The IKGA Registry Rules of Registration



General Rules of Registration:

• When presenting the AKGA registration certificate for registering an AKGA animal, both sides of the certificate need to be shown (the front of these certificates shows only the breeder, the back shows the current owner).

• Every registration Certificate is based on the representation in the Application for Registration and/or Application for Certificate Transfer. If an animal has been registered or transferred through error, misrepresentation or fraud, such Registration Certificate is VOID, together with any registration or transfer of progeny. The International Kiko Goat Association (IKGA) assumes no liability for damages arising from such entry or transfer.

• In the event of a conflict, IKGA records shall control. Appeals may be addressed to the Board of Directors.

• It is strongly recommended that unsound or unworthy animals not be presented for registration.

• The owner of the Dam at time of service will be recognized as the BREEDER of progeny produced by such service.

• The owner at the time of birth is responsible for applications. A completed and signed Sire Declaration Form must be prepared by the sire's owner and must be used if sire and dam are not owned by the same person.

• All support forms (Sire Declaration, etc.) must be completed, signed, and submitted with original Application for Registration.

•Proof of registration must be submitted for the Boer Registry of the Boer parent when registering an American BoKi with the IKGA.

• When breeding does, care should be taken to assure does are only exposed to one buck per heat period. Should a doe be exposed to more than one buck during heat period, the parentage shall be verified by blood typing or DNA technology prior to applying for a Certificate of Registration.


Calculation of Percentage of Kiko blood

• Calculations are performed and recorded for the purpose of providing information as accurately as possible. Percentage numbers printed on certificates and stored in the registration system are in whole numbers (no decimal places). Non-whole numbers are "rounded up" (any calculation resulting in X.5 or higher is rounded up to the next whole percentage number while any number less than X.5 is rounded down to the next lower whole number).


Registration of Imported Animals, semen, embryos or clones

• The term imported shall apply to live animals, semen, embryos or clones bred and produced outside of North America.
• Such animals must be declared at time of entry as to their breeding to qualify for registry in the IKGA. The IKGA Application for Registration must be accompanied by an official certificate of pedigree or verification of breed purity from the official registry association or exporting organization of the country of origin.
• Notation of country of origin shall appear on the IKGA Registration Certificate.


Identification and naming

• A permanent Identification is required for a goat to be registered by the IKGA. This may be either a microchip or a tattoo.
• The IKGA encourages the use of Herd Prefixes.
• The IKGA does not have standard for any particular style or format of tattoo.


Transfers

• When a registered goat is sold, it must be transferred to the buyer and a transfer recorded on IKGA records before its progeny can be registered. The original Registration Certificate properly signed must be returned to the IKGA for a transfer to be made.

• Transfers should be made within 60 days of the sale.


Transfers from new registries (effective 1/4/06)

In order to support the continuing development of the Kiko breed the IKGA wishes to include as many fully documented goats in the IKGA registry as possible.

The IKGA will accept registrations from any new Kiko registry if the pedigree information listed on the applicant's supplied registration certificate can be matched to verified pedigrees that already exist in the IKGA Registry.

For the purposes of transferring a goat, the word "match" shall mean:

* The following data elements must be literally the same:
• microchip number (or, all tattoos if microchips are not used)
• animal's date of birth
• sex of the animal
• any ancestors of the applicant goat (if shown on the applicant's supplied certificate
   and if known to the IKGA) must also match by this same definition of the word "match"

* The following data elements must be consistent with each other but may vary slightly or be missing:
• animal's name
• animal's description
• stated percentage of Kiko

• If there is any other information on the supplied certificate that is in conflict with the data in the IKGA database (for example, whether the goat is a single, twin or other), the IKGA reserves the right to require additional information, or to refuse registration. Applicants will be provided a clear explanation of what data elements are in question, if any. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide any needed information in a written form suitable to the IKGA.

• The IKGA Scientific Advisory Committee will review the additional supplied information as needed and make the final decision on the registrability of the applicant goat. This committee's decision shall be given to the registrar in writing and be available to the applicant for review and appeal if needed. Any applicant's goat that requires the approval of the Scientific Advisory Committee shall be subject to a $25 surcharge per goat.

• If an animal cannot be "matched" by the above definitions, the IKGA will offer an option of issuing a pedigree of 0% Kiko to allow an official form of documentation for the applicant's breeding program. The fee for this pedigree shall be $5.

• A "missing ancestor" (for example, the IKGA can find the grandparent or other ancestor of the applicant goat in it's database but not one or more intermediate ancestors) can be added to the IKGA database if the mandatory information for that animal as listed above is available in some certified form (i.e. a copy of a registration certificate which also conforms to the "match" definition above).

• The "missing ancestor" rule shall apply to new goat registrations as well as transfers.

• Non IKGA members do not qualify for registration or transfer consideration under the terms of this procedure.


Embryo Transfers

• When an embryo changes ownership, an application for transfer must be submitted that provides for embryos in recipients, fresh or frozen embryos. One application for transfer must be submitted with each change of ownership.

• If a registered recipient is being sold, the owner of the embryo must sign a document indicating the embryo transfer. Failure to sign such a document will indicate the seller of the animal is retaining ownership of the resulting goat.


Documentation of Progeny of Artificial Insemination

This information will be added at a later date


Documentation of Progeny resulting from Embryo Transfer

This information will be added at a later date


Documentation of Progeny resulting from Cell-Cloned Transplants

This information will be added at a later date


Procedures for Revoking Certificate

• Certificates are issued based upon applications, certificates of pedigree furnished with the application, and sources available to the IKGA. The Board of Directors of the IKGA can revoke a certificate if that certificate issued by the Association is incorrect. The Board can make a determination that the certificate should be revoked and specifically set out the reason(s) for revocation. This shall apply to the original certificate, which was issued in error, and any subsequent issued certificates which are affected.


Authorizations

• When an animal is owned by a company, ranch, farm, Club, corporation, university or school, Family or partnership (of related or unrelated persons), or any entity other than an individual, the IKGA must have a document on file to indicate who may sign documents for that entity.

• In the case of a minor child (younger than 18 years of age), the IKGA requires a written statement from the legal guardian or parent giving the birth date of the child and designating the person(s) signing in behalf of the minor child.

• When the owner of an animal is deceased, the IKGA must have legal documentation on file appointing the agent or representative for the estate.

• Authorization of an agent may be cancelled by written notification by record owner. Such termination of authorization will take effect on date received in the IKGA office.


Duplicate Registration Certificate

• A duplicate registration certificate is a new registration certificate when the original has been lost or destroyed. It is issued when sufficient proof of loss and proper identification of the goat has been submitted to the IKGA office. The duplicate registration certificate will be denoted "Duplicate" and the original will become void.

• The IKGA may issue a duplicate registration certificate if the current record owner or authorized agent files the proper affidavit, completed in all respects and stating the circumstances under which the original registration certificate was lost or destroyed.

• In regard to involuntary transfer of title situations, including but not limited to court judgments or security interest foreclosure, when it is proven to the IKGA's satisfaction with legal court documents, requirement of affidavit of the record owner may be waived and the current owner deemed eligible for a duplicate registration certificate.


Replacement or correction of Registration Certificate

• A replacement registration certificate or correction is a new registration certificate, which is issued when the original certificate is in existence but has been defaced or wrong information is on the original. The original certificate must be surrendered to the IKGA office.



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