The identification of livestock has evolved substantially in the past few years and appears to be changing each year. Find out more on Premise ID and the use of retinal imaging for State Fair market animals.
If you're interested in learning how to retinal image livestock as a volunteer at the county level, check out the resources below including a training video.
Weigh-In/Retinal Imaging Information for Staff Only
Livestock Identification in 4HOnline
All livestock must be identified in 4HOnline for eligibility to exhibit at county fairs and the Iowa State Fair (with the exception of poultry for State Fair). Please refer to each specie's requirements on the 4-H Online ID pages and the 4H 202 publication Animal Identification, Weighing, and Exhibiting Requirements for County, State and Interstate Shows
- Animal ID Family Help Sheet - updated 2021
- County Staff Weigh-In Animal Data Review and Entry Help Sheet (Staff only - new for 2021)
Weigh-In Animal Identification / Verification Forms
The following animal identification forms were discontinued in 2019, as all information is gathered and managed within 4HOnline. County staff can access these forms to utilize or edit for local use if they wish.
Animal Care/Disclosure Forms (Drug Affidavits)
Premise ID
Retinal Imaging
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