The Boer Goat - Fall 2017

Fall 2017

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION

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In light of recent events....

Letter from the Editor

Each issue, I try to pick out something that strikes me as important and I either highlight it or let it guide me as I write my letter to each of you. I have to say that I had my letter written once, and I deleted it (the more dramatic term would be that I shredded it).

You see, I talked about how the end of the year means that it is time to renew your rmembership by December 31. I made sure that I had a plug about having your sire DNA tested. And, I even talked about the generosity of the donors in the Winner's Circle Sale and the Fall Splash of Color Sale. It is important to note that a number of breeders truly felt that our junior membership is so important that they donated semen lots to help fund the new Regional Show Series. A number of the rules and regulations can be found later in this magazine.

But, this issue has to be dedicated (in my heart) to my neighbors in Sutherland Springs, Texas. This small community is just a few miles from me and I pass through it each time I drive to pick up feed for my goats.

Recently, it seems that we've forgotten how to love and tolerate each other. The goat industry is no different than any other indsutry or geographic location. We are not all alike. We do not all have the same beliefs. We do not all come from the same walks of life. But, we do have one thing in common. We love our Boer Goats.

The next time you load up your gear and head out to a show or sale (or log onto your social media site), remember that although we come together because of the passion for our animals, we can also take this time to learn more about one another. No matter how much water may be under the bridge, we are each in charge of how much sunshine is on the path ahead.

May each of you have a blessed holiday season.

Karla Blackstock

Is it your turn to make a difference in the goat industry?

The next judges’ school is scheduled for June 21-23, 2018 at the Evans Agricultural Complex in Perkins, OK.

2018 M E A T G O A T T E S T I N G P R O G R A M There are two approved performance tests for 2018. To earn ABGA points and awards, bucks must be ABGA registered and under 6 months old at the start of the test. In 2017, we gave out $1000 in award money as well as 57 ennoblement points to top performers.

Pennsylvania Buck Test - info at: http://www.livestockevaluationcenter.com Bucks have to be September 2017-February 2018 born.

West Virginia Buck Test - info at: https://sheepandgoats.wvu.edu/ Bucks have to be January or February 2018 born.

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2017-2018 AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION

Board of Directors

REGION 9: DERIC WETHERELL (EC) PRESIDENT: dpwether@yahoo.com REGION 8: ROBERT WASHINGTON (EC) VICE-PRESIDENT: robert.washington64@gmail.com REGION 15: SUSAN BURNER SECRETARY: wvburners@comcast.net REGION 14: DENISE CRABTREE TREASURER: adcrabtree@horizonview.net REGION 1: KIMBERLY LIEFER (EC) • kimberly@aaprinaacres.com REGION 2: SCOTT PRUETT (EC) • eieiowefarms@yahoo.com REGION 3: CLARK HUINKER • chuinker@fmtvets.com REGION 4: JEREMY CHURCH (EC) • jeremy.church@live.com REGION 5: KENNY ELWOOD • kennyelwood@hotmail.com REGION 6: PAUL GRAFE • pgrafe@valbridge.com REGION 7: DAWN STEWARD • dawnsteward25332@gmail.com REGION 10: JOSH STEPHANS • jcstephans@yahoo.com REGION 11: JESSE CORNELIUS (EC) • jcornelius@nettleton.k12.ms.us REGION 12: KIM MORGAN • km4881@gmail.com REGION 13: KATHY DAVES-CARR • dxdarlin1@yahoo.com REGION 16: SARA DAVIS • csdavis@oakhollowlivestock.com PAST PRESIDENT: CINDY PRICE-WESTFALL • cindy_price_westfall@yahoo.com *EC DENOTES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER

2017 AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION

Staff

LARY DUNCAN, Chief Executive Officer • lary@abga.org MARY ELLEN VILLARREAL, Executive Director • mary@abga.org MARIA LEAL, Registration Support • marial@abga.org

SONIA CERVANTEZ, Accounts Receivable • sonia@abga.org

AARON GILLESPIE, Show & Youth Coordinator • aaron@abga.org NICOLE PETRELLA, Receptionist • nicole@abga.org CIERRA MARTINEZ, Support Staff • cierra@abga.org PAMELA O'DELL, Support staff • pamela@abga.org

ABGA OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday • 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (CST)

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Letter from the President Hello fellow ABGA members, Summer is gone, fall is in full swing and winter is very quickly nipping at our heels. The sounds of love are in the air as the bucks are in rut and aggressively talking to the ladies. Kidding season has either started, or will in the very near future as we all anxiously await what we planned for in hopes of the next champion, market animal or food for the table. With the majority of 2017 behind us, we start to look forward to 2018 and plan for new and exciting things.

Speaking of upcoming and exciting things, I for one am very excited about the new and improved JABGA Regional Series!! Several of us have been working diligently to improve the JABGA Regionals and offer more leadership and educational opportunities for our junior members. I think back to six months ago, how this was a vision from one of our junior board members, and now we begin to see the reality in it.

While this program offers similar incentives for those who were accustomed to the previous JABGA Regionals, it also opens up opportunities to every facet of our breed. The only requirement to participate in any of the contests is to be a JABGA member. After that, you don’t even need to own a goat to be competitive. Contests will consist of public speaking, sales talk, skillathon and goat judging as well as the JABGA show, wethers, commercial does and showmanship. Did I mention you don’t need to own a goat to be competitive? Only the top 4 of 6 contests count for individual points standings so everyone has a fair chance. Along the lines of educational ideas we hope to offer feeding, fitting and showmanship clinics as well.

I encourage everyone to check out more details to the JABGA Regional Series program printed in this magazine. While I realize that not all of our members are juniors, I feel that the future of any organization lies in its youth.

We continuously reevaluate programs that are offered for all of our members. Sometimes programs have gone by the wayside, due to lack of interest, only to come back bigger and better than they were before. I encourage everyone to bring ideas to their directors, as the young man did with the regional vision, and have it take a turn in a new and positive direction for the organization as a whole. May we always be thankful for the opportunity to raise these beautiful animals and be stewards of them.

Best wishes to everyone during kidding and throughout the holiday season!!

Deric Wetherell President ABGA Board of Directors

In This Issue

ABOUT THE COVER OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION

4 Affliates 5

CEO Message

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Calculating Winter Hay Needs

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Events

Dapples and paints have become increasingly popular inside and oustide the showring.

Color is making its mark on the industry.

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12 JABGA Regional Show Rules 14 JABGA Scholarships 15 Moonslinger Sells for $53,000 16 Fertility and Sterility in Bucks

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AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION KARLA BLACKSTOCK, MANAGING EDITOR & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

20 Brucellosis in Goats 21 Performance Test Results 22 Respiratory Disease in Goats 24 SWOT Analysis for your Goat Farm 27 Lactic Acidosis 28 Standouts 31 Classifieds 32 Photo from our the ABGA

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AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION

Affiliates Program

Are you looking for a local source of Boer goat knowledge? The ABGA’s Affiliate Program offers clubs that have an increased role of education, marketing and promotion. These local clubs provide an essential role in promoting the industry and educating breeders. Locate your nearest club today!

Boer Goat Association of North Carolina

Snake River Meat Goat Association

Cascade Boer Goat Association

Clara Askew, Secretary/Treasurer 8054 Ustick Rd Nampa, ID 83687 Email: foxtailfarms@hotmail.com Website: www.srmga.com Serving States: Idaho, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Montana, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico

Kelly Clark PO Box 36479 Greensboro, NC 27416 Email: KellyClark@triad.rr.com Serving States: North Carolina

Crystal Fenton 14352 West Hwy 12 Touchet, WA 99360 Email: info@cascadebga.org Serving States: California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington

Empire State Meat Goat Producers Association PO Box 306 Watkins Glen, NY 14830 607-937-3324 Serving States: New York

Iowa Meat Goat Association 10163 E State Hwy 0 Davis City, IA 50065 601-223-0023 Serving States: Iowa

Keystone Goat Producers Association 106 Carlisle Road Newville, PA 17241 Email: rzeigler@centurylink.net Serving States: Pennsylvania

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Tall Corn Meat Goat Wether Assoc, Inc James Shepard 4458 32nd St. Grinnell, IA 50112 Email: dcc3200@gmail.com Website: www.meatgoatwether.com Serving States: Iowa

Tri-State Goat Producers Association [TSGPA] 5125 State Route 2 Greenup, KY 41444 Email: billupsfarms@windstream.net Serving States: Kentucky

Send your updates to editor@abga.org to highlight your affiliates’ activities.

Message As the New Year is approaching, I want to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt greetings for the season and to thank everyone for all their efforts throughout the year. The success of the ABGA is built on the efforts of our Members, Staff, and our Board of Directors – so thank you all.

The past year has been a good one for the ABGA as it appears we will end the year with an increase in registrations, transfers, and memberships. We continue to receive reports of Boer Goat show inclusions in State and Local programs for FFA and 4-H as those that were slow to add us are now working to catch up to the others that led the way. Interest in registered Boer Goats by all the indicators remains high.

The 2017 JABGA National show saw nearly a ten percent increase in entries over the prior year with many new faces in attendance. It has always been my contention to be successful we must continue to grow where youth involvement is concerned so this improvement is indeed pleasing. But let us also not forget our past members whose vison helped us get to where we are today and the members in attendance at the National Show banquet did just that when they gave the Ryals family a rousing standing ovation for their past efforts as they stepped forward to receive the Ambassador to the Breed award.

The energetic young minds of our current JABGA leadership and their strong desire to promote the breed led them to recommend a number of changes in the coming year. The most significant of these is a vastly enhanced regional show program for 2018 that will continue to attract entry level livestock enthusiast to the Boer Goat industry. A special thank you for those of you who have already stepped up to help them fund this program. Sound minded JABGA leadership will be needed as new programs expand or are

from the CEO ...

introduced. The ABGA board is considering a proposal presented by the JABGA to increase the age limit of junior members over the next couple of years. Many other livestock associations have made this change as the added maturity and the retention of experienced leadership on the junior boards and committees allow them to let their youth plan and run events like the new regional shows as well as their own Jr National show. The ABGA Board is considering all options in an effort to ensure this is right for the JABGA. As I had reported earlier this year the ABGA board voted to afford membership increased opportunities by expanding the percentage program to include fifty percent bucks and twenty five percent does. Rules to govern this expanded percentage program are on course to be approved by year end and with a little luck the program should be mainstream by as early as mid-2018. Given the incredible demand for goat meat needed to satisfy the US consumers, coupled with the vast number of these goats produced in areas with little or no human interaction, allowing our members to combine high performance traceable Boer Goat genetics with the feral genetics from well-established Spanish goat programs to meet the specialized needs of many commercial producers simply made sense.

I want to thank all of you for being members.

Without you, there is no ABGA and I assure you we’ll continue to work towards retaining your membership and bring in new ones. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season.

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Calculating Livestock Winter Hay Needs Dr. Susan Kerr, WSU Northwest Regional Livestock and Dairy Extension Specialist

Livestock producers can often realize feed cost savings by purchasing their entire winter hay supply at one time. Obtaining an entire feeding season supply from a new hay crop certainly beats underestimating needs and having to cobble together purchases of more hay in late winter, when demand may outstrip supply and quality may be variable. There are four critical aspects of large hay purchases: knowledge of how much to purchase, adequate storage capacity, ability to work with the hay producer’s schedule and capital to make the purchase.

A few simple calculations can help livestock producers estimate how much hay they will need to get them through the winter. Estimates are based on livestock body weights, number of head to feed and days to be fed. Feeding records from each farm should help producers know how many days they may need to feed hay. Hay may have to be fed from October through March, perhaps even April.

“But there is still plenty of green grass in October and again in March!” you may say.

True. However, it is to your pasture’s long-term health and productivity for grazing to cease in the fall and not start too early in the spring; more details about this will be included in a future article.

Table 1 below includes estimates of daily dry matter intake (DMI) as a percent of body weight of various livestock species. Animals do not have DMI requirements.

They do have requirements for the amount of water, protein, energy, vitamins and minerals needed for maintenance, various rates of gain and other forms of production. These nutrients must “fit” into the amount of food

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an animal can physically consume. DMI rates are estimates of how much dry matter (water component subtracted) an animal can consume in one day.

TABLE 1: Dry matter intake as percent of body weight of livestock species

Species DMI as % of Body Weight Goat: 2 to 6 Beef Cattle: 1 to 3 Horse: 1.5 to 3 Sheep: 2 to 5

As a rule of thumb, as an animal matures and its weight increases, its DMI as a percent of body weight decreases.

Other factors affect DMI as well. For example, less digestible high fiber diets fill the capacity of the digestive tract more quickly, limiting additional intake; more digestible and higher energy feeds are processed more quickly, leaving room for additional feed intake and resulting in higher production, as well.

Let’s say we want to calculate how much hay to purchase as the foundation for a ration for an 1,100# beef cow for a 6 month (182 day) feeding period. We’ll assume average quality grass hay, average weather conditions and no lactation during the feeding period. Using a moderate DMI of 2% of body weight, we can estimate her daily DMI as 22# of hay (24.2# as fed, adding back in 10% water weight for hay).

Multiplying this daily intake times the number of days in the feeding period, we get 4404# (2.2 tons) of hay needed for this one animal.

Multiply this number times

the number of animals needing to be fed and you have the total amount of hay required for the winter feeding period. Depending on your feeding system, you will also need to figure in an additional 10 to 50% as hay waste.

Chemical analysis of the hay being fed would be a valuable source of information and help guide feeding decisions.

If you are able to stockpile forage on pasture or hayfields and the ground is frozen, you may be able to do some winter grazing and reduce your hay feeding days. Only do so if you will be grazing dormant plants and animal impact will not be deleterious to pasture plants, soil and water. Bear in mind that this stockpiled forage will be very low quality and provide mostly fiber; energy, protein, vitamin and mineral supplementation will be required.

Back to our 1,100# beef cow: after we gave her the calculated 24.2# of average quality grass hay, free choice water and free choice trace mineral salt each day, we would monitor her for evidence that her nutritional requirements were being met. Some animals may need additional nutrients to maintain the desired degree of body condition. Sometimes these added nutrients can be provided simply by offering more hay, but other times these animals may need more concentrated forms of nutrients, especially if they are already at their maximum DMI capacity.

Assuming this animal was bred, we would also have to gradually increase her nutrients in the last three months of pregnancy to meet her increased nutritional requirements.

Cold weather will require an increase in nutrients to meet increased maintenance requirements, as well. Diets based on low protein forages (crude protein below 8%) benefit from protein supplementation because rumen microbial populations are able to flourish and digest dietary fiber more effectively. Intake of less palatable high-fiber diets such as mature hay, straw and corn stalks can be increased by providing commercial supplements formulated with a

highly-palatable molasses base.

Judicious livestock feeding is an art. It requires regular assessment of animal health, body condition, performance and feed costs, with adjustments and gradual changes made as necessary. Keeping feed costs manageable is a huge challenge for livestock producers, but securing winter hay supplies well in advance of the feeding period is one opportunity to realize some feed cost savings.

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AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION

Calender OF EVENTS 2017 Show

Rolling Hills Boeranza Comfort FFA Alumni Fall Classic

Date Dec 1-3 Dec. 16-17

Location - State

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Rolling Hills Casino Livestock Events Center, CA Kendall County Youth Ag & Equin Center, TX

Contact Megan Elwood Bruce Lott

January National Western American Premier

Jan. 10 Jan . 14

National Western Complex, CO Will Rogers Memorial Center, TX

Erin Dorsey Stefan Marchman

Yellow Rose Classic

Jan. 15

Will Rogers Memorial Center, TX

Stefan Marchman

February Houston Livestock Show

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Feb. 28

NRG Park, TX

Karl Hengst

ABGA

r a e h s a r B n o s a J Judges: Coni Ross, na d Tom Redden

Parker Myers National Grand Champion Best Pair of Kids Both Sexes with URBG Rum's Wicked Hot and URBG Rum's Chata On Ice

National Show

Grande Island, NE June 2017

Reserve Premier Exhibitor & Champion Kathie and Katie Diemer Diemer Boer Goats

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Thank you to each of the donors and buyers of the 2017 Junior ABGA Silent and Live Auction that was held at Nationals. The scholarships, shows and events for the junior members cannot be held without the support of our generous donors. The junior members are the life of our association. Thank you all for your support.

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Regional Show Series Eligibility 1. In order to compete for the Overall High Point Individual at each show and Yearlong ProgramHig h Point individual, you must be a JABGA Member in good standing.

2. Age division will be determined based on the contestant’s age on January 1st, for the division of competition. a. Junior Division- 4-8 years of age b. Intermediate Division- 9-13 years of age c. Senior Division- 14-18 years of age Individual Competition 1. At the Regional and National Show, overall competition will be determined by highest points earned in 4 of the 6 following events: Public Speaking, Livestock Judging, Sales talk, goat show, Skillathon and Showmanship.

2. All Senior Division participants are required to compete in the showmanship competition.

3. At Regionals, points will be awarded to the top ten competitors in Public Speaking, Livestock Judging, Sales Talk, Skillathon and Showmanship, with the highest score receiving 10 points, and each subsequent score receiving one less point, down to one point for 10th place.

4. At JABGA Regional Shows, points will be awarded for the top placing animal for each exhibitor with first place receiving 10 points and each subsequent placing receiving one less point, down to one point for 10th place. Points will be awarded to the highest placing entry for each participant to include, JABGA Sanctioned Show, market, and commercial doe show. Maximum of 10 points will be awarded based on the highest placing of a single animal.

5. Non-JABGA members will only be placed in the market show, commercial show, and showmanship. Non-JABGA member placings will be removed for point calculation purposes.

6. If a participant competes in more than one JABGA regional show, their highest 4 placings in the Public Speaking, Livestock Judging, Sales talk, Goat Show, Skillathon, and Showmanship will be used to determined their total regional score

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that will be used for the National Competition. (one score per competition area) 7. Each participant can earn an additional 10 bonus points by attending and participating in more than one JABGA Regional Show or participating in the National Show. Total additional bonus points are limited to 10 per participant.

8. At the JABGA National Show, points will be awarded to the top 15 competitors in Public Speaking, Livestock Judging, Sales Talk, Skillathon and Showmanship, with the highest score receiving 15 points and each subsequent score receiving one point less, down to one point for 15th place.

9. JABGA Sanctioned show rules will be followed for JABGA Regional and JABGA National shows.

Recognition and Awards 1. To receive awards, contestants must attend the entire awards ceremony. Any unclaimed prizes will be forfeited.

2. Ties: in the event of ties in the overall competition, ties will be broken by comparing scores in the following events: a. 1st tie breaker Showmanship b. 2nd tie breaker Skillathon c. 3rd tie breaker Goat Judging 3. Regional Awards will be presented to the top two competitors in each age division for Public Speaking, Sales Talk, Livestock Judging, Skillathon and Showmanship.

4. Regional Awards will be presented to cumulative high point winner for each age division, and a single overall JABGA Regional Show winner.

5. Junior Division winner cannot compete for the single overall JABGA Regional Show winner 6. National Awards will be presented to the top five competitors in each age division for Public Speaking, Sales Talk, Livestock Judging, Skillathon and Showmanship.

7. National Show Awards will be presented to cumulative high point winner for each age division and a single overall JABGA National Show Winner 8. Junior Division winners cannot compete for the single

overall JABGA National Show winner 9. National Awards will be presented to the cumulative National high point winner for each age division and a single overall JABGA National Winner (Regional + Nationals). Points for the overall competition will be tabulated from their 4 highest regional placings, bonus points, and their 4 highest placings at the JABGA National Show from Public Speaking, Sales Talk, Livestock Judging, Skillathon, Showmanship and Goat Show Points.

Rules for JABGA Sanction Shows 2018 Show Year -Sanctioned, Regional, & National Shows 1. Exhibitors must be in accordance of the JABGA By-Laws in terms of age and be an active member of the Junior American Boer Goat Association. Must present Current JABGA Membership card at check-in. Copies or digital copies of cards are acceptable.

2. If the child is present and physically able, they must show their own animal unless they have multiple entries; then they must have another JABGA member to show the animal for them.

3. If the child is physically unable or not present due to specific circumstances approved by Youth Committee or involving death in the family, family emergencies, or religious reasons, they must have a JABGA member show for them, and it must be reported to the ABGA Youth Coordinator before the goats arrive at the show.

4. JABGA members under the age of twelve (12), as of January 1, or members with physical or mental disabilities are allowed to have a heeler in the class, but the member must help in the presentation of the animal. The heeler must present current membership card upon entering the ring.

5. All goats that are not bred and owned over the age of ninety (90) days must be in the herd book thirty (30) days prior to being exhibited at a JABGA sanctionednshow. All goats must be registered in the JABGA member’s name only.

No ranch or family name can be listed in the owner section of the certificate. Any goat that is transferred to a Junior exhibitors name for showing at a JABGA Sanction show cannot be transferred back to the seller and/or seller’s agent for a period of 1 year.

6. JABGA members may show goats registered in siblings/ step-siblings names at any JABGA sanctioned show with an approved letter. A current approved letter from ABGA must be presented to the show secretary.

7. JABGA will divide the membership into 3 age divisions for the purpose of JABGA activities and Showmanship Classes.

A. Junior Division (4-8 years of age) B. Intermediate Division (9-13 years of age) C. Senior Division (14 years & older)

8. Exhibitors entering showmanship must use a goat that is registered in his/her name and entered in the JABGA show.

If a sibling letter is presented (Rule #6), and they do not have a goat entered, the exhibitor may use a sibling's/stepsiblings goat that is entered into the JABGA show.

9. If the JABGA member has a goat entered in the JABGA show, goats in siblings/stepsiblings names may not be used for showmanship purposes.

10. Participants that do not have an animal entered into any JABGA competition may borrow an animal for showmanship purposes only. That selected animal can only be used by one exhibitor during the competition and cannot be exhibited by multiple participants.

11. All show results received by the JABGA will be final.

12. All ABGA rules, breed standards, classes, judges and entries apply. All JABGA Sanctioned shows are required to have a BRED AND OWNED CLASS. One class each for the PERCENTAGE DOES, FULLBLOOD DOES AND FULLBLOOD BUCKS. All ages will compete in one class.

13. The JABGA reserves the right to not sanction and/or to not tabulate placing’s for points submitted by a show or not yet submitted by a show that didn’t follow the ABGA rules, breed standards, classes, judges and entries.

14. The JABGA strongly suggest that JABGA members own and care for his/her own goats. Directors and members of the JABGA discourage unethical ownership and care.

15. Exhibitors and parents should always conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Infractions of this rule may cause immediate termination of membership by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.

16. Judges for JABGA sanction shows are required to be an ABGA Approved Judge.

Judges name must be published sixty (60) days prior to the show 17. Drug Testing & Cheating a. Drug testing cannot be refused if the show deems necessary. b. No specific cheating rule in place but the show may enforce one if deemed necessary.

For additional information, contact Aaron at the ABGA office. The entire rules and regional contest information can be found on the JABGA website.

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Highest Selling Dapple Buck Sells for $53,000 When Kevin and Lisa Strohl starting raising Boer Goats in 2009, they didn't set out to set any records. But, that is just what they did in October at the Fall Into Color Sale.

PTR Moonslinger sold for a record $53,000 - the highest selling dapple buck in U.S history. Moonslinger also holds the record for the most show points by a dapple buck and was the first dapple to reach 100 points.

"We started showing Moonslinger when he was 3 1/2 months old." said Lisa Strohl. "He won his first division at that young age."

The Strohls knew he was something special inside and outside the ring.

"He has a great disposition. He is outstanding, sweet and doesn't have a mean bone in his body," Strohl said. "There just aren't any holes in him - disposition or conformation."

It was those genetic qualities that gave Moonslinger the advantage going into the consignement sale, but Strohl admitted that they weren't even sure he would sell.

"We are still so surprised and humbled," Strohl said. "We still can't believe what happened."

Strohl said that even her husband was so enamored by Moonslinger that is was difficult to let him go.

"We showed him much longer than many other bucks because he was so easy-going." Strohl said. "But we have a small operation and most of our does are somehow related to Moonslinger so we offered him."

Full siblings to Moonslinger are due to hit the ground soon and Strohl said she is hoping for some does this time around.

"We raise color on purpose, but we aren't strictly color," Strohl said. "We do hope his siblings have as much to offer as he does."

As for East Heritage Boer Goats- "if it isn't broken, don't fix it."

Strohl said they are going to continue doing what they do.

"We are going to keep breeding, stay small, and work to keep quality animals. Why change what is working."

And for Moonslinger? He headed to Jeremy Sanders and David Eversoll in Oklahoma where, if he's lucky, he will get to enjoy another bruski.

"Moonslinger loved to drink a brew with the family," Strohl said.

So, heres to Moonslinger. May you continue to throw wonderful kids and help improve the dappled Boer goat genetics.

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Fertility and Sterility in the Buck Carol Raczykowski Reviewed by Dr. William Holleman Sterility in the buck is usually the exception rather than the norm and is usually temporary. Male fertility is affected by such things as age, maturity, nutritional status, general health, endocrine balance and normality of sex organs. Sperm quality, nutrition, body weight, maturity, stress, disease, mating frequency, seasonal and climatic changes, and management also play roles in male fertility. With so many things affecting fertility, it's a wonder that sterility is rarely a problem.

A buck kid starts mounting behavior as early as one day old.

Puberty, the age at which spermatozoa is present in the ejaculate, can vary depending on breed, age and nutrition. Pygmy bucks are capable of breeding as early as 8-12 weeks of age, and they are one of the most outwardly sexually aggressive animals I've treated.

From the time of birth the male body begins to changing to prepare them for this experience.

A buck is born with his urethral process and glans penis adhered to the inside of his sheath (prepuce) by the frenulum membrane. This adhesion makes it impossible for the buck to copulate until testosterone (a steroid) and practice mounting frees penis from the prepuce. He will then be able to fully extend his penis and copulate.

As this takes place, the buck kid will start urinating on front legs and beard and develop a strong odor. Part of his odor is due to the urine, but mostly it is a result of the influence of testosterone on the scent glands located near his horns. This behavior and odor make the buck more attractive to females and stimulates their estrus and receptivity.

The blubbering noise and behavior is one of the buck's comical displays. In the early 1990s, someone won $10,000 on the television program, America's Funniest

Home Videos showing this behavior. To a buck, this is serious business. He may paw the ground, wet on his chest and forelegs and exhibit mounting and thrusting behavior. He may nudge the doe and lick her genitalia and smell her urine. This precedes another comical action called flehmen in which the buck raises his head and curls his upper lip in odor detection mode; it looks like he is smiling. All of this usually occurs very quickly with a cooperative doe, and a successful breeding occurs when the buck mounts and ejaculates.

Ejaculation is best confirmed by the buck's head jerking back immediately before he dismounts.

The doe may react by moving her hindquarters forward, and a drippy discharge can usually be seen coming from her vulva.

To increase the volume of semen and concentration and number of the sperm, you can put the buck on a lead and allow him to make a few false mounts on the doe before he ejaculates. This may not work with all bucks, but it is sometimes done with great success in semen collection.

If the buck fails to ejaculate, one of the first things to check for is a condition known as a persistent frenulum. This membrane usually detaches as a buck matures but rarely it does not. To examine a buck for this, he is set on his rump and the sigmoid flexure is pressed from behind to manually extrude his penis. If you are not sure how to do this or what to look for, your veterinarian can help. Simple corrective surgery can fix the problem.

If the buck fails to impregnate does, it's time to investigate with a breeding soundness examination. This is also a good time to check for the presence of extra teats and other hereditary defects, such as hernias and jaw malformations. A buck with any faulty traits or who is hormonally unbalanced should not be used.

The first thing to look for in the physical examination is general health. Does the buck look healthy, including a shiny hair coat, clear eyes and nose? Feet, joints and

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teeth in good condition? Are his temperature, respiration and pule normal? Is he too fat or too thin?

The reproductive organs should be examined next.

This includes palpation of the testicles for size, symmetry and other normal values, and inspection of the prepuce and penis. The larger the testicles, for a given age, the better the sperm production. Bucks with above average scrotal circumference for their age and birth weight can be expected to produce offspring with earlier sexual maturity and greater fertility. Scrotal circumference can be measured with a measuring tape and then transcribed to a ruler. The measurement should be taken at the widest part of the scrotum with both testes held at the same level. The scrotum should be firmly attached.

The texture of the scrotum is important. Normal testicular tissue should feel resilient and approximately as firm as muscle. Some problems may be associated with texture and size/swelling. For example, testicular atrophy (marked by abnormal spermatozoa) results in elongation

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or smaller than normal testes. Abnormally small testes may indicate severe malnutrition or an intersex (genetic) condition.

Bucks occasionally get orchitis, an inflammation in one or both testicles. This soft swelling (no heat) is usually physiologically caused and not infectious. This may have something to do with semen storage in the testicles but if it becomes a chronic problem, the testicles may harden and shrink, causing sterility.

Inspect the prepuce and penis for infection or injury.

For example, in posthitis (pizzle rot) the prepuce will be inflamed with ulcerations or scabs and accumulation of urine and dirt. These lesions make breeding too painful or physically impossible. It can take a few days to a few weeks to treat this condition before the buck will be willing to breed.

Collection and evaluation of semen is part of a comprehensive breeding soundness exam. The best semen sample comes from using an artificial vagina, versus elec-

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troejaculation. Morphology, numbers, motility (movement) and longevity of the sperm are all important. The normal sperm count in a buck is about 2,000 per milliliter. Too many malformed sperm indicate poor quality semen. Very young and very old bucks may have more sperm irregularities, as well as those who are deficient in selenium. A densimeter can be used to count sperm, but semen color can give you some indication. Thick, milky semen is good. Thin, milky semen is mediocre and clear/ amber semen may indicate poor quality. Sperm motility is difficult to check in collection samples. Physiology and biochemistry of the semen is also important. Semen evaluation is best left to a veterinarian or an experienced qualified semen collector/processor.

If he passes the breeding soundness examination with flying colors but he still not settling does, you need to consider other management possibilities. Is he overweight? Obesity definitely plays a big role in fertility.

What are you feeding him? Feeds like timothy grass and clover with high estrogen content may suppress the antigens of a buck and in time the testicles may atrophy (shrink) and feel cold. An emaciated buck can become sterile. In either sex, the reproductive system is one of the first functions to shut down during starvation. Excess fat or thinness can be reversed with better management.

Reluctance or inability to mount may be due to painful hind legs, hips, stifles, hocks or feet, and the cause should be defined. Arthritis seems to be fairly common in older stud bucks. Is it due to excessive calcium in the diet or housing on cold, damp, bedding? All possible causes need to be considered. You can use a buck after injury, when he is healed, and if he is able to work, however, if you suspect a structural fault or disease, further use is not be recommended since he may pass these features.

It is best to be very discriminate in propagating any negative traits; the buck is the major part of your herd.

A high fever in a buck can render him temporarily or permanently sterile. Sperm is produced at an optimum temperature, and this process is very sensitive to heat. If the temperature is increased dramatically, it affects the testicles and the quality and life span of sperm. A buck regulates the temperature of the scrotum and testes by controlling the distance they are from the body. When it is cold, the dartos muscle contracts to pull the testes closer to the body. When it is hot, the muscle relaxes and allows the testes to hang further from the body. When a buck has a fever it is almost impossible for his body to maintain the proper temperature for sperm production.

Very hot weather can also render a buck temporarily sterile. Remember, the sperm in the ejaculate originated 4-6

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weeks ago; what he produces today is a result of what happened way back then. This is an important fact to remember when you are looking for answers to a sterility problem or planning ahead for breeding.. Think in terms of more than just the last several weeks.

Infection may be another cause for sterility. If the penile sheath is injured it is vulnerable to infection. If the sheath is allowed to accumulate sebum (fatty secretion of the sebaceous glands) he may transmit coital vesicular exanthema which creates small ulcers on and around the vulva of the doe. For this and other reasons, cleanliness of the buck is very important, especially in a buck that is used heavily on a large variety of does from a number of herds. In heavy use, the buck's penis should be washed several times a month. The penis can be washed with soapy water, or a 1:5,000 dilution of Nolvasan™. Good hygiene can eliminate several problems that may eventually cause sterility.

Stones can become blocked in the urethra, causing sterility and sometimes death. When a buck or wether has a dietary imbalance of calcium and phosphorus, stones form in the bladder and move through the urethra. The urethra and ductus deferens join near the urinary bladder, so if the urethra is blocked neither sperm or urine will be able to exit the body. This is fairly common in wethers or bucks that are fed too much grain.

Partial blockage is also possible. Treatment for this is difficult at best.

Other factors affecting sterility are anatomical defects, and other injuries and diseases. Scrotal hernias are seen in sheep and are presumed hereditary in that species. If a hernia (distention of one side of the scrotum with a movable loop of intestine) is identified and surgical correction is desired, the buck should be castrated.

Injuries or wounds involving the scrotum may result in purulent orchitis or periorchitis. Other causes of scrotal dermatitis include mange, bacterial infections, zinc deficiency and frost bite. Many different types of injuries may take place if two bucks are allowed to be in the same area while one is breeding; common ones are a broken penis and a broken leg.

Sperm granulomas are strongly correlated with the homozygous polled condition and can be avoided by culling all young bucks that are, by phenotype, homozygous for the polled gene. This condition is virtually unknown in the Pygmy, as it is a disqualifying fault in their Breed Standard. Another rarity is the protozoan parasite, Trichomonas. This protozoa has been observed in the semen of Alpine and Saanen bucks in France and Sardinia and in Angoras in South Africa. It infests the sheath and urethra

of the buck, causing the quantity and quality of ejaculates, as well as libido, to decrease. Testicular tumors in goats are rare but do occur.

It is possible to overwork a buck, especially when it is undernourished. Special attention should be given to the breeding buck's nutrition. Many bucks ignore their food during breeding season while increasing physical activity, and the attentive owner should vary the diet to tempt him to eat. A frequently used buck will also be less fertile per doe than a buck who has rest periodsbetween services. After around 3 ejaculations the sperm count is reduced, and after 7 ejaculations the buck produces immature sperm that are incapable of fertilization..

Overuse can be hard to determine since bucks can settle

a hundred or more does in one season, depending on his condition, nutritional level and general health. It is better to err on the conservative side.

Genetics, nutrition, sanitation and other good management practices play important roles in the buck's life.

From birth a buck's body prepares itself for its main function - breeding. It's up to you to make sure that the things you can control, like proper nutrition and a positive environment, are in his favor. After all, he is the single most important ingredients in your breeding program.

(Reprinted from Pygmy Goat WORLD magazine with permission)

How the Reproductive System Works Each intricate part of the buck’s reproductive system has one or more function, and every one must operate properly for the whole system to work. The following is a brief description of the major parts and the roles they play.

The major function of the testes is to produce high quality sperm. Muscle contractions help sperm move from the testes into the ductus (or vas) deferens. From there the sperm travel through the abdominal cavity in the ductus deferens to the urethra where it exits the body through the penis. Sperm is stored several paces with various functions. The epidiydymis functions as a maturing station, and sperm are held there for up to 14 days before entering the ductus deferens. During this maturation process, the fertilizing ability and motility of the sperm is increased. When the sperm reaches the ductus deferens, it is mature.

On the sperm›s journey various glands add their secretions. The prostate gland›s secretion thickens the semen and helps regulate the acid base balance.

The vesicular glands add fructose and citric acid to nourish the sperm. The bulbourethral gland secretes liquid that neutralizes the acidic urethra before the sperm travel along it in an ejaculate. After all the ingredients are added the sperm officially becomes semen capable of fertilization.

The penis’ S-shaped sigmoid flexure is controlled by contracting muscles and, in turn, so is the erection.

Erection is the result of sexual excitement that stimulates blood flow to specific tissues in the penis which increase pressure in the organ and straighten the sigmoid flexture. At the same time, retractor muscles relax and the penis is extended from the sheath. Ejaculation is a nervous system reflex, the result of muscular contractions that begin in the epididymis.

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Brucellosis in Goats Brucellosis is a disease that results from one of six species precautions during handling of aborted fetuses and affected of Brucella. animals, can however, allow the disease to spread to huB. melitensis is the most important species in goats. mans.

Brucellosis is found worldwide Animals are infectious after either but it is well controlled in most an abortion or full term birth. The orIn goats the main signs of Brucellosis are: developed countries. B. melitensis is ganism is found in blood, urine, milk, rare in the United States, but B. ovis • abortions in the herd and semen; it can be shed in milk and is seen in Australia, New Zealand and • swollen udders due to infection of semen (which can be prolonged or many other sheep-raising regions, lifelong). the mammary glands (milk producing including the United States.

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However, Brucellosis is spread among animals by contact The Brucella organism is killed by several hours of expowith the placenta, fetus, fetal fluids, and vaginal discharges sure to direct sunlight. from infected animals. Therefore, contianment from one Clinical signs: Brucella abortus is found in cattle; and species to another is typically fairly controlled. Not taking occasionally sheep, goats, and dogs. B. melitensis is the most important cause of brucellosis in sheep and goats. It can cause abortion, retained placenta, and swelling of the testicles. Abortions usually occur in late pregnancy in sheep, and during the fourth month of pregnancy in goats. In goats, mastitis and lameness may be seen.

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Respiratory Disease in Goats There are a number of respiratory diseases that affect goats at all stages of their lives. These causes include viral and bacterial infections, as well as irritants to the nasal passages and injuries during transportation and confinement. There are also a number of flies and parasites that can cause irritation and injuries that can lead to infections.

Kids typically develop respiratory infections due to an infectious agent. Kids that have recently been weaned can develop respiratory infections due to a variety of risk factors, including changes in nutrition, transportation, loss of maternal antibodies, exposure to new pathogens, adverse housing conditions, and overcrowding.

Barn ventilation in extremely cold weather deserves special comment because it is often overlooked. Warming a barn increases the relative humidity, thus producing a stressful situation. Moisture should never be allowed to accumulate on the walls, ceilings and floors. Dusty conditions can also accumulate when ventilation is not adequate inside barns.

When inspecting facilities for irritants, make sure to inspect at the goat’s level.

There are two generalized areas of concern for respiratory diseases, lower tract diseases and upper tract diseases.

Lower tract diseases usually result from a disease-causing agent. Upper tract diseases are normally associated with inhaling foreign bodies or irritants, or injury to the trachea although viral and bacterial diseases can occur.

Lower Respiratory Tract Diseases Blood-borne infections Most respiratory disease problems of baby kids are due to septicemia or blood-borne infections. While these diseases involve all systems of the kid, respiratory symptoms often predominate. Commonly, these infections are due to inadequate colostrum consumption and environments with heavy bacterial loads. Some organisms responsible for these infections include E. coli, Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasturella multicoda, Mycoplasma, and Streptococci.

Signs and symptoms These diseases occur where wet and crowded conditions exist. The onset is sudden with kids becoming weak and depressed, refusing to eat, running a fever, and breathing rapidly. Sometimes, sudden death is the only sign. Large numbers of triplet or quadruplet litters may increase incidence.

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Treatment, prevention, and control Kids exhibiting these signs are in a medical emergency.

Treat using antibiotics having a gram negative/gram positive spectrum to counteract a wide variety of organisms. A veterinarian may prescribe antibiotics to help with the infection and to keep any secondary infections from occuring.

Proper management can prevent occurrence. Late gestation dams should be in good body condition (3 – 3.5). Maternity pens and kidding pens should be clean and adequately ventilated. Ensure navels are dipped in iodine at birth and that kids consume adequate colostrum.

Enzootic pneumonia Enzootic pneumonia is the end stage of infections by a variety of primary agents (mycoplasma, chlamydia, adenovirus, syncytial virus, IBR, PI-3, Caprine herpes virus) or by the various stresses experienced in intensive weanling management, most notably coccidiosis. This pneumonia is usually a herd problem in goats raised in confinement or under intensive management. Predisposing conditions include crowding, inadequate ventilation, and high humidity.

Signs and symptoms Animals will have a moist, soft cough, increased respiratory rate, nasal discharge, watery eyes, and decreased gains.

When listening to the lungs, crackling and wheezing is heard.

Treatment, prevention, and control Many of the pathogens associated with caprine pneumonias are not susceptible to certain drugs. Products that can aid in the control of enzootic pneumonia should be used under the supervision of a veterinarian. Reduce stress and overcrowding, maintain adequate ventilation and sanitation to reduce incidence.

Pasteurella Pneumonic pasteurellosis (pasteurella) is a killer pneumonia in all livestock species affected. Pasturella pneumonia is caused by either Mannheimia hemolytica that causes sudden death or Pasturella multicoda that causes respiratory signs with pneumonia. M. hemolytica is blood-borne and outbreaks usually occur in feedlot conditions where animals are stressed, transported, and commingled. Usually several animals will be involved. They will be noticeably sick and off by themselves. Commonly, nutritional management, ventilation, and parasite control are less than ideal.

Signs and symptoms Typically, the first animal is found dead followed by signs of pneumonia noticed in herdmates. Affected animals will be off feed, have a moist cough, and appear depressed. The lungs will typically make a wheezing or crackling sound. P. multicoda is capable of entering the blood stream and causing arthritis and mastitis (Blue bag mastitis).

Treatment, prevention, and control Antibiotics, prescribed by a veterinarian, can be used in treatment. There are no pasteurella vaccines made for goats.

While there are a variety of bovine pasteurella vaccines available, their effectiveness in goats has not been proven.

Mycoplasma pneumonia The Mycoplasma species are commonly involved in pneumonias of goats, although usually more of a problem for dairy goat than meat goat producers. Pleuropneumonia is a specific disease caused by Mycoplasma mycoides and is a significant cause of sickness and death in does and kids. In kids, the organism is transmitted orally through contaminated milk or colostrum. Outbreaks often occur when animals are stressed, such as in overcrowded conditions.

Signs and symptoms The disease is highly contagious and usually involves multiple animals in the herd. Signs include fever, cough, respiratory distress, joint damage and lameness, nervous system disorders, and/or mastitis.

Treatment, prevention, and control Antibiotics must have a mycoplasma spectrum of activity.

Treatment can assist in relieving symptoms of the disease, but affected animals may shed the organism for life. Some animals may appear to respond to treatment but will relapse and be chronically poor performing. The organism is spread by direct contact, through the air, milk and ear mites.

Verminous pneumonias Verminous pneumonia is caused by certain types of lungworms (e.g., Dictyocaulus filarial, Muellerius capillaries, and Protostrongylus rufescens). Young animals are most commonly affected. These parasites prefer low lying, moist pastures. Some of the parasites, Muellerius and Protostrongylus, for example, require snails or slugs as intermediate hosts in their life cycle. Heavy pasture contamination with these parasites can occur from high stocking densities.

Signs and symptoms Signs usually consist of a persistent, chronic coughing in a

herd or flock. Animals will have increased respiration rate and lose weight.

Treatment, prevention, and control It is unclear how effective treatment is for this condition.

Anthelmintics will stop parasite egg production, but may not effectively remove the parasite. Prevention strategies include avoiding low, wet pastures, particularly during the early morning hours or at night. Avoid mixing different age groups of animals or having young animals graze on pastures contaminated by adults. Frequent deworming with certain anthelmintics can also help control the parasite. However, this is not recommended as frequent, large-sclae use of anthelmintics can increase the rate of drug resistance by other internal parasites such as barberpole worms.

Upper Respiratory Tract Diseases Irritants, trachea injury Constant or long-term inhalation of irritants, such as dust or ammonia, and trachea damage through incorrect use of balling or drenching guns can cause respiratory problems.

Signs and symptoms The predominant sign is coughing and sneezing. Animals may have nasal discharge. With simple inflammation of the respiratory passages due to inhaling dust or other irritants, animals appear healthy other than the annoying cough and sneeze. Other signs would include foul odor to the breath, off feed, cough, and nasal discharge.

Treatment, prevention, and control Remove all sources of respiratory irritants from the environment. Dispose of moldy hay, shake dusty hay away from animals, or wet the hay. Environmental dust can be eliminated by wetting the area. Clean bedding to remove urine and feces. Ensure good ventilation and maintain as clean an environment as is possible.

Nasal bots Nasal bots are uncommon in the deep southern portion of the United States but are common elsewhere. The gadfly deposits eggs on the nostrils, leaving the larvae to migrate to the frontal sinuses and are expelled by sneezing.

Signs and symptoms The main symptom is violent sneezing in the late summer.

Affected animals have a nasal discharge that may be tinged with blood. Some animals may make a snoring sound due to nasal obstruction.

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How to Do a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) Analysis

by Marion Simon, Ph.D., State Specialist for Small Farm and Part-Time Farmers Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program Have you ever been told that you need to do a SWOT analysis on your business? A SWOT analysis identifies your business or your farm’s opportunities and weaknesses and begins to examine the opportunities and threats that you might be facing.

SWOT analysis are used in business to assist in building marketing and strategic plans. To begin a SWOT analysis on your goat farm, begin by listing all the strengths and weaknesses. For example, you might have a great start at a show string that stems from your child’s 4-H or FFA project.

Strengths Three nice show does from son’s 4-H project.

Live nearby commercial auction.

Have 20 acres to run commercial and/or show animals on.

Weaknesses Only have three goats.

Opportunities Look for buck

Threats

Can utilize the market for commercial animals.

Can fence off rotational grazing pastures.

The SWOT analysis identifies the farm’s internal strengths and weaknesses and examines the external opportunities and threats that the farm business faces. The SWOT analysis helps to provide direction for the farm business and serves as a basis for the farm’s business plans. Once all of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to the farming operation have been listed, the information should be combined and strategies developed. Draw up plans to take advantage of the strengths and opportunities, counter the threats if possible, and minimize or reduce the weaknesses. Pay close attention to strengths that can help the farming operation achieve its goals and objectives, and use the SWOT analysis to give an overall look at the current position of the operation. Then use the analysis to plan future strategies and to manage the farming operation. Develop strategies that will strengthen the weak areas or take advantage of the strengths and opportunities. Give close attention to developing strategies that focus or capitalize on the strengths of the operation.

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Weaknesses

Here are some sample questions and examples that fit each category:

Strengths

1. What does the operation do well? (marketing weaned

kids, producing commercial breeding stock)?

2. What do other people (neighboring farmers, goat

farmers, and county Extension agents) see

as your strengths? (producing healthy weaned

market kids, marketing show animals, excellent pasture) 3. What are the major sources of the farm’s revenue and

profit? (show kids, weaned kids, commercial breed

ing goats) 4. What is the major focus of the farm operation?

(weaned kids for sale at the auction or livestock sale,

purebred breeding stock) 5. What is the market share of the farm? Of the

organization (if you belong to, or market through, a producer association or cooperative)?

6. Is the farm’s marketing and advertising effective?

(buyers indicate that they saw your farm on the Internet) 7. What made you start the goat operation? (kid prices at the stockyards) What were the motivating factors

and influences? (kid prices, cost-share program, sale

prices of purebred breeding stock, goats are

easier to handle than cattle) Brush and weeds in abundance on the farm?

Do these factors still represent some of your strengths?

8. Why do your customers buy from your farm?

(consistent quality, petting zoo, advertising, show winnings) 9. What differentiates the operation in the market?

(purebred Boers, processed products, show

winnings, grades of the market kids) 10. What have been the most notable achievements?

(weaning weights improved) 11. What relevant resources does the farm have? (forages, water resources, buildings)

12. Is the morale of the employees high? Are there

incentives in place to reward employees for good

work? (bonuses, extra paid leave, share of

the profits) 13. What is the farm’s greatest asset? (forage base)

1. What does the farming operation not do well? (direct marketing of show stock) 2. What do other farmers and Extension agents see as the farm’s weaknesses? (credit card debts, mixed and inconsistent weaned kids) 3. Are the weaning weights low?

4. Are the kidding rates low?

5. What should the farm avoid? (credit card debt) 6. What are the farm’s least profitable enterprises?

7. Is the operation “wandering”?

(no direct focus or objective) 8. What is the biggest expense of the operation? (feed, veterinary supplies and fees) 9. Is the farm’s marketing/advertising effective? (buyers are only at the sale barn) 10. Will the farming operation be able to withstand price decreases or cycles?

11. Why do customers not buy from the farm? (disease was a problem two years ago) 12. What relevant resources does the farm need?

(consistent water supply, rural water line) 13. Does the farm operate its inventories efficiently? (the farm’s goats in pasture number 1 have more foot

rot/scald problems than the farm’s other pastures, family labor has off-farm jobs which caused problems during kidding season, family labor can only harvest hay on the weekends, 95% of the breeding does are aged) 14. Do the farm’s employees perform at their best? Are there reward incentives for good work? (bonuses, family incentives if only family labor) 15. Is labor short during kidding season?

Opportunities

1. What new technologies are available that the farm operation can use to lower costs or improve marketing? (improved forage varieties to extend seasons, tele-auctions) 2. What market trends are you observing? (prices and sales related to religious holidays) 3. What new relationships can the farm develop? (join an Internet marketing association) 4. Can the quality of products, operations, and inventory management be improved without incurring serious costs? (improved weaning weights through internal parasite control and hoof care) 5. Can a competitive edge be created over the farm’s

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competitors? (add a value-added product, add a performance-tested buck) 6. Is there an opportunity to demand better prices from

suppliers? (allow the supplier to use the farm name

in its advertising, put its name on the farm’s handling

facility during a field day) 7. Is there an opportunity to receive higher prices for

production? (improved weaning weights through

better genetics) 8. Can the profitability be improved by reducing parasite

loads and disease control through vaccinations?

9. Can the farming operation have more predictable cash

flows? (diversify into selling excess hay to spread the

sales periods, add a frozen value-added product) 10. What can the farm do that it is not currently doing to

improve the operation? (add guard animals,

do rotational grazing, add a performance-tested buck) 11. What new government policies and programs are

available? (cost-share for watering systems, ponds, or fencing; rental of goats for grazing invasive plant

species) 12. What interesting social patterns, population profiles,

and lifestyle changes are occurring that could benefit the farming operation? (migration/

immigration from traditional goat consuming populations which increases the

potential for local sales, increased use of goat sausages and cheeses in recipes, local His

panic stores in the area) 13. What interesting local events might benefit the

farming operation? (county fairs, “cook-offs,” farm

field days, barbeques) 14. Availability of rental land to expand the enterprise?

Threats

1. Have there been any significant changes in the industry

in which the farm operates? (U.S. Animal

Identification Program, loss of a local USDA

processing facility, new vaccination or testing programs) 2. What obstacles does the farming operation face? (lack

of rural water system, drought, lack of state ap

proval for goat milk processing and

distribution, rural roads and bridges that create

problems for trucks, the local creek annually floods a

part of the farm) 3. What is the farm’s competition doing? (marketing

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breeding and show stock over the Internet) 4. Are there any, or do you anticipate any, new

competitors in the farm’s market? (you estimate that 25 new breeders of show Boers will be located within 10 miles) 5. Are there any, including new, regulations in the indus try that make it difficult to be profitable? (state approval for processing, collection, and sale of fresh goat milk or cheese does not exist, and the state regulatory system does not plan to implement one) 6. Are international or distant competitors taking/ reducing the farm’s market share? (shipped imported frozen goat meat is now available in my town; it is much cheaper, and the local consumers of goat meat have switched from buying my kids to buying the imported product) 7. Is the farming operation keeping up with technological changes? (updated computers, software, and Internet) 8. Have margins been under pressure? (i.e., as in the beef cattle market at the bottom or low point of the price cycle; i.e., fuel prices have driven up the shipping costs to the market, but the sales price is the same; fuel costs forced hay costs to be higher) 9. Is changing technology threatening the farm’s profit ability? (my buyers now purchase frozen products over the Internet) 10. Are there governmental (or farmer cooperative) decisions that affect the farm’s production or markets? (not repairing or widening local roads and bridges, environmental restrictions/ regulations, free-trade agreements that allow frozen products to be shipped into your market) 11. Does the farm have bad debt or cash-flow problems? (credit card debts) 12. Are the employees adequately trained and motivated? (employees physically work harder but make less than their friends at the local fast food restaurant) 13. Could any of the farm’s weaknesses seriously threaten the operation? (the dairy cooperative decides to drop the milk route because the roads are

inaccessible during bad weather and the farm has 200 producing does) 14. Do state health regulations limit the direct sales of goat meat or milk?

Have you DNA tested your buck?

Lactic Acidosis Lactic Acidosis Ruminal lactic acidosis, often referred to as grain overload, develops as a result of 0nimals consuming large quantities of carbohydrates.

Excessive consumption of carbohydrates, specifically grain, results in a lowered rumen pH. The lowering of ruminal pH, or making the stomach more acidic, occurs because the microbial population of the rumen is not able to metabolize high levels of lactic acid produced

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during starch breakdown.

In general, goats with the condition demonstrate symptoms of discomfort, anorexia, teeth grinding, muscle twitching,

Before you turn your buck out with the ladies, be sure he is sire qualified (DNA tested). DNA testing is required for all bucks (registered or unregistered) before ospring are eligible for registration.

As of January 1, 2018, donor does will also have to be DNA tested.

ruminal stasis, and diarrhea that may be off in color with a watery consistency.

The type and intensity of clinical signs depends on acid quantities, which in turn depend on the amount of starch consumed and the ability of microorganisms to metabolize the acids. In sub-acute acidosis, animals may simply decrease intake of high grain or starch diets, while in severe acute cases of grain

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Dietary buffers, such as limestone or calcium carbonate, can also be fed to arumen and keep appetite and feed intake high. Do not store grain in areas where goats can access it easily. Carbohydrate engorgement, resulting in lactic acidosis, can be potentially fatal and result in large economic losses.

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in the Boer Goat Industry Congratulations to the breeders and owners of the animals listed below. The following animals have received the awards of Ennoblement, Doe of Excellence and Sire of Merit.

ENNOBLEMENTS - BUCKS

Name BDK2 AABG EASY UPGRADE CAPRIOLE’S CASH IMPULSE AABG 2DOX STREET CRED GWN CREEK ROCK CAN I GET AN AMEN HEADS A BUTTIN’ NIGHT RULER VIRGINIA BOER RANCH VBR THE VIRGINIAN SRF2 SHAMROCKS CHICK’S FINAL CALL MISG PAINTED PARTY HARMONY HILL MILLER’S MAN REGEL INDIAN OUTLAW ROAD’S END RANCH CHUNKY WINDRUSH SHOP TALK NK RIMFIRE - B22 RED BARN FARM CUSTOM MADE EGGS CAPTAIN FLASH B306 C S B BIG BLOCK 409 AABG NBD BROADWAY JOE EGGS DEN DEN C581 MBEL BELLESTAD FIXIT FORREST 2DOX AABG ULTIMAT 2JW PATRIOT’S RADIOACTIVE BSA PARTY STARTER ADVBG STORM’S SURGE TVVF POWER OF THUNDER TVVF WINNING STREAK MW8 WESTFALL’S CLASSIC CASH AABG NBD EYE KANDY TRC1 A398 TST1 WINDY ACRES JACKED UP POWER CR BOERS INFINITY & BEYOND CNI/CIRCLE R BUCK DYNASTY

Sex Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck

Owner Robert Evans Terry Brown Don Smith Amy Batson Donna Newman Sharon & Phil Fullerton Kaden Merriman Janna Arnold Jason Miller Austin Pagel Rich & Debi Garvin Kent,Amy,Amanda&Sam Davidson Robert Dressler DVM Brooke Huff-Gleason & Grace Huff Tim & Callie Darnell Gage Taylor David Armstrong Sarah Leininger Jason and/or Katherine Klug Robert Dressler DVM Josh & Johanna Weir John and Stephanie Gorman Sharon & Phil Fullerton Ethan Todd Tyler Van Voorst Erica Ashby David Armstrong Mason Kennard Terry & Sue Taylor Brittany M Williams Sarah Mastrobattisto

Breeder Allison Medley Terry Brown Able Acres Ella Goodwin Donna Newman Gerald & Jill E Wingfield Kaden Merriman Janna Arnold Jennifer Keys Austin Pagel Dr. Cary H. & Dewey L. Walton Susan & Vern Thorp Norman & Kathy Kohls Scott & Lois M Walker John or Jackie Edwards Dr Mark & Sherrie Watkins Hatti Duncan John or Jackie Edwards Madison Bell Nathan Duncan Josh & Johanna Weir A Bar Boer Goats Aaron & Denise Crabtree Tyler Van Voorst Tyler Van Voorst Matthew Westfall Nathan Duncan Matty Ruddick Jack & Evelyn Culp Randall & Christina Barker Dr Lou Nuti Family

in the Boer Goat Industry Congratulations to the breeders and owners of the animals listed below. The following animals have received the awards of Ennoblement, Doe of Excellence and Sire of Merit.

ENNOBLEMENTS - Bucks Cont. and Does Name 2M ACE IN THE HOLE CULVER FAMILY FARM PROMETHEUS ERWIN GAMES OVER AABG NBD WOODFORD RESERVE TST1 GSR ALL TRUMPED UP SHOW ME BOERS TRIPLE E DL BLISSFULLY RED

Sex Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Doe

Owner Paul & Kim Morgan Julie Morton Josh Stephans Paul & Kim Morgan Terry & Sue Taylor Wess & Lori Peterson Tanner Herring

TGF4 GATLIN’S PAINTED BOOTY HART1 TARRIN CULVER FAMILY FARM SNAPPLE 2M BOER GOATS SQUARE PEG SGG IMA RED HOT LADY 2 ROLLIN R CHERIE 2M BOER GOATS ADRIANNA TST1 WINDY ACRES STRAIGHT LINE CUGER URBG FOUR ON THE FLOOR’S WILDCAT ADVBG ANGELS MIST EGGS EGGSPECT A ROSE C610 PF08 DHTBG PAINTED RED BA CSF JAR OF HEARTS A5 BOERS HOOTENANNY CR BOERS JAZMIN EGGS PENSIVE DEANNA RED BARN FARM STREAKIN’ HOT SHOW ME BOERS TUFF ACT TO FOLLOW RMA2 SOMETHING TO RAVE ABOUT SDG ROCKNHILLS TURN UP THE HEAT PF08 PAINT ME A PICTURE CR BOERS RED SKY

Doe Doe Doe Doe Doe Doe Doe Doe Doe Doe Doe Doe Doe Doe Doe Doe Doe Doe Doe Doe Doe Doe

John, Seth & Glania Trimble Ruger J Miserlian Ashley Roles Brittany M Williams Jimmy Lynn & Linda West Chris Radloff Paul & Kim Morgan Megan & Michael Leady Parker Myers Aaron & Denise Crabtree Austin Pagel Nicholas Pitlick Micheal & Katie Kerns Elijah Merrill Daniel Kyle Justin Stuart Scott & Lois M Walker Daniel Kyle Rick and Misty Allen Darin Clemons Nicholas Pitlick Jessica Barker

Breeder Ann Giardini Ashley Roles Maurice & Kim Erwin David Duncan & Family Terry & Sue Taylor Wess & Lori Peterson Kent,Amy,Amanda&Sam Davidson John, Seth & Glania Trimble Angela Hartman Ashley Roles Paul & Kim Morgan Brandon & Amanda Smith Chris Radloff Nathan Duncan Terry & Sue Taylor Parker Myers Aaron & Denise Crabtree John or Jackie Edwards Kathie & Katie Diemer Chestnut Springs Farm John & Kim Allen Randall & Christina Barker John or Jackie Edwards Scott & Lois M Walker Wess & Lori Peterson Rick and Misty Allen Steve & Debbie Gailey Nicholas Pitlick Randall & Christina Barker

in the Boer Goat Industry Congratulations to the breeders and owners of the animals listed below. The following animals have received the awards of Ennoblement, Doe of Excellence and Sire of Merit.

SIRE OF MERIT

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Owner

Breeder

FIRE BUSH FARM BLOODY HELL HAZE MIND GAMES MWCC ABSOLUTE MOMENTUM ROR1 EGGS FIXIN' TO PARTY

Robert & Deanna Clark Victoria Ehrhardt,Garrett Ehrhardt & Mark Lundgren Irving & Mary Hefner & Family Samuel Lerena

Larry & Deirdre Hillman Hazen Bisnett Marshall & Janet Griffith Samuel Lerena

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BREEDER

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