International Kiko Goat
IKGA KikoFest 2010 AUCTION RULES
1. All sale catalogs will be free to buyers, sellers and those attending Kikofest 2010. You may also view the stock for the sale ahead of time in the Yahoo group IKGA Special Events. All stock to be sold at the sale will be listed on the web site by September 1, 2010. Deadline extensions may only be granted by the registrar or the sale catalog coordinator. Deadline extensions will be determined by their workload and deadlines that have been placed on them to meet KikoFest schedules.
2. Waiver of Liability must be signed by all attending/participating at Kikofest 2010:
"By attending and/or participating in the IKGA Kikofest 2010 event, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Kikofest 2010 committee, collectively or its officers and assistants individually, from all cost, expense, and liability arising out of my person or property, which may be caused by any act or failure to act by the IKGA Kikofest 2010 event, its officers, agents or by The Northwest Livestock Pavilion, arising directly or indirectly from my participation in any event or presence at the event, and I hereby assume liability for any loss, damage or other liability from such events."
"By attending and/or participating in any event sponsored by IKGA, Inc, I do hereby agree that neither the sponsors, volunteers nor anyone affiliated with the IKGA Kikofest 2010 event will be held responsible for any accidents, thefts, vandalism, personal injury or property damage that may occur during any IKGA Kikofest 2010 event, auction or benefit."
3. No alcoholic beverages or individuals drinking alcoholic beverages will be allowed in the sale pen area.
4. Only IKGA members in good standing will be permitted to consign goats for this auction.
5. Only goats registered with IKGA will be auctioned.
6. It is highly recommended that all sellers post a 'KikoFest Animal Identification Form’ (provided at check-in) on their pen(s) so potential buyers can quickly identify their animals. This form will provide information on the sex and type of Kiko, weights and average daily gain. It is also recommended that all sellers post a ‘Farm Health and Management Statement’ on their pen(s) for prospective buyers to review. This statement will provide information on the current health issues and diseases, past and present, on the farm as well as provide information on the farm management practices.
7. There will be no private treaty goat sales at The Northwest Livestock Pavilion during the IKGA Kikofest 2010. Those sellers that have consigned with the IKGA in developing Kikofest and the auction are the only ones allowed to sell goats in the auction.
Members may exchange goats that were sold privately prior to the sale if approved by the KikoFest Committee. Members must notify the KikoFest Committee in advance of the sale if exchanging goats sold privately prior to the sale at the Sale.
8. The IKGA is coordinating the auction for breeders and buyers. All agreements and guarantees are the responsibilities of the Seller and Buyer. The IKGA takes no responsibility for the livestock in the sale. The IKGA is acting as an agent, providing an environment for the promotion and sale of the Kiko Goat. Goats are sold ‘as is’. Any problems encountered after the sale are to be worked out between the Buyer and the Seller.
Sale Format
1. The KikoFest 2010 auction will have a limit of 150 goats.
2. The sale will further break down into animals with performance data being listed first.
3. Sale rounds will alternate between FBs/PBs & Percentages.
4. No percentage bucks are allowed in the sale.
Getting Goats Consigned
1. If you are planning to bring goats to the sale that have not yet been registered with the IKGA, the deadline for submitting your registration papers is July 10, 2010. EXTENSIONS will be at the discretion of the Registrar and the workload they have prior to KikoFest. You must have your applications to the IKGA office by that time if you expect to consign a registered goat for the sale. Only IKGA registered goats will be allowed to sell.
2. Due to the limit on numbers and in order to give all IKGA members an equal opportunity to participate, requests for sale spaces will be open from June 1st to July 2nd.
a. Breeder members will need to provide the sale committee with the number of goats they wish to consign. Maximum number of animals any one farm can consign is 7.
b. If the auction receives more requests for space than the limit, sellers will be promptly notified and space allotted on a prorated basis to all who have requested entries by the deadline.
c. If the auction is not filled by the deadline of August 10, 2010, additional entries may be taken.
d. The total number of goats consigned by each farm may be down sized depending on the total number of goats consigned. You will be notified if this occurs.
e. At this point there is a limit of 1 buck per consignor.
f. The consignment fee is $25 per goat.
3. Only goats that have a READABLE tattoo or microchip that matches their registration papers will be allowed in the sale.
4. All goats that are to be sold at Kikofest 2010 must be listed in the sale catalog.
5. The catalog will not contain pictures of the goats. Sellers may submit images of their goats in Yahoo group IKGA Special Events.
6. Consignment form will be available online, on the IKGA website and in the IKGA Special Events chat group, files area. Deadline for submission of consignments is that they be received by August 10, 2010. As stated in Rule #1 on the first page, Deadline extensions may only be granted by the registrar or the sale catalog coordinator. Deadline extensions will be determined by their workload and deadlines that have been placed on them to meet KikoFest schedules.
7. If there is to be a reserve (minimum) sale price for any goat, it must be noted at the time of consignment--not the amount itself, only the fact that a reserve is being used. Any goat with a reserve will be indicated as such in the sale catalog, but the actual reserve price will only be known to the auctioneer and will not be published. The reserve price can not be changed once given to the registration team at KikoFest. A Reserve cannot be added at check-in if a goat was previously consigned without specifying that it would have a Reserve.
8. MINIMUM requirements to be included in the first part (performance) of either sale are as follows:
A. For Kids <1 year old: Birth weight and weaning weight and dates of both events. ADG's will be calculated by the KikoFest ‘10 Committee.
B. Proven Does: Weaned Kid Crop (total lbs. weaned) per kidding cycle or an average over 2 or more years for older does.
C. Bucks: Same as Kids (Birth weight and weaning weight and dates of both events).
D. Indicate management practices.
1) Forage Only -- ***IKGA's definition of Forage Only***
2) Forage Based – The use of protein blocks, tubs or licks only.
3) Partial Supplementation -- The occasional use of grain or other concentrated feeds to offset drought, poor hay quality or for examining animals.
4) Supplemented – The use of grain or other concentrated feeds as a daily or weekly ration.
9. Consigners who do not have access to the Internet may request a consignment form to be mailed to them, by phoning the toll free number. Pictures, if any, must be submitted in digital form (on disk or CD).
10. Posting on the internet is free for consigners. Buyers can view your stock for sale 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. Photos may be uploaded to the Yahoo chat group "IKGASpecialEvents." Please follow the instructions listed there for the Photo album. Photos will be re-organized when Lot numbers are assigned to goats, between August 15 and 31st, 2010. The IKGA assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information in the final printed catalog nor the photos posted online.
11. All sale classifications will be in accordance with the IKGA registration classifications.
Goat Check-in
1) Check-in times will be as follows:
| Wednesday | 6pm - 9pm | |
| Thursday | 8am-10:30am, 1pm-3pm, 5pm-9pm | |
| Friday | 8am-10:30am, 1pm-3pm, 5pm-6pm |
Goat check-in will NOT be allowed on Saturday morning before the auction. These check-in times will allow volunteers and sellers the opportunity to attend the workshops and seminars during KikoFest. Goats can only be unloaded during these times so please plan your arrival accordingly. If sellers arrive outside of these check-in times, goats must be kept on the truck/trailer. If sellers would PLEASE let the check-in team (Tommy Hardman or Mack Wohlford) know when they plan to arrive at KikoFest 2010 to check in their goats it would help with planning and would be GREATLY APPRECIATED.
1) Paperwork required:
Registration certificate, plus a copy.
Health certificate, plus a copy for each animal.
a) IKGA registration papers need to be presented at check-in for filing with the registration team. Registration papers must have a transfer form filled out by the seller, UNLESS THERE IS ALREADY A TRANSFER FORM PRINTED ON THE BACK OF YOUR GOAT’S CERTIFICATE, in which case, the transfer form is not required. There will not be a photocopying machine available at the sale so please be sure to bring your own forms for the transaction. NOTE: To expedite check in, it is extremely helpful, but not required, if the seller can present the original registration certificate, signed on the back, OR with a completed transfer form, in a plastic sleeve “page protector”. Health certificates and copies should be separate.
b) Veterinary Health Certificates as required by the State of Georgia will be verified as current for each incoming goat by the examining team and then filed by the registration team. Health papers for all goats presented at this sale must meet all requirements specified in the Georgia Statues and Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Department of Agriculture. A separate copy of the health certificate must be presented for each individual goat PLUS one additional copy for IKGA records. For example: If you bring four goats, bring five copies of the health certificate. Please bring sufficient copies as there will not be a photocopier available at KikoFest.
c) Sellers should bring paperwork and each goat, one at a time, to the designated check-in station and hand it off to the examining team.
2) There will be two groups of volunteers to assist during check-in, an examining team and a registration team. The examining team will consist of 3-5 people who will check-in goats for KikoFest 2010 per the process outlined below:
a) A check of the goat’s ID will be made by the examining team to verify that it matches its registration papers.
The registration team will verify registration papers as valid for each incoming goat to be included in the auction as a registered goat. These registration papers will be filed with the registration team.
The registration team will assign each goat some form of numbered identification for use in the auction and provide a pen assignment.
b) KikoFest Animal Identification forms and protective plastic jackets will be available at the check-in station. Sellers should fill out these forms (4 animals/sheet) as completely as possible and hang them on the front of their pens so buyers can quickly identify and learn about the goats up for auction. The forms will also be available online.
c) The examining team will complete the "KikoFest 2010 Goat Check-in Form" (one form per seller) and record the sellers name, farm and farm prefix and the goat’s ID (i.e. tattoo, or microchip number and ear tag number,). Only goats that have a READABLE tattoo or microchip that matches their registration papers will be allowed in the sale. Sellers must bring their own microchip scanner to read their specific microchips if they are not the Allflex brand sold through the IKGA. There will be no chipping at check-in; consignors need to make sure that the chip will read before bringing goats.
d) Only those sellers that indicated a reserve on the consignment form will be allowed to set a reserve price. This must be communicated in writing confidentially to the registration team who will deliver this information to the auctioneer. Once the reserve price is given to the registration team, it CANNOT be changed!!! All other goats will be sold without a reserve price.
NOTE: To legally transport a goat to an auction, it must have the following:
For registered goats: A READABLE tattoo or microchip and a copy of the registration papers that match the tattoo or microchip number.
It is strongly suggested that all consigned goats have an ear tag.
- 3) Goats will be examined for the following:
- • • Lumps/scars
- • • Foot rot-- Hooves must be trimmed to allow for hoof rot inspection.
- • • External parasites
- • • Any other abnormalities that might indicate a health concern to other goats (i.e. contagious diseases such as soremouth, ringworm, CL, etc.)
a) If there are any concerns, the seller of the goat will be given an opportunity to explain them to the examining team if he/she wishes.
If after listening to any explanations, the team still believes there is a valid concern that the goat may pose a health risk to the other goats in the auction or elsewhere, the team can exclude the goat from the premises (auction, pens, etc.). The decision of the examining team must be by majority vote and is final. There is no appeal.
b) Before exclusion, the seller of the goat will be given an opportunity to voluntarily withdraw the goat in order to avoid any unnecessary embarrassment to the seller. If the seller refuses to withdraw the goat, it will be excluded.
c) A seller can withdraw a goat at any time during the check-in process for any reason. The fact that a goat was withdrawn will be documented, but the reason for the withdrawal need not be documented.
NOTE: Not all concerns are significant enough to warrant exclusion. For example, a scar caused by a tree branch accident would almost always be acceptable. However, the examining team has the final decision.
4) Sellers will need to bring their own feed, hay and water buckets. The livestock pavilion uses wood chips for bedding. Hay as bedding is not allowed. You may want to consider bringing some wood chips for your use ‘just in case’ more is needed and none is available for local purchase.
5) We are planning for security at the sale barn Wednesday through Friday night, September 8th, 9th, and 10th. Security will be watching over the livestock until auction or check-in workers arrive in the morning. The IKGA will not accept responsibility for the livestock during the night, but are committed to their safety and well-being. Security will not be provided in the sale barn on Saturday night, September 11th.
6) If you have problems during transport of your goats to KikoFest, you may try calling an IKGA Board Member.
Selling the Goats
The 2010 Auction will start at 12:30
Benefit Items and goats will sell first.
1. The sale will be broken down to 2 parts.
Part 1 IKGA Registered animals with performance data.
First Round – Fullbloods & Purebreds - One goat from each seller.
Second Round – Percentages - One goat from each seller.
Third Round - Fullbloods & Purebreds - Two goats from each seller
Forth Round – Percentages - Two goats from each seller.
Round increments will increase until all goats are sold.
Part 2 IKGA Registered animals without performance data.
The procedure for rounds outlined above will be followed.
2. After August 13, 2010, there will be a drawing of consigned goats to determine sale order. The drawing will assign a sale order number to each goat for the sale catalog. Sellers with more than one goat will most likely not have all their goats sell in consecutive order.
3. The auctioneer for this event will be announced at a later date.
4. If a seller offers a goat with a reserve, the reserve will not be published in the sale catalog. There will be a clear notation made that the goat is being offered with a reserve. Once the reserve price is set, it CANNOT be changed!!! Bidding will take place as normal, but if the reserve amount, known only to the auctioneer, is not met, then the auctioneer will ask the seller if he wants to take the lower bid. If not, he may state how much he wants. The time allotted to this negotiation will be limited at the discretion of the auctioneer, and will be brief.
If the seller is not present then the goat does not sell unless the last bidder (or anyone else after last bidder has chance) wants to give the reserve (the auctioneer or clerk must have a list of the reserves) the goat will be a “no sale” and will be returned to the owner.
5. Every effort will be made to assure the correctness of the catalog. However all announcements from the auction block will take precedence over the printed matter in the catalog. Buyers are therefore cautioned to pay attention to any such announcements.
Buying the Goats
1. Telephone bidding will be permitted, as long as the buyer has established an escrow account with the IKGA for the amount he/she is willing to spend at the auction for all purchases. The telephone buyer must have an agent acting on his/her behalf that registers at the sale. The buyer and seller must make arrangements for his purchase or sale to be transported from the fairgrounds the day of the sale.
2. "Ghost bidders", "Phantom bidders", "shills" or persons by any other description used to describe a bidder who’s sole purpose is to run up the price of a goat will not be tolerated. Only sincere bidders will be allowed to bid. Anyone attempting to run up the price without actually trying to buy the goat will be ejected from the auction. If this person is also an IKGA member, they may face disciplinary action.
3. Prospective buyers should fill out their registration forms at the registration desk so that they can obtain their bidding number. Bidders must be registered and have this number in order to bid at the auction.
4. Under no condition will a seller be allowed to yell 'No Sale' from the stands. If there was not a Reserve price set in advance, the goat will sell at the highest amount bid.
5. In case of a dispute, bidding will be reopened between the parties involved. If no further bid is made, the buyer will be the person from whom the auctioneer accepted the last bid. The auctioneer’s decision in such matters will be final.
6. A copy of the registration certificate will be furnished to the buyer for each registered animal after settlement has been made. Health certificates for each animal also will be provided at this time.
7. No goats will be checked out until the entire sale is completed. Buyers must go to the pick up area with their paid receipts and coordinate the loading of their purchases with the auction staff. Buyers may not pull their own goats out of the pens. Only Auction staff will be allowed to select and check-out goats to buyers.
Fees and Payment Terms
1. Cash, cashier’s check, traveler’s check, business and personal checks with proper identification will be accepted. A Letter of Credit from the buyer’s bank must accompany all checks over the amount of $5,000. A $35 fee will be added to all returned checks. Another option is for buyers to set up an escrow account with the IKGA office prior to the sale for the amount he/she is willing to spend at the auction for all purchases. Payment can be made during the auction, but no goats can be loaded until after the auction is completed.
2. Fee schedule is as follows:
IKGA Auction – Free Admission
Catalog Listing – Free to consigners
Web Site Posting – Free to consigners
Consignment Fee - $25 per goat
Covers pen fee, transfer fee, etc...
To be deducted at settlement/check-out.
Loose Ends
1. All LGD and livestock dog sellers need to register and post their dogs for Kikofest 2010. Dogs will be sold at private treaty. No registration papers will be handled by the auction since these will be private treaty sales. ***Free dogs need to stay home***
2. LGD & Livestock dogs check-in will be the same as for the goats. Health certificates and proof of an updated rabies vaccination are required. There will be a $5 appearance/pen fee per dog that is brought to the auction.
3. Registration papers for dogs must have a transfer form filled out by the seller. There will not be a copying machine available at the sale so be sure to bring your own form(s) for the transaction(s).
4. Assistance will be given in making shipment arrangements after the sale, but the sales management and/or the seller assume no risk. Shipping expenses incurred are the responsibility of the buyer. Buyers are requested to furnish shipping instructions when making settlement. All animals must be loaded the day of the sale unless prior arrangements are made.
5. Although every precaution will be taken to protect the safety and comfort of the buyers, sellers and animals, the sales management, auctioneer or facility management assume no responsibilities in the matter and disclaim any liability, legal or otherwise, in case of accidents or loss of property.
6. If any dispute occurs, the auctioneer and the IKGA President will negotiate a mutually agreeable solution between the buyer and the seller. If a solution cannot be reached the day of the sale, the issue can be referred to the Ethics Committee as authorized by the IKGA Code of Ethics.
7. All sales are final and no guarantees are given by the IKGA on any animal(s) sold. Potential buyers are cautioned to inspect each animal carefully and have all questions answered before the sale of the animal. All animals are sold "as is".
8. An individual who is both buyer and seller at the auction will be allowed to subtract the amount bought from the amount sold when paying his/her bill.
9. Sellers may have to wait as long as four (4) weeks for checks to clear and any sale issues to be resolved before their payment check can be issued. A list of buyers' and sellers' contact information, as well as the results of the auction, will be provided by the Treasurer to buyers and sellers at settlement time.
Any announcements made by the auctioneer or KikoFest Board of Directors on the day of the auction take precedence over previously published or verbally conveyed terms and conditions.
***IKGA's Definition of Forage Only***
Grass (Forage) Fed – Grass and forage shall be the feed source consumed for the lifetime of the ruminant animal, with the exception of milk consumed prior to weaning. The diet shall be derived solely from forage consisting of grass (annual and perennial), forbs (e.g., legumes, Brassica), browse, or cereal grain crops in the vegetative (pre-grain) state. Animals cannot be fed grain or grain byproducts and must have continuous access to pasture during the growing season. Hay, haylage, baleage, silage, crop residue without grain, and other roughage sources may also be included as acceptable feed sources. Routine mineral supplementation may also be included in the feeding regimen. If incidental supplementation occurs due to inadvertent exposure to non-forage feedstuffs, the producer must fully document the supplementation that occurs including the amount, the frequency, and the supplements provided.