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The following are recommended resources for contest preparation.
Beef Resource Handbook from OSU Extension Publishing, The Ohio State University
Sheep Resource Handbook from OSU Extension Publishing, The Ohio State University
Swine Resource Handbook from OSU Extension Publishing, The Ohio State University
Goat Resource Handbook from OSU Extension Publishing, The Ohio State University
4-H Animal Science Curriculum Starter Pack: Swine, Beef, Sheep, Meat Goat, Understanding & Applying Veterinary Science from Shop 4-H
Iowa Beef Center from Iowa State University, Extension and Outreach
Sheep Production Handbook from American Sheep Industry (ASI)
Sheep 101 from sheep101.info
Sheep 201 from Sheep101.info/201
Meat Goat
Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus
Secure Food Supply from The Center for Food Security & Public Health, Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
National 4-H Livestock Skillathon Contest from National Youth Livestock Contests
National 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl Contest from National Youth Livestock Contests
Swine Bowl (PDF, 14.3 KB)
Rabbit Quiz Bowl (PDF, 10.9 KB)
Beef Quiz Bowl (PDF, 13.2 KB)
Sheep Quiz Bowl (PDF, 11.5 KB)
KS4-H Sheep Quiz Bowl Manual (PDF, 267.9 KB)
Animal Welfare Proficiencies in 4-H
Sheep: from the Animal's Point of View
Swine: From the Animal's Point of View
Rabbits: From the Animal's Point of View
Behaving like animals!
Youth Development through Veterinary Science Complete Parts 1-11
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