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The Junior Boer Goat Association offers many educational opportunities for JABGA Members.

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Skill-a-thon Study Guide

Public Speaking Topics

Boer Goat Anatomy

Nutrition of Meat Goats (University of Arkansas)

Basic Meat Goat Manual (Oklahoma State University)

Goat From Farm to Table (USDA)

Skill-a-thon Study Guide

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2026 - 2027 Regional Show and National Show Public Speaking Topics

The Public Speaking Contest builds communication skills and confidence while allowing JABGA youth to share knowledge of the Boer goat industry. Each age division has specific topics that promote leadership, critical thinking, and advocacy for agriculture.

Novice and Junior divisions may choose either of their two topics and may use the same one at both Regionals and Nationals.

Age Division	Time Allotted	Topics
NOVICE (4 – 7 years old)	2-4 minutes	Whether you have prior experience or not, what are your long term goals for your goats?
JUNIOR (8 – 12 years old)	3-5 minutes	With goat meat being very popular around the world, what makes it a healthy meat option and how can we raise its popularity in the US?
INTERMEDIATE (13 – 16 years old)	4-6 minutes	*Regionals* What is the role of vaccinating and deworming in your herds and what is your protocol?
SENIOR (17 – 21 years old)	5-7 minutes	*Regionals* Based on ABGA breed standards and the characteristics and features listed, which do you think is the most important or the biggest "cull" factor in your herd and industry?

Boer Goat Anatomy

Anatomy of a boer goat buck. — Anatomy of a Boer Buck

Anatomy of a boer goat doe. — Anatomy of a Boer Doe

Nutrition of Meat Goats

Authors: Dr. David Fernandez; Extension livestock specialist withe the 1890 Cooperative Extension Program located at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

DR. CHELSEY ANN AHRENS; Assistant professor with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Department of Animal Science, located in Little Rock.