Cattle Husbandry
Overview
“Where’s the beef” some may ask. You can answer “I’m earning the Cattle Husbandry honor so they’re right over there! This honor will take you quite a season, but in the end you will have acquired the skills to successfully care for dairy and/or beef cattle.
Requirements
1. Name at least 25 parts of a steer.
2. What are four characteristics of a good heifer?
3. What is castration, and what is its purpose?
4. Why is dehorning done, and what age is best for dehorning?
5. What is creep feeding?
6. When is a calf weaned?
7. What are the housing needs of cattle?
8. Why is it best to put feed and water at opposite ends of the pen from each other?
9. Identify live or from pictures three breeds of beef cattle and three breeds of dairy cattle.
10. What type of feed is required during the following:
- a. First 90 days
- b. From 90 to 180 days
- c. From 180 days to selling
11. How can a heifer be trained to become a gentle cow?
12. Care for one or more calves for a period of six months.
Answer key & resources
Master awards
This honor counts toward:
Investiture Achievement
This honor is required, suggested or listed as an option in:
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