Animal Science Resources - Dairy
Eastern States Exposition Information & Forms
- 2012 ESE Dairy Intent Form Word PDF – Due May 1, 2012
- 4-H Dairy Packet
- Click Here For Dairy Judging.
- 4-H Participant Form – Please note that all participants must fill one out.
Dairy Events
- April 14, 2012 – Dairy Judging Contest. Open to all 4-H Dairy project members.
- July 21, 2012 – Fitting Competition, 5:00 pm at the Windsor Fairgrounds
- July 22, 2012 – Maine State 4-H Dairy Show, 9:00 am at the Windsor Fairgrounds. The new dairy packet will be posted in February.
Required Forms for State 4-H Dairy Show
- 2012 Dairy Packet – Word – PDF
- Approval Form for 4-H Animal Shows PDF
- Maine 4-H Contract for Rental/Lease of All Animals PDF
Other Forms
- 4-H Contract for Rental/Lease of Dairy Animals Word | PDF
- Animal Approval Form for 4-H Animal Shows Word | PDF
Dairy Project Resources
- University of Wisconsin 4-H Dairy Cattle site - A good source of information. Features a revolving judging contest, quiz bowl section, links to all the breed associations, publications, etc.
- Two Year Dairy Colleges
- Four Year Dairy Colleges
- University of Minnesota Fact Sheet (pdf) - Judging Dairy Cattle
Standard Equipment Box for Dairy and Livestock Members Descriptions
Diagram Word | Diagram PDF | Description HTML
Dairy Quiz Bowl Questions and Practice
- Hoard’s Dairyman Youth Corner Dairy Quizzes – The youth quiz section of the website has questions from each issue. This magazine is a reference for the state and Big E Dairy Quiz Bowls.
- University of Wisconsin Questions
- Virginia Tech Questions
Infovets.com
Manuals and CDs available for 6 major animal groups; equine, small ruminant (sheep and goats), canine, beef, diary, and feline. You can order directly from the York County Shepherds 4-H Club from Sanford, Maine at a slight discounted price. This will support Maine 4-H as a portion of the price will go to the Pine Tree 4-H Foundation. Contact Donna Flint at dflint@umext.maine.edu or mail your order in to York County Shepherds, c/o University of Maine Cooperative Extension, 21 Bradeen St., Suite 302, Springvale, ME 04083. Manuals are $74.95 + $6.00 for shipping & handling, CD are $24.95 + $3.00 S & H. You can view the manuals at the InfoVet Web site: www.infovets.com. Click on the animal you wish to browse.
For more information on educational programs in your area, contact your county Extension office.
