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Welcome to the Canadian Meat Goat Association's new website

2010 CMGA AGM

We hope that you will enjoy your visit and join this online community. As a paid member of the Canadian Meat Goat Association, you will have access to participate in all areas of the site, including:

  • Adding your Farm Listing
  • Posting free Classified Ads
  • Adding Industry Resource Links
  • Posting Events on the Calendar
  • Participating in Forum Discussions

News

The Amazing Goat:  New blog by Dr. Meg Smart, DVM
This blog offers a site where goat producers, those thinking of becoming producers, and those just interested in goats can ask questions, discuss issues, and receive answers.
theamazinggoat.blogspot.com

Tremendous opportunities in meat goats
A rising and fairly consistent market for meat goats has caught the eye of a government beef and sheep specialist.

Dr. Fred Homeyer speaks at CMGA AGM
An internationally accredited livestock judge who has traveled around the globe seven times included a stop in Stratford recently to share his knowledge on South African Boer goats.

American Meat Goat Association shutting down operations
The end of an era came on January 29 when the American Meat Goat Association Board of Directors decided to close its office in Sonora, Texas.

Successful transport of breeding stock and market animals
Whether it is the transportation of breeding stock from one part of the country to the other, or moving market animals to a distant selling point, the task of finding good reliable transportation can sometimes be daunting.

What's Inside

2010 CMGA Board of Directors
Current Board of Directors of the Canadian Meat Goat Association

Buyers and Sellers:  WRITE IT DOWN!
The Canadian Meat Goat Association is incorporated under the Animal Pedigree Act, which is Federal Law. According to the Act, the seller of a registered animal must provide registration papers transferred into the new owner’s name within six months of the date of sale. This is the law and will be enforced by the RCMP.

Canadian Meat Goat Association Brochures
Downloadable full colour brochures from the Canadian Meat Goat Association.

Chevon Recipe Cards
Delicious recipes that feature goat meat (chevon).

Canadian Meat Goat Association Office Hours
Canadian Meat Goat Association office hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 am to 5 pm, Saskatchewan time.

Meat Goat Journal

Don’t miss this excellent industry publication!
Published quarterly, the Canadian Meat Goat Journal is an excellent resource for producers, providing educational and informative articles, management tips, advertising space with national exposure, show results and industry news.

Photo Gallery

Send us your Photos!
If you have any photos related to goats, send them to us and we'll post them in our Photo Gallery!

CMGA Youth

Have you got kids and kids??
Feel free to download our CMGA Youth Activity Book with information, games and activities to help children learn all about goats. Also, all children and youth are invited to complete a Youth Project, chronicling their experiences in owning or looking after a goat for the year.

Producer Manuals

Meat Goat Producer Manuals are available in English or French from the CMGA Office. Includes sections on facilities and handling, health, nutrition, breeding and kids, meat, and industry and business.

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