Get Ready for the JABGA Facebook Live - April 16! Don’t miss JABGA’s Facebook Live on April 16 at 6 PM CT! Get the latest updates on JABGA news, Junior Ambassador Program, Fire & Ice Sale, Area 2 & 3 Regionals, and more with JABGA leaders and special guests. Exciting things are happening at JABGA! Join us LIVE on the JABGA Facebook page this Wednesday, April 16 at 6 PM Central for an exclusive livestream event you won’t want to miss. JABGA President Maddie Reis and Vice President Logan Hollen will be sharing all the latest updates, including: JABGA News and Announcements Junior Ambassador Program details Fire & Ice Sale highlights Area 2 (Iowa) & Area 3 (Indiana) Regional Show previews They’ll be joined by Executive Director Caleb Boardman , Director of Community Engagement Catherine Riley , and Junior Coordinator Jaelynn Reyes to dive deeper into everything happening this season. Whether you're planning to attend the regionals, interested in the Ambassador program, or just want the inside scoop, this livestream is for you! 📅 Mark your calendar and tune in — we can’t wait to see you there! 👍🏻 Follow JABGA on Facebook!

JABGA President Cecelia Knott's Showmanship Tip Check out this useful showmanship tip from JABGA Board President, Cecelia Knott. Practice! Practice! Practice! Set goals for yourself. Have someone video you practicing, so you can watch yourself and see how you may need to make some changes. Everyone shows a little differently but watching more experienced showmen is beneficial.

JABGA Nationals and Overall Regional Series Results See the results from the JABGA National Show, and the winners for the JABGA Overall Regional Series. Here are the results from the JABGA National Show: High Point Overall: Cannon Wilhoit High Point Senior Division: Tanner Dahnke High Point Junior Division: Annabelle Kitchens High Point Intermediate Division: Cannon Wilhoit Skill-a-thon Contest – Senior Division: Bella Phillips Skill-a-thon Contest – Junior Division: Annabelle Kitchens Skill-a-thon Contest – Intermediate Division: Cannon Wilhoit Public Speaking Contest – Senior Division: Mikayla Brennan Public Speaking Contest – Junior Division: Annabelle Kitchens Public Speaking Contest – Intermediate Division: Cannon Wilhoit Sales Talk Contest – Senior Division: Clay Orman Sales Talk Contest – Junior Division: Annabelle Kitchens Sales Talk Contest – Intermediate Division: Nollan Smith Judging – Senior Division: Makayla Morris Judging – Junior Division: Emmett Luellen Judging – Intermediate Division: Kaden Brown Fitting Contest Champion – Senior Division: Ashlyn Huff/Kate Schaefer Fitting Contest Reserve – Senior Division: Will Poyner/Cole Jester Fitting Contest Champion – Junior Division: McCoy Luellen/Carson Knott Fitting Contest Reserve – Junior Division: Tory Brincks/Emale Thompson The winners for the JABGA Overall Regional Series are: Overall High Point Grand Champion: Cannon Wilhoit Overall High Point Reserve Champion: Tanner Dahnke Overall High Point – Senior Division: Tanner Dahnke Overall High Point – Junior Division: Annabelle Kitchens Overall High Point – Intermediate Division: Cannon Wilhoit Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all the JABGA members who participated!

Exciting things are happening at JABGA! Join us LIVE  on the JABGA Facebook page this Wednesday, April 16 at 6 PM Central  for an exclusive livestream event you won’t want to miss. JABGA President Maddie Reis  and Vice President Logan Hollen  will be sharing all the latest updates, including: JABGA News and Announcements Junior Ambassador Program details Fire & Ice Sale highlights Area 2 (Iowa) & Area 3 (Indiana) Regional Show previews They’ll be joined by Executive Director Caleb Boardman , Director of Community Engagement Catherine Riley , and Junior Coordinator Jaelynn Reyes  to dive deeper into everything happening this season. Whether you're planning to attend the regionals, interested in the Ambassador program, or just want the inside scoop, this livestream is for you! 📅 Mark your calendar  and tune in  — we can’t wait to see you there! 👍🏻 Follow JABGA on Facebook!

An open Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM CST. All ABGA members are welcome to attend. Click the button to attend the meeting on Microsoft Teams: You can also find board meeting dates and meeting links on our Events Calendar on our homepage . Agenda

Confused About Service Memos? Let’s Clear It Up! Have you been asked for a Service Memo and aren’t sure what it is or where to find one? Let’s break it down according to ABGA Rules & Regulations. What is “Service”? In ABGA terms, service  means a mating — either natural or by artificial insemination — whether or not it results in a pregnancy. What is a Service Memo? A Service Memo is a form signed by the owner (or lessee) of a buck that documents when a doe was serviced or exposed. It must include: Buck and doe names and registration numbers Doe’s right and left ear tattoos Contact information for both parties Signatures from both the buck and doe owners 👉 If you own both the buck and doe, no Service Memo is needed. When is a Service Memo Required? Different Owners at Time of Service:  If the sire is not owned (or leased) by the dam’s owner at the time of mating, a Service Memo is needed. If bred in a pasture and no exact date is known, simply write "pasture" for the date. Leased Bucks:  Lessees can sign Service Memos for services that happen during the lease. Purchased Bred Doe:  If you buy a bred doe, you’ll need a Service Memo from the previous owner to register the kids. Always ask if the doe was bred before purchase, and get the service details recorded on the back of the registration certificate before transfer. Quick Tip: If a doe is transferred after service but before kidding, and the service wasn’t recorded during the transfer, you’ll still need a Service Memo from the breeder to register the offspring. Back of Certificate of Registration with completed Service information. Now that you’re familiar with Service Memos, be sure to keep a copy on hand. As your herd grows, so will the need for Service Memos. You can download a Live Coverage Service Memo here: You can also find the Live Coverage Service Memo, along with all our other forms on our website. abga.org/forms .