Livestock Validation Order Form
Shreveport, LA
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2025 Ear Tag/Validation Order Form

This form serves exclusively to request ear tags and DNA kits essential for the validation process of Market and/or Commercial Animals. It is to note that this form does not constitute registration for the State Fair of Louisiana. To participate in the State Fair of Louisiana, a separate entry must be submitted by the specified entry deadline on the State Fair of Louisiana Website.

To ensure validation of your possession date, we kindly request that you return the DNA to the State Fair of Louisiana, care of the Livestock Department, at 3701 Hudson Ave, Shreveport, LA 71109.

We highly suggest utilizing Priority Mail allowing for a tracking number and signature upon receipt. Please note that the State Fair of Louisiana cannot accept responsibility for any lost mail without tracking. DNA kits not received by possession date deadline will not be eligible for entry in the State Fair of Louisiana Livestock Show. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Participation in the Market/Commercial Shows is restricted to individuals who hold membership in either the Louisiana 4H or FFA program.

For any inquiries or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us at 318-635-1361.

Pricing Details:

  • Each DNA kit is priced at $13.00.
  • A credit card processing fee will be applied at checkout.

In the case of ordering tags for multiple exhibitors, kindly ensure the submission of one form per exhibitor for accurate processing. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.


Possession Dates:
Market Steers - June 10, 2025
Commercial Heifers - July 10, 2025
Commercial Dairy - July 10, 2025
Market Lambs - July 10, 2025
Commercial Ewes - July 10, 2025
Market Goats - July 10, 2025
Wether Dam Goat - July 10, 2025
Commercial Dairy & Meat Does- July 10, 2025
Market Swine - August 10, 2025
Commercial Gilts - August 10, 2025

Requesting Person

Shipping Address

Exhibitor Information

Is this your first time showing at the State Fair?

Club Information

This is the name of your current advisor

Order Your Kits

DNA Kits
Market Steer DNA Kit (2025)
$13.00
Commercial Heifer DNA Kit (2025)
$13.00
Commercial Dairy DNA Kit (2025)
$13.00
Market Lamb DNA Kit (2025)
$13.00
Commercial EWE DNA Kit (2025)
$13.00
Market Goat DNA Kit (2025)
$13.00
Wether Dam DNA Kit (2025)
$13.00
Commercial Dairy Doe (2025)
$13.00
Commercial Meat Doe (2025)
$13.00
Market Swine DNA Kit (2025)
$13.00
Commercial Gilt DNA Kit (2025)
$13.00
We, the exhibitor and parent/legal guardian, understand and agrees that the animals are in the exhibitors possession by the date specified above for the related species. Violation of the possession dates will result in disqualification, forfeiture of any premium and will exclude the exhibitor, organized group, or any individual involved from future competition at the State Fair of Louisiana.

We, the exhibitor and parent/legal guardian, understand any DNA sample collected during the State Fair of Louisiana that does not match the submitted nomination sample or contaminated hair samples without follicles attached for said animal will result in disqualification, forfeiture of any premiums and will exclude the exhibitor, organized group or any individual involved from future competition at the State Fair of Louisiana.
Terms & Conditions - Possession Dates
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