Goat Project
Goat Project
Do you want to be part of one of the fastest growing livestock industries in the country? In the meat goat project you can learn about breeds, animal health, management and even explore meat goat related careers.
🍀 Identify meat goat parts
🍀 Learn how to select a goat that meets the criteria for its intended use
🍀 Identify breeds of meat goats
🍀 Learn to keep good records in order to ensure a wholesome product
🍀 Discover the differences between meat and dairy goats
🍀 Develop a home medical kit for your goats
🍀 Learn about nutrients you should feed your goat
🍀 Learn about a goat digestive system
🍀 Recognize market goat diseases
🍀 Learn how to select the right does for breeding
🍀 Be able to identify plants that are poisonous to goats
🍀 Learn about body condition scoring
🍀 Learn about manure management
🍀 Describe the normal kidding process
🍀 Discover goat meat markets
🍀 Measure levels of parasites in your herd
🍀 Learn biosecurity prevention measures
🍀 Select a sire to improve your herd
🍀 Formulate a balanced ration for meat goats
🍀 Evaluate your goat pasture
🍀 Investigate land zoning issues
Online Resources & Websites
Just Browsing, Level 1 (07909)
Get Growing with Meat Goats, Level 2 (07910)
Meating the Future, Level 3 (07911)
Meat Goat Helper’s Guide (07912)
🍀 Goat Project Information Sheet
Source: http://www.uwyo.edu/4-h/projects/animal-science/goats-meat.html
🍀 The 4-H Meat Goat Project: An Introduction
Source: http://www.uwyo.edu/4-h/projects/animal-science/goats-meat.html