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Dairy Goat Day 2002

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Saturday, January 19, 2002

Morning Session: Main Theater

8:15-9:00 
Registration and Scale Drop Off for Certification. Registration $5.00 for adults, no charge for youth under 18. Coffee & Donuts will be served.

9:00-9:10 
Welcome and Introductions, Dr. Gary Anderson, Chair and Dr. James Murray, Dept. of Animal Science

9:10-11:30 
Emerging Issues in Goat Production:
Whether your goats are for milk, meat or just for fun, and whether your herd is a small herd or a large commercial unit, your goats impact their environment; health and quality issues of goats and the products they produce concern all goat owners. This morning’s program will explore some of these issue’s.

9:10-9:35 
“How many Goats make a Cow?”, Dr. Deanne Meyer, Dept. of Animal Science

9:35-10:00 
Scrapie: “What the Scrapie Eradication Program and Scrapie Flock Certification Program mean for Goat Owners”, Dr. David, Ewey, USDA, APHIS

10:00-10:15 Break

10:15-10:40
 “Biosecurity in your Herd”, Dr. Joan Dean Rowe, School of Veterinary Medicine

10:40-11:05 
“Preharvest Quality Assurance: Producing Wholesome Milk & Meat”, Dr Michael Payne, Department of Environmental Toxicology

11:05-11:30 
“Postharvest Quality Control and Safety”, Dr. John Bruhn, Dept. of Food Science & Technology,

11:30-12:00 
California DHIA and ADGA Update
Mr. Bill VerBoort, CDHIA General Manager and ADGA Directors

12:00 Lunch on your own . A list of local restaurants will be available at the registration desk.

Afternoon Session: Animal Science Teaching
Facility, UC Davis Cow Dairy (see map)

1:30-3:00 
Rotating Demonstrations, 30 minutes each (choose three). Those attending the California DHIA Tester Training will have time to attend one of the demonstrations.

Cheese Making. Barbara Reed, UC Cooperative Extention, Glenn Country

Scrapie Eradication Program ID Regulations and Scapie Flock Certification Program. Dr. Mike McBride, Dr. David Ewey, USDA, APHIS

Caprine Necropsy Drs. Nancy East and Denae Wagner; School of Veterinary Medicine

Healthy Goat Exam. Drs. Mike Lane and Sharif Aly, School of Veterinary Medicine

Your Market Goat 4H or FFA Project. Judy Kaye, American Meat Goat Association Judge

Information Table

Display Area. Non-profit clubs and organizations are invited to provide material for display. Please contact Jan Carlson, jlcarlson@ucdavis.edu for details

2:00-5:00 
California DHIA Tester Training (Room 600) Mr. Bill VerBoort, CDIA General Manager

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