• 2020 ADGA Linear Appraisal Application

    Trips dates are not yet scheduled - IMPORTANT - please note that an application does not guarantee that you will be included in the 2020 trips. We have a shortage of appraisers and will not be able to do the volume done in 2019. If we cannot include your herd, you will be contacted by Feb. 1, 2020.
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  • APPLICATION: Those making application for Linear Appraisal are subject to all existing rules and regulations of the American Dairy Goat Association, which govern this program. All persons who appraise under the auspices of the ADGA shall grant to ADGA the right to provide scores resulting from this program through ADGA publication media and to use them as needed for any research or study project. Permission is also given to the American Dairy Goat Association to photograph animals for use in the ADGA Linear Appraisal program for the purpose of high score verification, as well as developing a photo library of high scoring animals for educational use. ADGA has the right to crop the photograph at its discretion.

  • APPLICATION FEE: PROVIDE PAYMENT DETAILS BELOW.

    VALUE!: $5.00 DISCOUNT for BOTH LA & DHIR APPLICATIONS: MUST BE SENT TOGETHER - WILL BE APPLIED ON THE DHIR APPLICATION

    $35 Postmarked on or before Jan. 31, 2020

    $75 Postmarked after January 31, 2020**if herd can be accommodated in scheduling.

    ANIMAL FEES

    First 1-25 Adult Animals .................…$8.50 each

    Next 26-50 Adult Animals ...............…$7.50 each

    Next 51+ Adult Animals ..................…$6.50 each

    Young Stock .....................................Not available

    Minimum Stop Fee ............................ $250.00

    STOP TYPES

    Minimum Stop as Host Herd: (Responsible for Minimum Stop Fee less Transported Animal Fees) It may not be possible to accommodate individual stops with less than 16 animals.) Host herds will be publicized on the member portion of the website to assist with maximizing efficiency of stops/sessions. Name, city and state only will be listed.

    Transport goats to Host Herd: (Please obtain permission from Host!) Transport Herd Animal Fees will be charged on a per head basis for the animals estimated (and presented) depending upon the total number of animals at the stop and the age of the animals. Transport herds will be publicized on the member portion of the website. See host info above.

    Minimum Stop – Private/not hosting: It is unlikely that we can accommodate individual stops with less than 16 animals.

    Special Session ($100 Application Fee):if scheduling allows. 2020 specials need to be ‘out of season’ (October - March) and depend on appraiser availability.

  • If participating in both DHIR and LA then you must submit both forms together.  Link to Renewal DHIR form or New Herd Form and complete if you selected any of the first 3 options listed above.

  • Members: You can add funds to your ADGA account at by clicking HERE

    Payment must be received within 7 days of the application date. We will not retain the application after that time. The fee increases on February 1st if appliication and payment has not been received.

  • Submission

    Please review all information carefully!
  • Indemnification and Release: To the fullest extent permitted by law, applicant shall defend, indemnify, pay, and hold harmless ADGA, its agents, employees, representatives, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, demands, fines, suits, actions, proceedings, fees, orders, decrees, judgments, costs and expenses, including court costs and attorney’s fees, resulting from or in connection with injury or damage to any property or person, including death, arising out of or resulting from the performance of any part or aspect of the linear appraisal program and the use or occupancy of Applicant’s property. In addition, I Agree to Abide by All ADGA Linear Appraisal Program Rules.


    By clicking the button below to submit this application, I agree to the above terms.

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