As of 1st July 2026 all Pygmy and Nigerian Dwarf ‘BUCKS’ must be a minimum of 40% to be eligible for registration with AABMGS.
And, As of the 1st July 2027 all Pygmy and Nigerian Dwarf ‘BUCKS’ must be a minimum of 50% to be eligible for registration with AABMGS.
This decision has been made by the Committee after much discussion and feedback from the Members on this ‘Members Only’ page.
The reason for this decision is to ensure that the AABMGS breeders are constantly moving forward with their breeding programs to better develop the breeds.
Introducing the new ruling over the next 2 years will give breeders the opportunity to plan ahead for these changes.
All buck kids under the required percentage can be wethered and moved on as pets, and in most cases, wethers have a far better life than bucks.
The new requirements will not affect Does or Wethers at this time.
Does and Wethers under 40% will still be eligible for registration.