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Gunnison County Lease-A-Goat Record Intermediate 2014 Name Age Year(s) in Project I declare that the information in this book is correct and all 4-H requirements have been completed to the best of my knowledge. Member Signature Leader Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Cover Date Date Date

PERSONAL REFLECTION Think back to when you started going to the Goat Ranch this year. List at least two things (more are optional) that you were hoping to do or get done. Use page 3 for some possible ideas. Did you get to do what you were hoping to? 1. 2. 3. PROJECT AGREEMENT I spent at least eight ranch/animal care hours per month. I kept good records and finished my record book to complete my project. I was responsible for handling the goats according to the barn manager s wishes and for my own behavior according the Code of the Goat. Member Signature Date 2

Examples of a Personal Goal and to do s A goal should include what you want to happen. It is more effective if you also plan at least one step you will take to achieve the goal. Goal: I want to have an attitude of gratitude. Step: I will remember to thank Ann, goat club leaders, and my parents when they help me. Goal: I want to help other goatees. Step: I will help other members catch their goat. I will help with chores. Goal: I want to be dependable or learn responsibility. Step: I will keep track of my tools (halter, lean ropes, collars, etc.) I will keep up on my record book. I will communicate with Ann if I can t take care of my goats. Goal: I want to learn to clip hooves by myself. Step: I will ask questions and follow instructions. Goal: I want to learn more about goat health. Step: I will help with herd health activities. I will learn a couple of diseases and how to treat them. Goal: I want to become more involved in 4-H. Step: I will come to club meetings and participate in community service projects. I will attend a 4-H retreat or camp. 3

LEASE-A-GOAT PROJECT ACTIVITIES Number of animals I took care of. (You need to keep records on each animal you lease.) List some of the duties or jobs you (or someone older) did to care for your animals. Name one new skill or knowledge you gained while working with your animal this year. Examples: clipping hooves, goat nutrition, cashmere facts, how to give a shot, evaluating my animals 4

FEED RECORD Part of any livestock project is recording what your animal eats since that is one of the biggest expenses. Feed and nutrition is also a factor in the quality of the product of fiber. Although feed my be freely available start to learn what a goat s nutrition needs are. You should know all the feed requirements for the whole herd in addition to your animal. List all the types of feed (food) the cashmere goat herd gets throughout the year; include baby kids and pregnant does. List any nutritional (diet) supplements for the goat herd. How did they get their supplements? Why do the goats need a supplement? Why do the goats need hay? How much hay does the goat herd eat in a year? 5

EXPENSE RECORD Enter all expenses here such as: show supplies, transportation, entry fees, lease fees, show clothes, etc. for the year. Date Item Paid to: Cost $ Total: 6

HERD AND ANIMAL HEALTH RECORD Be specific in recording your Health Record. Write down what health products were used. Include immunizations, examinations, worming, tagging, wound medications, and spraying for flies. Record treatments if animal was sick or injured. Date Name or ID of Animal Reason for Treatment Name of Medicine Amount Given Method Record preventative vaccinations, wormings, etc. given to herd or group Date Herd or group Reason for Treatment Be specific Name of Medicine Method 7

BREEDING RECORD You need to have a breeding record for every animal you lease. Sire Strengths Weaknesses Name and Tag # Strengths Weaknesses Dam Strengths Weaknesses Birthdate Buck Doe Single Twin Birthing complications or comments 8

BREEDING RECORD You need to have a breeding record for every animal you lease. See the breed characteristics on page 9 to help you with strengths and weaknesses. Sire Strengths Weaknesses Name and Tag # Strengths Weaknesses Dam Strengths Weaknesses Birthdate Buck Doe Single Twin Birthing complications or comments 9

Cashmere Goat Characteristics Strong Traits Weak Traits Balanced body; long and deep Strong straight back Travels or walks well Feet pointing straight ahead Stands square on their legs Stands on the toe of their hoof Fiber that grows from head to tail Good teats and udder on does Fiber diameter, style, length is good Lacks size or volume Crooked teeth Dangerous horns Hooves are crooked Hocks nearly touching Weak pasterns Poor fiber coverage; spots Poor fiber 10

CASHMERE GOATS AND FIBER EVALUATION SHEET North American Cashmere Goat Breed Standards found at www. easterncashmereassociation.org. is a resource to help you evaluate your goat. You need an evaluation for every animal you lease. Animal Name Scrapie Tag # Age What Tooth? Gender Body 50% Excellent Good Fair Poor Weaknesses Head, horns Dangerous horns Teeth Crooked, strong over or under bite Shoulders, chest, front legs Narrow chest, legs and knees not straight Back Weak topline Hindquarters Narrow and steep rump, cow-hocked Feet, hooves Severe curl toes, splay toes, weak pasterns Scrotum, udder, teats Undeveloped testes, significantly split scrotum, poor udder attachment Body balance Does not walk smoothly, rear is higher than front FLEECE/FIBER 50% Diameter Style (crimp or curvature) Fiber length Differentiation between down and guard hair Cover Final Combed Weight Weaknesses Over 18 microns Straight Less than 1.25 inches Guard hair not significantly coarser than down Poor/no fiber from neck, shoulder, side or rump Estimated Value 11

ACTIVITY LOG Record everything you did related to your goat, goat ranch, club, and other 4-H related activities and events. List club meetings, herd health care activities, shows, ranch clean ups, club meetings, fund raisers, and community service projects and other 4-H activities. Date or time period What did you do? Examples to help you remember what to record Sept-Aug 9-17-13 10-28-13 11-15-13 Jan-Feb Spent time with my goat, helped with chores, helped clip hooves when needed Helped with fall herd vaccinations Club meeting; started record book Club Halloween party Invited Partners to goat ranch for community service Watched Darby ultrasound bred does Ranch clean up day Combed goat cashmere 7-16-13 Estes Park Wool Show 13

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Write the letter of the definition next to the term. GOAT KNOWLEDGE gestation A contagious virus causing scabs on lips and around mouth lactation weaning C dewormer soremouth B D membranes of pregnancy that are expelled following giving birth time during which the doe carries her unborn kid(s), normally 150 days ivermectin E general shape and structure of animal Sub Q F birth of animal with the butt or rear feet first rather than head or front feet first colostrum G separating a nursing kid from its dam afterbirth H waviness in a lock of cashmere breech I secretion of milk; time during which milk is produced ruminant J coarser, outer, protective goat fibers crimp K first milk from doe, high in nutrients guard hair whether M castrated buck L hoofed animals that chew cud and have complex 3-4 chambered stomachs confirmation N just under the skin injection O P group of goats with similar traits all the hair from one goat 15

Goat Talk These are terms and words that you should be learning taking care of a goat and spending time at the Goat Ranch. Cashmere goat: A goat native to the Himalayan regions of India and Tibet and prized for its wool. Colostrum: The first milk from the doe. Very high in nutrients. Cow-hocked: Undesirable, crooked hind legs. Hocks too close together as viewed from behind. Dam: Female parent Deworm: To rid of internal parasites. Fleece: The hair or wool of an animal. Free choice: Method of feeding in which rations are always present. Freshening: To begin lactation after giving birth. Hay: Livestock feed made from forage that has been cut and allowed to dry so that it may be stored without molding. Nutrient: A chemical substance that nourishes, such as protein, carbohydrates, minerals or vitamins. Pasture: Grasses grown for grazing animals. Sire: Male parent Stanchion: A restraining device that holds a goat by the neck. Used to trim hooves and comb. Vaccine: A substance that contains live, modified or dead organisms or their products that is injected into an animal in an attempt to protect the host from a disease caused by that organism. 16

4-H STORY Write a story about your project. Include the following information in story format: Why did you choose each project? Did you learn what you had hoped to learn? Did you reach your goal? Did anyone help you? What did you like the best about each project? What results, difficulties or challenges did you have with this project? You can add other information or thoughts to your story. You can type or hand-write your story. If you hand-write the story, use pencil or ink on lined white notebook paper. If a computer is used to write the story, use plain white paper with no smaller than 12 pt. font. Leave a wide enough margin so the story can be read if inserted into a report cover. Limit your story to maximum of two (2) pages specifically related to your livestock projects. PROJECT PHOTOS A minimum of four pictures per project is expected. Pages should be attached at the end of the record. Pictures must be project specific. Include pictures that represent the whole project; for example, kidding, feeding, combing, cleaning the barn, showing, practicing showmanship, workshops, etc. Pictures should have a caption that describes what is occurring in the picture. 17