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4-H Sheep Project

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In the 4-H sheep project, you can select from a breeding animal or a market animal. Breeding animals allow you to start your own herd and produce wool, while market animals produce meat products for people.

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Start a perpetual flock with help from the North Dakota Lamb and Wool Producers Association.
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 grocery meat case to observe preparation and packaging.
Learn how to evaluate meat cuts 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 different species.
Exhibit at or attend local, regional, state or national sheep shows and conferences.
Attend livestock camp as part of the North Dakota 4-H Camp and bring a sheep, or participate in a community service project, bringing ideas back to your community.
Is it fair time? Consider showing in your county fair sheep 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).
Interested in a college education in animal science or veterinary medicine? Schedule a visit with North Dakota State University to explore those majors.

4-H Sheep Project

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