Minnesota Dairy Goat Association. Gopher Goat Gossip. Serving Dairy Goat Owners Since 1971 March 2012

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1 Minnesota Dairy Goat Association Gopher Goat Gossip Serving Dairy Goat Owners Since 1971 March 2012 This picture was found on the internet. It was taken by a spectator that posted pictures in her blog of the animals she saw while at the MN State Fair. Inside: Page 2 Who s Helping Page 3 Calendar of Events Page 4 President s Letter & Secretary s Report Page 5 Secretary s Report Page 6 How a young kid s stomach changes 1 Page 7 Photographic Pointers Pages 8-9 National Show Committee Meeting Pages Show Entry Form Page 13 & Market Page Page Market Pages

2 MDGA: Who s Helping? Volunteers make the Minnesota Dairy Goat Association possible. Feel free to contact anyone on this list to answer questions or to help. Chair persons and officers change each year. If this is an old GGG, try Barb Adams or Casey Prochniak. MDGA Board: President: Laura Kieser Apple Circle, Jordan MN 55352, , fourseasonsfarm@gmail.com Vice President: Karyl Dronen 9721 Mound Prairie Dr, Houston MN, , bodyshops@acegroup.cc Secretary: Casey Prochniak 1117 Davis Ave, Gibbon, MN 55335, caseyahlbrecht@hotmail.com Treasurer: Marge Kitchen 9721 Mound Prairie Dr, Houston, MN 55943, , goatgifts@acegroup.cc Board members Barb Adams 3351 Red Oak Ln, Barnum, MN barbaa55@hotmail.com Mark Jaeger Ave, Gibbon MN 55335, , mark542@centurytel.net Casey Prochniak 1117 Davis Ave Gibbon, MN caseyahlbrecht@hotmail.com Rodney Coe-1488 Coe-Z Lane SW Chatfield, MN 55923, coezacresnubians@yahoo.com Peter Smith th St Fort Ripley, MN Mary Thompson 9593 Mound Prairie Dr, Houston, MN , mlthompson@acegroup.cc ADGA suggested tattoo letter for 2012 is C MDGA T-Shirt Sale All MDGA T-shirts are on sale for $8 While supply lasts! Contact Marge Kitchen to buy yours goatgifts@acegroup.cc Membership Renewal for 2012: $20.00 To renew your membership for MDGA, send your information to the following address: Marge Kitchen 9721 Mound Prairie Dr, Houston MN goatgifts@gmail.com If you d like to have your MDGA membership listed on the MDGA web page, check yes for permission on the membership form. You can also link your homepage for a fee of $5.00, payable with your membership dues. 2 CHECK OUT THE MDGA WEBSITE!!! Check us out of Facebook!! MDGA Bulletin Board MDGAYAHOO COMMUNITY SITE talk about issues, ask questions, and use like the barter board. How to get to the MDGA Yahoo list: 1. Go to 2. Under menu, go to groups 3. Search for MDGA or goats 4. Join by signing up! MDGA DVD: "Dairy Goat Grooming & Showmanship" Produced by the Minnesota Dairy Goat Association This video illustrates correct showmanship skills, including a variety of handling maneuvers with in-depth discussion and explanations. It also demonstrates recommended fitting and grooming techniques including clipping and hoof trimming. DVD: $20.00 each, including shipping/handling. Order

3 Calendar of Events May 5, 2012: MDGA General Membership Meeting, U of Mn St Paul campus, time TBD June : Little Falls/Mid-Minnesota Classic Dairy Goat Show, 2 Ring, Junior and 3 Senior Show, Judges: Daniel Considine, Loren Larson and Anna Thompson-Hajdik June 9, 2012: MDGA Youth Show, Benton County Fairgrounds June 9, 2012: South Dakota Dairy Goat Show, 2 ring separately sanctioned Jr and Sr Show, Huron, South Dakota, Judges: Daniel Considine & Jennifer Lohman-Peterson For more information July 7-14th 2012: 2012 ADGA National Show-Location: The Ranch (Larimer County Fairgrounds) June : Northern Lights Goat Association Show, Marshfield, WI, Junior & Senior Doe and Buck Shows, Judges: Karen Smith, Tim Flickinger & Dan Considine July 28, 2012: Olmsted County Fair Goat Show, Judge: Tom Considine July 29, 2012: Scott County Dairy Goat Show, Senior Doe only Judge: Anna Thompson Hajdik August : Washington County Fair, Judge: Anna Thompson Hajdik August 6, 2012: Dakota County Fair ADGA goat show. Judge: Dan Considine August 31-September 3, 2012: MN State Fair, ADGA Dairy Goat Show September 22-23, Bluff Country Classic (4 ring doe show), Caledonia, MN Judges: Jeff Klein, Gary Whitehead, Jennifer Lohman-Peterson, and TBD. July 6-13, 2013 (Likely Date) - ADGA National Show -Mower County Fairgrounds, Austin, MN CAE Prevention Recommendations Remove kids from dams immediately after birth. Do not allow the dam to clean the kid, or the kid to nurse the dam. Dip navels in iodine and feed kids heat-treated colostrum within half an hour of birth. Colostrum should be heat-treated in a double boiler since it scorches easily. An alternate method is to heat treat colostrum to the desired temperature and put it in a pre-heated thermos for the required time. Be sure the thermos jug will hold the correct temperature for one hour. After feeding heat-treated colostrum, kids should be raised on pasteurized goat milk, cow milk or a good milk replacer (or any combination of the three). The required treatment temperatures for goat milk are as follows: COLOSTRUM: heat to 135 degrees F and hold at that temperature for one hour. Do not overheat or the colostrum will turn into a thick pudding. Stir constantly over a double boiler or put it in a pre-heated thermos jug. GOAT MILK: pasteurize by heating to 165 degrees F for 15 seconds. A home sized pasteurizer can be used for this purpose or the milk can be heated in a double boiler. 3

4 Dear MDGA Members, Spring seems to be coming early this year. This is an exciting time of year new arrivals on the farm and all the chaos of getting back into a routine of milking, caring for babies, getting a few minutes of sleep and still doing the other 101 things we each do every day. All the best as you try to get everything done! I m going to keep this month s letter brief we all have lots of tasks to accomplish at this time of year. Please see the announcement for a logo design contest in this newsletter. MDGA needs it s artistic and graphic design gifted members to submit potential designs for a logo for the 2013 National Show - Let your talents be known! SAVE THE DATE we will have our spring general membership meeting on Saturday, May 5, 2012 on the St. Paul Campus of the U of MN. We will have our traditional general membership meeting and potluck as well as a hands-on udder dissection clinic using goat udder specimens. This will be a very unique opportunity to learn about the anatomy of the udder and what we can do as farmers to ensure high quality milk. Our local National Show committee had its first meeting and is welcoming anyone who wants to help or be involved. We can use all kinds of volunteers, so don t be shy. Contact Morgan and Keith Allen or myself if you see a committee that interests you. Don t be shy! Laura Kieser MDGA President Call to order: 11:05 am by president Laura Kieser 4 MDGA March 2012 Meeting Saturday, March 12, Haecker Hall U of MN St. Paul Campus Board members present: Laura Kieser, Barb Adams, Mary Thompson, Karyl Dronen, Casey Prochniak, Present via conference call: Peter Smith, Rodney Coe Not present: Mark Jaeger and Tracy Hunt Non-board members present: Laura Berube, Adam Prochniak, Harold & Marlene Hunt 1. Secretary s Report Rodney made a motion to accept the minutes from the last meeting as published in the GGG. Motion seconded by Peter. Motion carried. 2. Treasurer s Report Karyl gave the treasurer s report. Barb made a motion to accept the treasurer s report. Motion seconded by Mary. Motion carried. Bills were presented from Laura Kieser for Microsoft Suite (Publisher program needed to produce the GGG) for $ It was also reported by Barb that $60 was being spent on sending out the GGG instead of $200, since sending majority out by Committee Reports a. Show i. National Show Laura went over the minutes from the meeting that was on February 25, ii. Local Shows- no new news iii. State Fair no new news, judge unknown. B. Publicity i. New display board options - discussed taking over the brown boards at the entrance to the barn at the State Fair. Again this year, hand out flyers for exhibitors to hand out to the public at the MN State Fair. Ii. Marlene is going to work on sending out information to 4-H clubs/groups as it becomes available. Iii. Karyl made a motion to add advertising on the MDGA website in the form of banner ads at the rate of $30 for MDGA members and $45 for non-members in one year increments, with reassessment in a year. Motion was seconded by Rodney. Motion carried. Iv. Casey asked about adding in a Paypal payment option to pay for ads on website. Mary will ask Doug to do that.

5 GGG March C. Conference i. Date: Nov 10, 2012 Ii. Location: St. Paul Campus Iii, Speaker & topic ideas for Barb -Karyl suggested the idea to have someone come up from Heifer project to speak. -Laura suggested Steve Hart come from Langston to teach FAMACHA training, possibly to go over parasite issues, minerals and maybe add an extra session for just questions -Barb said there have been requests for AI clinic at conference board decided to have at another location like we have in the past. -Possible session(s) on basic reproduction/basic AI principles/ prebreeding /kidding maybe for a beginner session. -Suggestion for a cheese maker panel/q&a session, maybe encouraging people to bring in flopped cheese and have someone come to say why things went wrong, technical person from food science department and someone from a smaller commercial cheese business. -Request for fitting/showing session, decided to wait since we are planning on doing hands on sessions before nationals. May have showmanship DVD going during a youth session for more education. -Need someone (MDGA member) to do a virtual farm tour. Iv. Meritorious Service Award criteria -A criteria was made up by Mary to use if we have more than one nomination for the award. The board discussed doing a member award and also a friend of MDGA award and possibly adding something into by-laws about it. A draft of the criteria will be added in the April GGG for the general membership to see and have an opinion on. The friend of MDGA award would require 2 letters of recommendation with no criteria. D. Youth i. Youth Show Tracy will work on putting a form online and send to Casey for GGG Ii. Outstanding Youth scholarship: The board discussed guidelines for outstanding youth and also the definitions of youth positions (for the by-laws). E. By-Laws & Policies F. Development i. Futurity- will check with Linda for update Ii. DHIA one day milk test down south in the Thompson/Dronen/Kitchen area Iii. Linear Appraisal dates for MN after state fair again G. GGG i. updates computer programs purchased- Casey reported that it was installed and going well. 4. Old Business A. Spring Membership Mtg i. Location- U of Mn Campus, Haeker Hall or D-Lab Room, May 5 th, 10:30 am possible time with a pot luck. Ii. Topics Udder Dissection, Brant Groehn, (Barb will talk with some people to locate a udder and Rodney will check as well, if someone comes up with an udder or a source let Laura know) iii. MDGA will charge $20 for non-members to attend, if they become members they will get their money back. Laura will make up a flyer. B. MN Livestock Breeders Hall of Fame nominees Mary reported about a potential nominee and some sources of people to write letters of recommendation. C. Selection of Committee Chairs Went over list on the website of chairs and Laura will send out s to confirm that they want to be committee chair 5. New Business- A. Communications B, Google Map Demographic- Adam P volunteers to go online and do that. C. Membership cards- Mary made a motion to change by-laws to read a new member receives confirmation of membership and such other material as is available and appropriate with no card received. Motion was seconded by Karyl. Motion carried. D. Motion was made by Barb to sponsor 2 awards at the 2012 National ADGA show, one award to be in memory of Lance Krogg if there is an award available for $35 in a Nigerian Dwarf class. E. Bluff Country ladies willing to sponsor first 50 volunteer shirts for 2013 National show. A motion was made by Rodney to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Peter. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 1:55 pm. 5

6 How a young kid s stomach changes GGG March 2012 Kid health and growth depend heavily on how kids are fed and cared for. Every kid born represents an opportunity to improve your herd genetically, or expand herd size, or both. Your objectives of raising the newborn to weaning age are optimizing growth and minimizing health problems. To accomplish these goals, you need to understand the kid s digestive system. Only abomasum functions At birth, the kid s digestive system is underdeveloped. From birth to about two weeks, the kid is a monogastric, or simple-stomached, animal. The abomasum is the only stomach compartment actively involved in digestion, and only milk or milk replacer provides nutrients. As the kid begins to eat dry feeds, especially grains containing readily fermentable carbohydrates, the rumen takes on a more important role. The stomach compartments grow and change as the kid develops into a ruminant. The fascinating differences between kids and mature ruminants create unique and nutritional needs for pre-weaned kids. At birth, the newborn s functional stomach, the abomasum, is similar to a human s stomach. As the kid grows and begins to consume a variety of feeds, its stomach compartments grow and change accordingly. The abomasum constitutes 60 percent of the young kid s stomach capacity. In contrast, it makes up only eight percent of the stomach capacity in a mature animal. At birth the reticulum and rumen make up thirty percent of the stomach capacity, and the omasum makes up about ten percent. By four weeks, the reticulum and rumen comprise roughly 58 percent of the stomach, the omasum remains the same at twelve percent, and the abomasum falls to about thirty percent. The stomach compartments grow in proportion to the kid s body size. By twelve weeks, the reticulum and rumen will make up more than two-thirds of the total stomach capacity. The omasum still makes up about the same proportion at ten percent. In contrast, the abomasum comprises only twenty percent. The abomasum continues to function as it did at birth, and it has actually grown in size. However, the reticulum and rumen have grown in size and function. They become the most important parts of the stomach system. As the stomach develops more fully, the kid begins functioning as a mature ruminant. Your goal is to promote rumen development early in life. At birth, the rumen is nonfunctional. It has little tissue development and lacks a population of microorganisms. In the absence of a functional reticulum, the kid depends on its digestive enzymes. These are released from the abomasum and small intestine primarily and break down fats, carbohydrates and protein. In the young kid, some liquids can by-pass the rumen and flow directly to the abomasum through the esophageal groove. The esophageal groove is formed when muscular folds from the reticulum come together. This is stimulated by suckling and milk proteins. Therefore, milk, colostrum and replacers bypass the rumen and enter the abomasum. On the other hand, water enters the rumen instead of the abomasum (unless consumed immediately after milk). The esophageal groove forms whether kids are fed from a nipple bottle or from an open ail. Milk forms a clot Within ten minutes after milk or colostrum feeding, the liquid forms a clot in the abomasum due to enzymes (chymosin and pepsin) and hydrochloric acid acting on casein (milk protein) and fat in the milk. Chymosin, also known as rennin, specifically binds with casein. Clotting binds much of the casein and fat into a clump, or curd, to be digested slowly by stomach enzymes over a period of 12 to 18 hours. Many of the enzymes required for normal, rapid digestion of feeds are produced in limited amounts during the first 48 hours of life. Low enzyme activity and curd formation following first colostrum feeding enable the kid to digest and absorb nutrients slowly and efficiently. This helps prevent scours caused by undigested nutrients reaching the large intestine. When a second feeding of colostrum or transition milk occurs, it simply adds to the already-formed curd in the kids s stomach. This system enables the kid s stomach. This system enables the kid to receive a steady supply of nutrients over the first 24 to 48 hours, as long as it is fed casein-containing liquids. The fraction of milk that escapes curd formation is called whey. Whey is composed of water, minerals, lactose and other proteins (including immunoglobulins or antibodies). Whey passes directly into the small intestine for absorption or digestion or both within ten minutes after feeding. From the small intestine, immunoglobulins can be absorbed into the kid s blood stream. Again, the newborn s limited digestive capacity helps the kid by enabling rapid absorption of antibodies that it needs. Digestion of carbohydrates by the newborn is relatively poor. The exception is lactose or milk sugar. Digestion of starch varies according to its origin and processing methods. By three weeks of age, there is a marked improvement in the kid s ability to digest starches. After this period, there also is greater ability to digest vegetable proteins in feeds as enzymes become more active. With this basic understanding of how kid s digest feeds, we can choose appropriate feeds that can be used easily by kids to maintain their health and growth. 6

7 Reasons for having good photos of your goats -Marketing / sales -Breeding /traits reference Goat Photography Quick Camera Basics -Portrait mode if your camera supports scenes/modes -Shutter speed impacts chance of motion blur, try to keep above 1/60 th of a second -Aperture impacts depth of field, try to keep aperture between f5.6 and f11 -Focal Length impacts the field of view, try to keep between 80mm and 300mm, or towards the long side of most zoom lenses -ISO impacts the grain or noise of the photo, always keep this at the smallest number (64, 80, 100, 200 are common smallest numbers) Goat Preparation -Treat the photos as if it was a show -Time the milking for best udder appearance at time of the photos -Trim the goats coat -Fly spray the goat if needed -Check for burrs, dirt, manure, etc Photo Area -Plenty of area to pose goat -Lots of depth to the photo area (long distance behind goat) -Avoid distracting backgrounds (trees, fence posts, cars, houses, etc) -Short grass or road (gravel or tar) to stand the goat on -Have the holding area for the other goats situated so the goat you are photographing will face those goats -If possible shoot on an overcast day or so the goat is in shade During Shoot Considerations Photographer -Using a tripod -Watch for distractions (cars driving in background) -Mark locations for the goat and for the camera using rocks or golf markers -Get down to the goats level -Work with your handler to get the goat set up properly -Have patience with both the goat and handler Handler -Wear an outfit similar to a show outfit or something that is plain -Stand back away from the goat for the photo -Be prepared for the photographer to take several photos -After a shot consider walking the goat for a few steps and the bringing to goat back and reposing -Have patience with both the goat and the photographer Common problems and how to fix them -Grainy photos -Uncooperative goat -Missed focus -Distorted goat -Software 7

8 National Show Committee Meeting Minutes Attendance: Casey & Adam Procniack, Melissa Czeck, Angel & John McPhereson, Rodney & Alex Coe, Michelle Ruedy, Morgan & Keith Allen, Al & Chris Mandt, Laura Kieser, Kirsten Barott, Andi Strusz Conference call: Teresa Starry, Doug & Mary Thompson, Marge & Earl Kitchen, Karyl Dronen, Linda Ahrndt, Tim Schmidt, Kelly Lund, Allen W 1) National Show Handbook -Morgan reviewed show handbook. -Tim mentioned having show order available quickly for incoming exhibitors. Nationals says that we need to work with a national printer. Al Mandt's cousin owns a print shop 3 blocks from fairgrounds. Al will check into that possibility. -We may need a gaming license or raffle license for the raffle kids. -Awards: we may need to brainstorm about local options. Jenny Hinkel - Greg Morris's sister may have some ideas for this as well. -Local responsibilities ADGA has what they need wine & cheese people show ring decorations first bedding exhibitor welcome packet hospitality welcome dinner - no longer customary - but we would like to put this together - Mark Boren may help similar to when the show was in MN in the past volunteers - not getting an estimated number from ADGA - we will make lists needed by committee - try to get into 4-H and FFA newsletters - we will need help from other state clubs 2) Fundraising -Conference Auction was set up to raise money for a variety of things. What other fundraisers can we do? -Mary T supports MDGA treasury funds going toward the national show - $15,000 currently -in the past ADGA required $5,000 in the past to start - we may need double that amount -how many exhibitors do we expect? Maybe 500 exhibitors? Maybe 2,000 animals. -come to the farm auction -silent raffle/auction -Bonnie Mohr prints - could we commission a print? -fairgrounds camping - Fairgrounds charging $10, we could up it to $20. ADGA doesn't want to deal with camping -Bring in more vendors - increase trade show - use ag connections within committee -t-shirts made with logo - maybe something to sell over the next 18 months - something different than the national show t-shirt. Something to create awareness. May need logos or design approved by ADGA -put logo on different items - hat, cap, aprons, ice cream scoop -selling straw bales - sponsoring first bedding 3) Logo Design -Need a logo, theme, name. Great Lakes. Great Goats. MN We will put a paragrach in the March GGG seeking designs. Committee will decide the winner after getting designs 4) Committee Assignments A) Volunteers -Michelle -Al -Angel -Tim & Mary Schmidt Notes/Ideas: Milk Check Check in/welcome B) Hospitality -Diana Miels -Michelle Ruedy -Tim & Mary Schmidt C) Wine & Cheese -Anna Thompson Hadjik -Karyl -Allen W -Mary D) Show Ring -Mary Thompson -Melissa 8

9 E) Welcome Dinner -Linda Ahrnt -Mark Boren -Karyl -Marge F) Awards G) Feed & Bedding -Adam Procniak -Rodney -John McPhereson Notes/Ideas: it would be convenient for feed to be delivered to exhibitors via gator or 4-wheeler H) Food Vendors & Ice -Al Mandt Notes/Ideas: spam booth permanent food stand pork producers booth malt wagon I) Camping/arrival assistance -Adam & Casey J) Vendors -Keith -Rodney K) Vet Check -Melissa _Casey L) Technology -Deb Macke will do website Notes/Ideas: see what we can do to enhance technology during event - facebook, wifi, streaming video, social media M) Licensing/Health Codes - Morgan N) Publicity/Adverting/Signage/Welcome Packet Laura Casey Angel O) Youth MDGA is increasing visability and participation for youth need a chair need a place to for youth to hang out ask Pete, Tracy, Cassie, Gretchen, Kirsten P) Fundraising/Donations -Keith -Laura -Casey Nice things to have as an exhibitor: help to load and unload carts to haul stuff wheelbarrows first bedding in pen on arrival How can we work with breed clubs? Tables are usually set up to promote breeds Maybe have a State Day Next meeting location: Mower County Fairgrounds - maybe meet in April or May 9

10 Little Falls/Mid-MN Classic Dairy Goat Show Two Junior Doe & Three Senior Doe Shows June 2 & Morrison County Fairgrounds Little Falls, MN Judges: Daniel Considine, Loren Larson & Anna Thompson-Hajdik (Sunday only) Show Chairmans: Danna Laliberte-LF and Loucresha Larson-MM Show Contact: Irene Kajewski-- rainbow_vue@yahoo.com Show Secretaries: Melissa Czeck, Lauren Schifsky & Linda Libra RULES: GGG March These shows are sanctioned by the American Dairy Goat Assn and ADGA rules shall govern. Only American Dairy Goat Assn., American Goat Society and Canadian Goat Society registered, recorded or applied-for animals that are recognized by ADGA as dairy animals may be shown in an official American Dairy Goat Show. The Junior & Senior Shows are separately sanctioned. THE ORDER OF THE SHOW IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. The original registration or recordation certificate is required for all animals six month of age or older. The original registration, recordation certificate or duplicate application stamped by the registry office is required for all animals under six months of age. This must be shown to the show secretary prior to the start of the show. No copies of registration, recordation certificate or stamped duplicate applications, telegrams, or phone calls will be accepted in lieu of the original documents. All names included on one identification number constitute only one membership; therefore, only one exhibitor. Only the ID number on the registration/recordation certificate or on the stamped duplication application is proof of ownership. Proof of championship can be either the prefix CH, GCH, or SGCH as affixed by ADGA on the animal s registration/ recordation certificate, OR presentation of the notification letter, issued by ADGA, in conjunction with the original registration/recordation certificate. The letter is valid for use until December 31 of the year of issuance, after which the certificate of registration/recordation must be officially updated (if using for show purposes). Send entries to: LF/MM Classic Dairy Goat Show, C/O Linda Libra Hinckley Road, Hinckley, MN or marshlandgoats@yahoo.com. 3. THIS IS A FUZZY SHOW-CLIPPING AT DECRESSION OF EXHIBITOR. Horns must be removed. 4. No health papers are required for Minnesota animals; however, any animal is subject to rejection for unhealthy conditions at the discretion of the show committee. We will follow the ADGA policy on abscesses which does not allow showing an animal with an abscess that is balding or draining. A vet will be at the show to check health papers and the animals. All out-of- state exhibitors please check with your vet for up to date rules on interstate shipment for showing. An Interstate health certificate/certificate of veterinary inspection will be required. Michigan residents must have TB and Brucellosis tests. Scrapies herd identification must be presented at time of veterinary inspection in order to show. 5. All animals must be in place by 11am and checked in with the show secretary. Saturday shows start at Noon with a Youth Showmanship followed at 1:00pm with the Jr Doe show and Sunday at 8:30 am with the Sr Doe show. 6. Entry fees: $4 per animal per show. All animals entered after May 20, 2012 will be $6.00 per head per show. 7. There will be no pre-show milk out. All milk must be taken home or disposed of properly in barrels provided, NO DUMPING! 8. There will be a $4.00 pen fee. All exhibitors must provide their own feed, bedding, and equipment. If anyone has extra pen gates that could be used please let us know and bring them along. Please place bedding in spreaders that will be provided and take down pens. 9. Proper show attire is white or black trousers or skirts and white shirt. 10. There will be a silent auction held during the show, donations will be taken for this. The silent auction will close on Sunday after the show, please check if you won something before leaving. 11. Camping will be available on the grounds for $15 a night with electricity. Restrooms with showers will be available. Rooms will be available at the AMERICINN ( ). They have a pool, hot tub, free continental breakfast and wireless internet. 12. On Saturday a Potluck lunch will be held from noon on. Please bring a dish to pass. Questions contact Loucresha Larson. A BREAKFAST/BRUNCH will be available to purchase on Sunday morning starting at 7am till??, cost: $5 an adult/ $2.50 kids under 10. If you would like to make a donation towards this please let us know. Any questions please contact Ashley

11 LITTLE FALLS/MID-MN CLASSIC DAIRY GOAT SHOW June 2 & 3, 2012 JUDGES: Daniel Considine, Loren Larson & Anna Thompson-Hajdik GGG March 2012 Exhibitors Name: Scrapie Premise ID: Exhibitor Address: Phone Number address Entry Fees: $4.00 per animal, per ring, per day. If entering more than 12 animals, $3.75 per animal, per ring, per day. The deadline for pre-entry is May 20, Entries received after this date will be $6.00 per animal, per ring, per day. Total Jr animals entered for Saturday: ring 1 ring $4.00 Total Sr animals entered for Sunday: ring 1 ring 2 ring $4.00 (#) Pens $4.00 each Breakfast/Brunch Adults $5 Kids under 10 $2.50 Do you need a camping spot for a camper/trailer/tent? $15.00/per night Please include your pen reservation, lunches & fees with your entries. GRAND TOTAL Please list the juniors that will take part in the showmanship. LATE FEE - - $6 PER ANIMAL, PER RING, PER DAY. IF REGISTERED AFTER MAY 20, Make checks payable to: LITTLE FALLS DAIRY GOAT SHOW I can help fill classes for the following breeds: Breeds Sanctioned & Show Order Will rotate through the judges with offset start times. Nigerian Dwarf Nubian Oberhasli Saanen Toggenburg Rec Grades Alpine LaMancha Classes Junior Does Senior Does 1. Jr kid (April-May 2012) 8.Yearling Milkers (under 2 in milk) 2. Int kid (March 2012) 9. 2 Yr old Milker 3. Sr kid (Jan-Feb 2012) 10.3 Yr old MIlker 4. Jr Yearling ( to ) Yr old Milker 5. Sr Yearling ( to ) & over Milker 6. Gr Ch & Res Champion 13. Gr Ch & Res Champion 7. Best Jr Doe in Show 14. Champion Challenge Doe 15. Best Sr Doe in Show 11

12 CLASS Breed/Class Name of Animal Registration DOB Considine Ring 1 Larson Ring 2 Thompson- Hajdik Ring 3 GGG March

13 We need YOUR help!!!!!! Got an idea for a National Show logo special to the MDGA theme Great Lakes. Great Goats. Minnesota 2013? This logo will be used on t-shirts, hats, ice cream scoops, aprons, etc. and will be something unique to the MDGA. (ADGA will have their own logo for the 2013 Nationals) We would use the MDGA logo items for promotion before the national show. Plus, the logo will be used on t-shirts worn by the volunteers during the show. All entries will be considered by the MDGA National Show Committee and the chosen logo design will win a fabulous prize (don t know what that is yet, but it ll be fabulous for sure). We are seeking the help of our MDGA members to come up with some unique design ideas for the theme Great Lakes. Great Goats. Minnesota Please submit your design ideas by May to Morgan Allen at m_strusz_1@hotmail.com or mail to th St. Kenyon, MN THANKS! POH Heavenly Gertrude Reserve Your 2012 Kids today! We are excited to showcase two of our "up & coming" does. These girls possess the qualities we are looking for in our breeding program. Balanced does with a will to milk. Kapra Vista Not A Word Look for us on Facebook The Beverly Family gbeverly@usfamily.net Exp. 3/12 Jacob's Blessing H Fancy Raven 2 CH legs earned in 2011 Bred to: Pruittsville s A/M Compass FSF Cosmo Las Vegas RCH Jr Saanen doe MN State Fair Bred to: FSF Vendicator Sir Bigalow Four Seasons Farm Laura & Chris Kieser Jordan, MN Taking reservations for 2012 kids. Please visit our website for more details on our herd. Follow us on Facebook Exp. 8/13

14 Split Rock Farm ADGA Reg Alpine Dairy Goats 2012 kids for sale Laura Berube Sturgeon Lake, MN Exp 3/13 MeadowWild Farm Alpine Dairy Goats Happy Goats Make the Best Milk Registered Alpines 2012 kids for sale Steve & Barb Adams goats in subject line Website: Exp 1/13 Century Farm s Nexus 2011 Mn State Fair Best Jr. Doe in Show We still have a couple of 2011doe and buck kids for sale. As well as, finalizing breeding plans and taking reservations on 2012 kids. Melissa & Tom Czeck czeckfarm@yahoo.com Exp 11/12 14

15 Wanted and Free ads are free to members and will run for 2 months, unless otherwise designated. Only Pure/Am bucks are allowed. Deadline is the 20th of the month preceding publication. Rates: $3.00 up to 25 words. Your ad here. Increase sales by advertising. Contact Casey for your advertising needs. Quality, Affordable Web Design Check out my portfolio at and then give me a call and we can discuss your options! Following are some of my current sites: Raintree Dairy Goats South-Fork LaManchas Kapra Vista Saanens Springfield Oaks Saanens Century Farm Dairy Goats Wren Hill Farm Acorn Ridge Farm Meirose Dairy Goats Dry Creek Acres Dragonflye Farms Patch of Heaven Pinecrest Farm Goats Deerpath Goats Mellow Meadows Alpines Deerpath Dairy Goats Sunflower Web Design & Maintenance N3690 Elmwood Rd., Hawkins, WI raintreelamanchas@gmail.com Exp. 1/13 15 Exp. 2/13 Danna Laliberte openprairie@gmail.com Congratulations to: SGCH Open Prairie Butter Brickel 5*M who finished her championship in 2010 with two BIS SGCH Open Prairie Georgia 8*M who also completed her championship in 2010 SCGH Century Farm Keiko 1*M who earned her SG in 2010 GCH Open Prairie Alameda 4*M who milked 3200lbs in 2009 Visit our website for sales of 2011 kids and mature does Danna Laliberte th Avenue Swanville, MN lamancha@upstel.net More information about these and other Open Prairie animals is available on our website: Exp. 3/12

16 Official Publication of MDGA. Editor: Casey Prochniak 1117 Davis Ave Gibbon, MN Minnesota Dairy Goat Association Gopher Goat Gossip MDGA MEMBERSHIP Yearly dues: $17.50 per family or individual, $20.00 if after January 31st. New Member Renewal Circle if you belong to 4H or FFA NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE: e:mail OWN DAIRY GOATS: DO NOT OWN: WHICH BREEDS? ON DHIA TEST? Y / N SAMPLE TEST? Y / N GGG FORMAT (circle one) online copy paper copy Send form and Check to: Marge Kitchen 9721 Mound Prairie Dr, Houston MN I grant permission to list my Membership on MDGA s Webpage. Y / N Enclosed is $5.00 to link to my homepage from the MDGA Website Member page. Y / N My homepage URL: Newsletter Deadline: The 15th of the month preceding publication. (e.g. June 15 for July issue). The GGG encourages reader participation. Please forward your calendar of events, articles and stories of interest to the editors. Permission must be obtained for any copyrighted material from the original source and should be included with your submissions. Advertising: Barter Board (classified) are $3.00/25 words. Non Members add 50%. Wanted ads are free to members and will be run for 2 months unless specified. Only purebred and American bucks can be advertised. Block ads: Send photos and copy - ad will be prepared for you. Send a PDF, DOC, GIF, JPG or BMP file and ad will be included as submitted. Send copy to: CaseyProchniak 1117 Davis Ave Gibbon, MN gggeditor@gmail.com Checks for ads can be made out to MDGA Size: 1 mo. 3 issues ½ year 1 year ⅛ pg $3.50 $9.00 $15.00 $27.00 ¼ pg $5.00 $13.00 $23.00 $40.00 ½ pg $9.00 $23.00 $40.00 $66.00 Page $13.00 $36.00 $66.00 $ Cover $25, w/half page article $