Validation is proof of ownership as required by stock shows in Texas. Please keep in mind, it does not automatically enter exhibitors in a livestock show.

Forms:

• 2022-2023 Ethics Policy
• Rule #3 Approval Form
• Validation Tag Order Form here.

 

Sheep & Goat Projects:

2022 State Fair Sheep/Goat Validation

• • Tag Order Due – April 15, 2022
  • Physical Validation – TBA (Must be completed by June 30th)
  • **IMPORTANT!! – The State Fair of Texas is requiring validation for registered breeding sheep, registered breeding goats, wether/commercial dams, and wether/commercial does.

 More information regarding the Roll-Over Breeding Sheep and Breeding Goat program will be released soon. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO MARKET LAMBS AND GOATS!!!

 Market lambs and market goats validated for the State Fair of Texas MUST RE-VALIDATE for Major Shows in October! This has NOT changed!

Major Livestock Show & County Sheep/Goat Validation

• • Tag Order Due –
  • Physical Validation –

 

Steer & Heifer Projects:

Major Livestock Show Steer & Heifer SPRING Validation

• • Tag/UIN Order Due – April 15, 2022
  • Physical Validation – June 21 & 28, 2022

 

Major Livestock Show HEIFER FALL Validation

• • Barcode Order Due – April 15, 2022
  • Physical Validation – June 21 & 28, 2022

 

Swine Projects:

2021 State Fair Swine Validation

• • Tag Order Due – April 26, 2022
  • Physical Validation – TBA (Must be completed by June 30th)

 

Major Livestock Show & County Swine Validation

• • Tag Order Due –
  • Physical Validation –