The Spotlight Sale is the premium dairy goat sale event of the year, occurring in October during the American Dairy Goat Association Annual Convention. While there are spotlights at the sale, the name better describes the scrutiny by which each animal is selected. After meeting high health and ADGA breed conformity standards, the American Dairy […]

ADGA’s linear appraisal program evaluates individual type traits that affect structural and functional durability.  This allows users of the program to take full advantage of the potential for genetic improvement through selective breeding.  The program provides the framework for a uniform accurate record system that can be used in: Making farm management decisions Educational programs […]

A new discussion list has been setup at yahoogroups: ADGA Q&A This list is for discussion of issues of interest to members of the American Dairy Goat Association. It is maintained and supported by volunteers, including ADGA Directors and other ADGA members, with a goal of facilitating communication among ADGA members and to help answer […]

The ADGA website is currently undergoing maintenance and users may experience issues when logging into member services. ISSUE 1: No Database Connection. We are currently working on this issue and hope to have it resolved soon. RECOMMENDATION: Please try logging in again at a later time. ISSUE 2: Selecting Member Services option at top of […]

Click here to access the Show Calendar. Click here to see a listing of Shows. Click here to access the One Day Milking Competition List

Canada has revised its requirements for the import of sheep and goats from the United States. The changes are scheduled to go into effect February 1, 2016. Visit the American Sheep Industry Association website for more detailed information about the Changes to Canada’s Import Requirements.

In order for a Buck Collection Report to be authorized as valid for purposes of progeny registration, a DNA type must be on file for the sire(s) collected on or after JUNE 1, 2016. Upon receiving collection reports, ADGA will verify that a DNA type has been recorded for each buck listed. ADGA shall contact […]

We hope you will join us October 25-30, 2016 at the Hilton Austin Airport Hotel in Austin, TX. This page will be a work in progress and we will be adding information as it becomes available. Please check back often as we will be updating it frequently. Make plans now to visit Austin and attend the ADGA […]

Registration applications postmarked to the ADGA office on or after October 1st will be charged the standard mail-in rate. Members can register animals at ADGA.org for a discounted price, and have registered 895 animals online successfully, which is the same number completed online in the same period last year.

The American Dairy Goat Association’s judges are licensed under a rigorous program of training and certification. Here’s a breakdown of the basic program and the information needed. GUIDE TO AN ADGA JUDGE’S LICENSE There are several steps to becoming licensed to judge dairy goats at an officially sanctioned ADGA show. This involves achieving a basic […]

National Show results from 2015 have moved to the National Show website results >>

PREMIER YOUTH EXHIBITORS Senior Premier Youth Exhibitor:   A Greenwood, Fallbrook, CA Junior Premier Youth Exhibitor:   J Albrecht, Oroville CA Alpine Premier Youth Exhibitor:   R Blomquist, Calhan, CO LaMancha Premier Youth Exhibitor:   A Greenwood, Fallbrook CA Nigerian Dwarf Premier Youth Exhibitor:   J Albrecht, Oroville, CA Nubian Premier Youth Exhibitor:   T […]

Colorama Sale Alpine Jennifer Bice ~ Redwood Hill Farm Redwood Hills Zodiac Salsa AA1734319 ~ DOB: 02/25/15 Sire: +*B SG Tempo Aquila Zodiac  ~ 87 VE+ SS: +*B SG Tempo Aquila Yukon Jack ~ 91 EEE SD: SGCH Tempo Aquila Tetrazzina 4*M  94 EEEE Dam: Redwood Hills Xrated Jive DS: +*B Shining-Moon X-Rated DD: SG […]

Go here to download a suggested Judges Contract for shows.

Each year, one Youth Representative and one Alternate Youth Representative is selected to represent ADGA Youth. See “Youth Representative” under the Youth menu on the Annual Convention website for responsibilities, selection process and the application: https://convention.adga.org/youth-representatives

Youth Showmanship Award Application Online Web Form   Youth Showmanship – pdf

Youth under the ages of 21 with standard breed does on test producing 3000 lb.  Milk or 100 lb. Butterfat or 90 lb.  Protein in 305 days or less or miniature breed does producing 1200 lb.  Milk 42 lb. Butterfat or 36 lb. Protein, in 305 days or less may apply for recognition on the Youth […]

Go here to submit a Show Award Certificate Application.

Go here to complete an application for Official Milking competition.

PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS FORMS Please see complete list on the  Forms page