March/April 2000
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Mountain Beef Cattle Field Day
Dan T. Brown
Extension Animal Scientist
The annual Georgia Mountain Beef Cattle Field Day will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2000 in Blairsville. The program will begin with registration at 9:30 a.m. in the auditorium of the Georgia Mountain Experiment Station. The station is located three miles south of Blairsville on US Highways 129 & 19.
One highlight of the program will be a demonstration showing the effects of various vaccination procedures as related to beef quality. This will be conducted in cooperation with Fort Dodge Animal Health personnel. This will be an eye opening experience for all in attendance. A complete schedule of the day's activities are as follows:
9:30 a.m. Registration and Refreshments - Courtesy of Pennington Seeds, Inc.
10:00 MaxQ - Roy Deason, Pennington Seeds, Inc., Madison
10:30 Problems and Implications of Fescue Toxicosis - John Stuedemann, USDA ARS Southern Piedmont USDA Station, Watkinsville
11:00 Poultry Litter Environmental Issues - Mark McCann, UGA, Athens
11:30 H.E.R.D. Program - Dan T. Brown, UGA, Blairsville
12:00 p.m. Lunch - Courtesy of Coast Grain Company
1:30 Stocker Project Results - Dan T. Brown, UGA, Blairsville
2:00 The Producer and Beef Quality Assurance - Randy Fordham, Fort Dodge Animal Health, Colbert
3:00 Adjourn
42nd Tifton Bull Evaluation Center Sale
Robert L. Stewart
Extension Animal Scientist - Beef Cattle
The 42nd Tifton Bull Evaluation Sale was held at the multipurpose
building at the Evaluation Center near Irwinville on March 1. There was
a large crowd and the bidding was hot! We sold 130 bulls to buyers from
five states for an average of $1893. This was up from the previous year's
average of $1619. Average prices by breed were:
| Breed |
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| No. | Average | No. | Average | |
| Angus | 64 | $ 2073 | 82 | $ 1623 |
| Brangus | 2 | 1550 | 2 | 1700 |
| Charolais | 17 | 1976 | 18 | 1756 |
| Gelbvieh | 7 | 2371 | 4 | 1550 |
| Hereford | 8 | 1463 | 7 | 1571 |
| Limousin | 4 | 1325 | 1 | 1300 |
| Red Angus | 1 | 1200 | 2 | 1050 |
| Simmental | 27 | 1552 | 17 | 1565 |
| TOTAL SALES | 130 | $246,100 | 133 | $215,300 |
The high selling bull was an Angus bull consigned by Lemmon Cattle Enterprises and bought for $5000 by Teddy Mixon of Ocilla, Georgia. Second high selling bull was consigned by Meldon Farm. It brought $3700 from J. C. Jackman from TyTy, Georgia. Two bulls tied for third at $3500. Ron Boatright from Alma, Georgia purchased a Gelbvieh bull from Hadden Farms and Donnie Clark from Rochelle, Georgia bought an Angus bull consigned by Gillis Angus Farm.
Details on next year's bull evaluation programs will be available in
late May.
Southwest Georgia Experiment Station
Plains, Georgia
Growth implants are a tool which every commercial cattle producer should incorporate into their management program. Preweaning implants will increase weaning weights very cost effectively. In order to demonstrate the effects of implants, a trial was initiated in the spring of 1999 using the cow herd at the Southwest Georgia Experiment Station at Plains, Georgia. This herd consists of 79 spring-calving cows. Calves were born from January 6 to March 2, 1999.
On April 22, 1999, the beginning of the breeding season, half of the
calves were implanted with Ralgro on a gate-cut basis (every other calf
as they reached the head catch). Both male and female calves received implants.
On June 23, 1999, the end of the breeding season, the male calves which
previously received implants were re-implanted. No females received a second
implant. All calves were weaned on September 22. 1999. Weaning weights
were adjusted to 205 days. The table lists the performance of the calves
in this trial.
Effect of Ralgro on Weaning Weight*
| Steers (lbs.) | Heifers (lbs.) | |
| Control | 509 (N = 13) | 514 (N = 15) |
| Ralgro | 548 (N = 14) | 514 (N = 14) |
* Weights are adjusted 205-day weights.
In review of the steer calves, the data is consistent with other trials. The Ralgro-implanted steers weighed 39 pounds more than the non-implanted controls at weaning. A single implant is expected to result in approximately 20 pounds more weaning weight. In this trial, the calves were implanted twice and the weight increase was almost double that expected from a single implant.
The heifer performance was not as easily explained. The Ralgro-implanted heifers weighed the same as the non-implanted controls. We could speculate that the implanted heifers in this group would have been lighter had they not been implanted, but there is no way to prove that theory.
In summary, implanting steers twice with Ralgro resulted in 39 pounds
more weight at weaning. The cost of the implant is $1 each. The value of
the increased gain is approximately $33 (based on 500 pound steers worth
$85/cwt). This calculates a return of $16.50 for each dollar invested.
Although the heifers did not respond like the steers, implanting continues
to be a cost effective management tool from which every cattle operation
could benefit.
Robert L. Stewart
Skeet Ragan
Extension Animal Scientist, UGA Agricultural Specialist, SW GA Exp.
Stn.
*Thanks to Richard Waldrep, Territory Representative, Schering-Plough
Animal Health Corporation, for furnishing Ralgro for this trial.
Can Horse Behavior Be Affected By Diet?
Gary Heusner
Extension Equine Specialist
Much has been written and much more has been discussed regarding the effects of certain feeds or dietary components on the behavior of horses. There are many products currently available to the horse owner that make claims for calming a horse or even energizing a horse. However, very little research has been published to substantiate many of the effects certain behavior altering products claim. In addition certain herbs have been promoted to affect the central nervous system. These affects include calming, easing tension, reducing spooking, reducing aggressiveness, etc. Again, little or no research has been published substantiating many of the claims made for the use of certain herbs. One of the reasons little research has been done is because of the difficulty of getting a number of horses that may be classified as having the same behavior. To be meaningful, a study of this nature requires a number of horses. Now that I have placed some doubt and skepticism in your mind regarding feeds or oral products that may alter behavior in a horse, let's look at some common sense approaches in dealing with perceived behavior problems in horse based on diet.
The most common behavior problem people perceive in their horse is hyperactivity. Before you alter the feeding program you need to look at the management situation, training routine, or possibly a physical problem with the horse. As for diet, it is important to feed a horse as much forage (hay and or pasture) as possible to meet its nutrient requirements. Anytime the grain component of the diet is more than fifty percent of the total diet the feeding program should be evaluated and adjusted. Most times when a horse's energy requirements are meet by feeding as much forage as possible, and as little grain as possible you end up with a horse that is more even tempered. There are two reasons for this. One, the horse actually spends more time eating and this helps the horse meet its "chew factor" requirement. Two, the horse is consuming a diet in which the digestion and absorption of starches from grain is less so that blood glucose and insulin are much less likely to rise rapidly, which in turn may cause some hyperactivity. If your horse does need to consume large amounts of grain to meet its energy requirements, so it does not lose weight because of intense exercise, consider feeding sources of fat to replace the calories supplied by grain (starch). Some intensely exercised horses may have to be fed 1.0 to 2.0 pounds of a fat source per day.
Another simple and basic premise of feeding horses that when not done correctly may affect behavior, is feed at the protein requirement. I have analyzed hundreds of diets for horses and often found that protein intake is 130% above what the horse requires. Excessive protein increases blood nitrogen levels which may alter normal levels of certain metabolic hormones and particularly thyroid hormones which affects metabolic rate and possibly behavior. In many cases when adjustments are made in protein intake closer to requirements the owners find a difference in attitude of the horse. It is well documented that excess levels of certain amino acids will affect appetite in the horse. So this is a case of nutrients affecting the behavior of the horse.
Certain herbs are thought to have a calming effect on horses by working on the central nervous system. Herbal agents thought to produce this effect include chamomile, hops, dandelion, and ginseng. It is important that if you use these herbal agents that you use the recommended levels because some of the compounds that are thought to be the active ingredient may actually be toxic at high levels.
Can horse behavior be affected by diet? The answer is yes if we do not
stick to the basics of horse feeding as outlined. Are there dietary compounds
that can be used to alter behavior? Until more research with the specific
dietary compounds is done we are unable to answer that question. Certain
minerals and vitamins may affect behavior through their specific roles
in metabolism, when the mineral or vitamin is deficient, in excess, or
not in balance with other nutrients.
Feeding Cottonseed Meal to Developing Gilts
Tim Schell
Extension Specialist - Swine
Cottonseed meal is a readily available feedstuff that can be used as a protein source in swine diets. Generally, cottonseed meal is priced very competitively compared to other ingredients of similar nutrient content such as soybean meal. The limitations of feeding cottonseed meal to pigs include the anti-nutritional compound gossypol, low lysine availability, and low energy content due to high fiber levels. However, research has shown that additions of ferrous sulfate to cottonseed meal diets can negate some of the negative effects of gossypol. Additionally, energy (fat) and lysine supplementation can overcome the low availability of these nutrients. Several research trials have demonstrated that feeding cottonseed meal to growing/finishing swine can result in growth performance similar to pigs fed diets containing soybean meal.
At the UGA Coastal Plains Experiment Station in Tifton, research was conducted to determine if cottonseed meal could be fed to developing gilts. Growth performance, body composition and days to first estrus were monitored for 96 gilts fed cottonseed meal or soybean meal diets. The treatment diets were no cottonseed meal, 7.5% cottonseed meal or 15% cottonseed meal. For the treatment diets, cottonseed meal replaced soybean meal and lysine and fat were added to equalize energy and lysine levels across treatments.
Feeding the cottonseed meal diets was initiated when the gilts reached a weight of 120 lbs. When the gilts reached 200 lbs they were given fenceline exposure to a boar twice a day for 15 minutes. Individual heat checking was conducted daily after the gilts reached a weight of 240 lbs. Backfat and loineye measurements were taken when the gilts reached 240 lbs and at their first estrus. After gilts expressed their first estrus, they were removed from the trial.
The gilts fed the cottonseed meal diets reached first estrus sooner than gilts fed the soybean meal diets (177, 181, and 186 days for 15%, 7.5% and 0% cottonseed meal respectively). Furthermore, feed intake was higher for the gilts fed the cottonseed meal compared to the gilts fed the soybean meal (7.7, 6.83, 7.72 lbs/day for 15%, 7.5% and 0% cottonseed meal respectively). There were no differences in backfat or loineye areas between the treatments.
This research demonstrates that cottonseed meal can be fed to developing
gilts without delaying the onset of estrus or negatively affecting growth
rate or body composition.
2000 Georgia Junior National Market Hog Carcass Results
(Corrected version)
Rick Jones
Professor and Extension Animal Scientist
Once again, the 2000 Georgia Junior National Livestock Expo Market Hog Show exceeded the previous year in terms of quality of pigs. There were 1293 pigs which qualified to show and only 83 light and heavy hogs. We had 14 classes of barrows (394 head) and 34 classes of gilts (900 head).
Hogs were transported to Smithfield Packing at Tarheel, North Carolina on Sunday for processing. Since the Carcass Contest Committee tattooed all hogs qualifying for the show, we allowed all hogs to compete for carcass awards. Carcass awards are based on Lean Meat Rate (LMR) or % lean in the carcass calculated from Fat-o-meater evaluation of carcass backfat and loin depth. Approximately 1179 pigs have carcass data listed in the attached file. They averaged 15.6 mm of backfat, 55.6 mm of loin depth and 56.0% lean. The range was 41.1% to 62.4%.
Most of the pigs were valued based on their carcass weights and LMR's. The premiums and discounts are added and subtracted from a base carcass price for that day ($55.11 per cwt). Some hogs in the database are listed as "skinned" and actually include any pig that was skinned due to excessively close clipping or pigs that were trimmed due to any carcass abnormality (swollen joints, etc.). These pigs do not have carcass data available and were paid on an average basis ($41.88/cwt live). Other pigs which fell outside the acceptable range of dressing percent (carcass wt. divided by live wt.) may have carcass information, but were paid for on an average basis (no premiums). We lost 8 pigs either during transport or at the plant, but Smithfield payed for all 1294 hogs. All light and heavy pigs were sold at $40 per cwt live.
The table below gives the carcass data on the top ten pigs which will
receive prize money from the Georgia National Stock Show. The data for
other pigs is available by clicking on the link below and is in order of
ear tag number for easier location of your pig.
| Carcass
placing |
Ear
Tag |
First
Name |
Last
Name |
County/
Chapter |
Live
Wt, Lb |
AI |
Sex | Carcass
Wt, Lb |
Back fat
(mm) |
Loin depth
(mm) |
Lean meat
rate, % |
Premium
$ |
| 1 | 2623 | JORDAN | HEMBREE | WORTH CO. FFA | 273 | G | 192 | 8 | 70 | 62.38 | 500.0 | |
| 2 | 1685 | RUSSELL | ELLIOTT | CRAWFORD HIGH FFA | 265 | G | 188 | 7 | 64 | 62.27 | 400.00 | |
| 3 | 2074 | PAULA | ROGERS | TREUTLEN CO. 4-H | 246 | G | 175 | 7 | 64 | 62.27 | 300.00 | |
| 4 | 734 | LINDSAY | PAULK | COLQUITT H.S. FFA | 243 | G | 176 | 8 | 65 | 61.78 | 200.00 | |
| 5 | 1401 | REBECCA | MCCURDY | IRWIN FFA | 272 | G | 182 | 10 | 75 | 61.76 | 100.00 | |
| 6 | 1697 | NATHAN | JOHNSON | JACKSON CO. FFA | 248 | G | 182 | 8 | 62 | 61.42 | 100.00 | |
| 7 | 1491 | LeANNA | MORGAN | HARRIS CO. 4-H | 251 | Y | G | 217 | 10 | 71 | 61.28 | 100.0 |
| 8 | 358 | GRAY | McKINNON | COFFEE CO. 4-H | 251 | Y | G | 186 | 10 | 71 | 61.28 | 50.00 |
| 9 | 528 | AMY | PAULK | IRWIN CO. 4-H | 247 | G | 182 | 8 | 59 | 61.06 | 50.00 | |
| 10 | 1327 | TIM | HUTTO | IRWIN FFA | 260 | G | 198 | 9 | 64 | 61.05 | 50.00 |
* Corrected placings based on LMR with ties broken
on back fat then loin depth then heavier carcass weight.
Special thanks go out to the members of the Carcass
Contest Committee (staff from the Georgia Department of Agriculture and
the Federal-State Livestock Market News Service staff) for conducting this
year's carcass contest. It was a greater effort than ever to collect
carcass information for most of the market hogs. Prices received for hogs
was once again very competitive.
Carcass Contest Committee
Coordinators: Terry Harris and Ernie Morgan
Kent Campbell, Freddie Deal, Jimmy Mullis, Ed Tolbert,
Billy Thompson, Johnny Young
Thanks also goes to the Georgia National Stock
Show for providing the premiums for this contest.
Georgia Pork Producers Association's A. I. Premium Program
The Georgia Pork Producers Association provides cash
awards for the top three entries in the carcass show which are the product
of artificial insemination matings. This program is designed to encourage
the use of A.I. as well as the genetic improvement of Georgia hogs. To
qualify for the GPPA A. I. Premium program, an entry must be:
This year's winners are:
| Exhibitor | County/Chapter | Entry no. | LMR% | Sire | Award | |
| 1st | LeAnna Morgan | Harris Co. 4-H | 1491 | 61.28 | Total Chaos | $250 |
| 2nd | Gray McKinnon | Coffee Co. 4-H | 358 | 61.28 | World Class | $150 |
| 3rd | Doug Mullis | Brantley Co. FFA | 2231 | 60.58 | Says Who | $100 |
Premiums for the A.I. Contest will be mailed directly
to exhibitors by the Georgia Pork Producers Association.
Conversion chart from millimeters (mm) to inches
| mm | 10 th Rib
B.F., in |
Last Rib
B.F.,in |
mm | 10 th Rib
B.F., in |
Last Rib
B.F. , in |
mm | 10 th Rib
B. F., in |
Last Rib
B. F., in |
| 10 | .39 | .54 | 22 | .87 | 1.02 | 34 | 1.34 | 1.49 |
| 11 | .43 | .58 | 23 | .91 | 1.06 | 35 | 1.38 | 1.53 |
| 12 | .47 | .62 | 24 | .94 | 1.09 | 36 | 1.42 | 1.57 |
| 13 | .51 | .66 | 25 | .98 | 1.13 | 37 | 1.46 | 1.61 |
| 14 | .55 | .70 | 26 | 1.02 | 1.17 | 38 | 1.50 | 1.65 |
| 15 | .60 | .74 | 27 | 1.06 Base | 1.21 | 39 | 1.54 | 1.69 |
| 16 | .65 | .78 | 28 | 1.10 | 1.25 | 40 | 1.57 | 1.72 |
| 17 | .67 | .82 | 29 | 1.15 | 1.29 | 41 | 1.61 | 1.76 |
| 18 | .71 | .86 | 30 | 1.18 | 1.33 | 42 | 1.65 | 1.80 |
| 19 | .75 | .90 | 31 | 1.22 | 1.37 | 43 | 1.69 | 1.84 |
| 20 | .79 | .94 | 32 | 1.26 | 1.41 | 44 | 1.73 | 1.88 |
| 21 | .83 | .98 | 33 | 1.30 | 1.45 | 45 | 1.77 | 1.92 |
Loin depth conversion to approximate Loin Muscle Area (LMA)
| Loin
depth (in) |
Loin
depth (mm) |
LMA
(sq, in) |
Loin
depth (in) |
Loin
depth (mm) |
LMA
(sq. in) |
Loin
depth (in) |
Loin
depth (mm) |
LMA
(sq.in) |
| 3.62 | 92 | 9.8 | 2.79 | 71 | 7.5 | 1.96 | 50 | 5.3 |
| 3.58 | 91 | 9.7 | 2.75 | 70 | 7.4 | 1.92 | 49 | 5.2 |
| 3.54 | 90 | 9.6 | 2.71 | 69 | 7.3 | 1.88 | 48 | 5.1 |
| 3.50 | 89 | 9.5 | 2.67 | 68 | 7.2 | 1.85 | 47 | 5.0 |
| 3.46 | 88 | 9.4 | 2.63 | 67 | 7.1 | 1.81 | 46 | 4.9 |
| 3.42 | 87 | 9.3 | 2.59 | 66 | 7.0 | 1.77 | 45 | 4.8 |
| 3.38 | 86 | 9.2 | 2.55 | 65 | 6.9 | 1.73 | 44 | 4.7 |
| 3.34 | 85 | 9.1 | 2.51 | 64 | 6.8 | 1.69 | 43 | 4.6 |
| 3.30 | 84 | 9.0 | 2.48 | 63 | 6.7 | 1.65 | 42 | 4.4 |
| 3.26 | 83 | 8.8 | 2.44 | 62 | 6.6 | 1.61 | 41 | 4.3 |
| 3.22 | 82 | 8.7 | 2.40 | 61 | 6.5 | 1.57 | 40 | 4.2 |
| 3.18 | 81 | 8.6 | 2.36 | 60 | 6.4 | 1.53 | 39 | 4.1 |
| 3.14 | 80 | 8.5 | 2.32 | 59 | 6.3 | 1.49 | 38 | 4.0 |
| 3.11 | 79 | 8.4 | 2.28 | 58 | 6.2 | 1.45 | 37 | 3.9 |
| 3.07 | 78 | 8.3 | 2.24 | 57 | 6.0 | 1.41 | 36 | 3.8 |
| 3.03 | 77 | 8.2 | 2.20 | 56 | 5.9 | 1.37 | 35 | 3.7 |
| 2.99 | 76 | 8.1 | 2.16 | 55 | 5.8 | 1.33 | 34 | 3.6 |
| 2.95 | 75 | 8.0 | 2.12 | 54 | 5.7 | 1.29 | 33 | 3.5 |
| 2.91 | 74 | 7.9 | 2.08 | 53 | 5.6 | 1.25 | 32 | 3.4 |
| 2.87 | 73 | 7.8 | 2.04 | 52 | 5.5 | 1.22 | 31 | 3.3 |
| 2.83 | 72 | 7.6 | 2.00 | 51 | 5.4 | 1.18 | 30 | 3.2 |
| SUPREME GRAND CHAMPION | Stephen Morgan, Jr. | Dooly 4-H | 255 lbs. |
| SUPREME RESERVE CHAMPION | Mary Bea Martin | Bainbridge FFA | 264 lbs. |
A special thanks to Gold Kist Pork
for purchasing the Supreme Grand Champion for $1275 and to
Georgia
Farm Bureau for purchasing the Supreme Reserve Champion for $660.
| BARROW DIVISION WINNERS: | ||||
| DIVISION | CHAMPION | RESERVE CHAMPION | ||
| I
II III |
Peyton Hart, Franklin
Co 4-H
Andrew Bryan, Irwin Co 4-H Victoria Hill, Miller Co 4-H |
230 lbs
242 lbs 265 lbs |
Ray Taylor, Miller Co FFA
Jess McCranie, Dodge Co FFA W. C. Yates, III, Miller Co FFA |
233 lbs
242 lbs 254 lbs |
| GRAND CHAMPION BARROW
RESERVE CHAMPION BARROW |
Victoria Hill, Miller Co 4-H
W. C. Yates, III, Miller Co FFA |
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| GILT DIVISION WINNERS: | ||||
| DIVISION | CHAMPION | RESERVE CHAMPION | ||
| I
II III IV V |
Michael Sumner, Irwin
FFA
Rebecca McCurdy, Irwin FFA Zac Taylor, Miller Co 4-H Stephen Morgan, Jr., Dooly Co 4-H Mary Bea Martin, Bainbridge FFA |
229 lbs
239 lbs 249 lbs 255 lbs 264 lbs |
Erin East, Miller Co FFA
Matt Powell, Johnson Co FFA Rachel Morgan, Dooly Co 4-H Bryan Coleman, Randolph Co 4-H Dillon Pool, Miller Co Middle FFA |
229 lbs
237 lbs 246 lbs 260 lbs 261 lbs |
| GRAND CHAMPION GILT
RESERVE CHAMPION GILT |
Stephen Morgan, Jr., Dooly Co 4-H
Mary Bea Martin, Bainbridge FFA |
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| SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS (4TH AND UNDER) | ||
| 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Elizabeth Mulkey
William Pool Angelita Crosby Victoria Hill Lauren Matthews Lindsay Purvis Steven Dueitt Cricket Giddens Travis Strickland Andrew Bryan |
Decatur Co 4-H
Miller Co 4-H Jeff Davis Co 4-H Miller Co 4-H Jeff Davis Co 4-H Berrien Co 4-H Decatur Co 4-H Charlton Co 4-H Meriwether Co 4-H Irwin Co 4-H |
| SHOWMANSHIP 5TH | ||
| 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Cade Paulk
Kobe Wall Zac Taylor Clint Cawley Lauren Spillers Matthew Driggers Kristen Sanders Cole Paulk Laura Hatcher Justin Will Batchelor |
Irwin Co 4-H
Telfair Co 4-H Miller Co 4-H Turner Co 4-H Crawford Co 4-H Tift Co 4-H Toombs Co 4-H Colquitt Co 4-H Laurens Co 4-H Houston Co 4-H |
| SHOWMANSHIP 6TH | ||
| 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Haley Gibbs
Dustin Farmer Megan Deats Cody Hart Tomi Lyn Duncan Mallory McPerson Maggie Bridges Shawn Barnard Megan Marchant Lance Carpenter |
Irwin Co FFA
Franklin Middle FFA Jeff Davis FFA Franklin Middle FFA Miller Co FFA Jeff Davis FFA Seminole Co 4-H Worth Co 4-H Jeff Davis FFA Miller Middle FFA |
| SHOWMANSHIP 7TH | ||
| 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Kelly Peele
Beth Lynn Jaimie Varnedore Teryn Tucker Chasity Williams Kathy Roberts Jeremy Sapp Josie Royal Kate A. Stewart Kyle Starr |
Berrien Co 4-H
Tattnall Co 4-H Appling Co 4-H W. J. Williams FFA Jeff Davis Co FFA Tift Co 4-H Terrell Co 4-H Irwin Co 4-H Terrell Co 4-H Franklin Middle FFA |
| SHOWMANSHIP 8TH | ||
| 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Wesley Stevens
Matthew Wells Dillon Pool Kelli Oliver Steven Roberts Brandon White Hope Hatcher Lezlie Duke Katie Smith Brittany Kerfoot |
Turner Co FFA
Jackson Co FFA Miller Middle FFA W. J. Williams FFA Worth Co FFA Tift Co 4-H W. Laurens FFA Houston Co 4-H Bainbridge FFA Jeff Davis Co FFA |
| SHOWMANSHIP 9TH | ||
| 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Mary Bea Martin
Matt Marchant Nathan McLeod Justin Roberts Jodi Cawley Curt Majeski Jordee Williford Grayson Varnadore LeeAnne Aldridge Heather Adams |
Bainbridge FFA
Jeff Davis Co FFA Jeff Davis Co FFA Worth Co FFA Turner Co FFA Worth Co FFA Thomas Co 4-H Jeff Davis Co FFA Wayne Co 4-H Mitchell Co 4-H |
| SHOWMANSHIP 10TH | ||
| 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Keri Gibbs
Charles O'Neal Jana Donalson Susan C. Carter Brent Hartley Shana Jones Elizabeth Hoffman Cole Sertich Kristy Glass Elton Baldy |
Irwin Co FFA
Crawford Co 4-H Bainbridge FFA Brantley Co FFA Perry FFA Turner Co FFA Pelham FFA Wayne Co 4-H Bainbridge FFA Colquitt Co FFA |
| SHOWMANSHIP 11TH | ||
| 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Ashley Driggers
Lauren Perry Lindsay Bell Todd Pate Heather Williford Mandy White Jessica Hooks Casie Kittle Kathryn Hulst Lauren Hudson |
Tift Co 4-H
Terrell Co 4-H Bainbridge FFA Irwin Co FFA Thomas Co 4-H Tift Co FFA Emanuel Co FFA Jackson Co FFA Southeast Bulloch FFA Irwin |
| SHOWMANSHIP 12TH | ||
| 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
Joseph Griffith
Greg Howard Gregory Allen Justin Harrell David O'Neal Jamie Stevens Shalon Holmes Tim Hutto Steven Roseborough |
Jackson Co FFA
Randolph Co 4-H Oglethorpe Co FFA Coffee Co FFA Crawford Co 4-H Turner Co FFA Oglethorpe Co FFA Irwin Co FFA Miller Co FFA |
| JUNIOR SWINE HERDSMEN DAILY WINNER | ||
| DIVISION I | DIVISION II | |
| February 24 | Morgan County FFA | Wilcox County 4-H & FFA |
| February 25 | Morgan County FFA | Wilcox County 4-H & FFA |
| February 26 | Morgan County FFA | Wilcox County 4-H & FFA |
OVERALL WINNERS
1. Wilcox County 4-H and FFA
2. Berrien County 4-H and FFA
3. Houston County 4-H and FFA
4. Crawford County 4-H
5. Wayne County 4-H and FFA
2000 GEORGIA JUNIOR NATIONAL LIVESTOCK SHOW
BEEF GROOMING CONTEST
Division 1 - Grades 7-9 (Individual Competition)
Katie Johnson Cherokee
Division II - Grades 10-11 (Individual Competition)
Brian Lance Union
Division III - Grades 7th - 9th (Team Competition)
Team Bainbridge Bainbridge
Division IV - Grades 10th - 12th (Team Competition)
Team Bainbridge Bainbridge
Junior Beef Quiz Bowl
Union County 4-H First Place
2000 Junior Heifer Show Results
Showmanship
4th Grade Kylee Knop Henry
4-H
5th Grade Dustin Adkinson Ben
Hill 4-H
6th Grade Brittany Armour Oglethorpe
4-H
7th Grade Jarrad Rowse Screven
4-H
8th Grade Erica Whitworth Bainbridge
FFA
9th Grade Katie Johnson Cherokee
FFA
10th Grade Allison Verner Morgan
4-H
11th Grade Jennifer Oglesby
Jefferson 4-H
12th Grade Shanna Boyette Tattnal
FFA
Division Winners
Angus Champion Buck Daniel Madison 4-H
Angus Reserve Champion Buck Daniel Madison
4-H
Charolais Champion Katie Carey Morgan 4-H
Charolais Reserve Champion Garey Zamzow
Houston FFA
Chi-Influenced Champion Katie Walker Oglethorpe
4-H
Chi-Influenced Reserve Champion Cole Elrod
West Jackson Middle FFA
Commercial Champion Haley Sheppard Screven
4-H
Commercial Reserve Champion Casey Wilkes
Jefferson City FFA
Gelbvieh Champion Allison Verner Morgan
4-H
Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Victoria Ann
Corroll Floyd 4-H
Hereford Champion Buck Daniel Madison 4-H
Hereford Reserve Champion Katie Johnson
Cherokee FFA
Limousin Champion Ashley Roberts Worth
FFA
Limousin Reserve Champion Whitney Daniel
Madison 4-H
Maine Champion Erica Whitworth Bainbridge
FFA
Maine Reserve Champion Josh Whitworth
Bainbridge FFA
Other Breeds Champion Michael Certain Franklin
Co. Middle FFA
Other Breeds Reserve Champion Zach Miller
Screven 4-H
Santa Gertrudis Champion Ali McDaniel Gwinnett
4-H
Santa Gertrudis Reserve Champion Steven
Wisecup Banks FFA
Shorthorn Champion Dustin Adkinson Ben
Hill 4-H
Shorthorn Reserve Champion Jeremy Smith
Jackson FFA
Simmental Champion Whitney Daniel Madison
4-H
Simmental Reserve Champion John Moore
Jackson 4-H
County Group of Five :
Showmanship
Class #1 Pre-Club Lindsay Josey Franklin
4-H
Class #2 Junior Josh McCann Oconee 4-H
Class #3 Senior Carrie J. Simmons Cook
FFA
Dorset Champion Carrie J. Simmons Cook
FFA
Dorset Reserve Champion Carrie J. Simmons
Cook FFA
Montadale Champion Jodie Briggs Hall 4-H
Montadale Reserve Champion Jodie Briggs
Hall 4-H
Commercial Champion Lindsey Josey Franklin
4-H
Commercial Reserve Champion Beth Crowe
Worth 4-H
Ram Champion Jodie Briggs Hall 4-H
Ram Reserve Champion Carrie Simmons Cook
FFA
Supreme Champion Ewe Carrie Simmons Cook
FFA
Supreme Reserve Champion Ewe Carrie Simmons
Cook FFA
Bred and Born Champion Lindsey Josey Franklin
4-H
Bred and Born Reserve Champion Beth Crowe
Worth 4-H
Best of Three Head Carrie Simmons Cook
FFA
2000 MARKET STEER SHOW RESULTS
Showmanship (1st
place)
4th grade Jedd Davis Worth
4-H
5th grade Bettina Armour Oglethorpe
4-H
6th grade Justin Hand Tift
4-H
7th grade A. J. Dovers Coffee
FFA
8th grade Gavin Adams Berrien
4-H
9th grade Sabrina Jacobs Colquitt
FFA
10th grade Allison Pye Screven
4-H
11th grade Heather Williford
Thomas 4-H
12th grade Marie Owens Screven
FFA
Class Winners (1st
place)
Class 1 Jeremy Smith Jackson High FFA
Class 2 Darren Smith Stephens FFA
Class 3 Jarrod Rowse Screven4-H
Class 4 Marcus Day Coffee 4-H
Class 5 Jordana Williford Thomas 4-H
Class 6 Miranda Greeson Thomas 4-H
Class 7 Hayley Sheppard Screven 4-H
Class 8 Matt Holton Mitchell 4-H
Class 9 Allison Pye Screven 4-H
Class 10 Micheal Browneagle Oglethorpe
FFA
Class 11 Lindsey Holton Mitchell 4-H
Class 12 Lindsey Creasy Bulloch 4-H
Class 13 Casey Wilkins Jefferson City
FFA
Class 14 Brian Lance Union 4-H & FFA
Class 15 Jessica Smith Worth FFA
Class 16 Joseph Sweatman McDuffie 4-H
Class 17 Ashlee E. Cochran Wilkes FFA
Class 18 A. J. Dovers Coffee FFA
Class 19 Allison Pye Screven 4-H
Class 20 Chase Williams Jeff Davis FFA
Grand Champion Ashlee Cochran Wilkes FFA
Reserve Grand Champion Joseph Sweatman
McDuffie 4-H
County Group of Five (First Place) Worth
FFA
Breeder's Group Award (First Place) John
Griswold Stillwater, OK
HERDSMEN AWARDS
Beef
Division I - Mitchell Baker FFA
Division II - Houston 4-H and FFA
Dairy
Division I -- Lee 4-H
Division II - Putnam FFA
Swine
Division I -- Morgan FFA
Division II - Wilcox 4-H and FFA
2000 State Steer Show Carcass Results
| Place | Hog Carcass
Weight |
Fat | Rib Eye
Area |
KPH Fat | Yield Grade | Maturity | Marbling | Quality
Grade |
| Champion | 855 | .45 | 19.4 | 2.5 | 1.4 | A | Moderate 80 | Choice + |
| Reserve | 849 | .40 | 16.1 | 1.0 | 1.8 | A | Small 10 | Choice - |
Ronnie Silcox
Extension Animal Scientist
Lamb and Breeding Sheep News
Following is some information that may be helpful as you are planning
for the 2000 show season. Complete rules on shows below will be mailed
to agents and teachers later this spring.
2000 Lamb Field Days - June 3
Lamb field days will be held this year in Athens on the UGA campus and in Moultrie at the Colquitt County Ag Complex on June 3, 2000. These programs will begin with registration and check-in at 9:00 am. Programs will run from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. Lunch is included with a registration fee of $5.00.
These field days are intended for novice or new lamb exhibitors and
their parents. Topics include basic management, feeding, training, shearing
and equipment. Hands-on work in showmanship is part of the program and
participants are encouraged to bring a lamb. Lambs must have health papers.
Registrations are due to Laura Johnson, Extension 4-H Specialist by May
19, 2000. This is a great opportunity for beginning exhibitors and parents
to get off to a good start.
State Market Lamb Show - October 6-7
The State Market Lamb Show will be held again in conjunction with the
Georgia National Fair on Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7, 2000.
Early arrivals can come in on Thursday afternoon. Exhibitors may enter
up to three (3) lambs. Entry deadline is July 15.
State Breeding Sheep Show - February 24, 2000
The State Breeding Sheep Show will again be held during the Georgia
National Stock Show. Some of the rule changes for this year include:
Gwinnett County Fair - September 16-17
The Gwinnett County Fair in Lawrenceville will have a Market Lamb Show
on Saturday, September 16 and a Breeding Sheep Show on Sunday, September
17. Any exhibitor in Georgia who meets the same requirements as state shows
can enter.
Mar 30 - April 1 Georgia Beef Expo Perry, GA
April 15 Georgia Club Lamb Producer's Association
Sale of Champions - Morgan Co. Ag Center Madison, GA
Contact: Robert Stewart, 912-386-3407
April 25 HERD Heifer Sale Irwinville, GA
Contact: Robert Stewart, 912-386-3407
April 29 Cloverleaf Lamb Sale
Morgan County Ag Center Madison, GA
Contact: Pat Hardy, 706-342-1448
May 20 GCLPA Sale of Champions II Sylvester, GA
Worth County Ag Center
Contact: Robert Stewart, 912-386-3407
May 27 North Georgia Classic Lamb Sale Athens, GA
UGA Beef Center
Contact: Ricky Josey, 706-384-2843
May 27 State 4-H and FFA Horse Judging Perry, GA
June 10 State 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging Perry, GA
June 20-24 State 4-H Horse Show Perry, GA
June 25-29 State 4-H Horse School Perry, GA
July 19-20 Georgia Pork Congress Blackshear Lake
Contact: Rick Jones, 706-542-0962
July 20 Georgia Beef Futurity
Contact: Billy Moss, 706-542-3679 Perry, GA
July 22 GCLPA Futurity Lamb Show Perry, GA
Georgia Agricenter
July 23 Block and Bridle Lamb Show Perry, GA
Georgia Agricenter