How can I find a fainting goat breeder in our area?

Go to the Member Directory page of this site or if you are a member of the IFGA you can look in the membership directory book that was sent to you in your membership packet.



How do I get information on becoming a member of IFGA?

Write to: ifga2@yahoo.com and the registrar can send you a membership information packet in the mail, as well as answer any questions that you may have.



Is there a Youth membership?

A youth membership is available for 4-H members ages 8-18, contact the IFGA Registrar for more information.



Can I register my fainting goat even if it's parents are not registered?

Yes. You will need to fill out a Registration Application with as much information as you know and will need to send in the appropriate photos and fees.  Only bucks that are Premium can be registered.

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How do I register a “found” fainting goat?

If you purchase a found goat (with unknown or limited history), fill out the registration application with as much information that you know.  If you know the herd name or person who owned the goat when born, you can use their IFGA registered herd name or their last name if they are not members ONLY if their signature is on the “Born the property of” line.  If their signature is not available then your IFGA registered herd name must be used and you will sign on the “Found goat purchased by” line.  Found goats from unknown herd backgrounds should be registered using your herd prefix.
Make sure you sign the application on the appropriate line for “Found” goats rather than the “Born the Property of” line.  All goats being registered must contain a herd prefix.



Can I register a goat with teat scurs or multiple teats?

It is not allowed for bucks, and though it is allowed for does, it is not favored.



What is meant by a "Premium" fainting goat?

Fainting Goats are registered in two categories, Premium & Regular.

1.  PREMIUM  –Goats that readily faint.  Bucks require a full down photo.  Does require a down photo or one showing obvious stiffness (ready to go down).

2.  REGULAR –Goats that are wooden legged but don’t fall over. Does only



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.

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What do I do with the registration certificate when a goat dies?

Put the date of death on the original certificate and return it to the IFGA registrar.



What are the approved tattoo letters used each year?

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 the IFGA Registrar.



May I use the IFGA logo on my business cards, signs, website, etc?

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:

1. You must be a member of the IFGA to use the logo.
2. Please put “Member”, “Member Of”, or “Lifetime Member” in conjunction with the logo.  Example: 

         “MEMBER OF”

3. If you are using the logo on a website, a link to the IFGA website (http://www.faintinggoatsite.com) would be greatly appreciated. 
4. To make the logo a link to the IFGA website use this code:    <center>I am a member if the <br><a herf="http://www.faintinggoatsite.com"><img src="ifgalogo.jpg"></img></a></center>
5. We ask that you treat our logo in such a way that indicates you are proud to be a member.
6. If in doubt about the use of the logo, please ask a Board Member for guidance.

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