Vancouver Island Goat Association

Exciting news for VIGA members!

A big Congratulations to some of our very own VIGA members on your placement in the Chilliwack Fair Virtual Goat Show! congrats to Jaki Ayton for winning best udder with La Mountain Zinnia's Dana, she's a 4 yr old 3rd freshened Toggenburg (will post her pic in comments) Congrats to Al and Sharon who were her breeders. Also notable is board member Angela Forster placed a few times with her Old Bones Creak Nubians, (feel free to post pics in the comments, Angela, we’d all love to see!) as well as Jaki Ayton with more of her Snapdragon Toggenburgs in the AOP class. Yellow Point Nigerians was also represented placing with a yearling milker owned by Cobie Woods. We’ve all been missing the shows so thanks to those who entered for trying it out! Check out the official judges list attached.

A goat guide to social distancing ;)

Got to get a good photo of your bucks going into breeding season... right?

Hope everyone’s having a goat summer!!

Can someone help? I recommended Veterinary Meds & Farm Supply BC.

Found: Two female goats, anyone recognize them? "Two goats were found wandering across the street from us late last night... they aren't ours, two females, one looks to be lamancha, and the other a longer haired cross.. this is in Yellow Point, have posted to our community board but nothing yet, anybody recognize them? they are being housed at our neighbour's for the time being. " -Corner of Yellow Point Rd and Martella in Yellow Point/Cedar area

A pasture question.... native bleeding heart, pearly everlasting, fireweed.... are they toxic to goats / sheep? I've been digging out the foxglove, but then again, I have a friend with a couple dozen goats who forage daily amongst foxgloves and never got sick (?!?). Thanks!

Nubian buckling available from Old Bones Creak Farm. born April 6 Disbudded, friendly and healthy Clean and tested herd. Can be registered, Message fro Angela's # to call her :) Check out our website http://www.vigoats.ca/for-sale.html... Remember, members can post your goats for sale on our website for free advertising, send info to Rebecca [email protected]

Copied and Pasted from Canadian Goats Facebook group: This will be the first in a brand new set of information updates from CGS. CGS CLASSIFICATION PROGRAM CANCELLED FOR 2020.... During a very recent board meeting the CGS board voted to cancel classification service for 2020. The decision was a pragmatic one, but, also done with sadness. The situation revolving around the current health crisis is moving at a terrific pace, but, still leaves many questions unanswered. CGS will work with each applicant for service regarding any funds forwarded to CGS already. The decision of each applicant will be fully respected. CGS will use 2020 to further enhance the program and to work on advanced training for classifiers. The CGS board felt a great responsiblity toward the safety and health of both our staff and members who were planning to make use of this important service. The board is highly hopeful that classification will be back, better than ever, in 2021. Questions or comments may be directed to the CGS office. -Russell Gammon

Can anyone on here help Jocelyne out?

Cresta Roca Farm has purebred, registered Nigerian Dwarf Bucklings for sale. Check them out at: http://www.vigoats.ca/for-sale.html And a reminder to *VIGA members* that you can post your goats for sale on our VIGA website, and we will advertise them for you. Send your listing and picture to Rebecca [email protected]!

VIGA members Amanda if interested