2012 Nomination Update
Important: KJLS and KSF has agreed to implement DNA in all species in 2012. No nose prints or ear notches are required to nominate. The nomination fee per animal is raised from $6.00 to $8.00 to allow for additional random DNA comparisons at the KSF and KJLS.
Information on how to obtain DNA hair samples and envelopes can be found on the Forms and Information Link Below. Click here for a one-page brochure about DNA collection.
Nominated Livestock / Forms and Information (Click link to confirm nominations)
Kansas Junior Producer Day T-Shirt Sale: $5/shirt All sizes available.
Call 785-532-1264 or email clowers@ksu.edu to order.
K-State Youth Livestock Program Updates 2012
Click here to view the Youth Livestock Program's Winter 2012 Update!
Click here to view the Youth Livestock Program's Fall 2011 Update!
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2012 Important Deadlines/Calendar
May 1, 2012 Market Beef Nominations Due
June 6-9, 2012 K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy (Registration form and info.)
June 7-8, 2012 Advanced Horse Judging Camp
June 11, 2012 Beginner Horse Judging Camp
June 15, 2012 All Remaining Species Nominations Due
July 13-14, 2012 Dr. Bob Hines Kansas Swine Classic
Aug. 25-26, 2012 Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes
2012 K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy
KASLA Flier
2012 Selected Participants
2012 Acceptable Kansas Ear Tags for KSF and KJLS
The document stating acceptable KSF and KJLS ear tags can be found here.
Biosecurity Procedures for Youth Swine Projects
Youth Swine Project Biosecurity Information
Complete Resource
2009 Suggested Youth Swine Tagging Guidelines
Complete Article
Youth Pork Quality Assurance Update from Dr. Brian Faris
Update
mCOOL Information
Due to recent changes in federal law we are encouraging all 4-H members and their parents to learn more about mandatory County of Origin Labeling (mCOOL). For more information on mCOOL, please visit http://www.kansas.gov/kahd/ and click on “C.O.O.L. – info update.”
Sample 4-Her Information Sheet
(Courtesy of Jodi Holthaus)
Sample Affidavit
Judging Hunter Hack and Judging Trail DVD's Now Available! Updated April 2011
Oral Reasons DVD $20.00
Judging Trail DVD $24.95
Judging Hunter Hack DVD $ 9.95
Please contact Teresa Douthit at 785-532-1268 end_of_the_skype_highlightingfor ordering.
2010 Kansas Horse Show Judges List
This list was developed to help counties locate individuals interested in judging open and 4-H horse shows. These individuals have attended a training on judging horse shows at least once in the last three years and have obtained a passing score.
