To celebrate summer, the board has authorized freebies for members! With lots of sales, we know you might have picked up a goat or two from another registry, or you already had a couple, so you are entitled to five free registry transfers if you request them by August 15, 2025! If you are a […]
As you know, the AKGA is run by the members and members create the rules! In 2023, the members voted to expand the rules for providing AKGA numbers for goats from other registries. When goats were registered in other groups, they may have skipped doing DNA on some does for a variety of reasons. Briefly, […]
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 […]
Members of the AKGA are pleased to announce that Keith Turner of Roosevelt Ranch Kikos in Inchelium, Washington, is the new Treasurer of our organization! Keith and Tina run a large operation in the PNW. Keith brings a lot of computer savvy and tech skills to the group to help us further the goals of […]
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 […]
Three director seats will be expiring and will be coming up for election. Please email secretary@kikogoats.com the names of those you would like to nominate for those director seats. We also encourage you to self-nominate or discuss what it is like to serve on the board. The AKGA is a member-run, member-centered organization, but we […]
It’s been a while since we’ve seen you, but we want to change that! The AKGA is doing fine, even growing, during this challenging time. There are many opportunities for you to participate in your member-run AKGA. That’s right! Your participation is encouraged and needed! Let’s grow even stronger together. Get involved!! So, you want […]
Note from the Secretary: Happy New Year AKGA members! Despite all the challenges surrounding an ongoing pandemic and uncertainties, the AKGA membership is strong. In the past year we have seen a record high number of members opting for Lifetime Membership. It is assuring to see AKGA members recognizing the benefits of the AKGA and […]
Note from the Registrar: Happy New Year AKGA members! Despite all the challenges surrounding an ongoing pandemic, the AKGA has had a strong year of registrations and transfers. Delays in DNA testing proved to be a long term issue in 2021, and we appreciate your cooperation and patience through that process. We are hopeful that turn around times with University of California, Davis, […]
The AKGA costs $5 to $12 less than the other available registries, per goat!