Hawai`i 4-H Livestock Project Book Form 319 ( 11/04)

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1 Hawai`i 4-H Livestock Project Book Form 319 ( 11/04) Name Project Title Yrs. in this Project I have been advised that the presence of any drug, antibiotic or biological residue in my project animal at slaughter will result in the condemnation of the carcass and forfeiture of all sale proceeds and premiums. I certify that any drug, antibiotic or biological which may have been administered by me, or any other person, was done so in strict compliance with the manufacturer s label requirements. Signature of 4-H Youth Signature of Parent or Guardian Date Date THE COMMITMENT OF 4-H ANIMAL STEWARDS I WILL: 1. Provide comfortable and sufficient quarters for my animal(s). 2. Feed my animal(s) on time each day. 3. Provide my animal(s) with clean water at all times. 4. Keep my animal(s) free from parasites. 5. Strive to keep my animal(s) in good health. 6. Learn as much as possible about the best methods of feeding and caring for animals. 7. Be kind to animals. 8. Always show good sportsmanship in competition. 9. Keep an accurate record of my projects. 10. Complete my project and take part in the activities of my 4-H Club each year.

2 PROJECT PLAN Before you purchase your animal, begin your project by completing a plan. Review your plan with your 4-H project leader. Learning Goals What do you hope to learn about and what skills do you want to practice while doing this project? Planning Notes or Questions You Would Like Answered Production Plan and Performance Expected County State Date each Column was Completed Starting Date of Project Ending Date of Project Days on Feed Starting Weight, lb Final Weight, lb Total Weight Gain, lb = Final Wt. - Starting Wt. Average Daily Gain, lb/da = Total Wt. Gain/Days on Feed Feed Efficiency = Feed Needed/Total Weight Gain Expected Feed Efficiency, lb feed/lb gain Market Hog = 3.0 Steers and Lambs = 7.5 Dairy (birth to 12 months) = 7.5 Dairy (birth to 2 years) = 9.0 Dairy (birth to 3 years) = 10.0 Feed Needed, lb Expected Feed Needed = Total Wt. Gain x Expected Feed Efficiency 2

3 Financial Plan Expenses Animal Purchase Treatment Expenses Management Expenses Other Expenses Exhibit Expenses Feed Total Expenses Income Animal Sales Income Needed to Break Even Price Needed = Sales Income/Final Weight Expected Actual Project Finances Describe the financial agreements you have made with financial institutions, your parents or other persons regarding this project. PROJECT ANIMAL Record this information at the time(s) you purchase your animal and start the project. If you are raising a dairy heifer, fill in The Dairy Page and put it after this page. Name of Animal Breed Birthdate of Animal Starting Date Starting Weight Ear Tag Number Tattoo Number Purchased From Purchase Date Purchase Weight Total Purchase Price 3

4 THE DAIRY PAGE Your heifer Pedigree Information Sire Dam Dam s Production Record Breeding Record Record all heat periods. Gestation length for cattle is 283 days. Observed in Heat Bred Date Time Date Time Sire Used Date Due Pregnancy Test Cost 3a

5 MANAGEMENT RECORD Treatments: Vaccinations, Medications (including in-feed medications), Internal and External Parasite Control Dates Product Used How Given Amount Withdrawal Time Cost Other Management Activities: Dehorning, Grooming, Shearing, Veterinary Visit, etc. Dates Activity Observations Cost Other Expenses: Rope, Cane, Halter, Pen Fees, Other Supplies Date Item Quantity Cost 4

6 FEED RECORD Source of water: Feed record (record in-feed medications on page 4) Type of Feed Date Use Began Date Use Ended How Fed Total Amount Fed Cost Total feed Subtract feed left over at end of project Total Feed Used Calculating pasture use: Pounds of Pasture Consumed = Average Weight of Animal in Pounds for the Feed Period x x Number of Days on Pasture - Pounds of Concentrate Fed During the Period Cost of Pasture = Total Days on Pasture x $0.50 per Day 5

7 EXHIBIT RECORD Exhibit Expenses Record expenses you incurred in traveling to and participating in livestock exhibits associated with this project (County Show, Hawai`i State 4-H Livestock Show) Exhibition Event & Location Date Transportation Lodging Meals Total PROJECT SPECIFIC PAGES Complete the Weight Gain page for your project and add it after this page. PROJECT CONCLUSION Complete the actual performance and actual financial columns on pages 2 and 3. How did the actual performance compare to the expected performance? Did you achieve your learning goals? What was most helpful in achieving them? What problems did you have? 6

8 BEEF AND DAIRY WEIGHT GAIN Chart the estimated weight of your animal on this graph each month. Use a tape to estimate weight if a scale is not available. If you have more than one animal, use a different color ink or pencil to show the growth of each one Weight, pounds Month of Project 7a

9 LAMB AND SWINE WEIGHT GAIN Chart the estimated weight of your animal on this graph each month. Use a tape to estimate weight if a scale is not available. If you have more than one animal, use a different color ink or pencil to show the growth of each one Weight, pounds Week of Project 7b