Southeastern Youth Fair

Sheep Show

Official Attire

 4-H    PANTS (NO BLUE JEANS)    GREEN BLACK KHAKI SHIRT  COLLARED WHITE LONG SLEEVE WITH 4-H INSIGNIA 4-H JACKET  OPTIONAL  FFA    PANTS (NO BLUE JEANS)  BLACK SHIRT   COLLARED WHITE BUTTON UP SHIRT FFA TIE/SCARF FFA JACKET  ZIPPED UP AND WORN CORRECTLY

RECORD BOOKS

    TYPED OR HAND WRITTEN  FOUND ON WEB SITE   MSDOC- SAVE AND THEN TYPE PDF- PRINT AND HAND WRITE RECORDS START THE DAY OF WEIGH IN KEEP PROFESSIONAL  IT IS NOT A SCRAP BOOK MUST BE SECURE TO THE BIND  BIND FOLDERS OR THREE STAPLES ON BIND  NO THREE RING BINDERS

NEW FOR RECORD BOOKS

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Record books must be complete & will be checked at the gate New Photo section (six photos required) All Exhibitors (4H-FFA) will have to show evidence of a project demonstration.

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Story OR Photo

LETTERS

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BUYER LETTER

 BE PROFESSIONAL      INTRODUCE YOURSELF, YOUR CHAPTER/CLUB AFFILIATION & PROJECT DISCUSS LESSONS LEARNED PLANS FOR YOUR FUTURE WRITE MANY FOLLOW UP VISITS 

THANK YOU LETTER

      BE PROFESSIONAL INTRODUCE YOURSELF, YOUR CHAPTER/CLUB AFFILIATION & PROJECT BE APPRECIATIVE OF THEIR INVESTMENT PLAN FUTURE USE OF INVESTMENT DESCRIBE LESSONS LEARNED DUE TO SEYF OFFICE

MARCH 31, 2013

PREMIERE EXHIBITOR

   CULMINATION OF PLACING IN THREE CATEGORIES    SKILL A THON RECORD BOOK SHOWMANSHIP ALL AGE DIVISIONS ARE ELIGIBLE WILL SELL IN CHAMPIONS ROW

Lambs Facts

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They are gregarious prefer to be in a herd/flock.

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Excite easily.

 Move slow.

 Do not have a strong survival instinct.

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Not the smartest of the farm species.

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Eat rapidly.

Facilities

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Warm, dry, well ventilated area.

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Clean water troughs, feeders, and mineral and vitamin blocks with easy access.

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Fencing should keep predators out, preferably at least 5 ft. tall.

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Exercise Tracks/Areas are necessary for market show animals.

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Beware of dogs.

Nutrition

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Carbohydrates & Fats (Energy)- mostly from pasture, although grains may be used to supplement.

Protein- Sheep need protein to produce wool. Alfalfa, clover, soybeans, various commercial supplements.

Minerals- a quality mineral supplement (mineral block) should be available at all times to provide macro and micronutrients. (Feed Ration) Vitamins- a quality vitamin supplement (in feeds) should be available. (Feed Ration) Water- Sheep avg. 1 gallon/day Must be clean, fresh source.

Nutrition

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Sheep are grazers by design.

Feed concentrates in small quantity.

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Raise feed trough/bucket.

Good quality forage.

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Alfalfa, Perennial peanut, etc

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Sensitive to Copper.

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Check your feed tag.

Fresh clean water.

Not sure—ASK your 4-H Leader or FFA Advisor

Digestive Track

Digestive Anatomy

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Rumen- “the money maker” – largest part of the stomach. Fermentation vat that allows digestion of fibrous feeds. Reticulum- “the mover”- moves food and fiber from rumen to mouth for “cud chewing” also aides in removing of foreign ingested material.

Omasum- “strong muscle” water is squeezed out a Abomasum- “True Stomach”- feed is mixed with gastric juices last step in digestion for a

ruminant.

FEED

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Should be labeled for sheep.

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Good show ration 16% or higher in protein.

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General rule.

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“Garbage in, Garbage out.”

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Cheap feed will under perform.

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Do your homework- compare, ask questions.

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Signs of Sickness

Droopiness Loss of appetite Increased rate and depth of respiration Discharge from the nose and eyes Coughing Fever Body Temp 100.5-103.5 (ANY TEMP HIGHER CALL A VET)

Parts of the Lamb

Selection

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Classification- Color markings, skeletal shape, wool characteristics all play a part in classification.

Muscling- long, level, square rump, wide at the dock Structural Correctness- correct bone structure, no leg/walking problems, etc Style and Balance- appealing to the eye, tight skin, straight legs, trim middle, etc Growth Potential- Larger frame lambs have potential to grow bigger if managed correctly than smaller framed lambs.

Preparation

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Training- animals must be practiced for show just as the showman should practice. Training will calm animals and develop a routine that will add to success.

Fitting- animals must be washed, cleaned, sheered, shaved, and physically prepared to enter the show ring to be successful.