4-Hers with Beef Cattle Projects:

• Become familiar with how to apply animal science principles to live production
• Establish strong foundation of knowledge in breeding and management, nutrition and animal health
• Develop integrity, sportsmanship, decision-making capabilities and public speaking skills through participation in various beef project opportunities

4-H Beef Cattle Project Types:

4-H Beef Cattle Opportunities:

• Parish, District, State, and National Stock Shows
• NAILE Beef Trip
• Premier Exhibitor Contest
• Livestock Judging
• Showing, Grooming and Judging Clinics
• Louisiana Beef Industry Council 4-H/FFA Beef Poster Contest
• 4-H Record Book
• State Beef Association Opportunities
  • Louisiana Cattlemen's Association
  • Louisiana Beef Industry Council
• Beef Quality Assurance Certification
• Masters of Beef Advocacy

Supplemental Resources:

• Home visit checklist
• Quick reference guide
• Cattle project
• The Basics of Nutrition for Your Livestock Project
• The Finishing Stage: Feeding out Livestock Projects After Their Last Show