Bowls

A challenging but fun opportunity to expand and showcase your animal science knowledge.

Ready! Set! LEARN!

Youth study approved educational resources while practicing with their county team.  The contest consists of several rounds where questions are asked by a moderator and youth use buzzers to ring in and provide an answer.  Points are given for correct answers and the team with the most points at the end of a round advances to subsequent rounds, depending on the number of teams participating.  Bowls challenge 4-H'ers skills and knowledge related to their animal science projects, fostering the element of mastery in subject matter.  The competition stimulates the learning process, interest, and enthusiasm. Contact your County Educator for more information.

Learn about:

  • Animal Care and Ownership
  • Animal Health and Biosecurity
  • Quality Assurance and Food Safety
  • Animal Housing and Facilities
  • Animal and Environment Relationships
  • Ethics and Conduct
  • Career Exploration
  • Animal Breeds
  • Selection of Quality Livestock

Avian Bowl

The Avian Bowl will encourage youth to expand their knowledge of avian facts and become proficient in poultry management and related subjects.  The top scoring Senior Team at the state contest will represent Pennsylvania at the National Poultry and Egg Conference in Louisville, KY, in November, provided all team members meet the eligibility requirements of the contest.  The National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference recognizes senior 4-H members who are 14 years of age as of January 1, and who have excelled in their state 4-H poultry learning activities.  The overall objective is to offer national level activities and contests designed to introduce participants to poultry and the poultry industry. Life skills are also learned through preparation for the various contests. The conference also introduces the participants to careers in the poultry and allied industries.

Canine Super Bowl

This event is designed to challenge 4-H’ers skills and knowledge related to dogs.  Contestants will do activities, solve problems, label or identify items, or answer quiz questions at multiple stations.  Stations may include, but are not limited to, breed identification, breeding and reproduction, anatomy and parts, nutrition and feeding, diseases and health care management, equipment identification, feed identification, judging, housing, grooming, training and performance.

Dairy Quiz Bowl

The Dairy Quiz Bowl stimulates youth to learn more about the entire dairy industry.  The first place Senior Division Team will be eligible to compete in the “Invitational 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl,” at the North American International Livestock Exposition, Louisville, Kentucky, provided all team members meet the eligibility requirements of the contest.

Horse Bowl

The Horse Bowl will challenge 4-H’ers knowledge and skills in the horse industry.  The winning senior division team will be eligible to represent Pennsylvania at the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY and at the Quarter Horse Congress Youth Horse event in Columbus, OH (provided all members meet the contest rules.)

Rabbit & Cavy Bowl

This event will stimulate 4-H’ers to learn more about the entire rabbit and cavy industry. The stations may include, but are not limited to:  color/breed/type identification, breed disqualifications, breeding and reproduction, nest box information, anatomy/parts of the animals, nutrition and feeding practices, hay selection, genetics, showmanship, fur, disease or management problems, meat production and science, feed identification, equipment identification, judging, marketing, and housing and facilities.

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Pennsylvania State 4-H Office

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