The ADGA Information Management Committee recently hosted a demonstration of the new computer system currently known as “NG” (for Next Generation) for the ADGA Board of Directors.  The demonstration was followed by a question and answer session. New Computer System Features NG will provide many new and expanded features some of which include: Full access to all of your animal data including show awards, […]

The production evaluation has been released by ADGA  with the official CDCB release on August 11.  The files have been uploaded to adgagenetics.org.  ADGA information has been updated and the Elite Buck and Doe lists are available.   Superior Genetics have also come out!

Annual membership expires at end of the current year for dues submitted January 1 to September 1 and at end of following year for dues submitted September 2 to December 31.   ADGA Membership Renewal You can submit a paper membership form, but we recommend creating a login to the ADGA Next Generation Software service […]

ADGA Plus is a group of premium Performance Program services in addition to annual membership that are bundled into one lower rate.

While Annual Convention events are cancelled, the Annual Board of Directors Meeting is still being held.

The verified election results are now in for the American Dairy Goat Association District Director Primary. Candidates below marked with an asterisk (*) next to their Membership Number are those who have accepted the nomination and will appear on the ADGA General Election ballots. To learn more about ADGA Election Procedures, consult your ADGA Guidebook or view this […]

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Please familiarize yourself with breed standards before buying a dairy goat. It is important to know the standards for yourself, just like knowing if a car you purchase can be titled and registered in your name.

ADGA Executive Committee working with ADGA Management has made the difficult decision regarding Linear Appraisal. We are looking forward to the return of full operations in 2021.

The following resources are presented by the ADGA Dairy Goat Well-being Task Force to assist farms and animal owners during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many of you are wondering about ADGA Performance Programs participation at this time.  Hopefully, this will help with the current status as well as provide some ideas to help get through this difficult time. Linear Appraisal: Our linear sessions for April, May and most of June have been cancelled, and we will assess as we […]

ADGA regrets to announce that the 2020 ADGA National Show for June 20-27, 2020 in Grand Island, Nebraska is being cancelled. Considerations include uncertainties and safety.

The ADGA office is still available to help with a temporarily reduced staff. Online Services are also available to those with an account.

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.

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.

The relationship between goats and humans pre-dates recorded history. This is why they are so valuable.

With over 20,000 members, the ADGA Membership Directory represents the largest dairy goat publication. See this page for advertising sizes, rates and limitations.

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.