HetlandCreek

RCH  R(eserve) CH(ampion)

OR

SG -S(uperior) G(enetics)
SGC - S(upreme) G(rand)C(hampion) - SG plus being a GCH

Superior Genetics designation based on being in the top 15% of its breed in one or both PTI indices.

To qualify for:

Superior Genetics (SG):

The animal must be in the top 15% (85th percentile ranking or higher) of their breed according to the 
Production/Type Index (PTI) ranking at least once during the life of the animal. The ranking may be either in one 
area (PTI 2: 1 or PTI 1:2) or in both areas.

Superior Grand Champion (SGCH):
The animal must earn both the SG designation and earn a permanent championship. The awards may be earned 
in separate years and in any order to qualify.


BOB    - Best of Breed
BOBU  - Best of Breed Udder
BDIS    -Best Doe in Show
BUIS    - Best Udder in Show


STARS- ADDITIONAL DETAILS FROM ADGA:

G. RULES GOVERNING ADGA PRODUCTION RECOGNITION

1. GENERAL RULES

a. ADGA recognizes production on pedigrees through designation of *M for does, and *B and +B for bucks based
on meeting minimum criteria either through Advanced Registry (AR) based on DHIR, or the Star program (ST) 
based on Owner Sampler production testing. One-day competitions, progeny recognition, or acknowledgment of
approved non- ADGA DHI programs. The program designation (AR or ST) is included with the *M on the pedigree.

b. The number of Stars shall indicate the number of consecutive generations of females in the immediate 
background that have qualified. For example: 1*M indicates that the doe has qualified by meeting AR or ST 
requirements and that her dam has no production record; 2*M indicates a qualified tested doe with a 1*M dam; 
3*M indicates a qualified doe with a 2*M dam and a 1*M grandam, etc.

c. The Certificate of Registry for may be revised to show Star and/or Plus designations obtained (either 
automatically or by application) by sending the certificate to the ADGA office together with the revision fee. Any 
additions or revisions to registration papers must be accompanied by the correct fee (see Schedule of Rates.)

d. An ADGA-registered or recorded doe may be issued a Star Milker Certificate upon proper application and 
payment of fee (see Schedule of Rates) provided she has met minimum production requirements for AR or ST 
under ADGA rules. Certificates are not issued for does issued *M on the basis or progeny or on bucks.

2. ADVANCED REGISTRY VOLUME
a. An automatic *M designation is granted any ADGA registered doe that has qualified for Advanced Registry on 
the basis of milk, butterfat or protein without application or fee.
b. An ADGA registered buck shall be entitled to an automatic +B (AR) designation without application or fee if:
(1) He has three Advanced Registry daughters from three different dams. At least two of the dams must be 
registered or recorded with ADGA or;
(2) He has two Advanced Registry sons that are Advanced Registry Sires.
c. An ADGA registered buck shall be entitled to an automatic ++B (AR) designation without application fee if:
(1) He has three Advanced Registry daughters from three different dams and two Advanced Registry Sire sons.

3. STAR VOLUME DOES
a. A *M designation shall be awarded to those does meeting minimum requirements under ADGA rules, as follows:
(1) On the basis of meeting minimum DHIR production requirements as defined in Section E, including a minimum 
DCR of 75, an appropriate VT, and documentation of the qualifying completed lactation record.
(2) On the basis of earning 18 or more points at a recognized Milking Competition conducted under rules 
approved by the Board of Directors or
(3) On the basis of AGS Advanced Registry or Canadian R.O.P. certificate (original of which to be lent to ADGA 
office for verification) where production meets ADGA minimum requirements in 305 days or less. (British Goat 
Society records are also accepted.)
b. An ADGA-registered or recorded doe shall be entitled to an automatic *M designation without application or fee 
(with no Star certificate issued):
(1) On the basis of three qualifying ST Does or Advanced Registry daughters, or
(2) On the basis of two +B sons (ST) or 2 AR sons, or
(3) On the basis of one AR son and one +B son (ST), or
(4) On the basis of one AR son and two AR and/or *M daughters, or
(5) On the basis of one +B son (ST) and two AR and/or *M daughters.

4. STAR VOLUME BUCKS
a. An ADGA-registered buck shall be entitled to an automatic *B designation without application or fee if:
(1) His dam is either an Advanced Registry doe that has qualified on both milk and butterfat requirements, or a 
ST Doe, and his sire is an Advanced Registry Sire, a Star Buck or a +B (ST), or
(2) His dam is either an Advanced Registry doe that has qualified on both milk and butterfat requirements, or a 
ST Doe, and his sire's dam is an Advanced Registry doe that has qualified on both milk and butterfat 
requirements, or a Star Milker.
b. An ADGA-registered buck shall be entitled to a +B (ST) designation without application or fee if:
(1) He has three *M daughters from three different dams. At least two of the dams must be registered or recorded 
with ADGA, or
(2) He has two +B sons (ST), or
(3) He has one AR son and one +B son (ST), or
(4) He has one AR son and two AR and/or *M daughters, or
(5) He has one +B son (ST) and two AR and/or *M daughters.
c. An ADGA-registered buck shall be entitled to a ++B designation without application or fee by qualifying in any
of the ways listed in "b" except the way in which he earned his first plus. (++ must be earned on the basis of both 
sons and daughters.)

REGARDING ADGA LINEAR APPRAISAL SCORES:
LINEAR APPRAISAL SCORING Animals will be given category designations for General Appearance, Dairy 
Character, Body Capacity and Mammary System (not in bucks) and a numerical Final Score. Final Scores in the 
Poor category will receive only the "P" designation. The following standards apply to both the Final Score and 
the Category designations:

1. EXCELLENT 90 points or more
2. VERY GOOD 85 to 89 points
3. GOOD PLUS 80 to 84 points
4. ACCEPTABLE 70 to 79 points
5. FAIR 60 to 69 points
6. POOR 59 points or lower