Welcome
Welcome to Great River Myotonic's dedicated to preserving the breed
Raising registered Myotonic goats for show, milk production and pets.
2023 HERD NEGATIVE JOHNES PCR
Myotonic/Fainting Goats
A medium statured meat goat also know as a nervous goat, wooden-leg goat, scare goat, fainting goat, and Tennessee fainting goat. The breed is a multi purpose goat meaning they are used for meat, milk and fiber And have a higher meat to bone ratio compared to other meat breeds. They are friendly, intelligent, docile, and easy to keep.
We proudly register with Myotonic Goat Registry
learn more about Myotonic goats here https://myotonicgoatregistry.net/MGRbreeddescription/MGRBreeddescription.html
Bio Security Results 2021
Bio Security Results 2021
We test all our milkers and a random group of the non milkers each year. We have been negative since we began testing! This year we tested for :
Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE)
Caseous Lymphadenitis (CL)
JOHNE'S
Brucellosis
Q-FEVER