Northwest Dairy Goat Association 2017 Annual Conference

Registration for the 2017 Northwest Dairy Goat Association Conference is now open!

This year’s event will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Clackamas High School in Clackamas, Oregon from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Each year, dairy goat farmers and friends from around the Pacific Northwest gather to share and learn about all things dairy goat. The Northwest Dairy Goat Association is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the dairy goat through products, industry, support of youth events, and shows.

District Conservation Specialist Scott Eden will once again be presenting at the conference. This year he will present on the topic of mud and manure management in the barnyard. He will also have a second presentation that covers erosion, run-off, and riparian area management. (Riparian areas are those areas that are located next to streams, rivers, and other water ways.)

Cost for the event is $35 for adults and $15 for youth. Bring your own lunch or pre-register for lunch ( Pulled Pork or Sliced Beef Brisket sliders, Baked Beans, and Coleslaw or BBQ Mac Salad) – cost is $12 in addition to registration.

Registration for the conference can be found here.

Other topics to be presented:
*Management for Milk Quality and Mastitis Prevention
*Infectious Diseases: CL, CAE, Mycoplasm, Johnees
*Abortion
Artificial Insemination (double session)
Control of Reproduction
Effect of Nutrition on Reproduction
Forages and Grazing – Using Pastures Effectively and Productively
Common Nutritional Problems: Milk Fever, Ketosis, etc
Raising Kids Artificially for Maximum Health and Growth
*Preventative Vaccinations – What, When,and Why
*Activities and Resources for Parents, 4H Leaders, and FFA Advisors
Linear Appraisal – Why Does Function Follow Form (double session)
Cryogenic Handling and Best Practices for Dairy Goat Owners
Understanding PTI, PTA, ETA and Their Impact on Your Breeding Program
DNA Programs Offered by ADGA
Making Goat Milk Soap
Making Goat Milk Soap
Making Lotion with Goat Milk
Adapting and Changing Management with Life Changes
Basic Farm Accounting
Growing Fodder – Pros and Cons
Managing Mud and Manure in Barnyards
Management of Run-off, Erosion and Riparian Areas
DHIA (Milk Test) Training (double session)
Kidding – What to Expect and How to Help
Learn How to Draw Blood and Give Injections
*Microbiology of Cheese-making
Making Mozzarella and Paneer Cheese
Control of Parasites
Raising Goats for Dummies Cheat Sheet – What to Know Before You Start
Adult Showmanship
Mortality Composting – Alternatives to Burial
Question and Answer Session with your ADGA President
Meat Goat Fitting
Meat Goat Showmanship
Selecting a Market Wether
Feeding a Market Wether
Disbudding and Neutering Goat Kids