REVIEW MYOTONIC GOAT A PUBLICATION OF THE MYOTONIC GOAT REGISTRY WINTERIZING YOUR GOATS FALL ~D. P. Sponenberg VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4

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1 MYOTONIC GOAT REVIEW A PUBLICATION OF THE MYOTONIC GOAT REGISTRY WINTERIZING YOUR GOATS ~D. P. Sponenberg FALL 2015 VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 Goats need a few basics in winter that are different than other seasons of the year. Depending on where you live, winter can pose interesting challenges. Temperature is one issue. Goats can survive cold temperatures, but need to be dry. It is best if the housing is draft-free. Draft is just a breeze in the wrong place, and you need to think like a goat to get this one right! You might be comfortable, but that can mean nothing if the draft is at goat level. A few strategies can work well. The challenge is to keep good ventilation without draftiness. One solution we have for adults and goat families (a doe and her offspring) is to use calf hutches. We have used the brand called polydomes for years, and they basically never wear out. Our oldest polydomes are over twenty years old and still work well. These have the advantage of separating goats (cutting down on violence) and are small enough that a few goats can keep them quite toasty and comfortable. We ve noticed that the few bad actor goats hog one, while the more communityminded all pile into other ones. You can also easily rig up a wire panel for a front gate if you need to confine a goat. Kids are another issue, and if you have young kids in cold weather they can indeed freeze to death. Or, they can get frostbitten ears or feet. In either case, the outcome is not ideal. One solution that can work is to take a plastic 55 gallon drum. One end will be solid, one has the holes in it for getting out whatever was in it to begin with. I cut the solid end off, leaving enough height for a water trough. The other end I split in half, which makes a sort of quonset hut that is big enough for several kids. They learn to pile in at a few days of age, and these are confined and protective enough that the kids usually stay quite toasty and comfortable. If the quonset huts are too long there is a risk of too many getting in and the back ones suffocating, but I ve never had that problem. These repurposed drums will be too big to use in polydomes, but work well in three-sided sheds or barns. The kids also play king of the hill on these, so they serve multiple purposes. Water is another key winter issue. My bucks basically never drink water! BUT if it is not available, one of them will get urinary stones and block. So, good water needs to be available, preferably at all times. Stock tank de-icers are one way to assure this. The importance of water cannot be overstated, and cold temperatures can make this a real challenge. Feed is also important. Goats need energy, and this can come from concentrated feeds like grains. This is especially important for does in late gestation, to avoid pregnancy toxemia. Energy demands are higher in winter, and meeting those demands is essential. Roughage in the form of good hay is also important, as this helps the rumen to work and actually produces some of the heat they need to be comfortable. By making sure that shelter, food, and water are available you can keep your goats happy all winter. SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST: From The Farm Cold Weather Freezing Water Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Make Your Own Goat Treats West Texas Cabrito Loaf Lewisburg, TN Show Arendtsville, PA Show Wellsboro, PA Show Fall Face Off, Corydon, IN Taxonomy of the Domestic Goat INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From The Farm 2 Goat Tips: Freezing Water 4 Homemade Goat Treats 7 Goat Gourmet West Texas Cabrito Loaf Lewisburg, TN Show 8 Arendtsville, PA Show 10 Tioga County Show Fall Face Off Show Corydon, IN Taxonomy of The Domestic Goat Annual Renewal Form 16

2 PAGE 2 MYOTONIC GOAT REVIEW FROM THE FARM... used to determine an overall winner at the National Show. This year s National Show Doe panel consisted of Ms. Debbie Mullins, Miss Ashley Hadley and Mrs. Kristy Shearer. The National Show Market Wether panel was Ms. Debbie Mullins, Miss Ashley Hadley and Mrs. Kristy Shearer. The National Show Platinum Wether panel was Ms. Debbie Mullins, Mrs. Kristy Shearer and Mrs. Janice Likens. The National Show Buck panel was Miss Ashley Hadley, Mrs. Kristy Shearer and Mr. Jimmy Dowell. The 2015 Myotonic Goat Registry National Show was held on September 26th in Corydon, Indiana at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. The event kicked off with an MGR Judges Training Course on September 24 th in conjunction with two MGR Sanctioned Shows dubbed The Fall Face Off Shows on September 25 th & 26 th. The Fall Face Off Shows were hosted by Ben and Lynnsey Dauer of Indiana. There was no shortage of beautiful examples of the breed. The overall correctness and quality of the Myotonics on hand is to be commended. The National Show is always exciting and brings exhibitors from across the U.S. This year we had exhibitors from Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Texas. There were a total of twenty-two Champions who participated at the National Show. Just getting to Nationals is a tough road but to win at Nationals is even tougher. Nationals are judged by a panel of at least three judges. Each judge picks their first, second and third place goats and records them on a scorecard. The first place choice is worth five points, third place is worth three points and third place is worth one point. The combined scores are It is no easy task to have the honor of participating at the MGR National Show. You simply don t get to enter; you have to be eligible to participate. All Does and Bucks must have earned their Permanent Grand Champion Status, Platinum Wethers must have at least three points and Market Wethers must have at least one Champion point. In order for a Doe or Buck to earn their Permanent Grand Champion status they must earn three points. Of the three points two must be earned as the Grand Champion and one may be earned as a Reserve Grand Champion. There must be a minimum number of goats participating (Does 20, Bucks 10 and Wethers 6) in the show and have enough senior division (Does 8 and Bucks 5)and at least six exhibitors in each division. Only one point may be earned in the junior division for Does and Bucks, and the last point may not be earned until the goat is two years old and has live registered offspring. Platinum Wethers may earn a total of twelve points but must have at least six Wethers and six exhibitors to record a point. This is the first year MGR has offered Market Wethers who must have at least three exhibitors & three Market Wethers to earn this point (Market Wethers must show no evidence of permanent teeth). The Report of Awards must also be filled out correctly and the identification on the Report of Awards must match the MGR database to record the point. This year s participants in the MGR National Doe Show were: Goat Hill farm Derby Girl bred and owned by Kathy Jacobs, Pint Size Ambrosia bred and owned by Janice Likens, Pint Size Meiko bred and owned by Janice Likens, Buck Creek Hanna bred and owned by Ben and Lynnsey Dauer, Titan Farms Bella bred by Meagan Lloyd owned by Jack and Prissy Chilcutt and Buck Creek Harley bred and owned by Ben and Lynnsey Dauer. Buck Creek Harley was named the 2015 National Champion Doe. This year s participants in the MGR National Market Wether Show were: Outlaw Farms Sargent Krum bred by Maxwell Lawrence owned by Grace Lawrence, Fern Hill Smoke EM bred and owned by Jack and Prissy Chilcutt, Fern Hill Roasted bred and owned by From the Farm is continued on page 5 Although MGR welcomes unsolicited articles and pictures, it does not assume responsibility for statements by advertisers and contributors. It is the sole responsibility of the reader to obtain veterinary services and advice before using any of the information in this newsletter. Articles appearing in the Myotonic Goat Review do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the MGR staff or publisher. Pictures contributed via regular mail will be returned only if accompanied by a self-addressed envelope and return postage. All contributions become the sole property of MGR.

3 VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 PAGE 3 Pictured left to right: MGR owner Tara Lawrence, Judge Jimmy Dowell, National Champion Buck Goat Hill Hot Shot bred & owned by Kathy Jacobs, National Champion Platinum Wether Mar-Bob Useless bred & owned by Robert & Martha Beasley, Judge Debbie Mullins, Judge Kristy Shearer, National Champion Market Wether Buck Creek Tundra bred by Ben & Lynnsey Dauer and owned by Kaylee Kinder, Judge Ashley Hadley, National Champion Doe Buck Creek Harley bred & owned by Ben & Lynnsey Dauer. MGR ADVERTISING GUIDELINES All ads must be goat related. The acceptance and publishing of any ad will be the final decision of the owner and editors of MGR. The ad submitted must be copy ready. Please keep file size to a minimum! Preferred format for electronic submissions is.pdf or Word format. Ads should be submitted one month prior to Newsletter release date. The Newsletter is quarterly so release dates are in January, April, July and October. Release dates may be adjusted as needed and every effort will be made to include any ads that did not get submitted a month in advance. The rates for active MGR breeders are as follows: *Business card ad: $21 per year (4 issues), $7 per issue; 2 1/4 x 3 3/8 *1/4 page ad: $27 per year, $9 per issue; 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 *1/2 page ad: $48 per year, $16 per issue; 4 1/2 x 7 1/4 *Full page ad: $90 per year, $30 per issue; 7 1/4 x 9 1/4 Classified ads: $0.30 per word. Rates for businesses or non-mgr breeders are: *Business card ad: $48 per year (4 issues), $16 per issue; 2 1/4 x 3 3/8 *1/4 page ad: $60 per year, $20 per issue; 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 *1/2 page ad: $90 per year, $30 per issue; 4 1/2 x 7 1/4 *Full page ad: $180 per year, $60 per issue; 7 1/4 x 9 1/4 Classified ads: $0.60 per word. Classified ads must be renewed each issue. If you select a per issue ad, you can specify in which issue you would like the ad to appear. Actual location of ad in the Newsletter is at the Editor s discretion. Be sure to submit your ad early! *Sizes given are to allow for the border on the newsletter page. Please send your ad with payment to: Myotonic Goat Registry 3174 Valley Ford Road Adger, AL YOUR AD HERE Questions? Contact Cindy Bene at or via at candjbene@gmail.com

4 PAGE 4 MYOTONIC GOAT REVIEW The Ranch is FOR SALE! Onion Creek Ranch TM WILL CONTINUE breeding superior meat goat genetics and holding GoatCamp TM annually but we are ready for another move. The current ranch property is for sale. On 271 acres in McCulloch County near Lohn north of Brady, Texas sits a breeder s paradise. This fully developed ranch is divided into over 30 traps and pastures, the largest of which is 24 acres. All pastures connect to the working pens via lanes for easy working of the livestock. Each pasture has a metal loafing shed numbered by pasture. Each pen and pasture is watered by Miraco automatic-fill water troughs fed from the Hickory Aquifer well located in the center of the ranch. The Hickory well is 2800 feet deep and rated for 100 GPM. There are three other wells on the ranch. A 40KW diesel generator automatically provides electricity when there is a power failure and cuts off when power returns. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PHOTOS visit the Realtor s site. The first link is photos, the second is a link to the listing. GOAT TIPS: COLD WEATHER FREEZING WATER ~Jan Likens I fill up one gallon milk jugs with warm water and transport them on a red radio flyer wagon to the barn each morning and evening when the weather is cold. Wagons can be purchased at yard sales and will hold ten jugs, depending on the size wagon. The goats love the warm water. So do the chickens!

5 VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 PAGE 5 FROM THE FARM CONTINUED Jack and Prissy Chilcutt, Fern Hill Memphis Rub bred and owned by Jack and Prissy Chilcutt, Buck Creek Tundra bred by Ben and Lynnsey Dauer, owned by Kaylee Kinder and Cornstalk Creek Fainters' Otis bred and owned by Debbie and Bryan Monts. Buck Creek Tundra was named the 2015 National Champion Market Wether. This year's participants in the MGR National Platinum Wether Show were: Rocky Ridge Bourbon Street bred and owned by Ellen Pittman, Mar-Bob Useless bred and owned by Robert and Martha Beasley and S-L White Jack bred by Sonny Purser and owned by Breanna Baumeister. Mar-Bob useless was named the 2015 National Champion Platinum Wether. This year s participants in the MGR National Buck Show were Goat Hill Farm Hot Shot bred and owned by Kathy Jacobs, Pint Size Tequila bred and owned by Janice Likens, Buck Creek Johnny bred by Ben and Lynnsey Dauer, owned by Samantha Wise and James Prather, S-L Cee Money bred by Sonny Purser, owned by Cody & Trey Baumeister and Rick & Nancy Geeslin, Woody Creek Farm Mr. Incredible bred by Debbie Mullins, owned by Ben and Lynnsey Dauer, Buck Creek Romeo bred and owned by Ben and Lynnsey Dauer and Fern Hill Dynamite Jack bred and owned by Jack and Prissy Chilcutt. Goat Hill Farm Hot Shot was named the 2015 National Champion Buck. Over the last several years Myotonic breeders have been encouraged to focus on correct breed type, good structure and balance. This has been no easy task as many breeders had selected size as primary focus over the last few years. Asking breeders to look at the entire package of the breed rather than just one aspect caused some upset and yet others did the work and it showed as fine examples of the breed were on display at both the sanctioned shows and the National Show. For any Registry a National Show is very exciting. There is no exception to this rule when it comes to MGR. I am often asked if I find anything as exciting as a National Show when I look at the breed. My answer may be a little surprising because participation at our National Show takes years of work to achieve. I however, find the Junior classes of goats participating at our shows just as exciting. When I look at the breed the Junior classes of goats show where the breed is headed and I see the positive impact that having MGR Certified Judges is having on the breed as a whole. The last five years has been focused on helping the breed become more recognizable and uniform throughout the country. There are many wonderful examples of the breed across the country with less outside influence than seen in the past. I could not be prouder of the dedication the MGR breeders have shown in preserving Myotonic goats. The MGR office is winding down 2015 and working hard to update Breeder accounts along with the processing of Registrations and Transfers. Please remember to check your listing on the Breeder's Directory to see if any changes are needed. If you find your information needs updated please the office at: MyotonicGoatRegistry.net May each of you have a blessed holiday and Happy New Year! ~Tara THE HEALTHY GOAT: PEANUT BUTTER BANANA SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 cup goat milk 2 tablespoons peanut butter powder 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon wheat germ 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon organic cold-milled golden flax 1 banana, sliced 2-3 ice cubes (or crushed ice) Chocolate syrup if desired DIRECTIONS: Combine all ingredients in Bullet or Ninja blender. Using the pulsed setting, combine for a few cycles. If you are using a regular blender, you may want to break up the ice cubes or use crushed ice for better results. The amount of ice used governs how thick the smoothie is so start with a small amount and add more if needed. csb

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7 VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 PAGE 7 MAKE YOUR OWN GOAT TREATS ~Denise Wogatzke Homemade Goat Cracker Recipe Here's a cracker recipe that my goats LOVE. Sometimes if I don't feel like rolling out the dough I just make bite sized balls and bake them 10 to 15 minutes. Then I let them sit out to air dry so that they become really crunchy. Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups flour or whole wheat flour ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil; more as needed 4 tablespoons water; add more as needed 1 teaspoon seasonings such as dried peppermint etc what ever you think your goat will like. Preheat oven to 400 F. Mix together well, preferably in a food processor, 1 cup of the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and oil ( use smaller amount for crisper crackers, or a larger amount for a richer flavor). Add 3 tablespoons water and mix well. Gradually add more water, mixing after each addition, until mixture forms a compact ball. If it seems too sticky to handle, add more flour. Sprinkle a work surface (or a baking sheet-sized piece of parchment paper) with some of the remaining flour then press and roll the dough to about 1/8th inch thick. Try to get it fairly uniform. If the dough is too dry to roll out, return it to the food processor and add a little more water. If necessary to prevent sticking, dust your hands and the rolling pin with a little more flour. Put the rolled-out dough on a baking sheet dusted with a little flour (if you've used parchment paper, transfer dough and paper to baking sheet) and bake minutes, until somewhat brown. Cool and break into pieces. If making several batches, mix another while the first one bakes. You can re-use the parchment paper several times. THE GOAT GOURMET: WEST TEXAS CABRITO LOAF 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped onion or dry onion flakes 1/4 cup shredded carrots 1 chopped jalapeno (optional) 1 egg 1 cup croutons, stale bread crumbs or stuffing mix 1 Tablespoon each salt, black pepper and garlic powder 2 pounds ground cabrito 1/4 cup catsup 1/4 cup barbecue sauce Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix first 7 ingredients together and let stand 5 minutes. Add in 2 lbs. ground cabrito and mix well. Form into a loaf and place in a loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. Remove from oven. Mix the catsup and the barbecue sauce and spread over the top of the loaf. Bake another 5 minutes and remove from oven. Serves approximately 4 people. Recipe is from:

8 PAGE 8 MYOTONIC GOAT REVIEW 2015 GOATRAGEOUS AND SOUTHLAND REGIONAL SHOWS Shows held July 31, 2015 at the Marshall County Expo Center in Lewisburg, TN Judge Show A: Debbie Mullins Judge Show B: Wade Buntin Show A Junior Champion Doe Show B Fern Hill Shadee Prissy Chilcutt Fern Hill Shadee Prissy Chilcutt Reserve Junior Champion Doe Outlaw Farms Miss Money Max Lawrence Fern Hill Farrah Prissy Chilcutt Senior Champion Doe Outlaw Farms O'Sidious Tara Lawrence Outlaw Farms O'Sidious Tara Lawrence Reserve Senior Champion Doe B's Barn Spooky Samantha Wise Woody Creek Farm O'Lexis Debbie Mullins Grand Champion Doe Outlaw Farms O'Sidious Tara Lawrence Outlaw Farms O'Sidious Tara Lawrence Reserve Grand Champion Doe B's Barn Spooky Samantha Wise Fern Hill Shadee Prissy Chilcutt Junior Champion Buck Fern Hill Fandango Prissy Chilcutt Woody Creek Farm Storm Warning Debbie Mullins Reserve Junior Champion Buck Outlaw Farms Made In The Shade Tara Lawrence Woody Creek Farm Winchester Debbie Mullins Senior Champion Buck Wells Bombadier Lisa Edinger Woody Creek Farm Magnum Debbie Mullins Reserve Senior Champion Buck Dark Tree Farm Coco Nancy Stevens ET3 Simon Zona Johnson Grand Champion Buck Wells Bombadier Lisa Edinger Woody Creek Farm Magnum Debbie Mullins Reserve Grand Champion Buck Fern Hill Fandango Prissy Chilcutt Woody Creek Farm Storm Warning Debbie Mullins Junior Champion Wether Fern Hill Smoke Em Prissy Chilcutt Fern Hill Smoke Em Prissy Chilcutt Reserve Junior Champion Wether Rocky Ridge Black Knight Ellen Pittman Woody Creek Farm Ruger Debbie Mullins Senior Champion Wether Rocky Ridge Bourbon Street Ellen Pittman Rocky Ridge Bourbon Street Ellen Pittman Reserve Senior Champion Wether Buck Creek Thunder Samantha Wise Pickle Dilly Prince Lisa Edinger Grand Champion Wether Rocky Ridge Bourbon Street Ellen Pittman Fern Hill Smoke Em Prissy Chilcutt Reserve Grand Champion Wether Fern Hill Smoke Em Prissy Chilcutt Woody Creek Farm Ruger Debbie Mullins ~Continued next page

9 VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 PAGE GOATRAGEOUS AND SOUTHLAND REGIONAL SHOW CONTINUED Show A Show B Light Weight Market Wether Outlaw Farms Sargent Krum Tara Lawrence Outlaw Farms Sargent Krum Tara Lawrence Reserve Light Weight Market Wether Rocky Ridge Eminem Jasmine Pittman Rocky Ridge Eminem Jasmine Pittman Heavy Weight Market Wether Fern Hill Smoke Em Prissy Chilcutt Fern Hill Smoke Em Prissy Chilcutt Reserve Heavy Weight Wether Rocky Ridge Black Knight Ellen Pittman Rocky Ridge Black Knight Ellen Pittman Grand Champion Market Wether Fern Hill Smoke Em Prissy Chilcutt Fern Hill Smoke Em Prissy Chilcutt Reserve Grand Champion Market Wether Rocky Ridge Black Knight Ellen Pittman Outlaw Farms Sargent Krum Tara Lawrence

10 PAGE 10 MYOTONIC GOAT REVIEW SOUTH MOUNTAIN FAIR SHOW, ARENDTSVILLE, PA Shows were held August 21 & 22, 2015 in Arendtsville, PA Judge Show 1: Jaime French-Keim Judge Show 2: Ashley Hadley Judge Show 3: Wade Buntin Tennessee Goat Show Myotonic Goat Show Junior Champion Doe Buck Creek Pandora Jason & Christina Duffy Buck Creek Francesca Aaron & Stacy Neely Reserve Junior Champion Doe Buck Creek Ellie Mae Aaron & Stacy Neely DFG Farm Shagadelic Baby Jason & Christina Duffy Senior Champion Doe Brassring Crisiant Jason & Christina Duffy Giles Meadowlark Kathy Jacobs Reserve Senior Champion Doe Buck Creek Zola Ashley Hadley/Kathy Jacobs ET3 Black Dahlia Kathy Jacobs Grand Champion Doe Brassring Crisiant Jason & Christina Duffy Giles Meadowlark Kathy Jacobs Reserve Grand Champion Doe Buck Creek Zola Ashley Hadley/Kathy Jacobs ET3 Black Dahlia Kathy Jacobs Junior Champion Buck DFG Farm The Roogaghroo Jason & Christina Duffy Fern Hill Tabasco Jason & Christina Duffy Reserve Junior Champion Buck Bar T Ranch Geronimo Shelby Joyner Bar T Ranch Geronimo Shelby Joyner Senior Champion Buck Goat Hill Farm Kentucky Hot Brown Kathy Jacobs Goat Hill Farm Kentucky Hot Brown Kathy Jacobs Reserve Senior Champion Buck B's Barn Shooter Jason & Christina Duffy Woody Creek Farm Chaero Jason & Christina Duffy Grand Champion Buck DFG Farm The Roogaghroo Jason & Christina Duffy Goat Hill Farm Kentucky Hot Brown Kathy Jacobs Reserve Grand Champion Buck Goat Hill Farm Kentucky Hot Brown Kathy Jacobs Woody Creek Farm Chaero Jason & Christina Duffy ~Continued next page

11 VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 PAGE 11 SOUTH MOUNTAIN FAIR SHOW CONTINUED Buck Creek Francesca Duffy Fainting Goat Farm Shagadelic Baby Falling Fainters Show Junior Champion Doe Aaron & Stacy Neely Reserve Junior Champion Doe Jason & Christina Duffy ET3 Black Dahlia Giles Meadowlark Senior Champion Doe Kathy Jacobs Reserve Senior Champion Doe Kathy Jacobs Buck Creek Francesca ET3 Black Dahlia Fern Hill Tabasco Ackley Acres Moose B's Barn Shooter Goat Hill Farm Kentucky Hot Brown B's Barn Shooter Goat Hill Farm Kentucky Hot Brown Grand Champion Doe Aaron & Stacy Neely Reserve Grand Champion Doe Kathy Jacobs Junior Champion Buck Jason & Christina Duffy Reserve Junior Champion Buck Megan Ackley Senior Champion Buck Jason & Christina Duffy Reserve Senior Champion Buck Kathy Jacobs Grand Champion Buck Jason & Christina Duffy Reserve Grand Champion Buck Kathy Jacobs Moonlight Farms Registered Fainting Goats Cindy & James Bene candjbene@gmail.com

12 PAGE 12 MYOTONIC GOAT REVIEW TIOGA COUNTY MYOTONIC GOAT SHOW, WELLSBORO, PA Shows held September 11 & 12, 2015 Judge Show A: Jaime French-Keim Judge Show B: Robert Beasley Judge Show C: Lynda Gredin Show A Show B Junior Champion Doe Duffy Fainting Goat Farm Aroogaghla Jason & Christina Duffy Hillside Acres Freya Morgan Easter Reserve Junior Champion Doe Bango's Funny Farm Adele Robert & Miranda Bango Shearogg Fainters Ella Alexander Shearer Senior Champion Doe Brassring Crisiant Jason & Christina Duffy B's Barn Lacy Nightie Matthew & Kristy Shearer Reserve Senior Champion Doe Bango's Funny Farm Sunshine Robert & Miranda Bango B's Barn Dyna-Mite Jason & Christina Duffy Grand Champion Doe Brassring Crisiant Jason & Christina Duffy B's Barn Lacy Nightie Matthew & Kristy Shearer Reserve Grand Champion Doe Bango's Funny Farm Sunshine Robert & Miranda Bango B's Barn Dyna-Mite Jason & Christina Duffy Junior Champion Buck Duffy Fainting Goat Farm Jose Cuervo Jason & Christina Duffy Fern Hill Tabasco Jason & Christina Duffy Reserve Junior Champion Buck Goat Hill Farm Jasper Kathy Jacobs Duffy Fainting Goat Farm Jose Cuervo Jason & Christina Duffy Senior Champion Buck Goat Hill Farm Kentucky Hot Brown Kathy Jacobs Sugar Run Ranch Barney Matthew & Kristy Shearer Reserve Senior Champion Buck Duffy Fainting Goat Farm Vincenzo Jason & Christina Duffy Woody Creek Farm Chaero Jason & Christina Duffy Grand Champion Buck Goat Hill Farm Kentucky Hot Brown Kathy Jacobs Sugar Run Ranch Barney Matthew & Kristy Shearer Reserve Grand Champion Buck Duffy Fainting Goat Farm Vincenzo Jason & Christina Duffy Fern Hill Tabasco Jason & Christina Duffy Junior Champion Wether Bango's Funny Farm Chase Nicholas & Brayden Bango Bango's Funny Farm Chase Nicholas & Brayden Bango Reserve Junior Champion Wether Mt. Basin Farm T.J. Kaylee Dunham Mt. Basin Farm T.J. Kaylee Dunham Senior Champion Wether Woody Creek Farm Bridger Robert & Miranda Bango Cookie at K&K Fainting Goat Farm Kaylee Dunham Reserve Senior Champion Wether Bango's Funny Farm Rampage Tammy Simser Woody Creek Farm Bridger Robert & Miranda Bango Grand Champion Wether Woody Creek Farm Bridger Robert & Miranda Bango Cookie at K&K Fainting Goat Farm Kaylee Dunham Reserve Grand Champion Wether Bango's Funny Farm Rampage Tammy Simser Woody Creek Farm Bridger Robert & Miranda Bango ~Continued next page

13 VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 PAGE 13 TIOGA COUNTY MYOTONIC GOAT SHOW CONTINUED Shearogg Fainters Blossom Shearogg Fainters Olivia ET3 Curiousity Giles Meadowlark ET3 Curiousity Giles Meadowlark Show C Junior Champion Doe Matthew & Kristy Shearer Reserve Junior Champion Doe Senior Champion Doe Matthew & Kristy Shearer Jason & Christina Duffy Reserve Senior Champion Doe Kathy Jacobs Grand Champion Doe Jason & Christina Duffy Reserve Grand Champion Doe Kathy Jacobs Show C Junior Champion Buck DFG Farm Jose Cuervo Jason & Christina Duffy Reserve Junior Champion Buck Goat Hill Farm Jasper Kathy Jacobs Senior Champion Buck B's Barn Shooter Jason & Christina Duffy Reserve Senior Champion Buck Sugar Run Ranch Barney Matthew & Kristy Shearer Grand Champion Buck B's Barn Shooter Jason & Christina Duffy Reserve Grand Champion Buck Sugar Run Ranch Barney Matthew & Kristy Shearer Junior Champion Wether Bango's Funny Farm Chase Nicholas & Brayden Bango Reserve Junior Champion Wether Mt. Basin Farm T.J. Kaylee Dunham Senior Champion Wether Woody Creek Farm Bridger Robert & Miranda Bango Reserve Senior Champion Wether Sundance Meadows Red Stag Jaime French-Keim Grand Champion Wether Woody Creek Farm Bridger Robert & Miranda Bango Reserve Grand Champion Wether Sundance Meadows Red Stag Jaime French-Keim Merry Christmas from all the folks at MGR

14 PAGE 14 MYOTONIC GOAT REVIEW 2015 FALL FACE OFF SHOW, CORYDON, IN Fall Face Off Shows held September 25 & 26, 2015 at the Harrison County Fairgrounds in Corydon, IN Judge Show A: Debbie Mullins Judge Show B: Jimmy Dowell Show A Junior Champion Doe Show B Buck Creek Hera Robert & Martha Beasley Buck Creek Hera Robert & Martha Beasley Reserve Junior Champion Doe Outlaw Farms Miss Money Tara Lawrence Buck Creek Florence Ben & Lynnsey Dauer Senior Champion Doe B's Barn Luna Moonrise Ben & Lynnsey Dauer B's Barn Luna Moonrise Ben & Lynnsey Dauer Reserve Senior Champion Doe Pint Size Stardust Jan Likens Woody Creek Farm Ophira Ben & Lynnsey Dauer Grand Champion Doe B's Barn Luna Moonrise Ben & Lynnsey Dauer B's Barn Luna Moonrise Ben & Lynnsey Dauer Reserve Grand Champion Doe Pint Size Stardust Jan Likens Woody Creek Farm Ophira Ben & Lynnsey Dauer Junior Champion Buck Buck Creek Rebel Bob & Martha Beasley Woody Creek Farm Storm Warning Debbie Mullins Reserve Junior Champion Buck Cornstalk Creek Fainters' Big Jon Bryan & Debbie Monts Buck Creek Rebel Bob & Martha Beasley Senior Champion Buck Buck Creek Ferdinand Prissy Chilcutt Woody Creek Farm Tonka Debbie Mullins Reserve Senior Champion Buck Sugar Run Ranch Barney Matthew & Kristy Shearer Woody Creek Farm Pistolero Debbie Mullins Grand Champion Buck Buck Creek Ferdinand Prissy Chilcutt Woody Creek Farm Tonka Debbie Mullins Reserve Grand Champion Buck Buck Creek Rebel Bob & Martha Beasley Woody Creek Farm Pistolero Debbie Mullins ~Continued next page

15 VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 PAGE FALL FACE OFF SHOW. CORYDON, IN CONTINUED Show A Show B Junior Champion Wether Buck Creek Tundra Ben & Lynnsey Dauer Buck Creek Tundra Ben & Lynnsey Dauer Reserve Junior Champion Wether Outlaw Farms Sargent Krum Grace Lawrence Woody Creek Farms Ruger Debbie Mullins Senior Champion Wether Rocky Ridge Bourbon Street Ellen Pittman Fern Hill Pretty Boy Bryan & Debbie Monts Reserve Senior Champion Wether Fern Hill Pretty Boy Bryan & Debbie Monts Rocky Ridge Bourbon Street Ellen Pittman Grand Champion Wether Rocky Ridge Bourbon Street Ellen Pittman Buck Creek Tundra Ben & Lynnsey Dauer Reserve Grand Champion Wether Fern Hill Pretty Boy Bryan & Debbie Monts Fern Hill Pretty Boy Bryan & Debbie Monts Light Weight Market Wether Cornstalk Creek Fainters' Otis Bryan & Debbie Monts Cornstalk Creek Fainters' Otis Bryan & Debbie Monts Heavy Weight Market Wether Buck Creek Tundra Ben & Lynnsey Dauer Rocky Ridge Black Knight Ellen Pittman Reserve Heavy Weight Wether Rocky Ridge Black Knight Ellen Pittman Cornstalk Creek Victor Bryan & Debbie Monts Grand Champion Market Wether Buck Creek Tundra Ben & Lynnsey Dauer Cornstalk Creek Fainters' Otis Bryan & Debbie Monts Reserve Grand Champion Market Wether Cornstalk Creek Fainters' Otis Bryan & Debbie Monts Rocky Ridge Black Knight Ellen Pittman TAXONOMY OF THE DOMESTIC GOAT Taxonomy is the science of classification. Groups of organisms that share the same characteristics can be defined on the basis of those characteristics and given scientific names and placed in a classification. The domestic goat is classified as follows: KINGDOM: Animalia PHYLUM: Chordata SUBPHYLUM: Vertebrata CLASS: Mammalia SUBCLASS: Ungulata ORDER: Artiodactyla SUBORDER: Ruminantia FAMILY: Bovidae SUBFAMILY: Caprinae GENUS: Capra SPECIES: aegagrus SUBSPECIES: hircus

16 PAGE 16 MYOTONIC GOAT REVIEW Myotonic Goat Registry 3174 Valley Ford Road Adger, AL Annual Breeder Fee Invoice & Breeder Information Update Name: MGR Breeder Number: Address: Phone: Address: Website: Please take a moment to update your breeder information so the website and database will reflect your current information. Print legibly! Submit this form (photocopy okay) along with your renewal fee of $24 for the year 2016 to the address given above. Please disregard this invoice if you have already renewed your annual breeder fee or have a different renewal date. Thank you for continuing to support Myotonic Goat Registry. BREEDER ANNUAL FEES ARE DUE BY JANUARY 1, 2016

17 VOLUME 10, ISSUE 4 Myotonic Goat Registry 3174 Valley Ford Road Adger, AL Phone: myotonicgoatregistry@yahoo.com Website: PAGE 17 The Myotonic Goat Registry was formed in 2005 as a sole ownership registry by Gene McNutt with input from an initial Board of Advisors made up of Dr. Phil Sponenberg and Barbara Roberts. The current Board of Advisors includes Dr. Phil Sponenberg, Cindy Bene, Jason Duffy, Jan Likens and Dian Naumann. The owner and Board of Advisors will make decisions concerning the registry and its procedures. This method of governance is meant to provide Myotonic Goat breeders with a registry that will not have frequent changes, and will have the longevity and consistency needed to successfully promote the Myotonic Goat breed, while at the same time make it responsive to the needs and wishes of the breeders. In 2009, Gene retired and the registry was sold to Tara Lawrence. As the Myotonic Goat Registry grows, additional Board of Advisor members may be added in order to more broadly represent the breeders. The owner, along with the Board of Advisors, will be responsible for providing for its own replacements and/or expansions. The Myotonic Goat Registry takes into consideration all breeders, from pet owners to commercial meat growers. Regardless of which aspect of this breed appeals to you, the Myotonic Goat Registry is the place for all breeders to register their Myotonic Goats. The Registry will help breeders promote their goats through sales, shows, and advertising, and will educate the public about the Myotonic Goat and its usefulness in a variety of settings. WELCOME NEW MGR BREEDERS Kari Anders, AR Emily Blanchard, LA Barbie Crabtree, MO Grace DeRiemacker, IL Josi Rae Deshotel, LA Kane S. Deshotel, LA Christy & John Dixon, MS Darren Furr, KS Wilferd & Rebecca Gordon, Canada Andrew Guempel, LA Ethan Harcourt, IN Kolby Harcourt, IN Linda Kathleen Hatcher, GA Travis & Sabrina Hunt, AL Virginia M. Jackson, MS Tim & Doreen Johnson, AL Christina Kallstrom, Canada Dennis W. Kelly, KS Scott & Jackie Kizzia, TX Valerie Knedler, IA Kelly Krull, IL Cailin Landri Leach, LA Jennifer & Joseph Lutes, MO David & Shannon Lyons, TN Jase Marcantel, LA Mallory Nichols, AL Lindsay Nixon, MD Kim & Brandon Noey, TX Margaret Oliver, OH Elizabeth Palaniuk, Canada Shannon Pilkington, NC James W. Pletcher, PA Jessica & Jason Podany, IL Matthew & Heather Poore, IN Larry & Armelle Puckett, MS Amanda Shinn & Carl Parrott, TN Ted & Nicole Rauh, IN Gary Showalter, IN Jake Streich, MN Reed Stringer, TX Riley Stringer, TX Jason & Darlene Stubbe, Canada Kevin & Bonnie Tapp, MS Christy Tormoehlen, IN Phillip Trimble, IN Brian Visokay, NY Ashlee & Brittany Ward, IA Kayla Wright, TN As of November 24, 2015 there were 819 breeders in the Myotonic Goat Registry.

18 Myotonic Goat Registry 3174 Valley Ford Road Adger, AL TO: Phone: Website: