Animal Science

Preparing for Skillathon

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Livestock Skillathons are right around the corner! Saturday, August 19th.

If you have not already seen or heard of the study guides, here is where you can find a digital copy of them! Under this tab you can also find the entry forms, that have also been mailed out.

https://morgan.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/morgan-county-fair

There are 3 stations to complete. One will focus on your project record book, another will focus on quality assurance and project specific questions, and lastly, there is a station on an activity topic explained in the study guide.

Buckeye Bunny will be there this year to sell some supplies for any exhibitors that want to utilize that!

Also we are in need of volunteers to work the stations at Skillathon. If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Sophia; whisman.30@osu.edu 740-252-5435. There are shift opportunities available!

 

 

 

OTC To Rx

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All Livestock Exhibitors and families!

As most of you know who attended QA this year there was a new rule change regarding certain over the counter medications for livestock moving to prescription only.

Attached is a link to some helpful factsheets discussing this topic such as which products will be impacted, why the change is happening and how to be prepared!

I hope this is helpful to you all during this transition!

 

https://ansci.osu.edu/extension/factsheets-0

Last In-person QA Session

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QA is required to be attended ONCE by each market livestock exhibitor in order to show and sell at the Morgan County Junior Fair. 

Our last In-person training (held at the Morgan County Fairgrounds) is tonight!

  • Monday, June 5 6:30pm-8:30pm

This is the last in-person training for our county for 2023 and most neighboring counties have completed their sessions at this time!

 

Any questions please contact me! 740-252-5435 or whisman.30@osu.edu

Mock Judging Contest

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Ohio State ATI Presents: The 1st ever Mock Judging Contest Workout Series!!!

This is a great opportunity for coaches to work alongside their team to develop and learn judging skills. Coaches can walk through the entire event with their participants. (Teams are optional).

Live critiques will be given in front of the livestock by ATI Judging Coach Seth Ebert.

Feedback will be given to participants who give oral reasons (coaches are welcome to listen).

There will be three regional opportunities to participate:

-OSU ATI – JUNE 3RD – EQUINE CENTER

-OSU COLUMBUS – JUNE 17TH – **UPDATE** DON SCOTT BEEF FACILITY

-OSU OARDC – JULY 15TH – EASTERN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH STATION

 

At least one class per species will be present (beef, swine, sheep, goat).

Pre-Registration is mandatory: https://go.osu.edu/mockjudgingregistration

This is a FREE event.

QA Options 2023

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QA is required to be attended ONCE by each market livestock exhibitor in order to show and sell at the Morgan County Junior Fair. 

In-person training (held at the Morgan County Fairgrounds) are planned to take place on:

  • Saturday, May 20 10am-12pm
  • Saturday, May 20 at 1pm-3pm
  • Monday, June 5 6:30pm-8:30pm

 

We also have an option for youth to test out of QA BUT registration is required!

Basic Information:
Livestock Quality Assurance Test-Out will be held on May 4th at 5-6:30pm It will be located at the Riecker Building in Rm 325. (Please allow yourself at least 30 minutes to take the test, do not show up at 6:20pm to test-out) The last test will be handed out at 6pm!
Other Details:
Registration for this event is required!. 12-14 year-old and 15-18 year-old 4-H and FFA members can test out of their annual quality assurance (QA) program. Youth ages 12-14 who pass the QA test can test out of their annual QA program for up to 3 years. Youth ages 15-18 years who pass the QA test can test out of their annual QA program permanently. Note that this age is based on 4-H age.  We do NOT recommend youth who are a 4-H age of 14 test-out. They will be in a new age bracket the next year and will be required to take QA regardless.
For more information, contact Sophia Whisman, whisman.30@osu.edu, 740-252-5435
Please register by May 3rd using this link: https://go.osu.edu/qamorgantestout2023

 

If you are unable to attend any of these options to satisfy the QA requirement please call the office ASAP. There are options to attend other counties QA as long as I am in the loop! All out of county QA training must be completed by June 12, 2023.

Not sure of your QA status for 2023? Did you test out more than 3 years ago? Contact Sophia Whisman, whisman.30@osu.edu or 740-252-5435 to check your status.

Poultry Biosecurity

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As we move through bird migration and enter 4H poultry livestock season I want to provide a bunch of links and helpful information.  The 2022-2023 HPAI outbreak is ongoing and there are still detections of disease in neighboring states.  We are heading towards peak migratory bird migration in the next month, so it is crucial that we practice our very best biosecurity in order to maximize our chances of a successful 4H poultry livestock season in 2023.

 

A great super short video that updates on how to keep your flock safe from HPAI:

https://youtu.be/5POApKOF8no

 

 

Attached is the tri-fold on HPAI.

 

There will be a zoom on poultry disease as part of a three-part webinar series on poultry hosted by Lizz Share and OSU State 4H. There will be an update on HPAI during the presentation given by Ted McDermott.

 

Wednesday, April 26th : Poultry Health

https://osu.zoom.us/j/98164067948?pwd=OWdqQ2dhTk95MDdwNzBZOW51Mzhjdz09

 

Here are some helpful resources for you.

Youth Poultry Project Webinar 2023 (1)

Avian Influenza Trifold

Market Steer Check-In

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It is that time of the year again! There was a letter sent out to all previous or potential exhibitors planning on showing a market steer at the 2023 Morgan County Fair.

Here is a reminder for those interested. Market steer tag-in/weigh-in will be Saturday, December 17 from 8:00-10:00am at the fairgrounds. If an exhibitor plans to exhibit at the Ohio State Fair, DNA samples will be taken.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the OSU Extension office or a Senior Fair Board member.

Beef Projects

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Youth Beef Project Webinar 2022

Do you know any youth who are interested in taking beef projects but don’t know much about beef? Or know of any youth who have, but would like to learn more? Anyone interested in learning about beef projects are welcome to attend these webinars and learn from educated individuals about beef! To learn more see attached flyer!

FAIR SHOW TIMES FOR 2022:

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Here are the correct show and crowning start times for Morgan County Fair 2022. (please disregard the last page of the schedule for shows on Tuesdays the fair book)

There has been some miscommunication so for clarification these are the CORRECT times.

Tuesday, September 6th

9:30am Junior Dairy Goat Show

9:30 am Junior Rabbit Show

4:30pm Royalty Crowning

6pm Junior Fair Sheep Show

Wednesday, September 7th

9 am Junior Fair Horse Show

10 am Junior Fair Meat Goat Show

7 pm Junior Fair Swine Show

Thursday, September 8th

9 am Junior Fair Beef Showmanship, followed by Junior Fair Beef Breeding Show

9:30 am Junior Fair Poultry Show

5 pm Junior Fair Market Beef Show (feeder calves, dairy beef feeders, market beef)

Friday, September 9th

10 am Junior Fair Dairy Show

6 pm All Around Showman Contest

Saturday, September 10th

9:30am Parade

11 am Sale

Do not forget to complete your DUNF Forms, due Tuesday the 6th! Another post talked more in depth about this.

We wish everyone luck at the Morgan County Fair!

 

DUNF Forms 2022

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It is about that time!

At this point you should have received this in an email as well!

Drug Use Notification Forms (DUNF) Must be Completed Online, there will be no paper copies available this year per The Ohio Department of Agriculture request.

 

The Drug Use Notification Form must be completed by all market and lactating livestock that are exhibited at the Morgan County Fair. See list below.

  • Ohio Revised Code 901-19-06
    • DUNFs are required of the following species:
      • Market: Steer, Hog, Lamb, Dairy Steer, Goat, Poultry (by pen)
      • Lactating: Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goats
    • Form must be completed by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, September 6, 2022

 Here is the link to our DUNF forms:

https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2txt3PPVlsf2zLo

 

If you have any questions you can call the office at 740-962-4854