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- Breeder Heifer Terminology
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension publication discussing terminology used in judging breeder heifers. - Ewes For Club Lamb Production
Publication which provides breeding schemes and management alternatives for initiating a club lamb breeding program. - Handling Farm Animals Safely
Publication from Agri-Food Canada which discusses facilities, equipment, and practices for safely handling farm animals. - Horse Project
This publication is a Reference Guide for 4-H horse projects. - How to Make A Rope Halter
Publication from Oregon Stater University which demonstrates how to make a simple rope halter for cattle. - How to Produce Broilers and Roasters for Show
This publication contains information on producing broilers for show. - Judging (Handling) Market Lambs
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension publication discussing priorities when “handling” market lambs as part of evaluation. - Keeping Your Lamb Healthy
This publication by Texas A&M’s, Dr. Shawn Ramsey, contains information on keeping your show lambs healthy - Market Lamb Showmanship
Discussion and demonstration of market lamb showmanship techniques. - Market Lamb Terminology
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension publication discussing terminology used in judging market lambs. - Market Steer Terminology
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension publication discussing terminology used in judging market steers. - Observing Steer Behavior
4-H publication by Pennsylvania Cooperative Extension which discusses learning to understand cattle behavior. - Producing Turkeys for Show
This publication contains information on Producing Turkeys for Show - Reducing Stress In Show Goats
Short discussion of considerations for reducing stress in 4-H show goats. - Ringworm In Sheep
Discussion of symptoms, prevention, and treatment of “club lamb fungus”. - Scurs On Show Goats
Short discussion on dealing with horn regrowths (scurs) on show wethers. - Selection of Prospect Market Lambs
This publication contains information on Selection of Prospect Market Lambs - Sheep Health Management
This publication contains information on vaccination for lambs. - Show Preparation For Lambs & Goats
List of considerations in preparing lambs & goats for show. - Swine Project Goals and Resources
This publication contains information concerning swine resources and goals for youth and adult leaders - Texas 4-H Swine Project Guide
Texas 4-H publication discussing selection, facilities, feeding, health, and showmanship skills associated with a swine project. - Texas Meat Goat Guide
Texas Agrilife Extension Service publication offering details on developing successful and competitive show goat projects. - Texas Show Lamb Guide
Show Lamb Management Guide from Texas Agrilife Extension Service. - Texas Show Steer Guide
4-H Show Steer Management Guide from Texas Agrilife Extension Service. - The Small Laying Flock
This Texas Cooperative Extension publication contains information on raising a small laying flock for egg production. - The Wether Goat Program
Article by Wichita County Extension Agent, Joe Raff, which provides details on the management of 4-H show goat wethers. - Training Lambs & Goats
Introduction to the training of 4-H lamb & goat projects. - Training Lambs To Show
Ideas on training and developing 4-H lambs for show. Parts of this are also applicable to goat projects.