4-H Projects

Dairy Cattle

Dairy 1
Cowabunga!

Publication # BU-08161 (2005)
Suggested for Beginner Level

Members can:

  • identify the six breeds of dairy cattle
  • identify the body parts of a cow
  • understand basic needs of cattle throughout the life cycle
  • explore the milk production system
  • select, fit, and show a calf

Dairy 2
Mooving Ahead

Publication # BU-08162 (2005)
Suggested for Intermediate Level

Members can:

  • judge a class of dairy cows
  • discuss animal health issues
  • identify safe practices for handling milk
  • select dairy housing and forage
  • explore dairy-related careers

Dairy 3
Rising to the Top

Publication # BU-08163 (2005)
Suggested for Advanced Level

Members can:

  • evaluate the body condition of dairy animals
  • debate animal welfare issues
  • identify the estrous cycle of cattle
  • learn pregnancy detection and delivery techniques
  • explore career options in the dairy industry

Helper’s Guide for Dairy 1 - 3
Dairy Cattle Helper’s Guide

Publication # BU-08164 (2005)

Learning About Dairy

Publication # NCR 593 (1996)
Available by special order for all levels

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