Useful resources……
Miniature Goat Associations
Miniature Goat Breeders Association of Australia Inc (MGBAA) www.mgba.com.au
Goat Husbandry Book
The best goat husbandry manual I know is;
"Goat Husbandry – Rivendale Boer Goat Stud", by Lorraine and Peter Scott.
This is a fantastic, practical resource to have on your shelf. Please contact Lorraine via email to access a copy; [email protected]
Hoof Trimming Shears
The best shears I know are from www.arborgreen.com.au (this is actually a horticultural place). ARS Hoof Trimming Shear code AR140LDX. The shears cost about $80.00 plus postage- from South Australia.
Property Identification Code.
If you own a property and run livestock (including pet goats) in Australia you must have a PIC (Property Identification Code). There is no cost involved in this and the application form can be found here;
https://pras.biosecurity.tas.gov.au/pras/ui
When you buy goats, the person you purchase from should provide you with a vendor declaration form. Your PIC will be needed for this paperwork.
Worm Management
Worm egg counts;
There are many places you can get a worm egg count done for your goats, however our local Government Laboratory in Tasmania is;
Animal Health Laboratory, DPIPWE
PO Box 46 Kings Meadows Tasmania 7249
165 Westbury Road Prospect Tas 7250
Phone 6777 2111
They will send out an Ovine Worm Test Kit for free. A basic worm test will cost $42.80 and includes recommendations.
Worm Boss; an excellent site on worm management
http://www.wormboss.com.au
Our Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/LowannaKaruMiniatureGoatStud
Miniature Goats Tasmania Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331087420252971/
Miniature Goat Breeders Association Facebook Pages
https://www.facebook.com/MGBAAInc/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/838233136566756/
Miniature Goat Associations
Miniature Goat Breeders Association of Australia Inc (MGBAA) www.mgba.com.au
Goat Husbandry Book
The best goat husbandry manual I know is;
"Goat Husbandry – Rivendale Boer Goat Stud", by Lorraine and Peter Scott.
This is a fantastic, practical resource to have on your shelf. Please contact Lorraine via email to access a copy; [email protected]
Hoof Trimming Shears
The best shears I know are from www.arborgreen.com.au (this is actually a horticultural place). ARS Hoof Trimming Shear code AR140LDX. The shears cost about $80.00 plus postage- from South Australia.
Property Identification Code.
If you own a property and run livestock (including pet goats) in Australia you must have a PIC (Property Identification Code). There is no cost involved in this and the application form can be found here;
https://pras.biosecurity.tas.gov.au/pras/ui
When you buy goats, the person you purchase from should provide you with a vendor declaration form. Your PIC will be needed for this paperwork.
Worm Management
Worm egg counts;
There are many places you can get a worm egg count done for your goats, however our local Government Laboratory in Tasmania is;
Animal Health Laboratory, DPIPWE
PO Box 46 Kings Meadows Tasmania 7249
165 Westbury Road Prospect Tas 7250
Phone 6777 2111
They will send out an Ovine Worm Test Kit for free. A basic worm test will cost $42.80 and includes recommendations.
Worm Boss; an excellent site on worm management
http://www.wormboss.com.au
Our Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/LowannaKaruMiniatureGoatStud
Miniature Goats Tasmania Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331087420252971/
Miniature Goat Breeders Association Facebook Pages
https://www.facebook.com/MGBAAInc/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/838233136566756/
