Justin Burns of J and J Livestock in Eastland, Texas, judges shows nationwide, and educates youth in the livestock industry. JABGA Wether-Type Judge: Justin Burns Justin Burns of J and J Livestock in Eastland, Texas, judges shows nationwide, and educates youth in the livestock industry. Justin Burns is from Eastland, Texas where he, his wife Jennifer and two kids own and operate J and J Livestock. He and his family currently run a herd of about 200 Does and 100 show type sheep. He has judged market and breeding shows is 37 states. He continues to educate himself on the current market trends, uses superior genetics, and animal evaluation to improve his herd in-order to raise the best quality animals that are competitive in show arenas across the United States. Completing his Bachelor Science Degree from Sacramento State University in CA fueled his desire to educate the youth entering the goat industry so he's dedicated his time, knowledge, and experience to organizing and teaching several educational seminars for the livestock industry. For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

Being the JABGA Area 3 Regional Show Secretary is all about paying it forward for Adrienne and Joe Kidder. Meet JABGA Area 3 Regional Show Secretary & One of Our National Show Superintendents Being the JABGA Area 3 Regional Show Secretary is all about paying it forward for Adrienne and Joe Kidder. Adrienne & Joe Kidder Being the JABGA Area 3 Regional Show Secretary is all about paying it forward for Adrienne and Joe Kidder. “Our daughter would not be who she is today without all the experiences she gained from the JABGA,” said Adrienne Kidder. “We just wanted to give back with hopes to help other families.” Becoming the Show Secretary started when they were approached by a couple of local breeders and the president of the JABGA about hosting a show. Indiana is known as the Crossroads of America, Adrienne explained. Several major interstate systems cross in Indiana. Adrienne & Hannah Kidder “We all felt it would be the perfect location for a JABGA Regional Show,” said Adrienne, who joined the American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) for her daughter Hannah. After joining the ABGA, they started Kidder Show Stock and their own breeding program. They gathered different bloodlines from some of the best breeders in the business, Adrienne explained. “We love selling our does and bucks to the youth, whether it is to JABGA members, 4-H or FFA members,” she added. “The smile on the kids’ faces and the accomplishments they gain is why we do this.” While doing this, the Kidder family has grown. “The friends that we have met in this industry we consider like family,” Adrienne said. Joe Kidder But this isn’t the only way Joe is involved in the ABGA. He’s also a 2022 National Show Superintendent. Joe said he was first was given the opportunity to be a Superintendent by Jesse Kimmel’s suggestion for him to volunteer. Through that suggestion, Joe was able to get more involved with the National Show. “ Being a National Show Superintendent I feel is an honor,” he said. “It has been a great opportunity to be able to give back to the ABGA and the wonderful breeders of this industry.” Related Posts

Madison Reis currently serves as the Reporter for the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA). Reis spent much of her childhood entrenched in agriculture and showing alongside her parents and grandparents in California. Madison Reis Madison Reis currently serves as the Reporter for the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA). Reis spent much of her childhood entrenched in agriculture and showing alongside her parents and grandparents in California. Madison Reis currently serves as the President for the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA). She is a sophomore at Oklahoma State University and plans on majoring in Animal Science: Pre-Vet and pursue reproduction within the livestock industry. Reis spent much of her childhood entrenched in agriculture and showing alongside her grandparents in California. When her grandfather moved into the goat industry shortly before her birth, it was only natural that Reis would take up breeding, raising, and showing registered Boer goats when the time came. In addition to goats, Reis has also shown beef cattle in 4-H. Outside of showing, Reis served as President of her local 4-H club. She has also served one term as the Vice President and Reporter of JABGA. She enjoys spending her free time outdoors, at concerts, or making Dutch Bros runs! Reis plans to study pre-veterinary medicine, specializing in large animals, to learn more about genetics, artificial insemination, and embryo flushing. As President, Reis is excited to help JABGA build more benefits for its members, and to continue creating a welcoming and invested organization for current and future members.

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

Check out the 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show Penning Assignments. Below is the Penning Assignments for the 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show. We are currently working on a Penning Chart/Map for a better visual of the layout. In the meantime, please check the list for your name and penning assignment. If you do not see your name on the list, please contact National Show Committee chair, Katherine Klug, at nationalshow2023@abga.org . Our National Show Superintendents made every attempt to pen everyone where they requested. #2023NationalShow #news 2023 National Show Penning Assignments Check out the 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show Penning Assignments.

The American Boer Goat Association would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our individual awards sponsors. The ABGA would like to express our deepest gratitude to our sponsors who have generously contributed to our individual awards. Thank you for supporting our exhibitors in the JABGA & ABGA. RIBBONS SPONSORS JABGA % Does 0-3 - Backwood Farm % Does 3-6 - Amarugia Boer Goats % Does 6-9 - KDCL % Does 9-12 - Rachel Lopes % Does 12-16 - C&J Scholl Farms % Does 16-20 - 5S Ranch % Does 20-24 - Sallie Kerby % Does 24-36 - Cowan Hill Farm % Does 36+ - Cowan Hill Farm FB Does 0-3 - Yoakum Livestock FB Does 3-6 - Yoakum Livestock FB Does 6-9 - Yoakum Livestock FB Does 9-12 - Yoakum Livestock FB Does 12-16 - MM7 Boer Goats FB Does 16-20 - MM7 Boer Goats FB Does 20-24 - MM7 Boer Goats FB Does 24-36 - Dust Devil Ranch FB Does 36+ - Dust Devil Ranch Bucks 0-3 - Menger Creek Ranch Bucks 3-6 - Menger Creek Ranch Bucks 6-9 - Maertens Family Boer Goats Bucks 9-12 - Maertens Family Boer Goats Bucks 12-16 - Jeremy Gurley Bucks 16-20 - Bryan & Jena Reis Bucks 20-24 - Childers Show Goats Bred & Owned % Does 0-3 - Goat Promoter % Does 3-6 - Goat Promoter % Does 6-9 - Redden Bros Livestock % Does 9-12 - Redden Bros Livestock % Does 12-16 - Fitzwater Crosscut Farms % Does 16-20 - Fitzwater Crosscut Farms % Does 20-24 - Fitzwater Crosscut Farms % Does 24-36 - KLo Show Goats % Does 36+ - KLo Show Goats FB Does 0-3 - Shandy Boer Goats FB Does 3-6 - Shandy Boer Goats FB Does 6-9 - Grand Slam Boers FB Does 9-12 - Grand Slam Boers FB Does 12-16 - Carrie Sweem FB Does 16-20 - Donna Taylor FB Does 20-24 - Donna Taylor FB Does 24-36 - MM7 Boer Goats FB Does 36+ - B&L Kid Company Bucks 0-3 - Triple W Genetics Bucks 3-6 - Triple W Genetics Bucks 6-9 - Triple W Genetics Bucks 9-12 - Triple W Genetics Bucks 12-16 - Felix Villareal Bucks 16-20 - R&K Guide Service Bucks 20-24 - Dakotaland Fall Harvest Sale Bucks 24-36 - Little Sioux Showdown Market Wether Class 1 - Westfall Boer Goats Class 2 - Dianna Mezurek Class 3 - Gage Taylor Class 6 - Harman Farms Commercial Doe Class 1 - Westfall Boer Goats Class 2 - Fitzwater Crosscut Farms Class 3 - Fitzwater Crosscut Farms Class 4 - 4WTN Boer Goats Class 5 - 4WTN Boer Goats Class 6 - Penny Coffey Class 7 - B&L Kid Company Showmanship Breeding - Junior - Rebel Mountain Ranch Boer Goats Breeding - Intermediate - Rebel Mountain Ranch Boer Goats Breeding - Senior - Rebel Mountain Ranch Boer Goats Market - Junior - Randall White Market - Intermediate - Randall White Market - Senior - Sandy Leewright Meat Goat Evaluation Class 1 - Joe & Kim Airoso Class 2 - Flying M Photography BUCKLES SPONSORS BANNERS SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSORS #2023NationalShow Thank You 2023 National Show Awards Sponsors The American Boer Goat Association would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our individual awards sponsors.

The third and final day of our JABGA Board of Directors Face-to-Face meeting in San Angelo, Texas is all wrapped up! 2022 JABGA Face-to-Face: Day 3 The third and final day of our JABGA Board of Directors Face-to-Face meeting in San Angelo, Texas is all wrapped up! The third and final day of our Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA) Board of Directors Face-to-Face meeting in San Angelo, Texas is all wrapped up! JABGA directors kicked off the day with a tour of Denis Ranch Feedlot, in Vancourt; a small ruminant feed mill and custom feeder established in 1973. They house over 15,000 sheep and goats owned by independent producers. John Duke Hudson, a commercial meat goat broker and feeder, spoke about the feed mixes the mill produces and the efficiencies in health and growth they are trying to capitalize on. From there, the group traveled to the Rocking Chair Ranch owned by Loyd Whitehead. Ranch managers, Randy Wood, and Philip Vinson, along with Whitehead, guided the directors as they worked through pens of 5/8 3/8 Spanish Boer Cross goats. Discussions focused on crossbred versus purebred stock, management considerations, and Boer goat breed characteristics. The group also toured the sale ring space and spent time conversing about the challenges and opportunities facing the Boer breed, as well as the industry at large. JABGA extends its thanks to the generous people of the Rocking Chair Ranch and Denis Ranch for their hospitality and willingness to share their experiences and wealth of knowledge in animal agriculture. Directors resumed their business meeting at the American Boer Goat Association offices in the afternoon and capped off the trip with a hibachi dinner. #JABGA #news Related Posts

JABGA Bred & Owned Percentage Doe Grand Champion's hard work and dedication pays off! JABGA Member, Baylee Lamb, Recognized by the state of Oklahoma JABGA Bred & Owned Percentage Doe Grand Champion's hard work and dedication pays off! Baylee Lamb , the 2024 JABGA Nationals Bred & Owned Percentage Doe Grand Champion exhibitor, received an invitation from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry to the State Capitol in recognition of her achievements at the 2024 JABGA National Show. During her visit, she had the opportunity to meet Governor Kevin Stitt, members of the Oklahoma State Legislature, explore the Capitol, and tour the Governor's Mansion. Lamb was among 48 Junior National Champions representing various breed associations. The exhibitors were recognized on Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt's social media pages. Congratulations, Baylee, on all your accomplishments, and here's to many more in the future! Related Posts Feb 28, 2022 JABGA Member Casey Stevens Researches Goat Meat Casey Stevens’ goal is to change the meat goat industry. Check out her award winning research! Feb 17, 2022 JABGA President Cecelia Knott's Showmanship Tip Check out this useful showmanship tip from JABGA Board President, Cecelia Knott. Feb 17, 2022 Congratulations JABGA Member Jiles Coble Congratulations to JABGA Board Member Jiles Coble who was selected to the 2021 Georgia National Livestock Ambassador team!

View and download the 2023 National Show Drug Testing Policy and download the Medication Report form. March 10, 2023 American Boer Goat Association Board Members, The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) National Show Committee thoughtfully recommends the following updated Drug Testing Policy and Procedure for the 2023 ABGA National Show. It is recommended by the Committee that the ABGA adapts and enforces a zero-tolerance drug policy in correlation with current industry standards and best practices for overall animal health. In summary, changes to the policy include but are not limited to: The deadline to administer prescription medication and/or therapeutic drugs to any registered or un-registered market animal(s) participating in the ABGA National Show will be Monday, June 5th, 2023. Any prescription drugs required after June 5th, 2023 will require Veterinary administration and signed prescription. Banned substances will include prescription medications, therapeutic drugs, and any off-label substances. All Division Champion(s) and Overall Grand Champion(s) and Reserve Grand Champion(s) and a selected amount of randoms will be drug tested. Drug testing may include but will not be limited to one or more of the following: DNA, hair, urine, blood or other body samples. Drug testing samples will be collected as recommended by the Texas A&M Laboratory Representative to assist in understanding the timeline of administration. The National Show Committee recommends the use of the following reference when describing prescription medication and therapeutic drugs: FARAD.org . This reference should be used as an educational tool when discussing the updates to the ABGA National Show Drug Testing Policy and Procedure to the ABGA membership. We thank you for your time and wisdom as we come together to ensure the ABGA remains inclusive and supportive of our industry. Sincerely, The 2023 ABGA National Show Committee You can download and view the ABGA Drug Testing Policy and Procedures below: ABGA Drug Testing Policy and Procedures 2023-4.11 .pdf Download PDF • 1.31MB Download the Medication Report form below: 2023 ABGA Medication Report .pdf Download PDF • 157KB #2023NationalShow 2023 National Show Drug Testing Policy View and download the 2023 National Show Drug Testing Policy and download the Medication Report form.

Meet Chris Fleming: A Passionate Livestock Judge with Years of Experience. Meet Chris Fleming: A Passionate Livestock Judge with Years of Experience. ABGA National Show Judge Chris Fleming Chris Fleming hails from Paxton, Illinois, where he graduated from Black Hawk East and Western Illinois University. Together with his wife Linda, Chris owns and manages two businesses - Friendship Farms Kennel and Fleming Livestock. At Fleming Livestock, they raise Market goats and Abeerdean Angus Cattle. Having started raising Boer goats over two decades ago, Chris and Linda have been members of the association for many years and have seen the organization grow over time. Although this will be their first time attending the National show, they have enjoyed viewing the backdrop pictures every year of the winners. Chris is excited to attend with his family to experience the National Show and the companionship of the families and friends they have met in this industry. With over 30 years of experience judging all species of livestock across the US and Mexico, Chris is highly regarded in the industry. Although he took a break from judging to support his children's showing careers, he eventually completed his training in Indiana. His ultimate goal was to judge the National Show where the best of the best compete. Chris is honored to be judged alongside two other outstanding men who share his passion for this industry. Chris and Linda have raised two children, Brady and Skylynn, who are still involved in the Ag industry today. Chris is retired from his 25 years in the pork procurement business and has enjoyed mentoring many young ag youth over his time in the livestock industry. #2023NationalShow Meet ABGA National Show Judge Chris Fleming Meet Chris Fleming: A Passionate Livestock Judge with Years of Experience.

In addition to the following rules, all ABGA and JABGA Sanctioned show rules, and Kentucky Exposition Center rules will apply. National Show Rules Click the button below to view, download, and/or print the National Show Rules in a new window. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Rules In addition to the following rules, all ABGA and JABGA Sanctioned show rules, and Kentucky Exposition Center rules will apply. Photo by Pearl's Pics .

2023-2024 Elected JABGA Board of Directors Congratulations to the newly elected JABGA Board of Directors. We look forward to seeing the positive impact you will have on the JABGA! Congratulations to the newly elected 2023-2024 JABGA Board of Directors! Jordan Jelinek (Area 1) Kate Schaefer (Area 2) Amber Schroeder (Area 3) Alaina Blair (Area 4) Rebecca Sullivan (Area 5) This is a momentous occasion and an exciting new chapter for the Junior American Boer Goat Association. We look forward to seeing the positive impact you will have on the future of the JABGA program. Best wishes for a successful term ahead! #JABGA #news