ADGA membership or no?

i haven't done it either stacey.. mainly because of funds and you have to send pedigrees..

 

I only have NDGA and AGS....its too much for 3 registries

 

It might widen your prospective buyers having your herd double registered. I have an AGS and ADGA membership, but have yet to double register every single goat, although the majority are double registered. I personally like AGS better, but there are a lot more ADGA breeders in my area so I just figured I'd go with both. Also, if either shows pop up that you want to go to, you'll have both papers ready to go.

 

ive shown tons of ADGA shows with AGS papers

 

REALLY???? you can do that??
THATS AWESOME

 

Really? I didn't even realize that.

 

its different in different areas..

 

I prefer ADGA but like to support AGS as well - just decided to keep my membership current for both registries because I need to transfer Lilly and Magnolia's AGS papers.

Let's see - ADGA has Linear Appraisal and for me, they have a lot faster service. A lot of people in our area only recognize or want ADGA registered animals. I had two ladies almost turn my goats down because they thought they were not ADGA registered/registerable. That's all I can think of now. . . I kind of like that their milk requirements are higher for earning stars. Makes for further improvement in the breed as a dairy animal. (think I have that right?)

 

the ADGA thing is catching on down here. but quite frankly i cannot afford to ship off all the papers to get it done for 3 registries.. they can be registered with ADGA, and i have apps, but i myself will not do it

 

I decided the become an ADGA member because I really enjoy the "type" that has developed since the ADGA inception. The goats are not longer, more elongated, with more depth of body and better mammory systems. The "old style" goats developed by breeders who followed NDGA and AGS are nice animals, but there is an evolution of style that I am quite impressed with...

This general dairy/swiss character is encouraged with higher milk requirements and programs like LA. Of course, AGS supports dairy character and excellent mammary systems, but I feel it has increased since ADGA accepted NDs.

oh...and I know NDs are African, not Swiss! lol

However, I maintain all 3 registries. It's not much work. Fill out a paper, copy a pedigree, send in the fee. For me this is an added benefit when I am buying a goat as well. I know I can always apply, but sure don't mind skipping the additional step. The bulk of the shows I am interested in attending are ADGA. The majority of breeders I admire on the West coast are ADGA members and participate in the shows around here.

So, I guess it depends on your goals for your herd. If you want to incorporate new lines and appeal to ADGA members I would say go for it. But you can also present to potential buyers how easy it is for them to submit ADGA registration with AGS paperwork...

 

Where I'm at everything is ADGA, so theres really no reason for me to do anything but that. I think ADGA is a wonderful association that is easy to follow and they update regular. The judges and people involved are great people too!!

http://nutmegfarm.webs.com/

 

I don't know much about each registry, but personally, I'd probably just register them to whatever registry shows more in your area. If you can show AGS registered goats in ADGA shows, I don't think I'd double register them... Just me though. Good luck with whatever you decide.

 

I suppose. I'm sure because they are purebred they'd be registerable. Maybe you could advertise like that?