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In the 4-H goat project, you can select from a dairy animal or a market animal. Dairy animals allow you to start your own herd while market animals produce meat products for people.

  • Learn basic principles of animal science by owning and caring for and keeping production and financial records on one or more head of livestock.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of sound breeding, feeding and management practices. • Learn the value of scientific research and its influence on animals and the meat industry.
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HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO ALL YEAR

OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE:

  • Learn about goat quality assurance.
  • Visit a local feed mill and see how feed ingredients are mixed, weighed and blended to make a complete ration.
  • Learn how to evaluate meat cuts, quality and yield grade, and how these affect taste and cost.
  • Compare feed tags from different companies.
  • Ride with a local veterinarian to learn about animal health.
  • Attend a livestock show to listen to a judge give oral reasons and witness the differences in judging livestock species.
  • Exhibit at or attend local, regional, state or national goat shows and conferences.
  • Attend livestock camp as part of the ND 4-H Camp and bring your goat, or participate in the community service project, bringing ideas back to your community.
  • Take a class on making dairy goat milk products.
  • Is it fair time? Consider showing in your county fair goat show 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 (www.ndsu.edu).
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