08/16/2021 4-H Livestock Email Blast: Major Lamb, Goat, Heifer & Swine Tags + Major Show Broiler Orders

08/16/21
MAJOR LAMB, GOAT, HEIFER, & SWINE TAG ORDERS
+ MAJOR BROILER ORDERS

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Hey all! 

It's time to start ordering validation tags for the 2021-2022 Major Shows (Fort Worth, San Angelo, San Antonio, Houston, Rodeo Austin, etc.).  As a reminder, all animals that will be shown at the major shows must be state validated. 

However, our local shows (Bastrop, Elgin, or Smithville) do NOT require animals to be state validated.  Animals only being shown at the local shows may be validated at their respective show entry & validation nights.  

Additionally, All Ordering Details are also posted on our Livestock Show & Validation Page at https://counties.agrilife.org/bastrop/livestock/

VALIDATION DATES:

• Major Heifer, Lamb, & Goat Validation: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 (starting at 5:00 PM – time slot will be required) – we will be using the Bastrop Area Show Barn
• Major Swine Validation: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 (starting at 5:00 PM – time slot will be required) – we will be using the Smithville HS Ag Shop
• A parent/guardian MUST be present with you, as we need original signatures on all validation forms.
• These are the final validation dates for this year, therefore if you have a conflict, make arrangements with someone to haul your animal to validation and contact the Extension Office ahead of time regarding paperwork.
  

MAJOR LAMB/GOAT TAG INFO & REMINDERS:

• Deadlines:
  • Early Tags: $20 each, due by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, August 26, 2021
  • Late Tags: $30 each, due by 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, September 15, 2021
• 2 Options to Purchase Tags:
  
  • Printable Lamb/Goat Tag Order Form (Fillable PDF)
  • Online Lamb/Goat Tag Link
• Breeding Sheep/Goats Reminders:
  
  • The ownership deadline for registered breeding sheep and goats is October 1st.
    Purchase, delivery, possession, AND registration must all take place on or before October 1, 2021. 
  • Their registration papers MUST be in the name of youth(s) and ownership must be on or before October 1^st. 
  • NEW: All sheep and goats are eligible for family validation.  Registered sheep and goats can family validate if the registration papers have all exhibitors full names listed as owners.  Registration paper ownership will determine the exhibitors eligible to show that project.
  • NEW: Breeding animals validated for State Fair in June do not have to be revalidated for major shows.
• Other Reminders: All TLBA/TGBA Lambs or Goats that they MUST have their TLBA/TGBA tags in the ears of the goats before they come to validation.  We are not allowed to put those tags in, so you will need to make those arrangements with your breeder ahead of time. 

MAJOR HEIFER UIN INFO & REMINDERS:

• Deadlines:
  • Early Tags: $15 each, due by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, August 26, 2021
  • Late Tags: $20 each, due by 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, September 15, 2021
• 2 Options to Purchase Tags:
  • Printable Heifer UIN Order Form (Fillable PDF)
  • Online Heifer UIN Link
• Reminders:
  • Breeding Heifers: registration papers MUST be in the name of 1 youth and ownership must be on or before November 1^st. 
  • Youth MUST have their registration papers turned in on or before validation day.

MAJOR SHOW SWINE TAG INFO & REMINDERS:

• Deadlines:
  • Early Tags: $20 each, due by 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, September 15, 2021
  • Late Tags: $30 each, due by 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, September 29, 2021
• 2 Options to Purchase Tags:
  • Printable Swine Tag Order Form (Fillable PDF)
  • Online Swine Tag Link
• Reminders:
  • NEW - Breeding Gilts: Registration papers must be uploaded for gilts showing in the San Antonio Junior Purebred Gilt Show and the Houston Junior Purebred Gilt Show; registration papers MUST be in the name of youth and the ownership date must be on or before December 1, 2021. 
  • Youth MUST have their registration papers turned in on or before validation day.  It is a best practice to turn them in regardless of what show you *think* you will or will not attend.

MAJOR SHOW BROILER ORDERS:

• Deadlines:
  • All orders due by 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, September 1^st, 2021
  • Cost: $1.50 per chick, must be ordered in increments of 25
• 2 Options to Purchase Tags:
  • Printable Broiler Order Form (Fillable PDF)
  • Online Broiler Order Link
• Reminders:
  • The Bastrop Area Livestock Show (BALSFA) uses the Houston/Rodeo Austin major show broiler hatch date for their show - you may order ahead of time with the information in this email, or they can wait to place the order in person at the Bastrop Show Validation and Entry Night on Thursday, September 2nd.  

When you visit the website – this is what you will see.  Just click on the “+” near the species you want to order for and the menu will expand.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Other 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's all for now!  Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!

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

Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
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