Educational Record Book requirements are listed in the Fair Book under Division 39, Section 2 4-H Livestock Project Record Guide Senior Record Book (14yrs and up as of Jan 1) Year (example: 2007): Please circle your 4-H project: Market Steer Market Hog Market Lamb Market Goat Name: Date of Birth: Age (as of Jan 1 st ): 4-H Club: Is this your first year in project? Yes No If No, how many years have you been doing project I hereby certify that, as the exhibitor of this project, I have personally been responsible for the care of this animal, have personally kept records on this project, and have personally completed this record book. I am aware that this record book will be on display during the auction for potential buyers and the general public, and thus all content will be appropriate. Member s Signature (1 pt.): Date: I, the parent/guardian, certify that my son/daughter has completed this project and completed this record book and will comply with all rules and regulations. I give permission for this record book to be displayed to the public and will ensure that all content is appropriate. Parent or Guardian s Signature (if under 18) (1 pt.): Date: **RECORDS START WITH POSSESSION OF ANIMAL AND ENDS WITH ESTIMATES FOR FAIR WEEK 1
Project Information (2 pts) Name and/or description of animal: Breed: Identification of animal (Ear tag/fair tag number): Birth date of animal: (OR) Purchase date: (include receipt if available) Please tell us about your project animal (check all that apply) I purchased my project animal My project animal is bred & owned (from an animal on my family farm) I board my project animal at another farm (signature required below) This animal(s) was boarded at my farm. Arrangements have been made between the 4H exhibitor and myself, for the care of this animal (s). I certify that this 4H exhibitor has completed this project and followed the arrangement agreement Farm Owner Signature : Date: 2
TIMELINE OF PROJECT THROUGH PHOTOS (3 PTS) Photographs (at least 3) of your 4-H project animal. Photos that show you working hands-on with your animal are preferred. Should show the growth of your animal over time through photos. Use additional page(s) if needed. Photos from previous years are not acceptable, must be from this year s current project. Date of Beginning Photo: (photo taken when you acquired animal) Date of ending photo: 3
Expense Record (10pts) Record expenses as they occur. List the cost of each purchase in the last column of the following table. (Show expenses may include camping fees, entry fees, show clothes, show equipment (halters, sticks, lead ropes, etc.), gas, auction food and supplies needed for the show. If you did not use anything in that category state N/A and reason (i.e., already own, didn t use, etc.) When completing the expense record, write the totals for the last column at the top of page 6. PURCHASED ANIMALS DATE TYPE HOW MANY COST FEED DATE ITEM (grain/hay, etc.) AMOUNT (lbs./bales) COST 4
EQUIPMENT DATE ITEM (feeders, pens, halters, etc.) How Many COST SHOW COSTS DATE ITEM (show clothes, photos, cards, entry fees, auction food, etc.) How Many COST VETERINARY COSTS DATE ITEM (vaccine/wormer, etc.) COST 5
BEDDING DATE ITEM (straw/shavings) HOW MANY(Bales/Bags) COST MISC DATE ITEM COST Total Project Expenses (Add amounts in last column): $ 6
Financial Summary (5 pts) Research a current market price for your animal and list the source used. (Be sure to include the date when you researched this source.) Research two (2) processing facilities and list all applicable fees at the site. (Include environmental fees, slaughter fees, price per pound for butchering) Using the live weight chart below, what would your market animal yield in dressed meat (the ready-to-cook portions of the animal)? If you sold this animal by the pound (at above market prices), what is actual cost per pound after processing? $ sold per market price x lb. + $ process per pound x lb. + Other fees = total (Fill in the row for your project animal.) LIVE WEIGHT DRESSED WEIGHT Steer Hog Lamb Goat 1,200 lbs. 230 lbs. 120 lbs. 120 lbs. 7
FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENT (1 pt.) Explain in detail how you will finance this project animal and how you intend to repay the loan, if applicable, for the choice(s) below. 1. I have made the following financial arrangements with my parents: (OR) 2. I plan to borrow money from: (OR) 3 I plan to use my own money: 8
Vaccination and Medication Record (Use Treatment Record below to record) (9 pt.) Read and follow vaccine and drug label instructions. Administer injections according to directions with care given to follow withdrawal times. Highlight on your species below, where you gave your injections and log the information on chart below. For example, your animal is given a SQ injection in the left side of his neck, you would highlight the area and indicate by putting a L in the neck area. **If you purchased your animal, include any information that person might have relayed to you regarding vaccinations or medicine used prior to purchase.** SQ (subcutaneous), IM (intramuscularly), IV (intravenous), O (oral), and MF (medicated feed) are routes of administration. Treatment Record For vaccines, drugs/medications and medicated feeds Treatment Date/Time Animal ID tag # Condition Treated Estimated Weight Treatment Given Include medication used, dosage, and route of administration Person giving treatment Instructed Withdrawal Days and Restriction Date Withdrawal Completed Results June 10, XX Black steer # 213 Pneumonia 1000 lbs. Cures-all 5 cc, IM Mr. Jones 21 days Meat July 1, XX ed 9
Project Questions (6 pts) What is the ideal goal weight of your project animal? Explain why the goal weight is important and what action(s) you took to accomplish that goal. List all feeds used and % of protein and length of time fed. Why would a person feed a higher % protein feed to a younger animal? What qualities in a market livestock animal will demonstrate value to a potential buyer? What is biosecurity and why should you be concerned about it? Gestation Period Optimal number of days from birth to market What part of caring for this animal did you find the most challenging? What did you enjoy the most? 10
Project Story (10pts) Write a story about your Livestock Project, including this year's most significant experience. It must be a minimum of 2 pages. Any of the following outline may be used as a guide. (The outline is just a suggestion) SAMPLE STORY OUTLINE I. Introduction a. Tell what type, breed, weight, etc., of animal you are exhibiting, and why you chose this animal as your project. b. In choosing your market animal, did you conduct any research, if so, explain. II. Body a. Were there things you wish you had known prior to this project, if so, what were they? b. Day-to-Day Care: briefly describe what your daily care consisted of feeding routine, exercise, etc. including some of the Good Production Practices you used in raising your animal. c. What was your most significant experience? What did you learn about yourself and/or your animal? Was there anything that surprised you about this project? III. Summary a. What would you change or do the same the next time you begin a livestock project? For example: different feed, different breed, age of animal you would start with, etc. Species Specific 11
Label the meat cut diagram that corresponds to your project animal (10 pts) STEER 12
Species Specific Questions (9 pts) Steer Name 3 of the 5 quality grades for young cattle? List 6 points to look for when choosing a calf Name 4 pieces of equipment you will need to start your project AND 4 you will need for the show Name the 3 areas points are awarded for the showing procedure If a steer gained 500 pounds during a 100 day period, then its ADG would be? What is TDN? Name 6 parts of the digestive system Name 6 conformation defects Where did the Charolais originate, where were they imported from, what color are they and what are they know for? 13
Species Specific Label the meat cut diagram that corresponds to your project animal (10 pts) HOG 4 cuts come from this section. Name them on the above lines 14
Species Specific Questions (9pts) HOG List 6 points to look for when choosing a hog? Name 4 pieces of equipment you will need to start your project and 4 things you will need for the show ring and tell why you will need those 4 things or how they will be used. Name 5 things you should do while showing your hog in the show ring and why you should do those things. A hog will consume about of water for every one pound of feed eaten. Approximately how much feed will a hog need to consume to gain 5 pounds? The cheapest nutrient for hogs is? Explain the growing and feeding process while raising a market hog. What kind of feed and percentage? How long would you feed it? Name 10 products that are made using some part of a hog. Explain and draw the ear notching system. 15
Species Specific Label the meat cut diagram that corresponds to your project animal (10 pts) SHEEP 16
Species Specific Questions- (9 pts) Sheep Choose one of the possible problems below that can happen with a sheep, define what it is, how will it be treated and how could it have been prevented. a. Urinary calculi b. Overeating disease c. Coccidiosis List 6 points to look for when choosing your lamb. Name 6 pieces of equipment that you will need to start your project. Name 6 things that you should do or not do in the show ring. What does the USDA require of all lambs before being transported? Name the 5 basic nutrients that are required by all livestock. What is Cu Poisoning? Approximately how many pounds of a live lamb is lost in hide and internal organs when processing? What is the largest breed of sheep in the United States? 17
Species Specific Label the meat cut diagram that corresponds to your project animal (10 pts) 18
Species Specific Questions (9 pts) GOAT Which is the largest part of an adult goats stomach and what is its function? List six points to look for when choosing a goat. Name four pieces of equipment you will to start your project and four you will need for the show. Name three areas where points are awarded on the Dairy Goat Showmanship Scorecard and what the points are for each area. List four things you should do in the show ring and two things that you should never do. Name the breed of dairy goat that originated in the United States and list three facts about that breed. List the compartments of the digestive system and what the purpose is for each one. What it the major cause of death in club goats and how can it be prevented? What is the fiber from an Angora goat called? 19
For Senior Showman you may present your project in a variety of formats**: You may choose to: Complete this record book Create an educational poster Create a power point/dvd presentation Create a brochure **All of the above require the contents of this book be included 20
Judge Scoring Rubric Record books will be judged based on the following score card: = Indicates possible suggestions, no points were deducted Points Possible Member Signature 1 Parent Signature 1 Project Information 2 Photographs 3 Expense Record 10 Financial Summary 5 Financial Arrangement 1 Vaccination and Medication Record 9 Project Questions 6 Project Story 10 Meat Cuts 10 Specie Specific Questions 9 Presentation (neatness, spelling, legibility) 3 TOTAL 70 Bonus Points Creativity (binder, stickers, anything that enhances the book) 3 Potential Buyer Welcome Note/Picture 3 Rate of Gain 3 TOTAL + BONUS 79 Comments: 21
Judge Scoring Rubric Record books will be judged based on the following score card: = Indicates possible suggestions, no points were deducted Points Possible Member Signature 1 Parent Signature 1 Project Information 2 Photographs 3 Expense Record 10 Financial Summary 5 Financial Arrangement 1 Vaccination and Medication Record 9 Project Questions 6 Project Story 10 Meat Cuts 10 Specie Specific Questions 9 Presentation (neatness, spelling, legibility) 3 TOTAL 70 Bonus Points Creativity (binder, stickers, anything that enhances the book) 3 Potential Buyer Welcome Note/Picture 3 Rate of Gain 3 TOTAL + BONUS 79 Comments: 22
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Turn this page in at animal weigh in during fair Exhibitor Name: Rate of Gain 3 Extra Points-(optional) (Use a weight tape or scale to estimate your animal) Weight Date Ending -Beginning =Total Weight Gained: Project Started Project Closed =Total Days in Feeding Period 24