Our Story and Mission
Ontario Goat represents Ontario’s milk, meat and fibre goat farmers with a united voice and is dedicated to enhancing the goat industry through education, collaboration, innovation and strategic alliances.
Founded in 1951, the organization’s original name was “The Ontario Dairy Goat Society.” In 1986, the name was changed to the “Ontario Goat Breeders Association” to better reflect the ever-changing Ontario goat industry and the varied products this versatile animal provides. In 1989, the Ontario Goat Breeders Association (OGBA) was incorporated under the Agricultural and Horticultural Organizations Act by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
The main objectives of the OGBA were to develop, provide and circulate sound and objective information about goats and assist goat owners in the improvement and development of goat breeds. The OGBA worked to encourage and promote the advancement of the goat industry and new technologies such as artificial insemination and embryo transfer. The organization assisted in the development of the dairy, meat, and fibre markets in Ontario, while continuing to promote the sale and export of agricultural products relevant to the goat industry. Read more about our story and history.
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Industry News
Building Immunity to Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Goats
Check out this awesome video about a study completed by Dr. Emma Borkowski of the University of Guelph on: Building Immunity to Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Goats! Ontario Goat was a proud sponsor of this study and was invited to take part in the making of this video!
Troubleshooting Goat Milk Quality
Ontario Goat would like to draw your attention to this useful information package on the topic of Trouble shooting milk quality in dairy goats, with a focus on prevention. This information was graciously provided by Kaitlyn Walsh of BW-Feeds & Supply and Angie Wilson of…
Membership Renewal
It’s time to renew your Ontario Goat membership for the 2026 Season!
Traceability Update
Hot off this press today! Please find the attached information on traceability from CFIA. Proposed federal livestock traceability requirements…