calhoun county sheep and goat clinic pt. 1
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Calhoun County Sheep and Goat Clinic Pt. 1. Charles Seely 4-H and Youth Development Coordinator Calhoun County. Before Making Commitment. Come up with list of goals Participate or Compete? This is a FAMILY project! Determine amount of money you are comfortable spending. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Calhoun County Sheep and Goat Clinic Pt. 1
Calhoun County Sheep and Goat Clinic Pt. 1Charles Seely4-H and Youth Development CoordinatorCalhoun County
Before Making CommitmentCome up with list of goals
Participate or Compete?
This is a FAMILY project!
Determine amount of money you are comfortable spending
Facilities and EquipmentDo not need anything elaborate
Allow enough pen space for sheep/goat to move around (6ft x 10ft)Wire hog panels are perfect to use
Make sure the pen is tall enough so the sheep/goat cannot jump out
Mostly/Partially covered
Ensure proper drainage
Facilities and EquipmentAllow for sheep/goats to eat separately
Keep water buckets off ground by clipping water bucket to wire panel
NO RAMPS OR INCLINES IN PENS!
Other Equipment NeededFeedersRope Halters/ ChainsWater BucketsDewormerHoof TrimmersDrench GunMuzzleMedicinesAccess to scalesFansSyringes/Needles
The Stool of SuccessLike a stool, having success with an animal project stands on 3 legsSelectionGood ProgramShowmanship Skills
If one of these 3 legs is shorter or gets knocked off, the stool wont stand and success will be much harder to achieve!
Choosing a BreederDetermine how far you are willing to travel
Check out breeder websiteswww.showgoatpage.comwww.clublambpage.com
Attend a sale or purchase private treaty?
Establishing relationshipsSelectionPrioritiesAgeMuscleStructureDesignRib Shape
Labeling the Parts
MuzzleLoinRackTop of ShoulderPasternKneeFore-armChest FloorPoint of ShoulderNeckLegDockHipFlankFore-ribHindsaddleHockLower LegParts of a Goat
Fore FlankRear FlankPasternHockStifleLegRackLoinHipKneeAgeMaturityAnimals that are shown over 13 months become too mature in their look and will likely lose their milk teeth.Must have milk teeth Ideal birth months:Sheep approx. 8-10 months: January to 1st of MarchGoats approx. 8-10 months: January to 1st of March
AgeMeeting minimum and maximum weight requirements (goats)Goats 65-120 lbsSheep must weigh at least 80 lbsMilk Teeth vs. Yearling Teeth
Mouth with Milk Teeth IntactMouth with Yearling TeethMuscleExtremely Important!
Start evaluation of muscling at ground
Wide chested (Especially Goats)
Wider tracking the better
Want them to be big down their top
Want them to be as big hipped and as big from behind as we can
Heavy muscled animals will always beat light muscled animals!Muscle - Goats
Muscle - Sheep
Muscle - Sheep
StructureMaking sure the skeleton is put together correctly, is flexible, and functional
If a sheep/goat has a minor structural flaw when young, it will continue to get worse with age and weight gain
Many times overlooked by feeders
Structure - Sheep
Study the angles to the skeletonStructure - Sheep
Structure - Goats
Structure - Goats
Feet and Leg Structure Imperfections
Cow HockedBow LeggedToed OutTry your best to avoid any structural imperfections when selecting. They will only get more apparent with age and weight!DesignDo they take a pretty picture from the side?
Evaluated from the side profile
Amount of fillCan be altered last month of program
First Impression
Relates to structure
Nice Designed Market Sheep
Elevated in ChestLevel ToppedForeflank and Rearflank depth equalBig Footed/ Big BonedNeck ties in at top of shoulderImpeccable in structureNice Designed Market Goat
Level Topped Almost nearly level hipForeflank and rearflank are equal in depthNeck comes right out of top of shoulderElevated chest floor
Nice Designed Lamb Prospects
Nice Balanced Goat Prospects
Rib ShapeHas become very important the last ten years
Dictates how wide they will be across rackLays foundation for muscle deposition over rack
Affects look from the side
Concerned with how round/ how much shape the ribcage has just behind the shoulder
Rib ShapeFlat Rib ShapeRound Rib ShapeWhich would have the better foundation to lay muscle down on through the rack?Rib Shape
Rib ShapeAlso affects look from the side
Flatter RibbedUsually deeper chested, poorer balanced
Rounder RibbedUsually more elevated chest floor, more attractive from side
Selection Wrap UpMuscle
Structure
Balance
Age
Rib Shape
Ask questions!!
Questions to Ask Breeder After PurchasingWhen was the last deworming?
Do they need a CD/T (Overeaters) shot?
What type of feed are they on?
What type of feed he/she recommends
After Getting Your Project HomeHave fresh, clean water
Gradually switch to your desired feed
Worm if needed, CD/T if needed
Do not begin training your project to show!
Let project become acclimated to new environment for 1-2 weeks
If sheep is long stapled, shearAfter AcclimationHalter Breaking/ Chain breakingEasier when they are smallerCooler to do it later in evening
Clip goats if long haired
DO NOT BEGIN EXERCISING !!
Halter Breaking/ Chain BreakingTwo person jobExhibitor controlling animalAdult helping exhibitor
May take two weeks- Month
Repetition, Repetition, Repetition
Easier to accomplish when animals are smaller than when they are over 100 lbs
Sheep After sheep are comfortable on halter, begin hand walking themTraining To Pose/BraceTwo person job for beginning showmen
Repetition, Repetition, Repetition
Try backing off a ledge, trailer, back into water
If not driving, give tail a yank, or give dock a slight push
Invest in a large mirror, allows exhibitor to see what project looks like when on the poseShowmanship AdviceIf there is a TJLA jackpot show around, go watchWatch better showmenGives you an idea of what a finished sheep/goat should look likeGives you opportunity to learnAsk successful families questionswww.theshowbox.comFeedCost
Personal Preference
AvailabilityMelstan Acco FeedBayou Feed Barn Purina Products
Projects will consume 2.5 - 3% of their BW
Lamb FeedsShowmaster Show Lamb 18% Textured
Purina Honor 15% Protein18% Protein
Show-Tec15.5% Protein18% Protein
Make sure you call feed store and let them know what you need before you bring project home!Goat FeedsShow Rite Glen Martin Grand Drive 17% Protein
ShowmasterShow Goat Sales Edge 18% ProteinShow Goat Developer 16% Developer
MoormansShowTec Elite Goat 17% Protein
Purina HonorExclamation 16% Protein/ 4% FatImpulse R20 16% Protein/ 3%Fat
SupplementsThere is no magic potion that turns a bad animal into a great one!Good feed, clean water, TLC
Two TypesFat SupplementsProtein SupplementsFat SupplementsProducts that are high in fats to add condition to give a fresh handle and smooth appearanceShowmaster PowerPhatHonor Show Chow High Octane Power FuelMoormans Fast FatShow Rite Fat-N-Fluffy
Use with caution!
Protein SupplementsHigh Protein Supplements that will add amino acids to diet and help burn fat if needed.Moormans Fast Forward Mineral
Purina Honor High Octane Champion Drive; Fitter 35 (Use only if you have one that is overconditioned)
USE WITH CAUTION
FeedingThe goal of the feeding program is to allow animal to reach genetic potential
Try to feed at least twice a day, 12 hours apart
Alfalfa Hay
45-60 days from show, have animal slightly over-conditioned to start exercising
Health and CareWatch at Feeding Time
DewormingApproximately every 28dSafeguard, Cydectin, Valbazen
Urinary CalculiWatch in MorningComparable to Kidney Stones Keep plenty of fresh waterCa:P ratioVinegar in waterAmmonium Chloride in Feed
Health and CareFoot RotBathe foot in zinc sulphateKeep hooves trimmedKeep pens dry
ScoursBack off feedSupplement more fiber (Coastal Hay)Scour HaltKaopectin (Similar to Pepto)Health and CareRunny NoseLA 200 -1cc/50lbs of BWWill usually see this in sheep and goats after periods of heavy rain
CoccidiosisSymptoms Blood in StoolCaused by CoccidiaTreat with Corrid in water
Health and CarePink EyeMore prevalent in goatsWater running down cheek from eyeEye will get a glossy blue colorTreatmentSquirt LA-200/ Penicillin in bottom eyelidInject animal with LA-200 intramuscularly in neck
Health and CareSoremouthBlisters show up around mouthNo known treatmentLet run its course
No amount of money can replace hard work, TLC, and a great program!Any Questions?