Bastrop County Extension & 4-H: 10/30/20 4-H Livestock Email Blast

Howdy and Happy Friday, Y’all!

I wanted to pass on a few quick additions/updates to the livestock email blast from last week. Please remember that all of our livestock and validation information is available on our website at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/livestock/. Additionally, you can see all of the upcoming workshops and opportunities on our calendar at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/calendar/ or at https://www.judgingcard.com/Registration/Default.aspx. With that, we’ll jump straight in:

Please remember that the deadline posted on each show website is the deadline for the County Extension Agents and Ag Teachers to collect, process, do the online entry, and catch any errors or missing information on your show entries; we ask that you follow the deadlines listed in our email blasts for each show below.
Note: We are working on completing a summary sheet to turn in with entries. Right now, the San Antonio website is experiencing some technical difficulties. We’ll send it out as soon as possible.

TEXAS ELITE SWINE SHOWCASE (click on links below) : DUE to CEO by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, November 5, 2020
- - - See details, schedule, and judges at https://www.texaseliteshowcase.com/show-1
    - Rules
    - Show Entry Form

SAN ANGELO STOCK SHOW ENTRY FORMS: DUE to CEO by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, November 5, 2020
- - - NOTE: San Angelo let us know yesterday that their previous entry forms had the wrong prices listed, please use these links for entry forms
    - Main Website: https://www.sanangelorodeo.com/p/livestock1/entries-premiumbook
    - Agriculture Mechanics Competition – please contact Mellanie for Information
    - Agriculture Speaking Contest
    - Junior Breeding Heifer Show
    - Junior Rabbit Show
    - Junior Shows
    - Reminders for San Angelo Lamb/Goat Show: ALL MARKET LAMBS and WETHER DAMS MUST HAVE A VALID TLBA TAG AND THE NUMBER MUST BE RECORDED ON ALL OFFICIAL VALIDATION FORMS AND IN THE VALIDATION BOOKS.

SAN ANTONIO LIVESTOCK SHOW ENTRIES – DUE to the CEO by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, November 5^th
- - - NOTE: this website was having a few issues earlier today
    - Website: https://www.sarodeo.com/livestock/category/livestock-exhibitor-information
    - 2021 Junior Show Entry Worksheet + Entry Certification
    - 2021 Junior Ag Mechanics Worksheet + Release
    - 2021 Junior Ag Mechanics Marketplace Worksheet + Release

RODEO AUSTIN ENTRIES – DUE to the CEO by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, November 5^th

EXPECTED SOON:
- - - Houston (next week some time) – a tentative schedule has been posted that includes a list of judges; this entry due date will change based on when we get information.

REMINDERS FOR OPEN SHOW ENTRIES & ELIGIBILITY/EXCUSED ABSENCES:
- - - We’re happy to help you get entered in the open show opportunities you want to participate in, but please remember that we are only allowed to request eligibility and excused absences for youth show entries that require the exhibitor to be a 4-H/FFA member.
    - When we request excused absences for youth to participate in the shows, the schools do NOT have to grant them. Please make sure that you are in communication with your teachers and principals to keep them in the loop on your 4-H activities to they understand the learning experiences associated with them and are more likely to grant the request.

What is a calf scramble? A calf scramble is a competition where a group of youth and smaller calves are turned out into an arena. The goal is for the 4-H/FFA member to catch a calf – if they do, they are awarded a certificate with a monetary value to purchase a show animal for the next show season. Not everyone will catch a calf.
Rules and requirements: Rules and requirements for calf scrambles vary from show to show. On average, you need to be at least 12 years old to participate. The other key detail is that if you get a calf scramble certificate, you must purchase an animal that you will show at their show the following year. To enter the competition, you must turn in any application materials to your County Extension Agent or Ag Teacher.
SAN ANTONIO CALF SCRAMBLE ENTRIES – DUE to the CEO by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, November 5^th
- - - Please complete all 3 pieces of paperwork:
      - 2021 Calf Scramble Worksheet
      - 2021 Rules
RODEO AUSTIN CALF SCRAMBLE ENTRIES - DUE to the CEO by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, November 5^th
- - - Please complete the following entry form and bring payment:
      - Calf Scramble Entry Form
      - $75.00 (please make checks out to Bastrop County 4-H)

Other Livestock related opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu or at 512-581-7186

That is all for now! Please let us know if you need anything and have a safe and happy weekend!

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

Bastrop County Extension & 4-H