Requirements March 1931 until January 1957

1. Name three breeds of draft horse and two breeds of light horse, and give the country of origin of each.

2. Name and give the relative merits of four leading breeds of dairy cattle.

3. Name and explain the color markings and characteristics of five different breeds of beef animals.

4. Tell the requirements for the successful and profitable production of beef on a farm.

5. Describe how hogs age made profitable.

6. Name four leading breeds of sheep and describe them.

7. Demonstrate one first aid requirement in connection with farm animals.

Requirements January 1957 until June 1972

1. Name three breeds of draft horse and two breeds of light horse, and give the country of origin of each.

2. Name and give the relative merits of four leading breeds of dairy cattle.

3. Name and explain the color markings and characteristics of five different breeds of beef animals.

4. Tell the requirements for the successful and profitable production of beef on a farm.

5. Describe how hogs age made profitable.

6. Name four leading breeds of sheep and describe them.

7. Demonstrate one first aid requirement in connection with farm animals.

This merit badge may be earned as a 4-H’er by completing a club project in that subject or as an FFA member by meeting these requirements through the FFA - supervised farming program.