International
Fainting Goat Association
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I find a fainting goat breeder in our area? How do I get information on becoming a member of IFGA? Can I register my fainting goat even if it's parents are not registered? How do I register a “found” fainting goat? Can I register a goat with teat scurs or multiple teats? What is meant by a "Premium" fainting goat? I purchased a bred doe. Under what name do I register the kids when they are born? What do I do with the registration certificate when a goat dies? What are the approved tattoo letters used each year? May I use the IFGA logo on my business cards, signs, website, etc? How can I find a fainting goat breeder in our area? From the home page of this site you will find the Member Directory which lists most members of the IFGA. Write to: wesautry@yahoo.com, who will mail you membership information as well as answer any questions that you may have. You can find a Membership Application on the home page of this site under Printable Forms. A youth membership is available for FFA and 4-H members ages 8-18, contact wesautry@yahoo.com for more information. Yes. Please review the Rules of Registration for specific requirements. How do I register a “found” fainting goat? If you purchase a found goat with unknown or limited lineage fill
out the registration application with as much information as you have.
If you know the IFGA herd prefix of the person who owned the goat when it was born,
you should use this prefix when registering your animal.
You must however have the person sign the application on the
Born the property of line giving their permission to use this. Can I register a goat with teat scurs or multiple teats? Although teat scurs or multiple teats are considered an undesirable trait you can register does that display this. You cannot however register bucks with teat scurs or multiple teats. What is meant by a "Premium" fainting goat? Fainting goats are registered in one of three categories: Premium, Heritage, or Regular. Please review the Rules of Registration from the home page of this web site for specific information. 1. PREMIUM –Goats that readily faint and meet all lineage requirements. This category requires a photo in a full down Myotonic state. 2. HERITAGE –Goats that readily faint but do not meet the lineage requirements of the Premium category. This category requires a photo in a full down Myotonic state. 3. REGULAR – Does that are wooden legged but don't fall over in a full Myotonic state. Bucks cannot be registered in the Regular category. I purchased a bred doe. Under what name do I register the kids when they are born? The IFGA's policy is that the kids are registered under your farm/herd name since you are the owner at the time of their birth.
Put the date of death on the original certificate and return it to the IFGA registrar.
G, I, O, Q and U are not used. For example, the first, second & third kids born into the herd during 2003 should have as their tattoos S1, S2 & S3 in their left ear and the breeder's herd tattoo letters go in the right ear. To register a herd tattoo, please contact wesautry@yahoo.com. The IFGA logo is copyrighted. To use the IFGA logo on your website or other form of advertising, we request the following guidelines be followed:
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