Youth Livestock
NEW RULE STARTING AT THE 2020 DGCO FAIR - YQCA is required for all of the following projects: Beef (including bucket calf), Swine, Sheep, Meat and Dairy Goats, Dairy Cattle, Poultry, and Meat Rabbits.
Upcoming Events 2020
- February 22nd: Douglas County Market Beef Weigh-In and tagging at Fairgrounds
- February 29th: Junior Beef Producer Day
- March 14th: Junior Sheep Producer Day
- April 15th: K-State Animal Science Leadership Academy (KASLA) Application Deadline
- April 25th: Douglas County Spring Livestock Expo
- May 1st: Market Beef Nominations Due
- May 20th: Douglas County Weigh-in and tagging for Sheep, Swine, and Goats at Fairgrounds
- June 15th: Commercial Heifer, Swine, Sheep & Meat Goat Nominations Due
- July 10-11: Dr. Bob Hines Kansas Swine Classic
- August 22-23: State 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes
- September 11-20: Kansas State Fair
- October 2-4th: Kansas Junior Livestock Show
Helpful Showman Resources
Beef
- Beef Grooming, Fitting, and Showmanship guide for beginning exhibitors
- Beef Showmanship - OSU
- Stierwalt Cattle Protips blog
Showmanship Videos
- Showmanship Tips
- How to Move your Calf's Feet
- How to blow dry your calf
- Daily Hair Care
- Guide to Clipper Blades
Sheep
Showmanship Videos
- How to Show Sheep
- Sheep Showmanship
- Sheep Series Showmanship
- Show Day Preparation
- Right from the Start sheep guide for beginners
- Hoof Trimming
