Animal Welfare for Fairs and Exhibitors
There is increased emphasis by media on the welfare of animals; as well as evidence that a few organizations are becoming more open in their criticism of the care of animals. To help 4-Hers and their leaders understand the differences between animal welfare and animal rights, attached is brochures for 4-H and FFA youth, and their leaders, who plan to exhibit animals at the Boyd County Fair and the Nebraska State Fair. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension thanks faculty of the Ohio State University from whom we adapted these brochures. These two brochures - a Leaders Guide (*257.0 kb pdf file - 2 pages) and a Youth Guide (*247.0 KB pdf file - 2 pages) are to be run front/back. The Nebraska Farm Bureau and State Department of Agriculture have added their endorsement to these brochures through the use of their names. FFA will join 4-H in the distribution of these educational brochures.
- USDA Animal Welfare Web Page (Includes information on Animal Welfare Act)
- Animal Resource Guide for 4-H and FFA Members -
- G2171 - Animal Resource Guide for 4-H and FFA Members: Animal Documents, Records, and Tests Needed Prior to Fairs and Exhibitions
- G2174 - Animal Resource Guide for 4-H and FFA Members: Facts, Values, and Myths
- G2175 - Animal Resource Guide for 4-H and FFA Members: Knowing the Livestock Lingo
- G2176 - Animal Resource Guide for 4-H and FFA Members: Communicating With the Public About the Care of Production Animals
- G2177 - Animal Resource Guide for 4-H and FFA Members: Commonly Asked Questions
- A Guide for Communication in Livestock Operations - EC142
- Good Management Practices for Youth -
- G2156 - Good Management Practices for Youth: Feed and Nutrition
- G2157 - Good Management Practices for Youth: Shelter and Housing
- G2158 - Good Management Practices for Youth: Frequent Monitoring for Health Concerns
- G2159 - Good Management Practices for Youth: Injections
- G2160 - Good Management Practices for Youth: Injury
- G2161 - Good Management Practices for Youth: Heat Stress
- G2162 - Good Management Practices for Youth: Animal Handling