Animal Science Updates: February 2016

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 […]

Animal Science Updates: January 2016

Delaware Youth Dairy Futurity The second entry deadline for the 2016 Delaware Junior Dairy futurity is February 1, 2016.  The entry form can be found here https://cdn.extension.udel.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/29153235/2016-Delaware-Youth-Dairy-Futurity-Entry-Form.pdf To participate in the 2016 Futurity for Summer Calves, a calf must be nominated by May 1, 2016.  All calves, born June 1, 2015 to August 31, 2015 […]

Animal Science News: December 2014

Delaware Equine Council Scholarship- $1000 Eligibillity: Must be a U.S. citizen and a Delaware resident or Delaware Equine Council member. ($10.00 to become an individual member) Must be enrolled and in good standing in an agriculture, equine, veterinary or vet tech program in the United States. Must submit a typewritten 250-word essay :”How I plan […]

June 2014 Animal Science Updates

Final Pork Quality Assurance Classroom Training June 2nd The final opportunity for PQA classroom training to obtain a certification to show a market hog during the 2014 Delaware State Fair is June 2nd from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Kent County Extension Office.  To register or for more information, please contact Susan Garey at (302)730-4000 or […]

April 2014 Animal Science Updates

Upcoming Avian Bowl Trainings Dr. Brigid McCrea of Delaware State University will be holding monthly Avian Bowl training sessions in both New Castle and Kent counties. Monthly practice schedule through the month of June. New Large Animal Veterinarian Seeing 4-H Project Animals and Poultry- Meet Dr. Dayton-Wall DVM Dr. Christina Dayton-Wall was born and raised […]

March 2014 – Animal Science Updates

Upcoming Avian Bowl Trainings Dr. Brigid McCrea of Delaware State University will be holding monthly Avian Bowl training sessions in both New Castle and Kent counties. The March Kent County training sessions will be held on March 10th at 6:30 pm in Rm 125 at DSU’s Washington building and the New Castle County sessions will […]

County events updates – February 2013

Sussex County 4-H Public Speaking Contest Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 Carvel Center  6:30 p.m. The titles are in and they sure look exciting!  This is a spectacular 4-H event and so interesting to attend, even if you are not competing! Thanks to everyone who has worked, volunteered and practiced to make this event one of […]