Clay County 4-H Livestock Judging

4-H livestock judging offers youth opportunity to learn about the livestock and the livestock industry. Through this process youth build skills in critical thinking, public speaking and teamwork that can follow them throughout their lives.

For additional information and/or educational programs contact David Nistler, dnistler@ifas.ufl.edu

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Upcoming Contests

March 27th - Putnam Co. Fair Livestock Judging Contest; Registration Feb.29th.

March 29th - Alachua Co. Youth Fair Livestock Judging Contest; Registration Mar. 14th.

March 31st - State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest; Registration Mar. 23rd.

April 12th - Clay Co. Fair Livestock Judging Contest; Registration Apr 4th.

April 17th - Bradford/ Union Co. Fair Livestock Judging Contest

Livestock Judging Resources

University of Florida Livestock and Meat Evaluation

Kansas State University Livestock Judging Guide

Texas A&M Oral Reasons Sample Sets

Colorado State University Beef Cattle Selection Handbook

Mississippi State University 4-H Livestock Judging Manual

South Dakota State University Livestock Judging Manual

4-H Youth Development Program