Diary
10. What are 2 pieces of equipment you should have with you for your show?
A show halter and a grooming brush (or a show stick/cloth).
What is the name of a tool used by beef/dairy feeder showmen to adjust the legs on a calf/steer?
A show stick.
Name two meat goat breeds.
Boer and Kiko (others include Spanish, Myotonic/Fainting goat, and Savanna).
True or False: No other animal provides society with a wider range of products than the hog.
True
What is the official 4-H emblem?
A green four-leaf clover with a white letter "H" on each leaf.
How long is a cow's gestation period?
About 9 months (approximately 283 days).
When is the best time to dehorn a calf?
As early in life as possible (preferably within the first few weeks of life when horn buttons are small)
When showing a goat, where should you stand in relation to the judge and your goat?
You should always stand on the opposite side of the goat from the judge so you never block the judge's view of your animal.
What is the most important essential nutrient in the swine diet?
Water
What do the 4-H's of the 4-H Pledge stand for?
Head, Heart, Hands, and Health.
10. What is a zoonotic disease?
A disease or infection that can be naturally transmitted from animals to humans (like Rabies or Ringworm).
What are two common breeds found in the beef industry?
Angus and Hereford (others include Charolais, Simmental, and Shorthorn).
How long is the gestation period for goats?
Approximately 150 days (or roughly 5 months)
What is the difference between a sow and a gilt?
A gilt is a young female pig that has not yet had a litter of piglets. A sow is an older female pig that has given birth to a litter.
What is the 4-H motto?
4-H: "To make the best better."
How many compartments are there in a cow's stomach?
Four compartments (Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum, and Abomasum).
How do you prevent bloat with cattle?
Avoid sudden feed changes, transition to high-grain diets slowly, and provide adequate roughage/fiber in the ration.
Name 2 external parasites affecting goats?
Lice, ticks, mites, or fleas.
What are the 2 main sources of energy in the swine diet?
Corn and Fats/Oils (such as choice white grease or vegetable oil)
In what decade did 4-H youth programs officially begin in the United States?
The early 1900s (around 1902).
What is the first process done to milk after harvest? Cooling and filtration.
It must be rapidly cooled to below 40°F (4°C) in the bulk tank to preserve quality.
What are the three dimensions of volume and capacity when evaluating breeding cattle?
Length, depth of rib, and spring/width of rib.
When is the typical breeding season of does?
Fall (August through January), though some meat breeds like Boers can breed out-of-season.
Name 2 infectious diseases in pigs.
Answer: PRRS (Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome) and PEDv (Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus).
Who is considered one of the primary founders of 4-H for starting agricultural clubs for boys and girls?
A.B. Graham (started youth program clubs in Ohio in 1902).