OVERVIEW
Livestock shows are great opportunities for members to share their passion for working with animals and gain valuable skills such as responsibility, commitment, and professionalism. The following lists the upcoming livestock shows in Louisiana.
YQCA TRAINING (REQUIRED FOR ALL LSU SHOWS)
YQCA Training
YQCA Curriculum Map
LSU AGCENTER STATE LIVESTOCK, HORSE, AND RABBIT SHOWS
For more than 70 years, LSU has hosted state livestock and horse shows, which serves as a showcase for Louisiana’s vibrant livestock industry, as well as the adults and young people involved in it.
STATE FAIR
The State Fair of Louisiana Livestock Department is responsible for a majority of the events which take place on the Fairgrounds. Besides planning and conducting all the livestock shows throughout the 14-day State Fair, the Livestock staff also handles events. The livestock facilities are rented several weekends a year for many agricultural-related activities.
NORTH LOUISIANA AG EXPO
Hosted by the North Louisiana Agri-Business Council, AG EXPO is unique in the Louisiana, south Arkansas, east Texas and Mississippi area. This premier event is attended annually by 10,000 to 12,000 visitors from the region.
A major part of the AG EXPO is the Junior Livestock Show held each year for FFA and 4-H members.
GOVERNOR'S/SUPERINTENDENT'S AWARD
Governor's/Superintendent's Award Application (Form Closed)
Scoring Rubric
Pharmaceutical Use Guidelines for Show Animals
Louisiana Meat Goat Association Validation
EXHIBITION AWARDS
Chart for Total Points
Superior Livestock-Equine Exhibition Award
Livestock Exhibition Award Application - Short and Long Form
Equine Exhibition Award Application - Short and Long Form
BEEF POSTER CONTEST
The 2023 contest theme is Beef: A Sustainable Choice.
The contest encourages participants to learn more about the beef industry while promoting beef industry nutrition and products.
2023 Contest Information
News Release
