Congratulations to the newly elected JABGA Board of Directors. We look forward to seeing the positive impact you will have on the JABGA! 2023-2024 Elected JABGA Board of Directors Congratulations to the newly elected JABGA Board of Directors. We look forward to seeing the positive impact you will have on the JABGA! Congratulations to the newly elected 2023-2024 JABGA Board of Directors! Jordan Jelinek (Area 1) Kate Schaefer (Area 2) Amber Schroeder (Area 3) Alaina Blair (Area 4) Rebecca Sullivan (Area 5) This is a momentous occasion and an exciting new chapter for the Junior American Boer Goat Association. We look forward to seeing the positive impact you will have on the future of the JABGA program. Best wishes for a successful term ahead! #JABGA #news Related Posts

First Coni Ross Memorial Scholarship Recipient “Being chosen as the first-ever Coni Ross scholarship recipient means a lot to me,” said... Meet McKenna Blair First Coni Ross Memorial Scholarship Recipient “Being chosen as the first-ever Coni Ross scholarship recipient means a lot to me,” said... First Coni Ross Memorial Scholarship Recipient “Being chosen as the first-ever Coni Ross scholarship recipient means a lot to me,” said McKenna Blair, who is from Wagoner, Okla. “I considered her to be the best of the best.” Ranked 7th in her class, McKenna graduated Wagoner High School with a 4.0 GPA in May 2021. She now attends Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla. As a double major in Agriculture Education and Agriculture Communications, she has a 4.0 GPA. “I will forever cherish Coni’s impact on my life,” McKenna said. “I can still remember her smiling and walking around the ring doing what she loved most. She brought so much positivity to the barns that always brightened my day.” Known worldwide for her knowledge of Boer goats and her interest in sharing her knowledge with others, McKenna said she hopes to follow in Coni’s footsteps. “I can only hope to, one day, be as knowledgeable about livestock as Coni and expand my own education to help and mold the generations to come,” McKenna said. After she graduates from college, McKenna wants to be an ag educator and build her own Boer goat herd. “Boer goats are beautiful animals,” McKenna said. “There is nothing cuter than a baby goat.” But it goes farther than that for McKenna. McKenna also wants to pay it forward by providing show animals to kids who are interested in showing and building a bond with the younger generations. McKenna said if you look deeper into what the Boer goat offers, there are many reasons to like Boer goats. “At the show level, they teach youth and adults how to manage time as well as how to be good caregivers,” she explained. “I think one of the greatest things Boer goats have to offer is their efficiency to convert forage to meat production. If a person isn’t interested in the show aspect of the Boer goat, the market and farm-to-table aspect is very beneficial and should be utilized more in today's world.” Related Posts

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 Sep 26, 2025 READ MORE My Animals list: Search and Sort Options Nov 27, 2024 READ MORE Viewing Progeny Points on iCompete Nov 21, 2024 READ MORE iCompete Update: Registrations are now fully automated! Nov 13, 2024 READ MORE Renew You ABGA Membership on iCompete Oct 3, 2024 READ MORE Multi-Owned Goats Now Displaying in All Owners Inventory Sep 27, 2023 READ MORE Next Back Adult members can register for their Junior accounts again. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Louisville, Kentucky 2025 National Show Results Louisville, Kentucky Filter by Show ABGA JABGA JABGA Bred & Owned JABGA Wether Type 10983118 - JDHN PUBLIC DISTURBANCE Jackson Harman ABGA Overall Grand Champion + Champion Junior Fullblood Buck 10951095 - WINDY ACRES TRAIN STATION Wyatt Stevens ABGA Overall Reserve Grand Champion + Champion Senior Fullblood Buck 10987593 - BMACK POWER DRIVE Bmack Farms ABGA Reserve Champion Junior Fullblood Buck 10958278 - RMA2 CRUISE CONTROL John and Gale Parrish ABGA Champion Yearling Fullblood Buck 10956849 - TKGB KING OF HEARTS Piper Fisher ABGA Reserve Champion Yearling Fullblood Buck 10877502 - TKGB TROUBLESHOOTER Piper Fisher ABGA Reserve Champion Senior Fullblood Buck Trevor & Maddie Clemens ABGA Grand Best Pair of Buck Kids Brandon Leconte ABGA Reserve Best Pair of Buck Kids Trevor & Maddie Clemens ABGA Grand Best Pair of Bucks One Year & Older Locust Haven Farm ABGA Reserve Best Pair of Bucks One Year & Older Amber Schroeder ABGA Grand Best Buck/Doe Pair Jackson Harman ABGA Reserve Best Buck/Doe Pair View All ABGA Results All JABGA Show Results For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

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All American Boer Goat Association's services are available to members and non-members for nominal fees. ABGA Adult Membership 21 years of age or older as of January 1 of the application/renewal year $75.00 JABGA Membership Under 21 years of age on January 1 of the application/renewal year $30.00 Annual Membership Description Price All Memberships are due for renewal January 1st of each year. Renewals are full price. Beginning October, 1 2025, all work submitted to the ABGA office will require payment before any work is started. If you are submitting a registration application for a goat that is not the offspring of a purchased "bred" doe and you are not the breeder, a transfer form and transfer fee will be required at the time of registration. Updated fee schedule to start January 1, 2026. Fullblood or American Purebred Under 18 Months of Age $20.00 $50.00 Fullblood or American Purebred Over 18 Months of Age $24.00 $60.00 American Percentage Herdbook Under 18 Months of Age $20.00 $50.00 American Percentage Herdbook Over 18 Months of Age $24.00 $60.00 Native on Appearance Registration $20.00 $50.00 Listing Paper $20.00 $50.00 Clone Registration $50.00 $100.00 Registrations Member Rate Non-Member Rate American Fullblood Does = 100% Bucks = 100% American Purebred Does = Minimum of 93.75% and less than 99.99% Bucks = Minimum of 96.875% and less than 99.99% American Percentage Does = Minimum of 25% and less than 93.75% Bucks = Minimum of 25% and less than 96.875% Transfer Ownership of ABGA Registered Goat $10.00 $25.00 Transfers Member Rate Non-Member Rate Animal Name Change by Breeder/Original Owner (See Rules & Regulations for requirements) $10.00 N/A Animal Name Change by someone other than the Breeder/Original Owner (See Rules & Regulations for requirements) $20.00 N/A DNA Database Search $10.00 N/A DNA Testing $62.00 per SNP Test $96.00 per SNP + STR Test $155.00 per SNP Test $240.00 per SNP + STR Test Deletion/ Registration Cancellation Fee $5.00 per goat $12.50 per goat Duplicate Certificate $10.00 $25.00 Flat/Sleeved Certificates of Registration $10.00 per certificate $25.00 per certificate Flush Report $20.00 per donor $40.00 per donor Herd Name $20.00 $50.00 Herd Prefix $10.00 $25.00 Live Coverage Service Memo $10.00 $25.00 Recording of Inspection for Ennoblement $10.00 $25.00 Research Fee (all incomplete, illegible, or unreadable forms and applications are subject to a research fee). $25.00 $62.50 Revisions due to faults of ABGA Free Free Revisions due to request or fault of applicant $10.00 each $25.00 each Rule 900 Complaint Fee (See Rule 900 in the Rules & Regulations) $500.00 N/A Other Services Member Rate Non-Member Rate Member $25.00 animal/donor/transfer $50.00 animal/donor/transfer Non-member $62.50 animal/donor/transfer $125.00 animal/donor/transfer Rush Fees Standard Rush (3-business day turnaround).* Same-day Rush (1-business day turnaround).* * Does not include weekends, holidays, or special mailing. Standard USPS mailing is included. ** In addition to applicable registration fees. Rush orders must be received before 1 PM CST. Work on Rush orders received after 1 PM will begin the following business day. Download Fee Schedule ABGA Fees See a full list of fees for all ABGA services including Membership fees, registration & transfer fees, and more.

Congratulations to Ethen Ryals, winner of the National Show logo contest! National Show Logo Winner National Show Logo Winner Congratulations to Ethen Ryals, winner of the National Show logo contest! Congratulations to Ethen Ryals, winner of the National Show logo contest! For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

Matt Moravec – Passionate Auctioneer from David City, Nebraska 2024 Nationals Announcer Matt Moravec 2024 Nationals Announcer Matt Moravec Matt Moravec – Passionate Auctioneer from David City, Nebraska Matt Moravec is a renowned auctioneer who was born and raised in David City, Nebraska, where he still resides. His love for auctioneering and performing in front of live audiences is evident in his work, which was inspired by his father, who also runs an auction business. For 23 years, Matt has worked with Mecum Auctions , a collector and muscle car auction that is broadcasted on television. In 2022 and 2023, Matt took on the role of announcer at the National Show and was invited back for another year. Welcome back, Matt! For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

The Buck Performance Test, following ABGA Rule 1200, evaluates registered Boer bucks for growth, feed efficiency, and carcass merit. This assessment helps breeders identify top-performing genetics to enhance herd productivity and profitability. Buck Performance Test The Buck Performance Test, following ABGA Rule 1200, evaluates registered Boer bucks for growth, feed efficiency, and carcass merit. This assessment helps breeders identify top-performing genetics to enhance herd productivity and profitability. Dakota Meat Goat Buck Performance Test Results Summary of Test Conditions and Observations The bucks consigned to the NDSU Buck Test experienced several factors that may have influenced average daily gain and overall performance metrics. Upon commencement of the trial, animals exhibited limited adaptation to group housing and the initial feed ration. After 28 days, performance evaluations indicated that the original ration was not meeting desired performance parameters. As a result, the ration was changed, introducing an additional transition period for the test group. Adaptation issues were also observed with the feed efficiency bunk system. A portion of the test group did not acclimate to this feeding method, necessitating the discontinuation of the feed efficiency measurement component. These conditions may have contributed to variability and reduced performance in certain individuals. Acknowledgements and Future Recommendations The American Boer Goat Association acknowledges and appreciates NDSU’s role in hosting the test and providing technical guidance. Based on the observations from this trial, modifications to management and feeding protocols will be implemented in future tests to minimize adaptation challenges and optimize conditions for evaluating genetic performance potential. The ABGA also wants to thank each of the producers who consigned a buck to the test and congratulate those producers who had high performing animals. View and Download PDF in new window Click here to view all 2025 Dakota Meat Goat Buck Test results and info. ABGA Rule 1200 – Buck Performance Test Requirements Test Eligibility Open to registered Boer bucks. Bucks must be registered before the test ends. Test Duration Standard performance test lasts 84 days . Data Collection Measures include: Growth rate Feed efficiency Carcass merit Test Standards Test must be conducted at a recognized facility . Testing facility must follow ABGA’s approved protocol. Data Use Results help identify bucks with strong genetic potential. Supports breeding decisions and herd improvement. Compliance Only tests meeting Rule 1200 criteria are recognized by ABGA. To view Rule 1200 in full, visit our Rules and Regulations page. View Rules & Regulations 2025 Dakota Meat Goat Buck Performance Test ABGA is collaborating with North Dakota State University to bring back a Performance Buck Test for producers. The 2025 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. As an ABGA approved Performance Test, bucks can earn points towards Ennoblement, Sire of Merit or Doe of Excellence! If you have questions about the buck test, or may be interested in consigning to it, please click the link below the flyer to fill out an informational form. This will allow us to follow up with you with more information as we get closer to the test. For more information about the 2025 Dakota Meat Goat Buck Performance Test visit: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/research-extension-centers-recs/hettinger-rec/research/dakota-goat-test 2025 Dakota Meat Goat Buck Performance Test A buck performance test is a valuable tool for goat breeders to measure the genetic potential of young bucks. By evaluating traits like growth rate, feed efficiency, and muscle development in a controlled environment, breeders can identify the top-performing animals in their herd. This helps make informed breeding decisions, improve herd quality, and increase productivity. Buck tests also provide objective, data-backed results that support marketing and selection of superior genetics. Buck Test News & Updates Sep 17, 2025 Dakota Meat Goat Buck Performance Test Results Discover insights from the NDSU Buck Test, highlighting adaptation challenges and performance metrics. Learn about future recommendations for optimizing goat performance. Read More Aug 25, 2025 Dakota Meat Goat Buck Performance Test Update A few ABGA Judges were in town to do visual appraisals on bucks consigned to the Dakota Meat Goat Performance Test. Final data collection on Sept 4th! Read More Mar 19, 2025 2025 Dakota Meat Goat Performance Test 2025 Dakota Meat Goat Buck Performance Test at Hettinger Research Center, North Dakota—evaluating post-weaning growth for breed improvement. Read More First Prev 1 Page 1 Next Last

Get to know JABGA National Market Show, Commercial Doe Show, and Market Showmanship Judge, Ryan Rash Ryan Rash Ryan Rash Get to know JABGA National Market Show, Commercial Doe Show, and Market Showmanship Judge, Ryan Rash Ryan Rash is from Crockett, Texas and grew up showing every species of livestock. During his junior show career he exhibited 13 Grand or Reserve Grand Champion Steers at major livestock shows all over the United States. Rash graduated from Texas A&M University and was a member of the National Champion Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Team. During his collegiate judging careers he was in the top 10 individuals and in the top 10 of Oral reasons at every contest he entered and was the high point individual at 5 contests. Ryan Rash He is a co star of the Beyond The Ring Podcast, the Executive Director of the Beyond The Ring Junior Livestock Association and he owns and operates SBCC, a cattle company and consulting firm. He and his family have a club calf operation as well as a purebred Charolais and Hereford operation. He has judged every species of livestock at shows from the local to major show level throughout the US in 47 states, Canada and Mexico. For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

We couldn't have achieved success without each and every one of you. Thank You, End Cap Sponsors! Thank You, End Cap Sponsors! We couldn't have achieved success without each and every one of you. The American Boer Goat Association would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our End Cap sponsors. Your unwavering support and generosity towards ABGA and JABGA during the National Show, has been invaluable. We couldn't have achieved success without each and every one of you. 2M Boer Goats Radiant Reds Redden Bros Custom Fitting and Photography Flying L Ranch Boer Goats/Shamrock Farms Boston School Manor Farm- Knott Family Newton Farms KT Boer Goats, Cactus Boer Goats and Blue GAINEY Ranch Yoakum Livestock Cactus Boer Goats KT Boer Goats Blue Gainy Ranch B-Mack Farms/ Mackey Family Farms Blue GAINEY Ranch Cactus Boer Goats KT Boer Goats Chrystie & Jeff Gibbs / Maddie Moorman Wetherell Farm & Hill Top Boer Goats Yvonne Ballard Double D Boers Boerderline Farm and Clear Creek Farm Elk Ridge Livestock GB3 Farms Southerland Acre Boer Goats Yoakum Livestock- Aaron Yoakum & Grace Day Klein Kraal Farm Boer Goats 2 Sisters Farms LLC DENISE CRABTREE Scholl Farms / Harman Farms Maria Crandall Stuart & Love Farms MADI-TRV Boer Goats Shepherd Creek Ranch Culver Family Farm Culver Family Farm Transportation Services Boers by Hobby ~ Bill, Sue, Christie, Rebecca, & Nicole Hobby Locust Haven Farm Big Blue Boers Rosemeyer Boer Goats Newton Boers Jamie, Beth, Lacey, & Clayton Newton Basford Boer Goats Johns Boer Goats Paint Creek Show Goats Wilson Acres Heather Plake Wilson Bros & Her Fitting Fuberry Farms Boer Goats W2A Farm Russell Sons Farm - Zeb James Hidden River Livestock, B3 Boer Goats, Apple Tree Livestock Company For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

Region 10 Director, Kim Veal Back to Board of Directors Kim Veal Region 9A Email Kim Veal has been raising Boer Goats for over twenty years, since 1996. In 1999, her family and she started showcasing their goats. Kim has been hosting the Peach State Classic and the Georgia Nationals in Perry, Georgia, for the past 20 years, and served as the superintendent of Boer Goats. She has been providing her expertise to multiple committees since 2005. Now, as a proud member of the board of directors, Kim is excited to continue serving the Boer goat community. Previous Director Next Director