Digestion
Word meaning "one chamber stomach"
Example - Swine or human digestive system
monogastric
Two external openings of the nose
Nostrils
Annually each October, all 4-H youth and volunteers must complete ________ to join the club
Enrollment
Term used to describe cleaning and preparing an animals' appearance for the Show
Fitting
FoxRock Farms Street Address
367 Circuit Street, Norwell MA
Term that refers to livestock with multi-chamber stomach
Ruminant
Rear leg joints
Hocks
Pledeged to Clearer thinking
Head
4-H Dress Uniform required for shows and Events
White Collared shirt and Tan/Khaki Pants
Dairy Exhibitors - white pants for shows
Tool used to restrain and safely handle livestock for walking or treatment
Halter
Produced by the body to aid in chemical digestion.
Found in Saliva and Small IntestineEnzymes
Top of head, between ears, where horns grow from
Poll
Pledged to greater loyalty
Heart
Required to submit for every class at every show/Fair you are interested in participating in
Knot Used to Safely restrain livestock,
Required at fairs and events
Safety Knot
Quick Release Knot
Slip Knot
Used for storage and transportation of Nectar from flower to Hive
Honey Stomach
Three Sections of the Back after the Withers, in Order
Chine, Loin, Rump
Pledged to Larger Service
Hands
Incorporates handling livestock in the ring, answering knowledge questions, and paying attention to the Judge
Showmanship
Protective clothing worn in the Apiary
Bee Suit / Jacket / Veil
The Four chambers of a ruminant stomach, IN ORDER
Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum, Abomasum
Exact location of the ball-and-socket hip joint connecting the animal's rear legs to its pelvis
Hint: bottom point of "U" or "V" when evaluating body conditioning scoreThurl
"Evaluating this joint is a crucial part of judging livestock, as proper pelvic framework and leg structure directly impact an animal's mobility, birthing ease, and overall longevity."
Pledged to Better living
Health
Providing an exceptional display through overall cleanliness of area, communication and teamwork among members, educational exhibit, interacting with the public, demonstrate skills, etc.
Herdsmanship
Describe what to do if you, someone near you, or your 4-H project animal is injured
#1 remain calm, locate/signal to nearest 4-H volunteer
#2 relocate to a safe area if needed, use buddy system
#3 follow directions from 4-H adult volunteers
Do Not: lie about what happened, blame others, hide an accident