4-H Livestock Exhibitor Resources

Enrollment Deadline

Youth interested in participating in the Nebraska State Fair must complete enrollment by June 15.

Enrollment Instructions

Livestock Identification

State Fair Livestock Identification and Nomination Requirements_v2 (2021)

• Step by Step Nomination Instructions (2021)
• Breeding Validation Worksheet
• Livestock Nomination FAQs
• Dairy Affidavits
• Cattle Hair Sample Collection Instructions
• Sheep & Goat Hair Sample Collection Instructions
• Swine Hair Sample Collection Instructions

Also see: State Fair Livestock Identification, Nomination & Entry

Livestock Entry

All 4-H livestock 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. Livestock will not be entered by the county Extension office. Please refer to the 4-H/FFA Exhibitor Entry Limits. 

ENTER LIVE ANIMAL EXHIBITS

Exhibitor Letters

4-H Livestock Reminders and Updates (8/6/20)

Rabbit & Poultry Exhibitor Letter (2020)

• Rabbit CVI Form (2021)

Beef, Sheep, Meat Goat & Swine Exhibitor Letter (2020)

Youth Dairy Exhibitor Letter (2020)

Additional Swine Exhibitor Information

• Pork Carcass Evaluation and Value Presentation, Dr. Dennis Burson (2017)
• Seneca Valley Virus Memo, Department of Agriculture (2018)

Check-In, Weigh-In, Loading/Unloading

State Fair Loading/Unloading Presentation (2020)

Livestock Exhibitor Fairgrounds Entrance Map (2020)

Ethics Affidavits

• Livestock Ethics and Disclosure Form (2021)
• Rabbit & Poultry Ethics and Disclosure Form (2021)

Stalling Assignments

• Beef Stalling Information (2020)
• Swine Stalling Information (2020)
• Sheep and Goat Stalling Information (2020)

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.

• Judging Criteria (2019)
• Results (2019)

Schedules & Show Programs

Show Programs–Show programs will be uploaded below as they are finalized. Programs are also available in the Nebraska State Fair 4-H mobile app.

4-H Livestock Schedule (2021)

4-H Schedule

Additional Resources

RHDV Biosecurity Guidance Document

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: Animal Documents, Records & Tests Needed Prior to Fairs & Exhibitors

Animal Resource Guide for 4-H & FFA Members: Facts, Values & Myths

Animal Resource Guide for 4-H & FFA Members: Knowing the Livestock Lingo

Animal Resource Guide for 4-H & FFA Members: Communicating with the Public About the Care of Production Animals

2017 Presentation: Pork Carcass Evaluation and Value, Dr. Dennis Burson, Nebraska Extension Meat Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln