American LaMancha Breeders Association 4th Quarter 2019 Newsletter www.lamanchas.org
End of Year Edition
Congratulations Kastdemur’s Dairy Goats In this issue….. ALBA Committees 2- 4 and the Vermouth Syndicate! District 1-Maine 5-7 District 6-Ham Leg 8-11
D5-6 Rings to Bling 11
D5-Strut the Rut 12
District 7-Oregon 13-16
ADGA Board Actions 17-20
New members 21
BOD Actions/Treasury 22
Recipes/Mbr info 23
Youth Corner 24-27
Gift of the Old One 28-29
Goat Recipe 29
Night Before Kidding 30
12 Days of Christmas 30
Herd health program 31-33
President’s letter 33 *B Kastdemur’s Vermouth **DNA** L2012859 Specialty info 34-35
Vermouth sold for $17,000, se ng an all me high record price at All American info 36-37 the 2019 Spotlight Sale in Boise, ID Upcoming Dates : Vermouth is out of SGCH Kastdemur’s Vintage 5*M 93 EEEE 2019 Na onal Reserve Grand Champion doe, and is sired by +*B • Dec 10 ~ Deadline for All American Apps
• Dec. 31 ~ Deadline to submit Specialty Rockin-CB KR Hoku Applications
Vermouth was consigned by Kastdemur’s Dairy Goats and • January 1 ~ Membership renewals due
purchased by the Vermouth Syndicate of CA. • February 5 ~ Deadline for 1st quarter newsletter
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Mission Statement: The American LaMancha Breeders Assn. was organized for the purpose of promotion and development of the LaMancha breed. We aim to cooperate with all other organizations in the promotion of dairy goats in general.
OFFICERS: DIRECTORS: President: Deb Macke (21) 1) Cindy Bonifield (20) N3690 Elmwood Rd. PO Box 488 Hawkins, WI 54530 Sublimity, OR 97385 Phone: 715-563-0052 Phone 805-286-6302 [email protected] cindy_bonifi[email protected] www.raintreedairygoats.com www.york-mtn-lamanchas.com
Vice-President: Sharon Hi ner (21) 2) Cheryl Dufresne (20) 21591 Juniper Rd. 34515 191st St. Perris, CA 92510 Leavenworth, KS 66048 Phone: 951-789-6873 Phone 913-651-5254 sghi [email protected] [email protected] www.bluemoonandalusians.com www.jenmaekakids.com 3) Krista Myers (21) Secretary-Treasurer: Pam Hogan (21 5431 Evonne Ave 650 Sardine Creek Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95409 Gold Hill, OR 97525 Phone: 530-227-2737 541-210-4779 [email protected] [email protected] www.kastdemurs.com www.featherbrainedliteratelamanchas.weebly.com 4) Lorene Toth (21) 513 Buckley Hwy Union, CT 06076 Phone: 860-576-1797 vltoth@a .net www.sunnydalefarm.com ALBA Committee Appointments The American LaMancha Breeders Assn. is privileged to have many enthusias c people working together to benefit the club and the breed. If you would like to contribute your me and knowledge to any of our commi ees, please contact the president. We value your input! Commi ee members must be current with membership dues. All-American Commi ee: Acquisi onist and sends list of winner to be printed on cer Chair: Sharla Macke, [email protected] Members: Deb Macke, [email protected] ficates by whomever is in charge of ALC Cer ficate printer. Sharon Crain, [email protected] Sends out results and awards to entrants, sends results by email Pam Hogan, [email protected] to webmaster and newsle er editor. Submits photos and results Krista Myers, [email protected] to Dairy Goat Journal and United Caprine News for publica on. Commi ee responsible for receiving and preparing All Works with commi ee members to suggest changes as needed American entries, contacts and lines up judges to judge All - to program and submits proposals to ALC BOD. Submit Annual American, prepares entries for judging and mails them to report to BOD in me for annual mee ng in October and up- judges. Prepares a list of awards to be purchased by Awards dates BOD throughout the year as needed or requested by BOD. 4th Quarter 2019 American LaMancha Breeders Associa on News 2
Awards/Youth Commi ee: Awards/Youth Commi ee: Communica ons Commi ee: Chair: Terri Burke, [email protected] Chair: Pam Hogan, [email protected] Newsle er Editor/Website Coordinator Members: Hannah Shilts, [email protected] Members: Hannah Shilts, [email protected] Deb Macke [email protected] Tricia Greenwood, [email protected] Tricia Greenwood, [email protected] Facebook Editor Pam Hogan, [email protected] Cindy Bonifield, cindy_bonifi[email protected] Lorene Toth, vltoth@a .net Deb Macke, [email protected] Deb Macke, [email protected] Commi ee responsible for overseeing newsle er and web- Commi ee coordinates the distribu on of informa on, Commi ee coordinates the distribu on of informa on, so- site as well as communica on to members which may in- solicita on of nomina ons, selec on of recipients and the licita on of nomina ons, selec on of recipients and the clude pos ng updates on social media formats. Submit An- awards presenta ons of present ALBA awards including: awards presenta ons of present ALBA awards including: The nual report to BOD in me for annual mee ng , and updates The Bob Webb Scholarship, Ray Engeman Scholarship and Bob Webb Scholarship, Ray Engeman Scholarship and the BOD throughout the year as needed or requested by BOD. American LaMancha Breeders Associa on Herd Achievement the American LaMancha Breeders Associa on Herd Award. Works as a commi ee to develop and present to the Cons tu onAchievement & Award. ByLaws: Works as a commi ee to develop and BOD and members new awards to support, recognize and Chair:present Deb to Macke,the BOD [email protected] and members new awards to support, honor the LaMancha breed and its breeders. Requests need- Members:recognize and Tricia honor Greenwood, the LaMancha [email protected] breed and its bree ders. ed awards and cer ficates through the Awards Acquisi on- Requests needed Pam Hogan, awards [email protected] and cer ficates through the ist. Submit Annual report to BOD in me for annual mee ng Awards Acquisi onist. Cindy Bonifield, Submit cindy_bonifi[email protected] Annual report to BOD in me and updates BOD throughout the year as needed. This com- for annual mee ngSharon Crain, and updates [email protected] BOD throughout the ye ar mi ee is also responsible for coordina ng youth awards as as needed. This Anne commi ee Jones, la [email protected] is also responsible for co ordi- needed with other commi ees. na ng youth Julie awards Ma hys, as needed juliema [email protected] with other commi ees.
Commi ee responsible for enforcing the ALBA cons tu on Awards Acquisi onist & Display Chair: Awards Acquisi onist & Display Chair: and bylaws. Du es include making sure C & BL is followed by Chair: Deb Macke, [email protected] Chair: Deb Macke, [email protected] officers, directors and members and working with members Person designated responsible for networking with standing Person designated responsible for networking with standing to make changes to C & BL when appropriate. Submit Annu- commi ee Chairs to provide economical and appealing commi ee Chairs to provide economical and appealing al report to BOD in me for annual mee ng, and updates awards, in accordance with the annual ALBA Budget, for all awards, in accordance with the annual ALBA Budget, for all BOD throughout the year as needed or requested by BOD. ALBA deserving program par cipants. Submit Annual report ALBA deserving program par cipants. Submit Annual report to BOD in me for annual mee ng, and updates BOD Fundraising/Raffleto BOD in me for annualCommi ee: mee ng, and updates BOD throughout the year as needed or requested by BOD. Chair:throughout Cindy theBonifield, year as cindy_bonifi[email protected] needed or requested by BOD.
Members: Pam Hogan, [email protected] Breed Standards Commi ee: Breed Standards Commi ee: Chair: Anne Jones, la [email protected] Chair: Anne Jones, la [email protected] Commi ee responsible for fundraising to support the ALBA Members: Hannah Shilts, [email protected] Members: Hannah Shilts, [email protected] and its business. Du es include the T -shirts, raffle, solici ng Jullie Ma hys, juliema [email protected] Krista Myers, [email protected] dona ons via whatever media route available, from breed- Commi ee responsible for monitoring and working with John Airrington, [email protected] ers and companies, submi ng dona on informa on to ADGA on the current and future LaMancha breed stand- Commi ee responsible for monitoring and working with newsle er and website for promo on, preparing items for ards. Du es include discussion of breed standard issues, ADGA on the current and future LaMancha breed standards. display at Conven on/Na onal Show and with help from possible change to breed standard, submi ng polls for Du es include discussion of breed standard issues, possible member volunteers, oversee the raffle, selling ckets and membership if called for and working directly with the change to breed standard, submi ng polls for membership conduc ng the physical raffle at Conven on. Will package if called for and working directly with the ADGA Breed and ship raffle items when necessary and prepare a state- Standards commi ee. Submit Annual report to BOD in me ment of raffle winners for newsle er and website. Will de- for annual mee ng,, and updates BOD throughout the year velop addi onal fundraising possibili es throughout the as needed or requested by BOD. year. Submit Annual report to BOD in me for annual mee ng, and updates BOD throughout the year as needed or requested by BOD.
4th Quarter 2019 American LaMancha Breeders Associa on News 3 History Commi ee: Chair: Lynne Kary-Rana, [email protected]
Members: Pam Hogan, [email protected] Commi ee responsible for overseeing and administering AL- Commi ee responsible for keeping a complete record of ALBA BA Specialty Shows. Du es include promo ng the program, History. Du es include maintaining copies of past and present receiving applica ons and verifying shows fitness to hold a newsle ers, photographs of historical value to the breed, news- specialty, preparing a list of awards to be ordered by awards paper clippings, AL BA program results and compiling scrap- acquisi on designed, preparing list of cer ficates to be print- books that can be used at Na onal Show and Conven on. Sub- ed by ALBA printer possessor, packaging and shipping en re mit Annual report to BOD in me for annual mee ng,, and up- specialty program awards and cer ficates as well as any addi- dates BOD throughout the year as needed or requested by BOD onal correspondence with local specialty chairs, receiving Nomina ons Commi ee: specialty results and preparing photos and results for submis- Chair: Abby Bunde, [email protected] sion to newsle er editor and webmaster, keeping track of Members: Deb Macke, [email protected] meline for results and submi ng request for payment re- Pam Hogan, [email protected] funds to S/T. Chair will be in contact with commi ee members Commi ee responsible for procuring candidates to run for offic- to choose approved shows and for discussion of changes to ers and BOD. Du es include promo ng open posi ons and up- program to submit to BOD for approval. Submit Annual report coming elec ons, providing ballot informa on to the newsle er to BOD in me for annual mee ng, and updates BOD editor to be posted online for vo ng as spelled out in the C & throughout the year as needed or requested by BOD. BL’s, receiving vo ng results and verifying membership status, tallying vo ng results, no fying candidates of results and an- nouncing results to the membership. Submit annual report to BOD in me for annual mee ng, and updates BOD throughout the year as needed or requested by BOD. Newsle er is published quarterly: Produc on Commi ee: 1st Q (Feb, March, April) on Feb 5 Chair: Deb Macke, [email protected] 2nd Q (May, June, July) on May 5 Members: Cindy Bonifield, cindy_bonifi[email protected] 3rd Q (Aug, Sept, Oct) on Aug 5 Pam Hogan, [email protected] 4th Q (Nov, Dec, Jan) on Nov 5 Krista Myers, [email protected] Deadlines for submissions are the 1st of the month in Commi ee responsible for overseeing and supervising the ALBA which they are published. produc on and dam -sire award programs. Du es include pro- mo ng and receiving entries, verifying that entries qualify for The ALBA newsle er will be sent out via email to all said produc on awards, preparing a list of awards and sub- members unless member does not have an email ad- mi ng results to newsle er editor, webmaster, and United dress. We have also added a Members Only link on the Caprine News in a mely fashion. Responsible for submi ng website where the newsle er can be downloaded with a results to UCN in me for the annual LaMancha edi on. Also password which is also sent by email with your news- responsible for receiving entries for Youth Produc on Honor roll le er. PLEASE KEEP YOUR EMAIL CURRENT WITH THE and sending out awards as well as monitoring list of Breed CLUB!! Leader does owned by ALBA members and ordering and send- ALBA membership runs Jan 1 through Dec 31 ing out Produc on medals to those recipients with appropriate cer ficates. Chair maintains contact with commi ee members throughout the year to discuss program and recommend chang- We need YOU!!! es as needed to the BOD for approval. Submit Annual report to BOD in me for annual mee ng,, and updates BOD throughout the year as needed or requested by BOD.
Specialty Commi ee: Chair: Deb Macke, [email protected] Pam Hogan, [email protected] John Airrington, [email protected] Sharla Macke, [email protected] to volunteer to serve on commi ees!!!!
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2019 Specialty Show Results 2019 District 1 Specialty Show, State of Maine Cumberland FAir 09/22/19 ~ Cumberland, ME ~ Judge ~ Erin Griner/Cameron Jodlowski
Senior Doe Show Champion Challenge ~ 4 Yearling Milkers ~ 5 1. CH Rus c Wood's JH Infinity 1. Rus c Wood's LJ Fierce
Nichole Nadeau Nichole Nadeau
2. CH Mint*Leaf Nevaeh Nichole Nadeau 2. Majenli JH Kalyn Don Strawbridge 3. CH Rus c Wood's DWJ Des ny Nichole Nadeau 3. Rus c Wood's LH Kyah Nichole Nadeau Two Year Olds ~ 8 1. CH Mint*Leaf Nevaeh
Nichole Nadeau
Senior Grand Champion Doe: CH Mint*Leaf Nevaeh 2. Lucky*Star's RD Jada Nichole Nadeau Nichole Nadeau ~ Rus c Acres 3. Straw Bridge Enchanted Ebony Don Strawbridge Three Year Olds ~ 5 1. CH NP Star-Brite Paradise Island
Nichole Nadeau
Senior Reserve Grand Champion: Lucky*Star’s RD Jada Nichole Nadeau ~ Rus c Woods 2. Shoefly Call Me Maybe Don Strawbridge 3. Moon Mist LK Kiss the Girl Bethany Parker
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2019 Specialty Show Results cont.
Junior Doe Show Junior Kids ~ 7 1. Lucky*Star's RJ Larkspur
Nichole Nadeau
Best of Breed & Best Udder of Breed: 2. Longvu LOG Fade to Sepia Cliff & Susan Parker CH Rus c Woods JH Infinity 3. Rus c Wood's MLT Sing in the Rain Nichole Nadeau Nichole Nadeau ~ Rus c Woods Senior Kids ~ 11 1. Rus c Wood's JH Heaven
Nichole Nadeau
2. Rus c Wood's JH Blue Ivy Abby Schofield 3. Rus c Wood's One Last Promise Kassie Dwyer Dry Yearling ~ 4
Grand Champion Junior Doe: Rus c Wood's JH Heaven 1. Rus c Wood's ROF Smoky Casino Nichole Nadeau ~ Rus c Wood's
Nichole Nadeau
2. Jen-Mae-Ka Kids Petrie Nichole Nadeau 3. Longvu LOG I Shot the Sheriff Cliff & Susan Parker
Junior Reserve Grand Champion Doe: Rus c Wood's JH Blue Ivy Nichole Nadeau ~ Rus c Wood's
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2019 Specialty Show Results cont.
Group Classes Get of Sire ~ 4 Dam & Daughter ~ 6 1. CH Jen-Mae-Ka Kids Hero 1. Rus c Wood's JH Infinity/ Rus c Wood's MLT Integrity
Nichole Nadeau
Nichole Nadeau
2. CH Mint*Leaf Tsunami Nichole Nadeau 3. *B Lynnhaven JBN Just One Kiss Cliff & Susan Parker 2. CH Mint*Leaf Nevaeh/ Nichole Nadeau Rus c Wood's JH Heaven Exhibitor's Choice Herd ~ 3 3. Longvu LK Touch of Grey/ 1. Rus c Wood's Farm Cliff & Susan Parker Longvu LOG I Shot the Sheriff Produce of Dam ~ 3 1. CH Mint*Leaf Nevaeh Nichole Nadeau
Nichole Nadeau
2. Straw Bridge LaManchas Don Strawbridge 3. Longvu LaManchas Cliff & Susan Parker
2. Longvu L*P Bella Canta Cliff & Susan Parker 3. Longvu WFRH Fallen Angel Cliff & Susan Parker 2. Straw Bridge LaManchas Don Strawbridge 3. Longvu LaManchas Cliff & Susan Parker
Outstanding Junior Outstanding Senior Youth Exhibitor: Youth Exhibitor: Cayden Smith Don Strawbridge
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2019 Specialty Show Results cont. 2019 District 6 Specialty Show, Hamilton Legends Dairy Goat Show 09/28/19 ~ Hamilton, TX ~ Judge: Anne McKeever Clage Senior Doe Show Four Year Olds ~ 2 1. G Bar Acres Our Beloved Mandy Yearling Milkers ~ 4 1. Jen-Mae-Ka Kids Amberle
Allison Ode
Cheryl Lloyd
2. La e Da TLX Flash Anne Jones
Champion Challenge ~ 2 2. Circle 4B Ranch ZBee RaysofJoy Ryan Byers 1. CH Texas Dynamite CM Rosie 3. Pine Springs Margaret Ty Steele Two Year Olds ~ 4 1. Mt.-River-Ranch EZ Christmas Cheryl Lloyd
Dylan Hoes
2. La e Da SSA Shy's Jezebel Anne Jones 3. Paradise Standards ZB Be y Rob Scoggins Three year olds ~ 2 1. La e Da BX Happy Harmony
Anne Jones Senior Grand Champion Doe: G Bar Acres Our Beloved Mandy Allison Ode ~ Two Trees Dairy Goats
2. La e Da CA Hot Flash Anne Jones 2. G Bar Acres Our Beloved Mandy Allison Ode
Senior Reserve Grand Champion Doe: Mt. -River Ranch EZ Christmas Dylan Hoes 4th Quarter 2019 American LaMancha Breeders Associa on News 8
2019 Specialty Show Results cont.
8 months - under 12 months ~ 6 1. White Oak Bend Logan
Ida Lindell
Best of Breed: CH Texas Dynamite CM Rosie 2. Dream-Fire SFJ Ava Starr David Byers Cheryl Lloyd ~ T Bar C 3. Circle 4B Ranch Zbee Halobliss Ryan Byers 12 months - under 18 months ~ 4 1. Two Trees Midnight Marigold
Allison Ode
Best Udder of Breed: CH Texas Dynamite CM Rosie 2. Corkscrew SCB Lucy Cheryl Lloyd Junior Doe Show 3. Whiteoak-Bend Kurlie Ida Lindell 4 months - under 8 months ~ 24 18 months - under 24 months ~ 6 1. La e Da KKF Newsflash 1. Whiteoak-Bend Kocoa Kiss
Anne Jones Ida Lindell
2. Two Trees Spirit of Orchid Allison Ode 2. Mt.-River Ranch EZ Kayann Chris na Cox 3. Five Eighths Jazz Dylan Hoes 3. Whiteoak-Bend Ka erle Ida Lindell
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2019 Specialty Results cont. Jr. Dam & Daughter ~ 5 1. CH Texas Dynamite CM Rosie & T Bar C Farm Touch of Grace
T Bar C Farm
2. La e Da TLX Flash & La e Da Dairy La e Da KKF Newsflash Grand Champion Junior Doe: 3. Paradise Standards K Carrie & Two Trees Midnight Marigold Circle 4B Ranch Circle 4B Ranch Zbee HaloBliss Allison Ode ~ Two Trees Dairy Goats Sr. Dairy Herd ~ 2 1. La e Da Dairy
Anne Jones
2. Couillon Farms Ty Steele Junior Reserve Grand Champion Doe: Sr. Dam & Daughter ~ 2 Whiteoak-Bend Kocoa Kiss Ida Lindell ~ Whiteoak Bend 1. La e DA TLX Flash & La e Da CA Hot Flash Group Classes Junior Dairy Herd ~ 1 1. Two Trees Dairy Goats Anne Jones
Allison Ode
2. Paradise Standards K Carrie & Ryan Byers Circle 43B Ranch Zbee RaysofJoy Sr. Produce of Dam ~ 1 Junior Get of Sire ~ 2 1. Dream-Fire Princess Warrior & 1. Mint*Leaf Akero La e Da TLX Flash & La e Da BX Hap- py Harmony
Two Trees Dairy Goats Anne Jones
2. South-Fork AV Jamboree Dream-Fire Farm
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2019 Specialty Show Results cont.
Outstanding Junior Youth Exhibitor: Outstanding Senior Youth Exhibitor: Dylan Hoes Ryan Byers 2019 District 5 Specialty Show, Southwest Missouri 6 Rings to Bling 06/15/19 ~ Neosha, MO ~ Judge: Greg Murphy NOTE: RESULTS FOR THIS SHOW WERE PUBLISHED LAST EDITION. SINCE THE SPON- SORING CLUB DID NOT SUBMIT PHOTOS, WE OBTAINED CHAMPION PHOTOS FROM THE EXHIBITORS AND WANTED TO SHARE THEM WITH YOU.
Senior Grand Champion Doe: Senior Res. Grand Champion Doe: Best of Breed: Forrest -Pride LSA Bye Felicia Jen-Mae-Ka Kids Paisley GCH Jen-Mae-Ka Kids Sinclair Andrea Forrest ~ Forrest Pride Megan Lawrence ~ Jen-Mae-Ka Kids Megan Lawrence ~ Jen-Mae-Ka Kids
Best Udder of Breed: Grand Champion Junior Doe: Reserve Grand Champion Junior Doe: GCH Jen-Mae-Ka Kids Sinclair Jen-Mae-Ka Kids Monument Jen-Mae-Ka Kids Perfect Match Megan Lawrence ~ Jen-Mae-Ka Megan Lawrence ~ Jen-Mae-Ka Kids Megan Lawrence ~ Jen-Mae-Ka Kids
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2019 Specialty Show Results cont. 2019 District 5 Specialty Show, Southwest Missouri Strut the Rut Buck Show 10/12/19 ~ Neosha, MO ~ Judge: Greg Murphy Class 2 ~ Kids 1. Jen-Mae-Ka Kids Ringmaster Trinidy Grace Burton
2. 56&Company H Hurricane Mary Hults 3. Goldthwaite Motown Lee & Carey Bartram Class 3 ~ Yearlings 1. *B Redhead RH Bamboozzler SkyVu-OK 2. Heritage Valley Mighty Rocky Carol King Class 4 ~ 2 year olds 1. *B J & R Farm Cuervo J & R LaManchas Grand Champion Buck: J&R Farm Cuervo 2. *B Prairie Thyme Smokin Hot Queso Trinidy Grace Burton Jose Conzalez ~ J & R Farm LaManchas 3. OrganicGoat Tinablkberisan ni Kathy Tranchida Class 5 ~ 3 year olds 1. *B J & R Farm Sen nel J & R LaManchas
Class 6 ~ 4 year olds
1. *B Guinea Ridge Blackberry Moon Sharon & John Babcock 2. J & R Farm Fiji Jems-Pride Dairy Goats Class 8 ~ Champion Challenge
1. *B CH Lucky*Star's RD Harrison Sharon Crain Reserve Grand Champion Buck: J&R Farm Sen nel 2. *B CH 56&Company Dance With Rio Sharon Crain Jose Gonzalez ~ J&R Farm LaManchas 3. CH The USMC Snick’s Captain Rex Russell Family
Best of Breed Buck ~ Best Buck in Show: CH Lucky*Star's RD Harrison Sire & Son: CH Lucky*Star's RD Harrison & 56&Company Huricane Sharon Crain ~ 56&Company LaManchas Sharon Crain & Mary Hults
Photos of BOB and Sire & Son courtesy of Sharon Crain, 56&Company LaManchas Photos of GCH & RGCH courtesy of Jose Gonzalez, J & R LaManchas
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Specialty Results cont. Four Year Olds ~ 4 2019 District 7 Specialty Show 1. Tempo Rosemary Oregon State Fair ~ 08/31/19 ~ Salem, OR Judge ~ Ed Cavanagh
Senior Doe Show Lauren Acton, DVM Yearling Milkers ~ 5 1. Barnowl Avega
2. Ardis Lyons & 2. Barnowl Edelina Ardis Lyons & Mariah Acton Mariah Acton 3. SG Otarion Bonus' Blessing Alesia Sterner
Five & Six Year Olds ~ 4 1. SG Lone Thistle Quads Q 5
Ardis Lyons & 2. Barnowl Yuna Mariah Acton 3. Deluna Whimsical Alesia Sterner Ardis Lyons & Mariah Acton Two Year Olds ~ 7 1. Barnowl Eliona
2. Tempo Hopscotch Kayla Boyd Ardis Lyons & Mariah Acton 3. Shammy's So Guilty Kilana Kato Seven & Over ~ 3 1. SGCH Barnowl Quill
2. York Mtn. ZZ Wildrose Roux Miranda Amstutz & Aleshia
3. York Mtn. Raven Angela Goodwin Ardis Lyons & Mariah Acton Three Year Olds ~ 5 1. Tempo Cilka
2. SG Barnowl Ambrosia Ardis Lyons & Mariah Acton Miranda Amstutz & Aleshia 3. Brotherton's RMR Mocha Roslyn Rosgen Lockard Champion Challenge ~ 3 1. SGCH Barnowl Quivra Q
2. Boyd Farm Aphrodite Gabe Boyd
3. Otarion Chazaq's Li Bonus Alesia Sterner Ardis Lyons & Mariah Acton
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2019 Specialty Show Results cont. Junior Doe Show Junior Kids ~ 6 1. York Mtn. Wildrose Roni
Cindy Bonifield
Senior Grand Champion Doe: Tempo Rosemary 2. York Mtn. Bea's Bauble Angela Goodwin Lauren Acton ~ Tempo LaManchas 3. Barnowl Aloisia Ardis Lyons & Mariah Acton Intermediate Kids ~ 14 1. York Mtn. Wildrose Rae
Cindy Bonifield
2. Barnowl Quaintrelle Q Ardis Lyons & Mariah Acton Senior Reserve Grand Champion Doe: Barnowl Eliona 3. Barnowl Affirmed Ardis Lyons & Mariah Acton Ardis Lyons & Mariah Acton ~ Barnowl Senior Kids ~ 2 1. York Mtn. Raleigh
Cindy Bonifield
2. Silver Moon Kahlua Roslyn Rosgen
Best of Breed/Best Udder of Breed: SGCH Barnowl Quivira Q Jr./Sr. Yearlings ~ 13 Ardis Lyons & Mariah Acton ~ Barnowl 1. Barnowl Aquilina
Ardis Lyons & Mariah Acton
2. Barnowl Acarina Ardis Lyons & Mariah Acton 3. York Mtn. Wildrose Rival Cindy Bonifield
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2019 Specialty Show Results cont.
Grand Champion Junior Doe: York Mtn. Wildrose Roni Junior Reserve Grand Champion Doe: Barnowl Aquilina Cindy Bonifield ~ York Mtn. Ardis Lyons & Mariah Acton ~ Barnowl
Group Classes Senior Get of Sire ~ 1 Junior Get of Sire ~ 4 1. Get of +*B Barnowl Blade 1. Get of Autumn Acres Black Zephyr
Ardis Lyons & Mariah Ac on Barnowl Cindy Bonifield, York Mtn.
Produce of Dam ~ 5
1. Produce of SG York Mtn. Elo- 2. Get of *B Barnowl Occult Barnowl quent Solitude 3. Get of *B Lone Thistle Bas lle Barnowl Dairy Herd ~ 1 1. Barnowl Cindy Bonifield, York Mtn.
Ardis Lyons & Mariah Acton
2. Produce of Barnowl 3. Produce of SGCH Barnowl Mag- Barnowl ical Encore Breeder's Trio ~ 3 Dam & Daughter ~ 8 1. Barnowl 1. Barnowl Edelina
Ardis Lyons & Mariah Mariah Acton Acton, Barnowl
2. Barnowl Ardis Lyons 2. York Mtn. Riversbend Cindy Bonfield, York Mtn. 3. Barnowl Alyra Barnowl 3. York Mtn. Cindy Bonifield
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2019 Specialty Show Results cont.
Outstanding Junior Youth Exhibitor: Outstanding Senior Youth Exhibitor: Roslyn Rosgen Kayla Boyd
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Summary of ADGA Board Actions 2019
Summary of Board Action 2019 Boise, Idaho Advanced Judges – Board approved alternate method of Advanced Judges for Renewal Annual Meeting – Registered attendance at Boise Convention a) Full week with meals: 124 b) Full week without meals: 10 c) Three consecutive days 56 d) Single day registrants 174 e) Youth & Adult Accompany 36 f) Total 418 Annual Meeting –AMLR –Syracuse, NY 2020 October 5 -12 th at the Holiday Inn 2021 Tucson, AZ, November 7 -14 th at El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort Annual Meeting Youth – approximately 30 youth signed up for our youth program. Directed the Association Manager to send a letter to FFA to separate Meat goat and Dairy Goat. Awards – Historic Herd Name Quixote owned by Rex & Barbara Backus of St. Helena, California. Friend of ADGA awards was presented to Dr. Elizabeth Mega from UC Davis. Breed Standards – No Action Constitution & Bylaws – Presented a suggested code of Ethics for Directors. Will come back to the Board for approval once the Attorney has reviewed and expressed an opinion on the document. Dairy Goat Well -being Task Force – Completed the “5 Freedom” printed poster Finance – Approved 2020 Operating & Capital Budget Approved concept of making available custom reporting in the new NG System. (You will be able to search in database) Approved a $5 fee for DNA replacement kits, and or substitutions. Approved cost of living increase for Staff Approved per diem rate by $15 for ADGA employees Approved suspending funding the ADGA research foundation for one year due to the budget deficit Genetic Advancement – Approved Mandatory Buck DNA testing effective January 1, 2023 ADGA Government & International Liaison – Provided an update to the BOD, included Scrapie Program update by Director Rowe.
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ID Task Force – Restricted use of E & ET Tattoos, Discussed, reviewed, presented Document from USDA/APHIS History – Reviewed old Photographs to identify members, Gene & Charlotte Dershewitz, Misdee’s Alpines in Eugene Oregon were the 2019 Pioneer Program Recipients, Tribute to the Late Great ADGA Historian Steven Considine. IM – Approved additional funding for the Completion of NG Project including Phase two, In the field Linear Appraisal Application, National Show, & Convention Applications and integrations Approved funding for an additional Full Time IT Support position. Herd Book Change Review - No Action. Helen Staver Foundation – information provided to the BOD regarding scholarships awarded including the Linda Campbell scholarship (Donated by Bill & Chris Strickland or Oregon) Judges – No Action taken Judges Training Conference – 17 candidates Linear Appraisal – Our Appraisers scored approximately 10,400 animals in 2019 with one special trip to be completed!! Thank you for your service and dedication. Approved Teat Length as Linear Trait Approved for the Committee to explore the concept of holding an annual Linear Appraisal Summit for long term program planning. Approved the concept of developing a young stock evaluation service Management Task Force – Board approved the continued exploration of the Executive Director Model. Membership – Membership years accrued maybe transferred to an individual membership to a surviving spouse. Approved life member logo National Show – Successful National show profit of approximately $10,000 Action taken on two members for leaving before the release time Motion to remove milk out from the National Show failed National Show Colorama – A separate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is not required. National Show Long Range – Approved a Fixed Region model based loosely on ADGA Districts. 2019 – Actual West Redmond, OR 2020 - - Actual West Central Grand Isle, NE 2021 – Approved East Central (July 16 -24, Louisville, KY)
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2022 – Approved East (June 24 – July 1, Harrisburg, PA) 2023 – Approved West Redmond, OR Transfer complete financial responsibility to ADGA (not a local host group) create a local liaison Sub - Committee to assist where show is held. National Show Youth – Approved funding to obtain pictures of winning ADGA youth at our National Show and have posted on the website Approved funding for financial assistance for youth to become trained in animal welfare and livestock management Products Committee – Approved a 10,000 budget for Products competition and replace ADGA Products display Production Testing – Board approved the renewal agreement with Gene Dershewitz of ADGA Genetics. Board approved recognition of long -time participants. Products Committee – Approved a 10,000 budget for Products competition and replace ADGA Products display Publicity – Approved the new All Breeds poster, approval to update promotional materials, approved the concept of developing video to be used as part of the promotion. TN DG Club will donate to this concept. Registration – Referred the proposed change in Saanen/Sable registration process to Committee, BOD recommends a survey to the memberships in the News & Events. ADGA Research Foundation – Provided an update on two projects in progress that will be completed 2020 Reproductive Technologies – Updated Guide book language about Embryo Transfer. Approved an interim plan for the registration or recordation of animals produced by cloning so long as appropriate documentation has been provided for one year. Scholarships – The following scholarships were awarded in 2019: Linda Campbell Scholarship Katelyn Greene Evelyn Cassette Scholarship Katie Wolf Jackson Jim Morrison Scholarships Amy Newman, Kimberly Suran, Megan Wilmot, Lauren Newman, Joshua Cornett, Kaitlyn Pluimer, Mariel Mustello, Zarah Giannina Kielser, Francis Reith, Abigail Donkin, Klarissa Williamson, Emily
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Kern, Cassidy Leeman. $350 scholarship courtesy of Mark Thompson Alexis Cano Shows – Approved the correction of 15 Report of Awards that contained errors. Approved four letters of concerns to judges and show committees. Judges can contract locally to have a measuring device. Spotlight Sale – 14 beautiful animals to be auctioned off Saturday. Approved EC Recommendation regarding terms of sale Type – No Action 1. EC Recommendations – All approved The EC recommends the following: BYLAWS, I. Membership pg. 19 K. In cases of a Member charged with abuse or neglect of animals, action by the Association will be pursued 1) upon receipt of written documentation and 2) subsequent to a judgment of a civil or criminal court that the member is liable for or guilty of abuse or neglect of an animal. 1. Upon review and vote by the Board of Directors, a member found liable for or guilty of abuse or neglect of an animal in a civil or criminal court may be expelled from membership and denied the use of the registry and its services. 2. If the individual is not a member, upon review and vote by the Board of Directors, he/she may be denied future membership and use of the registry and its services. Circumstances may exist where a more immediate action by ADGA is warranted. The process defined in this section does not preclude the ADGA Executive Committee from initiating a complaint against a member to suspend membership privileges or deny membership until the process outlined above can be completed. 2. The EC Recommends the board gives the EC the power to suspend membership in the case of people found liable or guilty of animal abuse. 3. EC Recommends the board approves the Terms of Sale revised by the ADGA Attorney 4. EC Recommends a pay raise for the 2020 year and a for staff. 5. EC Recommends increasing the per diem rate from $35 to $50 for Association employees.
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Welcome New ALBA Members! Youth Members in Red
Janet Cramer Melani Fletcher
Mountain of Grace Boulder Oaks Weldon, CA Rathdrum, ID Erin Reimer Dylan Hoes Aus n, TX Springtown, TX Reva McMichaels Ryan Byers Wild Irish Trio/Triple M Goats Circle 4B Brazil, IN Hico, TX Kassie Dwyer Kathleen Tranchida Red Rose LaManchas The Organic Goat, LLC Athens, ME Wayne, IL Robin Gibbs Isabel Perdomo Willcare C Faithfulness Calverton, NY San Antonio, FL Dawn Krenner Sara Cordle Krenners Cordle Farm Bloomingburg, NY Dickson, TN Roslyn Rosgen Mary Hults Silver Moon Saige Ranch Sco s Mills, OR Li le Rock, AR Kayla Boyd Boyd Farms Sherwood, OR Cayden Smith Smith Family Farm North Yarmouth, ME
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Board of Director Action this quarter
10/03/19: Discussion on refunds for specialty shows that do not con- form to set rules ~ BOD voted to not send a refund to District 4 Ohio show: Vote: 6 yes, 0 no
10/20/19: Proposal to limit Na onal Show Sponsorships to $100 (Best Udder & Premier Breeder & Exhibitor Banners plus the Out- standing LaMancha Youth award. By doing that we save $300 and we use $200 of that to create a Youth Scholarship to a end Conven on each year. Vote: 6 yes, 0 no
10/20/19 Proposal to update club display to include 2 banners, a sign and a digital photo frame. Vote: 6 yes, 0 no
10/28/19: Request by a district specialty show to allow them to pur- chase replacement ribbons for their show as they were thrown away when the box was sent to them. They volun- teered to pay for new awards.
Discussion: Concern over the way this show was run and han- dled but directors felt that there was no point in punishing the exhibitors. BOD felt that the best way to handle this was to have sponsoring show pay for new awards AND postage for awards to be mailed to exhibitors thus elimina ng the chance of them disappearing again.
Vote: 4 yes, 1 undecided, 1 no response
ALC Treasurer’s Report Submitted by Pam Hogan ~ ALBA Secretary-Treasurer Balances as of November 11, 2019 Checking Account $1335.64 PayPal Account $5129.59 Total in all accounts: $6465,23
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Cranberry Pecan Mini Goat Cheese Balls 2 8 oz pkg cream cheese 4 oz chevre 4 oz finely grated white cheddar 1/2 cu finely chopped pecans 1/2 cu roughly chopped dried cranberries 1/4 cu thinly sliced chives Coa ng: 1/2 cu thinly sliced chives 1/2 cu finely chopped pecans 1/2 cu chopped dried cranberries Instruc ons: 1. Combine ingredients in large bowl, s r un l mixed. 2. Use cookie scoop to scoop out small balls. 3. Roll into ball with your hands. 4. Place chives, pecans and cranberries in small separate bowls. 5. Roll cheese ball in desired topping and spear with pretzel s ck. 6. Refrigerate un l ready to serve. 7. Do not add pretzel s cks more than 4 hours before serving...serve with crackers and pretzels Recipe courtesy of momon meout.com
Membership Application This includes a quarterly newsletter emailed to your provided email ad- dress, voting privileges and contact info listed on the club’s website. ( ) Regular membership $15/yr ( ) Youth Membership $10/yr (must be un- der 18) Name ______DOB (youth only) ______Street Address: ______Time to renew your City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______membership for Phone number: ______Email address: ______2020….please use Website: ______the renewal bu ons If you are interested in having your business card included in the newsletter and at on the club website, please indicate below and include an additional $10/year. Please email or mail your business card to Deb Macke, www.lamanchas.org [email protected] for inclusion in the newsletter & website. Any me a er ( ) Business card ad $10/yr 9/1/19 Please mail membership form and a check to ALBA Secretary/Treasurer: Pam Hogan, 650 Sardine Creek Rd., Gold Hill, OR 97525 We really encourage you to renew your membership using the Paypal buttons on the website at www.lamanchas.org/index.htm
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Don Strawbridge 2020 ADGA Youth Rep
Don Strawbridge of North Yarmouth, ME, discovered goats as an 8 year old a er reading a book on home- steading. He purchased his first doeling - a Nigerian Dwarf in 2012 - and helped start his county's first in re- cent memory 4-H Dairy Goat Club. He bought his first LaMancha, Longvu LK Midnight Magic, in 2015 and has never wanted ears on a goat again.
Don learned about ADGA Youth Programs when he a ended the 2017 ADGA Na onal Conven on in Atlanta. While there he decided to run for ADGA Youth Rep as ADGA Youth Rep, Don Straw- soon as he was old enough. bridge, with alternate, Emma
"Youth Representa ves not only have to represent the best of ADGA Youth to the rest of the organiza- on, they also have to represent the best of ADGA to the new kids at Conven on...the shy kids at Na- onals and to anyone interested in goats who doesn't feel like they belong just yet," says Don. "I ad- mire the representa ves of past years, their examples and their leadership. I want to do the same."
The 2018 ADGA Na onal Show marked Don's first na onal show, where he earned Premier Junior Youth Exhibitor and Premier LaMancha Youth Exhibitor. He and his sister went to the 2019 ADGA Na- onal Show in Redmond, OR and felt honored to borrow Trinity Smith Malmanis' Goat-San does for Youth Showmanship.
Don joined the American LaMancha Breeder's Associa on in the fall of 2016 and became a youth di- rector from the East District in 2017. He also par cipates in his local dairy goat clubs: The Heart of Maine Dairy Goat Associa on, the Southern Maine Dairy Goat Associa on and the Southern Vermont Dairy Goat Associa on.
Don shows his heard of LaManchas throughout New England including represen ng Maine at the 4-H Dairy Goat Show at the Eastern States Exposi on in Springfield, MA.
Off the farm, Don is a 10th grade honors student at Greely (Cumberland, ME) High School. He sings baritone in the honors chorus and sails on the high school team in Casco Bay.
Congratulations Don! ALBA is so proud of you!!!
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Congratulations to the 2019 District Specialty Outstanding Youth Exhibitors!!!
District 1: Cumberland Fair ~ Senior Youth Don Strawbridge, Straw Bridge LaManchas Don Strawbridge began showing LaManchas as a 4 -Her in 2015. Showmanship is his favorite class and he appreciates learning from the many LaMancha breeders in New England and na onwide who have helped him build his herd. He looks forward to a ending ADGA Conven ons and Na onal Shows and compe ng against and learning with his friends in ADGA Youth Events.
When he's not in the barn, Don enjoys singing in his high school choir and sailing in Casco Bay, Maine. He aspires to a end of the military service academies when he graduates from high school in 2022.
District 1: Cumberland Fair ~ Junior Youth Cayden Smith, Smith Family Farm Cayden Smith is a 13 year old 4-Her from North Yarmouth, ME, who purchased his first LaMancha from long- me LaMancha breeder, Donna Hamblin of Hamblin Farm on Cape Cod in Mas- sachuse s in 2017. While Cayden has also owned Oberhasli's and Recorded Grade dairy goats, he has decided to focus solely on building his LaMancha herd and is looking forward to his two 3 year olds this fall. Cayden is the past president of his Dairy Goat 4-H Club and will represent the State of Maine in the 4-H Dairy Goat Compe on at the Eastern States Exposi- on in September 2019.
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District 6: Hamilton Legends Dairy Goat Assn ~ Junior Youth Dylan Hoes
My name is Dylan Hoes and I am 11 years old. I live in Springtown, TX, where I raise and show my LaMancha goats. i also show rabbits and play baseball and basket- ball. I have been showing my goats for 2 years. Showman- ship is my favorite part of showing. My goats are very spe- cial to me, and I hope to show and raise them for many more years.
Dist. 6: Hamilton Legends Dairy Goat Assn Ryan Byers is 15 years old and lives in Hico, TX, where he lives Senior Youth Ryan Byers, Circle 4B Ranch with his parents and brother on the Circle 4B Ranch. Ryan be- gan his journey in dairy goats with an Alpine scholarship doe from Prairie View Texas A&M in 2016. "Karisma" sparked a love for dairy goats and showing, and it wasn't long before he was introduced to LaManchas at a show. He immediately fell in love with the breed and their intelligence and quarkiness, and began researching bloodlines and traits, hoping to acquire one of his very own. His dream became a reality when he brought home a young senior doe from the Dream-Fire Farm bloodlines in 2017. In 2018, Ryan was able to breed his own LaManchas under his herd name, Circle 4B Ranch, and those kids have been success- ful in the show ring, furthering his passion for this special breed. Ryan's future goats include compe ng at the 2020 Na onal Show with LaManchas that carry his herdname.
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District 7: Oregon State Fair ~ Senior Youth Kayla Boyd, Boyd Farms Hi! I'm Kayla Boyd. I am a senior at Newberg High School. I have grown up raising goats. My family started out with Ango- ra fiber goats. At age 5, I started showing Angora goats in open shows. When I started 4-H, I purchased dairy and meat goats using money from selling my Angora rabbits. I then bought my first dairy goat, Tempo A. F. Christmas. She is half Saanen and half LaMancha. I bred Christmas to LaMancha bucks and have several daughters from her. I have taken her to Na onals twice. I am also in FFA and will be a ending the FFA Na onal Conven on in Indianapolis this October.
District 7: Oregon State Fair ~ Junior Youth Roslyn Rosgen, Silver Moon
Roslyn Rosgen is 12 years old. She enjoys 4 -H, draw- ing, her animals, being outdoors, and doing open goat shows. She enjoys making new friends and go- ing to new places. When she grows up she wants to be a veterinarian. She likes LaManchas because of their personali es and cute ears.
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Dairy Goat Herd Health Program Reprinted from www.milkproduc on.com (DeLaval) Guidelines for establishing a comprehensive herd health program for goats. Presents manage- ment basics for pregnant does, freshening and kid care, yearling doe and buck care and adult doe and buck care.
Overall Goals The goal of a herd health program is to improve the herd’s overall health and comfort and therefore improve produc vity. An established herd health program allows the herd owner to have an organized rou ne and manage- ment prac ces in place. This is accomplished through sound nutri on, reproduc on management and disease and parasite control. It is essen al to keep good records to evaluate the success of your herd health program. Addi on- ally, a veterinarian or consultant can easily look for ways to improve efficiency or performance of your program.
Each herd is different and requires that the program be tailored around the needs and goals of that herd. The fol- lowing are guidelines that can be used to develop a successful herd health program.
Late Pregnancy and Early Dry Period Doe Care The late pregnancy and dry period are very important to the success of the herd and many aspects of the health program. The pregnant doe should have a 40 to 60 day dry period to regain condi on lost during lacta on and al- low the mammary glands to rest. Some believe that a res ng period is not necessary for dairy goats. At drying off, treat both halves of the udder with dry cow mas s an bio cs, using the same dose as recommended for cows. This is important even if the udder was healthy during the last lacta on. Many new udder infec ons begin during the first several weeks of the dry period. Even though the goats are not being ac vely milked during this me, it is recommended to dip teats daily with an approved teat dip un l milk produc on has stopped and the udder starts to decrease in size.
The dry period is an ideal me to plan to deworm and hoof trim. Internal parasites experience increased ac vity during late pregnancy and more parasites can be eliminated if the doe is dewormed during this me period. Para- site control during the dry period will help prevent excessive levels of parasite exposure for newborns as well as the doe. It is also important to check and treat any external parasites (lice, cks or fly eggs) if found. Hoof trimming is very important to the mobility and comfort of the doe. By trimming the hooves during the dry period, less stress is placed on the doe when it is me to freshen. Late pregnancy is also an ideal me to give yearly booster shots of vaccines u lized in the herd. The vaccines give protec on to the doe as well as ensure high levels of an bodies in the doe’s colostrum for protec on of the newborn kids. The vaccines used depend upon the problems and needs within each herd. The most common vaccines would be enterotoxemia (also known as overea ng disease: caused by Clostridium perfringens types C and D), and tetanus. In regions where other clostridial diseases are common, a 7 -way clostridial vaccine plus tetanus toxoid may be used. If this is not labeled for goats, consult your veterinarian for extra label usage.
In certain parts of the world, the soil is deficient in selenium. If this is the case, addi onal selenium and Vitamin E may be given during late pregnancy. This will provide the doe sufficient levels for her needs and prevent white muscle disease in the developing kids. It is necessary to consult your veterinarian if injectable selenium/Vitamin products are more conducive to your farm’s needs .
Nutri onally, the dry period is a cri cal me. During the dry period, the doe should maintain her condi on and weight. However, her metabolic and physiological needs are demanding as the doe prepares for the next lacta on. The developing fetuses grow rapidly during the last several weeks of pregnancy, as do the metabolic demands on the doe. A common problem seen during the dry period is over condi oning of the doe. Over condi oning places excessive stress on the heavily pregnant doe and predisposes her to serious metabolic problems, such as ketosis. Con nued on page 32 4th Quarter 2019 American LaMancha Breeders Associa on News 31
The excessive abdominal fat and pregnant uterus reduce the capacity of the doe’s rumen which prevents her from consuming enough feed to meet her metabolic needs as well as those of the rapidly growing fetuses. Subsequently, the doe begins to use her fat reserves to meet her metabolic needs and may develop ketosis (also known as preg- nancy toxemia). It is important during the early dry period to provide good quality roughage to supply the dry doe’s metabolic needs while ensuring an ac ve, normally func oning rumen. Two to three weeks before freshening, her metabolic needs change drama cally and the doe requires more concentrated forms of energy, such as grain in addi- on to the good quality forage.
Freshening Doe and Newborn Kid Care A clean kidding (freshening) area will help prevent any post-kidding complica ons such as uterine infec ons, re- tained placentas, mas s, and problems in the newborn kids. Dip the newborns’ navels in 7 percent iodine solu on as soon as possible to prevent navel infec ons and complica ons that occur with these infec ons. Dip the navels again 12 hours a er birth. Make sure the newborns receive colostrum as soon as possible a er birth. It is best to hand feed the first 3 to 4 ounces of colostrum to ensure adequate levels in the kids. Examine newborns for abnor- mali es such as atresia ani (lack of anus or rectum), cle palates and intersexes.
If mycoplasma or caprine arthri s encephali s (CAE) is a concern in your herd, feed heat treated colostrum (133 de- grees Fahrenheit for 60 minutes) to your newborn kids. It is also important to be present at the birth of the kids to prevent the doe from cleaning the kids off and to keep the kids from nursing the doe. This will decrease the expo- sure of the virus from doe to kid. The kids then must be fed milk replacer or pasteurized milk un l weaned. The kids should be permanently separated from the infected adult herd. Iden fica on of infected animals can be determined through rou ne blood sampling.
During the first 2 weeks, the kids should be disbudded and ta ooed. When disbudding, the kids should be given tet- anus an toxin, selenium and vitamin E (in deficient areas). The kids should be vaccinated at 1, 2 and 6 months of age with the clostridial vaccines used in the herd.
Parasite control begins at birth and a well managed, clean environment is essen al for parasite control. Anthelmin- cs alone cannot overcome a severely contaminated area. Coccidiostats and anthelmin cs can be u lized but it is important to follow the label instruc ons. External parasites, such as lice and mites, are o en overlooked but can be as devasta ng to young, growing animals as internal parasites. Rou ne examina on and treatment are important.
Proper nutri on for young, growing kids is very important. It is important to follow the growth rates of growing kids to achieve adequate size at specific ages. Excellent nutri on will aid in maximizing the expression of their gene c poten al.
Yearling Does and Bucks Growing yearlings should be trim, sleek and ac ve. Does and bucks should be separated at 3 months of age to prevent accidental early pregnancies. Monitor the success of the parasite control program with rou ne fecal egg counts and use anthelmin cs as necessary. Vaccina on boosters and rou ne hoof trimming are essen al for a strong yearling herd.
Adult Does and Bucks Nutri onally, feed to produc on needs with emphasis placed on quality fiber and protein concentrates. Disease control programs for herd problems such as abscesses, CAE, and Johne’s disease consist of rou ne tes ng, vaccina ng and /or culling.
Mas s is best prevented by careful milking procedures and proper milking equipment. Teat dipping a er milking and a clean environment, free of obstruc ons can aid in preven on of injury to the udder. Con nued on page 33
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Since most goat opera ons have seasonal breeding programs, make sure that the bucks are ready and have the proper condi on before breeding season. Rou ne hoof trimming is important for good feet and leg condi on.
Conclusion An established herd health maintenance program will provide a dairy goat herd with a solid founda on for perfor- mance
From the President…. Hi Everyone! It’s been a busy and hec c few months around here as I’m sure it has been for all of you. Breeding sea- son is pre y much done (fingers crossed) at our farm and hopefully your breeding season has been suc-
cessful and your does are all “cooking” next year’s show winners! First of all….a few thank yous and congratula ons must be shared. Congratula ons to Kastdemur’s Dairy Goats/Krista Myers on her consignment to the 2019 Spotlight Sale. *B Kastdemur’s Vermouth set an ALL TIME high selling price of $17,000 last month in Boise….YEAH LaManchas!!! Vermouth sold to the Vermouth Syndicate out of CA. Best of luck to the buyers! Second, a huge congratula ons to Don Strawbridge on being chosen the 2020 ADGA Na onal Youth Rep…..we are so very proud of you!! Again….YEAH LaManchas and LaMancha Youth!! Third, a huge welcome to Sharon Hi ner, new vice president and Krista Myers and Lorene Toth, new board members. We are so glad to have you and want to say a huge thank you to Anne Jones, Sharon Crain and Tricia Greenwood for their service over the past 4 years. Lastly, a HUGE thank you to Lorene Toth for taking on the job of being our club Facebook editor…..she is ROCKING IT!!! Also congratula ons to Anne Jones on winning the club fundraiser, Hoof Boss trim- ming set. As we go into the winter months, we have some important club programs with upcoming deadlines. Specialty applica ons are due December 31...for those clubs interested please check out the revised rules for 2020. Clubs will be no fied a er the 1st of the year. Also the All American program is coming up….deadline for entries is December 10. Winners will be announced in early February. Both programs have online apps so check out our website for program links. Also it is me to renew your memberships and adver sing packages. Remember that for $15 you can get your business card on the website and in the newsle er and also a lis ng in our annual UCN ad…..don’t forget to fill out an applica on and send your dues by Paypal. Please invite other breeders to join our club. I want to thank all of you for your con nued support of our club and club programs….you are all im- portant to the success of our club. May you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year! Enjoy the “down me” of our wonderful does before kidding season kicks in!!
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NOTE: INFORMATION ONLY….PLEASE APPLY FOR 2020 SPECIALTY SHOW ONLINE ONLY
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Informa on only….please apply online at www.lamanchas.org
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All American entries can be submi ed online at www.lamanchas.org
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ALBA Newsle er Deb Macke-editor N3690 Elmwood Rd. Hawkins, WI 54530
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