How to Read a Pedigree

The American Dairy Goat Association Awards
http://adga.org/pages_adga/ReadPedigree.htm

*B: Stars on bucks are earned by virtue of parents with production records meeting ADGA minimums
+B
: Plusses on bucks are earned by virtue of offspring meeting ADGA requirements
2*M
: Two Star Milker – Second successive generation of a doe line that has earned a star based on minimums set forth by ADGA

Linear Appraisal Score

Age(yr/mo) Final Score General Appearance Dairy Character Body Capacity Mammary
5-04 91 V E E E

(E)Excellent (V)Very Good (+)Good Plus (A)Acceptable (F)Fair (P)Poor

CH(ampion)- Show Wins
GCH G(rand) CH(ampion)- Show wins and a milk star earned from Advanced Registry or Star Volume minimums.

SG/CH – Superior Genetics In top 15% of either 2:1 or 1:2 PTI for breed

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