Validation Major Show Lamb, Goat, Swine (State Fair/Heart of TX)
June 28 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. for lambs and goats
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. for swine
This validation is for:
- Lamb/Goats (market, registered, and commercial) attending 2022 State Fair of TX
- Market Swine attending 2022 State Fair of TX
- Registered and Crossbred Gilts attending 2022 State Fair of TX/Heart O’ Texas
The following MUST be present AT VALIDATION
- Animal being validated
- Registration papers for REGISTERED breeding animals (not needed for crossbred gilts or commercial/whether dams/does)
- Verify information on registration paper (heifer tattoo/brand, sheep flock tag, goat flock/individual tattoo) matches animal BEFORE validation
- Parent/guardian – must be present to sign paperwork
- Parents unable to attend must come to Extension Office BEFORE validation to sign WAVIER & paperwork, NO exception
- Parents may sign for exhibitor if child cannot attend
- Ag Teachers CANNOT sign on behalf of parent
Families with conflicts, must make alternate arrangements PRIOR TO VALIDATION, with
- Ag Science Teacher . . . . . . if showing under FFA
- County Extension Agent . . . . . . if showing under 4-H