4-H Livestock Project Book 20

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1 Form 319 (11/17) Project (check only one): Market Beef Breeding Beef Market Lamb Market Hog Market Goat Breeding Doe 4-H Livestock Project Book 20 Name Age (as of Dec. 31) Club Leader Year in 4-H Year in this project Grade I have been advised that the presence of any drug, antibiotic or biological residue in my project animal at slaughter will result in the condemnation of the carcass and forfeiture of all sale proceeds and premiums. I certify that any drug, antibiotic or biological which may have been administered by me, or any other person, was done so in strict compliance with the manufacturer s label requirements. Member Signature Parent Signature Leader Signature Agent Signature

2 THE COMMITMENT OF 4-H ANIMAL STEWARDS I WILL: 1. Provide comfortable and sufficient quarters for my animal(s). 2. Feed my animal(s) on time each day. 3. Provide my animal(s) with clean water at all times. 4. Keep my animal(s) free from parasites. 5. Strive to keep my animal(s) in good health. 6. Learn as much as possible about the best methods of feeding and caring for animals. 7. Be kind to animals. 8. Always show good sportsmanship in competition. 9. Keep an accurate record of my projects. 10. Complete my project and take part in the activities of my 4-H Club each year. 2

3 PROJECT PLAN Before you purchase your animal, begin your project by completing a plan. Review your plan with your 4-H project leader. Learning Goals What do you hope to learn about and what skills do you want to practice while doing this project? Planning Notes or Questions You Would Like Answered Production Plan and Performance Expected County State Date each Column was Completed Starting Date of Project Ending Date of Project Days on Feed Starting Weight, lb Final Weight, lb Total Weight Gain, lb = Final Wt. - Starting Wt. Average Daily Gain, lb/da = Total Wt. Gain/Days on Feed Expected Feed Efficiency, lb feed/lb gain Market Hog = 3.0 Steers, Lambs, Goats = 7.5 Dairy (birth to 12 months) = 7.5 Dairy (birth to 2 years) = 9.0 Dairy (birth to 3 years) = 10.0 Actual Feed Efficiency = Feed Used/Total Weight Gain Expected Feed Needed = Total Wt. Gain x Expected Feed Efficiency Actual Feed Used, lb, from page 5 3

4 Financial Plan Expenses Animal Purchase Treatment Expenses Management Expenses Other Expenses Exhibit Expenses Feed Total Expenses Income Animal Sales Income Needed to Break Even Price Needed = Sales Income/Final Weight Expected Actual Project Finances Describe the financial agreements you have made with financial institutions, your parents or other persons regarding this project. PROJECT ANIMAL Record this information at the time(s) you purchase your animal and start the project. If you are raising a dairy heifer, fill in The Dairy Page and put it after this page. Name of Animal Breed Birthdate of Animal Starting Date Starting Weight Ear Tag Number Tattoo Number Purchased From Purchase Date Purchase Weight Total Purchase Price 4

5 THE DAIRY PAGE (Delete if not needed) Your heifer Pedigree Information Sire Dam Dam s Production Record Breeding Record Record all heat periods. Gestation length for cattle is 283 days. Observed in Heat Bred Date Time Date Time Sire Used Date Due Pregnancy Test Cost Total Cost 5

6 MANAGEMENT RECORD Treatments: Vaccinations, Medications (including in-feed medications), Internal and External Parasite Control. Treatment records must be kept for one year after the last day of treatment. Feed medication records must be kept for two years after the last day of treatment. Attach prescriptions and other medication information to the back of this Project Book. Dates Animal ID Product Name Dose Route Given By Withdrawal Time Cost Total Cost Other Management Activities: Dehorning, Grooming, Shearing, Veterinary Visit, etc. Dates Activity Observations Cost Total Cost Other Expenses: Rope, Cane, Halter, Pen Fees, Other Supplies Date Item Quantity Cost Total Cost 6

7 FEED RECORD Source of water: Feed record (record in-feed medications on page 4) Date Use Date Use How Fed Type of Feed Began Ended Total Amount Fed Cost Total feed Subtract feed left over at end of project Total Feed Used Calculating pasture use: Pounds of Pasture Consumed = Average Weight of Animal in Pounds for the Feed Period x x Number of Days on Pasture - Pounds of Concentrate Fed During the Period Cost of Pasture = Total Days on Pasture x $0.50 per Day 7

8 EXHIBIT RECORD Exhibit Expenses Record expenses you incurred in traveling to and participating in livestock exhibits associated with this project (County Show, Hawai`i State 4-H Livestock Show) Exhibition Event & Location Date Transportation Lodging Meals Total Total Cost PROJECT SPECIFIC PAGES Complete the Weight Gain page for your project and add it after this page. PROJECT CONCLUSION Complete the actual performance and actual financial columns on pages 2 and 3. How did the actual performance compare to the expected performance? Did you achieve your learning goals? What was most helpful in achieving them? What problems did you have? 8

9 Directions on using graph: 1) Select boxes to be filled (click and drag). 2) Right-Click over selected boxes. 3) Select Borders and Shading from the menu. 4) Click on the Shading tab in the pop-up window. 5) Choose a color to shade the cells with and Click OK. BEEF AND DAIRY WEIGHT GAIN Chart the estimated weight of your animal on this graph each month. Use a tape to estimate weight if a scale is not available. If you have more than one animal, use a different color ink or pencil to show the growth of each one

10 Directions on using graph: 1) Select boxes to be filled (click and drag). 2) Right-Click over selected boxes. 3) Select Borders and Shading from the menu. 4) Click on the Shading tab in the pop-up window. 5) Choose a color to shade the cells with and Click OK. LAMB, SWINE or GOAT WEIGHT GAIN Chart the estimated weight of your animal on this graph each month. Use a tape to estimate weight if a scale is not available. If you have more than one animal, use a different color ink or pencil to show the growth of each one