Leptospira bacteria (photo from the Center for Disease Control) There are several common diseases in cattle which are caused by bacteria that are important for 4-H members, their parents, and club leaders to understand because they can cause great harm to the animal if not treated properly. This blog post will describe the signs of […]
Good news – the 4-H Sheep and Goat Video Contest has been expanded! It has been renamed the New Jersey 4-H Animal Science Video Contest and will now accept entries about several other animal project areas, in addition to sheep and goats. Youth may work individually or as a team to create 3-minute educational videos […]
The school year, and a new 4-H year, are just beginning! But it is never too early for 4-H’ers to start thinking about club, county, state or national public presentation opportunities. How can you explore and showcase knowledge of animal science topics in a 4-H public presentation? Here are some ideas: Demonstration: This is already […]
Last month we shared information about curriculum and resources available to lead urban livestock projects in urban and suburban areas. One reader came back to us with a great question: “If we don’t have bees, rabbits or chickens, can our youth still get involved with animal projects?” The answer is yes! If your family or […]
Many of our urban and suburban youth have limited interaction with livestock. 4-H livestock projects, although not typical to urban or suburban areas, are possible and are becoming quite popular. In addition to learning about animal science, there is a great opportunity to teach young people about entrepreneurship. Does this mean 4-Hers bring cows […]
Name: Jon E. Higgins, VMD Job Title – Veterinarian and Veterinary Practice Owner Organization – Acorn Farmvets Education/Degree Earned – BS from the University of Vermont in Animal Science VMD – University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine If you were in 4-H, when and what club(s) were you a part of? How did 4-H […]
The spring of the year is when 4-H Dairy clubs should be working on Dairy Cattle Judging. The New Jersey State 4-H Dairy Judging contest is traditionally held in April. Even if your members are not participating in that contest, it is a great club meeting topic. Members preparing for a judging event should know […]
The New Jersey 4-H and National Holstein Association Dairy Quiz Bowl programs are designed to encourage youth to increase their dairy knowledge. Members study various guides and test their knowledge using a quiz board buzzer system. A typical dairy quiz bowl team consists of 4 members (or 3 youth of similar age if necessary). […]
Need an idea for a winter Dairy Club meeting? Learning the parts of the dairy cow is a great club meeting topic for this time of year. Every 4-H dairy club member should know the anatomical parts of the dairy cow. Members who want to participate in Dairy Quiz Bowl or Dairy Judging in the […]
The Junior Breeder Livestock Symposium is held each year at the Cook Campus Farm of Rutgers University in New Brunswick. It is a great opportunity for 4-H members and their adults to learn about animals – including beef and dairy cattle, goats, horses, rabbits, and sheep. Here are four reasons to join us at Rutgers […]
