NAPgA UC Research Study Update

By NAPgA Admin | May 22, 2025

Phase 1 of the NAPgA Citizen Science Epidemiological Research Study of Urinary Calculi in Wethered Goats is nearing completion. Phase 2 of the UC study will begin June 1, 2025. All NAPgA members will have the opportunity to join Phase 2. Whether you are interested in participating in the study or not, we are asking…

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Young Goat Tests Positive for Avian Influenza

By NAPgA Admin | March 25, 2024

A Minnesota goat became the first goat to test positive for bird flu (H5N1 HPAI) in the US.  Bird flu is caused by infection with avian influenza viruses, which naturally spreads among wild aquatic birds worldwide the CDC says. The young goat which tested positive for the illness had been living on a farm with…

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NAPgA Packgoat Guidebook

By Cougar Digital | November 28, 2021

The NAPgA Packgoat Guidebook is here! This free 67-page guidebook is jam packed with all things goat and packgoat for everyone, with special sections for youth interested in a packgoat project, youth leaders, and packgoat project judges! One of NAPgA’s most vital functions is to educate adults and youth on the care and training of…

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