![G.A.P. Species: Goat](png/icon-goat.png)
Access a detailed version of our comprehensive standards in the documents below or reference this quick, at-a-glance overview of the key standards being met at each certification level to understand which level could be achievable for your farm or ranch.
![Global Animal Partnership Animal Welfare Certified Step 1](png/gap-label-step1.png)
![](https://globalanimalpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/standards-species-icons-goat-step-1-1.jpg)
Pasture based system with winter housing permitted (outdoor access still required)
![](https://globalanimalpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/standards-species-icons-goat-step-1-2.jpg)
Minimum space requirements; feedlots permitted for finishing only
![](https://globalanimalpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/standards-species-icons-goat-step-1-3.jpg)
SSpecific requirements for disbudding, weaning (avg 12 wks, 8 wks min), and castration
![](https://globalanimalpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/standards-species-icons-beef-step-4-5.jpg)
Transport duration must not exceed 12 hours
![Global Animal Partnership Animal Welfare Certified Step 2](png/gap-label-step2.png)
NO LEVEL 2 STANDARD FOR GOATS
![Global Animal Partnership Animal Welfare Certified Step 3](png/gap-label-step3.png)
NO LEVEL 3 STANDARD FOR GOATS
![Global Animal Partnership Animal Welfare Certified Step 4](png/gap-label-step4.png)
![](https://globalanimalpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/standards-species-icons-goat-step-4-1.jpg)
Pasture system; no feedlots permitted
![](https://globalanimalpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/standards-species-icons-goat-step-4-2.jpg)
Indoor housing permitted during winter, but must have unrestricted daily outdoor access
![](https://globalanimalpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/goat-green-weaning.jpg)
Specific requirements for disbudding, weaning (avg 12 wks, 8 wks min), and castration; low stress weaning method required
![](https://globalanimalpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/standards-species-icons-beef-step-4-5.jpg)
Transport duration must not exceed 12 hours
![Global Animal Partnership Animal Welfare Certified Step 5](png/gap-label-step5.png)
![](https://globalanimalpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/standards-species-icons-goats-step-5-1.jpg)
Continuous outdoor living on pasture
![](https://globalanimalpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/goat-green-weaning.jpg)
Low stress weaning method must be used (average age of 16 weeks, minimum 8 weeks)
![](https://globalanimalpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/standards-species-icons-goats-step-5-2.jpg)
No physical alterations allowed
![](https://globalanimalpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/standards-species-icons-beef-step-4-5.jpg)
Transport duration must not exceed 12 hours
![Global Animal Partnership Animal Welfare Certified Step 5+](png/gap-label-step5plus.png)
![](https://globalanimalpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/standards-species-icons-goat-step-6-1.jpg)
Continuous outdoor living on pasture
![](https://globalanimalpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/standards-species-icons-goat-step-4-3.jpg)
Low stress weaning method must be used (average age of 16 weeks, minimum 8 weeks)
![](https://globalanimalpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/standards-species-icons-beef-step-6-4.jpg)
No physical alterations allowed
![](https://globalanimalpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/standards-species-icons-goat-step-6-3.jpg)
No transport time; entire life on farm
All levels of certification: No animal by-products | Every farm 3rd party audited every 15 months
Standards in green indicate a new or changed requirement from the previous certification level.