Jr proficiency
Characteristics when selecting a feeder calf
Weight
Depth of body
Confirmation
Date of birth
Muscling
Structurally sound- good feet and legs
Movement
Muscling and thickness over topline
Frame size
Disposition
Define Ruminant
A even toed animal that chews cud, they have a special stomach with four compartments that help them digest tough plants
Name parts of the stomach
Small intestine
Esophagus
Rumen
Omasum
Reticulum
Abomasum
What primary nutrients are needed
Water
Energy
Protein
Minerals
Vitamins
Why is water needed
most essential for bodily functions and regulates temperature
why is energy needed
needed for growth, reproduction, lactation and maintenence
why is protein needed
the building block of body tissues, needed for muscle development, milk production and the immune system
why are minerals needed
important role in metabolism, bone formation, nerve function, and blood clotting
why are vitamins needed
act as catalysts for biochemical reactions in the body
what are roundworms
roundworms live in the intestines and feed off the food passing thru
what is palatability
expected taste quality of the meat
what is marbling
white flecks of fat thru out the meag
what are lungworms
the live in the lungs or windpipe and affect the respiratory system
what is cryptorchid
when a bull has one or both testicles that have not dropped
what is stocking rate
a management number used to decide how many head to put on pasture and for what period
what is dystocia
difficult birth
what is condition
the overall health and body fat
three advantages of ai
genetic improvement
cost effective
reduces risk of disease transmission
disadvantages of ai
requires skilled handling and timing
lower conception rates
labor intensive
why should cattle be dehorned
makes it easier and safer to transport
increases prices at auctions
safer for workers and other animals
two types of lice
biting lice - feed on the skin
sucking lice - feed off of blood
4 ways to reduce or eliminate lice in ur herd
regularly check for lice
use approved medication
isolate new animals
maintain good nutrition for resistance
5 signs of a healthy animal
good appetite
bright eyes
shiny coat
normal behaiviour
regular ruminition
what is gestation period
the time a cow is pregnant
how long is gestation period
283 days
avg age to breed a heifer
15 months
4 ways to administer medication
orally- mouth
injection- needle
topical - on skin
inhalation- thru nose
when should you casterate
2-3 months old
two methods of casteration
banding
surgical
6 tips to remember when working cattle
always remain calm
use proper equipment
understand cattle behaviour
work in good light
do regular health checks
provide good nutrition
what are concentrates
high fibre, high energy feeds
examples of concentrates
corn
wheat
barley
what are roughages
cause the "roughage effect" where the food rubs on the wall of the rumen and gets regargited as cud
examples of roughages
hay
grass
milo
corn stalks
what are supplements
essential for health, growth and production
examples of supplements
vitamin pastes, electrolytes, trace minerals, probiotics
equipment to groom a cow
combs
brushes
blower
clippers
scissors
show halter
soap
adhesives
remover
4 ways to sell cattle
auctions
direct sales to other farmers
online market places
meat processor
what is anestrus
a period when a cow is not in a reproductive cycle
what can cause anestrus
poor nutrition
stress
post partum disease
pregnancy
4 preventative measures to minimize both internal and external parasites
regular deworming
good pasture management
regular health checks
proper nutrition
what is range
large, open area where animals roam freely
what is pasture
smaller, enclosed area where animals graze
pledge?
i pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, for my club my comminty my country and my world
motto
learn to do by doing
grace
we thank thee lord, for blessings great
on this our own fair land
teach us to serve thee joyfully
with head heart health and hand
duties of secretary
calls meeting to order is VP and president arent there
keeps minutes of meeting
takes roll call
reads minutes
read correspondence
writes club letters
duties of president
leads and plans meetings
helps plan club activities
works closely with other officers and adult leaders
who can do a jr leader project
anyone 14 years old and has been a member for at least 2 years prior
basic goal of the 4h program
postitive youth developement
how has 4h helped you
by teaching me to stand up infront of a audience and read a speech, how to manage and care for my own animal, created the best friendships, how to walk into a show ring filled with other animals and kids my age and impress a judge, and just overall shaped me into a better person and give me life skills that i will use for the rest of my life
who is the federal minister of agriculture
Lawrence MacAulay
who is the provincial minister of agriculture
Lisa Thompson
who is the president of Canadian 4H council
Shannon Benner
Who is a staff member at Canadian 4H council
Trish Hall
who is the President of 4H BC
Heather Sarafini
who is the Manager of 4H BC
Aleda Welch