Research
Research Committee
The research function of the American Goat Federation (AGF) is carried out within the guidelines of the by-laws and policy positions of the Federation. The Federation woks hand-in-hand with the American Goat Initiative and makes recommendations to influence the research agenda of land grant universities, USDA agricultural research service and other institutions or agencies to focus on biological, economic and social issues that impact on efficient production and profitable marketing of goat milk, meat, fiber and vegetation control services, as well as the safety of goat products.
This effort is part of the Mission of AGF to help grow the goat industry and assist producers in ways that improve production, decrease input cost and gain recognition when it comes to programs, research and funding for goat producers.
RFID SCRAPIE ID TAG FIELD TRIAL
Conducted as part of a Cooperative Agreement
between the American Goat Federation and USDA/APHIS
The RFID Scrapie ID Tag Field Trial is a 3 year study of the reliability and usefulness of prototype EID Tags provided by tag manufacturers.
Vaccine Development Roundtable
American Goat Initiative
Tom Boyer, President - AGF: Director
Randy Dusek, Trustee - AGF: President - American Boer Goat Assoc: Director
American Goat Federation
Bob Buchholz, Past President & Director - Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers Assoc: Representative
Dr. Gary Newton, Vice President - International Goat Center - Prairie View Univ: Head
Jan Carlson, Director - American Dairy Goat Assoc: Representative
Tammy Fisher, Director - Public Policy Committee Chair
Anita Dahnke, Executive Director
Dr. Reid Redden, Advisory Council - Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Svc:
Dr. Stephen White, Advisory Council - USDA/ARS; Research Geneticist
Dr. Natalie Urie, Advisory Council - USDA/NAHMS; Veterinary Medical Officer
Dr. Roselle Busch, Advisory Council - UC Davis Univ: Extension Sheep & Herd Health Prod: Specialist
American Sheep Industry Association
Peter Orwick, Executive Director
Benny Cox, President
United States Animal Health Association
Benjamin Richey, Executive Director
Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers Association
Victoria Powers, Executive Director
Idaho Wool Growers
Naomi Gordon, Director
Canadian Sheep Federation
Corlena Patterson, Executive Director
Allan Ribink, Chairman
Colorado Serum Company
Dr. Randall Berrier, Senior VP; Scientific Affairs
Dr. Joe Huff, Founder
Moredun Research Institute
Dr. David Smith, developer of the barberpole worm vaccine
National Institute of Antimicrobial Resistance Research & Education
Dr. Paul Plummer, Executive Director - Iowa State Univ: Assoc Professor
United States Department of Agriculture [USDA]
Dr. Diane Sutton, USDA/APHIS/VS; Assistant Director RHC Small Ruminant Health
Kim Royer, USDA/Farm SVC Agency; Executive Director - Idaho Sheep & Goat Health Board
Universities
Dr. Joan Dean Rowe, UC Davis University; Professor of Population, Health & Reproduction
Dr. Jim Miller, Louisiana State University; Retired
Dr. Cynthia Wolf, University of Minnesota; Assistant Professor of Veterinary Medicine
Larry Campbell
Vaccine Needs Survey Results
Meat/Fiber Industry Vaccine LIST
Haemonchus (Barberpole worm)*
Coxiella (Q Fever)*
Sore Mouth
Foot Rot
EEE
Mastitis
Dairy Industry Vaccine LIST
Highest Priority
• Coxiella (Q Fever)*
• Haemonchus (Barber Pole)*
Priority
• Respiratory disease
• Johnes
• Toxoplasma
General Vaccine LIST
Vaccines that would be welcomed but pose specific challenges that may not be overcome
• Coccidia
• CAE
- Research Project Support – Feasibility Study to Explore Increasing Goat Carcasses Size:
- Wildlife Services Support Ltr – Senate
- Wildlife Services Support Ltr – House of Representatives
- Statement of Support – Establishing Capacity to Better Serve Hispanic and Spanish Speaking Farmers:
- Congressional Ag Committees
- Research Project Support – Determination of Copper, Zinc and Selenium Requirements for Growing Goats:
- Statement of Support – California Specialist in Sheep and Goat Herd Health and Production Position:
