Kensey Cobb Meet National Show Superintendent, Kensey Cobb Hi I’m Kensey! I’m from a small town in South Carolina, right above Clemson University. My family and I started in goats in 2013, and moved our focus to ABGA registered stock in 2016. You can catch me at a show or sale on the weekends, or at home doing chores around the farm! I’m looking for to seeing and meeting everyone! For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

Anton Ward 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

Ryan Rash Get to know JABGA National Market Show, Commercial Doe Show, and Market Showmanship Judge, Ryan Rash Ryan Rash is from Crockett, Texas and grew up showing every species of livestock. During his junior show career he exhibited 13 Grand or Reserve Grand Champion Steers at major livestock shows all over the United States. Rash graduated from Texas A&M University and was a member of the National Champion Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Team. During his collegiate judging careers he was in the top 10 individuals and in the top 10 of Oral reasons at every contest he entered and was the high point individual at 5 contests. Ryan Rash He is a co star of the Beyond The Ring Podcast, the Executive Director of the Beyond The Ring Junior Livestock Association and he owns and operates SBCC, a cattle company and consulting firm. He and his family have a club calf operation as well as a purebred Charolais and Hereford operation. He has judged every species of livestock at shows from the local to major show level throughout the US in 47 states, Canada and Mexico. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

Thank You, Vendors! Your dedication, and amazing products truly brought our event to life. We couldn't have done it without your support. A huge THANK YOU to all our incredible vendors for making the 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show a success! Your dedication, and amazing products truly brought our event to life. We couldn't have done it without your support. Here's to celebrating our wonderful community and looking forward to many more collaborations in the future! KENNA CONES THE GOAT SHED For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

Groups and Pairs Classes Get familiar with the National Show Groups and Pairs Classes Photo by Pearl's Pics . GROUP CLASSES The following rules apply for group classes. Entry fee is $10 per group per show. Cash entries will be taken up to the time of group class verification deadline. Exhibitors must complete the entry form; listing each animal’s tattoo and registration number and submit it to the office for verification by 9 am of the day of the show. The goats must also be shown in their regular class. Any animal disqualified in a regular class for a cull fault or tattoo will not be eligible for the pairs or group classes. Fullblood Group Classes will follow the Fullblood Doe Overall Drive and Percentage Group Classes will follow the Percentage Doe Overall Drive. FULLBLOOD GET OF SIRE: Three Fullblood or Purebred offspring of the same buck with both sexes represented. Must have at least 1 of each sex. Any age and any sex. Do not have to be owned by the same person. PERCENTAGE GET OF SIRE: Three Percentage does, any age that are by the same buck. Do not have to be owned by the same person. FULLBLOOD PRODUCE OF DAM: Two offspring out of the same doe. Do not have to be owned by the same person. PERCENTAGE PRODUCE OF DAM: Two offspring out of the same doe. To be eligible, the dam must be registered in an ABGA Herd book. Do not have to be owned by the same person. FULLBLOOD BREEDER’S HERD: The exhibitor of the herd must be the breeder of record. Goats owned by other exhibitors may be included provided the exhibitor of the breeder’s herd was listed as the owner or co-owner of the dam of the included goat(s) at the time of conception: Two Fullblood or Purebred does less than 12 months, Two Fullblood or Purebred does 12 months or greater, A buck of any age. PERCENTAGE DOE BREEDER’S HERD: The exhibitor of the herd must be the breeder of record. Goats owned by other exhibitors may be included provided the exhibitor of the breeder’s herd was listed as the owner or co-owner of the dam of the included goat(s) at the time of conception: Two percentage does less than 12 months, Two percentage does 12 months or greater. PAIR CLASSES The following rules apply for pair classes. Entry fee is $10 per pair per show. Cash entries will be taken up to the time of the pair class verification deadline. Pair entries must have identical owners. Exhibitors must complete the entry form; listing each animal’s tattoo and registration number and submitted to the office for verification by 9am of each show. Animal information will be checked upon entry at the gate. The goats must also be shown in their regular class. Any animal disqualified in a regular class for a cull fault or tattoo will not be eligible for the pairs or group classes. Junior Pairs classes will follow the Junior Division Drive and the Senior Pairs classes will follow the Overall Drive. Best Pair of Doe/Buck Kids will follow the Junior Fullblood Doe Drive. BEST PAIR KIDS: Two animals shown in the 0–12-month classes of the respective division. Classes are Best Pair of Buck Kids, Best Pair of Fullblood Doe Kids, Best Pair of Percentage Doe Kids BEST PAIR ONE YEAR AND OLDER: Two animals shown in the yearling and/or senior classes of the respective divisions. Classes are Best Pair of Senior Bucks, Best Pair of Senior Fullblood Does, Best Pair of Senior Percentage Does BEST PAIR OF DOE/BUCK KIDS: Both sexes represented. One Fullblood/Purebred doe and a Fullblood buck kid that has been shown in respective classes. Two animals are shown in the 0-12 month classes of the respective division. For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org

Goat Care and Management Find a list of goat care and management articles, tips and tutorials, and blogs from goat professionals and members. How to Trim Goat Hooves ABGA Member Dawn Foster of No Step Ranch in Sterling City, Texas takes us through the steps on how to give your goat a hoof trim. Goat Care and Management How to Tag Your Goat ABGA Member Dawn Foster of No Step Ranch in Sterling City, Texas takes us through the steps on how to tag your goat. Goat Care and Management Just what is "Pregnancy Toxemia? Understanding pregnancy toxemia in does: prevention and diagnosis, and treatment. Goat Care and Management How to Tattoo Your Goat ABGA Member Dawn Foster of No Step Ranch in Sterling City, Texas takes us through the steps on how to tattoo your goat. Goat Care and Management

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June 10 - 18, 2023 Kentucky Exposition Center Louisville, Kentucky News & Updates Jun 28, 2023 2023 JABGA National Show Contest & Overall Regional Series Results Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all the JABGA members who participated! Jun 20, 2023 Meet ABGA National Show Judge: Corey Billups Corey Billups has been judging Boer goats for the last 9 years. He became an ABGA certified judge in 2016. Jun 20, 2023 Meet JABGA Meat Goat Evaluation Judge: Blake Quiggins Blake Quiggins assists in clipping and fitting beef cattle and goats for customers across the United States at all the major shows. Load More Updates Want to sponsor the 2023 National Show? Become a Sponsor! Thank You 2023 National Show Premium Sponsors Thank you to our Premium Sponsors. We couldn't have done it without you! Thank You 2023 National Show Vendors Thank you to our vendors for your commitment to excellence and for being such an important part of our event. Thank You 2023 National Show Underwriters We are grateful for your unwavering support and are honored to have you on board. Thank You 2023 National Show Ringside Table Sponsors Thank you ringside table sponsors for your unwavering support! Thank You 2023 National Show End Cap Sponsors We couldn't have achieved success without each and every one of you. Thank You 2023 National Show Judges You play a crucial role in ensuring that the highest standards are met when it comes to evaluating and awarding exhibitors. Thank You 2023 National Show Superintendents We extend a massive thank you to our hardworking National Show Superintendents! It's essential to acknowledge and appreciate the... Thank You 2023 National Show Awards Sponsors The American Boer Goat Association would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our individual awards sponsors. THANK YOU!

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November 8, 2024 Area 1 Regional Show 900 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Merced, CA, USA November 22, 2024 Area 5 Regional Show 220 Coliseum, Sweetwater, TX 79556, USA March 28, 2025 Area 4 Regional Show Perry, GA, USA April 25, 2025 Area 2 Regional Show Spencer, IA, USA May 9, 2025 Area 3 Regional Show Greenfield, IN, USA JABGA Regional Shows The JABGA Regional Show Program encompasses all five JABGA areas across the United States, offering young participants a platform to showcase their goats. The program also engages youth with various contests and activities, fostering a comprehensive environment for learning and growth within the Boer goat community. View Regional Show Rules 2024 - 2025 JABGA Regional Show Series Under the Sea