Arapawa Goat Breeders Association

This week we will be posting a little info to help you better know your AGBA Board Members. Today’s featured member is Emily Pennington , our President. Where do you work/what is your organization name? I work at Conner Prairie  in Fishers, IN How long have you/your organization raised Arapawas? We have had Arapawa goats since I believe 2015. We started out with a few goats to see if they would work for our program and they worked perfectly for what we needed. Why did you s

For many of us, summer has come in full swing with it's hot and humid weather. If you're in the Midwest, you're additionally dealing with quite a heatwave thanks to all of the corn farming! Luckily, Arapawas have proven themselves hardy in all sorts of weather, but that doesn't always mean smooth sailing. Luckily, there are many ways to fight the heat waves that can benefit the goats and you! Always provide a shaded area for your goats. This can be natural shade like trees or

Good evening! We here at the AGBA wanted to give everyone an update that the genetic marker testing from UC Davis is going to be increasing to $40 per test. This will start on July 15th, so if you have any kiddos you need tested, go ahead and get those samples and get yours now!

Conservation for this breed isn't a new thing, though we are seeing in increase in recognition and interest as the years continue to pass on. Zoos, museums, and private farms have always been the lifeblood of our efforts to bring this breed further away from extinction. Conner Prairie is one of our proudest members, one of the shining gold stars in the efforts they put in. And, crazy enough, they just hit a decade with the breed! They are one of our largest breeders for the A

As the year progresses and new kids hit the ground, we are always trying to keep the classifieds page as up to date as we possibly can. This includes making sure all goats up are still available and creating new listings! Be it new kids or old ones, they are all welcome on the page. But, we know how hard it can be to say goodbye to some members of the herd, and some kids are just too adorable not to hold back. So, we are excited to announce something a little different! The

As we work to keep this breed alive, following a standard is critically important for having a unique breed that is hardy, well maintained, and will continue to thrive in the future. This means everything from assuring proper structure and shape all the way to even specific colors within the breed. The New Zealand Association has been making further steps to genetic testing requirements and updating their breed standard to assure we can keep on track with conservation efforts