Monday, March 4

SU Ag Center concludes annual livestock show

 Elvadus Fields (Center) receives award for 50 years of service
with the SU Livestock Show
L-r: Chancellor Leodrey Williams, Livestock Show Mgr, Christie Monroe, Vice Chancellor EubanksPicture by Christopher J. Rogers

Baton Rouge, LA –The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center concluded its 70th Annual Livestock Show with more than 350 participants from across the state this past weekend. This year, the show was a celebration of decades of service to youth, providing them opportunity to learn leadership and life-long skills, and build friendships for life. The Ag center developed a video depicting an oral history of the show. During the two-day event, young farmers and ranchers from across the state had the opportunity to display animals that were showcased or have won in parish competitions. After the show, judges named state champions in various breeds of beef and dairy cattle, hogs, sheep, lamb, and goats.  The all-time favorite mini-farm, featuring a variety of small farm animals, and tours attracted school-age youth from local schools. Tour stops explained different animals, their food sources, farming, and how agriculture affects everyday life.

Winners received premiums, rosettes, ribbons, and banners. An awards presentation for exhibitors of champion market animals was held, followed immediately by the Junior Auction Sale. This year’s show was dedicated to long-time Livestock Show Director, James C. Archie who died this past December.  He worked for both Southern University and Louisiana State University Ag Centers for more than 30 years.

Results from the 2013 Livestock Show
 2013 Beef Breeding Division
Chris Robichaux, Superintendent
Curtis Chisley, Ring Master

Category:  Brahman Influence – Heifer
Champion: Regan Cornet, DeSota Parish
Reserve Champion: Regan Cornet, DeSota Parish                             

Category:  Non-Brahman Influence – Heifer
Champion: Chloe Thompson, Bossier Parish
Reserve Champion: Cassie Decoteau, East Baton Rouge Parish                                           

Category:  Brahman Influence – Bull
Champion: Chase Cornet, DeSoto Parish
                   
Category:  Non-Brahman Influence – Bull
Champion: Mitchell Miles, Winn Parish
Reserve Champion: Cassie Decoteau, East Baton Rouge Parish

Category:  Commercial Heifer
Champion: Mitchell Miles, Winn Parish
Reserve Champion: Trevor Delee, West Feliciana Parish

Category:  Beef Showmanship
Champion: Chloe Thompson, Bossier Parish
Reserve Champion: Cassie Decoteau, East Baton Rouge Parish

2013 Junior Dairy Division
Beth Brakeville, Superintendent
Victor Womack, Ring Master

Category: Supreme Champion
Champion: Chandler Salley, Sabine Parish
Reserve Champion: Chandler Salley, Sabine Parish

2013 Commercial Dairy Division
Beth Brakeville, Superintendent
Victor Womack, Ring Master

Category: Supreme Commercial Champion
Champion: Hayden Spann, Sabine Parish
Reserve Champion: Emily Revera, Sabine Parish

Category:  Dairy Showmanship
Champion: Chandler Salley, Sabine Parish
Reserve Champion: Hayden Spann, Sabine Parish

2013 Market Goat Division
Mary McMahon, Superintendent
Lisa Gray, Ring Master

Category:  Goat Showmanship
Champion: Jarred Coleman, Bossier Parish
Reserve Champion: Ethan Coker, Claiborne Parish

2013 Market Lamb Division
Terrance Marshall, Superintendent

Category:  Lamb Showmanship
Champion: Caroline Dupee, Bossier Parish
Reserve Champion: Kalee Wich, Bossier Parish

2013 Market Hog Division
Terry Washington, Superintendent
Jason McCray and Odis Hill, Ring Masters

Category:  Swine Showmanship
Champion: Catlin McBride, Ouachita Parish
Reserve Champion: Mitchell Miles, Winn Parish

Market Champions
Division
Exhibitor
Parish
Grand Champion Market Steer
Destiny Morris
West Feliciana
Reserve Champion Market Steer
Freddie Allen
Tensas
LA Breed Market Steer
Dalacey Jackson
Tangipahoa
LA Bred Reserved Champion Steer
Mashayla Dyson
Tangipahoa
Champion Market Hog
Kade Huval
St. Martin
Reserve Champion Market Hog
Mitchell Miles
Winn
Champion Market Lamb
Caroline Dupree
Bossier
Reserve Champion Market Lamb
Katilyn Matthews
Claiborne
Champion Market Goat
Shae Fontenot
Cameron
Reserve Champion Market Goat
Spencer Lipsey
Winn
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Bridget Udoh
(225) 771-5714

1 comment:

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