October 2014 Newsletter - Boer Goat Breeders Association of Australia

BOER GOAT BREEDERS ASSOCIATION OF
AUSTRALIA NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 2014
A Message from the Chairperson!
Inside this Issue
Hello Members,
Chairperson’s Message
P1-2
Newsletter Contacts
P2
Around the Show
Circuit
P3-13
Trace Elements:
Copper, Selenium,
Cobalt and Iodine
P13-20
Vaccinations
P21-22
Wacky facts about
Goats
P23
BGBAA Shirts
P24
Ever Cooked What’s in
your Paddock?
P25-26
Goats in the News
Well September officially started the Show circuit and
there have been a number of shows across the States
also held in October. Results have been included for
shows that we know of as well as photos where
available. We encourage Show Committees to arrange
for photos to be taken as well as results which are to be sent to Judith
D’Aloisio [email protected] for publication in the Newsletter
and on the website.
Showing is a great way to network, benchmark your animals against others,
as well as promote your Stud and the Boer goat breed in general. Most
country shows are a relaxed affair and new breeders are encouraged to
come along as well as participate. We all started somewhere and the more
experienced breeders and “showies” will always encourage and assist
newcomers. There are always hands available so even if you come with
more than one animal, people are ready and willing to help you in the ring.
Please remember that showmanship applies both in the ring and when
dealing with the public. This includes the wearing of correct attire in the
ring – no logos of studs to be visible on hats or clothing and covered
footwear. BGBAA chambray shirts are still available (reduced price of
$20!!), contact NSW branch for more details and our new shirts (in limited
numbers) are also still available. See page 24 for details.
P28-32
Additional Snippets
P33-35
BGBAA Advertising
Rates
P35
The rain has been welcome in most States with the latest downfalls
extending the Spring break. We are also aware that some breeders have
missed out completely and are still in drought conditions. We hope their
turn will come soon!
While the fresh growth is welcome, don’t be fooled by its apparent
lushness. Included in this Newsletter are articles on Cobalt, Copper and
Selenium deficiencies in pasture as well as Iodine deficiency. Selenium in
particular can be deficient in areas with high rainfall and lush feed.
Although the articles relate to sheep and lambs the information is equally
applicable to goats. The only way to accurately determine any mineral
deficiencies in your animals is with a blood test. All articles agree that it is
better to treat the animal than the pasture, undertaken of course in
consultation with your veterinarian.
Congratulations to Thomas Youlden. Tom achieved his Level 3 judging
qualification at Shepparton Show on October 11 and it was approved by
the Board via email. Thank you to both Peter Mitchell and Pierre Bouwer
for their assistance and assessments with the level 3 course.
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The Judges list will be updated and posted on the website shortly.
Regards
Vicki Mitchell,
Chairperson.
Please contact any of the following Portfolio representatives with photos, articles, events to be
published in the Newsletters. Your input is appreciated!
NEWSLETTER CONTACTS
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
AND EDUCATION
JUDITH D’ALOISIO
PH: (03) 5797 3232
Mob: 0437 800 308
Email: [email protected]
VIC/TAS PORTFOLIO
REPRESENTATIVE
NERIDA TULL
PH: (03) 5794 1507
Mob: 0427 941 507
Email: [email protected]
NSW REPRESENTATIVE
TRACEY WOODS
PH: (02) 6859 2956
Email: [email protected]
QLD REPRESENTATIVE
REBECCA BROOKS
PH: (07) 5427 0623
Email: [email protected]
SA REPRESENTATIVE
MELISSA JOHNSON
Email: [email protected]
Editors Note: Any text to web sites which is blue and underlined is a hyperlink. When clicked within
this PDF file it will automatically go to that website.
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Around the show circuit
Full results for all shows are available on the National web site
www.australianboergoat.com.au
Royal Adelaide Show (South Australia) 10 September, 2014
Judge: Peter Mitchell Level 3 (Vic)
JUNIOR CHAMPION DOE: Georgell Boers
JUNIOR CHAMPION BUCK: Inman Boers
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION DOE: Coomandook Area
School , Coomandook Jewels
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION BUCK: Jarrah Boer
Goats, Carrington View Kristoff
SENIOR CHAMPION DOE: Melissa Johnson, Emerald
SENIOR CHAMPION BUCK: Mr Greens Boer Goats
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION DOE: Melissa Johnson,
Iris
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION BUCK: Margaret Miller
GRAND CHAMPION BOER BUCK: Mr Greens Boer
GRAND CHAMPION BOER DOE: Melissa Johnson,
Goats
Emerald
GRAND CHAMPION BOER EXHIBIT: Melissa Johnson, Emerald
Junior Champion
Doe (left) and
Reserve Junior
Champion Doe
(right)
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Senior
Champion
Doe and
Reserve
Junior Champion Bucks
(left) and Senior
Champion Bucks (below)
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Grand Champion Buck (above)
Grand Champion Doe and Grand
Champion Boer Exhibit (right)
More Photos and full results on the BGBAA website: www.australianboergoat.com.au
Royal Agricultural Show Melbourne (Victoria) 20 September, 2014
Judge: Pierre Bouwer Level 3 (NSW)
JUNIOR CHAMPION BUCK: Judy Vesty, Vesty Boers
Winton
JUNIOR CHAMPION DOE: Judy Vesty, Vesty Boers
Connie
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION BUCK Judy Vesty, Vesty
Boers Digger
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION DOE: Judy Vesty, Vesty
Boers Jenni
GRAND CHAMPION BOER BUCK: Judy Vesty, Vesty
Boers Winton
SENIOR CHAMPION DOE: Judy Vesty, Vesty Boers
Belinda
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION DOE: Judy Vesty, Vesty
Boers Ascot
GRAND CHAMPION BOER DOE: Mr Judy Vesty, Vesty
Boers Belinda
GRAND CHAMPION BOER EXHIBIT: Judy Vesty, Vesty Boers Belinda
More Photos and full results on the BGBAA website: www.australianboergoat.com.au and the
Victorian site www.bgbaavictoria.com.au
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Above: Champion Junior Does Above Right: Champion
Senior Does
Right: Champion Buck Below: Champion Doe
Below Right: Supreme and Most Successful J&K Vesty
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Singleton Show (NSW) 27 September, 2014
Judge: Rodney Raynor Level 2 (NSW)
JUNIOR CHAMPION DOE: Cedar Ridge Arataki R
Gough
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION DOE: Clearday Park Jazz
Ayla Volker Willowstone Stud
JUNIOR CHAMPION BUCK: Wollemi Park Jackson
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION BUCK: Runnyford Hill
Billy Idol
SENIOR CHAMPION BUCK: Cedar Ridge Sandman
SENIOR CHAMPION DOE: Cedar Ridge Wyked
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION DOE: Rathluba Joelle
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION BUCK: Micathel Mick
Jagger
CHAMPION RED BOER DOE: Armadown FJ339
CHAMPION RED BOER BUCK: Kazleesha Krypto
GRAND CHAMPION BOER DOE: Cedar Ridge Wycked
GRAND CHAMPION BOER BUCK: Kazleesha Krypto
GRAND CHAMPION BOER EXHIBIT: Cedar Ridge Wycked
More Photos and full results on the BGBAA website: www.australianboergoat.com.au
Junior Champion Boer Doe Cedar Ridge Arataki Exhibited by
Roslyn Gough
Reserve Champion Boer Doe Clearday Park Jazz Exhibited
by Ayla Volker Willowstone Stud
Senior Champion Doe Cedar Ridge Wycked Exhibited
by Roslyn Gough
Reserve Champion Boer Doe Rathluba Joelle
Exhibited by Tracey for Davel Boer Goat Stud
Red Boers were well represented
at Singleon
First place Cedar Ridge 2nd and
3rd place Kazleesha Stud
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Champion Red under 12 mths Armadown
red Doe Exhibited by Roslyn Gough
Left
Junior Champ Buck Wollemi Park Jackson
Exhibited by Jochen Letsch and Garry W
Weis
Reserve Champ Buck Runnyford Hill Billy
Idol Exhibited by Catherine and Michael
Walsh
Below
Champion Red Buck Kazleesha Krypo
Exhibited by Alisha Carlon
The Grand Champion Buck was Kazleesha
Krypo
Above
Senior Champion Buck Cedar
Ridge Sandman Exhibited by
Roslyn Gouch
Reserve Champion Buck
exhibited by Runnyford Hill
Right
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Grand Champion Doe
Cedar Ridge Wycked
Exhibited by Roslyn Gough
Supreme Exhibit Cedar
Ridge Wycked Exhibited by
Roslyn Gough
The Judge was Rodney
Rayner
BGBAA NEWSLETTER PUBLICATION DATES AND DEADLINES 2014
PUBLICATION DATE
DEADLINE
Friday, October 31, 2014
Wednesday, December 23, 2014
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Friday, December 19, 2014
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Seymour Show (Vic) October 4, 2014 Judge: Lynn Wickenden Level 2 (NSW)
JUNIOR CHAMPION DOE: Brenton Park Boers –
FMHFJ289 (DARCY)
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION DOE: Brenton Park
Boers -FMHFK 308
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION DOE: Parra Boers –PBGFJ
1410
RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION DOE: Strzboer
Goats - SZBFJ042
SENIOR CHAMPION DOE: Brenton Park Boers –
MACFF0039 (Artemis)
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION DOE: Brenton Park
Boers – MACFH2010 ( Banksia)
JUNIOR CHAMPION BUCK: Strzboer Goats – SZBFK089
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION BUCK: Strzboer Goats –
SZBFK057
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION BUCK: Brenton Park Boers
– ABMFJ3106 (Gasoline)
RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION BUCK: Strzboer
Goats – SZBFJ027
SENIOR CHAMPION BUCK: Brenton Park Boers –
MACFE9010 (Spencer)
GRAND CHAMPION BOER BUCK: Brenton Park Boers –
MACFE9010 (Spencer)
GRAND CHAMPION BOER DOE: Brenton Park Boers –
FMHFJ289 (DARCY)
GRAND CHAMPION BOER EXHIBIT: Brenton Park Boers – MACFE9010 (Spencer)
Champion and Reserve
junior Does far left
Champion and Reserve
Junior Bucks left
Champion and Reserve
Senior Does Bottom left
Champion Buck and
Supreme below
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Berrigan Show (Vic) October 5, 2014 Judge: Paul Ormsby Level 2 (NSW)
CHAMPION DOE KID (u 12m): Sue Styles 592
RESERVE CHAMPION DOE KID (u 12m): K & JM
CHAMPION BUCK KID (u 12m): STRZ BOER GOAT SZB
FK 089
VESTY VBFK 1445
RESERVE CHAMPION BUCK KID (u12m): K & JM VESTY
1465
CHAMPION JUNIOR DOE (u 24 m): K & JM VESTY VBFJ
1311
CHAMPION JUNIOR BUCK (u 24m): FLEUR HARVEY
ABM FJ 3106
RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR DOE (u 24m): STRZ
BOER GOAT SZBFJ 042
RESERVE CHAMPION BUCK KID (u24m): STRZ BOER
GOAT SZB FJ 027
SENIOR CHAMPION DOE: K & JM VESTY PAT FG22
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION DOE: Sue STYLES
242
SENIOR CHAMPION BUCK: FLEUR HARVEY MAC
FE 9010
GRAND CHAMPION BOER BUCK: FLEUR HARVEY
MAC FE 9010
GRAND CHAMPION BOER DOE: K & JM VESTY PAT
FG22
SUPREME: K & JM VESTY PAT FG22
Junior Champion and Reserve
Does
Shepparton Show (Vic) October 11, 2014 Judge: Tom Youlden Level 2 (NSW)
JUNIOR CHAMPION DOE: Dean Smith, Strzboer K050
JUNIOR CHAMPION BUCK: Dean Smith, Strzboer K089
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION DOE: Judy Vesty, Vesty
Boers Jenni
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION BUCK: Vicki Mitchell,
Mitchell SA Genetics Troy
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION DOE: Judy Vesty, Vesty
Boers Ascot
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION BUCK: Vicki Mitchell,
Mitchell SA Genetics Ripstick
RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION DOE: Judy Vesty,
Vesty Boers Belinda
RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION BUCK: Vicki
Mitchell, Mitchell SA Genetics Rub
SENIOR CHAMPION DOE: Marlene Andrews,
SENIOR CHAMPION BUCK: Vicki Mitchell, Mitchell SA
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Carrington View Little M
Genetics Rubix
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION DOE: Marlene Andrews,
Carrington View Banshee
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION BUCK: Marlene
Andrews, Carrington View Ziggy
GRAND CHAMPION BOER DOE: Marlene Andrews,
GRAND CHAMPION BOER BUCK: Vicki Mitchell,
Carrington View Little M
Mitchell SA Genetics Rubix
GRAND CHAMPION BOER EXHIBIT: Vicki Mitchell, Mitchell SA Genetics Rubix
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Trace Elements: Copper, Selenium, Cobalt and Iodine
Trace element deficiencies are widespread in Australia. Whilst it is important that these are properly
diagnosed and addressed it is important to also address the protein and energy requirements
of animals. Trace element supplementation will not make up for nutritional deficiencies of the
macronutrients. Blood tests provide the most accurate means of detecting deficiencies and solutions
to treat animals range from drenches, injections, feed supplements or long acting pellets. Discuss
options with your veterinarian.
The following articles have been taken from different sources, all of which have been acknowledged.
There is some repetition however it was easier to include the whole article rather than sections.
Selenium and B12 can be included in vaccines which treat clostridial diseases however these are
boosters to the usual vaccine and have to be specifically requested., Before using check the dosage.
If kids are given an adult dose it could poison them. Only use these vaccines where selenium
deficiency has been ascertained and use with veterinary guidance.
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/179860/sheep-vaccination-programs.pdf
http://www.vff.org.au/vff/Documents/Livestock%20Resources/Factsheet_Livestock_General%20She
ep%20Vaccines.pdf
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Reprinted from:
http://coopersanimalhealth.com.au/Manuals/sp/Permatrace_Cattle_Manual.pdf
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From MLA “Going Into Goats” manual
http://www.mla.com.au/Research-anddevelopment/Extension-and-training/Going-intogoats
Module 7 Nutrition Toolkit Page 15
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Reprinted from:
https://www.vff.org.au/vff/Documents/F
actsheet_Livestock_Traceminerals.pdf
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Iodine Deficiency
From MLA “Going Into Goats” manual
http://www.mla.com.au/Research-anddevelopment/Extension-and-training/Going-intogoats
Module 7 Nutrition Toolkit Page 17
Additional information at:
http://www.acga.org.au/goatnotes/
C002.php
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Kids on the ground need vaccinations!!!!!!
Goats, especially kids are susceptible to
clostridial diseases. These include Blackleg, pulpy
kidney (enterotoxaemia), black disease, tetanus,
and malignant oedema. They can be treated by 5
in 1 vaccines which treat all of the above or 2 in 1
which protects against pulpy kidney and tetanus
only. However a number of breeders choose to
use 6 in 1 which protects against the above but
has the added protection against Cheesy Gland. 3
in 1 likewise protects against pulpy kidney,
tetanus and Cheesy Gland.
“Clostridial organisms of various types are found
in the soil, where they can survive for a very long
time. In fact, when conditions are favourable, the blackleg organisms can even multiply in the soil.
Most clostridial organisms can also occur quite naturally in the gut of healthy animals. They live
there causing no trouble, pass in the manure of animals, and consequently, contaminate the soil.
When conditions are favourable for the uncontrolled growth of clostridial organisms they produce
powerful toxins (poisons). The effects of the toxins are usually fatal.”
http://www.petalia.com.au/Templates/StoryTemplate_Process.cfm?Story_No=1744
When to Vaccinate
Kids are given two injections 4 weeks apart. Vacinating the doe in the last 4-6 weeks of kidding will
give some immunity to the kids when they are born and will last approximately 6-8 weeks from
birth. Kids are usually vaccinated from 6-8 weeks with a booster 4 weeks later.
Vaccinations are then given anually to all animals.
How to Vaccinate the following is from:
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/179860/sheep-vaccination-programs.pdf
(Note this refers to sheep but equally applicable to goats?
“Three basic rules should be followed when vaccinating:
1. Read the label on the vaccine transport package and follow the instructions exactly. Take
particular care with storage, dose rate and vaccination site.
2. Check the expiry date on the vaccine and do not use the vaccine if it is out of date.
3. Handle with care.
Preparing to vaccinate
• Check the expiry date of the vaccine you intend to use before sheep are mustered, preferably at
time of purchase. Dispose of any vaccine that has passed its expiry date, become contaminated or
been stored at the wrong temperature, as it may have lost potency.
• Read the manufacturer’s instructions provided with the vaccine.
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• Have a plentiful supply of short, sharp, 18 gauge needles, 12 to 16 mm long. Longer
needles are likely to break.
• Check the condition of the vaccinating gun or purchase a new disposable gun with the vaccine •
Reusable vaccinating guns should have been cleaned and disinfected after their last use. The
manufacturers’ recommendations should be followed regarding care of the gun, but it is advisable to
store the gun with boiled water in the barrel, so that the seals do not
dry out. Depending on the time since last use you may feel more comfortable re-sterilising before
the next use.
• If you use a disinfectant, mix it at the correct concentration (not too strong). Using clean boiled
water, wash all disinfectant out of syringes and needles before you use them. Any disinfectant
remaining may inactivate the vaccine. (Your syringes and needles can be damaged by disinfectants,
so do not leave them soaking in disinfectant between uses.)
• Note: Plastic vaccinating guns are normally regarded as disposable. Re-use is not recommended by
the manufacturers.
When vaccinating
• Give the correct dose. (You can calibrate the gun using water by adjusting it to deliver the correct
number of millilitres, and then checking that it is delivering the correct dose into a medicine flask or
similar graduated flask. For example, you could see if 5 doses equals 10 mL.)
• Vaccinate in the recommended site to avoid carcase blemishes. The recommended site for
vaccination is under the skin, on the side of the neck, just behind and below the base of the ear.
• Make sure you inject the vaccine under the skin, not into the skin or into the underlying muscle. (If
the needle is within the skin or in the muscle there will be greater resistance to the introduction of
the vaccine. Resistance should be minimal.)
• When working in yards, keep equipment as clean as possible to reduce the risk of infection and
abscess formation at the site of injection, which may occur if needles are contaminated. Avoid
putting equipment on the ground or where it can be easily knocked over. Keep the vaccine cool and
out of the sun as much as is practicable.
• Change the needle frequently and discard any needles that become dirty, contaminated
or blunt. Have a container handy for used needles and remember to dispose of them safely.
• Avoid handling and inoculating wet sheep, as this increases the risk of wound contamination and
infection, and the spreading of other diseases such as lumpy wool (dermatophilosis)
At the completion of vaccination, clean, disinfect and rinse vaccinating equipment and store as per
manufacturer’s instructions.”
EDITORS NOTE: A Subcutaneous injection is given by lifting a fold
of loose skin with your free hand, and injecting into the ‘tented’
skin. Talk to your veterinarian and experienced breeders about
where and how they administer subcutaneous injections as some
elect not to do it behind the ear, preferring for example behind
the shoulder or the rib cage.
The following video by Sandra Baxendell Goatvetoz is useful:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYUqqRSGpug
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These Wacky Facts About Goats Are A Bleating Good Time…
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/30/science-goats-its-okay-to-be-smartvideo_n_5738266.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000022&
ir=Weird+News
Goats are kind of a big deal on the Internet these days.
But how much do you really know about them?
For instance, did you know that their rectangular-shaped
pupils are positioned on the sides of their head, giving
them the ability to see a full 280 degrees horizontally?
As you can imagine, vision like that isn't such a terrible
thing when you're a meal option for a host of predators.
But that's not all. There are a ton more amazing things
to learn about goats. Just check out the video above
from the PBS Digital Studios series "It's Okay To Be
Smart." It'll teach you all the bleating fun facts you likely
never knew about goats.
http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/201303/12/year-of-the-goat….goats are fast becoming the
new cats within internet culture circles.
Cats have held the position of "internet's favourite animal" for perhaps too many years now. It was
only a matter of time before another unwitting beast was inadvertently catapulted into memetic
stardom, and it looks like goats have stepped up to the challenge, cloven hooves akimbo and ready
for their share of the takings.
The current bubbling craze arguably started with the YouTube video "Funny goats screaming like
humans", uploaded to YouTube in February. Since then, Google searches for "goats" have more than
doubled.
Then videos of humans screaming like goats screaming like humans reared its head. Today, people
are sharing photos of goats "for no reason", and a ten-minute compilation video -- "The Ultimate
Goat Edition Supercut" -- has currently clocked up nearly 4,500,000 views. It's not the only one,
either.
Goats -- particular those who scream like a banshee -- would next become mashed-up into pop
songs from the likes of Taylor Swift and (my personal favourite) Whitney Houston. Simply type "goat
edition" into YouTube and you'll be rewarded with any number of these remixes, along with
compilation videos of the best.
Perhaps we should've seen it coming. Websites promoting goat-based humour, such as Lolgoats.net,
have existed for sometime; video clips of fainting goats did the rounds on YouTube years ago, which
signalled at least a moderate interest in goat culture on the part of idle web surfers.
Now would be an opportune time to capitalise on the craze. For example, we don't yet have a
popular goat-based comic strip; we don't have a goat equivalent of Maru or Grumpy Cat; there's no
hyper-popular webcam hooked up to a goat farm and there's no tabletop book of the funniest goat
memes to date.
But mark my words: there will be. Officially the year of the goat is, per the Chinese zodiac, a couple
of years away. But on the unwritten zodiac of memes, that year is already upon us.
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October 2014
Ever cooked what’s in your paddock??
Goat meat (Chevon) will lose moisture and can toughen quickly due to low fat content if it is exposed
to high, dry cooking temperatures. Therefore, two basic rules are:
1. cook it slowly (low temperature)
2. cook it with moisture (use marinades)
Tenderness of meat cut determines the method or methods of cooking. Tender cuts of meat are
usually best when cooked by a dry heat method such as roasting or frying. Less tender cuts are
tenderised by cooking with moist heat such as braising and stewing.
Tender cuts of goat meat are the legs, ribs, portions of the shoulder cut, the loin, roast and the
breast. Less tender cuts of goat are stew meat, riblets and shanks. In general, it is advisable to cook
the meat slowly. Cooking any meat at low temperatures results in a more tender and flavourful
product with more juice. Oven bags are ideal and use any slow cook recipes for lamb especially leg
or shoulder recipes.
This recipe is from the following website: http://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/moroccan-goat
Moroccan goat
Chef and caterer Sarah Dougall
says, 'This Moroccan-inspired recipe
is sensational when prepared with
goat, which has a natural sweetness
that is a perfect combination with this
well-spiced dish. Serve the stew with
saffron couscous, pilau rice or a
simple salad accompanied with
plenty of bread to soak up the juices.'
SERVES
4
PREPARATION
20
MIN
COOKING
1hr 15
MIN
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SKILL LEVEL
EASY
Ingredients
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For the goat
1 tbsp olive oil
1onion, finely diced
750 g goat shoulder, cut into 4-5 cm cubes
2garlic cloves, crushed
1 x 400 g can plum tomatoes, chopped
1cinnamon stick
30 g dried apricots, roughly chopped
1 pinch saffron
goat or lamb stock or water
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For the spice mixture
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground ginger
1½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp turmeric
½ tsp ground chilli
Maldon salt and freshly ground pepper
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To garnish
4 tbsp finely chopped coriander
½–1 tsp of harissa paste
½ lemon rind finely grated and juiced
1 tbsp honey
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Instructions
Place the olive oil in a large saucepan or flameproof casserole pan and put it over a moderatehigh heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion to
the pan and sweat for 1 minute until transparent.
Place all the spice mixture ingredients in a bowl
and mix together until combined.
Toss the goat in the spices so that it is well
coated. Add the spiced goat and garlic to the pan
and seal the goat on all sides so that it is
browned.
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, cinnamon stick,
apricots, saffron and enough stock to just cover
the goat. Bring to the boil then reduce to a slow
simmer. Leave the goat to cook for 1–1½ hours
or until the meat is tender, stirring regularly with a
wooden spoon (adding more stock or water as
needed if the liquid level is below the goat).
If the stew is too watery, drain off the excess
liquid into a saucepan and reduce until thickened.
Then return to the stew.
To serve
Stir in 3 tablespoons of the chopped coriander,
300 g pumpkin, peeled, chopped into 1–2 cm
cubes and roasted in olive oil with a little seasoningharissa paste (more or less to taste), lemon zest,
juice and honey.
Cook's notes
Garnish with
roasted pumpkin
andtemperature
scatter over
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced
(convection),
reduce the
coriander.
by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups:remaining
1 teaspoon
equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon
equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly
packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. |
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Handyman corner…………
1. Cut barrel in half.
2. Build 2 end frames. The uprights are 48" (1 8' 2x4 cut in half for each pair of legs).
3. The bottom support for the base is 32" and the legs are 16" apart (outside dimension).
4. The 2 cross rail supports that hold the bottom barrel are 42" long and mounted at 10" from
the ground (top of the 2x4 is at 10"). This puts the edge of the barrel at about 18" and was a
good height for my goats to reach into.
5. Place barrel half on cross rail supports and screw 16" 2x4 above each side of the barrel (inside
the legs). Drill holes in the bottom of barrel for rain drainage if it will be outside.
6. Mount a 39" flat-face-up 2x4 on top of the ones holding the barrel in place.
7. Cut your stockade/wire panel pieces. Mine are 20" tall and 36" long for the main panels and
20" tall by 12" wide on the ends.
8. Mount 2 42" long cross rails at the height to catch the top of the wire panel (I didn't measure,
just lined it up).
9. Use U nails (fencing nails, chicken wire nails,
etc) to secure all wire panels in place).
10. Place in goat pen and fill with hay. Notethis is a critical step.
11. Put other half of barrel on top, upside
down. Secure with a bungee cord over the top.
Comments from Facebook followers:
Legs need to be higher, needs to be more secure
(star pickets each corner?), bungy cord not viable
as goats would chew it…
Otherwise, a great concept!
credit: backyardherds.com
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Goats in the News…..
Charleville goats full bore
SALLY CRIPPS
21 Oct, 2014 03:00 AM
Director Campbell McPhee says the abattoir has a 100 per cent export focus.
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THE maturing profile of goats among producers in western parts of Queensland and NSW is evidenced by
the booming business being done at Western Meat Exporters' plant at Charleville.
The multimillion-dollar plant has been in operation since August 1997, when it was rebuilt after a
devastating fire that destroyed the six-month-old establishment, and a number of new chillers were added
as part of an extension plan at the beginning of this year.
Two 40-foot containers back up to the 1300-carcase capacity fridges for a daily trip to Brisbane's port, and
this is set to grow.
The abattoir has a 100 per cent export focus, and director Campbell McPhee said that since free trade talks
had begun with Korea, exports to the country had seen a 140-fold increase, just on the back of discussions.
"We are fielding a lot of interest from south-east Asia and India," he said. "I think a lot of our customers
want to get in first."
New techniques to reduce hair contamination and modern equipment are also part of the plant's
improvements to keep pace with the stringent health requirements demanded by overseas countries.
With livestock purchases of 16,000 goats a week, 185 people working in the abattoir and another 15 in the
trucking company, goats have become an important part of the economy in the state's south-west, and Mr
McPhee hopes producers are giving them serious consideration as part of their operations.
While prices fluctuate on a supply and demand basis, questions will continue to be asked about their place
in a property's choice of animal to run, but Mr McPhee said there were now great opportunities for
Queensland graziers to get on board.
He acknowledged that supply had diminished in recent years, partly due to weather and partly because of
wild dog predation, and said 75pc of the abattoir's supply now came from NSW.
"There's a trend towards fencing country out in Queensland now, and I hope the people doing it are
considering goats and including them when they think about how to help their country recover.
http://www.queenslandcountrylife.com.au/news/agriculture/livestock/general-news/charlevillegoats-full-bore/2715221.aspx
Tagging decision applauded by industry
24 Oct, 2014 04:45 PM
http://www.theland.com.au/news/agriculture/sheep/general-news/tagging-decision-applauded-byindustry/2715891.aspx
The introduction of mandatory electronic identification is not commercially viable
THIS week’s decision to reject mandatory electronic identification tagging for sheep and goats has
been welcomed by advocacy groups across Australia.
The Agriculture Ministers’ Forum decided this week that State and Territory governments will make
necessary improvements to the National Livestock identification Scheme (NLIS) for sheep and goats
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by building on the systems already in place. Each jurisdiction will aim for improved traceability,
either by enhancing the current mob-based system or by introducing electronic identification ear
tags.
“National enhancement of the current mob-based system is by far the most sensible outcome and
I’m very pleased with this result,” forum chair Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce said.
“A key consideration for any option is the cost of meeting traceability benchmarks.
“The cost of electronic tags ranges between 80 cents and $1.60 per animal. These are costs that
would need to be met by each State and the industry itself – forcing electronic identification systems
onto the entire industry simply can’t be justified in the current environment.”
NSW Farmers, along with many other farm lobby groups, pushed for enhancing the current mob
based system as the most economical and practical measure to improve livestock traceability.
“This decision is an excellent outcome for our members who have clearly and consistently
communicated their support for retaining and improving the existing mob based system,” NSW
Farmers president Fiona Simson said.
"It’s already in place and can do the job without additional cost to sheep and goat producers."
WAFarmers also applauded the decision. “The existing system of identification and traceability is
well accepted and the introduction of mandatory electronic identification is not commercially
viable,” WAFarmers Meat Section president Jeff Murray said. Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF)
Livestock president Ian Feldtmann said the decision was “a commonsense approach” to the issue,
given the high cost of identifying sheep with electronic tags, scanners and software.
Collie goats go gourmet
REBECCA SHARPE
24 Oct, 2014 03:00 AM
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There is a big difference between marketing or promoting and then selling
Craig and Jo Stewart, "Buena Vista", Collie are marketing the benefits of goat meat in gourmet cooking.
GOAT producer Jo Stewart is an entrepreneur, according to her husband Craig who says she is
always looking for something to call her own.
Little did she realise, taking on poddy goat Olivia in 2007 would turn into a viable paddock-to-plate
business and see her dubbed the Gourmet Goat Lady.
"I told Jo to go do a budget for this next great idea she had and show it to me - I must have had a
weak moment because the next thing we bought 13 does from Wongarbon then borrowed a buck
and joined them."
In 2009, the Stewarts bought another 17 does to add to the herd at "Buena Vista", Collie, adding to
the first lot of 13, which had all had kids.
"I said to Jo 'what are you going to do with them now? They have to be earning something," Mr
Stewart said.
The Stewarts had the first drop of wethers processed and the meat given to friends.
"I kissed each one goodbye - there were tears everywhere."
While Mr Stewart was reluctant to get too involved in the goat enterprise at first, he admitted his
wife was on to something special.
The family property is now home to 230 does, which are kidding again this spring.
"The thing that started us selling was we had to buy meat for $15 a kilogram," he said.
"We originally started selling our beef under the brand BV Farm Fresh.
"We started looking at marketing it and from that discussion we started to think of selling the goats
that way."
With funding from the Department of Primary Industries, the Stewarts developed a marketing plan
with Melanie Trethown, Mudgee, for selling both beef and goat.
"We really stumbled around in the dark - we didn't feel like it was right," Mr Stewart said.
The Stewarts started to focus on the goat production instead.
Mrs Stewart said they started going to farmers' markets in Dubbo once a month.
"There is a lot of work in it but the biggest thing was getting people to try goat," she said.
"There is a big difference between marketing or promoting and then selling."
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Trial tests Boer
growth
JAMIE-LEE OLDFIELD
20 Oct, 2014 03:00 AM
Colin Ramsay at his property near Cootamundra where the Boer Select Buck Evaluation trial was undertaken
GOAT producers could improve genetics by up to four kilograms a head after results from a longterm progeny trial are announced later this month.
The Boer Select Buck Evaluation trial progeny tested 11 Boer bucks from nine seedstock productions
across Australia, with the final data recorded two weeks ago.
Instigated by producers and facilited by the Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) Producer
Demonstration Site (PDS) program, the trial was undertaken at Colin and Rob Ramsay's property via
Cootamundra.
Trial co-ordinator and BCS Agribusiness consultant Ben Swain said Boer goat breeders wanted to
evaluate their genetics in a commercial environment.
"They wanted to run a progeny evaluation to measure a range of traits on commercial sires to see
where they fit into the industry and to demonstrate that Boers are suitable for the commercial
rangeland environment," he said.
"It was the first of its kind in the goat meat industry - they have been running in sheep and cattle for
a long time, but I am not aware of any others in the Australian goat meat industry in regards to the
range of traits being measured and the breeding value technology being used."
The trial, running for the past 18-months, has been about providing new data for Sheep Genetics'
Kidplan system, with updated breeding values for the sires involved to soon be released.
"As data goes in it continually gets updated, this trial generated an enormous amount of data so it
has been a pretty significant update on the data and results," Mr Swain said.
Mr Swain said the main profit driver in the goat industry was weight gain - turning off more
kilograms of goat per hectare - and this was where the difference could be seen in terms of genetic
differentiation.
"With post weaning weights at eight months of age, which is when most people sell their goats,
results were quite significant and could result in progeny being three to four kilograms heavier from
one sire to the next," he said.
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Additional Snippets….
Paul Eliseo P&D Exports is sourcing Boer Bucks for export orders 1 to 3yr old no registration
papers required weight range 40kg plus.
Price $180 / freight to be negotiated.
Phone: 0418819458 0431797222 Email: [email protected]
NSW STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN CONJUNCTION WITH QUEANBEYAN SHOW SOCIETY
Two days –8th and 9th November 2014, Queanbeyan
Judge: Callie Wannenburg from South Africa. Callie is an Inspector as well as a Judge.Callie is
available for classification of animals after the show. Please contact Chris Andrews for further
information. Email [email protected]
A reminder that entries close for the NSW Boer Goat Championships at Queanbeyan on 3 November
2014. Entry forms, Goat Health Statements and Johnes Declarations must be included with entry
forms. They can be downloaded from the link provided on the Queanbeyan Show web
site. www.queanbeyanshow.com.au
There will be a show society representative available to accept exhibitors and their animals on the
Friday evening prior to the show if required.
If you have any queries, please contact Chris Andrews on 0448636401 or Tracey Wood on
0400007144.
Thank you to those who have pledged sponsorship and to those who have expressed an interest in
herd assessment following the show.
Regards
Chris Andrews
Secretary
NSW Branch BGBAA
2015 Victorian Australasian Boer Goat Show
Advanced warning!!!!!!
The BGBAA (Vic) is proud to announce the return of the Australasian Boer Goat show in 2015.
VENUE: Cohuna, Vic, 3568
DATE: Arrival Friday 1st, Showing Saturday 2nd May and Presentation Dinner.
Camping facilities in the grounds, caravan park next door, hotels/motels close by.
Put it in your diary more info will be coming out soon.
https://www.facebook.com/CohunaCommunity
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Christmas is just around the corner!!!
Why wait until the last minute when there are these lovely Boer
Goat soft toys available NOW for the younger generation of future
Boer goat breeders! Fill the stocking!
Contact:
Lynn Wickenden Mobile: 0427421064
Email: [email protected]
Goat meat Webinar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G9mmUdb1PA&list=UUx-02hg5p3sPXx8R0Tg2YBw
For those of you unable to attend the hookup for this Webinar it has been recorded and is available
on youtube at the above link.
Barbervax—a new approach to barber's pole worm control
The release in October 2014 of the new ‘Barbervax’ vaccine against barber’s pole worm gives the
sheep industries a new weapon in the fight against an old foe. This provides a major alternative to
drench-based control, and will help manage drench resistance. After many years of research in
Scotland by the Moredun Research Institute, and recent collaboration with the Department of
Agriculture and Food in Western Australia, the world’s first sheep worm vaccine, and the first
vaccine for a gut dwelling worm parasite of livestock, has been produced.
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Barbervax will be of particular benefit in the major barber’s pole-endemic regions, where frequent
drenching is usually necessary to prevent sheep deaths, and where anthelmintic resistance has
severely reduced drench options. The vaccine was launched in mid-October 2014 in Armidale in the
NSW Northern Tablelands, where resistance to the majority of drench classes occurs on most
properties, and long-acting drench types often no longer provide prolonged protection.
http://www.wormboss.com.au/news/articles/nonchemical-management/barbervaxa-newapproach-to-barbers-pole-worm-control.php
Online Registrations..it’s easier than you think…
Registration costs are cheaper if you do it yourself online. There is a step by step guide on the
website at the following link:
http://www.australianboergoat.com.au/admin/_files/forms/1352181945_online_registrations_a_sp
ep_by_step_guide.pdf
(Click on Members, Forms)
Contact Judith D’Aloisio [email protected] if you would like to make a time for a personal step by
step guide to do an online registration OR update your herd book. (Note: you will need to have a username
and password from Barb O’Shea at ABRI Phone:
(02) 6773 5177 in the first instance)
WEBSITE AND NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING
The following chart lists the options for advertising in the Newsletter or the website. Prices include
GST. A form is available on the website at the following link:
http://www.australianboergoat.com.au/forms.php
Any advertising can be forwarded to [email protected] (03)57973232. Members can login
to the website and upload Classifieds in the Members Area. There is no charge for State Branches to
advertise. A mail out to members can be done through ABRI, contact Barb O’Shea
[email protected] Cost is $75 for members, $110 for non-members.
ADVERTISING TYPES & COSTS
MEMBER OF BGBAA
Please complete details below
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Please complete details below
Website – Classifieds For Sale
FREE OF CHARGE
$22.00
Website – Classifieds Wanted
FREE OF CHARGE
FREE OF CHARGE
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Disclaimer: The articles contained herein are individual views
and ideas, not necessarily those of the BGBAA Board or
members. Where any suggestions are made with respect to
health issues, it is advised that you consult your veterinarian.
October 2014