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Nov 19, 2025
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During the November Board meeting, the Board of Directors passed motions to provide more details on the junior animal weighing protocol. Updates are as follows:


  • Market Goats and Wether Dams will have a ± 5 lb weigh back.

  • All junior division (0-12 months) breeding goats will have a ± 5 lb weigh back.

  • Exhibitors will turn in their weights via showman.

  • Weight submission deadlines will be published in the National Show Rules.​​

Analysis of 2026 Nationals Weight Data

One of the issues assigned to the ABGA Breed Improvement Committee was the aging of goats and the need for more objective information about whether an animal's reported age is consistent with its weig

 
 

Updates to the Junior Weigh Back Protocol

Discover the latest updates the Board of Directors passed on the junior animal weighing protocol.

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