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Three young people hold medical equipment in a barn.
Filed Under: 4-H Livestock Program, Youth Livestock May 8, 2025

While Mississippi high school students have history, English and algebra on their schedules, several are now adding advanced animal husbandry skills to their academic load.

Brandi Karisch, beef cattle specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said Extension began offering a youth stockmanship competition this year to improve young participants’ knowledge and skills in beef cattle handling.

Girl in red shirt showing a pink Yorkshire pig.
Filed Under: 4-H Livestock Program January 29, 2025

January and February are busy times for our 4-H’ers, especially those participating in livestock!