Cat, Dog, and Horse IDs Due by May 1
Cat, Dog, and Horse IDs are due on 4HOnline.com by May 1. Even if you uploaded the information last year, be sure to go online this year.
Livestock
Brooke Carlson’s Livestock Business
“I am Brooke Carlson. I was the President of the High Country Handiworkers club for three years. I started my own livestock business four years ago. I breed, raise, train, and sell show-quality market goats. This year’s crop of kids is outstanding and show-stopping!
If you or someone you know is searching for high/show-quality, reasonably-priced, friendly market goats, your search is over! I have several Boer goat kids that are ready to be a part of a 4-Her’s project.
Direct message or text me if you are interested!”
Beef Weigh Day 2020
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 Weigh Days, Field Day, and MQA
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
2020 Livestock Field Day
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.
Reminder: Livestock Record Books Due September 16
Record books are due by Monday, September 16. Cindy will be available at the shop (Construction Supply House) on Saturday from 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. to review and sign record books.
(Remember to put your project name and your name on the outside of the book.)
Congratulations to Carcass Contest Participants
Congratulations to our club’s livestock carcass contest participants:
Goat—
Brooke Carlson, 8th and 17th
Trinity Dunham, 12th
Josh Ryan, 14th, 18th and 23rd
Andrea Newby, 19th
Delaney Newby, 25th
Swine—
Lylah Becker, 32nd
Lamb—
Walter Buckardt, 36th and 38th
