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| 2016 Livestock Show |
Baton Rouge, LA – More than 100 budding farmers from
throughout Louisiana will gather at the Maurice A. Edmond Livestock Arena in
Baton Rouge for the Southern University Agricultural Research & Extension
Center’s 73rd Annual State Livestock & Poultry Show on March
3-5, 2016.
The youth are expected to bring over 200 head of prize
worthy beef and dairy cattle, hogs, sheep, lamb and goats to compete for the title
of state champion in their categories.
These animals have been showcased or have won a parish
competition before competing at this event. Animals will begin weighting in at 11 a.m. on March 3. Judging
for the beef and dairy cattle will begin at 6:30 p.m. that evening. All other
animals will be judged on March 4.
Besides animals being judged for competition, this year’s livestock
show will feature a petting zoo, guided tours for school groups, face painting,
and the Hall of Louisiana Agriculture.
Exhibiting youth will also participate in an ‘old fashion
livestock decorating contest’ with their animals during the “Night with the
Stars,” event. This event will be held two hours after all shows are completed
on March 4.
An awards presentation for youth of champion market animals
will be held Saturday, March 5 at 8:30 a.m. and a Junior Auction Sale will
begin at 9:30 a.m. Meat buyers are encouraged to come to the auction to bid on
the show’s meat. All proceeds from the meat purchases go directly to the
exhibiting youth. This ensures that the youth are rewarded for their
investments, hard work and dedication.
The annual Southern University Livestock Show provides a
venue for youth to display what they have learned in raising and caring for
livestock. Youth involved in livestock shows and agriculture related events
learn responsibility, leadership and management that will help them become productive
citizens of Louisiana.
For further information, visit http://www.suagcenter.com/livestock-programs or contact Curtis Chisley at
curtis_chisley@suagcenter.com or 225.771.5882.
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