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Below you will find any recent changes, updates and Information as it happens within the MGBA registry and it's Offices.
2011 Breed Review
The Breed types have been separated from the Grading System.
The Grades are now based purely on height and pedigree.
Types: Elf, Pixie, Munchkin, Nuwby,.. Sheltie, Cashmere, Angora.. Are all recognised descriptive types of the Australian Miniature Goat.
ALL ANIMALS ARE THE AUSTRALIAN MINIATURE GOAT BREED
Breeders should still concentrate on specific types to maintain a similarity between their animals so they have a “stylish look” that can be seen across their whole herd, not just a mixed-matched batch of “a bit of everything”.
Just like coat types, the ear type will be listed on the certificate if it looks acceptable, like cashmere coat or black colour.
The ears can be "close" to ideal, smaller, tighter, wider, (within reason) etc.
The types will not be removed.
Animals will be graded according to their height and parentage. Ear types will not be taken into consideration UNLESS the animal is a nuwby eared goat requiring a height allowance.
Ear types are descriptive and are now the breeders interpretation of their own ideal, for example: perhaps you like the pixie ear a little shorter, you may prefer the munchkin a little wider, all within reason of course and remembering that different sheens of black are still black, different shades of white are still white BUT grey is not white or black, it is grey. Similarly, a bad munchkin ear is not a pixie and visa-versa. The TYPES are still descriptive types, they have not been removed they have just been taken off the Grade System.
Classification is not necessary now as ALL height qualifying animals are accepted as the Australian Miniature Goat breed, therefore only one good quality photograph of each animal will be required for registration / upgrade / transfer etc
All Registered Goats will be distinguished as below.28th June 2010
ALL Goats that conform to one of the Breed Types (Elf, Pixie,Munchkin, Nuwby) will be registered and know as "AUSTRALIAN * breed type* GOAT"
ALL Goats that DO NOT conform to any of the Breed Types (Elf, Pixie,Munchkin, Nuwby) will be registered and known as "AUSTRALIAN MINIATURE GOATS"
LEASES 28th June 2010
If you are leasing an animal that has been lodged with the AMGR please forward a copy of the Lease Agreement with your paperwork.
AMGR DOCUMENTATION 28th June 2010
The MGBA will be excepting all AMGR registration certificates as current and there is no need to transfer animals over to the MGBA. ALL Current AMGR grading, leases, decisions, special circumstances will remain and be excepted by the MGBA. No changes or disruptions to the current AMGR procedure will change. Any outstanding documentation with the AMGR should be followed up with the AMGR.
RULE CHANGES 28th June 2010
Adult Buck Heights
The AMGR rule of adults bucks exceeding 2.5cm over grade height will not be recognised under MGBA registration.
The MGBA has adopted the rule that adult bucks are not to exceed 63.5cm.
Hoof Trimming
Hoof trimming allowance of 1cm used by some breeders will not be recognised by the MGBA Registry. Hooves should be trimmed prior to measurements being taken.
D Grade Registration
A change was made to the D Grade in January 2010 allowing adult does with unknown/unregistered parentage at 2 years of age to apply for Grade D registration. The MGBA has reinstated the old rule at time of MGBA adopting rules and D grade is only open to an adult FEMALE of unknown/unregistered parentage not exceeding 63.5cm (25") at 3/4yrs.
Rule not adopted: D grade is open to adult FEMALE of unknown/unregistered parentage, not exceeding 57cm (22.4") at 2yrs.
DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS 28th June 2010
Should a dispute arise between the Registrar and Breeder that cannot be rectified and all reasonable avenues of reconcile have been exhausted, the following process should be followed.
A complete and detailed written document explaining the issue should be forwarded to the Committee of the MGBA within 14 days of the dispute. The document should be addressed to the Secretary and the Secretary will contact the Committee elect.
The Committee shall, within 21 days of receipt of the dispute discuss and vote on a resolution having first conversed with the Registrar for his/her comments on the issue.
If the Registrar is a member of the MGBA Committee at the time of the dispute he/she will not be involved in the dispute resolution voting procedure
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