2011 Florida 4-H Dairy Judging Team

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T H A N K S T O :

Southeast Milk,

Inc. Dairy Check

-Off, without

Dairy Check-Off

the Florida Dairy

Youth Program

would not be

possible.

To the dairymen

who donate their

time and animals

to allow the

dairy judging

youth to practice

at their farms.

The parents and

countless

volunteers who

graciously

donate their

time to help the

youth in this

program.

The University of Florida. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity – Affirmative Action Employer authorized to provide research,

educational information and other services only to Individuals and Institutions that function without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital

status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, IFAS, FLORIDA A&M

For information about the

Dairy Youth Program

please contact:

Chris Holcomb University of Florida

Department of Animal Science

1702 Hwy 17 S. Bartow, FL 33831-9005

863-519-8677Office

863-534-0001 Fax christophersholc@ufl.edu

On May 21 at Cameron Dakin Dairy in Myakka City the State 4-H Dairy Judging

team tryouts were held. Congratulations to the following individuals for making the state

judging team:

Glenn Snowberger, Trent Johnson, Pam Mayo, Shiloh Annuez, Cassidy Delong, Jessica

Humphries, Zachary Quattlebaum, Maraha Hange, Nathan Cox, Garion Pforr, & Avie

Burgoyne.

The above group will be working with Chris Holcomb, Gene Holcomb & Debbie

Clements throughout the summer to prepare for contests this fall at the regional and na-

tional judging competitions at the All-American Dairy Show, World Dairy Expo, North

American International Livestock Expo & Alabama National Fair.

1) Know the parts of the cow

2) Study terminology to use

in your reasons

3) Don’t be afraid to ask

questions

4) In your notes use com-

parative terms to describe

pairs - not the individual

cow

5) Try to give reasons from

remembering the cows—not

your notes

6) PRACTICE MAKES

PERFECT!

Dairy Judging Tips

P A G E 2

The 2012 National Guernsey Convention was held in Collinsville,

IL from June 20-25. Attending from Florida were the Senior Quiz Bowl

Team consisting of Nathan Cox, Holly Whetsell and Chandler Ash and the

Junior Quiz Bowl Team members: Destiny Fennell, Garion Pffor, Michael

Fioretto, Garrett Greaves. Also attending the convention were Chris Hol-

comb, Melissa Fennell, the Greaves family and the Holcomb family. It was a

long drive to Il, but well-worth it! The Senior Quiz Bowl team placed 5th

team overall and the Junior Quiz Bowl team was 6th place overall. Florida

also had 2 youth competing in the junior division of the folding display con-

test. Congratulations to Destiny Fennell who placed 2nd overall and

Garrett Greaves which place 3rd overall with their amazing folding dis-

plays!

The week was also filled with many memorable events. The group

toured the St. Louis area and visited the Arch which was hosting it’s Ma-

rine Week. The group also toured Grant Farm, home of the Budweiser

Clydesdales and national preserve, which was home to many endangered

species of wildlife. The group also toured Guernsey farms and the farm

museum. The next day the group had dun at the nearby water park, and

ended the festivities with the National Guernsey Youth Banquet and Fun

Auction. Before leaving town, the youth saw some the top Guernseys sale

at the National Guernsey Convention Sale. Congratulations again to all the

youth that competed and get ready...next year’s convention is Oregon

bound!

T H E S C O O P

2011 National Holstein Convention

During the same time as Guernsey Con-

vention, the 2011 National Holstein Convention

was held in Richmond, VA. Florida competed in

the National Holstein Quiz Bowl Competition

and the Holstein Jr. Team members were Ross

Laskey, Alex Pluskot, Billy Bob Wehde, Holstein

Int. Jeopardy contestant Raychel Rabon, & Hol-

stein Sr. Jeopardy contestant Austin Pluskot. The

youth were accompanied by Dianne Spann, Kim

Pluskot and Robin Laskey. Thank you to these

adult volunteers for working with team and

chaperoning the group! Also a special congratu-

lations to the Florida Jr. Holstein Association for their 1st place State Banner at

the National Holstein Convention in Richmond, VA! WHAT A GREAT JOB!

This group of youth and adults then picked up Fallon Curren & William

Curren and were off to…..

2011 National Guernsey Convention

Collinsville, IL

P A G E 3 V O L U M E I V I S S U E I I

2011 Ayrshire Convention

News from your Florida Youth Dairy

Ambassador—Pamela Mayo

The past couple of months have been filled with exciting events throughout

Florida in relation to the Florida Dairy Industry. These events ranged from

state fairs to visiting smaller groups and organizations to educate them on the

Florida Dairy Industry and attending the Florida Dairy Production Conference

held in Gainesville, Florida. While at the Florida State Fair I participated in

judging competitions and showing dairy cattle; which became the perfect op-

portunity to reach out and answer questions the average consumer and public

had pertaining to the dairy industry. After the fairs slowly came to an end I vis-

ited a local Girl Scout troop that was curious on where exactly their milk

came from and the nutritional value it contained that would help them later in

life. Alongside the fairs and visits I attended the Florida Dairy Production Con-

ference that was held at the end of March. At the conference I met many new

and helpful faces that will be continued resources to expand my knowledge on

the industry. Many of which already make great contributions to the dairy

community. In attending the conference I gained a wider variety of information that has further developed my perspective on the Florida Dairy Industry. As

the youth dairy ambassador I look forward to more events such as these in the

upcoming weeks, alongside presentations pertaining to the industry to the con-

sumer and public.

….The 2011 Ayrshire Convention which was held June 25-July 2 in Hagers-

town, MD. The Florida Quiz Bowl Teams that competed at the National Ayrshire

Convention did an outstanding job. The Junior Team took 1st place. Team mem-

bers were Alex Pluskot, Ross Laskey and Billy Bob Wehde. The Senior Team was

2nd place and team members were Fallon Curren, William Curren, Austin Pluskot

& Raychel Rabon! Special thanks to Dianne Spann, Kim Pluskot & Robin Laskey for

working with and accompanying to convention! The teams had a great time touring

historic Washington, DC and also catching some MLB action! Congrats again to

these youth!

Spring Shows

The State 4-H Dairy Show was held Feb. 12 & 13, 2011 at the Osceola County Fair in Kissimmee, FL. The show

was judged by Carrie Sears. Congratulations to the following:

Showmanship Winners;

Age 17 - Kelsey Burnham, Age 16—Zachary Quattlebaum, Age 15—Cassidy Delong, Age 14—Ashley Bingham

Sr. Division Winner: Zachary Quattlebaum

Age 13—Alex Pluskot, Age 12—Chole Ahern, Age 11 - Ross Laskey

Int. Division Winner: Alex Pluskot

Age 10—Chas Waller, Age 9—Ryan Albers, Age 8 - Blane Rodgers

Jr. Division Winner: Chas Waller

Ayrshire: Grand Champion— Ruby - Dustin Enochs

Reserve Grand Champion—JMB Dreamer Kelly - Shiloh Annuez

Brown Swiss: Grand Champion—Sweet T Legacy Dollar - Teale Humphries

Reserve Grand Champion—Round Hill Vision Dollars - Teale Humphries

Guernsey: Grand Champion—Java - Johne McGehee

Reserve Grand Champion—Walnut Ridge Darth Lisa - William Curren

Holstein: Grand Champion—Welsh Edge Boss Aileen‖- Megan Carey

Reserve Grand Champion—WHC Ruben Coca Cola - Willam Curren

Jersey: Grand Champion—Kelbel Vindication Mallorree - Leeanna Shelton

Reserve Grand Champion—SC Goldust Comerica Mary J - Lori Harrison

FLORIDA STATE FAIR YOUTH DAIRY SHOW

The Youth Dairy Show at the Florida State Fair was held Feb. 14, 2011 in Tampa, FL and was judged by

James Umphrey. Congratulations to all the youth exhibitors!

Ayrshire: Grand Champion— Lemola Runaway Dreamer—Megan Carey

Reserve Grand Champion—Armwood Abigail—Armwood FFA

Brown Swiss: Grand Champion—Idlywild Sgw Dyn Bonkers—Courtney Ogle

Reserve Grand Champion—CIE Southern Acres Bailey

Guernsey: Grand Champion—Lily—Armwood FFA

Reserve Grand Champion—Walnut Ridge Darth Lisa - William Curren

Holstein: Grand Champion—Kingsmill Roy Dew—Brandon Carey

Reserve Grand Champion—Welsh Edge Boss Aileen—Megan Carey

Jersey: Grand Champion—Lucy Lu - Brooke Freeman

Reserve Grand Champion— Signal Blue—Raychel Rabon

Milk Shorthorn: Grand Champion—Halpins Margetta- William Curren

Reserve Grand Champion—Rocking W’s Valors Gem—Jacob McGehee

State 4-H Dairy Show

The 2nd annual Bartow Fall Classic Workshop & Dairy Show will be held Nov. 12-13, 2011 at the

Polk County Extension Office. Rules & Entry Forms are available at the Florida 4-H Dairy Website: http://

district4.extension.ifas.ufl.edu/4-HDairy/index.html

JOIN US ON SUN. 11/13 at 11 a.m. for the 1st ever Florida Youth Dairy Calf Auction!!! Calves & Heifers (

On the radar….Fall Fairs & Shows

Florida Dairy Extension Program

Visit www.dairy.ifas.ufl.edu/index.shtml

Get updates on the Dairy Update, proceeding from the

2011 Dairy Production Conference & 2011 Ruminant

Nutrition Symposium

Hoard’s Dairyman—The National Dairy Farm Magazine

www.hoards.com

Holstein Association USA

www.holsteinusa.com

American Guernsey Association

www.usguernsey.com

The upcoming fall will be filled with many fairs and shows throughout the US….below is more information to assist you in

attending one of these exciting events!

All-American Dairy Show will be held in Harrisburg, PA from September 17-22. Entries are due

August 19th. Website for entries and premium book: www.allamerican.state.pas.us/

page/2011show.aspx

Florida State Fair Educational Seminar is scheduled for September 24, 2011. For more news about the 2012 Florida

State Fair stay updated at: www.floridastatefairag.com/livestock

World Dairy Expo—’Around the World of Dairy in 5 days‖ in Madison, WI from October 4-8. Entries due

September 1, 2011. Website for expo information and entries: www.worlddairyexpo.com

Georgia National Fair Open & Youth Dairy Shows will be held October 12-16 in Perry, GA.

Entries are online at: www.georgianationalfair.com and are due Sept 1.

Sunbelt Ag Expo ―North America’s Premier Farm Show‖ is in Moultrie, GA from October 18-20 . More informa-

tion at www.sunbeltexpo.com

A world of information….

State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest

COME ONE….COME ALL!

AUGUST 15, 2011 @ 10 AM

Dairy Science Building Room 201—Gainesville, FL

For more information or to preregister contact

Chris Holcomb—christophersholc@ufl.edu

Regional Judging Practice for State 4-H Dairy Judging Team Gainesville/North FL August 9-12

State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Competition Gainesville, FL August 15– 10 AM

Volunteer Leader Training for Adult Dairy Leaders Seffner, FL August 19-20

All-American Dairy Show Harrisburg, PA September 17-22

State Fair Educational Seminar Tampa, FL September 24

World Dairy Expo Madison, WI October 4-8

National 4-H Dairy Conference Madison, WI October 2-5

GA National Fair Perry, GA October 12-16

Sunbelt Ag Expo Moultrie, GA October 18-20

NAILE Louisville, KY November 5-9

2nd Annual Bartow Fall Classic Workshop & Show Bartow, FL November 12-13

Bartow Fall Classic Calf Auction Bartow, FL November 13

For more information on any of these upcoming events, please contact christophersholc@ufl.edu

Upcoming Dairy

Youth Events...

VISIT US ON FACEBOOK!! Yes that is right...Florida 4-H Dairy has a facebook page dedicated to keeping the youth and volun-

teers updated on current events in the Florida 4-H Youth Program. It can also be used as a forum for youth and volunteers to share ideas and helpful information! The webpage can be found under FLORIDA 4-H DAIRY!!

DO YOU KNOW???

1) What is the legal somatic cell count allowed in the US?

2) Where are each breed association offices located?

3) What is the ―milk let-down‖ hormone?

4) What side of the cow would a veterinarian surgically cut for a c-section?

5) What is the temperature of Liquid Nitrogen (in F degrees)?

Answers will be given in the next issue of The Scoop!

ANSWERS FROM LAST NEWSLETTERS QUESTIONS??

1) What do the terms pre-partum and post-partum mean? Pre-Partum: Before calving, Post-partum; After

calving

2) What does DCAD stand for when discussing dairy nutrition? Dietary Cation Anion Difference

3) What are the main 4 minerals that are used to figure DCAD? Chlorine, Sulfur, Potassium, Sodium

4) What is the name of the famous Guernsey Dairy that is (dispersing) selling their cows in March? Four

Winds

5) What is the one time fee to become a junior member of the National Guernsey and Holstein Associa-

tions, respectively? Guernsey: $10, Holstein: $15

Florida Dairy Quiz Bowl Trivia

Check out the new Florida 4-H Dairy Website on the IFAS District Extension webpage!

It has a calendar of upcoming events, links to youth contests & scholarships, upcoming fair

information and schedules, & so much more! Stay up to date & check out the new site at:

http://district4.extension.ifas.ufl.edu/4-HDairy/index.html