When registering goats, you receive a DNA kit by email. You should always check all of the information on the form to ensure that the proper parents, name, herd prefix and more are included. Much easier to correct mistakes before it is sent off! Starting now, new DNA kits will have a slight change in […]
For several years, the AKGA has used Associated Registries (which is run by the American Hampshire Sheep Association) to provide our membership services. Jeff Ebert has done a wonderful job for the Associated Registry office for the past 10 years. Jeff has decided it’s time to change pastures and to slow the pace of his busy life. This will allow him […]
All new and existing Breeder Members who pay their 2020 membership dues by January 31, 2020, and all existing Lifetime members, will be eligible to claim one FREE AKGA green “Nothing Performs Like A Kiko!” themed T-shirt this year! The following adult unisex/mens sizes are available: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL. Additional T-shirts may […]
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!! To celebrate the one year anniversary of the AKGA sharing DNA with other goat registries, we are pleased to announce a registration transfer special for the remainder of 2019. We are offering FREE registration services when you dual register your qualifying goat(s) from another registry, starting October 16, 2019. This service […]
There are 3 Board of Director seats up for election this year. The AKGA Board of Directors consists of 7 voting seats and a non-voting alternate who takes the seat of a voting director in the event of a vacancy between elections. Out of the 7 seats, 4 of them have one year remaining on […]
It has been some time since we had an active chapter of the AKGA in the West, and that’s about to change. As of February of 2019, under the guidance of Karen Kopf of Kopf Canyon Ranch in Idaho, we formed a base membership, nominated a board, developed a Logo, and were unanimously accepted as […]
The AKGA is pleased to announce their partnership with Langston University to host the most impressive Buck Test yet. There will be more information coming in the near future, but here are a few items to help the breeders plan. 1) The test is open to all goat breeds. 2) The test will consist of […]
AKGA Breeders Showcase Sale consignments are steadily coming in. Let’s make this a great sale! If you are interested in consigning goats to the sale, please remember that consignments are due by April 15. Also, if you are interested in placing an ad in the sale catalog, ads are due by May 1. Sale rules […]
For the past few years, members who needed or wanted to dual-register a Kiko Goat were required to have duplicate DNA testing done at additional cost because registries were unable to share DNA information between organizations. At the 2018 AKGA Annual Members Meeting in Knoxville, Association Members voted overwhelmingly for the AKGA Board to pursue […]