Missouri 4-H Dairy Cow Camp is Full!

May 25-27, 2022
Lawrence County Fairgrounds, Freistatt, MO

A great group of campers is assembled this year for the three day camp.

We had a full group of 4-H Dairy Cow Camp kids. The campers come ready to work and learn all with great attitudes! This is our fourth year at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds in Freistatt. These facilities worked great with the rain we had allowing everyone to be indoors! We had 40 campers this year with many great counselors. . The Tag Sale heifers and calves from Wrightvale Farm, were the animals the campers worked with. There was a lot of heifer loving going on with little calves and little kids!

The first day everyone checked in with Karla Deaver and received their buckets with brushes, soap, clear magic, pencils and some other show supplies. The campers were divided into color groups and picked a heifer to work with for the three days. Washing the heifer comes first and then after she dries, they tackle clipping the heifer. Each heifer has two campers working with her and after three days she is ready for the show ring.

By the afternoon of the second day the kids had heifers ready to photograph and video for sale promotion. Thank you to everyone involved with the sale for their understanding on the fitting of the heifers by our youth.

Cow Camp Show & Award Photos
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2022 Cow Camp Showmanship and Awards

A highlight of the 2022 camp included a session with Dr. Darren Loula of Christian County Veterinary Service who gave a presentation on embryo transfer; and Kary Crumpley, hoof trimmer, on foot health in dairy cattle.

A judging contest and showmanship competition provide the culmination for the camp. In the dairy judging contest, first place junior was Harper VanZyverden of Niangua. Second was Raylee Couch of Verona and third was Emma Coleman of Grant City. In the senior division, first was Robin Drury of Springfield, second was Teagan Hardy of Steelville and third was Sammi Justice of Clever. First junior in placings was Harper VanZyverden and first in the senior division was Roland Neptune.

In the showmanship competition, winning the junior division was Diesel Dixon of Conway and second was Nora Penn of Edina. In the intermediate division, first was Whitley Dill of Marshfield and second was Raylee Couch of Verona. In the senior division, first was Sammi Justice of Clever and second was Alexis Koopal of Ohio.

A number of other awards were handed out, including a rookie awards to Latham and Nevaeh Bradley of Koshkonong. Most Initiative award was given to Lily Bluel of Monett and Noah Stephens of Arkansas. Most engaged camper award was given to Allie and Gracie Kenney of Miller. Leadership recognition was awarded to Sergio Mendoza of Cape Girardeau and Raylee Couch of Verona. Two pairs were recognized as best team: Cobie Kleiboeker of Wentworth and Brantley Keltner of Clever; and Teagan Hardy of Steelville and Alexi Casperson of Marshifield. Most improved camper was awarded to Zeb Wilson.

A new award, given in memory of Dr. John Underwood, longtime supporter of Missouri Dairy Cow Camp, was awarded to Case Melzer of Harrisonville.

Major support for 4-H Agriculture programs is provided by the Missouri 4-H Foundation in partnership with Eunice Campbell, FCS Financial, the Hertzog Family, the Missouri Association of Meat Processors, Missouri Farm Bureau, the Missouri Holstein Association, and Anita and Wayne Vanderwert. Missouri Dairy Cow Camp also receives support from the following businesses and individuals: Wrightvale Holsteins, Dairy Farmers of America, So-Mo Agri-Supply, Southwest Dairy Farmers, MFA, Inc., Missouri Holstein Association, Missouri Holstein Junior Association, Missouri Jersey Cattle Association, Missouri Guernsey Breeders Association, Missouri Brown Swiss Breeders, Land O’Lakes/Purina, Sancrest Specialized Transport, Main Street Feeds, Mac’s Vet Supply, Race Brothers, D Bar J Livestock LLC, Perrydale Farms, Jeanne Whip of Republic, Ozark Mountain Creamery, Midwest Dairy Association, Southwest Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, Andrus Dairy, and Ron and Betty Duffy.

For more information about cow camp, contact Karla Deaver at the Lawrence County Extension Center in Mt. Vernon, (417) 466-3102, or your local county extension center.

MO ALL-BREEDS YOUTH HEIFER SHOW
May 28, 2022, Freistatt, MO

Thank you to everyone who donated food, items, or time to helping out with the food booth or the silent auction the juniors greatly appreciate it. They raised over $600 between the two events. Sadly, we were all so busy doing things that we didn't do very well getting photos.

I wanted to be sure all of you were the first to know about dairy judging camp. The dates this year are July 18 - 20. The registration brochure will be released shortly. Our group is limited to the first 20 registrants, REGISTRATION FORM BELOW!

To view Registration flyer click here

Print Health Form if not a 4-H Member-click here

Karla Deaver, Youth Extension Specialist
417-466-3102
deaverk@missouri.edu

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IT'S A CONTEST: The Pulsator magazine is sponsoring a Photo Contest. So dust off those cameras or go back in your files and submit your best!

*Two Divisions: Phone & High Resolution
*Three Age Groups: 12 & under; 13-18 & Over 18
*Entry Deadline August 21 (No late entries)
*Photos must show some aspect of dairy production including but not limited to: livestock, products, landscape and individuals.
*Photos must have been taken in MO Since 1/1/21 by the person submitting the image. Limit 3/person.

For complete entry and rule information see image above.
For more information or to submit contact Jenna Wilson, 417-459-8794 mopulsator2@gmail.com.