Blake Quiggins is the owner of Premier Club Goats in Horse Cave, Kentucky, producing market wethers and does for youth exhibitors. Blake’s passion for the livestock industry began early with his family’s beef operation but he was always focused on market animals and exhibited all species beginning at the age of five with the first year of market goat shows in Kentucky. Blake assists in clipping and fitting beef cattle and goats for customers across the United States at all the major shows. He is also owner of Champion Show Supply, the Sullivan Supply dealer for Kentucky and Tennessee. Blake has judged shows in Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, California, and Arkansas. #2023NationalShow #news

Due to two conflicting schedules, the order of Breeding Showmanship will be Senior - Intermediate - Junior #2023NationalShow #news

There has been a slight change to the Show schedule for Monday, June 12: The Market Wether Show will begin 30 minutes following the conclusion of Junior Showmanship. #2023NationalShow #news

Lowe's Pellets & Grain, Inc. has extra shavings and feed available at the loading dock! If you have any questions please visit the Lowes booth. #2023NationalShow #news

All trailers will need to park in Lot K.

Use the navigation bar at the bottom of the document to turn the page, download, print, zoom, full screen, and search the 2023 National Show Rules, or click here to view in a new window. You can also swipe on your mobile device to turn the page. #2023NationalShow #news

IMPORTANT NATIONAL SHOW INFORMATION When entering the National Show please enter through Gate 4 off Crittenden Dr. Welcome packets and check-in will be in Stage Lot H. Safe travels, we can't wait to see you all! #2023NationalShow #news

UPDATE: The Carcass Evaluation portion of the Meat Goat Evaluation will take place on Wednesday, June 14 at Brewer Livestock during the National Show. Unfortunately, exhibitors and spectators will not be allowed to attend due to the limited capacity at the facility. Download the Meat Goat Evaluation Record Book below: Meat Goat Evaluation Contest Payouts Live Evaluation 1st Place: $350 2nd Place: $300 3rd Place: $250 4th Place: $200 5th Place: $150 Carcass Evaluation 1st Place: $350 2nd Place: $300 3rd Place: $250 4th Place: $200 5th Place: $150 Record Book Evaluation 1st Place: $350 2nd Place: $300 3rd Place: $250 4th Place: $200 5th Place: $150 Overall 1st Place: $1500 2nd Place: $1000 3rd Place: $750 4th Place: $500 5th Place: $250 All exhibitors that complete the Meat Goat Evaluation will be paid market value for their carcass at the time of slaughter. Objective of Meat Goat Evaluation Contest The goal of this contest is to raise awareness that the goats we raise are part of the food production system in some way shape or form. Nearly every goat we raise is eventually eaten by someone and we are all producing a high-quality, lean, nutritious and delicious protein source. With little to no promotion of commercial goats or goat meat, prices are soaring for both and there is great opportunity for commercial goat producers and in particular, Boer producers. No breed can add growth, gain and red meat to the commercial goat industry like the Boer breed. The meat goat evaluation contest allows exhibitors to see first-hand how their projects are turned into a high-quality protein source. We will also collect DNA samples on each goat. They will be run on a 70,000 SNP goat test by Neogen and this will serve as the beginnings of a phenotype and genotype database for the Boer breed. The hope is to eventually collect enough data to identify markers that relate to economically relevant traits and make genetic improvement based on DNA technology. General Contest Rules Exhibitor must be a member of JABGA Contest is open to bucks, does, & wethers Goat must still have milk teeth Must be owned at least 60 days prior to the national show Limited to 1 goat per JABGA exhibitor This is a terminal contest Must participate in all 3 categories to be eligible for prizes and payouts Live Class Rules Animals must be slick sheared above the knees & hocks This is a no fit, blow & go show (no adhesives, powder, or paint) Classes will be divided by weight Minimum live weight of 60 lbs. Goats are subject to a random urine drug test Carcass Class Rules Minimum and maximum for hot carcass weight, 35 to 70 pounds, respectively Carcass must be youthful appearing, no spool joints or excessive dark coloring Carcass shall be free of serious bruises (“old”, not recent), free of injection sites on the Slaughter facility reserves the right to condemn any carcass that does not comply with Scoring & Payout Record book (50 Points Possible) placed 1-10, with payout to top five Carcass class (50 Points Possible) placed 1-10 with payout to top five Live class (50 Points Possible) placed 1-10 with payout to top five Carcass & Live class point system as follows 1st = 50, 2nd = 45, 3rd = 40, ....etc.) Overall contest score is determined by the aggregate total of points earned from each Download these Meat Goat Evaluation Rules below: #2023NationalShow

Below is the Penning Assignments for the 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show. We are currently working on a Penning Chart/Map for a better visual of the layout. In the meantime, please check the list for your name and penning assignment. If you do not see your name on the list, please contact National Show Committee chair, Katherine Klug, at nationalshow2023@abga.org. Our National Show Superintendents made every attempt to pen everyone where they requested. #2023NationalShow #news

SUBMISSIONS FOR THE NATIONAL SHOW BUCK WALL ARE NOW CLOSED. We are excited to announce the rollout of our 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show Buck Wall. The Buck Wall is a way to showcase the bucks, past and present, that have made an impact in your breeding program and in the Boer goat industry. Your bucks will be showcased at the 2023 National Show in Louisville, Kentucky on a 1x2 foot vinyl banner for only $50 that is yours to take after the National Show! We will also display your banner on our Virtual Buck Wall below! Your banner can have the following information displayed: Your buck's name and registration number Your ranch name and logo Your ranch contact information An option to have a "Semen Available" displayed #2023NationalShow

Check out these photos from the Area 2 Regional Show: Little Sioux Showdown!

Check out these photos from the Area 1 JABGA Regional Show - Goat Gala! Photos by Lacy Ann Photography. See the contest results below.