Livestock and Animal record books are due to Cindy by Thursday, September 15. You can bring them to the HCH Club Picnic at Fairgrounds Park tonight at 6:00 p.m. or bring them to her office at Construction Supply House.
This is the last step to completing your livestock and animal project for this year. Included are record books for Beef, Dairy Cattle, Dog, Cat, Goat, Horse, Alpaca/Llama, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine.
From Bailey Schilling 4-H Youth Development Livestock & Shooting Sports Agent schillbw@co.larimer.co.us
After consultation and discussion between the CSU Extension Office, the 4-H Poultry Superintendents, the Larimer County Fair Show Committee, and the State Vet, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all poultry and waterfowl competitions at this year’s Larimer County Fair.
While Emergency Rule has expired, the Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office recommends that all poultry shows, sales, swaps, and commingling events continue to be postponed or canceled at this time. It has been reported that HPAI has affected more than 40 million domestic birds nationwide, and more than 3.5 million chickens in Colorado alone, and we are asking all Colorado bird owners to practice good biosecurity measures, including limiting exposure of domestic flocks to wild birds and other poultry flocks and limiting the introduction of new birds into their flocks.
We plan on offering a poster contest and egg decoration contest that members will have the opportunity to participate in. Members who are interested in participating in these offerings will email Bailey at schillbw@co.larimer.co.us.
From: Marilyn Lasich lasichm4h@gmail.com
Monday, June 13 at 6:00 p.m.
LaPorte Room, McKee 4-H Building, The Ranch
We will be discussing the following information:
Bring your questions!
Contact Marilyn Lasich at lasichm4h@gmail.com with any questions.
From: Marilyn Lasich
Monday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m.
MAC Indoor Arena Concourse
Please join as we will be discussing the following topics:
Bring your questions. If you need more information contact Marilyn Lasich at lasichm4h@gmail.com.
From Bailey Schilling 4-H Youth Development Livestock & Shooting Sports Agent
I hope that you all are doing well and excited to be involved with different workshop opportunities leading up to the county fair with your project animal. You are more than welcome to attend these opportunities without having an animal present.
Along with that, we are also approaching the May 31 deadline for you to submit pictures of your animal on 4HOnline. We are asking that you submit a profile view. Please find instruction sheets for each species below.
Click here for instructions to upload photos for Beef.
Click here for instructions to upload photos for Sheep.
Click here for instructions to upload photos for Goats.
Click here for instructions to upload photos for Swine.
Poultry members, we are still working with the State Extension Office and communicating with the State Vet to gain a better understanding of this virus and how it is going to impact the shows at the Larimer County Fair. Please refer to the multiple emails sent out earlier this month pertaining to HPAI and preventative steps that should be taken to reduce infection of your flocks. Workshops will still be taking place in the absence of live animals for the poultry program.
Click here for instructions to upload photos for Poultry.
Click here for instructions to upload photos for Dairy projects.
CDA has issued an emergency rule, effective immediately, to temporarily suspend all Colorado poultry events including all poultry shows, meets, sales, swaps, and competitions. This rule is in effect for 90 days, unless otherwise modified.
In 2022, avian influenza has been detected in wild bird species across 29 states impacting more than 15 million poultry and birds.
At this time, there have been no detections of HPAI in commercial or backyard poultry flocks in Colorado, but avian influenza is a highly contagious and fatal animal disease that can be transferred from wild bird populations to domestic poultry. The State Veterinarian’s Office will hold an informational webinar on Wednesday, April 6, from 5–7 p.m. and is taking questions until then. Find this form and registration at ag.colorado.gov/hpai.
An update on biosecurity for your poultry flocks as we move into the migration season.
Here are some simple steps to decrease the chance of your birds contracting any disease from other birds as the migration season arrives. These are basic biosecurity practices to help your flock to stay healthy.
These measures will help to keep your flock healthy.
Avian Influenza has been reported in Europe and Asia but at this time there are NO cases in North America. USDA officials are monitoring the situation and testing birds for the virus. The upcoming migration season is when cases can spread when an infected bird migrates through a flyway. Check the USDA website for updates on Avian Influenza (HPAI) and for other resources to maintain a healthy flock!
Thank you.
Marilyn Lasich
Poultry Key Leader
Save the Dates for more fun and educational Vet Chats hosted by Adams County 4-H.
You must register to attend. The link is at the bottom of the flyer.
They will be recording the Vet Chats and they will be posted to the Adams County YouTube page (ADCO4H) about a week after the chat.
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.
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
