Important announcements for participants in the state livestock show.

The state livestock show catalog contains the rules and regulations for the Livestock Show. In addition, this catalog contains information on special awards by breed associations, other organizations and individuals. It also lists association rules for some breeds of cattle and for La.-bred market animals. It is up to each exhibitor to read all rules and information found in the 2012 State Livestock Show General Catalog.

Schedule of events for the 2012 state livestock show.

The 77th LSU AgCenter Livestock Show is Feb. 11-18 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. Working with livestock helps young people develop a sense of responsibility and skills that last a lifetime. More than 2,000 4-H and FFA exhibitors and 1,500 breeding animals, 1,600 market animals, 180 pens of broilers and 700 exhibition birds will be in the competition.

Entry form for the 2012 Broiler Show at the LSU AgCenter Livestock Show.

Policies and procedures for individuals coming into contact or transporting livestock. Recommended procedures to reduce the risk of the spread of animal diseases.

Entry form for the Exhibition Bird show at the 2012 LSU AgCenter Livestock Show.

To transfer possession and ownership of a dairy cow to the 4-H member for the purpose of exhibiting at the Junior Dairy Show at the LSU AgCenter Livestock Show.

Premier Exhibitor: General rules and forms for all species at the State Livestock Show.

General Swine Information concerning the 2012 State LSU AgCenter Livestock Show

General Beef Information concerning the 2012 State LSU AgCenter Livestock Show

General Sheep Information concerning the 2012 State LSU AgCenter Livestock Show

General Poultry Information concerning the 2012 State LSU AgCenter Livestock Show

General Goat Information concerning the 2012 State LSU AgCenter Livestock Show

General Dairy Information concerning the 2012 State LSU AgCenter Livestock Show

4-H and FFA project help support youth in developing valuable life skills. The Livestock Youth Development Fund is established to support these young people. Read here for information on becoming a sponsor of the LSU AgCenter Livestock Youth Development Program.

Rules and regulations for the the 2012 State 4-H/FFA Livestock Show.

Form for horse show and livestock show participants to fill out in the event of a hardship for the State Horse Show or State Livestock Show.

Entry form for the Exhibition Bird show at the 2012 LSU AgCenter Livestock Show.

Entry form for the 2012 Broiler Show at the LSU AgCenter Livestock Show.

Entry form for the 2012 State 4H/FFA Livestock Show.

(Distributed 01/30/09) The LSU AgCenter is joining with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry to develop a livestock show ethics and animal welfare task force, according to LSU AgCenter officials.