Animal Sciences Youth Programs
Welcome to the home for youth programs at the University of Florida's Department of Animal Sciences! On these pages, you can find details about upcoming events, results of past events, and plenty of helpful resources.
What's on the horizon? (or go to full CALENDAR)
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State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest Florida 4-H - 1 Senior team and multiple Intermediate teams Registration due by May 24 UFAnimal Sciences, Gainesville, FL |
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4-H Horsemanship School Youth apply individually 20 participants selected randomly Applications accepted May 1 - May 10 UF HTU & Campus, Gainesville, FL |
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State 4-H Horse Events/Hippology Events include Hippology, Horse Quiz Bowl, Individual & Team Demonstrations, and Horse Public Speaking. Eligibility rules vary by event; see websites. Online entry due June 10. UF Straughn Center & Animal Sciences, Gainesville, FL |
Contact your local 4-H Agent to enter or ask about county participation requirements.
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Recent Results
Website Notes
- - Added revised Bit Rule explanations and examples, and new How to Check Bits procedure.
- - Added revised for 2013 Area/State 4-H Horse Show Rulebook
- - Added Advisory Board Information and meeting minutes to "4-H Horse Program General Info" page
- Added "Horse Judging Info Online" link to Horse Judging page.
Relevant Topics
- EHV-1 Information
Includes summary of Spring outbreak and links to sources of educational information. For the most current EHV-1 info in Florida, go straight here, - Florida Helmet Law
How does the State of Florida helmet law affect the 4-H Program? - H1N1 Flu Info
Current facts & information for Swine owners, Fair Boards, and public in general.







