Documentation Due Dates

  • Form: The Fond du Lac County Fair Market Livestock Project Self Identification Form is online at bit.ly/fdleartags. Include on the form parent name, premise ID, exhibitors’ name(s) and grade(s), four-digit visual ear tag number, and sex of project animal. Multiple exhibitor names may be indicated for an individual animal only in the case where it is within a family (brothers & sisters, stepsiblings) and the animals are housed in the same location. No “switching” of animals may occur outside of immediate family members between initial identification and final weigh-in. Each animal will need to be submitted individually. 
  • There will be no DNA sampling or submission.
  • Photo requirements (two photos):
    • Head shot of individual animal with ear tags clearly visible and properly attached. Ear tag number must be readable in the image. 
    • Full profile (side) view of individual animal showing markings.
    • Label each photo with ear tag of individual animal and family name.
  • How to Submit Your Information and Photos: 
    • Visit bit.ly/fdleartags to submit your animal information. Each animal will be done individually.
      • Market beef self-ID submission must be complete by 11:59 pm, March 1
      • Market hog, lamb, and meat goat self-ID submission must be completed by 11:59 pm, April 15