Ambassador of the Breed The American Boer Goat Association honors and appreciates individuals who contribute to promoting the American Boer Goat Breed. Every year, our members nominate candidates for the ABGA's Ambassador of the Breed, who are then recognized at the ABGA & JABGA National Show. 2023 Randy & Cindy Dusek 2022 Don Smith 2021 ​Eddie Holland Joetta Boyd Carol DeLobbe Terry Brown MD Shurley Ervin Chavana 2020 No nominees due to COVID19 2019 Coni Ross Fred Homeyer Joe Tipton 2018 Bob Duke 2017 The Ryals Family 2016 Jim & Lynn Farmer 2015 John & Jackie Edwards Preston Faris 2014 Buck Pruitt Jane Meacham Jimmy Day F. Dian Newman Kim Halfmann Dr. Lou Nuti Sammy Helmers Ernest Schwartz Don Jackman Mary Powis Stan Keen Walter Pope III Norman Kohls Charles Turner Mike Masters W.E. Whitehead 2013 Dr. Frank Pinkerton Marvin Shurley The Kearney Family Dr. Frank Craddock Congratulations to our past and future Ambassadors of the Breed! 2024 Ambassador of the Breed Nominate Your Candidate! Get Started! We are taking nominations for this year’s Ambassador of The Breed! Nominations must be received by April 5, 2024. Current Board members are ineligible for nomination and/or to nominate a candidate. Only one (1) person, partnership, or family will be eligible per year.

PAYMENT CENTER Payments made using the form below add credit to your account and can take up to three business days to process. Payment received will be applied to your outstanding balance first. Add Credit

Read this issue! Read this issue! THE BOER GOAT ARCHIVE Winter 2018 - Fall 2020 Archive July/August 2011 - Fall 2018 Archive Magazine Ad Rates Advertise in The Boer Goat Magazine REACH MORE THAN 7,000 READERS EACH ISSUE! For more information about The Boer Goat editorial calendar, ad dimensions, rates, print deadlines, or online and e-newsletter advertising, please contact Public Relations Manager Allison Moore at (325) 486-2242 or editor@abga.org . Print-ready ads should be submitted in electronic format via email as press-optimized, high-resolution jpg, tiff, eps or PDF with all fonts and graphics embedded. Other formats will not be accepted. Ads must be paid for in full before they will be printed. New ads will not be accepted from delinquent advertisers. Ad space reserved but canceled or not filled will be billed at the full rate. MEDIA CONTACT Allison Moore | Public Relations Manager Thank you for your interest in the ABGA! We understand your media needs and will respond to your requests in a timely fashion. Phone: 325-486-2242 | Email: editor@abga.org First Name Last Name Email Phone Message Submit Thanks for submitting! PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS ABGA Promotional Bi-Fold Download The Boer Goat Magazine

ABGA is excited to present the official logo design for the 2023 ABGA and JABGA National Show . This year’s design was submitted to our National Show logo contest by Chris Ryals and received a whopping one-half of the current National Show committee’s votes. He will receive an awesome ABGA “swag bag” and ABGA-wide bragging rights. Congratulations, Chris! The ABGA National Show Committee would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2023 National Show logo contest for their time and effort in creating and submitting an outstanding group of designs. All submissions did a fantastic job of honoring this year’s theme for the 2023 ABGA and JABGA National Show: “Kentucky Derby.” The 2023 ABGA and JABGA National Show will be held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. on June 10-18, 2023. Learn more on the National Show homepage. WE'LL SEE Y'ALL IN LOUISVILLE! #2023NationalShow ABGA Unveils 2023 National Show Logo ABGA presents the official logo design for the 2023 ABGA and JABGA National Show, designed by Chris Ryals.

Adult Fitting Competition Saturday Night June 8th Open to anyone $150 for each 2 person team Half of the proceeds go to JABGA, other half go to winning team. People’s choice will also be awarded! Rules: The objective of this contest is to gain the ability to work with a team to enhance the show ring performance of the groomed animal. Each team will consist of no more than TWO INDIVIDUALS. Each team will be responsible for bringing a goat to use in the competition. Animals can be pre-clipped and need to be washed and dried, but no products are allowed on the animal upon entering the competition. All animals will be checked for products before entering the competition area. Each team must provide their own fitting equipment. Once the contest begins, no team member may leave the area and no additional equipment may be brought into the fitting area. All team members and equipment must be in place at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the contest. Each team will be allowed 20 minutes to fit their animal. ALL FITTING TECHNIQUES MUST BE WITHIN THE ACCEPTED PRACTICES OF THE AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION’S SANCTIONED SHOW RULES. Judge will circulate and question participants during the 30 minutes. Points will be awarded as follows: Ability to fit- 25 points. Participation of each team member - 10 points. Organization of supplies & equipment - 5 points. Overall effect - 5 points. Knowledge & response to questions - 5 points. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Adult Fitting Competition The objective of this contest is to gain the ability to work with a team to enhance the show ring performance of the groomed animal. Photo by Pearl's Pics .

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!

The ABGA takes great pride in providing exceptional learning opportunities that offer real-world applications. The ABGA hopes that our intern’s knowledge and experience gathered during their time at the National Show continues to be applied to the outside world and to their future endeavors. This is an unpaid internship role. Hotel and food costs will be covered daily. Position: National Show Barn and Media Internship Location: Louisville, Kentucky - Kentucky Exposition Center Dates: June 7-14, 2024 Program Purpose: The purpose of the ABGA and JABGA National Show Internship program is to provide a learning experience for recent high school graduates (18+), college students, college graduates and/or those interested in the American Boer Goat Association. Also, to provide ABGA with assistance in daily tasks during the National Show and to provide social media coverage for the event. Eligibility/Requirements: Applicants must be a 2023 high school graduate (18+) or older. Applicants cannot be exhibitors or competitors at the 2024 ABGA and JABGA National Show. A candidate with prior show experience is a plus. Must be able to provide own means of transportation to the National Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills with a strong work ethic. Self-motivation and the ability to work on a task with minimal supervision is ideal. A positive attitude and organization are beneficial. Applicants must be available to work the entire length of the National Show. Internship Program: Interns will assist the JABGA Board and the ABGA office staff with specified tasks during the weeklong internship. Interns must provide their own way to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky on June 6th, 2024, and must work through the duration of the event to June 14, 2024. Barn Intern duties include, but are not limited to: Set up of ABGA Office and supplies Assist in the unloading process for exhibitors Work the check in gate during the duration of the show Ensure cleanliness of ringside tables and bleachers Aid in the setup of the JABGA Awards Banquet Gather all show awards the morning of each show Media Intern duties include, but are not limited to: Posting Show updates on social media Taking pictures/video Posting pictures/videos on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok Post all showmanship and division winners on social media. General media coverage of the National Show. How to Apply: Click the button below to apply and submit your resume. Application Resume If you have any question please contact: nationalshow@abga.org For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org 2024 National Show Internship The ABGA is taking applications for barn and media interns for the 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show. Photo by Pearl's Pics .

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 Schedule Update There has been a slight change to the Show schedule for Monday, June 12: The Market Wether Show will begin 30 minutes following the...

The Coni Ross Memorial Production Aged Doe Class is designed to allow breeders to showcase the production, functionality and longevity within their doe herds. The animals will be evaluated on their ability to maintain these traits during and after being in production and raising multiple sets of offspring. Body Condition: Animals should be either currently in production and/or of the correct breeding body condition to breed and kid with ease. Animals with excess fat deposits will be faulted. Udder: Does must have a teat structure that allows a newborn kid to easily nurse without intervention. (Good udder attachment, no blown teats, etc.). Structural Integrity: Does should be sound on their feet and legs and exhibit the necessary structural traits: such as strong pasterns and wide pen set; to be functional in a breeding and/or pasture setting without intense management. Production Value: Number and quality of offspring raised. Special Rules: Open to all ABGA registered does (Fullblood, Purebred and Percentage) All does must be 5 years or older. Born on or before June 1st, 2019. Does must show evident signs they have naturally kidded and raised offspring. Does may be exhibited with any natural born kid under 12 months of age at their side to demonstrate the animal’s production ability and value. **Preference given to does with kids who are currently nursing. Exhibitors will be required to provide production records to include: Kidding dates Number of kids born Breeding information (Natural, AI, etc.) Milking and mothering ability Ease of kidding Download Production Records Form: Entry Fee: $10 $5 will be applied towards awards $5 will be applied towards the ABGA Scholarship ABOUT CONI ROSS Coni Ross was a pioneer and has become a legend within the goat industry; raising goats for more than 40 years. During her time in the goat industry, Coni served as a director for multiple associations including: American Boer Goat Association, Texas Cashmere Association, and the American Meat Goat Association. She was also a well-respected judge within the ABGA, and judged the ABGA National Show six times throughout her judging career. Coni Ross Coni started raising goats in 1978 with angoras. Then, in the late 1980’s Coni imported 500 cashmere goat embryos from New Zealand, resulting in more than 250 live kids, and was one of the first to have success with embryo transfer in the United States. In 1995, Coni started her herd of Boer goats which eventually grew to more than 1200 head at its peak. Coni focused her breeding efforts to maintain functionality, longevity and mothering ability. She expected goats to thrive in a pasture setting, kid and raise offspring unassisted, all while remaining hardy, thrifty and structurally sound. Along with her dedication to her own herd and the many breed associations that she served; Coni also spent a great deal of her time helping other producers in the goat industry by providing what she called “Goat 911”. She spent countless hours on the phone helping other diagnose and treat goats across the United States. If you ever had the privilege to visit with Coni, you know that she always had her Bluetooth ear piece in and would happily share her more than 40 years of experience, knowledge, and treatment protocols with anyone that called. In 2015, Coni had a vision and sponsored a “5 & Older” class at the ABGA National Show for fullblood bucks and fullblood does to showcase animals that were 5 years and older but still productive and functional. The class has evolved over the years and has become an event to showcase and reward the breeders and animals who continue to maintain the traits that Coni spent her lifetime striving to produce. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Coni Ross Memorial Production Aged Doe Class Coni Ross was a pioneer and has become a legend within the goat industry; raising goats for more than 40 years.

Nominations for Ambassador of The Breed are now closed. Thank you for voting! The American Boer Goat Association honors and appreciates individuals who contribute to promoting the American Boer Goat Breed. Every year, our members nominate candidates for the ABGA's Ambassador of the Breed, who are then recognized at the ABGA & JABGA National Show. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org 2024 Ambassador of the Breed Nominations The American Boer Goat Association honors and appreciates individuals who contribute to promoting the American Boer Goat Breed.

Lauren Green Region 6 I was born and raised in western New Mexico and attended New Mexico State University majoring in BioChemistry. I later went on to study veterinary medicine in Colorado. I have raised horses, cattle, sheep, and goats most of my life. At one time, when much younger, I was the NM Stare Fair Queen and Miss Rodeo NM. I was a ranch manager for a 280,000-acre ranch for many years raising registered Angus Branfus and Hereford cattle. I was also the ranch vet for 3000 head of cattle and about 25 horses. I also raised and showed Nubian goats during that time as well. During my ranching years I was fortunate to become certified in pregnancy detection, artificial insemination, range management conservation as well as a certified Brangus judge. I left the livestock industry for a few years and became an instructor for hospitals teaching and supporting doctors and nurses in using a use a new electronic medical record system and traveled all over the country. Somewhere during that time, I became involved in raising the Boers. I was fortunate to have a daughter, who also raises Boers, to board my animals while on lengthy training positions. I have been a member of the AGBA and raising Boers for over 17 years. I have a broad background in the veterinary area as well as marketing breeding stock for both cattle and goats as well as the challenges of raising them in a variety of environments from the mountainous semi-arid lands of NM and the lush, but damp and humid country of Missouri. Outside of the ABGA I continue to remotely train doctors and nurses, raise Boers and show a little. I have two daughters who were raised on the ranch and were my ace helpers. Lori Peterson who owns ShowMeBoers and another daughter, Kristen, in Florida who is also in the field of EMR on a corporate level overseeing a company who implements the EMR systems. She's not a goat person but Lori and I work closely with each other on the goats. I am honored to be a representative of my region and all members of the Board and organization of the ABGA. Email

The ABGA takes great pride in providing exceptional learning opportunities that offer real-world applications. The ABGA hopes that our intern’s knowledge and experience gathered during their time at the National Show continues to be applied to the outside world and to their future endeavors. This Is an unpaid Internship role. Hotel and food costs will be covered daily. Position: National Show internship Location: Louisville, Kentucky- Kentucky Exposition Center Dates: June 9-18, 2023 Program Purpose: The purpose of the ABGA and JABGA National Show Internship program is to provide a learning experience for recent high school graduates (18+) and/or those interested in the American Boer Goat Association. Also, to provide The American Boer Goat Association with assistance in planning and managing show coverage. Eligibility/ Requirements: Applicants must be a 2022 high school graduate (18+) or older. Applicants cannot be exhibitors or competitors at the 2023 ABGA and JABGA National Show. A candidate with prior show experience is a plus. Must be able to provide own means of transportation to the National Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills with a strong work ethic. Self-motivation and the ability to work on a task with minimal supervision is ideal. A positive attitude and organization are beneficial. Applicants must be available to work the entire length of the National Show. Internship Program: The intern will assist the JABGA board and the ABGA office staff with specified tasks during the weeklong internship. Interns must provide their own way to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky on June 9th, 2023 , and will work through the duration of the event to June 18, 2023. Specific job roles will be discussed upon acceptance. How to Apply: Click the button below to complete your application and submit your resume! Apply Now! If you have any question please contact: Editor@abga.org , or nationalshow2023@abga.org #2023NationalShow 2023 National Show Internship The ABGA takes great pride in providing exceptional learning opportunities that offer real-world applications. The ABGA hopes that our...