Livestock Projects Updates and Resources
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!
- Jr. Fair Questions? Contact Tina Seaburn, Jr. Fair Coordinator, at cseaburn@mplsd.org or 740-506-3380
- Livestock Sale Questions? Contact the Sales Committee at madisoncountysalescommittee@gmail.com
- Fair Royalty Questions? Contact Judy Gallimore at judyann811@live.com or 740-506-4025
Click here for Skillathon Information
Click Here for a Quick Synopsis of Livestock Guidelines by Species
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
- 2022 Livestock Record Book Printable PDF Version
- Sample (Filled-out) record book
| Species | Calendar | Guidelines | Other Resources |
| Poultry |
2021 Poultry Calendar and Care Information
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Poultry Order Form - Due April 22, 2022 (MARKET BROILERS ONLY) | |
| Dog |
Dog Training Clinics - TBD Possession Date: April 1 Vaccine and Licensure Forms: Due May 1 |
State Fair Dog Rules |
2022 Dog ID and Vaccination Certification Form Licensure Form |
| Rabbit |
Beginners Rabbit Clinic - March 19, 10am, Extension Office April 14 - Deadline to register/submit pictures of brood doe for market rabbit meat pens (send to losterlo@yahoo.com) May 19 - Deadline to register/submit pictures of market rabbit meat pen litters (send to losterlo@yahoo.com) Showmanship Clinic - TBD (May) |
Rabbit Fair Exhibition Guidelines 2022 |
Jr. Fair Rabbit Award Application Rabbit Cage Insert Information (Beginners Rabbit Clinic Recording - Click here for recording) |
| 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 7 |
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 7 - Photos and Scrapies tag only |
Dairy Lease Form (Due May 1) Breeding Lease (Due May 1) |
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| Sheep | Tag in and Weigh In - May 7 - Photos and Scrapies tag only | 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)