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REGION 13 Troy Veal, President (EC) tvanveal@yahoo.com REGION 8 Ervin Chavana, Vice President /Treasurer (EC) mengercreek@hotmail.com REGION 10 Tracy Diefenbach, Secretary (EC) tldief@fairpoint.net REGION 5 John Edwards (EC) eggstx@aol.com REGION 7 Dennie Clark (EC) hcgoat@hotmail.com REGION 12 Paul Kinslow (EC) paul@muellerauctions.net PAST PRESIDENT Brian Faris (EC) brfaris@ksu.edu REGION 1 Terry Brown capriole@pocketinet.com REGION 2 Boyd E. Willoughby wbccboers@allwest.net

REGION 3 Jeff Gibbs gibbsfarms@aol.com REGION 4 Kay Garrett kewlkay@hotmail.com REGION 5 Doug Widener dcbwidener@valornet.com REGION 6 Kallie York kjkohls13@aol.com REGION 9 Vicki Stich Ladyhogger59@hotmail.com REGION 11 Scott Hawthorn scott@ cedargrovefarms.com REGION 14 John Morrow morrowfarm@aol.com REGION 15 Sara Davis csdavis@oakhollowlivestock.com REGION 16 Brad Mackey bradmackey@bmackfarms.com *EC denotes Executive Committee member

March/April 2012 Dear ABGA and JABGA Members, With the new year in full swing we are continuing to get geared up for the ABGA National Show to kick off June 11, 2012, in Duncan, OK at the Stephens County Fair and Expo Center. We will be announcing judges shortly, stay tuned to the ABGA website for all of the National Show updates www.abga.org. To prepare our members; we have included the 2012 ABGA National Show Packet in this issue, where you can find the Show Schedule, Show Rules, Entry Form and Vendor Reservation Form along with other useful information for the show. One important date to keep in mind is May 18, 2012. t "MM BOJNBMT NVTU CF SFHJTUFSFE JO UIF "#(" )FSCPPL by this date to show at the ABGA National Shows and JABGA National Show. t "MM XFUIFST NVTU IBWF UIF "#(" i3FDPSE PG 1FEJHSFFw by this date to show at the JABGA Wether Show. t ćJT JT UIF MBTU EBZ GPS FOUSJFT UP CF JO UIF "#(" PďDF without paying late entry fees. ćF CVTZ TIPX TFBTPO JT IFSF ZPV DBO LFFQ VQ XJUI upcoming shows and events on our website and by viewing the Calendar of Events in each issue. We look forward to seeing all of you this spring at shows and events throughout the country. Again, we hope to see you at the 2012 ABGA National Show in Duncan, Oklahoma in June. Sincerely

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No one exaggerates when they say, “we brought everything in the barn to this show”, because in all reality, some people do. You must be prepared for any situation when hauling goats to the show. Think about all the aspects of a stock show when you are packing. First you have the nutrition/health aspect of your goat, including feed and medication. Then you will have the preparation items to make your goat look its very best, and finally you will have your show gear. Having everything you need will pay divedends in making your weekend at the show enjoyable and much less stressful.

blower and brush is also useful when drying your goat; also, a blocking table makes your goat easily accessible. Some people pre-clip their goats before arriving at the show, while others clip when they arrive at the show barn, but whoever you are, it is wise to pack up your clippers, guards and clipper lube. After you get your goat looking its best, it is important to keep him/her looking that way, so it is wise choice to investigate if show provides shavings, and if not be prepared purchase your own. Once you get your goats squeaky clean, it’s time to relax and prepare yourself for show day.

First and foremost, feed is a big priority, and from past experience, pack a little more than you think you will need, so you don’t run out. Depending on what you are used to feeding, pack a little hay to fill out your animal before the show! Of course you don’t want to forget feeders, hay racks and water buckets as well. A medicine box packed with general medications, needles and syringes are also necessities. Don’t forget to pack things needed to treat scours or dehydration, and if you are planning to drench your goat, don’t forget to grab a drench gun. You know your goats better than anyone else, so feed and medications will vary, but it is critical to have whatever you think you will need, “just in case.”

On show day it is important to have the “finishing” tools to make your goat look completely ready before you make the big walk into the ring. Cleaning up your goat is a must, so make sure you have a good comb or brush, whatever you and your animal feel more comfortable with. Also, a finishing spray, such as Silverado Shine, gives your goat a shiny finished look. Show chains vary among goat and handler, but it is important not to forget to bring them. Also don’t forget things that you as an exhibitor need, such as a number clip and a pocket brush.

The entire reason that you travel to the show is to exhibit your animal and ultimately win, so you want your goat to look his/her absolute best. You have to have a few basics, such as wire, extension cords, chairs and zip ties (you can never have too many zip ties!) to get your pen area suitable to your preferences. Goats need to be clean and beautiful to be considered show ready, so take wash gear such as a water hose, your favorite soap and wash boots (wash pants too!) A

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Everyone prepares for every show differently, some take more, some take less, what is important is you take everything necessary to make sure you and your goat are prepared. Also, everyone that is at the show is trying to promote their own herd in the industry, so it is wise to bring business cards and signs that shows your name, email, phone number, etc. If you tend to forget important components, make a checklist that has everything you will need on it. Happy hauling!

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas State University Sheep & Goat Conference and trade show is slated for May 4-6, 2012 in Manhattan, with a registration deadline of April 15. The program will be held at K-State’s Weber Hall and its newly completed Sheep & Meat Goat Center. “This is going to be an outstanding conference, consisting of talks related to selection, health, nutrition, management, reproduction, carcass quality, marketing, guardian animals, hand-spinning, and dairy goat production,” said Brian Faris, sheep and goat specialist with K-State Research and Extension. Speakers will include nationally recognized extension specialists, veterinarians and producers, including Kreg Leymaster, Frank Craddock, Preston Faris, Dan Hale, Shelie Laflin, Justin Luther, Justin Waggoner, Bob Buchholz, Steve Burton, Noah Goddard, Bryce Gerlach, and Faris.

Parts of the conference will be divided by specie, allowing attendees to gain information specific to the sheep or goats they raise, Faris said. The trade show will showcase products and services related to nutritional, health, fencing, and other topics important to producers. Participants will have the opportunity to sample lamb and chevon products, as well as enjoy Call Hall Ice Cream for dessert. Speaker information, a conference schedule, registration and vendor forms, as well as lodging information are available on the web: www. ksusheepandgoats.org. Questions may also be directed to Brian Faris at 785-532-1255 or brfaris@ksu.edu or Lois Schreiner at 785-532-1267 or lschrein@ksu.edu.

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Simon Boers in Hagerman, Idaho hosted an educational and free Open House with Goat Meat tasting at their farm last September. Evelyn Simon and her husband Joe Bennett raise Boer goats and have a small goat meat (chevon) business, selling goats and meat at the farm, to restaurants, and online through Idahoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bounty. The south-central Idaho weather on this mild fall day in midSeptember was perfect. The event was well attended with over 160 guests, with a few that traveled from Boise and Wyoming. Several families were interested in learning more about raising goats and marketing chevon, but most guests were just curious about goat meat; its nutritional qualities, how it tastes, how to prepare it, and where to find it. Lynn Sheehan, owner of Cucina Gemelli in Twin Falls, was the event chef. She prepared chevon four ways; shish kebab with pickled vegetables (a favorite), sliced roast, Afghani wraps, and a Caribbean barbeque dish. Guests were pleasantly surprised at the delicious flavor of chevon, and it seemed everyone tried more than one of the delicious samples.

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Guests also toured the grass-fed goat pastures, the kidding barn, and the freezer room to see various chevon cuts. Educational materials and recipes were shared, and sample cuts of chevon were given to visiting chefs to try out in their own kitchens. The event was funded by a grant from USDA Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education. More information is available at www.sare.org . The farm is also an Idaho Preferred producer and Animal Welfare Approved. The farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website is www.idahoboergoats.com. PICTURED BELOW: 1. Educational tours took visitors through all aspects of raising goats. Tour JRHUV JRW D Ă&#x20AC;UVW KDQG JOLPSVH DV WKH\ YLVLWHG WKH NLGGLQJ EDUQ $V WKH\ ZDONHG WKURXJK JUDVV IHG SDVWXUHV YLVLWRUV DVNHG TXHVWLRQV DV JRDWV JUD]HG DURXQG WKHP /\QQ 6KHHKDQ RZQHU RI &XFLQD *HPHOOL LQ 7ZLQ )DOOV SUHSDUHG D FURZG IDYRULWH ZLWK KHU VKLVK NHEDEV DQG SLFNOHG YHJHWDEOHV GLVK 2WKHU GLVKHV OLNH $IJKDQL ZUDSV ZHUH DYDLODEOH IRU WRXU SDUWLFLSDQWV WR WU\ DQG WDVWH WKH GHOLFLRXV Ă DYRUV RI FKHYRQ PHDW

Scottsdale, AZ The American Goat Federation (AGF) held its annual Board of Directors and membership meeting recently in Scottsdale, AZ. The main agenda item was the development of a comprehensive strategic plan for meeting member needs as well as representing the entire U.S. goat industry at the national level. Working groups were formed to focus on organizational marketing and member services; goat production, research and education; public policy; and communication outreach. Following an election of new board members in December, the current AGF board composition reflects representation of all segments of the industry: Sam Abney (AL), Tom Boyer (UT), Steve Burton (UT), Linda Campbell (VA), Jan Carlson (CA), Anita Teel Dahnke (IN), Dr. Gil R. Engdahl (TX), Dr. Will R. Getz (GA), Pierce Miller (TX), Mary Pryde (CA), Robin Saum (OH), and Boyd Willoughby (UT). Newly elected AGF Board officers include Tom Boyer, President; Linda Campbell, Vice President; Mary Pryde, Secretary; and Pierce Miller, Treasurer.

The American Goat Federation is a national organization developed to represent and speak with one voice for all segments of the goat industry, including meat, dairy and fiber. Major goals include the unification, improvement, and advancement of all sectors of the U.S. goat industry; as well as maximizing the potential for growth; and assisting producers to achieve success on the farm as well as in the market place. There are more than 100 organizations and thousands of producers engaged in the sustainable production and marketing of goat milk, meat, fiber and grazing services across the United States. The Federation seeks to enhance growth of the industry by not only representing all areas of production within the industry, but also by being a central clearinghouse for reliable information about the industry and all issues affecting its members. More information is available at http://www.AmericanGoatFederation.org

ABGA RULE 900 COMPLAINT: Item 1 Based on the evidence presented at the December 16, 2011 Rule 900 hearing, the Board of Directors of the American Boer Goat Association finds no evidence of fraud by Sherri Stephens in reference to judging CCF2 Heartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Desire according to the breed standards. Items 2 Based on the evidence presented at the December 16, 2011 Rule 900 hearing, the Board of Directors of the American Boer Goat Association finds Sherri Stephens has not violated the Show Ring Protocol for ABGA Judges Section 5.

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The entry fees are in, the hotels are booked, and the goats are ready to go. It’s time to go to the show. Showing can be one of the most fun things that people can do with their goats. However, to be successful in the show ring, prepping must be done months in advance.

NUTRITION Nutrition is one of the most important aspects to an animal’s success in the show ring, outside of genetics. An animal that is too fat or too thin will not show as well as one that is in shape. “A good program cannot make up for a lack of superior genetics, but it will allow your goat to reach its genetic potential,” according to Frank Craddock, Professor and Extension Sheep and Goat Specialist, and Ross Stultz, former Extension Assistant-Animal Science/Sheep and Goat Production, Texas A&M University. Meat goats should maintain a balanced diet consisting of grain and roughage. The grain should be a complete ration that contains between 16 and 20 percent protein. This will help the goats to develop muscle. High quality alfalfa or pasture should also be available to the goats, as well as clean fresh water. Goats should be vaccinated against enterotoxemia (overeating disease), even if they received colostrum from a dam who was vaccinated. The vaccine is called CD/t (clotridium perfringens types C&D and Texanus Toxoid. In case of emergency, it is best to keep the clostridium perfringens types C&D antitoxin on hand, in case an animal shows signs of enterotoxemia. Goats that are to be shown should be fed off the ground and on an incline. “Show goats should be fed on an incline to increase muscle in legs. Feeders need to be above animals head and a step built for them to stand on with front legs,” according to Kent Orrell, Oklahoma State

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University Cooperative Extension educator. Goats needs to be checked for worms on a regular basis, as stomach worms will inhibit a goat’s ability to gain weight. Goats should be wormed every few months, with both an internal and external wormer. Signs of internal parasites include loss of appetite, a rough hair coat, diarrhea or general lethargic behavior. External parasites such as lice can cause a goat to rub bald spots, and when the goat is clipped, scabs may be seen. An external pour-on should take care of any external parasites. For goats less than one year of age, a producer should expect between a one quarter to one half pound of gain per day, if the goats are managed properly. Showmen should have an end goal weight in mind when they pick up their goat, and can feed the animal to gain the necessary weight by the show date. The ideal weight for a goat is dependant on their frame size. “Not all goats can be fed to the same final weight because there are differences in frame size. Large frame goats may be correctly finished at 120 pounds, while small frame goats may be correctly finished at 80 pounds,” according to Craddock and Stultz.

EXERCISE Market goats needs to be exercised daily. This can be done using a collar and walking the goat, eventually building up to a jog. Exercise will help the goat to build muscle, lose unnecessary fat and stimulating appetite. If the goats will chase you, you can run or use a bike to help exercise goats. Never tie a goat to the back of a vehicle to exercise it, however. If the goat lies down or trips and you don’t notice immediately, you could end up dragging it and killing it. Goats should be exercised for at least 30 minutes a day. In the hotter months, it is best to exercise in the early morning before it gets hot.

Make sure to offer the goat plenty of water during and after exercise to prevent dehydration. Exercising goats also helps them to get to know the showman, and they are more likely to cooperate in the ring because they are used to being handled.

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FITTING Many major shows require a goat to be closely shorn. It is best to know the rules for your show before you ever pick up the clippers. Goats should be clipped 5-7 days before the show, as this gives the hair a little time to grow out and cover clipping tracks, and pink skin to become less apparent.

The general appearance of the goat is also important to a judge, especially in showmanship. Goats should be healthy and free of disease. If you have a goat that is coughing, has nasal discharge or generally appears sick, you should not take it to a show. You need to stop the spread of disease.

Before clipping, it is best to wash the goat to get off any dirt and grim that can clog up the clippers. Wash the goat using a mild soap and warm water, and make sure to rinse and dry the animal thoroughly.

Most shows will have a veterinarian on staff who will inspect goats as they unload, but a sick goat that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t showing signs of sickness could still be admitted, and will then get other goats sick.

For most shows, you clip the entire body, except for the legs from the knees or hocks down, and you leave the last one half to one third of the tail. The tail should then be bobbed. When clipping, it is best to use electric clippers with a 20 or 23 tooth comb, to help minimize clipping tracks. Run the clipper parallel to the goat from shoulder to hip, instead of vertically.

Hooves should be trimmed every six to eight weeks. Uneven hooves can cause stress on joints and legs, eventually causing lameness. It is best to trim a goatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hooves a week before the show, in case you cut too short and it cripples the goat. This allows the goat some time to heal. Many market shows require that the goats are dehorned. This should be done between 14 and 28 days of age. The older a goat gets, the more stress it causes and the more dangerous it is. Older, mature animals that have horns may need to be tipped. This can be done using a rasp to dull the end of the horns. Not all shows require this, so it is best to check. It is best to tip 3-4 weeks in advance of the show in case horns need to heal.

A lamb/goat sock or blanket should then be placed on the goat, to keep it warm if it is cold and to keep the goat clean. It is best to bed clipped goats in clean, well-bedded pens to keep them warm and dry. Older does and bucks may not need to be closely shorn. However, many producers will at least shear the neck and chest area, blending it back into the body. Tails should also be clipped and bobbed. If they are not shorn, they need to be washed and dried before they are shown. Showing goats can be fun for people of all ages. Early preparation and a knowledge of the rules of a show can help a showman to be successful, and exhibit an animal that is being shown to the best of its ability.

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Let’s begin by saying, no doubt about it, we all like to win. To say when we are winning we are happier is a fair statement I think. But, now let’s examine that statement. It is not to say that the majority of the time in our lives that we are ecstatic and filled with joy is while we are concurrently winning. The statement is simply saying, winning also makes us happy. My hope is that it is not the primary standard on which you judge your importance to this world. So we’ve established that we do not have to win to be happy. The next question is why do we go to the livestock shows, primarily to win? Now I know what you are thinking, you’re wondering what am I thinking! “Of course I go to win, why else would I compete?” However, after being involved with 4-H and FFA livestock shows for over 20 years now, I’ve realized that regardless of how much I’ve won or lost, I am still the same person. Everything that makes me who I am was not affected by placing well in shows. However, that is not what should be focused on. Rather, I would like to focus on is what makes up someone’s identity, more specifically the development of a youth’s identity in context of growing up showing livestock. An experience I witnessed regarding an individual who was doing very well in the show industry at this time fits this lesson perfectly. Right in the middle of a market goat showmanship class in the late 90’s, this person was in the top ten or so of the class. Next to him there was a much smaller exhibitor, with a rambunctious goat that was misbehaving. Well, the first thought if you were next to the goat that was not behaving would probably be, “why in the heck did I get in line next to this crazy goat?” The second thought would be, “I’ll keep mine calm and as far away as possible.” We all know how difficult that could be right in the middle of a class.

However, as the judging became close to a decision, the goat next to this individual bolted. The much smaller exhibitor lost his grip and the goat started for the hills. Well, I know many of our first thoughts would be to let the ring stewards catch the animal. However, the individual with the calm goat, next to the smaller exhibitor, let go of his own goat and grabbed the goat as it tried to get away. This effectively made the exhibitor who was lunging for the escaping goat forgo any attention to, eye contact with, or knowledge of the judge’s whereabouts. Spectators seemed sure he would ultimately loose the showmanship class, especially after letting go of his own goat. I haven’t ever heard anyone mention leaving your goat behind to catch someone else’s goat in any of the showmanship clinics I’ve ever attended.

However, to give you a happy ending to a true story, the exhibitor who lunged for the other goat, had such a well trained goat himself, the animal didn’t even move. After gaining control of the other goat, he simply went back to his own animal, successfully winning the Senior Market Goat Showmanship at his county show. This was a definite challenge, when competing with about 175 other exhibitors to be Senior Showman. However, as I am sure you have guessed, there is a point to this story, rather than just the fact that we should all do good deeds. I’d like to sum this article up by two questions, in which I won’t give the answers to, but hopefully you will have your own. Fast forward, 20 years later, and if you were this individual, you’re married and have kids of your own in 4-H or FFA. Looking back would you have been glad you did that act of kindness, even if you hadn’t have won? Would you have let the other smaller kid’s goat go, in order to win? Finally, a third question, if your child was that smaller kid that was losing control of his/her goat, what would you hope the parents of the bigger exhibitor had instilled in their child?

“What’s the difference between a nanny and a doe?” a young man asked leaning over the side of an auction pen. “Nanny has milk. A doe don’t have no milk,” answered a weathered old-timer on a cane.

“Spring of rib” isn’t about how far a goat bounces when it hits another in the ribs. The roundness of a goat’s middle dictates the spring of rib. Some goats seem to be very flat sided and others are more rounded. “Pinched ribs” are not about tweezing fingers, it’s about if a goat has a big indention around their middle behind their shoulders.

“A nanny has had kids, a doe hasn’t.” chimed in a woman walking by. “No, a nanny is used for nursing other animals. A doe just raises her own kids.” “Nanny is for female milk stock. A doe is meat goat stock.” “Actually,” corrected the woman writing auction tags, “Nanny is the old term for female goat. Most western sale barns still use it.”

“Hooks and pins” are not about sewing. The “hook” is the point of the hip above the flank and the “pin” is the point where the bone sticks out beside the tail. The distance between those two points is important because the more distance the more muscle attachment and the more strength in the goat’s frame. “Posty” is about how straight the legs are and the length of the goat’s stride. Stiff, short strides are a detriment when running to a feed bunk or away from predators!

“Is that the reason for ‘billy’ and ‘buck’ too?” The young man asked. “Yes,” she answered tearing out tickets and passing them in various directions. “A buck is an entire male goat. A wether is a castrated male goat. But ‘billy’ is what you’ll probably see in the market report.”

“Thrift” is about how energetic a goat is and how healthy it looks, not how much money it doesn’t spend on groceries. “Rate of gain” is a good thing in goats. We want them to gain as much weight as possible on as little food as possible. Fat goats are good things!

“Ah,” said the boy. “Doeling is a female goat that hasn’t kidded yet - usually a year old or less. Buckling is an immature intact male.”

“Profile” is the side view of the goat, not his background check! That’s on the registration papers.

That comment garnered everything from looks of complete bafflement to nods of agreement.

“Clean (or tight) through the head and shoulders” is not about shampoo or dirt, it’s about folds of skin and muscling. The current trend is for very few wrinkles of skin on the front end with thin necks and shoulders that are not so heavily muscled.

There is a lot of confusion about goat terms. Old terms clash with new ones and regionalisms are found everywhere. Of course, individual registries have the final say in defining any given term, but in general, there are a few terms that are universal. The check-in clerk was right on her definitions of doe, doeling, buck, buckling and wether, officially. But she is also right about what you’ll read in a market report. Nanny and billy are still the terms of choice in the commercial auction world. There are also a few terms that can make one blink. “Wether sire” has to tickle one’s sense of the absurd. However, the term is used to describe a buck that has the overall physical characteristics to produce a significant number of the right kind of kids for potential show goats for 4-H and FFA market projects. There is a unique build and body type that wins in the market class show ring and it differs significantly from the thrift and pure poundage that commercial breeders value.

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3:00 am - 5:00 pm unloading 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ABGA Check In (All animals must be checked in during this time) 7:00 pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JABGA General Membership Meeting

8:00 am - Jr Fullblood Does Noon - Lunch Noon - JABGA Boot Scramble & Goat Scramble 6:00 pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ABGA Awards Appreciation Dinner - BBQ Dinner

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Ring side seating is a great way to enjoy the ABGA National Show and promote your ranch or business. As a Table Sponsor, you will receive special seating during the ABGA Nationals and will include a daily snack tray. A limited number of tables are available.

To make hotels reservations; contact the hotel of your choice directly at the numbers listed below. Please specify that you are booking for the ABGA National Show when making your reservation.

! **, # .#)( #(( , Enjoy the fun and excitement at the ABGA Awards Appreciation Dinner! A BBQ dinner with all the fixins will be served. You will have the opportunity to fellowship and share stories with breeders in the industry. This event will be at no charge and is meant to be a family friendly experience.

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Exhibitors must be a current active or a current junior member of the American Boer Goat Association to submit a show entry for the ABGA National Show. Competition is open to goats registered in the Herdbook of ABGA by May 18, 2012. Active or junior members of ABGA must be listed as the current owner on the ABGA registration certificate on or before May 18, 2012. Custom fitters, if different from the owner, will register with the superintendent if the owner will not be in attendance at the show. There is no limit on the number of goats that can be entered in a class by a member. Application for entry must be on current, official entry forms. Junior members can enter the ABGA National Show by completing the entry and paying the correct fees for each animal.

Any goat showing any pronounced defect or abnormality will be barred from the show. Any evidence of a cosmetic surgical alteration of an exhibited animal will be a disqualification. Also, the exhibitors of animals deemed to have been surgically altered will be banned from future ABGA and JABGA National Shows. Artificial coloring will be a disqualification. Illegible tattoos or tattoos inconsistent with registration papers will result in disqualification. Should any animal that has been awarded a prize be disqualified, the lower placing animals will not move into any higher position.

&#!# #&#.3 a $ ! ( .#)( & -")1 $ ! 1 ." , -")1 Exhibitors must be a current member of the Junior American Boer Goat Association to submit a show entry for the JABGA National Show. Competition is open to wether goats with a minimum of an ABGA Record of Pedigree by May 18, 2012. Goats must be registered in the JABGA memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name only. No ranch or family name can be listed in the owner section of the certificate. There is no limit on the number of goats that can be entered in a class by a member. If the JABGA owner has more than one entry in a class, the other goats must be shown by another JABGA member. Application for entry must be on current, official entry forms.

() &# #&#.3 ABGA or JABGA SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS, INJURY OR DAMAGE IN CONNECTION WITH, ARISING OUT OF OR INCIDENTAL TO THE ABGA NATIONAL SHOW, JABGA NATIONAL SHOW OR JABGA WETHER SHOW.

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Exhibitors entered in showmanship classes must own the goat that is being shown.

PARTICIPANT AGREES TO HOLD HARMLESS AND UNCONDITIONALLY INDEMNIFY ABGA AGAINST AND FOR ALL CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, LOSSES, COSTS, EXPENSES, AND DAMAGES (ACTUAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE) WHICH ABGA MAY AT ANY TIME SUFFER OR SUSTAIN OR BECOME LIABLE FOR BY REASON OF ANY ACCIDENTS, DAMAGES, INJURIES OR LOSSES EITHER TO PERSONS, PROPERTY OR BOTH, OF PARTICIPANT, OF ANY OTHER PARTICIPANT, OF ANY OTHER PARTIES, OR TO THE PROPERTY OF ABGA, IN ANY MATTER ARISING FROM, CONNECTED WITH OR INCIDENT TO THE ACTIVITIES HEREUNDER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION OF ABGA, ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OFFICERS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES OR VOLUNTEERS. [THE TERM â&#x20AC;&#x153;ABGAâ&#x20AC;? MEANS AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION, JUNIOR AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, SUPERINTENDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS.]

#(#(! ( 2"# #.), Throughout the ABGA National Show, JABGA National Show and JABGA Wether Show Rules the term â&#x20AC;&#x153;exhibitorâ&#x20AC;? is defined as the owner of the animal listed in the ABGA registry.

$/(#), 2"# #.), ! , +/#, ' (. In order to show, the junior exhibitor must be at least 4 years of age on the day of the show.

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The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) reserves to its Executive Committee the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and to arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions and differences in regard thereto or otherwise arising out of or connected with, or incident to, the ABGA National Show, JABGA National Show or JABGA Wether Show. The ABGA further reserves to its Executive Committee the right to amend or add to these rules as its judgment may determine. Any exhibitor who violates any of the rules will forfeit all privileges and be subject to such penalty as the Executive Committee may order. The Executive Committee may apply other penalties and sanctions from time to time as deemed appropriate.

ABGA will establish June 1 as the ending date for computing age classes. Classes with more than 50 entries will be divided into classes as equal as possible with no more than 50 to a class and all class breaks will be done by age. Date of birth as listed on the ABGA registration certificate will be used to determine the class breaks. The first and second from each class will return to the ring for the Championship Drive.

(.,3 &#( To enter without paying double the entry fee, entries and accompanying fees must be in the ABGA office by May 18, 2012. Entry fees are nonrefundable

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$/ ! - #-#)( The decision of the judges shall be final in all cases except where fraud or misrepresentation on the part of an exhibitor is proven. Any such claim of an exhibitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fraud or misrepresentation must be timely submitted as an official protest. The judging and procedures method are at the discretion of the judges.

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Official protests for exhibitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fraud or misrepresentation shall be submitted to the Superintendent in writing and be accompanied by a $300.00 non-refundable fee. Only members in good standing with ABGA can file a protest. Any such protest must plainly state the fraud or misrepresentation of the exhibitor. The protest must be delivered to the Superintendent immediately upon the occasion for such protest. Any protest filed more than 24 hours after the alleged incident shall not be considered. Protests shall be referred to the Executive Committee which shall have full and final authority to determine the matter and from whose decision there is no appeal. The Executive Committee will determine the method in which the protest is reviewed. Judging procedures shall not be interrupted for protest investigation.

(.,3 - & . (.,# The entry fee for all animals is $40 per head in the ABGA National Show and $30 per head in the JABGA National Show and JABGA wether show. The entry fee for animals received after May 18th is doubled. Mail courier and other delays are not considered in determining entry fees: the receipt date will determine if an entry fee is double. Please remember the Herdbook closes May 18, 2012, for ABGA Nationals and JABGA Nationals. Entries are required to list only the number of head entered. Actual registration numbers must be provided at check-in. Entry for group classes is required but will also be done at check-in.

# (.# # .#)( All goats must have a legible permanent ear identification (ear tags are not permanent IDs) corresponding to the registration certificate upon arrival on the grounds. GOATS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM JUDGING WITHOUT PROPER IDENTIFICATION. All goats must be registered purebred, fullblood or percentage Boer goats. Percentage doe classes are for goats 50% to 87.5% Boer. Fullblood classes are for does that are 15/16 blood (93.7%) and higher and 31/32 blood (96.8%) and higher for bucks. Progeny of fresh does will NOT be allowed in the ring. Goats entered in group classes also must be entered and shown in the appropriate individual class. Does must have kidded or exhibited pregnancy by 24 months of age.

$ ! ( .#)( & 1 ." , -")1 Wethers entered in the National Wether Show do not need to meet the ABGA breed standards. Wethers will be shown by weight. Show management reserves the right to adjust the class numbers and breaks as needed. All wethers must have all milk teeth intact. Any wether missing teeth is disqualified. The Judge is authorized to mouth any market goat to verify that all milk teeth are present and that decision is final. Horns are permitted, but must be tipped blunt prior to arrival at the show facility. All wether goats are to be castrated with no testicular tissue present. Wether exhibitors must weigh their own goats on the official scale and declare their weights on cards provided at check in. These cards must be turned in by Tuesday, June 12th at noon. After each class the top five goats will be weighed and that weight must be within 5 (five) pounds of the declared weight. Goats that do not meet the weight requirement will be disqualified and the exhibitor will forfeit their winnings. Wethers must be slick shorn, with no indication of blocking, to 3/8 inch or less above the knees and hock joints to include the head but excluding the tail switch.

$ ! , )1( & -- Bred & Owned will participate within the JABGA Classes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; All goats reflecting the Breeder as the Owner will have automatic entry.

" & ,Heelers will be allowed in the yearling classes and older. Heelers must be a JABGA member in good standing.

/( /."),#4 !) .Goats for which the owner has not paid an entry fee will not be allowed on the grounds, with the exception of those goats that are nursing (Examples: the dam of a 60-day-old entry or the 40-day-old offspring of a two-year-old entry). All goats on the grounds must meet Oklahoma State health requirements. If an exhibitor has unauthorized goat(s), the exhibitor will be required to either pay $100 per head or remove the animals(s) from the show grounds.

/(,/&3 (#' &The exhibitor will be liable for damage to fences, other goats or injury to people. In addition to penning, unruly bucks may be required to be restrained or removed from the show if deemed necessary by the show management. If any goat is a threat to the public or is unruly, precautions must be taken. Exhibitors are responsible for the actions of their goats.

$/ !#(! Exhibitors are responsible for knowing the times at which their goats will be judged. Any goat not presented promptly will be ruled ineligible and barred from competition in the class.

2"# #.), ( -* . .), )( / . If any exhibitor, in any way, whether in person or by agent or employee, interferes with the judges, show officials or staff during their adjudication or shows any disrespect to them or the show, ABGA may demand a proper apology from the exhibitor, may exclude the exhibitor and animal in question from competition, bar exhibitor from the grounds, and may also withhold prizes that may have been awarded. The Executive Committee may apply other penalties and sanctions from time to time as deemed appropriate.

disease or the exposure of animals thereto. This includes, but is not limited to, actual and consequential damages.

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The Oklahoma State USDA Office contact number is (405) 751-1701. Each exhibitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s veterinarian is required to call the Oklahoma State USDA Office to obtain animal health requirements. Exhibitors failing to meet Oklahoma animal health requirements are subject to fines and removal from the Stephens County Fair & Expo Center.

0 . ,#( ,3 - ,0# ABGA will provide contact information to exhibitors during check-in of a local veterinarian that can assist exhibitors with animal health issues. The contact information of the veterinarian will also be posted in the check-in area.

* .Pets on the grounds must be leashed. ABGA reserves the right to remove disruptive pets from the grounds.

2"# #.), * ,%#(! The Stephens County Fair & Expo Center will provide trailer parking which is at the risk of the exhibitor. Exhibitors may only park in designated areas reserved for the ABGA Nationals. Vehicles and trailers improperly parked will be fined and towed at the exhibitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expense.

2"# #.), (/' ,Each entry will be assigned a number. Exhibitors will receive cards which correspond with the numbers; these cards must be worn by the exhibitor in the show ring when goats are being judged.

-")1 - " /& A tentative schedule is listed in the show packet and noted as subject to change. The schedule of classes for the show will be posted each day. The schedule of classes is at the discretion of the Superintendents based on in the barn entries ALL ANIMALS MUST BE OUT OF THE BARN BY 8:00 AM, Sunday, June 17, 2012.

#..#(! Fitting will be left to the discretion of the exhibitor. All fitting and trimming must be done in the designated area. No fitting or trimming will be permitted in the show barn. Any altering of pigmentation is prohibited. If an exhibitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goat is found to have altered pigmentation, the goat will be disqualified from the show and the exhibitor will be banned from future ABGA National Shows. Any evidence of a cosmetic surgical alteration of an exhibited animal will be a disqualification and that exhibitor will be banned from future ABGA National Shows. The use of any performance enhancing drug and/or chemical, their substitutes or derivatives, is prohibited without veterinary approval on the animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health certificate and will result in disqualification. The exhibitor agrees to submit any goat entered by him/her to inspection by any veterinarian appointed by the Board of Directors and agrees to have such goat submitted to such tests as may be requested. Exception for Wether: See JABGA Wether Show Rules above

-. *" (- )/(.3 #, 2*) (. , , !/& .#)(Exhibitors are responsible for knowing the regulations of the Stephens County Fair & Expo Center. Regulations of the Stephens County Fair & Expo Center will be enforced by ABGA Superintendents and/or Stephens County Fair & Expo Center officials. Any charges or material cost incurred by ABGA due to an exhibitor violation or ignorance of these regulations will be paid by the exhibitor. The facility is a non-smoking, no alcohol venue.

(#' & " &." , +/#, ' (.Goats are required to have a current health certificate to enter the state of Oklahoma. A copy of the health certificate is required. The health certificate is to be issued by your veterinary within the past 30 days. All animals are expected to be healthy, free of disease and in show condition. All animals in the barn must comply with Federal and State Scrapie and the state of Oklahoma animal health requirements. ABGA assumes no duty or responsibility nor shall it otherwise be liable to any exhibitor for any of the following: (i) the prevention of disease; (ii) the protection of animals from disease or exposure to disease; (iii) the enforcement of animal health laws or regulations; or (iv) notifications or warnings about disease or other animal health related concerns. In this regard, ABGA shall not be liable for any damages, injuries or losses arising from, connected with or related to

( . -.#(! ABGA reserves the right to DNA blood test and/or urine laboratory test any goat entered for competition. The conclusions based upon the analysis of any of these tests by the veterinarian in charge shall be final, conclusive, and without recourse against ABGA, any officer, director, volunteer or employee thereof or any veterinarian appointed by the ABGA. The exhibitor waives any right of action which he might have for action taken under this rule and releases ABGA and the veterinarian from any claims or demands whatsoever in connection with the inspection or testing of any such goat or any ruling or action taken due to the conclusion of the veterinarian. If an animal is found to test positive for any performance enhancing drug and/ or chemical, their substitutes or derivatives, the animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sample will be sent to a second lab for confirmation testing. If this confirmation test is returned positive, the owner of the animal must provide documentation of veterinary prescription for the drug/chemical. This documentation must include a statement of the reason for the use of the drug/chemical in said animal and must be signed by the prescribing veterinarian. The Executive Committee reserves the right to accept or reject the validity of the reason given. All testing required by the ABGA will be performed at laboratories selected by ABGA, will be paid for by ABGA and will be completed within 60 days after the show.

* (Due to the expected large number of entries and limited animal pens, pens will be assigned based on 1.5 goats per pen based on the number goats presented by the exhibitor to show officials at check-in. The assigning of pens is at the discretion of the Superintendents. Pens for entries received at check-in are subject to availability. Upon arrival, the pens will have shavings. Extra shavings will be available for a fee at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center office. Pens will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Members can divide the pens with a divider. There will be no â&#x20AC;&#x153;reservingâ&#x20AC;? pen space for other exhibitors. If several exhibitors want to pen together, they must arrive and check-in together. No hay will be allowed in the barn. Exhibitors may have a sign over their exhibit advertising their own herd. Superintendents can remove exhibitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; signs at their discretion. An animal pen can be used as a tack or display as long as the display and tack fits in the pen. Tack and goat carts will not be allowed in alleys, showing area or staging area.

. % #-*& 3 * (Exhibitors can use their assigned animal pens for tack or displays. The assigning of tack pens is at the discretion of the Superintendents. Additional pens for displays may be purchased at the fee of $40 for one pen or $70 for two pens, limit 2 per exhibitor/fitter. Displays must fit in the pen space as allocated. Displays cannot be located in a walk area, end cap or alley. Superintendents can remove displays at their discretion. Exhibitors are permitted to display prize ribbons or trophies at their allocated space during the entire show at their own risk in a pen. If the display area needed is larger than 2 pens, commercial exhibit space may be purchased by contacting the ABGA office.

PEN CHART

Reserve Champion Junior Fullblood ............................................................... Grand Champion Yearling Fullblood............................................................... Reserve Champion Yearling Fullblood ............................................................ Grand Champion Senior Fullblood.................................................................. Reserve Champion Senior Fullblood ............................................................... National Grand Champion Fullblood .............................................................. National Reserve Champion Fullblood ...........................................................

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Ribbons will be awarded to the first through tenth place goats in all classes. A cash prize, banners and bronzes will be awarded to all Grand ($400) and Reserve ($300) Grand Champion goats.

Ribbons will be awarded to the first through tenth place goats in all classes. A cash prize and banners will be awarded to all Grand and Reserve Grand Champion goats. Cash premiums are dependent on pending sponsorship donations.

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Premiums in the individual JABGA classes (breeding stock and wethers) will be paid based on the following schedule: # in class 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 1-2 20 3-4 25 20 5-8 30 25 20 9-12 35 30 25 20 13-16 40 35 30 25 20 17-20 45 40 35 30 25 20 21-24 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 25-28 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20

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NEW PREMIER SIRE AWARD: The Premier Sire Award will be given to the sire that has accumulated the most class points earned by three or more exhibited offspring during the 2012 National Show. The Premier Sire Award will be presented to the current owner of record according to ABGA.

NO VENDOR/INDIVIDUAL SALES FROM DISPLAY/TACK PENS.

*Per IRS Regulations, a cash prize may be subject to an IRS Form 1099 and will be held for proper documentation as required.

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The Premier Exhibitor Award will be given to the Premier Percentage Exhibitor and the Premier Fullblood Exhibitor determined by the 10 point system. The exhibitor must be an active member of ABGA and be listed as the current owner on the ABGA registration certificate and in ABGA records. Each exhibitor must enter a minimum of three goats in the respective herd books. If there are 10 or more goats in the class, the first place goat will receive 10 points, second place 9 points, etc., through tenth. If there are less than 10 goats, the first place goat will receive points equal to the number in the class. Class totals will be determined from the total number of animals entered in a class from the official class sheets. Animals owned in partnership will accrue points for that partnership towards the Premier Percentage Exhibitor or Premier Full Blood Exhibitor Award. In the event of a tie the exhibitor winning the most first place awards will receive the award. If the tie still exists then the one with the most second place awards will win. If necessary this process will continue until the tie is broken. ABGA will post accumulated points daily. It will be the responsibility of the exhibitor to review these points and report any discrepancies to the show superintendents. Champion points will be determined as follows: Grand Champion Junior Percentage................................................................. Reserve Champion Junior Percentage ............................................................. Grand Champion Yearling Percentage............................................................. Reserve Champion Yearling Percentage .......................................................... Grand Champion Senior Percentage................................................................ Reserve Champion Senior Percentage ............................................................. National Grand Champion Percentage............................................................. National Reserve Champion Percentage.......................................................... Grand Champion Junior Fullblood...................................................................

10 points 5 points 10 points 5 points 10 points 5 points 10 points 5 points 10 points

* #, & -- Entry fee is $5 per pair. Animals must be shown in their regular class and preentered. Entry Deadline and Entry Fees / Late Entries Rules apply. BEST PAIR CLASSES: See Class Schedule BEST PAIR OF KIDS: Both sexes represented. One fullblood/purebred doe and a fullblood buck kid that has shown in respective classes.

!,)/* & -- The following rules apply for group classes. The animals must be shown in their regular class and pre-entered by the Yearling division class of each division. FULLBLOOD GET OF SIRE: Three fullblood or purebred offspring of the same buck with both sexes represented. Do not have to be owned by the same person. PERCENTAGE GET OF SIRE: Three percentage does, any age, that are out of the same buck (50%, 75%, & 87% are eligible) Do not have to be owned by the same person. FULLBLOOD PRODUCE OF DAM: Two offspring of the same doe. Do not have to be owned by the same person. PERCENTAGE PRODUCE OF DAM: Two offspring of the same doe. Do not have to be owned by the same person, and must be a 75% or better. FULLBLOOD BREEDERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HERD: The exhibitor of the breeders herd must be breeder of record. Animals owned by other exhibitors may be included provided the exhibitor of the breeders herd is the breeder of the included animal(s): 1.) Two fullblood or purebred does less than 12 months, 2.) Two fullblood or purebred does 12 months or greater, 3.) a buck of any age. PERCENTAGE DOE HERD: The exhibitor of the breeders herd must be breeder of record. Animals owned by other exhibitors may be included provided the exhibitor of the breeders herd is the breeder of the included animal(s). 1.) Two percentage does less than 12 months, 2.) Two percentage does 12 months or greater.

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CLASS #

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CLASS DATE RANGE CLASS NAME

START DATE

ENDING DATE

Percentage Doe Kids â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 0 to 3 months

03/12/12

06/01/12

Percentage Doe Kids â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 3 to under 6 months

12/02/11

03/01/12

Percentage Doe Kids â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 6 to under 9 months

09/02/11

12/01/11

Percentage Doe Kids â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 9 to under 12 months

06/02/11

09/01/11

GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR PERCENTAGE DOE

RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR PERCENTAGE DOE

Percentage Yearling Does â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 12 to under 16 months

02/02/11

06/01/11

Percentage Yearling Does â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 16 to under 20 months

10/02/10

02/01/11

Percentage Yearling Does â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 20 to under 24 months

06/02/10

10/01/10

GRAND CHAMPION YEARLING PERCENTAGE DOE

06/02/09

06/01/10

n/a

06/01/09

RESERVE CHAMPION YEARLING PERCENTAGE DOE

Percentage Two Year Old Does â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 24 to under 36 months

Percentage Aged Does â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 36 plus months

GRAND CHAMPION SENIOR PERCENTAGE DOE

RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR PERCENTAGE DOE

NATIONAL GRAND CHAMPION PERCENTAGE DOE

NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION PERCENTAGE DOE

Best Pair of Percentage Doe Kids â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from classes 1, 2, 3 or 4

Best Pair of Percentage Does (one year or older) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from classes 7, 8, 9, 12 or 13

Produce of Percentage Dam â&#x20AC;&#x201D; See Group Classes rules

Percentage Doe Herd â&#x20AC;&#x201D; See Group Classes rules

Fullblood Doe Kids â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 0 to under 3 months

03/02/12

06/01/12

Fullblood Doe Kids â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 3 to under 6 months

12/02/11

03/01/12

Fullblood Doe Kids â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 6 to under 9 months

09/02/11

12/01/11

Fullblood Doe Kids â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 9 to under 12 months

06/02/11

09/01/11

GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR FULLBLOOD DOE

RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR FULLBLOOD DOE

Fullblood Yearling Does â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 12 to under 16 months

02/02/11

06/01/11

Fullblood Yearling Does â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 16 to under 20 months

10/02/10

02/01/11

Fullblood Yearling Does â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 20 to under 24 months

06/02/10

10/01/10

GRAND CHAMPION YEARLING FULLBLOOD DOE

RESERVE CHAMPION YEARLING FULLBLOOD DOE

Fullblood Two Year Old Does â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 24 to under 36 months

06/02/09

06/01/10

Fullblood Aged Does â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 36 plus months

n/a

06/01/09

GRAND CHAMPION SENIOR FULLBLOOD DOE

RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR FULLBLOOD DOE

NATIONAL GRAND CHAMPION FULLBLOOD DOE

NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION FULLBLOOD DOE

Best Pair of Doe Kids â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from classes 22, 23, 24 or 25

Best pair of Senior Does (one year or older) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from classes 28, 29, 30, 33 or 34

Fullblood Buck Kids â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 0 to under 3 months

03/02/12

06/01/12

Fullblood Buck Kids â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 3 to under 6 months

12/02/11

03/01/12

Fullblood Buck Kids â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 6 to under 9 months

09/02/11

12/01/11

Fullblood Buck Kids â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 9 to under 12 months

06/02/11

09/01/11

GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR FULLBLOOD BUCK

RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR FULLBLOOD BUCK

Fullblood Yearling Bucks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 12 to under 16 months

02/02/11

06/01/11

Fullblood Yearling Bucks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 16 to under 20 months

10/02/10

02/01/11

Fullblood Yearling Bucks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 20 to under 24 months

06/02/10

10/01/10

GRAND CHAMPION YEARLING FULLBLOOD BUCK

RESERVE CHAMPION YEARLING FULLBLOOD BUCK

Fullblood Two Year Old Bucks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 24 to under 36 months

06/02/09

06/01/10

Fullblood Aged Bucks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 36 plus months

n/a

06/01/09

GRAND CHAMPION SENIOR FULLBLOOD BUCK

RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR FULLBLOOD BUCK

NATIONAL GRAND CHAMPION FULLBLOOD BUCK

NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION FULLBLOOD BUCK

Best Pair of Buck Kids â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from classes 41, 42, 43 or 44

Best Pair of Senior Bucks (one year or older) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from classes 47, 48, 49, 52 or 53

Best pair of Kids, both sexes represented â&#x20AC;&#x201D; See New Pair Classes rules

Produce of Dam â&#x20AC;&#x201D; See Group Classes rules

Get of Sire â&#x20AC;&#x201D; See Group Classes rules

Breeders Fullblood Herd â&#x20AC;&#x201D; See Group Classes rules

OWNER NAME

MEMBER NUMBER

ADDRESS

CITY, STATE, ZIP

CONTACT TELEPHONE

ALTERNATE TELEPHONE

JUNIOR MEMBER YES / NO

EXHIBITOR NAME (IF NOT THE OWNER)

FLJA=K You only need to provide the number of head you are entering in the show. Actual registration information for your entries will be entered as you check in at Duncan, OK. FLJQ ==K Entries received by the ABGA office with full payment on or before May 18th, 2012 will be: "#(" 0QFO 4IPX QFS IFBE t +"#(" #SFFEJOH 4UPDL 8FUIFST QFS IFBE Note: Fees are doubled for entries received after May 18th, 2012. # of ABGA Open Entries

__________ X $40 = ____________

# of JABGA Breeding Stock Entries

__________ X $30 = ____________

# of JABGA Wether Entries

__________ X $30 = ____________

# of additional pens (over 1.5/hd)

1 pen = $40 or 2 pens = $70 = ____________

# of Entries (Pairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Classes)

__________ X $ 5=_____________

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE:

_____________

Payment: ___Visa ___MC ___Disc____AmX _______________________________ Card Number

_____________ Expiration Date

Check (#_______) ___Money Order ___Cash ____________________________________ Cardholderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Signature

Applicant hereby acknowledges and agrees that the American Boer Goat Association, its officers, directors, agents, employees, and volunteers (hereafter collectively â&#x20AC;&#x153;ABGAâ&#x20AC;?) shall not be responsible for any loss, injury, or damage in connection with, arising out of, or incident to the ABGA National Show. Applicant further and hereby expressly waives all rights to claims against the ABGA by reason of, and releases ABGA from any liability whatsoever with respect to, any injury to person or damage to or loss of property (including consequential damages) resulting from any cause whatsoever (expressly including ABGAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s negligence). Applicant hereby agrees to hold harmless and unconditionally indemnify ABGA against and for all claims, liabilities, losses, costs, expenses, and damages (actual or consequential, or punitive) which ABGA may at any time suffer or sustain or become liable for by reason of any accidents, damages, injuries or losses either to persons, property, or both, of participant, of any other participant, of any other parties, or to the property of ABGA, in any matter arising from, connected with or incident to the activities hereunder, including but not limited to any negligent act or omission of ABGA, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s officers, agents, employees, or volunteers. The undersigned applicant further acknowledges the receipt of a copy of the General Rules of the National Show and certifies that he/she has read and understands them. Applicant further agrees to abide by all of the General Rules and acknowledges that the Executive Committee of ABGA reserves the final and absolute right (a) to interpret the General Rules; and (b) to determine all matters, questions, and differences in regard thereto and from which determination no appeal or cause of action shall be available.

X_____________________________________________ Signature

__________ Date

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X_____________________________________________ Signature (if owner is under 18 years of age)

__________ Date

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_________________ Relationship

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PRODUCT/SERVICE

ADDRESS

CITY, STATE, ZIP

CONTACT TELEPHONE

ALTERNATE TELEPHONE

FAX

CONTACT PERSON

10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Booth Space ..................................................................................................................................................................$300 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE

$300

Please note any special request here: ___________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Payment: ___Visa ___MC ___Disc____AmX _______________________________ Card Number

_____________ Expiration Date

Check (#_______) ___Money Order ___Cash ____________________________________ Cardholderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Signature

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