Post on 24-Jun-2020
What’s New? Ohio 4-H Animal Sciences Program
Updates
Food Animal Quality Assurance Update
Ohio 4-H Conference
Elizabeth Share-Duling
March 9, 2019
Why is Quality Assurance (QA) Required?
Chapter 901-19-07 of Ohio Administrative Code• Mandatory rule • Requires all exhibitors to complete QA program prior to exhibiting
terminal or partial terminal livestock in a junior livestock show
• Youth taking any species or its product that can become part of the food chain
• Dairy, Poultry, Beef, Swine, Sheep, and Goats• Market Rabbits if in a terminal or partial terminal show
Minimum Youth QA Teaching Standards
• Must be face-to-face
• Minimum of 1 hour long
• Utilize - Youth Food Animal Quality Assurance Curriculum Guide for instruction material
• Must include at least one hands-on activity
Minimum Youth QA Teaching Standards
• Must cover current GPPs • 7, 8, & 9 in 2019
• Must incorporate Food Safety and Animal Welfare (Well-being) chapters from Youth Food Animal Quality Assurance Curriculum Guide
Minimum Youth QA Teaching Standards
FROM 2018 –• QA Certification must be completed at least 45 days
prior to the start of exhibition. • This includes youth exhibiting at the Ohio State Fair. If exhibition at
the Ohio State Fair is before their county fair, youth must have completed that training at least 45 days prior to exhibition at the Ohio State Fair.
Minimum Youth QA Teaching Standards
• Youth must be QA Certification-eligible in their county in order to exhibit at the Ohio State Fair. • If a youth misses the county deadline for QA training, they cannot
go to another county or state-wide training after the deadline and say they are only showing at the Ohio State Fair.
Minimum Youth QA Teaching Standards
Youth taking an on-line QA certification such as the YQCA or Ohio BEST Show on-line course does not meet the requirements of Ohio QA certification.
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)
BQA
Youth can take in-person BQA training for Ohio Youth Food Animal QA credit
• Is good for one year ONLY• MUST be in-person• County must approve
BQA
Youth taking an on-line QA certification such as the BQA, YQCA or Ohio BEST Show on-line course does not meet the requirements of Ohio QA certification.
Ohio State Fair Skillathons& Judging/Bowl Contests
Ohio State Fair (OSF) Skillathons
Skillathons are events for youth
to both acquire new knowledge
and put their current knowledge
about animals to the test for a
chance to earn rewards.
Total Skillathon Participation
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2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
# of
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1,426 youth participated in nine different
animal Skillathonsduring the 2018 Ohio State Fair.
2019 OSF SkillathonsDATE EVENT LOCATION TIMES / AWARDSWE, 7/17 HORSE SKILLATHON Voinovich Livestock Center
Mezzanine (2nd floor)10:00am-3:00pm (Awards following contest in Cooper Arena, about 5:30pm)
FR, 7/19 GOAT SKILLATHON Voinovich Livestock Center Mezzanine (2nd floor)
12:00-5:00pm (Awards Saturday, 7/20)
TU, 7/23 SHEEP SKILLATHON Brown ArenaWool Room
9:00am-2:00pm (Awards Wednesday, 7/24)
TH, 7/25 DAIRY SKILLATHON Voinovich Livestock Center Mezzanine (2nd floor)
3:00-6:30pm (Awards following contest in Cooper Arena, about 8:00pm)
TU, 7/30 DOG SKILLATHON Buckeye Sports Center (north end)
9:00am-3:00pm (Awards following contest, about 4:30pm)
WE, 7/31 DAIRY SKILLATHON Voinovich Livestock Center Mezzanine (2nd floor)
1:30-5:00pm (Awards following contest in Cooper Arena, about 7:00pm)
WE, 7/31 POULTRY SKILLATHON Rabbit/Poultry Pavilion 4:00-7:30pm (Awards Friday, 8/2)
TH, 8/1 SWINE SKILLATHON Voinovich Livestock Center Mezzanine (2nd floor)
8:00am-1:00pm (Awards Saturday, 8/3)
TH, 8/1 BEEF SKILLATHON Voinovich Livestock Center Mezzanine (2nd floor)
4:00-7:00pm (Awards Saturday, 8/3)
FR, 8/2 RABBIT SKILLATHON Rabbit/Poultry Pavilion 8:00am-12:00pm (Awards following contest, about 5:30pm)
Note: Changes underlined
2018 Skillathon Stations2018 Station 1 Station 2 Station 3 Station 4
Goat Meat ScienceIdentification, Medication, &
TreatmentNutrients & Digestion Anatomy & Breeds
Sheep Breeds Meat Science Health & Handling NutritionHorse Hoof & Leg Management Health & Diseases Activities & Events Best Management Practices
Dairy Nutrition, Digestion, & Business Management
Diseases & GeneticsMammary Anatomy & Dairy
ProductsHealth Management & Calf
CareDog - JR Breeds Parasites Anatomy Animal Care & Behavior
Dog - INT Nutrition Conformation Anatomy & Physiology Breeds & Breed Characteristics
Dog - SR Grooming Health & Hazards Diseases Breeds & Breed Characteristics
Poultry Anatomy, Nutrition, & Digestion Poultry Products Biosecurity & Parasites Medication & Treatment
Beef Meat Science Handling & Marketing Health & Treatment Nutrition & Digestion
Swine Selection, Anatomy, & Diseases Meat ScienceBiosecurity, Medication, &
TreatmentFeeds & Animal Care
Rabbit Identification Medication & Records Nutrition Rabbit Products
Skillathon and Record Book Resources
Follow us: Ohio 4-H Animal Sciences Facebook page & Instagram
go.osu.edu/osfskillathonsClick on the species for specific resources
Judging Contests Participation
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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Dairy Livestock Horse Poultry Rabbit
Note: 2015 poultry numbers for Avian Bowl only, 2016 -present poultry numbers for Avian Bowl & Poultry Judging
2015:• 64 Juniors• 71 Seniors
2016:• 72 Juniors• 71 Seniors
2017:• 46 Juniors• 77 Seniors• 30 Non-
Reasons
2018:• 94 Juniors• 94 Seniors
Livestock Judging Contest
Friday, July 26, Voinovich Livestock CenterJuniors and seniors, teams and individualsBeef, goats, sheep, and swineRegistration: $10/contestant with admission by July 12 (postmark)
Day-of-contest: $10 + admission/contestant
go.osu.edu/LivestockJudging
Poultry Judging Contest
Saturday, August 3, Buckeye Sports CenterJuniors and seniors, teams and individualsReady-to-cook, eggs, live birds, partsRegistration: $5/contestant with admission by July 5 (postmark)
Day-of-contest: $10 + admission/contestant
go.osu.edu/PoultryJudging
Avian Bowl Contest
Saturday, August 3, Buckeye Sports CenterJunior and senior teamsAvian facts, poultry management, double-eliminationRegistration: $15/team with admission by July 5 (postmark)
No late entry
go.osu.edu/AvianBowl
Ohio 4-H Companion Animal Update
Ohio 4-H Conference
Lucinda B. Miller, Ph.D.
March 9, 2019
Ohio 4-H Dog ExpoMonday, April 15 –
• Postmark Registration DeadlineSaturday, April 27 –
• Dog Expo, Clark County Fairgrounds
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Ohio 4-H Dog Bowl ContestWednesday, May 15 –
• Registration DeadlineSaturday, June 15 –
• Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Ohio State Fair 4-H Rabbit Quiz Bowl ContestThursday, June 13 –
• Registration DeadlineSaturday, July 13 –
• Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H CenterFriday, August 2 –
• Awards during OSF Rabbit Skillathon Awards
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Hardin County Senior Team
Ohio State Fair 4-H PetPALS DayWednesday, July 17 –
• Paper entries due to Lucinda Miller• Open to all 4-H PetPALS members• No entry fee• 4-H member makes entry, approved by educator
Friday, July 26 –• OSF 4-H PetPALS Day• No dogs• Must bring animals
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Ohio State Fair 4-H Companion Animal Day 1Monday, July 22 –
• Entries due to Allen Auck from educators• Counties can enter ONE youth per class• Does NOT include 4-H PetPALS
Friday, July 26 –• OSF 4-H Companion Animal Day 1 Judging• All projects EXCEPT All About Dogs and You and Your
Dog• No live animals
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Ohio State Fair 4-H Companion Animal Day 2Monday, July 22 –
• Entries due to Allen Auck from educators• Counties can enter ONE youth per class• Does NOT include 4-H PetPALS
Wednesday, July 31 –• OSF 4-H Companion Animal Day 2 Judging• All About Dogs and You and Your Dog Interviews• No live animals; cannot show any dogs at OSF Dog Shows• Does NOT include DAP (Dog Achievement Program)• Buckeye Sports Center during OSF Dog Show• Questions to study will be posted by March 1 at
go.osu.edu/companionanimalresources and go.osu.edu/osfdogs
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
General 4-H Dog Program InformationCounties having 4-H dog projects/shows MUST –
• 2019 Permission to Participate in Ohio 4-H Dog Activities Disclosure and Release of Claims form
• Must keep a copy on file in Extension Office• Posted at go.osu.edu/dog
• Use 2019 Ohio 4-H Dog Show Score Sheets• The current year, 2019, will be at bottom of each score sheet• Will post at go.osu.edu/dog and go.osu.edu/osfdogs
• Use 2019 Dog Showmanship and You and Your Dog questions
• Will post at go.osu.edu/dog and go.osu.edu/osfdogs by March 1
• Use 2019 All About Dogs and You and Your Dog interview questions
• Will post at go.osu.edu/companionanimalresources and go.osu.edu/osfdogs by March 1
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
County-Use of Ohio 4-H/OSF Dog Rules and Regulations
Information for counties to modify classes to encourage youth participation in showing their dogsFound at go.osu.edu/dog
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Dog ShowLATE ENTRIES NOT ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 15!Monday, June 20 Postmark –
• Agility (July 27) entries to Lucinda Miller• Jr. Fair Dog Show (July 29-Aug. 2) entries to OSF
• Encourage online entriesMonday, July 1 Postmark –
• Poster entries/posters due to Lucinda Miller• Poster awards presented Thursday, August 2
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Ohio 4-H/ Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Dog Show Major ChangesSummary of changes posted at go.osu.edu/osfdogs and go.osu.edu/resourcesdogs
AKC Obedience Rules Revisions (effective May 1, 2018) –• Will be incorporated into 2019 dog show rules
Rally–• No longer offering Rally Novice C
• Because of Rally Intermediate• Combining Rally Advanced A & B into Rally Advanced• Offering Rally Excellent all four days• Maximum course time for Rally classes - 4 minutes
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Ohio 4-H/OSF Dog Show Info
Rules, score sheets, etc. found at www.go.osu.edu/resourcesdogs and www.go.osu.edu/osfdogs
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Questions?
Contact Lucinda Miller• miller.78@osu.edu• 614.292.7453 (office)• 740.708.0359 (mobile)
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
Contact Information• Elizabeth Share-Duling
Livestock/Food Animal Programsshare.8@osu.edu, 614.292.0589
• Lucinda MillerCompanion/Small Animal Programsmiller.78@osu.edu, 614.292.7453
• Dustin Homan4-H Special Projectshoman.64@osu.edu, 614.247.8305