SECTION SECRETARY
Mr Sam Cutler
Welcome to the Penistone Agricultural Show – Goats Section
| Judge: | John Rudkin |
| Entry Fee: | £3.00 per class – Entries close on 17th August 2024 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £12.00 2nd : £8.00 3rd : £5.00 There will be no prize money for the milking competition |
Classes
- 1 – Female Goat that has borne a kid, any age, in-milk, entered in the Saanen section of the Herd Book
- 2 – Female Goat that has borne a kid, any age, in-milk, entered in the Toggenburg section of the Herd Book
- 3 – Female Goat that has borne a kid, any age, in-milk, entered in the British Saanen section of the Herd Book
- 4 – Female Goat that has borne a kid, any age, in-milk, entered in the British Toggenburg section of the Herd
Book - 5 – Female Goat that has borne a kid, any age, in-milk, entered in the British Alpine section of the Herd Book
- 6 – Female Goat that has borne a kid, any age, in-milk, entered in the Anglo Nubian section of the Herd Book
- 7 – Female Goat that has borne a kid, any age, in-milk, entered in the Golden or British Guernsey section of the
Herd Book - 8 – Female Goat that has borne a kid, any age, in-milk, Any Other Variety
- 9 – Goatling that has not borne a kid, over one year but not exceeding two years, entered in the Saanen or British Saanen section of the Herd Book
- 10 – Goatling that has not borne a kid, over one year but not exceeding two years, entered in the Toggenburg or British Toggenburg section of the Herd Book
- 11 – Goatling that has not borne a kid, over one year but not exceeding two years, entered in the British Alpine section of the Herd Book
- 12 – Goatling that has not borne a kid, over one year but not exceeding two years, entered in the Anglo Nubian section of the Herd Book
- 13 – Goatling that has not borne a kid, over one year but not exceeding two years, entered in the Golden or British Guernsey section of the Herd Book
- 14 – Goatling that has not borne a kid, over one year but not exceeding two years, Any Other Variety
- 15 – Female Kids over two months, but not exceeding one year, entered in the Saanen or British Saanen section
of the Herd Book - 16 – Female Kids over two months, but not exceeding one year, entered in the Toggenburg or British Toggenburg section of the Herd Book
- 17 – Female Kids over two months, but not exceeding one year, entered in the British Alpine section of the Herd Book
- 18 – Female Kids over two months, but not exceeding one year, entered in the Anglo Nubian section of the Herd Book
- 19 – Female Kids over two months, but not exceeding one year, entered in the Golden or British Guernsey section of the Herd Book
- 20 – Female Kids over two months, but not exceeding one year, Any Other Variety
- 21 – Milking Competition, for goats of any age, to have kidded once only
- 22 – Milking Competition, for goats of any age, to have kidded twice or more
Please note that classes 9, 10, 15 and 16 will be split if THREE or more of each breed are entered.
British Goat Society Awards
The British Goat Society offers:-
- A Rosette for the Best Goat in Show
- A Challenge Certificate for the Best Goat that has borne a kid
- A Challenge Certificate for the Best Inspection / Production Goat
- A Breed Challenge Certificate for the Best Toggenburg goat, Best Saanen goat, Best British Toggenburg goat, Best British Saanen goat, Best Anglo-Nubian goat, Best British Alpine goat, Best Golden Guernsey goat, Best British Guernsey goat that has borne a kid
- A Certificate of Merit for the Best British Goat that has borne a kid
Holding number – 47/727/8002
Open Classes
The Goat Classes are held under the Rules, Regulations and Recognition of the British Goat Society.
All exhibits must be registered with the BGS regarding the ownership and in the name of the exhibitor, the registered name, number and earmark being quoted on the entry form (also the kidding date for goats in milk). All goats in milk must have been kidded or aborted a minimum of 30 days previous to the date of the Show.
No pregnant goats may be admitted to the Showground. In the event of an unforeseen kidding or abortion, the goat must be immediately isolated from other goats. Full details of the goat, exhibitor and any action taken must be reported in writing to the Chief Steward, to the BGS Secretary, immediately after the Show.
Entries will only be accepted from whole herd negative CAE tested herds and must be submitted on BGS form. Please note we are unable to accommodate accredited herds at this time, we apologise for any inconvenience.
Exhibitors are requested NOT to bring to the Showground ANY goat that has previously had a positive reaction to the CAE test; it is advised that any milk produced at the Show should not be fed to goats of any age.
Exhibitors must not bring any goat to the show that is not entered on the entry form.
All goats must conform to the current regulations regarding identification; all earmarks and tags must be readable.
Goats in milk should arrive on the Friday evening prior to the Show by 6.00pm for stripping out by an official steward at 6.30pm. Young stock should be penned by 9am on the day of the Show. First Inspection will take place at 6.30am on the Saturday morning (subject to the Judge’s approval).
No goats should be removed from the Showground until 5pm on the Saturday, with approval from the Chief Steward.
There will be no movement of motorised vehicles on the Showfield between 9.30am and 5pm.
Pens
Milkers / Goatlings – 1 pen each Kids – 2 to a pen