CASS COUNTY 4-H GOAT PROJECT RECORD BOOK

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1 CASS COUNTY 4-H GOAT PROJECT RECORD BOOK Level 2 (Grades 6 8) For each year in the project (in this same level), each member will complete 2 activities, for a total number of 6 activities if three years in this level. For example, if an 8 th grader loses his/her record sheet and acquires a new one at the office, they need to complete 6 total activities before turning the record sheet in not just two (if they have been in the project multiple years). Name: Club: Grade 6: Leader Signature Date Grade 7: Leader Signature Date Grade 8: Leader Signature Date

2 PURDUE UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION Revised

3 General Guidelines: Each year you enroll in the Goat Project, you need to complete two (2) of the activities in the record book. You may not repeat activities. The information can be located in your 4-H Goat Resource Manual. Complete the feed and financial report included in this record book. ACTIVITY 1 Management Practices There are several management practices you should learn when working with goats. Dehorning or disbudding is one of the important management procedures. Answer the following questions. 1. At what age should you disbud or dehorn your kids? 2. Name two methods that can be used to disbud or dehorn. ACTIVITY 2 Feeding Your Goats Feed requirements for goats vary with age and different feeding practices are necessary in order to provide the needed nutrients. 1. How much milk replacer should you feed your 1 to 8 week old goat daily? 2. When should the kid be weaned? 3. What kind of hay should you feed your goats? 4. In addition to roughage and grain, goats should always have free access to. ACTIVITY 3 Health Management List some internal and external parasites and how to control them. INTERNAL EXTERNAL 3

4 ACTIVITY 4 Disease and Illnesses Goats can become ill with some very common diseases. List 3 diseases and describe how you can recognize them ACTIVITY 5 Breeding 1. When should your does be bred? 2. What is the length of the gestation period for the doe? 3. List some visible signs that the doe may exhibit when she is ready to give birth. a. b. c. d. e. ACTIVITY 6 Selecting Your Dairy Goat List some dairy characteristics you should look for and consider when you are picking out a dairy goat ACTIVITY 7 Define SUB-Q: Define IM: Define WITHDRAWAL TIME: 4

5 ACTIVITY 7 Before You Call The Vet When your animal is sick and you need to call the vet, what information should you know. ACTIVITY 8 Essential Nutrients What are the six essential nutrients needed by a Goat? Briefly explain the importance of each nutrient. Nutrients Importance

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7 RECORD SUMMARY Grade 8 Name: Number of 4-H Goats: EXPENSES OF 4-H GOAT PROJECT Cost of Animal(s) Total Feed Cost Vet/Medical Fees Bedding Fees Manure Handling Transportation Fees Show Equipment Costs Fencing & Housing/Building Costs Interest on Money to buy goats (if any) Other RECEIPTS OF 4-H GOAT PROJECT Selling of Animal(s) (ACTUAL OR ESTIMATED PROJECTED) Other Income from project ACTUAL OR PROJECTED INCOME OR LOSS FEED RECORD Number of days animals were fed Total Pounds of feed fed to animals Total Costs of feed COSTS INCOME LABOR Number of hours per week spent on 4-H Goat project. (This includes feeding, grooming, general care, exercising and getting ready for fair.) Total hours spent on 4-H Goat project from beginning of project until the fair.

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9 RECORD SUMMARY Grade 7 Name: Number of 4-H Goats: EXPENSES OF 4-H GOAT PROJECT Cost of Animal(s) Total Feed Cost Vet/Medical Fees Bedding Fees Manure Handling Transportation Fees Show Equipment Costs Fencing & Housing/Building Costs Interest on Money to buy goats (if any) Other RECEIPTS OF 4-H GOAT PROJECT Selling of Animal(s) (ACTUAL OR ESTIMATED PROJECTED) Other Income from project ACTUAL OR PROJECTED INCOME OR LOSS FEED RECORD Number of days animals were fed Total Pounds of feed fed to animals Total Costs of feed COSTS INCOME LABOR Number of hours per week spent on 4-H Goat project. (This includes feeding, grooming, general care, exercising and getting ready for fair.) Total hours spent on 4-H Goat project from beginning of project until the fair.

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11 RECORD SUMMARY Grade 6 Name: Number of 4-H Goats: EXPENSES OF 4-H GOAT PROJECT Cost of Animal(s) Total Feed Cost Vet/Medical Fees Bedding Fees Manure Handling Transportation Fees Show Equipment Costs Fencing & Housing/Building Costs Interest on Money to buy goats (if any) Other RECEIPTS OF 4-H GOAT PROJECT Selling of Animal(s) (ACTUAL OR ESTIMATED PROJECTED) Other Income from project ACTUAL OR PROJECTED INCOME OR LOSS FEED RECORD Number of days animals were fed Total Pounds of feed fed to animals Total Costs of feed COSTS INCOME LABOR Number of hours per week spent on 4-H Goat project. (This includes feeding, grooming, general care, exercising and getting ready for fair.) Total hours spent on 4-H Goat project from beginning of project until the fair.

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