This curriculum is designed as the guide for a project facilitator. The activities and background information in this curriculum will help youth develop the requisite knowledge and skills associated with raising and showing beef cattle. Activities are youth-centered and include opportunities for the application of knowledge and skills at three different levels of experience: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

Topics include:

• bio-security risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• budgeting decisions associated with raising and housing cattle.
• dietary needs of beef cattle at different life stages.
• elements of beef cattle conformation.
• pre-show preparation; showmanship; and judging.
• strategies for crossbreeding cattle.
• ethical decision making in caring for and showing swine.
• tip-to-tail health assessments.