Dairy showing

It's county fair time! Are you reading to take your 4-H dairy cow project to the fair? This guide will make sure you are prepared!

Every animal emerging from the pasture or barn needs time and attention to get her show-ring ready. The showman on the other end of the halter needs to be prepared as well. Faults in either fitting or showing could lead to a less successful show experience than one might have hoped for. This publication offers advice on fitting and showing dairy animals, including the updated PDCA scorecard, maximizing your animal's potential, behavior and grooming preparation, and show time.

Learn more about Ayrshire dairy cattle and other major dairy cattle breeds in the United States.

A personal look at lessons learned on a show halter from a first year in 4-H showing dairy cattle. Win or lose graciously. Persevere. Leverage skills and willpower. Know the needs of individual animals to provide the best care. And yes, part of being in 4-H & FFA is telling the story of your own experience to those "city slickers."

The sisters behind NY Farm Girls are using social media to connect with and educate a younger generation of could-be farmers.

2011 SC State Fair Dairy Show

Dairy show cattle aesthetic

Waiting for Dairy show class for 4-H with my Cow.