The W.A. Goatkeeper December 2016

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1 The W.A. Goatkeeper December 2016 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE DAIRY GOAT SOCIETY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

2 DGSWA Office Bearers Patron: Mrs Joan Fergusson-Stewart President: Dave Robinson or Vice President: Sharyn Dauti or Treasurer: Marj Wiltshire (08) or Publicity Officer: John Martin (08) or Secretary: Shirley Gillies (08) or Goatkeeper Editor, AGW Correspondent & Show Points Coordinator: Trevor Blight or State Milk Awards Officer: Sharyn Dauti or Committee: Shirley Gillies Robyn Coe Marj Wiltshire Marilyn Gittos Trevor Blight Myra Currie John Martin (08) or (08) or (08) or (08) or or (08) or (08) or 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 electronic 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 sufficient available space. All adverts must be received by the Editor at least 2 weeks prior to publication 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 The goat is Toggenburg goatling - Kelshara Wyatt - owned, bred and exhibited by Robyne and Gerry Coe. 2

3 INDEX ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Special thanks to Georgina Hinds (Hinds Photography) and the other kind donors who provide the photos used throughout this publication. 3 Page 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 POSITION VACANT attached IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Dairy Goat Society of Western Australia Website has a new contact.in future to contact our Webmaster Rebecca Dauti to advertise or update anything on the DGSWA Website please dgswawebmaster@gmail.com. In accordance with the regulations of the Dairy Goat Society of Western Australia Inc. the position of Secretary is declared vacant for All applications for this position should be made in writing and addressed to the President by 31 December 2016.

4 From the Editor Welcome to the December 2016 edition of the WA Goatkeeper. 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 opportunity for WA members to meet members from around Australia 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 Harvey Agricultural Show (PIC No. WASG0029) 29 April 2017 see Website 4

5 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 November but Robyne Coe, having finished her Cadetship 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 Muthsam on becoming Level Two Judges. Any member interested helping on Committee I encourage 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 beautiful!! 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 save_newsletter_vol30-no1_visual4.pdf 5 The Gävle Goat (Swedish: Gävlebocken) is a traditional Christmas 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:

6 Agenda DAIRY GOAT SOCIETY OF WA INC. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING DATE: SATURDAY - 18 February 2017 VENUE: OGDENS BAR AND GRILL, GOSNELLS HOTEL ALBANY HIGHWAY (Corner Fremantle Road) Time: 11.45am for lunch at noon. (Reasonable prices) Meeting: 1pm to 2.30pm Present: Apologies: President, Treasurer and Auditors Reports: Declaration of Office Bearers for 2017: General Business Presentation of Annual Trophies Please Secretary, Shirley Gillies jaydonnubians@westnet.com.au or phone 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 limited number of milkers, buck and doe kids available. All goats are herd recorded and CAE tested free (documentation available). Suit backyard, showring or export. Contact Trevor Blight on , (AH) or indigo_63@hotmail.com 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 harold.andrea@gmail.com for more information FOR SALE Milking machine, second hand, $800. Contact Betty Keown, on phone or betdale@bigpond.com 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: or Sean:

7 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 August 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 Paperbark 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 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 reapplied 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 provides 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! 7

8 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 involved targeted consultation with goat producers at various levels of the supply chain and from different product sectors, state representatives, animal welfare 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 ensuring 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 methods, said Mr Gates. GICA and AHA look forward to continuing their work with the goat industry to ensure robust 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 ing publications@animalhealthaustralia.com.au. 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) 8

9 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: ) 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 yogurt 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 directly 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 degrees 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 degrees. If you are using the powdered milk to produce firmer yogurt, 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. 9

10 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 Fahrenheit. 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 consistency. However, it will not be semi-firm like store-bought yogurt 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 probably 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 cultures. BONUS Frozen Yogurt Recipe Ingredients: 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 Optional-1/2 Tbs rum flavouring pineapple, undrained 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: 10

11 TATTOOING DAIRY GOATS For registration with the DGSA all goats must be tattooed. Tattoo equipment is available for purchase from DGSWA Secretary (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 obtain 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 sequence you will use for the second ear and repeat Steps 3 through 7. Reference: Dr. Axe Website References: For Dummies ( Photos from pdf 11

12 Judge s Report 2016 WA Branch Show Firstly, I would like to thank the WA Branch committee 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 assistance to myself and Robyne on the day with stewarding and helping to ensure the day ran smoothly. Unfortunately the weather was less than ideal particularly in the morning. It was raining and at times with very strong winds and it was quite damp underfoot. The facilities were excellent with a huge marquee 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 worthy 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 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 unfortunately 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 animals 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) 12

13 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 1 st Trevor Blight 2 nd Diana Porter 3 rd Gerry Coe Class O102 Veteran Doe in Milk Age 6 years and over. 1 st Paperbark Gully Trinity T & S Blight 2 nd Betdale Daisy B Keown Class O103 Saanen Doe, 3 years and under 6 years, in milk 1 st Betdale Frushia B Keown 2 nd Buttara Lotus T & S Blight 3 rd 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 1 st Swan Cee Caprino Farm Class O106 Anglo Nubian Doe, 3 years and under 6 years, in milk 1 st Betdale Reeny B Keown Class O107 Saanen Doe, under 36 months, in milk 1 st Dandalee Park Tamsin T & S Blight 2 nd Dandalee Park Lena T & S Blight 3 rd 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 1 st Betdale Magill B Keown 2 nd Swan Katy M Currie Class O110 Anglo Nubian Doe, under 36 months, in milk 1 st Brookshire Asher M Wiltshire 2 nd 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 1 st Paperbark Gully Naomi T & S Blight 2 nd Betdale Daisy B Keown 3 rd Buttara Lotus T & S Blight Class O Hour Type and Production Doe in milk. 1 st Paperbark Gully Naomi T & S Blight 2 nd Cedarvale Park Sophie 2 T & S Blight 3 rd Dandalee Park Tamsin T & S Blight Class O114 Doe with best udder, 1st lactation 1 st Dandalee Park Tamsin T & S Blight 2 nd Dandalee Park Lena T & S Blight 3 rd Betdale Magill B Keown Class O115 Doe with best udder, 2 nd or subsequent lactation 1 st Buttara Lotus T & S Blight 2 nd Cedarvale Park Sophie 2 T & S Blight 3 rd 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. 13 RM177 Buttara Lotus *Q*9 (above) Best Udder

14 WA Branch Show results continued... Class O116 Dry Doe, any dairy breed, must have kidded at least once 1 st 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) Gerry Coe & his awesome bow tie SUPREME SENIOR CHAMPION DOE: DANDALEE PARK TAMSIN (T & S BLIGHT) Class O117 Saanen Goatling 12 months and under 24 months, unkidded 1 st Dandalee Park Noni T & S Blight 2 nd Betdale Calamity Jane B Keown 3 rd Dandalee Park Ivy T & S Blight Class O118 Toggenburg Goatling 12 months and under 24 months, unkidded 1 st Kelshara Wyatt R & G Coe 2 nd Kelshara Satchel R & G Coe Class O119 British Alpine Goatling 12 months and under 24 months, unkidded 1 st Betdale Avenda B Keown Class O120 Anglo Nubian Goatling 12 months and under 24 months, unkidded 1 st Kelshara Morgan R & G Coe 3 rd Kelshara Harper R & G Coe 2 nd 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. 1 st Dandalee Park Izabella T & S Blight 2 nd Betdale Lacy B Keown 3 rd 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 1 st Betdale Flowy B Keown 2 nd Swan Vanilla S Richardson Class O125 Anglo Nubian Doe Kid, under 6 months 1 st Betdale Meg B Keown 2 nd Brookshire Grace M Wiltshire 3 rd 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 1 st Betdale Hannah Lincoln B Keown 2 nd Betdale Mary Lincoln B Keown 14 Dandalee Park Noni (above) Champion Goatling

15 WA Branch Show results continued... 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. 1 st Paperbark Gully Trinity & daughter T & S Blight 2 nd Paperbark Gully Naomi & daughter T & S Blight 3 rd Buttara Lotus & daughter T & S Blight Class O129 Sire s Progeny Pair, same Sire different Dams. 1 st Pair by Dandalee Park Kokoda T & S Blight 2 nd Pair by Dandalee Park Tyrion K Muthsam 3 rd Pair by Dandalee Park Kokoda T & S Blight Class O130 Dam s Progeny Pair. 1 st Pair out of Serendipity Primrose K Muthsam Class O131 ADB Buck under 6 months 1 st Betdale Fonzie B Keown 2 nd Dandalee Park Lorenzo T & S Blight 3 rd Brookshire Banjo M Wiltshire Class O132 ADB Buck 6 12 months 1 st 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 months 1 st Dandalee Park Tyrion K Muthsam 2 nd 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 1 st Dandalee Park Tyrion and son K Muthsam Class O136 Breeders Trio 1 st Dandalee Park trio T & S Blight 2 nd Betdale trio B Keown 3 rd Serendipity trio K Muthsam Class O137 Junior Handler 5 to 15 years of age 1 st Kayla Evers Eq. 2 nd Blake Evers Eq. 2 nd Mollie Ward Dandalee Park Izabella Champion Kid & Junior Champion Doe Dandalee Park Tamsin -Supreme Champion Doe Betdale Abraham Lincoln Supreme Champion Buck /177 Dandalee Park Tyrion Reserve Senior Champion Buck

16 FUNDRAISING UPDATE We have held two more fundraising events since the Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day which was very successful. On the 17 th September we held a stall at the Toodyay School Fundraising Fete. We had a good day and raised $ As the fete was a fundraiser for the school we donated $36.00 to the school and banked $ 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 8 th 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 $ 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 16 Past Gidgegannup president Lyn Dahl holding the Joy Bowley Perpetual Trophy for Supreme Champion Dairy Goat

17 Brunswick Show - 22 October 2016 Smartest goat and handler on parade 1 st Keren Muthsam 2 nd Gerry Coe 3 rd Sharyn Dauti Judge - Dave Robinson Veteran ADB over 6 years in milk 1 st Paperbark Gully Trinity T&S Blight Saanen doe 3 6 years in milk 1 st Kalama Sitara S&R Dauti 2 nd Kalama Lilli Lee S&R Dauti 3 rd 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 1 st Serendipity Petal K Muthsam 2 nd Kalama Wild Rose S&R Dauti 3 rd Kalama Tessa Mae S&R Dauti ADB doe, dry, must have lactated at least once 1 st Kelshara Sadhbh R&G Coe 2 nd 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 1 st lactation 1 st Serendipity Petal K Muthsam 2 nd Kalama Charlie Mae S&R Dauti 3 rd Kalama Wild Rose S&R Dauti 17

18 Brunswick Show results continued Doe with best udder 2 nd lactation 1 st Paperbark Gully Trinity T&S Blight 2 nd 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 st Kalama Charlie Mae S&R Dauti 2 nd Paperbark Gully Trinity T&S Blight 3 rd Kalama Sitara S&R Dauti Type and 24 Hour production doe 1 st Paperbark Gully Trinity T&S Blight 2 nd Kalama Wild Rose S&R Dauti 3 rd Kalama Sitara S&R Dauti Saanen Goatling 1 st Serendipity Fleur K Muthsam Toggenburg Goatling 1 st Kelshara Satchel R&G Coe 2 nd Kelshara Wyatt R&G Coe British Alpine Goatling No entries Anglo Nubian Goatling 1 st Kelshara Oisin R&G Coe 2 nd Kelshara Harper R&G Coe 3 rd Kelshara Morgan R&G Coe Champion Goatling Serendipity Fleur (above right) Reserve Champion Goatling Kelshara Satchel (below right) ADB doe kid 3 6 months 1 st Hillbilly Hollow Violet N Tognolini 2 nd Hillbilly Holler Harlow N Tognolini Saanen doe kid under 3 months 1 st Kalama Primula S&R Dauti 2 nd Kalama Luna S&R Dauti 3 rd 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) 18

19 Dam and Daughter 1 st Kelshara Sadhbh & daughter R&G Coe 2 nd Serendipity Petal & daughter K Muthsam Progeny Pair, not full sisters 1 st Dandalee Park Imperial progeny S&R Dauti 2 nd Braimac Jarrah progeny R&G Coe ADB buck over 12 months 1 st Dandalee Park Imperial S&R Dauti 2 nd 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 1 st Keren Muthsam 2 nd Sharyn Dauti Supreme Exhibit Paperbark Gully Trinity (below right) Brunswick Show Champion Line-up 19

20 Busselton Show - Judge s Report Although the weather was a little unpredictable, four exhibitors attended the Busselton 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 exchange 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 present 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 1 st Kalama Charlie - Mae S & R Dauti 2 nd Paperbark Gully Naomi M & J Currie 3 rd Kalama Sitara S & R Dauti Saanen Doe under 3 years in milk 1 st Kalama Wild Rose S & R Dauti 2 nd Cedarvale Park Mintie M & J Currie 3 rd Kalama Tessa Mae S & R Dauti British Alpine Doe under 3 years in milk 1 st Swan Katy M & J Currie Champion Senior Doe from classes -Kalama Wild Rose (below right) Reserve Champion Senior Doe - Cedarvale Park Mintie (below left) 20

21 Busselton Show results continued.. Doe with best udder first lactation 1 st Kalama Wild Rose S & R Dauti 2 nd Paperbark Gully Naomi M & J Currie 3 rd Kalama Tessa Mae S & R Dauti Doe with best udder second or more lactations 1 st Cedarvale Park Mintie M & J Currie 2 nd Kalama Sitara S & R Dauti Doe with best udder - Kalama Wild Rose Type and Production Doe 1 st Paperbark Gully Naomi M & J Currie 2 nd Cedarvale Park Mintie M & J Currie 3 rd Kalama Charlie Mae S & R Dauti Type and 24 Hour production doe 1 st Kalama Wild Rose S & R Dauti 2 nd Paperbark Gully Naomi M & J Currie 3 rd Cedarvale Park Mintie M & J Currie Saanen Goatling months unkidded 1 st Cabra Blanca Bella A & B Jung Champion Doe Kid - Kalama Lagertha Champion Goatling - Cabra Blanca Bella Saanen doe kid less than 3 months 1 st Kalama Lagertha A & P Snedden 2 nd Kalama Primula S & R Dauti 3 rd Kalama Little Angel S & R Dauti Junior Champion & Reserve Does Champion Kid - Kalama Lagertha Reserve Champion Kid - Kalama Primula Junior Champion - Kalama Lagertha Reserve Junior Champion -Cabra Blanca Bella ADB Buck over 12 months 1 st Dandalee Park Imperial S & R Dauti Champion Buck - Dandalee Park Imperial Dam and Daughter 1 st Kalama Charlie-Mae & daughter S & R Dauti 2 nd Kalama Sitara & daughter S & R Dauti Champion Buck Dandalee Park Imperial Progeny Pair 1 st Pair by Dandalee Park Imperial S & R Dauti Breeders Trio 1 st Kalama Stud S & R Dauti Child Handler - Indi Snedden & Ollie Snedden Supreme Exhibit - Kalama Wild Rose 21 Child Handlers Class

22 Gidgegannup Show - 29 October 2016 Judge: Dave Robinson Class A101 Best Presented goat and handler on parade 1 st Keren Muthsam 2 nd Gerry Coe 3 rd Robyne Coe Class A201 Veteran Doe in Milk Age 6 years and over. 1 st Paperbark Gully Trinity T & S Blight 2 nd Betdale Daisy B Keown Class A202 Saanen Doe, 3 years and under 6 years, in milk 1 st Betdale Frushsia B Keown Class A205 Anglo Nubian Doe, 3 years and under 6 years, in milk 1 st Betdale Reeny B Keown Class A206 Saanen Doe, under 36 months, in milk 1 st Serendipity Petal K Muthsam Class A208 British Alpine Doe, under 36 months, in milk 1 st Betdale Magill B Keown Class A209 Anglo Nubian Doe, under 36 months, in milk 1 st Brookshire Matilda M Wiltshire Class A211 Dry Doe, 1 st Betdale Bree M Wiltshire Class A212 Doe with best udder, 1st lactation 1 st Betdale Magill B Keown 2 nd Serendipity Petal K Muthsam 3 rd Brookshire Matilda M Wiltshire Class A213 Doe with best udder, 2 nd or sub lactation 1 st Betdale Frushsia B Keown 2 nd Paperbark Gully Trinity T & S Blight Doe with Best Udder: Betdale Magill (B Keown) Class A214 Type and Production Doe in milk. 1 st Betdale Daisy B Keown 2 nd Paperbark Gully Trinity T & S Blight Class A Hour Type and Production Doe in milk. 1 st Paperbark Gully Trinity T & S Blight 2 nd 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 1 st Serendipity Fleur K Muthsam 2 nd Betdale Calamity Jane B Keown Class A302 Toggenburg Goatling 1 st Kelshara Satchel R & G Coe 2 nd Kelshara Wyatt R & G Coe Class A303 British Alpine Goatling 1 st Betdale Avenda B Keown 22 Senior Champion Doe - Paperbark Gully Trinity Junior Champion Doe & Champion Goatling - Serendipity Fleur (left) Champion Kid Betdale Flowy (right)

23 Class A304 Anglo Nubian Goatling 1 st Kelshara Harper R & G Coe 2 nd Kelshara Harlow R & G Coe 3 rd Kelshara Morgan R & G Coe Champion Goatling: Serendipity Fleur (K Muthsam) Reserve Champion Goatling: Betdale Avenda (B Keown) Class A401 ADB Doe Kid 3 12 months 1 st Betdale Hannah Lincoln B Keown 2 nd Betdale Mary Lincoln B Keown Class A402 Saanen Doe Kid, under 3 months. 1 st Betdale Lacy B Keown Class A404 British Alpine Doe Kid, under 3 months 1 st Betdale Flowy B Keown Class A405 Anglo Nubian Doe Kid, under 3 months 1 st Brookshire Keltie M Wiltshire 2 nd Betdale Meg B Keown 3 rd 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 1 st Brookshire Banjo M Wiltshire 2 nd Brookshire Hunter M Wiltshire 3 rd Betdale Abraham Lincoln B Keown Class A502 ADB Buck 12 months and over 1 st 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 1 st Brookshire Matilda and daughter M Wiltshire 2 nd Betdale Frushia and daughter B Keown Class A602 Sire s Progeny Pair 1 st Pair by Braimac Jarrah R & G Coe 2 nd Pair by Woodyville Tolstoy R & G Coe Class A603 Dam s Progeny Pair 1 st Pair out of Brookshire Matilda M Wiltshire 2 nd Pair out of Serendipity Primrose K Muthsam Class A604 Breeders Trio 1 st Brookshire trio M Wiltshire Class A605 Child Handler 1 st Blake Evers 2 nd Kayla Evers 23 Grand Champion Buck - Dandalee Park Tyrion Supreme Exhibit - Paperbark Gully Trinity Joy Bowley Perpetual Trophy - Grand Champion Dairy Goat Exhibit at Gidgegannup Show

24 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 mountains in the summer. They came to international attention in 1893, when several thousands animals from the valley were distributed 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 Department 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 Experimental Farm at Nyngan, NSW. The imports were good quality animals and produced excellent milking stock. A further two bucks were added to the Nyngan herd in 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 nature, 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. 24

25 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: Goats Milk - The Natural Alternative - Tinsley Beck

26 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 represents 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 premolars, 3/3 molars) = 32. Permanent Tooth Eruption in Goats Permanent tooth Age at Eruption Incisor (I 1 ) years Incisor (I 2 ) years Incisor (I 3 ) years Incisor (I 4 ) years 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 permanent teeth will appear or erupt: Premolars Molar (M 1 ) Molar (M 2 ) Molar (M 3 ) years 3 months 9-12 months 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 26

27 Aging Goats By Their Teeth Reference: 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 years of age. Four incisors are permanent (black arrows). Dentition of a 3 year old goat. Six incisors are permanent (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. 27

28 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 enjoyed "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 Their goat breeding program produced champion goats and led to the improvement of goats as milk producing animals. Whilst Lilian managed the goats, Carl so enjoyed 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: