SHOWMANSHIP PREPARATION AND STRATEGIES
SHOWMANSHIP PREPARATION AND STRATEGIESGetting Ready to Show Goats, Sheep or Pigs To prepare for showmanship, you need to prepare and practice two basic categories Physical & Mental Showmanship. One without…
SHOWMANSHIP PREPARATION AND STRATEGIESGetting Ready to Show Goats, Sheep or Pigs To prepare for showmanship, you need to prepare and practice two basic categories Physical & Mental Showmanship. One without…
GOAT TERMINOLOGY So what is the difference in names? Like all species, there are specific names for specific points in an animal’s life. But, because many do not know the…
HOW TO IDENTIFY GOOD GOAT CONFORMATIONCONFORMATION Is defined as the shape or structure of something, especially an animal. Example: “the judges run their hands over the animal’s body and structure,…
UNDERSTANDING NORMAL BEHAVIOR OF GOATS It’s important to understand the difference between healthy goat behaviors and sick behaviors. It helps the overall management of your project. As always, the sooner…
WHAT TO EXPECT AT A GOAT OR LAMB AUCTION Attending an auction is a great education in preparing for showing a market project. Even if you already have plans to…
Preparing to bring your Market Project HomeA letter to Showmen and their Parents It’s an exciting time to bring home your new market project! All the planning, preparation and work…
URINARY CALCULIThe Signs and Symptoms Urinary Calculi is a blockage in the urinary track in male goats and sheep. It is primarily found in market wethers fed a high grain…
PARASITE CONTROL – INTERNAL PARASITES IN GOATS & SHEEPWhy We Worm Goats & Sheep Worms are parasites that deprive the goat or lamb of nutrients and cause poor growth rates…
MEDICINE CABINET FOR GOATS & SHEEP Medicine Cabinet Items to Have on Hand. WOUND TREATMENT: Betadine Solution Spray Bottle Cotton facial pads Blood Coagulate Powder Topical Antibiotic Spray or Ointment…
HOW TO ESTIMATE AGE OF GOATS & SHEEP Figuring out the general age of goats and sheep can be accomplished in a couple of ways. The breeder can tell you…