1. Market Steer 101 Southeastern Youth Fair

2. Official Attire 4-H PANTS (NO BLUE JEANS) GREEN BLACK KHAKI SHIRT COLLARED WHITE LONG SLEEVE WITH 4-H INSIGNIA 4-H JACKET OPTIONAL FFA PANTS (NO BLUE JEANS) BLACK SHIRT COLLARED WHITE BUTTON UP SHIRT FFA TIE/SCARF FFA JACKET ZIPPED UP AND WORN CORRECTLY

3. LETTERS BUYER LETTER BE PROFESSIONAL INTRODUCE YOURSELF, YOUR CHAPTER/CLUB AFFILIATION & PROJECT DISCUSS LESSONS LEARNED PLANS FOR YOUR FUTURE WRITE MANY FOLLOW UP VISITS THANK YOU LETTER BE PROFESSIONAL INTRODUCE YOURSELF, YOUR CHAPTER/CLUB AFFILIATION & PROJECT BE APPRECIATIVE OF THEIR INVESTMENT PLAN FUTURE USE OF INVESTMENT DESCRIBE LESSONS LEARNED DUE TO SEYF OFFICE MARCH 31, 2013

4. RECORD BOOKS TYPED OR HAND WRITTEN FOUND ON WEB SITE MSDOC- SAVE AND THEN TYPE PDF- PRINT AND HAND WRITE RECORDS START THE DAY OF WEIGH IN KEEP PROFESSIONAL IT IS NOT A SCRAP BOOK MUST BE SECURE TO THE BIND BIND FOLDERS OR THREE STAPLES ON BIND NO THREE RING BINDERS

5. NEW FOR RECORD BOOKS Record books must be complete & will be checked at the gate New Photo section (six photos required) All Exhibitors (4H-FFA) will have to show evidence of a project demonstration. Story OR Photo

6. PREMIERE EXHIBITOR CULMINATION OF PLACING IN THREE CATEGORIES SKILL A THON RECORD BOOK SHOWMANSHIP ALL AGE DIVISIONS ARE ELIGIBLE WILL SELL IN CHAMPIONS ROW

7. PET VS LIVESTOCK A domesticated animal kept for pleasure rather than utility. Animals kept or raised for use or pleasure; especially farm animals kept for use and profit.

8. Selection Muscling- long, level, square rump, wide at the stifle Structural Correctness- correct bone structure, no leg/walking problems, etc Style and Balance- appealing to the eye, straight legs, trim middle, etc Growth Potential- the animal has not topped out the growth curve

9. Parts of the Steer

10. Wholesale Cuts

11. Economics Intense Investment of TIME and MONEY 150 plus day project Cattle and feed prices are high and may increase

12. Run the Numbers Starting with a 650lb steer market value of $1.30 per lb=$845.00

13. Run the Numbers Starting with a 650lb steer market value of $1.30 per lb=$845.00 Feed Cost estimated 2-3 TONS $14.70 (lowest) X (80-120 Bags) Range=$1,176.00-$1,764.00

14. Run the Numbers Starting with a 650lb steer market value of $1.30 per lb=$845.00 Feed Cost estimated 2-3 TONS $14.70 (lowest) X (80-120 Bags) Range=$1,176.00-$1,764.00$2,021-$2,609

15. Protecting the Investment Farm Bureau will provide insurance to Farm Bureau members Insurance Premium is reasonable Contact the Marion County Farm Bureau office for more information

16. Facilities Warm, dry, well ventilated area. Clean Feeder and Water Trough. Fencing should be secure, strong and 5’ in height Secure exercise areas are necessary to halter break

17. Nutrition Polygastric – four compartment stomach Steers will consume large quantities of feed and hay Feed concentrated ration Grower (Beginning of project) Finisher Weigh steer often Weigh Tape is a good estimate Adjust feed as needed Fresh clean water (drink over 20 gallons a day) Not sure—ASK your 4-H Leader or FFA Advisor

18. FEED Should be labeled for cattle. Good show ration 12% or higher in protein. General rule. “Garbage in, Garbage out.” Cheap feed will under perform. Do your homework- compare, ask questions. Keep consistent in type of feed and times of feeding

19. Digestive Track

20. Signs of Sickness Droopiness Loss of appetite Increased rate and depth of respiration Discharge from the nose and eyes Coughing Diarrhea Fever