4-H'ers need to make sure they collect documentation from the seller when purchasing livestock projects. Documentation could include the following:
*signed affidavit from seller of livestock an example can be found at, www.extension.iastate.edu/4H/Agriculture/index.htm under "Livestock ID" COOL
4-H'ers must keep the appropriate documentation for a minimum of two years in the case of a USDA audit.
Also look under "Livestock ID" at the 4H 231 informational pamphlet.
Susan Redenius
9/30/2009