The Ontario Meat Goat Symposium will be held in Lindsay, Ontario on August 13, 2022, at the Lindsay Fairgrounds from 9 am to 3:30 pm. The event will feature guest speakers on topics such as nutrition and parasites. There will also be live goat demonstrations and a tradeshow which will include goat equipment, supplies and industry partners. Although the event is focused on meat goats, dairy goat producers are also welcome. Plan on attending to network with fellow goat producers! The event is free to attend, and lunch will be available for purchase. A full agenda will be posted shortly. The event is hosted by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) in partnership with Ontario Goat…
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Goat Genetic Improvement Webinar Series – July 2021
Calling all Goat Producers! Genetic improvement is a major contributor to the success and profitability of both dairy and meat goat herds! Genetic selection allows you to increase productivity and improve animal health in your herd by selecting for specific traits. If you are interested in learning more about genetic selection and improvement, then this webinar series is for you! Join the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) for an informational webinar series focused on goat genetic improvement strategies, programs and approaches. Listen to guest speakers from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement, Canadian Goat Society, and discuss strategies for record keeping and genetic selection with fellow producers. Content presented will be applicable…
Marketing Meat Goat Kids
When making the decision on where to market meat goat kids, a variety of options exist. It is important to keep in mind that the consumer is ultimately the person who will be purchasing the product. In the value chain found in Figure 1, the consumer is at the top of the diagram as they truly drive the system. With no end user, there would be no demand for the product. In the simplified Figure 1 diagram, this is only one example of how a value chain might work. There are different marketing methods depending on individual preferences. Marketing methods for meat goats include: Live auction Direct to processor Direct to the consumer (farm gate, farmers’ market, online, etc.)…
