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The dairy cattle project is a great way to learn more about the dairy industry and milk production, as well as animal nutrition, health and reproduction. Dairy project participants can demonstrate their knowledge and abilities through dairy cattle shows from the local to national level, in public speaking contests, and in dairy cattle judging.
OBJECTIVES
- Attain a broad knowledge of the 4-H project and related activities as to the way they improve family and community life.
- Acquire life skills through project participation essential for becoming an active, skilled, productive and responsible citizen.
- Adopt and apply the latest practices and research findings in the project area to everyday project experiences and work.
- Develop an understanding from 4-H project training and experiences which can assist you in the future for choosing and preparing for a job.
- Develop leadership skills that promote positive youth development.
- Adopt and apply the latest practices and research findings in the project area to everyday project experiences and work.
- Develop an understanding from 4-H project training and experiences which can assist you in the future for choosing and preparing for a job.
- Develop leadership skills that promote positive youth development.
PROJECT EXPERIENCES
- Major Texas livestock shows, some county and regional shows
- Texas 4-H Roundup – Dairy Cattle Judging
- National Dairy Conference
- SpecTra – Ag. and Natural Resources
RECORDBOOK CATEGORY
- Dairy
PRINTED RESOURCES
- VHS 607, Dairy Does a Body Good
- 4-H CCS PC 6174, Animal Science Skills for Life Series
- Your Calf – A Kid’s Guide to Raising and Showing Beef and Dairy Calves – item # ST-947-8 (N4-HC)
- Dairy Cattle – Set of 4 – Stock #08165 N4-HC
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Breeding supply consulting service
- Artificial insemination service
- Supply dealer
- Processing plant owner
- Branding service
- Fertilizer dealer
- Auctioneer
- USDA grader
- Show manager
- Livestock barn operator/order buyer
- Feed lot owner/manager
- Breed association representative
- Equipment manufacturing and sales
- Feed sales/nutritionist.
WEB RESOURCES
- TAMU Animal Science website animalscience-extensiontamu.edu
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