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Beef Project

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In the 4-H beef project, you can select from a breeding animal or a market animal. Breeding animals allow you to start your own herd, and market animals produce meat products for people.

  • Learn basic principles of animal science by owning, caring for and keeping records on one or more head of livestock.
  • Keep production and finance records on one or more head of livestock.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of sound breeding, feeding and management practices.
  • Learn the value of scientific research and its influence on animals and the meat industry.
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OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE

  • Visit a local feed mill and see how feed ingredients are mixed, weighed and blended to make a complete ration.
  • Visit a local meat locker or local grocery meat case to observe preparation and packaging.
  • Learn how to evaluate meat cuts, quality grade and yield grade and how these affect taste and cost .
  • Compare feed tags from different companies.
  • Attend a beef show to listen to a judge give oral reasons.
  • Exhibit at or attend local, regional, state or national beef shows and conferences.
  • Bring a beef animal to livestock camp at North Dakota 4-H Camp.
  • Is it fair time? Consider showing in your county fair or the North Dakota State Fair.
  • Contact your county NDSU Extension office for other local workshops, activities and events.
  • Interested in a college education in animal science or veterinary medicine? Schedule a visit with North Dakota State University to explore those majors
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