2024 CAE/CL/Johnes test results: all herd members are negative!

     We raise our goats strictly following our CAE prevention program and blood test our herd annually; usually in January or February. Copies of the most current test results have been added for viewing below. Results from previous years are available on request. Animals under 6 months old during our test cycle will not be tested until the next session.

     All our herd members over 12 months old have been DNA typed and Alpha s1 Casein tested. We are still waiting for the ADGA to finish uploading some of these results into their NG database. If you cannot find one of our current herd members in the database or have any questions, please feel free to reach out. We will be happy to share copies of any results we have.

     We began DHIR testing in 2021. All production/type evaluation results can be seen on our individual goat pages as they are completed. With children at home and chaotic work schedules, Linear Appraisals and shows do not always fit in our calendar but we will attend and participate as we are able and those results will be published on individual pages. 

Before purchasing from us, please read all of the following:

     Continuing for 2025! All buck kids being sold with ADGA registration papers will have a DNA sample pulled and submitted before they leave, at no additional cost to the buyer. ADGA requires all bucks born 2024 and beyond to have DNA on file before their offspring can be registered. Obtaining results from new submissions can take 2-6 months. This should not affect the buck's personal registration. Buyers may request other genetic testing at the time of DNA pull but these must be paid in full by the requester before submission. 

     Our goats are registered with the American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA) and animals we sell are registered/registrable unless otherwise stated. We also dual register all eligible animals with the American Goat Society (AGS) and they will have it noted on their individual information bios. All applicable documents will be provided to the buyer upon completion of the sales transaction. It is the responsibility of the buyer to maintain all paperwork and registrations desired after the sale is complete. While we may be able to render assistance with lost documentation, once the animal's papers are out of our possession, we abdicated any responsibility for them.

     Deposits are needed to reserve each individual unborn kid or any animal we hold for a buyer more than 14 days, and is counted towards the total purchase price of each animal. Deposits will not be refunded unless the reserved animal isn't available. In the event that a reserved animal is unavailable, deposits may be transferred to other available animals, held over for one subsequent breeding season, or refunded at the buyer's request. We do not accept reservations for specific colors. We do not accept reservations for wethers.

     Perspective buyers who do not wish to send a deposit for any reason, may request to be on our waitlist. This waitlist is not a reservation for a specific animal. This list is kept on a first come, first served basis. Buyers on the waitlist will be notified when unreserved animals become available. Buyer specifies a general bracket such as buck kids, milkers, etc. Buyer will have 3 days to confirm upon notification of an available animal. Afterwards, the animal will be made available to the next name on the waitlist. Arrangements must be made to transport the animal within 14 days of notification. Holding periods greater than 14 days will require a deposit.

     All transportation, testing, and health paper costs are the responsibility of the buyer. Purchase price and any veterinary/transport fees must be paid in full before any animal will leave our property, no exceptions.

      *Buck kids will only be available as registered breeding animals from selected does. All other bucklings will be wethered or sold unregistered only. Any animal being sold as a wether will be neutered prior to leaving our farm, no exceptions. Wethers eligible for AGS can be sold with AGS wether ID certificate applications if desired. This is not a service currently being offered by ADGA.

     All our kids are disbudded at 3-8 days old. If the buyer desires the animal remain horned, this request must be made by the day the kid is born AND the full purchase price of the kid is required at the time of the request. Horned animals must be picked up no later than weaning (10-14 weeks).

          We follow strict disease prevention protocols. To the best of our ability and knowledge, any animals leaving our property are healthy. We reserve the right to refuse the return of any animal if we feel there would be health risks to our herd by doing such. We may be willing to conduct other disease testing in addition to our routine tests upon request, at the expense of the requester.

     We reserve the right to cancel any sale at our discretion.

     Discounts may be offered, at our prerogative, to ADGA/AGS/4-H/FFA youth members (with proof of membership), returning clients, and multiple animal purchases (3+). 

     We do NOT guarantee:

-*Fertility of any animal*

-Mammary system structure or productivity, especially on animals who have never freshened

-Championships, class wins, or milking awards

-Animals will grow up to meet our, or your, expectations

-Animals will never contract disease or injury themselves

-Animals will never die

*We may be willing to work with a buyer on an equal value replacement for infertile animals IF signed documentation from a livestock qualified veterinarian shows infertility was a congenital issue and not due to injury, illness, or diet. Bucks must be at least 6 months old, not more than 12 months; does at least 8 months, no more than 18 months for infertility assessment. Proof must be provided in a timely manner and no offspring may be registered from the animal in question.*