Goat Breeding Software for Dairy and Meat Operations
Goat breeding—whether dairy, meat, or fiber—has specific requirements that generic livestock software handles poorly. Seasonal breeding windows. ADGA or registry requirements. Disease testing protocols. Multiple kids per kidding.
This is software built for goat breeders specifically.
When your goat operation needs better systems
Goat operations hit management complexity quickly:
- • Seasonal breeding with a limited window
- • Multiple does cycling at once
- • Disease testing requirements (CAE, CL, Johne's)
- • ADGA or other registry paperwork
- • Tracking multiple kids per doe
- • Milk production records for dairy operations
- • Buyer waitlists for quality breeding stock
If you're spending more time on paperwork than with your goats, something needs to change.
How goat breeders typically manage records
Notebooks and barn cards
Does have cards on their stalls. Breeding dates in a notebook. Kidding records on paper. Works until the notebook gets wet or you need to find something from two years ago.
Spreadsheets
Herd list in one sheet. Breeding records in another. Kid records in a third. No connection between them. Formulas that seemed like a good idea but now confuse everyone.
ADGA or registry tools
Good for registration. Not designed for daily herd management.
Memory
"She was bred in late October." "I think those kids are out of the spotted buck." Memory works until it fails at the worst possible moment.
Why goat breeding needs specialized tools
Goat-specific biology:
Seasonal breeding
Most goats are seasonal breeders (fall). The breeding window is limited. Miss it and you wait a year. Some breeds can cycle year-round, adding complexity.
Short cycles
18-24 day cycles during breeding season. Multiple opportunities but easy to lose track.
Multiple kids
Twins, triplets, and more are common. Each kid needs tracking from birth through sale.
Disease testing
- • CAE (Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis)
- • CL (Caseous Lymphadenitis)
- • Johne's disease
- • Annual testing often required for sales
What generic tools miss:
- • Seasonal breeding window tracking
- • Multiple offspring per birth
- • Disease testing schedules and results
- • Milk production integration (dairy)
- • ADGA linear appraisal records
The system goat operations need
Herd Records
- • Every animal with complete records
- • Pedigrees and registration information
- • Disease testing history
- • Linear appraisal scores (dairy)
- • Production records
Breeding Management
- • Seasonal cycle tracking
- • Buck exposure dates and breeding confirmation
- • Expected kidding dates
- • Kid records linked to dams and sires
Health Tracking
- • CAE/CL/Johne's test dates and results
- • Vaccination records
- • Hoof trimming schedules
- • Veterinary notes
Sales and Clients
- • Waitlist management
- • Buyer communication
- • Sales records with animal links
BreederHQ understands goats
Seasonal breeding logic. Multiple kid tracking. Disease testing history. Registry record keeping. A system built for how goat operations actually run—not adapted from dogs or horses.
BreederHQ is built for goat operations that:
- • Have 10+ goats (or plan to)
- • Sell breeding stock
- • Maintain disease-free status
- • Register with ADGA or other registries
- • Have buyers waiting for quality kids
- • Need organized records
BreederHQ probably isn't for you if:
- • You have a few pet goats
- • You're not breeding regularly
- • Paper records handle your needs
No judgment. Not everyone needs software. If your current system works, keep using it.
Questions goat breeders ask
Does it track CAE and CL testing?
Yes. Disease testing with dates, results, and lab information.
Can it handle multiple kids per kidding?
Yes. Each kid tracked individually with dam and sire linked.
What about milk production records?
Production data can be tracked for dairy operations.
Does it work with ADGA?
BreederHQ maintains records for registration. Official submission goes through ADGA systems.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. 14-day free trial with full access. No credit card required to start.