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K-State Youth Livestock Program Update www.YouthLivestock.ksu.edu

November 2016

Facebook: Kansas State Youth Livestock Program (@ksuyouthlivestock)

Twitter: @KS_YLP

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Lexie Hayes

Extension Assistant

Youth Livestock Coordinator

Animal Sciences and Industry

Kansas State University

214 Weber Hall

Manhattan, KS 66506

(P) 785-532-1264

(F) 785-532-7059

[email protected]

In this issue:

What’s Been Happening in the YLP? pg. 1

Program Recaps pg. 1-4

Important Updates and Dates pg. 4

What’s Been Happening in the YLP?

The K-State Youth Livestock Program has completed another busy summer. With Livestock Nominations, Discovery Days, K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy, Swine Classic, county fairs, Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes, Kansas Junior Livestock Show, and the Kansas State Fair, it has certainly been an exciting few months! The involvement and leadership among Kansas youth is truly impressive. The youth continue to be interested in their projects, always eager to learn more and better themselves as leaders in the livestock industry. Thank you to all youth who have participated in Youth Livestock Program events and to parents, leaders, Extension Agents, and those who have influenced their participation and dedication to Kansas 4-H and FFA.

Program Recaps

Discovery Days

K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy

Dr. Bob Hines Kansas Youth Swine Classic

County Fairs

Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes

Kansas State Fair

Kansas Junior Livestock Show


Animal Sciences and Industry 1


Twitter: @KS_YLP

KSU ASI App

Lexie Hayes

Extension Assistant




214 Weber Hall

Manhattan, KS 66506

(P) 785-532-1264

(F) 785-532-7059

[email protected]

Discovery Days

Kansas 4-H Discovery Days were held May 31st-June 3rd in Manhattan, KS. Members from across Kansas came together to learn about a variety of topics in classes led by K-State faculty, KSRE professionals, and other volunteers. This included several animal science-related workshops.

Dr. Dale Blasi, Professor and State Beef Extension Specialist, led two sessions over chuck wagon cooking. After educating youth on the historical connection between chuck wagon cooking and the cattle industry, the 4-H’ers learned how chuck wagon cooking evolved, as well as etiquette. Following the discussion, youth were divided into teams and got to put what they learned into action by making a variety of dishes in Dutch ovens.

Swine graduate students Lori Thomas and Kiah Gourley offered a workshop on pig production. This session included educating youth on swine nutrition, an in-depth look at the different phases of the pork industry, how pork production has changed over the last century, biosecurity, and the role U.S. pork plays in the world market.

Dr. Travis O’Quinn and several meat science graduate students led a workshop on meat judging. Members were introduced to the criteria and standards for judging meats, and got to implement their new skills by evaluating meat products.

Joe Carpenter, Barb Downey, and Anna Carpenter provided an opportunity for youth to learn an alternative method of halter-breaking and working with cattle through a low stress cattle handling workshop. After participating in a discussion about cattle behavior, 4-H’ers watched a demonstration over low-stress techniques. Then, members received one-on-one instruction as they worked with presenters to practice what they learned, using two calves fresh out of the pasture.

Youth Livestock Coordinator, Lexie Hayes, and intern Emily Voris, presented a workshop on the opportunities in the Youth Livestock Program. An overview of the events and programs offered was presented, as well as suggestions on how families can get involved at every level—from county to state. Attendees also participated in a skillathon and quiz bowl contest.

Look for 2017 4-H Discovery Days classes hosted by the Youth Livestock Program and the K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry.



What the YLP Offers:

Junior Swine Producer Day

Junior Meat Goat Producer

Day

K-State Animal Sciences

Leadership Academy

Kansas 4-H Livestock

Sweepstakes

Livestock Nominations

Dr. Bob Hines Swine Classic

Animal Science at Discovery

Days

Youth Livestock Educational

Materials

Check out the materials

posted on the KSU Youth

Livestock Program website!


Twitter: @KS_YLP

KSU ASI App

Lexie Hayes

Extension Assistant




214 Weber Hall

Manhattan, KS 66506

(P) 785-532-1264

(F) 785-532-7059

[email protected]

K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy

Forty high school students from seven states gathered on the Kansas State University campus to take part in two twenty-person sessions during the 9th annual K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy (KASLA) June 8-11 and June 29-July 2.

During their time at the K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy, students were given tours of the farms, the College of Veterinary Medicine, local corpo-rations, and engaged in interactive leadership development sessions. The day of industry tours included stops at the O.H. Kruse Feed Innovation Center, Manhattan, Flint Hills Discovery Center, Manhattan, Hildebrand Farms Dairy, Junction City, Kansas Livestock Association, Topeka, Bichelmeyer Meats, Kansas City, and the American Royal, Kansas City. Participants also stayed in the dorms and ate in the KSU dining halls, adding to their college experience.

For their final project, the students were divided into groups during the week to focus on current issues affecting the livestock industry. Faculty mentors from the K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry assisted each group. Using information they learned throughout the academy, each group was asked to present their subject as part of the closing reception on the final day. About 100 family, friends, and members of the K-State community attended the closing reception to honor the graduates and hear their thoughts on these important livestock issues.

The event was sponsored by the Livestock and Meat Industry Council (LMIC) and coordinated by the K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry.

Dr. Bob Hines Swine Classic

The 2016 Dr. Bob Hines Kansas Youth Swine Classic was held July 8-9 at Cico Park on the Riley County Fairgrounds in Manhattan. There were 99 youth from 38 different counties across the state who brought 227 swine projects to exhibit at the show and learning event. Kansas youth exhibited pigs in the prospect show, market show, and showmanship. There were also 72 participants in the swine skillathon contest and 16 photos presented in the “People’s Choice” photography contest.



Helpful Handouts

Handouts and project show

guides from Junior Producer

Days can be found on the Youth

Livestock Program website:

Www.YouthLivestock.KSU.edu

These handouts provide

knowledge of how to care for

and maintain your youth live-

stock project. Please refer to

these for beginner showman

who need guidance with their

project as well as experienced

showman looking to learn new

things.


Twitter: @KS_YLP

KSU ASI App

Lexie Hayes

Extension Assistant




214 Weber Hall

Manhattan, KS 66506

(P) 785-532-1264

(F) 785-532-7059

[email protected]

Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes

The annual Kansas 4–H Livestock Sweepstakes was held August 20-21 in Manhattan, KS, where youth displayed their livestock knowledge and talent in livestock judging, meats judging, skillathon, and quiz bowl. Approximately 260 4–H members from 51 Kansas counties competed in the state contests. Complete results are available on the youth livestock website, under 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes. Mark your calendars—the 2017 Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes will be August 19-20!

Kansas State Fair & Kansas Junior Livestock Show

The 2016 Kansas State Fair and Kansas Junior Livestock Show (KJLS) were held during September and October in Hutchinson. Congratulations to the Kansas 4-H and FFA members who exhibited a record number of livestock projects this year, for both shows. Information about each show, as well as results, may be found on each show’s respective website. Best of luck as we enter a new program year and youth select projects for next year!

IMPORTANT UPDATES & UPCOMING EVENTS

Kansas Junior Producer Days

The 2017 Kansas Junior Producer Days will be held in March of 2017 at Kansas State University’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry’s Weber Hall. The Junior Swine Producer Day will be Saturday, March 11th , with Junior Meat Goat Producer Day being Saturday, March 25th. All youth, parents, leaders, and Extension Agents are invited to participate in these educational experiences. K-State faculty members, graduate students, vet school professionals, extension agents, guest speakers, and specialists will speak about youth livestock project management. More details and registration information will be released later this fall. Please watch the youth livestock program website and Facebook page for updated information!

If you are a parent, extension agent, or project leader and would like to receive this update directly to your inbox, please contact Lexie Hayes at [email protected] to be added to the listserv.



SAVE THE DATE!

March 11

Junior Swine Producer Day

March 25

Junior Meat Goat Producer Day

April 1

KASLA Applications Due

May 1

Market Beef Nominations Due

June 15

Commercial Heifer, Swine,

Sheep, & Meat Goat

Nominations Due

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