The American Dairy Goat Association would like to welcome Erin Holder as ADGA’s Performance Programs Manager. We are excited to have her on board. Erin will join ADGA as a remote employee, beginning on Tuesday, October 7, with in-person office visits as needed. Erin’s work history includes project management for one of the nation’s largest […]
The American Dairy Goat Association would like to welcome Julia Cardin as ADGA’s DNA Coordinator! Here’s a bit more about Julia, in her own words: “Hello, ADGA members! I’m Julia Cardin, from Chico, California. I attended California State University-Chico for my undergraduate studies, where I earned a Bachelor’s in Animal Science and a minor in […]
ADGA has set up a JotForm to request that the DNA test be linked to the now-registered animal. You can submit multiple animals on the same form, if needed. While requests can be made in other ways, this process will capture and track the information with the data pieces staff need all in one place, […]
Overnight on 8/13, the developer team successfully migrated one of the two servers to their new IP address. The second server, which houses the online application, has not yet been moved. Please be aware that there will be another planned outage for the online application beginning on Friday, 8/15 at Noon ET. The outage will extend at […]
We are still learning more from the outage last week, and all transactions are currently being held under review while we resolve the remaining issues. Members can still opt to use the temporary solutions for receiving a stamped duplicate. Service Memos and AI Memos can also be submitted via email, Support Ticket or Fax with the title of the […]
The Performance Programs Manager Position is now open. Applications close August 15, 2025. View the post and apply on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4277429304/
We would like to update you on the situation with our performance programs staffing. We will begin our search for a new performance programs manager (PPM) next week and will accept application through August 15th. We will begin the selection process once the application date closes. In the interim, we ask that you please send […]
Please find the job description for the DNA Services Coordinator. Applications close August 1, 2025. View the post and apply on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4264762636/
The American Dairy Goat Association recently conducted an audit of the 2023 & 2024 National Show results. The audit resulted in a change in the calculated awards. Please use the link below to view the updated results. We sincerely apologize to those exhibitors who may have been affected by the results change. Those affected […]
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As the online application framework continues to be updated, we are working to resolve issues created by the upgrade. The most recent bug is randomly creating a work item in members’ accounts for potential registrations and membership applications that is an action item with no corrections included. More frequently, it seems to be affecting breeds […]
Members can now order a printed copy of the 2025 Guidebook! The Guidebook is printed by a third-party company (LuLu) and is not handled by the ADGA Office. Please note: the prices charged by Lulu increased by 5% on August 1 for printing which has been reflected in the prices listed. The Paperback version is […]
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All dairy goats must be tattooed before they can be registered or recorded. This is what you need to know about how to tattoo your goat.
Beginning on 3/4/2025 at 12:00 AM EST and ending on 3/6/2025 at 12:00 AM EST There will be a planned outage for ADGA’s online application beginning on 3/4/2025 at 12:00 AM EST and ending on 3/6/2025 at 12:00 AM EST. Members will not be able to log into the online application during this time. We […]
This code of ethics applies to the relationship between Show Committee members and Exhibitors to the Show Judge prior to the show.
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.
During recent years there have been two ADGA Judges Training Conferences annually. This is information about the training available during the summer. Annual Convention is when the other TC generally occurs.
This is a list of current ADGA Historic Herd Names including criteria.
The goal of the Unified Scorecard is to aid in the selection of the type of dairy goat that can function efficiently over a long productive lifetime. The most recent ADGA Scorecard for judging dairy goat shows: ADGA Dairy Goat Unified Scorecard PDF