Suggested Reading for Raising Market Sheep
If this is your first year showing a market lamb, Pets-n-Projects is here to provide easy to find articles on the most common topics and questions on raising livestock projects. A successful project always begins with knowledge and preparation. The more you can prepare up front…the fewer surprises you’ll encounter! Lack of knowledge and planning can cost you stress, money and the wellbeing of your market project. As you read the articles, jot down items that you need to buy. This will help eliminate extra trips to the store!
This website is organized by Categories of Species and Topics. Under the “How To” tab, select the species or topic that you are interested in. There is also a search option can help locate specific topics or issues.
1st Year- Suggested Reading and other 1st-year information for parents and 1st-year showmen.
Species Categories – Goats, Sheep & Swine
Sub-Category Topics –
- Selection
- Barn Setup – Setting Up Pens for specific species
- Feeding
- Training
- Grooming
- Health
- Search Option
Feed – Information and articles by feed brand for your specific species.
Health – All Health articles for all species.
Spotlight Interviews – Featuring Showmen, Experts and Professionals who are out doing some great and inspirational things will be shared under this tab.
Resource Directory Search – Look here for all things relating to livestock! Find breeders, feed dealers, and equipment needed to raise a successful project.
Market Corner – Shopping…Shopping…Shopping! This is the best place to find the most unique and special gifts!
Newsletter – Catch up on any missed newsletter information.
HOW TO USE THE READING LIST
Print out a copy of the reading list and check off each article that is read along with listing items to purchase before you bring your project home. The goal is to read information to help you to be prepared. Through reading about a potential issue, it will help you notice or spot t issues if they arise. Many times, what may look like an illness will be an environmental fix.
SUGGESTED READING – MARKET SHEEP
SELECTION
BARNS & PEN SETUP
FEEDING GOATS
SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP & TRAINING
GROOMING LAMBS FOR SHOW
Shopping List
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Medicine Cabinet Items
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SHEEP HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Daily Check List – Both charts are a “must do” for every project showman for any species!
Medicine Cabinet for Goats & Sheep
Urinary Calculi Symptoms & Treatment
Parasite Control – Internal Parasites
HEALTH - For Reference if needed
There are many more articles to read, but this group will be a good place to start. Email us with any questions or articles that you would like more information on!
