RSS Goat Council RSS Feed 2011-10-12T18:06:41-04:00 Admin http://www.goatcouncil.com/index.php jonathan@theaterwebsiteservices.com tag:champaigncountygoatcouncil,2011:RSS Pivot Copyright (c) 2011, Authors of RSS Another Great Year for Market Goats! 2011-05-09T16:21:00-04:00 2011-05-09T16:21:00-04:00 tag:champaigncountygoatcouncil,2011:RSS.39 At the market goat tag-in on Wednesday, May 4, approximately 125 head of market goats were tagged in for the 2011 junior fair.  Our numbers are down a bit from last year, but still another great year and a great grouping of market goats!  We hope everyone has a wonderful summer raising their fair projects, and if you are looking for opportunities to practice with your goats, be sure to check out information on our June ABGA show (details on our Events page), as a jackpot wether class is being offered for local youth!  There are also other local shows that will be happening throughout the summer, all part of the Midwest Wether Goat Series, so consider taking your project out to several shows to win points and prizes at the end of the season!  Information on this show series can be found at www.midwestwethergoatseries.com. www.midwestwethergoatseries.com. ]]> debbie Tetanus Vaccination Tips 2009-01-26T19:40:00-04:00 2009-01-26T19:40:00-04:00 tag:champaigncountygoatcouncil,2011:RSS.24 All goats should be vaccinated against Tetanus, and Enterotoxemia (overeating disease).  View this article to find tips on vaccination options for your herd, young and old alike.  The article may be printed and also saved to your computer. this article to find tips on vaccination options for your herd, young and old alike. The article may be printed and also saved to your computer. ]]> debbie Dealing with Pregnancy Toxemia 2009-01-26T19:25:00-04:00 2009-01-26T19:25:00-04:00 tag:champaigncountygoatcouncil,2011:RSS.23 With kidding time comes potential problems from the does having toxemia problems as they prepare to kid.  Here is a very informative article on what to do if your doe is showing symptoms including:  poor energy, trouble standing and walking, stiff legged, and not eating/drinking.  This article is not meant to replace any guidance given by your veterinarian, but it may help you in identifying and correcting factors that can slow or stop the disease before it progresses to a harmful stage.  Click here to view the article.  This may be printed and also saved to your computer. Click here to view the article. This may be printed and also saved to your computer. ]]> debbie 2010 Sponsors of the Goat Council 2011-06-02T19:27:00-04:00 2008-07-17T22:02:00-04:00 tag:champaigncountygoatcouncil,2011:RSS.20 2010 Sponsors & Supporters of the Champaign County Goat Council The Champaign County Goat Council would like to express our sincere thanks to the following list of sponsors who have made donations or supported our council this year. Without our sponsors, we would not be successful in our various events. We are working hard to bring in money to help our youth at the fair and throughout the year with their goat projects. Your help provides them with better learning information, support at the fair, and of course fun! Thanks to our sponsors - please support them, and be sure to mention that you heard about them from us! D&D Hollingsworth Boer Goats Kings Feed & Supply Heritage Cooperative Theater Website Services  Brant Knotts Dr. Mary Lou Rings TSC, Springfield Daniel Snyder Travis Siferd Auto Zone, Urbana Melinda Morrison Eastar Livestock Marion County Goat Committee Provico April Foreman Christy's Gifts Ruth Townsley Citizens Bank, Springfield Hubbord Feed Westville Grain Anway Family 2010 Trophy & Award Sponsors - too many to name, but all are so appreciated!!! Last but never least - All 2010 Champaign County Market Goat Buyers!!!   Your financial and time support is very much appreciated!  It takes alot of effort behind the scenes to bring our junior fair market goat members a wonderful experience with their livestock project each year.  We look forward to counting on everyone to be a continued member of our "family" in the future.  Many thanks!!!   2010 Sponsors & Supporters of the Champaign County Goat Council
The Champaign County Goat Council would like to express our sincere thanks to the following list of sponsors who have made donations or supported our council this year. Without our sponsors, we would not be successful in our various events. We are working hard to bring in money to help our youth at the fair and throughout the year with their goat projects. Your help provides them with better learning information, support at the fair, and of course fun! Thanks to our sponsors - please support them, and be sure to mention that you heard about them from us!
D&D Hollingsworth Boer Goats
Kings Feed & Supply
Heritage Cooperative
Theater Website Services
Brant Knotts
Dr. Mary Lou Rings
TSC, Springfield
Daniel Snyder
Travis Siferd
Auto Zone, Urbana
Melinda Morrison
Eastar Livestock
Marion County Goat Committee
Provico
April Foreman
Christy's Gifts
Ruth Townsley
Citizens Bank, Springfield
Hubbord Feed
Westville Grain
Anway Family
2010 Trophy & Award Sponsors - too many to name, but all are so appreciated!!!
Last but never least - All 2010 Champaign County Market Goat Buyers!!!
Your financial and time support is very much appreciated! It takes alot of effort behind the scenes to bring our junior fair market goat members a wonderful experience with their livestock project each year. We look forward to counting on everyone to be a continued member of our "family" in the future. Many thanks!!!

]]> debbie Sponsor a Goat Pen 2008-04-29T19:56:00-04:00 2008-04-29T19:56:00-04:00 tag:champaigncountygoatcouncil,2011:RSS.17 Here is your opportunity to help support our 4H & FFA youth who take goat projects, market or dairy, to the Champaign County Fair.  Many new goat pens were purchased last year, and the goat council is partnering with the fair board to get the pens paid for.  You can help support the youth and the fair by sponsoring a pen.  There are different levels of financial support offered to give sponsors a choice, and regardless - all support is greatly appreciated!  Click here to access a sponsor form.  Print it out and mail it along with your donation to the address shown on the form.  The goat council will collect the donations for payment to the fair board.  On behalf of our youth, we would like to thank everyone for their support of the council and fair.  We have one of the best fairs around, and your support will help us to continue with that tradition.  Thank You! Click here to access a sponsor form. Print it out and mail it along with your donation to the address shown on the form. The goat council will collect the donations for payment to the fair board. On behalf of our youth, we would like to thank everyone for their support of the council and fair. We have one of the best fairs around, and your support will help us to continue with that tradition. Thank You! ]]> debbie Links Of Interest 2010-04-19T10:14:00-04:00 2008-02-19T00:49:00-04:00 tag:champaigncountygoatcouncil,2011:RSS.8 Listed below are various links that we recommend: www.goatworld.com – Goat World www.jackmauldin.com – Great Health & Management information http://www.champaign.osu.edu - Champaign County 4H Website http://duhgoatman.tripod.com - Goat Kingdom Listed below are various links that we recommend:

]]> admin Local Breeders 2009-02-03T22:12:00-04:00 2008-02-19T00:43:00-04:00 tag:champaigncountygoatcouncil,2011:RSS.7 Listed below is a selection of local goat breeders links we recommend: www.ohioboergoats.com www.kbboergoats.com orchardhillfarm@gmail.com - Orchard Hill Farm horocow@ctcn.net - Eaststar Livestock Listed below is a selection of local goat breeders links we recommend:

]]> admin Association Links 2008-02-19T01:02:00-04:00 2008-02-19T00:03:00-04:00 tag:champaigncountygoatcouncil,2011:RSS.6 Listed below is a selection of goat association links we recommend: www.abga.org American Boer Goat Association www.adga.org American Dairy Goat Association Listed below is a selection of goat association links we recommend:

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