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Livestock Project Updates

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All livestock members should be aware of some changes being made this year.

Weigh-in Dates

Beef: February 22, 2022

Sheep/Goats: April 25, 2022

Hogs: Nominations open April 1, 2022 and are due May 2, 2022.

Beef Program Weights

Market Heifers: 1,075–1450 lb (Minimum weight increased)

Market Steers: 1,100–1,550 lb (No change)

Sheep/Goats Weights

The past rule states: Goats are to be born after December 1, 2021. Lambs are to be born after January 1, 2022.

To have a valid, enforceable rule for youthful animals, there will be a maximum weight allowed for animals that tag in on April 25, 2022.

  • Goats cannot weigh over 85 lb on April 25, 2022. If they do they will not be a valid entry.
  • Lambs cannot weigh over 125 lb on April 25, 2022. If they do they will not be a valid entry.

As a guideline to stay within the weight limits, birthdates are recommended as in previous years.

County Fair Weights for Sheep/Goats

Market Goats: 60–120 lb (maximum weight put in place)

Market Lambs: 105–170 lb (maximum weight put in place)

Extension Agent is allowed to “mouth” market wethers/does/ewes if there is reason.

Market Hog Program

Photo IDs will be required with hog nominations like 2021.

6 photos will be required: front view, rear view, both sides, and close up of each ear showing all of the notches.

State Fair Nominations

Animals being nominated for the state fair will need to work with Robyn Toft at the Colorado State Fair for DNA packets. We will not be forwarding retinal images for the state fair.

Please reach out to Bailey Schilling with any questions you may have.

Sheep / Meat Goat Clinic

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Join us for a sheep and goat workshop from 4:00–8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2 at the Round-up Outdoor Arena.

This workshop will go over the importance of setting goals, a good nutrition plan, exercise, and daily care. After this discussion, you will have the opportunity to practice with your project animal(s) if you choose to bring them. We will talk about how to set up your animal and what you need to highlight when exhibiting your animal. This will create another discussion on the importance of evaluating your animal before the show.

Please reach out to Bailey Schilling (schillbw@co.larimer.co.us) or any of the key leaders for further information. 

Key Leaders for Sheep

Dale Brown – dntbrown@msn.com 
Smokey Crego – steeloaks@yahoo.com

Key Leaders for Goat

Katie Sinclair – sinclairlivestock@yahoo.com 
Amber Spence – pooptail_boo@hotmail.com

Sheep and Goat Weigh Day

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Sheep and Goat Weigh Day is coming up this Monday, April 26 from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at the MAC Equipment Indoor Arena.

Market sheep and goats are required to be weighed in and tagged to be able to exhibit at the county fair. If you’re unable to attend, you must arrange for someone to bring your animals.

Sheep and Goat Vet Chat TONIGHT

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Adams County 4-H is hosting Dr. Jennifer Gochanour from Living Springs Veterinary Care (Bennett, CO) to teach us about home health care and first-aid for sheep and goats. Learn how to keep your animals healthy, how to care for them if they do get sick or injured, and when to call a vet.

All 4-H families are welcome to register and join virtually.

• When: Monday, January 4, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
• Where: Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/…/regi…/tJIkdumprzMvHdVz0ZYEJNWLwBl1AUD8ptzw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Goat/Sheep IDs Due by May 5

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Goat and sheep weigh day which was scheduled for April 27, 2020 has been canceled. There will not be a make-up weigh day.

Please read the following information carefully for adjustments:

  • There will be no rate-of-gain contest for the 2020 Larimer County Fair.
  • We plan to hand out county fair tags to members via a check-out system at a later date.
    • This is barring additional cancellations. At this time, we don’t know when due to the rapidly changing measures taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
    • Cost of tags will be $5 per tag.
  • All members will be required to upload the following images of their project animals to 4HOnline.com by May 5, 2020.
    • Scrapie ID Tag Image—this will be uploaded under “Meat (Photo 1)” on 4HOnline.com.
    • Left Side Body Image—this will be uploaded under “Meat (Photo 2)” on 4HOnline.com.
    • Right Side Body Image—this will be uploaded under “Meat (Photo 3)” on 4HOnline.com.
    • Front of Body Image—this will be uploaded under “Meat (Photo 4)” on 4HOnline.com.

Animals for the 2020 State Fair will still need to have a retinal scan. If you want to show a market goat or sheep at the State Fair, email bkirkland@larimer.org by May 8 with the name of the exhibitor and the number of goats that exhibitor plans to show.

Click here for details about the Market Goat project for 2020.

Click here for details about the Market Sheep project for 2020.

Livestock Weigh Days, Field Day, and MQA

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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

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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.
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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.

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