Meat Goats
The 4-H meat goat project is designed for members who are interested in learning more about raising meat goats. The meat goat project is quickly growing with an increasing demand for meat products. Learn how to select, raise and care for a meat goat.
Project Leaders
Dr. Kurtis Gregory
(620) 429-3820
knrgregory@hotmail.com
Things to Learn/Do in the Project
Age 7-9
- Identify parts of a meat goat
- Identify meat goat breeds
- Learn how to fit and show meat goats
Age 10-13
- Recognize meat goat diseases
- Work with a veterinarian
- Learn how to keep records for meat goats
Age 14 and Older
- Select breeding stock
- Learn key components in developing a goat herd
- Evaluate feed ingredients
Links
Project Materials
Reasonably priced materials are available for every project in Kansas 4-H. You can order the materials for your project online or contact your local Extension Office.
Meat Goats (GM100)
- Just Browsing (ages 7-10)
- Get Growing with Meat Goats (ages 11-13)
- Meating the Future (ages 14+)
General Meat Goat Resources
- Kansas 4-H Meat Goat Project Promotional Brochure
- 4-H Market Livestock Record
- Kansas 4-H Generic Record Form
- Official Kansas 4-H Meat Goat Showmanship Scorecard
- Market Goat Showmanship from Start to Finish
- Youth Livestock Safety
- Animal Science Youth Livestock
Project Leader Resources
Additional Resources - Veterinary Science
- From Airdales to Zebras (ages 7-10)
- All Systems Go (ages 11-13)
- On the Cutting Edge (ages 14+)
- Veterinary Science Helper's Guide
- Nebraska 4-H Veterinary Science
Events and Activities
Youth Meat Goat Day
When: March
Where: Manhattan, KS
State 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes
When: August
Where: Manhattan, KS
State 4-H Meat Goat Show, Kansas State Fair
When: September
Where: Hutchinson, KS
Award: Cash premium and trophy buckle to Grand Champion
Donor: Grand Drive Committee, Kansas State Fair
Awards and Recognition
County Level
Award: Medal presented at your 4-H Achievement Banquet
Donor: Kansas 4-H Foundation 1905 Society
State Level
Award: Medallion
Donor: Kansas 4-H Foundation 1905 Society
National Level
Award: $400 National 4-H Congress Scholarship
Donor: Kansas 4-H Foundation 1905 Society
