Following the success of this exhibition launched in 2008, RABDF in association with the British Goat Society will provide valuable information for existing goat farmers and those who want to know more about this growing market.
There will be a number of breeds on display with advice on their commercial applications for dairy, meat or fibre products located in the Sheep Buildings on Avenue Q.
Practical demonstrations will also be held on both days including AI, milking and foot trimming together with advice on feeding and genetics, which will be of benefit to all goat farmers.
Programme of Events
for 16th and 17th September 2009
Presentations start at 10.45am
Location – Sheep Sheds, Avenue Q
Presentations start at 10.45am
Location – Sheep Sheds, Avenue Q
11.30 Automation in the Milking of Commercial Goats, Fullwood Ltd
12.15 Goat Feeding KW Alternative Feeds
1.00 Raising Kids for Yield, Butterfat and Protein Dreda Randall, Monach Herd
1.50 -3.30 Health and welfare issues
Hoof-trimming demonstration.
The work of the British Goat Society- BGS Goat Health and Welfare Officer
2.10 Current health and welfare concerns in the commercial goat sector.
David Harwood (16th) / Nick Clayton (17th), vets
2.40 Do-it-yourself AI for Goats Christine Ball, BGS
3.00 Crossgates Animal Health
3.30 Meat Goats Boer Goat Society
***ADVANCE TICKETS £12-00 FROM BGS OFFICE***
£18-00 AT THE GATE SO A SUBSTANTIAL SAVING AND A GREAT DAY OUT.
Under 16's have free admission to the event - for full information go to www.dairyevent.co.uk/book-tickets