I was shocked to receive a call from Mary Orledge that a member of our goat fraternity, Rob Neske had passed away. Mary sent this message - "Passed away December 2022 aged 75 years. Rob was a member of Mohair Australia Ltd Tasmania Division between 2005 and 2020. He kept Angora goats as a … [Read more...] about Vale Robert (Rob) Neske
Goat Fest Tasmania Annual Festival – 2023
The annual Goat Fest Festival is nearly upon us. Don't miss a great opportunity to see all things about goats! Where: Longford Showgrounds When: Sunday, January 29 Time: 10am to 3pm For up to date information and more news, go to the Goat Fest Tasmania Facebook page here … [Read more...] about Goat Fest Tasmania Annual Festival – 2023
2022 Deloraine Angora Show
Held at Deloraine Showgrounds on Sunday, February 20 The annual Angora show was held at the Deloraine Showgrounds, in conjunction with the All Breeds Summer Show. The judge was Steve Baldock and here is his report - Tasmanian Division Annual Show 2022 I had the pleasure of judging the … [Read more...] about 2022 Deloraine Angora Show
2022 Goatfest
Held at Longford Showgrounds on Sunday, January 30 It was a great day for Goatfest, held for the second consecutive year at the Longford showgrounds. Last year was a success and this year was no different. The weather was kind and the crowds turned up with about 500 visitors who came to see what … [Read more...] about 2022 Goatfest
2021 Deloraine Angora Show
Held at Deloraine Showgrounds on Saturday, November 20 This was a fleece only show, as it is the wrong time of year as all goats are usually in short fleece. Audrey Gaffney was the judge and Mary Orledge, the Chief Steward. Champion Fleece was from Elonera Angoras and the Reserve Champion … [Read more...] about 2021 Deloraine Angora Show
Husbandry Notes (sticky)
Nutritional Requirement of Angora Goats The following information (kindly forwarded by Vicki Winley) is from Dr Mackie Hobson in South Africa he works for the SA Mohair Growers and is an expert in all things related to Angora Goats. The information was provided to a grower and this was what was … [Read more...] about Husbandry Notes (sticky)
Henrietta Angoras – “Open Afternoon”
Where: 23 Wiggs Rd, Henrietta, When: Sunday, September 18 Time: Between 1:30pm & 3:30pm Don & Gaye cordially invite all to come and see their Angora Goats and their Oh So Cute kids. Kidding has just started and they have 10 kids so far and only one is male!!! … [Read more...] about Henrietta Angoras – “Open Afternoon”
2021 Annual Tasmanian Angora Show
Held at Deloraine Showgrounds on Sunday, February 21 Held in conjunction with other goat breeds, this year Audrey Gaffney was the judge and it was great to see Audrey sharing her wisdom. The "Most Successful Exhibitor" again went to Ranga-Wagga Angoras (Vicky & Peter Winley). Congratulations … [Read more...] about 2021 Annual Tasmanian Angora Show