Livestock Projects Updates and Resources
Be sure to review the Madison County Jr. Fair Book for specific fair rules, dates, and guidelines.
For educational resources and state livestock information, visit ohio4h.org/livestock!
4-H and Jr. Fair Project Helper Contact Information Sheet
Click here for Skillathon Information
Livestock Record Books
- First Year Members are expected to purchase their specific species project record book and resource book
- All other members can supplement their records using the below printable PDF version of the Livestock Record Book
- Equine, Dog, Alpaca, and Small Animal must use their actual species specific project and record book, not the option below
- 2021 Livestock Record Book Printable PDF Version
- Sample (Filled-out) record book
| Species | Calendar | Guidelines | Other Resources |
| Poultry |
Poultry Calendar and Care Information Poultry QA - April 21, 6pm (Register at go.osu.edu/madcovirtualqa) |
Poultry Order Form - Due April 15, 2021 (MARKET BROILERS ONLY) | |
| Dog |
Dog Training Clinics - TBD Possession Date: April 1 Vaccine and Licensure Forms: Due May 1 |
State Fair Dog Rules |
Dog ID and Vaccination Certification Form Licensure Form |
| Rabbit |
Beginners Rabbit Clinic (Click here for recording) Showmanship Clinic - TBD (May)
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Rabbit Fair Exhibition Guidelines 2021 | |
| Horse |
Horse ID Forms - Due May 1 First Year Exhibitor Safety Video - Due May 15 |
Equine Project Book Guidelines and Recommendations |
Horse Lease /Horse Lease Guidelines Horse Permission to Participate First Year Horse Exhibitor - required videos available here Equine Protective Headgear - Mandatory |
| Swine | Ear Notch Forms & Photos due May 1 |
Universal Ear Notching System (click here) Breeding Lease (Due May 1) |
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| Beef |
Possession Deadline for Steers - January 1 Market Beef Tag in - January 9 |
Breeding Lease (Due May 1) | |
| Dairy | Possession Date May 1 | Dairy Lease Form (Due May 1) | |
| Goat | Tag in and Weigh In - May 1 |
Dairy Lease Form (Due May 1) Breeding Lease (Due May 1) |
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| Sheep | Tag in and Weigh In - May 1 | Breeding Lease (Due May 1) | |
| Sm.Animal | Fair week! | ||
| Alpaca |
Breeding Lease (Due May 1) |
4-H/FFA Breeding Animal Lease Guidelines and Forms
- 4-H/FFA Breeding Animal Lease | What to include in a lease? - Lease must be in place 60 days prior to the fair exhibition (May 1)
- 4-H/FFA Dairy Cattle or Dairy Goat Lease - Lease must be in place 60 days prior to the fair exhibition (May 1)