4-H Goat and Lamb project members had a special visit from Dr Dan Turner, Veterinarian from the Risinger Vet Clinic in Terrell, at their monthly project meeting. The members learned how to evaluate their projects for their daily health by learning how to take their temp, how they digest food, how to watch for signs of illness and also they got first hand experience on checking fecal samples for worm eggs.
Meat goat and the Market Lamb projects provide youth with opportunities to expand their knowledge of the industry, production and, more importantly, develop the life skills that are needed to be positive contributors to society. Through these 4-H projects youth learn about selection and evaluation, nutrition and feeding, health and daily care, reproduction, marketing, and much more. Youth learn to accept responsibility, to value hard work, think critically, make decisions, and communicate. In addition, there are several jackpot goat shows that youth can participate in to put on exhibition their meat goat project.
If you would like to participate in one of the workshops that the 4-H Project club is having or if you would like to know more call the Kaufman County Extension Office and talk to Carrie Sharp the Texas AgriLife Extension County Agent for 4-H and Youth Development.
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