Southern California Linear Appraisals will be held between June 28 – July 7, 2018
Eric Jermain will be our Appraiser

It is a goal of Southern California Dairy Goat Assoc. to help foster and educate our local Dairy Goat Community, we are pleased to provide our members with multiple opportunities  to expand their knowledge.

What are ADGA Linear Appraisals?

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
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.
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.

AGDA Linear Appraisal FAQ - Click Here

For those that would like to continue reading and expand your knowledge on this subject, we suggest the follow:
Primary and Secondary Traits
Seeing A Dairy Goat "By The Numbers"
​Steps To Genetic Success With Dairy Goats

Local Southern California - Linear Appraisals - How You Can Get Involved

Before getting started on Linear Appraisals it is always helpful to attend one first. We are fortunate to have so many Host Herds in Southern California.  Below you will find a list of Host Herds that have opened their doors and offered new an old members alike the  opportunity to learn more about this important program.  Please take the time to contact the Host Herd closest to you to find out if they have specific rules about attending.  Have a great time, but most important be respectful.