A live goat confirmation clinic was held Saturday, June 27, 2009, as part of the AKGA convention activities. Dr. Dave Sparks, Dr. Steve Hart, and Dr. Richard Browning inspected and commented on a group of does and pointed out the good as well as the less favorable characteristics. The does were not part of the sale and were selected to show the audience what to look for. All of the speakers/judges agreed a small, tight udder as opposed to a large, over-extended one was required. Does with large bags often cannot nurse their offspring and also have other mammary problems such as mastitis.
The clinic was well attended with the bleachers packed full. Those attending were allowed to interpose questions during the middle of the talk and readily answered all the questions which people asked.
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