July, 2000
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July 4-H Newsletter, Page 9

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More Animal Projects

Hoof Trimming Workshop
Rabbit Equipment
Rabbit Clinics
Summer Extravaganza
State Fair of Texas
Heart of Texas Fair
West Texas Fair & Rodeo
Calf Scramble
Calf Scramble Form- Due September 5th

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Hoof Trimming Workshop

Now that we have most of the steer and heifer projects on feed, it’s time to think about hoof trimming. Proper hoof trimming is necessary to compete in today’s cattle show rings. I will provide hoof trimming free to any 4-H member in Bexar County. If your beef project needs hoof trimming, call Joe at 467-6575 to set up an appointment. I will do the trimming at my house, after 5:30 p.m. during the week and on weekends with an appointment. (J.T.) To Top

Rabbit Equipment

Club Managers - I recently was contacted by a rabbit breeder who was getting out of business and the individual donated some rabbit cages and feeders to Bexar County 4-H. If you have a first time feeder and they have limited funding or would like to see if they would enjoy animal projects, this equipment is available on a first come-first serve basis for loan until they acquire their own. For information contact: Rene Mosqueda at 467-6575. To Top

Rabbit Clinics

For those of you who are new to the Rabbit Project - Bexar County 4-H will hold workshops covering topics such as housing, equipment, feeding, nutrition, selection, and showmanship at the County Extension office at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates: September 20th October 18th November 15th December 20th validation Reminder - December 20th is very important as that is when rabbit validation occurs. Mark this date on your calendar and bring your pen of meat rabbits! To Top

Summer Extravaganza

This event is sanctioned by the Junior Meat Association and sponsored by Milam County Junior Livestock Association & the Rockdale Fair Association.

Dates: Saturday, August 26th & Sunday, August 27th
Location: Rockdale Fair Park, Rockdale, Texas
Early Entry Deadline for all shows: Wednesday, August 16th
Entry Fees: $15.00 per head per show
Late Fee: $20.00 per head per show- Cash only
Arrival Time: Friday, August 25th after 6 p.m.

Shows are open to all Texas 4-H and FFA Junior exhibitors. For more information contact Daniel and Nancy Griffin at (512) 446-6360 or (512) 446-5502. To Top

State Fair of Texas Date: September 29- October 22 Place: Dallas Due: August 18 Call our office for an entry and a copy of the schedule. (J.T.) Heart of Texas Fair Date: October 6-14 Place: Waco Due: August 18 Call our office for an entry and a copy of the schedule. (J.T.) West Texas Fair & Rodeo Date: September 8-16 Place: Abilene Due: August 8th We have a copy of the schedule and pre-catalog information Entries will be available in mid July. (J.T.) To Top

Calf Scramble

It’s time to sign up for the 2001 show calf scrambles. If you are 12 years old (before Aug. 31, 2000) and not past your junior year in high school, you are eligible. If selected to scramble, you attend a rodeo performance and attempt to catch a wild calf. If you catch a calf, you receive a certificate to purchase a show heifer (San Antonio-a breeding heifer, sheep or hog) and take it to that show the following year. REMINDER: You are not eligible to scramble at a show where you have previously caught a calf. If interested, fill out the enclosed form and return it to our office before September 5th. (J.T.) To Top

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