What do all those initials in the names of the goats and descriptions mean? Here are a few explanations:
SG means "Superior Genetics", a designation made by ADGA when a doe is in the top 15% of her breed.
Initials in the middle of the name typically stand for the sire of the goat; for example, WRN means Wind Ridge Napoli.
2*M means the doe earned her milk star through DHIR milk test (we test once a month). The number in front of the star shows how many
generations have earned their milk stars. For example Katrina is a 10*M, meaning she is the 10th generation in her line to have consecutively
earned a milk star.
GCH means the doe has earned 3 championship legs through ADGA-sanctioned shows (We don't have any of those...yet!)
LA means Linear Appraisal, which is a scoring system ADGA uses to evaluate a goat in specific physical traits that affect structure, production
and longevity. These culminate in an overall score between 0 and 100. (100 would be ideal--and unattainable.)
LA Overall Score meanings:
59 and Below = Poor
60-69 = Fair
70-79 = Acceptable
80-84 = Good Plus
85-89 = Very Good
90 and Above = Excellent
For example, Elan was 5 years and 2 months old (05-02) when she scored 91 and was "Excellent" in the 4 main categories (EEEE).
DNA means we have DNA-tested the goat to verify parentage and/or to see what type of Alpha S1 Casein they will produce. For Casein, A and
B mean they produce high amounts, E means they produce moderate amounts, and F is low. 01 means they produce NO Alpha s1 Casein.
SG means "Superior Genetics", a designation made by ADGA when a doe is in the top 15% of her breed.
Initials in the middle of the name typically stand for the sire of the goat; for example, WRN means Wind Ridge Napoli.
2*M means the doe earned her milk star through DHIR milk test (we test once a month). The number in front of the star shows how many
generations have earned their milk stars. For example Katrina is a 10*M, meaning she is the 10th generation in her line to have consecutively
earned a milk star.
GCH means the doe has earned 3 championship legs through ADGA-sanctioned shows (We don't have any of those...yet!)
LA means Linear Appraisal, which is a scoring system ADGA uses to evaluate a goat in specific physical traits that affect structure, production
and longevity. These culminate in an overall score between 0 and 100. (100 would be ideal--and unattainable.)
LA Overall Score meanings:
59 and Below = Poor
60-69 = Fair
70-79 = Acceptable
80-84 = Good Plus
85-89 = Very Good
90 and Above = Excellent
For example, Elan was 5 years and 2 months old (05-02) when she scored 91 and was "Excellent" in the 4 main categories (EEEE).
DNA means we have DNA-tested the goat to verify parentage and/or to see what type of Alpha S1 Casein they will produce. For Casein, A and
B mean they produce high amounts, E means they produce moderate amounts, and F is low. 01 means they produce NO Alpha s1 Casein.
