In this series of at-home activities, kids will get an up-close look at how cows work (they grow fungi in their stomachs?!), and what it takes for farmers to take care of them. By the end of each activity, kids will have newfound knowledge as well as a fun craft to take their bovine knowledge to the next level.

The 4-H Beef Cattle Project is one of the most exciting and rewarding animal science projects from which to choose. Beef cattle are ruminants which mean they have four compartments to their stomach.

Large or small, there’s a Livestock project for everyone! These projects focus on the care and feeding of animals intended for the production of food and fiber. Expand each section to learn more about the available projects!

In this activity, you’ll learn how different grains – also referred to as feeds and forages – can support a healthy cattle diet, and how to measure out a proper meal for our cattle.

The 4-H Youth Livestock Program is the largest animal science project area enabling youth to develop their interest in beef cattle, sheep, meat goats, and swine in their 4-H projects. Youth learn about selection, care, and feeding of livestock, …

Congratulations on selecting a 4-H Beef Project! Beef Cattle can be lots of fun to raise and make a great project for all ages. If you are just starting, this handout will give you some resource ideas and basic information to keep in mind.

4-H BEEF ACTIVITY PAGE. Learn the difference between beef cows and dairy cows. Learn about three different breeds of beef cows. Learn the parts of a beef cow. Learn about the history of beef cattle. Learn how beef cattle benefit people. Learn about food safety dealing with beef. Learn the difference between a primal cut and a retail cut of meat.

Welcome to the Beef Cattle page! Here you'll find activities, curriculum, and resources specific to the Beef Cattle project. Beef Cattle projects are available for our Junior, Intermediate, and Senior 4-Hers.

Learn about breeds, health, feed, behavior, judging and showing a calf, ethical issues, reproduction, marketing, careers and more. Your animal may be purebred, grade or crossbred; heifer, steer or cow-calf. Most 4-H'ers in the beef project aim to …

Since beef cattle can be grown on most farms, mother and dad will quickly realize the advantages of the 4 -H Beef Heifer Project and how your project can fit in very well with your everyday life. Before you enroll in this project, you should talk to both your mother and dad and have their permission and cooperation. You might like to have ...