2018 Calf Challenge Record Book

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1 2018 Calf Challenge Record Book Exhibitor: State: County: IMPORTANT DATES DATE November 18, 2017 January 1, 2018 March 1, 2018 May 1, 2018 July 1, 2018 August 31, 2018 September 1, 2018 September 27-30, 2018 EVENT 10 a.m. Pick Up Calves Sponsor Letter #1 Due Sponsor Letter #2 Due Sponsor Letter #3 Due Sponsor Letter #4 Due Deadline for Aksarben Entries Sponsor Letter #5 Due Aksarben Stock Show SCORING CATEGORY POINTS Sponsor Letters 10 Record Book 30 Showmanship 25 Average Daily Gain 20 (Overall) Live Placing 15 TOTAL 100

2 SPONSOR REPORTS REPORT SUGGESTED ITEMS TO INCLUDE #1 - JANUARY 1, 2018 A. Calf Report B. Beginning Weight C. Grower Ration D. Plans #2 - March 1, 2018 A. Calf Report B. Formulation of Finishing Ration C. Showmanship Progress #3 - May 1, 2018 A. Calf Report B. March Weight C. Average Daily Gain D. Showmanship Progress #4 - July 1, 2018 A. Calf Report B. Report on ADG C. Showmanship Progrees #5 - September 1, 2018 A. Calf Report B. Showmanship Progress C. Plans for Aksarben Stock Show NOTE: The sponsor report should include more than the suggested items listed above. Send a copy of each sponsor report to: Shelby Leonhard sleonhard@showaksarben.com

3 Exhibitor Information Name of 4-H Member Age on January 1, 2018 Mailing Address City State Zip Years in 4-H Name of 4-H Club List Years Exhibited at Aksarben Stock Show Calf Information Breed Brand Description and Location Ear Tag Number Name and Address of Ranch Where Calf was Born: Calf Weight times 1.75 = Begining Value of Calf Calf Challenge Contestant s Signature Note: Accurate and complete record is needed. TURN IN COMPLETE RECORD BOOK AT THE LIVESTOCK OFFICE BY 12 PM SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2018

4 Financial Summary On this page, you are to determine what you would have made or lost had you purchased the calf yourself. You do this by: (1) adding the value of the calf when you received it from Aksarben, (2) the cost of feed that the calf ate, and (3) expenses that you incurred other than feed and then subtracting the total from the estimated value of the calf when you arrive at the Aksarben Stock Show in September. 1. Estimated value of steer at the Aksarben Stock Show (use price posted in Livestock Office for Calf Challenge) 2. Subtract from above value: a. Begining Value of Calf b. Cost of Feed Used c. Expenses Other Than Feed Total Profit or Loss (Circle One) Feeding Program - Growing Phase 1. Describe your feeding plan for the growing phase and how you designed the feedng plan.

5 2. How did you monitor your calf s progress toward your growing phase goal? Describe any corrections ncessary. Feeding Program - Finishing Phase 1. Describe the transition from the growing phase to the finishing phase. What was your feeding plan for the finishing phase and what factors were considered in developing the plan? 2. What was the greatest problem in raising the calf and how did you deal with it?

6 Training and Industry Record 1. Describe how your Calf Challenge does or does not fit the model of what the beef industry is looking for today. 2. As a 4-H beef project member, describe how you can help educate consumers about the food safety of beef and beef products. 3. React to the question - What does showmanship mean to me?

7 Estimated Feed Summary On this page, you are to estimate the feed that your calf will eat during the entire feeding period (approximately 300 days). The feed cost estimate is to be completed during the first week after you pick up your calf at the Aksarben calf dispursement. (do not send to Aksarben, keep in your record book) Type of Feed Total lbs Needed Avg. Price Per lb Cost Type of Supplement (Protein / Mineral) Total lbs. Needed Avg. Price Per lb S Cost S S S Type of Roughage (Hay, SIlage, Stalks Pasture etc) Total lbs or Days (Pasture, Stalks Etc) Avg. Price Per lb or Day Cost Name Total Estimated Feed Cost Date Completed Notary

8 Production Summary Beginning Weigh Date (Date Weighed on Ranch or Pick Up) Number of Days Fed (Beginning Date to Final Weigh Date) Beginning Weight (lbs) (Weight at Ranch or Pick Up Time) Total lbs Gained (Beginning Weight Minus Aksarben Weight) Average Daily Gain (lbs) Feed Cost of Gain Total Feed Costs (growing + finishing) Total lbs. Gained (growing + finishing) Feed Cost / lb. of Gain (growing + finishing)

9 Actual Feed Summary Record the amount and cost of all feed that your calf eats each month, using purchase price figures. When you use home grown feeds, enter how much you d have to pay if you purchased it locally. Oct. Roughage (i.e., grass hay, alfalfa, distiller s grains, etc.) Type of Roughage Avg. Daily Month Cost for Month Amount and Cost of Feed Used Grain (i.e., oats, corn, milo, etc.) Type of Grain Avg. Daily Month Cost For Month Protein &/or Mineral Supplement (i.e., SBM, urea, liquid, mineral, etc.) Type of Supplement Avg. Daily Month Cost For Month Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Total Total Actual Feed Cost

10 Expenses Other Than Feed Enter expenses incurred other than costs for grain, protein supplement, minerals, etc. Enter kind of expense if other than those listed below. Do not include show expense items. Expense Items Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sep. Totals Veterinary Drugs Veterinarian Fees Insecticides Insurance Trucking Yardage Interest on Feed Monthly Totals Total Expenses Other Than Feed