American Boer Goat Association members can renew their membership online at any time. Allow 3-5 days for renewal processing. Membership Renewal Membership with the American Boer Goat Association has its benefits for you and your herd. To ensure uninterrupted access to these benefits, renew your membership today. Renewing can be done online on your iCompete account or by printing and completing the renewal form. Renew on iCompete Renewing your account on iCompete is the recommended way to renew. Your membership is renewed instantly, and you will have immediate access to your iCompete account. Go to iCompete Haven't setup your iCompete account yet? Click HERE for instructions, or visit our iCompete page for tutorials, and more! Don't plan on using iCompete? Download a fillable PDF renewal form HERE , or click the button below to renew using our digital form. Renew

The objective of this contest is to gain the ability to work with a team to enhance the show ring performance of the groomed animal. Adult Fitting Competition Saturday Night June 8th Open to anyone $150 for each 2 person team Half of the proceeds go to JABGA, other half go to winning team. People’s choice will also be awarded! Rules: The objective of this contest is to gain the ability to work with a team to enhance the show ring performance of the groomed animal. Each team will consist of no more than TWO INDIVIDUALS. Each team will be responsible for bringing a goat to use in the competition. Animals can be pre-clipped and need to be washed and dried, but no products are allowed on the animal upon entering the competition. All animals will be checked for products before entering the competition area. Each team must provide their own fitting equipment. Once the contest begins, no team member may leave the area and no additional equipment may be brought into the fitting area. All team members and equipment must be in place at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the contest. Each team will be allowed 20 minutes to fit their animal. ALL FITTING TECHNIQUES MUST BE WITHIN THE ACCEPTED PRACTICES OF THE AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION’S SANCTIONED SHOW RULES. Judge will circulate and question participants during the 30 minutes. Points will be awarded as follows: Ability to fit- 25 points. Participation of each team member - 10 points. Organization of supplies & equipment - 5 points. Overall effect - 5 points. Knowledge & response to questions - 5 points. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Adult Fitting Competition The objective of this contest is to gain the ability to work with a team to enhance the show ring performance of the groomed animal. Photo by Pearl's Pics .

See American Boer Goat Association 2023 National Show Results. 2023 National Show Results Filter by Show Select Show Owner Residence Bred & Owned Animal Name Sire Dam Trevor & Maddie Clemens Oklahoma 10940452 MADI-TRV STEVIE NICKS N510 ABGA Champion Junior Percentage Doe Owner Residence Bred & Owned Animal Name Sire Dam Aaron Yoakum Ohio 10941160 SLBNK YOAKUMS SETTING RECORDS ABGA Reserve Champion Junior Percentage Doe Owner Residence Bred & Owned Animal Name Sire Dam Colton Dahnke Indiana 10922590 TJD7 D2 Boers Skittle Bomb ABGA Champion Yearling Percentage Doe Owner Residence Bred & Owned Animal Name Sire Dam Kellen Knott Illinois 10906654 PF08 MAKE HER SAY ABGA Reserve Champion Yearling Percentage Doe All ABGA Open Show Results All JABGA Show Results

Get to know ABGA National Show Judge, Anton Ward. Anton Ward, a seasoned livestock judge and agricultural expert, was born and raised in the province of Tranvaal, now known as Limpopo Province, in South Africa. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Animal Science from Pretoria Technicon, which laid the foundation for his extensive career in livestock judging and animal husbandry. Anton moved to the United States in 1993, initially settling in North Carolina, where he lived until 2014 before relocating to Southwest Missouri, where he currently resides. Anton has been judging livestock since 1988, a passion that has seen him traverse numerous arenas across the United States and Canada. His expertise in the field led to his involvement with the American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) from its inception. Over the years, Anton has judged many major livestock shows, demonstrating his profound knowledge and commitment to the industry. His skills and experience have also been instrumental in training most of the early Canadian judges and many in the U.S., ensuring high standards and consistency in livestock judging. Notably, Anton has judged the prestigious ABGA National Show seven times, with his eighth appearance slated for 2024. In addition to raising Boer goats, Anton has also been dedicated to raising beef cattle since 2003. His lifelong dedication to livestock, combined with his extensive experience and training, makes Anton Ward a respected and influential figure in the agricultural community. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Anton Ward Get to know ABGA National Show Judge, Anton Ward.

Sammy Lerena, ABGA judge and Red Oak Ranch owner in Texas, raises Boer goats and runs a reproduction business, specializing in AI for sheep and goats. JABGA Judge: Sammy Lerena Sammy Lerena, ABGA judge and Red Oak Ranch owner in Texas, raises Boer goats and runs a reproduction business, specializing in AI for sheep and goats. Sammy Lerena and his wife Taylor live in Lipan, Texas where they own and operate Red Oak Ranch. Their herd currently is about 150 head. Sammy Lerena Sammy has been an ABGA member since 2006, and in the spring of 2014, he became a Certified Judge for the ABGA. Since then, he's judged in over 25 different states. Some of his judging highlights has been judging 4 different times at the ABGA National Show, Yellow Rose Classic at Fort Worth Stock show twice, NAILE in Louisville twice and the Houston Livestock Show Along with actively raising competitive show goats, Sammy also has a small ruminant reproduction business, where much of the year he travels the country artificially inseminating 500-700 head of sheep and goats.  For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

Coni Ross was a pioneer and has become a legend within the goat industry; raising goats for more than 40 years. Coni Ross Memorial Class Coni Ross was a pioneer and has become a legend within the goat industry; raising goats for more than 40 years. The Coni Ross Memorial Production Aged Doe Class is designed to allow breeders to showcase the production, functionality and longevity within their doe herds. The animals will be evaluated on their ability to maintain these traits during and after being in production and raising multiple sets of offspring. Body Condition: Animals should be either currently in production and/or of the correct breeding body condition to breed and kid with ease. Animals with excess fat deposits will be faulted. Udder: Does must have a teat structure that allows a newborn kid to easily nurse without intervention. (Good udder attachment, no blown teats, etc.). Structural Integrity: Does should be sound on their feet and legs and exhibit the necessary structural traits: such as strong pasterns and wide pen set; to be functional in a breeding and/or pasture setting without intense management. Production Value: Number and quality of offspring raised. Special Rules: Open to all ABGA registered does (Fullblood, Purebred and Percentage) All does must be 5 years or older. Does must show evident signs they have naturally kidded and raised offspring. Does may be exhibited with any natural born kid under 12 months of age at their side to demonstrate the animal’s production ability and value. **Preference given to does with kids who are currently nursing. Exhibitors will be required to provide production records to include: Kidding dates Number of kids born Breeding information (Natural, AI, etc.) Milking and mothering ability Ease of kidding Production Records Form: Download Record Form ↓ Coni Ross Record Form .pdf Download PDF • 125KB Entry Fee: $10 $5 will be applied towards awards $5 will be applied towards the ABGA Scholarship ABOUT CONI ROSS Coni Ross was a pioneer and has become a legend within the goat industry; raising goats for more than 40 years. During her time in the goat industry, Coni served as a director for multiple associations including: American Boer Goat Association, Texas Cashmere Association, and the American Meat Goat Association. She was also a well-respected judge within the ABGA, and judged the ABGA National Show six times throughout her judging career. Coni Ross Coni started raising goats in 1978 with angoras. Then, in the late 1980’s Coni imported 500 cashmere goat embryos from New Zealand, resulting in more than 250 live kids, and was one of the first to have success with embryo transfer in the United States. In 1995, Coni started her herd of Boer goats which eventually grew to more than 1200 head at its peak. Coni focused her breeding efforts to maintain functionality, longevity and mothering ability. She expected goats to thrive in a pasture setting, kid and raise offspring unassisted, all while remaining hardy, thrifty and structurally sound. Along with her dedication to her own herd and the many breed associations that she served; Coni also spent a great deal of her time helping other producers in the goat industry by providing what she called “Goat 911”. She spent countless hours on the phone helping other diagnose and treat goats across the United States. If you ever had the privilege to visit with Coni, you know that she always had her Bluetooth ear piece in and would happily share her more than 40 years of experience, knowledge, and treatment protocols with anyone that called. In 2015, Coni had a vision and sponsored a “5 & Older” class at the ABGA National Show for fullblood bucks and fullblood does to showcase animals that were 5 years and older but still productive and functional. The class has evolved over the years and has become an event to showcase and reward the breeders and animals who continue to maintain the traits that Coni spent her lifetime striving to produce. For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

Service bids for the 2025 ABGA National Show due by Feb. 1, 2025, include photography, livestream, vet services, and drug testing details. Service Expectations for 2025 National Show Service bids for the 2025 ABGA National Show due by Feb. 1, 2025, include photography, livestream, vet services, and drug testing details. Return to Catherine Riley, ( criley@abga.org ), by February 1, 2025 Total itemized bid required Official Photographer Please include 2 separate bids Bid 1 7 Show Days (May 31 - June 6, 2025) Backdrop Photographer In Ring Photographers Junior Banquet Photos to be uploaded within 24 hours of show Overall Grand and Reserve ring shot to be provided to ABGA End of Show Day Bid 2 Bid 1 in addition to all JABGA Backdrops to be free download Livestream Services 1 Ring 7 Show Days (May 31 - June 6, 2025) Junior Banquet Member Banquet Advertising spots on livestream to be sold by ABGA Official Show Veterinarian On site 9 days (May 29 - June 6, 2025) Services rendered will be billed to individuals Any prescriptions provided to be filed with ABGA Staff with animal details form to be provided Drug Testing Services Perform urine and/or tissue sampling in accordance with the ABGA Drug Policy and Sampling Protocol, available upon request. Minimum of 54 animals to have samples collected over 6 show days Return to Catherine Riley, ( criley@abga.org ), by February 1, 2025 For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

The Buck Wall is a way to showcase the bucks, past and present, that have made an impact in your breeding program and in the Boer goat industry. Buck Wall The Buck Wall is a way to showcase the bucks, past and present, that have made an impact in your breeding program and in the Boer goat industry. Your bucks will be showcased at the 2024 National Show in Louisville, Kentucky on a 1x2 foot vinyl banner for only $50 that is yours to take after the National Show! We will also display your banner on our Virtual Buck Wall below! Your banner can have the following information displayed: Your buck's name and registration number Your ranch name and logo Your ranch contact information An option to have a "Semen Available" displayed More information coming soon! For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

All exhibitors must go to Lot V to check-in. Livestock check-in, vet check, and Exhibitor Packet pick-up will be in LOT V outside of Gate 1 of of Phillips Lane. All exhibitors must go to LOT V for check-in, vet check, and tack unload. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Check-in Map All exhibitors must go to Lot V to check-in.

The 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show will take place at the Kentucky Expo Center. The 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show will take place in the West Hall. The barn is located inside the West Wing. Go to Lot V outside of Gate 1 for check-in, check-in, and tack unload. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Facility and Barn Layout The 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show will take place at the Kentucky Expo Center. Photo by Pearl's Pics .

Jason Brashear, Boer goat judge since 2007, raises goats in Kentucky and leads Pine Mountain Settlement School, focusing on sustainability and Appalachian culture. JABGA Judge: Jason Brashear Jason Brashear, Boer goat judge since 2007, raises goats in Kentucky and leads Pine Mountain Settlement School, focusing on sustainability and Appalachian culture. Jason Brashear from Hazard, Kentucky and has been raising Boer Goats since 1999. He started judging in early 2000s and became a licensed judge first with the International Boer Goat Association in 2007 and the ABGA in 2014. Jason has been blessed to have judged county fairs, majors and national shows coast to coast.  Jason Brashear He is the Executive Director of Pine Mountain Settlement School in Harlan County Kentucky that focusses on Environmental Literacy, Sustainable Agriculture, and Appalachian Culture and Craft. Jason and his wife Shasta and two girls, Shy and Ireland, love raising percentage Boer Goats on their mountain farm.  For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

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