Nomination Data for SARTYR and DIAMOND STAR Herd Name Date: September 14, 2017 Nominated by: Kristina Bozzo-Baldenegro and others Herd Name: Sartyr and Diamond Star Location: Beginnings in Wisconsin, later in Sebastopol, California Herd Name Assigned: 1976 – Sartyr, Diamond Star – date unknown 25 Continuous Years: Yes Breeds of dairy goats: Alpine, Saanen and […]

This is a list of current ADGA Historic Herd Names including criteria.

In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 ADGA show season may face some unique challenges. Here is what show committees, judges and exhibitors need to know.

Dairy goats are usually seasonal breeders. Most breeding occurs in late summer through early winter. The goat has an 18-21 day estrus cycle or “season.” The doe’s “season” lasts from a few hours to two or three days. The gestation period is five months. Twins are common, but single or triplet births are not rare. […]

Each year the American Dairy Goat Association awards thousands of dollars in scholarships for education and participation to its members. Scholarship eligibility is just one of the great benefits of being an ADGA Member. Convention Youth Scholarships are awarded based on answers to the following questions and criteria. Only one Convention Youth Scholarship from ADGA is […]

This report is from an independent CPA who has followed the agreed-upon procedures for tabulating ballots as specified in the current ADGA Guidebook.

The ownership of a dairy goat is considered to be the one who owns it on the registration papers. Registration must be transferred to the new owner to transfer ownership.

This early return tabulation report reflects information taken directly from ballots and has not been tested for spelling errors, member number corrections, or nominee eligibility.

Don’t let the cost of the training keep you from considering becoming a licensed ADGA judge. There are funds available to cover the training conference fee to successful applicants.

Six beautiful paintings by artist Regina Stahl Briskey are displayed in the office of the American Dairy Goat Association in Spindale, North Carolina. There are just 25 signed and numbered canvas artist’s proofs of each. Only 175 signed and numbered prints exist of the Saanen, Toggenburg and Oberhasli breed paintings. There are 275 prints of […]

This is the final results of the ADGA General Election 2018. Thank you for your participation in ADGA through your participation!

Genetic scrapie resistance has been an important tool available to the sheep industry but not to goat industries—until recently. Learn which goats in your herd are most resistant to scrapie.

Farmers over the age of 18 who raise food production animals are being asked to respond to this nationwide survey regarding the implementation of VFD regulation.

Nomination Process and Qualifications The Board of Directors elects former ADGA Directors to the position of Director Emeritus for several reasons. One is to honor them for the long term positive contribution they have made as they served on the Board. The second is for the benefit they can give future Boards as they participate […]

The American Dairy Goat Association Art Contest was held in Atlanta, Georgia during the ADGA Annual Meeting & Convention. Thank you to all who participated in submitting entries and congratulations to the winners!

The American Dairy Goat Association Goat Milk Bath & Body Care Products Competition was held in Atlanta, Georgia during the ADGA Annual Meeting & Convention. The competition was judged by Jessica Cudnik and Sandra Trice. Best in Show Creative | Best in Show Basic | Creative Bath Care Results | Basic Bath Care Results | […]

The American Dairy Goat Association 2017 Goat Milk Products Competition was held in Atlanta, Georgia during the ADGA Annual Meeting & Convention. The competition was judged by Gianaclis Caldwell and Tim Gaddis. New Goat Milk Products Competition Website The location of current Goat Milk Products Competitions can be found on the ADGA Annual Convention website >> 2017 Goat […]

The Colorama Sale is held each year during the ADGA National Show. See the animals, their consignor, new owner and sale price from this year’s show held in Madison, Wisconsin. Make plans next year to choose the animal you would like to improve your herd and make a bid.

This page is being updated throughout the show with Premeir Youth Exibitor results, Showmanship Award results, Judging and Management Award results and Fitting Team Contest results.

National Show results from 2017 have moved to the National Show website results >>