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American Boer Goat American Boer Goat AssociationAssociation

Judge certificationJudge certification

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Certification OverviewCertification Overview Administered under rules 1600 & 1601 of ABGA Rules Administered under rules 1600 & 1601 of ABGA Rules

and Regulations.and Regulations. Three parts of the the Judge Certification ExamThree parts of the the Judge Certification Exam 1.} Written - 60 points1.} Written - 60 points 40 questions M/C - 1 to 2 points each40 questions M/C - 1 to 2 points each Goat anatomy - 15 pointsGoat anatomy - 15 points 2.} Placing - 350 points2.} Placing - 350 points 7 classes of full blood bucks and does & 7 classes of full blood bucks and does &

percentagespercentages 3.} Oral Reasons - 200 points3.} Oral Reasons - 200 points 4 classes of reasons4 classes of reasons

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Certification OverviewCertification Overview Judge Certification ExamJudge Certification Exam 1.} Written - 10% of the total score - 60 points1.} Written - 10% of the total score - 60 points 2.} Placing - 57% of the total score - 350 points2.} Placing - 57% of the total score - 350 points 3.} Reasons - 33% of the total score - 200 points3.} Reasons - 33% of the total score - 200 points

Judge candidate must score 70% or more on each Judge candidate must score 70% or more on each sectionsection

Total points required will be between 70% and 90%Total points required will be between 70% and 90%

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About the ABGAAbout the ABGA Formed in 1993Formed in 1993 Located in San Angelo, TexasLocated in San Angelo, Texas 2008 Senior membership of 59142008 Senior membership of 5914 2008 Junior membership of 20142008 Junior membership of 2014 Provides registry and membership servicesProvides registry and membership services Emphasis on youth programsEmphasis on youth programs Invested in marketing, promotion, genetic Invested in marketing, promotion, genetic

improvement of the Boer Goatimprovement of the Boer Goat

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History of the Boer goatHistory of the Boer goat Developed in South AfricaDeveloped in South Africa Recognized as a breed in the early 1960’sRecognized as a breed in the early 1960’s Named for the Afrikaans farmer or “Boer”Named for the Afrikaans farmer or “Boer” Entered the United States for breeding in 1993.Entered the United States for breeding in 1993. Arrived as live animals from New Zealand Arrived as live animals from New Zealand

followed by embryos direct from SA and direct followed by embryos direct from SA and direct import of live animals from SA.import of live animals from SA.

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Sanctioned ShowsSanctioned Shows 122 sanctioned shows in 2004 with over 122 sanctioned shows in 2004 with over

14,000 animals exhibited.14,000 animals exhibited. 267 sanctioned shows in 2008 with more 267 sanctioned shows in 2008 with more

than 33,000 animals exhibited. 2008 than 33,000 animals exhibited. 2008 open show expense of $105,712.00.open show expense of $105,712.00.

Since 2000, in excess of $1,000,000.00 Since 2000, in excess of $1,000,000.00 invested in ABGA approved shows.invested in ABGA approved shows.

Currently 83 ABGA approved judges.Currently 83 ABGA approved judges.

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Goat Anatomy Goat Anatomy

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Ranking TraitsRanking Traits 1. Structural Correctness1. Structural Correctness 2. Conformation (Balance & Style)2. Conformation (Balance & Style) 3. Frame Size3. Frame Size 4. Capacity/Volume4. Capacity/Volume 5. Degree of Muscling5. Degree of Muscling 6. Sex Characteristics6. Sex Characteristics 7. Fit & Finish7. Fit & Finish 8. Breed Character8. Breed Character

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ABGA Breed StandardsABGA Breed StandardsWhat is a Breed StandardWhat is a Breed Standard• A standard is a conceptual ideal of the A standard is a conceptual ideal of the

perfect animal.perfect animal.

• Based on the best knowledge of the Based on the best knowledge of the industry.industry.

• Will change over time.Will change over time.

• Standards are a yardstick by which the Standards are a yardstick by which the breeder may measure his advances toward breeder may measure his advances toward a more desirable Boer goat .a more desirable Boer goat .

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ABGA Breed StandardsABGA Breed StandardsObjectives of a Breed StandardsObjectives of a Breed Standards• Identify desirable and undesirable traits.Identify desirable and undesirable traits.

• Provide a basis for phenotype evaluation. Provide a basis for phenotype evaluation.

• Emphasis on production traits.Emphasis on production traits.

• The whole is really greater than the sum The whole is really greater than the sum of its parts, but each enhances or of its parts, but each enhances or detracts from the whole.detracts from the whole.

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Not an absolute.Not an absolute. Not a scientifically exact diagram of a Not a scientifically exact diagram of a

Boer goat. Boer goat. Mother nature makes no mistakes – just Mother nature makes no mistakes – just

real expensive commercial animalsreal expensive commercial animals

What the Breed Standards is notWhat the Breed Standards is notABGA Breed StandardsABGA Breed Standards

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The standard is made up of 3 sections:The standard is made up of 3 sections:I.I. CONFORMATIONCONFORMATIONII.II.SKIN AND COVERINGSKIN AND COVERINGIII.III. REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

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Each section:Each section: Describes the body areaDescribes the body area Lists faults under the body areaLists faults under the body area Lists disqualifications under the body areaLists disqualifications under the body area Lists any extreme occurrence of an Lists any extreme occurrence of an

undesirable trait is a disqualification.undesirable trait is a disqualification.

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ABGA Breed StandardsABGA Breed StandardsI. CONFORMATIONI. CONFORMATIONAny extreme occurrence of an undesirable trait is a Any extreme occurrence of an undesirable trait is a disqualification. disqualification.

HEADHEADA prominent, strong head with brown eyes and a gentle A prominent, strong head with brown eyes and a gentle appearance. Nose with a gentle curve, wide nostrils, and well appearance. Nose with a gentle curve, wide nostrils, and well formed mouth with well-opposed jaws. The jaws must have formed mouth with well-opposed jaws. The jaws must have no over or under bite from birth to 24 months of age. After no over or under bite from birth to 24 months of age. After 24 months no more than a ¼ of an inch under bite is allowed. 24 months no more than a ¼ of an inch under bite is allowed. Correct fit is preferred. Teeth should erupt in the proper Correct fit is preferred. Teeth should erupt in the proper sequential positions. The forehead should be prominent and sequential positions. The forehead should be prominent and form an even curve linking the nose and horns. Horns should form an even curve linking the nose and horns. Horns should be dark, round, strong, of moderate length, positioned well be dark, round, strong, of moderate length, positioned well apart and have a gradual backward curve before turning apart and have a gradual backward curve before turning outward symmetrically. Ears should be smooth of medium outward symmetrically. Ears should be smooth of medium length and hang downward. length and hang downward.

Faults:Faults: Concave forehead, straight horns, jaw too pointed, Concave forehead, straight horns, jaw too pointed, overshot or undershot jawsovershot or undershot jawsDisqualifications:Disqualifications: Blue eyes, ears folded lengthwise, short Blue eyes, ears folded lengthwise, short ears, parrot mouth or more than ¼ of an inch under bite.ears, parrot mouth or more than ¼ of an inch under bite.

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