Resources.
2013 Ohio State Fair Resources
- OSF Skillathon and Judging Events Calendar
- OSF Scholarship Information/Application (June 15 deadline)
Youth Quality Assurance Resources
- DUNF Form (Draft) - Required Fields From Lisa McCutcheon - During the 2011 OFMA Junior Fair Conference, Cindy Bodie of the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) presented information pertaining to the appropriate completion of a Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF). A request was made that a “highlighted” version be made available that could be used to demonstrate to Junior Fair exhibitors, or to train Junior Fair Board members. Cindy updated a DUNF and has attached it for your use. Should you need anything else, please don’t hesitate to contact Cindy (bodie@agri.ohio.gov) or I. We would be more than happy to assist you in any way.
- Drug Use Notification Forms (DUNF): Let's Make This Process as Easy as Possible! Presentation given by Lisa McCutcheon, Extension Educator, 4-H, Licking County and Cindy Bodie, ODA, Animal Industry, at the 2011 Junior Fair Conference to help people understand the purpose of the DUNF and how to correctly complete this form.
General Resources
- Youth Guide on Animal Welfare for Fairs and Exhibitions
- Leader's Guide on Animal Welfare for Fairs and Exhibitions
- Recommended Fair Weights for 4-H Market Animal Projects
Fact Sheets
- Rabbit Basics for the Beginner
- A Guide to Feeding Lambs
- Body Condition Scoring of Cattle for Youth Producers
- Dairy Beef Feeders Fact Sheet
- Best Management Practices for Feeder Calf 4-H Projects
- Beef Showmanship
- Embryo Transfer in Beef Cattle
- Beef Body Condition Scoring
Putting Science into Animal Sciences Projects Fact Sheets
- Should I take a Market Beef as a 4-H Project?
- Should I take Broilers as a 4-H Project?
- Should I take a Feeder Calf as a 4-H Project?
- Should I take a Market Goat as a 4-H Project?
- Should I take a Market Hog as a 4-H Project?
- Should I take a Market Lamb as a 4-H Project?
- Should I take Rabbits as a 4-H Project?
- Should I take Turkeys as a 4-H Project?
Putting Science into Animal Sciences Projects: Lesson Plans for 4-H Professionals and 4-H Volunteers
- Lesson One: Preparing for a Livestock Project
- Lesson Two: Keeping Production Records
- Lesson Three: Understanding Feed Labels
- Lesson Four: Feeding Livestock
- Lesson Five: Medication Labels
- Lesson Six: Handling Livestock Safely
- Lesson Seven: Using Genetics
2010 4-H Animal Sciences In-Service Presentation
- All About Meat Goats - Dallas and Cheryl Miller
2009 4-H Animal Sciences In-Service CD Contents
- 4-H Animal Sciences Strategic Advisory Committee Roster
- Market Animal Weight Recommendations
- Market Poultry Live Weight Recommendations
- Market Rabbit Live Weight Recommendations
- ODA Update
- Animal Project Content Grid
- Marketing Your 4-H Animal
- For Your InFARMation
- Ethics and Animal Welfare Chapter Revisions
- PQA Plus Welfare Slides
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
- Dr. Lucinda Miller, 614-292-7453, miller.78@osu.edu
4-H Horse Program
- Dr. Kimberly Cole, 614-292-2625, cole.436@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
- 117 Beef Project and Record Book
- Beef Resource Handbook
- Beef Learning Laboratory Kit
Sheep
- 198 Market Lamb Project and Record Book
- 199 Sheep Breeding Project and Record Book
- Sheep Resource Handbook
- Sheep Learning Laboratory 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 Laboratory Kit
Quality Assurance
**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
- 2010 Ohio Beef Quality Assurance On-line Certification Info (Deadline for enrollment is March 31, 2010)
- 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
