August 2014 Newsletter - Boer Goat Breeders Association of Australia

BOER GOAT BREEDERS ASSOCIATION OF
AUSTRALIA NEWSLETTER
AUGUST 2014
A Message from the Chairperson!
Inside this Issue
Hello Members,
Chairperson’s Message
P1-2
Newsletter Contacts P2
Controlling Lice in
Goats
P2-7
Maize and Fertility
P8
Footscald
Kidding
This issue covers some Winter/wet weather woes such
as Lice and Foot scald and their treatments. There is also an article for new
members who are kidding for the first time. Although article may have
been repeated in earlier issues, sometimes it is easier to have information
at your fingertips instead of searching for it.
P9- P12
P13-18
Cairns Qld Show
results
P19-23
Showing-Chasing Felt
P24-25
Show Preparation
Clinic Vic
P26-30
Goat Plague in Africa
P31-32
Website and
Newsletter Advertising
P32
BGBAA Shirts
Well we are at last on the downside of Winter and
members who have had an autumn joining can look
forward to Spring and new kids on the ground!
P33
Coccidiosis
P34-35
Goat Selfie
Competition
P35
Ever Cooked What’s in
your Paddock?
P36
Additional Snippets
P38-41
We encourage new members to network with other breeders in your area
as this is the best way to learn and gain knowledge. The Members directory
on the website is a starting point. Click on your State.
http://www.australianboergoat.com.au/members-directory.php
Most established breeders are happy
conditions/problems unique to their area.
to
provide
advice
on
A reminder that the AGM will be held in Melbourne on Sunday the 21st
September 2014 at the Airport Hotel and Convention Centre, Melbourne
commencing 10.00am. The date has been changed from Saturday 20 th to
accommodate people attending Royal Melbourne Show. The Board
encourages all members to attend the AGM and participate in the forum to
be held afterwards. More information will be sent shortly. In particular the
topic of BGBAA Classification will be raised for discussion and approval by
members.
There were four vacancies on the Board and two have been filled by Geoff
Mitchell and Judith D’Aloisio as returning Board members. We appreciate
their commitment to the Association as well as the dedication and
commitment of the ongoing Board members. The Board will have a face to
face meeting Saturday 20th at 2.00PM, the day prior to the AGM, to discuss
Portfolio allocations, the future direction of the Association as well as filling
the remaining vacancies on the Board.
I hope you have a productive kidding season in 2014,
Regards
Vicki Mitchell,
Chairperson.
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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.
CONTROLLING LICE IN GOATS
Lice control is important in goats and they are particularly prevalent in the winter months. The
following is reprinted from MLA Tips and Tools Controlling Lice and Other External Parasites on
Goats. While the reprinted section is only about Lice the whole article is worth reading for other
parasites which can affect animal health.
http://www.australianboergoat.com.au/admin/_files/articles/1318817707_lpi805tipsandtoolscontr
ollingliceandotherexternalparasitesongoats.pdf
or go directly to the MLA website and type in Tips and Tools for Goats in the Search Box.
http://www.mla.com.au/Home
Check the other Tips and Tools for useful information.
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The article on the next page, also about Lice is from
AGFACTS, Department of primary Industries, NSW.
Once again a source for loads of information on goats.
Go to the Home site: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/
Click Search, top right hand corner, then put Goat AGFACTS
in the search box or Goat Primefact. You can also try the link
below..
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http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/resources/factsheets/f
actsheet-search-bytitle?queries_type_query=Factsheet&queries_title_query=G
oat&search_page_105058_submit_button=Find&current_re
sult_page=1&results_per_page=0&submitted_search_categ
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FROM THE BREEDERS….
Asking breeders what they use for Lice has brought up a number of different options.
Remember that these are off label for goats, CloutS is the only registered product to treat
goats for Lice, so consult with a veterinarian before using other products…
Extinosad pour on (backline)
sheep
Avenge (backline)
sheep
Cydectin pour on (backline)
cattle
Tiguvon (backline)
cattle
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MAIZE AND FERTILITY…
The following article may be of interest….Unfortunately the site is now archived and the audio link
no longer works. Any feedback from breeders????????
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FOOT SCALD IN GOATS
http://www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/U/UNP-0087/UNP-0087.pdf
Wet weather in winter or spring can mean foot scald in goats. Most breeders follow repetitive
treatment with a footbath and zinc sulphate. Acute cases can be treated with a long acting
antibiotic. If lameness is still persistent check the foot for other reasons e.g. injury or abscess.
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Pen that has not been
exposed to infected animals.
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KIDDING
Kidding is often the busiest time for the goat farmer. Goats usually have twins. In doing any
calculations for herd increments, most breeders work on 1.5 average per doe per year. However if
the season is favourable, multiple births (triplets/quads) are common. It is rare that the doe will be
able to provide enough milk for this number of kids so hand rearing may be necessary (see below).
Prior to kidding, source alternative forms of colostrum from dairy goat or cattle farmers who may
have this frozen. Be sure to only use colostrum from tested animals to prevent infection of your kids
with Johnnes and CAE infections. There is a powdered cow colostrum available called Impact which
can be used as a backup. However the ideal is to have a “bank” of colostrum from your own goats
milked early in your kidding cycle or from the previous year from does who may have had a single
kid, a surplus of milk or lost kids. Only the goats from your own property will have colostrum with
specific protection for the kids. The best colostrum is from your own mature age does, as they will
have had the highest levels of exposure to property specific bacteria.
Supplementary feeding prior to Kidding
Does must be in good forward condition when they kid or they will lose too much weight themselves
and may not produce sufficient milk to give their kids a good chance to grow out. It is common for
breeders to provide supplementary feed to their does for a few weeks before kidding and while the
does are lactating heavily. A good quality lucerne, rye, or clover hay is suitable.
If a doe is slow to keep up with the herd, starting from five to six weeks before her kidding date,
suspect pregnancy toxaemia. This is a life threatening condition for goats. It is usually due to does
carrying triplets or quads, or does that are getting insufficient feed, or over-fat does. It is not
uncommon for a Boer doe to have triplets or quads with the kids weighing a total of 15 kilos or
more! This means together with the birth fluids, this doe could be carrying around over a third of her
weight! If that was a woman she would likely be in hospital with intensive monitoring, special
nutrition and supervised!
Check with your vet how to manage the condition of pregnancy toxaemia. You will lose the doe and
the kids if you do not take action quickly.
Signs of imminent birth
Does thinking of kidding will usually seek a space by themselves away from the mob which offers
some protection, usually around large trees or gullies. There is often a mucous discharge from her
vagina and her vulva will appear “softer” like two swollen lips. She may circle and start pawing the
ground, lie down and get up again repeatedly.
Most does are able to kid down without any difficulty, and most does in paddocks will kid during
daylight. However in a good season when does may carry multiples there is always the risk of one kid
being in a breech position or tangled with another at presentation. Monitor the doe as soon as it
show signs of kidding, however do not interfere unless necessary. The doe may take a number of
hours from the “thinking” stage until final delivery. The feet will be presented first then the head. If
the head only appears the doe will likely require assistance. If the head appears swollen and the
tongue is hanging out and dark, immediate action must be taken to pull the kid. There are likely to
be others behind it so you may lose those as well if you delay. If inexperienced, veterinary assistance
will be required.
After Birth
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The doe will normally start cleaning the kid up as soon as it is dropped. If multiples she will usually
have the others fairly quickly in succession. Make sure none of the kids are still trapped in the sack
as the doe can be preoccupied cleaning one while another kid dies from lack of oxygen. The
afterbirth is dispelled after the last kid but can take up to several hours before discharged. Clean it
up and dispose of it as leaving it around in paddocks will attract predators.
Checking Kids after birth
Tagging: should be done within 24 hours of kids being born. Record the birth, Doe number, number
of kids and location in the paddock then leave the doe to clean the kid(s) and have their first suck.
Tag that night or next day recording doe tag against the kids’ tags. Leaving it longer than this means
you will have to sprint to catch the kids instead of walk! Tagging is important with all goats to ensure
records of mothering and weight gains in kids are kept. Any doe that fails in either of these two
areas should be culled.
Joint ill: Spray or dip the navel as soon as possible after birth (same time as tagging) with an
antiseptic spray (e.g. Chloromide/Betadine/Lugols iodine) to prevent joint ill which develops through
infection, especially if the kid is dropped in dirty conditions (under trees). Joint ill can develop in kids
up to 3-4 months and is seen by lameness and swollen joints, usually the knee or hock in one limb or
more. Unless treated immediately with antibiotics it can be fatal.
Entropion: Check kids’ eyes for the first few months after they are born. Sometimes they become
“gunky”, in which case a spray of “Pink eye” regularly does wonders to clear up any infection.
Orbenin eye ointment (from your vet) is also very effective. Another problem is Entropion where the
upper or lower eyelid or both is turned under. Unless treated the eye ulcerates. A stitch by the vet
can be given to “catch” the eyelid and prevent is turning or use frequent applications of Orbenin and
you will find it will correct itself. It is usually accepted this is a genetic disorder and so you need to
consider whether the animal should ever be used for breeding.
In extremely cold weather new born
kids will benefit from a “coat” which
can be purchased or made from sleeves
of old jumpers. It is the wind chill factor
(rain and cold wind) which causes many
fatalities.
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Doe care after Birth
The birth process stimulates worm production in the doe. So if it is practical, as soon as the kids can
travel with the doe, worm your does soon after they kid.
Even under normal circumstances, worms can “lie in wait” in the goat, waiting for a suitable event
that gives them an advantage. Drenching while they are in this hibernation state does not
necessarily kill them. There is then a big surprise for the goat breeder when there is an unexpected
and significant worm burden causing illness and death.
Does occasionally suffer from mastitis that can occur any time after birth. The doe will be away on
her own, lying down and will appear in pain (eyes glazed). One or other side of her udder will appear
hot and she will be reluctant to let the kid(s) suck. Treatment must be undertaken immediately.
Remove the doe from the paddock and put her in a separate confined area. Mastitis is contagious so
this must be well away from any area lactating does frequent. Milk the affected udder. If the doe has
mastitis the milk will be curdled (grainy and watery). Veterinary prescribe treatments such as
Masculon blue or Orbenin L.C. can be used which has a very fine tube which needs to be inserted
into the nipple so the ointment can be squeezed into the affected udder. A long acting antibiotic
should be administered. The kid (s) can be left to suck to stimulate the udder, however daily milking
is advised as well. Using the “blue” variety enables you to see that the kid is drinking as it will pass
through its system. The kids may need supplementary feeding as well. The severe form of mastitis is
a “black” mastitis which causes the infected udder to go gangrenous and fall off. The doe is usually in
extreme pain so euthanasia is the preferred option.
Because it is contagious, any handling of a doe with mastitis must be done under scrupulously clean
conditions with receptacles used for milking and the infected milk itself disposed of carefully. The
doe will usually recover if treated as soon as signs appear and, depending on the severity of the
mastitis, may return to full milk production or may lose the functionality in that quarter.
Hand Rearing of Kids
It is inevitable that hand rearing of kids will occur at some stage. This can be an enjoyable activity for
the family and the animals reared will be lifelong friends!
Hand rearing is necessary when a kid is rejected by its mother, weak and suffering from the cold, or
it is one you have removed (from multiples) because the mother cannot rear it. If at all possible
leave it to get colostrum from its mother. If it is too weak and suffering from the cold the first step is
to get heat into it. You can take its temperature or put your finger in its mouth to gauge its body
temperature and its sucking reflex. If the mouth is cold, immediately put as much warmth as you can
around it with hot water bottles, heat bags, and a heater directly to it. If you have goats colostrum
(perhaps milked from a doe who has lost her kids) this is the ideal to use. Without the colostrum the
kid will have no immunity to infection and its survival is drastically reduced. Allow the colostrum to
thaw in a container of hot water, do not microwave.
If it cannot suck, the colostrum needs to be put into its stomach as soon as possible by tubing. This
task requires confidence and experience so it is preferable to have a veterinarian do it the first time
so you can see what is involved. The tube is passed down the kids throat into the stomach. It is
important not to get it in the lungs. You can check it is in the correct position by putting your hand
on its chest and blowing into the tube. You will hear and feel whether it is positioned correctly. Only
a small amount of colostrum is required initially (30-40ml). After it has this first drink it is usually
strong enough to start sucking from a bottle unless it is very weak in which case you may need to
tube again several hours later. Having a veterinarian show you the procedure however is essential
for success.
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Kids which are bottle fed initially require between 4-6 feeds a day depending on their strength and
the amount of milk they can consume. The milk should be blood temperature to stimulate the
sucking reflex. Start out offering 100ml of colostrum and offer at regular intervals during the day.
Don’t worry it is not all consumed, it is better to offer small amounts frequently and increase as their
appetite picks up. Don’t force the issue if it is reluctant to drink, wait and try again. If they have had
colostrum from their mother (leave multiples for 24 hours before removal from mum), you can
shandy the colostrum with full cream powdered milk 50:50. If you are picking up a multiple kid, do it
at night and commence feeding in the morning when it will be hungry. In this situation it should
drink anywhere between 150-200ml at each feed (3 times a day). Patience will be required to get the
kid used to the change from mum’s nipple to a rubber one and it is extremely difficult to convince a
kid that rubber is best after 3-4 days!
If the kid is weak it will need to be housed in a warm environment for the night. After the first 24
hours you can shandy the colostrum as above (50:50) for another twenty four hours and feed 4
times a day. By the third day they are on full cream powdered milk alone three times a day. They will
be consuming up to 200ml each feed. Depending on their strength and size they will generally be on
three feeds for two weeks increasing milk slowly after which they will be on two feeds, usually
consuming up to two bottles in the morning (500ml) and 1-2 bottles at night depending on how
much grass they are eating.
Make sure the kids have access to fresh water daily from day one from a container they can easily
access and a good quality hay to nibble on. A high protein pellet (18%) can be introduced from the
first week but do not leave it all day if it will be eaten and contaminated by birds. Give them access
to a play area with some logs and hiding places as soon as possible in a secure enclosure that is
protected from the elements. Remember you become Mum so they want to be with you and pretty
soon change from being Pets to Pe(S)t’s at this age and no fence is a barrier!
Lamb feeders can be purchased which Lamb feeders can be purchased which makes feeding larger
numbers easier. These can be introduced as soon as they are sucking strongly from a bottle. The
transition can be done over one-two feeds. Make sure the feeders have separate channels for the
milk so you can monitor the amount they drink and keep a close eye on them while drinking. It is
easy to lose a kid by turning your back and having it ”pig out” past the point of no return. Feeders
must be cleaned thoroughly after each feed.
Vaccinate hand reared kids early (3 in 1) against pulpy kidney and again four weeks later. As they get
older (4 weeks) they will be eating more pellets and hay/grass and a number may not need the
evening feed. Use your judgement, if they look full as ticks they are! By 8 to 10 weeks the morning
feed can probably be dropped as well. Continue with the pellets and quality hay until the other kids
are weaned at three months so they don’t slip backwards relying on grass alone.
Hand rearing kids successfully requires a lot of
time and patience but can be rewarding. They
need a clean environment and the issue of
biosecurity is greater as you have people wanting
to pat them and climb into the pens or paddocks
with them or let them suck their fingers!
Predators
New born kids are especially vulnerable to any
predators which may be about including foxes,
wild dogs, and eagles. They are particularly at risk
in the first few days of birth.
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Options for farmers include Maremma dogs, an Italian breed which live in the paddock with the
goats, and Alpacas. Both have been found to be successful in minimising losses from predators. If
using dogs, however, it is important that the goats do not consume any dog pellets or dog food as
this is a heath risk if they are then slaughtered. Feed them well away from inquisitive goats.
Normal birthing position - "Diving Position"
(Most common)
Both front feet are coming first, with head, resting on legs,
pointing forward.
(Souls of feet are "pointing down".)
Normal birthing position
(Not as common)
Both rear feet are coming out first.
(Souls of feet are "pointing up".)
Normal birthing position
Two kids, in proper positions, "taking their turns".
"Breech Birth"- Butt first
Sometimes the doe can deliver this position, sometimes she
can't.
We have had a few breech births here and have never had
to assist.
To assist (if necessary)- Push kid back, manoeuvre one rear
leg so it is coming first, and then manoeuvre the other leg.
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Problem- One front leg bent back.
To assist- Reach in and pull the "bent back" leg so it is in the
"diving position".
Problem- Head bent back.
To assist- Push kid back, reach in and try to get head to face
forward into "diving position"
Problem- Kids are in the correct position or may also be
"tangled", and are trying to both come at once.
To Assist- Reach in and feel which parts belong to which
kids and try to straighten them out. You must figure out
which legs go with which kids before proceeding any further.
Push one kid back, to allow the other to come first.
http://fiascofarm.com/goats/kidding.htm
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Around the show circuit
Full results for all shows are available on the National web site
www.australianboergoat.com.au
CAIRNS SHOW RESULTS AUSTRALIAN RED/STANDARD BOER, 17th July, 2014
BOER/.AUST RED
Capretto under 25kg
1 O’toole
D & B Hepple
2 Tolly
D & B Hepple
3 Tally
D & B Hepple
Chevon 25-36kg
1 Tag 362
M & T Vico
2 Tag 372
M & T Vico
Capra over 36kg
1 Tag 381
M & T Vico
Pen of 3 Wethers
1 Mossman River
M & T Vico
CHAMPION POTENTIAL CARCASS
Tag 381
M & T Vico
COMMERCIAL
Doe Milk Tooth
1 Nelda
D & B Hepple
2 Penny
D & B Hepple
3 Lux
M & T Vico
Junior Champion Doe
Nelda
Reserve Junior Champion Doe
Penny
Doe 4 Tooth
1 Fidget
D & B Hepple
Champion Senior Doe
Fidget
Grand Champion Commercial Doe
Fidget
Commercial Breeders Group
Rocky Ridge Stud
D & B Hepple
AUSTRALIAN RED
Doe under 12 Months
1 Armadown 336 Robert Cairns
2 Armadown 333 Robert Cairns
Doe 12 months to 2 years
1 Armadown 224 Robert Cairns
2 Mossman River Miss Bardot
M & T Vico
3 Mossman River Scarlet
M. & T Vico
Doe over 2 years
1 Armadown 216 Robert Cairns
2 Big-Ole Pippa
M & T Vico
3 Hasani F D802
M & T Vico
CHAMPION RED DOE
Armadown 216
Buck under 12 months
1 Armadown 305 Robert Cairns
2 Armadown 328
Robert Cairns
3 Armadown 324
Robert Cairns
Buck over 2 years
1 Armadown 215 Robert Cairns
CHAMPION RED BUCK
Armadown 305
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Doe 12 & under 16 Months
1 Mossman River Chardonnay
M & T Vico
2 Rocky Ridge Sundae Rose
D&B
Hepple
3 Mossman River Gretal
M & T Vico
JUNIOR CHAMPION DOE
Mossman River Chardonnay
RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR DOE
Rocky ridge Sundae Rose
Buck 4 to 8 Months
1 Rocky Ridge Otis
D & B Hepple
Buck 12 & under 16 Months
1 Mossman River 364 M & T Vico
2 Mossman River 355 M & T Vico
CHAMPION JUNIOR BOER BUCK
Mossman River 364
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION BUCK
Mossman River 355
GRAND CHAMPION BOER KID
Mossman River 364
Dam & Progeny
1 Rocky Ridge Stud
Stud Breeders Group
1 Armadown Stud
2 Mossman River Stud
3 Rocky Ridge Stud
Exhibitors Group
1 Armadown Stud
2 Mossman River Stud
3 Rocky Ridge Stud
OVERALL SUPREME EXHIBIT RED/BOER
Mugambi 1099
M & T Vico
MOST SUCCESSFUL COMMERCIAL
EXHIBITOR
Don & Betty Hepple
MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR
RED/BOER
Robert Cairns
Boer Doe 16 & under 24 months
1 Rocky Ridge Amelia D & B Hepple
Boer Doe 24 and under 36 months
Rocky Ridge Tiffany D & B Hepple
Boer Doe 36 months & over
1 Mossman River Barbie Beau
M & Vico
2 Big-Ole Clarabelle M & T Vico
3 Aaronvale Karen
D & B Hepple
CHAMPION SENIOR BOER DOE
Mossman River Barbie Beau
RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR BOER
DOE
Rocky Ridge Tiffany
Buck 24 and under 36 Months
1 Mugambi 1099
M & T Vico
2 Mugambi 1058
D & B Hepple
Buck over 36 months
1 Yarrabee 8992
D & B Hepple
CHAMPION SENIOR BOER BUCK
Mugambi 1099
RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR BUCK
Yarrabee 8992
GRAND CHAMPION BOER DOE
Mossman River Barbie Beau
GRAND CHAMPION BOER BUCK
Mugambi 1099
SUPREME CHAMPION BOER EXHIBIT
Mugambi 1099
GROUP CLASSES AUST RED/BOER
Sire’s Progeny
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GRAND CHAMPION RED EXHIBIT
Armadown 305
STANDARD BOER
Doe Kid 8 months & under 12 months
1 Rocky Ridge Kate
D & B Hepple
2 Rocky Ridge Bonnie D & B Hepple
1 Armadown stud
2 Mossman River Stud
3 Rocky Ridge Stud
Sire and Projeny
1 Armadown Stud
2 Mossman River Stud
3 Rocky Ridge Stud
Dam’s Projeny
1 Armadown Stud
Fred Homeyer, Antelope Creek Boer Goat Stud, Robert Lee, Texas was our
judge. What a great wealth of knowledge that man has. He returned the day
after judging, in his ‘tourist’ clothes and I think we all spent the whole day
listening to Fred. Anyone who has met him will know that he is a great ‘talker’,
but everything he says is of benefit to goat breeders anywhere. We also had
Robert Cairns, Armadown Stud, exhibiting a lovely line of red goats. He brought
with him the young buck, Armadown 305. He was purchased last year as a baby
by Michael and Tarella Vico, so will now reside at their Mossman River Stud in
Far North Qld. A bit more quality for the north.
Betty Hepple
Rocky Ridge Stud
Mt Garnet
1ST CAPRA AND CHAMPION
POTENTIAL CARCASS
TAG NO 381 (MOSSMAN
RIVER STUD)
CHAMPION JUNIOR COMMERCIAL
DOE—NELDA (Rocky Ridge)
RESERVE CHAMPION—PENNY
(ROCKY RIDGE STUD)
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CHAMPION SENIOR COMMERCIAL DOE
AND GRAND CHAMPION COMMERCIAL
CHAMPION RED DOE—
ARMADOWN 216 (ROBERT
CAIRNS)
EXHIBIT FIDGET (ROCKY RIDGE
STUD)
1ST JUNIOR RED BUCK,
CHAMPION RED BUCK AND
GRAND CHAMPION RED
EXHIBIT - ARMADOWN 305
2ND
3RD
ARMADOWN 328
ARMADOWN 324
FRED HOMEYER’S BIRTHDAY
CAKE AT CAIRNS SHOW 2014
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GRAND CHAMPION RED BUCK AND SUPREME RED
EXHIBIT ARMADOWN 305
GRAND CHAMPION RED DOE - ARMADOWN 216
CHAMPION JUNIOR BOER DOE—
MOSSMAN RIVER CHARDONNAY
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION—ROCKY
RIDGE SUNDAE ROSE
GRAND CHAMPION BOER DOEMOSSMAN RIVER BARBIE BEAU
CHAMPION SENIOR
BUCK, GRAND
CHAMPION BUCK, &
SUPREME BOER
EXHIBIT - MUGAMBI
1099
RESERVE CHAMPION
SNR BUCK - YARRABEE
8992
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CHAMPION SENIOR BOER
DOE— MOSSMAN RIVER
BARBIE BEAU
RESERVE CHAMPION—ROCKY
RIDGE TIFFANY
CHAMPION JUNIOR BUCK AND
GRAND CHAMPION BOER KID
MOSSMAN RIVER 364
RESERVE CHAMPION
MOSSMAN RIVER 355
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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SHOWING..
A lot of breeders may see showing as too much effort and criticise those who show (any animal) as
“pot hunters”. However for the serious breeder the reasons for showing are primarily two fold, as a
marketing exercise and an educational tool. As a marketing exercise it is a good way to get out and
promote your stud and the best of what you are breeding as well as the Boer goat industry in
general. Banners, business cards, taking the time to speak to the public many of whom have never
seen Boer goats before, and are amazed at their size, all help to sell your animals and promote the
breed especially at agricultural shows in your area.
As an educational tool it encourages you to benchmark your animals with others. We have all been
guilty of staring out the window admiring the beautiful animals we have in the paddock, but until
you get out in the real world and compare what you are breeding with others you will never know if
you are moving forward in your breeding program towards the “ideal” boer goat. Obviously they will
still be beautiful to you even if they are not winners, and the animal with the blue is longer than
yours, wider in front or carries more meat behind. However looking at those animals with the blue
we are motivated to breed the next generation better. And this is what it is about, breeding for
better conformation, more meat, more muscle and finally the icing on top an ennobled head. This is
the commercial reality, breeding a better meat goat, and the closer we get at breeding this at the
top end of our stud program the better all our goats will be through these genetics.
The old adage “cock of the walk one week, feather duster the next” is certainly true of showing.
Keep an open mind, enjoy the camaraderie and social side of showing as well as the networking it
offers. Use the experience to honestly appraise where you are headed and how you can improve
your animals to breed the “ideal goat”.
Following is an article by Marie Barnes, Micathel Boer Goat Stud, on her thoughts on showing…
Chasing felt! By Marie Barnes
reprinted from
Boer Briefs 2009
Ahh! Showing! Love or hate it, it’s been around a lot
longer than the Boer Goat itself and from that
perspective, there are many lessons to be learned from
other livestock industries where showing has either
made or broken the breed.
Shows and exhibiting livestock are an important part of
rural culture, and many of us have been ‘chasing felt’ in
various and sometimes numerous industries for
generations. – So why do we do it, and why is it such a contentious subject?
Showing, or lets refine our definitions here, the exhibition of livestock has been around a long time
and serves more purposes than merely opportunity for committees to argue at length.
In this discussion, I am only making comparison of the exhibition of Boer goats with like industries, in
particular sheep and beef, and ignoring the irrelevant examples of the dog, cat, cavie and show hack
world – because they are truly just beauty contests and the owners don’t tend to eat their
unsuccessful show entries!!!!
An agricultural show is a showcase of the finest produce from every industry that is conducted in the
region. It is about promoting agriculture to the community, promoting your produce to your peers
and your clients and what should be, friendly competition amongst those with like interest.
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For many who show, its not the ‘broadie’ that is the most treasured prize – it may be a highly
commended ribbon with lineup of extremely high quality animals in front of you, or a fifth with one
you worked hard to create, and sometimes even the kind word of encouragement from a decent
judge is as good as any ribbon.
With any subjective livestock exhibition, the competition result is decided by a human being (the
judge) and we all say it, but we really need to remember it – “the result is just one persons opinion
on the day”.
And I guess that’s where the argument comes in that shows are irrelevant in our industry. The cynic
would say – ‘They are nothing more than a subjective assessment of an overfed, overgroomed
caricature of what we should be producing, by one persons opinion on the day’.
Well that could be true and it was certainly nice to see the overfed animals penalised at some of the
major shows this year. Overfed and animals of extreme breed type were popular in the cattle and
sheep show world in the 1990’s, until buyers realised that they were not getting the results from
stock that their ribbons would imply and breeders toned down their hollywood diets and produced a
more relevant type of animal that was functional and not a freak of feed and breed character.
Something for us all to think about in that one, maybe we can learn a few lessons….
Showing if well organised, with a good venue, a good judge and competitors of fair spirit remains
one of the best ways to promote our breed, and compare our stock with our industry peers. A
decent judge will recognise and reward sound animals with commercially relevant traits, he/she will
find them even if you’ve missed a few hairs on the tail, and will also see through layers of fat put on
in an attempt to hide a fault!!!
I remain a supporter of the development of methods of objective measurement that can compare
the performance of various bloodlines within our breed for commercially relevant traits, but there
must remain a balance between objective and subjective assessment. A well run show is a darn nice
way of having a day of subjective assessment!
If showing were totally irrelevant for our beef, sheep and goat industries then how can the
Australian Sheep and Wool Show and events like Beef09 continue to grow and thrive? Why do the
major studs from those industries still make the effort to compete and be seen at our Royal Shows
all over the country – we can all look up where they stand on Breedplan…
The answer is simple, showing isn’t everything, and neither is objective measurement. There needs
to be a balance of the two, and a show is a good marketing stage if you are confident with your
product.
So, to those of you, who like me, love the shows for the atmosphere, the experience and just
occasionally for catching that piece of elusive felt, lets do our best to ensure that we endeavour to
show the best of our breed and not chase a particular trait or fashion to the point of danger.
And to those of you who cant understand it, just take it all with a grain of salt, because at the end of
the day, most of us really do understand that our most important judges are the ones with
chequebooks who return each year as satisfied repeat buyers!!!! We just like the competition!
Marie Barnes
Micathel Boer Goats
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A BGBAA Victorian Branch Initiative…
SHOW PREPARATION WORKSHOP- Sunday 24th August, 2014
Hosts Dean and Fiona Smith
Strzboer Boer Goat Stud, Cohuna, Vic.
Conducted by Marie Barnes, Micathel Stud, Cudal, NSW.
Victoria turned on a typical spring day at Cohuna, sunny but with a chill in the morning air. Eight
attendees were at the workshop, Nerida Tull and Fleur Harvey, Chairperson and Treasurer
respectively, of the Victorian branch as well as Patricia Filipetto, Karen Kennedy, Pieter And Caroline
Zomerdijk, and hosts Dean and Fiona Smith.
Marie opened the day by asking what participants wanted to take away from the day. Experience
ranged from “old hands” (Nerida) at showing, to newcomers to the industry who have never shown
but were keen to find out what was involved (Pieter and Caroline). However every one was keen to
learn how to present their animals to their best. Feet were a major concern (correct angle, how
much to trim, how to put the goats on their toes), and how much was too much trimming on the
bucks.
Selection of your Show Team
Marie first focussed on how to select a show team from animals in your paddock. At the end of the
day, she said, you needed to stay true to yourself in your selection, focus on what you want to
achieve and select animals which represent this and the best of your stud.
First up was the four T’s as a basis for selection. Teeth and Teats are what the Judge first inspects.
Check mouths for correct bite and correct number of teeth for class entered if applicable. A 6mm
protrusion is allowed on mature bucks. Teats must conform to the Breed Standards (this includes
bucks which are also inspected). Testes should be checked on a buck, they need to both be dropped,
equal in size, firm and nicely attached. Toes should be checked, that is feet and leg structure need to
be correct. The goat should not be hocky. If you stand behind it, the goat should be square and wide
through the hips and square through the hocks when it stands and walks. If the angle was in or out
the goat would be cow hocked or sickle hocked accordingly. Some animals can swing when they walk
but not be hocky, especially big bucks.
You then consider what makes this animal stand out from its peers? What catches your eye? Is it a
doe/buck which is more feminine/masculine, longer, carrying more meat? Look for the extra points
which will make this animal stand out as part of your show team. Try to compare your stock with
others of similar age at other studs, or have another breeder look over your selections, but at the
end of the day – YOU have to be happy with the animals you choose to represent YOUR stud!!
Show Preparation
Marie then went through some of her show preparation products and equipment. A list of these is at
the end of this article. Most of the products were available for cattle, horses and humans!
First up was making sure the animals were free of lice before the show. Marie advised that even
though routine lice prevention may be followed during the year it was the responsibility of the goat
owner to make sure animals were taken to the show free of any parasites. She would wash two to
three days before a show rather than wash at the show which she felt was hard work and caused
stress, especially in young animals. Once washed it was important to keep the travelling
environment clean. At the show Marie would attach a Fogger to her Sullivans Blowdry unit which
would spray cold water on to the goats coat, then followed by a blow dry, to remove stains. Once
dried she would apply Kleen Sheen which would help to repel stains.
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As it was a demonstration day (and cool!) we did not do a wash and blow dry so Dean brought in the
first candidate, a doe he had purchased from Cadenza Stud.
The dreaded Feet were tackled first. Discussion ensued about the “best” hoof trimmers ranging from
expensive purchases to less expensive buys from Bunnings garden section. The main point which
came out of this demonstration was: Not to try and do it all in one day before the show, start several
weeks before then each week try to get the desired result. Taking too much off too fast will leave
the goat sore and at worst scenario lame. It was important to follow the line/angle of the pastern,
make sure the toes are down on the ground and the heel is up. Some discussion ensued on the use
of a grinder on the feet. Marie advised she personally did not use one and used the equivalent of a
Stanley knife to pare the sole of the foot. Other breeders recommended their use especially on the
older bucks so inevitably it is a case of what works for you in terms of age and arthritis!!
The question of trimming dew clews was raised. Marie’s response was that if the composition is
good then don’t touch it. If there are dry flaky pieces these can be trimmed.
Trimming:
Does
With does as well as bucks it is important to accentuate the
“Roman” nose from the forehead up and follow the clip through
and between the horns. Thinning scissors were used to “merge”
the trimmed area from the clippers and the natural hair further
down the face (roughly between the eyes). The “eyebrow” hair
between the ears and horns was also trimmed with thinning
scissors. It was important to do any trimming several weeks before
the show, if inexperienced, to allow time for mistakes to “grow
back”!.
Opinions were varied on shaving the inside of the ear (to remove
long hairs). Marie felt that these hairs offered protection to the goat in its
natural environment and should not be removed. The only hairs she
removed were those which affected visibility of the tattoo.
The does beard was removed and the clippers were used under the line of
the jaw back to the neck and slightly down the neck towards the chest to
improve the line of the throat and make it finer and more feminine.
A Mars (dog) comb was used along the does topline, sparingly over the
wither so it did not create a hollow.
The clippers were used along the back of the legs to tidy up rough patches
and behind the armpits. Thinning scissors were used to reduce any whorls or rough patches on the
body to create an unbroken visual line over the doe. With babies which had a lot of “fluff” on the
back legs, Marie suggested tidying this up to create straighter lines. Long hair around the feet was
trimmed and the tufts of hair between the toes removed. How much hair taken from the feet
depended on the quality of the foot and the trim as you did not want to accentuate bad feet. Again
Marie stressed that hair on the feet was there for a reason, as protection in the paddock.
The tail was tackled next and again less is more, as too heavily cut or a sharp cut back into the rump
can make the rump look short. Marie suggested observing the goats in their natural environment to
see the tail stance. If they hold the tail up high, don’t trim it back too hard.
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Horns were wiped over with Vaseline which Marie recommended doing the night before the show.
At the rear end of the goat, Marie suggested removing long hairs only and not to shave this area out.
If coats are dull and dry Marie recommended Sullivans Revive which was used on the goat a week
before the show.
The question of rips in ears was raised. These were not regarded as a fault for showing purposes nor
was a horizontal fold at the tip of the ear. However a goat with a vertical fold in the ear was
regarded as a cull.
The main point Marie made from this first demonstration was that a trim does not make any major
change to a goat’s conformation, it just accentuates the goats natural appearance. It should highlight
the good features but not send neon lights to any flaws by trying to cover them up. Ultimately you
should breed beauty and functionality in the animal.
Discussion of colour and how much was allowed then ensued using the Breed Standards for
guidance. In the case of this doe which had a belly spot, it was less than 5% and therefore she could
be shown. Marie made the point that if an animal was borderline with colour and was placed against
an animal of equal equality, the colour would let it down.
Bucks
After lunch, which included discussion on ring craft and show ring
etiquette, a 15 month old buck was brought in by Dean, for Marie to
demonstrate a trim on a buck.
Marie first showed a selection of leads and collars and her preference for
length of lead and snap lock collar (Rogz)
Teeth and teats were both checked.
Again the buck’s head was clipped the same way as it was for the doe to
accentuate the roman nose and to create a clean line through the horns.
The wrinkles above the ears can be shaved for masculinity. Thinning
scissors were again used to merge the clip on the face with the longer hair
remaining. The thinning scissors also showed of the wrinkles on the bucks
forehead.
It was important not to cut the beard on the buck.
As the topline on the buck was “rougher” than the doe, the Mars comb was first used to smooth
this, again not creating a hollow behind the wither. Marie also used a normal comb and scissors the
way a hairdresser would to comb sections on the topline against the lay of the coat so the hair was
standing up then trimming the top of these hairs slightly.
The tufts and whorls on the bucks legs and belly were also removed with thinning scissors or clippers
to create a cleaner line.
Very little was done to the bucks tail, the sides were squared up but the top was left alone, unlike
with the doe where this was tidied.
Dean trimmed the bucks feet, again only the tufts of hair were removed between the toes.
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The horns were in good condition, being a young buck, so Vaseline was again used.
After this, Marie showed how to stand the buck up in front of the judge. The principals were the
same as standing up a doe. It was important not to block the judges line of vision with your body by
taking a step away from the animal, still retaining control of course! Also to move to the opposite
side of the animal as the judge walks around. With young kids it was better to squat down to their
level to give them confidence as well as stand them correctly.
At the conclusion Marie reiterated the importance of breeding an animal that is fundamentally
correct to minimise the time spent cosmetically.
Nerida thanked Marie on behalf of the Victorian Branch as well as Dean and Fiona for hosting. All
present came away with a better idea on presentation for the ring and the confidence to do it.
NOTE: An article by Marie, The basics of Show Preparation has been put on the website under
Articles, Showing which reiterates the above and more..
http://www.australianboergoat.com.au/article.php?aid=42
Products and Equipment in Marie’s grooming box:
Tresemee (Woolworths)
Glowhite purple horse wash (Horseland)
Extinosad for lice
Sullivans Air Express Blowdry (Darryl Holder Cattle Shop)
Sullivans Express Fogger
Kleen Sheen
Ajax spray and wipe cloths for stains
Mars grooming combs (for dogs) to strip coats and trim toplines
Human hair products: KMS Free shape, AG Keratin repair to settle the cashmere if it cannot all be
removed
Clippers: Small Whahl horse clippers were used.
Thinning scissors (for human hair)
Sharp scissors for trim of unruly stray hair
Sullivans Revive Skin and hair Conditioner
Rogz snap lock collars
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News of a Goat Plague in Africa…
http://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/goat-plague-spreads-down-africa-1.16985
80#.U_GpmlJd6cy
Goat plague spreads down Africa
June 4 2014 at 12:24pm
By Melanie Gosling
File picture: sxc.hu
Cape Town - A devastating disease known as “the rinderpest of small livestock”, with almost 100
percent mortality rates, has been steadily moving down Africa with unconfirmed reports that it has
reached Angola.
The local red meat industry is on alert and has asked the Department of Agriculture to have the
vaccine ready should the disease move further south. The disease, known as PPR, the acronym for
the French pester desk petite ruminants, is also known as goat plague, and affects small livestock,
particularly sheep and goats. However, it is also known to affect small antelope such as steenbok.
So far South Africa is free of the disease and was one of 48 countries declared “PPR-free” by the
World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) last month. However, Gerhard Schutte, chief executive
of the Red Meat Producers’ Association, said it was crucial that the country, still recovering from the
foot and mouth outbreak some years ago, stays free of PPR by being proactive.
“Where they’ve got this disease in the rest of Africa, the mortality rate of livestock is almost 100
percent. It is a very bad disease. This is like rinderpest, but in small livestock. It’s been in African
countries in the north, but we have now heard that it has come down to Tanzania and is in Angola. It
is worrying, but the good news is there is a vaccine. We’ve already asked the Department of
Agriculture to be proactive about this and get ready with the vaccine,” Schutte said.
PPR is an acute viral disease related to rinderpest and canine distemper. First reported in the Ivory
Coast in 1942, the Merck Veterinary Manual says it has now spread to north, west and east Africa,
the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, central Asia and China.
“On both land masses the virus is still extending its range. In Africa a poorly understood barrier that
prevented the virus from moving south from Sudan and Ethiopia has now been breached and both
Kenya and Uganda are infected,” the manual said.
Countries are required to report any outbreak to the OIE.
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Schutte said what was particularly worrying about PPR was that it also infected small antelope in the
wild.
“That is a worry to us. If it is carried by small game in the wild, that makes it very hard to control.
Photos we’ve seen show animals lying in a heap, so mortalities are very high. But the department
has been very positive and says it will make sure the vaccine will be available at short notice.”
The Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday that PPR had expanded its range over the past 10
years: “Since PPR is a devastating disease of small ruminants, it has been selected as one of the top
priority diseases to be addressed by the OIE.
“South Africa is aware of the significant risk this disease poses to small livestock industry.”
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COCCIDIOSIS IN KIDS
A number of members have experienced coccidiosis in kids recently.
The first things which come to mind seeing scours (diarrhoea) in kids are worms, coccidiosis or feed.
If it is feed, either too much hard feed or fresh growth it will usually clear up within a couple of days.
The only way to test for worms or coccidia is to have a worm test done professionally. WormBoss
(MLA) ( http://www.wormboss.com.au/) is an excellent site to visit for information. It lists providers
in each state who can conduct worm tests and these will also test for coccidia:
http://www.wormboss.com.au/tests-tools/professional-service-providers.php
The ideal of a
healthy kid below
You need to have individual samples done, not a bulk sample,
and ask for a coccidia test to be done as well as a worm count.
Only a couple of samples need to be tested; it is safe to say
that if coccidia is present in large numbers in the samples it will
be present in all the kids even though they may not be
scouring.
What is coccidia?
Coccidia are not the same as worms and cannot be treated
with worming products. The sporulated coccidial oocysts are
passed through stools onto the ground where they are
swallowed. It can affect sheep, cattle, goats, pigs and rabbits. Young animals are most susceptible,
however they develop an immunity as they get older.
Once the oocysts are swallowed they infect the intestines, spreading and reproducing inside an
intestinal cell. In fact thousands of intestinal cells can become infected as a result of swallowing one
oocyst. Intestinal function becomes disrupted and results in diarrhoea (sometimes with blood in the
faeces), weight loss and even death. Some animals may die suddenly without these symptoms.
Cycle
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Most articles on the subject put the causes down to stress from overcrowding, weaning, bad
weather, lack of shelter. Kids are more susceptible as they have an immature immune system. It
usually occurs in kids that are born in autumn or winter and have to endure cold, wet conditions;
kids born later in the year, from September, do not suffer from coccidiosis as they grow up during
the warmer, hotter weather.
Treatment
The most effective treatment is Baycox for calves or piglets. The former is more economical with
large numbers of animals as you use less in quantity. Treat all kids and use in consultation with your
veterinarian as this product is off label for goats. There is a withholding period for animals destined
for slaughter.
If treated early enough the goats will recover within a couple of days and develop a level of
resistance before significant damage is done.
Image from: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/178369/goat-coccidiosis.pdf
References:
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/178369/goat-coccidiosis.pdf
http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/21200.htm&word=coccidia%2cin%
2cgo ats
http://www.goatworld.com/articles/coccidiosis/goatcoccidia.shtml
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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 MLA website:
http://www.australiangoat.com/Goatmeat/Recipes/Apricot_and_Pistachio_Stuffed_Goat_Loin/
Apricot and Pistachio Stuffed Goat Loin
DETAILS
Servings 4
Prep time: 20 minutes plus 20 minutes marinating
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound goat loin, boneless
¼ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and cracked black pepper
2 ¼ cups fresh breadcrumbs
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1 tablespoon butter, softened
¼ cup chopped dried apricots
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
½ teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
1 ½ tablespoons shredded sage
Method
Preheat oven to 350°F. Pound the goat saddles with the smooth side of a meat mallet or rolling
pin (this will help to tenderise the meat and give a larger surface area to roll up). Transfer to a
plate (skin side down) and pour over the combined orange juice, oil, salt and pepper. Set aside
for 20 minutes.
Place the breadcrumbs in a bowl with the butter, apricots, pistachios, lemon rind, sage, salt and
pepper. Use your fingers to fully combine.
Drain the goat from the marinade well (reserving the marinade to baste) and pat dry. Place the
saddles on a work surface and spoon the stuffing mixture along the middle. Carefully roll over to
enclose the stuffing, then truss each saddle with cooking string. Place in a baking dish lined with
baking paper.
Brush the goat with the orange juice mixture and sprinkle with a little extra salt and pepper. Bake
20-30 minutes or until cooked through, basting regularly with orange juice mixture.
Remove the meat from the oven and cover with foil. Allow to rest for 10 minutes, then serve
sliced with roasted or steamed vegetables.
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Additional Snippets……………..
What kind of goat are you????
For those of you who are wondering at this late stage in life what sort of goat you would be when
you come back in the next life, take the following challenge at:
http://www.playbuzz.com/alinaw10/what-kind-of-goat-are-you
EDITOR’S NOTE… I will come back as a Boer..is
that poetic justice? How about you???
In Victoria…Victorian Branch Merit Points System has been updated!!!
The Merit point system was introduced in 2001 and has been running each year since. The idea was
to encourage people to participate in agricultural shows across the state and to “reward” them with
points on their placings. The show “year” ran from September to end August each year. The best
performed buck and doe were acknowledged with a trophy and the overall winner (buck or doe) had
their details engraved on a perpetual trophy which was held by the winner for twelve months.
Once animals accumulated 100 points they were placed in the Hall of Fame.
The Victorian Branch believes peoples’ efforts and animals should be acknowledged even if they are
unable to attend the “big” shows as they are equally ambassadors for the breed.
This year 2014 the Committee has updated the Merit Points System criteria and the Form required
to submit points. They are published on the Victorian Branch website:
http://www.bgbaavictoria.com.au/index.php/show-results
Contact Nerida Tull, 03 5794 1507, 0427941507
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Victorian Goat Producers Producer Forum
Tuesday, 23 September 2014 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (AEST)
Bendigo
Foundry Hotel
366 High St
Bendigo, VIC 3550
Australia
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The Goat Industry Council of Australia (GICA) and Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF), with Meat &
Livestock Australia (MLA), will jointly host a free Victorian Goat Producers Producer Forum in
Bendigo on Tuesday 23 September 2014. Speakers and venue currently being finalised. Topics to
be discussed include:
Ruminant nutrition and productivity- TBC
DEPI Lamb and Kid Mortality Project- Senior Veterinary Officer- Small Ruminants, DPI Attwood
Goat Health/ Husbandry 101- Berwyn Squires; District and Goat Health Veterinary Officer- DEPI
Market opportunities for Goat Producers - TBC
A panel discussion of industry leaders including Rick Gates- President of GICA; Ian FeldtmannGICA Councillor and VFF Livestock President.
Contact Alina Tooley [email protected]
Phone:
Mobile:
Direct:
Fax:
Web:
1300 882 833
0455 075 010
03 9207 5547
03 9207 5576
www.vff.org.au
WORMS and Worm Control in Australia Leah Brunt, a 5th year Veterinary Science student at
Wagga Wagga, NSW asks members to undertake a short survey to assist her research project on
worms and resistance in goats. The results will obviously be of benefit to goat producers. Please go
to the following link to do the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WQ8CJJF
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]
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:
Lyn Wickenden Mobile: 0427421064
Email: [email protected]
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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)
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.
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