Welcome to
N GoatFarm!
Rochester, WA
Quality Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats
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Show ~ Home Milkers ~ Loving Pets
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American Dairy Goat Association
Registered Goats
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Casein s1 Protein Testing
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DNA
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ELITE Genetics
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Superior Genetics
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DHI (Dairy Herd Improvement)
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*M Status (Milk Star)
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High Linear Appraisals
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Show Ring Grand Champions
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Res Grand Champions
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Linear Appraisal

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What is... Linear Appraisal

The ADGA linear appraisal system evaluates    individual type traits that affect structural and  functional durability in order to take full advantage of the potential for genetic improvement through selection.  ADGA’s linear system:

  • Evaluates each animal & trait individually

  • Evaluates each trait from one observed biological extreme to the other

  • Includes traits that have economic importance and are at a minimum, moderately heritable

  • Applied uniformly

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The linear appraisal system includes 13 primary traits, one secondary trait, a research trait as well as structural categories scored by the appraiser to evaluate functional conformation on mature does and bucks.  An optional youngstock program is also available.

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Producers have the information to make a more accurate selection of breeding stock than ever before. Because of this, the responsibility and the opportunity for breed improvement are directly upon breeders.

The seedstock breeder, hobbyist & the commercial producer can all benefit from selecting stock based on fact; not just guesswork as the “eye” sees it.