Register Market Cattle by January 4

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Youth interested in exhibiting beef steers, dairy steers, or market heifers in the 2010 Shelby County Junior Fair must register their animals with the OSU Extension office on or before 4:30 p.m. on January 4.

Youth must be at least 8 years old and in the third grade as of January 1, 2010, and must enroll in the 2010 4-H or FFA programs by organizational deadlines.

 

A youth may register a maximum of three market cattle. All registered animals must be brought to the Shelby County Fairgrounds from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 17, and be weighed and identified as on feed for the 2010 Shelby County Junior Fair.

 

All market cattle must be under the care of the youth by January 1, and all animals brought to the fairgrounds for weigh-in must have a halter and be halter broken. Animals must also be dehorned, and males must have been properly castrated well before weigh-in.

 

Registration cards and a letter detailing the registration, tagging, and weigh-in processes are available from the OSU Extension office. Call 937-498.7239 for details.

 

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