Project Record Book. Age (as of Sept 1) Name. Club

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1 Tag Senior/Junior (Circle One) Project Record Book Age (as of Sept 1) Name Club I hereby certify that as the exhibitor of this project, I have personally kept records on this project and have personally completed this record book. Signed: is an active member of the FFA/4H Club this record book has been completed by the member and is an accurate record of the project. Signature of 4-H Agent/FFA Advisor Date Page 1 of 17

2 Record Book Score Sheet *All items listed on this page must be complete for Record book to be accepted! Possible Points Signatures and Dates 2 Beginning Inventory 8 All supplies previously owned. Closing Inventory 8 Supplies and feed left after animal is sold. Other Income/Sponsor Income 5 Feed Expense 8 Non-Feed Expense 8 A list of everything that you paid for during the project except feed Weight Record 5 Health Record 5 Project Summary 15 Important Dates 8 Pictures 5 The picture and caption will be judged together Project Story 10 Use of complete sentences and proper spelling recommended. Buyers Letters 5 Neatness & Accuracy 5 Drug Statement 3 Total Score Judge s Comments Page 2 of 17

3 Youth Animal Project Agreement *To be completed at the beginning of project. The 4H or FFA member is responsible for caring for the animal, which will include, feeding, worming, providing clean water, a pen, washing & showing. The member will use this project as an educational tool to learn skills needed in the livestock industry. This project will also help the member to accept success and failure as a learning experience. The member will keep accurate records on the animal. I accept these responsibilities: Date 4-H or FFA Member Signature The parents are responsible for providing financial assistance, encouragements as well as physical assistance to the member raising this animal. This is a family experience. I accept these responsibilities: Date Parent or Legal Guardian Signature The 4-H or FFA Leader is responsible for visiting the member and the animal to give assistance and Advice when needed. Date 4-H or FFA Club Leader or Advisor Page 3 of 17

4 Purpose The purpose of a market animal youth project is to achieve the following: 1. To acquire an understanding of market animal production by preparing for, purchasing, caring for and keeping records on one or more head of animals. 2. To be able to identify the types and grades of animals and employ efficient methods of marketing. 3. To understand the business aspects and economics of purchasing animals, feeds, facilities and equipment for an animal project. 4. To develop integrity, sportsmanship, and cooperation To develop leadership abilities, build character, and assume citizenship responsibilities. Beginning Inventory This is a record of what you have when you start your project. For example: You should list any brushes, grooming supplies, show box, etc Do Not include your animal. Description Number Price Total Value Total of Beginning Inventory $ Page 4 of 17

5 Closing Inventory of Supplies and Equipment. Closing Inventory Closing inventory should not include your animal. This should include inventory you have at the end of the project. Description Number Price Depreciation Total Value Total of Ending Inventory $ Beginning Value Less Ending Value Depreciation Page 5 of 17

6 Other Income The estimated income from the sale of alternate entries should be recorded here. Other project income should also be recorded here such as: show premiums, sponsor income, or other money earned. If you have no other income from this project prior to the show then enter zero. Date Description Number Price / lb. Total Value Total Other Income Value $ Page 6 of 17

7 Feed Expense Date Description Supplier Pounds Price Total Value Total Feed Expense Value - Page 1 $ Page 7 of 17

8 Feed Expense Continued Date Description Supplier Pounds Price Total Value Total Feed Expense Value - Page 1 & 2 $ Pounds Fed: Feed Expenses: Prior to Initial Weigh-In Prior to Initial Weigh-In Initial to Final Weigh-In Initial to Final Weigh-In Total Pounds Fed Total Feed Expenses Page 8 of 17

9 Non-Feed Expenses List everything that you spend money for. This includes the initial cost or the estimated value of your animal, vet bills, bedding, marketing costs (stamps for letters, calls, etc.), and any other expenses. You may copy this page if you have additional expenses. If you do add an extra expense page, be sure to add a line at the bottom of the second page for Total Expenses. Date Description Supplier Price Total Value Total Non-Feed Expense Value $ Page 9 of 17

10 Weight Record Keep track of the weight gain of your animal. Be sure to include the initial weight and final weight of your animal. Date Weight Gain Total Weight Gain Health Record This should include a record of the days you de-wormed, vaccinated, or had the veterinarian out for any other reason. Date Description Page 10 of 17

11 Project Summary Date animal was purchased (Page 9) Date of Fair Initial Weigh-In Days on Feed (initial to final weigh-in) Purchase cost of animal (Page 9) Current Market Price per pound Gain Final weigh-in weight (Page 10) Initial weigh-in weight (Page 10) Total weight gain (Line 6 minus Line 7) Average Daily Gain (Line 8 divided by Line 3) Feed Pounds fed from Initial to Final Weigh In (Page 8) Total pounds fed (Page 8) Feed expenses from initial to final weigh-in (Page 8) Feed fed per pound of gain (Line 10 divided by Line 8) Feed cost per pound of gain (Line 12 divided by Line 8) Financial Other Income (Page 6) Market value of animal (Line 5 multiplied by Line 6) Total Income (Line 15 plus Line 16) Total Depreciation expense (Page 5) Feed expenses prior to initial weigh in (Page 7) Total feed expenses (Page 8) Non-feed expenses (Page 9) Total expenses (Line 18 plus Line 20 plus Line 21) Estimated profit or loss (Line 17 minus Line 22) Break even cost per pound (Line 22 divided by Line 6) Final Financial Summary Other Income (Page 6) Fair animal sale price Total expenses (Line 22) Total profit or loss (Line 25 plus Line 26 minus Line 27) Page 11 of 17

12 Important Dates This is a record of the important dates during the duration of the animal project. This would include the day you bought the animal, changed feed, washed the animal, and the day you showed and sold the animal. You can add any other important dates. Date Description Page 12 of 17

13 Pictures of Your Project Show the beginning and end of your project along with 2 different skills that you have learned. This should include a minimum of 4 pictures and a maximum of 8 pictures. Include a caption with each picture. These captions should tell a story. Page 13 of 17

14 Pictures of Your Project Continued Page 14 of 17

15 Project Story Include what you have learned about your animal, what safety practices you used in your project, what you could do to improve your project, and all the different skills that you used in your project. Page 15 of 17

16 Project Story Continued Page 16 of 17

17 Drug Statement This is to acknowledge that I have been advised that the presence of any drug, antibiotic or biological residue in my hog at slaughter will result in the condemnation of the carcass and forfeiture of all sale proceeds and premiums. I hereby certify that any drug, antibiotic or biological residue which may have been administered by me, or any other person, was done so in strict compliance with the manufacturers label requirements. Signature of Exhibitor Date Signature of Parent or Guardian Date Page 17 of 17