CLIPPERS 101
CLIPPERS, BLADES & MAINTENANCEUnderstanding the Many Options of Clippers Understanding the basics of clippers, blades and the maintenance needed will help to ensure that your equipment will have a good…
CLIPPERS, BLADES & MAINTENANCEUnderstanding the Many Options of Clippers Understanding the basics of clippers, blades and the maintenance needed will help to ensure that your equipment will have a good…
Clippers require different types of blades & sizes. Use this chart to make sure you are buying the right size blade! So whether they call it a 1/4″ or 6.3mm…
TRAINING FOR GOAT SHOWMANSHIPPart 3 – Tips & Techniques for Preparing for the ClassWhat to Expect in the Class Class Order: The ring steward is the assistant to the judge. …
TRAINING GOATS FOR SHOWPart 1 – Tips & Techniques for Setting the Foundation Showmanship Theory & Mindset: “Showmanship training, along with feed & health management all begin on day one.…
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…
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…