About the Scurry County Junior Livestock Show
The Scurry County Junior Livestock Show is run by the Scurry County Junior Livestock Association at The Coliseum in Snyder. The Snyder News described it as the county's one show each year, and a preparation ground for spring shows across the state, especially for younger exhibitors.
Dates and schedule
The most recent verified start date is January 14, 2020. Newer dates are not posted, and the show is treated as annual.
Who can show
Students from across Scurry County who are affiliated with Snyder ISD, Hermleigh ISD, Ira ISD or Scurry County 4-H.
Divisions published
- Livestock show: steers, goats, lambs, pigs and broilers
- Agriculture mechanics: individual or group shop projects, with a progress portfolio and a record of spending
- Commercial cattle: students raise a pen of cattle, track feeding, spending and market value, then complete an interview in which judges rank their knowledge
The premium sale
Most animals are ones students will take to market in the spring, so they are sold in name only, and the students keep the animal and the money. All sale proceeds go to the students, who receive a check for their auction earnings plus added contributions. The 2020 report said the previous year's sale raised over $175,000.
Getting there
The show is at The Coliseum in Snyder, in Scurry County. No street address is given in the source.
Tips for exhibitors and families
- Keep the ag mechanics portfolio and spending records current, since both are part of the project.
- For commercial cattle, prepare for the interview as well as the pen itself.
- The source is from 2020, so confirm current dates and rules with the association or Extension office.
Official links
- The Snyder News: Scurry County Junior Livestock Show coming Jan. 14: the 2020 article this section is based on
Texas County Junior Livestock Shows: The Essentials
A county junior livestock show is where Texas 4-H and FFA members exhibit market animals they have raised, usually in winter, and the best projects sell at a premium auction to local buyers. Exhibitors must be members of a Texas 4-H club or FFA chapter in good standing and work under a County Extension Agent or ag teacher. Age and grade limits are set by each county.
Validation and ownership
Most county shows require Texas 4-H/FFA livestock validation, when animals are ear-tagged, DNA-sampled and tied to the exhibitor, who signs the ethics policy. Typical validation is June for steers, October for lambs and goats and November for swine, but local deadlines win. Offering an animal for sale during the feeding period can make it ineligible for the remaining shows that season.
Sales and ID
Premium sales are run by each county, and many take add-on and sponsor support from local businesses. Animals must carry official ID under USDA and Texas Animal Health Commission rules. Quality Counts, the AgriLife online course, is expected by some shows. Selling a project at a major show makes it ineligible for later majors.
Read the full guide: Texas County Junior Livestock Shows: How They Work
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