4-H Curriculum Resources

Animal Science

Beef Companion Animals Dairy Dairy Goat Market Goat Horse and Pony Llamas Livestock Meats Poultry Pets Rabbit Sheep Swine Veterinary Science

The 4-H Animal Science programs provide a wide variety and depth of educational opportunities for youth, most of which involve working directly with live animals of all types. These projects teach: A. Responsible care and well-being of animals. B. Life Skills like decision-making and communication skills through judging events and oral presentations. C. Awareness of the practices in Animal Agriculture. D. The safe and appropriate use of animal products. E. Scientific principles. The 4-H Animal Science Programs allow the youth to practice and demonstrate what they learn at numerous supporting activities like fairs, judging contests, shows, educational bowls and presentation contests. Virginia has a very successful record in these competitions at the regional and national levels. These programs also help youth become aware of career opportunities in the animal agricultural industries which represents 57% of the total income from agriculture in Virginia. Virginia's animal agriculture industries strongly support these program areas. Take a closer look at the many opportunities waiting for you in the 4-H Animal Science Programs.

Animal Science Project Record Books (all files are PDF) *NOTE: All record books are species and 4-H age specific! Junior Market Beef Senior Market Beef Junior Beef Heifer Senior Beef Heifer Junior Dairy Senior Dairy Junior Market Goat Senior Market Goat Junior Horse Senior Horse Junior Market Hog Senior Market Hog Junior Market Lamb Senior Market Lamb Junior Poultry Senior Poultry Junior Rabbit Senior Rabbit Junior Sheep Flock Senior Sheep Flock

Project Books Virginia 4-H Project Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 11001- Market Beef I 400-833 Market Beef Planning Guide Print1   |   PDF3 9-13 11002 - Market Beef II 400-833 Market Beef Planning Guide Print1   |   PDF3 12-19 11003 - Beef Heifer 400-480 4-H Beef Breeding Project Guide Print1 9-19 11004 - Cow-Calf 400-480 4-H Beef Breeding Project Guide Print1 14-19 4-H National Curriculum 11008   Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 11008   Beef 1 - Bite Into Beef Print2 Grades 3-5 11008   Beef 2 - Here's the Beef Print2 Grades 6-8 11008   Beef 3 - Leading the Charge Print2 Grades 9--12 Project Record Book Virginia 4-H   Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages   380-119 4-H Livestock Advancement Project Print1   |   PDF3 14-19   380-121 Advanced 4-H Project Record Book Print1   |   PDF3 12-19   380-122 4-H Livestock Record Book Print1   |   PDF3 9-11   388-569 4-H Project Folder Print1 9-19 Leaders Guides Virginia 4-H   Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages   380-120 Basic Training Guide for Livestock Projects Print1 9-19 4-H National Curriculum     Title Formats Available Suggested Ages     Beef Helper's Guide Print2 Grades 3-12 Multimedia Resources Virginia 4-H     Title Formats Available Suggested Ages     4-H Virtual Farm Online5   |   CD6 8-11 Competition Aids Virginia 4-H Project Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 14901 - Livestock Judging 380-100 4-H Livestock Judging Card/Blue Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 14901 - Livestock Judging 380-101 4-H Livestock Judging Card/White Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 14901 - Livestock Judging 380-102 4-H Livestock Judging Card/Yellow Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 14901 - Livestock Judging 380-103 4-H Livestock Judging Card/Green Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 14901 - Livestock Judging 388-062 Presentation Scoring Aid Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 14901 - Livestock Judging 388-028 Express Yourself Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 14901 - Livestock Judging 388-056 4-H Presentations Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 Educational Events and Competitions - http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/livestock/ Additional Resources Videos - request from specialist by sending email to wahlberg@vt.edu Practice Livestock Judging I (44 min) Practice Livestock Judging II (38 min) Practice Livestock Judging III (32 min) Practice Livestock Judging IV (30 min) Judging Beef Breeding Cattle (26 min) Fitting & Showing Market Steers (18 min A Question of Ethics (20 min) A Step Beyond a Question of Ethics (23 min) The Line in the Sand (16 min) Additional Visual Materials are available from Va Tech Media Center, Newman Library Quality Assurance and Animal Care (47 min) Website for additional information http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/livestock/. Beef Learning Laboratory Kit containing activities and exercises about cattle and beef is available for loan from the specialist (wahlberg@vt.edu) Beef, Sheep, and Swine Selection and Evaluation Manual is available from the specialist (wahlberg@vt.edu). This 73-page publication is produced by Ohio State University Extension. One complimentary copy per coach and member. Other copies available at cost. Character Education in 4-H Livestock Projects Cutting corners to win is not the right way. Everyone involved in youth livestock projects (members, parents, leaders, agents) should be aware of the damage that can be done to these programs by unethical behavior. Here is a list of materials available that deals with this important topic. A Question of Ethics (20 minutes) A Step Beyond a Question of Ethics (23 minutes) The Line in the Sand (16 minutes) Facilitator Guides and videos can be borrowed from Dr. Mark Wahlberg (wahlberg@vt.edu). Showing Character. A series of activity based lesson plans Developed by LSU 4-H stressing character development in young people and adults working together in the livestock industry. One copy was sent to each extension office in 2002. 4-H Virtual Farm- Brings the farm to the classroom. http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/virtualfarm/index.html The U.S. continues to become a more urbanized society, and youth growing up today have little knowledge about farming or how food products are produced and processed. The objective of the 4-H Virtual Farm is to provide youth with a fun, interactive web-based learning experience that introduces the basic concepts of agricultural production. The learning experiences found in the 4-H Virtual Farm complement the existing educational programs provided through 4-H and are consistent with the Virginia Standards of Learning. The 4-H Virtual Farm at www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/virtualfarm features Virginia farms and farmers. This learning environment places youth in the role of agricultural producers by creating virtual reality farm visits composed of text, graphics, audio, video, and immerse imaging. Through interactive problem-based lessons students: (1) investigate and learn the importance of agricultural production cycles; (2) appreciate the economic impact of agriculture; (3) gain an introduction to agricultural careers; (4) form an awareness of natural resources in relationship to agriculture; and (5) understand the importance of producing a safe food supply. Focusing on different livestock and crop enterprises, students become aware of the science, math, and management skills needed to run a modern farm operation.

Project Books 4-H National Curriculum Project   Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 11508 - Dairy 1   Cowabunga Print2 Grades 3-5 11508 - Dairy 2   Mooving Ahead Print2 Grades 6-8 11508 - Dairy 3   Rising to the Top Print2 Grades 9-12 Project Resources Virginia 4-H   Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 11509 404-607 Tips for Giving a Dairy Presentation Print1 9-12 11509 404-280 How to make an Adjustable Rope Halter Print1   |   PDF3 9-19   Project Record Book Virginia 4-H   Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages   380-119 4-H Livestock Advancement Project Print1   |   PDF3 14-19   380-121 Advanced 4-H Project Record Book Print1   |   PDF3 12-19   380-122 4-H Livestock Record Book Print1   |   PDF3 9-11   380-569 4-H Project Portfolio Print1 9-19 Leaders Guides 4-H National Curriculum     Title Formats Available Suggested Ages     Dairy Helper's Guide Print2 Grades 3-12 Multimedia Resources Virginia 4-H     Title Formats Available Suggested Ages     4-H Virtual Farm Online5   |   CD6 8-11 Competition Aids Virginia 4-H Project Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 14901 - Livestock Judging 380-100 4-H Livestock Judging Card/Blue Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 14901 - Livestock Judging 380-101 4-H Livestock Judging Card/White Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 14901 - Livestock Judging 380-102 4-H Livestock Judging Card/Yellow Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 14901 - Livestock Judging 380-103 4-H Livestock Judging Card/Green Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 14901 - Livestock Judging 388-062 Presentation Scoring Aid Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 14901 - Livestock Judging 388-028 Express Yourself Print1   |  PDF3 9-19 14901 - Livestock Judging 388-056 4-H Presentations Print1   |   PDF3 9-19           Publications Virginia 4-H   Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages   404-280 How to Make and Adjustable Rope Halter Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 Educational Events and Competitions - http://www.dasc.vt.edu/youth/resources.html Additional Resources Publications 404-607 Tips for Giving a Dairy Presentation 404-280 How to Make an Adjustable Rope Halter Slides (order from Dave Winston, 540-231-5693) Judging Dairy Cattle (80 slides) Videos (order from Dave Winston, 540-231-5693) Fitting and Showing Your Dairy Animal...A Winning Experience!

Horse and Pony

Emphasis is on equine selection, nutrition, management, riding, recreation, fun, and horsemanship. Horseback riding provides an outdoor sports fitness program for physical, personal, and emotional development, including confidence building. The sport can develop into a life-long hobby or business. Projects are available for youth owning or having access to horses and to youth not having access to horses (horseless horse projects). Your first contact for more information is: Your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office. For additional information, contact Celeste Crisman (540) 231-9162, Extension Horse Specialist.

Project Books Virginia 4-H Project Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 13001 - Horseless Horse I 406-120 Introduction to the Horse Print1   |   PDF3 9-11 13002 - Horseless Horse II 406-105 Horses are Fun Print1 10-14 13003 - Horseless Horse III 406-093 Horse & Horsemanship Print1   |   PDF3 12-14 13004 - Horseless Horse IV 406-094 Horse Science Print1   |   PDF3 14-18 13005- Basic Horsemanship 406-053 Basic Horsemanship Print1 9-11 13101 - Novice 406-097 Novice Print1   |   PDF3 10+ 13101 - Novice 406-740 VA 4-H Horse Selection Manual Print1 9-19 13102 - Horseman 406-098 Horseman Print1   |   PDF3 13+ 13103 - Horsemaster 406-099 Horsemaster Print1   |   PDF3 16+ 13201 - Self-Determined Project 406-107 Self-Determined Project Print1 14+ 13202 - Horse Business Project 406-104 Horse Business Project Print1 14+ Project Resources Virginia 4-H   Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages   406-740 VA 4-H Horse Selection Manual Print1 9-19   406-125 VA Project Horse Eligibility/Declaration Print1   |   PDF3 9+   406-050 Horse Measurement Card Print2             Project Record Book 4-H National Curriculum Project   Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 13203   Horse 1 - Giddy Up & Go Print2 3-12 13203   Horse 2 - Head, Heart, and Hooves Print2 3-12 13203   Horse 3 - Stable Relations Print2 3-12 13203   Horse 4 - Riding the Range Print2 3-12 13203   Horse 5 - Jumping to New Heights Print2 3-12 Project Record Book Virginia 4-H   Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages   406-122 Virginia 4-H Horse Project Junior Record Book Print1   |   PDF3 9-13   406-123 Virginia 4-H Horse Project Senior Record Book Print1   |   PDF3 14-19 Leaders Guides Virginia 4-H   Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages   406-741 Virginia 4-H Horse Program Leaders Guide Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 4-H National Curriculum     Title Formats Available Suggested Ages     Horse Helper's Guide Print2 Grades 3-12 Multimedia Resources Virginia 4-H     Title Formats Available Suggested Ages     4-H Virtual Farm Online5   |   CD6 8-11 Competition Aids Virginia 4-H   Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages   388-062 Presentation Scoring Aid Print1   |   PDF3 9-19   388-028 Express Yourself Print1   |   PDF3 9-19   388-056 4-H Presentations Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 Educational Events and Competitions http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/horse/index.html Additional Resources Publications "Horse Book in a Bucket" Cornell University Cost $45.00. Contact Jean Griffiths, 607-255-2857 or email: jtg4@cornell.edu "Horse Industry Handbook --A Guide to Equine Care & Management" $59.95 from American Youth Horse Council (AYHC) "Youth Leaders Manual" Companion to the above-mentioned book. Full of fun activities and lesson plans. Order from American Youth Horse Council 4903 Iron Works pike Lexington, KY 40511 1-800-897-2942 FAX: 606-299-9849 Horses & Horsemanship Order from National 4-H Sourcebook $2.95 each Horse Science Order from National 4-H Sourcebook $2.95 each- Character Education in 4-H Horse Programs Video "Horses, Kids and Ethics" plus facilitator guide ordered from: Instructional Materials Service Mail Stop 2588 Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77843 - 2588 Phone 409 845 6601

Project Books Virginia 4-H Project Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 14501 - Non-Ownership Animal Science I 380-123 Non-Ownership Livestock, Project 1 Print1 9-11 14502 - Non-Ownership Animal Science II 380-124 Non-Ownership Livestock, Project 2 Print1 10-12 14503 - Non-Ownership Animal Science III 380-125 Non-Ownership Livestock, Project 3 Print1 13+ Project Record Books Virginia 4-H   Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages   380-119 4-H Livestock Advancement Project Print1   |   PDF3 14-19   380-121 Advanced 4-H Project Record Book Print1   |   PDF3 12-19 Leaders Guides Virginia 4-H   Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages   380-120 Basic Training Guide for Livestock Projects Print1 9-19 4-H National Curriculum     Title Formats Available Suggested Ages     Exploring Farm Animals - Helper's Guide Print2 K-3 Multimedia Resources Virginia 4-H     Title Formats Available Suggested Ages     4-H Virtual Farm Online5   |   CD6 8-11 Competition Aids Virginia 4-H Project Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 14901 - Livestock Judging 380-100 4-H Livestock Judging Card/Blue Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 14901 - Livestock Judging 380-101 4-H Livestock Judging Card/White Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 14901 - Livestock Judging 380-102 4-H Livestock Judging Card/Yellow Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 14901 - Livestock Judging 380-103 4-H Livestock Judging Card/Green Print1   |   PDF3 9-19   388-062 Presentation Scoring Aid Print1   |   PDF3 9-19   388-028 Express Yourself Print1   |   PDF3 9-19   388-056 4-H Presentations Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 Educational Events and Competitions - www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/livestock/ Additional Resources Videos - request from specialist by sending email to WAHLBERG@VT.EDU Practice Livestock Judging I (44 min) Practice Livestock Judging II (38 min) Practice Livestock Judging III (32 min) Practice Livestock Judging IV (30 min) Judging Beef Breeding Cattle (26 min) Judging Market Swine (20 min) Market Lambs Sheep Judging Practice Classes with Reasons (20 min) Swine Judging Practice Class (28 min) Fitting and Showing Market Steers Sheep Showmanship (24 min) Fitting and Showing of Market Swine Breed Identification (24 slides) Sheep Breed Identification (67 slides) A Question of Ethics (20 min) A Step Beyond a Question of Ethics (23 min) The Line in the Sand (16 min). Quality Assurance and Animal Care (47 min) Website for additional information http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/livestock/. Learning Laboratory Kits containing activities and exercises about livestock and their products are available for loan from the specialist Beef, Sheep, and Swine Selection and Evaluation Manual is available from the specialist. This 73-page publication is produced by Ohio State University Extension. One complimentary copy per coach, member copies available at cost. Character Education in 4-H Livestock Projects - See Beef Component Area Virtual Farm - See Beef Component Area

Project Books Virginia 4-H Project Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 15004 - Meats 388-746 Marvelous Meats Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 Project Record Books Virginia 4-H Project Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 388-745 Pork Slaughter, Cutting and Ham Curing Record Sheet Print1 9-19 Multimedia Resources Virginia 4-H     Title Formats Available Suggested Ages     4-H Virtual Farm Online5   |   CD6 8-11 Competition Aids Virginia 4-H   Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages   388-062 Presentation Scoring Aid Print1   |   PDF3 9-19   388-028 Express Yourself Print1   |   PDF3 9-19   388-056 4-H Presentations Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 Educational Events and Competitions - www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/meats/index.html Additional Resources Publications - Call 540-231-5252 to order AS-3-75 4-H Meats Project Guideline (Order from specialist/purchase) "The Meat We Eat" John R. Romans and P. Thomas Ziegler, The Interstate Printers and Publishers, Inc. Danville, IL (available from VA Tech bookstore) Lessons on Meats (AMI Resources, P.O. Box 3556, Washington DC 20007) 458-877 Deer Processing for the Sportsman 458-878 Rabbit Processing VDACS Meat Goat Grade Standards 348-960 Food Storage Guidelines for Consumers Available by calling 540-231-5252 "Meat Evaluation Handbook (Order directly from American Meat Science Assoc., 1111 North Dunlap Ave, Savoy, IL 62874 www.MeatScience.org) Videos - Call 540-231-5252 to order Meat Handling Leather Production *1997 Meat Judging Contest Beef Carcass Judging & Oral Reasons Pork Carcass Judging & Oral Reasons Lamb Carcass Judging & Oral Reasons Fresh Pork Leg Judging & Oral Reasons Retail Cut Identification: Pork & Lamb Cuts Retail Cut Identification: Beef Cuts and Variety Meats Retail Cut Identification: Three Quizzes Beef Yield Grading Practice Carcass Judging IV Beef Cuts Judging Beef Retail Cut ID Judging 1997 Meat Judging Contest Slide Sets - Call 540-231-5252 to order The Meat That "You" Eat" (30 slides/script) Identifying Sausage and Processed Meat How to Carve a Cooked Ham USDA Skeletal Maturity - Beef Beef Marbling Standards Meat ID, Beef, Pork, Lamb and Variety Cuts with 4-H ID and Code Ham Quality & Pork Marbling Games - Call 540-231-5252 to order Beef Butcher Block - card game Word Search - Think Meat; Cutting Meat Cross Word - Crossed Bones

Poultry

Poultry projects are developed to help stimulate an interest in science, consumerism, and animal husbandry. The brooding/rearing projects help youth learn responsibilities, skills, and knowledge through caring for their birds and learning to manage their time and finances. The poultry and egg consumer projects teach youth how to be better consumers and to increase their knowledge of poultry eggs and cookery skills. The in-school "Beginning of Life" project uses the avian egg to teach youth scientific processes, reproduction, and respect for living things by using hands-on activities. Your first contact for more information is: Your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office. For additional information, contact: Curtis Novak, Phone (540)- 231-5087, Email: cnovak@vt.edu http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/poultry.html

Project Books Virginia 4-H Project Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 15511 - Poultry and Egg Consumer Project 408-030 The Egg Citing Egg Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 15511 - Poultry and Egg Consumer Project 408-032 Eggs, A Brighter Idea Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 15511 - Poultry and Egg Consumer Project 408-287 Chick-N-Que Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 4-H National Curriculum     Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 15514   Poultry 1 - Scratching the Surface Print2 Grades 3-5 15514   Poultry 2 - Testing Your Wings Print2 Grades 6-8 15514   Poultry 3 - Flocking Together Print2 Grades 9-12 Project Record Books Virginia 4-H Project Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 408-042 4-H Poultry Project Yearly Plan and Record Book Print1   |   PDF3 9-19   408-028 Beginning of Life Record Vocabulary   9-13   408-027 Beginning of Life Record Book Print1   |   PDF3 9-13 Leaders Guides Virginia 4-H Project Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 15513 408-029 Beginning of Life "A Leader's Manual for Avian Embryology" Print1   |   PDF3 9-19   408-031 The Egg-Citing Egg Leaders Guide Print1   |   PDF3   4-H National Curriculum     Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 15514   Poultry Helper's Guide Print2 Grades 3-12 Competition Aids Virginia 4-H   Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages   388-062 Presentation Scoring Aid Print1   |   PDF3 9-19   388-028 Express Yourself Print1   |   PDF3 9-19   388-056 4-H Presentations Print1   |   PDF3 9-19           School Enrichment (Teachers guides with lessons, suggested activities and student worksheets) Virginia 4-H Project Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 15513 388-801 Beginning of Life - Poultry In-School Lessons Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 4-H National Curriculum     Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 15515   Embryology 1 - Hatching Classroom Fun Print2 Grades 2-8 15515   Embryology 2 - Experiments in Poultry Science Print2 Grades 2-8 Multimedia Resources Virginia 4-H     Title Formats Available Suggested Ages     4-H Virtual Farm Online5   |   CD6 8-11 Educational Events and Competitions - www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/poultry.html Additional Resources Poultry Judging Manual (available from specialist: 540-231-5087) Slide Sets/Videos - Order by email bcline@vt.edu Small Flock Management - slide set/tape Poultry Judging Training - video tape teaches poultry judging in detail Breeds and Varieties of Domestic Chickens - slide set

Leaders Guides
4-H National Curriculum
Project		Title	Formats Available	Suggested Ages
		Pets Helper's Guide	Print2	Grades 3-12
16005 - Cat		Cat Helper's Guide	Print2	Grades 3-12
Dog Care and Training Project Books
National 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System
Project		Title	Formats Available	Suggested Ages
16208 - Dog Care and Training		Dog 1 - Wiggles 'n Wags	Print2	Grades 3-12
16208 - Dog Care and Training		Dog 2 - Canine Connection	Print2	Grades 3-12
16208 - Dog Care and Training		Dog 3 - Leading the Pack	Print2	Grades 3-12

Educational Events and Competitions -
www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/livestock/index.html

 

Rabbit

Learn the basics of caring for a pet, understanding their traits and habits, and how to providing a favorable environment. For additional information, contact: 540-231-9411

Project Books
National 4-H
Project	Publication	Title	Formats Available	Suggested Ages
16807 - Rabbit I		What's Hoppening?	Print1	Grades 3-5
16807 - Rabbit II		Making Tracks	Print1	Grades 6-9
16807 - Rabbit III		All Ears	Print1	Grades 9-12

Leaders Guides
Project		Title	Formats Available	Suggested Ages
		Rabbit Helper's Guide	Print2	3-12

Competition Aids
Virginia 4-H
	Publication	Title	Formats Available	Suggested Ages
	388-062	Presentation Scoring Aid	Print1   |   PDF3	9-19
	388-028	Express Yourself	Print1   |   PDF3	9-19
	388-056	4-H Presentations	Print1   |   PDF3	9-19

 

Sheep

Sheep projects revolve around raising one or more sheep or lambs. Market animals are those which will produce meat, breeding sheep will produce lambs. Exhibiting sheep at shows is an available option. In addition to raising sheep, the sheep project offers competitions such as Livestock Judging and Junior Stockmens contests. Your first contact for more information is: Your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office. For additional information, contact: Mark Wahlberg, Extension Animal Scientist; Phone: 540/231-9161 Email: WAHLBERG@VT.EDU

Project Books Virginia 4-H Project Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages   410-089 Virginia 4-H Ewe Flock Project Guide Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 17002 - Market Lamb 410-083 Market Lamb Project Guide Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 4-H National Curriculum     Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 17007   Sheep 1 - Lambs, Rams and You Print2 Grades 3-5 17007   Sheep 2 - Shear Delight Print2 Grades 6-8 17007   Sheep 3 - Leading the Flock Print2 Grades 9-12 Project Record Books Virginia 4-H   Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages   380-119 4-H Livestock Advancement Project Print1   |   PDF3 14-19   380-121 Advanced 4-H Project Record Book Print1   |   PDF3 12-19   380-122 4-H Livestock Record Book Print1   |   PDF3 9-11   388-569 4-H Project Folder Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 Leaders Guides Virginia 4-H   Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages   380-120 Basic Training Guide for Livestock Projects Print1 9-19 4-H National Curriculum     Title Formats Available Suggested Ages     Sheep Helpers Guide Print2 Grades 3-12 Multimedia Resources Virginia 4-H     Title Formats Available Suggested Ages     4-H Virtual Farm Online5   |   CD6 8-11 Competition Aids Virginia 4-H   Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages   380-100 4-H Livestock Judging Card/Blue Print1   |   PDF3 9-19   380-101 4-H Livestock Judging Card/White Print1   |   PDF3 9-19   380-102 4-H Livestock Judging Card/Yellow Print1   |   PDF3 9-19   380-103 4-H Livestock Judging Card/Green Print1   |   PDF3 9-19   388-062 Presentation Scoring Aid Print1   |   PDF3 9-19   388-028 Express Yourself Print1   |   PDF3 9-19   388-056 4-H Presentations Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 Educational Events and Competitions - www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/livestock/index.html Additional Resources Videos - request from specialist by sending email to WAHLBERG@VT.EDU Information on the Sheep Industry Development Program (Sheep Industry Development Committee) Border Collies - Getting the Right Start (R&R Graves) Docking and Castrating Lambs (Virginia Tech Cooperative Extension) Saving Bonus Lambs (Land O' Lakes...) Introduction and Farm Flock Mgt. (National Sheep Improvement Program) Lean Lamb Production (National Wool Growers Association) Sheep Shearing (Stewart by Oster) Coyotes - A Master of Perspective (Texas Agricultural Extension Service) Coyote Snaring (Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service) How to Call Coyotes (Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service) Coyote Trapping (Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Service) Livestock Guarding Dogs - Protecting Your Sheep (USDA) Practice Livestock Judging I (44 min) Practice Livestock Judging II (38 min) Practice Livestock Judging III (32 min) Practice Livestock Judging IV (30 min) Sheep Judging Practice Classes with Reasons (20 min) Sheep Showmanship (24 min) Sheep Breed Identification (61 slides) A Question of Ethics (20 min) A Step Beyond a Question of Ethics (23 min) The Line in the Sand (16 min) Website for additional information http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/livestock/. Sheep Learning Laboratory Kit containing activities and exercises about sheep and lamb is available for loan from the specialist Beef, Sheep, and Swine Selection and Evaluation Manual is available from the specialist. This 73-page publication is produced by Ohio State University Extension. One complimentary copy per coach, member copies available at cost. Character Education in 4-H Livestock Projects - See Beef Component Area

Swine

Swine projects revolve around raising one or more pigs. Market animals are those that will produce meat, breeding sheep will produce baby pigs. Exhibiting swine at shows is an available option. In addition to raising pigs, the swine project offers competitions such as Livestock Judging and Junior Stockmens contests. Your first contact for more information is: Your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office. For additional information, contact: Mark Wahlberg, Extension Animal Scientist; Phone: 540/231-9161 Email: WAHLBERG@VT.EDU

Project Books Virginia 4-H Project Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 17507 - Breeding Swine 414-001 4-H Market Hog Project Guide Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 17502 - Market Hog 414-001 4-H Market Hog Project Guide Print1   |   PDF3 9-19 4-H National Curriculum     Title Formats Available Suggested Ages 17508   Swine 1 - The Incredible Pig Print2 Grades 3-5 17508   Swine 2 - Putting the Oink in Pig Print2 Grades 6-8 17508   Swine 3 - Going Whole Hog Print2 Grades 9-12 Project Record Books Virginia 4-H   Publication Title Formats Available Suggested Ages   380-119 4-H Livestock Advancement Project Print1   |   PDF3 14-19   380-121