2018 Animal Science Project ID Information - May 15 Deadline--Dairy

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1 2018 Animal Science Project ID Information - May 15 Deadline--Dairy TO: FROM: RE: Minnesota 4-H Animal Science Project Members Dairy Sara Budde, Stearns County 4-H Program Coordinator IMPORTANT - Animal Identification Process Thank you for enrolling in a 4-H animal science project. We hope you find this project both challenging and rewarding. This letter outlines the online animal identification process. Minnesota 4-H uses its online enrollment system, 4HOnline, to record all animal identifications and ownership data. Online animal identification reduces inaccuracies and inefficiencies that were a part of our past paper system. More information and a 4HOnline user guide can be found at The process that will be followed in 2018 is as follows: 1. 4-H Family completes the ID worksheet (enclosed) for all NEW project animals. All dairy animals must be identified with an official form of identification: Official Breed Assn. Ear Tag, Official Breed Assn. tattoo, State 4-H ear tag (available from Extension Office), USDA tag, Copy of the Breed Assn. ID paper and/or photo (if exhibits distinct markings). Registered animals with pending breed association registration information by May 15 must update this information as soon as registration numbers are received. If you enter as pending, you will need to provide updated information to your local Extension Office to update prior to your County Fair. If you need a MN 4-H eartag: a. 4-H Family calls ahead to reserve tags (number of tags required) and tagger (if needed) from the County Extension office. (There is a $20 deposit fee for tagger, which will be refunded when tagger is returned.) b. 4-H Family picks up MN 4-H ear tags from the County Extension Office.** c. 4-H Family puts tag in animal s ear by May 15 and completes the information worksheet d. Family returns ALL unused and/or damaged eartags to their extension office. **Tags may also be picked up with advanced notice on the following days: LQA&E, April 21 Reserve by April 20 Livestock Project Day, April 28 Reserve by April 24 Freeport Vet, May 4 Reserve by May H Family self-enters information for NEW project animals into 4HOnline and prints entry report for personal record. If an animal is leased, the lease agreement must also be scanned and uploaded in 4HOnline (bring hard copy to County Extension Office by May 15 if unable to scan). The lease form is available at If using a photo as an official form of identification (because the animal has distinct markings), you will upload the.jpg file of the photo in 4HOnline. 3. Existing project animals that are being carried over from last year to this project year must be re-activated by May 15. Instructions can be found in the document Animal ID Data Entry by Families, page 5, at Dairy animal leases must also be renewed annually by May Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this material is available in alternative formats upon request. Direct requests to

2 Download existing lease, renew and bring to your local extension office no later than May 15 so they can upload it. You will not be able to upload the renewed lease. NOTE: Dairy animals can be viewed but not edited because of the first freshening rule. If changes are needed to a dairy animal (including changes to the associated exhibitor/member) contact your local Extension Office. NOTE: Animals need to be identified May 15. Hard copy submissions to the county Extension office must be received by close of business 4:30 p.m. on May 15, or if mailed, be postmarked NO LATER than May 15, If you are self-entering, data entry into 4HOline, must be completed by 11:59 pm, May 15, 2018; you will not be able complete identification after that point. If your family cannot self-enter the ID information: 4-H Family brings in or mails completed ID worksheet and other required items, including signature(s), to County Extension office, on or before close of business, 4:30 p.m., on May 15. This ID worksheet will be kept on file in the Extension office. Within one week, Support Staff or designated volunteer enters info online into your family s 4HOnline account. After that, your family may view the information in 4HOnline to check for accuracy. The user guide, Reviewing and Printing Animal ID Data, is available at to walk you through the process. The County Extension Office must be notified of any discrepancies by Friday, May 25, Families who cannot self-enter but have existing dairy project animals from previous years, are responsible to contact their local extension office staff to re-activate project animals ID ed last year. If an existing animal was leased, obtain a copy of the original lease, renew with leasor and return to your local extension office no later than May 15. Online ID ing (4HOnline) user assistance and support A user guide is available at For assistance with the online ID process, contact contact Sara Budde at budde016@umn.edu or In addition, an ID helpline will be available on the following days: o Sunday, May 13, 3:00-7 pm, o Monday, May 14, 4:30-8 pm, o Tuesday, May 15, 4:30 12 midnight, On rare occasions, 4-H animals will lose the official ear tags used to identify project animals (MN Board of Animal Health, Breed Association, Minnesota 4-H ear tags). If this occurs, you will need to contact Sara immediately at (320) so that the tag can be verified and replaced. Do not wait until county fair if this occurs. Two additional pieces of project information are included in this mailing for your information: 2018 Animal Science Identification Requirements for Minnesota 4-H details specific dates and requirements unique to each animal science project area Dairy Information Sheet compiled by the 4-H State Fair Dairy Committee and includes processes, procedures and information unique to the dairy project at the Minnesota State Fair. NEW: Updated Livestock Quality Assurance Training Options: Minnesota 4-H supports livestock quality assurance and animal science ethics. All youth participating as a state fair 4-H livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat goat, dairy goat, and lama must complete livestock quality assurance training. Certification is required for state fair grade/age-eligible youth. Must be completed before their home county fair qualifying show.

3 The training accommodates multi-levels of learning for all ages. The level of training required is determined by the grade/age of the youth at the time the training takes place. Counties that have a swine marketing agreement with a packer that requires livestock quality assurance certification may require swine members (grade 3-13) to certify. Minnesota 4-H youth must participate in one of the training options to be eligible for Minnesota 4-H state fair shows. Beginning in 2018, Minnesota 4-H will have two training options. 1. A face-to-face 3-hour livestock quality assurance and ethics training from Minnesota 4-H. These will be offered in multiple locations statewide. This certification is valid for three fair seasons. Cost is set by county/regional host. 2. An online 1-hour youth quality care of animals training offered via distance learning. This certification is valid for one fair season. Cost: $12; pay at registration with a credit card. (This is a national program and registration fee pays for the national training system.) Trainings promote responsible care of animals, making informed decisions in animal care and providing safe consumer food products. Youth will receive a certificate of completion. Stearns County s LQA&E date is Saturday, April 21 st. Register by April 16th at: Cloverbud Animal Science Specifics Cloverbuds may show their own animal or another 4-H ers animal. Cloverbud animal should not be identified in 4HOnline (unless it is to be shown by another 4-H member). The Minnesota Board of Animal Health requires all animals at exhibitions to have official ID (tag or tattoo) this includes Cloverbuds, however this information should not be included in 4HOnline. Cloverbud entries may be included in county fair pre-registration for stalling/penning purposes. If you have any questions about online animal identification or anything else in this letter, please contact Sara at or budde016@umn.edu. Mailing address for the Extension office is: Stearns County Extension; 4-H Program; 3333 W Division Street, Suite 10; St. Cloud, MN 56301

4 4-H AnSci Updates for 2018 REQUIRED SHOW ATTIRE: Official 4-H Show Shirts are required to be worn by all exhibitors. This is for state fair shows only. Species specific show attire information is available at z.umn.edu/showringattire AGAIN IN 2018! OFFICIAL MINNESOTA BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH All cattle and bison, goat, sheep and swine at exhibitions must be officially identified using MN Board of Animal Health acceptable official ID. For complete 2018 Exhibition Entry Requirements and acceptable official ID, visit this link: BEEF UPDATES NEW for 2018: The Chianina breeding heifer division will be eliminated. Any Chianina heifers that are 6.25% or more will be eligible for the AOB division. Again in 2018: All 4-H dairy steers will be verified via visual appraisal by a verification panel for breed authenticity during the dairy steer weigh-in on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. Again in 2018: The Champion and Reserve Champion Crossbred division dairy steers will compete against the Pure Breed weight division Champion and Reserve Champions for Overall Champion and Reserve Champion Dairy Steer, and the top 3 overall dairy steers. (This will likely change for 2019.) Again in 2018: All Dairy Steer exhibitors are eligible to compete in showmanship, similar to other 4-H beef exhibitors. (Dairy Steer showmanship finalists will no longer be selected during the Dairy Steer show.) Any 4-Her exhibiting a Cow/Calf pair, Prospect Market Calf, Breeding Heifer, Dairy Steer, or Market Beef who wants to participate in showmanship must pre-register at the time of weigh-in and ID on Wednesday. No additions will be made after that time.. Slick-Shorn Market Steer Division will continue in Please refer to the Information Sheet for the Slick- Shorn Division. The weigh-in time for Market Beef, Dairy Steers, AND Prospect Calves and the ID time for Breeding Heifers and Cow/Calf Pairs will be on Wednesday, August 22, from 1-7 pm. Dairy steer weigh-in and verification will be on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. To show in the registered breed classes, exhibitors must meet the registration requirements for that breed. Must present an ORIGINAL registration paper and have an ear tattoo that matches the tattoo number on the registration paper, NO EXCEPTIONS. Registered Market Beef Classes include: Black Angus, Charolais, Hereford, Limousin, Maine Anjou, Shorthorn, Shorthorn Plus, and Simmental. Original registration papers must be presented at verification where required. Original registration papers must be presented for verification for all Breed Division Steers entered in the registered classes. A steer without an original registration paper can place no higher than a blue ribbon, cannot receive champion honors, cannot be in the Purple Ribbon Auction, and placed into the appropriate division. The Charolais breed does not require a registration paper. Both the Cow & Calf must be identified for Cow/Calf Pairs. Calves may be heifers, steers, or bull calves. If the calf in a cow/calf pair is not born by May 15, it should be noted in the ID data worksheet submitted to the county office and the calf must be identified prior to the county fair. Prospect Market Calves must be born by April 30, and must be identified with a 4-H ear tag. Including purebred steers and heifers. Prospect Market Calves do not need to be from a cow/calf project and must be ID d with a 4-H ear tag by May 15. They may be under lease agreement. Breeding Spring Heifer Calves do not need to be from a beef cow/calf project. The ID process is similar to Breeding Heifers. Embryo Transfer (ET) calves are eligible to show as prospect calves and spring calves, but not as cow/calf pairs. Beef Color Rule: Animals may be checked for artificial color ANYTIME during the show. No artificial color will be used on 4-H Beef exhibits that is applied above the flank of the animal. Coloring materials are acceptable to be applied to the legs & hooves of the animal. ALL 4-H market beef (not dairy steers), prospect calves, cow calf pairs and breeding heifers will be checked for artificial color. Any animal that displays artificial color cannot receive a purple ribbon, be division champion or reserve, or qualify for the 4-H Auction. Crossbred Dairy Steers will be allowed to show at the 2016 State Fair and can be from any combination of the following breeds: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, Montbeliarde, Normande (Dairy), Red & White, Norwegian Red, and Viking Red (Swedish, Danish, and Finnish Red). All Dairy Steer ID forms must identify the breed or breeds of the dairy steer in the cross. Crossbred Dairy Steers will be in a separate division and will compete against the Pure Breed Dairy Steers for Championship. Showmanship at the State fair will be a NO Fit Show No use of adhesives or color products Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this material is available in alternative formats upon request. Direct requests to

5 DAIRY UPDATES Reminder A Red & White breed show update. A. Must be registered. We will accept registration papers and/or a certificate of identification (CID) from the Holstein Association USA, Red & White Dairy Cattle Association, Holstein Association USA, and Holstein Canada showing the suffix Red. B. Must be true red with no black or brindle. Show management reserves right to deny any animal with a questionable hair coat. C. Dairy ID data should show animal s breed as Red & White on the May 15th deadline. Animals cannot switch between Holstein and Red & White classes after ID verification. State Fair Dairy show will start all cow classes before moving on to heifers. Approximate show times and net merit information will be posted outside dairy office by 7 p.m. Thursday. Breeds with less than 10 exhibitors will be shown in 2 classes heifers and cows Dairy Showcase will be held at 11 am in the AgStar Arena, with brunch at 10 a.m. Watch for information on the 2018 Dairy Showcase at: CLARIFICATION ON BREED ANCESTRY Animals identified as Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein or Jersey, must be 87% (7/8) or more of any one breed. If breed parentage does not meet these rules, the animal will be shown in the Crossbred & Other Breeds class. THE STATE FAIR 4-H DAIRY JUDGING CONTEST DATE HAS MOVED TO 4-H LIVESTOCK ENCAMPMENT, THURSDAY, AUGUST 23RD. SEE PREMIUM BOOK FOR MORE DETAILS. DAIRY GOAT UPDATES Reminder: Animals DO NOT need to be ID d prior to first freshening. Animals can be identified for the first time at any age. Junior Doe Kids born on April 1 June 30 may be added to the Dairy Goat data worksheet but must be added by July 1, and submitted to your county extension office. For safety reasons, all dairy goats must be disbudded/de-horned. Re-growth of less than ONE INCH is allowed. No hay or straw will be provided at state fair. Bring your own or you may purchase some there. Interviews will be on the U of M campus, we encourage you to do on Wednesday. LAMA UPDATES You can show multiple lamas at county fair but the animal shown in showmanship class at county level is the animal eligible for state fair trip. Reminder: Lama Poster Contest: Any 4-Her enrolled in the Lama Project may enter a poster. You do not have to be exhibiting a lama at State Fair. Age Divisions: Cloverbud, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9+ There are two categories: 1) Promoting 4-H Lamas and 2) Education 4-H Lama. T-shirt design and next year s catalog cover will be selected from overall Champion and Reserve promotional posters. Poster size is up to 14 x 22 (Larger sized posters will not be judged). Posters must be labeled on the back with the 4-Hers name, grade completed, county, and if Promotional or Educational Poster. Reminder: 4-H Lama Costume exhibitors at the MN State Fair will receive an extra premium. Costumes must meet class requirements and will be judged on originality, training of the lama, degree of lama coverage, and time and energy involved. The handler/exhibiter must also be in costume. Reminder: State Fair 4-H Lama Exhibitors will be participating in workshops and the online interview quiz. Llamas and Alpacas are eligible to be identified as Minnesota 4-H Lama Projects. Projects do not need to be purebred or registered. Multiple Use of the Lama: A lama may be identified and exhibited by more than one 4-Her at the county level. However, the same lama may only be exhibited by one 4-Her at the MN State Fair. 4-H Lama Projects must be born prior to January 1, No sexually intact male above 18 months is eligible for exhibition. All castrated males born prior to January 1, 2018 are eligible for exhibition. All females born prior to January 1, 2018 are eligible for exhibition as well. Recommended Classes for County Lama Program - It is recommended that 4-H lama programs offer classes that will be offered at the State Fair. These include Showmanship, Obstacle Course, Public Relations, and Costume. Lama Housing at the County Fair - Ideal County Fair lama housing will be box stall housing. They should not be tied. If possible, box stall styled housing in goat/sheep barns. State Fair Lama Experience the 4-H Lama Show will NOT be a part of livestock weekend. This is necessary due to availability of housing for lamas and 4-Hers and show ring availability. The Lama Encampment will not coincide with a General Encampment or the Livestock Encampment. Lama exhibitors are also eligible for livestock and/or general encampment trips. LQA&E certification is required. MEAT GOAT UPDATES AGAIN IN 2018: THERE ARE NEW CLASSES AND BIRTHDATES FOR 4-H MARKET GOATS AND BREEDING DOES (CHECK INFORMATION SHEET FOR DETAILS)! 2

6 Again in 2018: the female market goats will be separated from the male market goats and will have their own class (similar to beef and swine). Goats participating in this class cannot come back in future years in a breeding class. AGAIN IN 2018! Breeding Does will be shown immediately after Breeding Doe showmanship followed by Market Goat showmanship and then the Market Goat classes at the MN State Fair 4-H Meat Goat Show. Bracing is allowed in class and showmanship. Goat s feet may be lifted off the ground for set-up, then immediately set back down. State Fair Showmanship - Age Divisions: Intermediate=grades 6-7, Senior = grades 8-10, Advanced = grade 11+ Market goats must have an official 4-H Ear Tag and Official scrapie tag (4-H tags DO NOT serve as scrapies tags). Exception: Animals with gopher or elf ears must be tattooed with unique ID number AND Minnesota Board of Animal Health (BAH) scrapie ID number in the tail web by May 15 th. Contact BAH for abbreviated BAH number. All market goats must be born between December 1, 2017 and April 30, Dairy market goats must be from the following breeds in any combination: Alpine, Nubian, Nigerian Dwarf, Oberhasli, Saanen, LaMancha, Sable, Toggenburg. Any other crosses will be shown in the Meat Market Class. Note: A screening committee will examine all dairy wethers and any wether not showing 100% visual dairy characteristics that is screened out by the committee can place no higher than a blue ribbon and cannot earn championship honors. The screening committee decision is final. Eligible meat goat breeds are identified in the National 4-H Curriculum Meat Goat Activity Guide Level I which can be found at: Market Goats must be disbudded, re-growth is not to exceed 1 inch. Cut (sawed) off horns are not permitted. Market goats are to be completely clipped. It is optional to clip the legs from the knee in the front and the hock in the back, down to the hoof line. Market Goats must be a minimum of 40 lbs but not exceed a maximum of 110 lbs by State Fair. Exhibitors may use leather or smooth chain collars in the show ring. Goat training and prong collars are not allowed. An optional 12 inch lead strap may be used for breeding doe classes Meat Breeding Does: Horns are allowed, unless deemed harmful by the committee. Meat breeding does must also be clipped and fitted for show. But do not have to be completely clipped. Breeding Does must be tattooed with a unique Animal ID Tattoo AND Scrapie Tag or Scrapie tattoo. POULTRY UPDATES A Dove Purebred Breeding Pair division has been added 4-H Poultry Show at the MN State Fair (one year prior or older are a separate trip) (similar to pigeon project). AGAIN IN 2018: Exhibitors must watch Food Safety video if entered in BBQ contest. The Poultry Judging Contest is Friday at 7 pm. Pre-Enter on Fair registration! See State Fair Premium Book. Exhibitor and Speaking up for Animal Agriculture Orientation will be Thursday at 12:30 pm. Watch for exciting details on the Poultry Prince and Princess Scholarship Contest! The Chicken BBQ Contest is open to any 4-Her. PRE-ENTER ON FAIR REGISTRATION! The recipe, typed on a full sheet (at least 5X7), is due at the time of the BBQ contest at State Fair. All Poultry Exhibitors will attend a presentation, take a test and participate in a one-on-one interview. Test questions will be taken from the presentation and poultry curriculum including all domestic fowl, health, management, careers and current industry issues. Interview Questions at State Fair will cover all domestic fowl as well as health management, careers and industry concerns. Egg production pen of two pullets will have two separate lots one for white egg layers and one for brown egg layers (hybrid recommended). Multi-color egg layers added to brown egg layers. The Pigeon Project is a separate trip(s). The Dove Trip is a separate trip. Guineas may be shown. Pearl, White, or Lavender are eligible. If you don t own your own poultry, breeding poultry may be leased. Remember the Lease Agreement must be submitted by May 15th. Pigeon Bands: Pigeons must be identified by permanent seamless legbands # by May 15. Must be entered in 4HOnline RABBIT UPDATES Again in 2018 A 4-H Market Rabbit Show will be held on Friday at 5 p.m. in the Rabbit Show Ring. Again in 2018 State Fair 4-H Rabbit Exhibitors will be participating in the online interview test beginning Wednesday on the U of M campus watch for times. All breeding, fryers, or meat pen rabbits must be purebred. Rabbits must be owned & ID data entered or submitted to Extension Office by May 15 (juniors born after May 15 are not eligible for State Fair). Members must own and identify the doe producing the fryers or meat pen by May 15th. Fryers and market pens must include a portion of the Doe s tattoo in their individual tattoo. Fryers or meat pens may not be leased. Rabbit Interview call backs will be on Friday morning. Rabbit Judging Contestants should enter on state fair registration. SHEEP UPDATES Again 2018: Fleece show at the beginning of the Breeding show on Friday evening. 3

7 AGAIN IN The State Fair 4-H market lamb show will be a non-terminal show for all market lambs. Auction lambs will be terminal, but all other exhibitors will have the choice of marketing their animal or taking it home. All auction lambs and lambs signing up for slaughter must meet all slaughter withdrawal times. NOTE- All sheep must have OFFICIAL SCRAPIE TAGS (with unique flock serial number and individual animal number) and all market sheep and commercial/ breeding ewes/ ewe lambs must have TWO FORMS OF INDENTIFICATION. Wether Dams will be shown and judged in the market arena. They are ineligible for Supreme Ewe and the auction. This is NOT a terminal class. Breeding Yearling Ewes ONLY - a 2nd 4-H member may be allowed to set legs only during the breeding show, NOT during showmanship. Clarification: If exhibiting a registered breeding ewe or a registered white face market lamb you must present a copy of the original registration paper at verification. All sheep must have official scrapie tags (with unique flock serial number and individual animal number). All market sheep and commercial/breeding ewes/ewe lambs must have two forms of identifications; one of those forms must be the official 4-H eartag. All registered breeding ewes must have a second permanent form of ID: either tattoo, flock tag, or 4-H tag along with an Official scrapie tag (with unique serial number and individual number). Permanent ID must match registration paper. In the market lamb show at State Fair, there will be divisions for black face, white face and speckle lambs. Speckle lambs must show evidence of white & black/brown on the face. SWINE UPDATES Again in 2018: Premise ID numbers will be REQUIRED. Information can be found at: or call (651) Reminder! All swine must be farrowed on or after January 1 of the current year. The market swine recommended farrow date is February 1 or later. Again in All State Fair participants marketing swine to Hormel will be required to submit a signed form at weigh-in. This is the responsibility of each individual exhibitor. Also note that there are substantial cash discounts for light and heavy carcass weights. Market gilts will again be shown at State Fair. Market gilts will show in uniform weight classes from light to heavy with no divisions. The Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Market Gilts will be in the auction, along with a percentage of total market gilts shown. Again in 2018 Minnesota Purebred Breeders will provide $100 to each of the top 10 purebred barrows. Again in 2018 Breeding Gilt awards will be distributed as follows: Grand Champion Overall Breeding Gilt Belt Buckle and Popper, Grand Champion Purebred Breeding Gilt $500.00, Reserve Champion Purebred Breeding Gilt $250.00, Grand Champion Crossbred Breeding Gilt $500.00, Reserve Champion Crossbred Breeding Gilt $250.00, Breed Champions each breed champion will receive a $ voucher to be used at either the MN All Breed Swine Auction or the MN Spring Purebred Breeders Sale. Grand Champion overall Market Gilt and Barrow-Belt Buckle. Market Gilt Quota Update: All counties get 1; fill ½ market barrow/breeding gilt quota=+2; fill all market barrow/breeding gilt quota =+2. MAXIMUM TOTAL of 5 MARKET GILTS. PER COUNTY. 4-H PURPLE RIBBON AUCTION REMINDER 20% of all MN State Fair Auction premiums will be deducted and will be used for a variety of Animal Science activities at the state level, including 4-H Auction Scholarships. Check out the Purple Ribbon website at: STATE FAIR LIVESTOCK INTERVIEW PROCESS In 2008, the swine and sheep project members exhibiting at the State Fair were offered an exciting opportunity as they participated in their livestock interviews. Combining the knowledge of experts in the industry, hands-on workshops on popular topics within the species area and an interaction with technology through computer-based quizzes, 4-Hers learned more than ever before! Because of this success, the interview process will again cover all the species at the 2018 State Fair. The process will consist of: age appropriate interactive workshops with industry experts, a computer-based quiz following the session and a one-on-one interview for those scoring in the top percentage on the quiz will be used to determine interview winners. These interviews (workshop and online quiz) will be held on the St. Paul Campus. LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATIONS Again in 2018 The MN Livestock Breeders Association is providing $30 cash awards to each 4-Her who completes a 4-H livestock demonstration during 4-H Livestock Weekend at the MN State Fair. Consult your local 4-H staff for details and start planning those exciting livestock demonstrations today! HERDSMANSHIP: SPEAKING UP FOR ANIMAL AGRICULTURE ACTIVITES A critical component of herdsmanship is the way exhibitors positively interact with fair goers. Minnesota 4-H will continue the program launched in 2007 in cooperation with Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association and the Minnesota State Fair. We will use the program to provide training and support to help 4-H exhibitors continue to showcase a positive image of animal agriculture at the fair. The program will consist of three components: (1) specialized training for 4-H 4

8 livestock delegations (2) coaching for exhibitors as they interact one-on-one with fair visitors during the fair and (3) evaluation and competition for 25 bonus points to be added to the county s total herdsmanship score. LIVESTOCK QUALITY ASSURANCE All youth participating as a State Fair 4-H livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat goat, dairy goat, and lama must have completed a livestock quality assurance training in which there are two training options 1) a 3 hour in-person workshop (LQA&E), or 2) a 1 hour on-line training (YQCA). Youth completing either quality assurance training option will receive a certificate of completion. The full policy, YQCA info and LQA&E youth certification dates for counties around the state can be found at: STATE FAIR LIVESTOCK WEEKEND DEADLINE TIME FOR ARRIVAL! All 4-H livestock must arrive Wednesday, August 22 between 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. No livestock will be allowed on the grounds before 5:00 a.m. and must be on the grounds by 7 p.m. The 11 p.m. curfew WILL BE MAINTAINED for Wednesday evening. Livestock Weekend Lodging in University Halls Due to Freshman Orientation at the University, all rooms must be vacated by 8 AM on Sunday morning of Livestock Weekend. HERDSMANSHIP UPDATE: Please refer to the H Premium Book for updates. AGAIN IN SCIENCE OF ANIMAL EDUCATION EXHIBITS LIVESTOCK WEEKEND Four Divisions: Health, Breeding, Production and Other Exhibit Suggestions: 1) Items constructed (such as feeding systems or show equipment) or science exhibits focusing on one of the four divisions listed above. 2)- These projects may be enhanced with 3- dimensional displays, posters or notebooks Exhibits will be judged during Livestock Weekend and 4-H ers may exhibit both an animal and a Science of Animal Educational Exhibit. 5

9 2018 MINNESOTA 4 H ANIMAL SCIENCE IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Ownership Requirements for All Animal Science Projects are uniform for Beef, Cats/Pets, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Dog, Horse, Lama, Meat Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep and Swine: Animals must be owned solely by the 4-Her or the 4-Her s family. The family includes the 4-Her s parents/guardians and siblings living together as a family unit. The definition of family includes an extended family where the animal may be owned by grandparents as long as the 4-Her s parents are actively involved with and working on the farm. Animals owned in partnership with non-family members (as defined above) must be leased and follow guidelines within the lease agreement. Lease agreements must be submitted by May 15 with 4HOnline data. Market animals (with the exception of prospect calves) cannot be leased. All Animal Ownership Deadlines: February 15: Market Beef (beef steers, market heifers & dairy steers) May 15: Breeding beef, dairy, dairy goats, dog, horse, lama, meat goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep, swine. Fryer rabbits (should be 70 days old at show) 4-Her must own the doe of fryer rabbits and doe must be identified by May 15. June 1: Jr. Meat Does July 1: Jr. Doe Kid Dairy Goats Projects in Minnesota may be started at any time during the year. However, if the project is to be shown at a county or state event, certain requirements must be met. Each of the requirements listed pertain specifically to state events. Identification worksheets are available in most species for use by families to gather data needed to complete 4HOnline Identification process. Please keep ID worksheets for records. Project Beef Breeding Spring Calf Jan1 - April 30, 2018 Breeding Fall Calf Sept 1 Dec 31, 2017 Ear Tattoo(registered) Breeding Summer May 1- Aug 31, 2017 MN 4-H Eartag (commercial) Yearling 4HOnline ID Process Breeding Junior Yearling Jan 1 April 30, 2017 Breeding Senior Yearling September 1 Dec 31, 2016 Ear Tattoo(registered) Cow/Calf (cow/calf pair) Calf on or after Jan 1, 2018 MN 4-H Eartag (commercial) 4HOnline ID Process MN 4-H Eartag Prospect Market Calf - Jan 1 April 30, HOnline ID Process Beef Steer Market Heifer Dairy Steer Recommended minimum weight of 1000 lbs. Recommended maximum of 1500 lbs for market beef and 1600 lbs for dairy steer Jan 1 August 31, 2017 Project Dairy Note: dairy exhibits must be identified before first freshening Calf Winter: Dec 1, 2017 Feb 28, 2018 Fall: Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2017 Yearling Junior: Mar 1 Aug 31, 2017 Senior: Sept 1, 2016 Feb 29, 2017 Two Year Old Sept 1, 2015 to Aug 31, 2016 Advanced 3 Year Old: Sept 1, 2014 Aug 31, Year Old: Sept 1, 2013 Aug 31, 2014 Aged: Before Sept 1, Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this material is available in alternative formats upon request. MN 4-H Eartag (ALL MKT BEEF & DAIRY STEERS) Ear Tattoo(registered, except Charlolais) 4HOnline ID Process Official Breed Assn eartag or Official Breed Assn tattoo, or 7 or 9 digit USDA tag or Breed Assn ID paper (copy) or 4-H eartag or photo if distinctly marked 4HOnline ID Process Project Dairy Goats Dairy Jr Doe Kid April 1 June 30 Unique identification tattoo Dairy Sr Doe Kid Jan 1 Mar 31 AND Dairy Dry Yearling Born in 2017, never kidded ADGA or AGS assigned herd Dairy Milking Yearling Born in 2017 tattoo OR BAH assigned Dairy Doe Two years and over scrapies ID tattoo 4HOnline ID Process Project Dog Dog ID Form w/current vac. All Breeds/classes Not applicable Over 6 months at show 4HOnline ID Process Project Horse Male foals may be shown, but All Classes yearling and older stallions are ineligible 4HOnline ID Process

10 Project Lama Prior to Jan 1, no sexually Llama/Alpaca intact male over 18 months 4HOnline ID Process Project Meat Goat MN 4-H Eartag AND Required minimum weight of 40 lbs. Meat or Dairy Market Official Scrapies Tag (with Required maximum weight of Dec 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018 Goat animal # & flock #) 110 lbs. 4HOnline ID Process Meat Sr Yearling Doe Dec 1, 2016 Mar 31, 2017 Unique Animal ID Tattoo AND Scrapie Tag or BAH assigned Scrapie tattoo 4HOnline ID Process Meat Jr Yearling Doe April 1, 2017 Aug 31, 2017 Meat Fall Yearling Doe Sept 1, 2017 Nov 30, 2017 Meat Sr Doe Kid Dec 1, 2017 Feb Meat Jr Doe Kid Mar 1, 2018 May 31, 2018 Project Poultry Note: Birds that come to State Fair must be from the same flock of the same breed and variety as your county fair winners, but you may select different birds for the State Fair than those that were exhibited at the County Fair except pigeons which are permanently ID d. If you do not own poultry, breeding poultry may be leased. Animal Science Lease Form must be submitted by May 15 th. Dove Breeding Pair Prior year or older Permanent seamless leg Pigeon Breeding Pair Prior year or older band by May 15 Pigeon Young Bird Current year 4HOnline ID Process Poultry all others Market Chickens maximum weight must not exceed 10 pounds. This year s hatch: suggestions for State Fair hatch dates are: 1) breeding poultry and waterfowl (includes duck, turkey, guineas & geese)~ January 1 or later, 2) market poultry except market chickens ~ March 1 or later, 3) egg production chickens (white or brown egg layers) ~ March 1 or later, 4) market chickens show best at 8-10 weeks of age ~ 4-H'ers may need two hatches for County and State Fair. Leg band by county fair ID check point (may be applied by county at fairgrounds) Project Rabbit Tattoo Breeding 4-HOnline ID Process Tattoo for fryer/meat pen, Required minimum weight of 3.5 must have doe s tattoo Not over 70 days of age on show Fryer lbs. Required maximum included in fryer tattoo when date weight of 5.5 lbs. ID d 4HOnline ID Process Project Sheep Commercial Breeding Ewe Lamb & Wether On or after Jan 1 MN 4-H Eartag AND Dam Official Scrapie Tag (with Commercial Breeding Yearling Ewe & Weather Dam Registered Breeding Ewe Lamb Registered Breeding Yearling Ewe Market Lamb Recommended minimum weight of 105 lbs. Recommended maximum of 170 lbs. Over 1 yr and under 2 yrs of age & not show evidence of 4 permanent incisors On or after Jan 1 Over 1 yr and under 2 yrs of age, & not show evidence of 4 permanent incisors On or after Jan 1 animal # & flock #) 4HOnline ID Process ID (tag or tattoo) that matches to a registration paper AND Official Scrapie tag 4HOnline ID Process MN 4-H Eartag AND Official Scrapie tag ( with animal # and flock #) 4HOnline ID Process Project Swine Breeding Gilt On or after January 1 Ear Notches in both ears utilizing Universal Ear Notch Market Barrow and Market Gilt Required minimum weight of 220 lbs. Required maximum weight of 300 lbs. On or after January 1; recommended Feb 1 or after System MN 4-H Eartag 4HOnline ID Process Page 2 of 2 Updated Dec 2017

11 2018 Dairy Information Sheet Prepared by the 4 H State Fair Dairy Show Committee and the Center for 4 H Youth Development This information sheet gives details on the rules for this year s Minnesota State Fair 4 H Dairy Show. Although some counties may follow slightly different guidelines, these rules will apply at the state level. OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS Ownership Requirements for All Animal Science Projects are uniform for Beef, Cats/Pets, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Dog, Horse, Lama, Meat Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine. Animals must be owned solely by the 4-Her or the 4-Her s family. The family includes the 4-Her s parents/guardians and siblings living together as a family unit. The definition of family includes an extended family where the animal may be owned by grandparents as long as the 4-Her s parents are actively involved with and working on the farm. Animals owned in partnership with non-family members (as defined above) must be leased and follow guidelines within the lease agreement. Lease agreements must be submitted by May 15 with 4HOnline data. Market animals (with the exception of prospect calves) cannot be leased. OWNERSHIP CLARIFICATIONS With the Online ID process, 4-H families are no longer able to identify animals as a family group. They might, for example, have identified a number of animals as being owned by the John Doe Family. Under the new Online ID process, families will need to enter each animal in one of 4-H member s profiles. A good rule of thumb might be to break all animals to be ID ed up such that each family member gets about the same number of animals ID ed in their name. For example, if the John Doe Family is ID ing 12 barrows and there are three siblings in the John Doe Family, you might consider putting 4 barrows in each sibling s name. It is also a good practice to put at least one animal under each sibling. The determination of which sibling exhibits which animal at the County Fair can then be delayed until the ID checkpoint at County Fair. It is at the County Fair ID checkpoint for each species that animals must be declared by a specific sibling and cannot be switched to another sibling after that. The same animal cannot be identified by more than one 4-H family unit. Let s say a livestock production operation is a partnership between two brothers both having children in 4-H. The cousins in this example must identify different animals. They might identify several as the John Doe Family and several others as the Jim Doe Family. But the same animals CANNOT be identified by both families. Let s say a similar operation is owned by two unrelated partners. In this case the same philosophy would apply. Each family may identify any number of animals but NO animals can be identified by both families. The exception to this rule is in Horse, Dog and Lama where it is permitted for animals to be ID'ed by two 4-Hers, but with restrictions described elsewhere in the Species Information Sheet. DETAILS REGARDING APPROPRIATE DRESS CODES FOR ALL STATE FAIR LIVESTOCK SHOWS. Official 4-H Show Shirts are required to be worn by all exhibitors. This is for state fair shows only. Species specific show attire information is available at z.umn.edu/showringattire HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSITIONS, COUNTY AND STATE FAIRS ALL SPECIES. All animals will be inspected by the official veterinarian the opening day of the exhibition and daily during the exhibition. The official veterinarian will order the immediate removal to a quarantine facility or removal from the exhibition premises of any animal showing clinical signs of any infectious, contagious or communicable disease, including ringworm and warts. Any animal showing evidence of any disease, abscesses, or any open contagious lesions will not be allowed to exhibit or show and will be subject to isolation or expulsion depending on the nature and seriousness of the disease, abscess or lesion in question. If illness of any nature is suspected in any animal, said animal is subject to examination by the State Veterinarian and owner or exhibitor of said animal must abide by the decision of this veterinarian. Animals with warts or ringworm may not be shown. A statement from a veterinarian that an animal is being treated for these diseases is not acceptable. Animals known by the exhibitor to have an infectious, communicable disease or to have been exposed to an infectious, communicable disease, or to be from a quarantined flock may not be entered in an exhibition. IDENTIFICATION. - All cattle, swine, sheep and goats exhibited at the fair must have official identification (ID) that meets the requirements of both state and federal animal identification rules. The goal of these ID requirements is to uniquely identify animals so they can be traced to their source in a disease outbreak. The type of ID used in each species may vary, but each official ID is unique to that animal within the United States. For pictures of official ear tags and more information about official ID in livestock, visit the Board of Animal Health Official ID page at mn.gov/bah/official-id/. There are no state or federal requirements at this time to officially identify camelid species or rabbits. Some members of the poultry group will need individual leg bands so they can be identified to their owner at the State Fair. 1

12 CATTLE. 1. Individuals must be officially identified. The following ear tags are considered official ID for cattle: A. USDA National Uniform Ear tagging System (NUES) tags. Must display U.S. shield. 1) Brucellosis (Bang s) orange vaccination tags (only applied by accredited veterinarians); 2) Metal or plastic NUES tags. Metal tags may be ordered at no cost from the Minnesota Board of Animal Health at (651) or using their online order form. B. USDA AIN visual or RFID tag [15 digit number starting with 840]. Must display U.S. shield. C. Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) tag [15 digit number starting with 124]. D. Alternate identification applied to cattle prior to March 11, 2015 is an American ID tag (8or 9 digit number beginning with the prefix USA ). This includes the National Farm Animal ID and records (FAIR) by the Holstein Assoc., Inc. 2. Cattle from Minnesota do not need a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI). 3. Cattle from outside Minnesota. A. Must meet Minnesota importation requirements. See mn.gov/bah/imports.html or call the Minnesota Board of Animal Health at (651) B. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) i s required and must list the Minnesota State Fair as consignee and an import permit number must be documented on the CVI. An issued CVI is valid for 30 days from the date the animals were inspected by an accredited veterinarian. C. Cattle from outside Minnesota must meet the importation requirements of their state of origin if they are returning. LEASING PROGRAM If a 4-Her cannot own their own Dairy animal, they may be leased. If an animal is leased, the MN 4-H Dairy Lease Agreement must be completed then uploaded and/or submitted to your county extension office by May 15 th with 4HOnline data An animal may be leased and exhibited in a cow class only if the 4-Her leased the same animal prior to first freshening. Assume responsibility for care and management of the leased animal when animal is in lessee possession. The leased animal must be exhibited by the lessee at any show while the lease is in effect. Dairy Lease Agreements Must be renewed each year. This involves downloading the current lease found on 4HOnline, renewing in the appropriate box on the lease form, and reloading to 4HOnline. CLOVERBUDS Cloverbuds interested in exploring the dairy project DO NOT identify animals in 4HOnline. The year following the being a Cloverbud, youth in grade 3 are only eligible to show animals in calf, yearling and 2 year old classes. The animals in these classes must meet all MN 4-H dairy project identification requirements. DATES OF STATE FAIR 4 H LIVESTOCK ENCAMPMENT & SHOW TIMES 4-H Livestock Encampment ~ Wednesday, August 22 Sunday, August 26 Show Day & Time ~ Saturday 9:00 a.m. BIRTHDATES Winter Calf December 1, 2017 February 28, 2018 Fall Calf September 1 November 30, 2017 Summer Junior Yearling June 1, 2017 August 31, 2017 Spring Junior Yearling March 1, 2017 May 31, 2017 Winter Senior Yearling December 1, 2016 February 28, 2017 Fall Senior Yearling September 1 November 30, 2016 Junior Two Year Old March 1 August 31, 2016 Senior Two Year Old September 1, 2015 February 29, 2016 Three Year Old Cows September 1, 2014 August 31, 2015 Four Year Old Cows September 1, 2013 August 31, 2014 Aged Cow Born before September 1, 2013 Dry Cow Dry cow of any age IDENTIFICATION DETAILS, FORMS & DEADLINES Also refer to your county ID letter and online at: All dairy animals must be identified with an official form of identification: Official Breed Assn. Eartag, Official Breed Assn. tattoo, State 4-H eartag, USDA tag (7 or 9 digit), Copy of the Breed Assn. ID paper and/or photo (if exhibits distinct markings) by May 15 th. Registered animals must provide breed association information by May 15 th If registration for the animal being ID ed is pending, it is your responsibility once you receive the official registration to contact your local County Extension Office. Request that the registration number be entered for the correct animal in 4HOnline to replace pending. This should be done before your County Fair. A 4-Her cannot exhibit an animal in the Two Year Old or cow class if it was not identified in the extension office before its first freshening. Cows do not need to be shown prior to first freshening.

13 No family member or other 4-Her will be allowed to show an animal that has been shown by another 4-Her after the animal s first freshening. All dairy ID data must be entered online or the dairy ID data submitted to your county extension office, by May 15. If an animal is leased, the MN 4-H Dairy Lease Agreement must also be completed and then uploaded and/or submitted to your county extension office by May 15 th. REGISTERED / GRADE HOLSTEINS Registered and Grade Holsteins are shown separately at State Fair. Registered Holsteins may not be shown in the grade ring. Registered Holsteins are classified as animals that have 87% or more Registered Holstein Ancestry (RHA-NA) as recorded with the Holstein Association. CLARIFICATION ON BREED ANCESTRY Animals identified as Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein or Jersey, must be 87% (7/8) or more of any one breed. Milking Shorthorn must be 75% (3/4) or more Milking Shorthorn. If breed parentage does not meet these rules, the animal will be shown in the Crossbred & Other Breeds class. RED & WHITE SHOW Must be registered. We will accept registration papers and/or a certificate of identification (CID) from Holstein Association USA, Red & White Dairy Cattle Association, Holstein Association USA showing the suffix Red and Holstein Canada showing the suffix Red. May be dual registered. Red & White animals with no papers will show in the breed they exhibit characteristics and ancestry. Must be true red with no black or brindle. Show management reserves the right to deny any animal with a questionable hair coat. Dairy ID must show animal s breed as Red & White on May 15 th deadline. Animals cannot be switched between Holstein and Red & White classes after ID verification. CROSSBRED AND OTHER BREEDS CLASS If an animal is less than 87% (7/8) (Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein or Jersey) or 75% (3/4) Milking Shorthorn of any one breed, it must be exhibited in the Crossbred and Other Breeds class. In addition, any grade animal not showing the predominant characteristics of one breed at verification by the show committee will show in the Crossbred and Other Breeds class. DRY COW DEFINITION Any cow that has been fresh for 280 days or more, prior to the day of the show, may be shown (at the option of the exhibitor) in either the Dry or Milking Cow Class, if the show offers a Dry Cow Class. A cow milked less than 280 days must show in the Milking Class, unless she is recorded dry on the official DHI (or comparable computer) report. This report must accompany animals to be shown in a Dry Cow Class at ID Verification. To show as a dry cow, she must be milked out for the show. Class designation must be made no later than the time of county final registration prior to State Fair, with exception for animals that freshen after check-in, and must be transferred to their respective milking class. REGISTRATION PAPERS If you are exhibiting a registered animal, you must present a photocopy of the registration certificate at the time of verification. If the registration certificate is not presented by the time of the show, the animal is ineligible for any awards beyond a blue ribbon. SHOW INFORMATION For colored breeds, registered and grade animals are shown together at State Fair. For all breeds, the following classes will be combined if one of the classes has less than 4 animals and the combined class does not result in more than 10 animals Winter and Fall Calf Three and Four Year Old Summer and Spring Junior Note: Aged Cows and Dry Cows will be shown separately Yearling Breeds with less than 10 exhibits will be shown in 2 classes Winter and Fall Senior Yearling heifers and cows Junior and Senior Two Year Old Three Year Old classes will be split if 20 or more in class at show managers discretion Yearlings that have calved show as Jr Two Year Olds