Name: Gianni Campellone Job Title: Veterinary Student Organization: Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Education/Degree Earned: B.S. Zoology, M.S. Laboratory Animal Science, DVM (2019) If you are a 4-H alumni, when and what club(s) were you a part of? How did 4-H help you grow as a professional? I was never personally a member of 4-H, […]
Cavy lice, sometimes referred to as running lice, are host specific and need a guinea pig to survive. These lice are considered chewing lice, not sucking lice, and actually abrade the skin to obtain fluid. The most common type of louse is Gliricola porcelli. This is a slender, flattened, light colored (white to pale) insect about […]
Raising, caring for, and thinking about future 4-H market swine projects is a task that requires a great deal of forward thinking and dedication. Arguably, the most famous swine in our collective pop-culture memory is Porky Pig. Equally famous as the character himself is his sign-off, “That’s All Folks!” As any swine producer will tell […]
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 […]
Lambing can be a stressful time for both shepherd and sheep alike. Understanding different behavioral signs in sheep provides insight for shepherds when making management decisions. Behavioral signs often precede other physical signs and can be used as an early detection system. Remember, not all ewes will exhibit all of behaviors described below. They tend […]
Do you love animals and want to dedicate your life to working with them? You have many career options ahead—probably more than you think! When young people imagine careers in animal science the first thing that comes to mind is usually a veterinarian. Working as an animal doctor is a great career, but did you know […]
Are you interested in adding more STEM activities to your animal science club? If so, you may be wondering what to look for in a quality STEM activity? We all know the power of the Internet to search and find anything. We all use Google searches or ask Siri or Alexa for help finding information. […]
Name: Kelly Griffin Job Title: Assistant Manager Organization: Bed and Bark-Dog Boarding and Training Education/Degree Earned: B.S. Animal Biotechnology and Conservation: Zoo Science at Delaware Valley University Are you a 4-H alumni? I am not a 4-H alum. What does a typical work day look like for you? A typical work week for me: […]
New Jersey is a great state to learn about fish! Almost half our counties are on the Atlantic Ocean offering opportunities to learn about marine species. Lakes and streams throughout the state are home to several freshwater fish species. Why study fish? Fish is a significant food source for millions of people across the world. […]
New Jersey 4-H has coordinated an annual Sheep and Goat Video Contest since 2015 for members in these two projects. The top four videos from each of the past three years were screened at the annual Junior Breeder Livestock Symposium and are available on our state website. We think they are wonderful educational resources that […]
