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The W.A. The W.A. The W.A. December 2016 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE DAIRY GOAT SOCIETY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA Goatkeeper Goatkeeper Goatkeeper
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December 2016 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE DAIRY GOAT SOCIETY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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DGSWA Office Bearers Patron: Mrs Joan Fergusson-Stewart President: Dave Robinson 0417 943 678 or Email: [email protected] Vice President: Sharyn Dauti 0439 920 238 or Email: [email protected] Treasurer: Marj Wiltshire (08) 9574 4369 or [email protected] Publicity Officer: John Martin (08) 9296 2008 or [email protected] Secretary: Shirley Gillies (08) 9571 4145 or Email: [email protected] Goatkeeper Editor, AGW Correspondent & Show Points Coordinator: Trevor Blight 0418 931 499 or Email: [email protected] State Milk Awards Officer: Sharyn Dauti 0439 920 238 or Email: [email protected]
Committee: Shirley Gillies (08) 9571 4145 or [email protected] Robyn Coe (08) 9397 0376 or [email protected] Marj Wiltshire (08) 9574 4369 or [email protected] Marilyn Gittos (08) 9293 7002 or [email protected] Trevor Blight 0418 931 499 or [email protected] Myra Currie (08) 9531 1918 or [email protected] John Martin (08) 9296 2008 or [email protected]
WA Goatkeeper: The WA Goatkeeper is published six times per year and is free to all Dairy Goats Society of Australia - Western Australian members. Non-members can subscribe to receive elec-tronic copy free or pay $20 per year to receive a hard copy.
Advertising: Advertising in the WA Goatkeeper is FREE for all DGSA WA Branch members, subject to suffi-cient available space. All adverts must be received by the Editor at least 2 weeks prior to publi-cation date. Submissions for the next (February 2017) edition close on the 16th January.
Note: Neither the Committee nor Editor take responsibility for the views, claims or inaccuracies expressed in advertising or articles.
Articles may be reproduced unless otherwise stated.
Cover Photo Beautiful photo taken by Georgina Hinds Photography at the 2016 WA Branch Show held at Kelmscott Agricultural Show on the 15 October 2016. The goat is Toggenburg goatling - Kelshara Wyatt - owned, bred and exhibited by Robyne and Gerry Coe.
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INDEX
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT—Special thanks to Georgina Hinds (Hinds Photography) and the other kind donors who provide the photos used throughout this publication.
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DGS-WA Officer Bearers 2
Editor’s Report 4
President’s Report 5
Possible World Record 5
AGM & For Sale notices 6
SMAO’s Report 7
Animal welfare 8
How to make goats milk yogurt 9
Tattooing goats 11
WA Branch Show - Judge’s report, results & gallery 13
Fundraising update 16
Brunswick Show - Judge’s report, results & gallery 16
Busselton Show - Judge’s report, results & gallery 20
Gidgegannup Show - Judge’s report, results & gallery 22
Saanen Breed History 24
Aging a goat 26
Carl Sandburg 28
Nomination Form for 2017 DGSWA Committee
attached
POSITION VACANT
In accordance with the regulations of the Dairy Goat Society of Western Australia Inc. the position of Secretary is declared vacant for 2017. All applications for this position should be made in writing and addressed to the President by 31 December 2016.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Dairy Goat Society of Western Australia Website has a new
email contact .In future to contact our Webmaster Rebecca Dauti to advertise or update anything on the DGSWA Website please email [email protected].
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From the Editor
Welcome to the December 2016 edition of the WA Goat-keeper. The 2016 shows have finished and most member’s goats should have finished kidding. Now is a great time to take a little time to spend with family and your goats. I hope it has been a very enjoyable and successful season for you.
Next year should be a busy one for the DGSWA as we host Federal Council in May. This presents a wonderful opportu-nity for WA members to meet members from around Austra-lia and have input into the future of dairy goats in Australia. I encourage you all to becoming involved, even if its just as a onlooker at the meetings or attending the dinner. More information will be provided in the next couple of Goatkeeper issues.
The AGM is coming up soon and all members are welcome to attend. Likewise give consideration to joining the DGSWA Committee. Like most organizations, the DGSWA can only prosper and grow with your support.
Like many, 2016 has been a busy year for me and I look forward to taking sometime to pat my goats and spend time with family and friends over the festive season.
I wish you and yours a wonderful and safe Christmas and New Year.
Trevor Blight, EDITOR……………………………………….
UPCOMING 2017 EVENT LISTING
Annual General Meeting 18 February 2017
Incorporating: - Declaration of Office Bearers for 2017: - General Business - Presentation of Annual Trophies
(See Advert on Page 6 for more information)
Kalamunda Show (PIC No. WASG0052) 8 April 2017
Incorporating: - DGSWA Kid & Goatling Show and - WA Futurity Stakes—Kid & Goatling classes
see Website http://www.kalamundashow.com.au/#xl_
Harvey Agricultural Show (PIC No. WASG0029) 29 April 2017
see Website http://harveyshow.com.au/
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From the President
The 3rd of December was a nice cool sunny day for our last show of the year at Osborne Park. Liz And I were able to attend for a short time as I had some outstanding work commitments and was pleased to see that another two of our Cadet Judges Sharyn Dauti and Keren Muthsam completing the Cadetships and are now able to Judge at forthcoming Shows. We now have four new Judges to help with the workload next season. It was a bit difficult this year for me as I Judged Brunswick Show on 22nd October then Gidgegannup Show a week later on 29th October and was looking at possibly Judging Collie on 19th No-vember but Robyne Coe, having finished her Cadet-ship at Gidgegannup, was able to do Collie as her first Show.
On Behalf of the DGSWA I congratulate Michele Fleming, Robyne Coe, Sharyn Dauti and Keren Muth-sam on becoming Level Two Judges.
Any member interested helping on Committee I en-courage to nominate on the appropriate form attached to this Goatkeeper.
Our AGM will be held in February where the 2017 committee will be elected and awards presented and some time to social with fellow goat keepers.
We will soon be getting ready for Federal Council meeting in May and if you feel you are able to help in any way please contact a committee member.
I hope you all have a merry Christmas and a happy and productive New Year. Dave Robinson
Goat Statue
Photo of a goat statue kindly sent in by ex-DGSWA member and goat enthusiast - Heather Atwell.
Heather took this photo in the picturesque County Kerry in Ireland. The statue is apparently very prominent as you enter Killorglin from Kilarney as you drive the "Ring of Kerry" (which is a lap of the Kerry Penisula). Heather recommends visiting this area as it is “absolutely beauti-ful!!” Thanks Heather.
Heather advises she is now heavily involved with the Save African Rhino Foundation - a Perth based NGO whose primary focus is rhino conservation in Southern Africa.
Members wanting to become involved and support this worthy cause can view their latest newsletter at http://savefoundation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/save_newsletter_vol30-no1_visual4.pdf
The Gävle Goat (Swedish: Gävle-bocken) is a traditional Christ-mas display erected annually at Slottstorget in central Gävle, Sweden. It is a giant version of a traditional Swedish Yule Goat figure made of straw. (Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gävle_goat)
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DAIRY GOAT SOCIETY OF WA INC.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
DATE: SATURDAY - 18 February 2017
VENUE: OGDENS BAR AND GRILL , GOSNELLS HOTEL. 2149 ALBANY HIGHWAY (Corner Fremantle Road)
Time: 11.45am for lunch at 12.15 noon. (Reasonable prices)
Meeting: 1pm to 2.30pm
Agenda – Present: Apologies: President, Treasurer and Auditors Reports: Declaration of Office Bearers for 2017: General Business Presentation of Annual Trophies
Please email Secretary, Shirley Gillies Email: [email protected]
or phone 9571 4145 before 4th February to advise your attendance
PS The meeting is open to all DGSWA members, new and old, come along and renew old acquaintances and probably make new ones.
FOR SALE
Top quality, registered, purebred Saanens. Dandalee Park has a lim-ited number of milkers, buck and doe kids available. All goats are herd recorded and CAE tested free (documentation available). Suit back-yard, showring or export. Contact Trevor Blight on 0418 931 499, 9571 8552 (AH) or Email [email protected] for more information.
FOR SALE
Two registered Toggenburg does. Approx. 12 months old by Nyongee Ro and Nyongee Ivyette. $300 each. Contact Andrea Harold on Email [email protected] for more information
FOR SALE
Milking machine, second hand, $800.
Contact Betty Keown, on phone 08 96351134 or Email: [email protected] for more information.
FOR SALE
Pure British Alpine Buck - SWAN VALOUR, $300 Born 22 August 2012, Proven Sire. Sire: Swan Vintage, Dam: ACh2. Swan Verity Swan Verity was a prolific winner of Best Udder, Dam and Daughter and Supreme Champion awards. Enquires: S Richardson 49 Anglesea Crescent, Belhus, 6069, WA Tel: 08 9297 3705 or Sean: 0451 044 742
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State Milk Awards Officer’s Report
In October edition of Goat Keeper, a summary was provided of does Herd Recording and 24 Hour Test results from 1 September 2015 – 31 August 2016. These same results will be printed in the upcoming Herd Book.
The herd recording results were published on page 28. A total of 37 does were herd recorded, which is an excellent result for such a small membership number. The does were listed in order from the highest recorded down to the least recorded. It must be remembered that not all does completed the 365 days so may only be displaying a partial lactation.
The highest producing doe was Paperbark Gully Naomi, bred by Trish Pottinger and owned by Trevor and Shirley Blight. Naomi milked 2230 kgs of milk in 365 days. As her testing was monitored, Trevor and Shirley were able to claim R figures, so her award is R223. (Final figures are rounded to the nearest 10 kgs.) Closely following Pa-perbark Gully Naomi was Caprino Helice with a production of R194. Some members chose to herd record without a monitor so their does obtained F figures.
The results for the 24 hour tests were published on page 29. In this test, the does’ milk was recorded over a 24 hour period. The sample is sent to the laboratory to record quantity, butter fats etc. A mathematical formula is then used to give the doe points based on the quantity of milk produced and the amount of butterfat the milk contains. The figures are known as Q star figures and awards can be claimed.
Forty one does were tested over a 24 hour period. The doe with the highest points was Caprino Katie, bred and owned by Miriam and John Martin. Katie received 40.91 points. The 24 hour test can only be performed if you have a monitor to supervise the testing.
If anyone would like to know more about understanding either the production figures, 24 hour figures, claiming your does’ awards or anything about milk testing generally, please do not hesitate to contact me.
As our does are now kidding and producing their lovely milk, six members have re-applied to either herd record or 24 hour test. This year sees a member herd recording for the first time, being Sonja Beattie from Red Goat stud in Albany. I wish participating members well for this year’s testing and I look forward to receiving the does’ and bucks’ claims at the end of the season.
Sharyn Dauti SMAO
Join our NEW Facebook Group
A new Facebook Group has been established called Western Australian Goat Shows. This Group pro-
vides a valuable promotional tool to advertise upcoming shows, events, communicate with other enthusiasts, as well as publish photos and show results. The Group caters for all breeds of goats including dairy goats, miniature breeds, Boer and Angoras. Come join the group and get involved!
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NO MORE KIDDING AROUND WITH WELFARE
Dairy goat producers now have additional support to ensure the welfare of their animals and, in turn, help maintain market access and improve productivity, with the release of an important national welfare document.
Funded by the Goat Industry Council of Australia (GICA) and developed by Animal Health Australia (AHA) the Australian Industry Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Goats is a voluntary guide providing advice on topics from facilities and equipment to breeding management.
Taking 18 months to develop, the Guidelines in‐volved targeted consultation with goat producers at various levels of the supply chain and from different product sectors, state representatives, animal wel‐fare organisations and veterinarians, said AHA’s Project Manager Welfare, Kelly Wall.
“This consultation has led to a robust guiding document, allowing dairy goat producers to achieve the best welfare and market outcomes for their animals. Although the document is a voluntary guide, it still has the ability to inform a nationally uniform approach to en‐suring goat welfare is adhered to – a significant achievement for all those involved in its development,” said Ms Wall.
GICA President, Rick Gates, said that whilst most goat producers would already be familiar with the welfare practices outlined in the Guidelines, the document will still assist those who are a little unclear.
“Most owners and producers are already doing the right thing, so for many farmers this document is a confirmation that they’re on the right track. However, for those that are unsure about their welfare practices, this document can help them improve their meth‐ods,” said Mr Gates.
GICA and AHA look forward to continuing their work with the goat industry to ensure ro‐bust welfare practices are followed to improve animal health and enhance market access.
The Australian Industry Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Goats can be accessed on the Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines website (animalwelfarestandards.net.au/goat). Producers can also obtain a hard copy by emailing publica‐[email protected].
About Animal Health Australia AHA works in partnership with our Members and other stakeholders to keep Australia free of new and emerging diseases and to improve animal health, enhance market access and foster resilience and integrity of the Australian animal health system.
(Article kindly provided by Danika Barnard | Communications Officer Animal Health Australia)
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How to Make Goats Milk Yogurt
The Origins of Yogurt According to one legend, yogurt originated when the goat was first domesticated in Mesopotamia about 5000 BC. Warm goat milk, stored in gourds in the warm climate, naturally soured and formed a curd. According to Dr. Frank Kosikowski: “Someone with sufficient courage tasted this clabbered mass and rendered a favourable verdict. History was observed in the making, and yogurt was on its way.” (Reference: http://www.redwoodhill.com/goat-yogurt/health-benefits/ )
Making Yogurt Learning how to make yogurt is a skill that will supply you with a wonderful, healthy milk product at a price that is greatly reduced from commercial products. Homemade yogurt is also more versatile, lacking added thickening agents and sweeteners used in store-bought brands.
Yogurt is created from the addition of "starter," a small amount of previously cultured yo-gurt that has active bacterial cultures, to warmed milk. The bacteria ferment the lactose in the milk, producing lactic acid. (Yogurt bacteria are also beneficial for gastrointestinal health.) Lactic acid, in turn, lowers the pH of the milk, which inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria. Lactic acid gives yogurt its tangy taste, and also causes the proteins in the milk to thicken into a pudding-like consistency.
Ingredients:
1 quart pasteurized goat milk 1/4 cup plain yogurt with active cultures sterile container with lid for incubating (quart canning jar is a good choice) (optional for firmer yogurt) 1 Tbs. powdered milk. You can sterilize the canning jar by boiling in water for ten minutes. Leave the jar in the covered pot of hot water until ready to use. Alternatively, you can culture your yogurt di-rectly in the pot in which you heat the milk, provided you have a large enough container for the pot during the incubation stage. Also, keep in mind that temperatures over 130 de-grees Fahrenheit will kill the yogurt bacteria and cause your yogurt to fail.
Process:
1. Warm the milk to 115 degrees Fahrenheit. It's best to warm slowly so as not to overshoot the temperature and have to cool it down again. If you are working with freshly pasteurized milk, set the container of milk in cool water and stir until the temperature comes down to 115 de-grees.
If you are using the powdered milk to produce firmer yo-gurt, stir it in at this time. Add the plain yogurt to the milk and mix well. A whisk works best.
2. When thoroughly mixed, pour the milk into the sterile jar and close the lid tightly, or place a lid on your pot if you will be incubating the yogurt directly in the pot.
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4. Now, you will need an incubator to keep the mixture warm for several hours. If you don’t have a yogurt maker the following methods also work successfully:
a large pot or roaster filled with warm water and placed in an oven
Note: The oven acts as an insulator - do not turn it on. an ice chest filled with warm water.
The warm water you use should be around 115 degrees Fahr-enheit. If your tap water is not hot enough, an easy solution is to use a combination of the hot water in which you sterilized your jar, with enough cold water added to cool it to the proper temperature.
5. Place the jar into the hot water and either cover and place into the oven, or close the ice chest lid, and leave undisturbed for 3-8 hours.
When finished, the yogurt should have a thick, gel-like consis-tency. However, it will not be semi-firm like store-bought yo-gurt that has added thickening agents. You can save the last bit of yogurt from this jar as starter to make your next quart, etc., and have a never-ending supply of this delicious healthy dairy product.
If the yogurt has not gelled within 8 hours, something has gone wrong. If you were careful to follow the procedures and carefully monitor the temperature, then the starter was proba-bly bad.
Purchase a new container, looking for the freshest possible, and leave sealed until you are ready to make your yogurt. It is also likely that amounts of culture differ from brand to brand, so you may want to try a different brand at this time.
If you'll be making yogurt on a consistent basis, you may want to invest in a yogurt maker and some direct-set yogurt cul-tures.
BONUS Frozen Yogurt Recipe
Ingredients:
Process: 1. Heat the coconut milk in a sauce pan until steaming. 2. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. 3. Let cool. (You can refrigerate, or cool it more rapidly by setting the pan in a larger pan
filled with ice water and stirring frequently.) 4. Stir in the yogurt and vanilla extract (and optional rum flavouring), and mix well. 5. Pour into ice cream freezer canister. Add the pineapple, coconut and pecans. 6. Freeze according to your ice cream maker's directions. (Reference: http://www.everything-goat-milk.com/how-to-make-yogurt.html)
6 cups goat milk yogurt 1 cup shredded coconut
1 can (13.5 oz.) coconut milk 1 cup finely chopped pecans
2 cups sugar 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
1 can (15 oz.) crushed pineapple, undrained
Optional-1/2 Tbs rum flavouring
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Reference: Dr. Axe—Website http://draxe.com/goat-milk/
TATTOOING DAIRY GOATS
For registration with the DGSA all goats must be tattooed. Tattoo equipment is available for purchase from DGSWA Sec-retary (see contact at front of edition) or through some commercial rural suppliers. Below is an guide to help you successfully tattoo a goat. 1. Secure the sequence of letters and
numbers you will use in the tattoo tongs. 2. Squeeze them on a piece of paper to
ensure that they are in the right order. 3. Put on your gloves. 4. Clean the inside of the goat’s ear with
alcohol, making sure that you have the correct ear for the tattoo you are using. In Australia each Stud is required to ob-tain a unique registered ‘brand’ from Agricultural Dept. This brand is placed in the goat’s right ear and a unique to that stud, sequential number in the left.
5. When the ear is dry, rub tattoo ink on the inside of the ear.
6. Hold the ear out and position the tattoo tongs over the inside, being careful to avoid the veins to minimize bleeding.
7. Puncture the ear firmly with the tattoo tongs one time, then release.
8. The goat will try to pull away, so make sure to hold securely.
9. Apply more tattoo ink and rub it in with your finger or a toothbrush to ensure that it fills the puncture.
10. Change the tattoo digits to the se-quence you will use for the second ear and repeat Steps 3 through 7.
References: For Dummies (http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-tattoo-your-goats-for-easy-identification.html) Photos from https://www.uaex.edu/publications/pdf/FSA-4015.pdf
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Judge’s Report – 2016 WA Branch Show
Firstly, I would like to thank the WA Branch commit-tee for inviting me to judge their Branch Show and in particular Robyne Coe who was the convenor and organiser. I would also like to thank Sharyn Dauti for her assis-tance to myself and Robyne on the day with stew-arding and helping to ensure the day ran smoothly.
Unfortunately the weather was less than ideal par-ticularly in the morning. It was raining and at times with very strong winds and it was quite damp under-foot. The facilities were excellent with a huge mar-quee that had pens set up (thanks to Gerry and Robyne) and still managed to have enough room to show in until later in the day when the weather cleared and we were then able to continue judging on a large flat grassed area.
The overall champion was a first lactation Saanen doe, who was very well proportioned and blended beautifully with a very well attached and capacious udder. She also won best udder first lactation and best udder overall. She also competed very strongly with older higher producing does in the Type and Production Q*. A very wor-thy winner on the day and a credit to her owner and breeder.
Champion goatling was a very well blended stylish Saanen doe who stood squarely and paraded well. The reserve champion was also a Saanen who was also well grown and well blended but just lacking the finesse of the champion.
Champion kid went to a very young stylish Saanen who just stood out from the moment she entered the ring. She paraded well and stook very squarely with a look at me presence. The reserve champion kid was an Anglo Nubian who was nearing goatling age but was well grown and well proportioned with classic Nubian styling. It turns out she was a litter mate to the champion buck and you could definitely see the similarities between the two animals.
The overall champion buck was an Anglo Nubian nearly buckling who was showing plenty of strength and style with good bone and a good topline. There was also a 12-24 month old Saanen buckling showing a lot of strength and was well grown but the younger Nubian really stood out on the day. The younger buck kid class had a good line up with the winner being a very stylish and well blended British Alpine.
In summary the Saanens, Anglo Nubians and British Alpines were well represented on the day and unfor-tunately there were only two Toggenburg goatlings, however the champion line ups consisted of some very good examples of each breed which was very pleasing to see. All breeds had some very good ani-mals exhibited on the day and they are a credit to their owners and breeders. I know how much work it takes to keep dairy goats and then the extra time and effort that is required to show them. Thank you to
everyone who attended. I had a very enjoyable day. Thanks again. Rick Howard. (VIC)
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Kelmscott Show – DGSWA Branch Show 15 October 2016
Judge: Rick Howard (Vic)
MOST SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR: T & S Blight
Class O101 Smartest on parade – goat and handler 1st Trevor Blight 2nd Diana Porter 3rd Gerry Coe
Class O102 Veteran Doe in Milk Age 6 years and over. 1st Paperbark Gully Trinity T & S Blight 2nd Betdale Daisy B Keown
Class O103 Saanen Doe, 3 years and under 6 years, in milk 1st Betdale Frushia B Keown 2nd Buttara Lotus T & S Blight 3rd Paperbark Gully Naomi T & S Blight
Class O104 Toggenburg Doe, 3 years and under 6 years, in milk No entries
Class O105 British Alpine Doe, 3 years and under 6 years, in milk 1st Swan Cee Caprino Farm
Class O106 Anglo Nubian Doe, 3 years and under 6 years, in milk 1st Betdale Reeny B Keown
Class O107 Saanen Doe, under 36 months, in milk 1st Dandalee Park Tamsin T & S Blight 2nd Dandalee Park Lena T & S Blight 3rd Serendipity Petal K Muthsam
Class O108 Toggenburg Doe, under 36 months, in milk No entries
Class O109 British Alpine Doe, under 36 months, in milk 1st Betdale Magill B Keown 2nd Swan Katy M Currie
Class O110 Anglo Nubian Doe, under 36 months, in milk 1st Brookshire Asher M Wiltshire 2nd Brookshire Matilda M Wiltshire
Class O111 Any other DGSA recognised breed, under 6 in milk No entries
Class O112 Type and Production Doe in milk 1st Paperbark Gully Naomi T & S Blight 2nd Betdale Daisy B Keown 3rd Buttara Lotus T & S Blight
Class O113 24 Hour Type and Production Doe in milk. 1st Paperbark Gully Naomi T & S Blight 2nd Cedarvale Park Sophie 2 T & S Blight 3rd Dandalee Park Tamsin T & S Blight
Class O114 Doe with best udder, 1st lactation 1st Dandalee Park Tamsin T & S Blight 2nd Dandalee Park Lena T & S Blight 3rd Betdale Magill B Keown
Class O115 Doe with best udder, 2nd or subsequent lactation 1st Buttara Lotus T & S Blight 2nd Cedarvale Park Sophie 2 T & S Blight 3rd Paperbark Gully Naomi T & S Blight
Doe with Best Udder: Buttara Lotus (T & S Blight)
Smartest on Parade -Trevor Blight (above)
R223 Paperbark Gully Naomi *Q* (above)- 1st Type & Production & 24 Hour T&Prodn.
RM177 Buttara Lotus *Q*9 (above) Best Udder
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Class O116 Dry Doe, any dairy breed, must have kidded at least once 1st Betdale Bree M Wiltshire
Senior Champion Saanen Doe: Dandalee Park Tamsin (T & S Blight)
Reserve Senior Champion Saanen Doe: Paperbark Gully Trinity (T & S Blight)
Senior Champion Toggenburg Doe: no entries
Reserve Senior Champion Toggenburg Doe: no entries
Senior Champion British Alpine Doe: Betdale Magill ( B Keown)
Reserve Senior Champion British Alpine Doe: Swan Cee (Caprino Farm)
Senior Champion Anglo Nubian Doe: Betdale Reeny (B Keown) Reserve Senior Champion Anglo Nubian Doe: Betdale Bree (M Wiltshire)
SUPREME SENIOR CHAMPION DOE: DANDALEE PARK TAMSIN (T & S BLIGHT)
Class O117 Saanen Goatling 12 months and under 24 months, unkidded 1st Dandalee Park Noni T & S Blight 2nd Betdale Calamity Jane B Keown 3rd Dandalee Park Ivy T & S Blight
Class O118 Toggenburg Goatling 12 months and under 24 months, unkidded 1st Kelshara Wyatt R & G Coe 2nd Kelshara Satchel R & G Coe
Class O119 British Alpine Goatling 12 months and under 24 months, unkidded 1st Betdale Avenda B Keown
Class O120 Anglo Nubian Goatling 12 months and under 24 months, unkidded 1st Kelshara Morgan R & G Coe 3rd Kelshara Harper R & G Coe 2nd Kelshara Oisin R & G Coe
Class O121 Any other DGSA Breed Goatling 12 months and under 24 months, unkidded No entries
Champion Goatling: Dandalee Park Noni (T & S Blight)
Reserve Champion Goatling: Betdale Calamity Jane (B Keown)
Class O122 Saanen Doe Kid, under 6 months. 1st Dandalee Park Izabella T & S Blight 2nd Betdale Lacy B Keown 3rd Dandalee Park Lolah T & S Blight
Class O123 Toggenburg Doe Kid, under 6 months No entries
Class O124 British Alpine Doe Kid, under 6 months 1st Betdale Flowy B Keown 2nd Swan Vanilla S Richardson
Class O125 Anglo Nubian Doe Kid, under 6 months 1st Betdale Meg B Keown 2nd Brookshire Grace M Wiltshire 3rd Brookshire Keltie M Wiltshire
Class O126 Any other recognised DGSA Breed Doe Kid, under 6 months No entries
Class O127 ADB Doe Kid 6–12 months 1st Betdale Hannah Lincoln B Keown 2nd Betdale Mary Lincoln B Keown
Dandalee Park Noni (above) Champion Goatling
Gerry Coe & his awesome bow tie
WA Branch Show results continued…………...
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CHAMPION DOE KID: DANDALEE PARK IZABELLA (T & S BLIGHT)
Reserve Champion Doe Kid: Betdale Hannah Lincoln (B Keown) Junior Champion Saanen Doe: Dandalee Park Izabella (T & S Blight)
Junior Champion Toggenburg Doe: Kelshara Wyatt (R & G Coe)
Junior Champion British Alpine Doe: Betdale Flowy (B Keown)
Junior Champion Anglo Nubian Doe: Betdale Hannah Lincoln (B Keown) JUNIOR CHAMPION DOE: DANDALEE PARK IZABELLA (T & S BLIGHT)
Reserve Junior Champion Doe: Betdale Hannah Lincoln (B Keown)
GRAND CHAMPION DOE: DANDALEE PARK TAMSIN (T & S BLIGHT)
Class O128 Dam and Daughter, any dairy breed. 1st Paperbark Gully Trinity & daughter T & S Blight 2nd Paperbark Gully Naomi & daughter T & S Blight 3rd Buttara Lotus & daughter T & S Blight
Class O129 Sire’s Progeny Pair, same Sire different Dams. 1st Pair by Dandalee Park Kokoda T & S Blight 2nd Pair by Dandalee Park Tyrion K Muthsam 3rd Pair by Dandalee Park Kokoda T & S Blight
Class O130 Dam’s Progeny Pair. 1st Pair out of Serendipity Primrose K Muthsam
Class O131 ADB Buck under 6 months 1st Betdale Fonzie B Keown 2nd Dandalee Park Lorenzo T & S Blight 3rd Brookshire Banjo M Wiltshire
Class O132 ADB Buck 6–12 months 1st Betdale Abraham Lincoln B Keown
Champion Buck Kid: Betdale Abraham Lincoln (B Keown)
Reserve Champion Buck Kid: Betdale Fonzie (B Keown)
Class O133 ADB Buck over 12–24 months 1st Dandalee Park Tyrion K Muthsam 2nd Dandalee Park Tobias M Currie
Junior Champion Buck: Betdale Abraham Lincoln (B Keown)
Reserve Junior Champion Buck: Dandalee Park Tyrion (K Muthsam)
Class O134 ADB Buck over 24 months No entries
Senior Champion Buck: no entries
Reserve Senior Champion Buck: no entries
GRAND CHAMPION BUCK: BETDALE ABRAHAM LINCOLN (B KEOWN)
Class O135 ADB Sire and Son 1st Dandalee Park Tyrion and son K Muthsam
Class O136 Breeders Trio 1st Dandalee Park trio T & S Blight 2nd Betdale trio B Keown 3rd Serendipity trio K Muthsam
Class O137 ‘Junior Handler’ 5 to 15 years of age 1st Kayla Evers Eq. 2nd Blake Evers Eq. 2nd Mollie Ward
Dandalee Park Izabella Champion Kid & Junior Champion Doe
Dandalee Park Tamsin -Supreme Champion Doe
Betdale Abraham Lincoln Supreme Champion Buck
§147/177 Dandalee Park Tyrion † Reserve Senior Champion Buck
WA Branch Show results continued…………...
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FUNDRAISING UPDATE
We have held two more fundraising events since the Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day which was very successful. On the 17th September we held a stall at the Toodyay School Fundraising Fete. We had a good day and raised $136.00. As the fete was a fundraiser for the school we donated $36.00 to the school and banked $100.00. We did not have to pay for a stall site so thought that was a fair thing to do.
We also attended the Toodyay Agricultural Show on the 8th October in rather inclement weather. Considering the weather we had a busy day with considerable interest in our goats (my Anglo Nubians), general goat advice and information and product sales. We raised $388.00 on the day which we thought was a good effort. Once again a huge thankyou to Blake and Kayla Evers who are always keen to help out, Shirley and Russell (see photos below).
If anyone has any ideas on fundraising events or are willing to do something in their area in this regard please let someone in the committee know, your help in this area would be appreciated. Once again thankyou to the helpers.
Marj Wiltshire (Below - Photos of the DGSWA Display at Toodyay Show )
Judge’s Report - Brunswick & Gidgegannup Shows
Brunswick Show day started out very windy but became a very nice enjoyable day. We had one new member exhibiting for the first time and Sharyn Dauti and Robyne Coe doing some of their Cadet Judging. I had my first time of judging the Smartest goat and handler on parade. Although there were not a huge number of goat or exhibitors it was a very enjoyable day. marred only by Gerry and Robyne Coe blowing out a trailer tyre on the way home.
At Gidgegannup the weather was overcast with a few showers and after a couple of moves inside and out we decided to stay in the shed for the rest of the Judging. Robyne Coe was able to do her last Cadet Judging appointment.
The G & J Bowley Perpetual Trophy was able to be presented by Joy Bowley to Keren Muthsam representing Shirley and Trevor Blight. Geoff and Joy Bowley were attending the show as part of its anniversary celebrations as Geoff is a life Member of the Gidgegannup Ag. Society. Also present on the day were past DGSWA members Moira Donegan ,Marlene Clarke and long time member Raylene Heston. It was good to catch up with them.
Of interest to note was in the 24 Hr class there was only four points between first and third place but in the milk points there was only 0.27 points between the three. The standard of exhibits was very good and at Gidgegannup the some excellent kids being shown.
Dave Robinson
Past Gidgegannup president Lyn Dahl holding the Joy Bowley Perpetual Tro-phy for Supreme Champion Dairy Goat
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Brunswick Show - 22 October 2016
Judge - Dave Robinson
Smartest goat and handler on parade 1st Keren Muthsam 2nd Gerry Coe 3rd Sharyn Dauti
Veteran ADB over 6 years in milk 1st Paperbark Gully Trinity T&S Blight
Saanen doe 3‐6 years in milk 1st Kalama Sitara S&R Dauti 2nd Kalama Lilli‐Lee S&R Dauti 3rd Kalama Charlie – Mae S&R Dauti
Toggenburg doe 3‐6 years in milk ‐ No entries British Alpine doe 3‐6 years in milk ‐ No entries Anglo Nubian doe 3‐6 years in milk ‐ No entries
Saanen doe under 3 years in milk 1st Serendipity Petal K Muthsam 2nd Kalama Wild Rose S&R Dauti 3rd Kalama Tessa – Mae S&R Dauti
ADB doe, dry, must have lactated at least once 1st Kelshara Sadhbh R&G Coe 2nd Kelshara Myfawny R&G Coe
Champion Senior Doe ‐ Paperbark Gully Trinity (below left) Reserve Champion Senior Doe ‐ Serendipity Petal (below right)
Doe with best udder 1st lactation 1st Serendipity Petal K Muthsam 2nd Kalama Charlie – Mae S&R Dauti 3rd Kalama Wild Rose S&R Dauti
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Brunswick Show results continued
Doe with best udder 2nd lactation 1st Paperbark Gully Trinity T&S Blight 2nd Kalama Lilli – Lee S&R Dauti
Champion Doe with best udder ‐ Paperbark Gully Trinity Reserve Champion Doe with best udder ‐ Serendipity Petal
Type and Production doe, lactated between 2014‐2016 1st Kalama Charlie – Mae S&R Dauti 2nd Paperbark Gully Trinity T&S Blight 3rd Kalama Sitara S&R Dauti
Type and 24 Hour production doe 1st Paperbark Gully Trinity T&S Blight 2nd Kalama Wild Rose S&R Dauti 3rd Kalama Sitara S&R Dauti
Saanen Goatling 1st Serendipity Fleur K Muthsam
Toggenburg Goatling 1st Kelshara Satchel R&G Coe 2nd Kelshara Wyatt R&G Coe
British Alpine Goatling No entries
Anglo Nubian Goatling 1st Kelshara Oisin R&G Coe 2nd Kelshara Harper R&G Coe 3rd Kelshara Morgan R&G Coe
Champion Goatling ‐ Serendipity Fleur (above right) Reserve Champion Goatling ‐ Kelshara Satchel
(below right)
ADB doe kid 3‐6 months 1st Hillbilly Hollow Violet N Tognolini 2nd Hillbilly Holler Harlow N Tognolini Saanen doe kid under 3 months 1st Kalama Primula S&R Dauti 2nd Kalama Luna S&R Dauti 3rd Kalama Lagertha S&R Dauti
Champion Kid ‐ Kalama Primula (below right pic ‐ goat on right)
Reserve Champion Kid ‐ Kalama Luna (below right pic ‐ goat on left)
Junior Champion ‐ Serendipity Fleur (top photo)
Reserve Junior Champion ‐ Kelshara Satchel (middle photo)
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Dam and Daughter 1st Kelshara Sadhbh & daughter R&G Coe 2nd Serendipity Petal & daughter K Muthsam
Progeny Pair, not full sisters 1st Dandalee Park Imperial progeny S&R Dauti 2nd Braimac Jarrah progeny R&G Coe ADB buck over 12 months 1st Dandalee Park Imperial S&R Dauti 2nd Dandalee Park Tyrion K Muthsam
Champion Buck ‐ Dandalee Park Imperial (below left ‐ goat on left) Reserve Champion Buck ‐ Dandalee Park Tyrion (below right ‐ goat on right) Senior Handler 1st Keren Muthsam 2nd Sharyn Dauti
Supreme Exhibit ‐ Paperbark Gully Trinity (below right)
Brunswick Show 2016 - Champion Line-up
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Busselton Show - Judge’s Report
Although the weather was a little unpredictable, four exhibitors attended the Bussel-ton Show. It was lovely to see the well prepared does ( and one buck!) from both new and seasoned exhibitors. All members were enthusiastic and networked to ex-change information with other members. It was a pleasure to judge this show. Saanens dominated the day, with an outstanding doe, Kalama Wild Rose, taking honours on the day. Another lovely doe, Paperbark Gully Naomi, was the Type and Production champion. One stylish British Alpine doe was also shown, keeping the breed represented.
Only one buck arrived to the show, but he was a great example of the Saanen breed, exhibiting good length, strong bone and masculinity.
.Child handlers entered in the class listened carefully and learned how best to pre-sent their goats before the class. They did a commendable job. Congratulations to them.
Thanks to all who worked so hard on the day to make it successful.
Trish Pottinger, Judge.
Busselton Show (29 October 2016) – Results
Saanen Doe 3-6 years in milk 1st Kalama Charlie - Mae S & R Dauti 2nd Paperbark Gully Naomi M & J Currie 3rd Kalama Sitara S & R Dauti
Saanen Doe under 3 years in milk 1st Kalama Wild Rose S & R Dauti 2nd Cedarvale Park Mintie M & J Currie 3rd Kalama Tessa – Mae S & R Dauti
British Alpine Doe under 3 years in milk 1st Swan Katy M & J Currie
Champion Senior Doe from classes -Kalama Wild Rose (below right) Reserve Champion Senior Doe - Cedarvale Park Mintie (below left)
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Doe with best udder first lactation 1st Kalama Wild Rose S & R Dauti 2nd Paperbark Gully Naomi M & J Currie 3rd Kalama Tessa – Mae S & R Dauti
Doe with best udder second or more lactations 1st Cedarvale Park Mintie M & J Currie 2nd Kalama Sitara S & R Dauti
Doe with best udder - Kalama Wild Rose
Type and Production Doe 1st Paperbark Gully Naomi M & J Currie 2nd Cedarvale Park Mintie M & J Currie 3rd Kalama Charlie – Mae S & R Dauti
Type and 24 Hour production doe 1st Kalama Wild Rose S & R Dauti 2nd Paperbark Gully Naomi M & J Currie 3rd Cedarvale Park Mintie M & J Currie
Saanen Goatling 12 – 24 months unkidded 1st Cabra Blanca Bella A & B Jung
Champion Goatling - Cabra Blanca Bella
Saanen doe kid less than 3 months 1st Kalama Lagertha A & P Snedden 2nd Kalama Primula S & R Dauti 3rd Kalama Little Angel S & R Dauti
Champion Kid - Kalama Lagertha Reserve Champion Kid - Kalama Primula Junior Champion - Kalama Lagertha Reserve Junior Champion -Cabra Blanca Bella
ADB Buck over 12 months 1st Dandalee Park Imperial S & R Dauti Champion Buck - Dandalee Park Imperial
Dam and Daughter 1st Kalama Charlie-Mae & daughter S & R Dauti 2nd Kalama Sitara & daughter S & R Dauti
Progeny Pair 1st Pair by Dandalee Park Imperial S & R Dauti
Breeders Trio 1st Kalama Stud S & R Dauti
Child Handler - Indi Snedden & Ollie Snedden
Supreme Exhibit - Kalama Wild Rose
Champion Doe Kid - Kalama Lagertha
Junior Champion & Reserve Does
Champion Buck—Dandalee Park Imperial
Child Handlers Class
Busselton Show results continued………..
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Class A101 Best Presented goat and handler on parade 1st Keren Muthsam 2nd Gerry Coe 3rd Robyne Coe
Class A201 Veteran Doe in Milk Age 6 years and over. 1st Paperbark Gully Trinity T & S Blight 2nd Betdale Daisy B Keown
Class A202 Saanen Doe, 3 years and under 6 years, in milk 1st Betdale Frushsia B Keown
Class A205 Anglo Nubian Doe, 3 years and under 6 years, in milk 1st Betdale Reeny B Keown
Class A206 Saanen Doe, under 36 months, in milk 1st Serendipity Petal K Muthsam
Class A208 British Alpine Doe, under 36 months, in milk 1st Betdale Magill B Keown
Class A209 Anglo Nubian Doe, under 36 months, in milk 1st Brookshire Matilda M Wiltshire
Class A211 Dry Doe, 1st Betdale Bree M Wiltshire
Class A212 Doe with best udder, 1st lactation 1st Betdale Magill B Keown 2nd Serendipity Petal K Muthsam 3rd Brookshire Matilda M Wiltshire
Class A213 Doe with best udder, 2nd or sub lactation 1st Betdale Frushsia B Keown 2nd Paperbark Gully Trinity T & S Blight
Doe with Best Udder: Betdale Magill (B Keown)
Class A214 Type and Production Doe in milk. 1st Betdale Daisy B Keown 2nd Paperbark Gully Trinity T & S Blight
Class A215 24 Hour Type and Production Doe in milk. 1st Paperbark Gully Trinity T & S Blight 2nd Betdale Daisy B Keown
Senior Champion Doe: Paperbark Gully Trinity (T & S Blight)
Reserve Senior Champion Doe: Betdale Magill (B Keown)
Class A301 Saanen Goatling 1st Serendipity Fleur K Muthsam 2nd Betdale Calamity Jane B Keown
Class A302 Toggenburg Goatling 1st Kelshara Satchel R & G Coe 2nd Kelshara Wyatt R & G Coe
Class A303 British Alpine Goatling 1st Betdale Avenda B Keown
Gidgegannup Show - 29 October 2016 Judge: Dave Robinson
Senior Champion Doe - Paperbark Gully Trinity
Junior Champion Doe & Champion Goatling -
Serendipity Fleur (left)
Champion Kid—Betdale Flowy (right)
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Class A304 Anglo Nubian Goatling 1st Kelshara Harper R & G Coe 2nd Kelshara Harlow R & G Coe 3rd Kelshara Morgan R & G Coe
Champion Goatling: Serendipity Fleur (K Muthsam)
Reserve Champion Goatling: Betdale Avenda (B Ke-own)
Class A401 ADB Doe Kid 3–12 months 1st Betdale Hannah Lincoln B Keown 2nd Betdale Mary Lincoln B Keown
Class A402 Saanen Doe Kid, under 3 months. 1st Betdale Lacy B Keown
Class A404 British Alpine Doe Kid, under 3 months 1st Betdale Flowy B Keown
Class A405 Anglo Nubian Doe Kid, under 3 months 1st Brookshire Keltie M Wiltshire 2nd Betdale Meg B Keown 3rd Brookshire Grace M Wiltshire
Champion Doe Kid: Betdale Flowy (B Keown)
Reserve Champion Doe Kid: Brookshire Keltie (M Wiltshire)
Junior Champion Doe: Serendipity Fleur (K Muthsam)
Reserve Junior Champion Doe: Betdale Flowy (B Keown)
Class A501 ADB Buck under 12 months 1st Brookshire Banjo M Wiltshire 2nd Brookshire Hunter M Wiltshire 3rd Betdale Abraham Lincoln B Keown
Class A502 ADB Buck 12 months and over 1st Dandalee Park Tyrion K Muthsam
Grand Champion Buck: Dandalee Park Tyrion (K Muthsam)
Supreme Exhibit of Show: Paperbark Gully Trinity (T & S Blight)
Class A601 Dam and Daughter 1st Brookshire Matilda and daughter M Wiltshire 2nd Betdale Frushia and daughter B Keown
Class A602 Sire’s Progeny Pair 1st Pair by Braimac Jarrah R & G Coe 2nd Pair by Woodyville Tolstoy R & G Coe
Class A603 Dam’s Progeny Pair 1st Pair out of Brookshire Matilda M Wiltshire 2nd Pair out of Serendipity Primrose K Muthsam
Class A604 Breeders Trio 1st Brookshire trio M Wiltshire
Class A605 Child Handler 1st Blake Evers 2nd Kayla Evers
Supreme Exhibit - Paperbark Gully Trinity
Grand Champion Buck - Dandalee Park Tyrion
Joy Bowley Perpetual Trophy - Grand Champion
Dairy Goat Exhibit at Gidgegannup Show
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Saanen Breed History
The Saanen breed was originally developed in Switzerland, south of Canton Berne in the Saanen Valley. The high elevation meant the goats had to be kept inside during the winter months, but were sent to graze on the moun-tains in the summer. They came to interna-tional attention in 1893, when several thou-sands animals from the valley were distrib-uted across Europe.
The Saanens were white or cream coloured, mostly hornless and the bucks typically had a distinguishing tuft of hair on their heads. They were the largest of the Swiss breeds and were excellent milkers. Average production for a Saanen doe at this time was between 1,250-1,500 lbs. A 2,000 lb milker was not uncommon.
Saanens in Australia began as improvements on settler goats were made by the Depart-ment of Agriculture in New South Wales (NSW) importing two bucks and several does of the breed. The imports came from France and Switzerland and were located on the Experi-mental Farm at Nyngan, NSW. The imports were good quality animals and produced excel-lent milking stock. A further two bucks were added to the Nyngan herd in 1929. At around the same time Saanens from England were imported into Queensland. All the imported goats had a long term influence on the breed, building up a large breeding pool of high quality animals.
The Nyngan farm closed in 1933, but in 1944 the NSW State Government established a similar farm at Condobolin. Female descendents of Nyngan bloodlines were bred to two foundation bucks, forming the 'State' stud. Over time the State stud imported a number of other bucks and does, strengthening the Saanen bloodlines. Combined with Saanen stock imported by many non-government studs, the breeding program allowed the Saanen to be developed into a high-class milking goat.
Saanens sourced from the United Kingdom and European origins had a history of careful selective breeding. The Pure Saanen from Switzerland found its way into Germany, France and the Low Countries in Europe and across the English Channel into Britain. Eventually in Britain two main streams were found as breeders there set about making a larger, stronger framed and high producing animal with a short coat.
Both these types, the Pure and the British (the name given the bred up Saanen), were brought to Australia. They also brought pink skins liable to skin cancers. Pink was not a worry in less sunnier climes but was something which Australian breeders had to address and turn into tan. This gave the breed the ability to withstand the strong Australian sunlight and the more open conditions under which many goats are run in this country.
Because of the husbandry and selection in its origins, the Saanen developed a placid na-ture, a breed easily managed in large or small numbers, in wide or confined spaces. This attribute along with its reliable production and breadth of numbers has seen it become a popular and practical choice for a broad range of goatkeepers.
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Good breeding and management has brought the Australian Saanen a number of world records for production, establishing a strong reputation as a dairy breed. Its placid nature and strong milk production along with the numbers available had made the Saanen a popular choice among goatkeepers.
References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saanen_goat Goats Milk - The Natural Alternative - Tinsley Beck http://www.dairygoats.org.au/breeds/saanen.html http://www.nationalsaanenbreeders.com/breedinfo.htm http://www.dairygoatssa.com/Saanen.htm http://thegoathistorychannel.weebly.com/early-saanens.html
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Aging Goats By Their Teeth
Introduction: Goats have a total of 32 teeth. They do not have any upper incisors. The dental formula for goats is as follows: 0/4 incisors, 3/3 pre-molars, 3/3 molars. The first number in each formula repre-sents how many sets of teeth are on the upper jaw; the second number indicates how many sets of teeth are on the lower jaw. For example, the 0/4 means that goats have no upper incisors, but have 4 sets of lower incisors (8 lower incisors in all). Most of the time the dental formula looks like this 2 (0/4 incisors, 3/3 pre-molars, 3/3 molars) = 32. All baby goats are born with deciduous teeth (teeth that will fall out). Deciduous teeth are much smaller than permanent teeth. The deciduous teeth are replaced with permanent teeth as the animal ages. The following table outlines when the per-manent teeth will appear or erupt:
Permanent Tooth Eruption in Goats
Permanent tooth Age at Eruption
Incisor (I1) 1-1.5 years
Incisor (I2) 1.5-2 years
Incisor (I3) 2.5-3 years
Incisor (I4) 3.5-4 years
Premolars 1.5-2 years
Molar (M1) 3 months
Molar (M2) 9-12 months
Molar (M3) 1.5-2 years
This is a diagram of the incisors associated with the lower jaw. These incisors are the teeth that can easily be used to age an animal. In this diagram, all the incisors are permanent teeth
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Aging Goats By Their Teeth
Reference: http://www.infovets.com/books/smrm/C/C015.htm
Dentition of a goat 2 weeks of age. All the teeth are baby or deciduous teeth.
Dentition of a goat 10 months of age. All the teeth are still baby or deciduous teeth
Dentition at 1.5-2 years of age. Four incisors are permanent (black arrows).
Dentition of a 3 year old goat. Six incisors are perma-nent (black arrows).
Dentition of an aged goat (about 10 years old). All the incisors are permanent and worn. The black arrow shows where this goat is missing an incisor tooth.
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Famous Dairy Goat Enthusiasts Carl Sandburg (January 6, 1878 – July 22, 1967) was an American poet, writer, and editor who won three Pulitzer Prizes: two for his poetry and one for his biography of Abraham Lincoln. He en-joyed "unrivalled appeal as a poet in his day, perhaps because the breadth of his experiences connected him with so many strands of American life",[3]and at his death in 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson observed that "Carl Sandburg was more than the voice of America, more than the poet of its strength and genius. He was America."
Carl with his wife Lilian were also established the very successful Chikaming dairy goat stud and dairy from 1935 to 1965. Their goat breeding program produced champion goats and led to the improvement of goats as milk produc-ing animals. Whilst Lilian managed the goats, Carl so en-joyed being around them that he frequently insisted on posing for photographs with the goats.
Their Connemara Farm at Flat Rock, North Carolina has now become a popular tourist park. The park service raises goats that represent the three breeds of goats Mrs. Sandburg raised at Connemara. Rangers and volunteers are on hand to share this fascinating story about goats and Mrs. Sandburg's dairy goat operation.
References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Sandburg https://www.nps.gov/carl/planyourvisit/things2do.htm
