4-H Livestock Skillathons (Beef, Sheep & Swine)
The livestock skillathons are held in conjunction with their respective species’ Area/Regional and State Shows. Team members learn:
- How to identify various breeds of beef cattle, sheep and swine
- How to identify a variety of equipment used in livestock management
- How to apply the proper management techniques to insure food safety and product quality assurance
- How to identify the forages and feed ingredients used in livestock production
- How to identify the forages and feed ingredients used in livestock production
- How to identify wholesale and retail cuts of meat of the various species.
- How to select quality animals and identify conformation defects
If you would like more information about participating in 4-H Livestock Skillathons, please contact Dan Owen at (931) 433-1582.