Find quick answers to common questions about Boer goat registration, membership, DNA testing, shows, points, and more with the American Boer Goat Association. Explore helpful resources for breeders, members, and youth participants. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Find answers to common questions about Boer goat registration, membership, DNA testing, shows, and more. Looking for answers about ABGA? Start with our most common questions below. If you can’t find exactly what you need, our friendly team is just a click away! 👉🏻 Contact us! Close All General Membership Registrations & Transfers JABGA DNA What is the ABGA’s current mailing address? What is the ABGA’s contact information? Do you speak Spanish? / ¿Hablas español? Does the ABGA buy or sell boer goats? Where can I find fees for services? What size tattoo gun do I buy? What is a Rush fee? I need my paperwork back the next day. Is this possible? What is a Standard Rush? I paid for a Same-Day Rush. I thought that was an overnight delivery? What are some of the benefits of joining the American Boer Goat Association? How much does an ABGA or a JABGA membership cost? What is the financial year for my ABGA or JABGA membership? Does the ABGA offer any family memberships? Does the ABGA offer a lifetime membership? What is the difference between a Herd Prefix and a Herd Name? I want to register a Boer goat. How do I register it, and what are my options? How much does it cost to register a goat? How much does it cost to transfer a goat? How many letters or numbers can be in a goat’s name? I received a Request For Information (RFI) form. What is it and what do I do with it? I have a boer goat registered with another association. Can I use my paperwork from another association? Can I transfer a goat online? Can I fax, or scan and email, my original certificate for transfer? I purchased a goat and the back of the certificate is already completed with someone else's information on it. What now? What is a Service Memo, and why do I need one? What do I tattoo in my goat’s ears? What is the year letter that I tattoo in the left ear? Where do I purchase tattoo guns? Can I buy them through ABGA? What is the Native on Appearance program? What is the age for Junior Members? How much does a JABGA membership cost? What is the benefit of being a member? What are the age divisions? How do I renew my membership? Can I compete in contests (Public speaking, judging contest, sales talk, etc) if I am not exhibiting a goat? How do I become a sponsor of JABGA? What are the age requirements for the Junior Board of Directors? What are the required responsibilities while serving as a Junior Board member? Is DNA mandatory? What does the Junior Board of Directors election process look like? What is the difference between STR and SNP, and why do we need to use SNPs now? Why was this DNA plan developed? What is ABGA doing to support the transition from STR to SNP for members? If my sire/dam was already DNA typed with STR, do I still need to upgrade to SNP? Will I need to submit a new sample to upgrade from STR to SNP? Will there be other markers beyond SNP that I will need to make another transition to in the future? What does the DNA test do for me? Will DNA be used for research? Who owns the DNA sample? Frequently asked questions ที่อยู่ทางไปรษณีย์ปัจจุบันของ ABGA คืออะไร 4258 S. Jackson St. San Angelo, TX 76903 (https://goo.gl/maps/qksdQ5D4EuX7gtHs8) ข้อมูลติดต่อของ ABGA คืออะไร? Email: mail@abga.org (mailto:mail@abga.org)💻 Phone: (325)-486-2242 (tel:13254862242)☎️ Fax: (325)-486-2637 📠 คุณพูดภาษาสเปนได้ไหม /  Hablas Español? Yes, we speak Spanish. / Si, hablamos español. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cf160c_13b1a17f53294e4faf2e101358496575~mv2.gif ABGA ซื้อหรือขายแพะโบเออร์หรือไม่? No. The American Boer Goat Association is a boer goat registry. ฉันสามารถหาค่าบริการได้ที่ไหน? A list of our fees for members and non-members can be found here.(javascript:void(0))(javascript:void(0)) การเข้าร่วม American Boer Goat Association มีประโยชน์อะไรบ้าง? An ABGA membership includes many valuable benefits such as: • Participation in the world's largest Boer Goat registry. • The benefit of conducting business at half the cost of non-members. • Access to ABGA Online Live which offers the ability to register, transfer, and manage your herd at any time, on demand. • Access to ABGA Web-Based Services which provides ABGA members with opportunities to research more than 300,000 American Boer Goats. • A unique Herd Prefix included with your membership, (required to register boer goats). • Access to the ABGA's advertising campaign to educate and attract prospective buyers in your area. • And much more! ABGA หรือ JABGA . ราคาเท่าไหร่  ค่าสมาชิก? • An ABGA membership costs $60.00 annually. You must be 19 years of age or older. • A JABGA membership costs $30.00 annually. At this time all JABGA memberships must have an active adult ABGA member as their agent. ปีงบประมาณสำหรับการเป็นสมาชิก ABGA หรือ JABGA ของฉันคือเท่าใด All memberships run from January 1 to December 31 of each year. สมาชิกที่เป็นผู้ใหญ่จำเป็นต้องเป็นสมาชิกที่กระตือรือร้นสำหรับสมาชิกระดับจูเนียร์หรือไม่? Yes. A junior member must have an active adult ABGA member as an agent on their account. ABGA เสนอการเป็นสมาชิกตลอดชีพ การเป็นสมาชิกแบบครอบครัว หรือส่วนลดใดๆ หรือไม่" No, not at this time. ฉันเป็นสมาชิก ABGA เหตุใดข้อมูลของฉันจึงไม่มีอยู่ในไดเรกทอรีของพ่อแม่พันธุ์ของเว็บไซต์ • Typically, the website is updated every three days. If you joined prior to the last update, please check again after a few days. If your information is still not available, please contact the ABGA office to verify that our records reflect your information and that it is correct. • You may have left the "List my contact information on the ABGA website" box unchecked on your New Member Application. Contact the ABGA office if you would like to have your contact information listed on the the ABGA website. ฉันเป็นสมาชิก JABGA เหตุใดข้อมูลของฉันจึงไม่มีอยู่ในไดเรกทอรีของพ่อแม่พันธุ์ของเว็บไซต์ The ABGA does not post minor's information on our website. การลงทะเบียนแพะมีค่าใช้จ่ายเท่าไหร่? The cost depends on a number of factors. You can see a list of registration fees on our fees page here.(https://www.abga.org/fees) How many letters or numbers can be in a goat's name? Per Rule 214D in our Rules and Regulations,(https://www.abga.org/governing-documents) each goat's name is limited to 32 characters, including spaces. ฉันได้รับแบบฟอร์มขอข้อมูล (RFI) มันคืออะไรและฉันจะทำอย่างไรกับมัน? If you received a Request For Information (RFI) form, we do not have the correct information or the information is incomplete on your application for registration. Please fill out the RFI form with the correct information. Sign and date, and return to the ABGA office via mail or email so that we may complete your registration. ฉันมีแพะโบเออร์จดทะเบียนกับสมาคมอื่น ฉันสามารถใช้เอกสารของฉันจากสมาคมอื่นเพื่อลงทะเบียนได้หรือไม่  กับ ABGA? No. The ABGA doesn't accept registrations from other associations. The ABGA does not register a goat native on appearance. ค่าโอนแพะเท่าไหร่คะ? Active ABGA Members pay: • $10.00 per in office transfers • $9.00 per online transfers Non-members pay: • $16 per transfer • Online transfers unavailable to non-members See all ABGA fees here.(https://www.abga.org/fees) โอนแพะออนไลน์ได้ไหม A: Yes. If you are the current owner of the goat, you can transfer to another member online from your ABGA Online Live account. B: No. If you are the buyer of the goat, you will need to mail or email the Application for Registration or the original certificate to the ABGA office. *If you choose to email the original certificate, you must: 1. Write VOID in large letters across the front and back of the certificate. 2. Write the goat's registration number on the back of the certificate. 3. Scan or take a photo of the front and back showing all edges of the certificate. 4. Email photos to mail@abga.org(mailto:mail@abga.org) ฉันสามารถแฟกซ์หรือสแกนและส่งอีเมลใบรับรองเดิมของฉันสำหรับการโอนได้หรือไม่" No. We require the original certificate to be mailed to the ABGA's office with the seller's signature, sale date, name of the purchaser, and transfer fee. We do accept voided color photos of original certificates via email. *If you choose to email the original certificate, you must: 1. Write VOID in large letters across the front and back of the certificate. 2. Write the goat's registration number on the back of the certificate. 3. Take a color photo of the front and back showing all edges of the certificate. 4. Email photos to mail@abga.org.(mailto:mail@abga.org) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODD9ja2Izec ฉันซื้อแพะและด้านหลังใบรับรองมีผู้ซื้อระบุว่าเป็นคนที่ฉันซื้อแพะมา ฉันจะโอนความเป็นเจ้าของให้ตัวเองได้อย่างไร? The seller must provide you a Transfer Application (undefined)form signing the goat over from themselves to you. All transfer fees will be incurred by the submitting member. Service Memo คืออะไร และเหตุใดฉันจึงต้องมี" A Service Memo (undefined)is a form that provides exposure or mating dates between a buck and a doe that may or may not result in a pregnancy, whether by natural service or artificial insemination. • If a doe has been serviced by a buck not owned by the breeder, a completed and signed service memo from the buck owner will be required to register any resulting offspring. • When a doe has been transferred subsequent to being serviced but prior to the birth of her kid(s), and the breeder (owner of record of the dam at the time of service) must provide a service memo with all required signatures to register any resulting offspring. ความแตกต่างระหว่างคำนำหน้าฝูงและชื่อฝูงคืออะไร? A: A Herd Prefix is a unique tattoo sequence. ABGA has an "exclusive use" policy for approving the tattoo sequences. Approved tattoo sequences are protected, with their use restricted to the applicant they are assigned to or those individuals duly authorized to use that assigned tattoo sequence. Members are required to use the sequence assigned to their membership number. They may not use a sequence assigned to someone else. (See Rule 215 in the ABGA Rules & Regulations).(https://www.abga.org/governing-documents) B: A Herd Name will be used as the prefix for all goats registered by that owner. A herd name may or may not be the same as the herd prefix. Each membership is limited to one active herd name at a given time. Once assigned, the herd name cannot be changed. The first part of a goat's name is the applicant’s Herd Prefix, or the applicant’s Herd Name. The second part of the animal name is the actual name of the animal as provided by the applicant. Goat's names are limited to a set of letters and/or numbers not to exceed 32 characters. The Herd Name can be submitted with the new member application or by written letter to the ABGA office along with the filing fee. (See Rule 213 in the ABGA Rules & Regulations).(https://www.abga.org/governing-documents) ฉันจะสักอะไรในหูแพะของฉัน? Right and left is determined by standing behind the goat. • The breeder's herd prefix is tattooed in the right ear. • The birth year letter code followed by a her number assigned by you goes in the left ear. • For example, a goat born in 2022 tattoos would be: right ear = XYZ, left ear = M01 For year letter codes and more tattoo guidelines and instructions, click here.(https://www.abga.org/tattoo-guidelines) ตัวอักษรปีที่ฉันสักที่หูข้างซ้ายคืออะไร? The year that the goat was born has a letter assigned to it. You can see a complete list of year letters here.(https://www.abga.org/tattoo-guidelines) ฉันจะซื้อปืนสักได้ที่ไหน ฉันสามารถซื้อผ่าน ABGA ได้หรือไม่ ABGA does not supply tattoo guns, but we recommend that you go to your local feed store or contact your local veterinarian. We also recommend a website that you can order tattoo guns from. Go to www.caprinesupply.com(http://caprinesupply.com) ฉันจะซื้อปืนสักขนาดเท่าไหร่ It depends on your goat's ear, but normally you would use a 5/16 inch tattoo. Check with your local veterinarian if you are unsure. ค่าธรรมเนียมเร่งด่วนคืออะไร? • A "Rush" fee is a fee assessed to expedite your work and jump ahead of other received work. • Rush fees DO NOT include special mailing; Fed-Ex, UPS, Priorty Mail, etc. When Submitting a "Rush Order," please specify what type of mailing you want, otherwise it will be mailed regular US Postal Service mail. Please call for prices for UPS of Fed-EX fees which depend upon zip code and weight. ฉันต้องการเอกสารคืนในวันถัดไป เป็นไปได้ไหม • ABGA does provide a "Same-Day Rush" service under the stipulation that your paperwork is received in our office by 1:00 pm CST. • The fee applied is $50.00 per goat in addition to applicable registration/transfer fees, etc. • This does not include work received after 4:00 pm (CST) Friday afternoon or at anytime during the weekend or holiday hours. • Rush fees DO NOT include special mailing; Fed-Ex, UPS, Priorty Mail, etc. When Submitting a "Rush Order," please specify what type of mailing you want, otherwise it will be mailed regular US Postal Service mail. Please call for prices for UPS of Fed-EX fees which depend upon zip code and weight. Standard Rush คืออะไร? • Our policy for "Standard Rush" orders guarantees a 3-business day turn-around in our office from time received to mailing, not including mail time. This does not apply if there are problems or missing information for the Rush order. • A "Standard Rush" fee is $25.00 per goat in addition to applicable registration/transfer fees, etc. • Rush fees DO NOT include special mailing; Fed-Ex, UPS, Priorty Mail, etc. When Submitting a "Rush Order," please specify what type of mailing you want, otherwise it will be mailed regular US Postal Service mail. Please call for prices for UPS of Fed-EX fees which depend upon zip code and weight. ฉันจ่ายเงินสำหรับการเร่งรีบในวันเดียวกัน ฉันคิดว่าเป็นการจัดส่งข้ามคืน? A Rush fee is not the same as an overnight delivery. A Rush order only jumps your paperwork to the front of the line. If you need a Fed-Ex or UPS overnight or 2-day delivery, you must state that on your submitted paperwork. Overnight or 2-day delivery is an additional charge, and depends on zip code and weight. Please call the ABGA office for overnight or 2-day delivery prices. What is the age for Junior Members? To be a JABGA member, exhibitors must be 4-19 years of age as of January 1 of the calendar year. How much does a JABGA membership cost? The annual Junior Membership fee is $30. What is the benefit of being a member? JABGA’s mission is to bring together Boer Goat Enthusiasts through a youth organization that offers competitive programs to reward excellence, enhance educational opportunities, promote the value of genetics, and develop leadership skills through activities at local, state and national levels. Members are also able to exbibit animals on a National, Regional, and local levels. What are the age divisions? The age divisions are as follows: • Junior: 4-8 years old • Intermediate: 9-13 years old • Senior: 14-18 years old All ages are as of January 1 of the calendar year. How do I renew my membership? We recommend renewing your membership through iCompete.(https://abga.icompete.net/Account/Login) page.(https://www.abga.org/forms) iCompete will eventually replace Online Live and the Blue Screen systems. iCompete will be equipped to handle ABGA memberships, renewals, registry work, and show points in a single platform. You can find instructions below. Otherwise, you can renew with the fillable PDF form on our forms (https://www.abga.org/forms) All Junior members must have and Active ABGA Adult member as an Authorized Agent.(https://www.abga.org/?name=Authorized%20Agent) https://youtu.be/XJNceatqPf8 Can I compete in contests (Public speaking, judging contest, sales talk, etc) if I am not exhibiting an animal in the show? Yes, you can compete in contests even if you are not exhibiting animals in the show. How do I become a sponsor of JABGA? We would love to have you as a sponsor! Please reach out to Youth Coordinator, Hannah Jenkins, at jabga@abga.org (mailto:jabga@abga.org)for more information. What are the age requirements for the Junior Board of Directors? Any JABGA member who is 14 years old, but no older than 19 years old, as of January 1 of the election year is eligible to apply. What are the required responsibilities while serving as a Junior Board member? While serving as a Junior Board member, Directors are responsible for acting as a leader to the membership, staying in contact with ABGA and JABGA staff, assisting with fundraising efforts, attending face-to-face meetings, and attending the ABGA National Show.(https://www.abga.org/national-show) What does the Junior Board of Directors election process look like? All Junior Board of Director Applications must be returned to the office no later than March 1. After they have been received, the delegation will vote to elect a director for their corresponding area.

View past editions of the American Boer Goat Association’s magazine The Boer Goat here. You can also download promotional materials and submit media inquiries. Read this issue! Read this issue! THE BOER GOAT ARCHIVE Winter 2018 - Fall 2020 Archive July/August 2011 - Fall 2018 Archive Magazine Ad Rates Advertise in The Boer Goat Magazine REACH MORE THAN 7,000 READERS EACH ISSUE! For more information about The Boer Goat editorial calendar, ad dimensions, rates, print deadlines, or online and e-newsletter advertising, please contact Public Relations Manager Allison Moore at (325) 486-2242 or editor@abga.org . Print-ready ads should be submitted in electronic format via email as press-optimized, high-resolution jpg, tiff, eps or PDF with all fonts and graphics embedded. Other formats will not be accepted. Ads must be paid for in full before they will be printed. New ads will not be accepted from delinquent advertisers. Ad space reserved but canceled or not filled will be billed at the full rate. The Boer Goat Magazine

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.

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

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.

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. 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. 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 Show Class Calculator Determine the birth date range of a goat required to enter a show class based on the date of the show.

​Improving market opportunities for ABGA members' stock. Improving market opportunities for ABGA members' stock. Are you planning an upcoming sale? Let the American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) help promote it — at no cost to you! When you include a JABGA Donation Lot , your sale unlocks exclusive advertising benefits through ABGA and JABGA platforms. These donation lots support the Junior American Boer Goat Association and demonstrate your commitment to the next generation of Boer goat producers. Advertising Benefits Include: ✔ Dedicated Social Media Promotion ABGA Facebook Page ABGA Instagram Page JABGA Facebook Page JABGA Instagram Page ✔ Spotlight in ABGA E-Newsletter Featured in a newsletter sent to ABGA members ahead of your sale. ✔ Enhanced Visibility on ABGA Member Sales Page Your sale will be highlighted on a high-traffic page promoting member-hosted events. ✔ Recognition at JABGA Events Your sale and donation lot will receive branding exposure at either a JABGA Regional Show or the National Show . Adding a JABGA Donation Lot is a simple way to give back, increase visibility, and engage more buyers. Interested in learning more? We're happy to help you get started. Let’s grow the industry together! Sale submission rules & information Please submit your sales at least 14 days before your sale. Please allow 3-5 business days for you sale to be added to the website. Once approved, your sale will be listed on the Events Calendar on the ABGA homepage. Your sale will be advertised in our newsletter the month of the sale. Subscribe to The Boer Goat Newsletter Your sale will be advertised on Facebook the Wednesday before your sale. Follow us on Facebook! Member Sales List your Boer goat sales with ABGA. Gain free promotion, social media reach, and newsletter features when you include a JABGA Donation Lot.

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 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: Protecting, Promoting, and Recording the American Boer Goat Breed.

The American Boer Goat Association: Protecting, Promoting, and Recording the American Boer Goat Breed. ABGA Breed Standards The ABGA Breed Standards are guidelines for breeders to ensure the animals they produce conform to the defined characteristics of the breed. Download Breed Standards PDF View Teat Structure Diagram