Selecting breeding doe replacements is a multi-step process that is an important part of any herd management program. Breeding females are a vital part of the goatherd, and the right or wrong decision can make or break a herd’s livelihood and consequently a producer’s profitability. Many factors may play a role in the selection process, including the type of breed being raised, the kidding season, and management practices. Source Sydney Hayter
Our show is one of the largest youth swine shows in Florida.
The swine project teaches participants proper methods of selecting, feeding, and raising a project animal for the purpose of marketing that animal for sale. Record keeping is an important part of the Swine Project and the swine business. Records are kept on the average daily gain, feed to gain ratio and type and amount of feed fed.
Raising steers to please today's consumers requires more than just providing feed and water. Beef producers must understand good conformation, growth patterns, breed differences, and genetic traits. The Fat Steer project is one that takes many months of hard work and dedication. Many exhibitors bringing their projects to a close for this year's Fair are already beginning the process of selection for next year's steer project. Most students begin handling and breaking their weaned calves over the summer. Exhibitors work hard to prepare their steers for the show ring.
Agricultural industry reports reflect meat goat enterprises as one of the fastest-growing livestock sectors in the United States today. Learning activities focus on these major concepts: selection, management, nutrition, exhibiting, health, and quality assurance. Record keeping is an important part of the Meat Goat Project and the meat goat business. Records are kept on the breeding, weight gain, type, and amount of feed fed. Vaccinations and other herd health practices are noted.