Saturday, April 20, 2013

Fifty Bucks Consigned

As of Friday, April 19, fifty bucks have been nominated to the 2013 Western Maryland Pasture-Based Meat Goat Performance Test.

Twelve consigners from nine states (DE, KS, KY, IL, IN, MD, NC, NJ, and VA) have consigned two or more bucks to the test.  Five consigners are new to the test. Four are returning to the test after a one year absence.

Of the 50 bucks consigned, 43 are Kiko (or Kiko-influenced) , 2 are Boer (or Boer-influenced), and 5 are unknown.

Newly arrived bucks from the 2008 test

The nomination period will not close until May 15. All nominations received by the deadline will be treated equally.