Livestock News
What's New Announcement: Washington State University is sponsoring one more feeder pig sales for 4-H and FFA members this year. Approximately 200 pigs will be available from the WSU Swine Center. Pullman sale is set for May 10th at the WSU Cattle Feeding Lab beginning at 10 am. These pigs will be of the right age and weight for September shows. Visit http://www.ansci.wsu.edu/facilities/images/CattleLab.pdf for driving directions. Event will begin with an educational program . . . MORE Grant County Steer Weigh
and Tag Day Grant County Lamb Weigh
and Tag Day Beef Quality Assurance Workshop Discover the power of protein in the land of lean beef! Workshop for adult and older teen producers will be held at the Stockland Livestock Exchange in Davenport, WA. MORE Show
Steer Feeding Hand-Out Tom Platt, Area Extension Educator for Lincoln-Adams-Spokane,
posted Steer Carcass Data for the 2007 Lincoln County Fair and the
Wheat Land Communities Fair. Information was mailed to Lincoln-Adams
beef leaders. Password protected PDF files are also
available below. Wheat Land Communities Fair Steer Carcass Data Lincoln County Fair Steer Carcass and Ultrasound Data If you have questions about the data, e-mail Tom Platt or call 725-4171. |
Quick Links Beef
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Sources of Beef Calves: Roy & Chet Clinesmith - Benge - 887-2434 Richard & Barbara Rodgers, Reardan - 796-2599
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Reference to commercial products or operations, trade names or services, is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement is implied. If you know a source
for 4-H Project Animals 2008 Junior Livestock Show of Spokane The tentative schedule for May 6 - 11, 2008, Entry Forms, and other information is available from the Junior Livestock Show web site: http://www.juniorshow.org/ Lincoln-Adams 4-H members should check with Karen at the Extension Office to make sure of current enrollment in livestock projects. 659-3209 or robertk @ wsu.edu (remove spaces). DATES TO REMEMBER: Jr Livestock Show
Lamb Tail Docking Policy: 8/7/07 - Sarah M. Smith
Some of the stress factors that can compromise an animal’s health and the ability to maintain health are: travel, confinement, temperature/humidity changes, nutritional changes (both diet and water supply), contact with animals and other pathogen (disease) challenges, activity requirements (transportation, grooming, and showing), and excessive handling by outside individuals.
Livestock
Judging Contest Videos
WSU Veterinary
Extension Newsletter FSA Youth
Loan Program 2008 PNW Livestock Judges and Show Management School 12/19/07 - Susan Kerr Livestock judges’ presentation tracks will focus on beef, lambs, goats and swine. Judging topics will include market and breeding animals and fitting and showing. The show management program will include presentations on various issues related to both people and animals at fairs. Club Meeting Idea: Make a Rope Halter Use this revised publication at a livestock
project meeting: Make
a Rope Halter (pdf) Susan R. Kerr, DVM, PhD High Feed Cost Impacts 4-H/FFA Livestock Projects 07/05/07 - Sarah
M. Smith Beef,
Sheep, Swine, Goat, Horse References 4-H On-line Animal Project Videos Jefferson County 4-H posts short video and audio clips on their web site. If you have high speed internet, click over to this page for their collection of media related to 4-H animal projects: 4-hnews.blogspot.com/search/label/4-H%20Animals Selections include: - Judging beef heifers - Judging meat goats - Insights on the 4-H horse project from a judge - More! To see more Jefferson County 4-H web media, go to their home page at: 4-hnews.blogspot.com/ Central
Washington Round-Up Winter 2008 Quarterly Newsletter Past issues of the newsletter can also be found at http://animalag.wsu.edu, under the newsletter secondary page of the website. "Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination" Jean Smith, WSU Extension Educator The Washington Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is encourages all livestock producers, including small farms and youth producers, to register their premise as part of the voluntary National Animal Identification System (NAIS). Click HERE For for more information. WSU
4-H Updates Publication EMO758, Washington State University Extension revised and
updated Washington
4-H Program Policy, publication EM0758 in August 2007. This
publication outlines Washington 4-H program and mission and also
defines the procedureand policy for membership, organization of 4-H
clubs, types of enrollment, volunteer staff, activity and events
requirements, animal management and ownership, safety, and relationship
with other organizations. This is an excellent publication to have
on hand to answer questions pertaining to enrollment
eligibility, fund raisingrequirements,
and equirements concerning the management
and ownership of livestock. Please discard
old versions of this publication and take time to review
this updated version. Poultry Testing for 2008 Fairs For the 2008 Fair Season: In addition to educating exhibitors about the newly adopted regulation, WSDA will be assisting poultry superintendents, 4-H/FFA leaders, and exhibitors in meeting the new Pullorum testing requirements. MORE Reardan Riots 5th Annual Poultry Clinic The Reardan Riots 5th Annual Poultry Clinic and Dinner will be
held on June 27, 2008 from 10AM-5PM and for further info they can
contact Ramona Iwan at 509-244-6991 or r.iwan
(at) worldnet.att.net.
We are working with Lora Davis the state Vet to have someone at
the clinic to PT test the birds of anyone who wants to bring them
so they can show them for the next 90 days at the local fairs.
Watch for more details.
Photos Needed for Avian Calendar Believe it or not, it is time to begin recruiting for photos for our 2009 Avian Health Calendar! CLICK HERE for PDF flyer you can distribute to those who might be interested. The Avian Health calendar has been one of our most successful outreach efforts. We still have a small supply of 2008 calendars available, if you are can use more just let me know and I’ll send them to you. Thanks! The
WSDA Avian Health Program 2008 Calendars are still available
at the Extension office. These calendars are free to the public
and are a good resource of information on avian health. Open
Forum for Avian Questions Where is it? http://demamagoosehouse.spaces.live.com/ It is a free space with my email service and I think that it will add to the youth experience in Poultry and Waterfowl. Chicken
DVD
The DVD is $22, payment by check or money order
should be made to: Click here for sources of information on Avian Influenza aka "Bird Flu." Northwest Jr. Sheep Exposition The Junior Sheep Expo offers an excellent opportunity for young people from throughout the Pacific Northwest to showcase their sheep projects in a competitive, fun, and educational environment. This event will include classes for market lambs, prospect lambs, and breeding sheep. Other competitions include the Sheep Skill-A-Thon, which tests one’s knowledge and skill in sheep husbandry and educational displays. The NWJSE uses ultrasound technology and an indexed appraisal system that promotes a more accurate and systematic market lamb evaluation and enhances the educational experience of exhibitors and spectators. Due to the excellent financial support of several organizations and donors, over $3,000 in cash prizes and awards will be presented. The show also precedes the Annual Ram and Ewe Sale sponsored by the Washington State Sheep Producers held on July 19 at the same location.Exhibitors desiring to enter market lambs in the 2008 NWJSE should complete and return an entry form by May 1. The entry deadline for feeder lambs, breeding sheep, educational exhibits, and other contests is June 16. Premium booklets are sent to northwest extension offices, FFA Advisors, and previous exhibitors middle of March. Premium books and entry forms are also available on WSU Grant-Adams Area Extension web page. Click HERE or go to http://grant-adams.wsu.edu, http://animalag.wsu.edu under “Upcoming Events", Or e-mail Sarah M Smith or phone 509-754-2011, Ext. 413.
4th Annual Northwest Lamboree
The 4th Annual Northwest Lamboree is open to both youth and adults. Registration is due May 1 and includes four excellent meals and an educational take-home packet. For more information contact WSU-Klickitat County
Extension at 509-773-5817 or http://www.klickitat.wsu.edu/ or
Paulette
Lefever-Holbrook at papa_pklh
(at) yahoo.com or
our website: http://www.lamboree.blogspot.com/ WSSP Scholarship Although members contribute to this
fund throughout the year, the main bulk of monies raised are by donation
of a ewe lamb sold at the Ram and Ewe Sale each year in Moses Lake. Jr Livestock Show Lamb Tail Docking Policy Attention Boer Goat Owners! The 4th annual Red, White and Boer Show will be held in Stevenson, WA on June 28-29. Copper Creek Boers and White House Goats will host three ABGA open shows. Two shows will be held on Saturday and one on Sunday. We have hired judges known for speed and have room for over 200 goats. Our plans include the traditional Friday night goat BBQ dinner for those early arrivers plus a goat chili cook-off contest, which we can judge, then eat! We will have our great silent auction and raffle filled with items like does, free breedings to a great buck, and maybe a kidding box or two; winners to be determined on Sunday. Sunday will be the special day for the Youth Show! The CBGA will be giving out over $2000 in cash and prizes. The youth show will have its own ring and judge, Joe Teel from Oklahoma. He raises market goats and his children compete in 4-H with market goats. We're glad to have his expertise for our youth show judge. There will be three divisions of market classes, with at least 11 weight classes. There will be room for everyone, with many, many winners. We will also have free Showmanship classes and prizes for youth from preschool age to 19 with prizes. The poster contest was terrific last year and we are having it again this year. There will be a coloring contest for the peewees and drawing contest for the novice-aged kids. Come join us for the whole weekend. Youth are welcome to show in the open show, but no adults can show in the youth show. The youth file is large and available on the CBGA web site at www.cascadebga.org. Swine “Porkapalooza” Education Day Planned For Market Swine Project Youth --Susan Kerr The Second Annual Porkapalooza will be held at the Klickitat County Fairgrounds in Goldendale, WA on May 31 from 8:30 AM to 4 PM. Workshop topics will include:
Some workshops will be repeated so they can be appropriate for the audience's age and experience. Parents and adults are also encouraged to attend. Registration will begin at 8:30 AM on May 31 and programming will start at 9 AM. A barbecue pork sandwich lunch will be provided at noon. The afternoon workshops will be presented from 1 PM to 4 PM. An optional Skillathon will be available for youth to engage in during the day. Pre-registration of $5 is required by May 16; scholarships are available. Registration includes lunch and an educational packet. Door prizes will be given away as well. For more information and to register, contact WSU-Klickitat County Extension at 509-773-5817 or klickitat@wsu.edu or visit www.klickitat.wsu.edu.
Announcement: Washington State University is sponsoring one more feeder pig sales for 4-H and FFA members this year. Approximately 200 pigs will be available from the WSU Swine Center. Pullman sale is set for May 10th at the WSU Cattle Feeding Lab beginning at 10 am. These pigs will be of the right age and weight for September shows. Visit http://www.ansci.wsu.edu/facilities/images/CattleLab.pdf for driving directions. Event will begin with an educational program about health, management, selection, and feeding project pigs. MORE Swine Info from WPP 4/8/08 - Susan Kerr Page 5 is dedicated to topics pertaining to youth producers and project animals. Download archived WPP newsletters from http://animalag.wsu.edu/swine/index.html Online
Resources for Washington Pork Producers and Educators PIG is a virtual library with information from national swine researchers contained in over 200 fact sheets. Information has been developed for pork operations of all sizes and there is even a section for youth producers raising 4-H and FFA swine projects. This valuable resource is free to anyone interested
in the pork industry. People can access the site and register for
a free account on the WSU PIG page that can be found at http://wsu.porkgateway.org/web/guest/home Pork Quality Assurance 4-H LEADER Trainings Tom Platt 4-H leaders in Lincoln, Adams and Spokance Counties who would like to learn more about the Youth PQA Program and how to conduct PQA training for pork exhibitors can contact Tom Platt at 725-4171 or plattom@wsu.edu |
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