The post-obit instructions are to exist used while filling out the ADGA Registration or Recordation Application form. You can obtain a Registration or Recordation Awarding class from ADGA.org/forms or you lot may create a login to ADGA's Next Generation Software and register your goat online.

If you are new to dairy goats, you might read "How to Name A Dairy Caprine animal" first.

The post-obit guide corresponds with the print and online ADGA Registration/Recordation Application.

Section ane: Birth Information

Notice "Breeding Info" to the right of "Birth Information." Check the appropriate box and include documentation if Service Memo, Artificial Insemination (AI) or Embryo Transfer (ET) are checked.

Goat NAME. Name must exist bars to xxx letters and spaces and must begin with the breeder'due south registered herd name, if any. Proper name cannot be inverse one time registered.

SIRE ID/NAME. If the official ownership of the sire and that of the dam are not identical on the date of convenance, a service memo must be fastened.

DAM ID/NAME. If person making application for registry purchased the dam equally a bred doe, a service memo must be obtained from the possessor of the sire and attached to the application. Dam must exist officially transferred before kid may be registered.

Engagement OF Nascence. Be sure the date given is the same every bit any other kids registered from the aforementioned litter.

GOAT SEX. Point the gender of the caprine animal kid.

LITTER INFORMATION. Record the number of kids of each sex in the nativity.

Section ii: Advent

BREED STANDARD CONFORMATION. See the ADGA Guidebook rules for registering Purebred or American dairy goats and recordation of Course dairy goats.

Colour AND MARKINGS. Be accurate but make description equally short every bit possible. For Toggenburg bespeak shade of brown and color of correct white or foam markings. For Oberhasli point shade of bay and right black markings. Sables may be whatsoever color except solid white or solid light cream.

GOAT HORNS. If the goat is born without horns, the term is "polled."

GOAT EARS. Correct ears are necessary for breed conformation.

Section 3: Identification

Member/Nascency ORDER TATTOOS. Animal must be tattooed. If the application indicates a tattoo which is not actually on the animal, the certificate of registry becomes voidable. Please land on the application the tattoo exactly as it appears on the animal.

EID CHIP. An Electronic ID is approved every bit a supplemental ID under specific circumstances. EID for animals born after March 11, 2015 must have the "840" fashion microchip.

Section 3b: Breeder

BREEDER. The "breeder" is the owner of the brute'southward dam on the engagement the animal was bred/conceived.

Section 4: Transfer

PURCHASER INFORMATION. This section is only used when the creature being registered is being transferred to some other owner. Exercise not use this section unless you lot are transferring the creature to a new owner. The appropriate fee for transfer must exist included or exist on your business relationship before your awarding is received.

Section 5: Payment & Signature

FEES. All fees are required to be received with the application or already be on the account of the 1 submitting the awarding. All fees are subject to change without notice. For electric current rates see ADGA Rates & Services

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT. Provide the name and member ID of the person submitting this application.

PAYMENT. Delight add funds to your account through the Next Generation Software, include a cheque payable to "ADGA" or call 828-286-3801 to have funds deposited to your account via Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Limited.

Most Common Registration Mistakes

  1. All items are not completed.
  2. Color description is omitted.
  3. Birth engagement does not coincide with breeding date (should be about five months for gestation flow).
  4. Registration numbers of grandparents instead of parents are given.
  5. The registered tattoo belonging to the herd into which the goat was born is non listed.
  6. Correct fees are not submitted.
  7. Incorrect purchase date is listed (should exist the engagement you took possession)
  8. Transfer of buying department is not completed (for purchased animate being)
  9. Artificial Insemination Mating is marked "aye" when natural breeding actually took identify.
  10. Service memo not provided when necessary.

Also see, How To Transfer Dairy Goat Ownership >>