Resources

Dairy Calf Gut Closure and Colostrum Antibody Absorption: A Lesson for 4-H Youth

Published on October 13, 2026
Have you ever wondered why colostrum is the most important meal of a calf’s life and why timing matters? Get ready to moo-ve with this activity for 4-H youth that explores the components in colostrum that travel through your calf’s gastrointestinal tract.
Understanding the Importance of Antibodies and Colostrum: A Lesson for 4-H Youth

Published on October 13, 2026
Take a deep dive into learning how colostrum impacts antibodies in young calves with this interactive hands-on activity. This PowerPoint is great for 4-H SPIN clubs or quiz bowl review.
Grain-Fed Freezer Beef Pricing Worksheet

Published on August 7, 2026
This worksheet breaks down each of the variables and provides examples on pricing.
Grass-Fed Freezer Beef Pricing Worksheet

Published on August 7, 2026
This worksheet provides examples and calculations for pricing grass-fed freezer beef.
New World Screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax

Published on June 10, 2026
New World Screwworm (NWS) is a pest that infests warm-blooded animals, including livestock, pets, wildlife and, less commonly, people and birds.
U.P. State Fair Market Livestock Record Book -Beginner

Published on May 17, 2026
For Beef exhibitors 8-11 years of age as of January 1 of the fair year For Sheep, Swine, Meat Goat exhibitors 8-10 years of age as of January 1 of the fair year
U.P. State Fair Market Poultry Record Book - Intermediate (Ages 14-16)

Published on May 15, 2026
For exhibitors ages 14-16 as of January 1 of the fair year.
Manure Management for Fairs and Exhibitions

Published on May 14, 2026
A guide to planning for manure management at fairs and expos that gets used and is environmentally responsible.
Dairy Cattle Showmanship Guide

Published on May 14, 2026
Dairy cattle showmanship focuses on how well the exhibitor presents and controls their animal, emphasizing confidence, knowledge, and skill. Whether you are showing a dairy cow or a heifer, the goal is to always present the animal to their highest ability.
Goat Showmanship Guide

Published on April 30, 2026
Goat showmanship focuses on how well the exhibitor presents and controls their animal, emphasizing confidence, knowledge, and skill.