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 are DNA typed and Alpha s1 Casein tested before they kid, or have sired kids. 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:

     Changes for 2026! ADGA requires all bucks born 2024 and beyond to have DNA on file before their offspring can be registered; however, this should not affect the buck's personal registration process. Buyers need to be aware that results from new submissions can take 2-6 months. We will no longer cover the cost of the testing; buyers will be responsible for all genetic testing costs. For the buyer's convenience, we offer the option of having us handling the genetic testing submissions, at the ADGA member fee rate. Buyers may request that we test DNA, casein, scrapie variant, etc., as desired, before sending the samples for testing on any particular animal.

     Our goats are registered with the American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA), and the animals we sell are either registered or registrable, unless otherwise stated. We also dual-register eligible animals with the American Goat Society (AGS), which is noted in their individual information bios. As part of the sales transaction, we provide the buyer with all applicable documents. After the sale, the buyer is responsible for maintaining any desired paperwork and registrations. Although we may be able to help with lost documentation, we relinquish responsibility for the papers once they are out of our possession.

     Deposits are required to reserve each individual unborn kid or any animal we hold for a buyer for more than 14 days. The deposit is counted towards the total purchase price of each animal. Deposits will not be refunded unless the reserved animal is not 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 or wethers.

     Buyers who prefer not to send a deposit may request to be on our waitlist. However, this waitlist does not guarantee a specific animal. It operates on a first-come, first-served basis. When unreserved animals become available, buyers on the waitlist are notified. Buyers must specify their preferred category, such as buck kids or milkers. Upon notification of an available animal, buyers have 3 days to confirm. If they fail to do so, the animal is offered to the next buyer on the waitlist. Transport arrangements must be made within 14 days of notification, or a deposit is required.

     The buyer bears all costs for transportation, testing, and health papers. The purchase price and any veterinary or transportation fees must be paid in full before the animal can leave our proprietorship; exceptions will not be made. Animals purchased with health papers must have any pre-existing concerns reported to us within 72 hours of leaving our possession. We will collaborate with the buyer to address these issues, but we do not guarantee a refund, replacement, or alternative outcome. By opting out of veterinary health papers, the buyer assumes the risk. We relinquish any and all responsibility for the health and physical condition of animals purchased without health papers the moment they leave our care. 

      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 are open to working with a buyer on an equal value replacement for infertile animals, contingent upon receiving signed documentation from a livestock-qualified veterinarian confirming that the infertility is congenital and not the result of injury, illness, or diet. Bucks must be at least 6 months old, but not more than 12 months; does must be at least 8 months old, but no more than 18 months for infertility assessment. Freemartin assessments on suspected does may be made at any age by UC Davis blood testing. Proof must be provided in a timely manner, and no offspring may be registered from the animal in question.*