* Important: We are not sending kits this year. You do still need to purchase your nomination through our website. Your invoice number will be required to enter your nomination on X-PO. You will download a form that becomes available on May 1st and fill it out. CYAE is not sending eartags or kits anymore, you will identify your animal with the scrapies or 840 tag that is in their ear. An example of an 840 tag can be found below. If your animal does not have one, please place one in their ear and report that number. Nominations are proof of ownership and are required to complete entries for the California Youth Ag Expo. Nominations consist of mailing in each animal’s DNA and completing the online nomination process.
* Important: We are not sending kits this year. You do still need to purchase your nomination through our website. Your invoice number will be required to enter your nomination on X-PO. You will download a form that becomes available on May 1st and fill it out. CYAE is not sending eartags or kits anymore, you will identify your animal with the scrapies or 840 tag that is in their ear. An example of an 840 tag can be found below. If your animal does not have one, please place one in their ear and report that number.
In this step, participants will collect their animal’s DNA sample and have it postmarked by the date listed. You will also complete our online nomination form via the link provided below.
This is the step when your animal is officially entered into the show. To show your animal, you must complete steps 1 and 2 on time, as well as the online entry form via the link below.
Example of 840 tag found in hogs and cattle.
Note: Showmanship entries are completed at the show, not in the online portal!
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