Halie Dengler's Portfolio

Welcome

2009-07-31T09:23:00.000-07:00

Getting started in Angus, The business breed

2009-06-06T17:56:00.000-07:00

Natianal juniar angus associatian.
Through the NJAA, you can meet other younge people who share your interest for agriculture and angus cattle.
The NJAS is the largest single-breed beef show in the world.
Angus.
A Rewarding way of life.
Your first angus heifer is an ivestment in the earning power and efficiency of an angus cow and the excellent reputation of the angus breed.
If you keep all of the heifer calves you produce, you can start with one heifer and build a nice-sized herd over time.
Your bull or steer calves can help pay the production costs of your herd, and if needed be,
your cattle can help you pay for your college education.
by investing on the best heifer you can afford, you will take a giant step towards securing your future as a respected, successful breeder of registered angus seedstock.
A Rich History
Angus cattle originated from scotland.
Their original name, still used in many countries around the world,
is Aberdeen angus, because they were first bred as a purebred animals in aberdeenshire and angusshire, two counties in rugged northern Scotland,

Management of Cows and Heifers

2009-06-05T12:16:00.000-07:00

1. A major objective of every cattle producer is to have each cow produce and wean a live, vigorous calf each year.

2. Heifers weighing 65 percent of their mature weight (650 to 800 pounds at 14 months of age)
should cave by 24 months.
Do not allow heifers too get too fat because it may cause difficulty calving and poor milking.

Reflections

2009-06-02T14:39:00.000-07:00

How do you feel about your new plan.
Im ok with it it seems like it could work i dont really like the fact i have to
sit in my room but its alright.
Do you feel it will help you?
It might, it seems reasonable to do good and be reworded.
Why try to make it work.
It is kinda similar to the work i do with the cows because they behave through there training
and then afterwords they get reworded with a treat of grass.
why try to make it work.
Well because it will keep me out of trouble and make me learn how to earn things
and how to be civilized and be trusted
Because in the future i will want to have a good job and i will want people to look at me as a citizen of the community and be e bole to trust me and help me move farther in life.
Do you feel the support of your parents.
Yes i do i think they really want to help me and it feels nice to know
that there willing to do this for me.
Like with the cows how if they act out we still help them and try to make them trained and even tho they may hurt us we are still there to help them.
Will things get better.
Well i hope so i dont want to do this for nothing i at least want something
come out of it in the long run.

Voice-over for Heifer Video

2009-05-19T14:00:00.000-07:00

1. halter training a cow

2. using food to entice the heifers

3. body being still and waiting

4. sometimes it helps to take it a step at a time

5. coordination, being patient and waiting

Halter training a cow takes many special skills.

Using food to entice the heifers motivates them to come toward the person trying to catch them.

Keeping your body still and balanced helps the heifers remain calm.

Take it one step at a time.

Being patient and waiting helps the heifers progress.

How to tie a manger tie

2009-05-13T16:57:00.000-07:00

First you bring the cow to the post, wrap the rope to the left one time around.

Then you insert the end of the rope into the chain hanging above so the head is held high.

Then you make a loop with the "under rope" then fold the loop over the "upper rope," then pull the upper portion of the loose end through the loop insert the loose end into the second loop.

Finally tighten the whole thing.

Fitting and Showing Livestock

2009-04-14T07:57:00.000-07:00

Tuesday March-15:
On Tuesday I went to Laura's farm I got to talk to her a little with my mom about her farm and her animals. Then she showed me her horses and I pet them wall I waited for her to change her shoes. Then the lady that was doing the ultrasound showed up so we went to go see the cows. When we got to the cows the ultrasound lady was setting up her equipment. Then Laura put her cows in a long hall pen so they where in line for there ultrasound. I brushed a few cows wall they waited for there turn. When they where in the cage getting ultrasounds there backs where shaved in certain places. Then she put hot wax on there back then she put a long black thing on there backs and the sound waves showed what there ribs looked like is and there fat. then i helped then with the cows then i went back up to pet the horses and then I went home.

Tuesday March 31
I went to Julie Boggs house. I talked to her about her cows and to learn a little about what she does to take care of them. Then she took me outside to her barn and showed me what she does to feed the cattle. Then she showed me which cows have special diets and what their diets consist of. She also showed me some cows that were in special pens because they were new to the farm, newly born, or young mothers. And were not allowed to be exposed to the other cows because they might have infections or a disease. After that she showed me the new four-day-old calf she had on her farm and I got to touch and and play with it. Then after that we went back inside and talked a little more about cows and her animals.

1. Why participate in Fitting and Showing contests? (sentence 1)

A. Because it creates more interest in and a better knowledge of the proper ways to fit, train, and show animals.

2. Why do youth display their livestock? (sentence 2)

A. It helps management skills and self-confidence.

3. How do these contests help showcase for livestock? (sentence 3)

A. Because the contest are public.

4. How does this publication help youth? (sentence 4)

A. This publication provides youth with a general guideline of what will be expected
of them and their animals.

GENERAL POLICY:
1. Why do some jobs require adult help? (sentence 5)

A. Some tasks require adult help and supervision because they need help.

2. Why should Exhibitors be clean and neatly? (sentence 6)

A. To be respectful and poise.

3. What are the local dress code requirements? (sentence 7)

A. Colored cloths are often more practical then white, clothing should reflect a
positive image,

4. How does jugging work? (sentence 8)

A. Show personnel should provide judges with a set of rules that apply to that show,
The judge should give a reason for the placing,
When possible allow judges to discuss their expectation of contestants in an orientation session.

GENERAL RULES FOR PREPARING BEEF ANIMALS:
1. What is the overall objective in preparing beef animals for show? (sentence 9)

A. Make the animal look attractive, to enhance it positive attributes and make defects less.

2. What are some things to do to prepare for shows. (sentence 10)

A. Halter-break and train the animal well in advance to the show,
trim and clean the hooves before the show and keep clean.

3. What is the animals conditions in fitting? (sentence 4) page.2

A. To be healthy and to be the proper weight.

4. Why wash the cattle before shows? (sentence 5)

A. Because cleanliness is very important.

5. What does polled mean? sentence? (sentence 6)

A. De horned.

6. How do you clean up a steers tail? (sentence 8)

A. Clip the tail head to suite the animal but blend it as smoothly as
possible with the top line.

7. How do you know what type of hair grooming to use? (sentence 10) page.3

A. Depends on the type and amount of hair on the individual animals.

8. Why do you show with a dry hair coat? (sentence 11)

A. Contestants using to much oil or coat dressing will be marked down.
The judge's hand should not become oily when handling the animal.

RULES FOR SHOWING BEEF CATTLE:
1. Be prompt when called to the show ring.

2. What are some of rules of halter use? (sentence 3)

A.
1) The lead strap on the show halter should come out the left
side and be long enough to enable you to control the animal but not
drag on the ground.

2) Dont coil the lead strap around your hand.

3. What are some proper ways to look wall in the ring? (sentence 3)

A. Know where the judge is at all times.
but remember you primary responsibility is to present the animal properly
and keep in under control.

4. What is good posture for the animal? (sentence 4)

A. Make shure the animals feet are squarely under the body keep
the back level and the head up.

5. What are some methods when moving cattle? (sentence 6)

A. All movements should be for a purpose and as inconspicuous as possible.

6. Why is the leading of the animal important? (sentence 8)

A. When leading the animal hold the lead strap in the right hand and the show stick in the left.

7. Whats the proper way to move beef cattle? (sentence 9)

A. A. If the line is long, lead forward, turn, and come back
through the spot vacated

Claudia Black: It Will Never Happen to Me.

2009-04-13T11:57:00.000-07:00

Friday March 27
I went to the our kids our business luncheon and I met Claudia Black. I got to hear her story and what she does for a living as a family systems therapist. I interviewed Claudia and Laura Wells (Director of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids) and asked them some questions about the work they do and how they help prevent child abuse. I also watched an interview with Claudia Black and Pat Pereault, an elderly woman and an abuse survivor.

Ecuadorean Exchange

2009-04-13T11:49:00.000-07:00

In March 2009 I had the chance to encounter 10 Ecuadorean teens that came to Washington to receive technology training. I learned a great deal of knowledge about their homeland in particular their country is split into 3 regions the Pacific Coast the high Andes and the Amazon rain forest. Their interest to learn new things was admirable. Interacting with the students and hearing their Spanish language was enjoyable.I enjoyed the experience of interacting with them and playing games for example getting to go to H.J Carole and play disc golf. and helping them learn new things.Some of the students also enjoyed getting to become friends the one i enjoyed interacting with the most was Jenyfer she was very sweet and fun to bee with and had a great seance of humor. They where gracious and hard working and getting to know them was pleasurable.

Technology

2009-03-30T09:37:00.002-07:00

I will report and produce community videos and maintain my own website.
I will also pursue my interest in digital photography and create an online photo gallery on photobucket.
I will learn how to mat my photo's.
I will produce a video about my motocross ridding.
Website design, portfolio, online video.
Monday March 30
I learned how to make a web site on blog spot.com showing my schedule and the writing I do. Then I went to a doctors appointment in Port Townsend and got a shot. After my appointment I picked up Our Kids Our Business supplies for Pam. Then I came and dropped them off at her office. I went to the computer lab and Pam showed me a program and how to add a video from a camera to the computer and some things the program could do for editing videos.

Second Life:
My experience with second life is interesting. second life is a virtual world that gives you the chance to see thing you wouldn't usually see. And learn new things about places and the environment. When you enter second life you get to pic a avatar which is an object or a person you get to dress it how ever you want and make it go were ever you want and even name it what ever you want. I like getting to go explore different places.
My second life avatar is interesting I have the chance to dress it up anyway i want and make it my own.
I like getting to talk to people from all around the world.
I enjoy getting to walk around and meet people or find things that interest me or neat places to look at.
I like to go to the stores and shop for cloths because that is something that interests me in real life. So its amazing to be able to do it on the computer.

Health

2009-03-30T09:37:00.001-07:00

I will write two 3-page reports about the addiction cycle and child development.

PE

2009-03-30T09:36:00.001-07:00

I will go power walking daily for 1 hour.

Power walking, Athletic club, motocross,

English

2009-03-30T09:35:00.000-07:00

I will write a weekly journal entry summarizing what i did in school the previous week.

Novel, journal, poetry, short stories.

Science

2009-03-30T09:33:00.000-07:00

I am going to read about veterinary science related to the care and feeding of beef cattle.
I am also going to train a young heifer to show at the Jefferson County Fair.
Calf, julie boggs 9am tuesday.
360-732-4335
13 11 west valley rd. chimacum Wa 98325

Math

2009-03-30T09:32:00.001-07:00

I am going to work daily for around 1 hour on the digital learning commons.