EC FFA Exhibitor Update by: Lorie Kempen

Bexar County – Dec. 29- Jan. 1st Bexar County – Dec. 29- Jan. 1st Bexar County Auction – Jan. 9,2016 Bexar County Auction – Jan. 9,2016 Ft. Worth – January 15th – February 6, 2016 Ft. Worth – January 15th – February 6, 2016 San Antonio – Feb. 11th– Feb. 28, 2016 San Antonio – Feb. 11th– Feb. 28, 2016 San Angelo – Feb. 4 – March 21, 2016 San Angelo – Feb. 4 – March 21, 2016 Houston – March 1st – March 20, 2016 Houston – March 1st – March 20, 2016 Star of Texas – March 11th – March 26, 2016 Star of Texas – March 11th – March 26, 2016 State Fair of Texas – Sept. 25th – Oct. 18, 2015 State Fair of Texas – Sept. 25th – Oct. 18, 2015

Bexar County Livestock Show Bexar County Livestock Show State Fair of Texas State Fair of Texas Ft. Worth (Southwestern Exposition) Ft. Worth (Southwestern Exposition) San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Austin Livestock Show (Star of Texas) Austin Livestock Show (Star of Texas) You are responsible for all the rules for any show you enter. You should read the rules each year to make sure you are in compliance!

Bexar County and East Central Entries Bexar County and East Central Entries Date: October 7, 2015 (4:00 – 7:30 pm) Location: Ag Building Entry Verification Date: 11/5/14 – At the FFA Meeting Major Show Entries Major Show Entries Date: November 4, 2015 (4:00 – 7:30 pm) Location: Ag Building Entry Verification Date: 11/25/14 from 5pm to 7pm Ag Building Requirements of EC FFA Members All students must attend 75% of the meetings from August to December in order to be eligible exhibit an animal or project at the East Central Livestock & Project Show. All students must attend 75% of the meetings from August to December in order to be eligible exhibit an animal or project at the East Central Livestock & Project Show. Students must make an entry to exhibit at least 1 animal at spring major livestock show or the Bexar County Livestock to be eligible for the local stock show. Students must make an entry to exhibit at least 1 animal at spring major livestock show or the Bexar County Livestock to be eligible for the local stock show. Jr. FFA members may show in the East Central Show, but they must meet all the requirements Jr. FFA members may show in the East Central Show, but they must meet all the requirements Each Family is required to sell a minimum of 1-$25 ad for the East Central Show in addition each family will receive raffle tickets from the Booster club. Each Family is required to sell a minimum of 1-$25 ad for the East Central Show in addition each family will receive raffle tickets from the Booster club. Must be Quality Counts Certified for your age level Must be Quality Counts Certified for your age level

Steers may show 2, but only 1 will sale Steers may show 2, but only 1 will sale Certified Texas Bred Premium Show for barrows Certified Texas Bred Premium Show for barrows Sr. Scholarships online in December Sr. Scholarships online in December No limit to heifer entries No limit to heifer entries Stalled Upon Arrival Stalled Upon Arrival Blow and Go, clipping allowed (must pass the white towel test) for heifers. Blow and Go, clipping allowed (must pass the white towel test) for heifers. Must have original registration papers for all breeding animals & ownership deadlines must be followed. See rules. Must have original registration papers for all breeding animals & ownership deadlines must be followed. See rules. Breeding stock (including Heifers do require current Health papers) Breeding stock (including Heifers do require current Health papers) Science Fair (10/5), Speaking (10/13), and many more contest Science Fair (10/5), Speaking (10/13), and many more contest

 No Clipping of any kind on the SALE grounds. Steers- this is now a Slick Show. Original registration papers required. Ownership deadlines must be followed. See rules. Original registration papers required. Ownership deadlines must be followed. See rules. Remember too send out your buyer invitation by Thanksgiving. Everyone is asked to send out at least 3 letters (especially new buyers). Remember too send out your buyer invitation by Thanksgiving. Everyone is asked to send out at least 3 letters (especially new buyers). Buyer fee ($500) to ‘buy into’ the Auction. Buyer fee ($500) to ‘buy into’ the Auction. This is a Premium Auction – a week after the show This is a Premium Auction – a week after the show Rules and Judges will be posted on the website Rules and Judges will be posted on the website Heifers must be validated Heifers must be validated

Overlap with San Antonio Dates Ft. Worth Entries are due to us by Oct. 7th. If you plan to show a steer – You will need to purchase an additional entry, in order to be guaranteed a stall space. Stall spaces are only filled at 75% or less. Ft. Worth Entries are due to us by Oct. 7th. If you plan to show a steer – You will need to purchase an additional entry, in order to be guaranteed a stall space. Stall spaces are only filled at 75% or less. Steer exhibitors are responsible for weighing and tagging their own steers. Steer exhibitors are responsible for weighing and tagging their own steers. No Drenching! Nothing given by mouth is allowed No Drenching! Nothing given by mouth is allowed 2/2/16 to 2/5/16 steer show dates – Auction 2/6/16 2/2/16 to 2/5/16 steer show dates – Auction 2/6/16 All animals must have health papers! All animals must have health papers! This is a haired show for steers – DO NOT PLAN to BRING OTHERS INTO EC STALLS – There is not enough room! This is a haired show for steers – DO NOT PLAN to BRING OTHERS INTO EC STALLS – There is not enough room! Heifers must be validated Heifers must be validated

Steers 2/8/16 to 2/9/16 - Steers 2/8/16 to 2/9/16 - Lambs 2/6/16 to 2/8/16 - Lambs 2/6/16 to 2/8/16 - Goats 2/6/16 to 2/7/16 – Goats 2/6/16 to 2/7/16 – Market Hog Show – 2/16/16- 2/18/16 Market Hog Show – 2/16/16- 2/18/16 Breeding Hog Show CTB Only – 2/12/16 – 2/14/16 Breeding Hog Show CTB Only – 2/12/16 – 2/14/16 Ag Mechanics Projects – 2/16/16-2/18/16 Ag Mechanics Projects – 2/16/16-2/18/16 Ag Speaking 2/15/16 Ag Speaking 2/15/16

Steer turn in your weights by 6:00 pm on 2/8/16 Steer turn in your weights by 6:00 pm on 2/8/16 Ag Speaking 2/15/16 – Manuscripts due by January 15 through judgingcard.com Ag Speaking 2/15/16 – Manuscripts due by January 15 through judgingcard.com Lambs (2/6-2/8) 4 breed TLBA Tag format, must have tags in ear at validation and information recorded on validation form Lambs (2/6-2/8) 4 breed TLBA Tag format, must have tags in ear at validation and information recorded on validation form CTBR Jr. Gilts (2/12 – 2/14) – Judge announced after Dec. 1 CTBR Jr. Gilts (2/12 – 2/14) – Judge announced after Dec. 1 CTBRT 8 Breed Format – Gilts Selected will sell in special gilt sale. Gilts must be state validated. Must sell if you place in this show. CTBRT 8 Breed Format – Gilts Selected will sell in special gilt sale. Gilts must be state validated. Must sell if you place in this show. Original Registration papers required with the exception of scramble papers. Ownership deadlines must be followed. See rules. Original Registration papers required with the exception of scramble papers. Ownership deadlines must be followed. See rules. THIS SHOW MAY HAVE CONFLICTS WITH OTHER SHOW DATES! THIS SHOW MAY HAVE CONFLICTS WITH OTHER SHOW DATES! Heifers must be validated Heifers must be validated

Market Poultry Show Feb Market Poultry Show Feb Poultry Auction pm Poultry Auction pm Broilers- Keith Scott (TX), Turkey Hens Keith Staggs(TX) – ONLY NO TOMS Broilers- Keith Scott (TX), Turkey Hens Keith Staggs(TX) – ONLY NO TOMS Market Barrows show will begin at 7:00 am Market Barrows show will begin at 7:00 am Feb (Group 1 Darks) Feb (Group 2 Lights) Feb (Group 1 Darks) Feb (Group 2 Lights) Hog Judges – Andy Rash – IL & Dr. Clint Schwab, IL Hog Judges – Andy Rash – IL & Dr. Clint Schwab, IL Market Goats Feb (Marvin Ensor - TX) Market Goats Feb (Marvin Ensor - TX) Market Lambs Feb 6-18 (Jimmy Davis - OK) Market Lambs Feb 6-18 (Jimmy Davis - OK) Heifers must be validated Heifers must be validated

Highlights/Rule Changes San Antonio Livestock Show (Con’t) Market Steers Feb Stagging beginning at 6am on Feb. 22 Steers judged by Shane Bedwell - CO Steer Rule: Tail hair can be left long only on last 12 inches from the end of the tail (cartilage). Heifers Feb by Blake Nelson – MO, Brandon Callis – OK, Alan Miller – IL (ONE 1 HEIFER THIS YEAR) Calf Scramble participants that can not attend must notify the scramble office within 24 hours. School Tours Applications due at the December FFA Meeting Kiosk System for check in of animals

Registration papers must be original and correct at the time of check-in. Papers must be the exhibitors name only, with exception of scramble papers for that year. Ownership deadlines must be followed. See rules. Registration papers must be original and correct at the time of check-in. Papers must be the exhibitors name only, with exception of scramble papers for that year. Ownership deadlines must be followed. See rules. Animals must be checked in during the check-in time. Open show and junior show cattle are check-in separately. Animals must be checked in during the check-in time. Open show and junior show cattle are check-in separately. Health Papers on Breeding Animals Current Health Papers on Breeding Animals Current Heifers must be validated Heifers must be validated No Butt FANS No Butt FANS Science Fair (2/20), Speaking Contest (2/13)and Swine Skillathon(2/10). Beef Skill-A-Thon(2/17). Sheep Skillathon (2/16) Science Fair (2/20), Speaking Contest (2/13)and Swine Skillathon(2/10). Beef Skill-A-Thon(2/17). Sheep Skillathon (2/16)

Kiosks check-in system will be continued this year, but with a barcode attached to your weight cards. Kiosks check-in system will be continued this year, but with a barcode attached to your weight cards. Heifers papers, tattoos and brands will be checked on the top 4 placing heifers at the conclusion of each class. Exhibitor will forfeit all winnings if their heifer does not match the registration papers. A complete Copy of your heifer papers must be sent in with your entries. Papers must also be submitted for any heifer’s papers you may substitute. Heifers must be validated Heifers papers, tattoos and brands will be checked on the top 4 placing heifers at the conclusion of each class. Exhibitor will forfeit all winnings if their heifer does not match the registration papers. A complete Copy of your heifer papers must be sent in with your entries. Papers must also be submitted for any heifer’s papers you may substitute. Heifers must be validated Barrows, Heifers, and Steers will be stalled on arrival Barrows, Heifers, and Steers will be stalled on arrival Barrow Wave 1 will be dark hogs (3/12-14) Barrow Wave 1 will be dark hogs (3/12-14) Barrow Wave 2 will be light hogs (3/16-17) Barrow Wave 2 will be light hogs (3/16-17) Sheep, Goats, Swine: No drench guns may be used in any stall/pen, aisle, or walkway. Stomach pumping, drench tubes or any other method (by esophagus) is prohibited. Sheep, Goats, Swine: No drench guns may be used in any stall/pen, aisle, or walkway. Stomach pumping, drench tubes or any other method (by esophagus) is prohibited. No bedding will be preset for sheep and goats. You will have to do your own bedding. You may purchase on site. No bedding will be preset for sheep and goats. You will have to do your own bedding. You may purchase on site.

Tie-outs must be purchased when doing cattle entries. They will not be sold onsite Tie-outs must be purchased when doing cattle entries. They will not be sold onsite Original Registration papers required with the exception of scramble papers. Ownership deadlines must be followed. See rules. Original Registration papers required with the exception of scramble papers. Ownership deadlines must be followed. See rules. Public Speaking March 13 th – 1 Day Contest Public Speaking March 13 th – 1 Day Contest Become a fan of the Houston Livestock Show Exhibitors Facebook Page Become a fan of the Houston Livestock Show Exhibitors Facebook Page *In addition to the ethical fitting policy and zero tolerance policy Houston will not accept the injection, drenching or application of any substance per rectum! *In addition to the ethical fitting policy and zero tolerance policy Houston will not accept the injection, drenching or application of any substance per rectum! Outside Shavings are prohibited Outside Shavings are prohibited

Judges Steer (3-14 to 3-18) – Dr. Scott Griener - VA Steer (3-14 to 3-18) – Dr. Scott Griener - VA Lambs (3-9 to 3-11)–Brian Reilly - WI Lambs (3-9 to 3-11)–Brian Reilly - WI Market Goats (3-9 to 3-11) – Marty Gibbs - TX Market Goats (3-9 to 3-11) – Marty Gibbs - TX Market Barrows (3-12 to 3-17) – Mike McCoy – OH, Brian Arnold - IN Market Barrows (3-12 to 3-17) – Mike McCoy – OH, Brian Arnold - IN Poultry (3-9 & 3-10) : Judges TBA Poultry (3-9 & 3-10) : Judges TBA Heifers (3-10 to 3-13) – Judges TBA Heifers (3-10 to 3-13) – Judges TBA Breeding Sheep (3-5-3/6) – Judges TBA Breeding Sheep (3-5-3/6) – Judges TBA Breeding Gilts( 3-3 to ¾) - Judges TBA Breeding Gilts( 3-3 to ¾) - Judges TBA

Scheduling conflicts may occur with Houston. Heifers must be validated JUDGES: Poultry (March 16) Turkey – Dale Hyatt - TX Broiler – Jacob Coppedge - TX Market Goats (March 14-15)Kevin Newsom - TX Market Lambs (March 14-15) Chad Coburn - TX Market Barrows (March 18-20) Miles Toenyes - IL Market Steers (March 21-23) Jack Ward – MO Heifers (March 24-26) Am. Heifers- Chris Mullinix - KS Other Heifers – Dr. Dan Shike - IL EVERYONE WILL SHOW IN THE MAIN ARENA

 Steer breeds will be British, American, Continental, Brahman, Shorthorn Original Registration papers required with the exception of scramble papers on Breeding Animals. Ownership deadlines must be followed. See rules.

Chapter Late Fee of $25/family for all late entries Chapter Late Fee of $25/family for all late entries State Fair of Texas $100/. After $250/entry State Fair of Texas $100/. After $250/entry Fort Worth - No Late entries – Not Accepted Fort Worth - No Late entries – Not Accepted San Antonio – Dec. 1-15, 2015 Double the entry fee, Dec. 15, 2015 to Check-in will be additional $ plus entry fee San Antonio – Dec. 1-15, 2015 Double the entry fee, Dec. 15, 2015 to Check-in will be additional $ plus entry fee San Antonio requires the exhibitors birth date San Antonio requires the exhibitors birth date San Angelo – Additional $200 fee plus entry until check-in is completed until Dec. 15 San Angelo – Additional $200 fee plus entry until check-in is completed until Dec. 15 Star of Texas – No Late Entry is accepted Star of Texas – No Late Entry is accepted

All information must be complete All information must be complete SS numbers or birth dates SS numbers or birth dates Phone numbers Phone numbers City, Zip City, Zip Breeding information on breeding animals Breeding information on breeding animals Animal’s Tag #’s Animal’s Tag #’s Information must also be on the local summary sheet. Information must also be on the local summary sheet. HLSR forms must be notarized HLSR forms must be notarized Heifers must be brought in a entry time so that we copy your papers for upload Heifers must be brought in a entry time so that we copy your papers for upload

East Central (None) Bexar County- Determined when date is set for Auction Bexar County- Determined when date is set for Auction San Antonio: Grade Report Card Ending 1/15/16 if not you did not pass all classes on the above date then you must all classes on the progress report on 2/5/16 San Antonio: Grade Report Card Ending 1/15/16 if not you did not pass all classes on the above date then you must all classes on the progress report on 2/5/16 San Angelo: Grade Report Card Ending 1/15/16 if not you did not pass all classes on the above date then you must all classes on the progress report on 2/5/16 San Angelo: Grade Report Card Ending 1/15/16 if not you did not pass all classes on the above date then you must all classes on the progress report on 2/5/16 Houston: Grade Report Card Ending 1/15/16 if not you did not pass all classes on the above date then you must all classes on the progress report on either 2/5/16…or 2/26/16 Houston: Grade Report Card Ending 1/15/16 if not you did not pass all classes on the above date then you must all classes on the progress report on either 2/5/16…or 2/26/16 Star of Texas: Grade Report Card Ending 1/15/16, if not you did not pass all classes on the above date then you must all classes on the progress report on either 2/5/16…or 2/26/16 Heifers are eligible during spring break Star of Texas: Grade Report Card Ending 1/15/16, if not you did not pass all classes on the above date then you must all classes on the progress report on either 2/5/16…or 2/26/16 Heifers are eligible during spring break

A total of 10 days are permitted/year for students to be out for all school related activities through school sponsored events A total of 10 days are permitted/year for students to be out for all school related activities through school sponsored events Trail Ride, Open Show and Youth Shows that do not require eligibility – will not be excused through our program or supported through our department. Trail Ride, Open Show and Youth Shows that do not require eligibility – will not be excused through our program or supported through our department. PLAN - PLAN - PLAN your dates! This includes all school activities (athletics, UIL, 4-H and FFA. We all pull from the same 10 days)

You will receive 1 exhibitors pass/ students – not per entry. You will receive 1 exhibitors pass/ students – not per entry. San Antonio car passes are needed to be purchased. San Antonio car passes are needed to be purchased. Houston car passes are done by lottery and can not be purchased. ( You must be present at the February Meeting to be in the lottery for the Houston car passes. A friend can not pull for you). Houston car passes are done by lottery and can not be purchased. ( You must be present at the February Meeting to be in the lottery for the Houston car passes. A friend can not pull for you). FYI - We do not have a magic pot of passes that we keep for everyone. We order only what is needed. You will need to pre- pay for the passes you want. Make sure your entries are listed on the summary sheet. If you make a mistake and order a pass for a wrong week – we will not have a pass for you to exchange.

If you plan to show at a show requiring our signature. Please prepare in advance. We are difficult to find during stockshow season. It also takes 1 week to get checks requested. Please read the rules carefully and realize that if you are requesting to use an extra curricular day – you must adhere to the no-pass, no play rules of our school and your membership in the FFA must be required for the event! If you plan to show at a show requiring our signature. Please prepare in advance. We are difficult to find during stockshow season. It also takes 1 week to get checks requested. Please read the rules carefully and realize that if you are requesting to use an extra curricular day – you must adhere to the no-pass, no play rules of our school and your membership in the FFA must be required for the event! EXAMPLES – Heart of Texas, West Texas Fair, East Texas Fair,or others EXAMPLES – Heart of Texas, West Texas Fair, East Texas Fair,or others Mercedes Livestock Show (Deadline Feb. 1 st to EC FFA) Mercedes Livestock Show (Deadline Feb. 1 st to EC FFA)

You need to make your reservations today for Ft. Worth & Houston (provided you want to stay close to the grounds). You need to make your reservations today for Ft. Worth & Houston (provided you want to stay close to the grounds). Austin may be in driving distance, if not make your reservations. Austin may be in driving distance, if not make your reservations. If you need to cancel reservations – make sure you don’t forget to do so in time. If you need to cancel reservations – make sure you don’t forget to do so in time. La Quinta does offer a 15% discount to FFA Members and their family La Quinta does offer a 15% discount to FFA Members and their family Other discounts for members can be found at the Texas FFA website: Other discounts for members can be found at the Texas FFA website:

Quality Counts Overview Every livestock exhibitor must successfully pass the the age appropriate online Quality Counts Test to show at local, county or major livestock show – including Ag. Mechanics Students.

Where to take the test Go To: This website will give you information needed to pass the exam under the Texas Trails icon. When you are ready you may to the test under the Verification icon.

Texas Trails Program This program is geared for young and old alike. And EVERY EXHIBITOR must successfully complete the test for their age group before an entry will be accepted.