This is a dairy club that will focus on cow comfort by examining different types of housing and milking systems. This club will also look at the importance of forage in a dairy cow diet. Judging fundamentals will be a component of this club. This is a senior dairy club for members who are 15 years old – 21 years old.
In this project, you’ll learn:
- Cow comfort requirements
• Housing calves
• Housing heifers
• Housing lactating cows
• Milking systems
• Housing feed
• Environmental factor
Dairy Project
Dairy: it’s more than milk! This project will teach you the ins and outs of a successful dairy operation, covering the basics like animal care, plus the latest dairy farming tools and practices.
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Where leaders are proud to offer 4-H Ontario's "Learn To Do By Doing" approach to provide 4-H youth with opportunities and a place they can be involved and connect with others, while developing valuable leadership and life skills.
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