Validation & Orders
The Texas 4-H and FFA Livestock Validation Program confirms ownership and ensures that youth exhibitors are actively engaged with their livestock projects. Validation components may include ear tags, tattoo, hair sample, nose prints and/or a Unique Identification Number.
We do NOT validate for the Fort Bend County Fair or Needville Youth Fair.
(See “Other” page for links to those shows for info)
CLICK HERE – Validation Online Order Forms
| Fall Validation for Spring Majors Tag Order Fees | |
| Early | Late |
| Lamb/Goat: $20.00 per head August 16 – August 30 | Lamb/Goat: $30.00 per head August 31 – October 3 **NOT GUARANTEED IF ORDERED LATE DUE TO SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES** |
| Heifer: $20.00 per head August 16 – October 3 |
Heifer: $20.00 per head August 16 – October 3 |
| Steer: ONLY at Spring Validation | Steer: ONLY at Spring Validation |
| Species: | Order Info For Spring & Fall Shows: | Availability: | Validation Date, Time, & Location: |
| Broiler (State Fair) |
Due: June 2022 Order Form VALIDATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED FOR THE 2022 YEAR |
4-H FFA: See AST |
(Pick Up Time & Location TBD) |
| Broiler (Houston/San Antonio/Austin) |
Due: September 19, 2022 Order Form |
4-H FFA: See AST |
(Pick Up Time & Location TBD) |
| Dog (State Dog Show) |
December | 4-H ONLY | 1/10/2020 Validate in 4-H Online |
| Heifer (Fall Major Shows) |
Spring – March – June 2022 VALIDATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED FOR THE 2022 YEAR |
4-H & FFA | October 13, 2022 4:30-7 PM FBC Fairgrounds – Barn H |
| Heifer (Spring Major Shows) |
Fall – August 16 – October 3, 2022 |
4-H & FFA | October 13, 2022 4:00-7 PM FBC Fairgrounds – Barn H |
| Horse (District 9 & Texas 4-H Horse Shows) |
Early: April 15, ; Late: 5/1 Information |
4-H ONLY | March – May (4-H Online) |
| Lamb/Goat (Fall Major Shows) |
Spring- Early: March – April 2022; Late: April – June 2022 VALIDATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED FOR THE 2022 YEAR |
4-H & FFA | June 2022 4:30-7PM FBC Fairgrounds – Barn H |
| Lamb/Goat (Spring Major Shows) |
Fall – Early: August 16 – 30, 2022; Late: August 31 – October 3, 2022 |
4-H & FFA | October 11, 2022 4:00-7PM FBC Fairgrounds – Barn H |
| Steer (All Major Shows) |
ALL – Early: April 1, 2022; Late:April 19, 2022 *See Link Above VALIDATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED FOR THE 2022-2023 YEAR |
4-H & FFA | June 9, 2022 4:30-PM FBC Fairgrounds – Barn H |
| Swine (Fall Major Shows) |
Spring – Early: April 1st – April 20th; Late: April 21st – June 1st Order Form VALIDATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED FOR THE 2022 YEAR |
4-H FFA: See AST |
Date & Time: TBA Location: TBD |
| Swine (Spring Major Shows) |
Fall – Early: TBA; Late: TBA *See Link Above |
4-H FFA: See AST |
Date & Time: TBA Location: TBD |
| Turkey (Houston/San Antonio/Austin) |
Due: August 8, 2022 Order Form VALIDATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED FOR THE 2022-2023 YEAR |
4-H FFA: See AST |
(Pick Up Time & Location TBD) |
Major Show Entry Nights
Major Show Entry Nights allow a one on one appointment with the agent to answer questions, complete sign up, and payment for upcoming major shows. Appointments are required and can be made by selecting from the below flyers for the major show or major show event that you would like to participate in. Please remember that the purchase of validation tags or birds does not automatically enter an individual into a show.
REMINDER: Contest entries are also due these nights and will require names of all team members and payment for entire team at time of registration.
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