Dairy, Meat, Nigerian Dwarf & Pygmy
The goat projects are part of the animal science project program. In this program, youth can learn about raising Dairy goats, Meat goats, Nigerian Dwarf Goats or Pygmy Goats.
This will include:
- Learning about breeds, showmanship, care and management practices.
- Learning about processing, consumption, nutrition and use of dairy products.
- Learning the value of scientific research and its influence on animals and the meat industry.
Goats (Dairy, Meat, Nigerian Dwarf & Pygmy) is a national 4-H project. It features curriculum that will guide you through the project. For more information, visit
http://ucanr.edu/sites/4-H-Fresno/files/66863.pdf (Pygmy Goats)
Dairy Goat 1 - Getting Your Goat: http://www.4-hmall.org/Product/4-hcurriculum-dairy-goat/08352.aspx
Dairy Goat 2 - Stepping Out: http://www.4-hmall.org/Product/4-hcurriculum-dairy-goat/08353.aspx
Dairy Goat 3 - Showing the Way: http://www.4-hmall.org/Product/4-hcurriculum-dairy-goat/08354.aspx
Meat Goat 1 - Just Browsing: http://www.4-hmall.org/Product/4-hcurriculum-meat-goat/07909.aspx
Meat Goat 2 - Get Growing w/Meat Goats: http://www.4-hmall.org/Product/4-hcurriculum-meat-goat/07910.aspx
Meat Goat 3 - Meating the Future: http://www.4-hmall.org/Product/4-hcurriculum-meat-goat/07911.aspx