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AABMGS Objectives

  • To be inclusive of all Goat and Sheep Breeders in Australia who wish to develop new and existing Miniature breeds of goats and sheep.
  • To make inclusive and appropriate provisions for registering and recording all goats and sheep with Miniature breeding in Australia.
  • To compile, print and publish information at intervals, in the form of a Herd Book to assist new and existing breeders in their individual breeding programmes in Australia.
  • To promote and encourage the importation of all Miniature breeds of goat and sheep into Australia.
  • To encourage affiliation with all other goat and sheep breeding organisations in Australia and overseas.
  • To establish relationships with all other goat and sheep breeding organisations in Australia and overseas and encourage the exchange of information with organisations which have similar objectives.
  • To promote and continuously raise the standards of breeding and the health of all goats and sheep with Miniature breeding.
  • To promote public awareness of the health, welfare and good goat and sheep keeping practices in Australia.
  • To collect and publish helpful and desirable information related to breeding, keeping and exhibiting Miniature goats and sheep in Australia.
  • To uphold the value of all Miniature goats and sheep bred in Australia.
  • To value and appreciate the knowledge, passion, time and effort of all goat and sheep breeders in Australia.
  • To promote the AABMGS Inc. and all breeds of Miniature goats and sheep via our website, social media, publications, displays and the holding of exhibitions.
  • To encourage all members to become competent and confident breeders and exhibitors of Miniature goats and sheep.
  • To encourage members to become competent and qualified to judge the various breeds of Miniature goats and sheep.
  • To compile a list of all members and their qualifications.
  • To encourage ethical conduct by the members in relation to Miniature goat and sheep marketing and exhibiting.
  • To promote the development of a cooperative network of Miniature goat and sheep breeders based on equality and inclusiveness.
  • To make contributions towards ribbons, trophies, awards and prizes for a variety of Miniature goat and sheep competitions and exhibitions.
  • To promote Miniature goat and sheep breeding in Australia in any other way not already mentioned.
  • To continuously strive to be in touch with the needs of all breeders and owners of Miniature goats and sheep in Australia and overseas.