judging Extravaganza (Livestock, Rabbits, Consumer choices) - Adams County - 4-5-08 Click here to view flyer

1st Annual Sexson-Amen Showpig Sale - click here to view flyer

I.A.F.E. (International Association of Fairs & Exhibitions) - National Code of Show Ring Ethics

Link to Boulder County Fair website

Link to Colorado State Fair website

Link to Ak-Sar-Ben - 4-H Stock Show

 

Beef Resources:

Feeding Market Beef Manual

CSU Youth Extension - Beef Resources

 

Dairy Resources:

CSU Youth Extension - Dairy Resources

 

Goat Resources:

CSU Extension - Goat Resources

http://sheepandgoat.com/Index.html

 

Sheep Resources:

CSU Extension - Sheep Resources

http://sheepandgoat.com/Index.html

Sheep Production & Management - good resource from New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service - click here to view

 

Swine Resources:

CSU Extension - Swine Resources

 

Animal Health Issues:

"Over the Fence - Trich is no Treat!"

 

 

If you have questions contact Nick J. Striegel, D.V.M. at:

nstriegel@co.boulder.co.us

 

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