4-H Dairy Cattle Projects

Enrollment/Animal Possession

• Members must be enrolled in the Dairy Cattle project by May 1st.
• To enroll in large animal projects, members must be age 8 by October 1^st of the 4-H year.
• Project animals must be under the management and care of the 4-H member 90 days prior to fair (except Dairy Heifer Replacement).

Record Books

Complete a Clallam County 4-H Record Book with separate project record section for each project.

• If you don’t own your animal, please talk to the owner to record estimated value and expenses. 

Resources

WSU State Dairy Cattle Resource Page

WSU State 4-H Publications:  https://pubs.extension.wsu.edu/search?q=dairy&adv=true&cid=958&mid=0&pf=&pt=&adv=false&isc=false&sid=false

Curriculum is available for check out at the Clallam County 4-H Extension office.

Breed/Health Requirements

Animals will be vet-checked prior to entry in fair and must be free of parasites and diseases.

County Fair Requirements

• All Cattle must have RFID tag to be entered into the Clallam County Fair.
• Enter animals using a Clallam County Fair 4-H Entry Form(s) postmarked by July 1^st.
• Dairy animals must have a completed Dairy Certificate (C0234) mailed to the Barn Superintendent July 1^st with animal entry forms. This certificate must be complete, including tattoo and tag numbers.
• The Vet’s word is final. Always treat the vet with respect.

Customary Showing Attire

Although no official dress code is required, it is customary for 4-H Youth to wear clothing that is neat, clean and professional. Dairy participants typically wear white clothing. White shirts, white jeans or white coveralls are all appropriate. Western boots or good, sturdy leather shoes must be worn. No open toed shoes or shorts will be allowed.

Awards

See Clallam County 4-H Awards Handbook for award information and application instructions.

Awards are given out at the Clallam County Achievement Day in fall!

Specific Project Area Awards for these projects: Large Animal Achievement Award

Livestock Judging Contest

Traditionally held at 4:00pm on the Wednesday of Fair. Juniors and up may participate. Learn more about Judging contests on the WSU 4-H website or contact your 4-H leader.

Quality Assurance Skill-a-thon

Traditionally held on Saturday morning of fair. Juniors and up may participate. Questions are based on Swine, Dairy, Beef, and Sheep Quality Assurance Kits available for clubs to check out from the Extension office.

Round Robin Contest

Top Senior & Intermediate 4-H exhibitors in Beef, Sheep, Swine, Dairy, Goats & Llamas compete against each other for the title of overall best showman. Rules are outlined in the Clallam County Fair Exhibitor Guide. Show is traditionally held at noon on the Sunday of fair.

State Fair

4-H State Fair Exhibitor Guide http://extension.wsu.edu/4h/fairs/state-4-h-fair/

State Fair Requirements:

• 4-H’er must notify the County Fair Barn Superintendent of the animal project they wish to enter at State Fair by Sunday morning of the county fair.
• Be a part of the qualifying allotment. See State 4-H fair Exhibitor’s guide, and or ask barn Superintendent.

At State Fair:

• Each Species of animal stalls as a county. All clubs in our county are stalled together and must share the responsibility of stall decorations.
• Members share herdsman ship duties with all members of our county exhibiting the same project.

Additional Information

Practice fairgrounds outings are strongly encouraged for all cattle projects. Look for educational opportunities provided through the county 4-H program.

Additional County Fair Information:

Clallam County Fair Information

Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.