Meat Goat
Meat Goat is designed for members who want to learn about breeds of meat goats, health care, grooming, production, reproduction, management, showmanship, marketing and careers. Youth wishing to enroll in Market Goat or Breeding Goat must also be enrolled in Level 1, 2, or 3.
Meat Goat, Level 1
Enroll in Market and/or Breeding when registering.
Learn about goat breeds and selection, feeding and management, goat health, goat body parts, record keeping, meat goat and dairy conformation, show preparations and sportsmanship.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
This level may take up to three years to complete. You must complete a minimum of seven activities and three learning experiences each year to complete this project.
MATERIALS
M Just Browsing, BU7909
Meat Goat, Level 2
Enroll in Market and/or Breeding when registering.
Learn about goat diseases, identify poisonous plants, determine body conditions, water quality, goat predators, kidding, goat reproduction, the veterinary profession, selecting stock and showing meat goats.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
This level may take up to three years to complete. You must complete a minimum of seven activities and three learning experiences each year to complete this project.
MATERIALS
M Growing with Meat Goats, BU7910
Meat Goat, Level 3
Enroll in Market and/or Breeding when registering.
Discover how to select breeding sires, balance a ration, prevent diseases, control internal and external parasites, practice biosecurity, practice sound ethics, conduct a meat goat judging clinic, judge goats, give oral reasons and explore meat goat products.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
This level may take up to three years to complete. You must complete a minimum of seven activities and three learning experiences each year to complete this project.
