Graze Away Parasites

Cattle, horses, sheep, and goats are all susceptible to internal parasites, which can be devastating to producers economically.

“Many times, the effects are subclinical and may go unnoticed, but severe infestations can cause disease and death,” says Adam Speir, a county extension agent with the University of Georgia’s forage extension team.

Speir notes that the effects of infestations can come in many forms, with the most common being reduced milk production, reduced weaning weights, delayed puberty, lower fertility and pregnancy rates, reduced feed intake, diarrhea, anemia, and immune suppression.

Read more…….  http://u.osu.edu/sheep/2018/04/10/graze-away-parasites/

Tractor Supply Great Neighbor Essay Contest for 4-H & FFA Youth

TSC is looking for 4-H and FFA youth to participate in our second annual “Great Neighbor” Essay Contest.

The contest recognizes the exceptional contributions 4-H and FFA members make in their community. Tractor Supply will honor five local 4-H and FFA students who showcase what it means to be a great neighbor with a special ceremony at its Mobile Fair Tour. Tractor Supply’s Mobile Fair Tour, a 24-stop journey across the U.S., will be near you at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, July 25 – Sunday, July 29. Winners will be presented with a commemorative plaque and Tractor Supply gift pack at the ceremony on Saturday, July 28.

To enter the contest, 4-H and FFA members living near one of the fair tour’s 24 stops can submit a short essay in response to the following: Choose one memorable 4-H or FFA experience and explain how that experience has influenced your development as a great neighbor in your community. The contest is open now through Sunday, April 29 at 5 p.m. CDT at www.TractorSupply.com/FairTour.

State 4-H Horse Communications Contest

The 4-H State Horse Communications contest will be held in Columbus Ohio on April 28, 2018.  4-H Horse members may compete in the senior division (14 and up as of Jan 1) or the junior division (13 and under as of Jan 1).  Members may choose to compete in public speaking, individual presentation, or team presentation.  Registration deadline is April 14th and the fee is $10 per youth or $20 per team.  The primary objective of the Communications Contest is to provide, in a friendly but competitive setting, an opportunity for youth enrolled in a 4-H horse project to demonstrate their communication and media skills on a specific equine or equine related topic.  For registration forms please visit www.horse.osu.edu or call the Extension Office at 740-376-7431.

Thirty-one Camp Fundraiser Event – Orders Due April 13

March 8 – April 13 – All Proceeds Support Youth Attending 4-H Camp & 4-H Trips

 Are you wanting to earn money towards your camp fees? 

Jeremy Barth, Thirty One Consultant is hosting a book order event beginning March 8-April 13, 2018.

Campers who collect orders and turn them in to Jeremy Barth will receive 15% of the sales before shipping and taxes.  They may also earn an incentive like a cinch sack or thermal tote for the top 4-H salesperson.  Call Jeremy today to get your catalog at 740-236-2109.

https://www.mythirtyone.com/1917348/shop/Party/EventDetail/10541792

4-H Robotics Club – meets again April 9

OSU Extension has started a new 4-H robotics club for youth.  The club is for youth in grades 5 thru 12 and is open to all youth (current members & non-members).

A kick-off meeting was held March 19. The next meeting is planned for April 9 at the OSU Extension Office starting at 6:30 pm.

The program is a chance for youth to have fun with Lego robots, all while learning valuable life skills like teamwork, communication, and problem solving. We have a new 4-H volunteer, John Smith that will be spearheading the new club. John is a retired computer consultant with a desire to teach robotics.

 

Washington County Livestock Judging Contest

Washington County 4-H members who are interested in joining the Washington County 4-H Livestock Judging Team should contact Kathryn Hartline at 740-376-7431 or hartline.24@osu.edu.  The Livestock Judging Contest will be held at the Ohio State Fair on July 27, 2018.  Team members will place breeding and market classes of beef, goat, sheep and swine.  The top 3 Senior Teams will represent Ohio at national contests.  Divisions include individual and teams (3 -4 members) and Juniors (age 13 and under) and Seniors (age 14 and over).  Teams will meet throughout the summer to practice and prepare for the contest.