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.
A reminder that though Swine does not have a weigh day, but they must be tagged by the May 2 deadline.
The Carcass Contest Awards Night was held on Monday evening. Congrats to all of the HCH Club Members! Click here to download the PDF of the results, with High Country Handiworkers members highlighted in yellow.
All livestock members should be aware of some changes being made this year.
Beef: February 22, 2022
Sheep/Goats: April 25, 2022
Hogs: Nominations open April 1, 2022 and are due May 2, 2022.
Market Heifers: 1,075–1450 lb (Minimum weight increased)
Market Steers: 1,100–1,550 lb (No change)
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.
As a guideline to stay within the weight limits, birthdates are recommended as in previous years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Last Minute Jackpot Show next weekend for sheep, goats, and hogs.
(Please note: this is not a 4-H event.)
Please read the following information carefully for adjustments to the Swine ID protocol for 2020:
Animals for the 2020 State Fair will still need to have a retinal scan. If you want to show market swine 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. At that time, the county agent will be in communication with you to sign-up for a time to have your animal tagged, notched (if needed) and for your nomination card to be filled out.
Click here for details about the Market Swine project for 2020.
