Colorado 4-H Livestock Project List (2007-2008)
Colorado Clover Guide >> Project Selection Guide ( Index ) >> Livestock Projects
| Navigate to a Livestock Project from the list below: | ||
| Beef | Goat | Rabbit |
| Dairy Cattle | Horse | Sheep |
| Dog | Poultry/Turkey | Swine |
The guide below contains the following descriptions of each project.
| Project Title: | Beef [ print this project ] |
| Description: | Provides an excellent opportunity to learn about an important industry in Colorado and the rest of the nation. 4-H members will gain exposure to all aspects of the beef industry, either by directly caring for a calf or by learning about beef through the breeding project. 4-H members may carry either a market beef or manage a breeding animal at any level. |
| Cost: | Over $1,000 |
| Project Manuals | Member: Market and Breeding Feeding Market Beef (MA0201A) Beef Breeding (MA0100) **Beef, Unit 1—Bite into Beef (MA0111) **Beef, Unit 2—Here’s the Beef (MA0112) **Beef, Unit 3—Leading the Charge (MA0113) All units are for Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors Leader: Beef Breeding (MA0100) Beef Group Activity Guide (LA0110) Feeding Market Beef (MA0201A) |
| Project Length | Long |
| Contests | Livestock Judging Contests, County and State Fair Shows |
| Educational Activities | Beef Camps (varies from county to county); Beef Fitting Clinics (varies from county to county) |
| e-Record | Livestock/Horse e-Record: http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/erecords/index.shtml Cow e-Record: http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/erecords/index.shtml |
| Exhibit Requirements | Available at: http://www.coloradostatefair.com/; check local county exhibit requirements |
| Project Title: | Dairy Cattle [ print this project ] |
| Description: | For members who want to learn more about dairy animals and who may want to care for and raise one (or more) female dairy animal |
| Cost: | Over $1,000 |
| Project Manuals | Member: Dairy Unit 1—Cowabunga (MA0511) Dairy Unit 2—Mooving Ahead (MA0512) Dairy Unit 3—Rising to the Top (MA0513) All units are for Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors Leader: Dairy Group Activity Guide (LA0510) |
| Project Length | Long |
| Contests | Dairy Judging, County and State Fair |
| Educational Activities | Clinics, Workshops |
| e-Record | Livestock/Horse e-Record http://www.4h.colostate.edu/project_resources/erecords/index.shtml Cow Record http://www.4h.colostate.edu/project_resources/erecords/index.shtml |
| Exhibit Requirements | http://www.coloradostatefair.com/; check local county exhibit requirements |
| Project Title: | Dog [ print this project ] |
| Description: | Designed for members who are interested in learning more about dogs, how to care for a dog, and how to train a dog in basic and advanced commands. The dog project is unique and is not meant to conform to AKC dog show or other professional standards. *The Guide Dog Project is a distinct, stand-alone project for youth/families and requires submitting an application to participate as well as committing to a number of agreements to successfully raise a guide dog puppy. |
| Cost: | $100 or less |
| Project Manuals | Member: Dog, Unit 1—Wiggles and Wags (MA3331) Dog, Unit 2—Canine Connection (MA3332) Dog, Unit 3—Leading the Pack (MA3333) Showmanship Tips (MA1000G) All units are for Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors *Guide Dog Project: Guide Dog Record (RA1060) Additional Reference Materials: **Dog Showmanship Tips (MA1000G) Leader: Dog Helper’s Guide (LA3300) |
| Project Length | Short to Long |
| Contests | County and State Dog Show http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/StateFairExhibitReq.pdf |
| Educational Activities | Showing and Grooming Clinics |
| e-Record | Pet Animal e-Record and Dog Supplement http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/erecords/index.shtml |
| Exhibit Requirements | http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/StateFairExhibitReq.pdf |
| Project Title: | Goat [ print this project ] |
| Description: | Dairy Goat Project Designed for those 4-H members who want to learn more about dairy goat animals. Members will learn about keeping milk production records and managing a dairy goat herd. Market Goat Project Designed for members who are interested in learning more about raising meat goats. |
| Cost: | $250-$500 |
| Project Manuals | Dairy Goat Member: Dairy Goats (MA1200) **Unit 1—Getting Your Goat (MA1211), Breeding & Dairy **Unit 2—Stepping Out (MA1212), Breeding & Dairy **Unit 3—Showing the Way (MA1213), Breeding & Dairy All units are for Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors Leader: Dairy Goats (MA1200) Goat Group Activity Helper’s Guide (LA1210) Market Goat Member: Raising and Showing Meat Goats (MA1254) **Unit 1—Just Browsing (MA1251) **Unit 2—Growing with Meat Goats (MA1252) **Unit 3—Meating the Future (MA1253) All units are for Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors Leader: Raising and Showing Meat Goats (MA1254) Meat Goat Helper’s Guide (LA1250) |
| Project Length | Short to Long |
| Contests | County and State Fair Goat Shows |
| Educational Activities | Workshops, Clinics |
| e-Record | Livestock/Horse e-Record http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/erecords/index.shtml Dairy Doe Record http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/erecords/index.shtml |
| Exhibit Requirements | http://www.coloradostatefair.com |
| Project Title: | Horse [ print this project ] |
| Description: | Designed to provide members with an opportunity to handle, care for and ride horses. |
| Cost: | Over $1,000 |
| Project Manuals | Member: Horse Rule Book (LA1500I) Horse Manual (MA1500E) **Unit 1—Giddy Up & Go (MA1511), Juniors **Unit 2—Head, Heart, & Hooves (MA1512), Intermediates **Unit 3—Stable Relationships (MA1513), Seniors **Riding the Range (LA1520) **Jumping to New Heights (LA1530) **Horse Judging Guide (MA0000G) **Competitive Trail Riding (MA1514) Leader: Horse Rule Book (LA1500I) Horse Manual (MA1500E) Horse Activity Helper’s Guide (LA1510) Horse Judging Guide (MA0000G) Guidelines for Gymkhana (LA1500B) |
| Project Length | Year-round |
| Contests | Horse shows, horse judging, Hippology, Horse Bowl, horse demonstrations, horse public speaking |
| Educational Activities | Horse camps, clinics and workshops |
| e-Record | Livestock/Horse e-Record http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/erecords/index.shtml |
| Exhibit Requirements | http://www.coloradostatefair.com; check local county exhibit requirements |
| Project Title: | Poultry/Turkey [ print this project ] |
| Description: | Designed to help members learn about chickens, turkeys and other poultry. Members will acquire an understanding of scientific poultry management and marketing practices. Members will also gain knowledge of the poultry industry and its role in agriculture and the economy. |
| Cost: | $100 or less |
| Project Manuals | Member: Market and Breeding Poultry Project Manual (MA2000) Turkey Raising (MA2100) **Unit 1—Scratching the Surface (MA2011) **Unit 2—Testing Your Wings (MA2012) **Unit 3—Flocking Together (MA2013) All units are for Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors Leader: Poultry Project Manual (MA2000) Turkey Raising (MA2100) Poultry Activity Helper’s Guide (LA2010) |
| Project Length | Short to Long |
| Contests | Shows (county and state); poultry judging |
| Educational Activities | Poultry clinics |
| e-Record | Livestock/Horse e-Record http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/erecords/index.shtml Poultry Breeding Record http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/erecords/index.shtml |
| Exhibit Requirements | http://www.coloradostatefair.com; check local county exhibit requirements |
| Project Title: | Rabbit [ print this project ] |
| Description: | Designed to help members gain knowledge and skills in managing and caring for rabbits. Members will learn to select quality rabbits, feed balanced rations, and maintain feeding, production and breeding records. |
| Cost: | $100-$250 |
| Project Manuals | Member: Market and Breeding Rabbit Project (MA2200) **Unit 1—What’s Hoppening (MA2211) **Unit 2—Making Tracks (MA2212) **Unit 3—All Ears (MA2213) All units are for Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors Leader: Rabbit Project (MA2200) Group Activity Helper’s Guide (LA2210) |
| Project Length | Short to Long |
| Contests | Rabbit Judging, County and State Fairs |
| Educational Activities | Workshops and Clinics |
| e-Record | Livestock/Horse e-Record http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/erecords/index.shtml Individual Buck, Doe and Litter Records http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/erecords/index.shtml |
| Exhibit Requirements | http://www.coloradostatefair.com/; check local county exhibit requirements |
| Project Title: | Sheep [ print this project ] |
| Description: | Designed to help members gain knowledge and skills in managing and caring for sheep. Members will learn about the modern sheep industry by caring for a lamb or managing a sheep herd. |
| Cost: | $100-$250 |
| Project Manuals | Member: Breeding Colorado Sheep Production (MA2500B) Market and Breeding Raising and Showing Market Lambs (MA2500C) **Unit 1—Lambs, Rams, and You (MA2411) **Unit 2—Shear Delight (MA2412) **Unit 3—Leading the Flock (MA2413) All units are for Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors Leader: Colorado Sheep Production (MA2500B) Raising and Showing Market Lambs (MA2500C) Group Activity Helper’s Guide (LA2410) |
| Project Length | Short to Long |
| Contests | Livestock Judging, Demonstrations, Public Speaking, County and State Fairs |
| Educational Activities | Workshops and Clinics |
| e-Record | Livestock/Horse e-Record http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/erecords/index.shtml Ewe Record http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/erecords/index.shtml |
| Exhibit Requirements | http://www.coloradostatefair.com/; check local county exhibit requirements |
| Project Title: | Swine [ print this project ] |
| Description: | An excellent way to learn about an important industry. Through this project, you can learn about all aspects of the pork industry by raising a market or breeding animal. |
| Cost: | $100-$250 |
| Project Manuals | Member: Market and Breeding Unit 1—The Incredible Pig (MA3111) Unit 2—Putting the Oink in Pig (MA3112) Unit 3—Going Whole Hog (MA3113) All units are for Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors Leader: Group Activity Helper’s Guide (LA3110) |
| Project Length | Short to Long |
| Contests | Livestock Judging, Demonstrations, Public Speaking, County and State Fairs |
| Educational Activities | Workshops and Clinics |
| e-Record | Livestock/Horse e-Record http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/erecords/index.shtml Ewe Record http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/erecords/index.shtml |
| Exhibit Requirements | http://www.coloradostatefair.com/; check local county exhibit requirements |
