The American Boer Goat Association is a nonprofit organization governed by a set of documents, including bylaws, rules and regulations, policies, a code of ethics, a travel policy, and meeting minutes. Governing Documents View and download the American Boer Goat Association's Bylaws, Rules & Regulations, Code of Ethics, Board Minutes, and other governing documents. Governing documents are crucial for the ABGA as they provide a structured framework for the organization’s operations and help maintain the integrity of the association’s activities, guide the conduct of its members, and support the overall mission of promoting and improving the Boer goat breed. Governing Documents Board Meeting Minutes Financial Documents Bylaws The ABGA is organized to collect and maintain the history and pedigree of Boer goats, to provide for their registration, to preserve the purity of the breed, and to encourage the further improvement and wider distribution of the breed through research, promotion, and education. View document Rules and Regulations Rules and Regulations ensure the American Boer Goat Association maintains breed standards, promotes fair practices, supports member integrity, and fosters a community of responsible breeders dedicated to the health and quality of Boer goats. View document Code of Ethics The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA), Its Board of Directors, Members, Non-Members and/or Agents are committed to conducting ourselves in a professional manner that does not reflect negatively on themselves or the association. View document Policies The object of this policy is to combine all aspects of ABGA and JABGA Travel, Meeting, and Committees policies under one policy by Sections, as outlined in the following document. View document Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual ABGA Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual outlines accounting policies for financial transparency, segregation of duties, and compliance with GAAP. View document Breed Standards The ABGA Breed Standards are an Ideal of Perfection ; a goal to strive towards and attempt to achieve. THE ABGA Breed Standards are tools to be used by breeders to help them improve their own breeding programs and work towards this Ideal of Perfection. View document Articles of Incorporation Articles of incorporation are legal documents that establish a corporation’s existence and outline its basic details and structure. View document Financial Documents 2024 ABGA Treasurer's Report 2024 2023 Tax Report 2023 2023 ABGA Treasurer's Report 2023 2022 Tax Return 2022 2022-2023 Audit Report 2022 2021 Tax Return 2021 2020 Tax Return 2020 2021 Audit Report 2021 2019 Tax Return 2019 2019 - 2020 Audit Report 2019 2018 Audit Report + Financial Statements 2018 2018 Tax Return 2018 Title Year Minutes American Boer Goat Association board meeting minutes highlight key decisions, updates on ongoing projects, and future initiatives. May 13, 2025 Board of Directors (Minutes Pending Approval) Watch date Apr 15, 2025 Special Meeting Watch date Apr 8, 2025 Board of Directors Watch date Mar 11, 2025 Board of Directors Watch date Feb 18, 2025 Special Meeting Watch date Feb 11, 2025 Board of Directors Watch date Jan 21, 2025 Special Meeting Watch date Jan 14, 2025 Board of Directors Watch date Dec 31, 2024 All (2024) Watch date Dec 27, 2024 Special Meeting Watch date Dec 7, 2024 Face-to-Face Day 2 (Minutes pending approval) Watch date Dec 6, 2024 Face-to-Face Day 1 (Minutes pending approval) Watch date Date Meeting < Back Next > Select Month Select Year Reset

​The American Boer Goat Association elects 15 volunteers who serve on a Board of Directors and work as the governing body of ABGA. Rosalinda Vizina President, Region 1 Read More Brad Mackey Vice President, Region 9 Read More Rodney Wilson Jr. Secretary, Region 10 Read More Sam Knott Treasurer, Region 6 Read More Patrick Aliff Region 2 Read More Brandon Dugat Region 3 Read More Gage Taylor Region 3A Read More Jeffery Gibbs Region 4 Read More Paige Gunderson Region 5 Read More Kyle Tate Region 7 Read More Zach Westfall Region 8 Read More Kim Veal Region 9A Read More Tyler Sparks Region 11A Read More ABGA Region Map Board of Directors The American Boer Goat Association elects 15 volunteers who serve on a Board of Directors and work as the governing body of ABGA. Region Map Board News & Updates Board News & Updates May 16, 2025 A Message from the President: May 16, 2025 May 15, 2025 Congratulations to the newly elected Board Members! May 9, 2025 Open Meeting 05-13-2025 Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. May 7, 2025 2025 Annual Membership Meeting Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Apr 11, 2025 Open Meeting 04-15-2025 Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Apr 2, 2025 Open Meeting 04-8-2025 Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Apr 1, 2025 Board Elections: Ballots Due by May 1, 2025 Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Mar 17, 2025 A message from the President: Region 11 Update Mar 5, 2025 Open Meeting 03-11-2025 Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. Mar 5, 2025 ABGA Now Accepting 2025 Scholarship Applications Keep up with news and updates related to the Junior American Boer Goat Association. Feb 18, 2025 Open Meeting 02-18-2025 Feb 15, 2025 A message from the President: Please welcome and support our newest Regional Director Load More Financial documents have moved to Governing Documents. 2023 Board Candidate Nomination Application Apply for Director Nomination Download Fillable PDF 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 (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) by March 1, 2023. 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. Board seats are open for the following ABGA Regions: Region 1 (Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho) Region 6 (Missouri, Arkansas) Region 10 (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida) Region 11 (Ohio) Region 12 (West Virginia, Virginia, D.C., Maryland, Delaware) Region 13 (Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina) Region 14 (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine) In accordance with ABGA Bylaws, applicants must be ABGA members in good standing (renewed for 2023 by January 1, 2023) 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, 2023) Applications for the JABGA Board of Directors will be due by 5:00 PM CST on March 1, 2023. Applications should be completed in full and submitted to the ABGA office via electronic form (see below) or regular mail (4258 S Jackson St, San Angelo, Texas 76903) by the due date. Required on Application: Board Candidate Nomination Form Certification of Applicant Conflict or Duality of Interest and Disclosure Form Disclosure Form Questions or Concerns? Please contact ABGA Office Manager Brenda McCary at officemanager@abga.org 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, 2023.

Get to know that ABGA office staff. Se habla espanol! Caleb Boardman Executive Director Read More Porschea Penn Office Manager Read More Catherine Riley Director of Community Engagement Read More Corinna Belman Member Services Administrator Read More Jaelynn Reyes Events/Show Logistics Lead & JABGA Liaison Read More Sheila Richardson Bookkeeper Read More Diana Scarbrough Accounts Receivable Read More Micah Harbin Registrations Clerk Read More Catarina Hernandez Registrations Clerk Read More AJ Araiza Media Manager Read More JABGA Read More National Show Committee National Show Committee Read More ABGA Staff Get to know your ABGA office staff!

2023 ABGA & JAGBA National Show entry is now open on Showman.app Late fees will be applied after May 22nd. The last day to submit online entries is Jun 1st. Entries are not accepted the day of show. You can edit your entries online until Jun 1st. You can watch instruction on how to enter a show on Showman below. #2023NationalShow National Show Entry 2023 ABGA & JAGBA National Show entry is now open on Showman.app

There has been a slight change to the Show schedule for Monday, June 12: The Market Wether Show will begin 30 minutes following the... There has been a slight change to the Show schedule for Monday, June 12: The Market Wether Show will begin 30 minutes following the conclusion of Junior Showmanship. #2023NationalShow #news Schedule Update There has been a slight change to the Show schedule for Monday, June 12: The Market Wether Show will begin 30 minutes following the...

The Old Timers Show will take place at the National Show on Friday, June 16th during the lunch break. All funds will benefit the JABGA. The Old Timers Show will take place at the National Show on Friday, June 16th during the lunch break. All funds will benefit the JABGA . Cost: $10 to enter $100 Exempt Pass $50 to get off the list Cannot be entered more than 4 times, per person To enter or purchase Exempt Passes, visit the show office, Monday-Thursday, during office hours. This is a family-friendly event, all participants must act in an appropriate manner. Inappropriate dress, costumes or behavior may be disqualified at any time by ABGA/JABGA Staff or Board Members. #2023NationalShow 2023 Old Timers' Show The Old Timers Show will take place at the National Show on Friday, June 16th during the lunch break. All funds will benefit the JABGA.

Coni Ross was a pioneer and has become a legend within the goat industry; raising goats for more than 40 years. 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. 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, 2018. 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: Coni Ross Memorial Class-Production Record Form . Download • 148KB Entry Fee: $10 $5 will be applied towards awards $5 will be applied towards the ABGA Scholarship Enter the National Show #2023NationalShow 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.

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ABGA is thankful for of our sponsors. They allow the National Show to continue to be the go-to event for the meat goat industry! Eclipse Livestock The Robertson's, Norman's, Spangler's, Logan's, & Zeb James Ken Baty Tarbell Marketing and Design Twoa Show Goats #2023NationalShow 2023 National Show Sponsors ABGA is thankful for of our sponsors. They allow the National Show to continue to be the go-to event for the meat goat industry!

The 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show is just around the corner. Be sure to have your goats registered and entered on time! The 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show is just around the corner. Be sure to have your goats registered and entered on time! ABGA & JABGA Animal Eligibility Competition is open to goats registered in the Herd Books of ABGA. No entries will be accepted until the animal is first registered in an ABGA Herd Book. Work orders must be submitted to the ABGA office by May 15, 2023 11:59 PM (CST). Entry Information Your entries and payment must be submitted by May 22, 2023 (11:59 PM CST) to avoid late fees. All entries received between May 23 - June 1, 2023 will be charged a $20 late fee per entry. No entries will be received after June 1, 2023. Click here to read the National Show Rules for more details. #2023NationalShow National Show Eligibility & Entry Dates The 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show is just around the corner. Be sure to have your goats registered and entered on time!

ABGA and JABGA are excited to offer a photo contest for youth members at the 2023 JABGA National Show. ABGA and JABGA are excited to offer a Boer goat photo contest for both adult and Junior members at the 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show. The goal of the contests is to highlight talented individuals in the communications industry through their use of photography. JABGA Photo Contest Rules: One winner from each age division will be chosen. Winners will be announced during the JABGA Awards Banquet on Thursday, June 15th. All contestants must be members of JABGA. Divisions are: Junior (4-8), Intermediate (9-13), and Senior (14-18). Only two photos per contestant is permitted. All submissions must be printed on an 8”x10” canvas or frame. All entries must be submitted by Tuesday, June 13th at 12pm. All photos must highlight the American Boer Goat. Photos may be taken around the farm or at an event. The American Boer Goat must be the focus of the picture. Photos may not be enhanced or edited, in any way. The Champion Overall Photo will have the opportunity to be featured in the ABGA Digital Magazine. All pictures may be used by the ABGA/ JABGA office for publication and promotions. Adult Photo Contest Rules: This contest will be a fundraiser for the ABGA Foundation. The winning photo will be calculated by the amount of donations received. The winning photo will be auctioned off during the awards banquet on June 15th. 1. All contestants must be ABGA members. 2. All submissions must be printed of an 8”x10” canvas or frame. 3. All entries must be submitted by Tuesday, June 13th at 12pm. 4. All photos must include the American Boer Goat. 5. All pictures may be used by the ABGA office for publication and promotions. #2023NationalShow 2023 National Show Boer Goat Photo Contest ABGA and JABGA are excited to offer a photo contest for youth members at the 2023 JABGA National Show.

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