Resources.
Below are most of the resources that you may need to learn more about Ohio 4-H Animal Sciences Livestock Programs.
- Livestock Associations
- Ohio State Fair Exhibitor Handbooks & Entry Forms
- Program Contacts
- Project Books
- Quality Assurance
Program Contacts
4-H Animal Science Programs & Quality Assurance
- Dr. Paul Kuber, 614-247,8305, kuber.2@osu.edu
Beef Cattle
- Dr. Steve Boyles, 614-292-7669, boyles.4@osu.edu
- Ohio State University Beef Team
Meats / Carcass Contests
- Dr. Henry Zerby, 614-688-4584, zerby.8@osu.edu
- Meat Sciences Program
Dairy Cattle and Goats
- Dr. Maurice Eastridge, 614-688-3059, eastridge.1@osu.edu
- Bonnie Ayars, 614-688-3143, ayars.5@osu.edu
- Ohio Dairy Online Resources Center
Sheep
- Roger High, 614-292-0589, high.1@osu.edu
Cats, Dogs, Rabbits & Small Animals
- Lucinda Miller, 614-292-4410, miller.78@osu.edu
4-H Horse Program
- Dr. Kimberly Cole, 614-292-2625, cole.436@osu.edu
- Amber Moffett, 614-688,8109, moffett.19@osu.edu
- OSU Equine Program
Swine
- Dr. Steve Moeller, 614-688-3686, moeller.29@osu.edu
- Dale Ricker, 419-523-6294, ricker.37@osu.edu
- Ohio Pork Information Center
Poultry
- John Anderson, 330-263-3753, anderson.37@osu.edu
- OSU Poultry Youth Program
Ohio Department of Agriculture
- Dr. Tony Forshey, 614-728-6220, forshey@agri.ohio.gov
- Cindy Bodie, 614-728-6220, bodie@agri.ohio.gov
Project and Record Books
Beef
- 113 Market Beef Project and Record Book
- 114 Beef Breeding Project and Record Book
- 116 Beef Feeder Calf Project and Record Book
- 119 Dairy Beef Feeder Project and Record Book
- $$ Beef Resource Handbook
- $$ Beef Learning Labortory Kit
Sheep
- 198 Market Lamb Project and Record Book
- 199 Sheep Breeding Project and Record Book
- $$ Sheep Resource Handbook
- $$ Sheep Learning Labortory Kit
- Lamb Inventory Record (pdf)
- Market Lamb Inventory Record (pdf)
- Breeding Sheep Inventory Record (pdf)
Swine
- 139 Market Hog Project and Record Book
- 140 Swine Breeding Project and Record Book
- $$ Swine Resource Handbook
- $$ Swine Learning Labortory Kit
Quality Assurance
2007 FAQA Updates
**2008 Changes to Ohio Regulations for Quality Assurance (approved Nov. 2006) (pdf)
Changes to the regulations include:
- Adoption of Ohio FAQA Minumum Standards introduced in 2006.
- More inclusive test-out option for youth.
Food Animal Quality Assurance (FAQA) Program
The Ohio Youth Food Animal Quality Assurance Program was introduced in December of 2005. This program has met the minimum standards of the National Pork Board Youth Pork Quality Assurance Program. Any youth certified under this program will have completed YPQA. This program also meets the requirements set forth by Ohio Department of Agriculture.
A curriculum guide was developed for educators to conduct the program. Educators must attend a certification conducted by the OSU Dept. of Animal Sciences, once every three years. For curriculum guide material and county QA cooridnator certification requirements, please contact Paul Kuber at kuber.2@osu.edu or 614-247-8305.
Youth Quality Assurance Information
- 2006 Youth Food Animal Quality Assurance Minimum Standards (pdf)
- Comparison of FAQA, PQA and ODA Minimum Standards, 2006 (pdf)
Youth FAQA Curriculum Guide
Educational Materials on:
- Ehtics and Animal Welfare
- Food Safety and Government Regulations
- 10 Good Production Practices
- Over 20 Activities for different size groups
- CD containing presentations for each chapter
Please download the order form below and mail to the following address to receive the curriculum guide.
- ORDER FORM (pdf)
Please send order forms to:
Michelle Milligan
2029 Fyffe Court, 221A Animal Sciences Building
Columbus, OH 43210
FAX: 614-292-1515,
PHONE: 614-292-7374
EMAIL: milligan.4@osu.edu
Livestock Quality Assurance Resources and Links
Quality Assurance Links
- Sheep Safety and Quality Assurance Program (SSQA)
- Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) (website by National Pork Board)
- Check Ohio Pork Industry website for PQA training sessions or contact Dale Ricker, ricker.37@osu.edu
- Beef Quality Assurance
- Ohio Beef Quality Assurance (BQA certificaiton can be aquired online at this site)
- Ohio Beef Team Website (Check the calendar for BQA training dates, usually held in conjuction with management schools)
- Prevention- A young person's guide to keeping animal safe and healthy. (pdf)
- Youth Livestock Environmental Assurance Program (LEAP)
Ohio Code
Animal Identification
- ODA Animal Identification Website
- SCRAPIE- USDA AHPIS
- USDA Sheep ID Requirements Poster (pdf)
- USDA Requirements for Going to Show brochure (pdf)
- 2005 Ohio Scrapie Update (pdf)
- Identification of Sheep and Goats - USDA (pdf)
Managing and Caring for Show Animals
- FDA Ban Ruminant Animal Proteins and FDA Bans Nitrofurans (pdf)
- ODA Approves Paylean® (pdf)
- Information about Optaflexx® (pdf)
Quality Assurance Contacts
- For quality assurance program materials above and questions:
Dr. Paul Kuber, Youth Development/Meat Science, 614-247-8305, kuber.2@osu.edu - For technical questions regarding drug administration or quality assurance guidelines:
Dr. Gary Bowman, State Extension Veterinarian (Swine), 614-292-9453, bowman.7@osu.edu
Dr. Bill Shulaw, State Extension Veterinarian (Sheep & Beef), 614-292-9453, shulaw.1@osu.edu
Livestock Associations
BEEF
- National Cattlemen's Association - www.beef.org
- Ohio Cattlemen's Association - http://ohiocattle.org
- Ohio Beef Council - www.ohiobeef.org
- Ohio Beef Team - http://beef.osu.edu
- Beef Improvement Federation - www.beefimprovement.org
SWINE
- National Pork Producer Council - http://nppc.org
- National Pork Board - www.pork.org
- National Swine Registry - http://nationalswine.com
- Certified Pedigreed Swine - www.cpsswine.com
- Ohio Pork Producers Council - http://ohiopork.org
- Ohio Pork Industry Center - http://porkinfo.osu.edu
SHEEP
- American Sheep Industry Association - www.sheepusa.com
- National Sheep Improvement Program - www.nsip.org
- Ohio Sheep Improvement Association - www.ohiosheep.org
- Mid State Wool Growers - www.midstateswoolgrowers.com
Miscellaneous Resources
News and Publications
- Farm and Dairy - www.farmanddairy.com
- Ohio's Country Journal - www.ocj.com
- Ohio Ag Connection - www.ohioagconnection.com
Government Organizations
- Agricultural Marketing Service - www.ams.usda.gov
- United States Department of Agriculture - www.usda.gov
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - www.aphis.usda.gov
- Ohio Farm Bureau Federation - www.ofbf.org
- Ohio Department of Agriculture - www.ohioagriculture.gov
- Ohio Livestock Coalition - www.ohiolivestock.org
- Ohio Animal Identification - www.ohioanimalid.com
- Ohio Livestock Environmental Assurance Program - www.ohleap.com
Scholarships
- Agriliance - For high school seniors - Due March 1
- Foremost Farms - For cooperative member-owners or children of member-owners - Due late February
- Ohio Farmers' Union - For children or grandchildren of OFU members - Due December 31
- National FFA Scholarships
- OHIO PORK COUNCIL WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP - April 22
Fairs/Expositions
- North American International Livestock Exposition - www.livestockexpo.org
- National Western Stockshow - www.nationalwestern.com
- Ohio Beef Expo - www.ohiobeefexpo.com
- American Royal - www.americanroyal.com
