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Baton Rouge, LA - The Southern University Agricultural
Research and Extension Center is excited to receive an influx of youth,
families and animal at the Maurice Edmond Livestock Arena for the 71st
Annual Livestock Show. The show contestants are arriving and weighing-in their livestock. Showing and judging of animals start tonight
at 6:30 for beef breeding and dairy showmanship. Other categories of cattle and
species – goats, hogs, and sheep start showing at 8:00 am on Friday; and guided
tours for school aged children start at 9:00 am. The show culminates on Saturday,
March 1st with a live auction.
During the three-day event, young 4-H and FFA members from
across the state will have the opportunity to display animals that have been
showcased or have won in parish competitions. Each year, hundreds of youth ages
7-19 vie for top prize in this contest.
The prizes range from ribbons to top dollar from the sale of champion
animals.
For further information, please contact Christie Monroe
at christie_monroe@suagcenter.com
or 225-771-4350.
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Contact:
Bridget Udoh
(225) 771-5714
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