MARKET GOAT BREEDS
THE BEST GOAT BREED TYPES FOR MARKET CLASSESWhy Choose Market Breed over Dairy or Wool Breeds? There are over 210 breeds of goats in the world in three basic categories: Dairy Meat…
GOAT TERMINOLOGY
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…
GOAT CONFORMATIONS
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,…
GOAT BEHAVIOR
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…
GOAT AUCTION EXPERIENCE
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…
BRINGING HOME YOUR MARKET PROJECT- GOATS-SELECTION
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…
How To Pick Out a Market Project for 1ST Time Showmen
HOW TO PICK OUT A MARKET PROJECT FOR 1ST TIME SHOWMEN Every year, some unsuspecting parent is suddenly faced with the request “Hey Mom & Dad! I want to show…