Keep up with what's new and upcoming with the 2025 ABGA and JABGA National Show. News & Updates Keep up with news & updates for the 2026 ABGA & JABGA Nationals Show. Jan 27, 2026 2026 National Show Superintendents 2026 National Show Superintendents Read More Dec 17, 2025 2026 National Show Judges Judges Read More Nov 18, 2025 National Show Judges Survey Now Open The National Show Judging Survey includes all qualified candidates who applied for consideration, with each judging team submitted directly by the applicants to ensure a fair and transparent selection process. Read More Oct 13, 2025 Announcement: 2026 National Show Judges Applications Join the American Boer Goat Association's 2026 National Show! Applications for judges open October 20th. Organize your team and review eligibility requirements today! Read More Aug 26, 2025 Get Involved: Volunteer for the 2026 ABGA National Show Sub-Committees Volunteer for the 2026 ABGA National Show sub-committees and help create an unforgettable event for members, youth, and exhibitors. Read More Load More News

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More Goat Meat in America’s Kitchens By Emma Kay Rauschenberg I would like to address the challenge of the low consumption of goat meat in America’s family’s diet. This starts with increasing usage in the home kitchen. In addition to the home kitchen, I believe that goat meat could be brought in more effectively into restaurants supply chain to be included in dishes served there too. Goat meat is a highly nutritious and flavorful meat that has been consumed in large quantities for centuries in many parts of the eastern world. However, in America, it remains a less popular meat compared to beef, pork, and chicken. Even though goat meat has numerous health benefits and is more sustainable than many other types of meat. To continue with its health benefits that many outsides of industry may not know, goat meat is the healthiest choice of all red meats like beef, lamb, or pork. It is a great source of protein, with one 3-ounce serving providing around 25 grams of protein. Goat meat is also low in fat, especially saturated fat, which is associated with an increased risk of heart disease as well as hypertension and kidney disease. Additionally, goat meat contains higher amounts of iron, vitamin B12, and potassium compared to other meats such as chicken and beef. This makes it an excellent choice for people looking to improve their health and nutrition while trying something that is not as popular in our country. Furthermore, goat meat is more sustainable than many other types of meat. Goats are known to be hardy animals that can thrive in harsh environments, and they require less land, water, and feed compared to cattle or hogs. As many of us know goat meat is a more sustainable option, especially in areas where resources are scarce. In addition, goats have a lower carbon footprint compared to cows, which makes them a more environmentally friendly option. Regardless of the numerous benefits of goat meat, it remains less popular in America due to a lack of awareness and availability. Many Americans are not familiar with goat meat and may not know how to prepare it in the kitchen. A point often overlooked, goat meat is not as widely available as beef, pork, or chicken in grocery stores and restaurants. However, this is slowly changing as more people become aware of the health and sustainability benefits of goat meat. One idea for changing the thoughts regarding goat meat is we could look nationwide at creating similar market campaigns such as the Beef Industry did with its “Beef it’s What for Dinner” campaign or the Pork Producers have done with its “Pork the Other White Meat”, I believe we can increase awareness even more. The “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner” did help per capita beef consumption, so I believe some like this could help goat consumption as well. Increased education and awareness should lead to increase usage in our American kitchen’s. Some of my ideas for getting more visibility is promoting it on television cooking shows such as Iowa Ingredient, illustrated more in cookbooks, increasing usage by famous chefs so they include it in their creative dishes. Increasing awareness and promotion of goat meat usage in America’s kitchens would drive higher demand, while improving profits for meat goat producers. Using some of the ideas mentioned to promote goat meat in America’s kitchens will help the overall goat industry grow. Related Posts

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

Discover ABGA's Roll of Honor Show Series. Elite sanctioned shows recognizing top Boer goats, breeders, and exhibitors nationwide through a points-based award system. Roll of Honor Show Series Discover ABGA's Roll of Honor Show Series. Elite sanctioned shows recognizing top Boer goats, breeders, and exhibitors nationwide through a points-based award system. Point System Points are awarded based on class size and placement. Larger class sizes and higher placements earn more points. # in Class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1-3 1 4-5 2 6–7 3 1 8-9 4 2 10-25 5 3 1 26-50 10 8 6 4 2 50+ 15 12 10 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 Level 1 Level 2 Division Champion 15 10 Division Reserve 10 7 Grand Champion 30 20 Reserve Champion 20 10 Show Levels Level 1 Shows North American International Livestock Exposition - Louisville, KY National Western Stock Show - Denver, CO American Royal Stock Show - Kansas City, MO Fort Worth Stock Show - Fort Worth, TX Houston Stock Show - Houston, TX Level 2 Shows Keystone International Livestock Expo - Harrisburg, PA San Angelo Stock Show - San Angelo, TX Grand National Stock Show at Cow Palace - Daly City, CA Eastern States Exposition - West Springfield, MA 5 JABGA Regional Shows (Jr only) ABGA Results JABGA Results Awards (ABGA & JABGA) Awards for all categories will be awarded to both ABGA & JABGA. Show Buck of the Year Show Fullblood Doe of the Year Show Percentage Doe of the Year Sire of the Year Dam of the Year Breeder of the Year Exhibitor of the Year Award Types: Banners will be awarded to the winner of each division for both ABGA and JABGA. Designation will be placed on Registration Papers for the individual animal awards. The Sire and Dam of the Year Awards will be given to the respective animals that have accumulated the most points by three or more exhibited progeny during the given show season. The awards will be presented to the current owner of record according to ABGA. The breeder of an animal is determined by ownership of the animal’s dam at time of service according to ABGA records. Goats owned in partnership will accrue points for that partnership towards breeder of the year, but not towards an individual breeder. The exhibitor of the animal will be determined by official show records submitted by the ROH shows. Show Year & Award Presentation Show Year runs from June 1 to May 31 Awards are presented during the Nationals Member Banquet Only one show may be designated as an ROH at events with multiple ABGA sanctioned shows. Additional Details: One person cannot judge more than one ROH Level 1 Show in the same show year. Recognized Level 1 shows may submit three judges' names (in order of preference) to the ABGA by September 1 (the year preceding their show) to be approved by the board of directors. If a show has already selected judges for the 25-26 show season, those judges will be honored. If the recognized point show does not wish to submit names the ABGA will make the selections. Judges MUST NOT be contacted before they are approved. If a Recognized ROH Show has less than 70 head in an Open show or 50 head in a JABGA show starting this show season, it will be placed on probation, meaning it will have one year to increase number of head shown back to the respective number for that show. If it falls below those numbers for two consecutive years, it will lose ROH Status. If a Level 1 ROH Show has less than 100 head in an Open show or 70 head in a JABGA show, it will be placed on probation, meaning it will have one year to increase number of head shown back to Level 1 requirements; if it does not meet these requirements for two consecutive years, it will lose ROH Level 1 Status. ABGA will communicate with the show staff if they show has been put on probation. American Boer Goat Association Roll of Honor (ROH) Show Series Rules The following outlines the rules and structure of the ABGA’s Roll of Honor (ROH) Show Series. These rules are designed to standardize competition and recognize outstanding animals, breeders, and exhibitors across designated livestock shows. Roll of Honor News & Updates Feb 27, 2026 JABGA Roll of Honor: Results View official ABGA Roll of Honor results recognizing top Boer goats, breeders, and exhibitors from premier ROH-sanctioned shows nationwide. Read More Mar 3, 2026 Roll of Honor: San Angelo Stock Show Results View official ABGA Roll of Honor results from the San Angelo Stock Show in San Angelo, Texas! Read More Dec 17, 2025 Roll of Honor: North American International Livestock Exposition Show Results View official ABGA Roll of Honor results from the North American International Livestock Exposition, offering exhibitors an opportunity to earn major points in Louisville, KY. Read More First Prev 1 Page 1 Next Last

Attend the Area 5 JABGA Regional Show in Comfort, TX, November 14-16, 2025. Celebrate the Boer goat breed with top exhibitors and youth competition. Area 5 Regional Sponsors Gold Gibbs Farm - Taco Party & T-Shirt Sponsor (Guthrie, OK) Casada Creations - Regional Show Series Sponsor Lowes Purple Vision - Regional Show Series Sponsor Newton Farms - Regional Show Series Sponsor Purina - Regional Show Series Sponsor Silver Bluebonnet boers/ABGA Region 3 Director (Azle, TX) Menger Creek Sullivan Supply - Fitting Contest Sponsor Camp Coopertop Menger Creek Ranch (Boerne, TX) Ultras Animal Health Bronze 4-T Ranch Brosig Livestock Docs Probiotics Mindy Young Texas Boer Goat Association 4Spur Genetics DemerBox Ginny Boer Goats MULE Texas Farm Bureau The 1465 Foundation Friend of JABGA Blue Gainey Ranch Gunn Team Wethers Luna's Lucky Boer Goats Patron of JABGA Matthew & Rebecca Bassford Melissa Devine Rhoades Family Windy Acres Boer Goats Area 5 Regional Show – Comfort, TX Get ready to go wild at the Area 5 JABGA Regional Show in Comfort, Texas! This year’s safari-themed event invites junior exhibitors to step into adventure as they compete in showmanship, goat judging, sales talk, skill-at-hon, and more. Join us for a weekend filled with friendly competition, learning, and fun all set against the backdrop of Texas Hill Country charm. Entry Deadline 11/15 - Online Entries Close at Midnight (CDT). *You are able to edit your entries online up until entries close or you are checked in at the show. Enter on Showman.app → View Regional Show Rules View Skill-a-thon Study Guide + more 📍 Location: Kendall County Youth Agriculture & Equestrian Center 648 FM-289 Comfort, TX 78013 📅 Dates: November 14 - 16, 2025 🤠 Judges: Blake Quiggins (Breeding & Market) 📄 Show Secretary: Jaelynn Reyes Kelly Murray 📧 Email: shows@abga.org kellymurray678@yahoo.com 📞 Phone: Jaelynn Reyes: 325-486-ABGA (2242) Ext. 4 Kelly Murray: 325-205-0405

Stay tuned for more information... Area 2 Regional Sponsors Gold Casada Creations - Regional Show Series Sponsor Lowes Purple Vision - Regional Show Series Sponsor Newton Farms - Regional Show Series Sponsor Purina - Regional Show Series Sponsor Silver Sullivan Supply - Fitting Contest Sponsor View Regional Show Rules View Skill-a-thon Study Guide + more 📍 Location: Dallas County Fairgrounds: Adel, IA 📅 Dates: May 1 - 3, 2026 🤠 Judges: Sammy Lerena (Breeding) TBD (Market) 📄 Show Secretary: Jaelynn Namio & Austin Pagel 📧 Email: jaelynn@abga.org 📞 Phone: 325-222-8280

Attend the Area 4 JABGA Regional Show in Covington, GA, January 23-25, 2026. Celebrate the Boer goat breed with top exhibitors and youth competition. Area 4 Regional Sponsors Gold Casada Creations - Regional Show Series Sponsor Lowes Purple Vision - Regional Show Series Sponsor Newton Farms - Regional Show Series Sponsor Purina - Regional Show Series Sponsor Silver Sullivan Supply - Fitting Contest Sponsor Area 4 Regional Show – Covington, GA Get ready to join us for the Magnolia Classic at the Area 4 JABGA Regional Show in Covington, Gerogia! Entry Deadline 1/25 - Online Entries Close at Midnight (EST). *You are able to edit your entries online up until entries close or you are checked in at the show. Enter on Showman.app 📍 Location: Newton County Agricultural Center 120 FFA FHA Camp Road Covington, GA 30014 📅 Dates: January 23 - 25, 2026 🤠 Judges: Zack Lumpkin (Market) Jeremy Church (Breeding) 📄 Show Secretary: Jaelynn Reyes Stephanie & Wade Rogers 📧 Email: shows@abga.org 📞 Phone: Jaelynn Reyes: 325-486-ABGA (2242) Ext. 4 Stephanie Rogers: 352-812-8178 Wade Rogers: 352-258-5466 View Regional Show Rules View Skill-a-thon Study Guide + more

Attend the Area 3 JABGA Regional Show in Greenfield, IN, May 9–10, 2026. Celebrate the Boer goat breed with top exhibitors and youth competition. Area 3 Regional Sponsors Gold Casada Creations - Regional Show Series Sponsor Lowes Purple Vision - Regional Show Series Sponsor Newton Farms - Regional Show Series Sponsor Purina - Regional Show Series Sponsor Silver Sullivan Supply - Fitting Contest Sponsor View Regional Show Rules View Skill-a-thon Study Guide + more 📍 Location: Greenfield, IN 📅 Dates: May 9 - 10, 2025 🤠 Judges: Chris Fleming (Breeding) Shannon Scotten (Market) 📄 Show Secretary: Regional - Jaelynn Namio Facility - Julia & Chris Wickard 📧 Email: jaelynn@abga.org racingtotheheartland@gmail.com 📞 Phone: 325-222-8280 317-938-4777 or 765-785-6297

The ABGA affiliate program is a partnership between regional goat clubs and ABGA. With the rapid growth in the meat goat industry, the local meat goat and Boer goat clubs have an increased role of education, marketing and promotion. ABGA Affiliate Membership The ABGA Affiliate Program is a partnership between regional goat clubs and ABGA. With the rapid growth in the meat goat industry, the local meat goat and Boer goat clubs have an increased role of education, marketing and promotion. These local groups provide an essential role in promoting the industry and educating breeders. Indiana Boer Goat Association Junior Wisconsin Meat Goat Association Mid-Atlantic Goat Association North Dakota Goat Association Indiana Boer Goat Association Junior Wisconsin Meat Goat Association Mid-Atlantic Goat Association Indiana Boer Goat Association Junior Wisconsin Meat Goat Association Mid-Atlantic Goat Association North Dakota Goat Association North Dakota Meat Goat Association Tennessee Meat Goat Association Why join our membership? Invest in yourself and connect with a national network, gain access to resources, mentorship, and support to grow your events, membership, and community. Be part of advancing the Boer goat industry-locally and beyond! Benefits you can gain with us. Apply today! Download printable form Standard $75 Annual Membership Name and logo on ABGA website Vendor Table at Nationals Open Forum Access Affiliate Committee Seat Premium $150 Annual Membership All Standard Benefits Kickback Incentives (Membership & Sponsorship) Mentorship Program Access Affiliate Event Page Collaborative Marketing Tools

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 For more information or questions, contact Rodney Wilson, National Show Chair, region.10@abga.org

2026 National Show Superintendents 2026 National Show Superintendents 2026 National Show Superintendents 2026 National Show Superintendents Jesse Kimmel Wade Rogers TiAnna Doyle Lives in Avilla, IN * Wife - Khara. Children - Riley & Braxton * Judges Goats, hogs, cattle, and sheep from coast to coast * Ag Teacher & FFA Advisor @ East Noble High School * Adjunct Professor @ Huntington University * Graduate of Wilmington College * Raises Boer Goats both Fullbloods and Wether Stock * Judged the 2017 JABGA National Show and the 2022 ABGA National Show * National Show Superintendent 2018-2021 and 2023-2026 * Owner of Kimmel Showpigs which raises multiple breeds of showpigs that compete from coast to coast * Kimmel Showpigs have raised multiple National Champions and National Sires of the year as well as the only 2 time National Champion Duroc Gilt * Bucket list items include judging in all 50 states as well as judging abroad Wade Rogers is from Fort White Florida. He is married to Stephanie, and they have two daughters, Amber and Jaylyn. Together they own Rogers Livestock, where they raise registered Boer goats and registered Charolais cattle. Wade and his family have been involved in the goat industry since 2016 raising and showing both registered and market goats. Wade has been the Boer Goat superintendent at the Florida State Fair since 2019, and has put on numerous other jackpot shows in Florida as well. Most recently he and Stephanie also hosted the Area 4 JABGA regional. 2026 will be Wade's third year as a National Show Superintendent. He is looking forward to seeing everyone in Grand Island, and helping to make it one of the best Nationals ever. 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