Thank You, Vendors! Your dedication, and amazing products truly brought our event to life. We couldn't have done it without your support. A huge THANK YOU to all our incredible vendors for making the 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show a success! Your dedication, and amazing products truly brought our event to life. We couldn't have done it without your support. Here's to celebrating our wonderful community and looking forward to many more collaborations in the future! KENNA CONES THE GOAT SHED For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

Groups and Pairs Classes Get familiar with the National Show Groups and Pairs Classes Photo by Pearl's Pics . GROUP CLASSES The following rules apply for group classes. Entry fee is $10 per group per show. Cash entries will be taken up to the time of group class verification deadline. Exhibitors must complete the entry form; listing each animal’s tattoo and registration number and submit it to the office for verification by 9 am of the day of the show. The goats must also be shown in their regular class. Any animal disqualified in a regular class for a cull fault or tattoo will not be eligible for the pairs or group classes. Fullblood Group Classes will follow the Fullblood Doe Overall Drive and Percentage Group Classes will follow the Percentage Doe Overall Drive. FULLBLOOD GET OF SIRE: Three Fullblood or Purebred offspring of the same buck with both sexes represented. Must have at least 1 of each sex. Any age and any sex. Do not have to be owned by the same person. PERCENTAGE GET OF SIRE: Three Percentage does, any age that are by the same buck. Do not have to be owned by the same person. FULLBLOOD PRODUCE OF DAM: Two offspring out of the same doe. Do not have to be owned by the same person. PERCENTAGE PRODUCE OF DAM: Two offspring out of the same doe. To be eligible, the dam must be registered in an ABGA Herd book. Do not have to be owned by the same person. FULLBLOOD BREEDER’S HERD: The exhibitor of the herd must be the breeder of record. Goats owned by other exhibitors may be included provided the exhibitor of the breeder’s herd was listed as the owner or co-owner of the dam of the included goat(s) at the time of conception: Two Fullblood or Purebred does less than 12 months, Two Fullblood or Purebred does 12 months or greater, A buck of any age. PERCENTAGE DOE BREEDER’S HERD: The exhibitor of the herd must be the breeder of record. Goats owned by other exhibitors may be included provided the exhibitor of the breeder’s herd was listed as the owner or co-owner of the dam of the included goat(s) at the time of conception: Two percentage does less than 12 months, Two percentage does 12 months or greater. PAIR CLASSES The following rules apply for pair classes. Entry fee is $10 per pair per show. Cash entries will be taken up to the time of the pair class verification deadline. Pair entries must have identical owners. Exhibitors must complete the entry form; listing each animal’s tattoo and registration number and submitted to the office for verification by 9am of each show. Animal information will be checked upon entry at the gate. The goats must also be shown in their regular class. Any animal disqualified in a regular class for a cull fault or tattoo will not be eligible for the pairs or group classes. Junior Pairs classes will follow the Junior Division Drive and the Senior Pairs classes will follow the Overall Drive. Best Pair of Doe/Buck Kids will follow the Junior Fullblood Doe Drive. BEST PAIR KIDS: Two animals shown in the 0–12-month classes of the respective division. Classes are Best Pair of Buck Kids, Best Pair of Fullblood Doe Kids, Best Pair of Percentage Doe Kids BEST PAIR ONE YEAR AND OLDER: Two animals shown in the yearling and/or senior classes of the respective divisions. Classes are Best Pair of Senior Bucks, Best Pair of Senior Fullblood Does, Best Pair of Senior Percentage Does BEST PAIR OF DOE/BUCK KIDS: Both sexes represented. One Fullblood/Purebred doe and a Fullblood buck kid that has been shown in respective classes. Two animals are shown in the 0-12 month classes of the respective division. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

Goat Care and Management Find a list of goat care and management articles, tips and tutorials, and blogs from goat professionals and members. How to Trim Goat Hooves ABGA Member Dawn Foster of No Step Ranch in Sterling City, Texas takes us through the steps on how to give your goat a hoof trim. Goat Care and Management How to Tag Your Goat ABGA Member Dawn Foster of No Step Ranch in Sterling City, Texas takes us through the steps on how to tag your goat. Goat Care and Management Just what is "Pregnancy Toxemia? Understanding pregnancy toxemia in does: prevention and diagnosis, and treatment. Goat Care and Management How to Tattoo Your Goat ABGA Member Dawn Foster of No Step Ranch in Sterling City, Texas takes us through the steps on how to tattoo your goat. Goat Care and Management

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Member Sales Improving market opportunities for ABGA members' stock. Sale Submission Rules & Info Share your barn sales, online sales, in-person sales, single and multi-consignor sales. ALL consignors must be current ABGA members. Non-members will be billed $60 per sale posted. Please submit your sales at least 14 days before your sale. Please allow 2-3 business days for you sale to be added to the website. Submit your sale Sale Calendar Sale Map Filter calendar by available state Select State Filter by In-person or Online Select option Name of Sale Date of Sale Start Time 12:00 AM 12:15 AM 12:30 AM 12:45 AM 01:00 AM 01:15 AM 01:30 AM 01:45 AM 02:00 AM 02:15 AM 02:30 AM 02:45 AM 03:00 AM 03:15 AM 03:30 AM 03:45 AM 04:00 AM 04:15 AM 04:30 AM 04:45 AM 05:00 AM 05:15 AM 05:30 AM 05:45 AM 06:00 AM 06:15 AM 06:30 AM 06:45 AM 07:00 AM 07:15 AM 07:30 AM 07:45 AM 08:00 AM 08:15 AM 08:30 AM 08:45 AM 09:00 AM 09:15 AM 09:30 AM 09:45 AM 10:00 AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 10:45 AM 11:00 AM 11:15 AM 11:30 AM 11:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 01:00 PM 01:15 PM 01:30 PM 01:45 PM 02:00 PM 02:15 PM 02:30 PM 02:45 PM 03:00 PM 03:15 PM 03:30 PM 03:45 PM 04:00 PM 04:15 PM 04:30 PM 04:45 PM 05:00 PM 05:15 PM 05:30 PM 05:45 PM 06:00 PM 06:15 PM 06:30 PM 06:45 PM 07:00 PM 07:15 PM 07:30 PM 07:45 PM 08:00 PM 08:15 PM 08:30 PM 08:45 PM 09:00 PM 09:15 PM 09:30 PM 09:45 PM 10:00 PM 10:15 PM 10:30 PM 10:45 PM 11:00 PM 11:15 PM 11:30 PM 11:45 PM Choose a time Online or In-person sale? Online In-person Online or In-person sale? Auction Bid Board Private Treaty Other Consignors Please list all consignors and their ABGA member numbers Additional Info Add additional information like what will sell, or any other crucial information. *Limit 1,000 characters. Flier Upload Upload Flier Max: 2 MB Sale Location Sale Website Sale Contact Name Sale Contact Email Sale Contact Phone Submit your sale

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June 10 - 18, 2023 Kentucky Exposition Center Louisville, Kentucky News & Updates Jun 28, 2023 2023 JABGA National Show Contest & Overall Regional Series Results Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all the JABGA members who participated! Jun 20, 2023 Meet ABGA National Show Judge: Corey Billups Corey Billups has been judging Boer goats for the last 9 years. He became an ABGA certified judge in 2016. Jun 20, 2023 Meet JABGA Meat Goat Evaluation Judge: Blake Quiggins Blake Quiggins assists in clipping and fitting beef cattle and goats for customers across the United States at all the major shows. Load More Updates Want to sponsor the 2023 National Show? Become a Sponsor! Thank You 2023 National Show Premium Sponsors Thank you to our Premium Sponsors. We couldn't have done it without you! Thank You 2023 National Show Vendors Thank you to our vendors for your commitment to excellence and for being such an important part of our event. Thank You 2023 National Show Underwriters We are grateful for your unwavering support and are honored to have you on board. Thank You 2023 National Show Ringside Table Sponsors Thank you ringside table sponsors for your unwavering support! Thank You 2023 National Show End Cap Sponsors We couldn't have achieved success without each and every one of you. Thank You 2023 National Show Judges You play a crucial role in ensuring that the highest standards are met when it comes to evaluating and awarding exhibitors. Thank You 2023 National Show Superintendents We extend a massive thank you to our hardworking National Show Superintendents! It's essential to acknowledge and appreciate the... Thank You 2023 National Show Awards Sponsors The American Boer Goat Association would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our individual awards sponsors. THANK YOU!

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November 8, 2024 Area 1 Regional Show 900 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Merced, CA, USA November 22, 2024 Area 5 Regional Show 220 Coliseum, Sweetwater, TX 79556, USA March 28, 2025 Area 4 Regional Show Perry, GA, USA April 25, 2025 Area 2 Regional Show Spencer, IA, USA May 9, 2025 Area 3 Regional Show Greenfield, IN, USA JABGA Regional Shows The JABGA Regional Show Program encompasses all five JABGA areas across the United States, offering young participants a platform to showcase their goats. The program also engages youth with various contests and activities, fostering a comprehensive environment for learning and growth within the Boer goat community. View Regional Show Rules 2024 - 2025 JABGA Regional Show Series Under the Sea

October 18, 2024 Maintaining Breed Integrity The Reasons Behind the Breed Standards by Jada Young October 9, 2024 JABGA Area 5 Regional Show Update A change has been made to both the location and date of the Area 5 Regional Show. September 6, 2024 Meet JABGA President: Madison Reis Madison Reis spent much of her childhood entrenched in agriculture and showing alongside her grandparents in California. August 9, 2024 JABGA Member, Baylee Lamb, Recognized by the state of Oklahoma JABGA Bred & Owned Percentage Doe Grand Champion's hard work and dedication pays off! January 22, 2024 ABGA and JABGA Now Accepting 2024 Scholarship Applications ABGA and JABGA are now accepting scholarship applications for the 2024 year. January 22, 2024 Applications Open for JABGA Board of Directors JABGA is now accepting JABGA Board of Directors nominations until March 1, 2024. JABGA news & updates Check out what's new and upcoming with the Junior American Boer Goat Association.

President, Area 1 Madison Reis Vice President, Area 3 Logan Hollen Secretary, Area 5 Rebecca Sullivan Treasurer, Area 4 Jada Young Reporter, Area 2 Kate Schaefer Area 1 Jordan Jelinek Area 2 Bella Philips Area 3 Amber Schroeder Area 4 Alaina Blair Area 5 Will Poyner JABGA board of directors The Junior American Boer Goat Association divides the United States into five areas, with two representatives from each. The JABGA Board of Directors, youth committee, and ABGA Board of Directors form the governing system that oversees program implementation within the JABGA. The Junior Board is responsible for making key decisions that affect the organization, assisting in the preparation of events like the Regional and National Shows, and connecting with industry leaders and peers. JABGA Area Map JABGA Minutes Board Meeting Minutes Junior American Boer Goat Association board meeting minutes highlight key decisions, updates on ongoing projects, and future initiatives. Select Month Select Year Reset August 6, 2024 July 15, 2024 May 7, 2024 April 2, 2024 March 5, 2024 February 6, 2024 January 2, 2024 December 5, 2023 November 7, 2023 October 3, 2023 September 20, 2023 September 5, 2023 Next > < Back

Member Resources Your resource for ABGA definitions, tutorials, and new member friendly information. Herd Prefix Registering Your Animals with ABGA: Understanding Herd Prefixes and Requirements. Member Resources Certificate Colors & Herd Books Ever wonder why your Certificates of Registration are different colors? Member Resources How to Submit a Certificate of Registration Electronically How to send an ABGA Certificate of Registration via email or from our website. Member Resources Live Coverage Service Memo Have you been asked to provide a Service Memo, and don't know what it is or where to find one? Let's dive into the ABGA Rules & Regulations! Member Resources Tip Tuesday: Transfers Check out these tips and rules for transferring your ABGA registered Boer goat! Office Updates Tip Tuesday: Embryo Transfers Check out these rules and tips regarding Embryo Transfers. Office Updates Tip Tuesday: Submitting a Work Order Submit work to ABGA office digitally via email or abga.org/contact for confirmation within 1 day. Contact if no response to prevent delays. Member Resources ABGA Definitions Discover the most common definitions in alphabetical order used by the American Boer Goat Association. Improve your knowledge of the ABGA! Member Resources