2025-2026 Bastrop County Fall Heifer Validation

• Breeding Heifer validation for the major shows
• Only heifers that have not already been validated for major shows, that have changed ownership, or that have changed breed will be required to validate. Once validated, the heifer is eligible until the end of her show career and DOES NOT need to attend major show validation again UNLESS she changes breed or ownership
• Order what is necessary, the Extension Office does not order extra. Refunds will not be given.
• Ordering DOES NOT enter a participant into any show.

For dates and details, visit please contact your County Agent or Ag Teacher.

Prior to attending validation

1. Obtain ORIGINAL registration papers showing:

• Exhibitor as sole owner
• Ownership date by November 1st of this year

2. VERIFY identification tattoo/brand on registration paper MATCHES what is physically on heifer. If do not match, options are:

• Change registration papers to match what is physically on heifer
• Change heifer (re-brand and/or re-tattoo) to match what is on registration papers
• Do not validate heifer
• This refers to identification brands, not ranch holding brands

3. If tattooed, CLEAN heifer’s ears and verify IDENTIFICATION TATTOOS are legible. If not, have heifer re-tattooed. EXCEPTION, do not clean ears if heifer was tattooed within last 7 days.

4. SUBMIT a color copy (scanned or paper) to County Extension Office (Do NOT submit a photograph of registration papers)

5. Vaccinations/health papers NOT REQUIRED for VALIDATION

1. Animal being validated

2. Registration papers for Breeding Animals (may be emailed to [email protected] ahead of time)

3. Parent/guardian - must be present to sign paperwork.

• Parents may sign for exhibitor if child cannot attend
• Parents unable to attend must sign waiver & paperwork before validation
• Ag Teachers CANNOT sign on behalf of parent

Host or Publisher Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services, Bastrop County