Boulder County is hosting a virtual livestock show. There are classes for Cattle, Goats, Sheep, Swine, and Poultry. There is a $10 entry fee. Be sure to enter by June 13. Here’s a shortcut link to join the Facebook group for the show.
Don’t forget Market Beef Weigh Day from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at the Mac Equipment Indoor Arena. In an attempt to shorten wait times, last names beginning with the letters A–L should come between 4:00–5:30 p.m. and last names beginning with the letters M–Z should come between 5:30–7:00 p.m. (Animals will be accepted anytime between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.) The cost is $5.00 per animal. Please no bills larger than $20.
Livestock members, please take note of the dates for upcoming weigh days and Field Day/MQA.
4-H members enrolling in any market and/or breeding livestock projects for the first time must attend a Colorado 4-H Meat Quality Assurance (MQA) program, regardless of age. For Larimer County, this will be offered at our Field Day on February 29 and May 15. 4-H members must attend a Colorado 4-H MQA program a minimum of twice during the course of their 4-H career, once as a junior and once again within one year after becoming a senior 4-H member. Members are encouraged to review the information and best practices found in the Colorado 4-H Meat Quality Assurance program annually.
Here is the schedule for Livestock Field Day’s workshops
Mark your calendar for the annual Livestock Field Day on February 29 from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in the McKee Building.
Learn about topics ranging from livestock selection, nutrition, health, record books, livestock ethics, animal stress, and anatomy, taught by Colorado State University Livestock Specialists, industry professionals, and Extension Agents. There will be 9 different 45-minute sessions to choose from this year.
MQA certification will also be offered from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
