{"id":4600,"date":"2018-03-06T14:07:53","date_gmt":"2018-03-06T22:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/clallam\/?page_id=4600"},"modified":"2026-02-28T23:16:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T07:16:14","slug":"4-h-dairy-cattle-projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/clallam\/4h\/membersandfamilies\/4-h-dairy-cattle-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H Dairy Cattle Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\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=\"792\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2018\/02\/2016-Archery-067-792x594.jpg\" alt=\"4-H Members get ready to showcase their dairy cattle.\" class=\"wp-image-5175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2018\/02\/2016-Archery-067-792x594.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2018\/02\/2016-Archery-067-396x297.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2018\/02\/2016-Archery-067-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2018\/02\/2016-Archery-067-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2018\/02\/2016-Archery-067-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enrollment\/Animal Possession<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Members must be enrolled in the Dairy Cattle project by <strong>May 1st.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To enroll in large animal projects, members must be age 8 by October 1<sup>st<\/sup> of the 4-H year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project animals must be under the management and care of the 4-H member 90 days prior to fair (except Dairy Heifer Replacement).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Record Books<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete a Clallam County 4-H Record Book with separate project record section for each project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>If you don\u2019t own your animal, please talk to the owner to record estimated value and expenses.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/projects\/animal-science\/livestock\/dairy-cattle\/\">WSU State Dairy Cattle Resource Page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/?s=dairy\">WSU State 4-H Publications<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Curriculum is available for check out at the Clallam County 4-H Extension office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breed\/Health Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Animals will be vet-checked prior to entry in fair and must be free of parasites and diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">County Fair Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>All Cattle must have RFID tag to be entered into the Clallam County Fair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter animals using a Clallam County Fair 4-H Entry Form(s) postmarked by July 1<sup>st<\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dairy animals must have a completed <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/4h-dairy-certificate\">Dairy Certificate (C0234)<\/a> mailed to the Barn Superintendent July 1<sup>st<\/sup> with animal entry forms. This certificate must be complete, including tattoo and tag numbers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Vet\u2019s word is final. Always treat the vet with respect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customary Showing Attire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>See Clallam County 4-H Awards Handbook for award information and application instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Awards are given out at the Clallam County Achievement Day in fall!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specific Project Area Awards for these projects: Large Animal Achievement Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Livestock Judging Contest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quality Assurance Skill-a-thon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Round Robin Contest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Top Senior &amp; Intermediate 4-H exhibitors in Beef, Sheep, Swine, Dairy, Goats &amp; 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State Fair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/fairs\/state-4-h-fair\/\">4-H State Fair Exhibitor Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>State Fair Requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>4-H\u2019er 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be a part of the qualifying allotment. See State 4-H fair Exhibitor\u2019s guide, and or ask barn Superintendent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At State Fair:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Each Species of animal stalls as a county. All clubs in our county are stalled together and must share the responsibility of stall decorations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Members share herdsman ship duties with all members of our county exhibiting the same project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Practice fairgrounds outings are strongly encouraged for all cattle projects. Look for educational opportunities provided through the county 4-H program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional County Fair Information:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.clallam.net\/Fair\/\">Clallam County Fair Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i>Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination.&nbsp;<\/i><i>Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.<\/i><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clubs with Dairy Cattle projects:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">East Port Angeles\/Sequim Area:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pure Country<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rascals 4-H<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Port Angeles Area:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>East Clallam Livestock Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forks Area:<\/h3>\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>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 1st of the 4-H year. 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