Winter 2019

Fall 2018

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION

Letter from the Editor

Has winter been short this year?

This year it seems like winter has come and gone - about 10 times that is. Each round of unusually warmer temperatures brings the chance for a higher worm count and each temperature swing brings the increased chance of illnesses in Boer Goats. This issue brings you a new worming alternative called worm-trapping fungus and gives you some basic advice year, after Katie’s parents learned sheyour suffered aboutLast the importance of keeping a close eye on herd, even in the busiest of times. The issue also discusses the latest from a type of brain cancer called medulloblastoma, in reproduction technology: embryo transfer versus in vitro fertilization. And, while some are completely snowed under, they jumped online to research the best places for start thinking about sunny Grand Island, as the national show packet in this issue has all your deadlines and rules. Stay her care. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® warmpopped and stayup happy.

Till next time.... at the top of every search. St. Jude is

Meet Katie

one of the few pediatric hospitals in the nation that offers proton therapy, which provides the benefits of traditional radiation with fewer side effects. “We thought, go to people who know children, who Karla‘Let’s Blackstock know brain cancer,’” says Katie’s dad. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Katie’s treatment at St. Jude included proton therapy and chemotherapy.

Katie is an affectionate and bubbly girl who wants to be an historian. Abraham Lincoln is her hero, and she St. Jude patient Katie loves learning about Civil Rights movement.

To contribute to St.the Jude's through the ABGA National Show, visit the following website and

National Show Charity

make a donation. Our goal is to raise $10,000. Help us reach that goal by going to http://fundraising.stjude.org/abga2019_nationalshowbenefit

About St. Jude • Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

• Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to more than 80 percent since it opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude is working to drive the overall survival rate for childhood cancer to 90 percent, and we won’t stop until no child dies from cancer.

• St. Jude freely shares the breakthroughs it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children.

1-800-457-2444 stjude.org/yourway ©2018 ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (34874) GENFLYER19

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2018-2019 AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION

Board of Directors REGION 9: DERIC WETHERELL (EC) PRESIDENT: dpwether@yahoo.com REGION 13: KATHY DAVES-CARR (EC) VICE-PRESIDENT: dxdarlin1@yahoo.com REGION 14: DENISE CRABTREE TREASURER: adcrabtree@horizonview.net REGION 16: SARA DAVIS (EC) SECRETARY: csdavis@oakhollowlivestock.com REGION 1: KIMBERLY LIEFER • kimberly@aaprinaacres.com REGION 2: SCOTT PRUETT • eieiowefarms@yahoo.com REGION 3: CLARK HUINKER • chuinker@fmtvets.com REGION 4: KEVIN RICHMOND krichmond6896@gmail.com REGION 5: KENNY ELWOOD (EC) • kennyelwood@hotmail.com REGION 6: RANDY DUSEK • lazystranch@yahoo.com REGION 7: LINDA WEST • ll-west@sbcglobal.net REGION 8: ROBERT WASHINGTON (EC) • robert.washington64@gmail.com REGION 10: JOSH STEPHANS (EC) • jcstephans@yahoo.com REGION 11: JESSE CORNELIUS (EC) • jcornelius@nettleton.k12.ms.us REGION 12: KIM MORGAN • km4881@gmail.com

REGION 15: SUSAN BURNER • wvburners@comcast.net

*EC DENOTES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER

2018 AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION

Staff

LARY DUNCAN, Chief Executive Officer • lary@abga.org MARY ELLEN VILLARREAL, Executive Director • mary@abga.org MARIA LEAL, Registration Support • marial@abga.org

SONIA CERVANTEZ, Accounts Receivable • sonia@abga.org

AARON GILLESPIE, Show & Youth Coordinator • aaron@abga.org CIERRA MARTINEZ, Support Staff • cierra@abga.org PAMELA O'DELL, Support staff • pamela@abga.org

ABGA OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday • 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (CST)

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Letter from the President Hello fellow ABGA members, I sincerely hope everyone has been able to withstand Mother Nature’s wrath of extreme weather during the past few months. I know all producers have had to deal with torrential rains, hurricanes, blizzards and severely cold temperatures and wind chills at some point or another. Raising livestock is not for the weak or faint of heart. There are no holidays or vacations. If we can withstand the obstacles put in our way the rewards can be great. I hope and pray that all stays safe as we strive to be stewards of these great animals.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of our ABGA National Show. Our committees have been diligently planning to bring excitement and fellowship back to our national show. There will be activities planned throughout the week, including the first annual barbeque contest. Our charity for this year goes to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. There will once again be shirts to support this charity. If you’d rather not purchase a shirt, but would still like to support it, there is a website specifically set up for you to donate in which donations will go straight to St. Jude’s during our fund raiser. Once again this year’s national show is also the culmination of the JABGA Regional Series. New this year will be the first annual Elite Doe Sale to benefit the JABGA in which all individuals exhibiting Champions from the previous year’s national show will be invited to consign. The banquet has been moved to Wednesday evening in hopes to allow more who don’t typically stay until Friday to attend.

Donations are being accepted for the silent and live auctions.

If you have not donated to the JABGA and would like to, I encourage you to contact Aaron at the ABGA office. Please watch for more exciting information about the National Show in the magazine or online. Make plans now to be a part of the fun and excitement as we’re “Keeping the Drive Alive for 25”!!

I would personally like to thank all of our current board members for all of the work they have put into the ABGA this year. March is the deadline for those aspiring to be directors to fill out and submit applications to the office. I would encourage anyone who would like to make a commitment to the ABGA to apply.

With spring rapidly approaching, I want to wish everyone the best of luck in the kidding barn and the show ring!!

Deric Wetherell President ABGA Board of Directors

In This Issue

4

Affiliates

5

CEO's Message

6

JABGA Information

8

Standouts

11

ET versus IVF

ABOUT THE COVER OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION

Picture taken and submitted by Rachel Beers Frosted Pines Farm

The Boer Goat

14 Breeder's Spotlight 17 Worm-trapping Fungus 19 The year of the goat?

21 Scanning your herd

Elias Beers and "Thorin" enjoy a good playful run in the winter snow.

CONTACT

1207 S. BRYANT BLVD. SUITE C SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 TEL: 325.486.2242 FAX: 325.486.2637

PUBLISHER

AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION KARLA BLACKSTOCK, MANAGING EDITOR & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

22 Goin' Showin' 25

The science behind feeding

27

2019 National Show Packet

46 Heat Lamp Safety 47

Classifieds

48 Photos from around the ABGA

INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING?

The next issue of The Boer Goat will be our Winter 2019 issue. Make sure to showcase your ranch or company by advertising in the business card section or by purchasing ad space.

WANT TO SEE YOUR PHOTO IN THE MAGAZINE?

If you would like to see your photo in the The Boer Goat, please submit your picture to editor@abga. org. Please send photos in the largest size you have available and include your name for print.

The Boer Goat hereby expressly limits its liability resulting from any and all misprints, errors and/or all inaccuracies whatsoever in the advertisement and editorial content published by The Boer Goat and its said liability is here by limited to the refund of the customer or its payment for the said advertisement, the running of a corrected advertisement, or editorial notice. Notification by the customer of any errors must be made within 30 days of distribution of the magazine. The opinions or views expressed in all editorials are those of the writer or persons interviewed and not The Boer Goat. The Boer Goat does, however, reserve the right to edit or refuse all material, which might be objectable in content. No material or part thereof, may be reproduced or used out of context without prior, specific approval of a proper credit to The Boer Goat.

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AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION

Affiliates Program

Boer Goat Association of North Carolina

Northern California Meat Goat Association

Contact: Kelly Clark

Contact: Carl McCosker

PO Box 36479; Greensboro, NC 27416

PO Box 553

Email: KellyClark@triad.rr.com

Gridley, CA 95948

Serving States: North Carolina

Email: ncmga@yahoo.com 530-205-7922

Keystone Goat Producers Association 125 Ivy Drive, Middletown, PA 17057

Tall Corn Meat Goat Wether Assoc, Inc

Email: camstoys@comcast.net

Contact: James Shepard

Serving States: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia,

4458 32nd St; Grinnell IA 50112

West Virginia, New Jersey, New York

Email: dcc3200@gmail.com Website: www.meatgoatwether.com

Illinois Meat Goat Producers

Serving States: Iowa

779 CR 800 E; Tolono, IL 61880 Email: dpwether@yahoo.com website: www.ilmeatgoat.org Serving States: Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, Indiana Indiana Boer Goat Classic 7974 East 100 South

short description

Elwood, IN 46978

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Email: treasurer@indianaboergoat.org Website: www.indianaboergoat.org

Listing on the Affiliate section of ABGA website with description of club’s mission

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Listing of club events (shows and educational events) on the ABGA Event Calendar

The objectives of the ABGA Affiliate program include: •

To provide resources at the local clubs level

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To provide networking opportunities for the local

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Monthly listing of new ABGA members in the Affiliate’s area

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clubs

Eligibility to receive ABGA promotional and educational material for club events

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To attract and retain goat producers

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Eligibility for educational funds

To assist with educational opportunities

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Eligibility for cost share programs

To cultivate grassroots input from local clubs

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Membership matching funds at the end of each year

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Opportunities for future programs

Local clubs benefit from joining the group of recognized affiliates by receiving: ..Listing on the Affiliate page of The Boer Goat including a

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Message from the CEO With the show season just around the corner for many of you, I wanted to offer a word to the wise if you utilize the Online Live Service or even the offices electronic notification to generate temporary papers on Friday and or Saturday prior to a show. Because we outsource theis service, we cannot guarantee 100% up time. ABRI, our registry program provider out of Australia, only provides support for their product Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. ABRI’s working hours converted into US CST would roughly look like this: ABRI Mon. 8 AM - 5 PM = ABGA Sun. 5 PM – Mon. 2 AM CST ABRI Fri. 8 AM - 5 PM = ABGA Thur. 5 PM – Fri. 2 AM CST

Given the colder than normal winter many of you have been experiencing, I suspect, the 50% minimum for pigment on kids under six months of age will be a blessing for numerous exhibitors come spring.

Also, the old gray copy colored Purebred papers have been replaced with new crimson red trimmed papers. With this

N AT DO

• Changes to the pigment rule for kids under six months of age • Changes to the horn rule for percentage does • Changes to the pastern rule for all goats

E TO D AY !

Thus my word of caution is for those like me who, on occasion, have been known to procrastinate. If ABRI’s system fails shortly after they leave the office for the weekend Online Live or even the ABGA office could become unavailable from early Friday morning until late Sunday night. My advice to you is to always have your papers completed by Thursday, if at all possible, so your weekend plan is not interrupted. I would estimate ABRI’s past weekend uptime to have been somewhere near 96% based on their performance over the past three years. However, we have been (and will continue) to notify our membership by email and the website when ABRI is down.

While we’re on the subject of things that could have an effect on your coming show season, be sure to review the current breed standards. You should be aware of some recent some changes, including:

in mind both colors are, and will remain, valid. We will not recall the original gray papers. We are simply going to let the crimson red papers phase the gray ones out over time.

Some of these changes are simply attributed to the association and the industry's growth over the past two decades. It is hard to believe that this year marks the 25th ABGA National Show and the plan is make this year’s show special as we celebrate this anniversary. The format for the JABGA National Show has been expanded and the prize packages for them has been enhanced. Thank you all of those of you that have generous in your support of all the recent changes to both the JABGA Reginal and National programs. Without all of you a lot of what has happened in these past two years would not be possible. But, we can always use donations for the silent and live JABGA auctions as we continue to grow and expand to make our youth a bigger part of our industry.

JUNIOR AMERICAN

BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION

Home Decor

Crosses Candles Paintings Picture Frames Wall hangings

Tack

Show Equipment Leads Buckets Feeders Fitting Equipment

Gifts

Homemade goods Gift baskets Gift cards Jewelry Apparel

Livestock

Registered goats Implanted recips Breeding Serives/Semen Embryos/Flushes Fitting serivces

More information in the JABGA sec tion on how to donate your item to the JABGA auc tion.

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JUNIOR AMERICAN

l a n Fi

BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION

2018-2019 Regional Show Series Prizes / Payouts / Points / Jackpots

AREA AREA

Wether Shows | ABGA Shows | Fitting Contests | Showmanship | Skill-A-Thons

Altamont, IL | May 25, 2019 Richmond, IN | May 11, 2019 Kearneysville, WV | June 1, 2019 JABGA Director Packets must be received in ABGA office by mail, fax or email (aaron@abga. org) by March 1st to be considered.

Goat

Also, don't forget about the ABGA Scholarship Application.

The application can be found online and must be submitted online by April 1st. All supporting material must also be postmarked by April 1 and mailed to the ABGA office (Attn: Aaron Gillespie) to be considered.

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JABGA Needs Your Help!!

It is that time again and the dates have been set. The 2019 ABGA National Show will be held in Grand Island, NE. Fonner Park will host the week-long event from June 8th through 14th, 2019.

The ABGA/JABGA would like to invite you to be a part of a major fundraiser for the JABGA. During the 2019 National Show week, a silent auction and live auction will be held. All of the proceeds from the items donated will go directly to the JABGA. All donations are accepted and much appreciated. Please see below for examples of past items donated: Home DĂŠcor Crosses Candles Paintings Picture frames Wall hangings

Tack Show equipment Leads Buckets Feeders Fitting equipment

Gifts Homemade goods Gift basket Gift cards Jewelry Apparel

Livestock Registered goats Implanted Recips Breeding Services/Semen Embryo’s/Flushes Fitting Services

Each donor will have their name published in an issue of The Boer Goat, on the JABGA Facebook page, and on the ABGA website. During the show, names of the donors will be announced over the public address system and a special thank you given. Please find attached an information sheet that must be returned with each donated item.

I would like to thank past donors for their support and encourage potential donors to contribute to a great cause.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Again thank you for your continued support of the ABGA/JABGA and the Boer goat industry.

See you back in Grand Island!

Aaron Gillespie ABGA Show/Youth Coordinator

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AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION

Calendar OF EVENTS 2019 Show

Date

Location - State

February

Contact

Dixie Nationals

Feb. 9

MS State Fairgrounds, Mississippi

Greg Young

Florida State Fair

Feb. 13

Florida State Fairgrounds

Jaime Davis

March Maddness Show & Sale

Feb. 22

Tennessee Tech AG Center

Kayla Melton

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

Feb. 27

NRG Park, Texas

Karl Hengst

March Peach State Classic

Mar. 1-2

Georgia National Fair Grounds

Kim Veal

Platte Valley Voer-Nanza

Mar. 9-10

Buffalo County Fairgrounds

Matt Simmons

IMGP Spring Fling

Mar. 9

Seneca FFA Barn, Illinois

Deric Wetherell

Rodeo Austin ABGA & JABGA

Mar. 21

Travis County Expo Center

Rachel Sembera

Spring Fling ABGA Show

Mar. 30

Cloud Livestock Facility, Georgia

Tammy Eliis

Spring Spectacular

Mar. 30-31

Hunt County Fair Grounds, Texas

Anissa O-Hair

Best in the West ABGA & JABGA

April 5-7

Shasta District Fair

Judy Hoffman

The Great Smokey Mountains Show

April 6-7

WNC Agricultural Cente, North Carolina

Randall White

4th Annual Jack Talley Memorial Show

April 13-14

Nolan County Coliseum

Bradley Hendrix

BGANC Boer Goat Blitz

April 26-27

Rowan County Fairgrounds

Kelly Olson

Weld COunty Goat Extravaganza

April 27-28

Island Grove Park

Jennifer Johnson Seltzer

Show Me Spring Spectacular

April 27

Missouri State Fair

Tracy Diefenbach

11th Annual PIke Co. Diamond Classic

April 27-28

Glenwood, Arkansas

Mark Berry

Sunshine State Classic

May 3-4

Southeastern Livestock Pavilion

Amanda Durham

John Morrow Memorial ABGA & JABGA

May 4-5

Muskingum County Fairgrounds

Mary Morrow

Fiesta Boer

May 4-5

Twin Falls County Fairgrounds

Gena Hankel

Srping Fever Spectacular

May 4-5

Payette County Fairgrounds, ID

Nikki Brusseau

OBGA Silver Series Spring Shows

May 4-5

Logan County Fairgrounds, OK

Theodora Behne

MSU Spring Classic

May 4

Derrickson Agriculture Complex, KY

Tate Coriell

JABGA Regional 3 Show

May 11

Richmond, Indiana

April

May 1 - May 15

IDMGA Mother of All Goat Show

May 11-12

Nez Perce County Fair Grounds

Summer Duman

Stateline Showdown

May 12

Wayne County Fairgrounds

Laken Dahnke

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in the Boer Goat Industry Congratulations to the breeders and owners of the animals listed below. The following animals have received the awards of Ennoblement, Doe of Excellence and Sire of Merit.

ENNOBLEMENTS Name

Sex

Owner

Breeder

2M BOER GOATS FORGED IN FIRE

Buck

Paul & Kim Morgan

AFB2 INSANE

Buck

CR BOERS RED HOT CHILI PEPPER CRRO SMOKIN HOT PEEPIN DAPPLED TOM

Buck

Paul & Kim Morgan Bobby & Sheila Anderson / Danielle Hubin Randall & Christina Barker

Buck

Madison Fenton

DBC7 4JFS FLAMETHROWER

Buck

John, Seth & Glania Trimble

DL APACHE OUTLAW

Buck

Kent,Amy,Amanda&Sam Davidson

FNHR HIGH OUTPUT

Buck

Justin & Tina Via

Kent,Amy,Amanda&Sam Davidson Mark & Debbie Anderson

MADI STARBOY

Buck

Madison Fenton

Madison Fenton

MW8 WESTFALL’S HE’S THE FIXER P1 ROR1 PARTY NEVER ENDS RED CROWN EXPRESS BET SHOW ME BOERS OUTLANDISH DESIGN TL4 BUFFALO BILL URBG RUM’S WICKED HOT

Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck

Terry Brown Casey Jo Stevens Mike & Maureen Reis Aaron & Denise Crabtree Randy, Anna, Kade & Montana Plattner John Armentrout

WTRL WHOEVER

Buck

Kris D, Brad & Jason Cowan

LEANING TREE GF. FIVESTAR A130 EAST HERITAGE PTR MOONSLINGER

Buck Buck

Joe & Kandia Cross Jeremy Sanders

Matthew Westfall Deanna Lerena Buck & Natalie Pruitt Wess & Lori Peterson LeeAnn & Tony Martin Parker Myers Deric,Sheila,Michael & Mikayla Wetherell Leslie Bader-Robinson Lisa & Kevin Strohl

2M BOER GOATS 2M ADDIE ADVBG MY GIRL CR BOERS PAINTED ADDICTION EGGS Z563

Doe Doe Doe Doe

Paul & Kim Morgan Aaron & Denise Crabtree Aaron & Denise Crabtree Paul & Kim Morgan

KATIE CANDY APPLE

Doe

Ed, Tonjia, Josh, & Katie Mayne

NEWTON FARMS FACE THE ACE E118

Doe

Paul & Kim Morgan

Nathan Duncan Randall & Christina Barker Mark, Mona, Annie & Matthew Seabolt David B Carter

Paul & Kim Morgan Aaron & Denise Crabtree Randall & Christina Barker John or Jackie Edwards Edward, Josh, Tonjia & Katie Mayne Marge Skaggs/Scotty & Jenn Merrill

in the Boer Goat Industry ENNOBLEMENTS Name

Sex

Owner

Breeder

NEWTON FARMS GLORY BE D054

Doe

Aaron & Denise Crabtree

REIS BATHSHEBA S G R COOL KITTY SDG ROCKNHILLS LILLY SHOW ME BOERS FULL OF FANCY LKMC NICE N EASY SGG D131 TST1 WINDY ACRES TRIPLE FIRECRACKER T F IRISH RUBY BAY AFB2 GOO GOO DOLL FIREYS STRATEGICALLY REYZ’N THE BAR SC4 4C MARGARITA

Doe Doe Doe Doe Doe Doe

Joseph Bentley Jeri Troesken Darin Clemons Wess & Lori Peterson Richard & Melissa Nevills Buck & Natalie Pruitt

Marge Skaggs/Scotty & Jenn Merrill Joseph Bentley Jeff & Sheryl Pearcy Steve & Debbie Gailey Wess & Lori Peterson Layton Kiger Brandon & Amanda Smith

Doe

Heather Hubler

Terry & Sue Taylor

Doe Doe Doe Doe

David J Thomas Mackenzie Pruett Randall & Lauren Firey Carlie Callahan

David J Thomas Mark Fraser Randall & Lauren Firey Carlie Callahan

DOE OF EXCELLENCE Name AMARUGIA IRRESISTIBLE PRINCESS BAB4 FREAKALICIOUS RED CROWN LOADED APPLE PIE MADI PENELOPE 1OH SPICEY’S REIGN KRLIN SHADOWS WILD CHILD

Owner

Breeder

Don & Tracy Diefenbach, Ryan & Tisha Diefen- Don & Tracy Diefenbach, bach Ryan & Tisha Diefenbach Chris, Trisha, Kaitlyn & Bailey Bergherm John Rumsey Susie & Bailey Pratt Buck & Natalie Pruitt Madison Fenton Madison Fenton Irving & Mary Hefner & Irving & Mary Hefner & Family Family Karlie Lindsay Karlie Lindsay

SIRE OF MERIT Name

Owner

Breeder

TDH1 NAUGHTY BY NATURE BGHF BERRY’S GH BOUDREAUX DL APACHE OUTLAW

Toni Hawkins Ed, Tonjia, Josh & Katie Mayne Kent,Amy,Amanda&Sam Davidson

Toni Hawkins Jessica Berry Kent,Amy,Amanda&Sam Davidson

ET vs IVF: Small Ruminant

In Vitro Fertilization & Embryo Transfer:

by Trans Ova Genetics A Comparison

Many breeders have elite females from which they can market valuable genetics and offspring. With the use of advanced reproductive technologies, more offspring can be propagated to help multiply the success of breeding and marketing programs. While many breeders are familiar with embryo transfer (ET), an increasing number of breeders are implementing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) into their reproductive programs.

Embryo Transfer Conventional (in vivo) ET involves specific hormonal treatment (with follicle stimulating hormone) of donor females to cause multiple follicles to ovulate. The donors are bred using artificial insemination (AI), or naturally covered by a buck, following super ovulation after estrus (standing heat). Approximately six days after insemination, embryos are surgically collected or “flushed” from the donor’s uterus and transferred fresh into synchronous recipients who will serve as surrogate mothers, or frozen to be implanted at a later date.

Embryo transfer is one option that can increase a female’s reproductive efficiency, allowing her to have numerous babies per year. ET can increase her reproductive efficiency to numerous offspring per year – allowing breeders to multiply the success of their superior pedigrees.

Embryo transfer is a very accessible technology and produces the option to have embryos transferred fresh into synchronized recipients, or to have the embryos safely frozen to be transferred at a later date.

By creating more offspring that are valuable to a herd, breeders can advance their marketing opportunities, improve their reproductive performance, and enhance the rate of genetic gain.

In Vitro Fertilization An IVF collection, called an Aspiration or Ovum Pick Up (OPU), is the process of harvesting unfertilized oocytes, (unfertile eggs) directly from the ovaries of a donor doe or ewe. Recovered oocytes are fertilized one day after aspiration and transferred six days after fertilization. During this seven-day time period, they are cultured and grown in an incubator with controlled media, temperature and environment to mirror the female’s uterus. They are then transferred into recipients seven days after the recipient’s standing heat or estrus, which is similar to the transfer process for embryos produced by embryo transfer.

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Oocytes are harvested from the donor female using a procedure called Laparoscopic OPU (Ovum Pick Up), also known as an aspiration. The donor will have laparoscopic perforations, rather than a traditional surgical incision, drastically shortening recovery time and stress on the donor. Additionally, subsequent procedures can be performed within a shorter time frame than conventional flush surgeries, as quickly as three weeks. An added plus to small ruminant IVF is the fact that adhesions are a rare occurrence with Lap OPUs, helping extend the reproductive life of your elite donor females.

Breeders who choose to use IVF technology have the opportunity to obtain more offspring from valuable females in their herd, similar to the benefit of embryo transfer. Many breeders do not realize however, the additional benefits when using IVF. IVF is a technology that allows breeders to collect offspring from open females, virgin doe kids or ewe lambs, as well as problematic animals that have had difficulty in conventional breeding attempts. It is also possible to retrieve oocytes (unfertilized eggs) from donors shortly after a death event to produce one final genetic collection.

When compared to embryo transfer, IVF may further maximize the potential of an elite female in a shorter time period, as the interval between IVF aspirations is shorter than the interval between traditional embryo transfer sessions. It is possible to obtain IVF cycles every four weeks, whereas most embryo transfer programs will collect donors every 60 days.

While conventional embryo transfer generally requires the use of two units of semen per donor, IVF can be used to maximize the value of rare, sexed, or expensive semen. One unit of semen can be applied to oocytes from multiple donors, or semen from two or more bucks may be used to fertilize a group of oocytes collected from an elite female.

What’s the best option for me?

A needle enters a follicle to retrieve an oocyte (unfertilized egg).

The oocyte is pulled into the needle and into a collection dish for fertilization in the lab.

Embryo transfer is likely the best choice for prolific embryo producing donors that can meet the owner’s embryo production needs. In this scenario, embryo cost is economical and in vivo embryos hold a slight pregnancy rate advantage for both fresh and frozen embryos when compared to IVF.

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Breeders Spotlight If you've ever met Terry and Sue Taylor, you will likely understand why they were chosen to be a spotlight breeder. They jokingly refer to themselves as the grandparents of the showring. All joking aside, they are one of the kindest couples you will ever meet. Their enthusiasm and pride in what they do with their Boer goats will inspire any young breeder to keep bettering themselves. The Taylor's are among the individuals who belive in "paying it forward." Like most of us, they started with a modest last place doe. They, too, relied on good advice and mentors. Now, it is their turn to provide that much needed mentorship to those who need it.

What made you start raising goats? And when was that?

In the summer of 2000, we went to Idalou, Tx, to buy a doe called Bertha that had 2 wethers on her side from a Baptist preacher for our son’s FFA Project at the county show . While we were there he told us how much “easy” money he was making selling goats. Later that year, we met Darwin McLeod and bought his herd of 12 head from Lazbuddie ,TX, that included a Mojo Magic son and a Pipeline daughter. Some were bred and we were not prepared.

What keeps you going?

That’s a good question. We look around the ring at shows and no doubt we are the grandparents of the ring. The older we get, the harder it seems to be just to keep raising them, but its something that we can do together that we enjoy. It gives us the ability to help young people with their projects, stay in touch with the many friends we have made, and share knowledge of the breed that just as others have taken time to do with us. We take a lot of pride in these animals and are humbled by our success. It just gets in your blood and is hard to get out.

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Was there anyone who helped you, mentor you, when you started?

We have had a Lot of help along the way, All Great Friends, but a few sort of stick out. We went to our First Show in Goldwaithe, TX , where we met Wayne Ables. Wayne could see we needed a lot of help and for years thereafter he taught us everything he knew about goats and a lot of other things too..

At that show we heard the word “flush”, which brought us to know John and Jackie Edwards, who continued to teach and mentor us in the breeding and production aspect of the breed. Our first flush to Cannon set the foundation of our program. Later, we met Dr. Robert Dressler, who with his expertise, helped us develop and taught us the marketing side of the business that introduced our program to the industry.

What information do you want new breeders to know about Boer Goats?

First, goats ain’t easy. They require a lot of time and, unfortunately, some are going to die before they should when you least expect it. We tell new people all the time to raise the kind of goats you like and don’t chase fads or trends. Find someone you admire, has had success and has been around a while that raises your type of animal and latch on to their coattails that will mentor you. Above all listen to them. Don’t try and reinvent the wheel and pay close attention to the details of nutrition and health and ask lots of questions.

If you could leave one legacy, what would that be?

Success is determined by those around you. Everything we have accomplished, in terms of success, we have had help one way or the other along the way. We want to pay that back and be remembered as givers to those who asked.

What do you attribute you success to and why?

Our farm slogan is “ Champion Genetics producing Champions”. There's a lot in that statement in terms of genetic and phenotypic considerations. My brother-in-law who knew nothing about goats once asked me, “Does it cost the same to feed a good goat as it does a sorry one?”. Well, yes, it is the quality versus quantity equation. We went out and found the best and bred to the best hoping we would have the best. In the beginning, one year we had 20 does spread all across Texas and Oklahoma getting them bred. I am not sure we found them all, but we wanted to inject the best genetics and phenotype out there in our herd. We are guilty, but we try not to get caught in an ever closing genetic pool, nothing lasts forever and we think you have to change genetically and phenotypically to keep ahead.

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Nematode-trapping fungi have demonstrated potential as a biological control agent against the immature (larval) stages of gastrointestinal nematodes (worms) in livestock feces under both experimental and natural conditions.

These fungi are normal soil inhabitants throughout the world where they feed on a variety of non-parasitic soil worms Of the various fungi tested, Duddingtonia flagrans spores have been shown to survive passage through the gastrointestinal tract of ruminants. After defecation, the spores germinate and grow in the feces to form sticky, sophisticated traps/loops (see figure) which are able to trap the developing larval stages of the parasitic worms in the fecal environment. This form of control has been successfully applied under field conditions and is an environmentally safe biological approach for forage-based (not confinement) feeding systems.

The primary delivery system is thoroughly mixing the fungal spore material into supplement feedstuffs for daily feeding. This requires a management system that can accommodate daily feeding where each animal has the opportunity to consume an adequate amount of the feed/ spore mixture. To achieve adequate control of larvae in the feces, during the transmission season (June-September for most areas), spores have to be fed for a period of no shorter than 60 days, usually starting at the beginning of the grazing season (especially young after weaning). Feeding spores to dams during late pregnancy and lactation will also help to reduce pasture contamination, especially for growing young that will graze the same pasture. A secondary delivery system is thoroughly mixing the fungal spore material into loose mineral supplement. The mineral needs to be kept covered and dry. This method does not require daily feeding, but mineral supplement needs to be replenished at whatever interval necessary to provide a constant source of spores for the duration of the treatment period.

The spores cannot be incorporated into pellets as the heat of the pelleting process will kill the spores.

The Australian company that is marketing the product (called BioWorma®) is International Animal Health Products (IAHP). BioWorma® is approved for use in the US and is registered in almost every state. IAHP is developing a distri-

bution system for the US and the first shipment of product will arrive mid-February 2019. The primary US distributor is located in Kansas and avenues of distribution from there are yet to be determined. The product should initially be available to some markets as soon as March, but many other markets probably into the spring/summer. Cost will be distributor driven and relatively expensive, but consider the long-term benefit of reduced pasture contamination. This product is the only control method that targets worms on pasture, where a majority (estimated at about 90+% of the total worm population) reside. It is important to understand and emphasize that this product is just one component of an integrated control program. Do not rely on this alone.

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THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS SHOW AND SALE APRIL 6-7 2019 | FLETCHER, NC WNC AG CENTER

Consignors: BMack Farms-Brad & Chase Mackey (NC) Crooked Creek Boers-Randall & Cameron White (NC) The Syndicate-Josh Stephans & Tracy Diefendbach (MO) Newton Farms-Marge Newton Skaggs (IN) Gibbs Farm-Jeff & Chrystie Gibbs (OK) Westfall Boer Goats-Cindy Westfall (OH) DBL-D BOERS -Lee & Sharon Dana (NE) Urish Ridge Boer Goats-Deanna Furman (KS) Stapleton Farms-Zach Stapleton (OH) Will Thompson, Auctioneer Jason Brashear, Sale Commentator

Catalogs will be available on goatpromoter.com and sale will be broadcast on DV Auction.

There will be 2 ABGA Shows on Saturday April 6, followed by a meal & the sale at 6:00 pm.

The third ABGA Show begins Sunday at 8:00 am.

The judges are as follows: Show 1: Jason Brashear Show 2: Jeremy Church Show 3: David Carter

For more info please contact Randall White at 919-497-6142 or randallw45@gmail.com or our Facebook page “The Great Smoky Mountain Show & Sale”.

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Is 2019 the year of the goat - in retail supermarkets?

According to MSN and other main-stream media, goat meat is set to become food trend of 2019 as supermarkets are said to be testing a number of ready meals containing goat meat.

Despite the rising popularity of goat's cheese and milk among shoppers in recent years, goat meat has not taken off and is not yet stocked by any of the major supermarkets.

However, according to sources in the United Kingdom, Good Food magazine's list of top food trend predictions for 2019, goat is on the cusp of an ascent to the mainstream market. This trend is also expected to make its way across the Atlantic to the United States and Canada. Goat meat is already a popular food in Mexico.

Supermarkets are testing recipes for goat sausages, meatballs and ready meals, which could soon be brought to shop shelves as a new meat option.

It comes as campaigners have warned that nearly 100,000 young male goats are being euthanized every year in the UK. This is because they cannot be used for the production of milk and cheese, while farmers also anticipate there will be Boer Goat demand 2018_Layoutfor 1 8/6/18 PM Page 1 minimal their 1:33 meat.

Now in a bid to minimize this wastage they are getting goat meat on the menus of restaurants and say they are in the "final stages" of getting it into food stores.

James Whetlor, founder at goat meat firm Cabrito, which is behind a campaign called "Goatober" which encourages consumption of the meat in October, said: "These products are in the final stages of development and finally people are realizing that its right that goat meat should be eaten, as these animals are being euthanized anyway and going to waste."

A number of trendy restaurants are already regularly offering goat on their menus.

The rise of goats meat as a popular dish comes some years after dairy products from goats have achieved mainstream success. Sales of goats cheese and milk have been rising for the past five years.

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Never underestimate the importance of scanning your herd on a daily basis Every goat producer is busy. Whether your have a fulltime job and raise goats on the side or if raising goats is your full-time job, there are days when checking every animal just isn't possible. But even a quick scan of your goats can prevent minor health problems from becoming an emergency.

Animals are good at letting their human caregivers know when something is wrong, but leaning to recognize these signs can take time. Spending time with your health herd will give you a chance to learn their every day behavior. Then, when something is wrong, you can spot the problems quicker.

The following list is a good starting point if you are new to animals or goats and need to understand the signs of an unhealthy goat. While these signs will not tell you what the exact problem is, you should investigate it further and call in a veterinarian if the symptoms do not improve.

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Take the goat’s temperature.

Check its gums for color.

Listen for heart rate and ruminations.

Note whether the goat has Injuries Crusty eyes Breathing problems or coughing Diarrhea

Lastly, be ready to share any prior medical knowledge of the goat with the vet. By Taking these steps, you can be sure that your animal will receive a proper diagnosis and the appropriate care.

• Not chewing cud • Not getting up • Pressing her head against wall or fence • Not eating • Feces aren’t pelleted • Not urinating or straining to urinate • Not drinking • Pale or gray eyelids or gums • Hot udder • Limping or staggering • Ears held oddly • Isolating himself from the herd • Grinding teeth • Coughing • Unusual crying • Runny nose or eyes Once you have a good idea of the problems and the symptoms have not improved, it may be time to call the vet. Before you make that call; however, you can do a few things to help the vet make a proper decision on whether emergency or routine

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When show season rolls around, many breeders load up the trailer and head out on the road for the nearest show. But when it is time to roll out, how do you know if you have everything packed neatly in the show box and/or trailer?

After a few times you probably have the list memorized, but what happens when you get called to work and the kids have to stock the trailer. Pull this middle spread and keep it where everyone has access to it so that you don't end up without something critical next time you hit the road. But if you do forget something, I am sure your stall neighbor will have your back! That is just the way showing works.

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The Science Behind Feeding for Success: Consistency & Simplicity stress if they are fed, exercised and rinsed on a schedule as part of a routine. And, even though we can’t see it and often don’t think about it, their digestive system also adapts to a schedule to keep it healthy and in proper working order.

Digestion varies based on several factors. Feed particle size and quality are two of the biggest factors that impact digestion. The smaller particle size, higher-quality feedstuffs takes a shorter amount of time to digest. And of course, different sized animals digest at different rates. Beef cattle take at least twice as long to digest their feed as other small ruminants or pigs. Feeding approximately every 12 hours makes sense, not as just part of your schedule, but the livestock likely have everything digested from the last feeding and are feeling hungry again.

“By the time you feed again, your animal should have digested a majority of everything you have fed before, eliminating disruptive swings in its pH level and allowing time to recover,” explains Lindsey Grimes-Hall, Nutrition and Field Sales Support for BioZyme® Inc. “Ideally we like pH levels to remain pretty neutral around six. But when we feed, especially a high-concentrate diet, and when digestion occurs increasing acid production, pH levels will drop. If you don’t allow enough time for your animal’s pH come back up to neutral, that’s when digestive problems such as acidosis can occur.”

A lower pH is more acidic, and the animal needs time for the digestion to occur, the pH to drop and then to level back up to neutral. That is just one reason from a digestive standpoint to keep your animals on a schedule. If you were to stretch feedings apart further than 12 hours and your animals’ stomachs get too empty, that pH level can decrease www.sullivansupply.com

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again, causing more digestive issues; therefore, it is best to keep a routine of feeding every 12 hours.

Not only does the routine keep your animals healthy, it helps them gain better.

“It doesn’t matter the species, animals will always gain more efficiently when there is a routine. For example, if you feed at 7 a.m., and then again at midnight, the animal is hungry for too long. The pH will drop. If they are used to one thing, the digestive system adapts, but if it is a constantly moving target, their digestive system never gets into routine,” Grimes-Hall said.

In addition to scheduled feeding times, it is imperative to provide your animals with fresh feed at every feeding. Yes, high-quality show feed can be costly, and it might seem easy to feed a scoop of the “leftovers” in the pan, but there is probably a reason your animal left some behind. Grimes-Hall suggests if your animal isn’t eating the amount you think it should, back off the volume of feed per feeding, then gradually bump up the amount once it starts cleaning up its feed.

Next, make sure your animal has access to clean, fresh water at all times as water intake is directly and positively correlated to feed intake and is the most important nutrient for all animals. If you don’t have a free-flowing water system, make sure to clean your buckets daily, so the water your animal is drinking is fresh.

Finally, to help make sure your animals keep eating and their digestive tract stays healthy, be sure to provide them a digestive supplement like Sure Champ® every day. Look for products that contain Amaferm®, a precision-based prebiotic designed to enhance digestibility by amplifying nutrient supply for maximum performance. It is research-proven to increase water and feed intake. In addition, research shows that Amaferm decreases body temperature in heat-stressed animals.

With a these products, you are keeping the good bugs in the gut and keeping the bad bugs out. It could be easy to overthink this very important step in preparing your show animals, but when you are consistent with your feeding times and rations and provide fresh, clean water and the Amaferm advantage, feeding livestock becomes simple.

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2019 National Show Checklist

• Read the 2019 National Show Rules.

• All junior entries must provide SSN for entry form to be processed.

• The veterinary signed Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (Health Certificate) must be submitted for each entry at check in. Electronic copies will not be permitted.

• Pairs Classes will now be in the Open, JABGA, and B&O Shows.

• Group Classes will now have an entry fee.

• Group Classes will only be in the Open & JABGA Shows.

• You will need a medication form for EACH goat. Copy the form in the magazine or print from the ABGA website.

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ABGA National Show Schedule of Events Sat., June 8: Show Office will be open 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm* 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Barns open for arrival of animals 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Scales open for commercial does and market goats 7:00 pm: JABGA General meeting and welcome activity Pizza Party 8:00 pm: All JABGA animals must be checked-in and paperwork submitted to office

Sun., June 9: Show Office will be open daily 8 am to 4 pm and closed every day12 pm-1 pm for lunch* 8:00 am to 4:00 pm: ABGA arrival (no vehicles allowed inside barn after 12.01 pm – must unload outside doors) 8:00 am to Noon: Public Speaking and JABGA Skillathon NOON: Lunch Break and Costume Contest 2:45 pm: Opening Ceremonies 1:00 pm: Market / commercial doe showmanship (Senior, Intermediate, Junior) Market Show Commercial Doe show 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm: JABGA Sales Talk Competition 5:00 pm: Elite Doe Sale – Sift to determine sale order (after conclusion of the show) 6:00 pm: Sullivan Supply Fitting Demonstration (after the conclusion of the show) 7:00 pm: JABGA Luau

Monday, June 10 7:45 am: Opening Ceremonies

8:00 am: Silent Auction #1 opens – ends Tuesday 6:00 pm 8:00 am to Noon: ABGA arrival (no vehicles allowed inside barn – must unload outside the doors) 8:00 am: JABGA Breeding Showmanship (Senior, Intermediate, Junior) Followed by JABGA National Bred and Owned Show NOON: ABGA show paperwork must be submitted to office 2:00 pm: Lunch Break and Boot Scramble

1:00 pm: Resume JABGA National Bred and Owned Show

3:00 pm: JABGA Goat Judging contest – Seniors will give reasons following contest 6:00 pm: Fitting Contest 6:30 pm– 8:30 pm: BBQ Contest Judging

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Tuesday, June 11 7:45 am: Opening Ceremonies 8:00 am to 5:00 pm: JABGA Coloring Contest 8:00 am: JABGA National Breeding Show NOON: Lunch Break and Limbo Contest 1:00 pm: Resume J/ABGA National Show 6:00 pm: Silent Auction #1 Closes, ABGA Ennoblements and ABGA Elite Doe Sale Wednesday, June 12: Charity Day – St Jude Children’s Research Hospital 7:45 am: Opening Ceremonies 8:00 am: ABGA Silent Auction #2 opens – ends Thursday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm: ABGA National Show – Percentage Does NOON: Lunch Break 1:00 pm: Resume ABGA National Show Percentage pairs, Percentage Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, Breeders Herd NOON: End Cap and Pen decorating judging 6:00 pm: ABGA General Meeting 6:30 pm: ABGA Awards Dinner JABGA Live Auction 1st Annual BBQ contest Awards End Cap/Pen

Decorating Contest Awards Thursday, June 13 7:45 am: Opening Ceremonies 8:00 am: ABGA National Show – Fullblood Does NOON: Lunch Break Old-timer’s Showmanship 1:00 pm: Resume ABGA National Show Specialty Doe Class 5 yrs or older Fullblood Doe Pair classes 7:30 pm: Judges Roundtable Friday, June 14 7:45 am: Opening Ceremonies 8:00 am: ABGA National Open Buck Show NOON: Lunch 1:00 pm: Resume ABGA National Open Buck Show,

Specialty Bucks 5 yrs or older, Best Pair Doe/Buck and Buck, Pair Classes Fullblood, Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, Breeders Herd Saturday, June 15: All animals must be out of barn by noon.* *All time are Central Standard Time.

2019 ABGA / JABGA National Show Rules

In addition to the following rules, all ABGA and JABGA Sanctioned show rules will apply.

DEFINING AN EXHIBITOR Throughout the ABGA and JABGA National Show Rules the term “exhibitor” is defined as the owner or junior member’s sibling or step sibling according to the requirements of JABGA of the goat listed in the ABGA registry.

DEFINING A PARTICIPANT Throughout the ABGA National Show and JABGA National Show Rules the term “participant” includes but is not limited to an exhibitor, agent, custom fitter, vendor, office staff, ring steward or spectator.

ABGA NATIONAL SHOW ELIGIBILITY Exhibitors must be a current active adult or junior member or junior member’s sibling or step sibling according to the requirements of JABGA to submit a show entry for the ABGA National Show. Active or junior members of ABGA must be listed as the current owner on the ABGA registration prior to entry.

JABGA NATIONAL SHOW ELIGIBILITY Exhibitors must be a current member of the Junior American Boer Goat Association to submit a show entry for the JABGA National Show. Goats must be registered in the JABGA member’s name or junior member’s sibling or step sibling according to the requirements of JABGA. No ranch or family name can be listed in the owner section of the certificate. If the JABGA owner has more than one entry in a class, the other goats must be shown by another JABGA member.

JABGA AGE To be eligible to show, the junior exhibitor must be at least 4 years of age on the day of the show. Maximum exhibitor age is 18 years of age on January 1, 2019.

JABGA SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES Exhibitors entered in showmanship classes must own or be a junior member’s sibling or step sibling according to the requirements of JABGA of the goat that is being shown. The animal shown in showmanship must have been entered in the JABGA or JABGA Bred and Owned show by the same exhibitor showing it in showmanship.

Age division will be determined based on the contestant’s age on the first Saturday following 2018 Nationals, for the division of competition. Exception: Exhibitors turning 4 years of age after the 2018 Nationals will be eligible to show.

Junior Division: 4-8 years of age, Intermediate Division: 9-13 years of age, Senior Division: 14-18 years of age.

ABGA/JABGA ANIMAL ELIGIBILITY Competition is open to goats registered in the Herd books of ABGA. No entries will be accepted until the animal is first registered in an ABGA herd book. The ABGA Herd books will close on June 1, 2019 5:00 PM CST for registrations for the National Show.

All goats must be registered purebred, fullblood or percentage Boer goats. Percentage doe classes are for goats 25% to less than 93.75%Boer. Fullblood/Purebred doe classes are for goats 93.75% Boer and higher. Fullblood /Purebred buck classes are for goats that are 96.875% Boer and higher.

ENTRY INFORMATION To enter the 2019 National show without paying late entry fees, your entries must be in the ABGA office by the end of business day May 10, 2019 (5:00 P.M. CST). Entry fees are nonrefundable. Application for entry must be on current, official entry forms. There is no limit on the number of goats that can be entered in a class by a member.

ENTRY FEES The entry fee for goats is $40 per head in the ABGA National Show and $30 per head in the JABGA National Show. The entry fee for the JABGA Bred and Owned is $20 per head. Entry fee for the JABGA Market and Commercial Doe show $40 per head. Entries are required to provide the information as listed on the entry form. Entry fee for group and pair classes is $10 per entry with exact animals to be finalized before the class.

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LATE ENTRIES All entry fee(s) for goats received after 5:00 P.M. CST on May 10th are subject to a late fee. Mail courier and other delays are not considered in determining entry fees: the receipt date will determine if a late entry fee is required.

There will be an additional $10 per animal late fee charged for each class entry received between May 11, 2019 and May 17, 2019. There will be an additional $5 per entry late fee charged for each Pairs or Group class entry received between May 11, 2019 and May 17, 2019.

Any late entry in the individual class, pairs or group classes received after May 17, 2019 and before the end of Check In at 8:00 p.m. Saturday June 8, 2019 for JABGA exhibitors, and 12:00 p.m. Monday, June 10, 2019, for ABGA Open Show Exhibitors will require a double entry fee. Any entry received after May 17, 2019 will not be in the show program.

Substitutions are available for a fee of $40 per head until the end of Check In at 8:00 p.m. Saturday June 8, 2019 for JABGA exhibitors, and 12:00 p.m. Monday, June 10, 2019, for ABGA Open Show Exhibitors. There will be a $50 National Show rush fee, per animal, for corrections performed during the National Show, in addition to standard applicable fees.

SHOW ENTRY TYPE ABGA JABGA JABGA Bred & Owned JABGA Market JABGA Commercial Doe Pair Class Group Class

On-Time

By May 10 5:00 pm CST

(No JABGA Bred & Owned)

Substitution Fee On-Site Rush Fee

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$40 $30

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By May 17 5:00 pm CST

$50 $40

Final JABGA

By Sat. June 8 8:00 pm CST

$60

Final ABGA

By Mon. June 10 Noon CST

$80

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$40 $50

COMPUTING AGES FOR ABGA & JABGA NATIONAL SHOW ABGA will establish June 1 as the date for computing age classes.

CLASS BREAKS FOR THE ABGA AND JABGA NATIONAL SHOW The Junior Division in the Percentage does, Fullblood Does and Fullblood Bucks will be broken by age starting with the youngest to the oldest with no more than a 92-day age spread in each class*. Class breaks will not be determined until all entries have checked in at the National Show. The JABGA Bred and Owned Show will follow regular sanctioned show class breaks. *Animals under 6 months of age will not be exhibited in the same class as animals 6 months of age and older.

IDENTIFICATION All goats must have a legible permanent ear identification (ear tags are not permanent IDs) and/ or a microchip corresponding to the ABGA registration certificate upon arrival on the grounds. An exhibitor must provide a reading device if a microchip is utilized for identification. GOATS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM JUDGING WITHOUT PROPER IDENTIFICATION.

JABGA BRED & OWNED CLASSES

All goats that are not bred and owned over the age of ninety (90) days must be in the herd book by May 10, 2019 5:00 P.M. CST. All JABGA National Show entries where the JABGA member is both the animal’s sole Breeder and Owner can be entered in the applicable JABGA Bred & Owned Class in addition to the regular class for an additional $20.00.

The breeder of an animal is the owner or lessee of record of a kid’s dam on the date of service.

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PAIR CLASSES The following rules apply for pair classes. Entry fee is $10 per pair per show. Entry Deadline and Entry Fees / Late Entries Rules apply. Pair entries must have identical owners. Exhibitors must complete the entry card listing each animal’s tattoo and registration number and submit to the office for verification prior to the start of each division (Percentage Doe, Fullblood/Purebred Doe, Fullblood/Purebred Buck) of each show. Animal information will be checked upon entry at the gate. The goats must be shown in their regular class. Any animal disqualified in a regular class for a cull fault or tattoo will not be eligible for the pairs or group classes.

BEST PAIR KIDS: Two animals shown in the 0-12 month classes of the respective division.

BEST PAIR ONE YEAR AND OLDER: Two animals shown in the yearling and/or senior classes of the respective division.

BEST PAIR OF DOE/BUCK KIDS: Both sexes represented. One fullblood/purebred doe and a fullblood buck kid that has been shown in respective classes.

GROUP CLASSES The following rules apply for group classes. Entry fee is $10 per group per show. Entry Deadline and Entry Fees / Late Entries Rules apply. Exhibitors must complete the entry card listing each animal’s tattoo and registration number and submit to the office for verification prior to start of the Yearling classes of each division (Percentage Doe, Fullblood/Purebred Doe, Fullblood/Purebred Buck). The goats must be shown in their regular class. Any animal disqualified in a regular class for a cull fault or tattoo will not be eligible for the pairs or group classes. There will be no group classes for the JABGA Bred and Owned show.

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. 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. To be eligible, the dam must be registered in an ABGA Herd book. Do not have to be owned by the same person.

FULLBLOOD BREEDER’S HERD: The exhibitor of the herd must be breeder of record. Goats owned by other exhibitors may be included provided the exhibitor of the breeder’s herd was listed as the owner or co-owner of the dam of the included goat(s) at the time of conception: 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 BREEDER’S HERD: The exhibitor of the herd must be breeder of record. Goats owned by other exhibitors may be included provided the exhibitor of the breeder’s herd was listed as the owner or co-owner of the dam of the included goat(s) at the time of conception: 1.) Two percentage does less than 12 months, 2.) Two percentage does 12 months or greater.

SHOW SCHEDULE 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 Show Superintendents based on in the barn entries.

All Goats MUST Be Out of the Barn by Noon Sat., June 15, 2019.

HEELERS / JABGA NATIONAL SHOW Heelers are allowed in the JABGA National Show in the yearling classes and older to assist youth exhibitors under the age of twelve (12) as of January 1, 2019 or members with physical or mental disabilities. Heelers must be current JABGA Member. A heeler may only lead and/or hold the animal.

JUDGING 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. Judging of the class will begin once the entry gate is closed at which time no animals will be allowed to enter. Progeny of fresh does will NOT be allowed in the ring.

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SPECIAL NEEDS OF AN EXHIBITOR Exhibitors with special needs are required to indicate what special needs they have on the entry form and check in at the office upon arrival at the show.

EXHIBITOR NUMBERS 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.

FITTING Fitting will be left to the discretion of the exhibitor. Artificial coloring that enhances the goat’s natural color is acceptable.

All fitting and trimming must be done in the designated area. No fitting or trimming will be permitted in the arena area.

Tack will not be allowed in showing area or staging area.

DISQUALIFICATIONS Any goat found not to be in accordance with ABGA Rules and Regulations will be disqualified. Any goat showing any pronounced defect or abnormality will be barred from the show. Any evidence of a cosmetic surgical alteration of an exhibited goat will be a disqualification. Any altering of pigmentation is prohibited. If an exhibitor’s goat is found to have altered pigmentation, the goat will be disqualified from the show and the exhibitor will be subject to terms of ABGA Rules and Regulations. Artificial coloring that alters the natural color of a goat will be a disqualification. By 24 months of age, does must have kidded or show evidence of visible udder formation consistent with late-term pregnancy. Illegible tattoos or tattoos inconsistent with registration papers will result in disqualification. A microchip inconsistent with registration papers will result in disqualification. Any goat testing positive for any performance enhancing drug and/ or chemical, their substitutes or derivatives will be disqualified.

Should any goat that has been awarded a prize be disqualified before its class has been dismissed from the show ring, the lower placing goats shall move up to fill the vacancy. Should any goat be disqualified after the class has been dismissed from the show ring, the lower placing goats will not move into any higher position.

GOAT HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

A Medication Report and a paper copy of the current, valid health certificate must accompany show paperwork submitted to the Show office to be eligible to compete at the ABGA and/or JABGA National Show. Goats must be accompanied by a current health certificate to enter the state of Nebraska. The health certificate is to be issued by your veterinarian within the past 30 days and must state the goats are for show purposes. All goats are expected to be healthy, free of disease and in show condition.

All goats in the barn must comply with Federal and State Scrapie and the state of Nebraska 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 goats 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 disease or the exposure of goats thereto. This includes, but is not limited to, actual and consequential damages.

VETERINARY SERVICES

ABGA will provide contact information to exhibitors during check-in of a local veterinarian that can assist exhibitors with goat health issues. The contact information of the veterinarian will also be posted in the show office area.

DNA TESTING / URINE, ULTRASOUND, BLOOD, OR HAIR TESTING, VET INSPECTION The ABGA reserves the right to perform one or any combination of a random DNA, urine, blood, and or hair laboratory test, and or an ultrasound scan of any goat entered for competition, at ABGA’s discretion. The ABGA reserves the right to test any or all champions at their discretion. 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 there of 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. All testing required by the ABGA will be performed at a laboratory selected by ABGA, excluding ultrasound which may be performed on location, will be paid for by ABGA and will be completed within 60 days after the show. If a goat tests positive for a performance enhancing substance at the national show the exhibitor will be subject to disciplinary actions as described in the ABGA Rules and Regulations. 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.

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SHOW SUPERINTENDENTS National Show regulations and show rules will be adhered to and enforced by ABGA National Show Superintendents.

APPROPRIATE EXHIBITOR DRESS It is suggested that exhibitors dress in a professional manner as our National Show will be broadcast across several formats.

UNAUTHORIZED GOATS Goats for which the owner has not paid an entry fee will not be allowed on the grounds, except for 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 Nebraska State health requirements.

PETS Pets (dogs, in particular) are strictly prohibited from being on the grounds.

PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES The official show photographer, hired by ABGA for the National Show, will be provided exclusive rights to photograph show ring events and backdrop pictures, with exceptions approved by the National Show Committee Chairman, ABGA President or ABGA CEO. The exclusive rights for show ring pictures do not prevent show participants, spectators and parents from taking pictures for personal use only. Pictures taken of show ring events and backdrop pictures may not be offered for sale by any source other than the official show photographer.

EXHIBITOR PARKING The Nebraska State Fairgrounds at Fonner Park 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 exhibitor’s expense.

PENS AND SHAVINGS Pen Size 6x6. Pens will be pre-assigned before the show. Pens for entries received at check-in are subject to availability.

Pens will be assigned based on 1.5 goats per pen based on the number goats pre-entered by the exhibitor. Allowances are made for a tack area and multiple bucks over one year of age providing space is available. Members can divide the pens with a divider. If several exhibitors want to pen together, they must note this on their entry form. A goat pen can be used as a tack pen or display. Shavings will be available for a fee at the Fairgrounds office.

END CAPS End Cap Size: 12 X 6. Except for sales of semen or goats owned by the exhibitor advertising on the End Cap, or the exhibitor whose goats are penned in the pens, NO VENDOR OR INDIVIDUAL SALES WILL BE ALLOWED from the Display / Tack Pens or End Cap Areas. Exhibitor’s Display must stay within the defined area for end caps or tack pen.

EXHIBITOR DISPLAYS Exhibitors may have a sign over their exhibit advertising their own herd. Show Superintendents can remove exhibitors’ signs at their discretion. Exhibitor’s Display must stay within the defined area for end caps or tack pen.

UNRULY GOATS 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.

PARTICIPANT CONDUCT If any participant, 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 goat 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.

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JUDGES’ DECISION 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 exhibitor’s fraud or misrepresentation must be timely submitted as an official protest.

INTERPRETATION AND VIOLATION OF RULES DURING THE SHOW The American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) Executive Committee has final and absolute right to interpret these rules and to arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions and differences in regard thereto or occurring during, or incident to, the ABGA National Show or JABGA National 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, custom fitter, agent or spectator 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.

OFFICIAL PROTESTS Official protests for exhibitor’s fraud or misrepresentation shall be submitted to the Show Chair in writing and be accompanied by $300.00 fee. The ABGA Executive Committee reserves the right to refund the $300.00 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. 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.

NO LIABILITY 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 or JABGA NATIONAL SHOW. RELEASE OF LIABILITY PARTICIPANT EXPRESSLY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIM AGAINST 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 ABGA’S NEGLIGENCE).

INDEMNIFICATION 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, INJURIESOR 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, IT’S OFFICERS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES OR VOLUNTEERS. [THE TERM “ABGA” MEANS AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION, JUNIOR AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, RING STEWARDS, AND VOLUNTEERS.] AWARDS FOR JUNIOR SHOW CLASSES Class winners will receive a buckle in both the JABGA and Bred & Owned JABGA shows. Rosettes will be awarded to the first through tenth place goats in all JABGA classes and first through fifth on bred and owned JABGA classes. Junior, Yearling, and Senior Division Grand Champions and Reserve Grand Champions receive a banner in the JABGA and Bred & Owned JABGA shows. A cash prize, banner and trophy will be awarded to the Overall Grand Champion ($400) and Overall Reserve Grand Champion ($300) goats in the JABGA and Bred & Owned JABGA show.

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JABGA PREMIUMS Premiums in the individual JABGA and (JABGA Bred and Owned classes excluding payments for 6th- 8th) 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 + 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 *Per IRS Regulations, a cash prize may be subject to an IRS Form 1099 and will be held for proper documentation as required.

PREMIER SIRE AWARD The Premier Sire Award will be given to the sire that has accumulated the most class points (10-point system) earned by three or more exhibited offspring during the 2018 National. 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 goats entered in a class from the official class sheets. The Premier Sire Award will be presented to the current owner of record according to ABGA. PREMIER EXHIBITOR AWARD 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 goats entered in a class from the official class sheets.

Goats 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 Chair.

Champion points Premier Exhibitor Award will be determined as follows: Placing 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 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

Points 10 pts 5 pts 10 pts 5 pts 10 pts 5 pts 10 pts 5 pts 10 pts 5 pts 10 pts 5 pts 10 pts 5 pts 10 pts 5 pts

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THE DONALD BIRD PREMIER BREEDER The point system for the Premier Exhibitor will be used giving the same points to the breeder. THIS AWARD IS FOR FULLBLOOD BOER GOATS ONLY. NEBRASKA STATE FAIRGROUNDS AT FONNER PARK REGULATIONS Exhibitors are responsible for knowing the regulations of the Nebraska State Fairgrounds. Regulations will be enforced

by ABGA Show Chair and/or Nebraska State Fairgrounds at Fonner Park 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, and cooking is not allowed inside the facility.

NEBRASKA STATE VETERINARY OFFICE The Nebraska State USDA Office contact number is (402) 471-2351. The website is: www.nda.nebraska.gov/regulations/animal/tilac.html#7. Each exhibitor’s veterinarian is required to call the Nebraska State USDA Office to obtain animal health requirements. Exhibitors failing to meet Nebraska animal health requirements and Information are subject to fines and removal from theHotel Nebraska StateGrounds Fairgrounds at Fonner Park.

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A lodging tax of 14.24% will apply to all guest rooms.

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Rodeway Inn 3205 S. Locust St. Grand Island, NE 68801 (308) 384-1333 Super 8 by Wyndham Grand Island 2603 S Locust St, Grand Island, NE 68801 (308) 225-4334 Camping / RV Parking at Fonner Park 700 S Stolley Park Rd Grand Island, NE 68802 (308) 382-4515 ext. 213

2019 JABGA NATIONAL SHOW COMPETITION RULES In addition to the following rules, all ABGA and JABGA Sanctioned show rules will apply.

ENTRY FEES / LATE ENTRIES

The entry fee for goats is $30 per head for the JABGA breeding show, $20 per head for the Bred & Owned show, $40 for the Market show and $40 per head for the Commercial Doe show in the JABGA National Show. All entry fee(s) for goats received after 5:00 P.M. CST on May 10, 2019 are subject to a late fee. Mail courier and other delays are not considered in determining entry fees: the receipt date will determine if a late entry fee is required. There will be an additional $10 per animal late fee charged for each class entry received between May 11, 2019 and May 17, 2019. Any late entries received from May 18, 2019 and before the end of Check In at 8:00 p.m. Saturday June 8, 2019 will require a double entry fee.

ABGA and JABGA Sanctioned show rules will be followed for JABGA National show.

EXHIBITOR POINTS FOR CONTESTS At the JABGA National Show, overall competition will be determined by highest points earned in 4 of the 6 following events: Public Speaking, Goat Judging, Sales talk, JABGA Sanctioned goat show, Skillathon and Showmanship.

At the JABGA National Show, points will be awarded to the top 15 competitors in Public Speaking, Livestock Judging, Sales Talk, Skillathon and Showmanship, with the highest score receiving 15 points and each subsequent score receiving one point less, down to one point for 15th place.

At JABGA National Show, points will be awarded for the top placing animal for each exhibitor with first place receiving 10 points and each subsequent placing receiving one less point, down to one point for 10th place.

Points will be awarded to the highest placing entry for each participant to include, JABGA Sanctioned Show, market, and commercial doe show. Maximum of 10 points will be awarded based on the highest placing of a single animal.

If a participant competes in more than one JABGA regional show, their highest 4 placings in the Public Speaking, Goat Judging, Sales talk, Goat Show, Skillathon, and Showmanship will be used to determine their total regional score that will be used for the National Competition. (one score per competition area) Each participant can earn an additional 10 bonus points by attending and participating in more than one JABGA Regional Show or participating in the National Show. Total additional bonus points are limited to 10 per participant.

To receive awards, contestants must attend the entire awards ceremony. Any unclaimed prizes will be forfeited.

Ties: in the event of ties in the overall competition, ties will be broken by comparing scores in the following events: a. 1st tie breaker Public Speaking b. 2nd tie breaker Skillathon c. 3rd tie breaker Goat Judging National Awards will be presented to the top five competitors in each age division for Public Speaking, Sales Talk, Goat Judging, Skillathon and Showmanship.

National Show Awards will be presented to cumulative high point winner for each age division and a single overall JABGA National Show Winner. Junior Division winners cannot compete for the single overall JABGA National Show winner.

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JABGA COMMERCIAL DOE SHOW Participants must show their own commercial doe unless there are two or more commercial does entered by the same participant in the class. This includes the champion drive.

Commercial doe must have ownership declared before weigh-in and may not be entered or shown in another youth’s name after being weighed in.

Commercial Does may be exhibited with hair.

Does exhibited in the commercial doe show are not permitted to be exhibited in the ABGA or JABGA sanctioned show.

Participation at the National Show is limited to JABGA members.

All fitting techniques must be within the accepted practices of the ABGA Sanctioned Show Rules.

The commercial does will be shown in Divisions by age. Class breaks within the divisions will be calculated by weight. Show management reserves the right to adjust the class numbers and breaks as needed.

Classes will be divided into three divisions: Class 1 will be for does that have all milk teeth in place Class 2 will be for does with 2 adult teeth in place Class 3 will be for does with 4 teeth and older Grand and Reserve in each Division will compete for Grand and Reserve Champion commercial doe.

All Commercial does must have scrapie tag in place and match the health certificate.

Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion animals at the National Show will be drug tested. Random animals may also be selected for drug testing. A Medication Report and a paper copy of the current, valid health certificate must accompany show paperwork submitted to the Show office to be eligible to compete at the National Show.

JABGA MARKET SHOW Wethers and does can be exhibited. Does exhibited in the market show are not permitted to be exhibited in the ABGA or JABGA sanctioned show.

Participants must show their own market goat unless there are two or more entries entered by the same participant in the class. This includes the champion drive.

Market goats must have ownership declared before weigh-in and may not be entered or shown in another youth’s name after being weighed in.

Market goats must be slick shorn to an even length above the hock but excluding the head and tail switch.

Wethers may not have testicular tissue or exhibit behavioral signs of still being intact male.

Participation at the National Show is limited to JABGA members.

All fitting techniques must be within the accepted practices of the ABGA Sanctioned Show Rules.

Market goats will be shown in classes by weight. Show Management reserves the right to adjust the class numbers and breaks as needed.

Classes will be divided evenly into three divisions - a. Light b. Medium c. Heavy Grand & Reserve in each Division will compete for Grand & Reserve Champion Market Goat.

All market goats must have a scrapie tag in place and match the health certificate.

Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion animals at the National Show will be drug tested. Random animals may also be selected for drug testing. A Medication Report and a paper copy of the current, valid health certificate must accompany show paperwork submitted to the Show office to be eligible to compete at the National Show.

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2019 ABGA and JABGA National Show Entry Form Owner Name

Member # (Junior?)

□ □

YES  Complete Form in its Entirety

 All Junior Members MUST Provide their Social Security Number before entry form will be processed.

Handicapped:  Include payment (Check, Money Order, or Credit Card) □ YES □ NO  Mail, fax, or email application to ABGA Penning Requests (Based on Superintendent Review)  Note Animal Health Requirements # of Pen Requests: Penning Exceptions:  B&O = Bred & Owned (Current JABGA Members Only) (Based on 1.5 head/pen)_____________ (Older bucks, does w/ kids @ their side, etc.____________  Early Entry Deadline is May 10, 2019 (5:00 pm CST) Please Pen Near: ___________________________________________________ Member # _____________  Substitution Fee is $40.00  See 2019 ABGA National Show Rules for complete Please Pen details.

Near: ___________________________________________________ Member # _____________ SSN – Juniors Only

Registration # / Scrapie Tag

# 1

Contact Telephone

NO

NATIONAL SHOW ENTRIES (Circle fee amount(s) pertaining to line number) Tattoos National Show Fees JABGA Regional Fee Right Left ABGA JABGA B&O Comm Doe Market $40.00 $30.00 $20.00 $40.00 $40.00

Totals $

2

$40.00

$30.00

$20.00

$40.00

$40.00

$

3

$40.00

$30.00

$20.00

$40.00

$40.00

$

4

$40.00

$30.00

$20.00

$40.00

$40.00

$

5

$40.00

$30.00

$20.00

$40.00

$40.00

$

6

$40.00

$30.00

$20.00

$40.00

$40.00

$

7

$40.00

$30.00

$20.00

$40.00

$40.00

$

8

$40.00

$30.00

$20.00

$40.00

$40.00

$

9

$40.00

$30.00

$20.00

$40.00

$40.00

$

10

$40.00

$30.00

$20.00

$40.00

$40.00

$

Pairs/Group Class Entry

Enter TOTAL # for Pairs and Groups Classes in corresponding QTY field to the right.

Pairs/Group Class Entry ABGA JABGA B&O Pairs

EXTRAS

QTY

Fees

Total Pairs Classes*

x $10.00

$

N/A

Total Group Classes*

x $10.00

$

 $10.00 Additional Fee per animal for each class entry received May 11, 2019 through

Shavings

x $8.00

$

Membership Dinner

x $15.00

$

Group

May 17, 2019 (5:00pm CST) EXCEPTION: ALL PAIRS AND GROUP CLASSES.  $5.00 Additional Fee for each pair and group entry received May 11, 2019 through May 17, 2019 (5:00pm CST).  Entry Fees DOUBLED if received May 18, 2019 and after.

TOTAL $

Payment: _____Visa _____MC _____AmEx _____Disc 3 Digit Code(____) _____Check (#_____) _____MO _____Cash _________________________________ ________ _____________________________ _____________________________ Card Number

Exp.Date

Cardholder’s Signature

__________________________________________________________________________

Print Name on Card

Cardholder Address and Zip Code if different from above

Applicant hereby acknowledges and agrees that the American Boer Goat Association, its officers, directors, agents, employees and volunteers (hereafter collectively “ABGA”) shall not be responsible for any loss, injury or damage in connection with, arising out of, or incident to the National Show. Applicant further and hereby expressly waives all rights to claim against 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 ABGA’s negligence). Applicant hereby 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, its officers, agents, employees, or volunteers.

The undersigned applicant further acknowledges the receipt of a copy of the National Show Rules and certifies that he/she has read and understands them. Applicant further agrees to abide by all of the Show Rules and acknowledges that the Executive Committee of ABGA reserves the final and absolute right (a) to interpret the Show 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______________________________ _______ ________ X_______________________________ ________ ________ Signature

Date

ABGA #

Signature (if owner is under 18 years of age)

Date

Relationship

RETURN ENTRY FORM TO: American Boer Goat AssociationTM 1207 S. Bryant Blvd; Ste C, San Angelo, TX 76903 Phone 325-486-2242•Fax 325-486-2637

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2019 AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION Medication Report Member # __________________________________

Date _______________

Owner Name _______________________________

Phone Number (

) _____________

Animal Name________________________________________________________________________________ Animal Registration_________________

Animal DOB _____________

Animal Tattoos ______________

CHECK ONE OF THE TWO CHOICES BELOW: ______ I CERTIFY THE ABOVE ANIMAL TO BE FREE OF MEDICATION, WHICH MEANS: I have not administered to and have no knowledge that this entry has received any substance not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and/or the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for food animals. IF YOU CHECKED THIS BOX, SIGN BELOW AND DO NOT COMPLETE THE TREATMENT CHART. ***PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT HEALTH PAPERS MUST BE PRESENTED IN PAPER FORM AT CHECK IN FOR THE 2019 ABGA NATIONAL SHOW.***

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Exhibitor compliance with all applicable rules and regulations is essential to the integrity of the American Boer Goat Association and its shows, programs, and exhibitions. Violation of any applicable rule or regulation may result in exhibitor sanctions. Sanctions may include but not limited to disqualification, withholding of premium money, suspension or the opportunity to exhibit at any future American Boer Goat Association sanctioned shows.

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__________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Excerpt from Rule 1400, L L. Acceptable Practices and Substances No person shall conspire with another person or persons to intentionally violate, or knowingly contribute or cooperate with another person or persons either by affirmative action or inaction to violate any part of these Rules & Regulations. i. Permitted Practices and Substances a. Drenches as needed, and as directed on the label, for animal health and well-being. b. Drugs and other substances labeled for use in goats to treat health issues in an exhibited goat. Any extra-label usage requires a prescription, or statement for use from the attending veterinarian. c.

Grooming products that are not restricted from use in meat producing animals, including: brushes, combs, clippers, hoof trimmers, shampoos, conditioners, oils, mousse, alcohol/liniment, sprays, powder, and artificial coloring that enhances the goat’s natural color. ii. Conditionally Permitted Practices and Substances a. Therapeutic medications given for the legitimate treatment of illness or injury are permitted if ALL of the following conditions are met: i.

A completed medication report on file with show management before exhibiting the animal, which must include: (a) Diagnosis of illness/injury, reason for administration, and name of administering and/or prescribing veterinarian. (b) Signature of veterinarian or person administering the medication. If prescribed by written instructions, a copy must be attached to the medication report. (c) Identification of the medicine; the name, amount, strength and mode of administration. (d) Date and time of administration. (e) Identification of the animal: ABGA registration number, permanent identification (tattoo), age, sex. ii. The animal must be withdrawn and kept out of competition for not less than 24 hours after the medication is administered. iii. The medication report must be filed with show management within one hour of administration of the medication or one hour after show management is available, if administration occurs at a time other than during competition hours. iv. The medication report must be signed by show management and the time of receipt recorded on the report.

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Prohibited Practices and Substances a. Injection or external or internal administration via any orifice of any substance (including drugs, chemicals, and any other forms of products) prohibited from use in meat producing animals by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and/or any Federal, State or Local Law. b. Extra-label use of any drug or substance approved for use on meat producing animals, but not approved for use in goats (even though commonly used in goats) while on the show premises. c.

Injection or external or internal administration via any orifice of any allowed substance in any way that is inconsistent with the dosage and the route prescribed by the manufacturer or prescribing veterinarian. d. Administration of any quantity of any diuretic, growth stimulant, or performance enhancing drug. e.

Filling and/or tubing of an animal. f.

Presenting any animal whose natural conformation and structure have been surgically altered in any way, with the exception of: i.

Removal of horns; and/or ii. Removal in testicles in the case of wethers. g. Using any inhumane or unethical treatments, including striking animals, using electrical contrivance, or other similar methods. h. Artificial coloring that alters the natural color of a goat. i.

Attaching any objects, including hair or hair substitutes, cloth, or fiber to the animal for the purpose of deception. j.

Injection or external or internal administration via any orifice of any substance, whether gas, solid, or liquid, not conducive to continued animal health or marketability. k. Tissue or fluid manipulation, removal, surgical attachment or otherwise to change, conceal, enhance, or transform the true conformation or configuration of the animal. l.

Administering any substance that artificially induces lactation. m. Any substance, regardless of how harmless or innocuous it might be, which might interfere with the detection or quantization of any substance prohibited

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Applicant hereby acknowledges and agrees that the American Boer Goat Association, its officers, directors, agents, employees, and volunteers (hereafter collectively “ABGA”) 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 ABGA’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, it’s officers, agents, employees, or volunteers.

RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO: American Boer Goat AssociationTM 1207 S. Bryant Blvd; Ste C, San Angelo, TX 76903 Phone 325-486-2242•Fax 325-486-2637

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2019 ABGA and JABGA National Show Classes Class Date Range Start Date Ending Date 12/2/18 6/1/19 6/2/18 12/1/18 2/2/18 10/2/17 6/2/17

6/1/18 2/1/18 10/1/17

6/2/16 N/A

6/1/17 6/1/16

12/2/18 6/2/18

6/1/19 12/1/18

2/2/18 10/2/17 6/2/17

6/1/18 2/1/18 10/1/17

6/2/16 N/A

6/1/17 6/1/16

12/2/18 6/2/18

6/1/19 12/1/18

2/2/18 10/2/17 6/2/17

6/1/18 2/1/18 10/1/17

6/2/16 N/A

6/1/17 6/1/16

BG 2 01 A CL & 9 A JA SS B ES G A

A

Group

Pairs

Fullblood Bucks

Pairs

Fullblood Does

Group

Pairs

Percentage Does

Class Class Name # 1 Percentage Junior Doe Kids, 0 to under 6 months 2 Percentage Junior Doe Kids, 6 to under 12 months 3 GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR PERCENTAGE DOE 4 RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR PERCENTAGE DOE 5 Percentage Yearling Does, 12 to under 16 months 6 Percentage Yearling Does, 16 to under 20 months 7 Percentage Yearling Does, 20 to under 24 months 8 GRAND CHAMPION YEARLING PERCENTAGE DOE 9 RESERVE CHAMPION YEARLING PERCENTAGE DOE 10 Percentage Two Year Old Does, 24 to under 36 months 11 Percentage Aged Does, 36 plus months 12 GRAND CHAMPION SENIOR PERCENTAGE DOE 13 RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR PERCENTAGE DOE 14 NATIONAL GRAND CHAMPION PERCENTAGE DOE 15 NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION PERCENTAGE DOE 16 Best Pair of Percentage Doe Kids – from class 1 and 2 17 Best Pair of Percentage Does one year or older – from classes 5, 6, 7, 10, or 11 18 Produce of Percentage Dam – See Group Classes rules 19 Percentage Get A Sire – See Group Classes rules 20 Breeders Percentage Doe Herd – See Group Classes rules 21 Fullblood Junior Doe Kids, 0 to under 6 months 22 Fullblood Junior Doe Kids, 6 to under 12 months 23 GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR FULLBLOOD DOE 24 RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR FULLBLOOD DOE 25 Fullblood Yearling Does, 12 to under 16 months 26 Fullblood Yearling Does, 16 to under 20 months 27 Fullblood Yearling Does, 20 to under 24 months 28 GRAND CHAMPION YEARLING FULLBLOOD DOE 29 RESERVE CHAMPION YEARLING FULLBLOOD DOE 30 Fullblood Two Year Old Does, 24 to under 36 months 31 Fullblood Aged Does, 36 plus months 32 GRAND CHAMPION SENIOR FULLBLOOD DOE 33 RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR FULLBLOOD DOE 34 NATIONAL GRAND CHAMPION FULLBLOOD DOE 35 NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION FULLBLOOD DOE 36 Best pair of Doe Kids – from class 21 and 22 37 Best pair of Senior Does one year or older from class 25, 26, 27, 30, or 31 38 Fullblood Junior Buck Kids, 0 to under 6 months 39 Fullblood Junior Buck Kids, 6 to under 12 months 40 GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR FULLBLOOD BUCK 41 RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR FULLBLOOD BUCK 42 Fullblood Yearling Bucks, 12 to under 16 months 43 Fullblood Yearling Bucks, 16 to under 20 months 44 Fullblood Yearling Bucks, 20 to under 24 months 45 GRAND CHAMPION YEARLING FULLBLOOD BUCK 46 RESERVE CHAMPION YEARLING FULLBLOOD BUCK 47 Fullblood Two Year Old Bucks, 24 to under 36 months 48 Fullblood Aged Bucks, 36 plus months 49 GRAND CHAMPION SENIOR FULLBLOOD BUCK 50 RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR FULLBLOOD BUCK 51 NATIONAL GRAND CHAMPION FULLBLOOD BUCK 52 NATIONAL RESERVE CHAMPION FULLBLOOD BUCK 53 Best Pair of Buck Kids – from class 38 and 39 54 Best Pair of Senior Bucks one year or older from classes 42, 43, 44, 47or 48 55 Best pair of Kids, both sexes represented – See New Pair Classes rules 56 Produce of Dam –See Group Classes rules 57 Get of Sire – See Group Classes rules 58 Breeders Fullblood Herd – See Group Classes rules

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2019 JABGA Bred & Owned National Show Classes

Pairs

Fullblood Bucks

Pairs

Class Name

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BG 201 CL A 9 A B& SS O

Percentage Junior Doe Kids, 0 to under 3 months Percentage Junior Doe Kids, 3 to under 6 months Percentage Junior Doe Kids, 6 to under 9 months Percentage Junior Doe Kids, 9 to under 12 months GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR PERCENTAGE DOE RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR PERCENTAGE DOE Percentage Yearling Does, 12 to under 16 months Percentage Yearling Does, 16 to under 20 months Percentage Yearling Does, 20 to under 24 months GRAND CHAMPION YEARLING PERCENTAGE DOE RESERVE CHAMPION YEARLING PERCENTAGE DOE Percentage Two Year Old Does, 24 to under 36 months Percentage Aged Does, 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 – from class 1, 2, 3, and 4 Best Pair of Percentage Does one year or older – from classes 7, 8, 9, 12, or 13 Fullblood Junior Doe Kids, 0 to under 3 months Fullblood Junior Doe Kids, 3 to under 6 months Fullblood Junior Doe Kids, 6 to under 9 months Fullblood Junior Doe Kids, 9 to under 12 months GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR FULLBLOOD DOE RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR FULLBLOOD DOE Fullblood Yearling Does, 12 to under 16 months Fullblood Yearling Does, 16 to under 20 months Fullblood Yearling Does, 20 to under 24 months GRAND CHAMPION YEARLING FULLBLOOD DOE RESERVE CHAMPION YEARLING FULLBLOOD DOE Fullblood Two Year Old Does, 24 to under 36 months Fullblood Aged Does, 36 plus months 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 – from class 20, 21, 22, and 23 Best pair of Senior Does one year or older from class 26, 27, 28, 31, or 32 Fullblood Junior Buck Kids, 0 to under 3 months Fullblood Junior Buck Kids, 3 to under 6 months Fullblood Junior Buck Kids, 6 to under 9 months Fullblood Junior Buck Kids, 9 to under 12 months GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR FULLBLOOD BUCK RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR FULLBLOOD BUCK Fullblood Yearling Bucks, 12 to under 16 months Fullblood Yearling Bucks, 16 to under 20 months Fullblood Yearling Bucks, 20 to under 24 months GRAND CHAMPION YEARLING FULLBLOOD BUCK RESERVE CHAMPION YEARLING FULLBLOOD BUCK Fullblood Two Year Old Bucks, 24 to under 36 months Fullblood Aged Bucks, 36 plus months 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 – from class 39, 40, 41, and 42 Best Pair of Senior Bucks one year or older from classes 45, 46, 47, 50, or 51 Best pair of Kids, both sexes represented – See New Pair Classes rules

Class Date Range Start Date Ending Date 3/2/19 6/1/19 12/2/18 3/1/19 9/2/18 12/1/18 6/2/18 9/1/18 2/2/18 10/2/17 6/2/17

6/1/18 2/1/18 10/1/17

6/2/16 N/A

6/1/17 6/1/16

3/2/19 12/2/18 9/2/18 6/2/18

6/1/19 3/1/19 12/1/18 9/1/18

2/2/18 10/2/17 6/2/17

6/1/18 2/1/18 10/1/17

6/2/16 N/A

6/1/17 6/1/16

3/2/19 12/2/18 9/2/18 6/2/18

6/1/19 3/1/19 12/1/18 9/1/18

2/2/18 10/2/17 6/2/17

6/1/18 2/1/18 10/1/17

6/2/16 N/A

6/1/17 6/1/16

JA

Fullblood Does

Pairs

Percentage Does

Class # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58

The Cattle and Sheep Barns are on each side of 5 Points Arena where the Show Ring is located. They are both connected to the arena.

Pens are 6 ft by 6 ft CATTLE BARN Pen Layout.

19 20 17 18 15 16 13 14 11 12 9 10 7 5

8 6 4

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Wash Racks

SHEEP BARN Pen Layout.

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Heat Lamp Safety Winter weather could range anywhere from 91oF in McAllen, Texas to -71o F in Big Sky, Montana. But, no matter where you live there will be cold nights and bringing out heat lamps is a must if you have young kids on the ground - especially if your kids pens have open sides.

There is no fear like hanging a heat lamp wondering if you are setting a fire hazard. The night before writing this article, my husband and I found ourselves out in the dark hanging heat lamps in the kidding pens. We went from sunny 80o F to 36o F in a 24-hour period. When hanging the lamps, I found myself telling my husband to reinforce here and there, here and there. Let's just say the heaters are secure!

Here are a few of the points that I go by when hanging outdoor heat lamps. Special thanks to Jill Harvey and Destiny Curtis for sharing their photos of heat lamp styles. Photos are found on the "Photos around the ABGA" page as well.

1. Clean up cobwebs and dust if you haven't used the lamps in a few days/weeks.

2. Keep wires out of reach. Remember how much goats like to chew on cords, even if they have to reach through or over panels?

3. Double secure the lamp with tie-wire or other ties.

5. Use heat lamp cages as shown in the photo.

6. Don't put over flammable bedding, such as pine shavings.

7. Check for exposed wires.

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