Suwannee River Fair

Dairy Cattle Show

Dairy Cattle Entry Fee: $30.00/head

Online Entry: showman.app/shows#/suwannee-river-fair-2b5e

Liability Waiver REQUIRED at Check-in:
Click To Download Waiver

Mail-in Entry Form:
Dairy Cattle Entry Form

Record Book Contest:
Non-Market Record Book

Mandatory Drug/Quality Assurance Sheet:
Non-Market Sheet

Dairy Cattle Committee

Dairy Cattle Superintendent
   Jessica Campos  - 352.486-5131

Committee Members
   Tyler Voorhees  -  352.359.9975
   Adam Elliott  -  352.258.8253
   Jo-Ann Sullivan
   Angela Sands

Our Social Media

SRF YouTube Channel:
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FaceBook Page:
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4-H members who are not 8 years old by 9/1/2025 CANNOT participate in this Contest/Project/Show Area.

Thank You Dairy Cattle Show Sponsors

North Florida Holsteins

Resources

REQUIRED at Weigh-in

Once you have your Premise ID number, you can call the Dept of Ag (Marion County office) to order an RFID tag! 850-509-8040

Dairy Cattle Fitting & Showmanship

Every animal emerging from the pasture or barn needs time and attention to get her show-ring ready. The showman on the other end of the halter needs to be prepared as well. Faults in either fitting or showing could lead to a less successful show experience than one might have hoped for. For youth, especially, showmanship is a great place to shine regardless of how an animal performs in conformation classes.  Source - UGA Bulletin 1427.

Dairy Cattle Skill-a-Thon Rules

The Skill-a-thon will be open for two hours (4 PM to 6 PM) on the day of dairy entry.

  • All contestants are entered as individuals in their respective age groups.
  • Contestants may not bring notes, or books of any kind into the contest area. Contestants may not speak with anyone other than designated adults while they are participating in the skill-a-thon. No cell phones or other electronic devices may be used.
  • Exhibitors who are 8-18 may participate in the skill-a-thon.
  • Contestants are not permitted to leave the area of the contest once they have begun. Leaving the area without completing the contest will result in the exhibitor forfeiting.
  • The top 3 in each age group will be awarded.
  • Skill-a-thon winners will be announced and awarded at the end of the SRF Dairy Show.

Dairy Cattle Study Guides

In the U.S., milk comes from breeds of cattle genetically selected for milk production. At one time in the U.S., cattle were selected simultaneously for beef and milk production. This is still the case in many parts of the world. The common dairy breeds in the U.S. today have been selected almost exclusively for milk production for many generations.

Complete Judging Handbook

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

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