Matt Moravec is a renowned auctioneer who was born and raised in David City, Nebraska, where he still resides. His love for auctioneering and performing in front of live audiences is evident in his work, which was inspired by his father, who also runs an auction business. For 23 years, Matt has worked with Mecum Auctions , a collector and muscle car auction that is broadcasted on television. In 2022 and 2023, Matt took on the role of announcer at the National Show and was invited back for another year. Welcome back, Matt! For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org 2024 Nationals Announcer Matt Moravec Matt Moravec – Passionate Auctioneer from David City, Nebraska

I am a native of San Angelo. Two weeks after my high school graduation, I enlisted in the United States Army to serve my country. Stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY in December 2010, I was deployed to Iraq from June 2011 to 2012. Following an honorable discharge, I relocated to the beautiful state of Tennessee, where I raised my daughter. In 2017, I returned to the great state of Texas and began my civilian career journey. The following year, I accepted a position in the trucking industry, initially working with over-the-road truckers. Mid-year, I transitioned to operations manager and dispatcher for frac sand haulers in the oil field. During this time, I pursued and obtained my bachelor’s degree in business management. Since then, I have furthered my professional and personal development, including getting engaged and holding roles as an office manager and accounts manager. With six years of management experience under my belt, I am confident that I am well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities presented by the fast-paced environment and diverse team at ABGA. I am excited to contribute to the success of the organization and look forward to being a part of its journey for years to come. < Back Porschea Vann Office Manager Email All work orders must be submitted to mail@abga.org , or through our Contact page .

All goats must be tattooed at the time of application for registration. ​ ​ Each goat must have a unique tattoo sequence. ​ The applicant’s HERD PREFIX shall be tattooed in the RIGHT EAR of all goats submitted for registration. (If a doe is sold to a new owner during pregnancy, offspring resulting from that pregnancy shall have the herd prefix of the owner of the doe at kidding tattooed in the right ear of each offspring submitted for registration). ​ ​ The LEFT EAR of all goats submitted for registration shall be tattooed with a letter to indicate the year the animal was born, followed by a serial number to designate the order of birth. (See ABGA Tattoo Letters ). ​ ​ No goat shall be registered by ABGA with the same tattoo (combination of right and left ear tattoos) within a 22 year period. ​ ​ Permanently implanted microchip identification will be accepted by ABGA as official identification in addition to, or in lieu of, tattoos. ABGA Tattoo Letters 2024 P 2023 N 2022 M 2021 L 2020 K Year Letter View More Tips for Successful Tattooing of Your Goats Halter or muzzle the animal, if necessary. Insert the correct symbols in the pliers. Check the correctness of the symbols by making a mark on a piece of paper. Smear ink on the skin, choosing an area free from freckles and warts, if possible. Place the symbols parallel to and between the veins or cartilage of the ear or the veins of the tail web. Green paste is much better for permanent tattoo identification, particularly where the tissue receiving the tattoo is black or very dark. Do not disturb the area until the healing process is complete, which may be from five to twenty-one days. Keep a list of tattoo numbers with names of animals and enter it in your private breeding record. To read the tattoo in a dark-ear animal, hold a lighted flashlight against the outside of the ear. Equipment Needed: Baking soda, tattoo digits, numbers and alphabet, tattoo ink (paste or roll-on; green is the most versatile), tattoo pliers, wet wipes, toothbrush, and towel. Clean the ear. Scrub the middle of the ear with a wipe. Dry the ear thoroughly. Apply ink to ear. Tattoo the ear using tattoo pliers. Push down hard. The herd prefix goes in the right ear, and the year letter and goat's number go in the left ear. Apply more ink. Apply baking soda. Work baking soda into tattooed area. Finished product after one year. Tattoo Guidelines ABGA identifies animals by their left and right ear tattoos These tattoos must follow ABGA rules and guidelines.

Rosalinda Vizina Region 1 Rosalinda Vizina co-owns and operates Wilton Boer Goat Ranch in Lebanon, Oregon with her Husband Norman Vizina. Rosalinda was born and raised in Sacramento, California and transitioned in 2016 to Oregon with her husband of 39 years. She works with the Department of Corrections in Oregon as a Medical Services Manager. She has been an ABGA member for approximately 17 years. She has been involved in 4-H, various ABGA committees, local meat goat associations, and continues to sponsor multiple goat youth activities. She has established the now very successful “Best-in-the-West Boer Goat Show” in California. Rosalinda looks forward to serving the association as the Region 1 director to continue to promote the Boer goat industry as a whole. Email

Looking for a printable form? ABGA New Member JABGA New Member Join the American Boer Goat Association American Boer Goat Association The annual Adult Membership fee is $60. ​ABGA Memberships run from January 1 through December 31 of each year​​​​​​​​​​ You must be 21 years of age or older to join as an Adult Member. You may add up to two Authorized Agents ​​​​​​​​​​​​​ on your application. If you need to add more in the future, please contact the ABGA office. ​Please choose up to three unique Herd Prefixes ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ on your application​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​, as you first choice may be in use by an existing member. We will choose the first available prefix. Your prefix cannot be changed once it's approved. You may also choose an optional Herd Name ​​​​​​​​​​​​​ for an additional one-time $20 fee. Once chosen, your herd name may be removed but not changed. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Junior American Boer Goat Association The annual Junior Membership fee is $30. ​JABGA Memberships run from January 1 through December 31 of each year​​​​​​​​​​ JABGA Members must be under 21 years of age. JAB​GA ​​​​​Members must have an active Adult ABGA member as an Authorized Agent. ​​​​​​​​​​ ​Ad​ult​​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​m​em​bers may add up to three new Junior Memberships on your application. If you need to add more, please contact the ABGA office for further assistance. Junior Members may use the same ​​​Herd Prefix ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ as their adult Authorized Agent, or their own unique Herd Prefix. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Meet Alyssa Dugat, a resident of Alvin, Texas. Alyssa was nominated to be one of two judges for the JABGA National Show. JABGA National Show Judge Alyssa Dugat Alyssa has a degree in Baking and Pastry from The Art Institute. She currently works at a boutique bakery where she specializes in special occasion cakes and decorated sugar cookies. Alyssa is also no stranger to the culinary world, having competed on the Food Network Show Cupcake Wars in the early stages of her career. Judging the National Show is a bucket list item for an ABGA judge! I absolutely love working with the youth and the future of the Boer goat industry and there is no better place to do that than the JABGA National Show! - Alyssa Dugat When she's not working, Alyssa and her family love spending time outdoors, particularly saltwater fishing. She looks forward to attending the ABGA National Show every year, where she enjoys the sense of fellowship and camaraderie. #2023NationalShow Meet JABGA National Show Judge Alyssa Dugat Meet Alyssa Dugat, a resident of Alvin, Texas. Alyssa was nominated to be one of two judges for the JABGA National Show.

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 Show Schedule The 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show will be held in Louisville, Kentucky at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Detailed schedule coming soon...

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.

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.

Want your business advertised during the National Show live stream? If you missed your chance to sponsor the National Show, this is a great opportunity to get your business out there! The 2023 BAGA & JABGA National Show Livestream by Square One Agri Marketing will promote your ad during the entire week of the show for only $350 ! There will be a limited number of ad space available so act now! They will go fast. Your ad must be 3.5"W x 1.5"H, or 1050px X 450px, approximately business card size. Your ad will be rotated at the bottom right hand corner of the screen during the entirety of the National Show. We recommend displaying your business logo and business name in large font with a solid background. Keep your design clear, concise, and simple. Busy designs, too much text, and small fonts may be hard to read or see on smaller screens. Viewers may be watching on their mobile devices, tablets, or personal computers, so make sure your design scales on all screen sizes and is readable. Example ad: Click the button below to advertise at during the 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show livestream! Sign me up! #2023NationalShow National Show Livestream Advertising Want your business advertised during the National Show live stream? If you missed your chance to sponsor the National Show, this is a...