Questions and Answers for MGR Breeders
           
           
           
           

1. What is the first step I need to do to register my goat?
The first step is to fill out a breeder application and herd suffix form located on the website under breeder downloads and forms.

2. What do I need to send in a transfer?
You need to send in a transfer application with the ORIGINAL certificates as copies are NOT TAKEN. We will send back any paper work that does not have the original certificate.

3. What do I send in for a registration?
You send in the registration application along with TWO wallet sized photos PER GOAT. (*note: if you send in 4x6 or 5x7 pictures of your goat do not get mad when half of your goat or his eyeball is the only part of the picture that gets put on the certificate*) The pictures you send in go in your file and on the certificate.

4. What is the correct letter this year for tattooing?
MGR does not use a specific letter when recording tattoos to distinguish year. MGR requires that you use your herd suffix in the right ear and any sequenced number in your left ear. (Example: Goat 1. Left Ear: OTG Right Ear:452 Goat 2. Left Ear: OTG Right Ear: 453 Goat 3: Left Ear: OTG Right Ear: 454)

5. What is a scrappie tag?
USDA Scrappie Tag: To request these official sheep and goat tags, a flock or premises ID or both, call 1-866-USDA-Tag (866-873-2824) https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/animal_diseases/scrapie Scrappie tags are also meant for when you travel over state lines and when you are showing it is like an identification number to prove that animal is registered, and the animal is what it says it is.

6. Do I have to have a US premises ID number?
No. You do NOT need a premises ID number to register (optional)

7. Why did I get paperwork back?
You must have a WORK ORDER form submitted to let us know what you are sending in. If you have incorrect paperwork and/or you have sent in work without the correct pictures, certificates, or information, you will be sent back and you will have to resubmit.

8. What can I do to speed up my paperwork?
The only way to speed up getting your papers back is to pay the rush fee & Express/Priority mail fees. The Fee for Rush is an $25 (1-2 day processing) or $10 (3-5 day processing) PER goat in addition to the $10 registration fee along with Express or Priority mail fee. We do not set the price of shipping. They are deemed from the post office and are subject to change without notice.

9. What is considered a correction?
A correction is done when you have sent in paperwork that is incorrect. If your handwriting is not legible and we put the wrong information on there through no fault of ours, then you will be required to send it back WITH THE CORRECT INFORMATION and $8. They will be done as a regular processing unless you pay for a rush. If you have put the wrong Dam, Sire, Scrappie tag number, left OFF the scrappie tag or the tattoo is added AFTER you have already registered. These are all reasons for a correction. If it is our mistake, we fix the paperwork immediately with no extra charge.

10. ****SELLERS***
IF you are selling goats to a person and they are going to register the animal with MGR PLEASE INFORM THEM THEY THEMSELVES HAVE TO REGISTER AS A BREEDER WITH US!!!!!!!!

11. Why can I not put my breeders herd name on a goat that is already registered?
You cannot claim ownership (herd name) of an animal that is already breed and registered. You must transfer the animal into your ownership, and it will keep all other original information such as herd name, name of the goat, registration number etc.
Transfer applications are found on myotonicgoatregistry.net under breeder downloads and forms. All transfers REQUIRE to be mailed in, NEVER emailed in. You must have the original registration certificate when sending in the transfer.

12. Why haven’t I received my paperwork back after I paid for it?
MGR processing is 10-12 weeks out now. We have thousands of breeders and new breeders, plus rush paper work and show paper work. We process breeders in the order as they come in unless you are a rush or an electronic registration.

13. Why can I not register my buck without parents?
MGR rules states that any buck you register must have both parents registered.

14. Why is my child that is considered a youth not allowed on the website?
According to most state regulations it is illegal to have information of a minor on a public platform.

15. Even though my goat faints, why is it not pure breed?
Other breed of goats can faint such as myotonic crosses. Just because it faints, does not make it myotonic. There are exactly six characteristics of a myotonic goat, which are on MGR’s website found under breed description. We do accept percentage animals to be registered.

16. Where are the shows for myotonic goats?
It is on the website as well, under shows and results. MGR shows all over the country and we want every breeder to be able to participate.

17. Where do I send in my paper work?
Mailing Address, Myotonic Goat Registry: P.O. Box 141 Adger, AL 35006

18. Can I microchip my goat or tattoo my goats’ ear?
Yes, we take these as a form of identification.

19. What happens when I buy a goat and the papers get lost from the person, I bought them from?
MGR offers replacement of these papers (there’s a fee) if they are registered. If they are not registered, you can register them into your name, but they will not have a lineage. If papers are lost, you must have a written/typed letter from the owner that states permission to replace & transfer them into your name.

20. Why can MGR not contact the people that lost my goats papers after I bought them?
MGR does not get involved with these matters. MGR did not purchase or sell the animal. Therefore, we have zero involvement, and we will not release personal information about the sellers to you (different phone number, address, etc.) Therefore, you always collect paperwork when you buy. You are responsible for the paperwork.

21. Why can I not purchase merchandise?
Due to COVID19, getting and having these resources is bare. Therefore, we are working on seeing what we can get supplied with.

22. Why am I not on the website yet?
Updates like these take several weeks.

23. Why was I removed from the website?
When you become inactive, which means you have not paid a membership fee etc., you are removed from the website. Breeder Fees are due January 1st of each year and any time after that they are considered late unless you are a new member. Breeder Fees are $36 for an adult and $12 for a youth.

24. Can I include me and my spouse on one account for a membership?
Yes, you can have you and your spouse’s name on the account when you set it up. This will only be one membership fee.

25. I have sent multiple emails and feel like I have been ignored.
Please make sure the email is myotonicgoatregistry@yahoo.com. MGR office hours are 9am- 4pm, and days are Monday-Friday. We will be less likely to answer an email on a Saturday at 6:52 a.m.

26. Do I lose my breeder number when I pay my breeder renewal late?
You do not lose your breeder number but if you become inactive for so long, you can lose your herd name and your suffixes. (6-month time frame)

27. What are MGR customers?
They are known as breeders.

28. What do I send money through PayPal as?
Friends and Family only. The email is MGRAlabama@yahoo.com

29. On the breeder number and herd suffix application, at the bottom of the page, there is a space that says “recommended by” what is this?
This space is for a breeder’s name that recommended you, with there signature and breeder ID number. The person that only recommended you gets a $5 coupon towards a single registration.

30. Why are electronic registrations more than a regular mailed in registration?
Electronic registrations are more expensive because of ink, paper, and the time to print each registration, and to check to make sure paper work is filled out correctly. Electronic regs have a 45 day turn around but it is not guaranteed.

31. Did my paper work arrive in your office?
MGR takes a lot of time away from billing, registering, and filing for having to stop during the work day to see if we received your paperwork. When you mail in paperwork, there is an option to get a tracking number, during this time we recommend every breeder to pay for a tracking number. So much mail has been lost. We will not cover lost mail being sent to us, we will however cover mail that is sent out with priority and tracking only. We will no longer verify if your work has been received. Please check to see if your check has been cleared by the bank, if it has then we have your paperwork.