Kevin Richmond President, Region 4 Read More Michael Reis Vice President, Region 5 Read More Kim Morgan Secretary, Region 9 Read More Sam Knott Treasurer, Region 8 Read More Rosalinda Vizina Region 1 Read More Open Seat Region 2 Read More Paige Gunderson Region 3 Read More Lauren Green Region 6 Read More Gage Taylor Region 7 Read More Casey McClain Region 7 Read More Kim Veal Region 10 Read More Daniel Elliot Region 11 Read More Chuck Fitzwater Region 12 Read More Brad Mackey Region 13 Read More Open Seat Region 14 Read More Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Zoom Meeting Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Zoom Meeting Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Zoom Meeting Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Zoom Meeting Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Zoom Meeting Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Zoom Meeting Friday, July 14, 2023 Face-to-Face Saturday, July 15, 2023 Face-to-Face Tuesday, August 8, 2023 Zoom Meeting Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Zoom Meeting Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Zoom Meeting Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Zoom Meeting Board of Directors Meeting Schedule 2022 Judge & Board of Directors Election Results Statement of Financial Position Budget vs Actuals Condensed Board Documents 2023 Board Candidate Nomination Application Apply for Director Nomination Download Fillable PDF The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) is now accepting nominations for the ABGA Board of Directors. Applications (completed by the nominee) for the ABGA Board of Directors are due to the ABGA office via electronic form or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) by March 1, 2023. The ABGA Board of Directors represents ABGA members across 14 regions of the United States as the main governing body of the American Boer Goat Association. ABGA Directors volunteer their personal time and effort in service of ABGA’s financial, youth (JABGA ), industry development, performance programs, marketing, education, and strategic planning areas. Directors also work in conjunction with ABGA members via committees and the JABGA Board of Directors to further the goals of the Association. Board seats are open for the following ABGA Regions: Region 1 (Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho) Region 6 (Missouri, Arkansas) Region 10 (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida) Region 11 (Ohio) Region 12 (West Virginia, Virginia, D.C., Maryland, Delaware) Region 13 (Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina) Region 14 (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine) In accordance with ABGA Bylaws, applicants must be ABGA members in good standing (renewed for 2023 by January 1, 2023) in order to run for or hold a seat on the ABGA Board of Directors. For more information, see the ABGA Bylaws . Application (Due March 1, 2023) Applications for the JABGA Board of Directors will be due by 5:00 PM CST on March 1, 2023. Applications should be completed in full and submitted to the ABGA office via electronic form (see below) or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) by the due date. Required on Application: Board Candidate Nomination Form Certification of Applicant Conflict or Duality of Interest and Disclosure Form Disclosure Form Questions or Concerns? Please contact ABGA Office Manager Brenda McCary at officemanager@abga.org with any questions or concerns regarding ABGA Board of Directors nominations. Ready to Apply? Applicants should complete the ABGA Board of Directors application below via electronic form or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) by March 1, 2023. Board of Directors The American Boer Goat Association elects 15 volunteers who serve on a Board of Directors and work as the governing body of ABGA.

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We extend a massive thank you to our hardworking National Show Superintendents! It's essential to acknowledge and appreciate the significant role they play in ensuring the smooth running of the event. The superintendents' efforts are critical to the daily operation and overall success of the show. Thank you for all your hard work! SUPERINTENDENTS Jesse Kimmel Tara Hicks Zeb James #2023NationalShow 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...

JABGA Bylaws The Junior American Boer Goat Association is an affiliate of the American Boer Goat Association and is established under Section 1.4 of the Bylaws of the Association.

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Join JABGA The future of the Boer goat industry in is vested in the youth who are willing to dedicate their time to the production and/or exhibition of Boer goats. To ensure new Junior American Boer Goat Association members have an active adult member listed as their agent, the fillable JABGA New Junior Member Application pdf form must be filled out and emailed to mail@abga.org . JABGA New Junior Member Application .pdf Download PDF • 304KB Save the application to your computer or mobile device, fill and email to mail@abga.org, or print and mail to 4258 South Jackson St. San Angelo, Texas 76903 . #JABGA

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 Record Book .pdf Download PDF • 691KB 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 ​Data Collected During Carcass Class ​ Photos Photos of the whole carcass and close up or ribbed section. Serves as both an educational piece and verification. DNA A tissue sample of each carcass will be submitted to Neogen for genotyping and storage. Age (Mo.) Market goats are usually referred to as kid/cabrito (2-14 mo.), young chevon (14-24 mo.), or aged chevon (over 24 mo.). Live weight (LW) ​Taken at live show in pounds. Hot Carcass Weight (HCW) Taken after harvest, hide, hooves, head removed, ready for chill (lbs.). Leg Confirmation Score 15 (Prime +) 14 (Prime avg.) 13 (Prime-) 12 (Choice+) 11 (Choice avg.) 10 (Choice-) 9 (Good+) 8 (Good avg.) 7 (Good-). Confirmation Score 1 = Carcasses have a high proportion of meat to bone, are thickly muscled throughout the body with a bulging outside leg,rounded back strip, and a moderately thick outside shoulder. ​ 2 = Carcasses have an average proportion of meat to bone, are moderately muscled throughout the body as indicated by a slightly thick and a slightly pronounced outside leg, a slightly full (flat or slightly shallow) back strip, and a slightly thick to slightly thin outside shoulder. ​ 3 = Carcasses have a low ratio of meat to bone, an inferior meat type conformation. The legs, back, and shoulders are narrow in relation to its length. (Selection No. 3 carcasses resemble skinned jackrabbits). Leg Circumference Measured in cm at widest part of leg (average of both legs). Kidney, pelvic & heart fat (%KPH) As % of HCW, typically .0-5-3.5%. 1% = Small amount primarily in flank area, 2% = heavier in flank, down to navel, 3% = very heavy amount, into chest cavity. Subcutaneous Fat Cover Score (SQF) External fat cover score as 1= minimal/none, 2= fat over rib and shoulder, 3= excessive fat cover. Back Fat (BF) Measured at center of Loin eye on 12th rib (tenths of an inch), adjusted by visual appraisal of entire carcass Minimum and maximum adjusted fat thickness at the 12th rib, .05 inches to .25 inches, respectively. Loin Eye Area (LEA) 12th rib loin eye (Longissimus) area. Use standard 1/20 loin eye grid, measure both sides, average. (Sq. Inches). Body Wall Body wall thickness (includes fat, bone, and lean) measured 1" beyond. Thickness (BWT) loin eye, on both sides and averaged. (tenths of inch). Flank Lean Color A, B, C = A is lightest and pinkest, C is darkest. Calculated Dressing % (DP) (HCW/LW)X100. % Cutability 60.6933-(0.23174 x HCW)+(1.96202 x Loin Eye Area)-(1.57832 x BWT). % Boneless Closely Trimmed Retail Cuts (%BCTRC) Estimated percent boneless, closely trimmed retail cuts (%BCTRC) from the leg, loin, rack, and shoulder are used in ranking. 49.936 - (.0848 x hcw) - (4.376 x 12th rib fat) - (3.530 x BWT) + (2.456 X LEA). Download these Meat Goat Evaluation Rules below: Meat Goat Evaluation Rules .pdf Download PDF • 1.09MB #2023NationalShow Meat Goat Evaluation The goal of this contest is to raise awareness that the goats we raise are part of the food production system.

Marketing Contest Rules: What is it? The JABGA is introducing a new contest this year. The marketing contest is a way for our youth to share highlights of JABGA and all that it has to offer. The contest will highlight JABGA nationals and the regional show series contests that take place in June. It is also encouraged to focus on the location of nationals and all Louisville has to offer. How to participate? Members will create a social media post on Facebook, Instagram or both using #jabganationals. Junior members may use their own accounts or may use the account of a parent. The post will be a digital design created by the junior member to market the JABGA national show being in Louisville and all JABGA contests/ show events that take place during this week. The digital design will be posted online and then a high quality print out of the design will need to be submitted to the JABGA office in Louisville. Rules: This contest will NOT be required to participate in the unlock a lock. This contest will NOT go towards points for overall high point in the regional show series. Posts will need to be on social media no later than May 27th, 2024. The Junior members digital design will Not be judged based off of likes or shares from social media. Junior members will need to have a high-quality printout of their digital design and turn it into the JABGA office by Tuesday June 11th at noon. Do Not send the printout to the ABGA office in San Angelo. Judging process: To be fully entered into the contest the junior member must have a digital design on social media using #jabganationals and also have a high quality printed out version turned into the JABGA office. All digital designs will be judged, and the winners will be announced at the JABGA awards ceremony. Attendance is required to receive awards. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org JABGA Marketing Contest The marketing contest is a way for our youth to share highlights of JABGA and all that it has to offer.

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JABGA Regional Show Rules The Regional Show Program is designed to encourage the exhibition, marketing and promotion of ABGA percentage, purebred, and full blood Boer goats.

2024 JABGA National Show Age Eligibility To be eligible to show, the junior exhibitor must be at least 4 years of age on the day of the show. The maximum exhibitor age is 21 years of age on July 1, 2023. Age divisions for showmanship and contests will be determined based on the contestant’s age on July 1, 2023. Novice Division: 4-7 years of age Junior Division: 8-12 years of age Intermediate Division: 13-16 years of age Senior Division: 17-21 years of age For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org JABGA Age Eligibility View the updated age limits to show at the JABGA National Show Photo by Pearl's Pics .

RING SUPERINTENDENTS National Show Ring Superintendents are essential for the success of the National Show. They play a crucial role in organizing and overseeing the show ring, ensuring rule compliance, and maintaining smooth operations throughout the day. Wade Rogers, Kensey Cobb, & Jesse Kimmel Wade Rogers Kensey Cobb Jesse Kimmel BARN SUPERINTENDENT The National Show Barn Superintendent plays a crucial role in organizing the barn. Upon arrival, the barn superintendent assists with stall assignments, addresses facility requirements, coordinates with the onsite veterinarian, and is available to answer any questions while you are in the barn. Elizabeth Westfall Elizabeth Westfall For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Superintendents Get to know your National Show Ring and Barn Superintendents