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The Michigan Futurity, as described herein, is envisioned as a method of spotlighting Michigan Dairy Goat Breeders. It is hoped that a large number of Michigan breeders will accept the opportunity to show their skills as breeders of productive, well conformed dairy goats. This ability can then be rewarded by the advertising value and monetary benefits resulting from winning. This Futurity will serve to recognize and promote dairy goats bred by Michigan goat breeders. May we wish you all success in the adventure of breeding top quality dairy goats.

 

(1)  Eligibility

1. ADGA registered purebred or American does of the following breeds: Alpine, LaMancha, Nigerian Dwarf (must be ADGA registered), Nubian, Oberhasli, Saanen, and Toggenburg.

2. Nominations may be made only by Michigan breeders for doe kids owned by them, whether bred by them or bred by & purchased from another Michigan breeder.

3. Any number of does may be nominated by a breeder.

4. Any doe sold following initial nomination remains eligible regardless of ownership, provided subsequent re-entry payments are made and written notification of sale is made to futurity secretary by former owner within 30 days following sale.

5. No refunds will be made whether an animal remains eligible for futurity or not.  The responsibility of re-entry rests entirely with the current owner.

 

(2)  Nomination Fees and Dates

1. Nomination for a kid must be made within 6 months of date of birth.

2. Nomination information required on Official Entry Form:

1. Name of doe

2. Registration number (If pending at time of application, number must be supplied by date of yearling re-entry.)

3. Tattoo information: Right ear or tail web, Left ear or tail web, Center tail.

4. Breed

5. Color (as listed on registration paper)

6. Date of birth

7. Name and registration number of sire & dam

8. Name and address of owner

9. Name and address of breeder

3. Re-entry payments for yearlings and 2 year olds are to be made and postmarked no later than May 15. Does will be declared ineligible if no re-entry fee is received by the deadline.  Postmarks will govern all nominations and re-entries.

4. Entry or re-entry fees to be paid by current owner, not limited to original   breeder or owner making initial entry. When making re-entry payment, note the doe’s name, registration number and birth date covered by the payment. The nomination entry form is only necessary for initial nomination.

5. Closing dates for nominations, fee payments, will be strictly adhered to, with no exceptions. Postmarks will govern.

6. Nominations, entry fees, and re-entry fees should be submitted by current owner to the futurity secretary.                             

   	AGE:	FEE:
   	Kid	$  4.00
   	Yearling	$  6.00
   	2-Year Old	$10.00

 (3)  Determination of winners and premiums

1. Each year, eligible does will be shown in the Two year old futurity class at a open show, to be designated at a later date.

2. Does eligible to be entered in the futurity show are exempted from being shown in the open show. If an owner chooses to show eligible does only in the futurity, no entry fees required for those does. However, all show health rules and regulations shall govern.

3. Premiums will be paid to the first five places in the two year old class, depending on entry fees and re-entry fees received and the number of eligible does shown. The futurity winner (at age 2) will receive the cumulative purse, a certificate and a rosette.

4. Ten percent (10%) of all fees received will be allotted to cover expenses.  Remaining monies to be divided between the respective winners in the two-year old class as follows:

   	PLACE:	PERCENTAGE:
   	1st	40%
   	2nd	20%
   	3rd	15%
   	4th	10%
   	5th	5%

    

5. Should there be less than five (5) eligible recipients shown, monies not distributed are returned to the futurity treasury.

Futurity Secretary:

Sherri Kast 4901 S. Meridian Rd. Ovid,  MI  48866 989-834-5871