Judges 2026 National Show Judges 2026 National Show Judges Judges The wait is over and the membership has spoken! We are thrilled to announce the judges for the 2026 National Show. Get ready for elite competition, top-level evaluation, and an unforgettable National Show experience. Grand Island will be the place to be May 28th - June 6th, and you will not want to miss it! Join us in welcoming our 2026 National Show Judges and watch for more exciting show updates coming soon. ABGA National Show Judges Bailey Bergherm - right Terry Burks Blake Quiggins Bailey Bergherm is originally from Terre Haute, Indiana, and recently relocated to Horse Cave, Kentucky. There, she and her fiancé proudly own and operate B.A.B. Boer Goats and Premier Club Goats. Their operation consists of more than 400 head and features an extensive embryo transfer program, flushing over 40 donor does annually. Since 2003, Bailey and her family have been deeply rooted in the Boer goat industry. She began her journey showing beef cattle and goats through 4-H, eventually growing her passion into a successful and nationally competitive breeding program. Over the years, she has expanded her involvement to include judging for the ABGA, providing custom clipping and livestock photography services, and mentoring young exhibitors. Throughout her judging career, Bailey has evaluated numerous state fairs, the 2021 JABGA National Show, and many other shows from coast to coast. She is especially passionate about stepping into the ring and working with youth, helping encourage and develop the next generation of livestock enthusiasts. Terry is a retired Professor of English Studies from Chifeng University in The People’s Republic of China. Prior to that, he was employed by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture in the Division of Show and Fair Promotion where he served as the educational coordinator and worked as a federal livestock grader. Terry was also the owner of Dynasty Club Lambs & Meat Goats. Terry received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in the area of Animal Science from Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Terry has judged over 1400 Junior and open livestock shows in 43 states including the 2024 JABGA National Show, The Canadian Royal, all the Texas majors, The North American International, The American Royal, The National Western, The Great Western, The Cow Palace, the Oklahoma Youth Expo, and State Fairs in 29 different states. Terry is a certified judge with the American Boer Goat Association and serves as a teacher-judge with the ABGA in addition to being a certified judge with numerous beef cattle and sheep associations. Terry has served on numerous judging committees across the US including the National 4-H, Jr. College and Sr. College Contests at the NAILE, as well as serving as the sheep/goat chairman for the National FFA Livestock Judging CDE. Terry and his wife Alice live in Scottsville, Kentucky. Blake Quiggins resides in Horse Cave, Kentucky, where he and his fiancée operate Premier Club Goats and B.A.B. Boer Goats. Together, they manage approximately 500 mature does and flush 35 to 40 does annually. They are committed to producing highly competitive market and breeding goats that are sold nationwide each year. Blake’s passion for the livestock industry began at an early age through his family’s beef cattle operation. He began exhibiting livestock at just five years old, participating in Kentucky’s first year of market goat shows. Blake also assists customers across the United States with clipping and fitting beef cattle and goats at major livestock shows. In addition, he is the owner of Champion Show Supply, the Sullivan Supply dealer serving Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Blake has judged shows from coast to coast and truly enjoys working with young people in the livestock industry every day. JABGA National Show Judges Jackie Redden Josh Taylor Randall White JABGA Bred and Owned Show and Showmanship Judges Justin Burns Clint Demmitt JABGA Market and Wether Dam Show and Showmanship Judg e Dale Hummel Cabery IL Owner of Hummel Livestock focused on raising Show Goats and Angus Cattle. Graduate degree in Ruminate Nutrition from University of IL Former Animal Science Professor and the Livestock judging coach at the University of IL and Joliet Junior College Enjoys working with stock show families and judging livestock shows across the United States and Internationally. Co Host of Beyond The Ring - educational podcast For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

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Points towards Doe of Excellence in the Percentage Doe Herd Book, and points towards Ennoblement in the Fullblood/Purebred Herd Book are awarded according to the charts on this page. SHOW POINTS CHARTS Points towards Doe of Excellence in the Percentage Doe Herd Book, and Points towards Ennoblement in the Fullblood/Purebred Herd Book are awarded according to these Charts for ABGA Sanctioned Shows: Points for the ABGA National Show are awarded according to the following charts:

2026 National Show Superintendents 2026 National Show Superintendents 2026 National Show Superintendents 2026 National Show Superintendents TiAnna Doyle TiAnna Doyle is from Martinsburg, WV where she and her husband, Terry, reside with their daughters, Ellee and Lilly. They own and operate Doyle Family Farm and raise registered Boer goats. When they are not traveling to shows they can be found at their daughter’s show choir events, volleyball games or enjoying a day on the river. TiAnna and her family have been involved in the Boer goat industry since 2022. Her daughter, Ellee, bred and raised the 2024 National Reserve Overall Grand Champion Buck. TiAnna serves on the Mid Atlantic Goat Association and assists with ring steward duties at several of their shows. TiAnna and her husband also put on Blooms & Boers and Boers & Bonfire shows held in Berkeley County, WV. This will be TiAnna’s first time as a Superintendent for the National show and she is looking forward to working with the exhibitors and helping make this a wonderful event for all. For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

2026 National Coloring Contest 2026 National Coloring Contest 2026 National Coloring Contest 2026 National Coloring Contest Coloring Contest is now open! Closes April 1st Coloring contest opens February 17th and closes April 1st, 2026 Age divisions will be determined based on the contestant's age on July 1st, 2025 Novice Division: 4-7 years of age Junior Division: 8-12 years of age Intermediate Division: 13-16 years of age Senior Division: 17-21 years of age Winners will be announced and displayed at Nationals. Download your coloring page NOW! Novice Intermediate Junior Senior Adult *Submit your coloring page as a PDF ENTER HERE For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

Region 3 Director, Dustin Fields Back to Board of Directors Dustin Fields Region 3 Email Dustin Fields was born in 1973 in Fort Worth, Texas, and grew up active in FFA and 4-H throughout high school. From 1991 to 1995, he attended Tarleton State University, where he played football and earned a bachelor’s degree in Animal Biology with a minor in Animal Science. He went on to pursue his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University from 1995 to 1999, serving as President of the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association from 1998 to 1999. Upon graduation in 1999, he joined Eagle Mountain Veterinary Clinic, and in 2002, he purchased the practice, where he continues to serve the community with dedication. Previous Director Next Director

2026 National Photography Contest 2026 National Photography Contest Photo Contest Photography contest opens February 17th and closes April 1st, 2026 Age divisions will be determined based on the contestant's age on July 1st, 2025 Youth division: 4-21 years of age Adult division: 22+ years of age Winners will be announced and displayed at Nationals. Photo requirements: Photos must be submitted as PNG or PDF file. Photos must be formatted to be 8x10 compatible for printing. The person submitting the photo must have taken the photograph themselves. By submitting an entry, you are confirming the image is your original work. The ABGA is not responsible for photos that do not print correctly due to improper sizing, formatting, or resolution. Categories: Barn Life (any type of animal) Photos that capture life around the barn, including livestock and other animals. This can include feeding time, chores, daily routines or special moments with animals. Nature Images highlighting the outdoors, landscapes, sunsets, scenery or wildlife. Show Ring (non-professional) Photos taken in or along the show ring that capture candid or action moments. Professional photos (including but not limite3d to Pearls Pics, Next level, etc.) are not eligible for submission. People & Places Photos featuring individuals, families, exhibitors, or meaningul locations. This can include portraits, group photos, or special places that tell a story. ENTER HERE For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

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Register Boer does with no pedigree through ABGA’s new Native on Appearance program. Native on Appearance Register Boer does with no pedigree through ABGA’s new Native on Appearance program. How the Approval Process Works Submit the completed application and required pictures online, via email, or by mail. A registration clerk will review each application. During the program’s first month, all decisions will be further reviewed by the Executive Director. After this probationary period, only denied applications will escalate for final review. Why “Native on Appearance” Matters This program offers breeders an accessible entry point to formal recognition while ensuring the integrity of the Boer breed remains strong. By welcoming does that meet visual standards, we’re opening the door to more participation, more diversity, and ultimately, a stronger community of breeders. What is “Native on Appearance”? Under Rule 207B, does that are otherwise ineligible for registration or pedigree record—but appear to be Boer goats—can now be evaluated for a special NOA designation. Once approved, these does will receive a 12.5% breed composition registration and a unique ABGA listing number that begins with “NOA.” Ineligible for Percentage Show - The minimum percentage to show a doe at an ABGA sanctioned event is 25%. Native on Appearance does will not meet this requirement and therefore be ineligible to show as a Percentage Doe. However, they can be exhibited in the wether dam division. It’s important to note: this program is limited to does/females only . Bucks and wethers are not eligible for NOA registration. Application Requirements The NOA application process is simple, much like a normal registration: Application Fee : $20 per animal (non-refundable) Documentation : Herd prefix, herd name, and identifiers such as tattoos, scrapie tags/federal ID, or microchips Pictures : Up to two images allowed, with at least one clear profile picture showing the full body, legs, head, ears, and horns Photos must feature only one animal and be of high quality. Blurry, distant, or group photos will not be accepted. Acceptable Profile Pictures Unacceptable Profile Pictures What Are We Looking For? While the traditional Boer goat is white-bodied with a red head, color variations are welcome. The approval committee will focus on visual traits consistent with Boer goats—without penalizing for folded ears, pigmentation issues, incorrect bites, or nonstandard teat structures. However, any significant signs of influence from breeds like Pygmy, Myotonic, Kiko, Spanish, Savannah, or Dairy goats will result in disqualification from the NOA program. Examples of Approved NOA Does Examples of Unapproved NOA Does Ready to Register? Follow the step-by-step instructions to register your NOA animals on iCompete. Download a printable version of these instructions ↓ Native on Appearance-iCompete Instructions . Download • 419KB What is “Native on Appearance”? Register Boer does with no pedigree through ABGA’s new Native on Appearance program. Registration and Standards Related Posts & Updates Jun 11, 2026 Judges Educational Clinic Provides Hands-On Learning Opportunity at National Show Members attending the 2026 National Show had the opportunity to attend an educational clinic led by ABGA Certified Judges Olivia Rush, Patrick Aliff, and Corey Billups. Throughout the session, participants worked directly with live animals while engaging in discussions on breed standards, structure, and cull faults. The judges walked attendees through the ABGA breed standards and how the decision-making process used when evaluating animals. The interactive format allowed members to ask... Read More Apr 8, 2026 Fullblood Herd Book Modernization Proposal This proposal modernizes the Fullblood Herd Book by establishing automatic Fullblood recognition for any ABGA registered Boer goat with documented genetics of 99.5% or higher. Read More Mar 31, 2025 Native on Appearance Program: Expanding Opportunity for ABGA Members Register Boer does with no pedigree through ABGA’s new Native on Appearance program. Read More May 19, 2023 How to Tattoo Your Goat ABGA Member Dawn Foster of No Step Ranch in Sterling City, Texas takes us through the steps on how to tattoo your goat. Read More Mar 17, 2023 ABGA Broadens Horizons with Wether Incentive Program Ahead of National Show Discover the Boer Goat Advantage (BGA) program by the American Boer Goat Association, offering cash prizes and incentives for wether goat breeders at national and regional shows! Read More

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The American Boer Goat Association's Sanctioned Show Program is designed to encourage the exhibition, marketing and promotion of ABGA percentage, purebred, and full blood Boer goats. ABGA SANCTIONED SHOW PROGRAM (All show support is at the discretion of ABGA) The Sanctioned Show Program is designed to encourage the exhibition, marketing and promotion of ABGA percentage, purebred, and full blood Boer goats. Any show receiving ABGA sanctioning must be open to all ABGA registered Boer goats that meet the requirements of the ABGA show rules. Ennoblement points earned at ABGA Sanctioned shows will not be awarded until after the show results are received at the ABGA office. The American Boer Goat Association, its officers, directors, agents, employees, and volunteers (hereafter collectively known as “ABGA”) shall not be held responsible for any loss, injury, or damage in connection with, arising out of, or incident to the above show. I further and hereby expressly waive all rights to claim against ABGA, and release ABGA from any liability whatsoever with respect to any injury to person, damage to, or loss of property from any cause whatsoever (expressly including ABGA’s negligence). ABGA Sanctioned Shows will abide by and remain in accordance with the ABGA Sanctioned Show Rules and have an updated copy of the ABGA Rules and Regulations available if any problem or question should arise during the show. ABGA Sanctioned Shows will submit a copy of scheduled classes and applicable entity rules to ABGA, per the ABGA Rules and Regulations. See Rule 1400 (I) v, provide an ABGA approved judge to judge the show, and report the judge’s name to the ABGA office no less than 30 days prior to the entry deadline. Original registration certificates are required, except that a copy of a registration application, stamped with the date received by ABGA, can be accepted for kids less than 3 months of age. Animals over the age of 3 months must be verified as registered in the ABGA database at the time of the above show. An animal that may be verified as registered in the web-based database of ABGA will be accepted in lieu of a registration certificate. Verification must be provided by the exhibitor in either digital or print to the show secretary. JABGA ownership must be verified using the transfer history on the animal pedigree if the certificate is not provided. Goats registered in a frozen or suspended account are ineligible to exhibit in an ABGA Sanctioned Show. In accordance with the ABGA Sanctioned Show Rules, the Show Secretary must submit show results to the ABGA office to be verified within 30 days of the conclusion of the show. The report must include the following: class, list of animals in class with placings, animal’s name, animal’s (ABGA) registration number, identifying tattoos (left and right), or microchip number, and the owner’s name. ABGA has the right to decline or revoke sanctioning for this show at any time. The ABGA office will send notification of sanctioning approval or denial to the Show Secretary. This notification may be made to the Show Secretary’s email address, if provided. SHOWS INDEPENDENT OF A FAIR OR LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION Upon request, ABGA will provide division rosettes to ABGA Sanctioned shows that are independent of a fair or livestock exposition. Upon request, ABGA will provide Boer goat and ABGA promotional materials to be displayed and handed out at the show. SHOWS BY A FAIR OR LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION ABGA will provide monetary support for shows connected to a fair or livestock exposition, within the following criteria: The Sponsoring Organization must be a fair or livestock exposition. The event must be a multi-species event. Minimum prior year’s gate attendance 200,000 (documentation must be provided by the requesting organization). Must provide a proposed class breakdown if the class breakdowns differ from the ABGA Class List. Funding limited to one show per calendar year per fair or livestock exposition. ABGA and JABGA Sanctioned Show Application .pdf Download PDF • 324KB

ABGA identifies animals by their left and right ear tattoos These tattoos must follow ABGA rules and guidelines. Tattoo Guidelines ABGA identifies animals by their left and right ear tattoos These tattoos must follow ABGA rules and guidelines. Tattoo Uniqueness No animal may be registered with the same right+left ear combination within a 22-year period. Completing the registration application Report the tattoo exactly as it appears on the animal. Do not list un-applied marks. If there was a tattooing mistake, list what is actually on the animal; you may need to add letters/numbers so the tattoo is unique. If a tattoo must be corrected (re-tattoo) Animals that list a sequence already assigned in the registry must be re-tattooed in the right ear with your assigned prefix; the certificate will reflect the re-tattoo. Send the certificate back noting all characters as they appear; ABGA will issue a revised certificate per Rule 712. Rule 712 specifies that a corrected certificate can reflect a re-tattoo. Transfers & sales: verify tattoos before selling Before offering a registered animal for sale or applying for transfer, the seller must verify the animal carries legible permanent identification marks corresponding to its certificate. Show requirements All goats must have legible tattoos consistent with the registration certificate or the animal will be disqualified; point-eligible goats’ tattoos must be read and recorded. Microchip or freeze brand is accepted by ABGA in addition to, or in lieu of, tattoos for shows; owner supplies the scanner. Rules and Regulations Who must be tattooed and when All goats must be tattooed at the time of application for registration. Include tattoo info on the application. External IDs (tags, etc.) are not permanent ID for registration. What counts as permanent identification Permanent identification for registration = tattoos. Microchips are accepted as official ID in addition to or in lieu of tattoos; owner must provide a scanner. Freeze branding is accepted and considered a method of tattoo. Brand the assigned herd prefix in the right ear; it’s recommended to mark the left ear with year letter + serial. Right ear = Herd Prefix (your tattoo sequence) Each applicant is assigned a unique tattoo sequence (exclusive-use policy). Use only your assigned sequence. Place the applicant’s tattoo (herd prefix) in the right ear of every animal you submit for registration. If a pregnant doe is sold, the offspring must carry the herd prefix of the doe’s owner at kidding in the right ear. Left ear = Year letter + serial number Recommended format for the left ear: the year letter of birth + a serial number showing order of birth. A year-letter table (letters I, O, Q, U not used) is provided in Rule 215. Rules and Regulations Year Letter 2026 S 2025 R 2024 P 2023 N 2022 M 2021 L 2020 K 2019 J 2018 H 2017 G 2016 F 2015 E 2014 D 2013 C 2012 B 2011 A 2010 Z 2009 Y 2008 X 2007 W 2006 V 2005 T 2004 S 2003 R 2002 P 2001 N 2000 M 1999 L 1998 K 1997 J 1996 H 1995 G 1994 F 1993 E Rules and Regulations Quick reference Right ear: your herd prefix (tattoo or freeze brand). Left ear (recommended): year letter + serial . (see table/chart above) No duplicate tattoos: no duplicate full tattoo combinations for 22 years. Rules and Regulations Mistake? Report what’s on the animal; re-tattoo if needed; ABGA updates the certificate. Microchip / Freeze brand: accepted as official ID (freeze brand treated as a method of tattoo). Rules and Regulations View rules to correctly identify your goats for ABGA registration, shows, and records. Where to place herd prefix and year/serial, re-tattoo steps, microchips & freeze brands, transfers, and show requirements. Registration and Standards Related Posts & Updates Jun 11, 2026 Judges Educational Clinic Provides Hands-On Learning Opportunity at National Show Members attending the 2026 National Show had the opportunity to attend an educational clinic led by ABGA Certified Judges Olivia Rush, Patrick Aliff, and Corey Billups. Throughout the session, participants worked directly with live animals while engaging in discussions on breed standards, structure, and cull faults. The judges walked attendees through the ABGA breed standards and how the decision-making process used when evaluating animals. The interactive format allowed members to ask... Read More Apr 8, 2026 Fullblood Herd Book Modernization Proposal This proposal modernizes the Fullblood Herd Book by establishing automatic Fullblood recognition for any ABGA registered Boer goat with documented genetics of 99.5% or higher. Read More Mar 31, 2025 Native on Appearance Program: Expanding Opportunity for ABGA Members Register Boer does with no pedigree through ABGA’s new Native on Appearance program. Read More May 19, 2023 How to Tattoo Your Goat ABGA Member Dawn Foster of No Step Ranch in Sterling City, Texas takes us through the steps on how to tattoo your goat. Read More Mar 17, 2023 ABGA Broadens Horizons with Wether Incentive Program Ahead of National Show Discover the Boer Goat Advantage (BGA) program by the American Boer Goat Association, offering cash prizes and incentives for wether goat breeders at national and regional shows! Read More