Class Birth Range Start Date End Date 0 to Under 3 Months 3 to under 6 months 6 to under 9 months 9 to under 12 months 12 to under 16 months 16 to under 20 months 20 to under 24 months 24 to under 36 months 36 plus months startDate startDate startDate startDate startDate startDate startDate startDate startDate endDate endDate endDate endDate endDate endDate endDate endDate endDate The Show Class Calculator tells you which class to enter each age of goat in. All you need to do choose the show date on the calendar, and the calculator will calculate the age break of your goats at selected show date. Show Class Calculator Determine the birth date range of a goat required to enter a show class based on the date of the show.

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. 2023 JABGA Meat Goat Evaluation Judge: Blake Quiggins 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 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.

Education The Junior Boer Goat Association offers many educational opportunities for JABGA Members. JABGA Skill-a-thon Study Guide Open Study Guide in new window or download below. Skill-a-thon Study Guide .pdf Download PDF • 1.17MB Boer Goat Anatomy Anatomy of a Boer Buck Anatomy of a Boer Doe Nutrition of Meat Goats Authors: Dr. David Fernandez; Extension livestock specialist withe the 1890 Cooperative Extension Program located at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. DR. CHELSEY ANN AHRENS; Assistant professor with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science, located in Little Rock. MP427_Nutrition of Meat Goats .pdf Download PDF • 6.99MB Basic Meat Goat Manual Oklahoma State University Extension Basic Meat Goat Maunal - OSU Extension .pdf Download PDF • 3.09MB Goat From Farm to Table #JABGA

Did you miss the 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show? Watch the entire show on YouTube via Show Barn Flix! Watch the National Show View National Show Results on Showman.app View Nationals Results For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Replay and Results Did you miss the National Show? Watch the replay via Show Barn Flix!

Hannah Jenkins grew up in Central California, where she showed pigs across the nation. She attended Kansas State University and majored in Animal Science. Hannah was a member of the Reserve Champion Meat Judging Team and the National Champion Meat Animal Evaluation Team. She served on the National Junior Swine Association (NJSA) Junior Board of Directors and was a camp facilitator for Next Level Livestock Camps. Hannah began working as the Youth Coordinator for JABGA in December of 2022. She has enjoyed learning more about the Boer goat breed and working with youth in the industry. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, fishing, and spending time with her husband and family. < Back Hannah Jenkins JABGA Youth Coordinator Email All work orders must be submitted to mail@abga.org , or through our Contact page .

Jeremy Church and his wife Amanda own and operate Elk Creek Show Goats in Sentinel Ok where they concentrate their production on high quality Junior show goats and maintain a large group of registered boer goats. JABGA Bred & Owned and Breeding Showmanship Judge, Jeremy Church. They have seen success over the years in the Junior and the open registered show ring across multiple states from coast to coast. They have been active in supporting and expanding the Jr show industry on multiple levels of the industry. Jeremy grew up on a farm/ranch operation in Western Oklahoma where he showed cattle through his years in 4-H and FFA. Jeremy was a member of the Livestock Judging team at Redlands Community College and has been evaluating livestock across multiple species for more than 20 years. Jeremy has had the opportunity to judge shows in 38 states including judging the inaugural commercial doe goat show at the Kansas Jr Livestock Show, Houston Jr Livestock Show, Austin Jr Livestock Show, San Antonio Jr Livestock Show, Missouri Jr Livestock Show, the Ft Worth Stock Show and the JABGA National show just to name a few. Jeremy and Amanda added their first child, Casen, to the family in the summer of 2020 and welcomed their second child, daughter Colynn, in January 2022. #2023NationalShow #news Meet JABGA Bred and Owned and Breeding Showmanship Judge Jeremy Church Jeremy Church has been evaluating livestock across multiple species for over 20 years. He has also judged livestock shows in 38 states!

Become a Sponsor The 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show is expected to draw approximately 1,500 exhibitors, spectators, and participating businesses. The show will be broadcast live via webcast. The webcast is recorded and archived for future viewing. For more information, sponsorship tiers, and rates click the button below. Ready to sponsor the 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show? View current sponsors. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Become a Sponsor The 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show is expected to draw approximately 1500 exhibitors, spectators, and participating businesses.

Exhibitors of the 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show in Louisville, KY June 9th – 18th have the opportunity to pre-order Shavings and Purple Vision Show Feed Products from Lowe’s Pellets & Grain in advance and have them delivered to the Kentucky Exposition Center to save you time and trailer space! To place an order please fill out the form below. All pre-orders will need to be placed and paid in full by Wednesday, June 7th, 2023. To stay up to date on product delivery and other ABGA/JABGA Nationals updates follow Lowe's Pellets & Grain on Facebook ! Our pages can be found by searching Lowe’s Pellets & Grain or Purple Vision Show Feeds. Click the button below to Pre-Order today! Pre-Order Today! Have Questions? Give Lowe's a call! (812) 663-7863 Business Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 A.M. – 5 P.M. EST Saturday: 8 A.M. – 12 P.M. EST #2023NationalShow #news Pre-Order Shavings and More Pre-order shavings and other Lowe's Pellets & Grain products to be delivered at the National Show!

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 2023 National Show Buck Wall We are excited to announce the rollout of our 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show Buck Wall.

Day 1 has come to a close! Tomorrow's show order is posted inside the show office hallway just outside the show ring. Senior Market Showmanship begins at 8am. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Day 1 Day 1 has come to a close!

The deadline to purchase is Buck Wall Banner is Sunday, May 19 before 11:59 PM CST. Your bucks will be showcased at the 2024 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 For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org 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. Photo by Pearl's Pics .

ABGA and JABGA are excited to offer a Boer goat photo contest for both adult and Junior members at the 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show. The goal of the contests is to highlight talented individuals in the communications industry through their use of photography. JABGA Photo Contest Rules: One winner from each age division will be chosen. Winners will be announced during the JABGA Awards Banquet on Thursday, June 15th. All contestants must be members of JABGA. Divisions are: Junior (4-8), Intermediate (9-13), and Senior (14-18). Only two photos per contestant is permitted. All submissions must be printed on an 8”x10” canvas or frame. All entries must be submitted by Tuesday, June 13th at 12pm. All photos must highlight the American Boer Goat. Photos may be taken around the farm or at an event. The American Boer Goat must be the focus of the picture. Photos may not be enhanced or edited, in any way. The Champion Overall Photo will have the opportunity to be featured in the ABGA Digital Magazine. All pictures may be used by the ABGA/ JABGA office for publication and promotions. Adult Photo Contest Rules: This contest will be a fundraiser for the ABGA Foundation. The winning photo will be calculated by the amount of donations received. The winning photo will be auctioned off during the awards banquet on June 15th. 1. All contestants must be ABGA members. 2. All submissions must be printed of an 8”x10” canvas or frame. 3. All entries must be submitted by Tuesday, June 13th at 12pm. 4. All photos must include the American Boer Goat. 5. All pictures may be used by the ABGA office for publication and promotions. #2023NationalShow 2023 National Show Boer Goat Photo Contest ABGA and JABGA are excited to offer a photo contest for youth members at the 2023 JABGA National Show.