Once you have become an MGBA Member you can apply to register a stud prefix, consisting of not more than 20 letters in total, to become a Registered Miniature Goat Breeder. The Stud Prefix is used to identify all animals bred by the Stud and for animals registered in the Stud name. Registered Breeder details (as indicated on the Stud Registration form), will be listed for public access.
It is the responsibility of the Registering Breeder to contact the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (in your State) to register your property with DPI&F if you have one or more goats (or other livestock), they will issue you with a PIC (Property Identification Code). You will need to list your PIC on your application to register your Stud for your application to be considered.
Application to register/transfer is only accepted when (individual animal) tag number or tattoo allocation is listed. Contact your State Government for correct details regarding National Livestock Identification System.New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
*An AMGR Stud Registration Application is to be filled out and posted to the address provided along with the correct registration fee.
*Before you choose a name, you should check the existing Stud names listed in the AMGR Registered Stud Names List.
*Upon being accepted as a Registered Breeder, a Breeder is required;
(a) to keep accurate records of all operations connected with acquisitions and sales, births, height upgrades, deaths and breeding activities of registered animals on your Stud.
(b) to ensure that animals registered to you are height verified when due,
(c) to sign transfer on back of certificate when you have finalized the sale of your registered animal/s,
(d) to provide a signed Service Certificate &/or submit a Buck Return for my stud buck/s when selling an in-kid doe or after service to an outside animal when transaction is finalized.
(e) to work in accordance with your State Primary Industry and Council laws.
Once your Stud name is registered, it remains permanently listed with the AMGR.
