NJWRC Editorial • Orange COD Presentation
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ORANGE COD PRESENTATION 2020 TO ZOOM OR NOT TO ZOOM
To Zoom or not to Zoom, that is the question. Recently, I received a letter from Cathy Szychulda, chairperson of the ARBA Standards Committee, presenting the options to either present via a virtual Zoom meeting in late October or pick up at the next convention where we are currently situated, at the 1st try at 2nd presentation. Many details still need to be forthcoming about how the Zoom presentation will work, but currently, it is expected to be in late October, scheduled around the participants’ various schedules and time zones. We have been notified that pedigrees of the intended presentation animals must be submitted sometime in the beginning of October, with no last minute substitutions allowed. Although recommended, it is not required for the national club to review the animals. The removal of the option to make a substitution and the lack of certain details at this time, give me question to pause on my decision, but since I had a very good breeding season, I am inclined
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to proceed with the Zoom option at this time. I have asked for some additional information with regards to the presentations and hopefully, will feel confident enough in the answers to proceed forward with the Zoom format. Since this is the first try at 2nd, 12 animals are required. The presentation must consist of two senior bucks, two senior does and eight other animals, all owned and bred by the breeder/ sponsors.Thankfully, unlike the first presentation, animals no longer have to be so closely related, allowing many more rabbits to be considered. Currently I have about 25 animals that I am seriously considering as possible candidates for presentation, and Christy Przybylowski has several herself. My plan is to have at least two animals from last year’s presentation, and the rest from the best of the gene pool, so that the improvements can be seen.The final decisions will be made as the October deadline approaches and we decide which animals are the best in type, wool, and color, as well in prime flesh and wool condition. Wish us luck!!!!
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