Welcome to the newly created Education and Resources section of the AABMGS website.
Contact details for comment and content suggestions: ed.promo@aabmgs.org.au
The intent of this section is to align with Key Objectives of AABMGS Inc. which include:
- To promote public awareness of the health, welfare and good goat keeping practices in Australia;
- To collect and publish helpful and desirable information related to breeding, keeping and exhibiting miniature goat and sheep in Australia;
- To promote the AABMGS Inc. and all breeds of miniature goat and sheep via our website, social media, publications, displays and the holding of exhibitions.
If you are interested in participating in AABMGS Displays and/or Events or are interested in obtaining handouts and information for distribution please contact: ed.promo@aabmgs.org.au
Breeder & Stud Profiles
AABMGS invite and encourage members to complete a Breeder & Stud Profile.
By providing this information you acknowledge and authorise AABMGS Inc to reproduce in the format of a Breeder & Stud profile feature. This profile feature may be used on the AABMGS official website, Facebook page or in a periodic Newsletter produced for AABMGS members.
Follow the link for online completion and upload of photos.
Leg Bands
All pictures published have been provided with permission by members
Disbudding
This shows disbudding of a buck kid using the figure of 8 method and the use of leather squares to protect areas around the horn bud. It also shows how the middle of the horn bud is removed with a scalpel and burnt to prevent regrowth.
This is done in kids that are slightly older than the ideal number of days and who have a raised horn bud after initial application of the disbudding iron. The disbudding irons are heated with a gas burner.
Smart Owners, Healthy Goats
Expert goat care information. Gain the knowledge to keep your goats healthy.
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