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Dairy Cattle Project

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The 4-H dairy project is about more than just producing milk. You can start your own herd or create a display to showcase the dairy industry.

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Project Level Goals

OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE

  • Visit a local feed mill and see how feed ingredients are mixed, weighed and blended to make a complete ration.
  • Visit a local creamery to observe preparation and packaging.
  • Learn how to evaluate dairy products.
  • Compare feed tags from different companies.
  • Ride with a local veterinarian to learn about animal health.
  • Attend a dairy show to listen to a judge give oral reasons and witness the differences in judging dairy cattle.
  • Exhibit at or attend local, regional, state or national dairy shows and
  • conferences.
  • Bring a dairy animal to livestock camp at ND 4-H Camp or participate in the community service project, bringing ideas back to your community.
  • Is it fair time? Consider showing in your county fair dairy show or the North Dakota State Fair.
  • Contact your county NDSU Extension office for other local workshops, activities and events.
  • Interested in a college education in animal science or veterinary medicine? Schedule a visit with North Dakota State University to explore those majors.

CAREERS

There are many careers that you can explore in the dairy project area! Interested in nutrition? Feed sales, nutritionist, or brand ambassador might be of interest. Want to be hands on with cattle? Look for careers like an A.I. technician or herd manager. Is science your favorite subject? Why not look into a career as a vaccine developer, geneticist, or veterinarian. Maybe you’re intrigued by food science? Look for career options as a food chemist, quality inspection, or even own your own creamery!

Skill Development in the Project
Exhibit Ideas
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Dairy Cattle Project Sheet