This calculator can determine the birth date range of a goat required to enter an American Boer Goat Association show class based on the date of the ABGA show. Class Birth Range Start Date End Date 0 to Under 3 Months 3 to under 6 months 6 to under 9 months 9 to under 12 months 12 to under 16 months 16 to under 20 months 20 to under 24 months 24 to under 36 months 36 plus months startDate startDate startDate startDate startDate startDate startDate startDate startDate endDate endDate endDate endDate endDate endDate endDate endDate endDate The Show Class Calculator tells you which class to enter each age of goat in. All you need to do choose the show date on the calendar, and the calculator will calculate the age break of your goats at selected show date. Show Class Calculator Determine the birth date range of a goat required to enter a show class based on the date of the show.

Make a donation towards advancing the education and development of the American Boer Goat Association's members, and to advance scientific research of the boer goat breed. Advancing the American Boer Goat Breed. Learn More Donate to ABGF Your donation goes toward advancing the education and development of the American Boer Goat Association's members, its Junior members, and to advance scientific research of the Boer goat breed. Donate ABGF is a fully tax-deductible charitable organization under Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Section 501(c)(3) Donate to ABGA Your donation to the American Boer Goat Association goes toward operational expenses, networking and outreach efforts, and membership programs and services to protect, record, and promote the Boer goat breed. Donate

The American Boer Goat Association celebrates and recognizes those who help to promote the American Boer Goat Breed. Congratulations to our past and future Ambassadors of the Breed. Ambassador of the Breed The American Boer Goat Association honors and appreciates individuals who contribute to promoting the American Boer Goat Breed. Every year, our members nominate candidates for the ABGA's Ambassador of the Breed, who are then recognized at the ABGA & JABGA National Show. Ambassador of the Breed Nominations are now closed. A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for this year's Ambassador of the Breed! Your participation plays a vital role in celebrating the individuals who are making a real difference in promoting and advancing our breed. Nominations are now officially closed, and we’re excited to announce the winner very soon! 🎉The recipient of this honor will be recognized at the 2025 ABGA & JABGA National Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Your voice helps shine a light on the leaders and role models within our community. Thank you for being part of this important tradition! 2025 Roger McSwain 2024 Terry & Sue Taylor 2023 Randy & Cindy Dusek 2022 Don Smith 2021 Eddie Holland Joetta Boyd Carol DeLobbe Terry Brown MD Shurley Ervin Chavana 2020 No nominees due to COVID19 2019 Coni Ross Fred Homeyer Joe Tipton 2018 Bob Duke 2017 The Ryals Family 2016 Jim & Lynn Farmer 2015 John & Jackie Edwards Preston Faris 2014 Buck Pruitt Jane Meacham Jimmy Day F. Dian Newman Kim Halfmann Dr. Lou Nuti Sammy Helmers Ernest Schwartz Don Jackman Mary Powis Stan Keen Walter Pope III Norman Kohls Charles Turner Mike Masters W.E. Whitehead 2013 Dr. Frank Pinkerton Marvin Shurley The Kearney Family Dr. Frank Craddock Congratulations to our past and future Ambassadors of the Breed! 2025 Ambassador of the Breed Nominate Your Candidate! Get Started! We are taking nominations for this year’s Ambassador of The Breed! Nominations must be received by March 28, 2025. Current Board members are ineligible for nomination and/or to nominate a candidate. Only one (1) person, partnership, or family will be eligible per year.