All gilts and barrows will be judged on market criteria. All members certified in 1999 and new swine project members will need to be certified by attending training on April 3 at the fairgrounds PQA III is a ten-point program of food safety verification at the farm level. Training includes the proper storage, use, administration and withdrawal of medications and additives, keeping accurate records of treated animals, and herd health management plans. Stop by the EO to pick up a copy. Pen of 3 project emphasizes efficient cattle feeding The Pen of 3 project consists of purchasing, feeding, and marketing three steers or heifers.
Emphasis is on the actual record of income, expenses, and rate of gain.
Records are kept on a 4-H Market Animal Project Worksheet. This project includes evaluation of live animals, rate of gain, carcass data, and accuracy of records. Support is given by Boone County Cattlemen and Ogden City State Bank. Call the EO for a complete set of guidelines. 4-H'ers do the activities.