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1 Illinois 4-H Livestock Record Name: Club: Species: (Circle below - Use a form for each different species) Yrs. in Project: Project Yr: 20 BEEF DAIRY DAIRY GOATS MEAT GOATS HORSES POULTRY RABBITS SHEEP SWINE OTHER: (list) This record should help you become familiar with the costs of raising animals and help provide you with details regarding profits and losses. It will also be valuable in showing others what you have done in this area, including how your herd or flock has grown, and what you have learned. In the Beginning... What animals do you own or are leasing at the beginning of the 4-H year? Animals of Leased (List breed, name, and/or ID number) Birth Value $ Owned (List owner s name) Example: Crowning Glory, Holstein 7/16/2004 $6,000 X 9/1/2007 What are your plans for expanding your herd or flock this year? (By purchasing, leasing, breeding, and/or birth) Plans for Expansion Example: Breed 2 cows; Purchase 3 calves at XXXX Breed Sale; Purchase 4 Lops Target

2 2 Breeding/Producing List each female separately Name or ID Number of Female Bred Production Records Name or Number of Sire Born/Laid/ Hatched Number Born/Laid Hatched Number Surviving Weaned Age at Weaning Totals Averages Market Animals Weigh your animals at least twice a year. Name or ID Number First Weighing Second Weighing of Animal Weight Weight Days on feed Total pounds gained *Average daily gain *Divide the total pounds gained by number of days between first and second weighing.

3 Financial Obligations Expenses Use the following tables to record your feed costs and other expenses during the year (vet bills, bedding, show supplies, purchase price of animals, etc.) Recorded income and expenses should be the actual costs or the fair market value, otherwise your information will not provide a true look at your animal project. Any financial arrangements for this project should be noted and indicate how assistance was or will be obtained and how repayment will be made. Feed Expenses Type of Feed (grain, hay, silage, pasture, protein supplements, minerals, mixed feeds, etc.) Purchased From Pounds Cost 9/2007 Example: Grain John Doe (Neighbor) 1,500 $x.xx per lb. 3 Total Feed Expense $

4 Animals Purchased Name or ID Number of Animal(s) Purchased Purchased From Cost Example: Steer calf #2991 XXXXXX Farms $xxx.xx 4 Total Cost of Animals Purchased $ Veterinary Expenses Purpose of Vet Visit (include name or number of animal) 6/11/2008 Example: Vaccinations - #2291, 3343, 5503, and 2296 Treatment Given (including dosages) Pseudorabies Cost $xxx.xx Total Veterinary Expenses $

5 Other Expenses 5 Description of Expense Paid To Cost 4/1/2008 Example: 6-month Horse Lease Payment ( How to Run ) Jane Doe $xxx.xx Total Other Expenses $ General Income Use the table below to record your income from sales of animal products (milk, wool, etc.), show income, etc. Description of Income Amount 5/1/2008 Example: Goat Milk Sold at Farmer s Market; XXX Fair Premiums $xx.xx Total General Income $

6 Income from Animals Sold Use the table below to record your income from sales of animals. Name or ID Number of Animal Sold Sold to Amount 3/2/2008 Beef Steer Calf #4597 Noone Particular $xxx.xx 6 Total Income from Animals Sold $ Financial Summary $ + $ + $ + $ = $ Feed Expenses Animals Purchased Vet Expenses Other Expenses Total Expenses $ + $ = $ General Income Animals Sold Total Income $ - $ = $ Total Income Total Expenses Basic Profit* * This figure does not include costs of depreciation, inventory, or self-labor. During the Year... Show Results Post the results of the exhibit opportunities you participated in during the year. Name of Show Animal(s) Results Examples: County 4-H Show; XXXX County Open Show; State Signal Lost Blue Award; Fair Jr. Beef Show 2 nd place

7 Project Activity Record any other activity you had with this project (breeding, working the animals, tattooing, tours, judging contests, presentations, community service, etc.) If reached a specific audience, include the number of people reached. Please add additional sheets if more space is needed. Activity Examples: Provided rabbits for nursing home petting zoo; State Livestock Judging Contest; Presentation on Clipping My Cow (15); June is Dairy Month promotion at local store, etc. Hours Spent Subtotal Hours 7 Total Hours Spent

8 Leadership Demonstrated List your leadership activities in this project area for the year. Include the number of people you helped for each occurrence. Leadership Demonstrated (What did you do?) Number of people assisted Example: Taught members to make a rope halter; Led barn tours at county fair; Served on county Livestock Committee 4; Final Results Knowledge and Skills Gained What did you learn throughout the year related to this project? What you Learned Who Helped You? Examples: Make a rope halter; Keep feed records; ; How to AI a heifer; To suture a Dad wound, etc. I hereby certify that I have personally been responsible for the care of this/these animal(s), have personally kept records on this project, and have personally completed this record form. Member Signature We have reviewed this report and believe it to be truthful and correct. Parent/Guardian Signature Urbana, Illinois RA0102 Revised August 2008 Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work, Acts of May and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Dennis Campion, Director, University of Illinois Extension, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. *The 4-H Clover is protected under 18 U.S.C. 707.

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