Resources
2021 Dixie National Junior Round-Up Premium Book for Web (download PDF)
Western National 4-H Roundup (download PDF)
Judging and Oral Reasons
Intro to Livestock Judging and Oral Reasons (download PDF)
Livestock Judging Sites (download PDF) Note: Some of the links in this pdf may not work.
Meat Identification Study and Test Guides
This is one of the most educational and popular activities of the 4-H Red Meats project. The purpose of this contest is for 4- H’ers to develop an appreciation for red meats as a protein source and to become better informed as consumers. They will learn how to recognize various cuts and quality grades of meat, how to shop wisely, and how to cook meats appropriately.
Our State 4-H Meats Judging Contest is held during 4-H Congress.
Meat ID Study Guide (download PPT)
Meat ID Study Guide (download PDF)
Meat ID Test Guide (download PPT)
Meat ID Test Sheet (download PDF)
Form 816 - Mississippi 4-H Meat Identification Card
2017 MS 4-H Horse Shows Classes, Rules & Regulations from MSUES CTO - Distance Education on Vimeo.
MS Livestock Quality Assurance Program from MSUES CTO - Distance Education on Vimeo.
Legal/Illegal Tack from MSUES CTO - Distance Education on Vimeo.
4-H Horse Ethics from MSUES CTO - Distance Education on Vimeo.
4-H Horse Non-Riding Contests from MSUES CTO - Distance Education on Vimeo.
Publications
News
RAYMOND, Miss. -- Not so long ago, goats were niche livestock animals in Mississippi. But these small ruminants have grown in popularity in recent years, especially dairy goats. Farmers who have limited acreage or want to diversify their livestock operations often choose goats. Others want goats for their meat or milk. Regardless of the purpose, people who want to join the ranks of goat owners should understand some important aspects of goat ownership before bringing one home.
JACKSON, Miss. -- Since the age of 7, Smith County 4-H’er Chase Boone has been showing mostly Simmental cattle in the Dixie National Junior Round-Up each year.
Success Stories
She grew up in the 4-H youth development program in Indiana, and her husband was in Ohio 4-H. Fast-forward a few years, and Inez Saum became a volunteer leader for Mississippi 4-H.
The 4-H Poultry Chain Project regularly receives generous donations from organizations across the state, but the project has never received a donation quite like Southern AgCredit’s pledge of $25,000 over 5 years.
The 2023 Dixie National Junior Round-Up, held annually in February at the Jackson fairgrounds, hosted 1,257 young people, including more than 1,000 4-H’ers, showing 2,153 head of livestock. Animals shown included beef and dairy cattle; meat, dairy, and Boer goats; hogs; and lambs. In addition, 4-H hosted its first-ever rabbit show.
