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Call Judges for Imnarja 2024 - Goats and Sheep
(See below for contact information) As the official organizers of Malta’s annual traditional agricultural show called Imnarja, we are looking for anyone qualified and interested in professionally judging sheep and goats during this year’s event. The show will be held on the following dates: Tuesday 25th June 2024 – Dog Competition Wednesday 26th June 2024 – Equine Competition Thursday 27th June 2024 – Goats and Sheep Competition Friday 28th June 2024 – Poultry / Rabbit / Cattle Competition Saturday 29th June 2024 – Goats and Sheep Milking Competition / Grand Champions / Dairy Beef Competition Therefore, if anyone is interested in judging small ruminants, we need them here at least on the 26th to be able to judge on the 27th and 29th. Most of the sheep exhibited will be Maltese (a dairy breed similar to the Comisana breed), East Friesian, and Crossed (Maltese cross with East Friesian mostly – these animals are still being judged since way back, crossed animals were allowed in shows and since it’s a traditional event we kept this sort of custom alive – these animals are usually judged according to their body score and as a milch animal). In relation to other breeds, we only have a few Texel and Suffolk of a good standard; maybe a couple of Romanovs that I know of. I have been judging goats and sheep for the past 10 years now, so if you come over, I will be there to assist you during the show. We will definitely be needing at least two (2) judges for Tuesday, 27th June 2024, from 17:00 onwards. Additionally, goat and sheep judges need to select the grand champions from among the finalists chosen on Tuesday, 27th June, and Thursday, 29th June. In Malta, all goat breeds are milk breeds. These include indigenous Maltese goats, Saanen goats, Alpine goats, and recently imported Capra Maltese and Jonica goats. During the show, we usually also have a number of dwarf (pygmy) goats showcased. Flights and accommodation will be paid from our end accordingly. Accommodation offered will be at Corinthia Hotel in Attard on a half-board basis. Pick-up from the airport, return, and transport to and from the show will be organized by us. We would require inbound and outbound dates you require and a soft copy of your passport. Here are some videos from last year's competitions. Imnarja 2023 - Day 3 (youtube.com) Imnarja 2023 - 28th & 29th June 2023 (youtube.com) Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Darryl Grech [email protected] International Goat Association Country Representative for Malta Chief Agricultural Officer Operations Directorate Strategy and Support Division
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While domestic goats are not native to Canada, they have proven to be extremely adaptable to our diverse resources, climate, and geography. In this relatively young and growing sector of agriculture, the central focus of the Canadian goat industry is production of milk, meat, and fibre managed under a variety of housing and grazing systems. Ontario and Quebec are the main producers of goat products in Canada. Goat milk is mainly made into cheese with a lesser amount being processed into yogurt, ice cream, fluid milk, butterfat, and powdered milk. Goat milk production is a small proportion of total milk production in Canada; however, there has been substantial growth in the number of animals, farms, and total milk produced. In Canada, the number of meat and dairy goats has increased from 230,034 goats reported in the 2016 Census to 253,278 goats on 4,801 Canadian farms in 2021 (20, 21). New Canadians also continue to support their cultural traditions and food preferences which often include goat meat. To meet this demand, the availability of goat meat in larger cities is increasing. Due to their naturally curious and interactive nature, goats are also commonly featured in agri-tourism and unique small businesses such as pack animals, targeted grazers, exercise companions, petting zoos, and entertainment. They are also commonly kept as companion animals, pets, or in small hobby herds. Regardless of their purpose, the same principles of responsible care and management must be practiced across the industry to safeguard the well-being of goats. An animal is in a good state of welfare if (as indicated by scientific evidence) it is healthy, comfortable, well nourished, safe, able to express innate behaviour, and if it is not suffering from unpleasant states such as pain, fear, and distress (11). Codes of Practice strive to promote standards of care that reflect achievable balances between animal welfare and producer capabilities. This Code updates the 2003 goat Code of Practice. It attempts to reflect both modern and traditional management practices while seeking to advance animal welfare as described by NFACC. The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy team will continue its dairy goat webinar series in 2023 with all webinar dates and topics listed below. All webinars will be from noon to 1:15 p.m., and are free to attend.
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There is no fee to attend the program; however, registration is required. This work is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Agricultural and Food Research Initiative Competitive Program, Antimicrobial Resistance number: 2020-04197. Register in advance for this meeting at https://go.iastate.edu/2023DAIRYGOATWEBINARS or contact Jennifer Bentley, dairy specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach, at [email protected], 563-382-2949. Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. As dates and topics are announced, information will also be provided about future webinars. Jennifer Bentley ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Field Specialist 2316 Sweet Parkway Road Decorah, IA 52101 [email protected] Office: 563-382-2949 Dairy News and Views from ISU Podcast www.extension.iastate.edu/dairytea |
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