The Goat Association of Nova Scotia

History
GANS was formed in the early 1970s as the Dairy Goat Association of Nova Scotia, the name was changed in 1990 to allow for the inclusion of producers fibre and goat meat.

Clinic 2013 Registration

The Goat Association Of Nova Scotias

I nfo rmat ion

To register please send following information to one of contacts listed at the bottom of panel. Be sure to include questions you may have. Name Address Phone number and Email the the this any

Purpose
The purpose of the association was to provide and circulate sound information about goats, promote the industry, and serve as an educational resource for new breeders seeking to obtain information on the care and selection of goats.

Members
Among the Associations members are commercial producers, breeders of dairy and meat goats, and individuals who maintain small herds for home use.

F e es
GANS member ...................... Free Non-member...................... $5.00
Cheques or money orders may be made payable to the Goat Association of Nova Scotia

Join Us
When: Where: Sat. May 25, 2013 9:00 a.m. 4-H Barn, Truro Exhibition Grounds

Contact
Goat Association of Nova Scotia c/o Katrina McLean 1085 Bennetts Bay Road Canning, NS B0P 1H0 E-mail: nsgoats@hotmail.com Information online at: http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/gans/

Registration Contacts
E-mail Ashley MacDonald at ashesnova@gmail.com or Call Ruth MacDonald at (902)673-2187

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Inside Panel About GANS Schedule Clinic Information Clinic Registration Registration Fees Clinic Contacts

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Schedule
9:00 9:30 Registration 9:30 10:00 Introduction & Welcome

Session Information
Health & Nutrition
Anne Drew Veterinarian and goat herdswoman, Anne Drew covers the basic feeding and nutrition requirements of goats and provides breeders information on keeping a healthy and happy herd.

10:00 -11:00 Session 1 Health & Nutrition

11:00 12:00 Session 2 Handling & Showmanship 12:00 1:00 LUNCH 1:00 2:00 Session 3 Judging & Conformation 2:00 3:00 Session 3 Hoofcare 3:00 3:30 Door Prizes & Acknowledgements 3:30 4:00 Coffee and Questions 4:00 GANS Member Meeting There will be a canteen with healthy snack options available

Judging & Conformation

Ruth MacDonald CGS judge, Ruth MacDonald will be addressing effective judging techniques and reviewing proper conformation standards as established by the Canadian Goat Society.

Handling & Showmanship

Decades of experience will be available through our GANS members with a lot of valuable tips and knowledge for handling your animals both in and out of the show ring.

Hoof Care
Thom Drew

GANS President and goat veteran, Thom Drew will be describing proper hoof care for your goats and giving a demonstration on hoof trimming.

Cathy Vallis will be on site with an assortment of merchandise, catered to small livestock, available for purchase through her supply business. Cathy is also an authorized supplier of CFIA tags for sheep and cattle. To Contact Cathy: (902) 897-5640
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