Show goats tips

We’re not kidding around when we say the competition in the goat show ring has really heated up over the years. Young exhibitors from coast to coast have taken to Boer goats, and their popularity has grown significantly. The young kids might appear cute and somewhat friendly; however, they take the same time, diligence and patience [...]Read More...

Must haves to get started with the Ffa or 4h program for show goat

Show goats

The goat project teaches production methods of the growing goat industry. The goat project allows youth to explore the areas of animal husbandry, livestock selection and evaluation, health management and meat science. 4-H goat projects include market goats (terminal meat production), dairy goats (breeding and raising for dairy production), breeding goats (purebred breeding production) and commercial does (crossbred breeding production).

Dairy Goat Conformation.. -A

Goats are cute, cuddly, and fun creatures. But they are not for the feint of heart. When things are good, they are great. Until they aren't.

trimming goat hooves

Life Span: Usually 10-14 years Temperature: 38.5-40.5'C Pulse: 70 to 90 beats per minute Respiration: 12 to 20 breaths per minute Ruminal Movements: 1 to 3 minute Rumen pH: 5.5 to 7.0 Teeth: Four pairs of lower incisors that line up with a dental pad on the upper jaw (goats have no upper front teeth), three premolars on each side of the upper and lower jaws, three molars on each side of the upper and lower jaws. Stomach: A four-compartmented organ consisting of a rumen, a reticulum, an…

There’s nothing like a livestock show, but someday you’ll age out of the youth programs you participate in today. However, with sharpened industry knowledge and public speaking skills, you might just be the one picking a champion on the green shavings in Louisville or Houston 20 years from now. Livestock judging, and the skills acquired [...]Read More...