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Breeding Beef Shows

Showmanship Contest

Breeding Beef Show Sponsors

Bull Show Sponsor: J II Cattle LLC
Heifer American Show Sponsor: Martin Orthodontics & Lane Farm
Heifer AOB Show Sponsor: Bird Insurance
Heifer Homegrown Show Sponsor: Smith Law Firm

4-H members who are not 8 years old by 9/1/2024 CANNOT participate in this Contest/Project/Show Area.

How To Enter Breeding Beef Show

Bull Show Entry Fee: $30.00 per Bull
Heifer Show Entry Fee: $30.00 per Heifer

Online Entry Link For Bull & Heifer Shows: https://suwannee.fairwire.com/

Mail-in Entry Form:
Bull Entry Form
Heifer Entry Form

Beef Committee

Beef Superintendent Ashley Bellamy  - Phone: 352.494.1664     Email: [email protected]

Committee Members
   Wendy Bird  -  Phone: 352.509.1884     Email: [email protected]
   Dalton Long  -  Phone: 352.210.8148     Email: [email protected]
   Gary McKenzie -  Phone: 352.538.5792     Email: [email protected]
   Huston McKenzie  - Phone: 352.949.0088     Email: [email protected]
   Jaime NesSmith  -  Phone: 352.578.4011     Email: [email protected]

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Non-Market Record Book Contest

Record Book Contest Sponsor: 

Lou & Grady Jones

4-H members who are not 8 years old by 9/1/2024 CANNOT participate in this Contest/Project/Show Area.

Record Book Entry Fee: None

Record Book Superintendent Jessica Cooper - Phone: 352.463.3174    Email: [email protected]

Record Book Contest Chair Ashley Cook-Gregory - Email: [email protected]

Committee Members
   Tyler Voorhees - Phone: 352.359.9975    Email: [email protected]

Download Non-Market Record Book

Beef Fitting & Showmanship

4-H members who are not 8 years old by 9/1/2024 CANNOT participate in this Contest/Project/Show Area.

Showmanship is more than entering the show arena during the fair or livestock show. It includes all the hard work that exhibitors put into their project from the first day they purchase their animal. Many factors enter into the equation for a successful showman, including halter breaking, nutrition, the skill of the showman, and the daily care and grooming. All the hard work done throughout the year will be worthwhile on show day. Source: MSU Extension

Download Beef Heifer Showmanship Study GuideDownload Beef Cattle Showmanship Study Guide

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Beef Cattle Study Guides

Beef cattle production is a strong animal industry within the United States and throughout the world. Since beef cattle can graze forages in the open range and pasturelands, they serve a unique role in providing high-quality protein for human consumption from byproducts and forage sources that humans and non-ruminant animals do not consume.

Breeding Beef Show Entry In March

A completed record book, record book receipt, or summary sheet must be turned in for you to show your animal.

RECORD BOOK CONTEST: Contest Record Books MUST be turned in at Fair Grounds Wednesday, 5 March 2025 @ 4:00p - 8:00p
  EXCEPTION: Dog & Horse Show participants MUST be turned in at show entry Saturday, 1 March 2025

COLLEGE/TRADE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarship Application Deadline MUST be BY 4:30p on Wednesday, 5 March 2025

SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST: You MUST signup for showmanship at the check-in table during March entry. Late entries WILL NOT be accepted.

SHOW SCHEDULE: Download Schedule

CHECK-IN DAY: Friday 7 March 2025 @ 4:00p - 6:00p

BREEDING BEEF CATTLE SHOWS: Saturday 8 March 2025 @ 1:30p

BREEDING BEEF CATTLE SHOW ORDER: Bulls, Heifers (American, AOB, Homegrown)

BREEDING BEEF CATTLE SHOWMANSHIP: Saturday 8 March 2025 @ After Heifer Shows

BREEDING BEEF CATTLE RELEASE TIME: Release After Shows

Information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not imply a contest, event, or show will occur at the Suwannee River Youth Livestock Show and Sale. If you find a broken link please email: Holly Houghton