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K-State Youth Livestock Program Update www.YouthLivestock.ksu.edu

April 2017

Facebook: Kansas State Youth Livestock Program (@ksuyouthlivestock)

Twitter: @KS_YLP

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Lexie Hayes

Extension Assistant

Youth Livestock Coordinator

Animal Sciences and Industry

Kansas State University

214 Weber Hall

Manhattan, KS 66506

(P) 785-532-1264

(F) 785-532-7059

[email protected]

In this issue:

What’s Been Happening in the YLP? pg. 1

Program Recaps pg. 2

Upcoming Events pg. 3-4

Important Updates and Dates pg. 4

What’s Been Happening in the YLP?

The K-State Youth Livestock Program had a great fall and got off to an awesome start in 2017. To recap, in November and December, coordinator Lexie Hayes visited Ag Agent updates and the 4-H Program Rally to provide an overview of the nomination process and share the youth livestock educational opportunities available. In March, the KSU Youth Livestock Program, Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, and K-State Research and Extension hosted the biennial Kansas Junior Swine Producer Day and Kansas Junior Meat Goat Producer Day. The 2017 nomination materials were also updated and released. It’s been a exciting 2017 thus far, and we look forward to seeing Kansas families and county agents during this summer’s activities!

Program Recaps Kansas Junior Producer Days

Upcoming Events 4-H Discovery Days

K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy

K-State Horse Judging Camp

“Champions” K-State Livestock Judging Camp

Dr. Bob Hines Swine Classic

Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes

Important Updates & Dates State Livestock Nominations

Market Beef DUE May 1; All Other Animals DUE June 15


Animal Sciences and Industry 1


Twitter: @KS_YLP

KSU ASI App

Lexie Hayes

Extension Assistant




214 Weber Hall

Manhattan, KS 66506

(P) 785-532-1264

(F) 785-532-7059

[email protected]

PROGRAM RECAPS

Junior Swine Producer Day Over 425 youth, parents, and project leaders from 55 Kansas counties and two Nebraska counties attended the Kansas Junior Swine Producer Day on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Kansas State University’s Weber Arena in Manhattan, KS. Dr. Ken Odde welcomed everyone to K-State. In the opening session, participants learned about project selection from guest speaker Kade Hummel. Then, attendees had the opportunity to select two breakout sessions to attend, which included Breeds and Ear Notching taught by graduate students Corey Carpenter and Aaron Jones, undergraduate students Jenna Chance and Caitlin Dreher, and senior member Brody Nemecek, Meat 101: Know Your Pork! taught by Dr. Travis O’Quinn, and Proper Grooming and Clipping led by Dr. Joel DeRouchey and graduate student Kiah Gourley. Before lunch, Kade Hummel shared a presentation on Nutrition and Daily Feeding. After lunch, youth had the opportunity to become Youth PQA Plus certified through a training led by Dr. Joel DeRouchey, Corey Carpenter, Kiah Gourley, Jenna Chance, Caitlin Dreher, and Brody Nemecek. Concurrently, Kade Hummel spoke on Daily Care: From Purchase to Show, Lexie Hayes gave a presentation on the State Livestock Nomination Process and 2017 Updates, and Dr. Joel DeRouchey shared information on the Veterinary Feed Directive and the implications on show feed. We wrapped up the day with a hands-on showmanship workshop. The Kansas Pork Council, Valley Vet, and Essential Feeds sponsored the program and provided door prizes for families.

Junior Meat Goat Producer Day Over 300 youth, parents, and project leaders from 55 Kansas counties and one Nebraska county attended the Kansas Junior Meat Goat Producer Day on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Kansas State University’s Weber Arena in Manhattan, KS. Dr. Dave Nichols welcomed everyone to K-State. In the opening session, participants learned about project selection from Bill Disberger. Then, Dr. James Lattimer shared information on meat goat nutrition. Lexie Hayes followed with a presentation on State Livestock Nominations and the 2017 Update. After lunch, Dr. Emily Reppert educated the participants on Meat Goat Project Health, Wellness, and the Veterinary Feed Directive. We wrapped up the day with a clipping and fitting demonstration by former exhibitor, Kaci Foraker, and Spencer Scotten taught a showmanship workshop. Valley Vet, Essential Feeds, and Garten Boer Goats helped sponsor the event and supplied door prizes for families.

Plan to join us in 2018 for the Junior Beef and Sheep Producer Days!



What the YLP Offers:

Junior Swine Producer Day

Junior Meat Goat Producer

Day

K-State Animal Sciences

Leadership Academy

Kansas 4-H Livestock

Sweepstakes

Livestock Nominations


Animal Science at Discovery

Days

Youth Livestock Educational

Materials

Check out the materials

posted on the KSU Youth

Livestock Program website!


Twitter: @KS_YLP

KSU ASI App

Lexie Hayes

Extension Assistant




214 Weber Hall

Manhattan, KS 66506

(P) 785-532-1264

(F) 785-532-7059

[email protected]

UPCOMING EVENTS

4-H Discovery Days The Department of Animal Sciences and Industry and the Youth Livestock Program are offering several classes during the 2017 Kansas 4-H Discovery Days. Members in livestock projects are encouraged to check out the animal science and livestock-related workshop options. Classes will include chuckwagon cooking, meat science, BQA, unit/farm tours, swine production, meat judging, and livestock quality assurance, just to name a few.

K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy The K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy is scheduled for June 14-17, 2017 in Manhattan, KS. This four-day event will focus on increasing young leaders’ knowledge of Kansas’ diverse livestock industry, as well as building participants’ leadership skills. Students will stay in university housing with event staff for the duration of the event. Twenty high school students will be selected from those who submitted an application by the deadline (April 1). For those who previously experienced this program, watch the KASLA Facebook page and your mailbox for future opportunities! The event is sponsored by the Livestock and Meat Industry Council (LMIC) and coordinated by Sharon Breiner.

K-State Horse Judging Camp The K-State Horse Judging Team will host two camps this summer. A beginner’s day camp will be held on June 6, 2017 in Weber Hall. Registration is limited to the first 30 students and is $40 per person. The deadline to register is May 12, 2017. The Advanced Camp will be held June 7-8, 2017 in Weber Hall on the K-State Campus. Registration is $120/participant and is due by May 12, 2017. More information about either camp may be found under “Judging Camps” on the KSU Youth Livestock Website.

K-State “Champions” Livestock Judging Camp K-State Livestock Judging Coach Chris Mullinix and the K-State Livestock Judging Team will host three sessions of livestock judging camp this summer. The camp will be offered June 7-9, 12-14, and 16-18, 2017. This camp is open to 4-H and FFA members 14 years old and older. Each camp is limited to 35 students and will be filled on a first come-first serve basis. The cost is $250 and the deadline to register is May 22, 2017. More information may be found on the KSU Youth Livestock Program website, under “Judging Camp”.

KSU Youth Livestock Website: www.youthlivestock.ksu.edu



Helpful Handouts

Handouts and project show

guides from Junior Producer

Days can be found on the Youth

Livestock Program website:

Www.YouthLivestock.KSU.edu

These handouts provide

knowledge of how to care for

and maintain your youth

livestock project. Please refer to

these for beginner showmen

who need guidance with their

project as well as experienced

showman looking to learn new

things.

http://www.asi.k-state.edu/research-and-extension/youth-programs/nominated-livestock/


Twitter: @KS_YLP

KSU ASI App

Lexie Hayes

Extension Assistant




214 Weber Hall

Manhattan, KS 66506

(P) 785-532-1264

(F) 785-532-7059

[email protected]


The 2017 Dr. Bob Hines Kansas Youth Swine Classic will be held July 7-8, 2017 in CiCo Park at the Riley County Fairgrounds in Manhattan, KS. This two-day event includes educational opportunities, including a swine skillathon and photography contest, showmanship, and a prospect and market hog show. Entry forms and registration will be due June 25, 2017, and will be available soon on the KSU Youth Livestock Program website and Facebook page. This event is sponsored by the K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry.

Livestock Sweepstakes

The 2017 Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes will be held August 19-20, 2017 on the K-State campus in Manhattan, KS. Mark your calendars now! This is the corresponding date to previous years. The 4–H Livestock Sweepstakes event includes the state 4–H livestock judging contest, meat judging contest, livestock skillathon, and livestock quiz bowl. The members who will represent Kansas at the national 4–H contest for each of these events will be selected during the livestock sweepstakes weekend. The deadline to enter will be August 1, 2017. All entries MUST be made through local Extension Offices. Contact your local Extension Office for information regarding county level preliminary activities. Any questions regarding member eligibility need to be inquired through the local extension office before the entry deadline. Rules and information may be found on June 1 on the KSU Youth Livestock Program website.

IMPORTANT UPDATES & UPCOMING EVENTS

2017 Nomination Updates

The 2017 nomination materials have been released and are posted on the Youth Livestock website under “Nomination Information”. All animals that are nominated for the Kansas State Fair and /or Kansas Junior Livestock Show (KJLS) are required to be tagged with a Kansas 4-H eID tag. DNA hair samples are required for all nominated animals and must be submitted in an official DNA envelope. Continuing in 2017, all swine nominations are required to include ear notches, and sheep and goats must submit full scrapie tag numbers. Exhibitors will need to contact their local Extension Office to get their animals tagged and obtain DNA envelopes. Only County Extension Agents and FFA Advisors may sign nomination paperwork.

May 1 - Market Beef Nominations DUE (market steers and market heifers)

June 15 - Swine, Sheep, Meat Goat, and Commercial Heifer Nominations DUE

* Nomination information, forms, checklists, and the Rookie Guide may be found on the KSU Youth Livestock website: www.youthlivestock.ksu.edu.



SAVE THE DATE!

May 1

Market Beef Nominations Due

June 15

Commercial Heifer, Swine,

Sheep, & Meat Goat

Nominations Due

Nomination Page QR Code

http://www.asi.k-state.edu/research-and-extension/youth-programs/nominated-livestock/

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