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hank you for your interest in my herd of American Alpines. I have been selectively breeding Olentangy dairy goats for the past nineteen years, and prior to that under the prefix, M&M ACRES. My mother purchased my first ADGA registered goat in 1982 and every doe in the herd descends from that first 4-H kid. Our first herd name, M&M Acres translated as “Mom & Me” or “Margaret & Mark”...those were fun days. The herd name changed in 1992 when I obtained my ADGA judges license to the current prefix. OLENTANGY is an Algonquin Indian name meaning 'River of Red Face Paint'. The Olentangy river flows through central Ohio and The Ohio State University, where I am a proud alumnus. My current herd consists of 25 American Alpines and one American Saanen. The herd relocated 2,400 miles from Northwest Ohio to Western Washington in April 2001 where our new home has the beautiful backdrop of Mt. Rainier, the iconic image of the state.
Over the past 29 years of involvement in caprine culture, I have participated in the majority of ADGA programs available: DNA typing (every buck I own), Classification (back in 1987), Linear Appraisal (16 times including the past 11 consecutive years), production testing; Standard DHIA Testing and Advanced Registry. I have also been fortunate to exhibit at eight of the past thirteen ADGA National Shows in '94, '96, '97, ’98, '00, '03, ‘05, ’07 and 2009 in Sacramento. 2011 was a busy year showing at eight destinations throughout Idaho, Oregon and Washington, including new exhibitions at the Western Idaho Fair and the Oregon State Fair. Our Linear Appraisal session was in June with a current herd average of 89.1 with a range of 87 - 93 including all yearlings and bucks for 13 adult animals. In production, we've made DHI Provo's list of Top Herds in the country with a rolling herd average of 2,427 ECM (Energy Corrected Milk).
The herd’s 2011 titles included: 18 x GCH, 13 x RGCH, 9 x BOB and 12 BIS awards, with 10 different animals winning official ADGA qualifying legs and one newly finished champion in MISS RUBY C, a 5th consecutive generation champion that we have bred! In addition, we were honored to be awarded Premier Alpine Breeder & Exhibitor at the Western Idaho Fair, Evergreen State Fair, Oregon State Fair and the incredibly competitive Western Washington Fair. We attended a few more shows this year; however, we plan on being more selective next season in preparation for the ADGA National Show in Longmont, Colorado. Our plans for 2012 include; annual CAE testing, DHIR standard testing, Linear Appraisal Scoring, and some shows including a NEW State Fair exhibition to the midwest, we can't wait!
We follow a strict CAEV prevention program with testing through WSU/VMP every year, the herd tested 100% negative on 4/14/2011. In 2012 many kids will be dam raised. While my herd has been CAE negative for over two decades, I understand that some customers prefer their new purchases be raised on heat-treated colostrum and pasteurized goat milk or milk replacer. This is an option for an additional $50. To reserve your Olentangy kid, a $100 deposit is required with remaining balance due within 14 days of notification of birth. We ask that you pick a first and second kid choice in the event that your 1st choice is not available so your needs can still be met. If we are unable to fill your order or the animal does not meet our standard of quality, this deposit may be transferred to another animal or semen, but deposits along with any monies paid on cancelled orders are not refunded. Prices quoted are for pre-ordered kids picked-up or shipped no older than 45 days of age, boarding fees will apply after that age. Health certificates, crates and airline shipping fees must be paid in full before shipping. We reserve the option to purchase 20 units of semen for the cost of collection on all bucks. PLEASE DO NOT STEAL PHOTOS FROM THE WEB SITE. ASK FOR PERMISSION FIRST AND WE CAN DISCUSS THE PHOTOS.
Again, thank you for your interest and I hope you enjoy our site!
IT TAKES A VILLAGE and I am so fortunate that I live in theirs.
Top Left: Cindy Silva & Tracey Jones assisting @ 2009 ADGA National Alpine Best Udder milk-out in Sacramento, CA.
Top Center: John Rhoades & I after a successful weekend @ 2009 Idaho Syringa DGA in Boise, ID.
Top Right: TRONA after winning 2008 Supreme Champion in Show @ the Western Washington Fair.
Bottom Left: Road trip with Pete Patnode to the 2006 Magic Valley DGA in Filer, ID.
Bottom Center: The 'Pit Crew' who took care of me @ 2009 Central Washington State Fair in Yakima, WA.
Bottom Right: Cindy Silva & I after an exhausting 2010 Idaho Syringa DGA weekend in Boise, ID.
Mark V. Baden
Tacoma, Washington USA
253-538-0952
E-mail: markbaden@olentangyalpines.com
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