4-H History
What do the four H's in 4-H stand for?
Head, Heart, Hands, Health
What is the term for a young female horse that has not had a foal?
Filly
What is a young pig called?
Piglet
What is a baby goat called?
Kid
What is the primary goal of herdsmanship at a fair?
Keeping stalls and animals clean and presentable.
What is the 4-H Motto?
To Make the best better
What is the name of the groove in a horse's teeth that helps estimate age?
Galvayne's Groove
What breed of pig is known for its white color and large size?
Yorkshire
How many stomach compartments does a goat have?
Four
When showing a market lamb, what is the best way to keep it still?
Bracing
What is the official 4-H emblem?
A green four-leaf clover with a white 'H' on each leaf
What is the normal body temperature range for a horse?
99-101.5 Degrees F
What is the average length of a pug's gestation period?
114 Daus (about 3 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days)
What is the term for a hen that has stopped laying eggs and is sitting on them to hatch?
Broody
What is the best way to hold a rabbit when carrying it?
Support its hindquarters and cradle it close to your body.
In what year was 4-H officially founded in the United States
1902
What breed of cow is known for producing the most milk?
Holstein
What is a castrated male sheep called?
Wether
What are the long, sensitive whiskers on a rabbit's face called?
Vibrissae
What is the proper way to stand when showing a dairy goat?
Stand to the side, allowing the judge to see the goat's structure
What are the four main areas of the 4-H pledge that members commit to?
Head, Heart, Hands, Health
What is the term for a cow that has had her first calf?
First-calf heifer
What is the term for a sheep's first shearing
Hogget fleece
What is the correct name for a male rabbit?
Buck
Name two qualities judges look for when evaluating herdsmanship.
Cleanliness, organization, teamwork, care of animals, and respectful attitude.