Record Books
RECORD BOOKS RULES (taken from General Rules)
- All exhibitors showing an animal must keep and complete either the “Market Animal” or “Animal” Southeastern Youth Fair Record Book. These books will be available on our website. If you have trouble downloading them, please contact our office, your 4-H Leader or FFA Advisor.
- A record book is required for each animal show the exhibitor is entered in. It is to be done by the exhibitor and not an adult. Only one record book may be submitted per show. If more than one is submitted by the exhibitor, no book for that exhibitor will be judged for that show.
- Beginning and end dates for animal and market animal projects will be posted on the record book page of our website.
- ALL MARKET ANIMAL (Goat, Lamb, Steer, Swine) Record Books must be complete, including ALL required signatures and turned in to the SEYF OFFICE by the deadline listed on the Calendar of Events. A copy of your buyer letter and a copy of your proposed thank you letter is required to be included in your completed Market Animal Record Book. The only exception is the “Project Summary” page in the Market Animal book. Please remove that page and bring it to the final weigh-in. You can then complete the information and submit that page at the designated time and location.
- COMPLETED Animal (Beef Heifer, Chicken, Dog, Meat & Dairy Goat, Horse, Breed Lamb, Rabbit) Record Books are due in the SEYF Office the week before the Fair (refer to Calendar of Events for specific dates!).
- All pages to the record book must be secured on the bind. Books must be bound by 3 staples, side lock or slide grip folder, or duo-tag folder. No paperclips, three ring binders, spiral, or plastic spiral binding.
- IF YOUR ANIMAL DOES NOT MAKE THE SHOW you may still submit your completed record book for judging.
- All record books will be judged by the same standards
- Completeness and Neatness: 20 points
- Accuracy: 40 points
- Evidence of work: 40 points
- Only those record books earning a Blue Ribbon will be considered for any awards or premiums.
Market Animal 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
- JUNIOR EXHIBITORS – Download the PDF version here
- This is the version you need if you plan to hand-write your records.
- This is also the version you need if you do not have Microsoft Word on your computer/device.
- JUNIOR EXHIBITORS – Download the Microsoft Word version here
- This is the fillable version you can use to type.
- You must have Microsoft Word on your computer or device to use this version properly.
- INT & SENIOR EXHIBITORS – Download the PDF version here
- This is the version you need if you plan to hand-write your records.
- This is also the version you need if you do not have Microsoft Word on your computer/device.
- INT & SENIOR EXHIBITORS – Download the Microsoft Word version here
- This is the fillable version you can use to type.
- You must have Microsoft Word on your computer or device to use this version properly.
Resources for Market Record Books
Market Steer Information/Dates
- 2025 Project Start Date: September 28, 2024
- 2025 Project End Date: February 24, 2025
- 2025 Days on Feed: 149 Days
- Market Price: $2.65
- Actual resale prices vary!
Market Swine Information/Dates
- Project Start Date: November 9, 2024
- Project End Date: February 27, 2025
- Days on Feed: 110 Days
- 2025 Market Price: $0.60
- Actual resale prices vary!
Market Lamb Information/Dates
- 2025 Project Start Date: October 30, 2024
- 2025 Project End Date: February 20, 2025
- 2025 Days on Feed: 113 Days
- 2025 Market Price: $1.30
- Actual resale prices vary!
Market Goat Information/Dates
- 2025 Project Start Date: October 30, 2024
- 2025 Project End Date: February 20, 2025
- 2025 Days on Feed: 113 Days
- 2025 Market Price: $1.30
- Actual resale prices vary!
Lamb/Goat Health Information – NO medicine was administered at tagging this year!
Show Animal Record Books
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
- JUNIOR EXHIBITORS – Download the PDF version here
- This is the version you need if you plan to hand-write your records.
- This is also the version you need if you do not have Microsoft Word on your computer/device.
- JUNIOR EXHIBITORS – Download the Microsoft Word version here
- This is the fillable version you can use to type.
- You must have Microsoft Word on your computer or device to use this version properly.
- INT & SR EXHIBITORS – Download the PDF version here
- This is the version you need if you plan to hand-write your records.
- This is also the version you need if you do not have Microsoft Word on your computer/device
- INT & SR EXHIBITORS – Download the Microsoft Word version here
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- This is the fillable version you can use to type.
- You must have Microsoft Word on your computer or device to use this version properly.
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Resources for Show Animal Record Books
Beef Heifer Dates
- Project Start Date: November 15, 2024
- Project End Date: February 22, 2025
- Days with Project: 99 Days
Breed Lamb Dates
- 2024 Project Start Date: November 15, 2024
- 2024 Project End Date: February 20, 2025
- 2024 Days on Feed: 97 Days
Chicken/Poultry Dates
- Project Start Date: November 15, 2024
- Project End Date: February 20, 2025
- Days with Project: 97 Days
Rabbit/Cavy Dates
- Project Start Date: November 15, 2024
- Project End Date: February 21, 2025
- Days with Project: 98 Days
Dog Show Dates
- Project Start Date: November 15, 2024
- Project End Date: February 22, 2025
- Days with Project: 99 Days
Dairy/Meat Doe Goat Dates
- 2024 Project Start Date: November 15, 2024
- 2024 Project End Date: February 20, 2025
- 2024 Days on Feed: 97 Days
Horse Show Dates
- Project Start Date: November 15, 2024
- Project End Date: March 1, 2025
- Days with Project: 106 Days
