Updated recognition requirements take effect on January 1, 2027
The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) is updating its Award Program and recognition requirements, effective January 1, 2027. The changes streamline the path to recognition while continuing to honor outstanding Boer goat genetics and the breeding animals that advance the breed. The most significant change: visual inspections will no longer be required for Ennoblement. Beginning January 1, eligibility will be determined by point and progeny requirements specific to does and bucks.
Ennoblement - Fee $20
The Ennoblement Program recognizes registered Boer goats that demonstrate excellence through their own achievements and the performance of their progeny.
Does must:
• Earn a combined total of at least 80 ABGA points from the doe and her progeny
• Have at least three (3) qualifying progeny, each earning at least five (5) ABGA points
• Contribute no more than 50 of her own points toward the total
Bucks must:
• Earn a combined total of at least 100 ABGA points from the buck and his progeny
• Have at least five (5) qualifying progeny, each earning at least five (5) ABGA points
• Contribute no more than 50 of his own points toward the total
Requirement | Does | Bucks |
Combined ABGA points (animal + progeny) | 80 | 100 |
Minimum qualifying progeny | 3 | 5 |
Minimum points per qualifying progeny | 5 | 5 |
Maximum points from the animal itself | 50 | 50 |
Visual inspection | Not required | Not required |
Doe of Excellence - Fee $20
The Doe of Excellence award recognizes eligible does and the performance of their percentage progeny. It is open to ABGA-registered Fullblood, American Purebred, and American Percentage does.
To qualify, a doe must:
• Earn a combined total of at least 80 ABGA points from the doe and her percentage
progeny
• Have at least three (3) qualifying progeny, each earning at least five (5) ABGA points
• Have qualifying progeny who together earn at least 30 points
• Contribute no more than 50 of her own points toward the total
Sire of Merit - Fee $20
The Sire of Merit award recognizes eligible bucks whose genetics drive the success of their percentage progeny. It is open to ABGA-registered Fullblood, American Purebred and American Percentage bucks.
To qualify, a buck must:
• Earn a combined total of at least 100 ABGA points from eligible percentage progeny
• Have at least five (5) qualifying progeny, each earning at least five (5) ABGA points
American Percentage bucks may also count their own points toward the total, up to 50 points.
ABGA's recognition programs celebrate the animals and breeding programs behind the continued improvement of Boer goat genetics. These updated requirements give members clear qualification standards that reward both individual performance and the achievements of the next generation. We encourage members to review the new requirements and evaluate their animals' eligibility ahead of January 1, 2027.
Questions? Contact the ABGA office
