Good afternoon, all!
While I know we are disappointed in the mandated closure of 2 of our big
livestock showing opportunities this year, it is a prime opportunity to
demonstrate to our youth how we positively address stressful and frustrating
situations in life. I know it's hard to think about right now, but it
is time to start looking into purchasing projects for next year. So, I
wanted to pass on some information regarding upcoming validation tag orders
and a tentative save the date for summer validations, as well as some reminders
for consideration with all of the pop up livestock shows taking place.
I also wanted to let you know that we will pass on any updates as soon as
we receive them. I know several people already had questions about the
Lonestar Cattlemen Jeep Tickets - we are reaching out to them to see what
they would like us to do with those items. If you would like, you may
bring your tickets and money to the Extension Office at this time - please
make sure that the envelopes are sealed and your name and contact information
are written on the envelope.
Moving on to Livestock Projects and Validation Tags:
- Livestock Project One Pager:
- Click
here to download a one-page quick guide for livestock projects.
This is helpful for those who are new to showing livestock and the
validation timelines.
- Reminder:
there is no state validation for rabbits - if you would like
to show rabbits, you will need to work on looking into the show rules
and age requirements to work on purchasing rabbits and work on
entries. It is a good idea to start visiting with breeders now
and as you learn more about the shows you would like to
attend.
- Reminder:
Another validation tag order will be placed in the fall for lamb, goat,
swine, and heifer projects attending the spring major shows.
- All tags for Steers, Summer Heifers, State Fair Swine, and
State Fair Lambs/Goats are due to the County Extension Office (CEO) by
Wednesday, April 15th at $20 each.
- This will
be the only validation for steers - if you would like to show a steer
at ANY major show, you will need to purchase tags and validate the
animal(s).
- This will
be the first of 2 heifer validations - you may validate your heifer
now to exhibit her in the State Fair or Heart of Texas shows or wait
until the fall. Heifers that were previously validated do NOT
need to be revalidated unless they changed breed or ownership.
- If you
are planning to exhibit a lamb, goat, or hog at the State Fair or
Heart of Texas Shows, you will need to purchase tags and validate the
animal(s). These animals will need to be revalidated in the fall
if you would like to show them in the spring major shows.
- Late Tag orders will be accepted after April 15th
until Wednesday, May 13th, at $30 each.
- Fillable
PDF Order Forms are linked below – families may physically bring the order forms
& payment, mail them, or place them online through our Eventbrite
websites (there is a small fee to use credit cards) by the dates
listed.
- To
order tags online, or download additional forms, please visit our
website at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/livestock/ and click on the
species you would like to order (please see image below for reference).
- We are currently
looking at Tuesday, June 23, 2020, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for summer
validations.
- We will announce the
official date as soon as we have a response from all of the Ag Teachers
- Reminders and Considerations for attending pop-up or
jackpot show opportunities:
- Please use your best judgement and be extremely careful when
choosing to attend these opportunities - we are being asked
to limit in-person meeting and gatherings to help prevent potential
viral exposure. Our
Extension Leadership is working on determining the official stance and
advisement on these opportunities at this time.
- Please make sure that
you are using common sense and monitoring your health before, during,
and after these events. This includes making sure that you are
taking self-care measures, staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, and
washing your hands frequently.
- Visit the Texas
A&M AgriLife Extension Services Coronavirus Information &
Resources Page for current information regarding the virus
- Please
see the image below for reminders on which symptoms you should consider
staying home if you are experiencing them:
Please
let me know if you have any questions and have a great weekend!
M
Mellanie L.
Mickelson
Bastrop County Extension Agent - 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services
P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu
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