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. Voice of the BC Goat Industry |
CNGF Announcement:
Updated Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Goats Released
CLICK HERE FOR: CNGF Press Release Full Code Summary of Changes
Updated Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Goats Released
CLICK HERE FOR: CNGF Press Release Full Code Summary of Changes
“This Code reflects the industry’s progress on welfare since the 2003 Code and incorporates current research on goat welfare,” said Melissa Speirs, Humane Canada representative on the goat Code Development Committee. “The updated code will benefit goats raised in Canada by setting a standard of care for all goat farms across the country.”
Welcome to the British Columbia Goat Association
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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. |
The Benefits of Joining BCGA
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What we do…
Raise public awareness of the value of goats. Provide educational information on goat management and care. Encourage young people with their involvement with goats and 4-H clubs. BCGA ensures that goat industry concerns are heard at the provincial government level, such as input on the ALR (agricultural land reserve), MOVI working group for wild sheep and other important issues. At the Federal Government level, BCGA works with the Canadian National Goat Federation on issues such as traceability on farm safety and scrapie. |
Why join BCGA?
• We represents the BC goat industry at the Provincial and Federal Government level. • Monthly E-newsletter • We work for the advancement of the goat industry in BC • Education for all levels of goatkeeping: health, shows, classification, breeding, genetics, grooming, milk production, testing, and more! • BCGA clinics and workshops • Breeders Directory Collaboration and Community… • BCGA works with regional goat associations throughout the province. • We work closely with our BC Director for the Canadian Goat Society, keeping us all informed! • Working committees in BCGA are always looking for new members to bring fresh perspectives and projects. • A monthly e-newsletter and Facebook page foster community in the goat industry. |
Education is key for progressive goat breeders
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.
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MeetingsMeetings will be announced on Facebook and in the monthly newsletter.
2022/2023 BCGA BOARD
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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.
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"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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