The Ashton Go Getters 4-H Club is hosting an education opportunity focused on animal health, illnesses, symptoms of stress, and common treatments. Learn how to keep your animal healthy and happy, especially if they are going to travel to a fair this summer.

Shane from Waunakee Veterinary Service will present the information.

Animals covered will be beef, dairy, swine, sheep, poultry, rabbits and goats.

This meeting is designed for youth in Grades 3+ and all youth should have an adult present.

RSVP with Mary – 608-212-4173 or m.hellenbrand@outlook.com

For those interested in showing at the Dane County Fair:

All youth who are interested in showing beef, dairy, swine, sheep, poultry, rabbits, goats and cavies at the Dane County Fair are required to attend an education event related to the animal species they will show and must meet these educational requirements:

• List of approved Small Animal Education Events on Dane County Fair Education Requirements Page
• Education Requirement Card – Complete this card after attending an education event or meeting during the dates of 6/16/24-6/15/25. The completed card must be uploaded to the ONLINE PORTAL (OPENS IN APRIL). Education requirements must be met and submitted by June 15 at 11:59pm in order to show at the Dane County Fair.
• Complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) certificate between 9/1/2024-6/15/2025. YQCA is required for youth who will show poultry, rabbits, or cavies at the Dane County Fair. Youth can complete this certification online anytime. There is a $12 fee for the online training. YQCA is designed as an annual education and certification program focused on food safety, animal well-being, and character awareness for youth ages 8 to 21. The program has been designed by extension specialists and national livestock program managers to ensure it is accurate, current, and relevant to the needs of the animal industry and shows and is appropriate for youth.