Livestock Show Information
2010 Show Possession/Validation dates and State Show Entry Fee increases:
LSU State Show Entry Fee Increase
Show Regulations
Prudent Drug Use for Livestock Producers
Quarantine as a precaution
Ruminant Parasite Warning
Off Season Preparation
Locating New Animals
Possession Dates
The tentative dates for the Spring Livestock Shows
Possession Dates for LSU Livestock Show animals
Possession Dates and entry Deadline for Southern University Livestock Show Animals
Other items to pay close attention to
State Fair of Louisiana
Livestock Educational Awards Trips
Volunteers needed
Beauregard Parish Fair Information
Livestock Meeting Set
2010 Show Possession/Validation dates and State Show Entry Fee increases: As many exhibitor families have requested, the LSU Management Council has adjusted the possession dates for most species as well as allowing parishes to tag and validate animals at central locations within each parish instead of tagging and validating animals at a regional location. The possession dates for the 2010 LSU Spring Shows are as follows: Market Steers is August 15, 2009. Breeding Beef and Dairy, Commercial Beef and Dairy Heifers is November 7, 2009. Market Lambs and Goats, Commercial Ewes and Does and Breeding Sheep and Goats November 7, 2009. Market and Breeding Hogs is December 5, 2009. In Beauregard Parish, we will validate all animals requiring a tag and DNA sampling in the same manner that pigs were validated for the 2009 LSU Shows. We will conduct tagging and validation in two locations of the parish. We will set up for Beef, Dairy, Lambs and Goats on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at South Beauregard School complex between 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. A second site at the Beauregard Parish Fair Grounds Livestock barn on Saturday, November 7, 2009 between 8:00 a.m. and Noon. We will complete validation at the South Beauregard School complex on November 7, 2009 between the hours of 1:30 and 4:00 p.m. All Beef, Dairy, Lambs and Goats must be tagged and validate by November 7th. Market Hogs will be validated on December 4-5th. We will validate at South Beauregard School complex on Friday, December 4th between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. We will validate at the Beauregard Parish Fair Grounds Livestock Barn on Saturday, December 5th between 8:00 a.m. and Noon. We will conclude validation at South Beauregard on Saturday, December 5th between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. All Market hogs must be tagged and validated by Saturday, December 5, 2009. Any animal and exhibitor not following these procedures will be ineligible for entry in the 2010 LSU Livestock show series. All 2010 Beauregard EXPO, Southwest District and LSU entries will be due in the Beauregard 4-H Office no later than Monday, December 7, 2009.
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LSU State Show Entry Fee Increase: It is important for exhibitors and parents to pay close attention to the following information. Due to state budget cuts and the fact that livestock show entry fees have not increased in several years; to continue have a quality state livestock show our entry fees for the 2010 LSU State show will increase. This fee increase will help to offset the state budget cuts. All entry fees will go back to exhibitors in the form of awards and premiums. The 2010 entry fee increases are as follows: Market Steers, beef and Dairy breeding and Commercial heifers $25.00. Market Goats, Lambs, Hogs, and Breeding and commercial Goats, Lambs and Hogs $15.00. Broilers $7.50 per pen and Exhibition birds $3.00 per bird. Grooming equipment fees will be $15.00 for beef Chutes and $10.00 for Sheep and Goat tables. Keep in mind that these increases are intended to assist in helping to make the LSU State Livestock show the best it possibly can be. Also keep in mind that depending on the 2010-2011 state budget; fees may need to be increased for the 2011 State LSU show.
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Show Regulations: All of us know that our show animals are required to have current health papers written on them in order to enter any show premise. It is important to make sure that these health papers meet certain criteria for each species. Now and as always written health papers are required for all animals traveling inside Louisiana and they are good for 60 days. They must list each animal with their particular identification (Tattoo, brand, identification number or micro chip) must be clearly included on the health paper. All Cattle over certain ages must be tested and health papers must include the brucellosis and TB test dates as well. Pigs originating in Louisiana do not need to be tested for psuedorabies. Out of state pigs must show a negative pseudorabies test or show proof of coming from a negative herd. Sheep and Goats must also have a written health paper within 60 days and have a USDA Scrapie tag in order to enter show premises. All animals must have a legible tag number, tattoo number or micro-chip. Each animal must show proof of origin within 60 days on the health certificate. Exhibition birds must be tested within 60 days for Salmonella gallinarum and Salmonella pullorum and be permanently tagged and this ID number listed on a VS 9-2 form attached to a current health form. It is highly recommended by the Louisiana Department of Ag and Forestry that each exhibitor family contacts the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and registers their premise as a place of origin. They may be contacted at (225) 925-3980 or go to their website at www.ldaf.state.la.us and follow the premises ID links. These regulations are not all inclusive; you may check the LDAF website or the 4-H office for more breed specific regulations. These health papers will be checked and verified with the animals entering the show premises by Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry personnel.
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Prudent Drug Use for Livestock Producers: From time to time, we as livestock producers may need to utilize drugs to help our animals overcome an illness or keep them healthy. The production of safe and wholesome animal products for human consumption is the responsibility of every livestock producer including those with 4-H and FFA Livestock projects. Quality Assurance is something we hear often in the livestock industry. Programs of Quality Assurance are in place for meat and milk from beef and dairy cattle, goats, sheep, and swine. An important part of Quality Assurance Programs is the prudent use of drugs to avoid residues. This is why we have rules for exhibitors to follow withdrawal periods on all medications. Drug residues in meat and milk can potentially cause toxic or allergic reactions or cancer in people. When drug residues are found in meat and milk products, it hurts the entire industry including our livestock shows by undermining consumer confidence and affecting our shows and thus potentially having drugs removed from the market.
Many prudent-use guidelines focus on the use of antimicrobials (antibiotics), and for good reason. Misuse of antimicrobials in animals or humans can potentially contribute to multi-drug-resistant strains of bacteria that threaten the health of animals and people. But antimicrobials aren’t the only drugs that are important. All drugs – including pain medications, vaccines, medicated feeds and water, and others should be used properly. There are two different types of drugs: Over the Counter and Prescription. Over the counter drugs can be administered by a producer without the order of a veterinarian. These drugs can only be used according to the label directions. On the other hand, prescription drugs (Rx) cannot be administered by producers unless prescribed by a veterinarian. Its label will contain the statement “Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.” It is very important to have a current and good working relationship with the veterinarian of your choice to assist in making sure your animals are healthy and are not overmedicated. A Veterinarian-Client-Patient-Relationship (VCPR) must exist if we want to keep our animals healthy and follow recommended drug use. The veterinarian knows the producer and is familiar with the farm or ranch and its practices, and is involved in the herd health practices on the operation. To recommend treatment, the veterinarian must make sure the animal is properly identified, assign meat and milk withdrawal times, and trust the producer to abide by these times to ensure no illegal residues occur. As a producer, you have the responsibility to improve the overall health of the herd so drugs like antimicrobials are needed less. A solid herd health program including good nutrition, hygiene, vaccinations and biosecurity will decrease animal disease and the need for drug treatments. Prevention of diseases is also much more cost effective than treating them. Producers should get their veterinarian involved in this process, not only for their expertise but to establish that VCPR so that when an emergency arises, the veterinarian has fewer restrictions on his ability to prescribe drugs. As a 4-H or FFA Livestock producer; it is important to remember to follow these Do’s and Don’ts of Prudent Drug Use: Have a solid herd health program to decrease the need for drugs. Only use drugs, vaccines, feed medications, ect. according to the label. Make sure animals have identification. Keep Records of which medications are used on which animal, administration date(s), dose, injection site(s) and outcomes of treatment. Follow meat and milk withdrawal times. Avoid inappropriate drug use; using antimicrobials or other drugs when not indicated and using the wrong drug.
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Quarantine as a precaution: Other items to watch for in our livestock, especially newly introduced animals to a herd or even existing herd animals that have been exposed to new animals is the outbreak of viral type diseases. Symptoms to look for are scabs and lesions around mouth, ears and eyes. Animals that act differently than usual or different than the rest of the herd should be monitored and checked closely. Wash your hands and arms thoroughly with some type of disinfectant such as Iodine soap and try not to rub your face or eyes when working with animals. This is recommended to help prevent animal owners from becoming ill with pathogens spread from animals. It is important to monitor your animals to help prevent the spread of any illnesses to other animals. It is important to report any suspicious illnesses to your vet. If your vet seems to think that the illness is of great concern, they may instruct you to contact the USDA. At this point, the USDA will at no charge test animals with suspicious diseases to help aid in the spread of such diseases as Foot and Mouth disease that would be very harmful to the U.S. Livestock Industry. With items as this in mind, it is always a good idea to separate new animals from animals presently owned, this is considered a preventative measure to stop the spread of illness and serves as a quarantine that is mentioned later.
Several of you are presently raising and exhibiting summer animals at the present time. It is important to try to keep new animals separated from the animals that you already have for a period of approximately three to four weeks. This will serve as quarantine. Quarantine is used to help prevent animals from contracting an illness either from the new animal or the old animals. New animals should be housed in an area at least 50 to 75 feet away from existing animals with no contact between the two sets of animals. This method will help prevent the spread of any contact diseases or illnesses. Although, quarantines are additional work and trouble, they are very useful in the prevention and spread of various illnesses and diseases. After a period of three to four weeks, the stress level of the new animals is reduced and any illnesses should have run their course. At this time it is safe to mix the animals. This is just another form of prevention to protect animals from illnesses.
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Ruminant Parasite Warning: One item to be aware of in our livestock projects such as cattle, sheep and goats that are grazing on summer pasture is internal parasites. The return of green grass and frequent showers as we have had recently this summer increases the risk of severe parasitism caused by Haemonchus contortus, the large stomach worm of ruminants. Immature stages of the parasite have accumulated in pastures this summer. August and September are the months when severe anemia, weakness and death from blood loss. Owners should be checking the eyelids of their animals for signs of anemia. A healthy animal will have reddish or pink colored lips and gums and on their internal eye lid. If their gums and especially their internal eye lid is very pale or white, then deworming of those particular animals need to be done immediately. Failure to deworm infected animals in a timely manner could result in death for those particular animals. Deworming with an effective drug followed by moving the animals to a pasture that has not been grazed in recent months is highly recommended. Moving sheep and goats to a pasture used only by cattle or horses is acceptable due to the animals’ different grazing pattern differences.
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Off Season Preparation: With the new school year upon us, the livestock show season is fast approaching. With this fact in mind, we as exhibitors should be thinking about first of all inspecting your livestock facility. All aspects of the facility should be looked at and inspected from the structure and supports to flooring and everything in between. Now is also the time to make any modifications or additions to your livestock facility. Remember that the animals that we place in our facilities represent a substantial investment. Fences and panels should be inspected for holes and damage, pay close attention to the attachment of the fences to post and walls. If the attachments are loose (for example nails or fence staples), they should be repaired. Check the water supply, making sure that there are no leaks and that each faucet or automatic water device works properly. If the facility is equipped with electricity, check all wires for damage and make sure all receptacles, switches and outlets are in working order. If damaged items are found; get an adults assistance, turn off main power and make necessary repairs. Check the flooring in the animal housing. If it is made of wood, check for rot and possible holes where an animal may step through and injure itself. Check cement floors for damage and repair if possible. Housing with dirt floors can contain foreign objects that an animal can eat or become injured from. These items should be removed. The soil can be worked up with some type of disinfectant and possibly lime added to the soil and smoothed out filling in holes. Some soil may need to be added. After all repairs have been accomplished, it is time to clean and disinfect the facility. As a safety precaution, the main electricity should be turned off if and when using liquids to clean and disinfect. This will prevent an accidental electrocution. The facility should be swept clean from debris and dirt, a water hose can be used to wash down the entire facility including the floors, walls, and ceiling. It is important to limit the water use, especially if there is a dirt floor. An excessive amount of water could cause the formation of mud. After the entire facility has properly dried, the use of some type of disinfectant should be used to help destroy or kill any disease causing pathogens. A good solution to use would be a mixture of 50% bleach and 50% water applied in a hand sprayer. This application can be applied well in advance of the purchase of new animals. It is a good idea to repeat the disinfectant application approximately a week prior to placing new animals in the facility. Make sure that these materials have completely dried before the animals are placed in the facility.
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Locating New Animals: There are many local cattle, sheep, swine, rabbit and goat producers as well as producers around the state and country that have young prospect show animals that are just about at weaning age and will be ready to be sold in the next few months. The good show prospects will go very quickly. If you are interested in purchasing a new show animal, it is advisable to start locating breeders with potential show animals for sale. Many or most of them will allow you to select an animal for purchase now and pick it up at a later date. The possession date for many show animals such as beef breeding, commercial heifers, dairy cattle, breeding and market lambs, and breeding and market goats is November 7, 2009 and the possession date for market and breeding pigs is December 5, 2009. To be successful with selecting a potential show animal of good quality, you should begin your search as soon as possible. You can locate producers with potential show animals by contacting the 4-H Office, your FFA Advisor, Other exhibitors, and local livestock producers. Remember that the last possible date to validate the animals you will show is listed above. Those missing the validation for your particular species must file a hardship within 48 hours of the possession/validation date. Animals not validated will be ineligible to show in the 2010 LSU shows. Validation only includes animals that must be tagged. Breeding animals with registration papers need not attend a validation.
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Possession Dates: Possession dates are very important to follow in our livestock projects. Possession is defined as the exhibitor having the particular animal under their personal care (and not be in possession of a custom fitter) after possession dates. The possession requirement covers the period from the date of possession to completion of the LSU State Show. An animal owned by an exhibitor may be shown in an open show by members of the immediate family (parents, legal guardians, brothers, sisters and grandparents). Animals must be entered and shown in the open show in the 4-H or FFA member’s name to prevent the violation of the possession rule. Possession dates serve more than one purpose. First, the dates differ depending on the species that you plan to show. The different dates can deal with the expected time that it takes to break and train and growth patterns for that particular species of animal. In other words, the possession date gives you, as an exhibitor ample time to work, train and feed that animal for show. The other purpose of the possession date requirements is to give all exhibitors the benefit of being on an even playing field, and to try to make sure that the animal is in the care of the exhibitor. Remember that the 4-H and FFA livestock projects are utilized as a teaching/learning tool. As an exhibitor, not much is learned if someone else does all of the work in raising that project and brings that animal to you a week before the shows start. It is also an unfair practice for everyone involved. Our livestock projects are not just about winning and losing. The true winner is not always the individual that is in the winner’s circle, and a loser is not always the individual that gets last in the class. In our Livestock projects; our winners are those individuals who acquire animal care skills through raising an animal whether it is a cow or a rabbit, those who learn the importance of the responsibility of caring for another living creature, and those who learn life skills and develop good traits of character through these project activities. The character traits and life skills identified as part of the learning process in all 4-H and FFA projects are: Leadership, Fairness, Respect, Trustworthiness, Responsibility, Caring, Honesty, Integrity, Self-esteem and Citizenship. Youth exhibitors develop life skills and character traits when they are involved in each phase of the livestock project from selection through the show ring. The true winners in our livestock projects are those individuals who win and lose graciously and acquire the experiences and life skills that will allow them to develop into productive and respected adults in our communities. We do realize that not everyone has the space or facility to house potential show animals. The Junior Livestock Show Program has made provisions to allow youth who do not have space to house an animal at their own home the opportunity to participate in the Livestock project and Shows. The provision is the completion and submission of a 4-H/FFA Livestock Project Possession/Hardship Form. A copy of this form is included in this letter. The acceptance of a particular hardship is based on the ability of the potential exhibitor to provide personal care for the animal and is the major goal in all livestock projects. The guiding concern with these hardship requests is the education and development of the 4-H or FFA member. Items of importance when submitting a possession hardship request are: a) the animal should be housed within a reasonable distance to allow the project member to interact with the animal project on a regular/positive basis. b) The project member should do the majority of work and care for the animal project. C) All housing request must be made prior to the possession date for that species; Residential restrictions will be considered and opportunities for housing will be considered. d) Animals housed across parish lines must be recommended by 4-H Agents and/or FFA Advisors in both parishes. This process is a formality that is a requirement for livestock projects with hardship/possession issues. All hardships will be reviewed and passed on to the proper personnel. It is very important to take care of this paperwork prior to purchasing your potential show animal. If you have done this process in the past and your situation has not changed, you do not need to go through this process again.
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Things to Think About For Spring 2010
The tentative dates for the Spring Livestock Shows are:
Beauregard Parish Livestock Expo............................................................. January 20 - 23, 2010
Southwest District Livestock Show.......................................................................... Feb. 2-6, 2010
State Livestock Show:
Split over one week period (Lamar Dixon Facility)................................... February 13-20, 2010
Southern University.......................................................................................... March 11-13, 2010
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Possession Dates for LSU Livestock Show animals are:
Market Steers............................................................................................................ August 15, 2009
Market Steers must be validated through tagging and DNA Samples through the 4-H Office by August 15, 2009
Meat Pen Rabbits Must own and Breed doe by October 10 ............... Breed Does October 10, 2009 or after
Order Broiler Chicks from 4-H Office, must order at least 25 chicks by................October 15, 2009
Beef Breeding........................................................................................................ November 7, 2009
Dairy...................................................................................................................... November 7, 2009
Breeding Goats...................................................................................................... November 7, 2009
Breeding Rabbits................................................................................................... November 7, 2009
Sheep Breeding...................................................................................................... November 7, 2009
Market Lambs........................................................................................................ November 7, 2009
Market Goats......................................................................................................... November 7, 2009
Exhibition Birds.................................................................................................... November 7, 2009
Swine Breeding...................................................................................................... December 5, 2009
Market Swine......................................................................................................... December 5, 2009
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Possession Dates and entry Deadline for Southern University Livestock Show Animals
Market Steers........................................ October 1, 2009 and must be entered by November 1, 2009
Market Lambs................................ November 30, 2009and must be entered by December 15, 2009
Market Goats..................................November 30, 2009 and must be entered by December 15, 2009
Market Hogs...................................December 15, 2009 and must be entered by December 30, 2009
Beef and Dairy Breeding...............November 30, 2009 and must be entered by December 30, 2009
Poultry (Broilers Only)............................................................................................ January 28, 2010
Those showing Beef Breeding animals should pay close attention to the birth date on cattle being shown and the ones to be purchased. The oldest heifer class for the 2010 Spring Shows will be Senior Yearling Heifers, Calved September 1 to December 31, 2007. The oldest bull that may be shown for the spring of 2010 is Early Junior Yearling Bulls, Calved January 1 to February 28, 2008. You may look at turning out or selling cattle that are older than the dates listed above. Now is the time to start looking for replacement animals if you have calves that fit into this category.
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Other items to pay close attention to: For 2010 Market animals receiving a purple or blue ribbon will qualify for the state show. Possession dates for beef, sheep, dairy and goats will be November 7, 2009. There is still a Pilot Dairy program which will allow junior exhibitors to exhibit dairy animals that are not registered in the name of the exhibitor. An affidavit gives permission for the 4-H or FFA member to exhibit the animal, granted by the person to which the animal is registered. Market Steers will be shown by weight and classified as American, British, and AOB. The maximum number of market steers an exhibitor can show is three (3). The maximum number of Market lambs an exhibitor can show is three (3). The maximum weight for market swine will be 285 pounds with a continued 5% tolerance. Market hogs will continue to show by weight and breed classification. Weight back tolerances on all market animals will continue to be the same. Some breed classification specifics have been modified on market swine. Those items are available at the 4-H office. Market goat minimum weight will continue to be 50 pounds. Weigh back tolerances for market animals are as follows: Steers; 4% + or – declared weight. Lambs, Goats and Hogs, 5% + or – declared weight. The state show will continue to be at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center, through at least 2010. LSU and State Fair of Louisiana rule books will be available only on the web through appropriate web sites. The 2010 State Livestock Show rule book should be available on the www.lsuagcenter.com website in the next few weeks.
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State Fair of Louisiana: The 2009 State Fair of Louisiana will be held on October 21 – November 8, 2009. You should all have your animals well on their way to being prepared for this upcoming event. All animals must have health papers in order to enter the show premises. All market animals must be properly entered on official entry forms and entries returned to the Beauregard 4-H Office by Monday, August 31st. For those that have shown interest in showing at the 2009 fair, I have included entry sheets. The 2009 State Fair of Louisiana will conduct a calf Scramble during the PRCA Rodeo performances held on October 23-24; please contact the 4-H Office for an application or find the information on the State Fair website. These applications are due in the State Fair Office on or postmarked by September 7th.
If you need entry sheets or a schedule, you may obtain them at the 4-H Office or by visiting the State Fair of Louisiana Website at: http://www.statefairoflouisiana.com/livestock.html. Please find the enclosed entry sheets, fill them out correctly with the proper information remembering to have your parents sign the entry sheets. The class numbers for animals can be found in the State Fair catalog located on the website listed above. Exhibitors must make sure that the correct division and breed of animal is checked when classing an animal. Remember that division and class numbers are different for cattle shown in the Junior and Open shows. You may call the 4-H Office with any classing questions. Return the entry sheet along with a copy of your animals’ registration papers and the correct entry fees to the Beauregard 4-H Office. No Later than Monday, August 31, 2009. Make Checks Payable to State Fair of Louisiana. 2009 State Fair Breeding entries will not be accepted without a copy of each animals’ registration paper. The mailing address for the 4-H Office is P.O. Box 609, DeRidder, LA. 70634. A copy of the show schedule may be obtained from the 4-H Office or the State Fair website: Upon receipt of the schedule, Check closely for the arrival and release times for your particular species of animals. With this schedule, you will be able to show in both the Junior and Open shows on the same day. Open show entries may be entered on the same sheet as the junior entries. Entries without copies of registration papers will not be accepted by the State Fair. Showmanship classes will be open for entry at the time that you check in your animals at the Fair. It is important that you properly mark and sign your weigh cards for market animals and all entry information. Remember that when you turn in your weigh card, mark the animal for sale or not for sale. This decision is final. All Champion market animals must sell including Louisiana Bred Champions. Remember that again this Year: All exhibitors who sell an animal at the 2009 State Fair of Louisiana must be present to sell their own animal. If the exhibitor does not accompany their animal through the sale, your sale will be voided. Those receiving Champion awards and selling their animal and relinquishing ownership to the State Fair of Louisiana will receive the full amount of the sale, those retaining ownership of their animal after the sale will receive one half of the sale amount as a premium. Be sure to purchase gate wrist bands, parking passes, and tack permits by checking the appropriate column and number needed on your entry sheet. You must enclose the proper amount of money to pay for all items indicated on your entry form. It would also be advisable to purchase Fair carnival bracelets through your entry instead of at the fair. They will be $18.00 for advanced price or purchased at the fair. Remember to make entry fee checks payable to State Fair of Louisiana. You may also contact the State Fair Livestock Office by phone at (318) 635-1361.
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Livestock Educational Awards Trips: At this time, there is a livestock educational trip for all large species of animals shown except goats. The selection for the lambs and cattle exhibitors will take place at the State Fair of Louisiana between October 22 and November 8th. The selection for each species and breed will take place at the end of that particular breed or species show. In beef cattle only Steers and Heifers are eligible to attend this trip. In the sheep species, trips are awarded for both breeding and market lambs. Entries must be completed and turned into show officials prior to your specific breed show. The educational trip for the cattle and sheep will be to The North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY. Dairy exhibitors may compete to attend the Open Dairy Show in Jackson, MS. October 14-18, 2009. Trip entries are due by September 10th and the elimination show will take place Oct. 14th in Baton Rouge. Those awarded the trip will travel to Jackson, MS. on Oct. 14-18, 2009. The swine educational trip will again be an expense paid trip to the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, KY. This trip is scheduled to take place November 2-8, 2009. The selection contest for this educational trip will take place at the LSU AgCenter Show Barn in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Swine must be in the barn by 12:00 noon on November 2, 2009. Market hogs will be selected starting at 1:00 p.m. Barrows or gilts may be entered. All current health regulations must be followed. Original registration papers on purebred market hogs are required. Exhibitors must be PQA Level III certified in order to attend this trip. The deadline for pre-Registration for the elimination contest is Thursday, October 15, 2009. Entries along with a copy of your PQA certificate must be submitted for entry. Entry forms for any of these educational trips as well as additional trip information may be obtained at the 4-H Office.
It is important to notify your FFA Advisory or 4-H Agent of your intentions to show a livestock animal for the 2010 Spring Livestock Shows. Forms to accomplish this task are included in this letter. The Livestock Exhibitor Form is due to the Beauregard 4-H Office by Monday, September 14, 2009. You may miss important livestock information if you fail to submit this form. We will base our 2009-2010 Livestock mailing lists from these forms as well as utilize this information to order DNA envelopes and tags. It is your responsibility as an exhibitor to submit this information on time. Failing to do this may cause you to miss a very important entry deadline. If you know of any new or potentially new livestock exhibitors and or leaders, please make them aware of this information and have them contact Mike LaVergne at the Beauregard 4-H Office at (337) 463-7006.
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Volunteers needed: We are also seeking 4-H and FFA Alumni, Parents, Grand Parents and Adult Volunteers to serve as Livestock Volunteer Leaders for youth involved in the Junior Livestock Projects. These volunteer leaders would share their vast knowledge of livestock production, grooming and care by assisting with conducting home visits and making the Extension Agents or FFA Advisors aware of any problems, conducting livestock species grooming and showmanship clinics including Showing Character Activities, and possibly helping in other ways such as helping to conduct Beauregard Parish Junior Livestock Expo and Beauregard Parish Fair activities. If you are interested in assisting in the growth of a young person and improving the Beauregard Junior Livestock program, please contact Mike LaVergne at (337) 463-7006.
Good luck with all of your livestock projects and activities. If you have any questions regarding the 4-H Livestock Project Programs including assistance in locating or selecting potential show animals or general questions regarding the 4-H Program in Beauregard Parish, please contact Mike LaVergne at (337)463-7006. The Louisiana and Beauregard 4-H program is open to any youth ages 9 to 20 regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, or handicap. If you have a disability which requires special assistance for your participation in any Beauregard 4-H activity, please contact us at the number above. References for the previous information were obtained from Disaster Information Resources distributed by the LSU AgCenter, LSU AgCenter Livestock Show recommendation results, 2009 State Fair of Louisiana rule book.
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Beauregard Parish Fair Information:
The Beauregard Parish Fair is set for October 6-10, 2009. The Fair theme is BEAUREGARD AGRICULTURE “BUILDING THE FUTURE IN “09”. The fair will have opportunities for youth to enter their hand made crafts, records, produce, canned items, baked goods as well as livestock projects. Craft items entered in the Beauregard Parish Fair must be items completed between last years’ fair and the 2009 Parish Fair. Any livestock project exhibited in the 2009 Parish Fair must be under the possession and care of the exhibitor by September 1, 2009. Listed below is the Beauregard Parish Fair Schedule, please review it and prepare to participate and exhibit your 4-H and FFA projects during our Parish Fair. The 2009 Beauregard Parish Fair Schedule is as follows:
Sunday, October 4, 2009 Livestock Entries will be accepted between 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Entries accepted only, no animals need to be brought.
Monday, October 5, 2009 Entries open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Animals May arrive. Poultry Show 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 Scales open for livestock,
7:00 p.m. all livestock must be in Livestock barn.
7:00 p.m. Rabbit Show
8:00 p.m. All livestock weigh cards must be turned in.
Thursday, October 8, 2009 No Livestock Shows Held – Cute Critter Contest 7:00 p.m.
Friday, October 9, 2009 8:30 a.m. Sheep Shearing Contest
10:00 a.m. Youth Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Contest
1:00 p.m. Livestock Showmanship Clinic
5:00 p.m. Beef and Dairy Show begins
Saturday, October 10, 2009 8:00 a.m. Swine Show, followed by Sheep Show, followed by Goat Show. Animals released at 8:00 p.m.
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Livestock Meeting Set: There is an important upcoming Parish Livestock meeting set to be held Monday, September 14, 2009. It will be held at the War Memorial Civic Center in DeRidder beginning at 7:30 p.m. in room 4. At this meeting, we will finalize the election of Beauregard Junior Livestock Association officers, plan the Concession stand for the Parish Fair and discuss the spring show status. This association works through the participation of parents and volunteers. Without those willing to help make the Beauregard Junior Livestock program a success, this program cannot support our parish youth. It is of utmost importance that everyone involved in the Junior Livestock Program attend this meeting. Please participate and volunteer your time to help make a difference in a child’s life.
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