Summary

Intermediate 4‑H Beef Project learning outcomes map the skills youth should build after the beginner level. Topics include beef industry sectors, breed types and evaluation tools (EPDs and economic indexes), ruminant digestion and feeds, reproduction basics and breeding technologies, health and welfare practices, beef cuts and USDA grades, performance record calculations, and marketing and budgeting. Suggested activities include Skillathon, judging, and Beef Quality Assurance.