Dairy Goat Program

Goats have a unique personality and are a great animal for youth to raise. This program is for youth in grades 3-12 and are ages 8 to 18 who raise dairy goats, pack goats and pet goats. 

Youth have the opportunity to raise their goat projects throughout the year and then exhibit them at the Davis County Fair in August and the Utah State Fair in September.

If you are interested in having a dairy goat project - reach out to the 4-H Program Coordinator, Lauren Montgomery (lauren.montgomery@usu.edu)

GOAT CLUB RESOURCES

4-H Goat Clubs Curriculum

4-H Pack Goat Club Curriculum

DAVIS COUNTY JR. LIVESTOCK GOAT SHOW CLASSES

SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES

Showmanship classes are separated by the age of the youth exhibitor.

  • Junior (grades 3-5)
  • Intermediate (grades 6-8)
  • Senior (grades 9-12)
JR. DAIRY DOES*

Non-milking animals 12 months and under

  • Junior Kids born May-August
  • Intermediate Kids born March-April
  • Senior Kids born September-February
  • Dry Yearlings
SR. DAIRY DOES* 

Milkers**

  • Does under 2 years old
  • Does 2 years old to under 4 years old
  • Does 4 years old and under 6 years old
  • Does 6 years old and older

*The top 2 placings from each class will return for a Grand and Reserve Championship class.
**Dry milker does will show with their respective age classes.

ALL OTHER BREEDS (AOB)*

Exhibitors will be allowed to use halters or collars in the show ring. Animals cannot be shown in breeding and market class. Exhibitors will need to decide which class they want to enter.

  • Under 12 months old
  • 12 months to under 2 years old
  • 2 years old and over
WORKING GOAT

Working Class animals include any goat of any age that has been raised and trained for work such as; pack and cart animals. They can be of any breed and will be shown by age. Animals will be judged by ability with some consideration taken for age and maturity of the animal. Animals will be awarded points for properly wearing a saddle at age 4+. Horns are allowed.

  • Under 4 years old
  • 4 years old and over
PET GOAT

Pet Goats include any goat that is kept entirely for pleasure and is not used for the production of milk, meat or packing and may include does and wethers. Pet classes will be shown by age with no distinction between breeds unless need arises, which will be determined by the show committee. Pet Goats must be dehorned