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Special points of interest:

• Ice Cream Recipes inside!

• Voice Deadlines:

Spring—January 31 Summer– April 30

Fall– July 31 Winter– October 31

Inside this issue:

Election Results 2

News/ Announcements 5

Directors Meeting Highlights 6-7

Postal Ballots 8

National Show Results 10

Production Awards 12-17

Show Results 19-27

Editor: Trisha Tank Contributing editor: Gayle Nelson

Volume 45. issue no. 2 Summer/Fall 2004 SUPPORT AGS * SUPPORT THE DAIRY GOAT INDUSTRY * BE ACTIVE

This is a dual issue, covering both the summer and fall. Hopefully things should be getting back to a more routine schedule. I am including my contact info in the opposite article so that anyone who has something to submit to the Voice will be able to easily find how to reach me. Please feel free to email me articles of interest, photos, recipes or comments for the newsletter. Don’t forget to send in your AGS membership dues.

Greetings from Minnesota,

Trisha & Aaron Tank

DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING FOR THE VOICE? Members and Directors are welcome to send photos, short stories, drawings or articles they have to the Voice for possible publication. All subject matter should be of a non-biased, non-controversial nature. Informative or articles of interest from other publications may be used if permission is received to print it. Be aware that space is also limited for articles or stories. Send any items you might want to contribute to the editor: Trisha Tank, PO Box 543, Felton, MN 56536, email: farm@bilritefarms.com OR Gayle Nelson, 1327 East Lawson Rd, Little Rock, AR, 72210, email: anarky@worldnet.att.net Deadline dates to have material in are: Spring Voice-January 31 Summer Voice-April 30 Fall Voice- July 31 Winter Voice-October 31

Editor’s Corner

Dues must be paid by January 1 of the year if you plan to run for an office. Roster inclusion dues deadline is February 1.

Being a member of AGS entitles you to register goats at the membership fee, a Membership Handbook, quarterly issues of the AGS Voice, an AGS decal with the initial membership, to vote in annual director elections/general membership meetings and to serve on AGS committees. Some memberships are restricted in voting privileges and running for office (Junior, Family, Affiliate).

Membership as well also entitles you to participate in the programs AGS offers to

its members such as DHIR, Classification and becoming an AGS judge. Members are welcome at the annual Board of Directors meeting as observers.

Life memberships (for individuals only), are very reasonably priced and provide all membership privileges for the life of the individual or as long as they want to use AGS services.

The application is available on the back page of the Voice. It can be cut out or copied and mailed to the AGS office. Renewal memberships should use the same form.

AGS Membership Dues AGS Membership Dues

It is that time of year again to think about getting your dues in for 2005. Renewals sent in the last quarter of 2004 will save you $5.

AGS Membership Dues run from Jan 1 to Dec 31. Renewals (Oct 1-Dec 31).

Individual-------------$20 ($15)

Junior------------------$10 ($5)

Senior-----------------$15 ($10)

Family-----------------$30 ($25)

Affiliate----------------$20 ($15)

Life---------------------$155

REMINDER

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Dear Members,

I find myself in the interesting position of being AGS President. I'm still a bit stunned by the whole thing. AGS is coming off a year that was probably one of the most challenging in its history. There are still ripples of that time to be stilled. They are quieting though.

The largest ripple is probably the backlog in the office. This is the most frustrating for the largest block of members. It also creates something of a vicious circle. When the office is behind more phone calls come in about registrations, more rush orders come in and more stamped duplicates are requested. All of which slow regular registrations down even more. The fact that the big splash happened just at the beginning of rush season just added to the problem.

This ripple is being brought under control. The office is making amazing progress at being caught up. They were fully six month behind when the move was complete. As I write this they are only about two month behind, probably less by the time you read this. The progress is even more amazing given the number of registrations from the last couple of years being received by the office. There are breeders sending in registrations for not just this year's kids, but for last years and even the year before. It makes an interesting puzzle to figure out who is registered first, so their kids and grandkids can be registered! I believe this ripple will be all smoothed out by the new year, probably earlier.

The Board has directed an audit be performed by December. This should put the financial ripple to rest. The committee is working hard to solve the ripples in the judge's area as well.

I believe this will be a very active and positive year for AGS. Here's hoping the ripples for the coming year are small ones.

LisaJo Helgesen, President AGS

Message From the President

We are very pleased that more members chose to participate in this election. The high number of ballots that did not count are a concern. Please remember that you must put your return address on envelope that you send to the tabulator. Without a return address there is no way for the tabulator to verify your membership.

Please also remember that your vote is kept confidential as the inner envelope containing your ballot does not show your name or address. Thank you for participating in your registry.

Election Results 2004

These are your directors that were elected in 2004. D1 Dale Carlson D2 Eddie Fugate D3 William Kowalik D4 Laura Beers D5 Penny Hamers* Outgoing board member: D5 Stacy Morris District #1 47 ballots cast Dale Carlson 25 Karen Stanger 21 Anne Petersen 1

District #2 41 ballots cast Eddie Fugate 22 Cheryl Sugar 19 District #3 42 ballots cast William Kowalik 32 Kim Steele 10 District #4 13 ballots cast Laura Beers 11 Jody Bean 1 Ellen Dill 1

District #5 34 ballots cast Penny Hamers 33 Penny Tyler 1 Director at Large 173 ballots cast Sharon Boger 116 Tina Pankratz 55 Anne Petersen 1 Cheryl Sugar 1 Total valid ballots cast 177 Invalid ballots 25 No return address 19 Name not on members list 6 * New incoming director

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Secretary’s Corner

Message from District V - Penny Hamers

Hi, I'd like to introduce myself. I am Penny Hamers and own the Copper Penny Nigerian Dwarf herd in Santa Mar-garita, California. I am one of the directors from district 5. A sincere thank you to those that voted for me. I don’t know all I need to know about AGS, however I got a quick education at the 2004 Nationals this last June. What an experience.

Please feel free to contact me and chat or ask any questions you have. I may not know the answers but I know where to find it. I would like to see AGS take a bigger hold in California and will be doing my best to make that happen.

AGS will only be as big as the members want to support it to be. Let your voice be heard! As a member, you are AGS. I think this will be a big year as AGS catches up and I’m expecting growing pains. Again, if you have a di-rection you want AGS to take, speak up and let your opinion be known.

I hope this kidding season puts that Grand Champion in your pen. And I hope to hear from more of you through the year.

Sincerely, Penny Hamers

Message from District III - Sunni Florence Milligan Greetings from Texas! As most of you are probably aware I joined the AGS BoD in January of this year after the resignation of long time director Valerie Ciesynski. I’d like to take a few lines to introduce myself, since this is my first message in the Voice. My name is Sunni Florence Milligan, and along with my mother, Terry Flor-ence, I’ve bred, raised, and shown Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats under the herdname Flat Rock Farms since 1987. I’ve been an AGS member for the vast majority of that time.

In July I attended my first BoD meeting at the National Convention in Stillwater, Oklahoma. I learned quite a bit, and I believe the BoD had a very productive meeting. Let me assure you, your Directors are working very hard for the betterment of AGS. This has been a pivotal year for the Society, and I believe we will come out stronger and better able to serve our members.

I am also serving as the Chairman of the Judges committee, and the Public Relations committee this year. Our committees are hard at work, and already preparing proposals to be presented to the BoD.

If you have any questions, or need to contact me please feel free to email me at txflatrock@aol.com, or call 817-270-4883.

Director’s Reports

2005 National Show

The AGS Board of Directors recently voted to accept a proposal to host the 2005 National Show and Convention.

The Proposal comes from the New England Nigerian Dwarf Association (NENDA).

The Convention and National show is scheduled for June 20-26, 2005 in West Springfield, MA.

More information will be available in the next issue of the VOICE and on the website shortly.

NENDA is a very enthusiastic group that is excited about hosting this event.

Make plans to attend!

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Greetings from the office! We hope that everyone had a wonderful summer and you are getting back into the swing of things this fall. Show season is winding down and I’m sure everyone is eagerly awaiting the next batch of spring kids. Things in the office are finally settling down a bit. We were running only three weeks behind when, as many of you know, William went into the hospital. We thank you for your patience during that time. He is home now and doing well. Our absence from the office pushed the backlog back to 5 weeks again. We are working hard to close that gap and expect to be caught up very soon.

Some very common problems we are still seeing in the office are incomplete applications, or applications sent in without registered herd names. In June the board passed a motion that tattoos would only be given out with a registered herd name. You can read the exact wording in the meeting minutes. (also in this issue of the VOICE) Please make sure you register your herd name before trying to register your kids.

Some other very important reminders that need to be mentioned are:

♦ When sending in payment via paypal, please remember to indicate what the payment is for (membership, registrations, etc.) and include your membership name or number as well. This can all be placed in the memo section of your paypal e-mail.

♦ Although our web hosting service has been very reliable in the past, the website has been down several times in the past month due to various issues beyond our control. (a major power failure, denial of service attack, and server failure) We apologize for any inconvenience this might have caused anyone. The website should be functioning properly at this time. If you have any questions about the website or need information added to the website please contact our webmaster at: agswebmaster@americangoatsociety.com

♦ A clarification needs to be made about transfers with an application for registration. When an animal is being registered for the first time and there is a transfer done at the same time, there is a transfer fee. Anytime that the owner is not the original breeder on an application for registration there is a transfer to new owner fee, unless the kid was prenatal. The fee for transfers is $2.50.

♦ Please note that new rates for DHI and One Day Tests will take effect January 1, 2005. These new fees are stated in the 2004 AGS Directors Meeting Minutes.

♦ When sending in prepaid postage, for rush orders, please do not send in pre-metered postage. The zip code origin and date must match the mailing location and date on the returned packet. Please use postage stamps or include the fees for postage ($3.85 for priority, $13.65 for express) and AGS can purchase it for you.

♦ The AGS office cannot accept electronic signatures or photocopies of applications for registration. Please send original signed papers only.

♦ To better serve you AGS has added a dedicated fax line: (830) 535-4561. This line is on and ready to receive your fax at any time, please note there is a $2.00 charge for this service.

♦ Please DO NOT write on or alter any certificate. Transfers and updates are only to be done by the office.

Remember you are AGS! Together we can make this registry the best it can be! Amy Kowalik, AGS Office Manager, Audrey Kowalik, Office Support Staff

Secretary’s Notes

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Secretary’s Corner

AGS Brochures available More brochures will be developed in the upcoming year. Possibilities for topics will be Breed Standards and Descriptions, Health Care and Management, and Showmanship.

Brochures are in the AGS office now and are available to the membership.

Brochures can be purchased in bulk from the office as follows:

1 to 10 brochures.....15 cents each

11 to 25....................13 cents each

26 and over..............10 each

AGS Brochures

Beginners Guide to Goats

ABC’S of Milk Test

Join AGS

For those members with online access. The brochures are now available to download and print in pdf format.

These are available on the AGS website at:

www.americangoatsociety.com

News & Announcements

Attention: PYGMY BREEDERS/OWNERS At Convention in response to a survey of Pygmy owners done by the Breeds committee,

a new policy for accepting NPGA pygmies for re-registration in AGS was approved.

Effective December 31, 2004, midnight, AGS will NO longer accept NPGA animals for re-registration in AGS. That date gives AGS Pygmy breeders time to transfer NPGA Pygmies they bring into their herd for new blood or other reasons. Until that date, NPGA animals may be transferred

into the AGS herdbooks and shown at AGS Pygmy shows. GN

Merger Vote Coming Up Did you know that the AGS office has been located in Texas, Nebraska, New York and Virginia over the years? Unfortunately, when some of these moves were made, new corporations were formed and the old corporations were not dissolved.

Most recently AGS was incorporated in New York with an office in Virginia. Upon the move to Texas, it was discovered that AGS is still incorporated in Texas. After conversations with state officials in Texas, we are now able to operate under that corporate umbrella.

The problem is that we are still left with a corporation in New York.

The solution to that problem is to merge the New York corporation with the Texas corporation.

This is where the members come in. Under Texas law, a membership nonprofit organization must have the approval of the members prior to undergoing such a merger, even when it is done for housekeeping reasons.

In the coming months, we will put together a plan of merger that meets both New York and Texas requirements. That will then go to the membership for a vote.

If you have questions regarding this, contact your district director, who can bring them to the organization's attorney for answers. We appreciate your cooperation! CS

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The 2004 Directors Meeting was held in Stillwater, OK June 21-23, 2004

Directors attending were: Penny Hamers, Sunni Milligan, Eddie Fugate, Fred Phillips, Jean New, Sharon Boger, Gayle Nelson, Lisa Jo Helgesen , William Kowalik, Kellye Bussey , Keith Harrell (part of Tue & Wed)

Committee Reports

Awards Committee The Awards Committee recommended that the winners of the Lincoln Dairy Herd awards be sent their checks and certificates directly after convention. Breeds/Registration Committee A herd name or farm name may be registered with AGS and this “exact” name shall be used as a prefix with the names of the owner’s animals when registering them in the AGS herd books. An animal’s name shall be limited to 30 letters and spaces including herd prefix. A registered herd name is reserved only as a prefix not a suffix. Names cannot be changed after registration is completed. The animal’s name shall begin with the breeder’s “exact” prefix.

Constitution & By-Laws The following changes/additions to the AGS constitution/by-laws were approved by the board:

• article V, section 2 concerning mail ballots-or a by-law that reads: “In consideration that mail ballots concern matters of enough importance that they need resolution outside of regular board meetings, all mail ballots require a majority vote of the entire board one way or the other to pass/fail”

• addition of a by-law for constitution Article X. “Member is defined as one holding a voting membership in AGS at the time the ballot is proposed. Re: Constitution Article X, to the general membership” (There was some concern that the specific definition of voting member in by-laws Article IV, Sec 4 might be used to define member in Article X and only those with memberships in by Feb 1 would get a ballot. The committee interprets a by-law definition to apply to it’s particular const. article only. This bylaw is to assure that it is not interpreted for any other ballots.

• The words “an informal” in Article VIII Sec 2 of the by-laws be replaced with “a detailed” report.

• Addition to Article IV Sec. 4. BALLOTS: Election results will be sent from the tabulator directly to the Election/Nomination Committee Chair, via either email or USPS mail. Upon receipt the Committee Chair will notify the candidates and the BOD of the election results. Once the winning candidates have been notified and accepted, the membership will be notified via the Discuss AGS list and the VOICE.

• A by-law for Article VII, Sec. 5. be added to state: That a member be defined as one holding a voting membership.

Data Management Committee The office has just begun using a new database software program in order to help facilitate improved turnaround time on paperwork,

this software will continue to be used until a more permanent solution is recommended by the data management committee and approved by the board.

DHI Committee • An alternate test plan: owner sample with One VT at 60-150 days per doe required. Test plan number is 40. Does would be eligible

for their stars, but not an AR star. Does would not be eligible for Lincoln Awards or the Top Ten list. Reason for exclusion - this test plan does not have the reliability of the other test plans due to the lack of monthly supervisor observation of milking (only one observed set of 3 milk weights). Awards are restricted in this test plan since reliability of milk records requires a higher data collection rate.

• Yearly DHIR fees were raised to $15 per herd with the $1 per doe fee to remain the same. Renewal fees would be $10. Those herds renewing in 2005 would pay the renewal fee.

• One day milk test permits will now be $10.00 instead of $5.00. The per doe fee will remain the same. Numerous changes to the wording of the DHI rules were recommended and approved. The DHI Standard Operating Procedures are to be added to the Handbook under DHI rules and procedures.

National Show Committee Two host groups presented proposals for hosting the 2005 National Show & Convention. The board felt that the proposal from NENDA needed further refining and clarification. There were no major concerns with the SCODGA proposal other than the fact that it would result in the national show being held in the same state two years in a row. Although these were the only proposals presented as per current AGS National Show Rules, the majority of the board felt that a 3rd party be given the opportunity to prepare and submit a proposal within 30 days. The BOD will vote on a host site at that time.

2004 AGS Convention News

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Secretary’s Corner 2004 AGS Convention News

• The Board approved including the sanctions and rosettes for The National Youth Show, should one be held, as part of our contribution to the AGS National Show & Convention.

Scholarship Committee There were no applications submitted for scholarships this year.

Office Procedures Committee The board accepted the Office Procedure Manual proposal as amended with sections sent back to committee for clarifications.

Handbook The board decided due to the high number of errors and the amount of added information that needed to go into the handbook, that they would not be sending out the previously printed version from October and instead would send out new ones with all the additions and corrections in order to give the members the most accurate information possible.

Other actions taken by the board were:

• To remove the minimum height requirement from the pygmy breed standard.

• The board passed a motion to change all breed registration certificates to a standard AGS purple border. They will be phased in as the current supply of certificates for each breed is depleted.

• The board set a member credit limit of $25 stating that: The maximum a requestor (member) can owe AGS is $25. Once a debt of $25 is incurred, no further work shall be processed until the debt is resolved. Orders received for an account flagged for the maximum allowed debit shall be placed in the pending files, and any funds received applied to the balance.

• The judges committee will now be comprised of 2/3 judges and 1/3 other members.

• A classification committee was created to be comprised of 2/3 classifiers and 1/3 other members.

• Tattoo registration is free of charge with a registration of a herd name. Requests for tattoo registration are normally processed with herd name registration but there may be instances when a breeder may for some reason need to change their assigned tattoo. All tattoo assignments are unique to each herd name. This becomes effective July 2004.

• The board decided that the voting record of each Director be included in the VOICE and the files section of the Discuss AGS list.

• A motion was passed to add the descriptive terms of General Appearance from the judges training manual to the scorecard found in the Members hand book so that members could better understand the value of points given to the General Appearance Category.

• Win Notification Cards will no longer be sent out with the show boxes, but instead will be processed and sent from the office.

• In order to better serve the members the office will soon have a dedicated fax line, the number will be added to the website, and published in the VOICE.

• A motion was passed that for this year only the deadline for inclusion in the AGS roster would be June 1. Rosters should be mailed with the next issue of the VOICE.

• As per member request classifications will now be done on triplicate forms so that members will have a copy for their own records.

• The fax fee has been changed from $1.00 to $2.00. This fee is per fax, not per page. Stamped duplicates will now be a charged service, and will be $1.00 per stamped duplicate in addition to the regular registration fee. These changes will take effect July 1.

• The majority of the board accepted a proposal from classifier Alice Hall to allow Keith Harrell to become the 4th AGS Classifier.

Lisa Jo Helgesen was elected President of AGS and Sharon Boger was elected Vice President of AGS.

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Secretary’s Corner Postal Ballots

03/09/04

“When an ADGA/CGS licensed judge seeks temporary privileges to judge an AGS sanctioned show, they may do so upon payment of the $5.00 license fee. Judges that submit these fees, will be sent a packet containing information on AGS, miniature breed standards, scorecards, faulting sheet and instructions on how to measure miniatures. This will be in lieu of the previously required ‘mini test’. The fees shall be sent to the AGS office which will send the packet. Any ‘special request’ circumstances, will be directed to the head of the Judges Training Committee. It shall be the responsibility of the show sponsor to provide the judge with an official measuring device. This policy is temporary and shall expire in one year unless the Board directs otherwise.”

In Favor: Keith Harrell, Dale Carlson, Stacy Morris, Kellye Bussey, Lisa Jo Helgesen, William Kowalik, Sharon Boger, Sunni Milligan

Opposed: None Abstained: None

Did Not Vote: Jean New, Gayle Nelson, Laura Beers, Fred Phillips, Eddie Fugate

05/12/04

Motion to accept the Data Management Committee recommendation to purchase an Office computer and laser printer. It is estimated the cost will be $2,000 for the desktop PC, laser printer and fax unit. The exact specifications and features will be determined by the DM Committee.

In Favor: William Kowalik, Sharon Boger, Sunni Milligan, Lisa Jo Helgesen, Keith Harrell, Stacy Morris, Kellye Bussey, Dale Carlson, Gayle Nelson

Opposed: None Abstained: None

Did Not Vote: Jean New, Laura Beers, Fred Phillips, Eddie Fugate

07/12/04

Question #070404 An exhibitor may use their Win Notification Card from the AGS office as proof of MCH status in order to show in Champion Challenge classes. The card must be complete with the animal's name and registration number, dated and stamped by the office, and be clearly marked "This is official leg #3 (your animal now qualifies for MCH status)". This will take effect immediately.

In Favor: Jean New, Penny Hamers, Keith Harrell, Lisa Jo Helgesen, Kellye Bussey, Sunni Milligan, Dale Carlson, William Kowalik, Fred Phillips, Eddie Fugate, Gayle Nelson, Sharon Boger

Opposed: None Abstained: None Did Not Vote: Laura Beers

07/27/04

It is moved that we accept the NENDA proposal, subject to normal adjustments, and that the 2005 National Show and Convention be held in Springfield, Massachusetts.

In Favor: Keith Harrell, Fred Phillips, Kellye Bussey, Penny Hamers, Sunni Milligan, Sharon Boger, Dale Carlson, William Kowalik, Jean New, Eddie Fugate, Lisa Jo Helgesen, Gayle Nelson

Opposed: None Abstained: None Did Not Vote: Laura Beers

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CLASSIFICATION: WHAT, WHY, HOW? BY Alice Hall, classifier

Keith Harrell of NC was added to the ranks of AGS classifiers this year at a training session during the national AGS meeting in Stillwater, OK. Keith joins classifiers Sandi Liska (AZ), Ray Greer (MO), and Alice Hall (CA). In the 1940's it was common practice for dairy goat herds to be classified by AGS. Several of the larger herds were classified en-tirely and repeatedly. Then the practice became less common and was not used for many years, probably because it can be costly. Now, with more emphasis on artificial insemination, and with a need to know something about the bucks offered, classification is coming back into more frequent use. One way it is being done now to cut costs is to offer a classification seminar. Several breeders gather in one location with the animals they want classified, and then it costs less to pay classifier expenses. It is also common now for exhibitors at a show to hold a classifier who's judging over so classifications can be done the next day, or at least following the show. The problem with both these methods is that there are an abnormal number of very good and excellent scores compared with whole-herd classification. What is classification? Nearly everyone who has dairy goats knows something about what is involved in the show ring, so let's start there for a basis of comparison. In the show ring, the animal is seen as a whole animal, with certain emphasis on aesthetics, or how pretty she looks. In classification, the animal is seen not only as a whole, but also as a collection of parts, some of which may be less than desirable, some acceptable, and some outstanding. In the show ring, an animal is compared with other animals also in the show ring at the same time, or on the same day. In classifica-tion, the animal is compared with two models, the ideal and the average, as defined by the score card. In the show ring, animals are evalu-ated aesthetically, and in classification they are evaluated functionally, how useful are they? In other words, in the show ring, animals are compared with other animals to see which one is the prettiest. In classification, animals are com-pared with an image of the ideal and an image of an average dairy goat to see how it measures up in genetic traits that help its longevity and functional productivity. In the show ring, the graceful, feminine animal might have an advantage in attaining the championship of the day. In classification, the strong, sound animals have the advantage in attaining a high excellent rating, which then becomes part of its permanent record. An excellent animal is one which, in the opinion of the classifier, approaches the ideal. Such an animal is given a score somewhere between 90 and 96. It is highly unusual for an animal to score over 96, and animals should probably not score as high as ninety until they are mature. Yearlings, and usually two-year-olds are not yet mature, so they are not usually classified. A buck must be at least 18 months old and a doe must be a second freshener to be classified. A very good animal [VG], scoring 85-89, is one which is above average in functional, genetic characteristics. In other words, an animal that scores very good is highly desirable, but not as near perfect as the excellent (E) animals. Good plus (+) animals, with a score of 80 to 84, are average. That is, the animal is considered by the classifier to be functionally acceptable. It is not outstanding, but, on the other hand, it is not cull material, either. A good animal (G), 70 to 80, nears the acceptable range, but she is not quite as acceptable as the classifier would like to see, and therefore, a good animal may be considered just slightly below average in functional characteristics. A score of 60 to 69 is given to an animal that ranks fair (F), and such an animal is quite a bit below average or acceptable. It is questionable whether the offspring of animals that classify only fair should be registered. Poor animals score under 60, they are rated with a P, and their registration papers may be pulled. Poor animals have no place in the gene pool of a sound pure breed. A classifier may categorize an animal "out of condition" and not classify it because of that. This would protect the very old and very sick goats from being given low scores, when in their prime, they probably would have deserved much more. The AGS score card is used in classifying an animal in AGS, and since the cards are a little different for bucks and for does, no scores in specific categories will be discussed. Instead, each category will be discussed generally. No category can be given 80 or 90 percent of the points possible if any fault is apparent which impairs function of that part of the animal. General appearance includes stature [tall is better than short except in Pygmies and Nigerians], breed character, and over-all appearance, blending and condition. Particular faults that should be considered in this category are animals that are too small, refined, short [especially in leg bone; again, except the mini breeds]. The general appearance score should be nearly identical in percentage to the total score. Faults to be pin-pointed in the head are heads that are too long, too short, coarse, or if the jaw is over or under-shot. Neck faults include being short, coarse, and thick, with no discrimination against the desirable trait of masculinity in bucks. Coarseness in the shoulders is a major fault in that category, as are winged shoulders and shoulders that are lower than the hips when meas-ured at the withers. Chest faults include being coarse, narrow, weak in the chine, or shallow in the heart girth. Narrow or shallow barrels are faults in that category, as is weakness or roaching in the loin. Thick skin, rough skin and tight skin are all faults unless the classifier can be reasonably certain there’s a management reason for the condition. Things like sunburn affect this category. Rump faults include being too narrow [especially between the pin bones], too steep [either from hips to pins or between the thurls], or too short. Faults of the forelegs include bowed knees, enlarged knees, bucked knees, turned-out legs, and weak pasterns. Rear leg faults are too close, too straight, hocked in, sickle-hocked, or with weak pasterns. Swollen hocks or stifles or knees may not affect the classification score, as these are usually conditions caused by the environment. If the classifier considers that swelling in the stifle, for instance, is caused by lack of width in the flank, then that condition would be scored low. If the swelling seems to be from infection, the classi-fier may overlook it. Faults of the feet include spread toes, turned-out feet, shallow heels, and broken pasterns. Again, the classifier must make a

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Judge: Todd Biddle Alpine (56) Senior Doe (20) GCH – Jailhaus L. Honey;s Quinesha - Linda Johnson RGCH - Misty Morning Virginia Leigh - Tyler Waxler Best Udder - Jailhaus L. Honey’s Quinesha Junior Doe (26) GCH - Jailhaus Q. Necco’s Tenecco - Linda Johnson RGCH - D&M’s Royal Royce’s Success - Dorinda Williams Buck (10) GCH - Jailhaus TS Promise’s Simitar - Linda Johnson RGCH - Jailhaus FS-Q Titus - Linda Johnson LaMancha (55) Senior Doe (21) GCH - Heart-Mt.-Carter Kids Abigail - Aaron Carter RGCH - Fairwoods M. Patience VG - Kellye Bussey Best Udder - Bar-4L-Tejas BG Eileen Turner - Kimmye Lyford Junior Doe (28) GCH - Sooner Gold Yakety-Yak - Warren Presnell RGCH - Bar-4L-Tejas BJH Jo Lirdley - Abbye Lyford Buck (6) GCH - My-Kid August Alexander - Jena Buck RGCH - Little Orchard BR Lyric - Keith & Marie Harrell Nigerian Dwarf (125) Senior Doe (45) GCH - ARMCH Caesar’s Villa STS Bridget - Sharon Boger RGCH - MCH JVJ Goldenseal Root - Kim & Wayne Steele Best Udder - MCH JVJ Goldenseal Root - Kim & Wayne Steele Junior Doe (53) GCH - PromisedLand CAD This One - Keith Harrell RGCH - Dill’s BH Ima Keeper - Ellen Dill Buck (27) GCH - MCH Caesar’s Villa PN Peter Pan *S - Sharon Boger RGCH - Twin Creeks BW Aragorn - Kellye Bussey Nubian (72) Senior Doe (27) GCH - Easy-Stream Extatic - Roger Shrum RGCH - Doe-Hill’s Acres Moulin Rouge - Pam Green Best Udder - Easy-Stream Extatic Junior Doe (40) GCH - Easy-Stream Chloe - Roger Shrum RGCH - Easy-Stream ME Extatic II - Roger Shrum Buck (25) GCH - Red Eagle HM Rudy - Pam Green RGCH - CH Price-O-The-Field Noble Man - Sarah & Sharon Rissler

2004 AGS National Show ~ Stillwater, OK Consulting Judge: Lisa Seiber Oberhasli (43) Senior Doe (18) GCH Catoico’s Lilly’s Dream Girl 2*M - Tommy Garrison RGCH - Wyojem Sunnuk - Miner Livestock Best Udder - Wyojem Sunnuk Junior Doe (11) GCH - Catoico’s Lucky Lady - Tommy Garrison RGCH - Catoico’s DG Dream Catcher - Tommy Garrison Buck (14) GCH - Wyojem Sealeo - Amber Lakey RGCH - Wyojem Dr. Pepper - Miner’s Livestock Saanen (27) Senior Doe (12) GCH - Half Pint Acres F/M Alexis - Ashley Phillips RGCH - Royal Colors LOS Romance - Joshua Phillips Best Udder - Springfield Oaks 4BSN Plata - Warren Presnell Junior Doe (10) GCH - Sooner Gold DD Squirt - Warren Presnell RGCH - Royal Colors CP JP Sugar - Ashley Phillips Buck (5) GCH - Half Pint Acres T/O Evan - Joshua Phillips RGCH - Half Pint Acres R/W Harley D - Joshua Phillips Sable (10) Senior Doe (3) GCH - C-Creek Shark’s Noelle - Justin Williams RGCH - Flick’s Acres Cal Joelle - Tim Flickinger Best Udder - C-Creek Shark’s Noelle Junior Doe (5) GCH - Flick’s Acres LC A Jobek - Tim Flickinger RGCH - Flick’s Acres NA Nautica - Justin Williams Buck (2) GCH - Lake Country Knight in Armor - Tim Flickinger RGCH - None Toggenburg (31) Senior Doe (13) GCH- Royalty R Cherish - Benjamin Sims RGCH - Half Pint Acres K/K Payton - Ashley Phillips Best Udder- Royalty R Cherish Junior Doe (15) GCH- Half Pint Acres K/H Nikka - Joshua Phillips RGCH - Royalty R Chiclet - Benjamin Sims Buck (3) GCH - Half Pint Acres W/S Riley - Ashley Phillips RGCH - Half Pint Acres L/S Kendall - Ashley Phillips Continued on page 27

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Alpine: 7 entered

Sr. Grand Ch. Brynnestone Elijah Mystery Owner: Dylan Price/Love Sr. Res. Gr. Ch Climbing-Oak Daisy Owner: Dylan Price/Love

Best Udder: Brynnestone Elijah Mystery

Alpine: 7 entered Jr. Grand Ch. McCarley's Sunday Jay Lo Owner: Samantha Geis

Jr. Res. Gr. Ch. Hull's Too Hi Hope Owner: Jerry Morrow

LaMancha: 5 entered Sr. Grand Ch. Bar-4L-Tejas CB Candy Sheehan Owner: Hannah Lyford Sr. Res. Gr. Ch. GCH Bar-4L-Tejas BG Bell Lynch Owner: Abbye Lyford

Best Udder:4-L Farms Amazing Angel Owner: Tristan Fowler

LaMancha: 9 entered

Jr. Grand Ch. Bar-4L-Tejas CC Minerva F. Owner: Abbye Lyford Jr. Res. Gr. Ch. Bar-4L-Tejas VT G.W. Penny Owner: Hannah Lyford

Nigerian: 4 entered

Sr. Grand Ch. Sugar Creek's MP Penny Pincher Owner: Kristina Sugar Sr. Res. Gr. Ch. Gay-Mor's gNat's Pageantry Owner: Kristina Sugar

Best Udder: Sugar Creek MP Penny Pincher

Nigerian: 6 entered Jr. Grand Ch Sugar Creeks Fr Sand Flea Owner: Kristina Sugar

Jr. Res. Gr. Ch Simple Pleasures Peanut Butter Owner: James Miner

Nubian: 2 entered Sr. Grand Ch. Easy-Stream Melaleuca Owner: Larry Wilson Sr. Res. Gr. Ch. KJ-Martin Hannah Owner: Jessica Revay

Best Udder: Easy-Stream Melaleuca

Nubian: 6 entered Jr. Grand Ch. Jessie's Butercup Glory Bea Owner: Jessica Revay

Jr. Res. Gr. Ch. Lucke- "H" Madaline Owner: Victoria Lewis

Oberhasli: 2 entered Sr. Grand Ch. Wyojem Ponyta Owner: James Miner

Sr. Res. Gr. Ch FDF-Pleasant-Fields Blue Sky Owner: Samantha Geis Best Udder: Wyojem Ponyta

Saanen: 4 entered:

Sr. Grand Ch. Royal Colors LCOS Romance Owner: Joshua Phillips Sr. Res. Gr. Ch. Saahgreal Arioyn Owner: Karissa Bagwell

Best Udder: Royal Colors LCOS Romance

Saanen: 7 entered Jr. Grand Ch. Half Pint Acres C/C Piper Owner: Ashley Phillips

Jr. Res. Gr. Ch Butterfly-Morn SR LIL Sera Owner: Karissa Bagwell

Toggenburg 4 entered Sr. Grand Ch. Salt Hawk Buckshot Helen Owner: Joshua Phillips Sr. Res. Gr. Ch Winters Kids Sonic's Saphire Ower: Sara Winters

Best Udder: Ta-Lee-Ho Radiant Rose Owner: Samantha Geis

Toggenburg 7 entered Jr. Grand Ch. Salt Hawk MM Osage Jalee Owner: Ashley Phillips Jr. Res. Gr. Ch. Half Pint Acres K/H Nikka Owner: Joshua Phillips

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AGS 2003 PRODUCTION AWARDS Compiled by Gail Putcher-DHI Coordinator

1 Rosasharn's Uni 3*D Petersen 3.08-21 6/8-305-1397-93(6.7)51(3.7) 2 Jobi Misti 2*D Jelke 2.11-19 2/8-305-1247-74(5.9)49(3.9) 3 ARMCh Caesar's Villa PN Fabulous 2*D Boger 2.07-20 2/8-294-1218-82(6.7)53(4.4)

4 ARMCh Goodwood Water Lilly 2*D Petersen 4.00-21 4/8-305-1189-74(6.2)53(4.5)

5 ARMCh Rosasharn's Buckwheat Honey 3*D Petersen 2.01-21 6/8-305-1069-71(6.6)44(4.1) 6 WGF Millie *D Jelke 5.01-21-305-1012-58(5.7)37(3.7) 7 ARMCh OTR Magic's Hijinx *D Smith, C 4.10-21 4/8-271-900-47(5.2)36(4.0) 8 Jobi Aida 3*D Jelke 1.01-18 4/8-298-878-58(6.6)34(3.9) 9 Jobi Flag 2*D Jelke 4.09-21 5/8-239-857-52(6.1)34(4.0) 10 Jobi Misti 2*D Jelke 4.00-22 1/8-246-847-50(5.9)33(3.9)

Milk

Nigerian Dwarf Top 10

1 Rosasharn's Uni 3*D Petersen 3.08-21 6/8-305-1397-93(6.7)51(3.7) 2 ARMCh Caesar's Villa PN Fabulous 2*D Boger 2.07-20 2/8-294-1218-82(6.7)53(4.4) 3 Stonewall's Baby 'Uddercup 2*D Petersen 8.10-20-255-809-79(9.8)31(3.8) 4 Irish Whisper JM Peek-A-Boo *D Brennan 1.09-19-305-838-79(9.4)40(4.8) 5 ARMCh Goodwood Water Lilly 2*D Petersen 4.00-21 4/8-305-1189-74(6.2)53(4.5) 6 Jobi Misti 2*D Jelke 2.11-19 2/8-305-1247-74(5.9)49(3.9) 7 ARMCh Rosasharn's Buckwheat Honey 3*D Petersen 2.01-21 6/8-305-1069-71(6.6)44(4.1) 8 Jobi Aida 3*D Jelke 1.01-18 4/8-298-878-58(6.6)34(3.9) 9 WGF Millie *D Jelke 5.01-21-305-1012-58(5.7)37(3.7) 10 Mtn Retreat's Indian Princess *D Hutson 4.01-21 2/8-305-567-57(8.3)28(4.9)

Butterfat

1 ARMCh Goodwood Water Lilly 2*D Petersen 4.00-21 4/8-305-1189-74(6.2)53(4.5) 2 ARMCh Caesar's Villa PN Fabulous 2*D Boger 2.07-20 2/8-294-1218-82(6.7)53(4.4) 3 Rosasharn's Uni 3*D Petersen 3.08-21 6/8-305-1397-93(6.7)51(3.7) 4 Jobi Misti 2*D Jelke 2.00-19 2/8-285-1138-64(5.6)45(4.0) 5 ARMCh Rosasharn's Buckwheat Honey 3*D Petersen 2.01-21 6/8-305-1069-71(6.6)44(4.1) 6 Irish Whisper JM Peek-A-Boo *D Brennan 1.09-19-305-838-79(9.4)40(4.8) 7 Rosasharn's Elfin 7*D Petersen 2.01-18-267-840-52(6.2)38(4.5) 8 ARMCh Inavale Felicia *D Boger 6.09-20 6/8-201-814-46(5.7)37(4.5) 9 WGF Millie *D Jelke 5.01-21-305-1012-58(5.7)37(3.7)

10 ARMCh Jobi Lovely 3*D Sugar 5.02-20-305-824-51(6.2)36(4.4) ARMCh OTR Magic's Hijinx *D Smith, C 4.10-21 4/8-271-900-47(5.2)36(4.0)

Protein

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LONGEST EXTENDED LACTATION

Jobi Leche 4*D .11-20 2/8-388-947-58-38 Jelke

HIGHEST LIFETIME MILK PRODUCTION

WGF Millie *D 1734-6644-378-259 Jelke

YOUNGEST DOE ON TEST

Jobi Anna/ Jobi Kim/ Jobi Kaci/ Jobi KatiJelke 10 months Jelke

OLDEST DOE ON TEST

Stonewall’s Baby ‘Uddercup 2*D 8 years, 10 months Petersen

LOWEST SOMATIC CELL COUNT

Sugar Creek Wil's Mako Magic 2*D 0.00 (linear format) Sugar

New Plus Sires (+S) (as of March, 2004)

MCh Caesar's Villa CBS Cowpoke +*S Harrell MCh Chisholm Trail Walker +S Fleck Gay-Mor's LS gNat +*S Stanton Gay-Mor's T Blue Looney Tunes +*S Sansone MCh Goodwood Tahoe +*S Kowalik, W High Acre Halftone's Neapolitan +S Sides Jobi Swirl +*S Jelke Lost Pines KT Sugar Daddy +S Kowalik, A/A ARMCh Rosasharn's Under-My-Thumb +*S Petersen Stonewall's Palliser +*S Ratcliffe MCh Twin Creeks BH Bay Watch +*S Bussey

New Two Plus Sires (+S) (as of March, 2004)

ARMCh Goodwood Kauri Tree ++*S Claps MCh Piddlin Acres Blue Thunder ++*S Sansone

New Does’ Stars Earned by Progeny (as of March, 2004)

Dover Cliff Dorothy *D Boger Goodwood Souvenir *D Claps Goodwood Too Much *D Claps It'l Do's Chalktah *D Kowalik, A/A

All-Time Breed Leaders

Milk Production WGF Millie *D (2000) Jelke 3.00-21 2/8-305-1545-90(5.8)61(3.9)

Butterfat Gay-Mor Reggae's Nestle Quik 2*D (1997) Putcher 3.07-305-1499-106(7.1)64(4.3)

Protein Gay-Mor Reggae's Nestle Quik 2*D (1997) Putcher 3.07-305-1499-106(7.1)64(4.3)

Longest Extended Lactation Gay-Mor Reggae's Nestle Quik 2*D (1998) Putcher 3.07-632-2925-209-134

Highest Lifetime Milk Production WGF Millie *D (2003) Jelke 1734-6644-378-259

Lowest Somatic Cell Count

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judgment call on whether a poor foot condition is genetic or management-caused. One would affect the score, the other may not. Fore-udder faults are short, bulgy, loose, pocketed, or broken. Rear udder faults are low-set, narrow, pinched, loose, or broken. Teat faults are undesirable size or shape, pointed out, abnormal structure, such as ballooned, inverted, everted, etc. A classifi-cation score card with a zero score on teats has been seen. The teats of the doe had been burned off in a barn fire, but when added in with the other scores, the final score wasn’t too bad. Other udder faults are a tilted udder, floor too low, lack of defined halving, weak floor, broken suspensory ligament, meatiness, scarring, and congestion. A badly lop-sided udder may not affect a classification score, as the classifier would evaluate the “normal” side and ignore the abnormal one. Reproductive faults include any abnormality that may impair fertility, such as hermaphroditism, monorchodism [one testicle only], etc. If an animal contains these kinds of reproductive disqualifications, it should not be classified. Each of these faults noticed is evaluated on whether it is mild enough so that it does not interfere with the animal's function or serious enough to be mentioned. If it is mild, the animal will be at least acceptable in that area, in spite of the fault. If it appears to inter-fere with the normal, productive and especially reproductive functions of the animal, the score will be lowered below the acceptable level. Classification scores are not like show wins. They are not intended to be an aspect to brag about. Instead, classification scores should be used as guidelines to tell a breeder in what direction he should breed. When they are used in artificial insemination, classifica-tion scores should help a prospective semen user to determine what buck to use, especially if the areas of strength and weakness are spelled out. The more animals and herds AGS has classified, the more information will be available for potential breeders and buyers to select from. Perhaps if classification and production testing had continued to be used extensively, as they were fifty years ago, more progress would have been made in dairy goat improvement.

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High Milk Name of doe Owner Age Ht DIM Milk BF Score

1 MCh Gay-Mor's JJU Nonpareil 3*D Bussey 3.06 21 5/8 22 6.0 5.1 68.49 2 ARMCh Rosasharn's Uni 3*D Petersen 4.10 21 7/8 66 5.5 5.7 65.32 3 ARMCh Rosasharn's Buckwheat Honey 3*D Petersen 3.01 21 5/8 30 5.4 5.9 65.27 4 PromisedLand Swiss Miss 3*D Harrell 1.10 19 4/8 32 4.9 5.3 57.80 5 Goodwood Dallas Cicada *D Kowalik 2.05 21 7/8 8 4.6 8.7 70.40 6 ARMCh Goodwood Water Lilly 2*D Petersen 5.03 22 2/8 18 4.5 5.2 50.95 7 Inavale Felicia *D Boger 6.11 20 6/8 76 4.4 5.9 57.45 Twin Creek Hawk's Betty Davis 2*D Bussey 1.08 21 5/8 28 4.4 4.7 48.73

9 MCh Little Rascals Black Dahlia 2*D Bussey 5.00 21 5/8 23 4.3 4.5 46.52 10 Caesar's Villa PN Shannon *D Boger 3.10 21 56 4.2 6.2 55.32

Twin Creeks BW Hope Floats 5*D Bussey 2.04 21 2/8 29 4.2 6.0 52.89 PromisedLand Passion 4 Purple *D Harrell 1.08 18 4/8 16 4.2 5.8 51.24

High Butterfat Name of doe Owner Age Ht DIM Milk BF Score

1 Goodwood Dallas Cicada *D Kowalik 2.05 21 7/8 8 4.6 8.7 70.40 2 Goodwood KW Firefly *D Kowalik 2.06 21 1/8 98 2.7 8.1 44.70 3 Body Shops Racquel's Welch 2*D

Payne/

Wroblewski 2.04 21 3/8 130 2.3 7.4 38.87

4 PromisedLand Polka Dottie 4*D Harrell 1.04 18 74 3.2 7.2 47.44 5 Twin Creeks LS Racquel *D Dronen 5.07 21 131 2.3 7.2 38.42 6 Hill Country's Tanisha *D Kowalik 3.02 20 7/8 72 3.4 7.1 45.67 7 Body Shops Midnight Barbie 3*D Dronen 2.03 21 3/8 129 2.4 7.1 39.39 8 Hill Country's Like A Phenomenon *D Kowalik 2.06 19 1/8 104 3.3 6.9 49.36 9 Sides Penelope *D Young 2.06 20 6/8 57 2.6 6.8 37.22

10 Wood & Stream's Tofu 2*D Kitchen 2.00 20 6/8 39 3.1 6.8 42.73 Wood & Stream's Black Russian 2*D Kitchen 2.00 21 2/8 40 2.7 6.8 37.52

High Score Name of doe Owner Age Ht DIM Milk BF Score

1 Goodwood Dallas Cicada *D Kowalik 2.05 21 7/8 8 4.6 8.7 70.40

2 MCh Gay-Mor's JJU Nonpareil 3*D Bussey 3.06 21 5/8 22 6.0 5.1 68.49

3 ARMCh Rosasharn's Uni 3*D Petersen 4.10 21 7/8 66 5.5 5.7 65.32

4 ARMCh Rosasharn's Buckwheat Honey 3*D Petersen 3.01 21 5/8 30 5.4 5.9 65.27

5 PromisedLand Swiss Miss 3*D Harrell 1.10 19 4/8 32 4.9 5.3 57.80

6 Inavale Felicia *D Boger 6.11 20 6/8 76 4.4 5.9 57.45

7 Caesar's Villa PN Shannon *D Boger 3.10 21 56 4.2 6.2 55.32

8 Twin Creeks BW Hope Floats 5*D Bussey 2.04 21 2/8 29 4.2 6.0 52.89

9 PromisedLand Passion 4 Purple *D Harrell 1.08 18 4/8 16 4.2 5.8 51.24

10 ARMCh Goodwood Water Lilly 2*D Petersen 5.03 22 2/8 18 4.5 5.2 50.95

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French Alpines and Saanens-None on test La Manchas-Milk, butterfat, and protein

1. Shamrock Ginger Blue *D Stewart 2.11-286-2503-101(4.0)71(2.8) No other La Manchas were on test

Nubians-Milk 1. C-A-Star Yose's Little Lady *D Volskay 3.09-295-1974-81(4.1)74(3.7) 2. C-A-Star Strawberry Lass *D Volskay 4.09-284-1913-85(4.4)79(4.1) 3. C-A-Star Lady's Scarlet Touch 2*D Volskay 1.11-262-1710-59(3.5)57(3.3)

Nubians-Butterfat and Protein 1. C-A-Star Strawberry Lass *D Volskay 4.09-284-1913-85(4.4)79(4.1)

2. C-A-Star Yose's Little Lady *D Volskay 3.09-295-1974-81(4.1)74(3.7)

3. C-A-Star Lady's Scarlet Touch 2*D Volskay 1.11-262-1710-59(3.5)57(3.3)

No other Nubians qualifed

Oberhaslis-Milk, butterfat, and protein

1. ARMCh Catoico's Little Luka 2*D Garrison 4.08-305-3215-134(4.2)108(3.4)

No other Oberhaslis qualifed

Toggenburgs-Milk, butterfat, and protein 1. Eder’s Ellie Mae *D Stewart 9.10-305-2088-54(2.6)49(2.3)

No other Toggenburgs were on test

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AGS Production Awards 2003 Nigerian Dwarf

One-Day Test Interesting Data LONGEST DAYS IN MILK Humble Woods Nettle *D Michals 176

YOUNGEST DOE ON TEST Pocket Sized GN Pretty Lucky *D Stanton 1 year OLDEST DOE ON TEST Goodwood Llano Kowalik, W 8 yrs & 1 month

All-Time One-Day Test Awards

HIGHEST SCORE Goodwood Dallas Cicada *D (2003) Kowalik, A/A 70.40 points HIGHEST MILK MCh Gay-Mor's JJU Nonpareil 3*D (2003) Bussey 6.0 lbs. HIGHEST BUTTERFAT Caesar’s Villa PN Ballerina 2*D (2002) Boger 9.5%

LONGEST DAYS IN MILK Ponders End Mystic Mirage *D (2002) Rydzik 360 days YOUNGEST DOE ON TEST Pacific Miniacres Elodea (2002) Morrison 10 months

OLDEST DOE ON TEST Dark Star Calypso (2001) Michals 10 yrs 4 months

AGS Production Awards 2003 Standard Does

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French Alpine Milk Sanstorm's Fugitive Elhana 5*D(1979) Sans 4.00-305-4610-196(4.3)

Butterfat ARMCh Sidetrack Anderson 6.02-251-3969-268(6.8)

Protein (prior to 1992 there was no test for protein) Sugar Ridge Lorna *D (1997) Nelson 4.02-305-3332-90(2.7)105(3.2)

Longest Extended Lactation Tyler's Silver Dierdre 2nd *D(1968) Tyler 0.11-685-6638-244(3.7)

Highest Lifetime Milk Production Sugar Ridge Lorna *D (1997) Nelson 585-5561-149-176

Youngest Doe on Test Tyler's Silver Dream 2nd *D (1969) Tyler 10 months Oldest Doe on Test Bond's Beauty *D (1974) 8 rs11months Bond

La Mancha Milk Production Shamrock Ginger Blue *D(2003) Stewart 2.11-286-2503-101(4.0)71(2.8)

Butterfat Shamrock Ginger Blue *D(2003) Stewart 2.11-286-2503-101(4.0)71(2.8)

Protein (prior to 1992 there was no test for protein) Shamrock Ginger Blue *D(2003) Stewart 2.11-286-2503-101(4.0)71(2.8)

Highest Lifetime Milk Production

Shamrock Ginger Blue *D(2003) Stewart 2.11-286-2503-101(4.0)71(2.8)

Youngest Doe on Test Lucky Leaf's Yatahea *D(1977) 1 year, 9 months Gibson Ananda Hill's Sheila *D(1978) 1 year, 9 months Backus Oldest Doe on Test Long Gone Surprises Takara *D(1981) 5 years, 11 months Walden Nubian Milk Production Farish's Sweet Sarah *D(1993) Nelson 7.10-280-3080-124(4.0)109(3.5)

Butterfat Pearl Acres Erma 2*D (1987) Melcer 2.10-305-2594-155(6.0)

Protein (prior to 1992 there was no test for protein) Farish's Sweet Sarah *D(1993) Nelson 7.10-280-3080-124(4.0)109(3.5)

Longest Extended Lactation Polazzo Ranch Peppermint Patty 3*D (1984) Polazzo 1.04-610-3612 152(4.2)

Highest Lifetime Milk Production Redbud NB Nod *D (1999) 836-7351-292-263 Nelson

Youngest Doe on Test

Polazzo Ranch Jennifer 2*D(1981) Ten months Polazzo Cadillac Piejo 4*D(1981) Ten months Soileau

Oldest Doe on Test Farish's Sweet Sarah *D(1996) Eleven years Nelson Oberhasli Milk Production ARMCh Catoico's Lilly's Dream Girl 2*D (2002)Garrison 2.11-305-3629-129(3.6)102(2.8)

Butterfat ARMCh Catoico's Little Luka 2*D(2003) Garrison 4.08-305-3215-134(4.2)108(3.4)

Protein (prior to 1992 there was no test for protein) ARMCh Catoico's Little Luka 2*D(2003) Garrison 4.08-305-3215-134(4.2)108(3.4)

Longest Extended Lactation ARMCh Catoico's Little Luka 2*D(2002) Garrison 321-3123-121-95

Highest Lifetime Milk Production ARMCh Catoico's Little Luka 2*D (2002) Garrison 901-8707-329-279

Youngest Doe on Test Kajon's Isis(1996) One year, one month Rucker

Oldest Doe on Test ARMCh Catoico's Little Luka 2*D(2003) 4 years, 8 months Garrison

Saanen Milk Production Gold's Princess Mara 2*D (1977) Lione 4.08-305-5075-165(3.3)

Butterfat Gold's Princess Mara 2*D(1977) Lione 4.08-305-5075-165(3.3)

Protein (prior to 1992 there was no test for protein) Bluff TP CV Julie III 4*D(1998) Nelson 1.02-262-1864-62(3.3)53(2.8)

Longest Extended Lactation Hallcienda Blanche 2*D(1977) Hall 2.00-691-6290-241(3.8)

Highest Lifetime Milk Production Hallcienda Blanche 2*D(1977) Hall 2.00-691-6290-241(3.8)

Youngest Doe on Test Roach's Naomi 4*D(1980) 8 months Roach

Oldest Doe on Test Geyser's Wanda *D(1977) 7 yrs, 11 mo Walden Toggenburg Milk Production ARMCh Ann Ruth Susie 2*D(1977) McCray 4.10-244-4590-148(3.2)

Butterfat ARMCh Rocky Ford Dorette *D(1966) Gustafson 4.00-305-4140-190(4.6)

Protein (prior to 1992 there was no test for protein) Emperor Dillon Lantana AI 4*D(1997) Smith 2.10-305-2325-75(3.2)75(3.2)

Longest Extended Lactation Khimaira Merle's Heidi 5*D(1998) Smith 497-2905-87-87-497

Highest Lifetime Milk Production Emporer Dillon Lantana AI 4*D(1999) Smith

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Youngest Doe on Test Chirago Gaylord's Martha *D (1974) Nine months Christopher

Oldest Doe on Test Eder’s Ellie Mae *D(2003) Nine years, ten months Stewart

Stars Earned by One Day Tests Kaczara-Farm Hazel 4*D (Nubian) Ratcliffe 3.04 33 10.7 4.7 117.04

Other Doe Participating in One Day Test C-A-Star Strawberry Lass (Nubian) Volskay 5.03-210 DIM-5.5 lbs-4.2%-67.82

Standard Does- All-Time One-Day Test Awards

French Alpine HIGHEST SCORE Surrell's Princess Mis Muf'ette *D(1976) 197.62 points Hair

HIGHEST MILK Green Oaks Arlene *D(1976) Hair 17.8 lbs. 4.7 193.05 1976 D76138 03/20/76

HIGHEST BUTTERFAT Surrell's Princess Mis Muf'ette *D(1976) 6.2% Hair

LONGEST DAYS IN MILK Tyler's Silver Dusk II 2*D1P (1964) 310 Tyler

YOUNGEST DOE ON TEST Sange's Marble Swirl 2*D (1972) Two years Hardin

OLDEST DOE ON TEST Naches Dicken's Jill *D(1967) Five years, seven months Lamson

La Mancha No La Manchas participated in one-day tests

Nubian HIGHEST SCORE

Marigold's Scrocco's Camea *D(1980) 211.07 points Manges

HIGHEST MILK Peeples Weirwood Farm Molley *D(1983) 16.0 lbs George

HIGHEST BUTTERFAT Marigold's Scrocco's Camea *D(1980) 6.7% Manges

LONGEST DAYS IN MILK C-A-Star Strawberry Lass(2003) 210 days Volskay

YOUNGEST DOE ON TEST Pine Acre Trudy's April 2*D (1981) One year, two months Hester

OLDEST DOE ON TEST Cold Springs Caramia 4*D(1983) Eight years, two months George

Oberhasli No Oberhaslis participated in one-day tests

Saanen HIGHEST SCORE Cunninghams E-6 Gaile Anne *D(1976) 184.79 points Webb

HIGHEST MILK Gold's Princess Mara *D (1977) 17.4 lbs Lione

HIGHEST BUTTERFAT Cunninghams E-6 Gaile Anne *D(1976) 5.1% Webb

LONGEST DAYS IN MILK Roach's Elaine 5*D(1995) 450 days Roach

YOUNGEST DOE ON TEST Bobs White Angle *D (1980) Two years, one month Morgan

OLDEST DOE ON TEST Empire Sue's Sissy *D(1967) Six years, one month Woodward

Toggenburg HIGHEST SCORE Ann Ruth Susie 2*D(1976) 134.19 points McCray

HIGHEST MILK Ann Ruth Susie 2*D(1976) 14.3 lbs McCray

HIGHEST BUTTERFAT Hyak Curlene's Leona B *D (1980) Hall, C 4.6% 118.94 1980 D78336 05/30/80

LONGEST DAYS IN MILK Ann Ruth Dedee *D (1976) 442 days McCray

YOUNGEST DOE ON TEST Crosscreek Angelea *D (1983) Two years, three months Ferrell Ivan's Bell Marie 2*D (1979) Two years, three months Miller

OLDEST DOE ON TEST Ann Ruth Susie 2*D(1976) Five years McCray

Please note that prior to 1993 no record was kept of either DHIR records or one-day test records that did not qualify.

Also, the standard doe records used in the All-Time Awards include only those does making records from 1963 on.

Unfortunately, all records prior to this year have been lost.

There will soon be Top Ten booklets for standard does going back to 1963. Some years will be combined. They will be available for

only $3.00 per booklet. If you’d like to have an Excel file containing all standard does’ records, please contact Gail Putcher.

AGS 2003 PRODUCTION AWARDS Standard Does-One-Day Test Awards

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The crispness of fall is upon us but there are still some very warm days left and what could be more refreshing than a nice big bowl of ice cream?! Here are a few recipes that I've gathered

from a variety of places for your enjoyment.

Vanilla Goat's Milk Ice Cream 1 1/2 cups sugar

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 1/8 tsp salt

8 cups goat's milk 2 beaten eggs 2 tsps vanilla

In a large saucepan combine sugar, gelatin, and 1/8 tsp salt. Stir in half of the milk. Cook and stir over medium heat til mixture almost boils and sugar dissolves.

Stir about 1 cup of the hot mixture into beaten eggs; return all to saucepan. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Cool. Add remaining milk and vanilla. Freeze in a 4 or 5 quart ice cream

freezer according to manufacturer's directions. Makes about 3 quarts ice cream.

***Chocolate Ice Cream Prepare Vanilla Ice Cream as above, except increase sugar to 2 cups. Add 6 squares (6 ounces)

unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled to gelatin mixture after heating. Beat with rotary beater. Continue as directed.

Fresh Fruit Goat's Milk Ice Cream

1 c. sliced apricots or peaches or whole berries 1/2 c. sugar or to taste

3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups goat's milk

In a large bowl mash fruit with sugar. Add lemon juice and salt. Stir well. Add milk. Transfer to ice cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Goat's Milk Ice Cream

1 cup sliced fresh rhubarb 3/4 cup honey

3 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 1/2 cup maple syrup

2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 cups goat's milk

1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk 1 tsp vanilla

In medium saucepan over medium heat, combine rhubarb and honey; cook 15 minutes or til rhubarb is soft. Puree in food processor or blender with half of strawberries. Spoon into medium bowl. Add remaining

strawberries to food processor or blender along with the maple syrup and lemon juice. Pulse to coarsely chop. Stir into rhubarb mixture; cover and chill. Stir in goat's milk, evaporated milk and vanilla; pour into ice-cream

maker. Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.

Have a great fall!

Ice Cream Recipes Submitted by Ellen Dill

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MARCH Cibolo Classic Boerne, TX March 13 Judge: Lisa Seiber GCH Senior Doe (29) Hill Country’s WB Chardonnay 21-3/4” Owned by Kellye Bussey RGCH Senior Doe HBF LS Darlin Clementine 21-3/4” Owned by Kellye Bussey Best Udder HBF LS Darlin Clementine GCH Junior Doe (25) Lost Valley Tundra 20” Owned by DeAnn Alexander RGCH Junior Doe Dill Pickles LT Bagheera 20” Owned by Brandon and Christy Whitehead GCH Buck (11) Twin Creeks BW Aragorn *S 21-3/4” Owned by Kellye Bussey RGCH Buck Oak Ridge Farms Dusty Roads 22” Owned by Saul Rojas & Randy Woodford Cibolo Classic Boerne, TX March 14 Judge: Melinda Butler GCH Senior Doe (26) Lost Valley Zinfandel 21-5/8” Owned by Audrey and Amy Kowalik RGCH Senior Doe HBF LS Darlin Clementine 21-7/8” Owned by Kellye Bussey Best Udder Lost Valley Zinfandel GCH Junior Doe Lost Valley Tambourine 18-1/2” Owned by Audrey and Amy Kowalik RGCH Junior Doe Dill Pickles LT Bagheera 20” Owned by Brandon & Christy Whitehead GCH Buck (10) Lost Pines Dallas-Fort Worth 22-7/8” Anna Reynolds RGCH Buck Twin Creeks BW Aragorn *S Owned by Kellye Bussey Cibolo Classic Boerne, TX March 13 Judge: Jeff Klein GCH Senior Doe (28) Goodwood Too Much 22-1/4” Owned by Linda Haggard RGCH Senior Doe HBF LS Darlin Clementine 21-1/2” Owned by Kellye Bussey Best Udder HBF LS Darlin Clementine GCH Junior Doe (23) Pride of Texas Sadie Elva 20-1/4”

Owned by Saul Rojas & Randy Woodford RGCH Junior Doe Hill Country’s Borrowed Dreams 18-3/4” Owned by William Kowalik GCH Buck (10) Lost Pines Dallas-Fort Worth 23-1/2” Owned by Anna Reynolds RGCH Buck Oak Ridge Farms Dusty Roads 23-1/2” Owned by Saul Rojas & Randy Woodford ASDGA Spring Show Casa Grande, AZ March 28 Judge: Annette Maze GCH Senior Doe (14) Esperenza ZZ Feona 21” Owned by Sharon L Warren RGCH Senior Doe Esperenza ZZ Faith 21-3/4” Owned by Sharon L Warren Best Udder Esperenza ZZ Feona GCH Junior Doe (18) Esperanza RF Cadence 20-1/2” Owned by Sharon Warren RGCH Junior Doe Esperanza RF Sweet Sixteen 19-1/2” Owned by Sharon Warren APRIL Texas Caprine Club Mini Mania Granbury, TX April 17 Judge: Anna Thompson GCH Senior Doe (38) JVJ Goldenseal Root 21.75” Owned by Kim and Wayne Steele RGCH Senior Doe Lost Pines Bell 21.5” Owned by Linda Haggard Best Udder JVJ Goldenseal Root GCH Junior Doe (34) Pecan Hollow TM Easter Bonnet 20.1” Owned by Gary & Sandra Whitehead RGCH Junior Doe Duck Creek Spice 19.0” Owned by Pamela Criffield GCH Senior Buck (23) Creek Road Chance 21.9” Owned by Linda Haggard RGCH Senior Buck Twin Creeks BW Aragorn *S 21.5” Owned by Kellye Bussey Peachy Keen Goat Show Conyers, GA April 24 Judge: Marshall Binkley GCH Senior Doe (35) Gay-Mor B Lacewing’s Parsley 20-3/4” Owned by Deena and Amanda Sansone

RGCH Senior Doe Split Creek Sierra 20-1/2” Owned by Evin J Evans Best Udder Enchanted Hill Glimmer Owned by Mary Bowerman GCH Junior Doe (20) Split Creek Teccoa 19-1/4” Owned by Evin J Evans RGCH Junior Doe Better Blues Dicey’s Sugarplum 19-1/2” * Owned by Mary Bowerman GCH Buck (17) Little Tot’s Estate Tsuaga 22-1/2” Owned by Rusty Repp RGCH Buck Kaapio Acre’s KK Sultan 21-3/4” Owned by Deena Sansone Texas Caprine Club Mini Mania Granbury, TX April 18 Judge: Denice Hasty GCH Senior Doe (39) HBF LS Darlin Clementine 21-1/2” Owned by Kellye Bussey RGCH Senior Doe Flat Rocks Flashe Rose 21-1/4” Owned by Kim & Wayne Steele Best Udder HBF LS Darlin Clementine GCH Junior Doe (34) Dill Pickles LT Bagheera 21-1/8” Owned by Brandon & Christy Whitehead RGCH Junior Doe Steele Ballew Lantanna 19-1/4” Owned by Kim & Wayne Steele GCH Senior Buck (19) Green Gate Aramis 22” Owned by Janet Maples RGCH Senior Buck Twin Creeks BW Aragorn *S 22” Owned by Kellye Bussey

MAY Kansas Carousel Dairy Goat Show Abilene, KS May 1 Judge: Tecoa Seibert GCH Senior Doe (15) Flat Rocks Flashe Rose 21.25” * Owned by Kim & Wayne Steele RGCH Senior Doe PromisedLand LD Mimnet 20.5” Owned by Ellen F. Dill Best Udder Flat Rocks Flashe Rose GCH Junior Doe (10) PromisedLand S Clairol 19.5” Owned by Ellen, Joshua, Jonathan Dill RGCH Junior Doe Steele Ballew Lantanna 19.3” Owned by Kim & Wayne Steele

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2004 AGS Show Results

GCH Buck (11) Steele Ballew Blue Bayou 23.25” Owned by Kim & Wayne Steele RGCH Buck Green Gate Golden Oak 22.3” Owned by Ellen F Dill Kansas Carousel Dairy Goat Show Abilene, KS May 1 Judge: David Daubert GCH Senior Doe (16) JVJ Goldeseal Root 21.6” Owned by Kim & Wayne Steele RGCH Senior Doe PromisedLand LD Mimnet 20.2” Owned by Ellen F Dill Best Udder JVJ Goldenseal Root GCH Junior Doe (11) PromisedLand CP Shaboom 19.5” Owned by Ellen F. Dill RGCH Junior Doe Steele Ballew Lafayette 18.2” Owned by Kim & Wayne Steele GCH Buck (11) PromisedLand CP Bounty Hunter 23.4” Owned by Ellen F Dill RGCH Buck Steele Ballew Blue Bayou 23.3” Owned by Kim & Wayne Steele SEODGA Lancaster, OH May 1 Judge: Marshall Binkley GCH Senior Doe (15) Buttin’Heads Carnoustie 22.4” Owned by Tom & Sue Ann Rucker & Eric RGCH Senior Doe Twin Creeks WB Talk About Me 20.5” Owned by Cheryl, Travis, Kristina Sugar Best Udder ARMCH Buttin’Heads Wedding Song Owned by Tom & Sue Ann Rucker & Eric Doe Champion Challenge (2) ARMCH Buttin’Heads Wedding Song Owned by Tom & Sue Ann Rucker & Eric GCH Junior Doe (15) 4 Fun Princess Jasmine 18.5” Owned by Greg & Barbara Brown RGCH Junior Doe Doe-Sy-Doe’s Enchantment 13.5” Owned by Greg & Barbara Brown SEODGA Lancaster, OH May 1 Judge: Will Pearson GCH Senior Doe (14) Buttin’Heads Carmen Sandiego 22”

Owned by Tom & Sue Ann Rucker & Eric RGCH Senior Doe Buttin’Heads Bryedal Veil 2*D Owned by Tom & Sue Ann Rucker & Eric Best Udder ARMCH Buttin’ Heads Wedding Song 3*D Owned by Tom & Sue Ann Rucker & Eric Doe Champion Challenge (2) ARMCH Buttin’Heads Wedding Song 3*D Owned by Tom & Sue Ann Rucker & Eric GCH Junior Doe (14) Doe-Sy-Doe’s Enchantment 18.5” Owned by Greg and Barbara Brown RGCH Junior Doe Caesar’s Villa STS Fine Lady 17.5” Owned by Barbara & Greg Brown No Bucks About Waddell, AZ May 1 Judge: Rusty Repp GCH Senior Doe (10) Esperanza ZZ Faith 21” Owned by Sharon L. Warren RGCH Senior Doe Esperanza ZZ Feona 22” Owned by Sharon L. Warren Best Udder Esperanza ZZ Faith GCH Junior Doe (10) Prairie Wood Azea Tamar 20-1/4” Owned by Diane David RGCH Junior Doe Adams Funny Farm Angelica 13-1/8” Owned by Linda E. Adams Motherlode Mini Milker Placerville, CA May 15 Judge: Alice Hall GCH Senior Doe (37) Pecan Hollow Bonnie Blue 18-1/4” Owned by Susan Greenberg RGCH Senior Doe Twin Creeks BW Shining Sand 21” Owned by Shannon Stangeland Best Udder The Promises Walking In Memphis Owned by Shane McCormack GCH Junior Doe (49) Piddlin Acres PV Willa 19-3/4” Owned by Susan Greenberg RGCH Junior Doe Copper Penny Gentle Rain 19-1/4” Owned by Penny Hamers GCH Buck (36) Birdsong MW Alan Shepard 21-3/4” Owned by Virginia Johnson & Dave Gruver RGCH Buck Covenant Kids Prince Caspian 20-3/4”

Owned by Virginia Johnson & Dave Gruver South Carolina Nigerian Dwarf Classic Clemson, SC May 15 Judge: John Pfeiler GCH Senior Doe (25) PromisedLand CP Babe’s Finale 21” Owned by Keith Harrell RGCH Senior Doe New Horizons Mariah 21.5” Owned by Wanda Clark Best Udder PromisedLand CP Babe’s Finale GCH Junior Doe (17) Split Creek Teccoa 19.5” Owned by Evin J. Evans RGCH Junior Doe Caesar’s Villa STS Sensational 16.5” Owned by Sharon Boger GCH Buck (15) Piddlin Acres Dancer’s Libido 22.25” Owned by Wanda Clark RGCH Buck Split Creek Montana 22” Owned by Evin J. Evans South Carolina Nigerian Dwarf Classic Clemson, SC May 15 Marshall Binkley GCH Senior Doe (27) Split Creek Sierra 20” Owned by Evin. J. Evans RGCH Senior Doe PromisedLand LD Nightshade 21-1/4” Owned by Keith Harrell Best Udder PromisedLand LD Nightshade GCH Junior Doe (18) PromisedLand DEA Freedom 18-1/2” Owned by Keith Harrell RGCH Junior Doe Split Creek Teccoa 19-3/4” Owned by Evin J. Evans GCH Buck (16) Little Tot’s Estate Tsnga 22-1/2” Owned by Rusty Repp RGCH Buck Piddlin Acres Dancer’s Libido 22-1/2” Owned by Wanda Clark Spring Fling Raleigh, NC May 29 Judge: Will Pearson GCH Senior Doe (14) Gay-Mor’s LR Kitty’s Meow 21-1/4” Owned by Keith Harrell RGCH Senior Doe End-O-Way Catch Her in the Rye 20-1/4” Owned by Karen Stanger

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Best Udder End-O-Way Catch Her in the Rye Doe Champion Challenge Gay-Mor’s LR Kitty’s Meow GCH Junior Doe (28) PromisedLand Yes Carolina 17” Owned by Keith Harrell RGCH Junior Doe PromisedLand CP Layzee 20-1/8” Owned by Keith Harrell GCH Buck (18) 4 Fun Warrior *S (Not official/no tattoo) Owned by Karen Stanger RGCH Buck PromisedLand CP Holy Smoke *S 22-1/4” Owned by Keith Harrell GLOM Spectacular Corunna, MI May 29 Judge: Carrie Baker Kahle GCH Senior Doe (13) WGF Sally *D 21” Owned by Cheryl, Travis & Kristina Sugar RGCH Senior Doe Twin Creeks WB Talk About Me 20-3/4” Owned by Cheryl, Travis & Kristina Sugar Best Udder WGF Sally *D GCH Junior Doe (10) Sugar Creek’s FR Sandflea 20-1/4” Owned by Cheryl, Travis & Kristina Sugar RGCH Junior Doe Sandy Hollow KD Solola 20” Owned by Aletha Moody GCH Buck (11) Caesar’s Villa FL Brat in Barn 23.6” * Owned by Aletha Moody RGCH Buck Gay-Mor Domino’s Mantis 23.5” Owned by Cheryl Sugar GLOM Spectacular Corunna, MI May 30 Judge: Robin Saum GCH Senior Doe (11) Sugar Creek Nate’s Patience *D 21-3/4” Owned by Cheryl & Kristina Sugar RGCH Senior Doe WGF Sally *D 20-7/8” Owned by Cheryl, Travis & Kristina Sugar Best Udder Sugar Creek Nate’s Patience GCH Junior Doe (11) Sugar Creeks MT Sally’s Stella 19-7/8” Owned by Cheryl, Travis & Kristina Sugar RGCH Junior Doe Sandy Hollow KD Solola 19-3/4” Owned by Aletha Moody GCH Buck (12) Caesar’s Villa FL Brat in Barn 23.6” Not official – illegible tattoos

RGCH Buck Caesar’s Villa FZ First Rate *S 21-7/8” Owned by Cheryl Sugar WWNDGS Chehalis, WA May 29 Judge: Allen Bitter GCH Senior Doe (24) Piddlin Acres SC Shower of Gold 20-5/8” Owned by Gena Herzinger RGCH Senior Doe Rosasharn’s Ume 20-7/8” Owned by Karma Etherington Best Udder Piddlin Acres Shower of Gold GCH Junior Doe (12) Tahoma Tango 20-3/8” Owned by Joan Hicks RGCH Junior Doe Tahoma Teaco Blue 19-1/2” Owned by Joan Hicks GCH Buck (15) New Hope Farms Zachary Taylor 23-1/3” Owned by Joan Hicks RGCH Buck Shadowmountain Cavalier 22-1/2” Owned by Joan Hicks WWNDGS Chehalis, WA May 29 Judge: Cathy S. Pindell GCH Senior Doe (24) Rosasharn’s Ume 20-3/8” Owned by Karma Etherington RGCH Senior Doe Goodwood Slinky *D 21-1/2” Owned by Karma Etherington Best Udder Roshasharn’s Ume GCH Junior Doe (12) Phantasma Thyme 18-1/2 Owned by Margo Piver RGCH Junior Doe Deer Run Abigail 20” Owned by Mary Jo Wevers GCH Buck (14) Twin Creeks MB Phantom Menance 21-1/2” Owned by Margo Piver RGCH Buck Inavale Family Jules 23-1/8” Owned by Margo Piver WWNDGS Chehalis, WA May 29 Judge: Andrew Smith GCH Senior Doe (24) Rosasharn’s Ume 20-1/2” Owned by Karma Etherington RGCH Senior Doe

Goodwood KW Slinky *D 21-5/8” Owned by Karma Etherington Best Udder Rosasharn’s Ume GCH Junior Doe (12) Tahoma Tango 20-1/8” Owned by Joan Hicks RGCH Junior Doe Deer Run Opal 19-1/4” Owned by Mary Jo Wevers GCH Buck (15) New Hope Farms Zachary Taylor 23” Owned by Joan Hicks RGCH Buck Twin Creeks MB Phantom Menace 22” Owned by Margo Piver Miniature & Minor Breed Classic Argas, IN May 23 Judge: Melinda Butler GCH Senior Doe (22) Buttin’Heads Bryedal Veil 21-1/4” Owned by Tom & Sue Ann Rucker and Eric RGCH Senior Doe Caesar’s Villa FZ First Lady 22” Owned by Aletha and Ron Moody Best Udder All Creatures Caramel Delight Owned by Elizabeth Engelsman GCH Junior Doe (15) Happy Tailz Starz Littledipper 18-7/8” Owned by Aletha Moody RGCH Junior Doe Atwood Acres Dusty Blue 17-3/4” Owned by Greg and Barbara Brown Buck Show Not Official – Didn’t Meet Sanction Miniature & Minor Breed Classic Argas, IN May 22 Judge: Timothy Ness GCH Senior Doe (22) Buttin’ Heads Bryedal Veil 21-1/4” Owned by Tom E and See Ann Rucker & Eric RGCH Senior Doe Buttin’Heads Carmen Sandiego 22-1/4” Owned by Tom & Sue Ann Rucker & Eric Best Udder Buttin’Heads Bryedal Veil GCH Junior Doe (16) Little Tot’s Estate Bambusa 19-3/4” Owned by Rusty Repp RGCH Junior Doe PromisedLand CP Obie 16-3/4” Owned by Greg and Barbara Brown Buck Show Not Official – Didn’t Meet Sanction

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2004 AGS Show Results

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GSDGA Spring Bash Harmony, NJ May 29 Judge: Jean Lucas GCH Senior Doe (32) Rosasharn’s Elfin 7*D 21” Owned by Robin Petersen-Rockney and Anne Petersen RGCH Senior Doe Doe-Sy-Doe’s Crème Carmel 21-1/2” Owned by Heather, Jessica, Nicholas Marciello Best Udder MCH Rosasharn’s Unagi Owned by Anne Petersen Champion Challenge Doe MCH Rosasharn’s Unagi GCH Junior Doe (26) Pocket Sized M Saturn 17-7/8” Owned by Teri Stanton RGCH Junior Doe Rosasharn’s FS Ikura 14” Owned by Anne Petersen Junior Doe Champion Challenge (3) Pocket Sized M Saturn GCH Buck (17) Twin Creeks WB Firestorm 23” Owned by Anne Petersen RGCH Buck No Win – Over Height NCAGA Spring Show Harrison, AR May 8 Judge: Karen Smith GCH Senior Doe (12) Lost Valley Sundancer 20.6” Owned by Kim & Wayne Steele RGCH Senior Doe PromisedLand LD Panacea 20.6” Owned by Ellen F. Dill Best Udder PromisedLand Feline Lucky Owned by Karla Steele GCH Junior Doe (11) Dill’s GO Jumble Bug 17.3” Owned by Ellen or Joshua or Jonathan Dill RGCH Junior Doe PromisedLand CAD That One 19.5” Owned by Ellen Joshua & Jonathan Dill GCH Buck (11) Velvet Acres Knothead 22.8” Owned by Terry/Sunni Florence RGCH Buck Green Gate Golden Oak 23.6” Owned by Ellen F. Dill

NCAGA Spring Show Harrison, AR May 8 Judge: Lisa Sieber GCH Senior Doe (12) PromisedLand LD Panacea 20-1/4” Not official – incorrect microchip recorded Owned by Ellen Dill RGCH Senior Doe Lost Valley Sundancer 20-3/4” Owned by Kim and Wayne Steele Best Udder PromisedLand LD Panacea GCH Junior Doe (11) PromisedLand GO Irresistible 20-1/4” Owned by Ellen F. Dill RGCH Junior Doe Dill’s GO Jumble Bug 17-1/4” Owned by Ellen Dill GCH Buck (13) Steele Ballew Blue Bayou 23” Owned by Kim & Wayne Steele RGCH Buck PromisedLand GO Mighty Oak 21-1/2” Owned by Ellen Dill SADGA May Show Tucson, AZ May 15 Judge: Cathy Pindell GCH Senior Doe (10) Artist’s Eye FM Elven Ring 21” Owned by Amanda Barbier RGCH Senior Doe Twin Creeks WB Bavarian Rain 20-3/4” Owned by Gail Cole Best Udder Twin Creeks WB Bavarian Rain Junior Doe Show Not Official Buck Show Not Official SADGA May Show Tucson, AZ May 15 Judge: Anna Thompson GCH Senior Doe (10) Twin Creeks WB Bavarian Rain 20-1/4” Owned by Gail Cole RGCH Senior Doe Artist’s Eye FM Elven Ring 20.5” * Owned by Amanda Barbier Best Udder Twin Creeks WB Bavarian Rain Junior Doe Show Not Official Buck Show Not Official

RRDGA 1st Annual Gainesville, TX May 16 Judge: Tamara Taylor GCH Senior Doe (25) Piddlin Acres SC Shelia 21.25” Owned by Kellye Bussey RGCh Senior Doe PromisedLand LD Panacea 20.125” Owned by Ellen F. Dill Best Udder PromisedLand LD Mimnet GCH Junior Doe (29) Alexander Farm Jezebell 20.125” Owned by DeAnn Alexander RGCH Junior Doe PromisedLand CP Datza NoNo 19.5 Owned by Ellen F. Dill RRDGA 1st Annual Gainesville, TX May 16 Judge: Melinda Butler GCH Senior Doe (25) Twin Creeks MB Effervesence 20.125” Owned by Gary and Sandra Whitehead RGCH Senior Doe HBF LS Darlin Clementine 21.5” Owned by Kelley Bussey Best Udder Twin Creeks MB Effervesence GCH Junior Doe (27) Dill’s BH Nightingale 16.5” Owned by Ellen, Joshua & Jonathan Dill RGCH Junior Doe Alexander Farm LB Dominique 18.5” Owned by DeAnn Alexander Spring Fling Raleigh, NC May 30 Judge: Pete Snyder GCH Senior Doe (14) PromisedLand Cinnmon 22” Owned by Steve Cooper RGCH Senior Doe End-O-Way Catch Her in the Rye 21-1/4” Owned by Karen Stanger Best Udder PromisedLand Cinnmon Doe Champion Challenge PromisedLand Cinnmon GCH Junior Doe (26) Caesar’s Villa STS UB Trouble 2 18-3/4” Owned by Sharon Boger RGCH Junior Doe PromisedLand CAD This One 20” Owned by Keith Harrell GCH Buck (16) 4 Fun Warrior *S 23-1/2” Owned by Karen Stanger RGCH Buck PromisedLand CP Holy Smoke *S 22-1/4”

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Owned by Keith Harrell Buck Champion Challenge 4 Fun Warrior *S Memorial Day Weekend Show Baton Rouge, LA May 29 Judge: Dustin Noble GCH Senior Doe (18) Lost Pines Bell 20-3/4” Owned by Linda Haggard RGCH Senior Doe Little Rascals Dance for Joy 21” Owned by Gary & Sandra Whitehead Best Udder Twin Creeks Effervescence Owned by Gary & Sandra Whitehead GCH Junior Doe (12) Pecan Hollow L Freedom 20-1/8” Owned by Gary and Sandra Whitehead RGCH Junior Doe Pecan Hollow LH Sassy Lassy 17-3/4” Owned by Linda Haggard GCH Buck (10) Creek Road Jefferson Davis 23-1/4” Owned by Janet Maples RGCH Buck Creek Road Cimmaron 23-1/4” Owned by Janet Maples Memorial Day Weekend Show Baton Rouge, LA May 29 Judge: JenniferLoman-Petersen GCH Senior Doe (18) Twin Creeks MB Effervescence 19-3/4” Owned by Gary and Sandra Whitehead RGCH Senior Doe Goodwood KW Imogene Cunningham 21-1/4” Owned by Janet Maples Best Udder Lost Pines Bell Owned by Linda Haggard GCH Junior Doe (13) Lost Valley RTW Madison 19-3/4” Owned by Audrey & Amy Kowalik RGCH Junior Doe Hill Country’s Borrowed Dreams 20” Owned by William Kowalik GCH Buck (12) Creek Road Chance 21-5/8” Owned by Linda Haggard RGCH Buck Creek Road Cimmaron 23-1/8” Owned by Janet Maples Memorial Day Weekend Show Baton Rouge, LA May 30 Judge: Aaron Carter GCH Senior Doe (16)

Goodwood Imogene Cunningham 22.4” Owned by Janet Maples RGCH Senior Doe Lost Pines Bell 22.1” Owned by Linda Haggard Best Udder Lost Pines Bell GCH Junior Doe (11) Creek Road Bonita Creek 21” Owned by Janet Maples RGCH Junior Doe Pecan Hollow LT Antebellum 17.9” Brandon & Christy Whitehead GCH Buck (10) Lost Valley Ride the Wave 22.9” Owned by Audrey & Amy Kowalik RGCH Buck Rosasharn Tom’s Bit-A-Willy 22.2” Owned by Gary & Sandra Whitehead Memorial Day Weekend Show Baton Rouge, LA May 30 Judge: Marsha Dale Gustafson GCH Senior Doe (15) Lost Pines Bell 22” Owned by Linda Haggard RGCH Senior Doe Creek Road Chula 20-7/8” Owned by Janet Maples Best Udder Little Rascals Ballerina Owned by Gary & Sandra Whitehead GCH Junior Doe (10) Pecan Hollow LH Sassy Lassy 17-1/8” Owned by Linda Haggard RGCH Junior Doe Dill Pickle BAW Rain Orchid 15-3/8” Owned by Gary & Sandra Whitehead GCH Buck (10) Hill Country’s PS Shockwave 20-3/8” Owned by William Kowalik RGCH Buck Rosasharn Tom’s Bit-A-Willy 22-1/4” Owned by Gary and Sandra Whitehead Culpeper 2004 ND Goat Show Culpeper, VA May 23 Judge: Barbara Norcross GCH Senior Doe (38) 4 Fun Heather 20-1/2” Owned by Larry and Judy Ratcliffe RGCH Senior Doe Caesar’s Villa GS Zillionaire *D 20-1/2” Owned by Sharon Boger Best Udder 4 Fun Heather GCH Junior Doe (33) PromisedLand Willow 20” Owned by Beth Russell

RGCH Junior Doe Caesar’s Villa STS Brianna 19-3/4” Owned by Sharon Boger GCH Buck (19) PromisedLand CP Holy Smoke 23” Owned by Keith Harrell RGCH Buck Ground Rush Touch-N-Go 22” Owned by Lynne and Gene Kritter Culpeper 2004 ND Goat Show Culpeper, VA May 23 Judge: Todd Biddle GCH Senior Doe (38) Willow Creek Shine 21-3/8” Owned by Janey and Robert Shlanta RGCH Senior Doe Gay-Mor’s LR Kitty’s Meow 21-1/2” Owned by Keith Harrell Best Udder ARMCH Caesar’s Villa STS Bridget *D Owned by Sharon Boger Champion Challenge Doe (4) ARMCH Caesar’s Villa STS Bridger *D 21-1/8” GCH Junior Doe (38) NC PromisedLand SS Jean Cotton 14-5/8”* Owned by Beth Russell RGCH Junior Doe Mighty Munchkin P Sofisticated 20-3/8” Owned by Jeffrey Beer GCH Buck (23) Ground Rush Touch-N-Go 22-3/4” Owned by Lynne and Gene Kritter RGCH Buck 4 Fun Seabiscuit 23” Owned by Larry and Judy Ratcliffe Culpeper 2004 ND Goat Show Culpeper, VA May 22 Judge: Keith Harrell GCH Senior Doe (26) Valley View Madisons Medallion 22-1/4” Owned by Judy Ratcliffe RGCH Senior Doe Woodhaven Farms Jett Set 20-1/2” Owned by Lynn Kritter Best Udder Willow Creeks Shine Owned by Janet and Robert Shlanta Champion Challenge Doe (2) Valley View Madisons Medallion GCH Junior Doe (31) Twin Creeks DJ Sweet Simplicity 20” Owned by Beth Russell RGCH Junior Doe Pocket Sized Pop Symphony Blue 16-1/2” Owned by Teri Stanton

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GCH Buck (16) PromisedLand Fat Chance 23” Owned by Jacki Sheldon RGCH Buck Ground Rush Magic Touch Turbo 20-1/2” Owned by Lynne Kritter Culpeper 2004 ND Goat Show Culpeper, VA May 22 Judge: Suzy Way GCH Senior Doe (43) Valley View Madisons Medallion 22-5/16” Owned by Judy Ratcliffe RGCH Senior Doe Willow Creek Shine 21” Owned by Janey and Robert Shlanta Best Udder Valley View Madisons Medallion Champion Challenge Doe (2) Valley View Madisons Medallion GCH Junior Doe (38) Ground Rush Princess Fiona 20-1/4” Owned by Lynne Kritter RGCH Junior Doe Mighty Munchkin P Sofisticated 20-1/2” Owned by Jeffrey Beer GCH Buck (19) PromisedLand LD Plymouth 23-3/8” Owned by Maria Imhof RGCH Buck PromisedLand CP Holy Smoke 23-1/4” Owned by Keith Harrell Culpeper 2004 ND Goat Show Culpeper, VA May 21 Judge: Edward J. Cavanagh GCH Senior Doe (45) PromisedLand CP Babe’s Finale 21” Owned by Keith Harrell RGCH Senior Doe Caesar’s Villa GS Zillionaire *D 21-5/8” Owned by Sharon Boger Best Udder PromisedLand CP Babe’s Finale Champion Challenge Doe (3) ARMCH Caesar’s Villa PN Flower Girl 3*D Owned by Sharon Boger GCH Junior Doe (45) PromisedLand JP Echo 16-3/8” Owned by Keith Harrell RGCH Junior Doe PromisedLand Yes Carolina 16-5/8” Owned by Keith Harrell GCH Buck (21) Disqualified – Overheight RGCH Buck Munchranch PH Magic Marker 22-3/8” Owned by Barbara Halligan

JUNE 4 Fun Nigerian Dwarf Show Harrisonburg, VA June 5 Judge: Todd Biddle GCH Senior Doe (17) Gay-Mor’s RA Moon Nymph 19-15/16” Owned by Teri Stanton RGCH Senior Doe Caesar’s Villa GS Zillionaire 21-1/4” Owned by Sharon Boger BU ARMCH Caesar’s Villa STS Bridget Doe Champion Challenge ARMCH Caesar’s Villa STS Bridget 20-5/8” GCH Junior Doe (25) PromisedLand CP Jurassic 18-1/4” Owned by Keith Harrell RGCH Junior Doe Pocketsized PRTN Soon2BSummer 19-1/16” Owned by Teri Stanton GCH Buck (14) PromisedLand Wooddee 22-7/8” Owned by Keith Harrell RGCH Buck End-O-Way Mistles Riptide 22-7/8” Owned by Steve Cooper 4 Fun Nigerian Dwarf Show Harrisonburg, VA June 5 Judge: Ann J. Weikel GCH Senior Doe (19) Willow Creeks Shine 22” Owned by Janey and Robert Shlanta RGCH Senior Doe 4 Fun Willow 22.1” Owned by Janet Shlanta Best Udder Willow Creeks Shine Champion Challenge Willow Creeks Shine GCH Junior Doe (27) PromisedLand CAD This One Owned by Keith Harrell RGCH Junior Doe Pocket Sized M Saturn 17-7/8” Owned by Teri Stanton GCH Buck (15) PromisedLand CP Holy Smoke 23” Owned by Keith Harrell RGCH Buck Pocket Sized LD Monaray 22.6” Owned by Teri Stanton 4 Fun Nigerian Dwarf Show Harrisonburg, VA June 6 Judge: John Euchler GCH Senior Doe (20) Gay-Mor Al’s Jersey 22” Owned by Marsha Magazzu

RGCH Senior Doe Caesar’s Villa GS Zillionaire 21” Owned by Sharon Boger Best Udder Gay-Mor Al’s Jersey GCH Junior Doe (25) Caesar’s Villa STS Belev n Mircles 19-1/4” Owned by Sharon Boger RGCH Junior Doe PromisedLand CAD DeVille 19.5” Owned by Keith Harrell GCH Buck (16) PromisedLand Wooddee 23-1/4” Owned by Beth Russell RGCH Buck PromisedLand CP Holy Smoke 23.5” Owned by Keith Harrell 4 Fun Nigerian Dwarf Show Harrisonburg, VA June 6 Judge: Evin J Evans GCH Senior Doe (20) PromisedLand Cinnmon 22.5” Owned by Steve Cooper RGCH Senior Doe Caesar’s Villa R Paige 22” Owned by Sharon Boger Best Udder PromisedLand Cinnmon GCH Junior Doe (27) 4 Fun Miata 20-1/8” Owned by Larry & Judy Ratcliffe RGCH Junior Doe PromisedLand CAD DeVille 19-5/8” Owned by Keith Harrell GCH Buck (15) PromisedLand CP Holy Smoke 23-3/8” Owned by Keith Harrell RGCH Buck PromisedLand JP Thunderbolt * Owned by Steve Cooper CVDGA Summer Show Ladysmith, WI June 12 Judge: Harvey Considine GCH Senior Doe (10) Goodwood Whitney 20-1/2” Owned by Earl & Marjorie Kitchen RGCH Senior Doe Body Shops WR Flame 20” Owned by Earl & Marjorie Kitchen Best Udder Goodwood Whitney Champion Challenge Goodwood Whitney GCH Junior Doe (21) Wood & Streams Queen Shamakha 19-1/2” Owned by Steven Carey RGCH Junior Doe Sugar Creeks NS Twilight 15” Owned by Debbie Newsam

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Buck Show Not Official – didn’t make sanction NEODGA Show Wooster, OH June 4 Judge: Mark Baden GCH Senior Doe (15) Buttin Heads Carmen Sandiego 22” Owned by Tom E & Sue Ann Rucker and Eric RGCH Senior Doe Buttin’Heads Caribou 20-1/4” Owned by Tom E & Sue Ann Rucker & Eric Best Udder Buttin’Heads Carmen Sandiego GCH Junior Doe (10) PromisedLand CP Obie 17-1/2” Owned by Greg & Barbara Brown RGCH Junior Doe Caesar’s Villa STS Fine Lady 19” Owned by Barbara & Greg Brown Buck show not official – did not meet sanction NEODGA Show Wooster, OH June 5 Judge: Timothy Ness GCH Senior Doe (16) Buttin’Heads Tachauna 20” Not official – incorrect tattoo Owned by Tom E & Sue Ann Rucker & Eric RGCH Senior Doe Buttin’Heads Carmen Sandiego 22” Owned by Tom E & Sue Ann Rucker & Eric Best Udder Buttin’ Heads Carmen Sandiego GCH Junior Doe (11) Atwood Acres Dusty Blue 19” Owned by Greg and Barbara Brown RGCH Junior Doe PromisedLand GO Sweet Reward 19-3/4” * Owned by Greg and Barbara Brown Buck show not official – did not meet sanction NEODGA Show Wooster, OH June 6 Judge: Karen Smith GCH Senior Doe (14) Buttin’Heads Redsdemoma 19.4” Owned by Tom & Sue Rucker & Eric RGCH Senior Doe Kaapio Acre’s KK Sage 19.2” * Owned by Deena & Amanda Sansone Best Udder Buttin Heads Polished Apple Doe Champion Challenge Buttin’ Heads Redsdemoma GCH Junior Doe (10)

Caesar’s Villa STS Serendipity 17.3” Owned by Greg & Barbara Brown RGCH Junior Doe Twin Creeks WB Anticipation 17.4” Owned by Greg & Barbara Brown NEODGA Show Wooster, OH June 6 Judge: Beverly Mills GCH Senior Doe (16) Buttin’Heads Carpet Sweeper 20-1/4” Owned by Tom E & Sue Ann Rucker & Eric RGCH Senior Doe Kaapio Acres HS Rhapsody 19-5/8” * Owned by Barbara Brown Best Udder Buttin’Heads Carpet Sweeper GCH Junior Doe (10) Caesar’s Villa STS Fine Lady 19-1/8” Owned by Barbara & Greg Brown RGCH Junior Doe Caesar’s Villa STS Serendipity 17” Owned by Greg & Barbara Brown MVDGA Extravaganza Filer, ID June 5 Judge: Marsha Dale Gustafson GCH Senior Doe (14) Nova Lea Venus Blue 20-1/4” Owned by Gena Herzinger RGCH Senior Doe Gay-Mor’s Lucky Monarda 20-1/8” Owned by Fred Phillips Best Udder Nova Lee Venus Blue Champion Challenge Winner Nova Lea Venus Blue GCH Junior Doe (14) Herzinger’s SA Easter Bonnet 20-1/2” Owned by Gena Herzinger RGCH Junior Doe Sandy Hollow UK Maddie * Owned by Karma Etherington Buck Show Not Official – Did Not Make Sanction MVDGA Extravaganza Filer, ID June 6 Judge: Melinda Butler GCH Senior Doe (14) Twin Creeks WB Echo Delight 20-2/10” Owned by Karma Etherington RGCH Senior Doe Nova Lea Venus Blue 20” Owned by Gena Herzinger Best Udder Nova Lea Heavenly Jewel Owned by Gena Herzinger Champion Challenge Winner Nova Lea Heavenly Jewel 19-1/2”

Owned by Gena Herzinger GCH Junior Doe (11) Herzinger’s TC Vivian Blue 20” Owned by Gena Herzinger RGCH Junior Doe Sandy Hollow UK Maddie * Buck Show Not Official – Didn’t Meet Sanction Interstate Livestock Show St. Croix Falls, WI June 19 Judge: Timothy Ness GCH Senior Doe (10) Goodwood Whitney 19.5” Owned by Earl & Marjorie Kitchen RGCH Senior Doe Twin Creeks PH Wildfire 19” Owned by Karyl Dronen Best Udder Goodwood Whitney Best of Breed Doe (2) ARMCH Lost Pines Water Chestnut *D Owned by Earl & Marjorie Kitchen GCH Junior Doe (12) Sugar Creek RB Toffee 15” Owned by Heidi Guetschoff RGCH Junior Doe Sugar Creek RB Tootsie 14.1” Owned by Debbie Newsam MDGA Annual Show Coruna, MI June 19 Judge: Chuck Pedersen GCH Senior Doe (11) Sugar Creek’s MP Penny Pincher 19-7/8” Owned by Cheryl & Kristina Sugar RGCH Senior Doe WGF Sally *D 21-1/4” Owned by Cheryl, Travis & Kristina Sugar Best Udder Flat Rocks Sweet Reward Owned by Sue Brennan GCH Junior Doe (10) Sugar Creek’s SS Silhouette 19-1/8” Owned by Cheryl, Travis & Kristina Sugar RGCH Junior Doe Sugar Creeks PT Show Tunes 18-7/8” Owned by Cheryl, Travis & Kristina Sugar MDGS Annual Show Corunna, MI June 20 Judge: Patricia L Ricotta GCH Senior Doe (10) Sugar Creek’s MP Penny Pincher 19-1/4” Owned by Cheryl & Kristina Sugar RGCH Senior Doe WGF Sally *D 20.45” Owned by Cheryl, Travis, Kristina Sugar

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Best Udder Sugar Creek’s MP Penny Pincher 19-1/4” GCH Junior Doe (10) Sugar Creek PT Show Tunes 18” Owned by Cheryl, Travis & Kristina Sugar RGCH Junior Doe Caesar’s Villa FL Fuchsia 19-1/4” Owned by Cheryl, Travis & Kristina Sugar Spring Doe Show Albany, OR June 5 Judge: Christina Strickland GCH Senior Doe (42) Camanna MB Desiree 22-3/8” Owned by Anna K Brown RsCH Senior Doe Domingo Dakota Wind 22-3/8” Owned by Anna K Brown Best Udder Camanna MB Desiree Spring Doe Show Albany, OR June 5 Judge: Joan Dean Rowe, DVM GCH Senior Doe (33) Camanna MB Desiree 21-7/8” Owned by Anna K Brown RGCH Senior Doe Domingo Dakota Wind 22-3/8” Owned by Anna K Brown Best Udder Orchard View Amber Owned by Mary Jo Wevers Spring Doe Show Albany, OR June 5 Judge: Lelia Berry GCH Senior Doe (43) D & D Tiny Toes MB Pansy 22” Owned by Darlene Daly RGCH Senior Doe Gay-Mor’s JJU Luminous 21.5” Owned by Darlene Daly Best Udder D & D Tiny Toes MB Pansy NFDGA Show Hamburg, NY June 5 Judge: Julie Martineau GCH Senior Doe (11) Stacie’s Camille 20-3/8” Owned by Amber Demmin RGCH Senior Doe Hayseed Farm’s Dot Com 21-1/4” Owned by Michael & Stephanie Madison Best Udder Stacie’s Camille GCH Junior Doe (10) HC Farms ST Mazzie Mae 14-5/8”

Owned by Michael and Stephanie Madison RGCH Junior Doe Teacup Farm That’s Salada Goat 18-7/8” Owned by Liz Neadow NFDGA Show Hamburg, NY June 5 Judge: Grant Howley GCH Senior Doe (13) Hayseed Farm’s KK Ellie Mae 21-5/8” Owned by Michael & Stephanie Madison RGCH Senior Doe Stacie’s Camille 19.5” Best Udder Hayseed Farm’s KK Ellie Mae GCH Junior Doe (11) Tea Cup Farm That’s Salada Goat 18-1/8” Owned by Liz Neadow RGCH Junior Doe HC Farms ST Mazzie Mae 14-1/2” Owned by Michael & Stephanie Madison Boone Companions Show Sedalia, MO June 5 Judge: Lisa Sieber GCH Senior Toggenburg Doe (13) Royalty R Lady-Bug Owned by Benjamin Sims RGCH Senior Toggenburg Doe Hard-Scrapple LBKD Royal Rose Owned by Joan & William Wilcox GCH Junior Toggenburg Doe (10) Royalty R Chiclet Owned by Benjamin Sims RGCH Junior Toggenburg Doe Hard-Scrapple DNM Sassy Owned by Joan & William Wilcox Buck show Not Official – Did Not Make Sanction Boone Companions Show Sedalia, MO June 6 Judge: Lisa Sieber GCH Toggenburg Doe (19) Royalty R Lady Bug Owned by Benjamin Sims RGCH Toggenburg Doe Royalty R Cherish Owned by Benjamin Sims Stateline Classic Elkhorn, WI June 12 Judge: Melinda Butler GCH Senior Doe (13) Wood and Stream’s Black Russian 21.1” Owned by Earl and Marjorie Kitchen RGCH Senior Doe

Sandia Sunrise Libby 21.1” Owned by Lori Knutson & Danielle Weink Best Udder Wood & Stream’s Black Russian Doe Champion Challenge ARMCH Lost Pines Water Chestnut 22” Owned by Earl & Marjorie Kitchen GCH Junior Doe (18) Body Shops CC MA Barker 16” Owned by Karyl Dronen RGCH Junior Doe Shan-ett’s Acres Liz-e 15-3/4” Owned by Julia Bozic Grand Champion Buck (13) Oak Hollow Acres FL Romeo 22.6” Owned by Abigail Lippmann RGCH Buck Butin’Heads Too Poltergeist *S 23.6” Owned by Abigail Lippman Buck Champion Challenge Oak Hollow Acres FL Romeo Fayette Co Goat Breeders Washington CH, OH June 12 Judge: Donna L. Shepherd GCH Senior Doe (12) Buttin’Heads Caribou 20-1/8” Owned by Tom E & Sue Ann Rucker & Eric RGCH Senior Doe Buttin’ Heads Too Baby Carriage 21-1/2” Owned by Eric Rucker Best Udder Buttin’Heads Caribou GCH Junior Doe (15) PromisedLand GO Sweet Reward 19-1/2” Owned by Greg & Barbara Brown Fayette Co Goat Breeders Washington CH, OH June 12 Judge: Christen Adels GCH Senior Doe (12) Buttin’Heads Caribou 20-1/8” Owned by Tom E & Sue Ann Rucker & Eric RGCH Senior Doe Buttin’Heads Carpet Sweeper 19-3/8” Owned by Tom E & Sue And Rucker & Eric Best Udder Buttin’Heads Caribou GCH Junior Doe (11) Atwood Acres I Candy 16-3/4” * Owned by Greg & Barbara Brown RGCH Junior Doe Hayseed Farm’s JML Last Dance 18-3/8” Owned by Michael and Stephanie Madison NENDA Bay State Show Rehoboth, MA June 12 Judge: Robert E. Spitzer GCH Senior Doe (45)

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Rosasharn’s Elfin 7*D 20.5” Owned by Robin Petersen-Rockney RGCH Senior Doe Fairlea Gretchen 20.3” Owned by Bonnie Chandler Best UdderARMCH Rosasharn’s Unagi Owned by Anne Petersen Best of Breed Doe (4) ARMCH Rosasharn’s Unagi GCH Junior Doe (46) Rosasharn’s TL Mariposa 19.8” Owned by Anne Petersen/Margiana Petersen-Rockney RGCH Junior Doe Winterfield’s Sinead 19” Owned by Ruth Adams GCH Buck (21) Fairlea Gabriel Oak 23” Owned by Bonnie Chandler RGCH Buck Piddlin Acres SC Maestro 22.5” Owned by Joanne Karohl Best of Breed Buck (2) Fairlea Gabriel Oak Idaho Syringa Classic Boise, ID June 13 Judge: Doug Thompson GCH Senior Doe (11) SCF Blessing 21.6” Owned by Tina Hansen RGCH Senior Doe Spirit Wind Little Egypt 21.8” Owned by Lisa Helgesen Best Udder SCF Blessing Junior Doe Show Did Not Meet Sanction Buck Show Did Not Meet Sanction Idaho Syringa Classic Boise, ID June 13 Judge: Jeanne Carson GCH Senior Doe (11) SCF Blessing 20-3/4” Owned by Tina Hansen RGCH Senior Doe VOB Molasses Cookie 21” Owned by Tina Hansen Best Udder SCF Blessing GCH Junior Doe (11) Spiritwind New Dahli 18-7/8” Owned by Lisa-Jo Helgesen RGCH Junior Doe Spiritwind Something Triumphant 19-1/4” * Owned by Lisa-Jo Helgesen

SWMO Dairy Goat Assn. Show Springfield, MO June 18 Judge: Jennifer Lohman-Peterson GCH Senior Doe (18) Little Rascals Dance for Joy 21-5/8” Owned by Gary and Sandra Whitehead RGCH Senior Doe PromisedLand LD Panacea 21-1/8” Owned by Ellen F. Dill Best Udder Little Rascals Dance for Joy GCH Junior Doe (34) Dill’s BH Ima Keeper 19-3/8” Owned by Ellen F. Dill RGCh Junior Doe Dill’s BTA A Touch of Class 16-5/8” * Owned by Ellen F. Dill Buck Show Not Official – Did not Meet Sanction SWMO Dairy Goat Assn. Show Springfield, MO June 18 Judge: Tom E. Rucker GCH Senior Doe (17) Wood & Steam’s Black Russian 21” Owned by Earl & Marjorie Kitchen RGCH Senior Doe PromisedLand LD Mimnet 20-1/4” Owned by Ellen F. Dill Best Udder Twin Creeks Effervescence Owned by Gary & Sandra Whitehead GCH Junior Doe (32) Dill Pickles BAW Rain Orchid 15-1/2” * RGCH Junior Doe Shamrock Windowhisper 18-1//4” * Owned by Kayla Stewart Buck Show Not Official – Did Not Meet Sanction SSCC Quad Show Stillwater, OK June 27 Judge: Scott Horner GCH Senior Doe (16) Lost Valley Sundancer 21-1/4” Owned by Kim & Wayne Steele RGCH Senior Doe PromisedLand LD Panacea 21” Owned by Ellen Dill Best Udder Flat Rocks Flashe Rose Owned by Kim and Wayne Steele GCH Junior Doe (29) Lost Valley KW Fit’n Temptation 18-1/2” Owned by Audrey & Amy Kowalik RGCH Junior Doe

PromisedLand CP Datza NoNo 19-1/4” Owned by Ellen F. Dill GCH Buck (11) Steele Ballew Cowboy 23.6” Owned by Kim & Wayne Steele RGCH Buck Steele Ballew Thibodaux 22.7” Owned by Kim Steele SSCC Quad Show Stillwater, OK June 27 Judge: Mrs. Don E. (Pat) Hendrickson GCH Senior Doe (17) Lost Valley Sundancer 20.5” Owned by Kim & Wayne Steele RGCH Senior Doe Little Rascals Ballerina 20-1/4” Owned by Gary & Sandra Whitehead Best Udder Lost Valley Sundancer GCH Junior Doe (18) PromisedLand CP Datza NoNo 19-3/4” Owned by Ellen F. Dill RGCH Junior Doe Dill’s BH Hidden Treasure 18-1/2” Owned by Ellen F. Dill GCH Buck (11) Steele Ballew Fiesta Ware 22-1/2” Owned by Kim Steele RGCH Buck Bar-K Boomer 22” Owned by Ellen F. Dill

2004 AGS National Show Continued from page 10 Pygmy (4) Senior Doe (1) GCH - Hartz Valley Farms Patty - Kathy Staten Junior Doe (1) GCH - Two Heart’s Minis Belle - Kathy Staten Buck (2) GCH - Sugarland Farm Cold Sweat - Kathy Staten RGCH - Sugarland Farm Western Union Man - Kathy Staten

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AGS Committees/Chairs

Awards: Makes recommendations to BOD concerning Lincoln Doe awards & rules. They also make recommendations for individual awards of merit (i.e. director emeritus, life membership award, outstanding service etc) Jean New - Chair, John Howland, Sandi Liska AI/Embryo Transfer: Keeps abreast of issues relating to AI/embryo transfer, requirements & procedures as it relates to registration with AGS & makes recommendations to the BOD concerning such. Cheryl Sugar-Chair, Eddie Fugate, Dween Muse, Stacy Morris

Breeds & Registration Committee: Propose registration rules & standards that help maintain the integrity of pedigrees & herd books. Serve as the coordinating & screening committee for any suggested changes or additions to the breed standards as requested by the breed clubs before they are presented to the Board. All breeds' issues should be worked on through this committee in conjunction with individual breed clubs as they pertain to AGS purebred dairy breeds. Penny Tyler - Chair, Penny Hamers, Dween Muse, Gary Whitehead, Linda Worley

Budget: develops budget recommendations for the BOD for the coming year. This includes recommendations for necessary fee increases & rate changes based on current costs & past Membership/Registrations/Transfers of the society. Terri Florence - Chair, Dale Carlson, Cheryl K. Smith

Classification (Chair soon) Keith Harrell, Penny Tyler, Alice Hall, Sandi Liska, Ray Greer, Jeanne Carson

Complaint/Arbitration: Handles official complaints filed by members in good standing & makes recommendations to the BOD (due to the nature of the committee it is limited to BOD members only) Sharon Boger - Chair, Fred Phillips, Penny Hamers

Constitution & Bylaws: Reviews current AGS C&BL & makes recommendations to the BOD for changes. Dale Carlson - Chair, Cheryl K Smith, other members pending

Data Management Committee: made up of members with data & computer experience to oversee & report on current status of the AGS computer system & database functionality. (Microsoft Access experience helpful) Dale Carlson - Chair, Kathy Staten, Elizabeth Knapp, Terri Brown, William Kowalik

DHI: Handles current issues for DHIR & top ten recognition as well as clarifying wording of AGS milking requirements & forms. Gail Putcher - Chair, Teri Brown, Suzanne Nevada, Cheryl Sugar, Gayle Nelson

Election/Nomination: Made up of the 3 directors with the most Board tenure. Puts together a slate of qualified candidates for the general election to the board, based on nominations & input from the members. Dale Carlson, William Kowalik, Penny Hamers

Historian: Gathers together all forms of data that make up the history of AGS, categorizing specific items so things can be looked up, Example: all known issues of the Voice, BoD minutes & decisions by year, policy changes/dates, photos & publications etc. Putting all of this together then transcribing/scanning into a format that can be saved to disk. This would be an ongoing project Gayle Nelson - Chair, Alice Hall, Penny Tyler, Eddie Fugate, Hazel McTeer

Judges: Makes recommendations to the BOD on issues relating to judges training as well as complaints filed against judges or shows. (2/3 judges 1/3 other members) Sunni Florence-Milligan-Chair, Alice Hall, Penny Tyler, Kim Steele, Keith Harrell, Audrey Kowalik

Show Rules: Clarifies & writes recommendations to BOD concerning show rules for AGS shows. Also reviews any proposed changes to show forms etc. Reviews disputed show results & works with Office to resolve. William Kowalik-Chair, Sunni Florence-Milligan, Tina Hansen, Ellen Dill, Valerie Ciesynski

National Show/Convention: works on guidelines & recommendations for BOD & solicits future sites for convention and/or national shows. William Kowalik-Chair, Ellen Dill, Gail Putcher Sub committee: Current year National show/Convention: works with main committee to put together current years' show and/or convention Subcommittee: National Show Fundraising: (responsible for securing corporate donations to fund premiums/awards for the National show)

Pure Gold Sale - Marie Harrell - Chair, Dween Muse, Joanne Karohl, Penny Hamers

Office Procedures: Author a written set of office policies & procedures for the Secretary & Treasurer to follow. Fred Phillips - Chair, Dina Callow, Gayle Nelson, Sharon Boger

Planning & Relocation - Completed and disbanded

Public Relations/Products: Maintains website & puts together advertising & promotional materials benefiting AGS. (note: Artists pen/ink drawings needed. Also graphics artists and/or those experienced with FrontPage & web building. If you are talented in this area, or know someone that is, please contact this committee) Sunni Florence-Milligan - Chair, Kellye Bussey, Ellen Dill, Marie Harrell The Welcoming subcommittee will be up to Chair

Publications: Oversees & manages all member publications such as the Voice & Member Handbook. (See below) Trisha Tank - Chair (and Voice Editor), Sharon Boger, Margo Piver, Gayle Nelson, Ellen Dill Sharon will head the Handbook subcommittee Trisha will head the Voice subcommittee Sub-Committee: Handbook: designs & maintains current handbook content, sends to office for printing Sub-Committee: Voice: works on recommendations from BOD & member input for content. Published quarterly. Must send hard copy as well as electronic format to office for printing. Requires knowledge of Microsoft Publisher and/or Word.

Scholarship: Reviews scholarship applications submitted & makes recommendations to the BOD if all qualifications are met. John Howland, Jean New

Youth Committee: Develops & recommends programs & activities designed to promote youth participation & awareness in the dairy goat industry. Acts as advisory body & intermediary for the Youth Board. Kim Steele - Chair Subcommittee: Youth Board: Youth representatives from each District who help plan & participate in various activities. Will have one member designated as Youth liaison who may report to the Board, through the Youth Committee.

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All persons listed on family memberships are eligible to register goats under their name and to sign official AGS paperwork associated with show wins, etc. The family membership has ONE vote in AGS elections or membership voting in response to questions raised by the Board of Directors.

Membership is from 1 January through 31 December. If running for an office or renewing your judge’s license, membership dues are payable prior to January 1st. For inclusion of your membership name in the AGS Roster payment is due by February 1st.

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Dues must be paid by January 1 of the year if you plan to run for an office. Roster inclusion dues deadline is February 1. Being a member of AGS entitles you to register goats at the membership fee, a Membership Handbook, quarterly issues of the AGS Voice, an AGS decal with the initial membership, to vote in annual director elections/general membership meetings and to serve on AGS committees. Some memberships are restricted in voting privileges and running for office (Junior, Family, Affiliate). Membership also entitles you to participate in the programs AGS offers to its members such as DHIR, Classification and becoming an AGS judge. Members are welcome at the annual Board of Directors meeting as observers. Life memberships (for individuals only), are very reasonably priced and provide all membership privileges for the life of the individual or as long as they want to use AGS services. This application can be cut out or copied and mailed to the AGS office. Renewal memberships should use the same form.

AMERICAN GOAT SOCIETY, INC. 735 Oakridge Lane Pipe Creek, Texas 78063

Phone: (830) 535-4AGS (4247) Fax: (830)535-4561 Email: office@americangoatsociety.com

Amy Kowalik, Office Manager

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/

RENEWAL Membership is from Jan. 1st to Dec. 31st

Prices are: Thru Dec 31/After Dec 31 Individual: $15/$20 Junior: $ 5.00/$10 Senior: $10/$15 Family: $25/$30 Affiliate: $15/$20 Life: $150/$155

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AGS Officers/Directors 2004-2005 DIRECTORS AT LARGE

2007 (AGS Vice-President) Sharon Boger, 188 Coppedge-Hayes Rd., Spring Hope, NC 27882 (919)853-2549 Email: SharonB518@aol.com

2005 Kellye Bussey, 3624 CR805B, Cleburne, TX, 76031 (817)558-4159 Email: ktbussey@starband.net

2006 Gayle C. Nelson, 1327 E. Lawson Rd., Little Rock, AR 72210 (501)821-2688 Email: anarky@worldnet.att.net

DISTRICT 1

2005 Keith Harrell, 2257 Fred Everett Rd, Kinston, NC 28504 (252)522-1762 Email: gkh123@earthlink.net

2006 Dale Carlson, 1127 Lyndon Rd, Franklinville, NY 14737 (716)676-9321 Email: hayseed@wnyweb.net

DISTRICT 2

2005 Jean New, 16913 Vimy Ridge Rd, Alexander, AR 72002 (501)847-7027 Email: jeanpnew@webtv.net

2006 Eddie Fugate, P.O. Box 3771 Springfield, Mo 65808 (417) 887-9139

DISTRICT 3

2005 Sunni Milligan, Azle TX, (817) 270-4883 Email: txflatrock@aol.com

2006 William Kowalik, 737 Oakridge Ln, Pipe Creek, TX 78063 (830)510-6324 Email: hcndgoats@earthlink.net

DISTRICT 4

2005 Fred Phillips, PO Box 142, Whitewater, CO 81527 (970)245-8676 Email: PhilFlphil@aol.com

2006 Laura K. Beers. Rt 2. Box 169C, Torrington, WY 82240 (307) 532-3514 Email: fbrfntsy@actcom.net

DISTRICT 5

2005 (AGS President) LisaJo Helgesen, PO Box 179, Eureka, NV 89316 (775)237-5732 Email: spiritwind@eurekanv.org

2006 Penny Hammers 4080 Parkhill Road,Santa Margarita CA 93453 (805) 438-3757 E-mail: copperpenny@tcsn.net

In June of 2000, a discussion list was set up for the members and directors by director Valerie Ciesynski. In 2001 this internet list was approved by the AGS board as the official AGS list and it is open to any AGS member. Please take the time to join the list to give your input and opinions. Discussion and debate among fellow members on this list can be very productive for the society as a whole. To join, go to: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/discuss_ags Or go to the link on the AGS website at the url below:

American Goat Society 735 Oakridge Lane Pipe

Creek, Texas 78063 Phone: (830) 535-4AGS (4247) Fax: (830)535-4561 Email office@americangoatsociety.com

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