Contains essential subject matter information for members taking a market lamb or sheep breeding project. Please click here to be directed to ohio states estore where these resources can be purchased. It is very important that every section of this record book be complete and accurate. Failure to do so, may disqualify you to show your animal and will be determined by the livestock committee. Feb 18, 2014 market lamb project and record book from ohio 4h stay safe and healthy.
Health record the health record should include all health related activities, including deworming, veterinary services, health. Each exhibitor will be allowed to show only one 1 lamb in the market show. Sheep resource handbook for market and breeding projects 4h. Sheep ui extension 4h youth development university of. You can then figure your lambs average daily gain and feed conversion to get a better idea of what his final weight will be. Georgia 4h and ffa state steer show classification guidelines. This virginia 4h market lamb project guide is a source of instructions for conducting the market lamb 4h project. The following resources for kentucky 4h sheep projects can be purchased from ohio state university. The florida 4h state website offers some of these books and other educational books for online purchase. The record book is a requirement each year in 4h and county fair to ensure the weight of your market lamb is on track for our county fair, you need a place to weigh. Sheep resource handbook for market and breeding projects 4h 194r market lamb project and record book 4h 198. Develop integrity, sportsmanship, decisionmaking capabilities and public speaking skills by participation in demonstrations, tours and exhibits.
Youth learn about selection, care, and feeding of livestock, animal health, and importance of good record keeping. All market lamb record books are due no later than 7. October 17, 2014 4h market animal projects provide youth an opportunity to gain life skills such as record keeping, communication and selfresponsibility through raising and selling a livestock animal. Record books virginia cooperative extension virginia tech. Sheep resource handbook for market and breeding projects. Positive youth development through livestock projects. Lamb show, you may enter an optional animal record book for the breeding show in addition to the mandatory market animal record book. 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. Important document to track withdrawal times, as well as all feed, vaccines, etc. Part of your 4h record book, track all things related to ewe. Market lamb project and record book osu extension publications. Record keeping is from the date of purchase until no earlier than october 1st and no later than october 4th.
Record books must be completed and turned in according to the rules that govern your species. Virginia 4h market lamb project senior record book for youth ages 14 19. General livestock record book central florida fair. General livestock record book record book was developed by the central florida fair livestock department exhibitor name age as of sep 1st club or chapter i hereby certify that as the exhibitor of this project, i have personally been responsible for the care of this these animals, have personally kept records on this project, and have personally. Be original and personal in the information you keep in your book. Market lamb project and record book complete this required project book every year a market lamb project is taken. A record book will be provided at the lamb pickup date. Market lambs are ready for sale at a much lower weight than hogs or cattle, meaning you will have less time labor invested in them, less money and a quicker return on your investment. Weakley county junior livestock university of tennessee. Check back fall 2020 for 2021 handbooks, entry form and rules. Record keeping is from the date of purchase until no earlier than october 1st and no later than october 5th. Market lamb record book wood county 4hffa market animal record book rules the market animal drug history page must be completed and turned in at the final weighin or your animal will not be accepted for the market animal sale. All record and project books linked here are pdf format and can be printed on your home printer. Additions to your record book are optional and may include but are not limited to copies of feed tags, additional pictures, and show records.
The records for this project should be kept in a separate livestock record book or advanced livestock record book. If you choose to not complete any section of the record book, you will not receive a ribbon. This record book ha s been completed by the youth and is an accurate record of the project. Finishing lambs for market isnt a difficult process, but does take a bit of planning and calculation. Record book guidelines this is a recommended order of how your record book should look and pages you should have included. My market lamb project photographs a completed record book should include a beginning photograph and a finished picture. Market lamb project record book redwood empire fair.
A market lamb project is an excellent way for a young person to learn life skills and develop a basic understanding and. All market lamb record books are dueno later than 7. It is important to understand that most youth market lamb show and sales bring a higher price than the nationwide average market price therefore, it is possible to win a higher bid for your lamb at auction. Market lamb, 4h members manual, project book 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. You are encouraged to be in the photo with your project animal. Use with 198 market lamb project and record book and 199 sheep breeding project and record. You must turn in your completed record book at the junior fair office no later than 5. Add photographs, pictures, newspaper and magazine articles on you, your club, your project type. Klickitat county level 2 record book guide power point.
For beef, swine, lamb, goat, poultry, rabbit you will also need a quality assurance form below one per. This project record book is for recordkeeping only. Information about how to raise these animals can be found in various 4h project guides. The planning aspect is in lambing at a time when your. Add photographs, pictures, newspaper and magazine articles on you, your club, your projext type and 4h. Become familiar with and apply the recommended principles of sheep animal science. Market lamb project and record book from ohio 4h recorded. Sheep 4h market lamb health record important document to track withdrawal times, as well as all feed, vaccines, etc. All market lambs that a record book is completed for, must be entered in the 2018 state market lamb show. You should also include captions on your pictures that at least include the date of the photograph. The record book will need to be completed with additional content added, to turn in for judging at the aksarben stock show. Whenever you change the feed, or your animal is treated or vaccinated, you can quickly grab your calendar and mark it down.
Need 1 per ewe need 1 per ewe sheep 4h market lamb health record. A market lamb project is a very popular project among 4hffa youth in idaho. Market lamb inventory record one chart for all animals call your local livestock market or visit the vdacs market news website. Once the participant and lamb arrive at aksarben they will check their lamb in and weigh it.
If label indicates a choice, use subq under the skin injections over im. Gain knowledge of sound breeding, feeding and management practices. Yes no 1 is there any comments about the lamb ending picture. Youth livestock program virginia cooperative extension. All market lambs that a record book is completed for, must be entered in the 2019 state market lamb show. Lamb record book for exhibitors of the kent county youth fair. The 2021 georgia junior national livestock show is scheduled for february 1720, 2021. This project record book is for record keeping only. The virginia 4h foundation is spearheading the advancement of the virginia 4h youth livestock programs endowment. Complete this required project book every year a market lamb project is taken. General information for each lamb you have bought andor raised, please complete the following information. The record books can be turned in at the sheep show office.
Any record books not up to date by the fair will result in forfeiting the right to show and sell your project. The exhibitors must also complete a record book detailing the work they have done on this project in order to compete with their animal. Virginia 4h market lamb project junior record book. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. It will be the participants responsibility to enter their lamb in the. This record book has been completed by the youth and is an accurate record of the project. Copies of project guides may be obtained from your local virginia cooperative extension office. Remember, your record book is limited to 8 pages front and back.