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This year's Annual Members Meeting will be held Tuesday, June 13, 2023. This year's Annual Members Meeting will be held Tuesday, June 13th, 2023, following the announcement of the Top 10 Breeding Showmanship at the ABGA and JABGA Nationals in Kentucky. We hope to see you there! The agenda for this year's meeting will be: Treasurer’s Report Introduction of retiring Board Members Introduction of incumbent Board Members Ambassador of the Breed DNA update iCompete update Bylaw Change Open Forum Discussion If you have any questions, please email Nationalshow2023@abga.org or contact us at https://www.abga.org/contact #2023NationalShow #news 2023 Annual Members Meeting This year's Annual Members Meeting will be held Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

Casey Stevens’ goal is to change the meat goat industry. Check out her award winning research! JABGA Member Casey Stevens Researches Goat Meat Casey Stevens’ goal is to change the meat goat industry. Check out her award winning research! An Unknown Staple of Meat | A Study of The Boer Goat Industry Casey Stevens’ goal is to change the meat goat industry. Her research “An Unknown Staple of Meat, A Study of The Meat Goat Industry” came in 4th in the Ag Sociology category at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. You can download and view her study here. Casey_Stevens_An_Unknown_Staple_of_Meat .pdf Download PDF • 962KB Related Posts

ABGA Board Announces New Youth Coordinator ABGA’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has named Hannah Seymore as its new JABGA Youth Coordinator. SAN ANGELO, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 2022 – The American Boer Goat Association’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has named Hannah Jenkins as its new Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA) Youth Coordinator. Hannah brings a history of youth development and meat animal knowledge to JABGA as its Youth Coordinator, as part of ongoing growth efforts in ABGA’s youth programs. Hannah Jenkins grew up in California, where she showed pigs across the nation. After high school, she attended Kansas State University and majored in animal science. Hannah was a member of the Reserve Champion Meat Judging Team and the National Champion Meat Animal Evaluation Team. Outside of school, she served on the National Junior Swine Association (NJSA) Junior Board of Directors and was a camp facilitator for Next Level Livestock Camps. Today, Hannah lives in Norman, Okla. with her husband Jesse and their three dogs. The ABGA Board of Directors and JABGA Board of Directors are excited to welcome Hannah as a new era of growth and expansion of ABGA’s youth programs begins. #JABGA #news

Day One of our Junior American Boer Goat Association Board of Directors Face-to-Face meeting is complete! 2022 JABGA Face-to-Face: Day 1 Day One of our Junior American Boer Goat Association Board of Directors Face-to-Face meeting is complete! Day One of our Junior American Boer Goat Association Board of Directors Face-to-Face meeting is complete! Our JABGA Board members spent their first full day breaking the ice -- getting acquainted with each other and the ABGA office, writing National Show thank-you notes, and viewing a leadership TED Talk (video below). This sparked an afternoon of conversation: "What does JABGA mean to you? How do you see JABGA moving into the future? What would you like to see at the 2023 JABGA National Show?" The group finished out the night with pizza. Our JABGA Board of Directors has a fun-filled (and busy!) few days ahead of them! UP NEXT: a tour of the Angelo State University Meat Lab and Management, Instruction, and Research Center. #JABGA #news Related Posts

ABGA’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has named Hannah Seymore as its new JABGA Youth Coordinator. ABGA Board Announces New Youth Coordinator ABGA’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has named Hannah Seymore as its new JABGA Youth Coordinator. SAN ANGELO, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 2022 – The American Boer Goat Association’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has named Hannah Jenkins as its new Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA) Youth Coordinator. Hannah brings a history of youth development and meat animal knowledge to JABGA as its Youth Coordinator, as part of ongoing growth efforts in ABGA’s youth programs. Hannah Jenkins grew up in California, where she showed pigs across the nation. After high school, she attended Kansas State University and majored in animal science. Hannah was a member of the Reserve Champion Meat Judging Team and the National Champion Meat Animal Evaluation Team. Outside of school, she served on the National Junior Swine Association (NJSA) Junior Board of Directors and was a camp facilitator for Next Level Livestock Camps. Today, Hannah lives in Norman, Okla. with her husband Jesse and their three dogs. The ABGA Board of Directors and JABGA Board of Directors are excited to welcome Hannah as a new era of growth and expansion of ABGA’s youth programs begins. #JABGA #news Related Posts

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. Born on or before June 1st, 2019. 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 Download Production Records Form: 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: nationalshow@abga.org Coni Ross Memorial Production Aged Doe Class Coni Ross was a pioneer and has become a legend within the goat industry; raising goats for more than 40 years.

Rebecca's love for agriculture began in the eighth grade. That's when she also began to show breeding goats. Rebecca Sullivan Rebecca's love for agriculture began in the eighth grade. That's when she also began to show breeding goats. Growing up my family was not involved in agriculture in any way, shape, or form. The first time I was introduced to agriculture was during my 8th grade year when I took my first agriculture class. Since then, I began to show breeding goats and I became more involved in the FFA. Outside of showing I currently serve as the secretary for the Aledo FFA chapter, and I compete in many competitions throughout the FFA. In my free time, I enjoy reading, outdoor activities, and hanging out with friends. After graduation, I plan to pursue a career in agricultural engineering. I am excited to serve on the JABGA board of directors to help continue the work of this great organization and to influence the next generation.

Join the largest Boer Goat association in the world with over 7,000 members. You can submit an ABGA or JABGA New Member Application and process payment all online. Looking for a printable form? ABGA New Member JABGA New Member Join the American Boer Goat Association American Boer Goat Association The annual Adult Membership fee is $75. ABGA Memberships run from January 1 through December 31 of each year You must be 21 years of age or older to join as an Adult Member. You may add up to two Authorized Agents on your application. If you need to add more in the future, please contact the ABGA office. Please choose up to three unique Herd Prefixes on your application, as you first choice may be in use by an existing member. We will choose the first available prefix. Your prefix cannot be changed once it's approved. You may also choose an optional Herd Name for an additional one-time $20 fee. Once chosen, your herd name may be removed but not changed. Junior American Boer Goat Association The annual Junior Membership fee is $30. JABGA Memberships run from January 1 through December 31 of each year JABGA Members must be under 21 years of age. JABGA Members must have an active Adult ABGA member as an Authorized Agent. Adult members may add up to three new Junior Memberships on your application. If you need to add more, please contact the ABGA office for further assistance. Junior Members may use the same Herd Prefix as their adult Authorized Agent, or their own unique Herd Prefix.

We are excited to announce the rollout of our 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show Buck Wall. SUBMISSIONS FOR THE NATIONAL SHOW BUCK WALL ARE NOW CLOSED. We are excited to announce the rollout of our 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show 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 2023 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 #2023NationalShow 2023 National Show Buck Wall We are excited to announce the rollout of our 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show Buck Wall.

ABGA is now accepting tropical themed logo submissions for the 2025 National Show! 2025 National Show Logo Contest ABGA is now accepting tropical themed logo submissions for the 2025 National Show! ABGA is now accepting submissions for the 2025 National Show logo contest! This year's theme is Tropical! 🌺🌴🍍🦜 Submissions close February 1, 2025. Submit a hi-resolution png or pdf file with a transparent background. Logos must be in either a 16:9 rectangle or 1:1 square ratio. Upload using the form below, or email to nationalshow@abga.org . We can’t wait to see all your ideas! For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

Matt Moravec – Passionate Auctioneer from David City, Nebraska Matt Moravec is a renowned auctioneer who was born and raised in David City, Nebraska, where he still resides. His love for auctioneering and performing in front of live audiences is evident in his work, which was inspired by his father, who also runs an auction business. For 23 years, Matt has worked with Mecum Auctions , a collector and muscle car auction that is broadcasted on television. In 2022, Matt took on the role of announcer at the National Show and was invited back in 2023 for another year. Welcome back, Matt! #2023NationalShow #news Meet Your 2023 National Show Announcer: Matt Moravec Matt Moravec – Passionate Auctioneer from David City, Nebraska