The Boer goat was first founded in the early 1900s by Dutch farmers of South Africa. The first full-blood Boers were brought to the United States in 1993; ABGA formed the same year. Today’s American Boer Goat Association is the largest Boer association in the world with 7,000 members annually. NUESTRA HISTORIA COMENZÓ MÁS DE 100 AÑOS ATRÁS La cabra Boer fue desarrollada por agricultores holandeses en Sudáfrica a principios del siglo XX. Fueron traídos a los Estados Unidos en 1993. Ese mismo año se fundó la American Boer Goat Association (ABGA). Una raza única, es popular por su increíble producción de carne. La cabra Boer tiene una tasa de crecimiento rápido, excelentes cualidades de canal y es muy adaptable a diferentes entornos. Dócil y altamente fértil, estos rasgos distinguen a la cabra Boer en los segmentos comerciales y de raza pura de la industria de la cabra de carne estadounidense. Hoy en día, la ABGA ofrece una variedad de oportunidades en marketing, educación y la industria comercial y para los jóvenes a través de la Junior American Boer Goat Association. ABGA es la asociación de cabras Boer más grande del mundo con más de 7.000 miembros. La asociación registra más de 45.000 cabezas anualmente. NUESTRA HISTORIA COMENZÓ MÁS DE 100 AÑOS ATRÁS

Make a donation towards advancing the education and development of the American Boer Goat Association's members, and to advance scientific research of the boer goat breed. Advancing the American Boer Goat Breed. Beca Donate to ABGF Your Your donation goes toward advancing the education and development of the American Boer Goat Association's members, its Junior members, and to advance scientific research of the Boer goat breed. Reglas de espectáculos sancionados ABGF is a fully tax-deductible charitable organization under Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Section 501(c)(3) Donate to ABGA Your donation to the American Boer Goat Association goes toward operational expenses, networking and outreach efforts, and membership programs and services to protect, record, and promote the Boer goat breed. Donate

This calculator can determine the birth date range of a goat required to enter an American Boer Goat Association show class based on the date of the ABGA show. Clase Rango de nacimiento Fecha de inicio Fecha final 0 a menos de 3 meses 3 a menos de 6 meses 6 a menos de 9 meses 9 a menos de 12 meses 12 a menores de 16 meses 16 a menos de 20 meses 20 a menos de 24 meses 24 a menos de 36 meses 36 más meses fecha de inicio fecha de inicio fecha de inicio fecha de inicio fecha de inicio fecha de inicio fecha de inicio fecha de inicio fecha de inicio fecha final fecha final fecha final fecha final fecha final fecha final fecha final fecha final fecha final The Show Class Calculator tells you which class to enter each age of goat in. All you need to do choose the show date on the calendar, and the calculator will calculate the age break of your goats at selected show date. Show Class Calculator Determine the birth date range of a goat required to enter a show class based on the date of the show.

The American Boer Goat Association provides a list of Certified and Approved Judges nationwide who are qualified to judge ABGA and JABGA sanctioned shows. ABGA also holds Judges Certification Courses to educate and certify official JABGA judges. ABGA Approved Judges View the list of American Boer Goat Association approved judges. Search by state or name to view the judges in your area. Don't see your name on the approved judges list, or need to update your contact information? Contact the ABGA office. Vista Descargue una lista imprimible de jueces aprobados Jueces aprobados por ABGA Mike Stiefel Alabama mstiefel1@aol.com 256-689-8153 Mark A. Berry Arkansas berrysghfarm@gmail.com Cell: 870-828-1734 Fax: 870-356-4677 David Carwell Arkansas david@bdgenetics.com Cell: 870-318-0307 Warren Thigpen Arkansas warrenthigpen@gmail.com Cell: 210-414-3218 Patrick Aliff California wpaliff@gmail.com Cell: 304-888-6537 Pat Ariaz California patariaz@yahoo.com Home: 209-852-9606 Cell: 209-969-4307 Dr. Shelby A. Gough California shelbyarmstrong1@gmail.com Cell: 503-756-2817 Mike Reis California msrreis@yahoo.com 707-483-6303 Olivia Rush Colorado oliviarush3@gmail.com 215-589-4435 Dr. Jennifer Wagester Colorado jwagester@wagester.net 517-526-1152 Glenda Wilcox Colorado barxiboers1@gmail.com 307-299-4602 Rodney Wilson Jr. Delaware rewilson9131@gmail.com 302-727-3720 Página siguiente > < Página anterior JUDGES CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Judges Certification Sign-Up Are you over 21 years of age, or will you be 21 years of age as of the first day of the Judges Certification Course? * Yes No Vista Vista Last Name Vista Street Address Line 2 City Utah Utah Texas Tennesse Dakota del Sur Do you breed and/or show Boer goats, or have you previously at any time bred and/or shown Boer goats? * Breed Show Both How familiar are you with ABGA’s Rules and Regulations? * Very Somewhat Not Familiar How familiar are you with ABGA Sanctioned Show Rules? * Very Somewhat Not Familiar How familiar are you with JABGA Regional Show Rules? * Very Somewhat Not Familiar How familiar are you with ABGA Breed Standards? * Very Somewhat Not Familiar Dakota del Sur I agree to consent to a background check once I am certified as an ABGA Judge. Pay Now This form has reached the maximum amount of submissions. Thank you for you interest in becoming an ABGA Judge. Thanks for submitting! The program will take place on the first weekend in November at: Tarleton State University Agriculture Center 1091 County Road 518 Stephenville, Texas 76401 ABGA Certified Judge nominees must be ABGA members in good standing and over the age of 21 as of the first day of the Judges Certification Program. JUDGES RESOURCES Download Judges Show Ring Protocol Download ABGA Breed Standards Download Boer Goat Anatomy Download Meat Goat Judging Terminology Download Code of Ethics Download ABGA Rules & Regulations Download ABGA Sanctioned Show Rules Download JABGA Regional Show Rules Download JABGA Sanctioned Show Rules Download Concurrent Show Rules Download Visual Inspection Form

The American Boer Goat Association celebrates and recognizes those who help to promote the American Boer Goat Breed. Congratulations to our past and future Ambassadors of the Breed. 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. Ambassador of the Breed Nominations are now closed. A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for this year's Ambassador of the Breed! Your participation plays a vital role in celebrating the individuals who are making a real difference in promoting and advancing our breed. Nominations are now officially closed, and we’re excited to announce the winner very soon! 🎉The recipient of this honor will be recognized at the 2025 ABGA & JABGA National Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Your voice helps shine a light on the leaders and role models within our community. Thank you for being part of this important tradition! 2025 Roger McSwain 2024 Terry & Sue Taylor 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 La Asociación Estadounidense de Cabra Boer celebra y reconoce a quienes ayudan a promover la Raza de Cabra Boer Estadounidense. ¡Felicidades a nuestros pasados y futuros Embajadores de la Raza! 2025 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 March 28, 2025. 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.

Learn about ABGA Judges Certification requirements, scoring methods, and training details to become an approved ABGA judge, plus upcoming training and important updates! Save the Date Judges Certification Course Location: Stillwater, OK Dates: October 24-26, 2025 Trainer Judges Team: Josh Taylor, Bailey Bergherm, Randall White, Terry Burks, Justin Burns Applications will open in July View Rules & Methods Judges Certification Learn about ABGA Judges Certification requirements, scoring methods, and training details to become an approved ABGA judge, plus upcoming training and important updates! Judges Certification News & Updates 24 mar 2025 Judges Certification Training: In conjunction with the Area 2 Regional Show Join the inaugural Judges Certification Training in Des Moines, IA, April 26-27, led by certified judges Josh Taylor and Bailey Bergherm. Read More

View past editions of the American Boer Goat Association’s magazine The Boer Goat here. You can also download promotional materials and submit media inquiries. Read this issue! Read this issue! El archivo de la cabra Boer Invierno 2018 - Otoño 2020 Archivo Julio/Agosto 2011 - Otoño 2018 Archivo Tarifas de anuncios en revistas Anúnciate en la revista The Boer Goat ¡LLEGA A MÁS DE 7.000 LECTORES EN CADA NÚMERO! Para obtener más información sobre el calendario editorial de The Boer Goat, las dimensiones de los anuncios, las tarifas, los plazos de impresión o la publicidad en línea y en boletines electrónicos, comuníquese con la Gerente de Relaciones Públicas Allison Moore al (325) 486-2242 o_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b- 136bad5cf58d_editor2 @abga.org . Los anuncios listos para imprimir deben enviarse en formato electrónico por correo electrónico como jpg, tiff, eps o PDF optimizados para la prensa y de alta resolución con todas las fuentes y gráficos incrustados. No se aceptarán otros formatos. Los anuncios deben pagarse en su totalidad antes de que se impriman. No se aceptarán anuncios nuevos de anunciantes morosos. El espacio publicitario reservado pero cancelado o no ocupado se facturará a la tarifa completa. CONTACTO CON LOS MEDIOS Whitney Wyatt | Director de Relaciones Públicas ¡Gracias por su interés en ABGA! Entendemos sus necesidades de medios y responderemos a sus solicitudes de manera oportuna. Teléfono: 325-486-2242 | Correo electrónico: media@abga.org Primer nombre Apellido Correo electrónico Teléfono Mensaje Enviar ¡Gracias por enviar! PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS Edición de julio de 2021 Descargar The Boer Goat Magazine

The American Boer Goat Association's office is located at 4258 South Jackson Street, San Angelo, Texas. Our office hours are Monday thru Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Our phone number is 325-486-2242, and our email address is mail@abga.org. Contact Us 9 AM - 5 PM (CT) • Monday - Friday Closed • Saturday - Sunday 325-486-ABGA (2242) mail@abga.org 325-486-BOER (2637) Submit a Work Order Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about the American Boer Goat Association, ABGA membership, registrations, transfers, herd prefixes and herd names, tattoos, and rush fees. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Join the largest Boer Goat association in the world with over 7,000 members. You can submit an ABGA or JABGA New Member Application and process payment all online. ¿Buscas la versión en papel? Descargar Formulario Nuevo miembro de JABGA Únase a la Asociación Americana de Cabra Boer Asociación Estadounidense de Cabra Boer La cuota anual de membresía para adultos es de $60. ABGA Memberships run from January 1 through December 31 of each year_d04a07d8-9cd1-3239-9149 -20813d6c673b_ Debe tener 19 años de edad o más para unirse como miembro adulto. You may add up to two Authorized Agents _d04a07d8- 9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1- 3239-9149-20813d6c673b_ en su solicitud. Si necesita agregar más en el futuro, comuníquese con la oficina de ABGA. Please choose up to three unique Herd Prefixes _d04a07d8- 9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1- 3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239- 9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239-9149- 20813d6c673b__d0 4a07d8-9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8- 9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b_ on your application_d04a07d8 -9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1 -3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239 -9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c 673b__d04a07d8- 9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1- 3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239- 9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239-9149- 20813d6c673b__d04a07 d8-9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8- 9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1- 3239-9149-20813d6c673b_, ya que su primera opción puede estar en uso por un miembro existente. Elegiremos el primer prefijo disponible. Su prefijo no se puede cambiar una vez que se aprueba. You may also choose an optional Herd Name _d04a07d8- 9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1- 3239-9149-20813d6c673b_ por una tarifa adicional única de $20. Una vez elegido, el nombre de su rebaño puede eliminarse pero no cambiarse. _d04a07d8- 9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1- 3239-9149-20813d6c673b_ Asociación Americana de Cabra Boer Junior La cuota anual de membresía para adultos es de $30. JABGA Memberships run from January 1 through December 31 of each year_d04a07d8-9cd1-3239-9149 -20813d6c673b_ Los miembros de JABGA deben ser menores de 19 años. JABGA _d04a07d8- 9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b_Los miembros deben tener un miembro ABGA adulto activo como agente autorizado . _d04a07d8- 9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239-9139d6c677 Adult _d04a07d8- 9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1- 3239-9149-20813d6c673b_mem_d04a07d8-9cd1-3239- 9149-20813d6c673b_bers puede agregar hasta tres nuevas Membresías Junior en su solicitud. Si necesita agregar más, comuníquese con la oficina de ABGA para obtener más ayuda. Junior Members may use the same Herd Prefix _d04a07d8- 9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1- 3239-9149-20813d6c673b_ _d04a07d8-9cd1- 3239-9149-20813d6c673b_ como su Agente Autorizado adulto, o su propio Prefijo de Rebaño exclusivo. _d04a07d8- 9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1- 3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239- 9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239-9149- 20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9c d1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1- 3239-9149-20813d6c673b_ _d04a07d8-9cd1-3239- 9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239-9149- 20813d6c673b__d04a07d8- 9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239-9149 -20813d6c673b__d04a07d8 -9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1 -3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239 -9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239-9149 -20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673 b__d04a07d8- 9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1- 3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239- 9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239-9149- 20813d6c673b__d04a07d8- 9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1- 3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239- 9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239-9149- 20813d6c673b__d04a07d8- 9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239-91 49-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239-9149- 20813d6c673b__d04a07d8- 9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1- 3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239- 9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c6 73b__d04a07d8- 9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1- 3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239- 9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239-9149- 20813d6c673b__d04a07d 8-9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8- 9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1- 3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239- 9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239-9149- 20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239- 9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239-9149- 20813d6c673b__d04a07d8- 9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1- 3239-9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239- 9149-20813d6c673b__d04a07d8-9cd1-3239-9149-20813d6 c673b_

Watch American Boer Goat Association interviews, instructional videos, National Show content and more here. All Videos Reproducir video Reproducir video 02:44 How to Transfer a Goat on iCompete Reproducir video Reproducir video 04:07 How to Register a Goat with Two Registered Parents on iCompete Reproducir video Reproducir video 03:49 Registering Embryo Transfer (ET)/Flush kids on iCompete Reproducir video Reproducir video 04:18 Registering a Percentage Goat with an Unregistered Dam Considere donar a la American Boer Goat Foundation How-To Reproducir video Reproducir video 03:42 How to Sign up for iCompete and Renew Your ABGA Membership iCompete, will fully replace ILR2 and the Blue Screen. iCompete is equipped to handle ABGA memberships, renewals, registry work, and show points within a single platform for all members. ABGA hopes iCompete will provide a more user-friendly and streamlined interface for members, making it easier to manage and utilize your ABGA membership. ABGA is rolling out iCompete in three phases. Members will only be able to renew their membership and view animals they own during Phase 1. Phase 2 & 3 will be announced in the near future. Reproducir video Reproducir video 01:51 Renew Your ABGA Membership on iCompete With the new year quickly approaching, it's time to renew your ABGA membership. Renew before January 1, 2024, to gain voting rights for new board members, run for a Board of Directors seat, and actively participate in changes to the Bylaws. Reproducir video Reproducir video 04:07 How to Register a Goat with Two Registered Parents on iCompete Reproducir video Reproducir video 02:44 How to Transfer a Goat on iCompete HOW-TO'S Considere donar a la American Boer Goat Foundation 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show Reproducir video Reproducir video 03:43:12 JABGA Market Animal Show - Part 1 Reproducir video Reproducir video 07:04:20 JABGA Market Animal Show - Part 2 Reproducir video Reproducir video 15:04 JABGA Bred & Owned Show - PeeWee Showmanship Reproducir video Reproducir video 03:29:10 JABGA Bred & Owned Show - Part 1 Interviews & More Reproducir video Reproducir video 16:33 ABGA National Show 2022 Interview with Judge Phil Myers ABGA Executive Director Katie Carruth spoke with Judge Phil Myers about what goes into being a judge at the national show. Reproducir video Reproducir video 33:59 Interview with American Boer Goat Association Executive Director: Kathryn Carruth An energetic entrepreneur and seasoned non-profit manager, Carruth’s global agricultural knowledge brings a wealth of experience and leadership to American Boer Goat Association (ABGA). She has a passion for the livestock industry and engaging members for positive change. She and her family are relocating to San Angelo from Colorado where she has served as ED for the LEAD (Learning and Educating About Disabilities) Foundation and before that, as ED for American National CattleWomen (ANCW). ANCW is a nationwide membership-based, trade association and foundation which lobbies for and educates about the United States beef industry. Carruth holds a M.Sc. in International Rural Development: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security from the Royal Agricultural College, UK and has a B.Sc. from Texas Tech University in Agricultural Communications. She brings a tremendous communication skill set with experience as a former TV reporter and public relations professional for multiple philanthropic organizations. She brings a fresh and innovative perspective to the opportunities ABGA faces today and into the future. Her deep and broad business acumen and livestock industry experience will help drive solutions for the challenging initiatives ABGA is committed to achieving. Reproducir video Reproducir video 00:58 ABGA @ The World Championship BBQ Goat Cook Off We are at the 47th annual World Championship BBQ Goat Cook Off this Labor Day weekend in Brady, Texas. INTERVIEWS & MORE 2022 National Show Reproducir video Reproducir video 08:14:40 ABGA National Show 2022 - Day 1 - Second Half Live from Fonner Park in Grand Island, NE Reproducir video Reproducir video 05:05:48 ABGA National Show 2022 - Day 3 Live from Fonner Park in Grand Island, NE Reproducir video Reproducir video 07:49:02 ABGA National Show 2022 - Day 3 - Second Half Live from Fonner Park in Grand Island, NE Reproducir video Reproducir video 07:46:42 ABGA National Show 2022 - Day 4 Live from Fonner Park in Grand Island, NE Considere donar a la American Boer Goat Foundation 2021 National Show Reproducir video Reproducir video 07:49 ABGA National Show 2021 Highlight from the 2021 ABGA National Show in Grand Island, Nebraska. Reproducir video Reproducir video 07:12 ABGA National Show 2021 Hello and welcome to the highlight video from the first couple days from this year's ABGA National Show in Grand Island, Nebraska. Reproducir video Reproducir video 45:50 American Boer Goat Association National Show 2021 The American Boer Goat Association was in Grand Island, Nebraska from June 12th through the 18th. The following is a video from this year's show with interviews, from members, vendors, staff, and the board. We hope you enjoy it and please join us for next year's show. 2021 NATIONAL SHOW

The ABGA affiliate program is a partnership between regional goat clubs and ABGA. With the rapid growth in the meat goat industry, the local meat goat and Boer goat clubs have an increased role of education, marketing and promotion. Affiliates The ABGA affiliate program is a partnership between regional goat clubs and ABGA. With the rapid growth in the meat goat industry, the local meat goat and Boer goat clubs have an increased role of education, marketing and promotion. These local groups provide an essential role in promoting the industry and educating breeders.