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Goat - Meat and Fiber Project

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The 4-H meat goat project, you can select from a breeding animal or a market animal. Breeding animals allow you to start your own herd and market animals produce meat products for people. You can show a live animal or take a project to showcase your knowledge.

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OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE

  • Visit a local feed mill and see how feed ingredients are mixed, weighed and blended to make a complete ration.
  • Visit a local meat locker or local grocery meat case to observe preparation and packaging.
  • Learn how to evaluate meat cuts, quality grade and yield grade and how these affect taste and cost.
  • Learn about the different fiber types and qualities that goats can provide.
  • Explore global trade and learn where most goat fiber originates.
  • Compare feed tags from different companies.
  • Attend a goat show to listen to a judge give oral reasons.
  • Exhibit at or attend local, regional, state or national goat shows and conferences.
  • Bring a goat to livestock camp at North Dakota 4-H Camp.
  • Is it fair time? Consider showing in your county fair or the North Dakota State Fair.
  • Contact your county NDSU Extension office for other local workshops, activities and events.
  • Interested in a college education in animal science or veterinary medicine? Schedule a visit with North Dakota State University to explore those majors.

CAREERS

There are many careers that you can explore in the meat and fiber goat project area! Interested in nutrition? Feed sales, nutritionist, or brand ambassador might be of interest. Want to work on the fiber side? Look for careers in textile engineering, global trade, clothing construction, or working in shearing and combing. Is science your favorite subject? Why not look into a career as a vaccine developer, geneticist, or veterinarian!

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Meat and Fiber Goat Project Sheet