Produce an updated list of Angora goats for sale This a call to action to send us what animals you have for sale (or would be prepared to sell) with some photos so we can load it up on the goat fibre gateway site and offer the listing to prospective new entrants. The plan is to … [Read more...] about Call for Action
2025 Deloraine Angora Show
Held at Deloraine Showgrounds on Sunday, February 16 The annual Angora show was held at the Deloraine Showgrounds. Tasmanian Division Annual Show 2025 A word from the President. Thanks George for keeping the website up to date, the Angora Show at Deloraine saw some new breeders investing … [Read more...] about 2025 Deloraine Angora Show
GoatFest Tasmania – 2025
Reproduced by kind permission of Georgia Buchholz, Livestock consultant, neXtgen Agri Over the long weekend, members of the AgriFutures Goat Fibre Program travelled down and attended GoatFest to promote the production of goat fibre. Tassie turned on the weather and a great crowd rolled … [Read more...] about GoatFest Tasmania – 2025
Alternative Mohair Buyer
For anyone interested, I was given the following information about an alternative option for selling mohair. The buyer is Australian Mohair Services (AMS), owned by John Hoornweg. John is the Vice President and Treasurer of Mohair Australia. Some details are - Nathan at Australian Wool … [Read more...] about Alternative Mohair Buyer
2024 Deloraine Angora Show – Fleeces Only
Held at Deloraine Showgrounds on Saturday, November 23 This was a fleece only show. Eian Rayner was the judge and Mary Orledge, the Chief Steward. Mary reported - There were 22 entries in the Deloraine Show Mohair Fleece Championship for 2024, and it was great to see two first time … [Read more...] about 2024 Deloraine Angora Show – Fleeces Only
GoatFest Tasmania – 2025
Message from Steve Baldock I am looking for some Angora Goats for Goatfest on 26/1/25. I need to know numbers soon so that pens can be arranged. Please let me know if you can attend. John Hoornweg ( A mohair trader) is willing to judge the All Breeds Show on the 16th of February. He will pay his … [Read more...] about GoatFest Tasmania – 2025
Sheep and Goat Electronic Identification Device (eID)
Mandatory eID for newborn sheep and goats will be a requirement in Tasmania from 1 January 2025. More information on the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania website here or view the pdf below for the implementation plan. Sheep and goat electronic identification - Tasmanian … [Read more...] about Sheep and Goat Electronic Identification Device (eID)
Goat Industry Council of Australia
Information Session The Goat Industry Council of Australia will be holding an information session on Sunday, September 15 2024 at the Campbell Town Recreation Ground Complex. See the flyer below for more information. NOTE: RSVP by COB September 9, 2024 … [Read more...] about Goat Industry Council of Australia