Ohio Holstein Association

Virtual Dairy Skill-A-Thon
2023-05-30 08:00 - 2023-10-20 17:00 (America/New_York)
Dairy Skillathon
2023
Virtual: Open from May 30th – October 20th, Online.
**** To Qualify for the $100 as part of the Dairy Youth Incentive – You MUST have completed the virtual or the in person Skill-a-Thon by 4:00 p.m. August 2, 2023. *****

Skillathon Link
This is intended to serve as practice for youth interested in the Ohio State Fair Skillathons.
This may also be used to replace requirements for county fair skillathons (please check with your fair for requirements).

In-Person: Tuesday, August 1st, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Voinovich Livestock Center Mezzanine (2nd floor)

2023 Skillathon Stations

Virtual: Dairy Characteristics & Selection, Mammary Function & Dairy Products, Anatomy & Physiology, Health & Treatment
In-Person:

Resources to Study

Dairy Resource Handbook
Ohio 4-H Dairy Cattle Resources
2022 – GPPs 7, 8, & 9 from QA study guide
Milking Center Wastewater Management
Milking Procedures Affect Milk Quality
Silage Safety

SILAGE PILE FEEDING MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY
Silage Face Management
Horizontal Silo Safety

Manure Scoring

Using Manure Evaluation to Enhance Dairy Cattle Nutrition
Manure Scoring Video

Design of Curved Cattle Corrals, Yards, Races, and Chutes
