News & Updates

Keep up with news & updates for the 2025 ABGA & JABGA Nationals Show.

19 มี.ค. 2568

Calling all JABGA Members: Meat Goat Evaluation

This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in commercial goat production, track performance metrics, and compete for over $5,000 in premiums!

18 มี.ค. 2568

ABGA Open Show Judge: Josh Stephans

Josh Stephans of Elkland, MO, owns Hidden Springs Farms and has been an ABGA judge since 2014, judging at all levels, including National Shows.

18 มี.ค. 2568

ABGA Open Show Judge: Kathy Daves-Carr

Kathy Daves-Carr, a certified judge since 2001, has judged top Boer goat shows nationwide, including Fort Worth, NAILE, and JABGA Nationals.

18 มี.ค. 2568

ABGA Open Show Judge: Linda West

Linda West of Whitesboro, Texas, is the managing partner of Circle Bar W Boers, a Boer goat breeder and judge with a passion for mentoring and the industry.

18 มี.ค. 2568

JABGA Judge: Jason Brashear

Jason Brashear, Boer goat judge since 2007, raises goats in Kentucky and leads Pine Mountain Settlement School, focusing on sustainability and Appalachian culture.

18 มี.ค. 2568

JABGA Judge: Sammy Lerena

Sammy Lerena, ABGA judge and Red Oak Ranch owner in Texas, raises Boer goats and runs a reproduction business, specializing in AI for sheep and goats.

18 มี.ค. 2568

JABGA Judge: Clint Demmitt

Clint Demmitt, livestock judge from Bridgeport, TX, owns Demmitt Livestock & Sandy Creek Boer Goats. He is excited to judge in Louisville this June!

17 มี.ค. 2568

Bred and Owned and Breeding Showmanship Judge Josh Taylor

Josh Taylor, a proud OSU grad & ag leader, has judged top national shows & now manages the Payne County Expo, supporting his community.

17 มี.ค. 2568

Bred and Owned and Breeding Showmanship Judge Randall White

Randall White, ABGA Judge and Boer goat breeder, runs Patterson Family Farm and will judge the 2025 ABGA National Bred & Owned Show.

13 มี.ค. 2568

JABGA Wether-Type Judge: Justin Burns

Justin Burns of J and J Livestock in Eastland, Texas, judges shows nationwide, and educates youth in the livestock industry.

12 มี.ค. 2568

Judges

ABGA judges are respected as experts in the Boer breed, & take great pride in fostering goodwill & competition in the National Show ring.

10 มี.ค. 2568

2025 Ambassador of the Breed

Nominate a deserving individual for the ABGA's Ambassador of the Breed award at the National Show to honor American Boer Goat advocates!