4h lamb projects

The lamb project teaches fundamental production methods of the current sheep industry. The sheep project allows youth to explore the areas of animal husbandry, livestock selection and evaluation, health management and meat science. 4-H sheep projects include market lambs (terminal meat production), breeding sheep (purebred breeding production) and commercial ewes (crossbreeding production).

Make sure you know these ten essentials (plus three key tips) when starting your show lamb project.

Many shows around the country require market lambs to be shown in a fleece no longer than one-fourth inch and uniform in length over the entire body, with the exception of the lower legs (below the hocks and knees) and the top of the head and face, which may be longer. The main reason for…

Raising a market lamb for 4H? Not sure where to start? This 12-item sheep showing equipment list includes the show lamb supplies you'll need.

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Raising sheep for meat is an experience unlike any other! Based on lessons we've learned, here's what you should think about when bringing lambs home!

Make your next trip to the fair a success! Learn how to show sheep the right way with these expert tips & helpful sheep showing videos.

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Tips for how you can help your child turn in a great record book for their 4-H project. How to rock your record books and take them to the next level!

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