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Dairy Steers

Manistee County was once home to a number of dairy producers and farms making it an obvious part of the Manistee County 4-H program.

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Common Dairy Breeds shown by 4-H at the Manistee County Fair are Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, Crossbreeds** and Other Breeds.

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Manistee County 4-H is always looking to improve and adapt our Livestock Program! If there is a specific breed you would like to show in our Dairy category, please reach out to the Council and 4-H Program Coordinator!

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Youth, ages 10 to 19, are eligible to show and market* Dairy Cattle with 4-H at the Manistee County Fair.

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*The current rules, under the by-laws of the Manistee County 4-H Livestock Council, state that all 4-H participants MUST complete one year of SHOWMANSHIP ONLY before they can market an animal. Cloverbud years DO count towards this requirement. No 4-Her may market ANY animal until 4-H age 8.

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4-H Youth between the ages of 10 and 11 (as of Jan. 1) MUST have minimum one (1) year Feeder Calf experience to show a Steer. If a youth has no previous Feeder Calf experience, they must be 12 years of age (as of Jan. 1) to be eligible to show a Steer.

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**Dairy Steers MUST be Purebreds or crossed with other Dairy Breeds ONLY. No Beef Crosses.

Possession Dates & Minimum/Maximum Weights

Dairy Steers must be, MAXIMUM, two (2) years old as of the current Fair year. No Beef Crosses.

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Minimum market weight for Dairy Steers is 1100 pounds, as of CHECK-IN Day of Fair.

 

No Maximum weight.

Purchase or Proof of Origin MUST be provided for ALL Livestock Animals.

Dairy Steer Resources

Dairy Farms

A list of dairy farms who work with local 4-H.

Steer Anatomy

Learn the anatomy of your livestock project!

Showmanship Success

Tips for showmanship success in the show ring!

Mark Your Calendar!

Beef & Dairy Steer Project Registration (Show & Market Registration) is due by December 31, 2023.

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