[audrey]

I notice on the registration application there isn't a box for wether. Is it pointless to register a wether? I am talking specifically about my nigerian dwarf buckling that I will be selling as a wether.

 

[mjs500doo]

Honestly it's a waste of time and money from a breeder's perspective. It's not going to put my name out there through kids, and not going to be shown (very unlikely anyway) as I breed dairy. And really, a papered wether isn't going to do anything for anyone's herd anyway. Unless you're much into cloning. The other thing to think of is typically wethers are culled bucks. Not up to par to improve the breed for that breeder's plan. I pick one replacement buck (if good enough) after kidding is said and done and decide from there if I'd like to offer the rest for breeders, or if they're not up to par, I wether. I always keep the "worst" for personal consumption, as we love keepin meat in the freezer.

 

[audrey]

K, thank you

 

[toth boer goats]

I agree, it is a waste of money and time.

 

[goathiker]

Well, now that depends. I tattoo and get a wether Identification paper done on all my boys. Usually the breeder is fine with it and wants their herd name on the paper. With actual proof that I own the wether and real ID on them, I feel much better about crossing state lines with them. It also makes getting health certificates easier.

 

[Rdairygoats]

Well, now that depends. I tattoo and get a wether Identification paper done on all my boys. Usually the breeder is fine with it and wants their herd name on the paper. With actual proof that I own the wether and real ID on them, I feel much better about crossing state lines with them. It also makes getting health certificates easier.

How do you go about getting a wethers identification paper done for wethers?

 

[ksalvagno]

Through ADGA.

 

[goatblessings]

Unless you plan to campaign the wether for show - there is no point to register a wether. You can easily tag or tattoo for sale and cvi.

 

[singinggoatgirl]

If you’re using the wether as a pack/cart animal and taking them off your property, especially across state lines, it’s worth getting that paperwork to ID your goat.

 

[goatblessings]

When going across state lines, your CVI will note the tag or tattoo… so registering is not important

 

[toth boer goats]

It is up to you on whether or not you want to register or not.
If they are just for meat, I really don’t see the point in it. 😉

 

[mmahamilton]

It’s really your own personal preference. I have a big pack/cart wether that is tagged but not registered and a ND wether that is registered. The only reason I had to register the ND is the stupid boy kept ripping out his tags. They just need a way to be identified if they leave your property. My boys “help” with 4H and FFA farm days and petting zoos.