Livestock Identification
State Fair Livestock Identification and Nomination Requirements (3/20/19)
- Step by Step Nomination Instructions (2019)
- Breeding Validation Worksheet (2019)
- Livestock Nomination FAQs (3/20/19)
- Dairy Affidavits
- Cattle Hair Sample Collection Instructions (3/20/19)
- Sheep & Goat Hair Sample Collection Instructions (3/20/19)
- Swine Hair Sample Collection Instructions (3/20/19)
Live Animal Exhibit Entry
All 4-H live animal exhibits must be entered in ShoWorks before 8:00 PM CST on August 10. This entry process must be completed by the 4-H exhibitor (or their family). Fees must be paid for using a debit/credit card. There are no other payment options. Live animal exhibits will not be entered by the county Extension office. Please refer to the 4-H/FFA Exhibitor Entry Limits. For help completing the entry process, please review the 4-H/FFA Registration Instructions or watch our tutorial video.
Exhibitor Letters
Rabbit & Poultry Exhibitor Letter (2018)
Beef, Sheep, Meat Goat & Swine Exhibitor Letter (2018)
Additional Swine Exhibitor Information
- Show Format, Carcass Contest, FAQ (2018)
- Pork Carcass Evaluation and Value Presentation, Dr. Dennis Burson (2017)
- Getting Paid for Swine Projects (2018)
- Seneca Valley Virus Memo, Department of Agriculture (2018)
- Carcass Contest Results (2018)
Check-In, Weigh-In, Loading/Unloading
State Fair Loading/Unloading Presentation (2018)
Livestock Check-In Trailer Hours (2018)
4-H and FFA In Place and Check-In/Weigh-In Schedule (2018)
Livestock Exhibitor Fairgrounds Entrance Map
Ethics Affidavits
- Livestock Ethics and Disclosure Form (2018)
- Rabbit & Poultry Ethics and Disclosure Form (2018)
- Hormel Swine Affidavit Form (2018)
Stalling Assignments
- Beef Stalling Information (2018)
- Swine Stalling Information (2018)
- Sheep and Goat Stalling Information (2018)
Herdsmanship
The purpose of the Herdsmanship contest is to encourage cooperation, fellowship, and teamwork among exhibitors in developing and maintaining a display of livestock and stalling areas. Herdsmanship duties are the primary responsibility of the livestock exhibitor.
Schedules & Show Programs
State Fair Livestock Schedule (2018)
Show programs will be uploaded below as they become available. Programs are also available in the Nebraska State Fair 4-H mobile app.
Additional Resources
Leader's Guide on Animal Welfare for Fairs and Exhibitors
Youth Guide on Animal Welfare for Fairs and Exhibitors
Animal Resource Guide for 4-H & FFA Members: Facts, Values & Myths
Animal Resource Guide for 4-H & FFA Members: Knowing the Livestock Lingo
General Rules
4-H Animal Exhibitor Handbook (2018)
State Fair General Livestock Rules (2018)
State Fair Livestock Health Requirements (2018)
Species/Show Rules
Please refer to the following pages and resources for specific species/show rules, guidelines, entry limits, class descriptions, scoresheets, and forms.
For questions about this program or the information on this page, please contact:
COORDINATOR: Brandy W. Schulze
EMAIL: bwagner5@unl.edu
PHONE: 402-472-9023