What's the Difference between ADGA's Top 10 and ELITE Lists?

There is a frequent misconception that ADGA’s Top 10 Breed Leader List and ELITE list are the same thing. In reality, they’re quite different and have completely different requirements. In this tutorial I go in depth on the on how these lists are measured, what the criteria is to make it onto each list, and things to consider if you have a goal of getting one of your goats on either of these lists. You’ll walk away with the whole picture! If this tutorial helps you, please consider joining us on Patreon: patreon.com/twinpearfarm Want to learn how to get on milk test? Watch this:    • The 4 Steps to Get Started on Milk Test   From ADGA.org on MFP$ and the ELITE List: “Animals included on these [ELITE] lists must meet a strict set of criteria for genetic merit based on Milk Fat Protein Dollars (MFP$). This is an economic index primarily useful for commercial enterprises that is computed for the CDCB-DHIA genetic evaluations, and is a single genetic measure available for predicting the profit potential of future progeny. MFP$ (found on doe sheets or at the CDCB website) for an animal predicts the economic value of the contribution to progeny of genetic advantage for milk, fat and protein production… The economic values assigned to PTA’s in the milk, fat and protein index (MFP$) are based on a cwt. milk price and weighted for fat and protein.  $.031 (PTA Milk) + $.80 (PTA Fat) + $2.00 (PTA Protein). Also taken into consideration on the milk price in this formula are the average hauling, assessments and promotion charges.  While the formula is based on dairy cow payments, the ranking can be used for dairy goats, although not the specific figure of dollars returned.” If there are any commercial dairy cattle producers watching, I’d love to learn more about how you use Production Evaluations and MFP$ in your breeding program and herd management—reach out if that’s you. These tutorials are brought to you by our AMAZING Patreons! Hearth & Haven Farm Arechiga Farm U Twisted Farm Laura Finlay Jessica Roady Hanif Nursamsol Laura & Steve Paulson Annie Vicky Gordon Lazy 8 Acres Home on Magnolia Hill Clancy Anatevka Farm TR Farmer Tara Valerie Smrtic