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Dairy Goat Conformation

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Conformation of the Dairy Goat

Conformation is how well a goat conforms to the ideal according to breed. For the ADGA animal, conformation is the same across all breeds, except for breed specific characteristics such as ears, color, and stature.  Below, you will find drawings of the ideal dairy goat.  Why use drawings to show the ideal?  Well, simply because there is no such thing as a PERFECT dairy goat. 

IDEAL DAIRY DOE

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IDEAL DAIRY BUCK

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Both ADGA and AGS have a unified scorecard for all dairy breeds. You can find the ADGA Unified Scorecard HERE and you can find the AGS Scorecard HERE. For  breed specific conformation characteristics, visit your registry. 

Now we will talk a little about Genetics...

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SECTION ONE: CHOOSE YOUR GOATS

Goat Myths Debunked
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Are Goats Really For Me?
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Which Breed Is For Me?

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The Great Horn Debate
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SECTION TWO: PREPARE FOR GOATS

​What kind of housing do they need?
What kind of fencing do they need?
What kind of feed should I buy?​

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​Which tools & supplies do I need?
How do I choose a vet?
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SECTION THREE: WELCOME YOUR GOATS 

Goat Anatomy
Goat Behavior
Assessing Goat Health
Diseases and Disorders
Medications
​Controlling ​Parasites
FAMACHA Testing
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Toxic and Poisonous Plants
Feeding
Hoof Care
​Grooming & Showing
Breeding
Planning Matings
Kidding
​Kidding Issues (Dystocia)
​Kid Care
Castrating
​Horns, Scurs and Disbudding
Tattooing
Udders & Milking
​Performance Programs
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Understanding Pedigrees
Dairy Goat Conformation
Blue Eyes & Polled Genetics​


Disclaimer:  The Goat Chick is  an experienced goat breeder, but is not a veterinarian.
​The information contained in this site or advice given should not take the place of the advice of your goat veterinarian. 
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  • Home
  • Choose Your Goats
  • Prepare for Goats
  • Welcome Your Goats
    • Goat Anatomy
    • Goat Behavior
    • Assessing Goat Health
    • Diseases and Disorders
    • Medications
    • Controlling Parasites
    • FAMACHA Testing
    • Toxic & Poisonous Plants
    • Feeding
    • Hoof Care
    • Grooming and Showing
    • Breeding
    • Planning Matings
    • Kidding
    • Kidding Issues (Dystocia)
    • Kid Care
    • Castrating
    • Horns, Scurs and Disbudding
    • Tattooing
    • Udders and Milking
    • Performance Programs
    • Understanding Pedigrees
    • Dairy Goat Conformation
    • Blue Eyes and Polled Genetics
  • Who Is The Goat Chick?
  • Ask The Goat Chick
  • Store