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Sheep and Goat Workshop / May 16, 2022

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Sheep and Goat Workshop: Tonight, May 16 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. in the warm-up arena at The Ranch.

The key leaders as well as Bailey Schilling will make introductions. Then there will be a discussion of project objectives, goals for the workshops, setting goals as 4-H members, the importance of the record book, animal handling, animal feeding, and an industry overview for both sheep and goats.

We will NOT have animals present for this workshop.

Please contact Bailey Schilling, Livestock Extension Agent, with any questions.

Livestock Updates and Workshops

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From Bailey Schilling
4-H Youth Development Livestock & Shooting Sports Agent

I hope that you all are doing well and excited to be involved with different workshop opportunities leading up to the county fair with your project animal. You are more than welcome to attend these opportunities without having an animal present.

Along with that, we are also approaching the May 31 deadline for you to submit pictures of your animal on 4HOnline. We are asking that you submit a profile view. Please find instruction sheets for each species below.

Beef

Click here for instructions to upload photos for Beef.

  • May 12, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
    Longhorn Arena
  • June 2, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
    Longhorn Arena
  • June 9, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
    Longhorn Arena
  • June 16, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
    Longhorn Arena

Sheep and Goat

Click here for instructions to upload photos for Sheep.
Click here for instructions to upload photos for Goats.

  • May 16, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
    Warm-Up Arena
  • May 23, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
    Warm-Up Arena
  • Sheep & Goat Camp
    June 6, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
    Warm-Up Arena
  • June 20, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
    Warm-Up Arena
  • June 27, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
    Warm-Up Arena

Swine

Click here for instructions to upload photos for Swine.

  • Swine Camp
    June 10 and 11

Poultry

Poultry members, we are still working with the State Extension Office and communicating with the State Vet to gain a better understanding of this virus and how it is going to impact the shows at the Larimer County Fair. Please refer to the multiple emails sent out earlier this month pertaining to HPAI and preventative steps that should be taken to reduce infection of your flocks. Workshops will still be taking place in the absence of live animals for the poultry program.

Click here for instructions to upload photos for Poultry.

  • May 16, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
    Mac Equipment West Pavilion
  • June 13, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
    Mac Equipment West Pavillion

Dairy Goat

Click here for instructions to upload photos for Dairy projects.

  • May 10, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
    Estes Park Room, McKee Building

Rabbits

Click here for instructions to upload photos for Rabbits.

Jingle Ball Jackpot

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Here is an opportunity for lamb and goat members. If you have an animal on feed for the Stock Show, this is a chance to get some feedback on your project before that show.

For members who do not have an animal on feed, this is still a good time to learn from some very experienced showmen.

Please refer to the flyer for more information.

If you have any questions, reach out to extension agent Bailey Schilling.

Livestock Project Updates

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All livestock members should be aware of some changes being made this year.

Weigh-in Dates

Beef: February 22, 2022

Sheep/Goats: April 25, 2022

Hogs: Nominations open April 1, 2022 and are due May 2, 2022.

Beef Program Weights

Market Heifers: 1,075–1450 lb (Minimum weight increased)

Market Steers: 1,100–1,550 lb (No change)

Sheep/Goats Weights

The past rule states: Goats are to be born after December 1, 2021. Lambs are to be born after January 1, 2022.

To have a valid, enforceable rule for youthful animals, there will be a maximum weight allowed for animals that tag in on April 25, 2022.

  • Goats cannot weigh over 85 lb on April 25, 2022. If they do they will not be a valid entry.
  • Lambs cannot weigh over 125 lb on April 25, 2022. If they do they will not be a valid entry.

As a guideline to stay within the weight limits, birthdates are recommended as in previous years.

County Fair Weights for Sheep/Goats

Market Goats: 60–120 lb (maximum weight put in place)

Market Lambs: 105–170 lb (maximum weight put in place)

Extension Agent is allowed to “mouth” market wethers/does/ewes if there is reason.

Market Hog Program

Photo IDs will be required with hog nominations like 2021.

6 photos will be required: front view, rear view, both sides, and close up of each ear showing all of the notches.

State Fair Nominations

Animals being nominated for the state fair will need to work with Robyn Toft at the Colorado State Fair for DNA packets. We will not be forwarding retinal images for the state fair.

Please reach out to Bailey Schilling with any questions you may have.

Sheep / Meat Goat Clinic

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Join us for a sheep and goat workshop from 4:00–8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2 at the Round-up Outdoor Arena.

This workshop will go over the importance of setting goals, a good nutrition plan, exercise, and daily care. After this discussion, you will have the opportunity to practice with your project animal(s) if you choose to bring them. We will talk about how to set up your animal and what you need to highlight when exhibiting your animal. This will create another discussion on the importance of evaluating your animal before the show.

Please reach out to Bailey Schilling (schillbw@co.larimer.co.us) or any of the key leaders for further information. 

Key Leaders for Sheep

Dale Brown – dntbrown@msn.com 
Smokey Crego – steeloaks@yahoo.com

Key Leaders for Goat

Katie Sinclair – sinclairlivestock@yahoo.com 
Amber Spence – pooptail_boo@hotmail.com

Sheep and Goat Weigh Day

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Sheep and Goat Weigh Day is coming up this Monday, April 26 from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at the MAC Equipment Indoor Arena.

Market sheep and goats are required to be weighed in and tagged to be able to exhibit at the county fair. If you’re unable to attend, you must arrange for someone to bring your animals.

Sheep and Goat Vet Chat TONIGHT

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Adams County 4-H is hosting Dr. Jennifer Gochanour from Living Springs Veterinary Care (Bennett, CO) to teach us about home health care and first-aid for sheep and goats. Learn how to keep your animals healthy, how to care for them if they do get sick or injured, and when to call a vet.

All 4-H families are welcome to register and join virtually.

• When: Monday, January 4, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
• Where: Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/…/regi…/tJIkdumprzMvHdVz0ZYEJNWLwBl1AUD8ptzw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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