Dairy Cattle

Got milk? The dairy project is for youth wanting to learn more about caring, raising and managing dairy animals.
4-H members usually start with a heifer calf or yearling heifer learning how to select, lead and show. 4-H members with mature cows learn about feeding and milk production.

Things to Learn/Do in the Project

Age 7-9

Identify the six breeds of dairy cattle
Identify the body parts of a cow
Select and raise a diary calf

Age 10-13

Judge a class of diary cows
Discuss animal health issues
Identify safe practices for handling milk and milk products

Age 14 and Older

Evaluate the body condition of dairy animals
Learn about animal welfare issues
Determine the nutritional quality of dairy feed
Explore career options in the dairy industry

Project Materials

Reasonably priced materials are available for every project in Kansas 4-H. You can order the materials for your project online or contact your local Extension Office.

Dairy Bucket Calf (DC100)