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Livestock Project NewsAugust 2011Major Show Lamb and Goat Validation TagsThe deadline to order major show lamb and goat validation tags for 2011-2012 will be Friday, August 19 th . Ifyou’re planning on exhibiting a lamb or goat at a major livestock show (Ft. Worth, San Antonio, Houston,Austin) you will need to order tags. Tags will cost $10/each. Texas Lamb Breeders Association numbers willhave to be included on the validation forms when the lambs are validated in October. No TLBA numbers willbe added later. Validation will take place on Tuesday, October 18 th 4:30 p.m. at the VLS Pavilion.State Fair of Texas EntriesExhibitors that validated animal projects for the State Fair of Texas, be reminded that the entry deadline is approaching.Please call and schedule an appointment to stop by the Extension office and complete your entriesbetween August 8 th and 12 th . Once again, we will be required to submit your entry online. For additional informationincluding rules and regulations, visit www.bigtex.comProject SupportI’m available to assist you with your livestock projects should you have any questions. If you need me to helpyou purchase a project, feel free to call the Extension office at 575-4581.Project MeetingsIf you have suggestions for livestock project meetings, please call the Extension office. Meetings can be coordinatedfor individual clubs or countywide groups. I’m more than willing to work with you in coordinatingand scheduling programs so if you have an interest, let me know.Major Show SchedulesSan Antonio, Houston and Austin have a tentative livestock show schedule posted online. Visit their respectivewebsite to see the latest updates.www.sarodeo.comwww.rodeohouston.comwww.staroftexas.orgCoastal Bend ClassicThe 2 nd Annual Coastal Bend Classic is scheduled for Saturday, December 3 rd at the San Patricio County Fairgroundsin Sinton. The program will include educational clinics for cattle, lamb and goat exhibitors with ashow to follow that afternoon. A new attraction to the event is the addition of a show pig clinic. Confirmedspeakers thus far include Kelton Mason and Glen Martin. For more information, visithttp://agrilife.org/victoria4h/leadership-activities-events/
Livestock Project NewsLivestock Show OpportunitiesFor a list of prospect shows, please visit www.theshowbox.com In addition, check outhttp://agrilife.org/victoria4h/leadership-activities-events/ for details concerning the Victoria Crossroads Classic(September 17-18).2012 Victoria Livestock Show Judges UpdateLamb and Goat - Roel GarzaBroiler - Jacob CoppedgeRabbit - Mary Jo TerrySteer - Brandon CallisHog - Al SchminkeBreeding Gilt - Jason HoddeSweepstakes - Neely NelsonJr. Heifer Show - Ryan Cummins, TBACarcass - Dr. Davey GriffinShowmanship - Peter McGuill, Dustin CoufalQuality Counts Requirement for Major Livestock ShowsQuality counts verification for 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors has been in the works for a while and beginning thisupcoming show season will be MANDATORY. All Texas Major Livestock Shows will require youth exhibitors to havecompleted training and testing in quality counts. Verification will be part of the entry process. With no verificationnumber (certifying that an exhibitor successfully completed the online test) exhibitors will not be able to enter a majorlivestock show. Youth exhibitors will be asked to demonstrate their knowledge of the Six Pillars of Character and theEight Core Concepts presented in the Quality Counts Curriculum. To do this, they will need to pass an online test at(http://qualitycounts.tamu.edu/) and acquire a Quality Counts Verification number.Youth can review an online module http://qualitycounts.tamu.edu/texas-trails/ to study for the test. All the test questionsand answers are covered on the online module. Additionally, there is a power point presentation that covers more of theprogram specifics. Click the verification link on the quality counts website at the address above to access the slides aswell as the test.Important Reminders:1. The test is required for both 4-H and FFA members (youth involved in both organizations need to select “bothorganizations” when they log in).2. There are two tests - a Junior/Intermediate and a Senior test. The junior/intermediate test is 10 questions, seniortest is 20 questions.3. Youth will have to pass the test once within each age group. For example, a junior 4-H member passes the testand will use the same verification number until he or she becomes a senior 4-H member. At that time, he or shewill need to take the senior test.4. The test can be taken as many times as needed. A score of 80 or above = passing.5. The verification number is required to complete major show entries. At the conclusion of successfully completingthe test, you will be given a certificate to print off designating your individual verification number.
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