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04/11/2026

Congratulations Jack!

03/09/2026

Cynthia has been sold to a very dear family we know and trust, and we are so excited to watch their journey begin with her. It’s always special seeing good goats go to good people. ❤️🐐

If you’re looking to start your herd or add to your herd, feel free to reach out to us. We always enjoy helping people find the right goats to get started.

03/08/2026

Herd sire

🔥 REGISTERED ABGA BOER BUCK – AVAILABLE 🔥

Big bodied, wide topped buck with a lot of muscle and bone. Stands correct and carries himself well.

📄 ABGA Registration:

https://abga.icompete.net/Animals/Goat/3770289

DOB: 2/16/23

📍 Located in Effingham Kansas

PM for more info or videos.

09/11/2025

Always remember.

08/09/2025

Educating the Public on Our Castration Practices at JAR Livestock

At JAR Livestock, we believe in being transparent about our animal care practices. There are several methods for castrating goats, and after years of experience, we have found that castration by knife at 10–12 weeks of age provides the fastest recovery time for our herd. In our experience, kids are typically back on feed within hours.

Before castration, we ensure that every kid is properly vaccinated against tetanus and that the procedure is performed well in advance of any planned shows. We also consult with our veterinarian regarding pain management, which varies depending on the animal’s age.

Our chosen method is supported by industry resources, such as Cornell University’s Goat Fact Sheets, which outline the various techniques and considerations for goat castration. While other approaches—such as the use of an elastrator—are commonly practiced at younger ages, our schedule and method are tailored to the health, size, and welfare of our animals.

Post-procedure, we apply antibacterial and fly-repellent spray to the site, encourage movement to reduce swelling, and ensure the kids have clean, dry environments during recovery.

Our priority is always animal welfare, ensuring that every step we take aligns with both best practices and the well-being of our herd.

(Reference: Cornell University – NYS 4-H Animal Science Program: Castrating and Urinary Calculi)

Castrating and Urinary Calculi Male goat (buck) kids that are not being kept as future herd sires are usually castrated (neutered) so that they will no longer be fertile. The exception to this is suckling kids that are slaughtered for meat before they reach puberty (become sexually mature). Fertile....

12/27/2024

DATE CHNAGE!!!

July 11th-13th and November 21st-23rd

November show for 2025 is 21st-23rd. They didn’t get me on the calendar and there is an event the 2 first weekends of November.

This would be a show series so no awards like we have been doing for divisions and overalls. Just ribbons and banners. The top 5 farms/people that show in at least 5 of the 6 shows will be eligible. At the November show we will award the top 5 for the show series.

Please let me know so I can get everything lined out for the July show. The November dates are set.

12/13/2024

What an honor it was to visit Logan Elementary School! 🐐 🐰

11/12/2024

Excited to have a new herd sire on our farm. He is already putting in work.

05/21/2024

It is almost that time! Lot #95

Looking for a Top-Notch Breeding Buck? Look No Further! Introducing our exceptional breeding buck, Top Gun. With impressive genetics and a gentle temperament, he's the perfect addition to any breeding program. Comes with ABGA and JABGA points as well as his DNA certificate. He has a track record of producing healthy and vigorous offspring. Gentle and easy to handle, making breeding a breeze. Don't miss out on the opportunity to elevate your breeding program with Top Gun.

Call your bank to get your bidding ready!

Top gun will be at the Midwest Buck and Doe Sale:

https://bid.toplivestock.com/ui/auctions/118276/15693233?

Bidding online:

https://bid.toplivestock.com/ui/auctions/118276

Videos:

https://youtube.com/shorts/x7PVTxIe3tU?si=OsnpfgvcFFFFUrZm

https://www.tiktok.com//video/7360166970144296238?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7371474408329266734

https://www.tiktok.com//video/7290350007448882474

https://www.tiktok.com//video/7214978011563838766

https://www.tiktok.com//video/7242694164582796586

MIDWEST BUCK SALE Sherry Savage Stivender

04/30/2024

We love sharing the love of books and goats with kids!