Record Books

If you are showing animal that will be sold for Market, you are required to complete a Record Book to be eligible to show. Please see the Calendar of Events for the deadline and drop-off instructions.Market animals include:

  • Steer
  • Swine
  • Market Goat
  • Market Lamb

You may choose to have your Record Book Judged OR Not Judged.  There are two different versions of the Record Book, so please be sure you are choosing the correct one for your wishes!

BOOKS TO BE JUDGED IN THE RECORD BOOK CONTEST:

👤 Junior Exhibitors
⌨️
If you plan to TYPE your record book, download the Microsoft Word Document here
📝
If you plan to hand-write your record book, download the PDF document here
👥 Intermediate / Senior Exhibitors
⌨️
If you plan to TYPE your record book, download the Microsoft Word Document here
📝
If you plan to hand-write your record book, download the PDF document here

If you are showing an animal that will NOT be sold for Market, you are still required to complete a Record Book to be eligible to show. Please see the Calendar of Events for the deadline and drop-off instructions.Show Animals include:

  • Beef Heifer
  • Breed Lamb
  • Chicken
  • Dairy Goat
  • Dog
  • Horse
  • Meat Goat
  • Rabbit

You may choose to have your Record Book Judged OR Not Judged.  There are two different versions of the Record Book, so please be sure you are choosing the correct one for your wishes!

BOOKS TO BE JUDGED IN THE RECORD BOOK CONTEST:

👤 Junior Exhibitors
⌨️
If you plan to TYPE your record book, download the Microsoft Word Document here
📝
If you plan to hand-write your record book, download the PDF document here
👥 Intermediate / Senior Exhibitors
⌨️
If you plan to TYPE your record book, download the Microsoft Word Document here
📝
If you plan to hand-write your record book, download the PDF document here

If you are showing animal that will be sold for Market, you are required to complete a Record Book to be eligible to show. Please see the Calendar of Events for the deadline and drop-off instructions.

Market animals include:

  • Steer
  • Swine
  • Market Goat
  • Market Lamb

You may choose to have your Record Book Judged OR Not Judged.  There are two different versions of the Record Book, so please be sure you are choosing the correct one for your wishes!

BOOKS THAT WILL NOT BE JUDGED:

👤 Junior Exhibitors
⌨️
If you plan to TYPE your record book, download the Microsoft Word Document here
📝
If you plan to hand-write your record book, download the PDF document here
👥 Intermediate / Senior Exhibitors
⌨️
If you plan to TYPE your record book, download the Microsoft Word Document here
📝
If you plan to hand-write your record book, download the PDF document here

If you are showing an animal that will NOT be sold for Market, you are still required to complete a Record Book to be eligible to show. Please see the Calendar of Events for the deadline and drop-off instructions.

Show Animals include:

  • Beef Heifer
  • Breed Lamb
  • Chicken
  • Dairy Goat
  • Dog
  • Horse
  • Meat Goat
  • Rabbit

You may choose to have your Record Book Judged OR Not Judged. There are two different versions of the Record Book, so please be sure you are choosing the correct one for your wishes!

BOOKS THAT WILL NOT BE JUDGED IN THE RECORD BOOK CONTEST:

👤 Junior Exhibitors
⌨️
If you plan to TYPE your record book, download the Microsoft Word Document here
📝
If you plan to hand-write your record book, download the PDF document here
👥 Intermediate / Senior Exhibitors
⌨️
If you plan to TYPE your record book, download the Microsoft Word Document here
📝
If you plan to hand-write your record book, download the PDF document here

Record Book
Tutorial

Watch this helpful video on completing your record book.

Tips and Tricks

Beef Heifer Dates

  • Project Start Date: November 15, 2025
  • Project End Date:  February 21, 2026
  • Days with Project:  98 Days

Breed Lamb Dates

  • 2024 Project Start Date: November 15, 2025
  • 2024 Project End Date: February 19, 2026
  • 2024 Days on Feed:  96 Days

Chicken/Poultry Dates

  • Project Start Date: November 15, 2025
  • Project End Date:  February 19, 2026
  • Days with Project: 96 Days

Rabbit/Cavy Dates

  • Project Start Date: November 15, 2025
  • Project End Date:  February 20, 2026
  • Days with Project: 97 Days

Dog Show Dates

  • Project Start Date: November 15, 2025
  • Project End Date:  February 21, 2026
  • Days with Project: 98 Days

Dairy/Meat Doe Goat Dates

  • 2024 Project Start Date: November 15, 2025
  • 2024 Project End Date: February 19, 2026
  • 2024 Days on Feed: 96 Days

Horse Show Dates

  • Project Start Date: November 15, 2025
  • Project End Date:  February 28, 2026
  • Days with Project: 105 Days

Tips and Tricks

Market Steer Information/Dates

  • 2026 Project Start Date: September 27, 2025
  • 2026 Project End Date: February 23, 2026
  • 2026 Days on Feed: 149 Days
  • Market Price: $2.25
    • Actual resale prices vary!

Market Swine Information/Dates

  • Project Start Date: November 8, 2025
  • Project End Date: February 26, 2026
  • Days on Feed: 110 Days
  • 2026 Market Price: $0.55
    • Actual resale prices vary!

Market Lamb Information/Dates

  • 2026 Project Start Date: October 29, 2025
  • 2026 Project End Date: February 19, 2026
  • 2026 Days on Feed: 113 Days
  • 2026 Market Price: $1.90
    • Actual resale prices vary!

Market Goat Information/Dates

  • 2026 Project Start Date: October 29, 2025
  • 2026 Project End Date: February 19, 2026
  • 2026 Days on Feed: 113 Days
  • 2026 Market Price: $1.90
    • Actual resale prices vary!

Lamb/Goat Health Information – NO medicine was administered at tagging this year!

Steer Health Information – Click here