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MARKET
CALF (VEAL) PROJECT
ORANGE ACRES BACKBREAKERS
YEAR: 2005-2006
Leader: Jann and Bob Koepke Contact
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Scheduled Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 10:00AM at the Koepke's
| Goals: | To learn as much as you can about your calf. This includes the parts of the calf, how to care and feed, and how to show. And, of course, to have fun! |
| What to expect: | You should have a market calf for this project, although it is not a requirement. Calves are usually purchased in April directly from a breeder. Young calves are very delicate animals and have a high mortality rate. Meetings before you purchase the animal cover conformation, different breeds, parts of the animal, and general information. After members purchase their calves you will learn how to work with them and how to show them. |
| Time Required: | Meetings are one day each month, daily care and feeding of your calf, cleaning of the stall, frequent washing and blow dry, and frequent walking, plus the Orange County Fair (the calves are too young to go to Youth Expo) |
| Effort Required: | In addition to caring for your animal,
you will be expected to participate in the Orange County Fair: YOUTH EXPO (2-3 days) You may make a poster or display ORANGE COUNTY FAIR (1 week of the 3 week fair) You may make a new poster or display, or use the one from Youth Expo You are responsible for feeding and watering your own animal Show your animal Showmanship (you and your calf are judged) Market (just your calf is judged) Your calf will then go to auction (mandatory for Grand champion) or a private buyer |
| Estimated Costs: | If you purchase a calf, it can cost from $100 to $500 (although you can pay less or much. much more). Replacement milk will cost about $50 per bag and you will need about 6 bags. And a bag of calf starter at $10. You will also need a show halter (about $10), a show stick (about $10) and a comb (about $10). You should have access to a blower (OABB has one, or you can purchase for around $300 new). And you will need a place to keep you calf. |