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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

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Member Services Administrator - Corinna Belman joined ABGA in 2021, gaining goat expertise and assisting members. She enjoys family time, dancing, and outdoor activities. Corinna Belman started working with ABGA June 22, 2021, she has gained much knowledge and experience with goats since working at ABGA. She enjoys helping members with questions about registrations and membership. Corinna is also bi-lingual. When not in the office she loves family time, especially her 3 grandchildren, her dog Moe, and dancing. She also loves the outdoors, going camping and fishing. She finds it very relaxing. < Back Corinna Belman Member Services Administrator Email All work orders must be submitted to mail@abga.org , or through our Contact page .

Bookkeeper - ABGA Bookkeeper Sheila Richardson Born and raised in Texas, Sheila Richardson loves colloquial sayings, continuous learning, and Texas history. Her daughter Jessica and her son Jacob bring her the greatest joy in life. She spent twenty plus years in the metroplex where she earned both an Associate’s and Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration and Human Relations. Most of her career she worked in the IT arena as the Office Manager. Her responsibilities included managing a staff of 130 employees, full-charge accounting, and Human Resources. Currently, Sheila is the Bookkeeper at ABGA. Hobbies include crafting, decorating, gardening, continuous learning, and spending time with her family. < Back Sheila Richardson Bookkeeper Email All work orders must be submitted to mail@abga.org , or through our Contact page .

​Goat meat has grown in popularity in the US thanks to ethnic markets which center their goat consumption around religious holidays. Holiday Goat Meat Marketing Calendar Goat meat has grown in popularity in the US thanks to ethnic markets which center their goat consumption around religious holidays. Holiday Religion 2025 2026 2027 Chinese New Year Jan 29 Feb 17 Feb 6 Eid ul-Adha - Festival of the Sacrifice Muslim June 6 - 7 May 27 - 30 May 16 - 19 Muharramm/Hajra - Islamic New Year Muslim June 26 - 27 June 16 June 5 Mawlid al-Nabi - Prophet's Birthday Muslim Sept 4 - 5 Aug 25 Aug 14 Ramadan - Month of Fasting Muslim Feb 28 - Mar 29 Feb 17 - Mar 18 Feb 7 - Mar 8 Eid ul-Fitr - Festival of Fast Breaking Muslim Mar 30 - 31 March 19 - 20 March 9 - 10 Pesch (Passover) Jewish April 12 - 20 April 1 - 9 April 21 - 29 Rosh Hashanah Jewish Sept 22 - 24 Sep 11 - 13 Oct 1 - 3 Chanukkah Jewish Dec 14 - 22 Dec 4 - 12 Dec 24 - Jan1 Western (Roman) Easter Christian April 4 April 5 March 28 Easter Orthodox (Greek) Easter Christian April 20 April 12 May 2 Christmas (Western) Christian Dec 25 Dec 25 Dec 25 Epiphany, Feast of the Nativity Christian Jan 6 Jan 6 Jan 6 Many goat producers have succeeded in targeting various ethnic markets by planning their production and breeding schedules around specific religious holidays. The traditions of these holidays vary widely between different religious belief systems and can affect the preferred size, weight, sex, and harvesting method of the animals usually consumed. The holiday calendar below is a great resource for producers to plan the breeding and sale of specific animal groups for slaughter at auction or directly to the consumer. Dependent on the number of days within each religious year, the actual timing of these holidays may shift from year to year. Here’s a guide to the preferred size, weight, sexes, and animals preferred at each holiday (courtesy of Ohio State University and Cornell University ). Christian Holidays Western/Roman Easter: Preferred: Milk-fed goat kids weighing 20-40 lbs Acceptable: Milk-fed goat kids weighing 40-50 lbs Less Acceptable: Milk-fed kids weighing less than 20 lbs Eastern/Greek (Orthodox) Easter: Preferred: Milk-fed goat kids weighing 25-50 lbs Christmas: Preferred: Milk-fed goat kids weighing 50 lbs and under Islamic Holidays Eid ul Adha – The Festival of Sacrifice: Preferred: Unblemished yearling goat kids weighing 60-80 lbs Acceptable: Unblemished yearling goat kids weighing 60-100 lbs Muharram – Islamic New Year: Preferred: Goat kids with milk teeth weighing 60 lbs Acceptable: Goat kids with milk teeth weighing 40-120 lbs Acceptable: unblemished older animals No preference is given to intact or castrated male kids Ramadan: Preferred: Goat kids with milk teeth weighing 60 lbs Acceptable: Goat kids with milk teeth weighing 40-120 lbs Acceptable: unblemished older animals No preference is given to intact or castrated male kids Eid al Fitr – The Breaking of the Ramadan Fast: Preferred: Goat kids with milk teeth weighing 60 lbs Acceptable: Goat kids with milk teeth weighing 40-120 lbs Acceptable: unblemished older animals No preference is given to intact or castrated male kids Jewish Holidays Chanukah: Preferred: Young milk-fed goat kids Strategic Goat Production: Aligning Breeding with Ethnic Market Demands and Religious Holidays Optimize goat production for ethnic markets by aligning breeding with religious holidays for better sales and consumer targeting. Meat and Marketing Related Posts & Updates Jun 11, 2026 Japanese Delegation Visits the 2026 ABGA National Show The 2026 ABGA National Show welcomed a distinguished international delegation from Japan, highlighting growing interest in American Boer Goat genetics and the potential for future export opportunities between the United States and Japan. The five-member delegation traveled to Grand Island, Nebraska, to learn more about the American Boer Goat industry, meet with breeders and industry leaders, and evaluate the quality of genetics currently being produced in the United States. The delegation... Read More Oct 4, 2025 USDA Quarterly Grass Fed Lamb and Goat Report View the USDA National Quarterly Grass Fed Lamb and Goat Report. Read More Sep 2, 2022 Goat From Farm to Table With the growing popularity of Caribbean and Indian cuisine in America, goat meat is finding its way into many more recipes. Read More May 13, 2022 Nutrition of Meat Goats Nutrition of Meat Goats. A study by Dr. David Fernandez and Dr. Chelsey Ann Ahrens of University of Arkansas. Read More

Office Manager - Porschea Penn is a Veteran and business graduate with 6 years of management experience, eager to contribute to ABGA's success and growth. I am a native of San Angelo. Two weeks after my high school graduation, I enlisted in the United States Army to serve my country. Stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY in December 2010, I was deployed to Iraq from June 2011 to 2012. Following an honorable discharge, I relocated to the beautiful state of Tennessee, where I raised my daughter. In 2017, I returned to the great state of Texas and began my civilian career journey. The following year, I accepted a position in the trucking industry, initially working with over-the-road truckers. Mid-year, I transitioned to operations manager and dispatcher for frac sand haulers in the oil field. During this time, I pursued and obtained my bachelor’s degree in business management. Since then, I have furthered my professional and personal development, including getting engaged and holding roles as an office manager and accounts manager. With six years of management experience under my belt, I am confident that I am well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities presented by the fast-paced environment and diverse team at ABGA. I am excited to contribute to the success of the organization and look forward to being a part of its journey for years to come. < Back Porschea Penn Office Manager Email All work orders must be submitted to mail@abga.org , or through our Contact page .

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Events/Show Logistics Lead & JABGA Liaison - Jaelynn Reyes, a Texas native, excelled in agriculture, leading FFA, starting a consulting business, and graduating in December 2023. Jaelynn Namio-Grant is a proud Texas native who currently resides in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband Connor, their son Samuel, and their German Shepherd dog, Bubba. She earned her B.S. in Agricultural Science and Leadership from Angelo State University, where she served as President of Collegiate FFA and was involved in Block & Bridle, the Meat & Food Science Association, and the Texas Trophy Hunters Association. Jaelynn was also a member of the 2021 Collegiate Meat Judging Team and gained applied experience in meat science while working in the university’s Food Safety and Product Development Lab, assisting with harvesting, processing, and evaluating livestock to support meat quality and safety research. Dedicated to youth development in agriculture, Jaelynn established a livestock consulting business focused on mentoring students from urban backgrounds. She has completed internships at Texas major shows, actively volunteers at both local and county shows, and serves as a judge for Leadership and Career Development Events across Texas. In 2023, Jaelynn began working in registration and DNA services and now proudly serves as the JABGA Youth Liaison, where she is dedicated to empowering youth and cultivating the next generation of agricultural leaders. Her passion lies in creating opportunities, fostering growth, and inspiring young people to carry forward the legacy of the livestock industry. < Back Jaelynn Namio-Grant Events/Show Logistics Lead & JABGA Liaison Email All work orders must be submitted to mail@abga.org , or through our Contact page .

The American Boer Goat Association identifies animals based on age and ownership tattoos in the right and left ear of the animal. These tattoos must follow ABGA rules and guidelines. All goats must be tattooed at the time of application for registration. Each goat must have a unique tattoo sequence. The applicant’s HERD PREFIX shall be tattooed in the RIGHT EAR of all goats submitted for registration. (If a doe is sold to a new owner during pregnancy, offspring resulting from that pregnancy shall have the herd prefix of the owner of the doe at kidding tattooed in the right ear of each offspring submitted for registration). The LEFT EAR of all goats submitted for registration shall be tattooed with a letter to indicate the year the animal was born, followed by a serial number to designate the order of birth. (See ABGA Tattoo Letters ). No goat shall be registered by ABGA with the same tattoo (combination of right and left ear tattoos) within a 22 year period. Permanently implanted microchip identification will be accepted by ABGA as official identification in addition to, or in lieu of, tattoos. ABGA Tattoo Letters Tips for Successful Tattooing of Your Goats Halter or muzzle the animal, if necessary. Insert the correct symbols in the pliers. Check the correctness of the symbols by making a mark on a piece of paper. Smear ink on the skin, choosing an area free from freckles and warts, if possible. Place the symbols parallel to and between the veins or cartilage of the ear or the veins of the tail web. Green paste is much better for permanent tattoo identification, particularly where the tissue receiving the tattoo is black or very dark. Do not disturb the area until the healing process is complete, which may be from five to twenty-one days. Keep a list of tattoo numbers with names of animals and enter it in your private breeding record. To read the tattoo in a dark-ear animal, hold a lighted flashlight against the outside of the ear. Equipment Needed: Baking soda, tattoo digits, numbers and alphabet, tattoo ink (paste or roll-on; green is the most versatile), tattoo pliers, wet wipes, toothbrush, and towel. Clean the ear. Scrub the middle of the ear with a wipe. Dry the ear thoroughly. Apply ink to ear. Tattoo the ear using tattoo pliers. Push down hard. The herd prefix goes in the right ear, and the year letter and goat's number go in the left ear. Apply more ink. Apply baking soda. Work baking soda into tattooed area. Finished product after one year. Learn More Tattoo Guidelines ABGA identifies animals by their left and right ear tattoos These tattoos must follow ABGA rules and guidelines.

View past editions of the American Boer Goat Association’s magazine The Boer Goat here. You can also download promotional materials and submit media inquiries. Read this issue! Read this issue! THE BOER GOAT ARCHIVE Winter 2018 - Fall 2020 Archive July/August 2011 - Fall 2018 Archive Magazine Ad Rates Advertise in The Boer Goat Magazine REACH MORE THAN 7,000 READERS EACH ISSUE! For more information about The Boer Goat editorial calendar, ad dimensions, rates, print deadlines, or online and e-newsletter advertising, please contact Public Relations Manager Allison Moore at (325) 486-2242 or editor@abga.org . Print-ready ads should be submitted in electronic format via email as press-optimized, high-resolution jpg, tiff, eps or PDF with all fonts and graphics embedded. Other formats will not be accepted. Ads must be paid for in full before they will be printed. New ads will not be accepted from delinquent advertisers. Ad space reserved but canceled or not filled will be billed at the full rate. The Boer Goat Magazine

Applications completed by the nominee for the JABGA Board of Directors are due to the ABGA office via electronic form on or before March 1. Applications for the 25-26 Board Now Open Applications completed by the nominee for the JABGA Board of Directors are due to the ABGA office via electronic form on or before March 1. The Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA) is now accepting applications for the JABGA Board of Directors . Applications completed by the nominee for the JABGA Board of Directors are due to the ABGA office via electronic form on or before March 1, 2025. The JABGA Board of Directors works alongside the ABGA Board of Directors to represent JABGA members across five areas of the United States as the main governing body of the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA). JABGA Directors volunteer their personal time and effort in service of JABGA programs like the JABGA Regional Show Series and by promoting core JABGA values like scholarship, leadership, good sportsmanship, and character development. The JABGA Board of Directors also serves as youth ambassadors for the improvement and promotion of the Boer goat breed through the breeding, raising, and exhibition of American Boer Goats. Applications are to be approved by Youth Liaison and Director of Community Engagement Once approved and requirements are met then applicant will be placed on their area ballot Ballots are to be sent out by area electronically “A” Directors are to be elected on even years “B” Directors are to be elected on odd years If a director is turning 21/22 during their term, they must finish their term. They do not age out . Officers are elected at the JABGA Face-to-Face – Held in the summer July/August. Board seats are open for the following JABGA "B" Areas: Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Area 4 Area 5 Updated JABGA Area map - effective 2025 In accordance with JABGA Bylaws, applicants must be JABGA members in good standing (renewed for 2025 by January 1, 2025) in order to run for or hold a seat on the JABGA Board of Directors. For more information, see the ABGA Bylaws and the JABGA Bylaws . Required: Application (completed) Contact Information page and Certificate of Application (completed) Digital photo Directors Responsibilities page (signed) Responsibility Release, Information Release, Photo Release, Authorization Form Conflict of Interest Statement (completed) Code of Conduct form (completed) Brief statement (less than 250 words) – “Why do you want to be a JABGA Director?” Involvement in JABGA and/or the goat industry School activities 4-H & FFA activities Leadership activities Volunteer work/community service Eligibility Applicants for the JABGA Board of Directors must: Be 16 years of age or older on January 1, 2025 Reside in the JABGA Area for which the applicant is running/elected Have renewed their JABGA membership on or before January 1, 2025 Questions or Concerns? Contact JABGA Liaison, Jaelynn Reyes ( jaelynn@abga.org ) with any questions or concerns regarding JABGA Board of Directors nominations. Ready to Apply? Applicants should complete the JABGA Board of Directors application below and submit it to the ABGA office via electronic form or regular mail by March 1, 2025. Apply now! Related Posts Feb 14, 2025 JABGA Area Updates The Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA) is growing rapidly, prompting us to update our areas for the first time in over a decade. Jan 17, 2025 Being a Mentor by Logan Hollen Finding a mentor in a new program, like JABGA, provides guidance, builds experience, and fosters shared passion to achieve your goals. Dec 2, 2024 Overcoming Obstacles in the Industry The Boer goat industry faces challenges like breeding for quality, disease management, and labor commitment. Despite these, the rewards are immense. By Alaina Blair

Learn about ABGA Judges Certification requirements, scoring methods, and training details to become an approved ABGA judge, plus upcoming training and important updates! Judges Certification Learn about ABGA Judges Certification requirements, scoring methods, and training details to become an approved ABGA judge, plus upcoming training and important updates! Effective January 1, 2009 all ABGA certified Judges must be an active ABGA member to judge ABGA Sanctioned shows or perform inspections. Applicant must be at least 21 years of age to participate. A $50 non-refundable fee is due at submission. (Credit cards are accepted at the end of this application). If selected, an additional $200 will be due at least 30 days prior to the Judges Certification Program. ABGA will send an invoice for the additional $200 fee. No refunds will be issued. 2026 Judges Certification Program 📍 Location: Horse Cave, KY ⏱️ Application Deadline: August 28, 2026 🗓️ Dates: October 23-25, 2026 💲 Cost: $50 application fee + $200 if selected 🏆 Trainer Judges Team: Terry Burks, Bailey Bergherm, Justin Burns, Olivia Rush, Chris Fleming (alternate). Apply NOW! We appreciate your interest in becoming an ABGA Certified Judge. Applications are now closed, and we are currently reviewing submissions. If you are one of the 20 applicants selected to participate, you will be contacted directly. Stay tuned — and thank you for your commitment to excellence in the show ring. The ABGA Judges Certification Program can only accommodate 20 judge candidates during the course. Selected candidates will be contacted prior to the program. View Rules & Methods Judges Certification We appreciate your interest in becoming an ABGA Certified Judge. Applications are now closed, and we are currently reviewing submissions. If you are one of the 20 applicants selected to participate, you will be contacted directly. Stay tuned, and thank you for your commitment to excellence in the show ring. Judges Certification News & Updates Jul 29, 2025 Judges Certification Applications Now Open Are you ready to take the next step toward becoming an ABGA Certified Judge? The application for the 2025 Judges Certification is open! Only 20 applicants will be accepted, so don’t miss your chance. Applications will be due by August 15. Read More First Prev 1 Page 1 Next Last