INDIANA 4-H QUALITY LIVESTOCK CARE
WHAT IS THIS?
Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care training was developed with Indiana 4-H'ers in mind. This program is a grassroots initiative formulated and facilitated by Purdue Extension, the Purdue Animal Science Department, and industry affiliates.
The Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care program is a comprehensive training REQUIREMENT for all 4-H youth participating in beef, dairy, goats (all types), poultry, rabbits, sheep, and swine. This is both a county and state requirement. Failure to complete this training will result in youth unable to exhibit their animals at the county and/or state fair.
The goal of the Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care program is to help youth understand their responsibility in increasing consumer confidence, animal stewardship, and overall gaining and applying pertinent information and credibility, relating to food systems.
Contact Us
Purdue Extension - Howard County
Those unable to attend in-person training can complete the online Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training. Online YQCA certifications are accepted in lieu of the in-person Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care program. Make sure to keep a copy of the YQCA certificate to prove completion. Visit www.yqcaprogram.org to complete the online YQCA training.
To register: for an Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care training session, visit or log on to 4-H Online and follow the 4-H Online Event Registration Instructions. Members must be registered BEFORE attending a training.
Training dates:
- Tuesday, February 24: Ervin Omnibus–7 pm @ Shiloh Church
- Sunday, March 8: Jackson Livestock R’Us 2 pm @ Fairgrounds
- Tuesday, March 31: 6 pm @ Extension Office Monday, April 20: 6 pm @ Extension Office
- Wednesday, May 13: Hoosier 4-Hers—6:30 pm @ New London Friends Church
- Wednesday, May 27: 6 PM @ Extension Office
Cost:
- The fee for the Indiana 4-H Quality Livestock Care training is $3.00 per 4-H member. Payment will be collected at the door by cash or check (payable to Purdue University) only.
- The fee for the online Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is $12 per 4-H member, payable through the YQCA website.