HOANBU DAIRY GOATS ~~established in 1988~~ pronounced "HOE-ann-boo", derived from the first 2 letters of each of my names: HOlly ANn BUroker HOANBU Dairy Goats was established by Holly Buroker and family in 1988 in rural Logan County in West Central Ohio. This small 4-breed herd (Nubians, Alpines, Saanens & a few Recorded Grades) has come a long way from the more-than-humble beginnings of 2 grade does to breeding more than 26 homebred permanent champions... and counting! Averaging just 10 to 15 milkers, the entire herd, both then and now is solely comprised of homebred does, all of whom descend from those first 2 unregistered grade does (the start to my American Alpine and American Saanen herds), and a single purebred Nubian doe kid (the start of my purebred Nubian herd) purchased in 1990. We pride ourselves in the fact that Hoanbu has long been a "breeder" of quality dairy goats and not just a "buyer". We continue to breed beautiful, quality dairy goats today. Over these many years, Hoanbu Dairy Goats have been awarded countless show wins and permanent champions along with numerous stars and pluses for production, and have sold animals who have done the same for their new owners. We attend as many shows as we can (11 show locations in each 2006 and 2007, which does not count for the individual judges we saw at the double and triple ring shows), Linear Appraise, as well as participate in one-day milk tests (2 in 2007), and standard DHI testing for proof of type and production. Our whole herd Linear Appraisal final scores averaged FS 88 (87.57) in 2006 for the 14 mature animals, and FS 87.4 in 2007 for the 17 mature animals of 4 breeds (N, S, A, RG) in the herd, including many first fresheners, mature does, and bucks. We always look forward to going to more shows and receiving those production records to further prove our animals! We strive to produce highly productive, show quality animals in each of the three breeds we keep. Hoanbu Nubians are based on the genetics of older WInterberry, Briarwood and Hallcienda lines combining with the newer Wingwood Farm, Lakeshore Farms and Kastdemur lines. Hoanbu Alpines are based on older Sodium Oaks, Nodaway and Missdees lines, while my Hoanbu Saanens have faithfully followed McQuitty Farm, Willow Run, and Windsor Manor lines. For 11 straight years, Hoanbu kids were raised on a strict pasteurization program to prevent the animals from getting the CAE virus (Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis virus). After consecutive annual whole-herd negative CAE tests, we allowed kids to nurse, but soon realized that dam raised kids are far too hard to handle for a show herd. The most recent whole herd negative CAE test was on February 7, 2008. In 2008, we will once again hand raise kids on milk from tested negative does. Additionally, the Hoanbu herd is now and always has been abscess-free, including CL. Being from Ohio, a TB and Brucellosis-free state, we are also free of those diseases as well. Reserve your 2008 HOANBU kid now! All does that we planned to breed for 2008 kids are happily gestating. Orders are currently filling up, so don't delay. You can still reserve your own HOANBU buck or doe kid for 2008 by contacting us at (937) 441-0607 or email at hoanbu@hotmail.com . In order to keep the small, select herd that we do, we usually have some nice milkers for sale after kidding as we can't keep as many as we freshen . This website-building adventure is a learning experience in progress, so be sure to check back soon for additions and updates. We wish you much success, health & happiness in the upcoming year! |
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| Holly Buroker 1605 Twp Road 216 Bellefontaine, OH 43311 937-441-0607 |
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| *B Hoanbu Status Gawain, Holly (handler) & Lucas/Siferd syndicate buyers. Photo courtesy of Amie Copper of Copper Flats Creations. |
| HOANBU NEWS RELEASE: This just in from WSU-WADDL !! ALL 34 adult animals in herd are again negative for CAE! February 7, 2008 |
| Special Notice about Photos: All photos on this website are the sole property of Hoanbu Dairy Goats and Holly Buroker, unless otherwise noted (and used with permission). If you wish to use one of the photos on this website or another photo belonging to Hoanbu Dairy Goats, kindly ask permission before doing so and give proper credit for its use. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! |
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