Tagging an Animal

Why?

To keep the integrity of our show and to show proof of ownership by the required date. Advisors and leaders may tag animals.

Who?

Everyone who plans to sell an animal at the Lynden Junior Livestock Auction.  April 11 for steers (both 4-H and FFA).  Contact must be made with John Grubbs (354-4401) for FFA or Georganna Webster  (988-4929) for 4-H prior to this date (several weeks).  Animals may not be tagged nor sold if they are not properly tagged.  You must contact your advisor or leader immediately if the tag falls out.  June 12 is the last day for sheep, swine, and goats.  FFA advisors will travel around together to tag animals.  Contact your advisor.  4-H individuals and leaders must contact Georgann Webster.   All tagging information for FFA is to be postmarked and mailed to Kristi Douge 7970 Rodeo Dr. Lynden, WA   98264

When?

  Deadline for tagging is April 11, 2010 for steers.  June 11, 2010 for swine, sheep, goats (maybe done prior).  Contact must be made at least 1 week prior for steers.  Deadline for ownership is April 15 (steers) and June 1 (all other species).

Where?

Arrangements made with your advisor, leader, or Georganna Webster for 4-H.

Additional Information

Numbers at the sale must match the number an name on the card signed at the time of tagging.  Siblings, relatives, friends, or peers may not transfer animals or tags, no exceptions!!!  When your animal is weighed at the Northwest Washington Fair, your tag number will be matched with your name and the signed form you received at tagging. 

You may tag more than one animal but only sell one.  Each animal tagged and brought to the fair must be weighed regardless of whether it is being sold.  This is to ensure it is judged in the proper weight class.