Mark your calendars for the 3rd Badger Livestock Judging Camp
to be held on Thursday, June 26 at the Stock Pavilion, University of Wisconsin – Madison.
This camp is for youth who have completed 3rd grade through
one year past high school that are interested in building their knowledge on
the evaluation principles associated with market and breeding beef, swine and
sheep. “This camp will feature speakers
versed in the area of selection and reasons”, according to Bernie O’Rourke,
Extension Youth Livestock Specialist. There
will be a separate Beginner Track and an Advanced Track for youth to learn the
basics of selection, oral reasons and answering questions. Livestock coaches are also invited to
attend. The cost of the camp is $25
which includes lunch, refreshments, and materials.
Presenters:
Chad
Howlett
Judged Livestock at Black Hawk East and University of Illinois (All American Judge at Louisville). Coached at Black Hawk East, University of Kentucky & Purdue University. Have judged at all levels (county, regional, state & national)
of livestock shows.
Bernie O’Rourke
Judged Livestock, Meats and Wool in 4-H and at South Dakota State
University; coached Meat Animal Evaluation teams at South Dakota State
University, University of Nebraska – Lincoln & University of Wisconsin -
Madison. Coached Minnesota 4-H teams to National Competition. Currently the UW Extension
Youth Livestock Specialist.
Ron Russell
Judged Livestock and Meats at University of Missouri. Have
coached the University of Wisconsin – Madison Meat Animal Evaluation teams,
where multiple teams have finished in the top 5 in national competition. Currently instruct collegiate students and
youth in livestock evaluation.
Todd Taylor
Judged Livestock, Meats and Wool in 4-H and
FFA in Wyoming. Judged at Northeastern Jr. College and University of Wyoming.
Currently coaching the Columbia County Meats Team and assist with the
Livestock and Skillathon teams.
Dewey Wachholz
Judged Livestock at UW-Platteville, have taught and coached
Judging Teams at South Dakota State, UW-Platteville and UW-River Falls since 1965. He has been involved with UW-Extension for 36
years, his tenure at University of Platteville.
This event is sponsored by UW Extension, Wisconsin 4-H Foundation, and
University of Wisconsin Animal Science Departments.
Questions regarding this event contact Bernie O’Rourke, UW Extension Youth
Livestock Specialist at 608-263-4304 or borourke2@ansci.wisc.edu. Go to the Youth Animal Science Website for a
registration form and additional information.
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/animalscience/youthlivestock/badgerlvstkcamp.cfm
Pre-registration is suggested.
Send fee (checks payable to University of Wisconsin) with name, county, address and phone
number to Bernie O’Rourke at 1675 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53703.
Phone number is 608-263-4304 and email address is borourke2@ansci.wisc.edu. Please register by June 20.