COUNTYWIDE LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION

Purpose of the Livestock Association:

• Members enrolled in beef, sheep, or swine projects may choose to also join the Livestock Association
• The group meets regularly to conduct educational programs
• Youth have the opportunity to show their animals at the County Fair or at other events
• Members can become Youth Representatives of the Livestock Association
• The Livestock Association plans and conducts the 4-H Livestock Sale at the County Fair

Grades: 3-13

Cost: Varies

Equipment Needed: Depends on the level of involvement.  Youth do not need to have access to an animal to participate.

Project Add Deadline: January 1st

Livestock General Meetings (meeting schedule subject to change)
Location: Ozaukee County Fairgrounds Pavilion, W67N866 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI 53012; Youth Building North & South
2024-2025 Dates: 7:00-9:00pm on the following dates

• September 16, 2024
• November 18, 2024
• January 20, 2025
• March 17, 2025
• May 19, 2025
• June 16, 2025 (And Show Arena)
• July 28, 2025 – Livestock Show Arena
• September 15, 2025

Livestock Board Meetings
Location: Northside of the Ozaukee County Fairgrounds Pavilion
Dates:

• October 21, 2024
• December 16, 2024 (if needed)
• February 17, 2025
• April 21, 2025
• August 18, 2025

Ozaukee County Livestock Project Resources:

Livestock Handbook 2024-2025
PEDv Factsheet
How to register for YQCA and retrieve certificate
Youth Rep Application (.pdf)

For more information, please contact:

Livestock Association Secretary at oz.4h.livestock@gmail.com

Beef Project: Steve Rathke at 262-391-7476 or jrathke65@hotmail.com

Sheep Project: Gail Kraus at 715-570-242 or gailmkraus@gmail.com

Swine Project: James Hoerchner at 262-689-3605 or jimhoerchner1104@gmail.com