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DAIRY GOAT SOCIETY OF

VICTORIA

SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2018

“THE GOOD OLD DAYS”

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

2 VALE SHIRLEY TYERS

3 DGSA VIC BRANCH CONTACTS

4 BRANCH SHOW JUDGES COMMENTS

5 BRANCH SHOW RESULTS

13 ROYAL GEELONG SHOW

16 HERBAL REMEDIES

17 FIRE SAFETY

18 ROUND THE SHOWS

21 PHOTOS

22 COCCIDIOSIS IN GOATS

23 WARRAGUL SHOW

24 MILK AWARDS

VALE-SHIRLEY TYERS

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Shirley Tyers in December 2017.

Our condolences to Ian and the Tyers family. Shirley from the Mount Avon and

Lee Avon Studs was a long time breeder of some lovely animals, especially her

Saanens. She was also a Dairy Goat Judge and had an association with the Dairy

Goat Society for many years.

We look forward to an article from Ian Tyers about Shirley and her association

with Showing, Breeding and Judging goats.

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DGSA VICTORIAN BRANCH Inc. Website: www.dgsavic.weebly.com

2017 Committee

President& Treasurer Rick Howard 21 Ellavale Drive, Traralgon Vic. 3844

Phone (03)5174 8337 Mob.0419 564 701 Email: dgexport@bigpond.net.au

Vice President Trevor Waterston 93 No 1 Road, Nilma Vic 3821

Phone 0435 283 834 Email: trev2@dcsi.net.au

Secretary Glenis Keays RMB 868O, Bannnockburn, Vic 3331

Phone 0481481609 Email: gheringhaven@optusnet.com.au

Milk Awards Officer / Bryony LePoidevin 153 Witt Street , Benalla Vic 3672Phone

Newsletter Editor Email: tallulahgoats@yahoo.com.au 0408344997

A.G.W.Vic Correspondent Rhonda Patton 131 McGlones Rd, Drouin Vic 3818

Phone: 0412 698 645 Email: topazpark@hotmail.com

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Belinda Appleton 80 Heidi Road, Moriac, Vic 3240 Phone: 0418 573 458

Email: geneall10@gmail.com

Vicki Wright 219 Tackens Road, Fulham Vic 3851, Phone: (03) 5149 2482

Derek Taylor tuellatogg@gmail.com

Ian Tyers 9 Mustang Place Sunbury (03) 97445195 ian.r.tyers@gmail.com

Country Publicity Officer Bev Stent RMB 2970 Woodvale via Eaglehawk, Vic 3556 Phone

(03) 5446 9929 Email:caprinecapers@stentwood.com.au

Dairy Doe Of The Year Coordinator- Rick Howard

CLUB CONTACTS

Anglo Nubian Society of Australia (A.N.S.A.)Bryony LePoidevin Phone: 0408344997

Bendigo District Goat Club Bev Stent 03 54469929

British Alpine Breeders Group of Aust. Kate Serrurier Secretary/Treasurer 0428301208

Central Highland Goat Club Neil Pearson Phone (03)5423 9288

Mountain District Goat Club Kirsti Stephens Phone (03)5964 4314

Yarra Valley Goat Club Bernice Eggleston Phone (03) 5962 4754

Vic Anglo Nubian Society Inc Joan Marshall Phone (03) 5435 3281

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VICTORIAN BRANCH SHOW – Sunday 12th November, 2017 Judge’s comments – In the udder classes, 1st in both of these went to Saanens. These does both had very good shape, capacity, attachment and beautiful tan skin. The overall winner was the doe on her 2nd or more lactation due to her having greater capacity than the doe on her 1st lactation. She went on to be Champion Saanen milking doe, and then took out the award for Best Exhibit. The reserve Champion goating was a well grown and impressive doe that should develop into a fine milker when mated. The Toggenburgs were very well represented on the day. They were of good confirmation. Though a little smaller then I am used to seeing they certainly had style, correctness and neat udders. The kids had good depth and width front & back. There were two little one month old doe kids that won my heart due to their cuteness, even though not placed as the older kids took those awards. The British Alpines on show were stylish and a true representation of their breed. The doe in milk was awarded Reserve Champion Milking doe. Champion Doe Kid was a very elegant and eye catching British Alpine. She blended beautifully, had style, presence and was stunning. If I had British Alpines, she would be on my kidnap list! The Anglo Nubians were very small in numbers, having only two to judge. The breeder is to be commended as their breeding programme is on track due to the kid being better than her dam. This doe kid was my choice for Reserve Champion Doe Kid due to her confirmation, blending, deep body and overall type. All the Nigerian Dwarf goats exhibited on the day where of excellent confirmation. Having only seen them in photos did not prepare me for this very exciting new breed. I can see why they are becoming very popular. The first lactation milker was second in the udder class. The capacity and correctness for a small goat was amazing. She also won Type & 24 Hour production. Junior Champion Doe was a very classy and stylish goatling with a good topline, a wide chest and rear width. The Champion Buck & Reserve Champion Buck where also Nigerian Dwarf with these traits also. On the day I met Jack Robinson, a nice young man who had passed his judging school exams and had commenced his cadetting to become a fully fledged judge. Unofficially I invited him to join me in the ring for classes he was not entered in. He impressed me with his keen eye and did a very good job when asked for his opinions and placings. I am certain he will prove to be a competent judge when qualified. It is pleasing to see young keen people taking an interest; after all they are our future. Thank you to the stewards, in particular Peter Keays, who did a good job of keeping the classes flowing which contributed to the smooth running of the show. I thank the Victorian Branch committee for inviting me to judge. It was a most enjoyable day and it was pleasing to be able to catch up with old friends and hopefully I made new ones.

Sue Davey

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D.G.S.A. VICTORIAN BRANCH INC. 38th ANNUAL SHOW

held in affiliation with

DANDENONG SHOW SOCIETY’S ANNUAL SHOW

12th November 2017

Judge : Susan Davey (Tas)

CLASS 1 "FALCONLEES SARA TROPHY"

- Best prepared & presented team of 3 goats owned by the exhibitor

*CLASS 2 BEST VESSEL 1st lactation

1. Sunday Fleur J. Robinson

2. Topaz Anthea R. Patton

3. Sunday Pandora J. Robinson

*CLASS 3 BEST VESSEL 2 or more lactations

1. Sunday Jade J. Robinson

2. Gheringhaven Velvyt P. & G. Keays

3. Abacus St Ann J. Robinson

OVERALL BEST VESSEL Sunday Jade

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CLASS 4 SAANEN Doe in milk 1st lactation

1. Sunday Fleur J. Robinson

CLASS 5 TOGGENBURG DOE in milk 1st lact'n

1. Sunday Pandora J. Robinson

2. Kudumba Malkirah C. Florance

3. Sunday Tiramisu J. Robinson

CLASS 6 B/ALPINE DOE in milk 1st lactation

No entries

CLASS 7 ANGLO NUBIAN DOE, in milk 1st lactation

No entries

CLASS 8 AUSTRALIAN MELAAN DOE in milk 1st lactation

No Entries

CLASS 9 AUSTRALIAN BROWN DOE in milk 1st lactation

No Entries

CLASS 10 NIGERIAN DWARF in milk 1st lactation

1. Topaz Anthea R. Patton

CLASS 11 LA MANCHA in milk 1st lactation

No Entries

CLASS 12 ALPINE in milk 1st lactation

No Entries

CLASS 13 SAANEN DOE in milk 2 or more lact'ns

1. Sunday Jade J. Robinson

2. Abacus St Ann J. Robinson

CLASS 14 TOGGENBURG DOE - 2 or more lact'ns

1. Kaleena Park Rapture J. Robinson

2. Kudumba Malkijah C. Florance

3. Kudumba Crysanthium C. Florance

CLASS 15 B/ALPINE DOE in milk 2 or more lact’s

1. Gheringhaven Velvyt P. & G. Keays

CLASS 16 ANGLO NUBIAN DOE 2 or more lact’s

1. SkyDreams Charmant Chevre C. Florance

CLASS 17 AUSTRALIAN MELAAN DOE 2 or more lact’s

No Entries

CLASS 18 AUSTRALIAN BROWN DOE 2 or more lact’s

No Entries

CLASS 19 NIGERIAN DWARF 2 or more lact’s

1. Topaz Eurydici R. Patton

CLASS 20 LA MANCHA 2 or more lact’s

No Entries

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CLASS 21 ALPINE 2 or more lact’s

No Entries

*CLASS 22 VETERAN DOE in milk, any breed - over 7 yrs

1. Abacus St Ann J. Robinson

2. Kudumba Crysanthium Blossom C. Florance

*CLASS 23 TYPE & PRODUCTION Q* (senior)

No Entries

*CLASS 24 TYPE & PRODUCTION Q* 1st lactation

1. Topaz Anthea R. Patton

OVERRALL CHAMPION TYPE & PRODUCTION DOE - Q* - Topaz Anthea

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*CLASS 25 TYPE & PRODUCTION Herd Recording

No Entries

*CLASS 26 DAM & DAUGHTER both in milk

1. Topaz Eurydici & Topaz Anthea R. Patton

2. Kaleena Park Rapture & Sunday Tiramisu J. Robinson

*CLASS 27 TWO DOES IN MILK same sire, not full sisters

1. Topaz Eurydici & Topaz Anthea (Prog of Highpoint Arnoth) R. Patton

*CLASS 28 THE FRANK A. THEBRIDGE CHALLENGE CUP - DOE, IN MILK, UNDER THREE YEARS AT DATE OF

JUDGING. The Doe must not have been mated until after it had attained the age of twelve months. Exhibits are to be presented to

the Judge in breed class order as previously placed by the Judge in their general classes. PRIZE: SUPPORTED BY Mr. FRANK

A. THEBRIDGE, "ROCKALPINE STUD”, AND SUPPORTED BY THE VICTORIAN BRANCH OF THE DAIRY GOAT

SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA.

1. Topaz Anthea R. Patton

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CHAMPION SAANEN MILKING DOE

Sunday Jade

RES. CH. SAANEN MILKING DOE

Abacus St Ann

CHAMPION TOGGENBURG MILKING DOE

Sunday Pandora

RES. CH. TOGGENBURG MILKING DOE

Kudumba Malkijah

CHAMPION BRITISH ALPINE MILKING DOE

Gheringhaven Velvyt

RES. CH. BRITISH ALPINE MILKING DOE

CHAMPION ANGLO NUBIAN MILKING DOE

SkyDreams Charmant Chevre

CHAMPION NIGERIAN DWARF MILKING DOE

Topaz Anthea

RES. CH NIGERIAN DWARF MILKING DOE

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Topaz Eurydici

OVERALL CHAMPION MILKING DOE

Sunday Jade

OVERALL RES. CH. MILKING DOE

Gheringhaven Velvyt

CLASS 29 - SAANEN GOATLING

1. Topaz Park Hertha R. Patton

2. Sunday Junebug J. Robinson

CLASS 30 - TOGGENBURG GOATLING

1. Sunday Sunkist J. Robinson

2. SkyDreams Bellarina C. Florence

CLASS 31 - BRITISH ALPINE GOATLING

1. Gheringhaven Tuppence P. & G. Keays

CLASS 32 – ANGLO NUBIAN GOATLING

No Entries

CLASS 33 – AUSTRALIAN MELAAN GOATLING

No Entries

CLASS 34 – AUSTRALIAN BROWN GOATLING

No Entries

CLASS 35 – NIGERIAN DWARF GOATLING

1. Topaz Ki R. Patton

2. Topaz Dolcie R. Patton

CLASS 36 – LA MANCHA GOATLING

No Entries

CLASS 37 – ALPINE GOATLING

No Entries

CHAMPION GOATLING

Topaz Ki

RES. CH. GOATLING

Topaz Park Hertha

*CLASS 38 TWO GOATLINGS same sire not full sisters

No Entries

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CLASS 39 - SAANEN DOE KID

23. Sunday St Angelina DoB: 30/8/17 J. Robinson

CLASS 40 - TOGGENBURG DOE KID

1. Kadumba Mi Kayla C. Florence

2. Kadumba Naphtali C. Florence

3. Kadumba Brie Anna C. Florence

CLASS 41 - BRITISH ALPINE DOE KID

1. Gheringhaven Sunshine P. & G. Keays

CLASS 42 – ANGLO NUBIAN DOE KID

1. SkyDreams Cello C. Florence

CLASS 43 – AUSTRALIAN MELAAN DOE KID

No Entries

CLASS 44 – AUSTRALIAN BROWN DOE KID

No Entries

CLASS 45 – NIGERIAN DWARF DOE KID

1. Topaz Anu R. Patton

2. Topaz Danu R. Patton

CLASS 46 - LA MANCHA DOE KID

No Entries

CLASS 47 - ALPINE DOE KID

No Entries

CHAMPION DOE KID

Gheringhaven Sunshine

RES. CH. DOE KID

SkyDreams Cello

*CLASS 48TWO DOE KIDS same sire not full sisters

1. Kadumba Brie Anna & Kadumba Mi Kayla (Prog of Murrungowar Spectacular) C. Florance

*CLASS 49 DAM & DAUGHTER dam in milk, daughter dry

1. Gheringhaven Velvyt & Gheringhaven Sunshine P. & G. Keays

2. Topaz Eurydici & Topaz Anu R. Patton

3. Kadumba Crysantheum Blossom & Kadumba Brie Anna C. Florance

CLASS 50 - BUCK KID any breed under 12 months

1 Topaz Ares R. Patton

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3T3 S: Beaujest Julian Gitche D: Topaz Eurydici

2. Topaz Videl R. Patton

3T3 S: Beaujest Julian Gitche D: Topaz Eurydici

CLASS 51 - BUCKLING any breed b/w 12 & 24 mths

No Entries

CLASS 52 - BUCK any breed over 2 years

1. Willow Creek Tobias J. Komsky

2. Willow Creek Ezra J. Komsky

CHAMPION BUCK

Topaz Ares

RES. CH. BUCK

Topaz Videl

*CLASS 53: Breeders Group - Milker, Goatling, Kid same stud prefix

1. Gheringhaven Stud P. & G. Keays

2. Topaz Park Stud R. Patton

CLASS 54: Junior Handler - for Juniors aged approx. 10-16 years & judged on completion of lunch break.

Rebekah Florance (12yrs)

Ellie Florance (9yrs)

BEST EXHIBIT(Sheila Lucas Memorial Trophy)

Dairy Goat Society of Australia - Victorian Branch Inc. - trophy

SUNDAY JADE

BEST OPPOSITE SEX TOPAZ ARES

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ROYAL GEELONG SHOW 2017 Judge - Liz Ruis

Class 5501 best udder any Breed 2 or more lactations

1- Roden Mayflower – Belinda Appleton

2- Class 5502 Best Udder Any Breed 1st Lactation Jazzy Mailee – Jess Westbury

JAZZY MAILEE

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Class 5506 Toggenburg Doe – 2 or more lactations in milk

1- Roden Mayflower – Belinda Appleton

Class 5511 Anglo Nubian Doe first lactation in milk

1- Jazzy Mailee – Jess Westbury

Champion Milker - Jazzy Mailee – Jess Westbury

Reserve Champion Milker – Roden Mayflower – Belinda Appleton

Class 5516 LaMancha Goatling

1- Roden Syracuse Grace – Belinda Appleton

2- Down Udder Evans Reverie – Belinda Appleton

3- Class 5517 Toggenburg Goatling

1- Tuella Theo Dot- Derek Taylor

2- Roden Spirit Lafayette – Derek Taylor

3- Tuella Theo Sage – Derek Taylor

Class 5519 Anglo Nubian Goatling

1- Jazzy Octavia – Jess Westbury

2- Jazzy Oakland – Jess Westbury

Champion Goatling - Jazzy Octavia – Jess Westbury

Reserve Champion Goatling – Roden Syracuse Grace – Belinda Appleton

Class 5520 Lamancha Doe Kid

1- Roden TT Selina – Belinda Appleton

2- Roden Syracuse Sioux – Belinda Appleton

3- Class 5521 Toggenburg Doe kid

1- Roden Zeros Marquisa- Belinda Appleton

2- Roden Zeros Monroe – Belinda Appleton

3- Class 5523 Anglo Nubian Doe kid

1- Jazzy Paislee – Jess Westbury

2- Jazzy Penlee – Jess Westbury

Champion Doe Kid – Roden Zeros Marquisa – Belinda Appleton

Reserve Champion Doe kid – Jazzy Paislee – Jess Westbury

Class 5524 Pair of Does any age same sire different dam

1- Mailee and Octavia – Jess Westbury

2- Marquisa and Monroe – Belinda Appleton

3- Sage and Dot – Derek Taylor Class 5525 doe in milk daughter dry

1- Mayflower and Monroe – Belinda Appleton

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Class 5527 Buckling any breed

1- Anara Teiko – Jess Westbury

2- Class 5528 Buck Kid any breed

1- Roden Zeros Mojave – Belinda Appleton

Class 5529 Breeders group of 3

1- Mayflower Lafayette marquisa – Belinda Appleton

BEST EXHIBIT – Jazzy Mailee – Jess Westbury

BEST EXHIBIT – Jazzy Mailee Jess Westbury

BEST OPPOSITE SEX- Anara Teiko – Jess Westbury

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Best of breed:

LaMancha – Roden Syracuse Grace – Belinda Appleton

Anglo Nubian – Jazzy Mailee – Jess Westbury

Toggenburg – Roden Mayflower – Belinda Appleton

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR GOATS

Essential Teat Wash

You need a spray bottle

20 drops lavender oil,10 drops tea tree oil,2 tablespoons liquid castile soap, fill

with warm water and mix well. Stray teats and udders before and after milking

and wipe thoroughly with a clean cloth . If you notice the udder becoming

engorged you can rub a little peppermint oil on occasionally.

Gut Problems

3 tablespoons cider vinegar, ¼ teaspoon bi carb soda and ½ cup water, give to the

goat as a drink or use a syringe.

Sunflower Seeds

Black sunflower seeds are full of minerals and help increase butterfat. Give a

handful to your goats with their daily feed once a day in summer and twice in

winter.

Anama Sequioa

CHAMPION KID

Ballarat Show Down Udder Amia

Alexandra Show

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NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS If you attend a show that is Judged by a judge who is not a member of the DGSA or a State

Judges Panel or does not have a Current Working With Childrens check under Federal

Regulations you are unable to claim Australian Champion Points.

Fire safety on the farm Fire management planning for farmers, landowners, plantation managers and bush block owners.

Key advice for farmers

• Fire is an all year round risk management activity.

• Farmers have legislative responsibilities during the Fire Danger Period.

• Effective preparation and response means better recovery and return to business.

• Limit or cease farm machinery activity on Severe, Extreme or Code Red days.

• Farmers need to consider the needs of family, staff and contractors on their farm.

Essential steps before the fire season Vehicles, equipment and hay

• Double check that spark arrestors on machinery are working and efficient. Make sure chainsaws are free from faults.

• Have water fire extinguishers or knapsack spray pumps (minimum 9 litres) available that can be carried by any person using farm

equipment or machinery.

• Have a safety strategy in place for storing and monitoring hay - purchase a moisture metre if necessary.

• Make sure hay is fully cured before bailing.

• If you have private firefighting equipment, conduct a 'refresher' session with family and employees to make sure everyone can use

it.

• Make sure that there are no gaps between the cladding and the ground or slab of your sheds to prevent embers getting inside.

Fuel loads and stock

• Reduce fuel loads around assets (house blocks, sheds and fences) and create strategic fuel breaks.

• Apply to the relevant authority if you need to remove native vegetation or manage fuel on roadsides.

• Create a heavily grazed area where stock can be moved during a bushfire situation.

• Conduct a stocktake of feed, animals and fencing before the fire season and keep a copy of records off your property.

Permits and laws

• Make a list of legal restrictions (Fire Danger Period and Total Fire Ban) relevant to your property. Display it or keep it handy so

everyone on your property can refer to it often and easily.

• Check with your council if local laws are in place for lighting fires, burning off or using incinerators.

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• Apply for a Schedule 13 permit from your local council if you intend to burn off weeds, stubble or vegetation during the FDP, or a

schedule 14 permit if you intend to use fire for other purposes (e.g. machinery).

Access for firefighters

• Make sure your property name or number is clearly visible so emergency services can identify it easily when approaching the

entrance.

• Check access tracks around your property. Consider if access for fire trucks can be improved by clearing vegetation, signposting

dead ends or creating turning circles.

• Make sure water supplies around your property are clearly marked in case emergency services need to access them.

Planning

• Have a plan for horses and livestock. A large well-grazed area where they can move freely, with a supply of water, is the

safest. Remove all gear from horses and always keep them contained on your property, they are at serious risk on roads where

visibility will be poor.

• Have a routine in place for fire risk days (moving stock and limiting or postponing machinery use, switching off electric fences).

Make sure everyone on your property is aware of it.

• Fire Danger Ratings are a good way to decide when to leave. They are not a weather forecast – they tell you how dangerous a fire

would be if one started. As the ratings increase, so does the risk of a fast moving and uncontrollable fire.

• If you plan to stay and defend a building during a bushfire, take steps to establish a water supply of at least 10,000 litres

(independent of the mains supply)

From the CFA website.

BENDIGO SHOW BEST EXHIBIT

Glenugie Moondust owned by Sarah Poyser

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ALEXANDRA SHOW

BEST EXHBIT TALLULAH BELLA B LePoidevin

BEST UDDER KILLARA RAM AISHA B LePoidevin

T&P Q* TALLULAH BELLA

CHAMPION GOATLING MAYBOLE FREYA N Kiljstra

CHAMPION KID DOWN UDDER AMAIA B Le Poidevin

CHAMPION BUCK MAYBOLE CHARLIE N Kiljstra

TALLULAH BELLA

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DOWN UDDER

AMAIA CHAMPION

KID ALEXANDRA

SHOW

MAYBOLE CHARLIE CHAMPION

BUCK ALEXANDRA SHOW

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PHOTOS

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PREVENTION OF COCCIDIOSIS -MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Coccidiosis is caused by a group of single cell protozoa species that are found in the environment. Some of these are non-infective, some moderately infective, and others are highly infective. Coccidia strains are species specific with some limited crossover between sheep and goats. Coccidia are always present in the herd or flock and most adult animals carry coccidian but are immune to the clinical disease. This immunity occurs more in sheep than in goats and is developed by lambs and kids about four weeks after exposure.

The life cycle of coccidia is quite complicated, has many stages of development and is 21 days in length. There is a gap between diarrhea symptoms and egg excretion so fecal egg counts are not always a good indicator of infection. Shedding of eggs only occurs at the end of the infection period after the damage has been done to the intestinal tract of the animal. Producers should not have to treat for coccidiosis if a prevention program is followed. Treating symptomatic animals is a poor approach and labor intensive because if you see clinical cases, there has already been subclinical losses and damage.

Cleanliness is the first course of action to take in the prevention of coccidiosis as oocytes are spread in feces. A clean barn is essential especially before lambing or kidding. Keep pens dry by using adequate bedding, prevent contamination of feed and water and do not feed animals on the ground. Feeding a coccidiostat as a preventative before known times of susceptibility is also encouraged.

• Monensin (Rumensin) - approved for goats and effective day seven to ten of life cycle

• Lasalocid (Bovatec) - approved for sheep and effective day seven to ten of life cycle

• Decoquinate (Deccox) - approved for sheep and goats and effective day zero to 16 of life cycle

For prevention in young lambs and kids, treat the dams with a coccidiostat for at least 21 days prior to birth and continue to provide in kid or lamb feed for 60 to 90 days for additional protection. For prevention in growing animals entering the feedlot, feed a coccidiostat for 30 days after the animals go into the feedlot. Michigan State University Extension recommends feeding according to label instructions and working with your veterinary as some of these drugs are not labeled for both sheep and goats and may require off label use.Coccidiosis is preventable in sheep and goats. Knowing the facts of how it is transmitted, and its lifecycle will help producers maintain the health of their animals.

This article was published by Michigan State University Extension. For more information, visit http://www.msue.msu.edu. To have a digest of information delivered straight to your email inbox, visit http://www.msue.msu.edu/newsletters. To contact an expert in your area, visit http://expert.msue.msu.edu, or call 888-MSUE4MI (888-678-346).

ROCHESTER SHOW LINE UP BEST EXHIBIT TALLULAH BELLA

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WARRIGAL SHOW BEST EXHIBIT

TOPAZ EURYDICI R PATTON

CHAMPION GOATLING TOPAZ HERTHA R PATTON

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CONGRATULATION TO SHARYN CARMICHAEL

The Anglo Nubian Doe Glenafton Indi *Q*4 has achieved a DM3

TOPAZ ANTHEA BRED BY RHONDA PATTON FIRST NIGERIAN

DWARF IN AUSTRALIA TO OBTAIN A Q* CONGRATULATIONS

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EDITORIAL

Welcome to all our new Victorian Members, it is great to see some Commercial

Dairy Goat Breeders on board, we look forward to hearing from you.

As always I am looking for contributions to the Newsletter, any donations of

articles would be most appreciated. The Newsletter is only as good and you the

members make it. This edition is a bit late, I had very few pictures of the shows

around and not many articles. Hope you enjoy reading it.

Bryony LePoidevin Editor tallulahgoats@yahoo.com.au

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