Mississippi 4-H Horse Shows: Classes, Rules, and Regulations
2023 Mississippi 4-H Horse Shows: Classes, Rules, and Regulations includes all the information you need to prepare for and succeed at 4-H horse shows.
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4-H Club Goat Guide
Club goat competition in the show arena is becoming more competitive every year as junior exhibitors discover goats are an excellent choice as a livestock project. Goats are relatively small, easy to work with, and only require a small amount of space.
Club Goat Showmanship
Some people are natural exhibitors, but everyone can learn ways to improve their skills. Showmanship is the one area of livestock exhibition that gives the exhibitor greatest control of the results. A great exhibitor is responsible for presenting his/her goat in a manner that promotes the animal’s strengths and disguises its weaknesses. Sometimes, goats of lesser quality will place higher in a class because they are shown by an excellent exhibitor who understands the goat’s strengths and weaknesses.
"Do" Sheet Assignments for Mississippi 4-H Livestock and Horse Shows
Mississippi State University Extension Service personnel have a longstanding, proud, and successful history of providing stellar leadership and direction in conducting 4-H livestock and horse shows. This rich heritage and expectation of dedicated service to young people all across our state continues today.
Career Opportunities With a Bachelor of Science In Animal and Dairy Sciences
Overview
Earning a bachelor of science in the animal and dairy sciences (ADS) equips students to apply their knowledge in a variety of animal science-related jobs. Graduates of ADS can use their knowledge in the selection, breeding, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and management of livestock and companion animals. Furthermore, some professionals may choose to be involved in the marketing, processing, and merchandising of livestock or the growth of scientific knowledge through the pursuit of graduate degrees (MS, PhD, DVM).
Market Lamb Project Guide: Healthcare Management
Showing market lambs is an exciting livestock project for 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) youth. Putting in hard work by exercising and showing your lamb at home often pays off at the show. The success you have with your lamb depends a lot on an effective healthcare management program. If you raise your own lambs from birth, you should keep complete and accurate records of the vaccination and feeding program. If you buy your lambs, be sure to get the vaccination and feeding program that the producer used.
Swine Showmanship
Showmanship is one of the most important parts of a 4-H swine project. Showmanship is judged on your ability to effectively exhibit an animal to its best advantage in a competitive show ring environment. Advanced planning and practice at home are keys to gaining your hog’s trust and becoming a good showman. Continued planning, practice, and neat appearance at the show will help you succeed at showing swine.
Expectations of Extension Agents in Mississippi 4-H Livestock and Horse Programs
The 4-H program has existed for more than 100 years in Mississippi. This youth organization helps 4-H’ers become productive and contributing members of society by developing valuable life skills, such as acting, feeling, and thinking on their own. As a result, 4-H youth learn how to accept responsibilities, communicate with others, obtain information to solve problems, make decisions, and work with others.