A.B.N 40 008 585 135 NEWS SHEET › s › jul07ns.pdf · A.B.N 40 008 585 135 NEWS SHEETNEWS SHEET INFORMATION THAT MOHAIR PRODUCERS NEED TO KNOW August 2007 15th—Angora judging

July 2007

Mohair Australia Limited A.B.N 40 008 585 135

NEWS SHEETNEWS SHEET INFORMATION THAT MOHAIR PRODUCERS NEED TO KNOW

August 2007 15th—Angora judging at Brisbane EKKA 24th—AMMO C07 sale closes

September 2007 1st—Beginning in Goats Day to be held Tarago Community Hall from 9.30am to 4.30pm $5 per adult –See Page 5 14th—PIRD Applications Close with MLA. For information about PIRD program visit the MLA website— www.mla.com.au 29th—6th Oct -Perth Royal Show WA

October 2007 7th—East Central Vic Meeting at the home of Laurel Shera-Jones, Evans Rd Nangana Vic 1.pm 20th Mohair Australia Ltd Annual General Meeting—Narrandera NSW 21st 10am—AMMO Ltd AGM Narrandera NSW

November 2007 17th—18th—Lilydale Vic Show see page 12

What’s On... At Last………..

Oral antiparasitic goat drench to be available August 1

The Australian manufacturer of animal health care products Virbac has been working with the goat industry for several years via the MLA Donor Company Program to develop a registered antiparasitic drench for use on goats. The result is Caprimec, a broad spectrum oral drench which is expected to be commercially available to goat producers from 1 August. Product Name: Caprimec Broad Spectrum Oral Antiparasitic Solution for Goats APVMA Product No. 60420 Active Constituent: 0.8g/L Abamectin Abamectin is a short acting, highly potent member of the ML family of drenches. Researchers suggest that abamectin differs from ivermectin and moxidectin enough for it to be considered a third alternative within the ML family of drenches. Abamectin is the drench of choice to ensure effective worm kill of susceptible worms due to its high potency and ability to delay the onset of resistance (due to its short acting nature and high potency). Claim: For the treatment and control of abamectin sensitive strains of internal parasites of goats (including benzimidazole, levamisole, and morantel resistant strains). Dose rate: 1mL/4kg bodyweight Withhold:

• Meat - 14 days • Milk - 4 days (8 milkings)

ESI : 28 days Re-treatment Interval: 28 days This product is contraindicated for use in kids less than 6 weeks of age or less than 10kg bodyweight. Source—MLA Website http://www.mla.com.au/TopicHierarchy/IndustryPrograms/Goats/Goats+on+the+move+enewsletter/Oral+antiparasitic+goat+drench+to+be+available+August+1.htm (Reproduced with permission of Meat and Livestock Aust and Virbac (Australia) Pty Ltd)

Inside this issue ... Board Election 3

ASBA Bendigo 3, 8

East Central Vic Tas Bus Trip

10, 11

NSW Farmers Conference

12

Lilydale Show 12

Coccidiosis in Goats

13

Guard Dogs v Wild Dogs

13

TruckCare Program

14

PIRDs 15

Handy Contacts 16

Mohair Australia Limited

DIVISION/REGION PRESIDENTS (not on the Board above)

MOHAIR AUSTRALIA BOARD MEMBERS Andrew Gossip

Breed Development and Standards Website Co-ordinator

‘Border Park” PO Box 50 FRANCES SA 5262

Phone/Fax: (08) 8765 1117 Mobile: 0431 474 554

Email: [email protected]

David Williams Trader

1/81-85 Orrong Cres Caulfield Nth Vic 3161

Phone: (03) 9527 2640 Fax: (03) 9527 6221

Mobile: 0419 352 399 Email: [email protected]

Greg Petersen

Industry Promotion and Communication ‘Glen Vimy Cottage’ River Road

HAHNDORF SA 5245 Phone: (08) 8388 1767


Doug Nicholls President & Government Liaison

P O Box 323 BERWICK VIC 3806 Phone/Fax: (03) 9707 1472 (AH)

Fax: (03) 9707 3255 (BH) Mobile: 0417 500 053


Dr Susan Jordan Jnr Vice President/Company Secretary

Lot 75 Berry Road GIDGEGANNUP WA 6083 Phone: (08) 9574 7090 Mobile: 0409 743 968


Graham Dau Breed Development & Standards

17 Reuchle Rd GLENCOE QLD 4352 Phone: (07) 4630 0250

Fax: (07) 4630 0236 Mobile: 0418 716 670


FULL PAGE ……..$150.00 HALF PAGE……...$ 75.00 QUARTER PAGE..$ 40.00

EIGHTH PAGE OR SMALL BLOCK ………. $20.00

BREEDERS DIRECTORY $10.00

QUEENSLAND Division President Graham Dau

SOUTH AUSTRALIA Division President Greg Peterson

TASMANIA Division President Brian Smith

OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS Hours – Tuesday to Friday 10am to 3pm –

Care – Closed Mondays Mohair Australia Limited P O Box 22, 147 East Street,

NARRANDERA NSW 2700 Phone: (02) 6959 2069 Fax: (02) 6959 1817

email: [email protected] website www.mohair.org.au

Tom Harmsworth Education

"Kurburn Park" 163 Horsham Noradjuha Rd

VECTIS VIC 3401 Ph: 03 5381 1321 Fax: 03 5382 1624

Steve Roots

Snr Vice President/Treasurer & Office Administration

P O Box 79 MOLONG NSW 2866 Phone: (02) 6366 9444 Mobile: 0428 378 660


Tim Hamblin Commercial Production

38 Rowbotham St Toowoomba QLD 4350

Ph: 07 4613 6022 Mobile: 0428 910 100

Email [email protected]

Brian Smith

Industry Promotion & Communication

Neethorp Angoras 215 Gillingbrook Road FORCETT TAS 7173

Phone: (03) 6233 7053 Fax: (03) 6233 2437

Mobile : 0418 303 875 Email [email protected]

Western Region Leonie Scott ‘Glenroy’ Loombah Road YEOVAL NSW 2868 Phone: (02) 6846 4178 Email: [email protected] Hunter Region Dave Richards 2234 Glendonbrook Road GRESFORD NSW 2337 Phone: (02) 4938 9583 Fax: (02) 4938 9133 Email: [email protected] South Eastern Ron Harris ‘Currajong Common’ Burragate VIA BEGA NSW 2550 Phone/Fax: (02) 6496 7174 Email: [email protected]

WESTERN AUSTRALIA Division President Jane Orchard Redmond Farm Redmond WA 6327 Phone 08 9845 3139 Email: [email protected]

VICTORIA Division President Doug Nicholls East Central Region Laurel Shera-Jones 350 Evans Rd Nangana Vic 3781 Phone 03 5968 0034 Email: [email protected] Gippsland Region North Central Region Doug San Miguel ‘Wildwood Angora Stud’ RSD 2170 Nagambie Road SOUTH HEATHCOTE VIC 3523 Phone: (03) 5433 2930 North East Region Geoff James 1185 Mansfield –Whitfield Rd Bridge Creek VIA MANSFIELD VIC 3723 Phone: (03) 5776 9585 Western Region Tom Harmsworth

NEW SOUTH WALES Division President Bill Smith ‘Inwood’ Lindsay Road NORTH ROTHBURY NSW 2335 Phone: (02) 4938 7536 Fax: (02) 4938 7555 [email protected] Central Region Doug Stapleton Cudal Mohair Stud ‘Gundamain’ CUDAL NSW 2864 Phone: (02) 6364 2132 Fax: (02) 6364 2323 Email: [email protected] Eastern Region David Payne ‘Bernelea’ Lot 3 Wombeyan Caves Road Mittagong 2575 Phone 02 4878 5555 [email protected] Riverina Region Keith Cowen ‘Yarran Park’ WEETHALLE NSW 2669 Phone: (02) 6975 6239 Email: [email protected]

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News Sheet Editorial

Committee

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MOHAIR AUSTRALIA LTD—NATIONAL BOARD ELECTION

The Board wishes to advise that the nominations listed below were received by 5pm on the 6th July

IAN CATHLES ROGER CLARK GRAHAM DAU

ROWENA DOYLE ALAN DUNSTAN

ANDREW GOSSIP TIM HAMBLIN

SUSAN JORDAN DOUGLAS NICHOLLS GEOFFREY PFITZNER

STEVEN ROOTS RAYMOND WILLIAMS

All have been informed that their nomination has been accepted and asked to submit a resume for inclusion with the Ballot papers to be sent to all eligible voting members before the end of August.

Angoras for sale Stud & commercial does scanned in kid to top sires from $60 + GST. Due to drop August 07. Contact Pam Goble ph 03 5369 4355 or refer www.lara-downs.com.au 30 Angoras including 1 buck—also shearing plant J & G Park—Narrandera NSW 02 6959 3843

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? * End August Ballot papers and letter with instructions sent to all eligible voting members * Ballot papers returned to Returning Officer by end of September * Votes counted Friday 5th October • Scrutineers invited to attend count -

• Scrutineers may be the candidates or their representative. * Returning officer presents the results of the ballot to the Company Secretary. * Candidates are informed of the results of the ballot. * Ballot results to be declared at AGM.

All members who are

eligible are encouraged

to vote!


ASBA SHOW BENDIGO 20-22 July 2007

Show Report and Results

76 angoras and 30 fleeces were exhibited by 8 producers The Judge was Andrew Gossip from Frances in South Australia ( also from Crookwell in NSW ) Congratulations to all exhibitors and special thanks to Pat Gill and Beth Goding for the fantastic job they did in conducting the show with not a slip up or a rest until all the work was done. Thanks to the donors of prizes, Australasian Mohair Trading,Mohair Australia North Central Region, Cawoodholme Australia, Koonkie Woorun, Mallee Park, Kurburn Park TB Harmsworth, Basileus Angoras, P&M Gill, Ridgey Didge Angoras, View Bank Angoras Pam Goble, St Albans Textiles, Andeer Angoras M Piccoli, and Karsal Angoras Sally Reynoldson. The Stock and Land News paper was very supportive and included a photo and editorial in the pre show supplement.

Appraisal Class Once again the appraisal class for does or wethers 1-2 years of age demonstrated the great returns that can be achieved from mohair. The carcase value was assessed on $1.00 per kgm live weight . The Group 1 pair cut 2.41 kgs and 2.87 kgs respectively with fleece values of $24.57 and $26.66 . Their carcase value was assessed at $28 and $27 making a total return from the pair of $106.23. The winning pair was group 2 with fleece weights of 1.9kgs and 2.36 kgs valued at $31.96 and $27.40 with carcase values of $29.00 each . Total value of $117.36 Both groups were exhibited by Mallee Park. Champion buck, doe and fleece was exhibited by Greg Petersen and Judy Eustice from Opium-Stordahlen stud Other exhibitors were:- Janet Preston -Ridgy Didge stud Hilary and Arthur Day – Koonkie Woorun stud John and Janet Leigh- Phezulu/Topbok stud Doug and Margaret Nicholls- Cawoodholme Aust stud Kate Ryan –Curley Tops stud Lynne and Don Carter- Lynndon Grove stud Tim and Mark Ferguson- Mallee Park stud Elizabeth Murdoch College- Langwarrin stud

Results continued on Page 8

Photo of one of the large line-ups of angora at Bendigo. Photo courtesy of Marius Cuming—Stock and Land Newspaper.


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“Farmer Doug” or as he is better known, President Doug Nicholls at Fredor Angoras in Tasmania as part of the Vic East Central Region Bus trip in May—(full story pages 10-11) Photo Courtesy M Nicholls.

Adults $5.00—children under 16 free. (includes sausage sizzle and all day tea and coffee)

9.30am Welcome and morning tea 10.00am Forum: Four local producers representing dairy, cashmere, mohair, and meat breeds will discuss their experiences in “beginning in Goats” - Neville Ling, Tony Greville, Keith Hunter, Terry Cummins 11.00am Key note speaker: Diane Ryan (NSW DPI Animal Health Specialist) Everything to do with health and nutrition of goats

12.30pm Lunch—Sausage Sizzle 1.00pm Gary Poile (Goulburn RLPB) NLIS, Ear Tags, NVDs and the paper chase 1.30pm Peter Branson (Virbac Australia) “Caprimec” is here!! A new broard spectrum oral drench registered for use with goats. 2.00pm TBA (Hopefully from CIT) Marketing your product. 3.00pm David Page (Gallagher fencing) Keeping your assets in your paddock 3.30pm Free time to talk and mingle 4.30pm Close

For catering purposes of for further information please contact Goulburn RLPB on 02 4821 2522


Advance notice

Mohair Australia Ltd 2007

Annual General Meeting Sat, 20th October 2007 Commencing at 1p.m. Narrandera Race Course

Function Centre NARRANDERA N.S.W.

From the board….. REMINDER

REGISTRATIONS/TRANSFERS THROUGH ABRI HAVE CEASED As at JUNE 30TH THIS YEAR.

During the past year the board has been investigating more economical options for processing animal registrations and transfers. The new system to be supplied by Red River Solutions at Molong NSW will mean that all records including herd book entries will be administered from the Narrandera office. ABRI has been advised of the move and thanked for their dedication and support over the past 10 years. The records from ABRI have been made available in a format suitable for Red River Solutions to con-vert to the new system. The system enables members to do registrations on line as with ABRI The new process will be installed in our office during August and it is hoped that the system will be fully operational by the end of September 2007. In the meantime the office staff will verify that an animal is eligible to be registered if a member needs to provide this information to a show society or purchaser or any other person.

Please do not attempt to access the Herd book via the website as this access is unavailable.

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For Sale ~ “Colinton” Angora Stud and Farm Equipment

Overseas commitments have forced us to sell our farm operation

LIVESTOCK (may be able to be split if necessary)

· All stock registered- SAATECH PARK and BELROSE PARK bloodlines · All angoras have fleece testing records. Next shearing 3 Sept 07 · Total of 54 Angora Goats at August 2007. · New Buck for 2008 season - ROSEMAR STUD bloodlines · 6 wether kids/1 yr old · 12 doe kids/1 yr old · 14 does/2 yrs old · 3 does/3 yrs old · 18 does/ 5-7 yrs old (5 due to kid Sep/07)

HANDLING EQUIPMENT (will sell separately) All items new and/or very good condition and include: shearing plant, handpiece and electric hand shears; grain cracker; 8 large hay/grain feeders (suit 15 animals each); penning system and yards (all steel); kidding equipment; cradle; portable head bale; mohair sorting table; hand tools, pliers and tattoo kit; research material, many books plus many more items BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY This is an ideal start up operation. We currently supply a private niche market overseas. This may be transferable to approved purchaser. If you or someone you know is thinking about joining the mohair industry - this would be an opportunity worth considering PRICE ~ $15,000.00 (plus GST) including Angoras and equipment Herd currently located SE Queensland. (Transport can be arranged) Our preference would be to keep the herd and equipment together, however we are working within a time limitation and must organise for their removal. Establishment cost well exceeds asking price.

Contact Brandyn Oberhardt 07/ 5423 5250 email: [email protected]

Western Region NSW—Mohair Australia Limited Election of Office Bearers at AGM

At their Annual General Meeting held at Dubbo on 24th June 2007 Western Region NSW elected the following office bearers for the next 12 months. President - Leonie Scott Vice President—Norma Dunn Secretary— Steve Roots Treasurer—Steve Roots Division Representative - Steve Roots.

Congratulations to these office bearers.


ASBA SHOW BENDIGO RESULTS

Continued from Page 4 Class 594- doe kid under 1 year-second fleece 1st Opium-Stordahlen 2nd Opium-Stordahlen 3rd Phezulu/Topbok Class 595- doe 1-2 years. 1st Opium-Stordahlen 2nd Phezulu/Topbok 3rd Phezulu/Topbok Class 596- Doe 1-2yrs shorn after 19th Feb 2007 1st Koonkie Woorun 2nd Phezulu/Topbok 3rd Phezulu/Topbok Class 597- Doe 2-3 years. 1st Mallee Park 2nd Phezulu/Topbok 3rd Cawwodholme Aust. Class 598 –Doe 3-4 years. 1st Phezulu/Topbok 2nd Opium-Stordahlen 3rd Cawoodholme Aust. Class 599- Doe over 4 years 1st Phezulu/Topbok 2nd Opium- Stordahlen 3rd Cawoodholme Aust Class 600- buck kid under 1 year- second fleece 1st- 2nd and 3rd – Opium- Stordahlen Class 601 buck 1-2 years 1st Phezulu/Topbok Class 602 buck 1-2 years shorn after 19th Feb 2007 1st Mallee Park 2nd Phezulu/Topbok Class 603 ---no entry Class 604- Pair of animals by same sire 1st Opium –Stordahlen 2nd Lynndon Grove 3rd Opium- Stordahlen Class 605- Group of three animals to include I buck 1st Opium-Stordahlen 2nd Lynndon Grove. 3rd Mallee Park

CHAMPIONSHIPS Champion Buck- Opium Stordahlen 664 from Class 600 Reserve Champion – Lyndon Grove 735 from class 600 Champion Doe- Opium-Stordahlen 607 from class 594 Reserve Champion Doe- Opium-Stordahlen from class 594

Supreme Champion Angora and Most Successful Exhibitor

Opium-Stordahlen Mohair Fleece Competition. Class 607 Skirted fleece of kid type fleece from Buck 1st Opium-Stordahlen 2nd Mallee Park 3rd Ridgy Didge Class 608 Skirted fleece of kid from Angora doe or wether. 1st Opium-Stordahlen 2nd and 3rd Koonkie Woorun Class 609 Skirted fleece of young goat type fi-bre from Buck 1st Mallee Park 2nd and 3rd Langwarrin Class 610 Skirted fleece of young goat fibre from Doe or Wether 1st and 2nd Mallee Park. 3rd Opium-Stordahlen Class 611 Skirted fleece of fine Hair Type from buck 1st and 2nd Mallee Park Class 612 Skirted fleece of Fine Hair type from doe or wether. 1st and 3rd Koonkie Woorun 2nd Mallee Park. Class 613 Skirted fleece of Doe over 4 years 1st Mallee Park Class 614 Skirted fleece of Angora Buck over 4 years. 1st Mallee Park Class 615 –5 kilograms of young goat mohair (unwashed) 1st Koonkie Woorun 2nd Mallee Park 3rd Opium Stordahlen Class 616 –5 kilograms of kid Mohair (unwashed) 1st Opium- Stordahlen 2nd Koonkie Woorun Champion Fleece- Opium Stordahlen from class 608 Reserve Champion Fleece Koonkie Woorun from class 608 Most successful exhibitor Fleeces. Mallee Park


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East Central Vic Region Bus Trip to Tasmania


Saturday morning, 9th June, saw 12 people gathering at Tullamarine Airport for an early morning flight to Tasmania. On arriving at the Launceston Airport, we unfortunately found that the bus was not quite ready. So it was morning tea at the airport. When we finally got our bus we hit the road and headed down the Midlands Highway via Evandale, Campbelltown, Ross, Oatlands, Bothwell & Hamilton to Ellendale. Two and a half hours later we arrived at the farm of Fred & Dorothy McDermott, ‘Fredor Angoras’, for a late but very tasty BBQ lunch. After lunch we walked around part of the property looking at the goats and the wonderful views and enjoying the sunshine. When driving down the Midland Highway we were all very surprised at how dry the countryside still was and how eaten out it was by the numerous sheep being run over the land. The McDermott property was in good condition as they are closer to the western ranges and generally receive around

900 ml of rain, although this year they had only received 240 ml so far and most of that just recently. Then it was back into the bus for the return drive to Evandale, a wonderful heritage village just outside of Launceston. Sunday, 10th June, started out fine, but we ran into some patchy rain as the day progressed. We started the morning by visiting the Evandale market. Some of us managed to

Group of travellers from East Central Vic Region at Delloraine in Tassie– L to R Margaret Nicholls, ...Andrew Gossip, Sue Brennan, Barbara Horton, ….Lesley Stuart, Lisa Stuart, Trevor and Wilma Smart, Colin Sylvester, Laurel Shera Jones and Mary Orledge.

Photo courtesy Lesley Stuart

Photo courtesy Mary Orledge

The group gathered at Brickendon Wool Shearing Shed with Jane Brickendon.


donate to the local economy. Then it was onto Central Castra via the scenic route to Audrey and Bill Gaffney’s ‘Thatchem Mohair Farm’. Here we took the bus down the property to see the goats. Again Audrey and Bill had only just recently received rain – 10 inches over the last 2 weeks. Their dam, which was dry, was now full. From here we drove to Kaydale Lodge for a light lunch. Their open fire was very welcome. This place has some beautiful gardens and their rockery garden was of special interest to several of our keen gardeners. Audrey and Bill joined us for lunch and stayed with us for the rest of the day, including our meal at night at our Motel in Ulverstone. After lunch we headed to Leven Canyon and a 15 minute walk to the lookout. The view was absolutely magnificent. From there we drove to Thattron Dairy Goat Farm in the Gunns Valley. Here we helped the owners, Marion and Peter, herd one of their mobs into another paddock, after having been shown their milking setup. The goats at the moment are dry, the next stage being getting the animals pregnant and kidding to start the milking cycle again. It was very interesting here, hearing about the husbandry and the extensive ‘hands on’ approach which must be taken to make the business viable. We were also able to purchase some of their goat’s cheese. By then it was dark, so it was straight to the motel at Ulverstone. Just as well we had Audrey and Bill with their knowledge of the local roads. Monday, 11th June, our last day was fine and sunny and very cold. We left Ulverstone and made for Deloraine to visit the farm of Mary Orledge and Colin Sylvester, Granary Lea Angoras. Mary and Colin run goats, sheep and cattle on their property which was also drought affected. Their rainfall was nearer 1400 ml per year, but hadn’t received much of that to date. The views from their property were spectacular. From there we headed back towards Launceston to Brickendon, an historic working farm where we were able to see firstly, over the large gardens around the house and secondly, around the historic buildings on the farm. Then it was to nearby Woolmers Estate for a light lunch and a guided tour over the beautiful old home. These two properties were started by two Archer brothers in the 1800’s and have now become major tourist attractions. Only Brickendon is still owned and lived in by descendants of the original family. Then it was to the Launceston Airport and home to Melbourne and the wet and cold. The weekend trip was very enjoyable. Our thanks to Doug Nicholls and Sue Brennan for sharing the driving, to Audrey and Bill Gaffney for organising the Tasmanian end, and especially to Margaret Nicholls for doing the arranging and organising from the Melbourne end. Margaret is talking of doing a bus trip to another part of our beautiful country next year. This trip is open to all who wish to come along. If you are interested in joining it, please keep an eye open for details in 2008.

Angoras at Thatchem Mohair Farm, Audrey and Bill Gaffney, Central Castra, Tasmania.

Photos courtesy Lesley Stuart


NSW Farmers Conference, Dubbo The Goat Industry Conference was held in the Savannah Room at the Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo on Wednesday 20th June, 2007. Attendees came from as far a-field as Melbourne, Sydney, Wilcannia and Saudi Arabia. This year’s biennial conference theme was “From Production to Profit” and while a large proportion of the speakers and discussions were aimed at meat goats, the mohair industry was well presented. The fact that mohair production can be a most profitable enterprise was well illustrated by the presentation delivered by Craig Clancy from the Australian Mohair Marketing Organisation. It was quite apparent that this potential profitability surprised many in attendance. With Steve Roots as Chairman, the Goat Industry Committee Policy Session dealt with some 14 motions. And though unfortunately not distributed to NSW Farmers members prior to the meeting these motions attracted considerable debate. Doug Stapleton and Denise Cunningham are to be congratulated on their persistent efforts on our behalf on the use of “Chemicals” not on register for goats. As a footnote to this the new Virbac oral drench, Caprimec, duly registered for use on goats will be available from 1st August 2007. There were mixed reactions to motions regarding Johne’s Disease and NLIS with many of those present farming “rangeland” goats and apparently not affected by many of the motions.

This was a most interesting and informative conference and held at a great location where attendees enjoyed the view of monkeys, birds etc. during a sumptuous morning tea and lunch.

Left : Craig Clancy Speaking on mohair production Above: Conference opened by Jock Laurie, NSW Farmers Association President. Photos and Story- Bill Smith

Lilydale Show 17th-18th November 2007 East Central Region Victoria Please consider entering your angora goats into this show. It is important to support these shows to promote the industry and maintain the standard of your Angoras. The Show Society are interested in how many different Studs are competing as well as how many entries. If we don't support these shows we will loose our site and our opportunity to promote the angora-mohair indus-try. Even if your goats have only 4 months of fleece on, it can still be judges on the standard.

If you would like a schedule please ring Kevin Spargo 03 59646019 or P.O.Box 181 Woori Yallock Vic 3139


COCCIDIOSIS IN GOATS ~ Update from Mick Doak WA There have been several confirmed out breaks of Coccidiosis over the last few weeks. It has mainly occurred in small Rangeland Goats, which have been relocated in the agricultural areas. The animals, which have mainly been affected, have been trapped in the usual ways, but may have been stressed from extra handlings in and out of used yards, transport and going onto over-used paddocks in wet and cold conditions. Coccidiosis is a condition caused by the presence of microscopic parasites in the small intestine and can affect most small animals including sheep, goats, calves, poultry etc. All of these animals carry some coccidiosis in their systems and it is seldom a problem until something that stresses them triggers it off . There are several strains of this disease and animals build up an immunity, as they get older with the young ones being at most risk. Young goats are more susceptible to infection than mature animals and may die very quickly. Goats become infected by consuming coccidial eggs (called occysts) while grazing. Does shed very large numbers of occysts in their dung after kidding. Close consignment of Does and kids and other young animals in warm damp conditions favour the spread and heavy infection. Affected animals scour, are susceptible to other problems, waste away and die. Lower growth rates can be noticed in kids. Often when coccidiosis is associated with worm burdens and the goats are drenched, scouring will continue due to the presence of the coccidiosis. The continued scouring may be incorrectly interpreted as drench resistance. Animals scouring with coccidiosis will be shedding the occysts in their dung. These can be identified if dung samples are given to a veterinarian for microscopic examination. Coccidial parasites develop through a number of stages in the small intestine, destroying the sensitive lining. Bleeding into the gut is also possible, producing signs of anaemia such as pale membranes in the eyes and mouth, pale skin and weakness. The Goats may scour profusely. If bleeding is heavy, the scour is foul smelling, with a dark, tarry appearance. In acute cases animals may die before scouring is observed. Control can be undertaken by not placing your animals into stressful situations if possible, especially younger animals in damp, confined conditions. The use of coccidiostats in feed supplements and medications in the water supply to lower the levels of infections can also be a valuable tool. There are also injectable products using sulphur based drugs, which should be used as a last resort and after consultation with your local veterinarian. As often is the case we often overlook the simple old problems when trying to solve something, but in this case of animal health it is a disease which has been with us for years which has caused the problem. GUARD DOGS AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR WILD DOGS—Mick Doak WA The following article is from the June edition of the ‘Southern Rangelands Pastoral Memo’ which we find is always full of interesting and well researched articles, mainly to do with the Pastoral areas of the state. “Our search for innovative kangaroo control methods in 2005 identified a pastoralist at Hughenden in Queensland who was using guard dogs to control predation from wild dogs and eagles and the grazing pressure of kangaroos. This led to the State Wild Dog Management Committee (SWDMC) sending a study team to Hughenden in Queensland during April this year to investigate the operation. The report of this study tour and recommendations will be presented to the Agricultural Protection Board in June” “For obvious reasons, there is widespread concern that any introduction of guard dogs must be very tightly controlled. Nonetheless, the reported success at Hughenden at controlling dog predation and reducing the kangaroo population by more than 90% cannot be ignored” Footnote from Mick Doak: From experience in using an Anatolian Guard dog over a period of twelve years with goats and sheep flocks with excellent results combating foxes, dogs and eagles. They are a big strong dog with short coats and can be trained to guard most animals and birds. There are reports of them guarding not only breeding goats and sheep but also free range poultry etc in Australia and abroad. There are other breeds that may also be suitable such as Maremmas which were featured on TV this week looking after penguins in Tasmania. It will be interesting to see if this idea develops into anything to help control these destructive challenges being experienced by many in the pastoral areas.


Animal Welfare Standards launched with the new TruckCare program for livestock transporters

Australian livestock transporters are being encouraged to adopt the revised quality assurance program, TruckCare, complete with standards relating to animal welfare practices. Launched in Adelaide over the weekend, the product of a collaborative project over the last two years between the Australian Livestock Transporter’s Association (ALTA) and DPI Victoria, the QA program now incorporates more stringent animal welfare guidelines. The Federal Government has now provided the industry a grant of $50,000 to help support the implementation of the scheme. “Interest in animal welfare is increasing. Government cannot ignore the needs of community and it is tremendous that the industry has anticipated these needs and developed an invaluable tool to deliver assurance to our customers, trading partners and the community” said Federal Agriculture Minister Peter McGauran. TruckCare has been around since 1999, but following the development of a collaborative project with DPI Victoria to develop animal welfare standards for the industry, it was a logical step to work towards integrating these welfare standards into the newly revised TruckCare as part of the project. For the past two years, DPI Victoria with the Australian Livestock Transport Industry, together with a national management group comprising representatives from science, industry, government and animal welfare have been working on the development of the animal welfare standards and the revision of TruckCare. In a series of similar projects, commencing in 2001 and supported by DPI's Naturally Victorian program, documentation for best animal welfare practices was developed and integrated for the chicken meat, pork and meat processing sectors of the livestock industry, with another project in the dairy industry also developed. The documentation for the animal industries was developed to help fulfil both industry and community expectations of high levels of animal welfare associated with production. All projects have drawn on information from existing industry quality assurance programs, scientific knowledge, the Codes of Practice for welfare and current industry practice to develop documentation that can be practically integrated into current quality assurance programs within the constraints of current production systems. At the launch, Michelle Edge, from the Department of Primary Industries Victoria, explained the components of the animal welfare standards within TruckCare: "The standards include planning and contingencies, responsibilities, selection of livestock prior to transport, loading, transport and unloading practices and livestock handling and are based on current good practice, science and the Codes of Practice for the land transport of livestock. “Animal welfare is everyone’s responsibility in the production chain, and DPI has long been investing in this area to develop across-chain national animal welfare standards for the livestock industries that aim to satisfy increasing customer and community demands. It is important that Government and industry work together to ensure that appropriate strategies and systems are in place and are integrated into existing industry programs that will function to demonstrate animal welfare standards to our customers and markets and will underpin increasing legislative requirements.” Given the current national initiative to develop Australian Welfare Standards and Guidelines for the Land Transport of Livestock that are intended to be introduced into regulation in all jurisdictions, the TruckCare program will aid in underpinning these requirements in industry. The RSPCA has informally endorsed the TruckCare, with former President Dr. Hugh Wirth claiming “we need to be able to meet the challenge if we are to participate in the debate on animal welfare. We must be able to effectively deliver on our standards and demonstrate not only commitment but incremental change. DPI joining with the ALTA to develop national animal welfare standards and update TruckCare to reflect these is a strong step in the right direction.” It is now up to the industry to work towards implementation. Australian Livestock Transporters Association president Mark Sullivan said there would be activities in place to engage other transporters to participate in the TruckCare program. George Johnson, president of TruckCare, indicated “we are passionate about welfare because we are livestock carriers. Without ensuring the welfare of our livestock our industry and business will not remain viable”. John Barnett (member of DPI project team) Senior Research Scientist, DPI/Werribee Contact details: [email protected] 26th June 2007

(received from Ian Cathles—Animal Heath Aust rep to GICA)

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Change of office bearers at East Central Victoria Region

Following a successful AGM held on Sunday 8th July at the home of Wilma and Trevor Smart at Upper Pakenham, the region has announced the following changes to office bearers:

President—Laurel Shera-Jones Vice President—Barbara Horton

Secretary/Treasurer—Wilma Smart Regional Rep to Vic Division—Hilary Day

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome the new committee and wish them a very successful year.


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Buyers of goats for slaughter

New South Wales Broken Hill Abattoirs – Ph 1800 669 019 Pat Cuff Livestock – Ph 0427 488 959 PBM Prime Meats - Ph 02 6336 0299 Phillip Lyn – Ph 0429 323 502 David – Ph 02 9613 1449 or 0411 305 311 David Booth—Ph 02 6942 2115 Trevor Wadland—Ph 0419 499 518

Victoria National Goat Exchange – Ph Ray 0418 559 773 Ascot Meats – Wodonga – Ph 02 6055 0263 Game Meats Myrtleford – Ph 03 5756 2999 June Liddy – Ph 03 5382 2811 Jim Kyriakou – Ph 03 9807 4621

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Shearers The following people have indicated their willingness to shear angoras. Please let the office know of any more. ~Ian Howell – Tasmania (will travel interstate) 03 6339 2806 or mobile 0427 139 199

~Jack Alexander – Boorowa NSW – 02 6385 3087

~Trevor King – Omeo Vic (will travel) - 03 5159 1415

~Bert Adams – Holbrook NSW – 02 6020 5268

~Michael Brigg – Condamine QLD – 07 4627 7274

~Danny Horton—Leongatha VIC—03 5668 6308

~Phil Priest—Griffith NSW 02 6964 4379

~David Lillis—Mid Nth Coast NSW 0413 426 290 Remember – if you only have a small number of animals to shear, coordinate shearing time with other local mohair producers to make it worthwhile for the shearer to travel to your area. Inclusion here is in no way to be construed as

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GICA (Goat Industry Council of Aust.) Contact: Denise Riches (President) PO Box 1435, Victor Harbour SA 5211

Phone: 08 8552 6704 Fax: 08 85526730 Mobile: 0403 192 253 Email: [email protected]

Animal Health Australia www.animalhelathaustralia.com.au contains information about National livestock diseases and animal health issues. Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) www.rirdc.gov.au Contains reports on research projects relative to our industry Meat and Livestock Australia www.mla.com.au Contains information relative to livestock marketing and research Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) www.daff.gov.au Contains on product integrity, animal and plant health, rural policy and innovation, food and agri-business, levies and revenue service. Goat Industry Council of Australia (GICA) Interesting information of Goat Industry background policy, news and events. www.gica.com.au

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