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2012-2013 AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGION 8 - ERVIN CHAVANA (EC)

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Letter From the September/October 2012 Dear ABGA and JABGA Members, I would like to begin by expressing my excitement as I begin my term serving as your president. A sincere congratulation is in order to our incoming ABGA and JABGA board of directors, as well as our two recently certified judges Brandon Morgan and Bryan Bernhard.

In efforts to keep all members “In the Know�: at the ABGA Board of Directors meeting dated July 21, 2012, the board voted to rescind the revised version of the Breed Standards and Teat Structure Chart that would have become effective January 1, 2013. The “Current Breed Standards� will continue to be in effect until the end of the moratorium period of January 1, 2016.

Please visit the ABGA website www.abga.org to stay posted on updates regarding this and other changes in the association.

Looking forward to the 2013 ABGA National Show in West Monroe, LA.; I am extremely excited to announce that there will be an ABGA/JABGA Raffle and the winner will be drawn at the 2013 ABGA Nationals. The 1st Prize is a 2013 John Deere CRX Gator, 2nd Prize a 2013 John Deere X3250 Mower and 3rd Prize a 2013 John Deere G3200 Generator. For more information or to acquire raffle tickets to sell or purchase; please contact the ABGA office or your ABGA Regional Directors or the JABGA Area Directors. Please support this fund raising opportunity for our Juniors and our Association.

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Lastly, as the summer comes to a close, I would like to wish our readers good luck during the Winter Show Season. Be sure to check registration deadlines that are stipulated by the show(s) and to avoid the Rush Fee(s) & Special Mailing Fee(s); get your registrations and transfers into the ABGA office early.

Thank you for your continued support of the ABGA and JABGA. Sincerely,

1207 S. Bryant Blvd., Suite C | San Angelo, TX 76903 Sandy Smith, Operations Manager, sandy@abga.org Mary Ellen Villarreal, Office Operations Supervisor, mary@abga.org Laurie Evans, Administrative Assistant, laurie@abga.org Belinda Constancio, Registration Support Staff, belinda@abga.org Sonia Cervantez, Accounting, sonia@abga.org Dee Ann Torres, Registration Support Staff, deeann@abga.org Aaron Gillespie, Show Coordinator/Youth Coordinator, aaron@abga.org Miranda Carrillo, Member Services, miranda@abga.org

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Ervin J. Chavana, President American Boer Goat Association

Table of Contents GETTING ORGANIZED:

THE IMPORTANCE OF RECORD KEEPING WITHIN YOUR HERD

BOER GOATS: HERE TO STAY

PACKED WITH VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY

JABGA:

MEET THE INCOMING JUNIOR ABGA BOARD!

LEARNING LIFE LESSONS

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW, FROM GOATS

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As we jump into our second year as the publisher of The Boer Goat, we are excited about how we can make year number two even better. After seeing a full circle of what being a part of the ABGA means, we continue to strive to bring you an enjoyable and useful publication.

With this being the issue following The National Show issue, it is focused to be all about youth. I’ve particularly enjoyed learning about the leaders of the 2012-2013 JABGA, and how returning officers have grown while putting this issue together. Our editorial pieces are geared toward what juniors involved in the association and industry can take away in the “big picture�. I strongly believe my opportunities exhibiting livestock and being involved in youth activities taught me many of the skills that I rely on daily. I have been particularly impressed with the work ethic and drive the JABGA members demonstrate with their projects.

As always, we encourage and enjoy your feedback and are excited to make year two an even bigger success. Share your stories and photos with us!

Enjoy the issue!

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Be sure to visit www.abga.com for additional information, updates and a complete year’s calendar of upcoming shows and events.

Don’t see your event listed? Please contact the ABGA at 325.486.2242

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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KMGA Fall Prairie Circuit ABGA Show Colorado Boer Classic North Missouri Meat Goat Producers Ogeechee g Summer Classic Eastern Idaho State Fair SW Missouri Boer Goat Show Iowa Meat Goat Association Shows 5th Shenandoah Valley Showdown West Texas Fair & Rodeo IMGP Fall Goat Gala Highland Co. Fair SEMO Showdown IX Kansas State Fair Puyallup Fair Permian Basin Fair & Exposition Jackson County Fall Classic Utah State Fair NC State Fair Open Meat Goat Show Tri-State Fair and Rodeo NAMGA Fall Classic Oklahoma State Fair CCMGA Fall Open Boer Goat Show Bedford Co. Classic The Great Frederick Fair San Benito County Fair East Texas State Fair NYS Jack Frost Classic Comal County Fair

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EDITORIAL

by ROBYN SCHERER, M.AGR..

THE IMPORTANCE KEEPING RECORDS

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eeping records of a livestock project can be tedious and time consuming, and is crucial to successfully maintaining a goat herd.

Recording details on a herd will help a producer to know where he stands financially, the herd’s health, and the viability of continuing to run the herd.

Record keeping is also important to the younger generation of goat producers. Having a goat that a youth showman keeps records on can teach that child to account for all aspects of a project, stay organized and see at the bottom line at the end of the day.

The record should also include information such as feet trimming, breeding dates, due dates, vaccination dates and worming dates, helping a producer to know and when it is due for a health checkup and veterinary care.

Another important part of record keeping is feed, especially in market projects. How much and what type of feed is important to know, because weight management is an important part of herd health. A goat that is too thin or too fat is likely to have more health issues and may have problems breeding. Knowing what and how much was fed can also help a producer identify the cause when they have a sick goat. Knowing how much an animal is being fed can also help youth participants to understand rate-of-gain, and how to manage a goat to get to the desired market weight. Feeding a goat is an important part to how they develop, and with proper records a student can make changes or replicate his feeding practices on new projects.

Having a goat that a youth showman keeps records on can teach that child to account for all aspects of a project, stay organized and see at the bottom line at the end of the day.

Learning these record keeping skills could also benefit the student in the workplace later in life, as well as instill financial responsibility and how to be accountable for money.

Ideally, a producer would have a record for every goat in his herd, including information on when and when the goat was born, what herd it came from and the registration number and tattoo numbers.

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It is best if the records are held with the registration papers.

Any travel the goat has done should also be documented for biosecurity reasons.

Goats that have left the farm should be quarantined when they return home to watch for signs of illness. This preventative practice will help to keep the entire herd healthy. Having a record of movement will help a producer pinpoint exposure times.

Financial record keeping is important for all producers; knowing their profit/loss margin is important no matter what the goal is with their operation. All transactions (revenues and expenses), should be recorded in a ledger. If expenses are recorded as they occur, it’s easier to see at any given time the profit or loss of a business. This information can then be used to produce an income statement

at the end of the year, which will show a producer his bottom line.

Producers should also keep a balance sheet to know the assets and liabilities on an operation. A balance sheet will also tell a producer know his liquidity. A business that is liquid will be able to meet its shortterm financial obligations with its assets.

This is important because it is common for livestock producers to take out annual operating loans. A business that is liquid can meet all of its expenses for that year.

Solvency is another important piece of information that can be derived from the balance sheet. Solvency is the ability of a business to meet its existing obligations in the long-run.

This shows that a business owner could meet all of the financial obligations if he were to sell the business.

Budgeting is another important tool that should be used. At the beginning of the year, producers should put together a budget for how much they want to spend on different aspects of the business. This includes but is not limited to feed, breeding costs, veterinary care, transportation, show expenses and miscellaneous expenses.

Having a budget will help a producer to not overspend on items that he does not need, and can teach students about financial responsibility. When making a budget, categories such as feed can vary greatly based on the current market price, so this should be taken into consideration.

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BOER GOATS

The Boer goat was evolved in South Africa in the early 1900s for meat production. Their rapid growth, preferred carcass traits and disease resistance makes them an extremely popular meat goat breed. They possess a highquality, lean meat with an ideal slaughter age of 5-10 months. The longevity of the Boer goat breed is also a desirable trait in which they carry; they commonly continue to produce kids after 10 years of age and can support 3 kid crops in 2 years since they do not breed seasonally.

It was common for Boer goats to be used to clear pasture in South Africa for sheep and cattle to graze. They actually proved to be more successful in pasture clearance than burning. Their digestive system actually allows them to digest undesirable forage that other livestock cannot. A accepted standard for raising Boer goats is six does with two kids per acre.

They also adapt well to hot, dry climates. The first Boer goats that were brought to the United States were imported from New Zealand in 1993, then later were imported directly from South Africa. The American Boer Goat Association was formed that same year, since then the breed has grown tremendously in the United States. It is now the largest Boer goat association in the world.

Useful sources and reference information AMERICAN BOER GOAT ASSOCIATIONŏđŏwww.abga.org UNITED STATES BOER GOAT ASSOCIATIONŏđŏwww.usbga.org INTERNATIONAL BOER GOAT ASSOCIATIONŏđŏwww.intlboergoat.org

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In youth projects, maintaining a budget can help teach a child to spend money wisely. If the budget for buying a market goat is $250, then the child learns he must find a goat that is in that range. This also teaches discipline, because they may not always get what they want.

To figure the percentage of offspring, add percentage of sire and dam together and divide by two (sire+dam/2).

Example: 100% buck and 50% does divided by 2 = 75%.

These records are important to all producers, no matter what age they are.

Many youth participants are now starting their own herds, and having record keeping skills will help them to better manage their business, as well as know their financial position.

Does are considered Purebred at 15/16 or 93.75%. Bucks are considered Purebred at 31/32 pr 96.88%. *chart from International Boer Goat Association SOURCES: American Boer Goat Association Autry’s Friendship Farms www.abga.org | 9

EDITORIAL

by LYNN ALLEN

Boer Goats: Here to Stay PACKED WITH VALUE AND OPPORTUNITY

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hen the Boer goat first arrived on the American livestock scene twenty years ago, the fad followers jumped in and created an overnight demand. Promoters pushed for recognition, research and market development, but the specter of the ostrich, deer, and potbellied pig industries created cynicism in livestock producers and the surrounding industries.

In 2000, one veterinarian summed up the general populace’s reactions when he stated, “In five to seven years we’ll see just how many goats there are out in the country. They will either be worth about as much as a one-legged ostrich or I’ll need to be brushing up on my caprine medicine.”

By 2002, state and county fairs were suddenly dealing with pressure to create meat goat classes, and resisting strongly. “It takes thousands of dollars to create a whole new division of classes.

We have done that before for elk and ostriches and llamas and it didn’t last,” said Tim Wolroth with the Kansas State Fair Board. “These fad animals can break our budgets.”

County Fairs have long been the showcase of American agriculture and they hadn’t added a market species division in over fifty years. However, the push continued as the demand for goat meat increased. The real break came when the big meat goat producers began using Boer bucks to put pounds on the ground, creating a true commercial need for quality registered animals. Suddenly a new species of meat producing animal with a viable commercial future opened up in American livestock production.

If the species was now a viable industry, it was time to get it in the mainstream show ring.

“Shows are a great part of agriculture.

Often, the only contact urban people have with livestock is at shows. Fad stuff is often entertainment. We need to show them that

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the meat goat is a viable agricultural enterprise,” said Glen Alan Phillips in 2003.

All the arguments were there, but why should the bastions of 4-H and FFA open up to market goats?

“Because goats are easy to work with and funner to show and you bond with them more,” said Shelby Watkins, an FFA member from Ordway, Colo. “They don’t stink like pigs, and they don’t drag you around like a steer. I love my goats.”

Watkins comments seem to be universal – goats are personable and fun. A goat project doesn’t require all the expensive equipment, or offer the risk, many other projects do.

And finally a few programs began taking the risk of creating classes only to discover it wasn’t a risk. Ten years later, enrollment in the market goat projects is equal to that of the other market projects, local trends not withstanding.

FFA instructor Becky Ball has been working in the poorest

Brooke Matthew, Extension Agent county in Colorado for several years and has watched young 4-H Youth Development, credits people discover life outside the poverty cycle because of the registries for the quality of goats opportunities offered through showing Boer goats. that are arriving at the county fairs “We may not win the shows we go to, but the goats are an and youth shows around the nation. affordable way to help these kids gain confidence and see “We are thankful the registry has there are other ways to live.” such a high standard that makes the Boer goat the goat of choice amongst breeders and gives these youth the best goat to take to the show. Without appealing. In the market division almost all the that high standard and the wide availability of goats have Boer genetics and show them.” quality goats, these rural kids wouldn’t have this quality of animal to show.”

And there are a lot of goats in the 4-H show ring. In Colorado alone there are 1600 4-H “Show goats for these kids all have Boer members enrolled in market goat projects. genetics,” said Matthew. “They hang well and That’s just a tiny fragment of the numbers produce large amounts of meat. Very eye enrolled in Texas.

- Becky Ball

Club kids are selling for thousands in some areas and quality breeding stock for exhibition and production is lucrative. But there is a blue collar side of the show industry too.

Becky Ball is an award winning FFA instructor in the poorest county in Colorado.

On the books, her program is a three star chapter, recognized at the national level for the amount of community interaction, leadership and growth in the participants. On the ground, her students definitely fall under the “disadvantaged” category in the state record office. Most live in the small town where foster homes provide almost half the children for the local school. Many of the youth in her program show in borrowed clothes. The FFA program provides not only the expertise and opportunities but also the grooming equipment, bedding, and in most cases, the animals.

“We can keep more goats for less financial investment so more kids can have a project.”

- Becky Ball The Crowley County program actually has a small farm where they keep the animals the kids show. Many of those animals are born right there on the farm, especially the goats.

“We can feed a goat much cheaper than a steer, pig or lamb,” Ball said. “We can keep more goats for less financial investment so more kids can have a project.”

The students may live in town but the farm is close enough for the students to actively participate in agricultural life. Students help choose which does are bred to which bucks and are there for kidding, dehorning and medical care. They spend the entire year producing and taking care of their animals just as if they lived on a farm.

“Goats don’t require as much experience or financial input,” Ball said. “An average kid can take a goat with good Boer genetics, feed it and keep it healthy and have a quality competitive project. It takes a lot more to produce the same quality lamb, pig or steer. We do those projects too, but it’s more expensive and demanding.”

Goats are relatively easy to raise in the arid climate of southeast Colorado. Careful selection of available stock and a few quality donations have given the FFA Farm some competitive animals, for which Ball is very thankful. For these kids the ribbons are important, but the opportunities to show and travel that go along with the program can be life changing.

“When some of these kids step into a ring with a goat, it’s more than just a show. It’s more than just another thing. To some of these kids, this is their ticket out of the poverty mindset that keeps them from realizing their potential. Because of that goat, or that pig, that kid just might have the courage to go to college,” said Kim Hill, a long time supporter of the FFA program.

“The money these kids earn is important,” said Ball. “We had one boy used his money to buy his family a car. They didn’t have any vehicle at all. It wasn’t a fancy car, but it was wheels. For some of these kids, it’s the farm and the goats that keeps them in school. The animals are the reason they don’t drop out.

That’s the kind of difference a goat project can make in this community.”

FFA member Shelby shows Brayton how to cool a goat. “I think he’s going to want to show goats too!” she said after the show.

Shelby Watkins is a member of that FFA group and her goat placed first in the heavy weight class this year. “And won rate of gain!” she added. “I want to get the belt buckle.”

But the true topper for her was the market sale where a local farm equipment dealer bought her goat. “He spent $900 on me!” she said, wiping tears. “He gave me $900. I can take the first semester of cosmetology next summer so I can earn enough to take CNA (certified nurses assistant) classes so I will be able to get a job and go to college when I graduate (in 2014).”

For Matthew, Ball, and other program directors around the nation, that’s why the Boer Goat is so very important to market projects.

For many programs the Boer Goat is the animal that makes the difference.

And as for that veterinarian, he’s brushing up on his caprine medicine. Boer goats are in the country to stay, a permanent part of American agriculture.

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2012-2013 JUNIOR AMERICAN

BOER GOAT ASSOCIATION

FROM LEFT: Austin Davis, Sarah Johnson, Michael Wetherel, Shelbi Webb, Sarah Brend, Alex Jurica, Alexis Briley, Aaron Gillespie, youth coordinator

Meet the Team President

These outstanding individuals have been elected by the membership to help guide the organization and serve in their capacity for one year. Find out more about them and their involvement.

Shelbi Lynn Webb (Area 5)

Howdy! I am Shelbi Webb your 2012-2013 JABGA President and Area 5 Director. This will be my last year to serve on this amazing board as I am a senior at Danbury High School located in Danbury, Texas. I am not only involved with the JABGA but I am also a member of the Brazoria County 4-H and Danbury FFA Chapter where I show goats as well as heifers, steers and lambs. I am very active in my school and community. I look forward to this being a very productive year for the JABGA and I am hopeful that we will increase our number of members as the year goes on. I would like to see our member numbers double in the near future so that our organization can continue to grow and prosper for the youth of our country. Have a great day and live life to the fullest.

Vice President

A Austin Davis (Area 4)

Hello everyone, my name is Austin Davis and I am the 2012-2013 Region 4 JABGA director. This year I am also serving as Vice President on the board. I have been showing goats for eleven years now. I am also very active in extra circular activities such as FFA, soccer and 4-H. In FFA, I am my chapter’s Vice President, the Federation Secretary and I compete in contests such as forestry, parliamentary procedure, tractor driving, livestock judging and job interview. I have played varsity soccer at my school for the past two years am the starting goalkeeper. My hobbies include almost anything outside, including hunting, fishing and camping. In the future I would like to go on to college after serving the Florida FFA Association as a State Officer.

Secretary

Sarah Johnson (Area 3)

My name is Sarah I was born and raised in Wilmington, OH where my family owns a poultry processing plant and farm. I started h Johnson, h 4-H showing poultry but soon after I began to show Boer goats at the local county fair. Since then my love for Boer goats has grown to showing in jackpot shows, ABGA sanctioned shows, and owning my own ABGA registered herd of one buck and 19 does. In 2011, I served as Clinton County’s Goat Queen where I educated many 4-Hers about the meat goat industry. Becoming a JABGA board director is the next step for me to get involved in the Boer goat industry.

Treasurer

Michael Wetherell (Area 2)

My name is Michael Wetherell and I am from Tolono, IL. I am 15 years old and have been a JABGA member for 5 years. I am a member of our local 4-H club, 4-H Federation and FFA chapter; all of which I am very actively involved. I got started in Boer goats while watching an ABGA show at the Illinois State Fair. I talked my parents into letting me show goats for 4-H and it has snowballed from there. I look forward to serving on the JABGA board and representing those in my region.

Reporter

Sheridan Lantz (Area 1)

I was born and raised in Roy, Washington and currently a Junior at Yelm High School. I grew up with Nubian dairy goats and Boer goats. For the last five years I have raised my own herd of Full Bloods and Percentages. I’m currently serving as the Yelm FFA Chapter Vice President and the West Central District II FFA Vice President. I am very involved in FFA, last year I participated in the FFA Agriculture Science Fair.

My project was based on feeding flax seed to goats to increase the butterfat percentage in their milk. I ranked 5th overall and won a gold medal at the National competition. I use selected Nubians to raise percentages. My goal is to breed these lines to become purebred. The last three years I have had the opportunity to export both my Boers and Nubians to the Philippines. This has been a tremendous learning experience and has allowed me to increase the quality of animals I produce. I’m looking forward to a great year and meeting other JABGA members at various events .

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Director

Ben Fredrickson (Area 1)

I have lived in Roy, Washington all my life and am currently a Sophomore at Yelm High School. I grew up on a farm with many different species of animals including a yak. I have been raising goats since I was 9 years old. I am currently in the Yelm FFA chapter where I have been showing my goats at the Thurston County and Western Washington Fair for the past 3 years. I am excited for this years opportunities in the JABGA.

Director

Sarah Brend (Area 2)

I am Sarah Brend, owner and operator of Good Shepherd Ranch and am in the process of relocating from Bucyrus, Kansas, to southern Oklahoma. I am a 17 year old high school senior with future plans of pursuing a college degree in the animal science and/or agribusiness, while continuing to raise and show Boer goats. I began showing goats through 4-H in 2006, venturing into the national ring with the ABGA circuit in early 2009. My goals include producing champions from my personal home-grown stock. Giving back and sharing what I have learned is something I enjoy, and I have volunteered countless times. In 4-H, I have served in 4-H as my county’s 4-H Council Reporter, my 4-H Club President for the last 3 years, Vice-President and Parliamentarian before that. My 4-H Meat Goat Record Book won the State level competition in Kansas, earning me the option of attending the National 4-H Congress. In 2012, I hope to be a positive role model who will make a difference for the better while serving. To contact me for more information about Boer goats, I have created a website: www.goodshepherdranch.com.

Director

Allie Kinslow(Area 3)

Hey guys, I’m Allie Kinslow and I’m one of your region 3 Junior Directors again this year. This is my second year as a Junior Director and I have loved doing it! I am 15 and will be a sophomore this year at my high school in Whiteland, Indiana. I am an honor student and am very involved in activities at my school like FFA, bestbuddies, and a business program we have. I just finished my 7th year in 4-H and my 8th year showing goats. I love this breed and I hope I get to meet more of you that love it too, as we have another successful year with the JABGA!

Director

Alexis Briley (Area 4)

Hey, I’m Alexis Briley! I am from Greenville, NC and this is my second year showing with JABGA/ABGA. I am 18 years old and recently graduated as Valedictorian from North Pitt High School. I will be attending North Carolina State University this fall as an Animal Science major. I have been raising Boer goats for 11 years and had my first set of kids in 2011 and I am looking forward to my second set this December. I am also involved in 4-H and have been for 14 years. I participate in county and state events and lots of community service with other 4-Hers. I was also chosen to go to National 4-H Congress in 2010 and was inducted into the NC 4-H Honor Club in 2011. I was in the North Pitt FFA Chapter my senior year and was president of my chapter. I recently attended my first ABGA Nationals in Duncan, OK where I had the National Reserve Champion Wether. I am very excited to be serving as a new board member and I am anxious to see what the year will bring!

Director

Alex Jurica (Area 5)

Hi! My name is Alex Jurica, I am new to Boer goats, having been a member for two years, and I just started showing earlier this year, but I am not new to agriculture. We own a small goat herd and we have sold several wethers to local county fair exhibitors for this fall.

I am excited to see them show. My family owns a feed store near Houston and has two Heritage Family Farms (a farm or ranch owned and operated by the same family for over 100 years). I have been an FFA member for three years, and I have served as a chapter officer each year. I have shown market broilers, breeding beef cattle, breeding goats, and have competed in Quiz and Livestock Judging. Aside from FFA, I am involved in Student Council, UIL competitions and National Art Honor Society. After graduating high school, I plan to go to college to study Biology, and then attend medical school to become an orthopedic surgeon. I look forward to an amazing year, and hope to experience many new things and meet many new friends with the marvelous JABGA!

Congratulations to the 2012-2013 Board of Directors!

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TO OUR 2012 ABGA NATIONAL SHOW SPONSORS

JABGA Sponsors

JABGA Auction

Vendors

Jr Patterson

F & H Ranch

Kroeker Goats

Will Rogers Classic Goat Sale

Sunshine Boers

Pima Ranch

Labor Day Classic Sale

Sydell Inc

Antelope Creek Ranch

Bernard’s Acadiana Honey

Riata West LTD

Goat Rancher

Linda & Darrell Blumich

Hoegger Supply Company

TKM Livestock

American Goat Federation

Blue Top Farm

Mary Newman

Bosque Valley Reproduction Center

E-3 Farms

Mollick Farms

BOSQUE VALLEY REPRODUCTION CENTER

Circle Star Boer Goats

North Star Boer Goats

Diamond H Boers

Sandy Creek Goat Farms

Menger Creek Ranch

Tip of Texas

A Bar Boer Goats

Triple W Boer Goats

2-Bit Boer Ranch

JABGA Area 2

Hard Chargin’ Boer Ranch

Mars Hill Country Farms

Windy Acres

Diamond D Goats

Sanders Farm

JABGA Area 5

Alan Young Machines

Bell 7 Boer Goats

Erika Huskamp

Kendall Brashears

Nelson Manufacturing Co

Elk Creek Boer Goats

Crutcher’s Western Wear

GG’s Boer Goat Ranch

Emily Sanchez

Dr. Mary Newman

Kid’s Play Boer Goats

Sydell, Inc.

ABGA National Show Staff

Shelton & Joetta Boyd

River Valley Boers

ABGA Board of Directors

E-I-E-I-Owe Farms, LLC

Circle R Boer Goats

JABGA Board of Directors

Ron & Debbie Dilley

Bailey Bergherm

ABGA National Show Committee

Show Me Boers

Lamoni Farms Boer Goats

ABGA National Show Superintendents

Diamond B Boers

Bryleigh Goodwin

ABGA and JABGA Judges

Little Ranch

Bohler Welding Group

Messer Family

CBA Boer Goats

Farmers Co-Op

La Fortuna Restaurant

Old National Road Boer Goats

Jeanise Bernard

Rocking M Ranch

Berry’s GH Farm

The Goat Rancher

Livestock Designs

REI, Inc.

Caden Church

Bio-Genics, LTD

JABGA Area 4

Wetherell Farm

Josalyn Lewis

AgriBuckle

Brianna Hubbard

Koone Ranch

Kaylee Eastland

Janelle Hennigan

Rocken 3E Boer Goats

JABGA Area 1

Reilly Butler

Lazy S-T Ranch

K-n-K Feed & Supply

Rockin M Ranch

Red Gate Farm

Word Ranch

Ag Youth Magazine

John & Jackie Edwards

Reggie & Suzi Pillans

Lynx Hollow Boer Goats

C-n-C Flagstone Creations

4-M Farms

Jack & Mary Talley

Broken S Ranch

Outback Laboratories

Casada Creations

Clear Creek Farms

Mazurek Family Ranch

Deborah Gunther

Tuf E Nuf Energy Juice

Zap-Tex Boer Goats

Kaden Kennedy

Randy Head

Outback Laboratories

Many Thanks Thank you to everybody who helped with the JABGA events, there are too many to name. Thank you all!

North Star Goats Eco Livestock Products Casada Creations Agribuckle Blingalicious & Pima Ranch KnK Tack & Supply Reproduction Enterprises I Wish I Knew...

Northeast Gate Co. Encore Visions Biozyme, Inc Cowboy Classic Production Sale Essential Show Feeds Boergoats.com/DVAuction

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Offering Approx. 100 head of show quality & breeding stock Boers from the top performing breeders!

We Would Like to Invite You to be a Part of the Winners Circle Sale.

Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee Complementary Lunch Served Prior to Sale ɿ Auctioneer - Pitt Kemmer

DV Auction will be broadcasting live for bidding

Able Acres Boer Goats

B Mack Farms

Brushy Creek Boer Goats

Gary & Sandy Duncan Lary & Nathan Duncan

Brad & Chase Mackey

Chris Whitley & Ryan Tribble

Triple S Boer Goats

DNW Boer Goats

Scott Williams

Gibbs Farm

Gary & Kemp Wilmer

Rocking ”C’Boer Goats

2-M Boer Goats

Richard & Sandy Cook

Paul & Kim Morgan

Hill Top Farm Boer Goats

Snake Creek Boer Goats

Shipley Family

Richard & Linda Surratt

Wilson Family Farms Steve & Dale Wilson

Jeff & Christie Gibbs

F&H Ranch Mark & Debbie Anderson

M&C Farm Cindy Price Westfall

Nebraska Boer Goats Greg & Gloria Floyd

For more information and catalog requests contact: Gary Kemp: 812-486-5410 | Wilmer Kemp: 812-486-7460 Richard Cook: 217-343-9047 | goingbroke73@yahoo.com www.winnerscirclesale.com

2012 North American International Livestock Exposition

B OE R G OAT SHOW

ABGA Sanctioned * Thursday, November 15

Junior Wether Goat Show

Wednesday, November 14

North American International Livestock Exposition * Expo Dates: November 3-16 * Kentucky Exposition Center PO Box 36367 l Louisville, KY 40233-6367 * Phone 502-595-3166 * Fax 502-367-5299 * www.livestockexpo.org www.abga.org | 17

EDITORIAL

by ROBYN SCHERER, M.AGR..

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orking with goats can be rewarding in many different ways. Many have fun and unpredictable personalities, showing them is a blast and seeing newborn kids is an amazing experience. However, goats can also teach life lessons, especially to young people.

Raising a goat teaches skills such as responsibility, dedication and commitment, hard work, integrity, time management and patience. It also teaches their caretaker about the life cycle, and the importance of animal care.

Responsibility Unless goats are out on pasture, they rely on someone to meet their daily nutritional needs. Letting a child learn to feed and care for his goat teaches him about being responsible every day, no matter what circumstances may be for that day.

When the weather conditions are less than ideal, goats still need to be fed and water changed, and will likely need the ice on their water broken. They will need their pens cleaned, and fresh straw to help keep them warm. These are all chores that students can learn to do. This is one of the most important life skills that goats can teach young people. Learning to be responsible can translate into their schoolwork, other chores and even their friendships. After they leave the house, this skill will help them in the workplace, in college, and in their home life.

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Having responsibility helps youngsters to feel involved, and take a sense of pride in the tasks at hand. They also learnif they skip their chores, there are likely consequences involved. This is exactly how life works as well, and Responsibility is learned.

Dedication and Commitment Families that have animals have a very different life than those who do not. With animals, their needs need to be met every single day, just like the person who is caring for them.

Learning to manage time will translate into productivity, help a student learn to balance his life, and how to meet his obligations.

This skill can help students throughout their lives as well. It will help teach children to finish what they started, and to stick with something even when times get tough.

Hard Work Raising goats, whether in a breeding herd or a market project, is hard work. The animals need to be worked with day-in and day-out, no matter what else is going on.

This teaches young people to work towards a goal, and what it takes to be successful.

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given to be earned.

Those kids who work with their projects every day generally perform better.

Students who know how to work at something will find more success in their life than those who do not.

Integrity Integrity is more of a value than a skill, but is still important. Teaching students to earn success through hard work, instead of cheating, teaches them integrity. Putting in an honest day’s work towards achieving a goal is much more rewarding, but is not always easy.

Time Management Learning to manage time is one of the most important skills that a youngster can learn. Goats can help to teach this skill in conjunction with responsibility.

He also learns that after school, he must take care of his goats, do his homework and any other household chores he has before going to bed or having free time.

Learning to manage time will translate into productivity, help a student learn to balance his life, and how to meet his obligations.

Patience This is a hard skill to learn, and one that even adults work on. Working with goats can help to teach someone patience because goats are a living, breathing creature with a mind of their own. Sometimes they want to work with you, and sometimes it doesn’t matter what you do, that goat is going to do what he wants to.

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Having patience will help students in their relationships, as well as in their projects. They learn that success won’t happen over night, and coupled with hard work, can be achieved over time.

stage, and children can see how a young animal grows to an adult, and then ages.

In the breeding herd, patience is important when kidding out does. Students learn to let Mother Nature take her course, and that sometimes, the best things in life are worth waiting for.

The next part of the life cycle is the hardest. Death is never easy, and goats teach children about this part of life. When death does occur, children can learn how to process grief, and why it happens. It’s never easy, but death is also part of life, and something that the student will deal with the rest of his life.

Life Cycle

Animal Care

In a breeding herd, youngsters learn the life cycle by see the does being bred, watch them grow through gestation, and then watch the kids being born. Working with the animal throughout its life is the next

All of the other skills are used to learn animal care. This includes more than just feeding and working with the animal, but also vaccination, worming, clipping, feet trimming and weight management.

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Youth learn that a clean, well-taken care of animal is healthier and happier. He also learns that by keeping a herd healthy, he can prevent illnesses from occurring.

There are times when an animal will get sick and need veterinary assistance.

This teaches the student to seek help when needed, and the importance of quality of life.

Goats are a great way to teach life lessons to young people through a fun, hands on approach. The skills they gain in the barn will help them in school, in the workplace, and throughout the rest of their lives.

October Octo Oct O obe ob ber r 6th 6th at 1 PM P Missouri State Fairgrounds Ag Building, SeDAlia, MO

Viewing begins at 9AM h Lunch will be served Auctioneer: Younger Land & Auction Co., LLC Amarugia Boer Goats Don & Tracy Diefenbach Ryan & Tisha Diefenbach 816-533-2563 h tldief@gmail.com Bear Creek Boers Freman & Connie Elam 417-532-6056 h bearcreekboers@yahoo.com Jerry Brown, Inc. Jerry, Tracy & Darcy Brown Josh Stephens 660-254-6198 660-928-3268 h jbrown@nwmo.net

View the catalog at: www.boergoats.com Luchini Boer Goats Clarence, Tammie, Karstan & Braxton Luchini 660-668-3288 h boers@luchiniboergoats.com Parsons Creek Farm Lloyd, Linda and Sheldon Guilford 660-938-4133 h guilford@grm.net Sherwood Farms Mary Sherwood Scott, Erika & Madeline Huskamp 417-880-1452 417-880-1735 h ehuskamp@msn.com

These breeders stand at the top of their classes in the show ring and are using the best genetics available to further improve their herds. Our consignors won numerous titles and ribbons at the ABGA National Show and other events around the country, making 2012 another banner year for our Heart of Missouri breeders & their genetics. Show-quality animals will be in this sale – so be in Sedalia to select your next winner!

Genetics to be offered include: Mr. Marine, HC Flasher, JBI Super Stax, JBI Fuzzy, Jester AABG Steam Roller, TLB 8055, Bar None 5’s Jack Blue, Jerico Farms Big John, Amarugia Dirty Deeds, Luch Prime Interest, EGGSecutioner, Ash Creek Texas Star, Sherwood Farms LLGG Mancini, EGGStra High Brass, and MORE!

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