Swine, Sheep, and Meat Goat Self-IDs Due May 10

Swine, Sheep, and Meat Goat Animal Self-IDs are due by 11:59 pm, May 10, 2021 at http://bit.ly/fdleartags Detailed instructions regarding the self-id process are available at https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/fdlmeat/forms/ (scroll down to Ear Tag/Self Identification Form) For more information regarding the Fond du Lac County Market Livestock Project and Sale, please contact Ed Schrauth at eschrauth67@gmail.com  or at 920.960.8106.

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Swine, Sheep & Meat Goat Ear Tag Distribution 4/29/2021

Swine, Sheep & Meat Goat Ear Tag Distribution Thursday, April 29, 2021 | 4 pm to 7 pm  Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Those wishing to qualify for the 2021 Fond du Lac County Market Livestock Sale must pre-ID project animals via ear-tag. Steers ear tags were distributed in January with ID papers due earlier […]

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Fond du Lac County Market Livestock Project Orientation Meeting Notes

Fond du Lac County Market Livestock Project Orientation Meeting Notes Here are the slides presented during the Fond du Lac County Market Livestock Project Orientation from March. Meeting credit (1 point) was given to those in attendance and submitted their name via the chat box at the end of the meeting. This meeting was not recorded. […]

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FDL County Hog Show Prohibits Ractopamine Feed

Fond du Lac County Fair has prohibited the feeding of ractopamine to show animals. The fair board has prohibited exhibitors from feeding their hogs feed containing ractopamine, commonly known as Paylean or Engain. Animals exhibited at the fair are subject to random testing for presence of this additive. Should it be discovered after the sale […]

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FDL County Hog Show PRRS/PRV Requirement

PRRS/PRV Negative Test is required to show. Because the Fond du Lac County Fair is a non-terminal show, it is now required to have a negative PRRS and SECD test within 90 days prior to the fair. This testing requirement is in addition to the required swine health certificate needed to exhibit at the Fond […]

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