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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 American Boer Goat Association and UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) celebrate 10 years of successful partnership. To enhance breeding programs, ABGA transitions to advanced SNP analysis, leveraging UC Davis VGL's expertise in modern genetic technologies. DNA The American Boer Goat Association and UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) celebrate 10 years of successful partnership. Over 29,000 Boer goats have been DNA tested using STR technology. To enhance breeding programs, ABGA transitions to advanced SNP analysis, leveraging UC Davis VGL's expertise in modern genetic technologies. What's New Request DNA Testing Sample Collection + shipping Transitioning to SNP DNA FAQ Updates As of September 1, 2021, all DNA is voluntary. DNA Voucher Program Update In January 2025, the BOD approved giving members a one-time $50 voucher to be used for SNP DNA testing as part of the $100,000 that is designated for DNA programs. The vouchers were to be used by July 1, 2025, with the board re-evaluating the voucher program and use of the remaining funds during the Summer Face-to-Face Meeting. During this meeting, the ABGA Board of Directors tabled the use of vouchers and remaining funds until further evaluation of the best use of these funds can be determined. We appreciate the participation and interest shown by our members and will continue to keep you informed on future decisions regarding DNA testing support. Watch our DNA FAQ with DNA Chairman Paige Gunderson, DNA Co-chair Kyle Tate, Executive Director Caleb Boardman, and ABGA staff & DNA Coordinator Jaelynn Reyes. Watch now All pending STR tests will need to be fulfilled by April 1, 2024. This is for those that submitted a request for DNA testing but have not sent a sample to UC Davis. If you already have an STR test on file, you can upgrade to an SNP test without needing to submit a new hair sample, provided there is enough sample available for retesting. However, if the sample is degraded or insufficient for additional testing, a new sample will be required. In such cases, the labs will notify you accordingly. Turnaround time can vary depending on the sample volume of the laboratory, the quality of the sample submitted and if repeat testing has to be performed. Typically, from the time the laboratory receives the sample until the parentage is reported it takes around 10-14 business days. Delays can also occur if the sample volume for testing is low as samples need to be processed 24 at a time. ABGA is offering $5 off the next 192 SNP and/or SNP & STR combo tests. Take advantage of this limited-time opportunity to verify and strengthen your herd’s genetics! SNP Test $62 $57 Per Animal SNP is often referred to as “snip.” This newer and more modern type of marker analysis is currently used in today’s industry and genetic market. When a sample is tested with SNPs, there are roughly 200 markers that the lab views to compare with another animal’s markers to determine parent verification. This allows differentiation between full-sibling parents during verification that STR testing could not do. SNP + STR Test $96 $91 Per Animal Parent Qualification requires the parent to be SNP tested. If your offspring's parents were tested prior to February 2025, you must upgrade the parents test to the updated SNP technology or request the STR & SNP combo for your requested offspring. Request DNA Testing Identification All goats' DNA tested through ABGA must be registered, and have ABGA identification such as their name and identifying marks, tattoos, or microchip number. Parent Qualification If you are requesting parent qualification, check Yes under the question Are you requesting Parent Qualification, and complete the Sire and/or Dam name and registration number. Processing Time UC Davis will email your DNA Sample Instructions to your email address within three (3) business days of ONLINE and/or mailed submission to ABGA. If you did not provide an email address, the DNA Sample Instructions will be mailed to you. If you do not receive your DNA Sample Instructions within 3 business days, CHECK YOUR JUNK EMAIL. If it is not there, contact the ABGA office at (325) 486-2242, or email dna@abga.org . UC Davis will process SNP samples once they have fulfilled the 24-sample requirement. Once the SNP Chip is run and no additional testing is needed, please allow 8-10 business days to process and submit the results report to ABGA. JABGA Medios de comunicación Sample Collection & Shipping Hair Hair root from coarse, longer hair often found over withers, chest, rump, tail, back of hind leg, poll, or fetlock is the preferred sample type for goats. 01 Clean (use comb if possible) by removing all loose hair and foreign matter. 02 Use fingers or pliers to grasp approximately 8-10 hairs close to the skin and pull. Pull (do NOT cut) hair strands. Examine the end of hair strands for presence of root bulbs. Hair roots are necessary for DNA testing. If the majority of hair strands lack the root bulbs, discard hair and start again. 03 Repeat until you have approximately 50-60 hairs with root follicles attached. 04 Place the 50-60 hairs with root follicles attached in a paper envelope and seal with the animal’s name, registration number, and your name written on the envelope 05 Repeat steps 1-4 for each additional animal being sampled. Note: Hair should be dry. If hair has excess dirt and debris, please brush out if possible before pulling hairs for sample. Do not cut the hair! The roots contain the DNA for testing. When sampling several animals in the same session, make sure that there are no hair strands in your hands to reduce the possibility of sample contamination. Clean hands and/or pliers if possible. Blood 01 UC Davis accepts blood collected on blood cards or whole blood in an EDTA tube. 02 If you are sending an EDTA tube, please include at least 3 mL of whole blood in and EDTA purple top, and ship overnight. Avoid shipping over weekends and holidays. 03 Label tubes and blood cards with the animal's name and registration number. Semen 01 Semen straws do not need to kept frozen for shipping, but should be shipped with a cold pack and protected similar to a vaccine. 02 Label your straw with the animal's name and registration number. 03 Store the semen straw(s) in a Ziploc type baggie to prevent leaks, and ship in a box to prevent damage to your sample(s). 04 Place the printed bar-coded submission form inside the box with your sample(s), and ship to the address provided to you in your email from UC Davis. Genetic Improvement SNP testing helps identify genetic markers associated with desirable traits such as milk production, growth rate, and disease resistance. This information can be used to select and breed goats with superior genetics. Parentage Verification It accurately determines the parentage of goats, which is crucial for maintaining pedigree records and ensuring the integrity of breeding programs. STR cannot differentiate between twins, or flush mates, while SNP can. Genetic Diversity SNP testing provides insights into the genetic diversity within and between goat populations. This is important for conservation efforts and for maintaining a healthy gene pool. Disease Resistance By identifying genetic variations linked to disease resistance, SNP testing can help in breeding goats that are more resilient to certain diseases, reducing the need for medical interventions. Economic Benefits Improved genetic selection can lead to higher productivity and better-quality products (e.g. meat), which can enhance the profitability of goat farming. Research and Development SNP data contributes to scientific research, helping to understand the genetic basis of various traits and improving breeding strategies. Transitioning to Advanced Genetic Analysis for Better Breeding Outcomes Beginning February 1, 2025, all DNA testing will move to a Single-nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) analysis, commonly pronounced as “snip.” The American Boer Goat Association has been in partnership with UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) for 10 years. Since our contract began, UC Davis VGL has tested and stored data and physical samples for over 29,300 ABGA animals using Short Tandem Repeat (STR) testing. To better serve our member’s breeding programs, the ABGA Board agreed to transition forward to a more comprehensive DNA analysis. SNP analysis represents a modern and advanced type of marker analysis widely utilized in today’s genetic industry and market, and UC Davis VGL has been an expert in SNP testing since the 1990s. While the current STR testing is satisfactory for parentage testing, SNP testing offers many more benefits including more accurate parentage verification and opportunities for future research to determine genomic predictors of tested animals. Benefits of SNP Testing DNA FAQ Is DNA mandatory? Per rule 801: As of September1, 2021, DNA testing will be on a voluntary basis. However, DNA testing must be requested and processed through the ABGA office to be eligible for use with ABGA registration. There may eventually be requirements for A.I. Sires, Walking Sires, Donor Dams, and A.I./E.T. kids, but no timeline has been established for DNA to be required at this time. What is the difference between STR and SNP, and why do we need to use SNPs now? STR (Short Tandem Repeat) analysis are markers that have been historically used to perform parentage verification. When a sample is tested with STR analysis, are compared to those of the parents to verify. SNP (Single-nucleotide Polymorphism) is often referred to as “snip.” It is a different type of marker that can also be used for parentage verification. When a sample is tested using SNPs, there are several hundred to thousands of places in the DNA that are assayed, and these are compared between offspring and parents. In addition, SNP collects over 70,000 different autosomal markers. Why was this DNA plan developed? Testing with SNPs provides for the opportunity to capture more information on each animal than was historically performed with STR testing. This may help to resolve cases of closely related individuals and may also help to build a database to allow further research and enable additional genetic/genomic selection tools If the ABGA elects to start developing expected progeny differences (EPDs)EPD’s, combining these with SNP data will provide a more accurate prediction of the animal's genetic potential. This plan was also developed to adopt technologies and build tools used throughout the livestock industry. The goal is to constantly improve Boer goat’s place in the industry and be able to provide more comprehensive and accurate information to our customers that allows them to be more confident in purchasing decisions. Our goal is to serve all our ABGA members and Boer Goat breeders. We welcome any questions so that we can help and advise you on the best plan for your operation. For more information contact dna@abga.org . What is ABGA doing to support the transition from STR to SNP for members? ABGA allocated $100,000 for the transition from STR to SNP testing. ABGA initially offered a $50 voucher to the first 2,000 members who applied to subsidize the costs of SNP tests. Each membership was limited to one $50 voucher, which had to be used before July 1, 2025. The BOD is currently re-evaluating the best use of the remaining funds. As new information or programs are released, we will continue to update the membership. If my sire/dam was already DNA typed with STR, do I still need to upgrade to SNP? Currently, when a sample is submitted for genotyping or parent verification, it will be tested for a panel of SNP markers. If the sire or dam was DNA typed with a STR profile, then they cannot be compared to an animal with a SNP profile, as these are two different types of markers (explained above). If you need parentage on an animal, it would be in your best interest to upgrade parent animals to a SNP profile, if you have not done so already. In 2025, ABGA is offering a voucher of $50 per customer that can be used for any test, including upgrading from STR to SNP profiles, for the first 2000 customers. Will I need to submit a new sample to upgrade from STR to SNP? Possibly. If you have already submitted a sample to UC Davis, it is likely that the sample can be upgraded from STR to SNP if there is enough remaining sample on file to do so. It is possible for samples to degrade over time. If a sample is degraded or there is insufficient sample remaining to do additional testing, a new sample would be required. The labs will send a notification of this if it does become the case. Will there be other markers beyond SNP that I will need to make another transition to in the future? This seems unlikely, given the nature of SNP markers and what we know about the genome of animals. However, technology advances and there may be other methodologies developed to generate the data. Most laboratories are selecting a core set of markers to use moving forward and likely, as technologies change, these markers will remain the same. Is there the possibility that there could be newer, more advanced, even more accurate technology in the future? Yes. But as it currently stands, SNP analysis are the markers and the methodology that is being used, and it appears it will stay that way for the foreseeable future. What does the DNA test do for me? It identifies the specific genotypes of many markers across the DNA of the goat you have tested. It allows for parent verification and future verification of that goat as the parent of any kid(s). It will show on your goat’s registration papers, and on online searches people do, that your goat’s identity is verified and recorded through the DNA test, preserving the integrity of our breed. It will allow you to show your goat’s parentage has been verified, if you have requested parent verification. Will DNA be used for research? Yes. UC Davis retains the right to use all samples stored at the VGL for research. Research and the benefits that it can provide to producers is the main focus of the program for the ABGA. As more members participate in the DNA testing program, this will make meaningful research a reality for our animals for the first time. Who owns the DNA sample? All DNA samples submitted through the registry are considered the registry’s samples, however, all samples are stored at UC Davis VGL, and the VGL retains the right to use any samples stored for research purposes. For contract customer registries like ABGA, the registry has ultimate ownership of the sample. The animal owner ordering the test receives the results of the DNA tests requested on their goats. This gives ABGA members the guarantee that should UC Davis requests to dispose of samples processed through ABGA requests, ABGA can move those samples to another facility so they are still available for research that will benefit all members. Should it matter to me that the ABGA shares ownership of the sample? Yes. It gives you the guarantee that your sample is safe, regardless of what UC Davis may decide in the future. It makes it easier and cheaper for members to DNA test their goats, and verify parentage, if they wish to do that. Who gets a copy of the DNA Report listing the Markers? For contract customer registries, like ABGA, the owner of the goat will receive a copy of the results to be kept with the animal, and the registry receives a copy of the results to be stored in the appropriate registry herd book. Can I get other animals' DNA results? No. Only the owner of the DNA sample can get that information. The member will need to contact the owner of the animal who is also the owner of the DNA to get those results. The DNA test results will stay with the animal. If you purchased an animal that has DNA on file you may request the DNA report per rule 805 “A copy of the official test report will be released to the current owner of record.” Can I submit DNA directly to UC Davis? You can submit directly to UC Davis for your own records, but unfortunately ABGA does not accept DNA results on samples that are submitted directly to UC Davis. UC Davis does not offer SNP testing directly to breeders. You may only request SNP testing through ABGA. Can the test tell me if my goat is a percentage or fullblood? No. With current information available, there is no way to tell what percentage Boer is in a goat. Is there an extra fee for parent verification? No. The ABGA included this service in our price for doing the DNA test. Will I be told who the parents are? Not exactly. You select who the possible parents are and request to verify parentage. Therefore, the results will show if those selected possible parents qualify as parents or if they are excluded as parents. Can I request parent verification of my goat(s) if I don’t own one of the parents? Yes, but only if you verify parentage through ABGA, the parents are registered and have been DNA tested through ABGA. The goat you are verifying parentage of must have some form of an ABGA registration or listing paper number and then all you need is the goat’s parents’ registration numbers to verify the parentage of your goat. If the goat’s parents have not been DNA tested, you would need to order DNA test sample kits on the parents as well as the goat at the same time. If you verify through UC Davis, and/or your goat’s parents have not been DNA tested through ABGA, you must have the VGL Case ID number from their owner. Do I need to keep a sample of the hair? Both UC Davis and ABGA suggest that when you pull a sample to send in for testing, you pull another sample. Place it in an envelope the same way you do the sample you’re sending in and write the identifying information on the envelope. Store it in a DRY, safe place. The best protection of your sample is to leave it in storage at UC Davis where there are documented safeguards in place. Who owns the rights to do research on the sample or sell those rights? A sample by itself is worthless for research. However, UC Davis retains research rights on all samples it houses, whether they come from individual customers or contract customer associations, like the ABGA. The following language is provided to each customer from UC Davis: USE OF DATA. All Research data, including but not limited to, all notebooks, DNA typing protocols, original laboratory records, and any research reports, shall be usable by university in pursuit of its mission of teaching, research and public service. University reserves the right, subject to individual confidentiality requirements, to publish any or all research results developed from such data. Is there an extra fee for a Parentage Data Search? Yes, $5 Can I pay to submit a semen sample if I am not the current owner? Per Rule 802.c “Only the current owner of the animal can request DNA Testing. Written and signed confirmation from the current owner on record or their descendants will be required for the release to test an animal not belonging to the member requesting to test said animal.” Can I pay to move the DNA UC Davis has stored to be SNP tested if I am not the current owner? Per Rule 802.c “Only the current owner of the animal can request DNA Testing. Written and signed confirmation from the current owner on record or their descendants will be required for the release to test an animal not belonging to the member requesting to test said animal.” On 1/14/2025 the board approved to add the following to rule 802.c “If an animal has previously been tested using STR technology, any current or previous owner of that animal may pay to have the DNA transitioned to SNP technology.” What is the timeline for results? Turnaround time can vary depending on the sample volume of the laboratory, the quality of the sample submitted and if repeat testing has to be performed. Typically, from the time the laboratory receives the sample until the parentage is reported it takes around 10-14 business days. Delays can also occur if the sample volume for testing is low as samples need to be processed 24 at a time.

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

Find quick answers to common questions about Boer goat registration, membership, DNA testing, shows, points, and more with the American Boer Goat Association. Explore helpful resources for breeders, members, and youth participants. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Find answers to common questions about Boer goat registration, membership, DNA testing, shows, and more. Looking for answers about ABGA? Start with our most common questions below. If you can’t find exactly what you need, our friendly team is just a click away! 👉🏻 Contact us! Close All General Membership Registrations & Transfers JABGA DNA What is the ABGA’s current mailing address? What is the ABGA’s contact information? Do you speak Spanish? / ¿Hablas español? Does the ABGA buy or sell boer goats? Where can I find fees for services? What size tattoo gun do I buy? What is a Rush fee? I need my paperwork back the next day. Is this possible? What is a Standard Rush? I paid for a Same-Day Rush. I thought that was an overnight delivery? What are some of the benefits of joining the American Boer Goat Association? How much does an ABGA or a JABGA membership cost? What is the financial year for my ABGA or JABGA membership? Does the ABGA offer any family memberships? Does the ABGA offer a lifetime membership? What is the difference between a Herd Prefix and a Herd Name? I want to register a Boer goat. How do I register it, and what are my options? How much does it cost to register a goat? How much does it cost to transfer a goat? How many letters or numbers can be in a goat’s name? I received a Request For Information (RFI) form. What is it and what do I do with it? I have a boer goat registered with another association. Can I use my paperwork from another association? Can I transfer a goat online? Can I fax, or scan and email, my original certificate for transfer? I purchased a goat and the back of the certificate is already completed with someone else's information on it. What now? What is a Service Memo, and why do I need one? What do I tattoo in my goat’s ears? What is the year letter that I tattoo in the left ear? Where do I purchase tattoo guns? Can I buy them through ABGA? What is the Native on Appearance program? What is the age for Junior Members? How much does a JABGA membership cost? What is the benefit of being a member? What are the age divisions? How do I renew my membership? Can I compete in contests (Public speaking, judging contest, sales talk, etc) if I am not exhibiting a goat? How do I become a sponsor of JABGA? What are the age requirements for the Junior Board of Directors? What are the required responsibilities while serving as a Junior Board member? Is DNA mandatory? What does the Junior Board of Directors election process look like? What is the difference between STR and SNP, and why do we need to use SNPs now? Why was this DNA plan developed? What is ABGA doing to support the transition from STR to SNP for members? If my sire/dam was already DNA typed with STR, do I still need to upgrade to SNP? Will I need to submit a new sample to upgrade from STR to SNP? Will there be other markers beyond SNP that I will need to make another transition to in the future? What does the DNA test do for me? Will DNA be used for research? Who owns the DNA sample? Frequently asked questions ¿Cuál es la dirección postal actual de ABGA? 4258 S. Jackson St. San Angelo, TX 76903 ¿Cuál es la información de contacto de ABGA? Correo electrónico: mail@abga.org Teléfono: (325)-486-2242 ¿Hablas español? /  ¿Hablas español? Sí, hablamos español. / Si, hablamos español. ¿ABGA compra o vende cabras boer? No. La American Boer Goat Association es un registro de cabras boer. ¿Dónde puedo encontrar las tarifas de los servicios? Puede encontrar una lista de nuestras tarifas para miembros y no miembros aquí . ¿Cuáles son algunos de los beneficios de unirse a la American Boer Goat Association? Una membresía ABGA incluye muchos beneficios valiosos como: Participación en el registro de cabras Boer más grande del mundo. El beneficio de realizar negocios a la mitad del costo de los no miembros. Acceso a ABGA Online Live, que ofrece la posibilidad de registrar, transferir y administrar su rebaño en cualquier momento, bajo demanda. Acceso a los servicios web de ABGA que brindan a los miembros de ABGA la oportunidad de investigar más de 300 000 cabras bóer americanas. Un Prefijo de rebaño único incluido con su membresía (requerido para registrar cabras boer). Más información sobre un prefijo de manada aquí . Acceda a la campaña publicitaria de ABGA para educar y atraer a posibles compradores en su área. ¡Y mucho más! ¿Cuánto cuesta un ABGA o un JABGA?  costo de membresía? Una membresía de ABGA cuesta $60.00 al año. Debe tener 19 años de edad o más. Una membresía de JABGA cuesta $30.00 al año. En este momento, todas las membresías de JABGA deben tener un miembro ABGA adulto activo como su agente. ¿Cuál es el año financiero para mi membresía ABGA o JABGA? Todas las membresías son del 1 de enero al 31 de diciembre de cada año. ¿Un miembro adulto necesita ser un miembro activo para un miembro menor? Sí. Un miembro junior debe tener un miembro ABGA adulto activo como agente en su cuenta. ¿ABGA ofrece membresía de por vida, membresía familiar o tarifas con descuento?" No, no en este momento. Soy miembro de ABGA. ¿Por qué mi información no está disponible en el directorio de criadores del sitio web? Normalmente, el sitio web se actualiza cada tres días. Si se unió antes de la última actualización, verifique nuevamente después de unos días. Si su información aún no está disponible, comuníquese con la oficina de ABGA para verificar que nuestros registros reflejen su información y que sea correcta. Es posible que haya dejado la casilla "Incluir mi información de contacto en el sitio web de ABGA" sin marcar en su Solicitud de nuevo miembro. Comuníquese con la oficina de ABGA si desea que su información de contacto aparezca en el sitio web de ABGA. Soy miembro de JABGA. ¿Por qué mi información no está disponible en el directorio de criadores del sitio web? ABGA no publica información de menores en nuestro sitio web. ¿Cuánto cuesta registrar una cabra? El costo depende de varios factores. Puede ver una lista de tarifas de registro en nuestra página de tarifas aquí . ¿Cuántas letras o números puede haber en el nombre de una cabra? Según la Regla 214D en nuestras Reglas y Reglamentos , el nombre de cada cabra está limitado a 32 caracteres, incluidos los espacios. Recibí un formulario de Solicitud de información (RFI). ¿Qué es y qué hago con él? Si recibió un formulario de Solicitud de información (RFI), no tenemos la información correcta o la información está incompleta en su solicitud de registro. Complete el formulario RFI con la información correcta. Firme y feche, y devuélvalo a la oficina de ABGA por correo o correo electrónico para que podamos completar su registro. Tengo una cabra boer registrada en otra asociación. ¿Puedo usar mi papeleo de otra asociación para registrarme?  con la ABGA? No. La ABGA no acepta inscripciones de otras asociaciones. La ABGA no registra una cabra nativa en apariencia. ¿Cuánto cuesta trasladar una cabra? Los miembros activos de ABGA pagan: $8.00 por transferencias en la oficina $6.00 por transferencias en línea No socios pagan: $16 por transferencia Transferencias en línea no disponibles para no miembros Consulte todas las tarifas de ABGA aquí . ¿Puedo transferir una cabra en línea? R: Sí. Si usted es el propietario actual de la cabra, puede transferir a otro miembro en línea desde su cuenta ABGA Online Live. B: No. Si usted es el comprador de la cabra, deberá enviar por correo postal o electrónico la Solicitud de registro o el certificado original a la oficina de ABGA. *Si elige enviar por correo electrónico el certificado original, debe: Escriba VOID en letras grandes en el anverso y reverso del certificado. W Escriba el número de registro de la cabra en el reverso del certificado. Tome una foto a color del anverso y reverso que muestre todos los bordes del certificado. Envíe fotos por correo electrónico a mail@abga.org ¿Puedo enviar por fax o escanear y enviar por correo electrónico mi certificado original para transferirlo?" No. Requerimos que el certificado original se envíe por correo a la oficina de ABGA con la firma del vendedor, la fecha de venta, el nombre del comprador y la tarifa de transferencia. Aceptamos fotografías en color anuladas de los certificados originales por correo electrónico. *Si elige enviar por correo electrónico el certificado original, debe: Escriba VOID en letras grandes en el anverso y reverso del certificado. Escriba el número de registro de la cabra en el reverso del certificado. Tome una foto a color del anverso y reverso que muestre todos los bordes del certificado. Envíe fotos por correo electrónico a mail@abga.org Compré una cabra y el reverso del certificado está completo con el comprador etiquetado como la persona a quien le compré la cabra. ¿Cómo puedo transferir la propiedad a mí mismo? El vendedor debe proporcionarle un formulario de Solicitud de transferencia firmando la transferencia de la cabra a usted. Todas las tarifas de transferencia serán incurridas por el miembro que envía. ¿Qué es una nota de servicio y por qué necesito una?" Un Memorándum de servicio es un formulario que proporciona fechas de exposición o apareamiento entre un macho y una hembra que pueden o no resultar en un embarazo, ya sea por servicio natural o por inseminación artificial. Si una hembra ha sido atendida por un macho que no es propiedad del criador, se requerirá un memorándum de servicio completado y firmado por el propietario del macho para registrar cualquier descendencia resultante. Cuando una coneja ha sido transferida después de recibir el servicio pero antes del nacimiento de su(s) hijo(s), y el criador (propietario del registro de la madre en el momento del servicio) debe proporcionar una nota de servicio con todas las firmas requeridas para registrar cualquier descendencia resultante. ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre un prefijo de rebaño y un nombre de rebaño? R: Un prefijo de rebaño es una secuencia de tatuaje única. ABGA tiene una política de "uso exclusivo" para aprobar las secuencias de tatuajes. Las secuencias de tatuajes aprobadas están protegidas, y su uso está restringido al solicitante al que se asignan oa las personas debidamente autorizadas para usar esa secuencia de tatuajes asignada. Los miembros deben usar la secuencia asignada a su número de membresía. No pueden usar una secuencia asignada a otra persona. (Consulte la Regla 215 en las Reglas y Reglamentos de ABGA). B: Se usará un nombre de rebaño como prefijo para todas las cabras registradas por ese propietario. El nombre de un rebaño puede o no ser el mismo que el prefijo de manada Cada membresía está limitada a un nombre de rebaño activo en un momento dado. Una vez asignado, el nombre de la manada no se puede cambiar. La primera parte del nombre de una cabra es el prefijo del rebaño del solicitante o el nombre del rebaño del solicitante. La segunda parte del nombre del animal es el nombre real del animal proporcionado por el solicitante. Los nombres de cabra están limitados a un conjunto de letras y/o números que no excedan los 32 caracteres. El nombre del rebaño se puede enviar con la solicitud de nuevo miembro o por carta escrita a la oficina de ABGA junto con la tarifa de presentación. (Consulte la Regla 213 en las Reglas y regulaciones de ABGA) . ¿Qué me tatúo en las orejas de chivo? La derecha y la izquierda se determinan colocándose detrás de la cabra. El prefijo de manada del criador está tatuado en la oreja derecha. El código de letra del año de nacimiento seguido de un número asignado por usted va en la oreja izquierda. Por ejemplo, los tatuajes de una cabra nacida en 2022 serían: oreja derecha = XYZ, oreja izquierda = M01 *Para obtener códigos de letras de años y más pautas e instrucciones sobre tatuajes, haga clic aquí. ¿Cuál es la letra del año que me tatúo en la oreja izquierda? El año en que nació la cabra tiene asignada una letra. Puede ver una lista completa de las letras del año aquí. ¿Dónde compro pistolas para tatuar? ¿Puedo comprarlos a través de ABGA? ABGA no suministra pistolas para tatuar, pero le recomendamos que vaya a su tienda local de piensos o se ponga en contacto con su veterinario local. También recomendamos un sitio web desde el que puede pedir pistolas para tatuar. Vaya a www.caprinesupply.com ¿Qué tamaño de pistola de tatuaje compro? Depende de tu oreja de cabra, pero normalmente usarías un tatuaje de 5/16 de pulgada. Consulte con su veterinario local si no está seguro. ¿Qué es una tarifa urgente? Una tarifa "Rush" es una tarifa cobrada para acelerar su trabajo y adelantarse a otros trabajos recibidos. Las tarifas urgentes NO incluyen envíos especiales; Fed-Ex, UPS, Priorty Mail, etc. Al enviar un "pedido urgente", especifique qué tipo de envío desea, de lo contrario, se enviará por correo regular del Servicio Postal de EE. UU. Llame para conocer los precios de las tarifas de UPS o Fed-EX que dependen del código postal y el peso. Necesito mi papeleo de vuelta al día siguiente. es posible? ABGA proporciona un servicio "Mismo día urgente" bajo la condición de que su documentación se reciba en nuestra oficina antes de la 1:00 p. m. CST. La tarifa aplicada es de $50.00 por cabra además de las tarifas aplicables de registro/transferencia, etc. Esto no incluye el trabajo recibido después de las 4:00 p. m. (CST) del viernes por la tarde o en cualquier momento durante el fin de semana o las vacaciones. Las tarifas urgentes NO incluyen envíos especiales; Fed-Ex, UPS, Priorty Mail, etc. Al enviar un "pedido urgente", especifique qué tipo de envío desea, de lo contrario, se enviará por correo regular del Servicio Postal de EE. UU. Llame para conocer los precios de las tarifas de UPS o Fed-EX que dependen del código postal y el peso. ¿Qué es una fiebre estándar? Nuestra política para pedidos "Standard Rush" garantiza un tiempo de respuesta de 3 días hábiles en nuestra oficina desde el momento en que se reciben hasta el envío, sin incluir el tiempo de envío. Esto no se aplica si hay problemas o falta información para el pedido urgente. Una tarifa Standard Rush es de $5.00 por cabra además de las tarifas de registro/transferencia aplicables, etc. Las tarifas urgentes NO incluyen envíos especiales; Fed-Ex, UPS, Priorty Mail, etc. Al enviar un "pedido urgente", especifique qué tipo de envío desea, de lo contrario, se enviará por correo regular del Servicio Postal de EE. UU. Llame para conocer los precios de las tarifas de UPS o Fed-EX que dependen del código postal y el peso. Pagué por un mismo día Rush. ¿Pensé que era una entrega de un día para otro? Una tarifa urgente no es lo mismo que una entrega al día siguiente. Un pedido urgente solo lleva su papeleo al frente de la fila. Si necesita una entrega de Fed-Ex o UPS al día siguiente o en 2 días, debe indicarlo en la documentación enviada. La entrega al día siguiente o en 2 días tiene un cargo adicional y depende del código postal y el peso. Llame a la oficina de ABGA para conocer los precios de entrega al día siguiente o en 2 días. What is the age for Junior Members? To be a JABGA member, exhibitors must be 4-19 years of age as of January 1 of the calendar year. How much does a JABGA membership cost? The annual Junior Membership fee is $30. What is the benefit of being a member? JABGA’s mission is to bring together Boer Goat Enthusiasts through a youth organization that offers competitive programs to reward excellence, enhance educational opportunities, promote the value of genetics, and develop leadership skills through activities at local, state and national levels. Members are also able to exbibit animals on a National, Regional, and local levels. What are the age divisions? The age divisions are as follows: Junior: 4-8 years old Intermediate: 9-13 years old Senior: 14-18 years old All ages are as of January 1 of the calendar year. How do I renew my membership? We recommend renewing your membership through iCompete . page . iCompete will eventually replace Online Live and the Blue Screen systems. iCompete will be equipped to handle ABGA memberships, renewals, registry work, and show points in a single platform. You can find instructions below. Otherwise, you can renew with the fillable PDF form on our forms All Junior members must have and Active ABGA Adult member as an Authorized Agent . Can I compete in contests (Public speaking, judging contest, sales talk, etc) if I am not exhibiting an animal in the show? Yes, you can compete in contests even if you are not exhibiting animals in the show. How do I become a sponsor of JABGA? We would love to have you as a sponsor! Please reach out to Youth Coordinator, Hannah Jenkins, at jabga@abga.org for more information. What are the age requirements for the Junior Board of Directors? Any JABGA member who is 14 years old, but no older than 19 years old, as of January 1 of the election year is eligible to apply. What are the required responsibilities while serving as a Junior Board member? While serving as a Junior Board member, Directors are responsible for acting as a leader to the membership, staying in contact with ABGA and JABGA staff, assisting with fundraising efforts, attending face-to-face meetings, and attending the ABGA National Show . What does the Junior Board of Directors election process look like? All Junior Board of Director Applications must be returned to the office no later than March 1. After they have been received, the delegation will vote to elect a director for their corresponding area.

American Boer Goat Association members and non-members can request DNA testing at a set price from ABGA and UC Davis. SOLICITUD PRUEBAS DE ADN Updates ACTUALIZACIONES DE ADN ABGA El tiempo de respuesta actual de UC Davis es 15-20 días hábiles a partir de la fecha de recepción de la muestra. Si las muestras requieren pruebas adicionales, los resultados tardarán entre 3 y 4 semanas más allá de los 10 a 15 días hábiles. A partir del 1 de enero de 2022, ya no enviaremos calcomanías de ADN. Los resultados se enviarán por correo electrónico, a menos que se solicite. Si desea que la calificación de ADN se refleje en el Certificado de registro de su cabra, envíe el certificado a la oficina de ABGA. Se cobrará una tarifa de reemisión del certificado de $5. Inscripciones Payment must be included to receive the DNA Sample Instructions. $33 Per Animal DNA test request for non-members or members with outstanding membership dues. Payment must be included to receive the DNA Sample Instructions. $38 Per Animal PRECIO 2022 [El pago debe incluirse con el formulario para recibir el kit de muestra] $33 / solicitud de prueba de ADN para miembros [el número de miembro debe incluirse para obtener el precio de miembro] $38 / solicitud de prueba de ADN para no miembros INSTRUCCIONES [Todos los elementos requeridos deben completarse por completo.] Identificación: El ADN de todas las cabras analizadas a través de ABGA debe tener una identificación de ABGA, como su nombre y marcas o tatuajes de identificación. Verificación de los padres: si está solicitando la verificación de los padres, marque el tipo de verificación (ya sea padre, madre o ambos) y ASEGÚRESE de completar el número de registro del padre y/o madre y el número de identificación del caso del Laboratorio de Genética Veterinaria (VGL). Si no tiene un número de identificación de caso de VGL, debe comprar las instrucciones para muestras de ADN para cada padre que esté verificando. TIEMPO DE PROCESAMIENTO UC Davis le enviará por CORREO ELECTRÓNICO las instrucciones de su muestra de ADN a su dirección de correo electrónico dentro de los tres (3) días hábiles posteriores al envío EN LÍNEA a ABGA. [Si no proporcionó una dirección de correo electrónico, se le enviarán por correo las instrucciones para la muestra de ADN.] Si no recibe las Instrucciones para la muestra de ADN dentro de los 3 días hábiles, REVISE SU CORREO ELECTRÓNICO NO RESERVADO . Si no está allí, comuníquese con la oficina de ABGA al (325) 486-2242 o envíe un correo electrónico a dna@abga.org . EXTRACCIÓN Y ENVÍO DE MUESTRA DE CABELLO [Las instrucciones de la muestra de ADN incluyen instrucciones sobre cómo tirar del cabello para la prueba y enviarlo a UC Davis]. Asegúrese de obtener las raíces de la muestra de cabello. Asegúrese de utilizar un sobre de papel limpio. Asegúrese de escribir la información de la cabra en el sobre [nombre, número de registro, su nombre]. Envíe la muestra de ADN a UC Davis siguiendo las instrucciones de las Instrucciones para la muestra de ADN. recibiste Envíe la confirmación a ABGA. [De la Regla 802–I de ABGA] En los casos en que la parte que presenta la solicitud no es el propietario del registro, se requiere un vial, pajilla u otro recipiente sin abrir que contenga semen que haya sido identificado de acuerdo con la Regla 401.B para que los resultados de la prueba de ADN ser aceptado por ABGA. PRECIO 2022 [El pago debe incluirse con el formulario para recibir el kit de muestra] $33 / solicitud de prueba de ADN para miembros [el número de miembro debe incluirse para obtener el precio de miembro] $38 / solicitud de prueba de ADN para no miembros INSTRUCCIONES [Todos los elementos requeridos deben completarse por completo.] Identificación: El ADN de todas las cabras analizadas a través de ABGA debe tener una identificación de ABGA, como su nombre y marcas o tatuajes de identificación. Verificación de los padres: si está solicitando la verificación de los padres, marque el tipo de verificación (ya sea padre, madre o ambos) y ASEGÚRESE de completar el número de registro del padre y/o madre y el número de identificación del caso del Laboratorio de Genética Veterinaria (VGL). Si no tiene un número de identificación de caso de VGL, debe comprar las instrucciones para muestras de ADN para cada padre que esté verificando. TIEMPO DE PROCESAMIENTO UC Davis le enviará por CORREO ELECTRÓNICO las instrucciones de su muestra de ADN a su dirección de correo electrónico dentro de los tres (3) días hábiles posteriores al envío EN LÍNEA a ABGA. [Si no proporcionó una dirección de correo electrónico, se le enviarán por correo las instrucciones para la muestra de ADN.] Si no recibe las Instrucciones para la muestra de ADN dentro de los 3 días hábiles, REVISE SU CORREO ELECTRÓNICO NO RESERVADO . Si no está allí, comuníquese con la oficina de ABGA al (325) 486-2242 o envíe un correo electrónico a dna@abga.org . EXTRACCIÓN Y ENVÍO DE MUESTRA DE CABELLO [Las instrucciones de la muestra de ADN incluyen instrucciones sobre cómo tirar del cabello para la prueba y enviarlo a UC Davis]. Asegúrese de obtener las raíces de la muestra de cabello. Asegúrese de utilizar un sobre de papel limpio. Asegúrese de escribir la información de la cabra en el sobre [nombre, número de registro, su nombre]. Envíe la muestra de ADN a UC Davis siguiendo las instrucciones de las Instrucciones para la muestra de ADN. recibiste Envíe la confirmación a ABGA. [De la Regla 802–I de ABGA] En los casos en que la parte que presenta la solicitud no es el propietario del registro, se requiere un vial, pajilla u otro recipiente sin abrir que contenga semen que haya sido identificado de acuerdo con la Regla 401.B para que los resultados de la prueba de ADN ser aceptado por ABGA. Título It identifies the specific genetic markers associated with the goat you have tested. It allows for parent verification and future identification of that goat as the parent of any kid(s). It will show on your goat’s registration papers, and on online searches people do that your goat’s identity is verified and recorded through the DNA test. It will allow you to show your goat’s parentage has been verified, if you have requested parent verification. What does the test do for ABGA? It lets us build our database of information on registered goats. Once we have that start we can ask UC Davis to test the samples for more markers that will give us the opportunity to improve our animals. Will DNA be used for research? Yes. UC Davis retains the right to use all samples stored at the VGL for research, whether the tests are performed for individuals, or for individuals through associations. Research and the benefits that it can provide to producers is the main focus of the program for the ABGA. As more members participate in the DNA testing program this will make meaningful research a reality for our animals for the first time. Who owns the DNA sample? All DNA samples are stored at UC Davis, and VGL retains the right to use any samples stored there for research, whether they are done for individuals, or for individuals through registries. For contract customer registries like ABGA, the registry has ultimate ownership of the sample. However, the owner receives the results of the DNA tests requested on their goats. This gives ABGA members the guarantee that should UC Davis decide to dispose of samples processed through ABGA requests, ABGA can move those samples to another facility so they are still available for research that will benefit all members. Should it matter to me that the ABGA shares ownership of the sample? Yes. It gives you the guarantee that your sample is safe, regardless of what UC Davis may decide in the future. It makes it easier and cheaper for members to DNA test their goats, and verify parentage, if they wish to do that. Who gets a copy of the DNA Report listing the Markers? For contract customer registries, like ABGA, the owner of the goat will receive a copy of the results to be kept with the animal, and the registry receives a copy of the results to be stored in the appropriate registry herd book. Does ABGA make the DNA Report on my goat available to anyone else? No, absolutely not. If you want someone to have that information, you must provide it to them yourself. Can I get other animals DNA results? No. Only the owner of the DNA sample can get that information. The member will need to contact the owner of the animal who is also the owner of the DNA to get those results. *Can the test tell me if my goat is a percentage or fullblood? No. With current information available, there is no way to tell what percentage Boer is in a goat. Is there an extra fee for parent verification? No. The ABGA included this service in our price of doing the DNA test. Will I be told who the parents are? No. The test will show how close they matched, or didn’t match what you indicated on the form. Can I request parent verification of my goat(s) if I don’t own one of the parents? Yes, but only if you verify parentage through ABGA, the parents are registered and have been DNA tested through ABGA. The goat you are verifying parentage of must have some form of an ABGA registration or listing paper number and then all you need is the goat’s parents’ registration numbers to verify the parentage of your goat. If the goat’s parents have not been DNA tested, you would need to order DNA test sample kits on the parents as well as the goat at the same time. If you verify through UC Davis, and/or your goat’s parents have not been DNA tested through ABGA, you must have the VGL Case ID number from their owner. Do I need to keep a sample of the hair? Both UC Davis and ABGA suggest that when you pull a sample to send in for testing, you pull another sample. Place it in an envelope the same way you do the sample you’re sending in and write the identifying information on the envelope. Store it in a DRY, safe place. The best protection of your sample is to leave it in storage at UC Davis where there are documented safeguards in place. Who Owns the Rights to Do Research on the Sample or Sell those Rights? A sample by itself is worthless for research. However, UC Davis retains research rights on all samples it houses, whether they come from individual customers or contract customer associations, like the ABGA. Here is the language each customer receives from UC Davis: [USE OF DATA. All Research data, including but not limited to, all notebooks, DNA typing protocols, original laboratory records, and any research reports, shall be usable by University in pursuit of its mission of teaching, research and public service. University reserves the right, subject to individual confidentiality requirements, to publish any or all research results developed from such data.] Frequently Asked DNA Questions Request DNA Testing Medios de comunicación JABGA

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

The American Boer Goat Association: Protecting, Promoting, and Recording the American Boer Goat Breed. iCompete Find iCompete updates, how-to videos, report an issue and more. Go to iCompete Report a Problem Watch Tutorials View Updates New to iCompete? Check out these step-by-step tutorial to get you started. More tutorials coming soon! How to Transfer a Goat on iCompete How to Sign Up for iCompete & Renew Your Membership How to Register a Percentage Goat with an Unregistered Dam Next Back Updates on iCompete Technical Issues and Features These are the major issues or missing features with iCompete. We are working through smaller bugs on the member and staff side of iCompete that shouldn't affect registrations. Please report any issues you are having with registrations that are not listed below by clicking the Report a Problem button above. The "BLUE SCREEN" is no longer being updated or supported. iCompete is an all-in-one solution that includes registry, competition and shows, and research. You will no longer need two logins to manage your herd and data. You can view the new Herd Book by logging into your iCompete account and clicking the Herd Book button. Data Errors. Due to more than 13 million animals, plus member and show data being transferred to our new system, some data transferred over incorrectly. No data was lost. We are working on getting that data corrected. If you see incorrect information on your account or owned animals, click the Report a Problem button and let us know. Herd Book Updates. We are currently working on the Herd Book, and archived show and points data to reflect more data, as it did on the "blue screen." Please allow some time for these updates to be made. Listing Papers. We are unable to print listing papers at this time. If you have trouble registering a listing paper animal, or trouble registering offspring from a listing paper animal, please contact the office. Herd Disposal/Management. Marking your animal as deceased is available. We are still working on marking your animals as "sold without papers" or "sold with papers" to remove them from your herd. Transactions. There is currently no transactions page for members. If you would like a report of your transactions, please contact the ABGA office. This feature is currently being worked on. Payment for work done in the office. The iCompete developers are currently working on a payment system for work done in the office. Currently, you will receive an invoice in your email if you did not provide payment up front. iCompete News & Updates ABGA Member Update – Rule Changes & iCompete Enhancements 26 sep 2025 READ MORE My Animals list: Search and Sort Options 27 nov 2024 READ MORE Viewing Progeny Points on iCompete 21 nov 2024 READ MORE iCompete Update: Registrations are now fully automated! 13 nov 2024 READ MORE Renew You ABGA Membership on iCompete 3 oct 2024 READ MORE Multi-Owned Goats Now Displaying in All Owners Inventory 27 sep 2023 READ MORE Next Back Adult members can register for their Junior accounts again. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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. ABGA Affiliate Membership 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. Why join our membership? Invest in yourself and connect with a national network, gain access to resources, mentorship, and support to grow your events, membership, and community. Be part of advancing the Boer goat industry-locally and beyond! Benefits you can gain with us. Get the rest of 2025 FREE by joining early. Join NOW to take advantage! Apply today! Download printable form Standard $75 Annual Membership Name and logo on ABGA website Vendor Table at Nationals Open Forum Access Affiliate Committee Seat Premium $150 Annual Membership All Standard Benefits Kickback Incentives (Membership & Sponsorship) Mentorship Program Access Affiliate Event Page Collaborative Marketing Tools

Boer Goat Nation, hosted by Drew Williams and Jason Brashear, is a podcast designed to promote the Boer goat breed, the industry, and the hard-working people that make the industry great. Boer Goat Nation is broadcast via Facebook Live every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM CST. Boer Goat Nation, hosted by Drew Williams, is a podcast designed to promote the Boer goat breed, the industry, and the hard-working people that make the industry great. Boer Goat Nation is broadcast via Facebook Live every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM CST. You can find them on Facebook HERE. In an effort to improve communication and open engagement with nearly 10,000 ABGA members and industry partners, the ABGA Board of Directors is excited to be partnering with Boer Goat Nation. The Board of Directors has committed to participating in the podcast once a month to share updates and progress within ABGA and JABGA and share highlights from our published minutes from the monthly meetings of the Board of Directors. You can watch the monthly updates below. 6 dic 2023 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - Winter Face-to-Face Recap Watch the Podcast 25 jul 2023 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - July 25, 2023 Watch the Podcast 17 jul 2023 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - Summer Face-to-Face Recap Watch the Podcast 11 jul 2023 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - July 11, 2023 Watch the Podcast 30 may 2023 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - May 30, 2023 Watch the Podcast 28 mar 2023 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - March 28 Watch the Podcast 28 feb 2023 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - Feb. 28th Watch the Podcast 21 dic 2022 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - Dec. 20 Watch the Podcast 14 dic 2022 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - Dec. 13 Watch the Podcast 16 nov 2022 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - Nov. 15 Watch the Podcast

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 Certified Judges View the list of American Boer Goat Association certified judges. Search by state or name to view the judges in your area. ABGA judges who have not paid or renewed their membership by January 1 must wait 90 days after completing all required materials (ABGA Code of Ethics and background check) before they are eligible to judge a show. 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 Derrick Brown Colorado masterpiecegenetics1019@gmail.com 970-217-7296 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

Need to submit registration docs, transfer forms, changes to your ABGA account, or additional tasks for the ABGA office to complete? Complete the work order form, and upload your documents. Submit a Work Order Submit registration documents, forms, changes to your ABGA account, and additional tasks for the ABGA office to complete. Para garantizar la autenticidad, la ABGA solo aceptará FOTOS de los Certificados de Registro. No aceptaremos certificados escaneados. Siga los pasos a continuación antes de enviar un Certificado de registro. 15 ene 2026 Para garantizar la autenticidad, la ABGA solo aceptará FOTOS de los Certificados de Registro. No aceptaremos certificados escaneados. Siga los pasos a continuación antes de enviar un Certificado de registro. ¿Presentación de un certificado de registro? Para garantizar la autenticidad, la ABGA solo aceptará FOTOS de los Certificados de Registro. No aceptaremos certificados escaneados. Siga los pasos a continuación antes de enviar un Certificado de registro.