On Farm Challenge

This competition differs from conventional judging events in that goats are assessed in their structural correctness without grooming, photography or showing.  This format means all breeders can compete against the best in the area on an equal basis.

The competition is open to registered and unregistered dairy goats.  Unregistered animals need to meet the minimum breed standard.  Must be a member of the DGSA

·         Anglo Nubian

·         British Alpine

·         Saanen

·         Toggenburg

·         And any other DGSA recognised dairy breed

      Entry fee: $2.00 per entry.  Limit of 2 entries per class per breed.

      CLASSES

     Only in-milk animals

·         Under 2 in milk

·         2-3 in milk

·         3-6 in milk

·         6 and over in milk

      Age of the doe is of the last kidding date.

Not to be fitted or haltered during observation by the judge.  Animals to be presented on hard, clean surface.

Judging between February and March 2022

Results will be at a presentation dinner – for example the AGM

Judge to be appointed by committee.  Member of committee to provide transport for the judge.  Judge to develop own scoring systems (photos or videos to be taken by the judge to be used at presentation dinner or for publicity)

Only first and second place getters announced.  Also Champions of each breed.

Registered and unregistered does will be judged in the same class.

Champion Anglo Nubian

Champion British Alpine

Champion Toggenburg

Champion Saanen

Champion Other Breed

Champion All Breeds        

See more ...   Full catalogue; 53 entries; 7 exhibitors; watch this space for how it pans out.

 CLASSIFICATION - SEE:  https://www.dairygoatssa.com/files/DGSSA_Classification.wmv