4-H NEWSLETTER

326 8th St., PO Box 68

Hugo, CO 80821

Phone: (719) 743 -2542

Fax: (719) 743-2555

Website:

lincoln.extension.colostate.edu

Facebook: Lincoln County Colorado

Extension

Christine Schinzel-

4-H Program Assistant

christine.schinzel@colostate.edu

Amy Solomon-

Extension Program Assistant

coopext_lincoln@mail.colostate.edu

Animal Information Cor-

ner: Heat Stress

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Information & Events 5-7

Event Round Up 7-8

Activity Page 9

Calendar 10-11

Volunteer Corner: Char-

tering &

Fair Youth Dance

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Portable Scale Use &

Truck Raffle &

Just to Get You Thinkin..

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Record Book Reference 14

4-H’s 15

INSIDE:

July / August 2019

4-H AWARD NOMINATIONS

We encourage everyone to fill out and submit at least one 4-H award

nomination form for the below categories before September 1st! Nomi-

nation forms are available online at lincoln.extension.colostate.edu/4-h

-forms-applications/ and can be submitted to the Extension office any-

time before the deadline.

THANK YOU’S

-Thank you to the Lincoln County 4-H Foundation for helping to

sponsor the County Scored Shoot and State 4-H Conference.

-Thank you to Jodi Hilferty for helping to transport kids for State

4-H Conference.

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ANIMAL INFORMATION CORNER: HEAT STRESS

Each year the changing of seasons generates higher levels of humidity and increased temperatures for

many months. This weather change can bring on heat stress. Heat stress is a major source of death, de-

creased productivity, illnesses, and financial loss for livestock species and pets every year. Keeping ani-

mals cool during the warm summer months and avoiding heat stress symptoms at high levels is essential

for animal well being and maintaining production long term. While some heat stress symptoms can be

abated, there can be long term effects to: feed rate of gain, reproduction, meat quality, functionality, and

exercise ability.

Factors that Impact Heat Stress Vulnerability:

1) Species type: Do they have sweat glands; do they pant; etc.?

2) Age of Animal: Younger and/or older animals can be more susceptible to temperature swings.

3) Health of Animal: Compromised immune systems or animals with weight issues can affect tolerance.

4) Breed type: Some breeds are more susceptible to heat stress (Pug dog->short nose) and others are

better adapted (Brahman cattle->large ears).

5) Geographical location and topography: Is it flat ground; are there trees; does the animal have to walk

long distances to food or water; etc.?

6) Weather conditions including: temperature, humidity, and wind speeds.

7) Jobs of the Animal: Is it a working ranch horse or dog; a feedlot steer gaining weight; or a lactating

dairy cow; seeing-eye dog; etc.?

8) Length of time at location: Is the animal new to the location or environment or are you traveling in an

area the animal is not accustomed to (weather, altitude, etc.)?

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ANIMAL INFORMATION CORNER: HEAT STRESS

How to Reduce Heat in the Animal’s Environment:

-Control insects including flies to prevent bunching of animals and extra motion.

-Install shade areas including planting trees in pastures or backyards.

-Add ventilation to solid windbreaks.

-Move pens and portable equipment to increase airflow.

-Add fans and sprinklers; especially in feedlot or milking facilities.

-Monitor airflow and moisture in enclosed buildings or rooms.

-Provide bedding on the ground/concrete to reflect heat and reduce surface temperature.

-Take walks or exercise animals in the morning or late evening.

-Provide the majority of feed in the evening when possible.

-Work animals in cooler hours.

-Increase the space per animal in pens.

-Add additional water sources, especially in large animal groups or where there is an extended distance to

a water source. Also make sure that younger or smaller animals can reach water sources.

Heat Stress Symptoms:

The signs of heat stress can range from very low or mild to severe. It’s important to recognize that not all

species will act the same and many factors can influence the severity. It may also be that signs are not

readily visible in some animals depending on their reaction levels and movement. Knowing what

“normal” looks like for your pet, 4-H project, or breeding livestock can better help you identify heat stress

symptoms when they do occur.

-Panting (excessive) -Feed consumption is low or non-existent

-Increased water intake -Increased respiration

-Crowding at water sources -Lethargy

-Difficulty breathing -Diarrhea/vomiting

-Seizures -Drooling

-Death of one or more animals in pen -Confusion

-Elevated body temperature

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ANIMAL INFORMATION CORNER: HEAT STRESS

Resources:

Livestock Trucking Guide-National Institute for Animal Agriculture: stopliveexports.org/images/documents/

Resources/Reports/Livestock_Trucking_Guide.pdf

Livestock Heat Stress: Recognition, Response, and Prevention-Washington State University Extension:

cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/FS157E/FS157E.pdf

Livestock Weather Hazard Guide Chart-Noble Research Institute: noble.org/news/publications/ag-news-

and-views/1999/august/when-its-hot-its-hot-and-when-its-not-its-still-hot/

Heatstroke & Your Pet-American Animal Hospital Association: aaha.org/pet_owner/lifestyle/heatstroke-

and-your-pet.aspx

Emergency Care:

-Contact your local veterinarian for additional care.

-Provide shade and avoid movement of the animal.

-Wet down with (lukewarm) water or place towels on the animal.

-Provide a water source.

-Increase airflow by fanning the animal.

-Check animals respiration & body temperature.

Transportation Tips:

When transporting livestock and pets it’s important to be especially vigilant about the effects of heat

stress. Animals moved outside of their normal environment have increased activity and stress levels. This

makes them more susceptible to high body temperatures and incurring heat stress sooner.

-Do not leave pets in vehicles for any length of time (even if windows are down).

-Park transport/vehicles in shade areas when stopped.

-Ensure that trailers and vehicles have ventilation and that all side vents are open.

-Consider using trailers with open sides and tops during summer months to increase air flow.

-Transport animals in the early morning or late evening hours when possible.

-Keep transportation times short and when traveling with pets make sure they have time to get out and

stretch and drink water on trips.

-Ensure access to water before loading for most animals.

-It’s recommended to use wet sand or shavings instead of straw when transporting livestock.

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INFORMATION & EVENTS County:

Hoof Trimming Day (Beef/Dairy Cattle) is July 12 at Eastern Colorado Veterinary Ser-

vices in Limon. Cost is $30/head (bring cash day of event). Register by July 8 to the Extension office 719-

743-2542 or christine.schinzel@colosate.edu.

State Shoot Entries and fees are due July 19 to the office. Members must have met all safety require-

ments, obtained a qualifying score, and attended at a minimum of one practice shoot, and one scored

shoot to register for state. Please provide the class type and discipline shooting in and bring or send in

fees to the office. The state rule book and class type information is available at colorado4h.org/ss/

forms/ss-rulebook.pdf. (Cost is $20/per individual + ($5/class rifle or archery or $15/class shotgun).

Fair Reminders:

-Horse, Cat, and Dog ID’s county deadline is July 1st. A horse may be ID’d/shared as a project horse by no

more than 2 unrelated 4-H Members and immediate family members may share and ID the same project

horse.

-Horse Division– There are a couple of new Ranch Horse classes this year available for members. Please see

the fairbook for class descriptions and special requirements. **Members must pass Level 1 & Level 2 Ranch

Horse written and riding tests to enroll in the classes at fair.

-Written Tests for Level 1 and 2 may be taken at the Extension Office by appointment before July 12.

or at the fairgrounds on the first riding night (July 2).

-Riding Tests for Level 1 and 2 will be given at the fairgrounds arena on July 2 (Tuesday) @ Fair-

grounds Starting at 3:30pm and July 16 (Tuesday) @ Fairgrounds starting at 4:30pm.

-Levels Study Guides Available at: co4h.colostate.edu/program-areas/horse-resources/levels-

testing/

-Royalty Clinic is July 13 and Try-Out’s are July 27. Contact the Extension office for an application packet.

-Lincoln County Fair Book is online at: lincoln.extension.colostate.edu/lincoln-county-fair/

-Fair Theme: “New Beginnings, Old Memories”

-Colorado 4-H project information and record book resources: co4h.colostate.edu/program-areas/

-Project requirements, deadlines, and schedule is available at lincoln.extension.colostate.edu/lincoln-

county-fair/.

-July 1-Livestock, horse, and FFA ag mechanics entries due.

-July 15-Poultry, rabbit, and dog entries due.

-Open Class & other fair entries-> see fairbook schedule.

-Fashion Revue Tuesday of Fair (Club Rotation-Heartland)- Duties include: setting up chairs in the Events

Building; decorations for the Fashion Revue section of the building; setting up the sound system and podi-

um; providing members to announce participants and read narratives; and cleanup.

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INFORMATION & EVENTS

-Display boards, clothing tags, and record book covers are available from the office for $3/each.

-Reminder to get out and remind local businesses of the 4-H/FFA Junior Livestock Sale on Friday, August 9. A

brochure on buyer information is available at lincoln.extension.colostate.edu/lincoln-county-fair/.

-August 13-State Fair Exhibits must be dropped off at the office no later than noon. Exhibits can be picked

back up starting September 5 (two weeks only). Notify the Superintendent on Saturday of Fair (project

pickup) if you are sending your project to state fair. *General exhibit projects that receive a first in their

class are eligible to go to state fair.

-August 19-Livestock Checks will be available after this date. Members must bring in their buyer thank you

(with envelope/stamp) and their livestock record book to receive their check.

-August 30-Livestock Record Books are due to the office. Members must turn in their record book for pro-

ject completion and to receive their livestock check. Checks must be picked up and cashed within 180 days.

Club Charting and Member in Good Standing documents must be completed by September 1.

County Council Reminders:

-Truck Raffle tickets will be sold during fair. Additional tickets may be picked up and sold anytime between

now and August 3. Tickets and funds need to be turned in by August 3 to sell during fair. A schedule for all

members to work will be sent out prior to fair.

-Interview Judging-August 3 @ 8:00am-All council members to help with set up, checking in members pro-

jects, and organization of projects in the building after the judging portion.

-Fair Dance– August 7 @ 8:30pm/or following swine show. Members need to help set up and clean up.

-County Council Meeting-September 3rd @ 6:30pm

Other

Showring Master has multiple livestock shows coming up in Western Kansas. For more information and a listing of shows go to showringmaster.com/.

American Jersey Cattle Association Scholarship applications are due July 1. Information is available at

usjersey.com/AJCA-NAJ-JMS/AJCA/YouthPrograms/YouthScholarshipsandEducationalPrograms.aspx.

Sweetheart Riders Horse Show & Gymkhana is July 6 at The Ranch in Loveland, Co. Register day of event and direct questions to Dulce Huggins 970-412-3738.

Briggsdale Classic Open Jackpot (Livestock) Show is July 12-13 at the Briggsdale school in Briggsdale, CO. Information is available at briggsdaleclassic.wordpress.com/.

Arthur W. Nesbitt Dairy Scholarship application is due July 15. Information is available at allamerican-dairyfoundation.org/arthur-w-nesbitt-scholarship.html.

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INFORMATION & EVENTS Other:

Fremont County 4-H Dog Show is July 20. For more information contact 719-217-6902. Registration is through 4H Online.

American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) Scholarship application is due July 31. Information is available at arba.net/arba-youth-scholarship/.

CSU Alpha Gamma Rho Scholarship is due August 1 for 4-H/FFA members who will be attending CSU. Scholarship information is available at drive.google.com/file/d/1WWImCTSxCRWb7-I-zUBjNCoHoLOzNkvV/view?usp=sharing.

American Southdown Breeders’ Association Scholarship is due August 1. Information is available at

southdownsheep.org/southdown-juniors/scholarship-opportunities/.

Lallemand Animal Nutrition Forward Scholarship application is due August 3. For information go to

lallemandanimalnutrition.com/en/united-states/whats-new/lallemand-animal-nutrition-offers-

scholarships-for-fourth-year/.

Colorado Simmental Association provides an award to youth who exhibit an overall market, breed-

ing, or open show grand champion at their local county fair. For application and more information go

to coloradosimmental.com/pdf/2018/02-14/fair_winner_CSA_form.pdf.

Colorado State Fair is August 23-September 2 in Pueblo. Information and a schedule of events is avail-

able at coloradostatefair.com/.

American Hereford Association Fall Scholarships are due September 1. Information is available at

hereford.org/youth/scholarship-opportunities.

National 4-H Youth In Action Awards application is due October 21. For information and application

go to 4-h.org/parents/4-h-youth-in-action-awards/.

Colorado Make it With Wool contest is November 2. Registration is due September 30 and infor-

mation is available at co-miww.wixsite.com/miww-colorado.

EVENT ROUNDUP:

State 4-H Conference:

Lyndee Yoder-2nd Impromptu Speak-

ing

Mikaela Taylor-7th High Individual

Livestock Quiz Bowl

Brylie & Tailyn Thompson, Mikeala

Taylor, & Skyler Vice-5th High Team-

Sheep/Goat Livestock Judging Contest

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EVENT ROUNDUP:

Thank you to everyone who contributed funds and bird seed at Fun Day in

April for the community service project. The bird houses that members

made in the wood working workshop, bird seed, and funds were donated

to Lincoln Park Living and Care Center in Hugo and to Carla’s Assisted Liv-

ing Facilities in Limon.

Shooting Sports

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ACTIVITY PAGE: Monthly Reader:

How to Raise Monarch

Butterflies: A Step-by-

Step Guide for Kids

by Carol Pasternak

Label the Parts of a Butterfly and Color the Picture:

A) Antenna, B) Forewing, C) Head, D) Hindwing, E) Thorax, F)Abdomen.

1)Black Swallowtail, 2) Monarch, 3)Variegated Fritillary, 4) 2 Tailed Swallowtail

A)____________

B)____________

C)____________

D)____________

E)____________

F)____________

Activity: Use a butterfly net to go out and

catch butterflies in your garden and flower

beds to see what types you have in your back-

yard.

1) __________________ 2) __________________ 3) __________________

4) __________________

Guess the Butterfly Type:

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Events and Information available at lincoln.extension.colostate.edu/events/

July 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 4-H/FFA Live-

stock & Ag Me-

chanics Entries

Due

2 Horse Lev-

els (Ride)

Test 3:30pm

@ Fair-

grounds

3 4 Office

Closed-

Holiday

5 6

7 8 Kountry Kids

Club Mtg.

9 10 11 12 –Hoof Trimming

(Beef/Dairy) @

Eastern Colorado

Vet Services

-Shooting Sports

Scored/County

Shoot 8:30am @

Limon Range

-Horse Levels

(Written Tests) Due

13 Royalty

Clinic

14 Heart-

land Club

Mtg.

15 –4-H/FFA

Poultry, Rabbit, &

Dog Entries Due

-Open Class Live-

stock Entries Due

-Karval Sale Buyer

Solicitation/Club

Fun Day

16 Horse

Levels (Ride)

Test 4:30pm

@ Fair-

grounds

17 18 19 State Shoot En-

tries & Fees Due

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21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Royalty

Try-Outs

28 29 Karval Record

Book Signing/

Mtg.

30 31

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August 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Rancher’s

Pen of 3 En-

tries Due

2 Open Class

Horse Entries

Due

3 General 4-H

Projects Judg-

ing Day

4 5 6 7 -Open Class

General Pro-

jects Entries

Due

-Youth Dance

@ 8:30pm

8 9 4-H/FFA

Livestock Sale

10 General

Exhibit/

Livestock

Checkout

11 12 13 Projects

due to office

for State Fair by Noon

14 15 16 17

18 19 20 Livestock

Checks Availa-

ble Pickup

21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 Livestock

Record Books

Due to Office

-Club Charter-

ing & Mem-

ber in Good

Standing Due

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Lincoln County Fair (Aug. 3-10)-See Schedule & Events @ lincoln.extension.colostate.edu/lincoln-county-fair/

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VOLUNTEER CORNER: CLUB CHARTERING

Clubs must submit their club charting paperwork to the Extension office by September 1 to be re-

approved as a club for the upcoming 4-H year and to begin re-enrollment in October.

Helpful Chartering Reminders:

4-H club year is July 1 to June 30. Chartering can be completed as soon as the June bank statements

are received and the checkbook has been reconciled.

A copy of the checkbook register for the entire club year is now required to be submitted. The check

register should be completed for each account held and should include all deposits, withdrawals, fees,

etc. Gross income needs to be reported as well for the year

A copy of the bylaws needs to be submitted each year. New signatures will only be required this year if

there were changes to the bylaws.

Utilize the previous year chartering documents ending balance for this year’s beginning balance

(ensure it’s the corrected copy if applicable).

Ensure that all deposits and withdrawals are accounted for according to your bank statements and

check register. Be sure to include outstanding deposits and withdrawals that have not yet cleared the

bank but were made by June 30.

Be consistent with how you report in accounts that are accruing interest . Either ensure you are adding

the accrued interest each month or when it is actually credited to the account.

More information and a link to the State 4-H page on chartering is available at lin-

coln.extension.colostate.edu/4-h-leaders. State Charter instructions/forms are available at

co4h.colostate.edu/volunteer-resources/club-group-resources/.

The “Member in Good Standing” form is also required to be filled out and turned in no later than Septem-

ber 1 and is available online at lincoln.extension.colostate.edu/4-h-leaders ->the 4-H Leaders Page, under

“Forms/Planning”.

August 7, 2019

8:30-10:30pm or Immediately following the swine show

Cost: $3 or 3 Non-Perishable Items (not expired)

Who: Youth 18 & Under

Location: Under the Awning

*Sponsored by Lincoln County 4-H Council

4-H DANCE @ FAIR

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PORTABLE SCALE AVAILABLE FOR USE:

There is a portable (sheep, goat, and swine) scale available for

use at the Extension Office. The scale is available on a first come,

first serve basis.

*A $50 deposit is required and an equipment check-out sheet

must be completed.

*The scale must be disinfected according to the “Disinfectant

Protocol Sheet” before it is returned to the office.

*A $50 late fee will apply if the scale is not returned on time.

*Non 4-H/FFA members may also rent the scale for $25/per day.

To purchase tickets contact county council mem-

bers (Liliana Borders, Lyndee Yoder, Elivia

Hilferty, Jiggs Parker, Kayla Schier, Alyssah Metz-

ger, Daisy Stone, Kylie Freiman, Paige Beedy, Eliza-

beth Schier, or Aubrie Lindt ) or purchase through

the Extension Office.

Part of the proceeds directly benefits the Lincoln County 4-H program. The remaining funds go back

to the State 4-H Foundation to provide support statewide in the form of programming, scholarships,

grants, and awareness. 4 Drawings of $50 cash prizes will also take place throughout the summer

for tickets purchased by that date. *All winners will still be eligible for the truck and cash prizes

drawing on September 14 at the finish line for Pedal the Plains. *Need not be present to win.

2019 FORD F-150 PICK-UP & CASH RAFFLE

“Work like you don’t need the money, love like you’ve never been hurt and dance like no

one is watching.”

–Randall G. Leighton

“It isn’t life that weighs us down-it’s the way we carry it.”

– Elizabeth Potier

JUST TO GET YOU THINKIN…

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RECORD BOOK REFERENCE: PART 6

Financial Summary:

Read the directions to ensure that the numbers are pulled from the correct page and that you follow all

formulas listed.

Check your totals on each individual page before transferring the page total to the summary page.

Ensure you are using the grand total number and not an individual column total.

Double check the calculations on the summary page to verify correct summation and subtraction.

Market Animal Performance:

This section is only for market animals and does not apply to breeding projects.

This page has different requirements for each age division so read carefully. Add additional pages for

each animal or species as necessary. Regardless of project requirements, this is good information to

gather to track your rate of gain and cost of investment for each project.

Each animal in the project must have a minimum of a beginning and ending weight.

Label each animal correctly and consistently with the rest of the record book pages.

Return on Investment:

Read all instructions completely and answer questions in complete sentences.

Comparison of Market vs. Fair Value Sales Prices:

This section is only for market animals and higher age divisions.

Use the floor prices at the livestock sale for row (b).

Use the at fair weigh-in number for row (c) and ensure you complete all calculations correctly.

Story:

Must pertain to actual projects enrolled in and the current 4-H year.

Read the directions for content type requested.

Story should be at least one page long, but no more than three pages.

Story should be different than the one used last year.

Other Reminders:

The information provided for end goals should match actual beginning goals.

Ensure that your record book has all required signatures and dates.

Ensure that formatting is the same and either hand-write or type the entire record book.

Ensure all record pages are in the record book binder and in order.

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Colorado State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Lincoln County cooperating. Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.

Any mention of company names and/or products doesn't imply an endorsement of those entities or their services nor does it imply a criticism of their competitors and products. Items mentioned are strictly for educational purposes.

Head– Did you know that Colorado has it’s own

egg association known as the Colorado Egg Pro-

ducers Association. The association like many

commodity association helps to bring together

egg producers in Colorado to work on: better

production practices; unite resources; promote

nutritional benefits of eggs; provide community

education; as well as donating eggs for commu-

nity based events and need organizations. To

learn more about the Colorado Egg Producers

Association check out their website at: colora-

doeggproducers.com/

Hands– The University of Montana has devel-

oped an app called Rangeland Analysis Platform

(RAP). RAP is a rangeland monitoring tool for

livestock producers, conservation districts, for-

estry, and more. The app utilizes satellite image-

ry data from as far back as 1984 to present.

They also utilize surface data points and calcula-

tions to go along with the satellite readings. This

information is designed to showcase changes in

the vegetation patterns over time and estimate

the cover of plants, trees, shrubs, and plants.

This data helps provide information about con-

servation and mitigation practices for all inter-

ested and how weather and other events are

impacting vegetative growth and change. To

learn more about the app go to: range-

lands.app/

Health– In the summer we generally spend more

time outdoors, including adventures away from the

house and running water. We often think about

washing our hands after activities, especially in the

wintertime. However it’s important not to forget to

take along hand washing supplies on summer

outings and trips or even when working away from

the home. It’s also a good idea to come inside from

playing or swimming and washing hands before

eating as well.

Summer Supplies List:

-Jug of water

-Soap

-Towels or paper towels

-Hand sanitizer or wipe packets

CDC-cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-

handwashing.html

Heart– As we move into the middle of summer;

it’s a great time to get out and help an elderly

neighbor. Mid summer often means lots of extra

weeds in places where lawn mowers may not

reach. It may be hard for them to bend or kneel

and reach these weeds or to run the lawn mower.

You can make a difference in your area by helping

volunteer to go pull weeds and mow the lawn or

back areas they may not be able to get to.