State Fair of Louisiana (Oct. 23-Nov. 9, 2008)
Market & Commercial Animal Validation
The State Fair of Louisiana recently released the market and commercial animal DNA and Ear Tag procedure. This year, exhibitors will need to order DNA and Ear Tags from the 4-H Office. Exhibitors are responsible for ear tagging, DNA collection and mailing the DNA sample to the State Fair Office. All DNA samples need to be mailed CERTIFIED MAIL – RETURN RECEIPT REQUEST.
SCHEDULE TO ORDER DNA KITS AND EAR TAGS
Market Steers ----------------------- April 15 thru. May 10, 2008
Lambs, Commercial Ewes --------- June 15 thru July 10, 2008
Goats, Commercial Does ------------ June 15 thru July 10, 2008
Commercial Dairy ---------------- June 15 thru July 10, 2008
Commercial Heifers ----------- ----- June 15 thru July 10, 2008
Market Swine, Commercial Gilt--- July. 15 thru Aug.10, 2008
POSSESSION DATE AND DUE DATE TO STATE FAIR OFFICE
Market Steers ----------------------- May 10, 2008
Lambs, Commercial Ewes --------- July 10, 2008
Goats, Commercial Does ------------ July 10, 2008
Commercial Dairy ---------------- July 10, 2008
Commercial Heifers ----------- ----- July 10, 2008
Market Swine, Commercial Gilt--- Aug.10, 2008
State Fair Pre-Registration Form
Return by June 1st, 2008 to: 4-H Office, Atten: State Fair Entries,
P.O. Box 1407, Jennings, LA 70546
Name:_________________________________________
Age:_________
Address:__________________________________________________
Telephone:____________________________________ Grade:_______
School:_______________________________________
I am planning to exhibit: _____Steer _____Hog _____Lamb _____Beef Breeding
_____Goat