4 meat goat project book

Each guide features information about important aspects of the 4h program. The 4h goat program is part of the animal science project. In addition, 4h goat members will build skills which will be valuable to them for life as their increase their knowledge and find many opportunities for personal growth. New jersey 4 h goat project record book for use by all southwest florida and lee county fair 4 h goat project members 201 8 p. Poultry project and record book, project pictures page 10 4 h 150. Goat project resources click the section title below to see resources for that topic. Poultry project and record book, weight summary and feed efficiency page 15 4 h 150. Go and learn about current issues in the goat industry. The obvious purpose of 4h animal projects is to teach young people how to feed, fit and exhibit their animals. For complete descriptions of ohio 4 h projects and the publications that support them, please refer to the latest family guide or to ohio 4 h project central, an interactive web site that includes sample pages, ratings, and comments. The bottle goat project is open to all 4h and ffa members.

This information is helpful if you ever apply for 4 h awards or scholarships. If you have already signed up for this 4 h project, come on in and get started. There are two main types of sheep projects that a 4h member may choose. Each 4 h member should complete their 4 h project record to the best of their ability and turn it into their county 4 h agent by the county due date. Goat project and record book example by alexandrea stewart. Cornell cooperative extension 4h animal project resources. Sheep like goats and cattle are ruminants which mean they have four compartments to their stomach. If you havent signed up yet, contact your county 4h office and become a member today. Johnston county 4h market goat revised record book 2020. Meat goat projects provide youth with opportunities to expand their knowledge about the industry, production and more importantly, develop life skills to be positive contributors to society. With increased interest in goat meat, milk and cheese products, 4 hers will gain a broad knowledge of pennsylvanias goat industry through events, shows and handson projects.

New jersey 4h goat project record book for use by all southwest florida and lee county fair 4h goat project members 201 8 p. My 4h project pictures attach one picture of your 4h project animal or animals at the beginning of your project, and one picture. This information is helpful if you ever apply for 4h awards or scholarships. Activities include public presentations, dairy goat quiz bowl, judging, fitting and showing, and dairy product identification, milk and milk quality, making ice cream, cheese, etc. Meat goat montana 4h montana state university extension. The sout carolina 4h ffa meat goat project allows 4h and ffa members to participate in a relatively inexpensive and shortterm animal project. Poultry project and record book, egg production record page 17 4 h 150. Market goatsafter the sale according to sale committee guidelines. Care for one or more meat goats for at least 70 days before exhibiting. The herd record book is not recommended for a member under 12 years of age. The 4 h meat goat project is designed for members who are interested in learning more about raising meat goats.

The 4h meat goat project is the fastest growing animal science project. Nov 16, 2018 youth enrolled in the 4 h goat project are to complete the lesson corresponding to his or her grade as of january 1 of the current year, plus a livestock feed or record sheet. The 4 h member begins with a doe kid and cares for her through breeding age and on to kidding. Managing proper nutrition and disease management are just a couple factors to help your project get off to a great start. The other type of project is a market meat goat project in which the 4 h member begins with a weaned wether or doe and cares for the goat kid through the growing phase also known as the backgrounding and finishing phase until the goat reaches market weight of around 60 pounds. Educate the community on dairy goat and meat goat production. Become familiar with and apply the recommended principles of livestock animal science. Animal inventory and show record include all the meat animals you own, going to fair.

This is why they can digest pasture grasses and hay. Discuss each activity with your child and make a check by. Poultry project and record book, weight summary and feed efficiency page 15 4h 150. With increased interest in goat meat, milk and cheese products, 4hers will gain a broad knowledge of pennsylvanias goat industry through events, shows and handson projects. Revised 122019 boer goat breeding 2019 2020 4h project book member name street address city, state, zip. Check their website for rulesdeadlines meat goat 3 meating the future 3 year book shows you how to select breeding sires, balance a ration, prevent diseases, control internal and external parasites, practice biosecurity. A completed record book should have a beginning and final photograph. My 4 h project pictures attach one picture of your 4 h project animal or animals at the beginning of your project, and one picture of your animal or animals at the end of your project. The reference book is 4h 5 r goat resource handbook. Youth plan a program, complete project records, develop a management calendar, complete a meat quality assurance program, participate in a quiz bowl, skillathon and tour, give a presentation and explore goat related careers.

Previous ohio 4 h poultry project books have been condensed into one poultry project and record book for members of all skill levels. To volunteer with 4h in your area, contact your local 4. Breeds of goats test your knowledge of goat anatomy. The objectives of the sc 4 hffa meat goat project are to learn the basic principles of animal science by owning and caring for a project goat. This project record book has been created specifically for members enrolled in the. Attach one picture of your 4 h project animal or animals at the beginning of your project, and one. Ny state 4h cloverbud meat goat record book designed for cloverbuds with either a market kid or a breeding doe project ny state 4h 1st year meat goat record book designed for 4hers in their first year of a goat project, covers both market kid and breeding stock projects revised july 2017. In the meat goat project you can learn about breeds, health care, grooming, production, reproduction, management, showmanship, marketing, and careers. Cornell cooperative extension of erie county 21 grove street east aurora, new york 140522345 tel. Youth goat program college of agriculture, forestry and.

However, they really prefer to browse on woody type plants. The 4 h dairy goat project offers all aspects of care and management, plus an understanding of the workings of a living creature. Meat goats animals projects kansas 4h youth development. Goats are very useful animals they produce milk, meat and hair for weaving. In addition, 4 h goat members will build skills which will be valuable to them for life as their increase their knowledge and find many opportunities for personal growth. Meat goat projects ui extension 4h youth development. Meat goats like sheep and cattle are ruminants which mean they have four compartments to their stomach. All male bottle goats must be neutered and healed prior to fair. The goat is an intelligent and interesting animal that is quick to learn, likes attention, is relatively small, does not require a great deal of space, and is fun to raise. A fiber goat project is perfect for someone who likes goats, wants. Poultry project and record book, weight record page 14 4h 150. The sout carolina 4hffa meat goat project allows 4h and ffa members to participate in a relatively inexpensive and shortterm animal project. An outstanding 4h project record is one that goes above and beyond what is expected. Tell the difference between milktype and meattype goats.

This resource handbook contains essential information for all members taking a goat project, starting with breeds, ending with careers, and including everything in between. It is to be used for the entire ten years of participation in the 4h goat project. The nys 4 h working goat committee offers a lending program which allows 4 hers to borrow goat packs or harnesses for up to 3 months to see if these activities are for you. The project starts with selecting a young wether castrated male and. Previous ohio 4h poultry project books have been condensed into one poultry project and record book for members of all skill levels. Age is base on 4 h age, which the youths age on january 1 of the current year. The program will help you learn about feeding, caring for, managing, selecting goat project and showing goats. The sout carolina 4 hffa meat goat project allows 4 h and ffa members to participate in a relatively inexpensive and shortterm animal project. The objectives of the sc 4hffa meat goat project are to learn the basic principles of animal science by owning and caring for a project goat. Keeping a record book is an important part of the project.

Take on the position of juniorteen leader to be a role model to others interested in goats. If you have already signed up for this 4h project, come on in and get started. The 4h sheep project is the great project for younger 4h members that want exposure to animal science projects. A meat goat breeding project is a long term project.

Each member is allowed entry of 1 bottle goat project. Each 4h member should complete their 4h project record to the best of their ability and turn it into their county 4h agent by the county due date. Reducing stress factors due to transitions start before the actual purchase of your new project. Sales and transport is a stressful time for any animal. Poultry project and record book, weight record page 14 4 h 150. The meat goat project is quickly growing with an increasing demand for meat products. General poultry resources and information putting science into animal sciences projects fact sheets. Guide is packed with activities that involve the entire group.

Youth have the opportunity to learn and demonstrate. Cornell cooperative extension 4h goat rules and regulations. Meat goat 4h youth development iowa state university. The 4 h goat program is part of the animal science project. Animal science new york state 4h animal science 2020 state animal requirements note that pullorum testing is required at this timebeef program.

Once a 4 h member has completed three years andor is carrying more than one dairy goat as a project, it is wise to transfer the individual animal pages 8 through 11 from this book to the 4 h dairy goat herd record book and carry the project on a herd basis from then on. This project goat is to be shown at the local county shows, sc state fair, and at the yearend project final show in november. Youth will enjoy planning a program, completing project records, developing management calendar, completing meat quality assurance program and participating in quizzes. Youth enrolled in the 4h goat project are to complete the lesson corresponding to his or her grade as of january 1 of the current year, plus a livestock feed or record sheet.

To volunteer with 4 h in your area, contact your local 4 h office. The nys 4h working goat committee offers a lending program which allows 4hers to borrow goat packs or harnesses for up to 3 months to see if these activities are for you. Ny state 4h cloverbud meat goat record book designed for cloverbuds with either a market kid or a breeding doe project. I understand that this is a completed breeding beef project record book as required.

Find training, project development committees pdcs and more support for volunteers on our volunteer site. At the end of the project, these animals are sold as market animals at the final show. The 4h meat goat project is designed for members who are interested in learning more about raising meat goats. This market project is one in which youth raise a wether goat. It is to be used for the entire ten years of participation in the 4 h goat project. Because goats are small, easy to work with and demand a small amount of space, they provide a meaningful livestock experience in a relatively short.

The project starts with selecting a young wether castrated male and purchasing the goat via private treaty either through a registered sc4me breeder or other meat goat breeder open wether. The 4h dairy goat project offers all aspects of care and management, plus an understanding of the workings of a living creature. Sc 4h goat record book cloverbud division youth ages 58. Contact your county 4h office to determine additional opportunities available, such as a. All 4h youth project goats must have been owned or leased leased see new york youth livestock nonownership policy, and cared for by the exhibitor, and must be registered with a 4h project animal registration certificate at the cce, tc 4h. These are the things you and your child can do in this meat goat project book. Poultry project and record book, egg production record page 17 4h 150. National 4h meat goat activity books for sale utahs discover 4h clubs free download iowa 4h hot sheet free learn about the many goat breeds oklahoma state university american meat goat association. Age is base on 4h age, which the youths age on january 1 of the current year. If you havent signed up yet, contact your county 4 h office and become a member today. You may add additional pages to the report form in sections 1,3, 4,5,6,7.

Bring the completed record book with you to the weighin at the fair. All 4 h youth project goats must have been owned or leased leased see new york youth livestock nonownership policy, and cared for by the exhibitor, and must be registered with a 4 h project animal registration certificate at the cce, tc 4 h office by. The reference book is 4 h 5 r goat resource handbook. Mar 26, 2020 animal science new york state 4 h animal science 2020 state animal requirements note that pullorum testing is required at this timebeef program. Meat goat helpers guide, bu7912 groups will enjoy planning a program, completing project records, developing a management calendar, conducting a meat quality assurance program, participating in quiz bowls, skillathons, tours, giving a presentation and exploring goatrelated careers. Poultry project and record book, project pictures page 10 4h 150. A fiber goat project is perfect for someone who likes goats, wants to learn how to spin, and likes to knit, crochet or weave. The other type of project is a market meat goat project in which the 4h member begins with a weaned wether or doe and cares for the goat kid through the growing phase also known as the backgrounding and finishing phase until the goat reaches market weight of around 60 pounds. Learn how to select, raise and care for a meat goat. Youth producers resources wsu publications and records publications. Goat project resources 4h youth development program. Once a 4h member has completed three years andor is carrying more than one dairy goat as a project, it is wise to transfer the individual animal pages 8 through 11 from this book to the 4h dairy goat herd record book and carry the project on a herd basis from then on. Plants and animals table of contents 50bgoats meat rev. Bottle goats can be any breed of goat will be a part of the meat goat show.