2017 Animal Science Project ID Information - May 15 Deadline

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1 2017 Animal Science Project ID Information - May 15 Deadline DATE: April 11, 2017 TO: FROM: RE: Minnesota 4-H Animal Science Project Members Enrolled in: Beef. Sheep, Swine, Dairy Goat, Market Goat, Rabbit, Lama, Poultry Sara Budde, Stearns County 4-H Program Coordinator IMPORTANT - Animal Identification Process Thank you for enrolling in a 4-H animal science project. We hope you find this project both challenging and rewarding. This letter outlines the online animal identification process. Minnesota 4-H uses its online enrollment system, 4HOnline, to record all animal identifications and ownership data. Online animal identification reduces inaccuracies and inefficiencies that were a part of our past paper system. More information and a 4HOnline user guide can be found at The general process that will be followed in 2017 is as follows: (see specific specie info on next page) 1. 4-H Family completes the ID worksheet (enclosed for the species your family is currently enrolled in). NOTE: Additional ID worksheets are available at: H Family self-enters information and prints entry report for personal record. If an animal is leased (Breeding Animals ONLY!), the lease agreement must be scanned and uploaded in 4HOnline (bring hard copy to County Extension Office by May 15 if unable to scan). The lease form is available at H.umn.edu/animal-ID. A copy of the Minnesota 4-H Animal Science Lease Program Fact Sheet: is available at: Lease-Fact-Sheet.pdf NOTE: This does not apply to Dairy; see separate Dairy letter NOTE: Animals need to be identified May 15. If you are unable to self-enter, hard copy submissions to the county Extension office must be received by close of business 4:30 p.m. on May 15, or if mailed, be postmarked NO LATER than May 15, If you are self-entering, data entry into 4HOnline, must be completed by 11:59 pm, May 15, 2017; you will not be able complete identification after that point. If your family cannot self-enter the ID information: 4-H Family brings in or mails completed ID worksheet and other required items, including signature(s), to County Extension office, on or before close of business on May 15. This ID worksheet will be kept on file in the Extension office. Within one week, Support Staff or designated volunteer enters info online into your family s 4HOnline account. After that, your family may view the information in 4HOnline to check for accuracy. The user guide, Reviewing and Printing Animal ID Data, is available at to walk you through the process. The County Extension Office must be notified of any discrepancies by Friday, May Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this material is available in alternative formats upon request. Direct requests to the Extension Store at Printed on recycled and recyclable paper with at least 10 percent postconsumer waste material.

2 NOTE: Hard copy submissions to the county Extension office must be received by close of business 4:30 p.m. on May 15, or if mailed, be postmarked NO LATER than May 15. Online ID ing (4HOnline) user assistance and support A user guide is available at For assistance with the online ID process contact Sara Budde at budde016@umn.edu or In addition, an ID helpline will be available May 13-15: o Saturday, May 13-1:00-8:00 p.m o Sunday, May 14-3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m o Monday, May 15-4:30-11:30 p.m Additional pieces of project information are included in this mailing for your information: 2017 Animal Science Identification Requirements for Minnesota 4-H details specific dates and requirements unique to each animal science project area Information Sheets for the species your family is currently enrolled in, which have been compiled by 4-H State Committees and includes processes, procedures and information unique to the specific projects at the Minnesota State Fair. On rare occasions, 4-H animals will lose the official Minnesota 4-H ear tag or other identifying tags. If this occurs, you will need to contact Sara Budde immediately at so that the tag can be verified and replaced. Do not wait until county fair if this occurs. SPECIES SPECIFIC INFORMATION. Beef, Sheep, Swine & Meat Goats: 1. 4-H Family calls ahead to reserve tags (number of tags for each specie required) and tagger (if needed) from the County Extension office. (There is a $20 deposit fee for tagger, which will be refunded when tagger is returned.) 2. 4-H Family picks up MN 4-H ear tags and tag applicator (if needed) from the County Extension Office H Family puts tag in animal s ear by May 15 and completes the information worksheet (enclosed). 4. Family returns ALL unused and/or damaged eartags to their extension office. *Animals showing as Registered Breeding Beef & Registered Breeding Sheep do not need a MN 4-H ear tag Dairy: (see separate Dairy letter) Dairy Goat: 4-H Family completes the ID worksheet (enclosed) for all NEW project animals. Registered animals with pending breed association registration information by May 15 must update this information as soon as it is received. If you enter pending you will need to provide updated information to your local Extension Office to get it updated prior to the County Fair. Lama: One lama can be ID'd by multiple family members. In those cases, the same animal should be entered under EACH member ID'ing that animal. Poultry: There is no identification worksheet or information that needs to be submitted for your poultry project. HOWEVER..If your project is leased, a 2017 Minnesota 4-H Animal Science Lease Form must be turned in to your County Extension Office by May 15. The form is available at or at the county office. Be sure to read the Poultry Information Sheet. It contains info on hatch dates and health requirements. Rabbit: If a Doe is properly ID'd by May 15 the market rabbits born to that Doe will be considered ID'ed if they are tattooed by county fair check-in time.

3 Livestock Quality Assurance & Ethics: Minnesota 4-H supports livestock quality assurance and animal science ethics. The State policy is that youth participating in the State Fair, as a livestock exhibitor, must have completed their age appropriate Level of Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics (LQA&E) training. 4-Hers certified in the Beef and/or Pork Quality Assurance must also take the Ethics portion of the 4-H training. Certification is good for three fair seasons. Additional information concerning any LQA&E training in our area will be listed in upcoming 4-H newsletters or can be found at Stearns County s LQA&E date is Saturday, April 22 nd. Register by Monday, April 17 th at: If you are unable to attend the training in Stearns County, you will need to complete the Quality Assurance & Ethics Training in another county. Dates and Registration contact information for other county trainings can be found at If you have any questions about online animal identification or anything else in this letter, please contact Sara at or budde016@umn.edu. Mailing address for county Extension office is: Stearns County Extension 3333 W Division Street Suite 10 St. Cloud, MN IMPORTANT - All ownership and registration papers WILL BE checked at the 2017 County Fair.

4 2017 MINNESOTA 4-H ANIMAL SCIENCE IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Ownership Requirements for All Animal Science Projects are uniform for Beef, Cats/Pets, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Dog, Horse, Lama, Meat Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep and Swine: Animals must be owned solely by the 4-Her or the 4-Her s family. The family includes the 4-Her s parents/guardians and siblings living together as a family unit. The definition of family includes an extended family where the animal may be owned by grandparents as long as the 4-Her s parents are actively involved with and working on the farm. Animals owned in partnership with non-family members (as defined above) must be leased and follow guidelines within the lease agreement. Lease agreements must be submitted by May 15 with 4HOnline data. Market animals (with the exception of prospect calves) cannot be leased. All Animal Ownership Deadlines: February 15: Market Beef (beef steers, market heifers & dairy steers) May 15: Breeding beef, dairy, dairy goats, dog, horse, lama, meat goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep, swine. Fryer rabbits (should be 70 days old at show) 4-Her must own the doe of fryer rabbits and doe must be identified by May 15. June 1: Jr. Meat Does July 1: Jr. Doe Kid Dairy Goats Projects in Minnesota may be started at any time during the year. However, if the project is to be shown at a county or state event, certain requirements must be met. Each of the requirements listed pertain specifically to state events. Identification worksheets are available in most species for use by families to gather data needed to complete 4HOnline Identification process. Please keep ID worksheets for records. Project Beef Breeding Spring Calf Jan1 - April 30, 2017 Breeding Fall Calf Sept 1 Dec 31, 2016 Ear Tattoo(registered) Breeding Summer May 1- Aug 31, 2016 MN 4-H Eartag (commercial) Yearling 4HOnline ID Process Breeding Junior Yearling Jan 1 April 30, 2016 Breeding Senior Yearling September 1 Dec 31, 2015 Ear Tattoo(registered) Cow/Calf (cow/calf pair) Calf on or after Jan 1, 2017 MN 4-H Eartag (commercial) 4HOnline ID Process MN 4-H Eartag Prospect Market Calf - Jan 1 April 30, HOnline ID Process Beef Steer Required minimum weight of 1000 MN 4-H Eartag (ALL) Market Heifer lbs and not exceeding maximum of Ear Tattoo(registered, except Jan 1 August 31, lbs for market beef maximum Charlolais) Dairy Steer or 1600 lbs for dairy steer 4HOnline ID Process Project Dairy Note: dairy exhibits must be identified before first freshening Calf Winter: Dec 1, 2016 Feb 28, 2017 Fall: Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2016 Yearling Junior: Mar 1 Aug 31, 2016 Senior: Sept 1, 2015 Feb 29, 2016 Two Year Old Sept 1, 2014 to Aug 31, 2015 Advanced 3 Year Old: Sept 1, 2013 Aug 31, Year Old: Sept 1, 2012 Aug 31, 2013 Aged: Before Sept 1, Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this material is available in alternative formats upon request. Official Breed Assn eartag or Official Breed Assn tattoo, or 7 or 9 digit USDA tag or Breed Assn ID paper (copy) or 4-H eartag or photo if distinctly marked 4HOnline ID Process Project Dairy Goats Dairy Jr Doe Kid Dairy Sr Doe Kid April 1 June 30 Jan 1 Mar 31 Unique identification tattoo AND Dairy Dry Yearling Dairy Milking Yearling Born in 2016 Dairy Doe Two years and over Born in 2016, never kidded ADGA or AGS assigned herd tattoo OR BAH assigned scrapies ID tattoo Project Dog Dog ID Form w/current vac. All Breeds/classes Not applicable Over 6 months at show 4HOnline ID Process Project Horse Male foals may be shown, but All Classes yearling and older stallions are ineligible 4HOnline ID Process

5 Project Lama Llama/Alpaca Prior to Jan 1, no sexually intact male over 18 months 4HOnline ID Process Project Meat Goat MN 4-H Eartag AND Meat or Dairy Market lbs Dec 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017 Scrapies tag Goat 4HOnline ID Process Meat Sr Yearling Doe Dec 1, 2015 Mar 31, 2016 Unique Animal ID Tattoo Meat Jr Yearling Doe April 1, 2016 Aug 31, 2016 Meat Fall Yearling Doe Sept 1, 2016 Nov 30, 2016 Meat Sr Doe Kid Dec 1, 2016 Feb Meat Jr Doe Kid Mar 1, 2017 May 31, 2017 AND Scrapie Tag or BAH assigned Scrapie tattoo 4HOnline ID Process Project Poultry Note: Birds that come to State Fair must be from the same flock of the same breed and variety as your county fair winners, but you may select different birds for the State Fair than those that were exhibited at the County Fair. If you do not own poultry, breeding poultry may be leased. Animal Science Lease Form must be submitted by May 15 th. Dove Breeding Pair Prior year or older Seamless leg band Pigeon Breeding Pair Prior year or older Pigeon Young Bird Poultry all others Market Chickens not to exceed 10 pounds(recommended) Current year This year s hatch: suggestions for State Fair hatch dates are: 1) breeding poultry and waterfowl (includes duck, turkey, guineas & geese)~ January 1 or later, 2) market poultry except market chickens ~ March 1 or later, 3) egg production chickens (white or brown egg layers) ~ March 1 or later, 4) market chickens show best at 8-10 weeks of age ~ 4-H'ers may need two hatches to accommodate County and State Fair. Leg band Project Rabbit Tattoo Breeding 4-HOnline ID Process Tattoo for fryer/meat pen, must have doe s tattoo Fryer lbs Not over 70 days of age at show included in fryer tattoo when ID d 4HOnline ID Process Project Sheep Commercial Breeding Ewe Lamb Commercial Breeding Yearling Ewe Registered Breeding Ewe Lamb Registered Breeding Yearling Ewe Market Lamb Recommended minimum weight of 105 lbs and not exceeding maximum of 170 lbs On or after Jan 1 MN 4-H Eartag AND Official Scrapies Tag (with Over 1 yr and under 2 yrs of age animal # & flock #) & not show evidence of 4 permanent incisors 4HOnline ID Process On or after Jan 1 Scrapie ID that matches to a registration paper AND Over 1 yr and under 2 yrs of age, Official Scrapie tag that & not show evidence of 4 matches registration paper permanent incisors 4HOnline ID Process MN 4-H Eartag AND On or after Jan 1 Official Scrapie tag ( with animal # and flock #) 4HOnline ID Process Project Swine Breeding Gilt On or after January 1 Market Barrow and Market Gilt Required minimum weight of 220 lbs and not exceeding maximum 300 lbs On or after January 1, recommended Feb 1 or after Universal Ear Notches MN 4-H Eartag 4HOnline ID Process Page 2 of 2 Updated Dec 2016

6 2017 Lama (Llama & Alpaca) Information Sheet Prepared by the 4-H State Fair Lama Show Committee and the Center for Youth Development BACKGROUND This lama information sheet is designed to answer the basic project questions. It will begin to shape exactly what a fair experience may look like for counties new to the wonderful world of lamas. There are a handful of county lama projects already. They may already offer more and different classes than we will offer at the state level and the State Fair. This is OK. We will use county program success stories to grow at the state level. For now, we are offering a program and classes that will serve as a solid foundation for growth. LAMA: INCLUDES LLAMAS AND ALPACAS OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS Lamas exhibited must be owned solely by the member, member s family or leased by agreement. The family includes the 4-Hers parents or guardians and siblings living together as a family unit. The definition of family includes an extended family where the animals may be owned by grandparents with the 4-Hers family actively involved with and working with the project. Animals owned in partnership with non-family members (as defined abovebelow) must be leased and follow guidelines within the lease agreement. OWNERSHIP CLARIFICATIONS 2017 With the new Online ID process, 4-H families are no longer able to identify animals as a family group. They might, for example, have identified a number of animals as being owned by the John Doe Family. Under the new Online ID process, families will need to enter each animal in one of 4-H member s profiles. A good rule of thumb might be to break all animals to be ID ed up such that each family member gets about the same number of of animals ID ed in their name. For example, if the John Doe Family is ID ing 12 animals and there are three siblings in the John Doe Family, you might consider putting 4 animals in each sibling s name. It is also a good practice to put at least one animal under each sibling. The determination of which sibling exhibits which animal at the County Fair can then be delayed until the ID checkpoint at County Fair. It is at the County Fair ID checkpoint for each species that animals must be declared by a specific sibling and cannot be switched to another sibling after that. The same animal cannot be identified by more than one 4-H family unit. Let s say a livestock production operation is a partnership between two brothers both having children in 4-H. The cousins in this example must identify different animals. They might identify several as the John Doe Family and several others as the Jim Doe Family. But the same animals CANNOT be identified by both families. Let s say a similar operation is owned by two unrelated partners. In this case the same philosophy would apply. Each family may identify any number of animals but NO animals can be identified by both families. The exception to this rule is in Horse, Dog and Lama where it is permitted for animals to be ID'ed by two 4-Hers, but with restrictions described elsewhere in the Species Information Sheet. Families are eligible to transfer female animals between market/breeding classes up until county fair verification if they meet identification standards (all market animals require a 4-H tag by the market id deadlines for each species). After this point - animals must show in the class that they entered in (if shown as a market animal at county fair - must show as a market animal at state fair). Animals must also meet 3 criteria: Leasing (not available to market animals) Animals under a lease are not eligible to be shown as a market animal. County Requirements (central ID or not) If your county requires a central Identification for market animals - and you did not make it to that ID with your animal - you are not eligible for a market class. ID date (for beef) If you did not identify your beef heifer by February 15th (state ID deadline) - you are not eligible for a market class. WATCH FOR DETAILS REGARDING APPROPRIATE DRESS CODES FOR ALL STATE FAIR LIVESTOCK SHOWS. Committees are working on details that could include a required shirt worn by all exhibitors. This is for state fair shows only and could happen as early as Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this material is available in alternative formats upon request. Direct requests to

7 LEASING PROGRAM If a 4-Her cannot own their own lama, lamas may be leased by May 15. Leased lama must also be identified by May 15. If an animal is leased, the Minnesota 4-H Animal Lease Agreement must be submitted along with the ID data entered online or the ID worksheet submitted to your county extension office, by May 15. In other 4-H species lease agreements, the animal can only be exhibited (lead through the show ring of any show - youth or open class - by the 4-Her leasing the animal. This rule does not apply to lama. Leased 4-H lamas may be shown by others at any show except at State Fair. MULTIPLE USE OF THE LAMA A lama may be identified and exhibited by more than one 4-Her at the county level. However, the same lama may only be exhibited by one 4-Her at the MN State Fair. You can show multiple lamas at county fair but the animal shown in showmanship class at county level is the animal eligible for State Fair trips. GENDER No sexually intact male above 18 months is eligible for exhibition. All castrated males born prior to January 1, 2017 are eligible for exhibition. All females born prior to January 1, 2017 are eligible for exhibition. BIRTHDATES 4-H Lama Projects must be born prior to January 1, 2017 BREEDS REGISTERED & GRADES Llama s and Alpaca s are eligible to be identified as Minnesota 4-H lama projects. Projects do not need to be purebred or registered. IDENTIFICATION DETAILS, FORMS & DEADLINES Also refer to your county ID letter and online at: If a lama is being exhibited by 4-Hers from different families, it must be identified by each family. Lamas must be owned and ID data submitted to extension office by May 15. Lama ID data must be submitted along with two legible photos of the lama one of the head and one of the side profile by May 15 to your species ID coordinator, the ID data entered online or the ID worksheet submitted to your county extension office by May 15 deadline. If an animal is leased, the appropriate Minnesota 4-H Lease Agreement must be submitted along with the ID data entered online or the ID worksheet submitted to your county extension office, by May 15. RECOMMENDED CLASSES FOR COUNTY LAMA PROGRAM It is recommended that 4-H lama programs offer classes that will be offered at the State Fair. These include Showmanship, Obstacle Course and Public Relations. Counties might also consider a costume class. Counties may continue to offer the classes they currently have, but need to consider adding or adjust existing classes to best prepare 4- Hers for a State Fair experience. LAMA HOUSING AT THE COUNTY FAIR Ideal County Fair housing for lamas will be box stall housing. They should not be tied. If possible, consider box stall styled housing in goat or sheep barns. STATE FAIR LAMA EXPERIENCE The 4-H lama exhibit at the State Fair will coincide with the open class lama show. It WILL NOT be a part of livestock weekend. This is necessary due to availability of housing for lamas and 4-Hers, show ring availability and a desire to use open class lama resources. The lama encampment will not coincide with a General Encampment or the Livestock Encampment. The dates of the State Fair 4-H Lama Encampment will be Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 30, August 31, and Sept 1 st. 4-H lamas must be stalled with the 4-H lama exhibit they cannot stall with the open class lama exhibit. 4-H lamas can be entered and exhibited in the open show. 4-Hers desiring to participate in open class must complete the open class entry process and follow entry deadlines required by the State Fair. DATES OF STATE FAIR 4-H LAMA ENCAMPMENT & SHOW DETAILS 4-H LAMA ENCAMPMENT ~ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 4 H members must be present to show their lamas or forfeit awards and premiums. Entries that do not meet the identification requirements will receive no higher than a blue ribbon. 2

8 STATE FAIR HEALTH REQUIREMENTS There are no special health requirements, health certificates or health papers for lamas. However, unhealthy animals will not be allowed to show. They will be sent home (no premium). It is recommended that lamas be de-wormed within 10 days of the show. STATE FAIR INTERVIEW Age Divisions: Intermediate = grades 6-8, Senior = grades 9-10, Advanced = grades 11+ Finalists will be called back for an interview. Award Winners will be selected from the Finalists. Interviews will be modeled after similar interviews in all other species STATE FAIR SHOWMANSHIP, OBSTACLE & PUBLIC RELATIONS: Obstacle & Public Relations: Age Divisions: Intermediate = grades 6-8, Senior = grades 9-10, Advanced = grades 11+ All 4-Hers must participate in showmanship, Obstacle and Public relations. No pre-entry is required. Ribbons will be awarded to all participants. Champion and Reserve Champion awards will be given for each group. Members may not wear advertising of any kind (except the 4-H emblem). Performance classes require: closed toe footwear and pants. Showmanship classes require: dark dress pants, closed toed shoes. LAMA POSTER CONTEST Any 4-Her enrolled in the Lama Project may enter a poster. You do not have to be exhibiting a lama at State Fair to enter. Age Divisions: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9+. There are two categories: 1) Promoting 4-H Lamas and 2) Education 4-H Lama. T-shirt design and next year s catalog cover will be selected from overall Champion and Reserve posters. Poster size no larger than 14 x 22. (Larger sized posters will not be judged) Posters must be labeled on the back with the 4-Hers name, grade completed, county, and if Promotional or Educational Poster. Posters cannot use copywritten materials, i.e. slogans, designs. LAMA COSTUME State Fair Costume Class: Age Divisions: Intermediate = grades 6-8, Senior = grades 9-10, Advanced = grades 11+ This class is very entertaining for the public and exhibitors. Different themes could be adopted such as sports, story book characters, South American themes, etc. Judging criteria includes originality, training, degree of lama coverage, time and energy involved, etc. The handler is also in costume. Handler must wear closed toe footwear. Safety for exhibitor and lama is key. The costume should be safe for the handler and lama, the lama s vision cannot be blocked by the costume. Lama must be able to propel itself through the ring. Ribbons will be awarded to all participants. Champion and Reserve Champion awards will be given. Costume Class age division will be combined if one of the classes has less than 4 exhibitors. A typed description of your costume along with your name, lama s name, county, fun antidote, etc., will be handed in at time of Lama ID. 4-H Lama Costume exhibitors at the MN State Fair will receive an extra premium. Costumes must meet class requirements and will be judged on originality, training of the lama, degree of lama coverage and time and energy involved. The handler should also be in costume. LAMA FIBER JUDGING Fiber must be from lama shown at state fair for the current year. Fiber must be from current year shearing. Place 2-3 oz. of fiber from current year lama and your name on a card in a gallon bag and submit during registration/id time on Wednesday of state fair 4-H Lama Encampment. Fiber exhibits will be divided into 3 divisions intermediate, senior and advanced. Results will be given during awards ceremony Thursday evening. All fleece exhibits will be returned with their scorecards. 3

9 STATE FAIR GROOMING RULES AND HERDSMANSHIP All grooming of livestock at the fair, including clipping, trimming and manipulation of the hair/wool (such as blocking on sheep, pulling up hair on beef and working up top lines on dairy) must be clearly done by the exhibitor, members of the immediate family or any other registered Minnesota 4-H member. Immediate family members are defined as being parents, step parents, legal guardians, grandparents, brothers or sisters. The 4-Her exhibiting the animal should be present and involved in the fitting process at the fair. Animals must be maintained and look presentable to the public from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. daily. Signs, including For Sale signs, are not permitted on pens. Decorations or nameplates are not allowed. Display all of your awards (sticker only) on the stall card and replace soiled and torn cards immediately. Bedding materials are available daily for purchase. Animals should have adequate feed and water. Forage is available for purchase. You should bring your own feed and water containers. LIVESTOCK QUALITY ASSURANCE AND ETHICS TRAINING Like all other 4-H State Fair Livestock Participants; 4-H lama participants must be certified in 4-H Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics. Program Coordinators can provide any details on requirements. 4-H LODGING, MEALS State Fair 4-H Lama Participants will have access to 4-H building lodging and, similar to livestock weekend, 4-Her meals will be delivered to the lama barn. 4-Hers will pay normal lodging, meal, and program fees and will sign up for these services along with all other 4-Hers during the regular State Fair registration process. 4-Hers not staying in the 4-H Building must complete and submit the appropriate housing release forms. ELIGIBILITY FOR OTHER 4-H LIVESTOCK OR GENERAL ENCAMPMENT TRIPS A 4-H lama trip will be treated similar to any other livestock trip with respect to premiums and eligibility or other 4-H participation. Lama participants CAN accept another 4-H livestock trip AND can participate in a General Encampment, county Arts-Ins, Share the Fun and judging teams. With this in mind, a few lama participants may experience a conflict if they are scheduled for General Encampment judging during the Lama Encampment. Lama participants also participating in General Encampments 2 or 3 with lama judging times that directly conflicting with scheduled General Project Judging should notify local 4-H staff who will report conflicts to State Fair staff who will attempt to satisfy both commitments. About Lama Demonstrations 4-Hers are encouraged to demonstrate in the lama project. Those that earn State Fair demonstration trips will be scheduled during the Lama Encampment and are eligible for the same cash incentives as offered to other 4-H livestock demonstrators. 4

10 Lama ID Worksheet 2017 Items marked with an asterisk (*) are required. *FAMILY NAME: *COUNTY: *BEST PHONE NUMBER IF QUESTIONS: IMPORTANT! It is critical that you read and understand all of the information in the Lama information sheet. You can find the Lama information sheet along with help and support at H.umn.edu/ animal ID. Contact your county Extension office, if you have questions. Animal 1 Animal 2 Animal 3 * 4-H member's name (See note below.) * Animal's name * Llama or Alpaca? * Birthdate * Sex of animal If male, check if sexually intact (must be under 18 months old) * Owned or leased? If leased, attach lease form. Who owns this animal? * 2 photos attached? (Photos required are a side profile and a head shot.) Note: A 4 H member's name is required to ID animals. However, the family member associated with an animal can be changed up until the animal is checked in at the county fair. If the same animal is being shown by more than one family member, the animal should be ID'ed under both names. *SIGNATURE OF FAMILY MEMBER: *DATE: