Since gestation is a fixed length, first service conception risk and age at first breeding will be the biggest drivers of reproductive efficiency. Junior members are given the opportunity to learn, develop new skills, and grow through the many opportunities provided by exhibiting steers and heifers throughout the state of iowa. Breeding cattlecare and management of cattle raised for breeding purposes. California 4h record book manual 2008 personal development report. Plan for calving season by establishing one or two calving periods typically spring or fall rather than continuous.
In the 4h beef project you can select from a breeding animal or a market animal. Keep and complete the records on your heifer project. Home available programs animal breeding and genetics. The record sheets were designed for use in a looseleaf binder, which can be customized to each individual operation. Sara sullivan of dunlap exhibited a chianina heifer to capture the supreme breeding heifer title in the 4h breeding beef show judged tuesday, aug. Commercial heifer show penoftwo record book outline i. Tell the people of israel to bring you a red heifer without defect, in which there is no blemish, and on which a yoke has never come. This pocketsized annual record book contains forms and reference information to record cattle inventory, breeding and calving activity, body condition scores, herd health, and pasture usage.
Contact garland dahlke at iowa beef center for pricing and delivery information. Best management practices ranging from pregnancychecking as a yearling through grazing season as a firstcalf heifer are the basis of this series. Learn basic principles of animal science by owning, caring for, and keeping records on one or more head of livestock. General record keeping forms also found online at iastate. They are sometimes easier to sell than heifers on another note, with the way feed prices are now, it sure would be a good time to buybut probably not the best time to sell. Artificial insemination in beef cattle advancing the quality of the herd. There are real opportunities to move replacements into the milking herd sooner by taking simple steps to more aggressively manage heifer reproduction. This event takes place each spring on the iowa state university campus. Simple performance records for beef cattle breeding beef. Exhibitors in the dairy cattle show, dairy goat show, horse show, meat goat show and poultry show will be evaluated by the judge of the respective show. Henderson county livestock show commercial heifer show. American angus association online store product list. Artificial insemination training department of animal. Washington county fair commercial heifer show pen heifer record book name.
If bull is registered, include copy of registration certificate and edp. The purpose of a 4h breeding animal project is to achieve the following. Learn all you can about beef cattle by studying this book as well as others. Iowa cowcalf production exploring different management systems this publication is the culmination of an iowa beef center project that was designed to identify costs, environmental impacts and best practices for iowa cowcalf operations. Sections for cattle yarded, branded,treated with chemicals, transferred in, sold and returned to the. I individual, l local clubunitproject, c countyareadistrict, m multicountysection, s state, n nationalmultistate, g global. Breeding heifer cowcalf s swine market hog breeding gilt feeder pig.
This section of the record books will account for 20% of the total record book score. Department of agriculture usda prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, c olor, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status. Record birth weight or if unknown use average for the breed 32 kgs column 5. Getting a heifer to calf at 24 months of age starts the day she is born.
The cattle record book is one of australias bestselling rural books. Our mission is your success is more than a tagline for us. Breeding animal project worksheet bucket bottle form. Include your phase 1 record book for this cow at the end of this book for additional credit. Herd books will even print you a pocket calving book. The record book includes the following types of information. Laramie county supreme cow contest phase 2 bred heifer record book. The record book should be closed on friday march 27, 2015. Cree, is a thirdyear student in food animal medicine with dairy production emphasis at the college of veterinary medicine, iowa state university. Laramie county supreme cow contest phase 1 bred heifer. Henderson county livestock show commercial heifer show rules. Record books are mandatory to be turned in regardless of the grade, and contestants not turning in a record book will be docked in the interview portion of the commercial beef heifer show. What happens at breeding determines the type of beef consumers will enjoy 24 years down the road. Young cattlemen win high honors in iowa state fair 4h.
Share your learning with an exhibit participate in the 4h beef show at your county fair or the iowa state fair. Iowa state fair 4h breeding heifer showcomplete results. The same is true for the photos you are about to see of some of the leading champions of the early 20th century breeding cattle shows. A classic, based on the original stanbroke system with 50 a4 duplicate pages in day sheet format for recording musters on a paddock or mob basis. Kaw valley state bank is happy to provide you this cowcalf record book to keep your important cattle records. Evaluate animals at weaning, 90 to 100 days before calving, calving, and breeding. Preparing heifers for breeding starts the day they are born. I individual, l local clubunitproject, c countyareadistrict, m multicountysection, s state, n nationalmulti state, g global. This sleepy boy and his heifer at the iowa state fair are. Record keeping 4h youth development iowa state university. Washington county fair commercial heifer show pen heifer. Breeding animals allow you to start your own herd while market animals produce meat products for people. Boots in the barn is a threepart series for women involved in their beef cattle operation. Record keeping for herd improvement nsw department of.
The cow or heifer must be seen in standing heat or active estrus, this is indicated by an altered behavior. Vaccinate heifer calves at 68 months to control the spread of brucellosis. Record book forms record book criteria beef, sheep and swine breeding. Visit the 4h youth development curriculum website for more information on related project materials click here to print or view the entire project. Producers interested in performance recording and registering animals with breedplan will require more detailed record keeping. Exhibit record goal sheet this sheet must be used for each static exhibit. Ffa showing department beef, dairy cattle, dairy goat. This project includes a selection and management of one or more heifers to breeding and calving age, or b management of cows and calves not recommended for beginning 4h members. Bookfactory breeding cattle log book journallogbook 120 page, 8. Bulls remain infected for life, but heifers and bulls can be. Iowa beef center feedlot monitor iowa state university. Aug 12, 2014 3rd overall breeding heifer champion commercial shown by tanner curtin bredsold by willie weis sired by irish whiskey. Page 1 of 8 laramie county supreme cow contest phase 2 bred heifer record book please insert photo of project animals below. Included your experiences and all you have learned from the project as well as any other information that you would like to share.
Simple performance records for beef cattle breeding. Laramie county supreme cow contest phase 2 bred heifer. But knowing which cows are not capable of rearing a good enough calf every year to hold their place in the herd is equally important for profitable beef production. Record book score 20 points possible interview score 15 points possible judges appraisal 30 points possible.
Laramie county supreme cow contest phase 2 bred heifer record. I hereby certify that as the 4h member of this project, i have personally kept records on this animal project and have personally completed this record book. This record is designed for youth in their first years of livestock project work. Maintaining your investment, iowa beef center presented more specific subsequent information for operations with firstcalf heifers. Exhibitors who hire professionals to fittheir animal shall not qualify for showing awards. Aug 14, 2017 mitchell miner, 15, of williamsburg, sleeps on his heifer, audri, following their showing at the iowa state fairs youth dairy cattle show on saturday, aug. Market and breeding swine will have a separate judge and separate showing class.
Why prepartum udder health matters the author, jennifer l. Simply make a tally mark to reflect each cows bcs as you pass by as shown in the cow body condition record book mf3277. Breed of heifer and the standards used for that breed a. Explanation of records refer to example in performance record sheet. Our knowledge and experience allows us to offer financal solutions that are made to meet your individual needs. The canadian calving and treatment pocket record book is available from your local mafri go office or centre. By the way, there was an interesting discussion on sp about interstate in. Wholeherd record keeping alabama cooperative extension system. The isu artificial insemination training class is a threeday course and it is taught by.
More than 1 calflambgoat may be identified by may 15, but only 1 calf, 1 lamb. It contains permanent identifcation, production, and health records. Record of products purchased and used on each animal. They are sometimes easier to sell than heiferson another note, with the way feed prices are now, it sure would be a good time to buybut probably not the best time to sell.
Heifer international is a development organization working to end hunger and poverty around the world by providing livestock and training to struggling communities. Aug 26, 2015 sara sullivan of dunlap exhibited a chianina heifer to capture the supreme breeding heifer title in the 4h breeding beef show judged tuesday, aug. The iowa junior beef breeds association is a nonprofit organization and affiliate of the iowa beef breeds council. Every step in your heifer rearing process from newborn to weaning to breeding directly impacts the time it takes to get her into the pipelineand generating profits. They should be turned in at the county extension office no later than 4. Production records for commercial cowcalf enterprises. They can be used as tools to help you keep track of your projects. She was formerly assistant editor of jersey journal. Ahir pocket record book this handy pocket record book is designed to help breeders accumulate the necessary information for good herd management.
Record book this record book was designed for field use kept in truck, to record beef cattle and pasture records. However, they will keep returning to the bull for mating. Recordkeeping is an ongoing process that does not end when. Provides financial resources to develop and deliver quality 4h youth programs and opportunities throughout the state of iowa. This form may help you complete your 4h breeding animal worksheet. Vibriosis vibrio is a venereal disease that causes temporary infertility, particularly in heifers. Polk county youth fair commercial heifer record book name address phone date of birth grade in school school attending 4h club or ffa chapter exhibitors signature parent or guardians signature club or chapter leader signature. Every step in your heifer rearing process from newborn to weaning to breeding directly impacts the time it takes. Jul 17, 2015 cattleman raising historic herd of red heifers in israel by anav silverman july 17, 2015, 8. The drug statement at the back of this record book must be signed by the youth and the parentcaretaker at the beginning of this project. This training will be beneficial to individuals interested in increasing the efficiency and profitability of their cattle operation through the use of artificial insemination. Teach someone the important traits in selecting a breeding heifer.
The records you choose to keep should be related to the purpose you are going to use them for, such as selecting heifers, culling cows or forming a nucleus herd for breeding bulls. Animal breeding and genetics graduate college iowa state. Our practice classes include standard judging classes, feeder grading, slaughter grading, and keepcull classes that are the same types of classes you and your students will actualy see in real contests. Test herd allows full access to allow you to add to or change the records. The purpose of 4h recordkeeping is to teach how to keep records, which is an important life skill.
One record book should be used for each species beef, sheep, swine except where a conflict between breeding and market records exists then a second record book may be used. Iowa state university is proud to offer a handson artificial insemination training class to the public. For those who prefer a technologybased approach, specialized record keeping systems are available that use internet or computer software. Save this record book and include it in next years phase 2 record book. Springfest entry form 2015 springfest fairbook 2015 4h record book forms. Ohio 4h offers two dairy cattle project books, 122 dairy heifer project and record book and 126 dairy cow project and record book. Show in breeding heifer, cowcalf, bottle bucket calf, market beef, showmanship, or rate of gain. Cattle numbering system example a 1969 u 1986 n 2003 b 1970 w 1987 p 2004 c 1971 x 1988 r 2005 d 1972 y 1989 s 2006. See guide to body condition scoring beef cows and bulls mf3274 for information on how to body condition score cattle. To acquire an understanding of animal production by preparing for, purchasing, breeding, caring. Included are modules for breeding cows and heifers, growing and breeding age. Cowcalf scores category points record book score 20 points possible.
Record book guidelines this is a recommended order of how your record book should look and pages you should have included. By recording the information in this book, a breeder has the necessary data more info. Write a brief essay explaining the following things. Shamrock, grand champion steer at the 3rd international. Commercial heifer committee members 20142015 adam davis 9032864974 tommy dickenson 9036773126. Simple performance records for beef cattle these cows usually rear a good calf every year. See more ideas about farm business, hobby farms, farm.