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.

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 & Due Dates	Orders Available for:	Validation Date
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)