Rules for the 2008 MDGS Annual Show

1.       This show is sanctioned by ADGA and their rules shall govern.

2.       The senior doe show is  sanctioned for the following breeds:LaMancha, Nigerian Dwarfs, Nubians, Oberhasli, Saanen, Sable, Toggenburgs, Recorded Grades and Alpine.  The junior doe show is sanctioned for LaMancha, Nubian, Saanen, AOP , Recorded Grade and Alpine. This Shall be the order of the show on Saturday. The show order on  Sunday will be Alpines, LaManchas, Nubian, Saanen, AOP and Recorded grade.  The senior doe and junior doe shows are separately  sanctioned.

3.       Entry fee is $4.50 per animal per show ($4.00 per animal per show if entering 10 or more animals per show per day if received by June 2, 2008.  After June 2, the entry fee is $6.00 per animal.  There is also a $3.50 fee per pen.  Pens are 4’ x 7’.  Trailered animals will be charged a pen fee.  NO REFUNDS- NO CLEAN UP!!!  Send entries and fees to Linda Coon, show secretary.

4.       The base date of the show is June 14, 2008, the first day of the show.

5.       The original registration certificate is required for all animals six months of age or older.  Animals under six months of age may be shown under stamped duplicate applications.  This must be shown to the show secretary before the start of the show.  All animals over six months of age that are entered in the show must have their complete information, i.e. class number, name of animal, registration number, breed, tattoo, listed on the entry blank when sent in or the        exhibitor will be charged late fees.

6.       All animals from out of state are required  to have an interstate health certificate. Please be aware of the scrapie   regulations.

7.       All animals entering the show grounds will be subject to a health examination prior to the start of the show each day.  Any animal exhibiting signs of a possible contagious disease will be barred from the show.  The remaining animals the were transported with the suspect animal could also be banned if the health and well being of the other animals would be jeopardized.  If there is a dispute regarding health check, a check by a veterinarian, at the owner’s expense, will make the final decision.

8.       Any exhibitor not acting in an honorable manor will be asked to leave the fairgrounds and will forfeit his right at this show.

9.       Judging will start at 8:00 am both days. All animals must be in place and checked in prior to this time.

10.   No horned animals will allowed

11.   Bucks are not allowed in the barn. If you bring a buck, it must be kept trailered.

12.   There will be no pre-show milkout.

13.   Any dogs must be leashed and may be asked to leave at the discretion of the show committee. The show committee consists of the MDGS Board of Directors.

14.  Michigan Dairy Goat Society and the Ionia County Fair Association, nor any individual associated with this show will be held responsible for loss, damage, or accident to any person, animal, or property.  All animals entered at the owners own risk.  Entry forms must be signed in order to show.