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UPDATED KNOWN ERRORS: Currently, iCompete is displaying all Active and Disposed animals in your Owned Animals list. We are working on getting this updated so you will be able to view, sort, and download a list of your active animals. Recently transferred/sold animals are listed in Owned Animals. Some active animals are marked inactive when viewing animal "Details." Recent corrections (name changes, error corrections) are displaying old/original information. Percentage listed incorrectly in "Breed1, Breed2" fields. (Herdbook field should be correct. If not, please let us know) . Some registered animals are still displaying temporary RFI numbers, (e.g.: ?12345). We are working with the iCompete developers to have the above errors corrected as soon as possible. We appreciate your help and patience. Dear members, Please login to your iCompete accounts and check your Owned Animals. There have been some discrepancies during the migration of data from Online Live to iCompete. You may see errors with some of your owned animals. You do not have to make any corrections to your owned animals. We have the correct data in the office, and we are working on getting the correct data uploaded to iCompete as soon as possible. Regarding taking Online Live down, during the migration of data, Online Live began allowing members to bypass our rules when registering progeny. This was a software error that was beyond the ABGA office’s control. We were able to find and correct all the errors that were made during this time. In the interest of our members, we chose to take Online Live down to prevent any further mistakes, or intentional rule breaking from occurring. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. The original Online Live/iCompete announcement was made via our Office Updates page, which can be accessed from the ABGA Homepage and Member Services tab, and the June 2023 newsletter which was emailed to all subscribers on June 2, 2023. As of July 12, 2023, we are taking seven business days to complete work orders, so please plan accordingly. For the time being, all work sent into the ABGA office will be charged at the discounted online member rates. Members will still need to pay a Rush fee if you need your work completed by a guaranteed date. We appreciate your patience and are excited to streamline your online registry and herd management experience. Sign in to iCompete

The ABGA Board of Directors joins host Drew Williams on Boer Goat Nation on July 14 - 15, 2023 at the 2023 Summer Face-to-Face in Grapevine, Texas. You can watch the Facebook Live Day 1 recap here: You can watch the Facebook Live Day 2 recap here: Boer Goat Nation , hosted by Drew Williams, is a podcast designed to promote the Boer goat breed, the industry, and the hard-working people that make the industry great. Boer Goat Nation is broadcast via Facebook Live every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM CST . You can find them on Facebook HERE . In an effort to improve communication and open engagement with nearly 10,000 ABGA members and industry partners, the ABGA Board of Directors is excited to be partnering with Boer Goat Nation . The Board of Directors has committed to participating in the podcast once a month to share updates and progress within ABGA and JABGA and share highlights from our published minutes from the monthly meetings of the Board of Directors .

ABGA Region 5 Director, Mike Reis, and JABGA Vice President and Area 1, Madison Reis, join host Drew Williams and guest host Randall White on Boer Goat Nation on July 25, 2023. You can watch the Facebook Live broadcast of the podcast below: Boer Goat Nation , hosted by Drew Williams, is a podcast designed to promote the Boer goat breed, the industry, and the hard-working people that make the industry great. Boer Goat Nation is broadcast via Facebook Live every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM CST. You can find them on Facebook HERE . In an effort to improve communication and open engagement with nearly 10,000 ABGA members and industry partners, the ABGA Board of Directors is excited to be partnering with Boer Goat Nation . The Board of Directors has committed to participating in the podcast once a month to share updates and progress within ABGA and JABGA and share highlights from our published minutes from the monthly meetings of the Board of Directors .

Mutli-owned or partnership animals are now showing in all owners animal inventory in iCompete. This is the default icon for owned animals. This icon now appears under the Ownership column in your My Animals page for animals owned by the current signed in member. This icon now appears under the Ownership column in the My Animals page for multi-owned or partnership animals. For updates, tutorials, or to report a problem, please visit: abga.org/icompete

ABGA Treasurer and Region 8 director, Sam Knott, and Region 12 director, Chuck Fitzwater, join host Drew Williams and guest host Randall White on Boer Goat Nation on December 5, 2023. You can watch the Facebook Live broadcast of the podcast below: Boer Goat Nation , hosted by Drew Williams, is a podcast designed to promote the Boer goat breed, the industry, and the hard-working people that make the industry great. Boer Goat Nation is broadcast via Facebook Live every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM CST. You can find them on Facebook HERE . In an effort to improve communication and open engagement with nearly 10,000 ABGA members and industry partners, the ABGA Board of Directors is excited to be partnering with Boer Goat Nation . The Board of Directors has committed to participating in the podcast once a month to share updates and progress within ABGA and JABGA and share highlights from our published minutes from the monthly meetings of the Board of Directors .

The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) is now accepting nominations for the ABGA Board of Directors . Applications (completed by the nominee) for the ABGA Board of Directors are due to the ABGA office via electronic form or regular mail. The ABGA Board of Directors represents ABGA members across 14 regions of the United States as the main governing body of the American Boer Goat Association. ABGA Directors volunteer their personal time and effort in service of ABGA’s financial, youth (JABGA), industry development, performance programs, marketing, education, and strategic planning areas. Directors also work in conjunction with ABGA members via committees and the JABGA Board of Directors to further the goals of the Association. Full three (3) year term Board seats are open for the following ABGA Regions: Region 3 - (North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan) Region 4 - (Kansas, Oklahoma) Region 5 - (California, Nevada, Arizona) Region 7 - (New Mexico, Texas) 1 of 2 seats available Region 9 - (Indiana) Region 12 - (West Virginia, Virginia) A two (2) year term Board seat is open for the remainder of the vacated term for following ABGA Region: Region 11 - (Ohio) In accordance with ABGA Bylaws, applicants must be ABGA members in good standing (renewed for 2024 by January 1, 2024) in order to run for or hold a seat on the ABGA Board of Directors. For more information, see the ABGA Bylaws . Application (Due March 1, 2024) Applications for the ABGA Board of Directors will be due by 5:00 PM CST on March 1, 2024 . Applications should be completed in full and submitted to the ABGA office via electronic form (see below) or regular mail. Required on Application: Completed Board Candidate Nomination Form Conflict of Interest Acknowledgement Disclosure Form Certification of Applicant Questions or Concerns? Please contact ABGA Office Manager Porschea Vann at with any questions or concerns regarding ABGA Board of Directors nominations. Ready to Apply? Applicants should complete the ABGA Board of Directors application below via electronic form or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) by March 1, 2024. ONLINE FORM: of Download the printable PDF: About ABGA The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) focuses on protecting, promoting, and recording the American Boer goat breed. The Boer breed was developed by Dutch farmers in South Africa in the 1900s, and the breed was introduced in the United States in 1993. The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) was founded that same year. Boer goats are prized for their rapid growth rate, excellent carcass quality, and adaptability to many climates. A docile and highly fertile breed, Boer goats have been primarily used for meat production. Over a century later, these traits set the Boer goat apart in the purebred and commercial segments of the American meat goat industry. With over 7,00 members and 45,000 registered goats annually, today’s ABGA offers its members marketing, educational, and commercial industry opportunities, along with youth involvement through the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA) .

Congratulations to the newly elected 2023 ABGA Board of Directors! Paige Gunderson (Region 3) Jeffrey Gibbs (Region 4) Michael Reis (Region 5) Casey McClain (Region 7) Elizabeth Westfall (Region 9) Tyler Sparks (Region 11) Frederick Fitzwater (Region 12) This is a momentous occasion and an exciting new chapter for the American Boer Goat Association. We look forward to seeing the positive impact you will have on the future of the association. Best wishes for a successful term ahead!

The American Boer Goat Association Board of Directors elected new officers during their annual Face-to-Face meeting on Friday, July 12 in San Angelo, Texas. Congratulations to the newly elected ABGA Board officers! We are excited to see the direction your leadership will take us. President: Mike Reis, Region 5 Mike Reis, Region 5 Vice President: Chuck Fitzwater, Region 12 Chuck Fitzwater, Region 12 Secretary: Elizabeth Westfall, Region 9 Elizabeth Westfall, Region 9 Treasurer: Sam Knott, Region 8 Sam Knott, Region 8 View the American Boer Goat Association's Board of Directors .

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. The meeting for August 2024 will take place on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM CST. Click the link to attend the meeting on Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YzBlOTdiNGMtNDAwZS00NWU0LWIzOGQtYmJhODRmYzRkMzJi%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 View August meeting agenda below.

An open meeting regarding ABGA Committees will take place on Tuesday, August 27, 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_ZjMzYjBlNDMtMGVjMy00MTg4LWI1YjgtMjBjZjY1YzQxOTdm%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 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.

An open Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 10, 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_MzViMmJlNjktYmZiMi00OGM1LThjODYtNmYxNDBkYTUzOTM4%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 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.

An open Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 19, 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_ODE5M2VkMWYtMTdkZC00OTc5LWI5OTgtMTU0NzY1YzVmNDAz%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 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.