Tag
Senior/Junior
(Circle One)
Steer
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 4H Leader/FFA Advisor
Date
Record Book Scoresheet
*All items listed on this page must be complete for Record book to be accepted!
Beginning Inventory
All supplies previously owned.
Closing Inventory
Supplies and feed left after animal is sold
Other Income/Sponsor Income
Feed Expense
Non-Feed Expense
A list of everything that you paid for during the project except feed
Weight Record
Health Record
Project Summary
Important Dates
Pictures
The picture and caption will be judged together
Project Story
Use of complete sentences and proper spelling in recommended
Buyers Letters
Neatness & Accuracy
Total Score
Judge's Comments
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Purpose
The purpose of a market animal youth project is to achieve the following:
- To acquire an understanding of market animal production by preparing
for purchasing, caring for and keeping records on one or more head
of animals
- To be able to identify the types and grades of animals and employ
efficient methods of marketing.
- To understanding the business aspects and economics of purchasing
animals, feeds, facilities, and equipment for an animal project
- To develop integrity, sportsmanship, and cooperation
- To develop leadership abilities, build character, and assume
citizenship responsibilities
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Inventory of Supplies and Equipment
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.
Beginning Inventory
Description
Quantity
Total
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Price
Total Value
Closing Inventory of Supplies and Equipment
Closing inventory should not include your animal. This should include inventory you have at the end
of the project.
Closing Inventory
Description
Quantity
Price
Total Price
Less Depreciation Total Ending Value
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Less
Depreciation Total Value
Other Income
Other project income should be recorded here, such as show premimums, sponsor income or
other money earned from your project. If you have no other income from this project prior to
the fair, enter -0-.
Date
Description
Amount
Total
Non-Feed Expense
This includes the initial cost or estimated value of your animal, vet bills, bedding, marketing costs
such as stamps, letters, etc.
Date
Description
Purchased From
Cont'd on Page 6
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Quantity
Total
Price
Total
Non-Feed Expense cont'd
Date
Description
Purchased From
Quantity
Non-Feed Expense from Page 5
Plus Non-Feed Expense from Page 6
Grand Total
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Price
Total
Feed Expense Page
Date
Description
Purchased From
Pounds
Sub-Total Pounds
Sub-Total $
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Price
Total
Feed Expense Page Cont'd
Date
Description
Purchased From
Pounds
Grand Total Pounds
Grand Total $
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Price
Total
Weight Record
Keep track of the weight gains of your animal. Be sure to include the initial weight and final
weight of your animal.
Date
Weight
Gain
Total Gain
Health Record
This should include a record of the days you wormed, vaccinated, or had the veterinarian
out for any other reason.
Date
Description
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Important Dates
Date
Description
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Project Summary
Date Animal Purchased (Page 5)
Line 1
Date of Fair Check-In
Line 2
Days on Feed (Initial to Final Weigh-in)
Line 3
Purchased Cost of Animal (Page 5)
Line 4
Current Slaughter Price Per Pound
Line 5
Gain
Final Weight (Final Weigh-In, Page 9)
Line 6
Beginning Weight (Initial Weigh-In Page 9)
Line 7
Total Gain (Line 6 minus Line 7)
Line 8
Average Daily Gain (Line 8 divided by Line 3)
Line 9
Feed
Pounds Fed from Initial to Final Weigh-In (Page 8)
Line 10
Total Pounds Fed (Page 8)
Line 11
Feed Expense from Initial to Final Weigh-In (Page 8)
Line 12
Feed Fed per Pound of Gain (Line 10 divided by Line 8)
Line 13
Feed Cost per Pound of Gain (Line 12 divided by Line 8)
Line 14
Financial
Other Income (Page 5)
Line 15
Estimated Market Value of Animal (Line 5 multiply Line 6)
Line 16
Total Income (Line 15 plus Line 16)
Line 17
Total Depreciation (Page 4)
Line 18
Feed Expenses Prior to Initial Weigh-In
Line 19
Feed Expenses after Initial Weigh-In
Line 20
Total Feed Expenses (Page 8)
Line 21
Non-Feed Expenses (Page 6)
Line 22
Total Expenses (Line 18 plus Line 21 plus Line 22)
Line 23
Estimated Profit or Loss (Line 17 subtract Line 23)
Line 24
Break Even Cost per Pound (Line 23 divided by Line 6)
Line 25
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Pictures of Your Project
Show beginning and end of your project along with 2 different skills that you have learned. This
should include a minimum of 4 pictures with a maximum of 8 pictures. Include a caption with each
picture. These captions should tell a story.
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Pictures of Your Project cont'd
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Pictures of Your Project cont'd
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Final Project Story
Include what you have learned about your animal, what safety practices you used with your project,
what you could do to improve your project, and all of the different skills that you used in
your project.
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Final Project Story cont'd
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Place Copy of Buyers Letter Here
Drug Statement
This is to acknowledge that I have been advised that the presence of any drug, antibiotic or
biological residue in my steer 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 myself, or any other person, was done so in strict compliance with manufacturers label
requirements.
Signature of Exhibitor
Signature of Parent or Guardian
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