Welcome to the British Columbia Goat Association
The BCGA was founded over a hundred years ago, in 1917
The BCGA Mission:
To increase public awareness of the value of goats and goat producers, disseminate information about breeds of goats and their care, and encourage young people with their involvement with goats and 4-H clubs.

​Education is key for progressive goat breeders

***DO YOU KNOW THE CODE?***

Did you know Canada has  a Code of Practice for the care of goats? It covers everything from housing, feeding, management,  processing,  livestock markets and transportation.  Find the Code here! 
Find more resources on improving your herd management on our
 Goat Resource page! 
BCGA is committed  to providing education through workshops and other media to advance the quality of goats and their welfare in BC. 

Meetings 

Monthly meetings will be announced on Facebook and are open to all current members!

2024 BCGA BOARD

​EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS:
President: Linda Carlson
Vice-President: Sue Barker
Secretary: VACANT - please contact [email protected] if interested in this role!
Treasurer: Bonny Adolph
 
DIRECTORS AT LARGE:
Frances Garcia
Jaki Ayton
Eugenia Carnegie

AFFILIATE REPS:
FVGA: Eugenia Carnegie and Mar Robertson
VIGA: Diana Owens
TOGA: Linda Carlson

CGS Rep: Saundra Howell
CNGF Rep: Susan Barker

BCGA.ca ADMIN:
Brenda Anderson

BCGA Home Milking Best Practices Check list

Johne's, the slow killer
Milking your does for household milk? Below is a checklist of best practices for home milking to mitigate pathogen contamination. Safety first!
Check the information sheet on the Johne's disease below. 

Want to learn more about how to send in samples for testing? Read the article from the Jan 2021 BCGA Goatletter HERE

What is M. Ovi?  Click here to find out! 

August 2020- Due to the changes in policy in the Yukon, small ruminant producers may be looking to rehome M. ovi positive animals into BC. It is critical that known M. Ovi animals not be relocated into areas where wild sheep or goat reside. Click here to find out more.
"Our goals are to increase public awareness of the value of goats and goat producers, circulate information about breeds of goats and their care, and encourage young people with their involvement with goats and 4-H clubs."​ ​
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