Fall Stock Show Validation Dates and Protocols

Hello Families of Kaufman County 4-H/FFA Livestock Programs.  This June we will be conducting the validations for the Fall Stock Show and Major Show steers on the dates below.  Please pay attention to the guidelines as we have put into motion procedures to keep you and your families safe during this time of COVID-19. YOU NEEDED TO HAVE PURCHASED A TAG FROM YOUR 4-h AGENT OR FFA ADVISOR BEFORE PARTICIPATING.  IF IN DOUBT CONTACT YOUR ADVISOR OR AGENT. 

1.    DATES OF THE VALIDATIONS

a.    Tuesday, June 23^rd – Cattle Only

                                                   i.      - 6 pm – Risinger Vet assigned times

b.   Wednesday, June 24^th – Kaufman FFA MEMBERS Only

                                                   i.     Steers, Heifers, Market Goats, Market Lambs

c.    Thursday, June 25^th –  

                                                   i.     7 am – Mabank FFA Steers & Heifers Only

                                                 ii.     9 am – All others by assigned times for Steers & Heifer

                                               iii.     11 am – All Others Market Goats and Market Lambs

d.   Friday, June 26^th –

                                                   i.     4 pm – County Fair Grounds

1.    Anything NOT done already – LAST CHANCE!!

2.    New this year we will have portable corrals and chute for cattle projects

2.    WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

a.    Pen to use for signing papers

                                                   i.     We will have some pens there if you forget

b.   Parent and Child (young adult) needs to be present

c.    IF Validating a Heifer, MUST have TWO (2) Good Color copies of the registration.

d.   Heifers – Please have your money or check for the validation ready.  When it is time to unload ONE (1) representative will come with paperwork in with the heifer.

                                                   i.     Checks to be made to – 4-H Council Fund

e.    All Other Validations – One (1) representative will come with paperwork in with the project. 

3.    ON ARRIVAL

a.     You will be greeted at the entrance or in the parking lot and checked for your assigned time that you signed up for.

b.   Your validation papers will be given to you. Please check all information and sign on all places for your forms.

c.    Please bring your own PPE mask to the validation for the individual designated to get out of vehicle with project.

d.   When asked to pull forward all family members please stay in the vehicle.  Only One-Two people need to depart with project(s).

e.    Everyone stays in vehicles; and when out of the vehicle respect the 6’ social distance rules.

4.    Sign Up for times to arrive on each validation day(s)

a.    Please send to your families or you fill out.

                                                   i.     https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054CAFAD2FAAFC1-kaufman

                                                 ii.     FFA Advisors if you are hauling your chapter in please sign up your slots.

b.   The Why - Safety Flyer from Dr Zanolini

5.    Any questions please email to Carrie Sharp – State Validation Chair by email ( cl-sharp@tamu.edu) or text me at 214-801-3013 or is there are no more time slots for the day you need to come in.