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Welcome to Leading the Charge 

By now you are probably an expert on beef, or certainly know more than you did when you started this project.  Whether you raise one or several project animals, you are in an excellent position to share your experiences with others. Leading the Charge provides several leadership skills as you strive to complete Level 3 of the Beef Achievement Program.  You'll also find activities to help you develop a business, explore careers and teach others.  Here are some things you'll do:

  • Determine the frame score of a calf
  • Decide what bull to recommend
  • Present a set of oral reasons on a heifer class
  • Judge hay and present reasons
  • Calculate a ration for a beef animal
  • Develop a feed tag
  • Interview people in five agricultural careers
  • Identify common beef diseases
  • Label the parts of the male and female beef reproductive systems
  • Detect heat in beef cattle
  • Demonstrate how to detect pregnancy in cattle
  • Demonstrate how to deliver a calf
  • Decide which carcasses are most desirable
  • Conduct a beef promotional event

 
1. Animal Nutrition and Health 

American Angus Association
American Hereford Association

National Cattlemen's
Beef Association
Feed Labels

Beef Diseases

2. Showing Beef 

Beef Fitting
3. Meat Evaluation 
beef carcass
Beef Carcass
Color Photos		  
USDA Yield Guide
Documents
 
4. EPD's 

Expected Progeny Differences
5. Reproduction 

Calf Model Pattern Directions
Calf Model Pattern
6. Exploring Careers 

Beef Careers
National 4-H Curriculum 

National 4-H Curriculum focuses on 4-H's three primary mission mandates:

Science, Engineering & Technology
Healthy Living
Citizenship

Youth activity guides are filled with fun, engaging experiences that cultivate abilities youth need for everyday living as they progressively gain knowledge about subjects that interest them. The National 4-H Reviewed and Recommended Seal signifies excellence in providing hands-on learning experiences for youth. State 4-H programs within the Cooperative Extension System, National 4-H Headquarters at USDA, and National 4-H Council provide leadership for the development of National 4-H Curriculum.  This partnership provides the knowledge, resources and management necessary to develop and market quality youth curriculum

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