4-H Goat Project

Selection, feeding, management, fitting, showing and responsible goat ownership are emphasized for Dairy Goat, Meat Goat, Novelty/Pygmy Goat, and Utility Goat projects.

Youth must be 8 by October 1st of the current 4-H year to be eligible for enrollment in large animal projects, including Beef, Dairy, Goat, Horse, Sheep, Alpaca/Llama, and Swine. Cloverbuds (4-H youth ages 5-7) are welcome to participate in the Novelty Goat project.

Objectives

• Develop goat fitting and showing skills
• Select a quality project animal
• Feed and care for an animal properly
• Learn about meat or dairy goat products, the production of goat-related products, and marketing
• Groom and show the project goats

Helpful Resources

Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory – Goats

Breeds of Goats – Oklahoma State University

Feeding and Housing Dairy Goats – University of Missouri Extension

Meat Goat Production – Penn State Extension

Meat Goat Judging – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach