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Southeastern Youth Fair. Market Steer 101. Official Attire. 4-H PANTS (NO BLUE JEANS) GREEN BLACK KHAKI SHIRT COLLARED WHITE LONG SLEEVE WITH 4-H INSIGNIA 4-H JACKET OPTIONAL. FFA PANTS (NO BLUE JEANS) BLACK SHIRT COLLARED WHITE BUTTON UP SHIRT FFA TIE/SCARF FFA JACKET
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Southeastern Youth Fair Market Steer 101
Official Attire • 4-H • PANTS (NO BLUE JEANS) • GREEN • BLACK • KHAKI • SHIRT • COLLARED WHITE LONG SLEEVE WITH 4-H INSIGNIA • 4-H JACKET • OPTIONAL • FFA • PANTS (NO BLUE JEANS) • BLACK • SHIRT • COLLARED WHITE BUTTON UP SHIRT • FFA TIE/SCARF • FFA JACKET • ZIPPED UP AND WORN CORRECTLY
LETTERS • BUYER LETTER • BE PROFESSIONAL • INTRODUCE YOURSELF, YOUR CHAPTER/CLUB AFFILIATION & PROJECT • DISCUSS LESSONS LEARNED • PLANS FOR YOUR FUTURE • WRITE MANY • FOLLOW UP VISITS • THANK YOU LETTER • BE PROFESSIONAL • INTRODUCE YOURSELF, YOUR CHAPTER/CLUB AFFILIATION & PROJECT • BE APPRECIATIVE OF THEIR INVESTMENT • PLAN FUTURE USE OF INVESTMENT • DESCRIBE LESSONS LEARNED • DUE TO SEYF OFFICE MARCH 31, 2013
RECORD BOOKS • TYPED OR HAND WRITTEN • FOUND ON WEB SITE • MSDOC- SAVE AND THEN TYPE • PDF- PRINT AND HAND WRITE • RECORDS START THE DAY OF WEIGH IN • KEEP PROFESSIONAL • IT IS NOT A SCRAP BOOK • MUST BE SECURE TO THE BIND • BIND FOLDERS OR THREE STAPLES ON BIND • NO THREE RING BINDERS
NEW FOR RECORD BOOKS • Record books must be complete & will be checked at the gate • New Photo section (six photos required) • All Exhibitors (4H-FFA) will have to show evidence of a project demonstration. • Story OR Photo
PREMIERE EXHIBITOR • CULMINATION OF PLACING IN THREE CATEGORIES • SKILL A THON • RECORD BOOK • SHOWMANSHIP • ALL AGE DIVISIONS ARE ELIGIBLE • WILL SELL IN CHAMPIONS ROW
A domesticated animal kept for pleasure rather than utility. Animals kept or raised for use or pleasure; especially farm animals kept for use and profit. PET VS LIVESTOCK
Selection • Muscling- long, level, square rump, wide at the stifle • Structural Correctness- correct bone structure, no leg/walking problems, etc • Style and Balance- appealing to the eye, straight legs, trim middle, etc • Growth Potential- the animal has not topped out the growth curve
Economics • Intense Investment of TIME and MONEY • 150 plus day project • Cattle and feed prices are high and may increase
Run the Numbers Starting with a 650lb steer market value of $1.30 per lb =$845.00
Run the Numbers Starting with a 650lb steer market value of $1.30 per lb =$845.00 Feed Cost estimated 2-3 TONS $14.70 (lowest) X (80-120 Bags) Range=$1,176.00-$1,764.00
Run the Numbers Starting with a 650lb steer market value of $1.30 per lb =$845.00 Feed Cost estimated 2-3 TONS $14.70 (lowest) X (80-120 Bags) Range=$1,176.00-$1,764.00 $2,021-$2,609
Protecting the Investment • Farm Bureau will provide insurance to Farm Bureau members • Insurance Premium is reasonable • Contact the Marion County Farm Bureau office for more information
Facilities • Warm, dry, well ventilated area. • Clean Feeder and Water Trough. • Fencing should be secure, strong and 5’ in height • Secure exercise areas are necessary to halter break
Nutrition • Polygastric – four compartment stomach • Steers will consume large quantities of feed and hay • Feed concentrated ration • Grower (Beginning of project) • Finisher • Weigh steer often • Weigh Tape is a good estimate • Adjust feed as needed • Fresh clean water (drink over 20 gallons a day) • Not sure—ASK your 4-H Leader or FFA Advisor
FEED • Should be labeled for cattle. • Good show ration 12% or higher in protein. • General rule. • “Garbage in, Garbage out.” • Cheap feed will under perform. • Do your homework- compare, ask questions. • Keep consistent in type of feed and times of feeding
Signs of Sickness • Droopiness • Loss of appetite • Increased rate and depth of respiration • Discharge from the nose and eyes • Coughing • Diarrhea • Fever