EC FFA Exhibitor Update by:EC FFA Exhibitor Update by:Lorie KempenLorie Kempen210-581-1185210-581-1185

lorie.kempen@ecisd.netlorie.kempen@ecisd.net

Bexar County – Dec. 29- Jan. 1stBexar County – Dec. 29- Jan. 1st

Bexar County Auction – Jan. 9,2016Bexar County Auction – Jan. 9,2016

Ft. Worth – January 15th – February 6, 2016Ft. Worth – January 15th – February 6, 2016

San Antonio – Feb. 11th– Feb. 28, 2016San Antonio – Feb. 11th– Feb. 28, 2016

San Angelo – Feb. 4 – March 21, 2016San Angelo – Feb. 4 – March 21, 2016

Houston – March 1st – March 20, 2016Houston – March 1st – March 20, 2016

Star of Texas – March 11th – March 26, 2016Star of Texas – March 11th – March 26, 2016

State Fair of Texas – Sept. 25th – Oct. 18, 2015State Fair of Texas – Sept. 25th – Oct. 18, 2015

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!

Steers may show 2, but only 1 will saleSteers may show 2, but only 1 will sale

Certified Texas Bred Premium Show for barrowsCertified Texas Bred Premium Show for barrows

Sr. Scholarships online in DecemberSr. Scholarships online in December

No limit to heifer entriesNo limit to heifer entries

Stalled Upon ArrivalStalled Upon Arrival

Blow and Go, clipping allowed (must pass the white Blow and Go, clipping allowed (must pass the white towel test) for heifers.towel test) for heifers.

Must have original registration papers for all breeding Must have original registration papers for all breeding animals & ownership deadlines must be followed. See animals & ownership deadlines must be followed. See rules.rules.

Breeding stock (including Heifers do require current Breeding stock (including Heifers do require current Health papers)Health papers)

Science Fair (10/5), Speaking (10/13), and many more Science Fair (10/5), Speaking (10/13), and many more contestcontest

No Clipping of any kind on the SALE grounds. No Clipping of any kind on the SALE grounds. Steers- this is now a Slick Show.Steers- this is now a Slick Show.

Original registration papers required. Original registration papers required. Ownership deadlines must be followed. See Ownership deadlines must be followed. See rules.rules.

Remember too send out your buyer invitation Remember too send out your buyer invitation by Thanksgiving. Everyone is asked to send out by Thanksgiving. Everyone is asked to send out at least 3 letters (especially new buyers). 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 This is a Premium Auction – a week after the showshow

Rules and Judges will be posted on the websiteRules and Judges will be posted on the website

Heifers must be validatedHeifers must be validated

Overlap with San Antonio DatesOverlap with San Antonio Dates

Ft. Worth Entries are due to us by Oct. 7th. If you plan Ft. Worth Entries are due to us by Oct. 7th. If you plan to show a steer – You will need to purchase an to show a steer – You will need to purchase an additional entry, in order to be guaranteed a stall additional entry, in order to be guaranteed a stall space. Stall spaces are only filled at 75% or less.space. Stall spaces are only filled at 75% or less.

Steer exhibitors are responsible for weighing and Steer exhibitors are responsible for weighing and tagging their own steers. tagging their own steers.

No Drenching! Nothing given by mouth is allowedNo Drenching! Nothing given by mouth is allowed

2/2/16 to 2/5/16 steer show dates – Auction 2/6/162/2/16 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 This is a haired show for steers – DO NOT PLAN to BRING OTHERS INTO EC STALLS – There is not enough BRING OTHERS INTO EC STALLS – There is not enough room!room!

Heifers must be validatedHeifers 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- 2/18/16Market Hog Show – 2/16/16- 2/18/16

Breeding Hog Show CTB Only – 2/12/16 – Breeding Hog Show CTB Only – 2/12/16 – 2/14/162/14/16

Ag Mechanics Projects – 2/16/16-2/18/16Ag Mechanics Projects – 2/16/16-2/18/16

Ag Speaking 2/15/16Ag Speaking 2/15/16

Steer turn in your weights by 6:00 pm on 2/8/16Steer turn in your weights by 6:00 pm on 2/8/16 Ag Speaking 2/15/16 – Manuscripts due by January 15 Ag Speaking 2/15/16 – Manuscripts due by January 15

through judgingcard.comthrough judgingcard.com Lambs (2/6-2/8) 4 breed TLBA Tag format, must have tags Lambs (2/6-2/8) 4 breed TLBA Tag format, must have tags

in ear at validation and information recorded on in ear at validation and information recorded on validation formvalidation form

CTBR Jr. Gilts (2/12 – 2/14) – Judge announced after Dec. 1CTBR Jr. Gilts (2/12 – 2/14) – Judge announced after Dec. 1 CTBRT 8 Breed Format – Gilts Selected will sell in special CTBRT 8 Breed Format – Gilts Selected will sell in special

gilt sale. Gilts must be state validated. Must sell if you gilt sale. Gilts must be state validated. Must sell if you place in this show.place in this show.

Original Registration papers required with the exception Original Registration papers required with the exception of scramble papers. Ownership deadlines must be of scramble papers. Ownership deadlines must be followed. See rules.followed. See rules.

THIS SHOW MAY HAVE CONFLICTS WITH OTHER SHOW THIS SHOW MAY HAVE CONFLICTS WITH OTHER SHOW DATES!DATES!

Heifers must be validatedHeifers must be validated

Market Poultry Show Feb 24-25-2016Market Poultry Show Feb 24-25-2016

Poultry Auction 2-27-16 1pmPoultry Auction 2-27-16 1pm

Broilers- Keith Scott (TX), Turkey Hens Keith Broilers- Keith Scott (TX), Turkey Hens Keith Staggs(TX) – ONLY NO TOMSStaggs(TX) – ONLY NO TOMS

Market Barrows show will begin at 7:00 amMarket Barrows show will begin at 7:00 am

Feb. 20-22 (Group 1 Darks) Feb 23-25 (Group 2 Feb. 20-22 (Group 1 Darks) Feb 23-25 (Group 2 Lights)Lights)

Hog Judges – Andy Rash – IL & Dr. Clint Schwab, ILHog Judges – Andy Rash – IL & Dr. Clint Schwab, IL

Market Goats Feb. 16-18(Marvin Ensor - TX)Market Goats Feb. 16-18(Marvin Ensor - TX)

Market Lambs Feb 6-18 (Jimmy Davis - OK)Market Lambs Feb 6-18 (Jimmy Davis - OK)

Heifers must be validatedHeifers must be validated

Highlights/Rule ChangesHighlights/Rule ChangesSan Antonio Livestock Show San Antonio Livestock Show

(Con’t)(Con’t)•Market Steers Feb. 22-26 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. 16 -19 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 Registration papers must be original and correct at the time of check-in. Papers must be the at the time of check-in. Papers must be the exhibitors name only, with exception of exhibitors name only, with exception of scramble papers for that year. Ownership scramble papers for that year. Ownership deadlines must be followed. See rules.deadlines must be followed. See rules.

Animals must be checked in during the check-in Animals must be checked in during the check-in time. Open show and junior show cattle are time. Open show and junior show cattle are check-in separately. check-in separately.

Health Papers on Breeding Animals Current Health Papers on Breeding Animals Current

Heifers must be validatedHeifers must be validated

No Butt FANSNo Butt FANS

Science Fair (2/20), Speaking Contest (2/13)and Science Fair (2/20), Speaking Contest (2/13)and Swine Skillathon(2/10). Beef Skill-A-Thon(2/17). Swine Skillathon(2/10). Beef Skill-A-Thon(2/17). Sheep Skillathon (2/16)Sheep Skillathon (2/16)

Kiosks check-in system will be continued this year, but Kiosks check-in system will be continued this year, but with a barcode attached to your weight cards.with a barcode attached to your weight cards.

Heifers papers, tattoos and brands will be checked on Heifers papers, tattoos and brands will be checked on the top 4 placing heifers at the conclusion of each class. the top 4 placing heifers at the conclusion of each class. Exhibitor will forfeit all winnings if their heifer does not Exhibitor will forfeit all winnings if their heifer does not match the registration papers. A complete Copy of your match the registration papers. A complete Copy of your heifer papers must be sent in with your entries. Papers heifer papers must be sent in with your entries. Papers must also be submitted for any heifer’s papers you may must also be submitted for any heifer’s papers you may substitute. substitute. Heifers must be validatedHeifers must be validated

Barrows, Heifers, and Steers will be stalled on arrivalBarrows, 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, 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 or walkway. Stomach pumping, drench tubes or any other method (by esophagus) is prohibited.esophagus) is prohibited.

No bedding will be preset for sheep and goats. You will have to do your No bedding will be preset for sheep and goats. You will have to do your own bedding. You may purchase on site.own bedding. You may purchase on site.

Tie-outs must be purchased when doing Tie-outs must be purchased when doing cattle entries. They will not be sold onsitecattle entries. They will not be sold onsite

Original Registration papers required with Original Registration papers required with the exception of scramble papers. the exception of scramble papers. Ownership deadlines must be followed. Ownership deadlines must be followed. See rules.See rules.

Public Speaking March 13Public Speaking March 13thth – 1 Day Contest – 1 Day Contest Become a fan of the Houston Livestock Become a fan of the Houston Livestock

Show Exhibitors Facebook PageShow Exhibitors Facebook Page *In addition to the ethical fitting policy and *In addition to the ethical fitting policy and

zero tolerance policy Houston will not zero tolerance policy Houston will not accept the injection, drenching or accept the injection, drenching or application of any substance per rectum!application of any substance per rectum!

Outside Shavings are prohibitedOutside Shavings are prohibited

JudgesJudges

Steer (3-14 to 3-18) – Dr. Scott Griener - VASteer (3-14 to 3-18) – Dr. Scott Griener - VA

Lambs (3-9 to 3-11)–Brian Reilly - WILambs (3-9 to 3-11)–Brian Reilly - WI

Market Goats (3-9 to 3-11) – Marty Gibbs - TXMarket Goats (3-9 to 3-11) – Marty Gibbs - TX

Market Barrows (3-12 to 3-17) – Mike McCoy – OH, Market Barrows (3-12 to 3-17) – Mike McCoy – OH, Brian Arnold - INBrian Arnold - IN

Poultry (3-9 & 3-10) : Poultry (3-9 & 3-10) : Judges TBAJudges TBA

Heifers (3-10 to 3-13) – Heifers (3-10 to 3-13) – Judges TBAJudges TBA

Breeding Sheep (3-5-3/6) – Breeding Sheep (3-5-3/6) – Judges TBAJudges TBA

Breeding Gilts( 3-3 to ¾) - Breeding Gilts( 3-3 to ¾) - Judges TBAJudges TBA

Scheduling conflicts may occur with Houston. Scheduling conflicts may occur with Houston. Heifers must be validatedHeifers must be validated

JUDGES: Poultry (March 16) JUDGES: Poultry (March 16)

Turkey – Dale Hyatt - TXTurkey – Dale Hyatt - TX

Broiler – Jacob Coppedge - TXBroiler – Jacob Coppedge - TX

Market Goats (March 14-15)Kevin Newsom - TXMarket Goats (March 14-15)Kevin Newsom - TX

Market Lambs (March 14-15) Chad Coburn - TXMarket Lambs (March 14-15) Chad Coburn - TX

Market Barrows (March 18-20) Miles Toenyes - ILMarket Barrows (March 18-20) Miles Toenyes - IL

Market Steers (March 21-23) Jack Ward – MOMarket Steers (March 21-23) Jack Ward – MO

Heifers (March 24-26)Heifers (March 24-26)

Am. Heifers- Chris Mullinix - KSAm. Heifers- Chris Mullinix - KS

Other Heifers – Dr. Dan Shike - ILOther Heifers – Dr. Dan Shike - IL

EVERYONE WILL SHOW IN THE MAIN ARENAEVERYONE 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 entriesChapter Late Fee of $25/family for all late entries

State Fair of Texas $100/. After 9-1-15 State Fair of Texas $100/. After 9-1-15 $250/entry$250/entry

Fort Worth - No Late entries – Not AcceptedFort Worth - No Late entries – Not Accepted

San Antonio – Dec. 1-15, 2015 Double the entry San Antonio – Dec. 1-15, 2015 Double the entry fee, Dec. 15, 2015 to Check-in will be additional fee, Dec. 15, 2015 to Check-in will be additional $250.00 plus entry fee$250.00 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 San Angelo – Additional $200 fee plus entry until check-in is completed until Dec. 15check-in is completed until Dec. 15

Star of Texas – No Late Entry is acceptedStar of Texas – No Late Entry is accepted

All information must be completeAll information must be complete SS numbers or birth datesSS numbers or birth dates Phone numbersPhone numbers City, ZipCity, Zip Breeding information on breeding animalsBreeding information on breeding animals Animal’s Tag #’sAnimal’s Tag #’s Information must also be on the local Information must also be on the local

summary sheet.summary sheet. HLSR forms must be notarizedHLSR forms must be notarized Heifers must be brought in a entry time so Heifers must be brought in a entry time so

that we copy your papers for uploadthat we copy your papers for upload

East Central (None)East Central (None)

Bexar County- Determined when date is set for Bexar County- Determined when date is set for AuctionAuction

San Antonio: Grade Report Card Ending San Antonio: Grade Report Card Ending 1/15/161/15/16if not you did not pass all classes on the above date if not you did not pass all classes on the above date then you must all classes on the progress report on then you must all classes on the progress report on 2/5/162/5/16

San Angelo: Grade Report Card Ending San Angelo: Grade Report Card Ending 1/15/16 1/15/16 if not you did not pass all classes on the above date if not you did not pass all classes on the above date then you must all classes on the progress report on then you must all classes on the progress report on 2/5/162/5/16

Houston: Grade Report Card Ending Houston: Grade Report Card Ending 1/15/161/15/16if not you did not pass all classes on the above date if not you did not pass all classes on the above date then you must all classes on the progress report on then you must all classes on the progress report on either either 2/5/16…or 2/26/162/5/16…or 2/26/16

Star of Texas: Grade Report Card Ending Star of Texas: Grade Report Card Ending 1/15/16, 1/15/16, if if not you did not pass all classes on the above date not you did not pass all classes on the above date then you must all classes on the progress report on then you must all classes on the progress report on either either 2/5/16…or 2/26/16 Heifers are eligible during 2/5/16…or 2/26/16 Heifers are eligible during spring breakspring break

A total of 10 days are permitted/year for A total of 10 days are permitted/year for students to be out for all school related students to be out for all school related activities through school sponsored eventsactivities through school sponsored events

Trail Ride, Open Show and Youth Shows that Trail Ride, Open Show and Youth Shows that do not require eligibility – will not be do not require eligibility – will not be excused through our program or supported excused through our program or supported through our department.through our department.

PLAN - PLAN - PLAN your dates! This includes PLAN - PLAN - PLAN your dates! This includes all school activities (athletics, UIL, 4-H and all school activities (athletics, UIL, 4-H and

FFA. We all pull from the same 10 days)FFA. We all pull from the same 10 days)

You will receive 1 exhibitors pass/ students – not per You will receive 1 exhibitors pass/ students – not per entry.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 Houston car passes are done by lottery and can not be purchased. ( You must be present at the February be purchased. ( You must be present at the February Meeting to be in the lottery for the Houston car Meeting to be in the lottery for the Houston car passes. A friend can not pull for you).passes. A friend can not pull for you).

FYIFYI - We do not have a magic pot of passes that we keep - We do not have a magic pot of passes that we keep for everyone. We order only what is needed. You will for everyone. We order only what is needed. You will need to pre-pay for the passes you want. Make sure need to pre-pay for the passes you want. Make sure your entries are listed on the summary sheet. If you your entries are listed on the summary sheet. If you make a mistake and order a pass for a wrong week – make a mistake and order a pass for a wrong week – we will not have a pass for you to exchange. we will not have a pass for you to exchange.

If you plan to show at a show requiring our If you plan to show at a show requiring our signature. Please prepare in advance. We are signature. Please prepare in advance. We are difficult to find during stockshow season. It difficult to find during stockshow season. It also takes 1 week to get checks requested. also takes 1 week to get checks requested. Please read the rules carefully and realize that Please read the rules carefully and realize that if you are requesting to use an extra curricular if you are requesting to use an extra curricular day – you must adhere to the no-pass, no play day – you must adhere to the no-pass, no play rules of our school and your membership in rules of our school and your membership in the FFA must be required for the event!the FFA must be required for the event!

EXAMPLES – Heart of Texas, West Texas Fair, EXAMPLES – Heart of Texas, West Texas Fair, East Texas Fair,or othersEast Texas Fair,or others

Mercedes Livestock Show (Deadline Feb. 1Mercedes Livestock Show (Deadline Feb. 1stst to to EC FFA)EC FFA)

You need to make your reservations You need to make your reservations today for Ft. Worth & Houston (provided today for Ft. Worth & Houston (provided you want to stay close to the grounds).you want to stay close to the grounds).

Austin may be in driving distance, if not Austin may be in driving distance, if not make your reservations.make your reservations.

If you need to cancel reservations – make If you need to cancel reservations – make sure you don’t forget to do so in time.sure you don’t forget to do so in time.

La Quinta does offer a 15% discount to La Quinta does offer a 15% discount to FFA Members and their family FFA Members and their family

Other discounts for members can be Other discounts for members can be found at the Texas FFA website: found at the Texas FFA website: http://www.texasffa.orghttp://www.texasffa.org

Quality Counts Quality Counts OverviewOverview

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 testWhere to take the test

Go To: http://agrilife.org/qualitycounts/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 ProgramTexas 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.