Lamb 101

SHOW 1: Mid-Ohio/Hiland (10:30 AM)

Lamb 101 Topics:

*Safe Handling and Catching, Halter Use

            1. How to safely catch sheep

            2. How to put on a halter

            3. How to begin halter breaking and tying

Lamb 201 Topics:

*Fitting Legs   

            1. Hair, Wool and Shag….Is there a difference

            2. Leg fitting – Where to start and stop

            3. Tools to do the job

           

Lamb 301 Topics:

*Measuring and Managing Fat

            1. What are the kinds of fat

            2. Where is fat deposited and in what order

            3. Fat and carcass merit

SHOW 2: Clark County (10:00 AM)     

Lamb 101 Topics:

*Animal Health Plan

            1. Wormer use, schedule, and treatment record

            2. Common sheep illnesses and treatment

            3. Lamb Fungus detection, treatment, and prevention

Lamb 201 Topics:

*Lamb Math - Monitoring progress

            1. Using performance to hit target and goal weights

            2. Measuring inputs to determine efficiency

            3. Use technology to chart progress

Lamb 301 Topics:

*Mastering Showing experience

            1. Show ring fashion – Do’s and Don’ts

            2. Show ring etiquette

            3. Say Thank You

            4. Pass it on to a Junior (Mentoring)

SHOW 3: Breeders Classic/Lamboree (TBA)                         

Lamb 101 Topics:

*Feeding Basics

            1. Calculating expected feed consumption

            2. Feeding regimen and schedule

            3. Understanding basic lamb nutrition

Lamb 201 Topics:

*Preparing for Skill-a-thon Events

            1. Finding resources and station information

            2. Completing the record books

            3. How to practice

Lamb 301 Topics:

*Handling and Selecting Market Animals

            1. What exactly is the judge handling

            2. Practice the handling technique

            3. You be the judge