What Is Needed to Know to Judge Dairy Goats.

8 Breeds of Dairy Goats Recognized By The ADGA (American Dairy Goat Association)In this portion, you will be able to identify all 8 breeds of dairy goats, plus a mix breed, by their unique characteristics.AlpineOberhasliLamanchaNigerian DwarfNubianSaanenSableToggenbergRecorded GradeCorrect!! Move on to the next question!!

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THANK YOU!!You have successfully finished this tutorial. I hope you have taken a lot from this tutorial and that it has helped you with your adventure in becoming a dairy goat judge. If you ever need to look at this again. Be more than happy to just go back through and refresh your memory.AlpineOriginated from the French AlpsThey have erect earsMedium to large size goatVery popular do to the amount of milk produced (2396 gallons per year)A variety of color patterns are acceptedExcept all white

http://www.dairygoatjournal.comLamanchaAllowed to be any kind of color patternsSmall ears (dwarf/elf)Small breedVery productive in milk (2246 gallons per year)

http://www.dairygoatjournal.comOberhasliErect earsMedium to small breedProduces high amount of milk (2256 gallons per year)Very specific color standardsBay with black markings on the head, dorsal stripe, belly, udder and below the kneesDoes can be solid black

http://www.dairygoatjournal.comNigerian DwarfMiniature breed of dairy goatsWell known for quality of milk for its size (729 gallons per year)Erect earsAny color pattern is acceptedBrown and sometimes blue eyes

http://www.dairygoatjournal.comQuick ReviewWhat are the characteristics of an oberhasli?

A) Bay with black markings on head, dorsal, and legsB) Any color is acceptedC) All whiteNubianAny color pattern with Roman noseLarge breed of dairy goatsMost popular breed in the U.S.Good milk production (1835 gallons per year)Has a distinctive noise compared to the other breeds

http://www.dairygoatjournal.comSaanenPure white or a light creamErect earsSecond most popular breed in the U.S.Largest breedLarge udder capacity (2545 gallons per year)

http://www.dairygoatjournal.comSableThey are considered colored SaanensHave al the same characteristics as the Saanen

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ToggenburgErect yearsMedium to large breedHigh milk producers (1900 gallons per year)Very specific color standardsMust be gray with white markings on the face, head of the tail and below the knees

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Recorded GradeThis is a cross between two breedsYou never know the exact outcome of them when crossed with two breedsAny breed can be crossed but Nigerian Dwarfs are recommended not to be usedTotalsThere are 305,000 dairy goats in the United StatesWisconsin is the state with the most dairy goats with 33,000Indiana is tenth with 9,100 dairy goatsQuick ReviewWhat is the largest bodied breed of dairy goats?A) Nigerian DwarfB) AngoraC) SaanenShow TipsMake sure that the animals are clean and are presentable to your satisfaction and that the showman are clean as wellThe showman must enter the ring in a clockwise fashionMake sure they keep the goat between you and themselves

More Show TipsThe animals should be set up square and the display of the udder should be a third behind the leg, a third covered by the leg, and a third in front of the legHave them do different maneuvers such as a head to tail line up or a side by side line upShowing video

If video does not work, click here.Quick ReviewWhat color should the showman wear when they are showing their dairy goats?A) All whiteB) Any color is acceptedC) All black should be wornQuick ReviewHow should the showmen enter the show ring?

A) ClockwiseB) CounterclockwiseC) Middle of the ringDairy Goat PartsThere are 56 parts to a dairy goat that can be used when giving an explanation on why you placed a class the way you did.On the next slide you will see a diagram with all the parts on it.

http://www.lorien.heronweb.ca/Goats.htmlQuick ReviewWhat are the three parts missing? Select the best option below

ABCMuzzleTailNeckNeck MuzzleTailTailNeckMuzzlehttp://www.lorien.heronweb.ca/Goats.htmlAre you ready for the test??

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