About the Livestock Project

The 4-H Livestock project allows youth to learn leadership, citizenship, and life skills through hands-on learning opportunities. Participants gain independent responsibility, knowledge of production agriculture, and science through their projects. Youth can participate in the following project areas:

• Beef Cattle
• Dairy Cattle
• Goat
• Horse
• Poultry
• Rabbit
• Sheep
• Swine

Upcoming Shows

The following Show Dates are Tentative

State Fair of Louisiana: Oct. 30 - Nov. 16, 2025 - Shreveport, LA

Parish: January 17, 2026 - Clinton Arena, Clinton, LA

District: January 27-31, 2026- St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds in Covington, LA

LSU AgCenter State Show: February 14-21, 2026,- Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, LA

LSU AgCenter State Rabbit Show: In conjunction with State Livestock Show at Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, LA

Southern University Show: TBA

Southeast District Horse Show: TBA Florida Parish Arena, Amite, LA

LSU AgCenter State Horse Show: TBA

Upcoming Livestock Deadlines

May 8, 2025: Validation of LA Bred Steers & Heifers- LSU AgCenter Dean Lee Research & Extension Center

August 15, 2025- Steers

October 1, 2025- Intent to Show Forms due

November 10, 2025- Beef Commercial Heifers, Dairy Commercial Heifers, Commercial Cows, Market Lambs, Commercial Ewes, Market Goats, Commerical Does, Exhibition Poultry, Miniature Cattle

December 1, 2025- Market & Commercial Hogs

All rules, schedules, and forms pertaining to all LSU AgCenter sponsored livestock shows can be found by pressing the button below.

LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Information