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The Mt. Pleasure
herd is proud to present a group of Alpines that
illustrate the results of years of genetic selection
for milk production and winning conformation. The
production records reported in this listing are
earned on Standardized USDA test and we use this
accepted format to share them with you:
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Age
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Days
Milked
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#
Milk
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#
Fat
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#
Protein
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1-11
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305
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2743
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83
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74
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IP indicates that
the lactation in question is still in progress.
The Linear Appraisal
Scores reported will use the American Dairy Goat
Association format:
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Age
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General
Appearance
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Body
Capacity
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Dairy
Character
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Mammary
System
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2-05
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V
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V
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E
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E
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E = Excellent 90-100%
of the ideal
V =Very Good 85-89% of the ideal
+ = good 80-84% of the ideal
A = acceptable 70-79% of the ideal
Dry Stock and bucks
receive no mammary scores, but whenever possible
we like to include them in our appraisal sessions.
The Mt. Pleasure
herd travels to shows in Missouri, Tennessee, and
in our home state of Arkansas. We have been premier
Alpine Breeder at the Arkansas State Fair in 2005,
2006, and 2007. The herd is small but quality is
consistent and deep. We have competed against those
greater in numbers to win these coveted awards.
Terms of sale must
be noted in reaching an understanding of our service
to the buyer. Kids must be picked up or shipped
by four weeks of age or boarding fees of $5.00 a
day will be charged. Please include a first and
second choice of kid when you remit the $100 deposit
to reserve your choice. This fee is refundable only
if the kid of your choosing is not born or does
not meet our standards for sale.
Kids may be shipped
from Little Rock, Arkansas, airport at the buyers
expense. All fees must be paid in advance. The buyer
will furnish a new shipper meeting airline specifications,
the cost off a veterinarian's certificate, and payment
for our trip to the airport, $125.00. Air freight
embargoes may prevent shipping of live animals in
extremely hot or cold weather.
4-H discounts and
discounts for multiple sales may apply. We always
welcome the opportunity to visit with you at the
farm. Please call by phone to set up an appointment
to see our herd. I regret that email is not a reliable
means for us to communicate with you, as our service
is at times unreliable.
We look forward to
sharing the Mt. Pleasure genetics with you in your
quest toward establishing excellence.
Wishing you our best,
Maddie and Al Kiefer
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