a little wigged out after visiting the 4h fair

tailwagging · #21 07/19/11, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Backfourty,MI.

That's exactly why I never have taken any of our animals to the fairs & also change shoes when we get home before ever going to the barn.
Even when we visit farms around here I always wash the soles of our boots with bleach water when we come home. I know that sounds a little extremem but I'm always so worried about bringing something home from some place else.

NO! not at all! I do this coming from the vet office or dog show.

Hollowdweller · #22 07/19/11, 04:27 PM

Possible the lumps were not noticed.

I've seen a lot of clipped down goats at the National Show with scars from abcess lancing.

If you want to show goats be prepared to spend $$ on vet bills.

saanengirl · #23 07/19/11, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PrettyPaisley

Wow. I guess I should think twice about getting Paisley involved with 4-H.

It doesn't sound like it's worth the risk!

NC is pretty strict about the health of animals at the fairs (I used to show there). I wouldn't worry too much.

Ranger · #24 07/19/11, 10:16 PM

Here in Florida people bring their CAE goats to the shows and milk them with all the other goats standing around. Including babies. I picked up one of my babies at a show from the breeder, and I never let her touch the ground there!!!!