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

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​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.

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 2025 ABGA & JABGA Nationals Show. Apr 24, 2025 Herd Sire Directory Promote your herd in the 2025 ABGA Herd Sire Directory – Nationals Edition! Ad spots for sires and services available. Full color print, ringside and banquet exposure, plus social media spotlight options! Read More Mar 19, 2025 Calling all JABGA Members: Meat Goat Evaluation This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in commercial goat production, track performance metrics, and compete for over $5,000 in premiums! Read More Mar 18, 2025 ABGA Open Show Judge: Josh Stephans Josh Stephans of Elkland, MO, owns Hidden Springs Farms and has been an ABGA judge since 2014, judging at all levels, including National Shows. Read More Mar 18, 2025 ABGA Open Show Judge: Kathy Daves-Carr Kathy Daves-Carr, a certified judge since 2001, has judged top Boer goat shows nationwide, including Fort Worth, NAILE, and JABGA Nationals. Read More Mar 18, 2025 ABGA Open Show Judge: Linda West Linda West of Whitesboro, Texas, is the managing partner of Circle Bar W Boers, a Boer goat breeder and judge with a passion for mentoring and the industry. Read More Mar 18, 2025 JABGA Judge: Jason Brashear Jason Brashear, Boer goat judge since 2007, raises goats in Kentucky and leads Pine Mountain Settlement School, focusing on sustainability and Appalachian culture. Read More Mar 18, 2025 JABGA Judge: Sammy Lerena Sammy Lerena, ABGA judge and Red Oak Ranch owner in Texas, raises Boer goats and runs a reproduction business, specializing in AI for sheep and goats. Read More Mar 18, 2025 JABGA Judge: Clint Demmitt Clint Demmitt, livestock judge from Bridgeport, TX, owns Demmitt Livestock & Sandy Creek Boer Goats. He is excited to judge in Louisville this June! Read More Mar 17, 2025 Bred and Owned and Breeding Showmanship Judge Josh Taylor Josh Taylor, a proud OSU grad & ag leader, has judged top national shows & now manages the Payne County Expo, supporting his community. Read More Mar 17, 2025 Bred and Owned and Breeding Showmanship Judge Randall White Randall White, ABGA Judge and Boer goat breeder, runs Patterson Family Farm and will judge the 2025 ABGA National Bred & Owned Show. Read More Mar 13, 2025 JABGA Wether-Type Judge: Justin Burns Justin Burns of J and J Livestock in Eastland, Texas, judges shows nationwide, and educates youth in the livestock industry. Read More Mar 12, 2025 Judges ABGA judges are respected as experts in the Boer breed, & take great pride in fostering goodwill & competition in the National Show ring. Read More Load More News

The 2025 ABGA & JABGA National Show will take place at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Schedule subject to change Schedule The 2025 ABGA & JABGA National Show will take place at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Schedule subject to change Click the button below to open the schedule in a new window View Schedule For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

The 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show will take place at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Detailed schedule coming soon... Click the button below to view, download, and/or print the National Show Schedule in a new window. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org Schedule The 2024 ABGA & JABGA National Show will take place at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Detailed schedule coming soon... Photo by Pearl's Pics .

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! 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! Open Sponsorship Packet in New Window Become a Sponsor The 2025 ABGA & JABGA National Show is expected to draw approximately 1,500 exhibitors, spectators, and participating businesses. The show will be broadcast live via webcast. The webcast is recorded and archived for future viewing. Your generosity and participation will help to make this event an even bigger success for the meat goat industry. Thank you for your support! Sponsor today! Day Sponsors Show Sponsors Contest Presenting Sponsors Division Sponsors Class Sponsors Box Alarm Farm Bagdad Roller Mills Friends of ABGA Honeysuckle Farms Boer goats & Alpacas For more information or questions, contact criley@abga.org

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! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Diamond Sponsors Platinum Sponsors Gold Plus Sponsors Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Red Rock Acres Boer Goats Childers Show Goats Kentucky Farm Bureau Cinch Tartaglia Boer Goats EZid, LLC JC Boer Goats - Julie Carreiro Ribbon Sponsors Logan Hollen Mantodea Farm Clayton and Beth Newton Elk Ridge Boer Goats Lynnzae VanWyk Colton Westfall 2M Boer Goats Eli Merrill Angelheart Farm Rebel Mountain Ranch Boer Goats Kellen Knott Hannah Chaffee Abril Stover Madison Reis National Herdsire Sale Triple W Genetics Felix Villarreal Banner Sponsors 2 Sisters Farm 2M Boer Goats Angelheart Farm Sleepy Hollow Farms Elk Ridge Boer Goats Madi-Trv Boer Goats Redden Bros Rosemeyer Boer Goats Eli Merrill Pine Bank Boer Goats Kellen Knott Lynnzae VanWyk Hannah Chaffee Casada Creations Bailey Brumfield Abril Stover Jackson Harman Tyler Stolipher Triple W Genetics National Herdsire Sale Sand Country Acres Buckle Sponsors Bodacious Boers Logan Hollen MAK Genetics Mantodea Farm 2M Boer Goats Clayton and Beth Newton Angelheart Farm Kane Nuhring Elk Ridge Boer Goats Eli Merrill Kellen Knott Lynnzae VanWyk Colton Westfall Chesnut Springs West Drew Pontious Grand Slam Boers (Carbino Family) Hannah Chaffee Rachel Lopes The Hanna Family Bailey Brumfield Abril Stover Flying M Photography The Cowan Family Terry Taylor Five Fifteen Cattle Co. The Wilhoit Family Srock Wood Works Jackson Harman Boers by Hobby National Herdsire Sale Rowdy Acres Boer Goats Bronze Awards Sponsors Red Rock Acres Boer Goats 2 Sisters Farm Rancho 4 Hermanos 2M Boer Goats Angelheart Farm Madi-Trv Boer Goats Apple Tree Kellen Knott Abril Stover Redden Bros Grace Ellis Sand Country Acres Miscellaneous Sponsors Ken Baty (Peewee Showmanship, Adult Showmanship, Costume Contest) Newton Farms (Pizza Party, Coffee Bar, Exhibitor Numbers) Ale-8 (Pizza Party) For more information or questions, contact: nationalshow@abga.org 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! Photo by Pearl's Pics .

Need to submit registration docs, transfer forms, changes to your ABGA account, or additional tasks for the ABGA office to complete? Complete the work order form, and upload your documents. Submit a Work Order Submit registration documents, forms, changes to your ABGA account, and additional tasks for the ABGA office to complete. Please allow 1-2 business days for the office to confirm receipt of your work order. If you do not hear from us within this time frame, please call the office at (325) 486-2242. The office is currently working on work orders submitted on: Apr 29, 2025 If you need your work completed sooner than the date above, please request a RUSH on your work order. Payment must be provided before the work can be completed. After submitting your rush request, please call the ABGA office to provide payment. Rush orders are sent via USPS First Class mail. If you require special mailing, please let us know. Need forms? Click here Submitting a Certificate of Registration? All certificates sent electronically MUST be voided on the front and back of the certificate, and the registration number must be written on the back of the certificate. Follow the steps below to before submitting a Certificate of Registration. Write VOID in large letters, in blue or black ink, on both sides of the certificate. Write the goat’s registration number on the back of the certificate. This step is to keep track of multiple certificates being submitted. We don’t want to mix up your certificates! Scan a color copy or take a photo of your certificates. Upload your certificates! If you don’t want to void your certificates, you can always mail your certificates to the ABGA office!

American Boer Goat Association: Protecting, promoting, and recording the American Boer Goat breed. 2025 ABGA & JABGA National Show May 28 - June 8, 2025 Kentucky Exposition Center • Louisville, Kentucky More info Events Calendar Promote your sale on our Events Calendar! Are you an ABGA member? Share your barn sales, online sales, in-person sales, single and multi-consignor sales at no additional cost! Promote your sale! The American Boer Goat Association will protect the core values and traits that make the Boer Goat the premier meat goat breed in America through promotion and recording of the breed. Boer Banners Congratulations to the newly elected Board Members! May 15, 2025 7 Open Meeting 05-13-2025 May 9, 2025 143 2025 Annual Membership Meeting May 7, 2025 111 Load More OUR PARTNERS iCompete Renew your membership, register and transfer animals, download temporary certificates, view show results, and more! Go to iCompete Submit Work Need to submit registration docs, transfer forms, changes to your ABGA account, or additional tasks for the ABGA office to complete? Submit a Work Order Join ABGA Annual Adult Memberships run from January 1 to December 31, and are $75 annually. Join ABGA Renew your membership Renew with your existing email on file with our new member software iCompete. Renew Request DNA Testing Members and non-members can request DNA testing at a set price from ABGA and UC Davis. Request DNA View Show Results View past ABGA & JABGA Sanctioned and Regional Show results on iCompete. See results Office Updates Keep up with announcements, reminders, events, and more from the ABGA office. The office is currently working on work orders received on: April 29, 2025 Updated 5/15/2025 May 15, 2025 Congratulations to the newly elected Board Members! May 9, 2025 Open Meeting 05-13-2025 May 7, 2025 2025 Annual Membership Meeting View all Office Updates

Coni Ross was a pioneer and has become a legend within the goat industry; raising goats for more than 40 years. Coni Ross Memorial Class 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. 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 Production Records Form: Download Record Form ↓ Coni Ross Record Form .pdf Download PDF • 125KB 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 criley@abga.org

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!