Animal Science Updates: February 2016

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The 2016 Delaware 4-H Avian Bowl Study Sections:
All questions and answers will come from the following material:

  • Breeds, varieties and strains (Introduction, Bantams, and through American class)
  • Raising gamebirds (All)
  • Eggcyclopedia (Eggs A to Z through Cooking terms)
  • Ratites (All)
  • Commercial poultry industries (All)
  • Changing world of poultry and egg markets (All)
  • Avian influenza (All)
  • Embryology (Introduction through Table 28)

Please Note: The above study material came from the National 4-H Avian Bowl Manual revised in 2015. The manual will be available in early 2016 from:Clemson University, Bulletin Room – Room 82
96 Poole Agricultural Center
Clemson, SC  29634-0129
Cost per packet is $15.00 plus shipping
(864) 656-3261 (phone); (864) 656-0742 (fax); Attn: Mick Smith

The quickest and most accurate method of ordering is to go to our website: http://shopping.clemson.edu/  and, using the manual publications code (PubCode):  MAN 161 place orders through there. It will require the use of a credit or debit card. This method will automatically bring up appropriate shipping charges during the order process.

If a check MUST be used, you will still need to go through the same ordering process up to the point where shipping charges are shown and selected to give you a total cost without actually submitting the order. Shipping charges are based on the shipping address used when ordering.Make checks payable to Clemson University

Delaware 4-H Horse Bowl- March 12, 2016
The Delaware 4-H Horse Bowl will be held on March 12, 2016 at Lake Forest North Elementary School.  The entry form and guidelines for the 2016 contest are available on the State 4-H Animal Science page. Divisions are available for Ages 9-10, 11-13, and 14-19 as of January 1 of the 2016 4-H year.

Questions may come from:

  • 4-H Horse Manuals:  “Giddy Up and Go”, “Head, Heart and Hooves”, “Stable Relationships”,  “Riding the Range,” “Jumping to New Heights,” “Horse Project Helper’s Guide.,”and 4-H Horse curriculum corrections found on-line at www.n4hccs.org.
  • In addition to the 4-H Horse Project manuals:
    Age 8-10: Your Pony, Your Horse, by Cherry Hill
    Age 11-13: Your Horse, a step-by-step guide to horse ownership, by Judy Chapple (and age 8-10)
    Horses and Horsemanship – by Ray Antoniewicz, National 4-H Council- NEW!!
    Age 14 and older: Storey’s Horse-Lover’s Encyclopedia, edited by Deborah Burns (and age 8-10 and 11-13 material).
    Horse Science- by Ray Antoniewicz, National 4-H Council- NEW!!

Teams must be preregistered in order to compete in the 4-H Horse Bowl. Day of contest entries will not be accepted. If you have registered for the Horse Bowl, you will receive written confirmation in return.

The entry deadline is February 12, 2016 to the State 4-H Office.  For complete rules and an entry form, please visit the State 4-H Animal Science web page:

https://cdn.extension.udel.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/29153235/2016-HORSE-BOWL-CONTEST3.pdf

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