Market Steer Projects: Getting Started

Raising a market steer as a 4-H project can be a very rewarding experience for youth. However, it is important to note up front that raising a market steer requires higher input costs and larger living spaces than all other 4-H livestock projects. A successful market steer project involves a lot of time and effort to train, feed, and clean your animal. If the necessary time and resources are available, raising market steers can be one of the most enjoyable livestock projects that 4-H has to offer. This fact sheet has some tips to get you started with your market steer project

Utah Brand Inspections for Horses

Brand inspection laws and proof of ownership laws are often misunderstood by horse owners in Utah. Outlined in this paper are the current laws regarding requirements for proof of ownership while traveling and brand inspection requirements during the transfer of ownership

Maintaining Pig Temperatures in the Summer and Winter Seasons

Utah often faces extreme temperatures in the summer and winter seasons. Due to the adverse weather, it can be difficult to raise pigs. This fact sheet discusses ways to help pigs adjust to hot and cold temperatures with facilities and management techniques

Pet Rabbit Projects: Getting Started

Rabbits are becoming increasingly popular companion animals. Pet rabbits can thrive in rural and suburban environments and can happily live indoors or outside. They are relatively low maintenance compared to some of the more common family pets and are great for all ages of youth with proper supervision and education. It is important not to be fooled into thinking they are an easy pet, however. Rabbits are a long-term commitment that require daily care and continued effort. This fact sheet has tips to get started keeping rabbits as pets

Pasture Pig Basics

With an increasing push for more sustainable agriculture practices, raising pigs on pasture has gained much attention over recent years. Although it is possible to raise pigs on pasture, and this production method may support some sustainability goals, there are some important considerations. This fact sheet provides insight and answers to aspiring pig farmers so that they can make better-informed decisions before purchasing their pigs

Market Animal Feed Efficiency: A Tool for Evaluating Feed Conversion

The market animal feed efficiency calculator is designed to help youth livestock producers become more profitable and improve market animal feed efficiency

Nutrition Guide for Rabbits

Feeding rabbits a healthy diet is important for their long term health. This fact sheet provides lists of appropriate food for pet rabbits, healthy portions, and foods that should be avoided. A family-friendly, visual list format is used to make this guide a straightforward reference that can be posted in the home