This record is required for participants in the johnston county 4h market hog project. Free2020 for free shipping or 20in2020 20% off the entire. Raising a market hog will help you to learn about the requirements of an animal grown for meat. Pdf fillable version or word fillable document vfd veterinary feed directive fact sheet. Purpose of this project the purpose of any animal project is to help teach youth valuable life skills. Feb 18, 2014 market hog project and record book from ohio 4h stay safe and healthy.
Im already doing i want to improve care prepare facilities before i get my animal. The only item that you should submit at check in is the record book. You must be 4h age 9 to sell a market hog at the oceana fair. West virginia 4h market livestock intermediate record guide. This record must be complete and turned in at the completion. The following projects should not be using this record book supplement. Market hog project, 4h skills for life swine series, swine learning lab kit. Include any unusual event, any learning experience and what you would like to achieve with your livestock project. Rabbit breeding project breeding and raising rabbits for desired or unique characteristics. Elementary school junior exhibitors hog record book for pasco county fair general guidelines 1. If enrolled without an animal, check with your extension agent for approval. For each hog you have bought and or raised, please complete the following information. Market rabbit project breeding and raising rabbits for meat.
Your 4h market hog project, project book the pork industry handbook for reference only all publications are available at the johnston county cooperative extension center employment and program opportunities are offered to all people regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. These are skills that youth need in order to transition into a healthy, responsible, contributing adult. One goal of the market hog project is to teach budgeting, marketing and money management skills. Project rules true or false circle the correct answer 1. Elementary school junior exhibitors 2nd 5th market swine. You will also learn important life skills such as responsibility along the way. The following chart will help you evaluate the financial status of your project. All exhibitors must maintain continuous full ownership, possession and provide primary care for their.
Polk county youth fair market hog exhibitor cost analysis sheet. Swine one of the most popular of all 4h livestock projects, swine pigs are intelligent, versatile farm animals. Previous ohio 4h poultry project books have been condensed into one poultry project and record book for members of all skill levels. Locate answers to questions you might have concerning projects, judging, and project completion requirements. Materials m going whole hog, bu8067 l swine helpers guide, bu8068. You will be asked questions about space requirements for. It is to be used for the entire ten years of participation in the 4h goat project. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Members reenrolling should start their new record the day after last years project was completed. Income record if applicable, list all animals, equipment, feed or other items sold during this project year. West virginia university extension service 4h youth development 5 this years project goals complete this page of the record guide preproject or immediately after animals are purchased. The swine project is an excellent way to learn about the pork industry.
The rabbit project teaches proper methods of caring for, raising, breeding and marketing rabbits. Ufifas extension florida 4h project handout 4h swine project. Pig knowledge all answers can be found in the project book 1. Hernando county intermediate ages 11 market swine project record book name age as of september 1st 4h club or ffa chapter. By keeping records uptodate you will be able to see how much progress you have made toward the goals you set and how your work to accomplish them has paid off. You must raise one or two market hogs from approximately 2 months of age and weighing 50 pounds in april to a market weight of 220. For each hog you have bought andor raised, please complete the following information. Do a minimum of seven activities in level 2 of the swine achievement program each year. Current record books include vce publication 380122,4h livestock record book,and vce publication 380121, advanced 4h livestock record book. This newly revised resource contains swine project specific information for 4h youth, parents and volunteers. In these projects become familiar with and apply the recommended principles of swine animal science.
Visit the 4h youth development curriculum website for more information on related project materials. Write answers on separate pages and include in notebook. Youth enrolled in the 4h goat project are to complete the lesson corresponding to his or her grade as of january 1 of the current year, plus a livestock feed or record sheet. The ending weight and date for these records must be no earlier than february 1 and no later than february 17. The following record keeping forms can help you keep a record of your activities. These are skills that youth need in order to transition into a healthy, responsible. National direct feeder pig report fri swine auction reports. Use this to find answers for project book activities.
There will be a variety of project expenses starting with when the pigs are purchased and project revenues when the finished market hogs. Your record book should start on first tagweighinentry of your animal. Check the things that you are already doing well to care for your animal. Your record book will be important to you for many years. The 2021 georgia junior national livestock show is scheduled for february 1720, 2021.
It is suggested that you consult with your extension agent about using the selfdetermined project with the swine curriculum as a resource. The kentucky proud livestock tag program is offered through the kentucky department of agriculture division of show and fair promotion. Market hog project and record book osu extension publications. Swine ui extension 4h youth development university of. Complete this required project book every year a market hog project is taken. If you would like to buy a print copy of a perfect stayathome project or any other project book, you can order directly from extensionpubs.
Practice and develop the life skills of making decisions, leading self and others, relating to change and planning and organizing. Project animal description in order to tell one project animal from another, each animal should be identified with a tattoo, ear tag, ear notch, or brand. Project and record book requires the 117r beef resource handbook. Actual livestock slaughter by region thu actual slaughter under federal inspection thu daily direct hog prior day sow price comparison. Market hog project and record book from ohio 4h with. Treatment record for vaccines, medication, and medicated feed. The 4h youth livestock program is the largest animal science project area enabling youth to develop their interest in beef cattle, sheep, and swine in their 4h projects. All 4h members should follow exhibit requirements listed, as this is the standard judges will use. Swine ui extension 4h youth development university of idaho. Neatness the project record ook and story is readable, clean, neat and attractive. This record is designed for youth in their first years of livestock project work.
These include member manuals and records, leaders guides and other publications. Translated by wordport from wordperfect 7 corel document hogr. Keep records of your goals, numbers of pigs, things you do to feed and care for them, money you spend and receive, and your 4h experiences. Northwestern michigan fair 4h market swine record book. Exhibitors must have front, animal information, expenses, feed record, and treatment record. Number of years in the market animal category checked above. Total number of years participating in the market animal sale. Free2020 for free shipping or 20in2020 20% off the entire order. Signed at the end of the project, february 10th 2019.
The richwood fair swine skillathon will be held friday, august 31, at. Record books virginia cooperative extension virginia tech. Start of project weight changes end of project total days gain on animal date weight date weight date weight date weight adgfeed adg. Visit the 4h youth development curriculum website for more information on related project materials click here to print or view the entire project. Obtain and complete this book each year a market hog project is taken. Northwestern michigan fair 4h market swine record book for ages 12 and older. It may take as long as three years to complete this level. One record book should be used for each species beef, sheep, swine except where a conflict between breeding and market records exists then a second record book may be used. This record must be complete and turned in at the completion of the. Market hog project and record book 4h 9 swine breeding project and record book 4h 140 beef, sheep, and swine selection and evaluation 4h 103r kentucky proud livestock tag program. Increase your knowledge and understanding of a variety of topics including record keeping, animal selection, early care and management, facilities and equipment, feeding and nutrition, common diseases, showing swine, pork quality assurance, animal marketing, and animal care and well. Swine resource handbook for market and breeding projects 4h 4r market hog project and record book 4h 9 swine breeding project and record book 4h 140 beef, sheep, and swine selection and evaluation 4h 103r kentucky proud livestock tag program.
Market hog project and record book example by shelby morehead. The first year a 4h member enrolls in a livestock breeding or market project, the member is required to purchase and complete the specific project book. It is suggested that you consult with your extension agent about using the selfdetermined project with the swine curriculum as a. To get the best learning experience from the market hog project, it is very important for the participant. While county offices are closed and local distribution of project books is on. A record book completed in ink is preferred to pencil. Gain knowledge of sound breeding, feeding and management practices. All record books are to be hand written by the exhibitor. This project record book is for record keeping only. Complete this required project book every year a market hog. The virginia 4h foundation is spearheading the advancement of the virginia 4h youth livestock programs endowment. If it is your first year taking a project use the appropriate record book. Through this project, you can learn about all aspects of the pork industry, either by directly caring for a hog or by learning about swine.
The georgia junior national livestock show is hosted at the georgia national fairgrounds and agricenter each year. The reference book is 4h 5 r goat resource handbook. West virginia 4h market livestock intermediate record. Select, breed, and farrow one or more gilts or sows. Assemble your book in the following order current year first. Feb 18, 2014 market hog project and record book from ohio 4h.
National daily hog and pork summary report pdf file. What factors will you consider when selecting your market hog project breed, age, size, price. To some extent, a market hog project is a scale model of a livestock business. Must complete lqa training or testing may exhibit a llama. As an advisor, parent, project helper or judge this list will be useful in ensuring each age level beginner, intermediate and advanced finishes required records and book work and prepares the child for judging, and culminates in being able to show at the hardin county fair. As a part of the georgia junior national livestock show, students may choose to submit market record books for their animal projects, which are evaluated by a committee, based on accuracy and thoroughness of records, answers to questions about the project, an essay, and supporting materials. Meat goat 4h youth development iowa state university.
In the meat goat project you can learn about breeds, health care, grooming, production, reproduction, management, showmanship, marketing, and careers. Youth learn about selection, care, and feeding of livestock, animal health, and importance of good record keeping. General poultry resources and information putting science into animal sciences projects fact sheets. This record is required for participants in the johnston county 4h market hog. Market hog project and record book from ohio 4h with images.
Market hog recordbook effingham county school district. Project animal description in order to tell one project animal from another, each. Elementary school junior exhibitors 2nd 5th market. You must have a beginning weight and a starting date.
Market hog project and record book from ohio 4h recorded. Swine montana 4h montana state university extension. Develop integrity, sportsmanship, decisionmaking capabilities and public speaking skills by participation in. Daily estimated livestock slaughter under federal inspection. Virginia 4h market hog project junior record book for youth ages 9. Translated by wordport from wordperfect 7 corel document. Complete level 2 within three years from the time you begin. Record books should be completed on animal relating to your youth animal project. Market swine project record book name age as of september 1 st 4h club or ffa chapter. Youth livestock program virginia cooperative extension. At about what weight should a pig be put on a finisher diet. A0605b pennsylvania 4h horsemanship skills evaluation sheet level 1. You must complete a minimum of seven activities and five learning experiences each year to complete this project.
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