For many, livestock showing is a way of life. For others, it is a hobby. For some, showing livestock is like a sport—a competition that they can’t get out of their blood. No matter why you decide to make livestock showing a part of your lifestyle, there is one thing you should consider. You will […]
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How to Exercise a Show Goat
There’s no doubt that showing goats is a fun project. However, if you are going to excel with a market goat, you are going to need to know how to exercise a show goat. If you don’t, you may struggle to help your goat reach its maximum potential. Good nutrition, thorough hydration, and plenty of […]
Showing Goats is a Fun, Competitive Youth Project
Heart pounding. Adrenaline rushing. The uncertainty of what a new judge will look for when you lead your show goat into the ring. You go through the motions; set the feet and your wether braces perfectly. The judge is placing the class from the bottom. You are still on the hunt. You made the top […]
Show Goat Supplements Increase Animal Health, Performance
Show Goat Supplements Small ruminants like show goats are growing in popularity year after year. If you’ve been around them for even a little while, it’s easy to see why. They often have great personalities, and with some daily care and T.L.C., they are easy to break and tame. For younger exhibitors, they are a […]
Winter Invaders: Show Livestock Lice Treatment
Caring for show livestock in the winter definitely has its advantages. Hair typically grows better. You don’t have to wait until late at night to turn out due to the heat. Flies are not a nuisance. However, there is a small, wingless creature that can have a significant impact on cattle, sheep, goats and pigs […]
Mark That Card – Market Goats
Thank you, Western Illinois University Livestock Judging team, for the officials and reasons. Placing 4-3-2-1Cuts 3-5-2 The dense, powerful, traditional wether that starts is truly unmatched in his ability to blend unrivaled width of skeleton and roundness of body with the presence, coordination and look to play at a very high level. Now the biggest […]