Clear guidelines for ABGA concurrent shows, including judging procedures, show secretary duties, and class protocols. Concurrent Show Rules Clear guidelines for ABGA concurrent shows, including judging procedures, show secretary duties, and class protocols. Concurrent shows are two ABGA or ABGA/JABGA sanctioned shows taking place simultaneously in the same ring. These shows remain separate entities with individual placements and judging protocols. Max 2 shows may run concurrently Shows must be declared on the application and judges notified in advance Each show requires separate ring stewards & placings Judges must independently check animals for DQ faults Judges must provide reasons to at least 5th place for each show Tattoo/microchip verification required for all point-earning animals View full rules below ↓ View Sanctioned Show Rules View Regional Show Rules Concurrent Show Rules Ensuring fairness and consistency when multiple shows are held in the same ring and venue. Show Rules News & Updates Description Start Now Collapsible text is perfect for longer content like paragraphs and descriptions. It's a great way to give people more information while keeping your layout clean. Link your text to anything, including an external website or a different page. You can set your text box to expand and collapse when people click, so they can read more or less info. Read More Nov 19, 2025 Updates to the Junior Weigh Back Protocol Discover the latest updates the Board of Directors passed on the junior animal weighing protocol. Read More Oct 28, 2025 Update to Junior Division Class Protocol Discover the latest updates on Junior division proposals for Regional and National Shows, ensuring fair competition and accurate weight management. Read More First Prev 1 Page 1 Next Last

Find Your People. Make Life Elyte. There are a few memories in a person’s life that never fade. Moments are fleeting and feelings can dull with time, but I know I will never forget sitting ringside at the 2025 National Show next to all of my friends, in a room so quiet I could literally hear my own heartbeat, as the numbers in the Senior Showmanship class slowly dwindled. The judges had worked their way to the top five. They motioned for fifth and fourth to fall into line. Then they made their third-place decision and turned their attention to the final two showmen. What felt like an hour passed as they studied, talked, and compared. Finally, one of the judges stepped toward the two girls, held up a number two… and then held up a number one in the direction of my friend Olivia, a number one. And we absolutely lost our minds. Our group of friends was screaming with pure glee. Some of us were jumping up and down. A few of us were crying real, happy tears. It wasn’t just excitement, it was pride. It was watching someone we love accomplish a goal she had been working toward for a very long time. It was seeing late nights, early mornings, setbacks, and perseverance all come together in one unforgettable moment. That moment of pure joy and love, all for our friend, reminded me of something so important: success may look individual, but it is almost always built by a community. That is why one of the most important choices you will ever make, in the show ring, in JABGA, and in life, is choosing who you surround yourself with. Finding your people. The ones who stand by you, believe in you, and inspire you to be better. Those people can truly make you unstoppable. Finding your people doesn’t mean finding the biggest, coolest group or the loudest crowd (although if you’ve met my sister, you may not think that’s entirely true). It doesn’t mean surrounding yourself with people just because they are popular or successful. Finding your people means finding the ones who genuinely want to see you grow and succeed. The ones who tell you the truth, even when it’s hard. The ones who celebrate your wins like they are their own and sit beside you when things get tough. Your people are the ones who remind you who you are when you start to forget. They see potential in you before you see it in yourself. They push you to raise your standards higher and higher. Sometimes growth feels uncomfortable. Sometimes being pushed feels frustrating. But the right people don’t push you to tear you down–they push you because they believe in what you are capable of becoming. The people around you have an incredible amount of influence over your mindset, your attitude, and your confidence. When you surround yourself with people who work hard, set goals, show up even on the tough days, smile in the small moments, and laugh every chance they get, that energy becomes contagious. In the livestock industry, it is easy to think of showing as an individual sport. You walk into the ring alone. But anyone who has ever been part of this industry knows that nothing about it is truly individual. It takes families who sacrifice time and money. It takes friends who wash goats in fifteen-degree weather at 4:30 in the morning. It takes friends who answer late-night phone calls, early-morning texts, and way too many FaceTime calls. It takes barn families who celebrate your wins and remind you that you’re still capable after a loss. Behind every exhibitor is a team. That team is what makes this industry special. It is what makes JABGA special. We compete against each other, but we also cheer for each other. We want to win, but we also want our friends to win. We understand the work it takes to get there, and because of that, we respect each other’s journeys. Being unstoppable doesn’t mean you never struggle. It doesn’t mean you never fail. It doesn’t mean everything always goes your way. Being unstoppable means that when you fall, you have people who help you get back up. It means that when you feel discouraged, someone reminds you why you started. It means that when you start to doubt yourself, someone else believes enough for both of you. I know I wouldn’t be half the person I am without my friends and show family. They make the hard days easier, in and out of the barn. They make the wins sweeter and the losses easier to handle. They push me to be better, and they never — and I mean never — fail to put a smile on my face or laughter in my heart. So to my people: Brian, Addy, Lyndsay, Jason, Handley, Haelynn, Mandy, Nathan, Addie, Debbie, Missy, Matt, Olivia, and so many more to count, thank you. I am forever grateful to call you my friends. Thank you for being my biggest supporters, my loudest cheerleaders, and my constant reminders of what is possible. Find your people. Hold onto them. Be there for them. Grow with them. Because when you do, your life becomes elyte . Related Posts

The American Boer Goat Association's Sanctioned Show Program is designed to encourage the exhibition, marketing and promotion of ABGA percentage, purebred, and full blood Boer goats. ABGA SANCTIONED SHOW PROGRAM (All show support is at the discretion of ABGA) The Sanctioned Show Program is designed to encourage the exhibition, marketing and promotion of ABGA percentage, purebred, and full blood Boer goats. Any show receiving ABGA sanctioning must be open to all ABGA registered Boer goats that meet the requirements of the ABGA show rules. Ennoblement points earned at ABGA Sanctioned shows will not be awarded until after the show results are received at the ABGA office. The American Boer Goat Association, its officers, directors, agents, employees, and volunteers (hereafter collectively known as “ABGA”) shall not be held responsible for any loss, injury, or damage in connection with, arising out of, or incident to the above show. I further and hereby expressly waive all rights to claim against ABGA, and release ABGA from any liability whatsoever with respect to any injury to person, damage to, or loss of property from any cause whatsoever (expressly including ABGA’s negligence). ABGA Sanctioned Shows will abide by and remain in accordance with the ABGA Sanctioned Show Rules and have an updated copy of the ABGA Rules and Regulations available if any problem or question should arise during the show. ABGA Sanctioned Shows will submit a copy of scheduled classes and applicable entity rules to ABGA, per the ABGA Rules and Regulations. See Rule 1400 (I) v, provide an ABGA approved judge to judge the show, and report the judge’s name to the ABGA office no less than 30 days prior to the entry deadline. Original registration certificates are required, except that a copy of a registration application, stamped with the date received by ABGA, can be accepted for kids less than 3 months of age. Animals over the age of 3 months must be verified as registered in the ABGA database at the time of the above show. An animal that may be verified as registered in the web-based database of ABGA will be accepted in lieu of a registration certificate. Verification must be provided by the exhibitor in either digital or print to the show secretary. JABGA ownership must be verified using the transfer history on the animal pedigree if the certificate is not provided. Goats registered in a frozen or suspended account are ineligible to exhibit in an ABGA Sanctioned Show. In accordance with the ABGA Sanctioned Show Rules, the Show Secretary must submit show results to the ABGA office to be verified within 30 days of the conclusion of the show. The report must include the following: class, list of animals in class with placings, animal’s name, animal’s (ABGA) registration number, identifying tattoos (left and right), or microchip number, and the owner’s name. ABGA has the right to decline or revoke sanctioning for this show at any time. The ABGA office will send notification of sanctioning approval or denial to the Show Secretary. This notification may be made to the Show Secretary’s email address, if provided. SHOWS INDEPENDENT OF A FAIR OR LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION Upon request, ABGA will provide division rosettes to ABGA Sanctioned shows that are independent of a fair or livestock exposition. Upon request, ABGA will provide Boer goat and ABGA promotional materials to be displayed and handed out at the show. SHOWS BY A FAIR OR LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION ABGA will provide monetary support for shows connected to a fair or livestock exposition, within the following criteria: The Sponsoring Organization must be a fair or livestock exposition. The event must be a multi-species event. Minimum prior year’s gate attendance 200,000 (documentation must be provided by the requesting organization). Must provide a proposed class breakdown if the class breakdowns differ from the ABGA Class List. Funding limited to one show per calendar year per fair or livestock exposition. ABGA and JABGA Sanctioned Show Application .pdf Download PDF • 324KB

Get to know your candidates running for JABGA Board of Directors. 2026 JABGA Board of Director Candidates Get to know your candidates running for JABGA Board of Directors. Alexis Krupp Area 1 Candidate Maddie Reis Area 1 Candidate Tory Brincks Area 2 Candidate Alexis Krupp grew up in Medford and Rogue River, Oregon, where she splits her time between helping run Rogue Hampshires and managing her own herd under ASKL — Alexis Sophia Krupp Livestock. She raises fullblood, percentage, and wether‑type Boer goats, along with Registered Hampshire, Dorset, and wether‑style sheep. When she is in Rogue River, Alexis spends most of her time working hands‑on with her animals—training young goats to walk, practicing showmanship, washing and clipping, and assisting her stepdad with the sheep program. When she is in Medford with her dad and his family, she enjoys photography, baking, and spending time with relatives. Alexis is currently a junior in high school, where she is enrolled in animal science and animal‑career courses to deepen her knowledge of the livestock industry. She plans to major in animal science in college and is interested in pursuing a future career in animal embryology. For the past two years, Alexis has served on the American Junior Hampshire Sheep Association Board, an experience that strengthened her leadership skills and passion for youth livestock programs. She is excited about the opportunity to join the Junior American Boer Goat Association Board to expand her involvement in the goat industry, support junior members, and help grow educational and leadership opportunities within JABGA. My name is Madison Reis, I’m 20 years old, and I’m from California in area 1, where I have been raising Boer goats alongside my grandparents for almost the entirety of my life. I am currently serving my second term, or fourth year, on the junior board as well as serving my second year as JABGA President. Prior to my leadership experience on the junior board, I also served as my local 4-H club president for six years in grades 7th-12th. Along with serving on the board, I am also pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science: Production at Chico State. After graduation I plan on specializing in reproduction for large livestock. Hi, my name is Tory Brincks, and I am hoping to represent Area Two on the Junior American Boer Goat Association Board. I have been involved in this association and the Boer goat industry since 2018, when I started my own operation, Brincks Boer Goats. What began as a small 4-H bottle goat project quickly grew into something much bigger than I ever imagined, eventually developing into a registered herd of over 150 head. That journey has given me a deep passion for the industry and the opportunities it provides. Because of this, I strive to advocate for the Boer goat industry while helping youth discover and develop the skills, leadership, and connections that JABGA has to offer. Lynnzae Van Wyk Area 2 Candidate Haley Poynor Area 4 Candidate Evangeline Street Area 4 Candidate Hi everyone! My name is Lynnzae Van Wyk, and I have been involved in the Boer goat industry for over 11 years and a JABGA member for 10, raising and showing goats with my family. I currently serve as an Area 2 Junior Ambassador and stay active in JABGA through exhibiting both breeding and market goats, competing in contests, and mentoring younger exhibitors. If I’m elected, I hope to strengthen membership, encourage participation, and support the next generation of exhibitors. I aspire to become a JABGA Director because I’ve been actively involved in JABGA activities since the 3rd grade. Over these years, I’ve always admired the board members for their leadership, friendship and unwavering dedication to our organization. JABGA has significantly shaped my personal and professional development, and I am eager to give back in a meaningful way. I strive to be a role model for younger members, just as those leaders were for me. Furthermore, with my brother Will transitioning out of his role, I would be truly honored to take his place and build upon the contributions he has made. Stepping into this position represents more than just a title; it’s an opportunity to continue supporting and enhancing the experience within the JABGA. JABGA’s impact on me has been profound, particularly due to the little gestures that board members use to engage with all members, whether it’s a fun game or a simple treat like ice cream. Their thoughtful actions not only foster connections but also ensure that our shows run smoothly. I am excited about the possibility of contributing to this amazing organization. Hello, my name is Evangeline Street, and I am running for the JABGA Board to represent Area 4. I am 19 years old and I am currently attending Lake Technical College for LPN school. Once I graduate from LPN school, I plan to further my education by obtaining my RN, BSN, and eventually going to Anesthesia School to become a Nurse Anesthetist. I graduated from high school a year early, obtaining my AICE Diploma and the Bright Futures Scholarship for Florida. I was highly active in 4H, for 12 years, and FFA, for 5 years. Through FFA, I was awarded with the Florida State Degree and my National American Degree. I have a genuine drive and passion for this industry and I have shown goats for 10 years now. My goal is to encourage and influence younger children to follow their passion within this industry and become more involved at shows and events. Growing up I did not have someone to look up to and guide me within this industry, but I have gained many friendships and grown my breeding program. The amount of opportunities this industry has given me are endless and I hope to pass my knowledge onto the next generation. I intend to set up more educational seminars to help the youth and educate the younger generations, getting them more involved and interested in this industry. I hope you all will consider me for this position. Lexi Bingham Area 5 Candidate Case Carpenter Area 5 Candidate Kade Sanders Area 5 Candidate Hi, my name is Lexi Bingham, and I am a 16-year-old from Collbran, Colorado. I have been raising and showing goats for nine years, and this is my eighth year of being involved with both the JABGA and ABGA. Through these experiences, I have developed a strong passion for the meat goat industry and for helping others grow within it. I am currently serving as your JABGA Region 5 Junior Ambassador, where I enjoy promoting the meat goat industry and encouraging younger exhibitors as they learn more about showing, fitting, and caring for their animals. Being able to support and mentor other youth in the industry is something that I truly value. Outside of the show ring, I am actively involved in both 4-H and FFA. Through these organizations I have had the opportunity to hold several leadership roles and am currently serving as the treasurer of my 4-H club. These experiences have helped me grow as a leader while strengthening my communication and teamwork skills. In my free time, I enjoy expressing my creativity through graphic design and marketing projects, as well as making quilts for others. I love finding ways to combine creativity with agriculture and enjoy using those skills to help promote the livestock industry and the organizations that support youth in agriculture. My name is Case Carpenter, and I am a senior at Prairie Valley High School in Nocona, Texas. Agriculture has been a big part of my life, and I have been raising and showing goats for the past five years. Through my experiences in the show ring and working with livestock at home, I have learned the importance of hard work, responsibility, and dedication. Outside of showing goats, I stay active in several sports including football, basketball, tennis, and golf. I also enjoy spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. In school, I am a member of the National Honor Society and am actively involved in FFA. I would like the opportunity to represent Region 5 on the JABGA board and help encourage younger members to get involved, learn more about the goat industry, and build the same passion for agriculture that has meant so much to me. Hi, my name is Kade Sanders. I am 16 years old and I'm from Henryetta Oklahoma. I have been showing goats since 2017 and play high school basketball and am the Vice President for my school's FFA program. Between JABGA and FFA I have competed in competitions like public speaking and livestock judging. My future goals are to graduate college with a bachelor’s in finance and eventually start my own financial planning business. My favorite part of JABGA is talking to all the members and making new friendships. Lauryn Sutton Area 5 Candidate Hi, my name is Lauryn Sutton, and I am a junior in high school in Hillsboro, Texas. I am an active member of my local FFA chapter, where I served as the 2024–2025 Chapter President. In 2024, I was also a state finalist in the Goat Proficiency area through FFA. My family has raised registered Boer goats for over 10 years, which has helped me develop a strong passion for the goat industry and agriculture. I plan to pursue a career as an embryologist in the agriculture industry. I enjoy promoting youth involvement while encouraging others to raise quality livestock. Related Posts

The updated Speech Topics were passed by the JABGA Board of Directors at the 2023 Summer Face-to Face meeting. Updated JABGA Speech Topics The updated Speech Topics were passed by the JABGA Board of Directors at the 2023 Summer Face-to Face meeting. The updated Speech Topics were passed by the JABGA Board of Directors at the 2023 Summer Face-to Face meeting. Novice Regionals: What is your favorite part about showing goats? Nationals: What should you do in the show ring? Junior Regionals: What is the importance of building a bond with your show goat? Nationals: How do you decide what buck to breed your does to? Intermediate Regionals: How can barn/pen construction affect your animals? Nationals: Why/ Why not is record keeping important for the care of your herd? Senior Regionals: What is the importance of a balanced feeding program for your herd? Nationals: Pick a biosecurity issue and how would you overcome it in your herd. Related Posts Oct 25, 2024 2024 - 2025 Regional Show Series: Public Speaking Topics The Public Speaking contest encourages participants to develop communication skills while sharing knowledge about the Boer goat industry and breed. Jul 21, 2023 JABGA Age Division Changes The JABGA Board of Directors proposes the age change be implemented on September 1, 2023. Oct 11, 2022 2022 - 2023 JABGA Public Speaking Contest Updated rules and topics for the 2022-2023 JABGA Regional Show Series Public Speaking contest.

Region 11 Director, Daniel Elliot Back to Board of Directors Tyler Sparks President, Region 11 Email Tyler Sparks was raised on several different cattle farms and had the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of both the show and commercial sides of the industry. He was active in 4-H and FFA and was privileged to be elected president in both organizations and receive his State FFA degree in 2008. Tyler was introduced to Boer goats in 2005 and showed his first goat in 2008. Since 2016, he has run a herd of Boer goats in Southern Ohio that consists of both registered and commercial animals. He strives to produce something for every customer, from the local county fair market whether to the nationally competitive registered doe. For the past 5 years, Tyler has traveled the country hauling goats and meeting other breeders and enthusiasts. He has been privileged to learn about the many different aspects of the industry from some of the greats. Tyler also currently serves on the ABGA Board of Directors as the representative for Region 11. Previous Director Next Director

"When going into any showmanship class the most important thing you want to do is have confidence," says JABGA Vice President Logan Hollen. Confidence and Eye Contact "When going into any showmanship class the most important thing you want to do is have confidence," says JABGA Vice President Logan Hollen. JABGA Vice President Logan Hollen When going into any showmanship class the most important thing you want to do is have confidence. You can grow your confidence by having eye contact with the judge. When having eye contact it allows you to have a connection with the judge, and in hopes, they will remember you and set you apart from the rest. It’s very important to stay focused on where the judge is located in the ring. This is done by keeping eye contact. By knowing where the judge is at all times will let you have a smoother transition when moving around your goat and will help keep you focused on the class. This is definitely something that can be practiced at home with the use of a mirror. The use of a mirror in your barn will also help you with feet placement. Judges are very picky on how feet are placed. This will separate you from 1st place and 2nd place the majority of the time. The quicker you can place feet and be looking back up at the judge is what will push you towards the top of the class. Related Posts

JABGA Board Member, Alaina Blair, reflects on what National Agriculture Week means to her. What National Agriculture Week Means To Me JABGA Board Member, Alaina Blair, reflects on what National Agriculture Week means to her. By Alaina Blair JABGA Board Member Alaina Blair Agriculture has provided me with vast opportunities and has impacted my life in many great ways: from skills learned and values instilled in me to hard work and responsibility are a way of life. It teaches perseverance, to hold tight to my faith, and know the sun will rise again tomorrow. Agriculture is not only cultivating the land, producing crops, and raising livestock, but it’s being a caregiver. It’s setting roots that run deep with family, history, and community. One day I will become part of a legacy left on the land as the next generation is raised. Agriculture is vital for all, for it produces the necessities that maintain life. ABGA has helped me find my passion and fuels my drive for the Boer goat industry. It’s given me the opportunity to be involved in the industry I so deeply love. Hopefully, one day I will be able to have a livelihood in becoming a veterinarian that specializes in small ruminants and giving back to the industry that has given me so much. Therefore, celebrating National Agriculture Week makes me think of gratitude and harvest time. Gratitude for the backbone of our nation that provides our food and a way of life to be proud of! It’s the past, present, and a promise of the future. It gives me a reason to celebrate the industry I love and settles my soul. Here’s to a lifestyle worth celebrating! #JABGA #news Related Posts

Congratulations to the newly elected JABGA Board of Directors. We look forward to seeing the positive impact you will have on the JABGA! 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 Related Posts

Apply for the 2025 ABGA Scholarship by April 4, 2025. Open to JABGA/ABGA members under 21. Enhance your education today! Now Accepting 2025 Scholarship Applications Apply for the 2025 ABGA Scholarship by April 4, 2025. Open to JABGA/ABGA members under 21. Enhance your education today! The American Boer Goat Association and Junior American Boer Goat Association are now accepting scholarship applications for 2025. Applications will be due to the ABGA office via electronic form or regular mail by April 4, 2025. The American Boer Goat Association scholarship program is designed to encourage the educational enhancement of young Boer goat breeders by awarding annual scholarships. This program is open to any active ABGA or JABGA member, 21 years of age or under, who has been involved in ABGA or JABGA programs. Application Guidelines Applicants must be members of the Junior American Boer Goat Association (JABGA) or American Boer Goat Association (ABGA). The applicant must be either a high school senior or a college student (21 years of age or under) as of January 1st of the year the application is submitted. Winners will be recognized at the 2025 ABGA and JABGA National Show. The applicant may receive the scholarship only one time. The recipient will be selected by the ABGA Scholarship Committee members, none of whom have children applying for the ABGA Scholarship. If selected to receive a scholarship by the American Boer Goat Association Scholarship Committee, the scholarship applicant will be required to verify their enrollment in an institution of higher education by September 30, 2025. Upon receipt of enrollment verification, the scholarship award check will be sent to the institution. Failure to meet enrollment requirements in year scholarship is awarded will result in forfeiture of the scholarship. Application Procedure and Instructions You must submit a copy of your final high school and/or college transcript for the Fall 2024 semester. Application material must include two letters of recommendation. The recommendations may come from employers, teachers, ag leaders, junior advisors, pastors, etc. They may not include applicants, parents, ABGA Board of Directors members, or ABGA employees. The two letters of recommendation and transcripts must be submitted together to the American Boer Goat Association. April 4, 2025, is the deadline for submitting the application material. If mailing, materials must be postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service on or before April 4, 2025. Materials postmarked after this date will not be accepted. Applications submitted by email must be received by the ABGA office no later than 11:59:59 PM CST on April 4, 2025. Selection Scholarship recipients will be selected by members of the ABGA Scholarship Committee, none of whom have children applying for the JABGA scholarship program. Each applicant may only receive the scholarship one time. Recognition ABGA scholarship recipients will be recognized at the 2025 ABGA and JABGA National Show in Louisville. Ky. Application Checklist Students wanting to apply for the 2025 ABGA Scholarship program should submit the following materials on or before April 4, 2025. Completed scholarship application Copy of final high school and/or college transcript for the Fall 2024 semester Copy of SAT/ACT scores (if not listed on high school/college transcript) Two (2) letters of recommendation Questions? Please contact Jaelynn Reyes at jaelynn@abga.org with any questions or concerns regarding the ABGA scholarship program. Ready to Apply? Complete the form below to apply for the 2025 ABGA Scholarship program: Apply now! Related Posts Feb 14, 2025 Applications for the 25-26 Board Now Open Applications completed by the nominee for the JABGA Board of Directors are due to the ABGA office via electronic form on or before March 1. Jan 22, 2024 ABGA and JABGA Now Accepting 2024 Scholarship Applications ABGA and JABGA are now accepting scholarship applications for the 2024 year. Jan 12, 2023 ABGA and JABGA Now Accepting 2023 Scholarship Applications ABGA and JABGA are now accepting scholarship applications for the 2023 year.

Boer Goats, bred for meat quality and resilience in South Africa. Learn about their journey to the U.S. and their impact on goat farming by JABGA Area 5 Director Jada Young. The Importance of The Boer Goat Breed Boer Goats, bred for meat quality and resilience in South Africa. Learn about their journey to the U.S. and their impact on goat farming by JABGA Area 5 Director Jada Young. The Boer Goat was originally developed in South Africa, and first appeared around the early 1900s. The South African farmers selectively chose to breed a mixture of indigenous goats, Angora, and Spanish stock to create a hardy animal that could survive the harsh conditions of the South African planes, but also produce enough meat to feed their families. For the next few decades, the farmers used selective breeding techniques to focus on meat quality, meat quantity, and development of the striking characteristic of the white body with a brown head. In 1959, The South African Boer Goat Breeders Association (SABGBA) was established formalizing the breed. Although the breed had been made official over three decades before, the first Fullblood Boer Goat was imported into the United States in 1993. That same year The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) was established. Since then, according to the USDA the total meat goat population has reached over 2.51 million in the United States. Of those, approximately just over 1 million Boer Goat and Boer Goat crosses are slaughtered annually in the United States for meat consumption purposes. It may be easy for breeders and showmen to visualize our herds as show stock, but it is important to acknowledge the breed for their original purpose. Many countries and families to this day still strongly rely on goat meat production to successfully sustain themselves. - Jada Young, JABGA Area 5 Director Learn more about Jada Young Related Posts Nov 4, 2025 Keeping the Breed Strong Strategic breeding is essential to preserving the breed’s standards. Learn more about raising goats by JABGA Area 4 Director Brook Arce. Dec 2, 2024 Overcoming Obstacles in the Industry The Boer goat industry faces challenges like breeding for quality, disease management, and labor commitment. Despite these, the rewards are immense. By Alaina Blair Oct 18, 2024 Maintaining Breed Integrity The Reasons Behind the Breed Standards by Jada Young

Points towards Doe of Excellence in the Percentage Doe Herd Book, and points towards Ennoblement in the Fullblood/Purebred Herd Book are awarded according to the charts on this page. SHOW POINTS CHARTS Points towards Doe of Excellence in the Percentage Doe Herd Book, and Points towards Ennoblement in the Fullblood/Purebred Herd Book are awarded according to these Charts for ABGA Sanctioned Shows: Points for the ABGA National Show are awarded according to the following charts: