The ABGA office has received several calls about submitting registration work through our new software system. This new system, iCompete, will eventually replace Online Live and the Blue Screen systems. iCompete will be equipped to handle ABGA memberships, renewals, registry work, and show points in a single platform. At this time, some ABGA members can only view owned animals within their iCompete dashboard (not all members are able to view animals). ABGA staff are working with software developers to fix ongoing issues with iCompete and prepare for Phase 2 (registrations). We will announce when ABGA members can complete registrations, transfers, service memos, and other work through iCompete. We encourage members to renew now using iCompete to improve and simplify their member experience going forward. Haven't renewed yet? Learn how to renew through iCompete here:

The ABGA sanctioned PR Boer Goat Show was held on August 13, 2022 at the Coliseo Municipal Samuel “Sammy” Rodriguez in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico. ABGA would like to congratulate the many members, supporters, and exhibitors who made the PR Boer Goat Show possible. We want to extend a special thanks to ABGA Judge Ron Dilley (Region 4 – Oklahoma) and PR Boer Goat Show Secretary Jose Molina for submitting the photos below. Here are the results for the PR Boer Goat Show: Percentage Does: Grand Champion Percentage Doe: Joel Agosto Ramirez – JNBR TAINA Reserve Champion Percentage Doe: Felix Zayas – GZBG WATERMELON Junior Percentage Does: Grand Champion Junior Percentage Doe: Joel Agosto Ramirez – JNBR TAINA Reserve Grand Champion Junior Percentage Doe: Mauel Villanueva – MV7 POCAHONTAS 3-6 Months: Joel Agosto Ramirez – JNBR TAINA 9-12 Months: Mauel Villanueva – MV7 POCAHONTAS Yearling Percentage Does: Grand Champion Yearling Percentage Doe: Felix Zayas – GZBG WATERMELON 16-20 Months: Felix Zayas – GZBG WATERMELON Fullblood Does: Grand Champion Fullblood Doe: Rafael Mulero – 2ARM EBELL ANN Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Doe: Joel Agosto Ramirez – GRI HONEY HOLLOW JANE’S ADDICTION Junior Fullblood Does: Grand Champion Junior Fullblood Doe: Joel Agosto Ramirez – JNBR MOANA Reserve Grand Champion Junior Fullblood Doe: Humberto Perez Rios – 409M MOLINA FARM ENCANTO 3-6 Months: 1. Joel Agosto Ramirez – JNBR MOANA 2. Joel Agosto Ramirez – JNBR BLACK MAGIC 6-9 Months: 1. Humberto Perez Rios – 409M MOLINA FARM ENCANTO 2. Humberto Perez Rios – 409M MOLINA FARM SURPRISE 3. Rafael Mulero – 2ARM FIRST CLASS 9-12 Months: Rafael Mulero – 2ARM AMBER NIGHT Yearling Fullblood Does: Grand Champion Yearling Fullblood Doe: Rafael Mulero – 2ARM EBELL ANN Reserve Grand Champion Yearling Fullblood Does: Joel Agosto Ramirez – LK7 CHILI PEPPER 12-16 Months: Humberto Perez Rios – HB19 HACIENDA BIMBO BLACK VALUE 16-20 Months: 1. Rafael Mulero – 2ARM EBELL ANN 2. Rafael Mulero – FTBG / KRBG BRILLIANTLY DESIGNED 3. Rafael Mulero – 2ARM SOFIA M 20-24 Months: Joel Agosto Ramirez – LK7 CHILI PEPPER Senior Fullblood Does: Grand Champion Senior Fullblood Does: Joel Agosto Ramirez – GRI HONEY HOLLOW JANE’S ADDICTION Reserve Grand Champion Senior Fullblood Does: Rafael Mulero – DLM3 RAJINS HIGH CLASS 24-36 Months: 1. Joel Agosto Ramirez – GRI HONEY HOLLOW JANE’S ADDICTION 2. Jose Rivera Perez – ACR TARZAN’S LONG AS A ROPE 3. Jose Rivera Perez – ACR TARZAN’S COSMOS 4. JOSE RIVERA PEREZ – ACR TARZAN’S CRAZY GOOD 36+ Months: 1. Rafael Mulero – DLM3 RAJINS HIGH CLASS 2. Jose Molina – 2CCB SJC9 ROJA CALIENTE 3. Joel Agosta Ramirez – 313PC PURPLE CLOVERS MISS SANDY Fullblood Bucks: Grand Champion Fullblood Buck: Rafael Mulero – 2ARM MIDNIGHT MADNESS Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Buck: Jose Molina – GHCF SPOOKS TORNADO Junior Fullblood Bucks: Grand Champion Junior Fullblood Buck: Joel Agosto Ramirez – JNBR LOAGN Reserve Grand Champion Junior Fullblood Buck: Carlos Matos – HM20 HACIENDA MATOS PATRON DE C 6-9 Months: Joel Agosto Ramirez – JNBR LOAGN 9-12 Months: Carlos Matos – HM20 HACIENDA MATOS PATRON DE C Yearling Fullblood Bucks: Grand Champion Yearling Fullblood Buck: Rafael Mulero – 2ARM MIDNIGHT MADNESS Reserve Grand Champion Yearling Fullblood Buck: Humberto Perez Rios – JAD SRB INCEPTION 12-16 Months: Rafael Mulero – 2ARM MIDNIGHT MADNESS 16-20 Months: 1. Humberto Perez Rios – JAD SRB INCEPTION 2. Felix Zayas – GZBG MIGUELITO Senior Fullblood Bucks: Grand Champion Senior Fullblood Buck: Jose Molina – GHCF SPOOKS TORNADO Reserve Grand Champion Senior Fullblood Buck: Carlitos Rivera Gonzalez – BSB2 BIRDSONG BOERS WHATSUP 24-36 Months: 1. Jose Molina – GHCF SPOOKS TORNADO 2. Carlitos Rivera Gonzalez – BSB2 BIRDSONG BOERS WHATSUP 36+ Months: 1. Jose Rivera Perez – ACR NEW MIXICO STUD 2. Alfredo Rosario – 409M MOLINA FARM BLACK GUN

Online applications for the 2023 National Show Superintendent positions are now open! APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE AT 5:00 PM CST on THURSDAY, DEC. 29, 2022. Please complete the form below if you are interested in serving as a superintendent at the 2023 ABGA and JABGA National Show (June 10-18, 2023) in Louisville, Ky. National Show Superintendents are responsible for the enforcement and adherence of all exhibitors to ABGA National Show Rules. They should be familiar with ABGA Rules and Regulations, ABGA National Show Ring Protocol, and JABGA Regional Show Rules, and have previous experience as show superintendents or ring stewards at ABGA and/or JABGA shows. Applicants must be ABGA members in good standing (membership renewed and dues paid by Jan. 1, 2023), be willing to submit a Background Check Consent Form to the ABGA office, and pass a background check. Applicants should also be capable of vigorous physical activity (lifting up to 50 lbs, maneuvering and restraining large animals), standing for long periods of time (12+ hours per day), and walking long distances. You can fill out the Superintendent Application below:

The ABGA Office will be closed starting noon (12 pm CST) on Wednesday (11/23) and remain closed through Friday (11/25). We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! We will be back to regular office hours on Monday (11/28).

You can find our forms here.

Please have your ABGA Member Number & your goat's registration numbers ready when contacting the office. Send all email correspondence to mail@abga.org Alternatively, you may submit a work order to the ABGA office by clicking the SUBMIT WORK button. We also accept work orders via the US Postal Service, UPS, & FedEx. Our mailing address is: 4258 S. Jackson St. San Angelo, TX 76903

Beginning August 1, 2022, the standard rush fee per animal will increase to $25.00 USD. The current $5.00 USD fee will be honored on all rush orders received prior to August 1. Same-day rush orders will remain at $50.00 USD per animal. This change was approved by the ABGA Board of Directors at their recent Face-to-Face Meeting. You can view the minutes here:

We would like to offer clarification of some information in our August Newsletter regarding percentage animals in ABGA. According to Rules 200-206, the American Boer Goat Herd Book is comprised of 3 herd books: Fullblood, American Purebred, and American Percentage. Fullbood Boer Goats: 100% American Purebred Boer Goats: are less than 100%; females are accepted down to 93.75% and males down to 96.875% Boer. American Percentage Boer Goats: females are accepted from 25% to less than 93.75% and males from 50% to less than 96.875% Boer. For more information about ABGA herd books and percentage animals, you can view page 5 of the ABGA Rules and Regulations. To determine the percentage of an animal, combine the percentage of the sire and the percentage of the dam, and divide by 2. (% of Sire + % of Dam) ÷ 2 = % of Animal

We want you to become an ABGA Certified Judge! The ABGA Judges Certification Course will be held the first weekend of November at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. Here are the details: ABGA Certified Judges applicants must be ABGA members in good standing and over the age of 21 as of the first day of the Judges Certification Course. Registration for the Course is $500 USD. Only 40 slots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Slots will be awarded to those who complete the online application in full (including payment) at the time of registration. The online application will be available starting at 12:01 AM CST on Thursday, September 1, 2022.

The ABGA Fullblood Pair & Group Winners are: The ABGA Percentage Pair and Group Winners are: We would like to congratulate these exhibitors! We’re proud of you. Thank you to all who participated!

This easy Asian-inspired chevon (goat) recipe is courtesy of ABGA member Patricia Parson of Pendergrass, Ga. The recipe was originally printed in the March/April 2013 edition of The Boer Goat magazine. Stir-Fry Chevon with Green Onions Ingredients 2/3 LB chevon (loin or leg), cut into thin slices 2 TBS sesame or safflower oil 12 green onions, cut into 1” lengths Marinade 1 ½ TSP garlic powder 2 TBS soy sauce ½ TBS sugar 2 TBS rice wine vinegar 2 TBS cornstarch Marinade 2 3 TBS soy sauce ½ TSP sugar ½ TSP black pepper 4 TBS water Directions Cut meat into uniform 1/8” slices, 1 ½” to 2” long Combine meat and Marinade 1 in a resealable bag; shake to coat thoroughly. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Stir-fry meat in oil, stirring often Add Marinade 2 and green onions Continue to stir-fry until thoroughly heated Serve over warm rice Makes 5 servings.

Cozy up with your family with this flavorful dish! This Braised Goat Shanks recipe is from our ABGA Board Member Maddie Fenton’s kitchen. This hearty dish was featured in the JABGA’s cookbook and is perfect for the Fall and Winter. It could even be used as a holiday meal.