4-Hers with Dairy 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 Dairy Cattle Project Types:

4-H Dairy Cattle Opportunities:

• Parish, District, State, and National Stock Shows
• Premier Exhibitor Contest
• National 4-H Dairy Conference Trip
• Dairy Judging
• National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest Trip (NAILE)
• 4-H Dairy Billboard Contest
• 4-H Record Book
• Dairy Cattle Clinics and Workshops
• State Dairy Association Opportunities

Supplemental Resources:

• Home visit checklist
• Quick Reference Guide (to come)
• Project Description (to come)
• The Basics of Nutrition for Your Livestock Project
• The Finishing Stage: Feeding out Livestock Projects After Their Last Show