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.
Fort Bend County Fair
- We don’t validate for the Fort Bend County Fair.
For more information, visit: http://fortbendcountyfair.com/
Spring Major Shows
- Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
- San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo
- San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
- Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
- Rodeo Austin
Fall Major Shows
- Heart O’ Texas (Waco)
- State Fair of Texas (Dallas)
Animal |
Order Forms
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Orders Available
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Validation
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Horse | Early: Mar.-4/15 Late: 4/16-5/1 Information |
4-H ONLY | March – May (4-H Connect) |
Heifer (Fall Major Shows) |
Early: 3/17-4/13 Late: 4/14-6/10 Order Form |
4-H & FFA | June 18, 2020 5:00-7:30pm |
Steer (All Major Shows) |
Early: 3/17-4/13 Late: 4/14-6/10 Order Form |
4-H & FFA | June 18, 2020 5:00-7:30pm |
Lamb/Goat (State Fair) |
Early: 3/17-4/13 Late: 4/14-6/10 Order Form |
4-H & FFA | June 16, 2020 5:00-7:30pm |
Swine (State Fair) |
Early: 4/9-4/22 Late: ??? Order Form |
4-H FFA: See AST |
June 25, 2019 6:30-8:30am |
Broiler (State Fair) |
Due: 6/26 Order Form |
4-H FFA: see AST |
August (pick up) |
Turkey (Houston/San Antonio/Austin) |
Due: 8/23 Order Form |
4-H FFA: see AST |
November (pick up) |
Lamb/Goat (Spring Major Shows) |
Early: 8/3-8/31 Late:9/1-10/18 Order Form |
4-H & FFA | October 22, 2020 4:00-7:00pm |
Heifer (Spring Major Shows) |
Early: 9/1-9/20 Late: 9/21-10/18 Order Form |
4-H & FFA | October 20, 2020 4:00-7:00pm |
Swine (Spring Major Shows) |
Early: 8/18-9/18 Late: 9/19-10/23 Order Form |
4-H FFA: see AST |
Nov. 18, 2020 3:00-7:00pm |
Broiler (Houston/San Antonio/Austin) |
Due: 10/8 Order Form |
4-H FFA: see AST |
January (pick up) |
Dog | December (opens) |
4-H ONLY | January 10, 2020 (via 4-H Connect) |
*Please contact your Advisor or County Extension Agent for available forms.
For questions, please contact the Extension Office at (281) 342-3034.