GEORGIA DAIRY GOAT BREEDERS association

41stANNUAL OPEN DAIRY GOAT SHOW – SHOW RULES

Walton Co. Agricultural Education Center - Monroe, Georgia

Starting time: 9:30 a.m., Showmanship - followed by Senior Doe Show - Judges: Ring 1 –Timothy Flickinger** Ring 2 – Anne Clagett

Show Date: April 22, 2017

Show Chair: Shannon Lawrence

Show Secretaries: Kenneth Turner[Ring 1] John Latimer [Ring 2]

This is an official ADGA Show & their rules shall govern. Order of show is not subject to change!

1.The Senior, Junior Doe Shows and the Buck shows are sanctioned separatelyfor the following breeds; SENIOR DOESJUNIOR DOES: Alpine, LaMancha, Nubian, Oberhasli, Saanen, AOP [Sable & Togg], Recorded Grade& Nigerian Dwarf; BUCKS: AOP [Alpine, LaMancha,Nubian, Oberhasli, Saanen, Sable,Togg]& Nigerian Dwarf. All breeds will show in this order as listed.

2.An original registration or recordation certificate is required for any goat six months of age or older. A stamped duplicate or stamped FAXed duplicate application is acceptable for kids under six months of age. A copy of the registration certificate, stamped duplicate application or stamped FAXed duplicate application will not be accepted. Documents must be shown to the Check-in Agent by 8:30 a.m. on April22, 2017. There will be no pre-show milk-out.

3.The base date for both shows areApril22, 2017. Goats must be in place by 8:30 a.m., April22nd- early arrivals may begin after 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April21st.

4.Health Requirements: All exhibitors are required to possess a Health Certificate issued within 30 days of the show date & indicating the name & tattoo of each goat to be shown. The Health Certificate must state: “The animals being exhibited are free from any clinical signs consistent with those of foot-rot, scabies, sore-mouth, cutaneous fungal lesions, Scrapie or any other infectious or contagious disease.” Eachgoat will be checked by a GA Dept. of Agriculture Inspector prior to show time. Georgia goats have no brucellosis or tuberculosis test requirements. Out-of-state goats must satisfy Georgia import requirements for brucellosis & tuberculosis - regulations are contingent on state of origin - call 404-656-3667 for current regulations. The GA Dept. of Agriculture Inspector's decision will be final.

5.Entries should be submittedby [1] online, [2] mail [see address on entry form] or [3] e-mail[ to reach John Latimer by April19th; otherwise contact John by phone [706-769-9460] or e-mail by that date. Entry fee is $12/goat for both rings and $7/goat for ring 1 or 2. Pen fee is $6/ pen. Payment must accompany entry form & is not refundable!

6.Pens will be assigned by order of payment. A wood shaving base is provided, but you must bring your own bedding, if shavings are not sufficient. Tack pens are NOT available! Entry acceptance will be subject to pen availability or your ability to provide pens - to ensure space for your animals, please make your reservations early.

7.Exhibitors are responsible for keeping the isle area in front & around their pens clean & unobstructed.

8.Smoking is NOT permitted inside the building or pen/ring area! Dogs are not permitted in the building.

9.Prizes will be awarded for the Best Sr. Doe In Show, Best Jr. Doe In Show & Best Buck In Show. A stainless steel milking pail will be awarded for Best Dairy Herd.

10.Goats competing in a group class must have been shown in their regular age class.

11.The Show Committee has a responsibility to the ADGA & to the GDGBA club to present dairy goats in a positive manner & to maintain order. The Show Committee will enforce regulations equally for all exhibitors. Improper [un-sportsman-like, disruptive, etc.] behavior will be handled by the Show Committee. When improper behavior is observed, the exhibitor will be given one warning. The Show Committee will explain to the exhibitor, what behavior was noticed & what actions will be taken if the behavior continues.

SEE BACK OF THIS PAGE FOR ADDITIONAL SHOW INFORMATION!

We will have a breakfast hospitality table.

For information, contact John Latimer or phone # 706-769-9460

41stANNUAL SPRING OPEN DAIRY GOAT SHOW

Additional Show Information:

*** Adult Showmanship – this class is open to any & all adults [age 21 & over].

Order of showing Senior & Junior Does:

Ring 1 - Alpine,LaMancha, Nubian, Oberhasli, Saanen, AOP [Sable, Toggenburg], Recorded Grade& Nigerian Dwarf

Ring 2 - Alpine,LaMancha, Nubian, Oberhasli, Saanen, AOP [Sable, Toggenburg], Recorded Grade& Nigerian Dwarf

Order of showing for Bucks:

Ring 1 - AOP [Alpine, LaMancha, Nubian, Oberhasli,Saanen, Sable, Toggenburg]Nigerian Dwarf

Ring 2 - AOP [Alpine, LaMancha,Nubian, Oberhasli, Saanen, Sable, Toggenburg]& Nigerian Dwarf

Group Classes

Note: All breeds compete together.

Senior Doe Show

Ring 1

Dairy Herd class -all breeds compete together.

Ring 2

Dam & Daughter class.

Junior Doe Show

Ring 1

Breeders Trio -all breeds compete together.

Ring 2

Produce of Dam class.

NOTICE: The Senior Doe shows & the Junior Doe shows are sanctioned separately.
The Senior Bucks & the Junior Bucks are combined into one show & are not sanctioned separately. The order of the show is not subject to change!