You can now easily find your goats by searching and sorting your My Animals list using left and right tattoos, herd books, and more. Click the My Animals button from your iCompete dashboard. Click the column headers to sort your animals by numerical or alphabetical order.

How do I view progeny points on my iCompete account? How do i view progeny points in the Herdbook? Progeny Points The concept of progeny points for ennoblement refers to a system for awarding points to goats based on their performance and that of their progeny in ABGA-sanctioned shows or approved performance tests. These points contribute to an animal's eligibility for the prestigious "Ennoblement" title. View Summary of Ennoblement and points Eligibility for Ennoblement Both Fullblood and Purebred bucks and does registered with the ABGA are eligible for ennoblement. A minimum of three progenies must contribute points to a parent to make it eligible for the title. Point Requirements For inspected animals: A total of 80 points is required, combining the animal's individual achievements and its progeny's points. At least 30 of these points must come from three or more progenies, with each progeny contributing a minimum of 5 points. The individual animal can contribute a maximum of 50 points to its own ennoblement. For uninspected or deceased animals: A higher threshold of 100 combined points is needed. The same progeny contribution rules apply, but the animal may contribute up to 70 points itself. How Points are Earned Progeny earn points based on their placement in ABGA-sanctioned shows or performance tests. The system ensures progeny represent the animal's genetic quality, highlighting the importance of both direct and indirect performance Viewing my animal’s Progeny Points on iCompete Login to your iCompete account and click the My Animals  button on your dashboard. Click the View Details  button on the right side of the animal you want to view. Click the Progeny tab  in the animal details page. You can view the total number of ABGA and JABGA progeny points at the top of the Progeny Listing. Click the appropriate column header to sort and view the progeny with the most points at the top of your list. Viewing progeny points in the Herdbook Login to your iCompete account and click the My Animals  button on your dashboard. Enter your search criteria. Searching by the animal’s registration number will give you the best results. Your search results will appear at the bottom of the search page. Click on the animal’s name to view the animal. Click the Progeny tab  in the animal details page. You can view the total number of ABGA and JABGA progeny points at the top of the Progeny Listing. You can also click the column header to bring all progeny with points to the top of your list. Download a PDF version of this tutorial ↓

November 14, 2024 Members of the American Boer Goat Association. A message from the President. Please welcome and support our newest Regional Director. Region 7 (NM, TX) Brandon Dugat All our director vacancies are now filled. Please join me with a big Thank You to all the Directors for volunteering during this time of transformation. With great appreciation, Rosalinda Vizina ABGA President Region 1

If you’ve registered any animals on iCompete this week, you might have noticed a major update. The ABGA office has made significant strides since the initial launch of iCompete and is excited to announce that you will now receive a registration number immediately upon payment, eliminating any waiting time. You no longer need to wait for a registration number to transfer an animal. Additionally, if you register on the weekend, there’s no need to wait for office staff to validate your registrations. Temporary certificates can be printed immediately after payment. However, please note that temporary certificates are not recommended for sales. If you are purchasing a registered animal, ABGA advises obtaining a Certificate of Registration from the seller, as temporary certificates are not accepted for transfers or other transactions. We would like to thank our loyal members and appreciate your continued support and patience!

An open Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM CST. All ABGA members are welcome to attend. Click the link to attend the meeting on Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTk0MzU2NGMtZDM1NS00MGZhLTkyZmEtNmE4MWExNWQ2Y2E5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fed4f284-15a6-44a6-8445-aa897c45f9e1%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22432da0b6-39cf-4380-9336-05d3b757eb52%22%7d You can also find board meeting dates and meeting links on our Events Calendar on our homepage . At the Annual Summer Board of Directors Face-to-Face meeting, the ABGA Board of Directors approved a motion to allow members to view monthly Board meetings for a trial period of 6 months.

December 6 - 7, 2024 MADE@Plainfield 1610 Reeves Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168   The 2024 Winter Board of Directors Face-to-Face Meeting is scheduled for December 6-7, 2024, in Plainfield, Indiana, located just outside of Indianapolis.   The American Boer Goat Association has reserved a limited number of rooms at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Airport/Plainfield for ABGA Members.   The group rate is available from Thursday, December 5, through Sunday, December 8, 2024. To take advantage of the American Boer Goat Association group rate, please make your reservation by November 28, 2024.   SpringHill Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Airport/Plainfield 6014 Gateway Drive Plainfield, Indiana, 46168

An open Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM CST. All ABGA members are welcome to attend. Click the link to attend the meeting on Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YmQwMzQ4ZTEtNTVmZC00N2M5LTlhNWMtYjk3Mjk2MWMyZTZk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fed4f284-15a6-44a6-8445-aa897c45f9e1%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22432da0b6-39cf-4380-9336-05d3b757eb52%22%7d You can also find board meeting dates and meeting links on our Events Calendar on our homepage . At the Annual Summer Board of Directors Face-to-Face meeting, the ABGA Board of Directors approved a motion to allow members to view monthly Board meetings for a trial period of 6 months.

Members of the American Boer Goat Association. A message from the President. Please welcome and support our newest Regional Directors. Region 5 (CA, NV, HI, AZ) Patrick Aliff Region 6 (MO, AR) Kyle Tate Region 12 (WV, VA, MD, DE) Rodney Wilson Each one of them are here to support the Association and our members. I appreciate them for stepping-up and volunteering their time. Rosalinda Vizina ABGA President Region 1

Dear JABGA members, parents and supporters: After careful consideration, a change has been made to both the location and date of the Area 5 Regional Show. Please see the updated show details below. Dates: November 22-23 Location: Sweetwater, TX Judges: Commercial Does & Market – Justin Burns | Breeding – TBD Show Secretaries: Kelly Murray Kellymurray678@yahoo.com  and April Bridget - arb.btl@gmail.com Registration will be open on showman.app by the end of the week.  All regional show information can be found at the following link: abga.org/jabga/regional-shows Please reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you in Texas in November! Thanks,  Caleb Boardman Executive Director  American Boer Goat Association

Members of the American Boer Goat Association, As I step into my new role as your President for our Association, I am humbled to have this opportunity to say a few words. We are in unprecedent times, and I can reassure you I will do my best moving this association forward. I would like to start with working with the rest of the Board of Directors on finding the right person to fill the Regions that are currently not represented. I do ask for grace as I navigate my new role. Please be patient with me and the rest of the Board as we become a better team for you. Thank you for this opportunity! Rosalinda Vizina ABGA President Region 1

An open Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM CST. All ABGA members are welcome to attend. Click the link to attend the meeting on Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MzNhMDBkZDEtZTgzNC00OGEzLWI3N2MtZjc4ZGM5YjQwNjUx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fed4f284-15a6-44a6-8445-aa897c45f9e1%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22432da0b6-39cf-4380-9336-05d3b757eb52%22%7d You can also find board meeting dates and meeting links on our Events Calendar on our homepage . At the Annual Summer Board of Directors Face-to-Face meeting, the ABGA Board of Directors approved a motion to allow members to view monthly Board meetings for a trial period of 6 months.

With the new year quickly approaching, it's time to renew your ABGA membership. Renew before January 1 to be a member in good standing. Members in good standing will have voting rights for new board members, can run for a Board of Directors seat, and actively participate in changes to the Bylaws. You have until December 31 to renew your membership and be a member in good standing. You may still renew any time after December 31, but you will not have the same privileges as a member in good standing. *If you are missing JABGA accounts under your main account, please contact the ABGA office before renewing your account. Check out step-by-step instructions for renewing your ABGA membership. Login to your iCompete account. From your dashboard you will see a prompt to renew your membership. Click the Renew Membership button. You should now see your membership, the year you are renewing for, and Adult Membership listed as the Membership Type. If you have affiliated members, or Junior members you would like to renew, you will see them listed under Additional Memberships. Toggle Yes to select and renew additional memberships. * If you do not see a Junior account listed, please contact the office before you renew your Adult Membership. Agree to the terms and click continue. Confirm your renewal and payment details. *You will need to pay any outstanding balance in or to renew your membership. If you have an outstanding balance, you will see it listed here. Click Proceed to Payment to enter your credit card details. Enter your credit card details and click Pay Now to complete your membership renewal. Prefer to mail in your renewal? Download the fillable PDF renewal form by clicking the link below: