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The Junior Boer Goat Association offers many educational opportunities for JABGA Members.

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Skill-a-thon Study Guide

Public Speaking Topics

Boer Goat Anatomy

Nutrition of Meat Goats (University of Arkansas)

Basic Meat Goat Manual (Oklahoma State University)

Goat From Farm to Table (USDA)

Skill-a-thon Study Guide

2025 - 2026 Regional Show and National Show Public Speaking Topics

The Public Speaking Contest builds communication skills and confidence while allowing JABGA youth to share knowledge of the Boer goat industry. Each age division has specific topics that promote leadership, critical thinking, and advocacy for agriculture.

Novice and Junior divisions may choose either of their two topics and may use the same one at both Regionals and Nationals.

Age Division	Time Allotted	Topics
NOVICE (4 – 7 years old)	2-4 minutes	What challenge(s) have you faced with your animal(s) and how did you fix it? What is your favorite part of taking care of your goat?
JUNIOR (8 – 12 years old)	3-5 minutes	Why is responsibility important when raising livestock and how does it impact you as a breeder and/or showman? What traits do you look for when buying your next goat? i.e. for breeding or showing.
INTERMEDIATE (13 – 16 years old)	4-6 minutes	*Regionals* What are major challenges goat breeders face today and how do issues like disease, market trends and environmental factors impact their operations *Nationals* What are different nutritional needs for goats during their different life stages? i.e. kids, show goats, pregnant/nursing does and market goats.
SENIOR (17 – 21 years old)	5-7 minutes	*Regionals* How have advancements in Boer goat genetics and modern breeding techniques impacted the goat industry? *Nationals* Why is it important for youth involved in agriculture to advocate for the JABGA and the industry in today's digital age and how can they do it effectively?

Boer Goat Anatomy

Anatomy of a boer goat buck. — Anatomy of a Boer Buck

Anatomy of a boer goat doe. — Anatomy of a Boer Doe

Nutrition of Meat Goats

Authors: Dr. David Fernandez; Extension livestock specialist withe the 1890 Cooperative Extension Program located at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

DR. CHELSEY ANN AHRENS; Assistant professor with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science, located in Little Rock.

Basic Meat Goat Manual

Oklahoma State University Extension

Goat From Farm to Table