Office Updates

Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office.

April 9, 2026

2026 Ambassador of the Breed: Lary Duncan

Awarded posthumously to honor the legacy of Lary Duncan.

April 8, 2026

Fullblood Herd Book Modernization Proposal

This proposal modernizes the Fullblood Herd Book by establishing automatic Fullblood recognition for any ABGA registered Boer goat with documented genetics of 99.5% or higher.

April 8, 2026

Annual Meeting of the Members

This notice serves as official notification to the membership of the upcoming Annual Meeting of the Members.

March 31, 2026

Announcing 2026 Dakota Meat Goat Buck Performance Test

The 2026 Dakota Meat Goat Buck Performance Test at Hettinger Research Center, North Dakota, will evaluate bucks on post-weaning growth, feed efficiency, and carcass characteristics to help drive breed improvement.

March 26, 2026

Roll of Honor: Area 1 Regional Show Results

View official JABGA Roll of Honor results from Area 1 Regional Show

March 17, 2026

Board Meeting 3-19-2026

A regular Board meeting will take place on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM CST. The meeting will be recorded and made available on the ABGA website within one week following the meeting.

March 11, 2026

Statement from BOD to Members

March 3, 2026

ABGA National Judges

Get to know your ABGA National show judges!

March 3, 2026

Announcing our 2026 National show superintendents

Get to know your National show superintendents for 2026!

February 26, 2026

ABGA Board of Directors Applications - Due March 1

Board seats representing Regions 3, 6, 7, 9, and 11 are up for election in 2026. Applications are now available on the website. Only members in good standing (who have renewed their membership by January 1st) are eligible to run for the ABGA Board of Directors. Completed applications are due March 1st. Additional information about the Board of Directors and regional representation can be found on the ABGA website.

February 20, 2026

2026-2027 JABGA Regional Bids Now Open

Bidding opens February 20th and closes March 31st

February 19, 2026