2024 Boer Goat Course
The Boer Goat Course is an opportunity to learn selection of the Boer Goat, as they do in South Africa. Husbandry and reproduction will be discussed.
The basic selection is by phenotype. To understand how and why, it takes time to sort stock and discuss the qualities of the animals. This is something that is usually done as a community, to come to general conclusions about how to progress the breed and keep it photogenically correct for the breed, by selection. The opportunity to learn from long term Boer Goat breeders and judges, is very valuable.
The three highly qualified, judges/instructors for 2024 are Anton Ward, Roger McSwain, and Kathy Daves. The course assistant is Rico Zaldivar.
This is a one day course, May 29th. The day begins at 8:30 am and wraps up at about 4 pm. After you are done with the Boer Goat Course, there are other activities and speakers with product, for attendees.
Check the Master Schedule for other events and times.
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Instructors:
- Anton Ward, Missouri
- Roger McSwain, North Carolina
- Kathy Daves, South Carolina
Schedule: more to come and times subject to change.
MAY 28 Check In, Swine Pavilion, Office Area
MAY 29
8 AM Check In, Swine Pavilion, Office Area
9 AM Introductions
10 AM History of the Boer Goat
10:30 AM Selection
11:30 AM Record Keeping – Marjeanna Smith
NOON LUNCH
1 PM Selection Classes
2 PM Sorting stock
3 PM Classroom
MAY 30
4 PM Product giveaway
4 PM Special product discussion: ParlorPal, Anton Ward
Additional learning opportunities
May 31: FAMACHA CLASS/CERTIFICATE (limited enrollment). 3 hour course. Cards $15.00 – Lincoln University
June 1, 11 AM Ultra Sound Loin Eye in stock, Lincoln University (more information to come).
For More Information, please reach out to Rico Zaldivar: (636) 359-1155
Kathy Daves Carr (803) 460-6016
Coffee Break Sponsors: Free Coffee and Snacks each morning
All Rights Reserved Goat Expo/Midwest Buck Sale 2024