The American Boer Association offers a range of online services to help members and nonmembers register and transfer goats, pay for services online, and search for registered goats and breeders. บริการออนไลน์ Online Live Members can register, transfer, manage herd inventories, receive temporary certificates, and pay for services online. Online Live Web-Based Services Members can research more than 300,000 American Boer Goats and is the world's largest online database for Purebred Boer Goats. The "Blue Screen." "Blue-Screen" Visitor Services Visitors can do basic searches for individual ABGA Registered Goats, and breeders. Visitor Services Join ABGA Member benefits are core to the American Boer Goat Association, and all members have access to what the ABGA offers. Join ABGA

Join the largest Boer Goat association in the world with over 7,000 members. You can submit an ABGA or JABGA New Member Application and process payment all online. กำลังมองหาเวอร์ชันกระดาษ? ดาวน์โหลดแบบฟอร์ม JABGA New Member Join the American Boer Goat Association American Boer Goat Association The annual Adult Membership fee is $75. ABGA Memberships run from January 1 through December 31 of each year You must be 21 years of age or older to join as an Adult Member. You may add up to two Authorized Agents on your application. If you need to add more in the future, please contact the ABGA office. Please choose up to three unique Herd Prefixes on your application, as you first choice may be in use by an existing member. We will choose the first available prefix. Your prefix cannot be changed once it's approved. You may also choose an optional Herd Name for an additional one-time $20 fee. Once chosen, your herd name may be removed but not changed. Junior American Boer Goat Association The annual Junior Membership fee is $30. JABGA Memberships run from January 1 through December 31 of each year JABGA Members must be under 21 years of age. JABGA Members must have an active Adult ABGA member as an Authorized Agent. Adult members may add up to three new Junior Memberships on your application. If you need to add more, please contact the ABGA office for further assistance. Junior Members may use the same Herd Prefix as their adult Authorized Agent, or their own unique Herd Prefix.

Watch American Boer Goat Association interviews, instructional videos, National Show content and more here. All Videos เล่นวิดีโอ เล่นวิดีโอ 02:44 How to Transfer a Goat on iCompete เล่นวิดีโอ เล่นวิดีโอ 04:07 How to Register a Goat with Two Registered Parents on iCompete เล่นวิดีโอ เล่นวิดีโอ 03:49 Registering Embryo Transfer (ET)/Flush kids on iCompete เล่นวิดีโอ เล่นวิดีโอ 04:18 Registering a Percentage Goat with an Unregistered Dam ALL VIDEOS How-To เล่นวิดีโอ เล่นวิดีโอ 03:42 How to Sign up for iCompete and Renew Your ABGA Membership iCompete, will fully replace ILR2 and the Blue Screen. iCompete is equipped to handle ABGA memberships, renewals, registry work, and show points within a single platform for all members. ABGA hopes iCompete will provide a more user-friendly and streamlined interface for members, making it easier to manage and utilize your ABGA membership. ABGA is rolling out iCompete in three phases. Members will only be able to renew their membership and view animals they own during Phase 1. Phase 2 & 3 will be announced in the near future. เล่นวิดีโอ เล่นวิดีโอ 01:51 Renew Your ABGA Membership on iCompete With the new year quickly approaching, it's time to renew your ABGA membership. Renew before January 1, 2024, to gain voting rights for new board members, run for a Board of Directors seat, and actively participate in changes to the Bylaws. เล่นวิดีโอ เล่นวิดีโอ 04:07 How to Register a Goat with Two Registered Parents on iCompete เล่นวิดีโอ เล่นวิดีโอ 02:44 How to Transfer a Goat on iCompete HOW-TO'S 2023 NATIONAL SHOW 2023 ABGA & JABGA National Show เล่นวิดีโอ เล่นวิดีโอ 03:43:12 JABGA Market Animal Show - Part 1 เล่นวิดีโอ เล่นวิดีโอ 07:04:20 JABGA Market Animal Show - Part 2 เล่นวิดีโอ เล่นวิดีโอ 15:04 JABGA Bred & Owned Show - PeeWee Showmanship เล่นวิดีโอ เล่นวิดีโอ 03:29:10 JABGA Bred & Owned Show - Part 1 Interviews & More เล่นวิดีโอ เล่นวิดีโอ 16:33 ABGA National Show 2022 Interview with Judge Phil Myers ABGA Executive Director Katie Carruth spoke with Judge Phil Myers about what goes into being a judge at the national show. เล่นวิดีโอ เล่นวิดีโอ 33:59 Interview with American Boer Goat Association Executive Director: Kathryn Carruth An energetic entrepreneur and seasoned non-profit manager, Carruth’s global agricultural knowledge brings a wealth of experience and leadership to American Boer Goat Association (ABGA). She has a passion for the livestock industry and engaging members for positive change. She and her family are relocating to San Angelo from Colorado where she has served as ED for the LEAD (Learning and Educating About Disabilities) Foundation and before that, as ED for American National CattleWomen (ANCW). ANCW is a nationwide membership-based, trade association and foundation which lobbies for and educates about the United States beef industry. Carruth holds a M.Sc. in International Rural Development: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security from the Royal Agricultural College, UK and has a B.Sc. from Texas Tech University in Agricultural Communications. She brings a tremendous communication skill set with experience as a former TV reporter and public relations professional for multiple philanthropic organizations. She brings a fresh and innovative perspective to the opportunities ABGA faces today and into the future. Her deep and broad business acumen and livestock industry experience will help drive solutions for the challenging initiatives ABGA is committed to achieving. เล่นวิดีโอ เล่นวิดีโอ 00:58 ABGA @ The World Championship BBQ Goat Cook Off We are at the 47th annual World Championship BBQ Goat Cook Off this Labor Day weekend in Brady, Texas. INTERVIEWS & MORE 2022 National Show เล่นวิดีโอ เล่นวิดีโอ 08:14:40 ABGA National Show 2022 - Day 1 - Second Half Live from Fonner Park in Grand Island, NE เล่นวิดีโอ เล่นวิดีโอ 05:05:48 ABGA National Show 2022 - Day 3 Live from Fonner Park in Grand Island, NE เล่นวิดีโอ เล่นวิดีโอ 07:49:02 ABGA National Show 2022 - Day 3 - Second Half Live from Fonner Park in Grand Island, NE เล่นวิดีโอ เล่นวิดีโอ 07:46:42 ABGA National Show 2022 - Day 4 Live from Fonner Park in Grand Island, NE 2022 NATIONAL SHOW 2021 National Show เล่นวิดีโอ เล่นวิดีโอ 07:49 ABGA National Show 2021 Highlight from the 2021 ABGA National Show in Grand Island, Nebraska. เล่นวิดีโอ เล่นวิดีโอ 07:12 ABGA National Show 2021 Hello and welcome to the highlight video from the first couple days from this year's ABGA National Show in Grand Island, Nebraska. เล่นวิดีโอ เล่นวิดีโอ 45:50 American Boer Goat Association National Show 2021 The American Boer Goat Association was in Grand Island, Nebraska from June 12th through the 18th. The following is a video from this year's show with interviews, from members, vendors, staff, and the board. We hope you enjoy it and please join us for next year's show. 2021 NATIONAL SHOW

The American Boer Goat Association's office is located at 4258 South Jackson Street, San Angelo, Texas. Our office hours are Monday thru Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Our phone number is 325-486-2242, and our email address is mail@abga.org. Contact Us 9 AM - 5 PM (CT) • Monday - Friday Closed • Saturday - Sunday 325-486-ABGA (2242) mail@abga.org 325-486-BOER (2637) Submit a Work Order Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Boer Goat Nation, hosted by Drew Williams and Jason Brashear, is a podcast designed to promote the Boer goat breed, the industry, and the hard-working people that make the industry great. Boer Goat Nation is broadcast via Facebook Live every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM CST. Boer Goat Nation, hosted by Drew Williams, is a podcast designed to promote the Boer goat breed, the industry, and the hard-working people that make the industry great. Boer Goat Nation is broadcast via Facebook Live every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM CST. You can find them on Facebook HERE. In an effort to improve communication and open engagement with nearly 10,000 ABGA members and industry partners, the ABGA Board of Directors is excited to be partnering with Boer Goat Nation. The Board of Directors has committed to participating in the podcast once a month to share updates and progress within ABGA and JABGA and share highlights from our published minutes from the monthly meetings of the Board of Directors. You can watch the monthly updates below. 6 ธ.ค. 2566 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - Winter Face-to-Face Recap Watch the Podcast 25 ก.ค. 2566 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - July 25, 2023 Watch the Podcast 17 ก.ค. 2566 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - Summer Face-to-Face Recap Watch the Podcast 11 ก.ค. 2566 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - July 11, 2023 Watch the Podcast 30 พ.ค. 2566 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - May 30, 2023 Watch the Podcast 28 มี.ค. 2566 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - March 28 Watch the Podcast 28 ก.พ. 2566 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - Feb. 28th Watch the Podcast 31 ม.ค. 2566 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - Jan. 31 Watch the Podcast 21 ธ.ค. 2565 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - Dec. 20 Watch the Podcast 14 ธ.ค. 2565 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - Dec. 13 Watch the Podcast 16 พ.ย. 2565 ABGA on Boer Goat Nation - Nov. 15 Watch the Podcast

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.

The American Boer Goat Association identifies animals based on age and ownership tattoos in the right and left ear of the animal. These tattoos must follow ABGA rules and guidelines. แพะทุกตัวจะต้องสักเมื่อสมัครลงทะเบียน แพะแต่ละตัวต้องมีลำดับการสักที่ไม่ซ้ำกัน HERD PREFIX ของผู้สมัครจะต้องสักที่ หูข้างขวา ของแพะทุกตัวที่ส่งมาเพื่อลงทะเบียน (ถ้าลูกโดถูกขายให้เจ้าของใหม่ในระหว่างตั้งครรภ์ ลูกที่เกิดจากการตั้งครรภ์นั้น จะต้องสักคำนำหน้าฝูงของเจ้าของกวางล้อเล่นที่หูข้างขวาของลูกหลานแต่ละคนที่ยื่นขอขึ้นทะเบียน) หูข้างซ้าย ของแพะทุกตัวที่ยื่นขอขึ้นทะเบียนจะต้องสักด้วยจดหมายระบุปีเกิดของสัตว์ ตามด้วยหมายเลขประจำเครื่องเพื่อกำหนดลำดับการเกิด ( ดูจดหมายสัก ABGA ). ห้ามแพะขึ้นทะเบียนโดย ABGA ที่มีรอยสักเดียวกัน (รวมรอยสักที่หูข้างขวาและหูซ้าย) ภายในระยะเวลา 22 ปี การระบุไมโครชิปที่ฝังอย่างถาวรจะได้รับการยอมรับจาก ABGA เพื่อเป็นการระบุอย่างเป็นทางการ นอกเหนือจากหรือแทนที่การสัก ตัวอักษร สัก ABGA 2025 R 2024 P 2023 N 2022 M 2021 L Year Letter View More Tips for Successful Tattooing of Your Goats Halter or muzzle the animal, if necessary. Insert the correct symbols in the pliers. Check the correctness of the symbols by making a mark on a piece of paper. Smear ink on the skin, choosing an area free from freckles and warts, if possible. Place the symbols parallel to and between the veins or cartilage of the ear or the veins of the tail web. Green paste is much better for permanent tattoo identification, particularly where the tissue receiving the tattoo is black or very dark. Do not disturb the area until the healing process is complete, which may be from five to twenty-one days. Keep a list of tattoo numbers with names of animals and enter it in your private breeding record. To read the tattoo in a dark-ear animal, hold a lighted flashlight against the outside of the ear. Equipment Needed: Baking soda, tattoo digits, numbers and alphabet, tattoo ink (paste or roll-on; green is the most versatile), tattoo pliers, wet wipes, toothbrush, and towel. Clean the ear. Scrub the middle of the ear with a wipe. Dry the ear thoroughly. Apply ink to ear. Tattoo the ear using tattoo pliers. Push down hard. The herd prefix goes in the right ear, and the year letter and goat's number go in the left ear. Apply more ink. Apply baking soda. Work baking soda into tattooed area. Finished product after one year. Tattoo Guidelines ABGA identifies animals by their left and right ear tattoos These tattoos must follow ABGA rules and guidelines.

The American Boer Goat Association and UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) celebrate 10 years of successful partnership. To enhance breeding programs, ABGA transitions to advanced SNP analysis, leveraging UC Davis VGL's expertise in modern genetic technologies. DNA The American Boer Goat Association and UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) celebrate 10 years of successful partnership. Over 29,000 Boer goats have been DNA tested using STR technology. To enhance breeding programs, ABGA transitions to advanced SNP analysis, leveraging UC Davis VGL's expertise in modern genetic technologies. What's New Request DNA Testing Sample Collection + shipping Transitioning to SNP DNA FAQ What's New As of September 1, 2021, all DNA is voluntary. Watch our DNA FAQ with DNA Chairman Paige Gunderson, DNA Co-chair Kyle Tate, Executive Director Caleb Boardman, and ABGA staff & DNA Coordinator Jaelynn Reyes. Watch now All pending STR tests will need to be fulfilled by April 1, 2024. This is for those that submitted a request for DNA testing but have not sent a sample to UC Davis. If you already have an STR test on file, you can upgrade to an SNP test without needing to submit a new hair sample, provided there is enough sample available for retesting. However, if the sample is degraded or insufficient for additional testing, a new sample will be required. In such cases, the labs will notify you accordingly. Turnaround time can vary depending on the sample volume of the laboratory, the quality of the sample submitted and if repeat testing has to be performed. Typically, from the time the laboratory receives the sample until the parentage is reported it takes around 10-14 business days. Delays can also occur if the sample volume for testing is low as samples need to be processed 24 at a time. ABGA has allocated $100,000 for the transition from STR to SNP testing. ABGA is offering a $50 voucher to the first 2,000 members who apply. Each membership is limited to one $50 voucher, which must be used before July 1, 2025. You my choose to use your voucher at checkout. Leftover funds will be re-evaluated after July 1, 2025. SNP Test $62 Per Animal SNP is often referred to as “snip.” This newer and more modern type of marker analysis is currently used in today’s industry and genetic market. When a sample is tested with SNPs, there are roughly 200 markers that the lab views to compare with another animal’s markers to determine parent verification. This allows differentiation between full-sibling parents during verification that STR testing could not do. SNP + STR Test $96 Per Animal Parent Qualification requires the parent to be SNP tested. If your offspring's parents were tested prior to February 2025, you must upgrade the parents test to the updated SNP technology or request the STR & SNP combo for your requested offspring. Request DNA Testing Identification All goats' DNA tested through ABGA must be registered, and have ABGA identification such as their name and identifying marks, tattoos, or microchip number. Parent Qualification If you are requesting parent qualification, check Yes under the question Are you requesting Parent Qualification, and complete the Sire and/or Dam name and registration number. Processing Time UC Davis will email your DNA Sample Instructions to your email address within three (3) business days of ONLINE and/or mailed submission to ABGA. If you did not provide an email address, the DNA Sample Instructions will be mailed to you. If you do not receive your DNA Sample Instructions within 3 business days, CHECK YOUR JUNK EMAIL. If it is not there, contact the ABGA office at (325) 486-2242, or email dna@abga.org . UC Davis will process SNP samples once they have fulfilled the 24-sample requirement. Once the SNP Chip is run and no additional testing is needed, please allow 8-10 business days to process and submit the results report to ABGA. Request SNP Testing Download Printable Form Sample Collection & Shipping Hair Hair root from coarse, longer hair often found over withers, chest, rump, tail, back of hind leg, poll, or fetlock is the preferred sample type for goats. 01 Clean (use comb if possible) by removing all loose hair and foreign matter. 02 Use fingers or pliers to grasp approximately 8-10 hairs close to the skin and pull. Pull (do NOT cut) hair strands. Examine the end of hair strands for presence of root bulbs. Hair roots are necessary for DNA testing. If the majority of hair strands lack the root bulbs, discard hair and start again. 03 Repeat until you have approximately 50-60 hairs with root follicles attached. 04 Place the 50-60 hairs with root follicles attached in a paper envelope and seal with the animal’s name, registration number, and your name written on the envelope 05 Repeat steps 1-4 for each additional animal being sampled. Note: Hair should be dry. If hair has excess dirt and debris, please brush out if possible before pulling hairs for sample. Do not cut the hair! The roots contain the DNA for testing. When sampling several animals in the same session, make sure that there are no hair strands in your hands to reduce the possibility of sample contamination. Clean hands and/or pliers if possible. Blood 01 UC Davis accepts blood collected on blood cards or whole blood in an EDTA tube. 02 If you are sending an EDTA tube, please include at least 3 mL of whole blood in and EDTA purple top, and ship overnight. Avoid shipping over weekends and holidays. 03 Label tubes and blood cards with the animal's name and registration number. Semen 01 Semen straws do not need to kept frozen for shipping, but should be shipped with a cold pack and protected similar to a vaccine. 02 Label your straw with the animal's name and registration number. 03 Store the semen straw(s) in a Ziploc type baggie to prevent leaks, and ship in a box to prevent damage to your sample(s). 04 Place the printed bar-coded submission form inside the box with your sample(s), and ship to the address provided to you in your email from UC Davis. Genetic Improvement SNP testing helps identify genetic markers associated with desirable traits such as milk production, growth rate, and disease resistance. This information can be used to select and breed goats with superior genetics. Parentage Verification It accurately determines the parentage of goats, which is crucial for maintaining pedigree records and ensuring the integrity of breeding programs. STR cannot differentiate between twins, or flush mates, while SNP can. Genetic Diversity SNP testing provides insights into the genetic diversity within and between goat populations. This is important for conservation efforts and for maintaining a healthy gene pool. Disease Resistance By identifying genetic variations linked to disease resistance, SNP testing can help in breeding goats that are more resilient to certain diseases, reducing the need for medical interventions. Economic Benefits Improved genetic selection can lead to higher productivity and better-quality products (e.g. meat), which can enhance the profitability of goat farming. Research and Development SNP data contributes to scientific research, helping to understand the genetic basis of various traits and improving breeding strategies. Transitioning to Advanced Genetic Analysis for Better Breeding Outcomes Beginning February 1, 2025, all DNA testing will move to a Single-nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) analysis, commonly pronounced as “snip.” The American Boer Goat Association has been in partnership with UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) for 10 years. Since our contract began, UC Davis VGL has tested and stored data and physical samples for over 29,300 ABGA animals using Short Tandem Repeat (STR) testing. To better serve our member’s breeding programs, the ABGA Board agreed to transition forward to a more comprehensive DNA analysis. SNP analysis represents a modern and advanced type of marker analysis widely utilized in today’s genetic industry and market, and UC Davis VGL has been an expert in SNP testing since the 1990s. While the current STR testing is satisfactory for parentage testing, SNP testing offers many more benefits including more accurate parentage verification and opportunities for future research to determine genomic predictors of tested animals. Benefits of SNP Testing DNA FAQ Is DNA mandatory? Per rule 801: As of September1, 2021, DNA testing will be on a voluntary basis. However, DNA testing must be requested and processed through the ABGA office to be eligible for use with ABGA registration. There may eventually be requirements for A.I. Sires, Walking Sires, Donor Dams, and A.I./E.T. kids, but no timeline has been established for DNA to be required at this time. What is the difference between STR and SNP, and why do we need to use SNPs now? STR (Short Tandem Repeat) analysis are markers that have been historically used to perform parentage verification. When a sample is tested with STR analysis, are compared to those of the parents to verify. SNP (Single-nucleotide Polymorphism) is often referred to as “snip.” It is a different type of marker that can also be used for parentage verification. When a sample is tested using SNPs, there are several hundred to thousands of places in the DNA that are assayed, and these are compared between offspring and parents. In addition, SNP collects over 70,000 different autosomal markers. Why was this DNA plan developed? Testing with SNPs provides for the opportunity to capture more information on each animal than was historically performed with STR testing. This may help to resolve cases of closely related individuals and may also help to build a database to allow further research and enable additional genetic/genomic selection tools If the ABGA elects to start developing expected progeny differences (EPDs)EPD’s, combining these with SNP data will provide a more accurate prediction of the animal's genetic potential. This plan was also developed to adopt technologies and build tools used throughout the livestock industry. The goal is to constantly improve Boer goat’s place in the industry and be able to provide more comprehensive and accurate information to our customers that allows them to be more confident in purchasing decisions. Our goal is to serve all our ABGA members and Boer Goat breeders. We welcome any questions so that we can help and advise you on the best plan for your operation. For more information contact dna@abga.org . What is ABGA doing to support the transition from STR to SNP for members? In 2022, the Board of Directors committed $100,000 to aid in the transition of the DNA program. In 2025, this $100,000 will be utilized by offering a voucher of $50 per customer that can be used for any test, including upgrading from STR to SNP profiles, for the first 2000 customers. This voucher will be applied to the first invoice of each customer. If my sire/dam was already DNA typed with STR, do I still need to upgrade to SNP? Currently, when a sample is submitted for genotyping or parent verification, it will be tested for a panel of SNP markers. If the sire or dam was DNA typed with a STR profile, then they cannot be compared to an animal with a SNP profile, as these are two different types of markers (explained above). If you need parentage on an animal, it would be in your best interest to upgrade parent animals to a SNP profile, if you have not done so already. In 2025, ABGA is offering a voucher of $50 per customer that can be used for any test, including upgrading from STR to SNP profiles, for the first 2000 customers. Will I need to submit a new sample to upgrade from STR to SNP? Possibly. If you have already submitted a sample to UC Davis, it is likely that the sample can be upgraded from STR to SNP if there is enough remaining sample on file to do so. It is possible for samples to degrade over time. If a sample is degraded or there is insufficient sample remaining to do additional testing, a new sample would be required. The labs will send a notification of this if it does become the case. Will there be other markers beyond SNP that I will need to make another transition to in the future? This seems unlikely, given the nature of SNP markers and what we know about the genome of animals. However, technology advances and there may be other methodologies developed to generate the data. Most laboratories are selecting a core set of markers to use moving forward and likely, as technologies change, these markers will remain the same. Is there the possibility that there could be newer, more advanced, even more accurate technology in the future? Yes. But as it currently stands, SNP analysis are the markers and the methodology that is being used, and it appears it will stay that way for the foreseeable future. What does the DNA test do for me? It identifies the specific genotypes of many markers across the DNA of the goat you have tested. It allows for parent verification and future verification of that goat as the parent of any kid(s). It will show on your goat’s registration papers, and on online searches people do, that your goat’s identity is verified and recorded through the DNA test, preserving the integrity of our breed. It will allow you to show your goat’s parentage has been verified, if you have requested parent verification. Will DNA be used for research? Yes. UC Davis retains the right to use all samples stored at the VGL for research. Research and the benefits that it can provide to producers is the main focus of the program for the ABGA. As more members participate in the DNA testing program, this will make meaningful research a reality for our animals for the first time. Who owns the DNA sample? All DNA samples submitted through the registry are considered the registry’s samples, however, all samples are stored at UC Davis VGL, and the VGL retains the right to use any samples stored for research purposes. For contract customer registries like ABGA, the registry has ultimate ownership of the sample. The animal owner ordering the test receives the results of the DNA tests requested on their goats. This gives ABGA members the guarantee that should UC Davis requests to dispose of samples processed through ABGA requests, ABGA can move those samples to another facility so they are still available for research that will benefit all members. Should it matter to me that the ABGA shares ownership of the sample? Yes. It gives you the guarantee that your sample is safe, regardless of what UC Davis may decide in the future. It makes it easier and cheaper for members to DNA test their goats, and verify parentage, if they wish to do that. Who gets a copy of the DNA Report listing the Markers? For contract customer registries, like ABGA, the owner of the goat will receive a copy of the results to be kept with the animal, and the registry receives a copy of the results to be stored in the appropriate registry herd book. Can I get other animals' DNA results? No. Only the owner of the DNA sample can get that information. The member will need to contact the owner of the animal who is also the owner of the DNA to get those results. The DNA test results will stay with the animal. If you purchased an animal that has DNA on file you may request the DNA report per rule 805 “A copy of the official test report will be released to the current owner of record.” Can I submit DNA directly to UC Davis? You can submit directly to UC Davis for your own records, but unfortunately ABGA does not accept DNA results on samples that are submitted directly to UC Davis. UC Davis does not offer SNP testing directly to breeders. You may only request SNP testing through ABGA. Can the test tell me if my goat is a percentage or fullblood? No. With current information available, there is no way to tell what percentage Boer is in a goat. Is there an extra fee for parent verification? No. The ABGA included this service in our price for doing the DNA test. Will I be told who the parents are? Not exactly. You select who the possible parents are and request to verify parentage. Therefore, the results will show if those selected possible parents qualify as parents or if they are excluded as parents. Can I request parent verification of my goat(s) if I don’t own one of the parents? Yes, but only if you verify parentage through ABGA, the parents are registered and have been DNA tested through ABGA. The goat you are verifying parentage of must have some form of an ABGA registration or listing paper number and then all you need is the goat’s parents’ registration numbers to verify the parentage of your goat. If the goat’s parents have not been DNA tested, you would need to order DNA test sample kits on the parents as well as the goat at the same time. If you verify through UC Davis, and/or your goat’s parents have not been DNA tested through ABGA, you must have the VGL Case ID number from their owner. Do I need to keep a sample of the hair? Both UC Davis and ABGA suggest that when you pull a sample to send in for testing, you pull another sample. Place it in an envelope the same way you do the sample you’re sending in and write the identifying information on the envelope. Store it in a DRY, safe place. The best protection of your sample is to leave it in storage at UC Davis where there are documented safeguards in place. Who owns the rights to do research on the sample or sell those rights? A sample by itself is worthless for research. However, UC Davis retains research rights on all samples it houses, whether they come from individual customers or contract customer associations, like the ABGA. The following language is provided to each customer from UC Davis: USE OF DATA. All Research data, including but not limited to, all notebooks, DNA typing protocols, original laboratory records, and any research reports, shall be usable by university in pursuit of its mission of teaching, research and public service. University reserves the right, subject to individual confidentiality requirements, to publish any or all research results developed from such data. Is there an extra fee for a Parentage Data Search? Yes, $5 Can I pay to submit a semen sample if I am not the current owner? Per Rule 802.c “Only the current owner of the animal can request DNA Testing. Written and signed confirmation from the current owner on record or their descendants will be required for the release to test an animal not belonging to the member requesting to test said animal.” Can I pay to move the DNA UC Davis has stored to be SNP tested if I am not the current owner? Per Rule 802.c “Only the current owner of the animal can request DNA Testing. Written and signed confirmation from the current owner on record or their descendants will be required for the release to test an animal not belonging to the member requesting to test said animal.” On 1/14/2025 the board approved to add the following to rule 802.c “If an animal has previously been tested using STR technology, any current or previous owner of that animal may pay to have the DNA transitioned to SNP technology.” What is the timeline for results? Turnaround time can vary depending on the sample volume of the laboratory, the quality of the sample submitted and if repeat testing has to be performed. Typically, from the time the laboratory receives the sample until the parentage is reported it takes around 10-14 business days. Delays can also occur if the sample volume for testing is low as samples need to be processed 24 at a time.

American Boer Goat Association members and non-members can request DNA testing at a set price from ABGA and UC Davis. ขอ การตรวจดีเอ็นเอ Updates Starting September 1, 2021, all DNA will be voluntary, and all DNA has to be processed through the ABGA office . (Motion unanimously passed by the ABGA Board of Directors). UC Davis' current turnaround time is 15-20 business days from the date the sample is received. If samples require additional testing, no action on your part is required. No updated estimate for when testing will be completed is available. As of January 1, 2022 we are no longer sending DNA stickers. Results will be sent via email, unless requested. If you would like the DNA qualification reflected on your goat's Certificate of Registration, please send the certificate to the ABGA office. A $5 certificate reissue fee will be charged. The future of our DNA Program ... Read More DNA test request for members in good standing (current/renewed membership). Your member number must be included to receive the member price. Payment must be included to receive the DNA Sample Instructions. $35 Per Animal DNA test request for non-members or members with outstanding membership dues. Payment must be included to receive the DNA Sample Instructions. $40 Per Animal ราคา 2022 [การชำระเงินจะต้องรวมอยู่ในแบบฟอร์มเพื่อรับชุดตัวอย่าง] $33 / คำขอตรวจดีเอ็นเอสำหรับสมาชิก [ต้องรวมหมายเลขสมาชิกเพื่อรับราคาสมาชิก] $38 / คำขอตรวจ DNA สำหรับผู้ที่ไม่ได้เป็นสมาชิก คำแนะนำ [รายการที่จำเป็นทั้งหมดต้องกรอกให้ครบถ้วน] การระบุ: DNA ของแพะทุกตัวที่ทดสอบผ่าน ABGA ต้องมีการระบุ ABGA เช่น ชื่อและเครื่องหมายระบุหรือรอยสัก การ ยืนยันโดยผู้ปกครอง: หากคุณกำลังขอการตรวจสอบโดยผู้ปกครอง ให้ตรวจสอบประเภทของการตรวจสอบ (ทั้งพ่อ เขื่อน หรือทั้งสองอย่าง) และต้องกรอกหมายเลขทะเบียน Sire และ/หรือ Dam และหมายเลขประจำตัวของห้องปฏิบัติการพันธุศาสตร์ทางสัตวแพทย์ (VGL) หากคุณไม่มีหมายเลข VGL Case ID คุณต้องซื้อคำแนะนำในการสุ่มตัวอย่าง DNA สำหรับผู้ปกครองแต่ละรายที่คุณกำลังยืนยัน ระยะเวลาดำเนินการ UC Davis จะส่งอีเมลคำแนะนำตัวอย่าง DNA ของคุณไปยังที่อยู่อีเมลของคุณภายในสาม (3) วันทำการหลังจากส่งทางออนไลน์ไปยัง ABGA [หากคุณไม่ได้ระบุที่อยู่อีเมล คำสั่งตัวอย่าง DNA จะถูกส่งถึงคุณทางไปรษณีย์] หากคุณไม่ได้รับคำแนะนำในการเก็บตัวอย่าง DNA ภายใน 3 วันทำการ โปรด ตรวจสอบอีเมลขยะของคุณ หากไม่มี โปรดติดต่อสำนักงาน ABGA ที่ (325) 486-2242 หรืออีเมล dna@abga.org ดึงและส่งตัวอย่างผม [คำแนะนำตัวอย่าง DNA รวมคำแนะนำในการดึงผมสำหรับการทดสอบและส่งไปที่ UC Davis] ตรวจสอบให้แน่ใจว่าได้รากของตัวอย่างผมแล้ว อย่าลืมใช้ซองกระดาษสะอาด อย่าลืมเขียนข้อมูลแพะลงบนซอง [ชื่อ เลขทะเบียน ชื่อของคุณ] ส่งตัวอย่าง DNA ไปที่ UC Davis โดยทำตามคำแนะนำในคำแนะนำในการเก็บตัวอย่าง DNA คุณได้รับ. ส่งการยืนยันไปที่ ABGA [จากกฎ ABGA 802–I] ในกรณีที่ฝ่ายที่ส่งไม่ได้เป็นเจ้าของบันทึก ขวดที่ยังไม่เปิด หลอดฟาง หรือภาชนะอื่นๆ ที่มีน้ำอสุจิซึ่งได้รับการระบุตามกฎ 401.B จำเป็นสำหรับผลการทดสอบดีเอ็นเอ ได้รับการยอมรับจาก ABGA ราคา 2022 [การชำระเงินจะต้องรวมอยู่ในแบบฟอร์มเพื่อรับชุดตัวอย่าง] $33 / คำขอตรวจดีเอ็นเอสำหรับสมาชิก [ต้องรวมหมายเลขสมาชิกเพื่อรับราคาสมาชิก] $38 / คำขอตรวจ DNA สำหรับผู้ที่ไม่ได้เป็นสมาชิก คำแนะนำ [รายการที่จำเป็นทั้งหมดต้องกรอกให้ครบถ้วน] การระบุ: DNA ของแพะทุกตัวที่ทดสอบผ่าน ABGA ต้องมีการระบุ ABGA เช่น ชื่อและเครื่องหมายระบุหรือรอยสัก การ ยืนยันโดยผู้ปกครอง: หากคุณกำลังขอการตรวจสอบโดยผู้ปกครอง ให้ตรวจสอบประเภทของการตรวจสอบ (ทั้งพ่อ เขื่อน หรือทั้งสองอย่าง) และต้องกรอกหมายเลขทะเบียน Sire และ/หรือ Dam และหมายเลขประจำตัวของห้องปฏิบัติการพันธุศาสตร์ทางสัตวแพทย์ (VGL) หากคุณไม่มีหมายเลข VGL Case ID คุณต้องซื้อคำแนะนำในการสุ่มตัวอย่าง DNA สำหรับผู้ปกครองแต่ละรายที่คุณกำลังยืนยัน ระยะเวลาดำเนินการ UC Davis จะส่งอีเมลคำแนะนำตัวอย่าง DNA ของคุณไปยังที่อยู่อีเมลของคุณภายในสาม (3) วันทำการหลังจากส่งทางออนไลน์ไปยัง ABGA [หากคุณไม่ได้ระบุที่อยู่อีเมล คำสั่งตัวอย่าง DNA จะถูกส่งถึงคุณทางไปรษณีย์] หากคุณไม่ได้รับคำแนะนำในการเก็บตัวอย่าง DNA ภายใน 3 วันทำการ โปรด ตรวจสอบอีเมลขยะของคุณ หากไม่มี โปรดติดต่อสำนักงาน ABGA ที่ (325) 486-2242 หรืออีเมล dna@abga.org ดึงและส่งตัวอย่างผม [คำแนะนำตัวอย่าง DNA รวมคำแนะนำในการดึงผมสำหรับการทดสอบและส่งไปที่ UC Davis] ตรวจสอบให้แน่ใจว่าได้รากของตัวอย่างผมแล้ว อย่าลืมใช้ซองกระดาษสะอาด อย่าลืมเขียนข้อมูลแพะลงบนซอง [ชื่อ เลขทะเบียน ชื่อของคุณ] ส่งตัวอย่าง DNA ไปที่ UC Davis โดยทำตามคำแนะนำในคำแนะนำในการเก็บตัวอย่าง DNA คุณได้รับ. ส่งการยืนยันไปที่ ABGA [จากกฎ ABGA 802–I] ในกรณีที่ฝ่ายที่ส่งไม่ได้เป็นเจ้าของบันทึก ขวดที่ยังไม่เปิด หลอดฟาง หรือภาชนะอื่นๆ ที่มีน้ำอสุจิซึ่งได้รับการระบุตามกฎ 401.B จำเป็นสำหรับผลการทดสอบดีเอ็นเอ ได้รับการยอมรับจาก ABGA What does the DNA test do for me? It identifies the specific genetic markers associated with the goat you have tested. It allows for parent verification and future identification of that goat as the parent of any kid(s). It will show on your goat’s registration papers, and on online searches people do that your goat’s identity is verified and recorded through the DNA test. It will allow you to show your goat’s parentage has been verified, if you have requested parent verification. What does the test do for ABGA? It lets us build our database of information on registered goats. Once we have that start we can ask UC Davis to test the samples for more markers that will give us the opportunity to improve our animals. Will DNA be used for research? Yes. UC Davis retains the right to use all samples stored at the VGL for research, whether the tests are performed for individuals, or for individuals through associations. Research and the benefits that it can provide to producers is the main focus of the program for the ABGA. As more members participate in the DNA testing program this will make meaningful research a reality for our animals for the first time. Who owns the DNA sample? All DNA samples are stored at UC Davis, and VGL retains the right to use any samples stored there for research, whether they are done for individuals, or for individuals through registries. For contract customer registries like ABGA, the registry has ultimate ownership of the sample. However, the owner receives the results of the DNA tests requested on their goats. This gives ABGA members the guarantee that should UC Davis decide to dispose of samples processed through ABGA requests, ABGA can move those samples to another facility so they are still available for research that will benefit all members. Should it matter to me that the ABGA shares ownership of the sample? Yes. It gives you the guarantee that your sample is safe, regardless of what UC Davis may decide in the future. It makes it easier and cheaper for members to DNA test their goats, and verify parentage, if they wish to do that. Who gets a copy of the DNA Report listing the Markers? For contract customer registries, like ABGA, the owner of the goat will receive a copy of the results to be kept with the animal, and the registry receives a copy of the results to be stored in the appropriate registry herd book. Does ABGA make the DNA Report on my goat available to anyone else? No, absolutely not. If you want someone to have that information, you must provide it to them yourself. Can I get other animals DNA results? No. Only the owner of the DNA sample can get that information. The member will need to contact the owner of the animal who is also the owner of the DNA to get those results. Can I submit DNA directly to UC Davis? You can submit directly to UC Davis for your own records, but unfortunately ABGA does not accept DNA results that are submitted directly to UC Davis. Can the test tell me if my goat is a percentage or fullblood? No. With current information available, there is no way to tell what percentage Boer is in a goat. Is there an extra fee for parent verification? No. The ABGA included this service in our price of doing the DNA test. Will I be told who the parents are? No. The test will show how close they matched, or didn’t match what you indicated on the form. Can I request parent verification of my goat(s) if I don’t own one of the parents? Yes, but only if you verify parentage through ABGA, the parents are registered and have been DNA tested through ABGA. The goat you are verifying parentage of must have some form of an ABGA registration or listing paper number and then all you need is the goat’s parents’ registration numbers to verify the parentage of your goat. If the goat’s parents have not been DNA tested, you would need to order DNA test sample kits on the parents as well as the goat at the same time. If you verify through UC Davis, and/or your goat’s parents have not been DNA tested through ABGA, you must have the VGL Case ID number from their owner. Do I need to keep a sample of the hair? Both UC Davis and ABGA suggest that when you pull a sample to send in for testing, you pull another sample. Place it in an envelope the same way you do the sample you’re sending in and write the identifying information on the envelope. Store it in a DRY, safe place. The best protection of your sample is to leave it in storage at UC Davis where there are documented safeguards in place. Who Owns the Rights to Do Research on the Sample or Sell those Rights? A sample by itself is worthless for research. However, UC Davis retains research rights on all samples it houses, whether they come from individual customers or contract customer associations, like the ABGA. Here is the language each customer receives from UC Davis: [USE OF DATA. All Research data, including but not limited to, all notebooks, DNA typing protocols, original laboratory records, and any research reports, shall be usable by University in pursuit of its mission of teaching, research and public service. University reserves the right, subject to individual confidentiality requirements, to publish any or all research results developed from such data.] Frequently Asked DNA Questions Request DNA Testing Download Printable Form Complete Online Form

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