Policies
SALES POLICY:
Deposits & Holds
• A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total purchase price is required to hold any goat beyond 24 hours. This deposit will be applied toward the final purchase price.
• Goats will not be held without a deposit unless other written arrangements are made.
• Deposits are non-transferable unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
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Registration
• If registration is applicable, the buyer is responsible for all registration fees. Goats will either leave with their registration papers (if completed), or with the buyer’s choice of online or paper registration application.
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Transport
• If you are working with a transporter, please notify us as early as possible so we can ensure the goat is ready at the time of pickup.
• Once an animal leaves our care/property, we are not liable for injury, illness, loss, or death that may occur during transport.
• We are willing to meet within one hour of our location (Purvis, MS), but this will incur an additional transport fee. Distances beyond one hour must be discussed and agreed upon in advance.
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General Terms
• We reserve the right to retain any kid or goat at any time, regardless of prior reservation or deposit.
• We reserve the right to refuse any sale at our sole discretion.
• We offer free reservations for specific breedings/pairings. Once kids are born, a deposit will be required to hold your selection.
• All kids are disbudded at the appropriate time unless otherwise requested. If a buyer desires a horned kid, payment must be made in full before disbudding occurs.
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Kid Care & Boarding
• All kids are pulled at birth and raised on heat-treated colostrum and pasteurized milk.
• Buyers may choose to:
1. Take the kid on a bottle once we feel they are ready to leave, or
2. Have the kid held until weaning.
• Boarding fees will apply for kids held past the standard pickup window, based on duration of stay and resource usage.
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CAE DISCLOSURE
We take herd health very seriously and maintain routine testing for CAE, Johne’s, and other communicable diseases.
We currently have a Johne’s-negative herd and no known active CAE cases. One member of our herd, Nova, was diagnosed with CAE. After thorough consultation with our veterinary team, and out of concern for her well-being and the safety of the rest of the herd, Nova has been humanely euthanized.
• The infection did not originate on our property, and all other goats have tested negative—including Rosie, a close companion to Nova, who has tested negative via both PCR and blood testing (ELISA) on two separate occasions.
• At this time, we have no reason to suspect any further CAE-positive animals in our herd.
• As an extra precaution, all kids are raised on pasteurized milk and we implement strict biosecurity and testing protocols.
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If you have questions about our practices or would like to see testing records, or references, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for your trust in our herd and our breeding program.
CAE Disclosure
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We want to be fully transparent with everyone following our herd and potential buyers.
First and foremost, Nova has been humanely euthanized after receiving a positive diagnosis for Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE). This was a difficult and heartbreaking decision, but it was made in the best interest of our herd and Nova’s well-being. CAE is a chronic viral disease in goats that can impact joints, neurological function, and overall quality of life. After discussing all options with our veterinary team, euthanasia was determined to be the most humane course of action for her.
Additionally, Rosie—Nova’s close companion—has been tested twice and is confirmed negative for CAE through both PCR and blood (ELISA) tests. She will continue to be monitored closely as an added precaution, but all current results show no indication of infection.
We are actively taking every possible measure to ensure the safety and health of our herd:
1. Routine Testing: All goats are tested regularly for CAE, and we maintain thorough health records.
2. Strict Hygiene Protocols: We use best-practice sanitation to prevent any risk of disease spread.
3. Immediate Isolation: Any animal showing signs of illness is immediately separated from the herd.
4. Education and Training: We stay updated with the latest research and practices in CAE prevention and management.
5. Pulled Kids Only: Moving forward, all kids will be pulled at birth and raised on heat-treated colostrum and pasteurized milk. No kids will nurse directly from dam at any given time.
This post reflects part of why I’ve taken a brief step back recently—juggling this situation alongside academic responsibilities has been incredibly taxing. I’m sharing this out of responsibility and care for those who support our herd.
I want to stress that Nova did not contract CAE here; it was introduced from a previous home. Out of respect, I will not name the previous home, as I still hold them in high regard—they are part of why I fell in love with the LaMancha breed.
Please understand that by pinning and featuring this post, I cannot be held liable for anyone who does not read it. This information will also be clearly disclosed in our sales policy.
Thank you all for your ongoing support, grace, and understanding.