Livestock tagging is a key part of the 4-H Jr. Livestock Program. The date your animal is tagged with a Utah Junior Livestock Association tag is the start date of official ownership. All Market Animals must be tagged by the specified deadlines in order to participate in Utah Jr. Livestock Shows.
Cattle must be tagged 100 days prior to desired Jr. Livestock Show.
Sheep/Goats/Hogs must be tagged 60 days prior to desired Jr. Livestock Show.
Most Jr. Livestock Show require registration 30 days prior to show date.
Contact Corianne Topham with Questions: (385) 225-7740
2025 Livestock Tagging Process:
- Step 1: Register for 4-H at 4h.zsuite.org.
- All youth must be show "active" status before animals may be tagged.
- Step 2: Attend one of the following tagging events
- Payment is required at time of tagging (Check made to "Utah County 4-H" OR Online Card Payment).
- All Cattle, Sheep, Goat, and Swine tags are $2
- Payment is required at time of tagging (Check made to "Utah County 4-H" OR Online Card Payment).
Utah Junior Livestock Association tagging deadlines can be found here.
*Please note: Tagging an animal does not register youth for show participation.
*Please note: Youth must be at least 8 years old and in 3rd grade by the tagging deadline for the shows in order to participate.
*If you are unable to attend the tagging contact Corianne before the tagging event to schedule a Farm Visit, a fee will apply.
| Event Name/Description | Date | Location | Show Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tagging #1 |
Saturday December 7th, 2024 |
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
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| Tagging #2 |
Saturday January 4th, 2025 |
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Arrowhead Veterinary Clinic 8257 S 3200 W St, Benjamin, UT 84660 |
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| Tagging #3 |
Saturday February 1st, 2025 |
7:30 am - 9:00 am Salem Rodeo Grounds Arrowhead Trail, Salem, UT 84653 9:45 am - 10:15 am Lehi Rodeo Grounds 105 N 500 W St, Lehi, UT 84043 |
2nd Sheep/Goats/Hogs Tagging Option:
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| Tagging #4 |
Saturday March 1st, 2025 |
7:30 am - 9:00 am Salem Rodeo Grounds Arrowhead Trail, Salem, UT 84653 9:45 am - 10:15 am Lehi Rodeo Grounds 105 N 500 W St, Lehi, UT 84043 |
Cattle Tagging Deadline:
Lambs/Hogs/Goats Tagging Deadline:
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| Tagging #5 |
Saturday April 5th, 2025 |
7:30 am - 9:00 am Salem Rodeo Grounds Arrowhead Trail, Salem, UT 84653 9:45 am - 10:15 am Lehi Rodeo Grounds 105 N 500 W St, Lehi, UT 84043 |
Lambs/Hogs/Goats Tagging Deadline:
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| Tagging #6 |
Saturday May 17th, 2025 |
7:30 am - 9:00 am Salem Rodeo Grounds Arrowhead Trail, Salem, UT 84653 9:45 am - 10:15 am Lehi Rodeo Grounds 105 N 500 W St, Lehi, UT 84043 |
Lambs/Hogs/Goats Tagging Deadline:
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Youth Age Divisions:
Utah 4-H Age Divisions are based on a child’s school grade.
- *Cloverbud 4-H Members Kindergarten through 2nd Grade
- Junior 4-H Members 3rd through 5th Grade
- Intermediate 4-H Members 6th through 8th Grade
- Senior 4-H Members 9th through 12th Grade
Youth who are homeschooled will follow the Utah State Board of Education criteria for grade placement based on age and should enroll in the grade based upon the USBE criteria for their age as of September 1, 2022.
- *Cloverbud 4-H Members Ages 5 through 7
- Junior 4-H Members Ages 8 through 10
- Intermediate 4-H Members Ages 11 through 13
- Senior 4-H Members Ages 14 through 18
*Youth MUST be age 8 AND in 3rd grade to participate in large animal, shooting sports, and ATV projects and activities. Youth turning 8 AND in 3rd grade may participate after their 8th birthday during the 4-H year. Please note that youth must turn 8 by the ownership deadline (100 days prior to the show for cattle, 60 days prior to the show for sheep, goats, and hogs) to participate in the horse and livestock program.