Home > Crops & Livestock > Livestock > Sheep/Goats > Livestock Indemnity Program [Image: LIvestock Indemnity Program] The Livestock Indemnity Program was a new, permanent disaster payment program created in the 2008 Farm Bill. The rules for this program have recently been published,and this document informs producers and other interested parties on how to determine if they are eligible for the program. Meat Goat Selection, Carcass Evaluation and Fabrication [Image: Meat Goats] This manual has been developed as a guide for the meat goat industry in evaluating live meat goats, measuring important carcass traits and standardizing cutting procedures for goat carcasses. A single copy is available for free. Please use the order form to purchase multiple copies. Goat Project Book [Image: Image of document cover] 4-H club goat project book containing learning activities for raising goats, project activities and project record sheets. Hundreds Selected As Champions At 71st Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Hundreds of young people from across Louisiana were named state champions during a week of competition at the 71st Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show.  more articles... Scholastic Premiums Totaling $44K Awarded To Livestock Show’s Top Winners [Image: Group shot of market animal winners from livestock show] Top exhibitors of market animals received scholastic premiums of more than $44,000 Saturday (Feb. 18) at the conclusion of the 71st Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show.The scholastic awards, which ranged from $1,500 to $5,500 for individual winners, went to 4-H and FFA youth who showed champion market animals during the Feb. 11-18 events that included competition for beef and dairy cattle, goats, hogs, poultry and sheep. Photos From 2006 LSU AgCenter Livestock Show [Image: Boy in hat with brush] 4-H and FFA members from across Louisiana participated in the 71st annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Feb. 11-18. The competitors qualified for the 2006 show by winning awards at parish and district livestock shows across Louisiana, and, in all, more than 3,000 young people came to Gonzales to compete with 5,300 animals. Parasite Control in Sheep and Goats [Image: sheep grazing in pasture] This article provides the latest information about internal parasites in sheep and goats and updated treatment and control recommendations. Animal Genetics Collected, Stored To Preserve Long-term Diversity Although there’s not an imminent danger, some scientists say a widespread disease or bioterrorism attack could wipe out significant portions of the U.S. farm animal population. That's where the National Animal Germplasm Program comes in.