Checklist for Purchasing and Selling San Clemente Island Goats
To facilitate professional, successful transactions, buyers and sellers should have access to the following information.
Obtain/ Provide the following:
Vital Stats: Full Name including herd name, sex, Date of Birth
Vital Stats of Dam & Sire
Copies of Registration Certificates / Pedigree
Bonus - Line information
Veterinary Records
Height & Height
Vaccinations & Medications
Deworming
Testing for CAE, CL, Johne’s
Basic health information
Current, Clear photos showing head, side of body, rear end, udder of goat for sale, dam, sire
General Information on Herd Management
Type of Fencing & Housing
Feeding Regimen
Overall herd temperament
Bonus - Information on dam & sire
Height & Weight
Milking Records, if applicable
Price & Payment Requirements (down payment, type)
Additional costs like Certified Veterinary Inspection (CVI) if crossing state lines
Buyers – Prior to bringing home your new goat
Ensure adequate fencing, shelter, and predator protection (fence of 5’ minimum, or electric fencing)
Dedicate a quarantine pen
Source feed, hay, general supplies, and veterinary care
Obtain information on feeding rations & supplements
Connect with the San Clemente Island Goat Breeders Association,www.scigba.org, and Facebook pages.
Sellers – Prior to physical transfer
Ensure the goat has USDA approved permanent ID (ear tag, tattoo, microchip)
Arrange CVI (if applicable) (Certificate of Veterinary Inspection)
Registration & Transfer of the goat with the SCIGBA Registry
Optional, Sponsored Membership with the SCIGBA Registry (if they qualify)
Gather physical copies of records to provide in a folder
Vet Record & Upcoming Schedule
Registration certificates / complete pedigrees or copies of submitted paperwork
Bill of Sales
Supply a few days' rations of current feed
SCIGBA New Breeder Packet