BEEF PREMIER EXHIBITOR PROGRAM Study Guide The Beef Premier exhibitor contest is open to all bonafide 4-H and FFA members. You must be entered in the Calcasieu Parish Livestock Show to participate. The Beef Premier Exhibitor Program will consist of 3 parts and will be divided into: I - 30% Written test - Material will come from 4-H project materials. II - 50% Skillaton - There will be four or five stations of hands on activities. III - 20%Livestock Show -- Consist of showmanship and ribbon group of your animal The person with the highest total points will be the winner. There will be 3 divisions: grades 4-6 Elementary; grades 7-8, Juniors; grades 9-12, Seniors. WRITTEN TEST The test will be true/false, multiple choice, & matching. (20 x 2 points) All material covered on the test or skillathon will come from the following project books or other handouts available at the 4-H office: Bite into Beef - Level 1 (4-6th) Here s the Beef - Level 2 (7-8 th ) Leading the Charge - Level 3 (9-12th) Handout -Parts of the Beef animal Handout -Wholesale cuts of the Beef animal Handout -Sample feed tags to read Handout -Sample medication and vaccines labels to read Handout -Breeds of beef cattle Handout Parts of digestive system SKILLATON Stations exhibitors will compete in are: Beef Breed Identification - (10 x 3 points) Identify 10 breeds from a list of 15 common breeds of cattle in La. These are the only breeds the skillaton will cover. Meat Identification - Brahman Beefmaster Angus Brangus Hereford Braford Charlois Gelbvieh Simmental Santa Gertrudis Limousin Simbrah Polled Hereford Longhorn Shorthorn (10 x 2 points) Label 10-15 cuts of meat or wholesale cuts from a poster. Feed Identification - (5 x 2 points) Identify 5 feeds from a list of 10 Feed stores may have some of these samples. Whole corn Soybean meal Steam rolled corn Cottonseed meal Whole oats Salt Rolled (crempt) oats Mineral premix Rice Bran Complete feed (ex. sweet feed) 13
Feed Tag Identification - (5 x 2 points) Read information on feed tag labels and answer a few questions related to the tags. Look at different feed tags at any feed store. Students will pick one out of 5 labels related to cattle feeds and answer questions related to: What is the (minimum or maximum) Protein content of the feed? What is the Fiber content of the feed? Does this feed contain any vitamins or minerals? Does this feed contain medication or growth promoters? What are the feeding directions for this feed? Is there any withdrawal period before slaughter on the feed? What is the fat content of the feed? Parts Identification - (15 x 2 points) Label 15 parts of the beef animal from the picture. Digestion Identification (4 x 2 points) Intermediate and senior only Identify the four compartments of a ruminate digestive system. Beef Quality Assurance - (5 x 2 points) Intermediate & Seniors only Youth will answer 5 questions related to reading labels on medicines & vaccines or demonstrate giving a proper injection. Sample labels of medicines and vaccines are included in a handout. Sample questions may be: LIVESTOCK SHOWS What is this medication used to treat or prevent? How many ml are recommended per 100/lbs. of body weight? Is there a withdrawal time on this medication before slaughter? Where the medication should be given? (subcutaneous, intramuscularly). How often should you re-administer the medication? Identify what part of the body to give an injection. Draw a syringe with the right amount of medication per body weight of the animal. Showmanship Contest - (15 points) Each participant will receive 10 points for participation and up to five points for placing first; down to one point for placing fifth. Placing in livestock show with animals - (5 points) Each exhibitor will receive points based on their ribbon grouping by the judge. Purple ribbon 5 points, Blue - 3 points, & Red - 1 point. AWARDS - 4-H and FFA members will receive jackets for winning their division and a buckle for the overall winner. All participants will receive a certificate. 14
SWINE PREMIER EXHIBITOR PROGRAM The Outstanding Swine Exhibitor Program is open to all bonafide 4-H and FFA members that are entered in the Calcasieu Parish Jr. Livestock Show. This program recognized exhibitors for their knowledge and hard work in their project. The Swine Exhibitor Program will consist of 4 parts and will be divided into: 1. 10% Parishwide clinics 2. 10% Parish Livestock Shows 3. 30% Parish Showmanship Contest 4. 50% Skillaton and Written Test The person with the highest total points will be the winner. In case of a tie, an interview will be conducted with three judges to determine the winner. The three divisions will be: Elementary (grades 4-6); Junior (grades 7-8); and Senior (grades 9-12). Parishwide Clinics Exhibitors who participate by attending a parishwide clinic will receive 10 points. Clinics would include the Parish Cal-Cam Clinic, and any other local clinic conducted with the approval of the 4-H Office.. If you are unable to attend the parish clinic, the exhibitor needs to call the 4-H Office to receive a list of other local clinics. Parish Livestock Shows Exhibitors will receive a maximum of 15 points. Only one animal, the highest ribbon grouping animal will count towards points. Purple Ribbon - 15 points Blue Ribbon - 10 points Red Ribbon - 5 points Parish Showmanship Contest Exhibitors will receive 10 points for entering showmanship and up to 5 points for placing in showmanship. Skillaton & Written Test - Stations exhibitors will compete in are: Written Test - Each age division will have a short test (true/false, multiple choices) covering project book material for their age level. 4-6th grades -Growing with Swine 7-8th grades - 4-H Swine Project Book 9 th - 12 th - 4-H Swine Project Book Elementary, Junior, & Senior Parts I.D. - Identify parts of the hog from a picture (handouts available at the 4-H Office). Breed I.D. Identify breeds of swine from a list of eight common swine breeds (handouts available at the 4-H Office. Hampshire, Poland China, Landrace, Duroc, Yorkshire, Berkshire, Spotted, Chester White. Meat I.D. - Identify cuts of meat from colored slides. A handout of the different cuts is available at the 4-H Office. Ear Notching Youth will pick a litter number and pig number out of a box and actually ear notch a cardboard pig cut out. A handout of the ear notching system is available at the 4-H Office. 15
Junior and Senior Only Feed I.D.- Youth will read information on feed tag labels and answer a few questions related to the tags. Reading Medication Labels - Youth will read information on medicine labels and answer a few questions related to the bottle and also show the correct location, dosage, and amount of the medication given. Youth maybe asked to draw the correct dosage from a syringe. Sample question could be: 1. What part of the body should this injection be given? 2. Is there any withdrawal period before slaughter? 3. What is the proper dosage per lb. of body weight? 4. What is this medicine used to treat? 5. What type or length of needle should be used for intramuscular and subcutaneous injection? All study material is also available on LSU Ag Center Calcasieu 4-H Website: http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/our_offices/parishes/calcasieu/ click on 4-H, then Livestock news Awards Exhibitors will receive plaques, jackets, or for winning their division and overall, winners will receive a buckle. Tie Breaker At the conclusion of the Swine Premier Exhibitor Program and a tie exist, the tie breaker will be an interview conducted by a panel selected by parish agent and superintendent of Swine Premier Exhibitor Program. 16
SHEEP PREMIER EXHIBITOR PROGRAM This program will consist of three events that will recognize 4-H and FFA members in the elementary, junior and senior divisions. First, second, third and 3 honorable mentions will be recognized in each of the three divisions. They are: 1. Parish-wide clinics 30 pts. 2. Parish livestock sheep show 20 pts. 3. Test 75 pts. Participation by attending parish-wide clinics will be up to 30 points of the total score. This would include the showmanship clinic and any other clinic conducted by the 4-H Office. This does not include clinics held at FFA Aggie Days in the parish. However, if a participant cannot attend the clinic(s) conducted by the 4-H Office then the participant would need to call the office to receive a list of other clinics to be held in the parish on a local level. If they attend a local clinic, the 4-H Office has the right to count the points for attending the clinic. The Parish Livestock Show will be worth up to 20 points. The points will be determined as follows: Market Lambs and Breeding Sheep 1. Purple ribbon 15 points 2. Blue ribbon 10 points 3. Red ribbon 5 points 4. White ribbon 0 points 5. Showmanship will be worth 5 points if an exhibitor participates in showmanship regardless of the placing. If an exhibitor has more than one animal or a breeding sheep and a market lamb, we will count the highest ribbon grouping from the exhibitor s highest ribbon grouping lamb. There will be 3 stations for each division. They are as follows: *The skill-a-thon will be worth 50 points for the elementary division and 50 points for the junior and senior division. Elementary (4 th -6 th Grade) All multiple choice and matching questions come from the Sheep Level 1 (Rams, Lambs, and You) book, and the Livestock Show Rule Book (50 points); study the parts of the sheep found in the Mississippi State Sheep Judging Manual found in the Study Guide Packet (15 points); Breed ID information can be found at http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ (5 points); and meat ID can be obtained from the Extension Office (5 points). Junior (7 th & 8 th Grade) Multiple choice and matching questions can come from the Sheep Level 1 (Rams, Lambs, and You), Sheep Level 2 (Shear Delight), or the Livestock Show Rule Book (50 points); study the parts of the sheep found in the Mississippi State Sheep Judging Manual found in the study Guide Packet (15 points); Breed ID information can be found at http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ (5 Points); and meat ID can be obtained from the Extension Office (5 points). Senior (9 th -12 th Grade) Multiple choice and matching questions can come from the Sheep Level 1 (Rams, Lambs, and You), Sheep Level 2 (Shear Delight), Sheep Level 3 (Leading the Flock), the Livestock Show Rule Book, or the Mississippi State Sheep Judging Manual found in the study Guide Packet (50 points); Breed ID information can be found at http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/ (5 points); and meat ID can be obtained from the Extension Office (5 points). 17
Awards Awards will be given to the top 3 individuals and 3 honorable mentions in the Elementary, Junior, and Senior divisions. The awards are: 1. First place individuals will receive cash Sr. Div.- $300, Jr. - $200, Elem. - $100 2. Second place individuals will receive a sheep blanket. 3. Third place individuals will receive a sheep tight 4. Honorable mention individuals will receive a certificate. 5. Overall high point individual will receive a buckle. Tie Breaker In case of a tie breaker, bonus questions will be asked. If a tie occurs then these bonus questions will be used to break a tie. If you have any questions about this program, please feel free to contact Mr. Matthew or Mrs. Rachel at 475-8812. 18
GOAT PREMIER EXHIBITOR PROGRAM The Premier Goat Exhibitor Program is open to all bona-fide 4-H and FFA members that are entered in the Calcasieu Junior Livestock Show. This program recognized exhibitors for their knowledge and hard work in their project. First, second, third, and 3 honorable mentions will be recognized in each of the three divisions. They are: 1. Parish wide clinics 2. Parish Livestock Show 3. Skill-a-thon Participation in parish wide clinics will be up to 30 points of the total score. This would include the showmanship clinic and any other clinic conducted by the 4-H Office. If a participant cannot attend the clinics conducted by the 4-H Office then the participants would need to call the office to receive a list of the clinics to be held in the parish on a local level. If they attend a local clinic, the 4-H office has the right to count the points for attending the clinic. The Parish Livestock Show will be worth up to 20 points. The points will be determined as follows: Market and Breeding Goats 1. Purple ribbon.........15 points 2. Blue ribbon...........10 points 3. Red ribbon............ 5 points 4. White ribbon.......... 0 points 5. Showmanship will be worth 5 points if an exhibitor participates in showmanship regardless of placing If an exhibitor has more than one animal or a breeding goat and market goat, we will count the highest ribbon grouping from the exhibitor s highest ribbon grouping goat. -The skill-a-thon will be worth 50 points for the 4-6 grade, 7-8 grade, and 9-12 grade levels. Skill-a-thon- 4-6 grade level: -Written test from project book (multiple choice, true or false) - Bonus questions to come from Chapter 6 of the Goat Book. Copies can be picked up at the 4-H Office or on Calcasieu 4-H web site. 7-8 grade level: -Written test with True/False, matching, and multiple choice questions from the Level 2 Growing with Meat Goats book. - Parts I.D. (Page 16) - Diseases (pages 6 & 7) 9-12 grade level: -Written test with True/False, matching, and multiple choice question from the level 3, Meating the Future project book. - Meat Goat Products (page 33 matching) - Feed Tag Analysis Awards Awards will be given to the top three individuals and 3 honorable mentions in the 4-6, 7-8, and 9-12 grade divisions. In case of a tie breaker, bonus questions will be asked. If a tie occurs these bonus questions will be used to break the tie. All Ages www.cals.ncsu.edu/an_sci/extension/animal/meatgoat/mgnutr.htm www.goatworld.com. 19