{"id":6500,"date":"2019-02-07T17:48:12","date_gmt":"2019-02-08T01:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/?page_id=6500"},"modified":"2026-01-29T13:39:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T21:39:50","slug":"dairy-cattle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/projects\/animals\/dairy-cattle\/","title":{"rendered":"Dairy Cattle"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-hero wsu-width--full wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left  wsu-hero--size-xsmall \">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image-frame--fill\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/09\/banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png\"\n\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/09\/banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 3840w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/09\/banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/09\/banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/09\/banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/09\/banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/09\/banner_2025-1920-x-1080-px-9.png 2048w\"\n\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 3840px) 100vw, 3840px\"\n\t\talt=\"&quot;&quot;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 68% 48%\"\n\t\t\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wsu-overlay wsu-pattern-after wsu-overlay--light wsu-pattern--none\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 id=\"title-id-69d487d34d0eb\" class=\"wsu-title wsu-hero__title\"><span>Dairy Cattle <\/span><\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/01\/pexels-goksun-baris-gokalp-2158208031-35265815-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/01\/pexels-goksun-baris-gokalp-2158208031-35265815-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/01\/pexels-goksun-baris-gokalp-2158208031-35265815-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/01\/pexels-goksun-baris-gokalp-2158208031-35265815-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/01\/pexels-goksun-baris-gokalp-2158208031-35265815-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2026\/01\/pexels-goksun-baris-gokalp-2158208031-35265815-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>Welcome to the Dairy Cattle page! Here you\u2019ll find resources, curriculum, and activities for the Dairy Cattle projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Projects Available<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Dairy Cattle &#8211; Junior, Intermediate, Seniors only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-color-background--gray-0\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">More Information <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__94488\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Resources<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__94488\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/product\/dairy-cow-anatomy-chart\/\">Dairy Cow Anatomy Chart<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Records<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/product\/4-h-dairy-certificate\/\">Dairy Certificate<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/product\/dairy-record\/\">Dairy Record<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__15719\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Publications &amp; Curriculum<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__15719\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/product-category\/publications\/4-h\/projects-and-publications\/\">WSU Publications Store<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/search?type=product&amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last&amp;q=dairy+cow&amp;filter.p.tag=Animal+Science+Curriculum\">National 4-H Curriculum<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Project Publications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/product\/dairy-cattle-and-dairy-goat-4-h-member-advancement\/\">Dairy Cattle 4-H Member Advancement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/product\/dairy-advancement-leader-guide\/\">Dairy Advancement Leaders Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Other Publications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hoards.com\/\">Hoards Dairyman<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hoards.com\/youthresources\">Hoards Dairyman Youth Corner<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.holsteinfoundation.org\/\">Holstein Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holsteinfoundation.org\/education\/workbooks.html\">Holstein Foundation Education Workbooks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.purebreddairycattle.com\/pages\/Literature.php\">Purebred Dairy Cattle Association<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__93537\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Contest Rules &amp; 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Funding only supported the travel of 4-H youth to the National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest. During this time, the number of dairy farms in Washington was decreasing by 10% annually, raising concern that funding resources from farmers and agribusiness would decrease, potentially leading to the end of support for travel to National dairy youth events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 15-member Committee composed of WSU Extension faculty, dairy industry personnel, 4-H leaders, youth and dairy support organizations, and staff, coordinates fundraising activities and oversees all decisions regarding the Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Committee is an affiliate of the Washington State 4-H Foundation, with all funds managed through the Foundation.&nbsp; The 4-H Dairy Endowment Committee is dedicated to raising funds for programs that support the development of leadership skills, educational experiences, and career opportunities for youth.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-text-align--left wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/foundation.wsu.edu\/give\/?fund=b352eb8f-7b04-4a9d-b778-9322756c3a70&#038;utm_source=4-h-dairy-endowment&#038;utm_medium=wsu-link&#038;utm_campaign=wsu-extension\/4-h\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"wsu-icon wsu-i-favorite\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\n\t\tDonate to the Dairy Endowment\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-text-align--left wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/projects\/animals\/dairy-cattle\/national-dairy-conference-application\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"wsu-icon wsu-i-edit\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\n\t\tApply for National Dairy Conference\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-text-align--left wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/projects\/animals\/dairy-cattle\/dairy-endowment-travel-grant\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"wsu-icon wsu-i-edit\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\n\t\tApply for Dairy Endowment Travel Grant\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-cta--width-full\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/sge\/scholarships\/4-h-dairy-endowment-scholarship-application\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"wsu-icon wsu-i-edit\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\n\t\tDairy Endowment Scholarship\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Dairy Cattle page! 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