{"id":8873,"date":"2018-06-27T14:09:54","date_gmt":"2018-06-27T21:09:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/?page_id=8873"},"modified":"2024-11-19T12:09:45","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T20:09:45","slug":"sheep","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/projects-programs\/projects-and-programs-resource-library\/livestock\/sheep\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H Sheep Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-hero wsu-width--full wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left  wsu-hero--style-boxed \">\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__background\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image-frame--fill\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg\"\n\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg 1313w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg 768w\"\n\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1313px) 100vw, 1313px\"\n\t\talt=\"4-H Grows Here logo in green with 4-H clover at right on a black background\"\n\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\n\t\t\/>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__overlay\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__inner-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"wsu-hero__title\">4-H Sheep Project<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"program-contact \">\n\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/wp-content\/plugins\/cahnrs-extension-plugin\/assets\/images\/four-h.png\"\n\t\t\theight=\"75\"\n\t\t\twidth=\"75\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"extension-program-icon\"\n\t\t\talt=\"Program Icon.\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"program-contact-info\">\n\t\t<h2>Program Contact<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\tAutumn Britt, 4-H Program Manager<br>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-screen-reader-only\">Phone Number<\/span>509-588-7817\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-screen-reader-only\">Email Address<\/span> \u2022\n\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:autumn.britt@wsu.edu\">autumn.britt@wsu.edu<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>Youth will learn how to select a project lamb, properly care for the animal, and prepare the animal for show. Youth will also learn about sheep products and by-products.&nbsp; Youth will practice presenting oral reasons, determine yield grades, compare digestive systems, explore a feed tag, practice management practices, and deliver a lamb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section\"  >\r\n        \n\n<p>Please note there are age restrictions on this project area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Youth must be 8 by October 1st of the current 4-H year to be eligible for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive situations, such as livestock shows or sales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Enrollment in large animal projects, including Beef, Dairy, Goat, Horse, Sheep, Alpaca\/Llama, and Swine<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enrollment in shooting sports projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enrollment in projects using motorized vehicles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enrollment in food preservation projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloverbuds (4-H youth ages 5-7) may participate in a number of age-appropriate activities, though they may not participate in competitive events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions about eligibility, please contact your county 4-H coordinator.<\/p>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Youth will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Select, feed, and house a market lamb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select, care for, fit, show, breed, and market sheep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fit and show a lamb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate a carcass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control insects and parasites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market wool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/12\/sheep-1822137_1280.jpg\" alt=\"A sheep looks down at the viewer as though the viewer is laying on the ground\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H Sheep Curriculum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Available from the Extension office or online<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/collections\/sheep-curriculum-collection\/products\/sheep-curriculum-1-rams-lambs-you\">Level 1:&nbsp; Rams, Lambs, &amp; You<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Sheep 1, youth will learn how to select a project lamb, properly care for the animal, and prepare the animal for show. Youth will also learn about sheep products and byproducts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/collections\/sheep-curriculum-collection\/products\/sheep-curriculum-2-shear-delight\">Level 2:&nbsp; Shear Delight<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Sheep 2, youth will practice presenting oral reasons, determine yield grades, compare digestive systems, explore a feed tag, practice management practices, and deliver a lamb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/collections\/sheep-curriculum-collection\/products\/sheep-curriculum-3-leading-the-flock\">Level 3:&nbsp; Leading the Flock<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Sheep 3, youth learn about judging, genetics and breeding, marketing a sheep product, and career paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/collections\/sheep-curriculum-collection\/products\/sheep-curriculum-helpers-guide\">Sheep Helper&#8217;s Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instructions for skillathons, bingo, pyramid, developing management calendars and more activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Washington 4-H Records, Forms, and Guides<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For youth members<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/individual-ewe-record\">C0096E &#8211; Individual Ewe Record<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Used by members in 4-H sheep projects to keep records on and evaluate each ewe in the flock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/market-livestock-record\">C0728E &#8211; Market Livestock Record<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Worksheets for keeping track of costs and returns on 4-H market livestock projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/breeding-livestock-record\">C0729E &#8211; Breeding Livestock Record<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Worksheet for keeping track of costs and returns on 4-H breeding livestock projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/animal-science-record\">C0914E &#8211; Animal Science Record<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sheet that records inventory, expenses, and income from an animal science project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/producer-affidavit-market-lamb-health-record\">C1052E &#8211; Producer Affidavit &amp; Market Lamb Health Record<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Youth producers will record all relevant health information for their market lambs on this form. A sample form includes instructions for completing the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/supplemental-animal-affidavit-health-record\">C1113E &#8211; Supplemental Animal Affidavit &amp; Health Record<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A supplemental sheet to go with the 4-H health forms for individuals that need to record more treatments, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/advanced-livestock-science\">EM3125 &#8211; 4-H Member Manual:&nbsp; Advanced Livestock Science<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/livestock-judging-guide\">NEEC20594 &#8211; Livestock Judging Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/judging-sheep-and-oral-reasons\">PNW679 &#8211; Judging Sheep and Oral Reasons<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This publication will help youth and beginning sheep producers to understand the four basic criteria for selecting a sheep animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For adult helpers and club leaders<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/washington-lamb-of-merit\">EB1462E &#8211; Washington Lamb of Merit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For info on purpose of the program, requirements, changes in merit requirements, placement of carcasses, and procedure and definition of terms. .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/sheep-wall-chart-leader-guide\">OR4H1422L &#8211; Sheep Chart<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/teaching-4h-oral-reasons\">EM4789E \u2013 Teaching 4-H Oral Reasons<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teaches leaders how to help 4-H members give oral reasons for judging items and exhibits. Emphasizes knowledge and gives steps for oral reasoning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/pasture-and-grazing-management-in-the-northwest\">PNW614 \u2013 Pasture and Grazing Management in the Northwest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The comprehensive resource for anyone who manages livestock on pastures in the Northwest, this 208-page book offers pasture managers information and tools to enable their pastures and their livestock to reach their maximum production potentials.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/projects\/animal-science\/livestock\/sheep\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tState 4-H Sheep Project Resources\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/12\/Sheep-792x198.png\" alt=\"An image of a sheep in a meadow with wiildflowers at right. At left, the title &quot;Sheep&quot; against a light pink background.\" class=\"wp-image-14457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/12\/Sheep-792x198.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/12\/Sheep-396x99.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/12\/Sheep-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/12\/Sheep-1536x384.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/12\/Sheep.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Activity Ideas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.extension.illinois.edu\/equiz\/\">Livestock E-Quiz<\/a> &#8211; Welcome to the Livestock E-Quiz! This web site was created by the University of Illinois Extension to help you learn more about beef, dairy, horses, poultry, sheep, and forages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Washington Specific Reference Material<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wssp.org\/\">Washington State Sheep Producers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/foodsystems.wsu.edu\/animals-for-food-performance\/sheep\/\">Animals for Food &amp; Performance &#8211; Sheep &#8211; Washington State University<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/grant\/livestockanimal-science\/washington-state-shearing-school\/\">Washington State Shearing School &#8211; Washington State University<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This annual shearing school has been offered to individuals seeking experience and knowledge about shearing, wool evaluation, and sheep production since 1977. In addition to teaching the skills of shearing and associated equipment information and care, students learn various aspects of wool marketing and production and sheep husbandry. Students that complete the WSSP Shearing School not only provide a service to sheep producers in the Pacific Northwest, but they also become informed resources with the ability to share proper shearing techniques and wool handling, and the care and marketing of the animals and their wool. With a state-of-the-art sheep shearing trailer, experienced instructors, and over 500 head of sheep to shear, this is a world-class commercial sheep shearing school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Reference Material<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From 4-H Programs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Higher Education Institutions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/anrcatalog.ucanr.edu\/pdf\/8474.pdf\">What Does it Mean to Be a Sheep? \u2013 University of California (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.extension.iastate.edu\/4h\/sheep-judging\">Sheep Judging &#8211; Iowa State University Extension and Outreach<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This site includes two videos on market lamb judging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Related Organizations, Journals, and Professionals<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sheep101.info\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sheep101<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of Sheep 101 is to teach 4-H and FFA members, students, teachers, beginning shepherds, and the general public about sheep, their products, how they are raised, and their contributions to mankind. The site uses simple language and pictures to illustrate the various topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sheepusa.org\/Home\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Sheep Industry Association<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) is the national organization representing the interests of more than 100,000 sheep producers located throughout the U.S. From East to West, pasture-based flocks to range operations, ASI works to represent the interests of all producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__33163\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Kits, Projects, and Activities from National 4-H<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__33163\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/collections\/veterinary-science-curriculum\">Veterinary Science Curriculum Collection<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/collections\/livestock-curriculum\">Livestock Curriculum Collection<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/collections\/sheep-curriculum-collection?_gac=1.48717140.1600378767.Cj0KEQiAjMC2BRC34oGKqY27jtkBEiQAwSXzfhhoFDnmM0ejzZYLi8ulVJaOZE4Dx7Gq4m59WnbOPSMaAnYv8P8HAQ\">Sheep Curriculum Collection<\/a><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/projects-programs\/projects-and-programs-resource-library\/livestock\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tBack to Livestock Project Areas\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/projects-programs\/projects-and-programs-resource-library\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tBack to Projects and Programs Resource Library\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Youth will learn how to select a project lamb, properly care for the animal, and prepare the animal for show. 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