DEPARTMENT 10 - 4-H MEAT GOATS
​ Penn State Extension, Wyoming County 570-836-3196
​Co-Chairpersons:  Cindi Rezykowski 570-290-9089 & Rebecca Dailey

4-H MEAT GOAT SHOW
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 2:00 PM


Premiums:       $12      $11      $10      $9        $8
Note:  To qualify to show at Round Up all 4-H market animal ear tag numbers must be on file at the Extension Office by June 1st of this year.  NO EXCEPTIONS.
Health Requirements:
  1. Individual official animal identification is required for all goats.  Identification used for goats must be permanently affixed to the individual animal.  Official ID includes any of the following:
    1. A USDA ear tag with a US shield; which includes scrapie program tags (animals bearing identification with blue colored scrapie program tags labelled “meat” with a US shield are not permitted to be exhibited in Pennsylvania.  Please call the Department at 717-772-2852 if such a tag is encountered).
    2. A legible tattoo with herd and individual identification recognized in an approved USDA Scrapie database a.k.a scrapie tattoo (flock ID in the right ear – state postal code and letters/numbers – and individual animal ID in the left ear).
    3. A breed registration tattoo if the animal is accompanied by a registration certificate and a the tattoo is legible.
  2. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued within 30 days of arrival is strongly recommended.
  3. All animals must be free of evidence of infectious and contagious diseases and a statement of this should be written on the CVI.
  4. A current rabies vaccination administered by a licensed veterinarian is highly recommended for breeding animals 3 months of age and older (observe appropriate slaughter withdrawal time). 
  5. Any animal of unthrifty nature, unsuitable condition, or which cannot be satisfactorily handled under show conditions must be removed from the Fairgrounds.
  6. Market goats must be under one year of age upon arrival at the Fair.  Market goats will be mouthed and must have a full set of kid teeth.
Other Rules & Regulations:
  1. All members must follow the rules of the Wyoming County 4-H Livestock Handbook.
  2. Exhibitors are required to show one of their 4-H project animals in a Master Exhibitor class in order to show in market or breeding classes.
  3. Animals must be presented in the show ring to qualify for ribbons and premiums.
  4. Premiums:  A minimum of six (6) animals per breed/section entered will qualify for 100% of the listed premiums.  Less than 6 animals per breed/section will be 50% of listed premiums.
  5. For an animal to receive 4-H ribbons and premiums they must be exhibited by the owner – unless there is a medical excuse from a doctor.  The animal may then be shown by another Wyoming County 4-H member.  (No Master Exhibitor award will be given.)
  6. Goats will arrive between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM the Tuesday before the Fair. 
  7. Market goats must be presented for weigh-in upon arrival to the Fairgrounds.
4-H Market Goats:
  1. Can be a wether (must be healed) or a doe
  2. Weigh-In Procedure:  All market animals will be weighed on the same set of scales under the direct supervision of the Penn State Extension Educator.  All animals must fall within designated ranges as set in this book.  In the event an animal is over or under weight they are permitted to step off the scales and immediately be reweighed one additional time.
  3. Each 4-H market goat exhibitor is allowed to sell two (2) 4-H market goats.
  4. All animals that Banner must be sold.
  5. In order to sell a 4-H market goat at the 4-H Livestock Sale, the minimum weight is 50 lbs.
  6. Market goats will be placed in classes as determined by the department chairs, after all market goats have been weighed.
4-H Master Exhibitor – Ages are 4-H age as of January 1st of the current year
  1. Each animal exhibited in a Master Exhibitor class must be neatly trimmed with clean, trimmed hooves.
​SECTION 40 – 4-H MARKET GOATS
Class:
40. Lightweight     
                  Champion Lightweight             Reserve Champion Lightweight
41. Mediumweight
                  Champion Mediumweight         Reserve Champion Mediumweight
42. Heavyweight   
                  Champion Heavyweight             Reserve Champion Heavyweight
Awards:  Champion and Reserve Champion goats from each class
            Grand Champion 4-H Homebred Goat               Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Homebred Goat
            Grand Champion 4-H Market Goat                    Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Market Goat
​SECTION 41 – 4-H MEAT GOAT MASTER EXHIBITOR
Showmanship skills will be recognized by designating “Master Exhibitor” in each class.  Exhibitors who demonstrate extraordinary skills in fitting and showing their animals will be selected by the judge.
Class:
44. Master Exhibitor – Beginner ages 8-11                           45. Master Exhibitor – Junior ages 12-14          
46. Master Exhibitor – Senior ages 15-18
Awards:  First and second place awarded to each class.
     Grand Champion 4-H Meat Goat Master Exhibitor         Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Meat Goat Master Exhibitor
​SECTION 42 – 4-H BREEDING GOATS
Note:  The same classifications and premiums stated above apply to each class listed below.  All breeding goats will be judged together by type in their age class. 
Class:
51. Doe kids 0-6 months – Born after March 2nd and before Sept. 1st of this year.
52. Doe kids 6-12 months – Born after Sept. 2nd of prior year and before March 1st of current year.
                        Junior Division Champion                    Junior Division Reserve Champion
53. Yearling Does 12-18 months – Born after March 2nd of prior year and before Sept. 1st of prior year.
54. Yearling Does 18-24 months – Born after Sept. 2nd of 2 years prior and March 1st of prior year.
                  Yearling Division Champion                 Yearling Division Reserve Champion
55. Two Year Old Does 24-36 months – Born after Sept. 2nd of 3 years prior and Sept. 1st of 2 years prior.
56. Aged Does 36 months & older – Born on or before Sept. 1st of 3 years prior.
                  Senior Division Champion                    Senior Division Reserve Champion
Awards:          Grand Champion Doe                                       Reserve Grand Champion Doe
Class:
57. Buck kids 0-6 months – Born after March 2nd and before Sept. 1st of this year.
58. Buck kids 6-12 months – Born after Sept. 2nd of prior year and before March 1st of current year.
                        Junior Division Champion                    Junior Division Reserve Champion
59. Yearling Bucks 12-18 months – Born after March 2nd of prior year and before Sept. 1st of prior year.
60. Yearling Bucks 18-24 months – Born after Sept. 2nd of 2 years prior and March 1st of prior year.
                  Yearling Division Champion                 Yearling Division Reserve Champion
61. Two Year Old Bucks 24-36 months – Born after Sept. 2nd of 3 years prior and Sept. 1st of 2 years prior.
62. Aged Bucks 36 months & older – Born on or before Sept. 1st of 3 years prior.
                  Senior Division Champion                    Senior Division Reserve Champion
Awards:          Grand Champion Buck                         Reserve Grand Champion Buck
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