Livestock project guides
*Beef
*Dairy
*Goats
*Poultry
*Rabbits
*Sheep
*Swine
Livestock Project Record Inserts for Download
Livestock Record Book - Market
Livestock Record Book - Breeding
Livestock Interview Judging Sheets
Sample Livestock Interview Judging Sheet - Horses
- See Judging Sheet For Requirements
Sample Livestock Interview Judging Sheet - Beef (applicable for all species)
- See Judging Sheet For Requirements
Study Guide Resources
Check the Opportunities for All page for any available livestock learning opportunities
2026 Wood County Quality Assurance Outline
Beef
Beef Skill-A-Thon Study Guide
Dairy Cattle
Dairy Resources - OSU Extension
Dairy Skill-A-Thon Study Guide
Goats
Goats Skill-A-Thon Study Guide
Horses
Wood County 4-H Horse webpage
Wood County Fair Horse information
Horse Resources - OSU Extension
Poultry
Poultry Resources - OSU Extension
Poultry Handbook - Ross County
Poultry Skill-A-Thon Study Guide
Rabbit
Rabbit Resources - OSU Extension
Rabbit Skill-A-Thon Study Guide
Rabbit Handling and Showmanship Hints
Sheep
Sheep Care Information - OSU Extension
Sheep Skill-A-Thon Study Guide
Swine
Swine Skill-A-Thon Study Guide
How to make entries for Fair
All Jr. Fair livestock and showmanship entries due JUNE 1st
Livetock Sale Information
Wood County Fair Livestock Sale Information
General Livestock
Requirements of Livestock Projects for Exhibition in Ohio Fairs
General Livestock Resources - OSU Extension
*All Junior Fair market livestock, market fowl and market poultry exhibitors, and lactating dairy and goat animal exhibitors must participate in a scheduled Quality Assurance training meeting to be eligible to show at the Wood County Fair. (Livestock exhibitors to include market steer, market heifer, market hog, market lamb, market goat, market turkey, market rabbit, meat chicken (broiler), market ducks, market geese, lactating cows, and lactating goats).
Opportunties
Ohio 4-H Skillathons
Dates Vary (full calendar of events: https://ohio4h.org/animalsciences/ohio-4-h-animal-sciences-program)
Ohio 4-H Skillathons provide youth with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of animal science through hands-on stations and educational activities.
Skillathons are offered in a variety of species areas and are designed to help members strengthen their industry knowledge, communication skills, and decision-making abilities.
Additional information regarding species offerings, scheduled dates, and study materials can be found here:
https://ohio4h.org/animalsciences/ohio-4-h-animal-sciences-program/ohio-4-h-skillathons
Ohio State Fair 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
July 26th, 2026
The Ohio State Fair 4-H Livestock Judging Contest allows youth to evaluate classes of livestock while developing critical thinking, evaluation, and oral reasoning skills.
Participants will evaluate beef, sheep, swine and goats and will have the opportunity to present oral reasons as part of the contest.
*Please note that youth registration will require an extension professionals signature to verify youth 4-H standing.
More information, contest details, and registration information can be found here:
https://ohio4h.org/events/ohio-state-fair-4-h-livestock-judging-contest
Ohio State Fair 4-H Poultry Judging Contest
July 11th , 2026
The Ohio State Fair 4-H Poultry Judging Contest offers youth the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the poultry industry through live bird evaluation, market classes, parts identification, egg grading, and other educational components.
*Please note that youth registration will require an extension professionals signature to verify youth 4-H standing.
Contest details and registration information are available here:
https://ohio4h.org/events/ohio-state-fair-4-h-poultry-judging-contest
Ohio State Fair 4-H Avian Bowl Contest
July 11th , 2026
The Ohio State Fair 4-H Avian Bowl Contest is a quiz-bowl style competition focused on poultry and avian science knowledge.
Youth work collaboratively as teams to answer industry-related questions in a fast-paced and engaging environment.
*Please note that youth registration will require an extension professionals signature to verify youth 4-H standing.
Additional information can be found here:
https://ohio4h.org/events/ohio-state-fair-4-h-avian-bowl-contest-0
Vet for a Day will take place at the Ohio State Fair on Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Ohio Showcase Building. This hands-on event will include interactive demonstrations, real veterinary tools and equipment, and a college fair focused on education pathways and scholarships. The registration fee is $15 and includes lunch and a Vet for a Day t-shirt.
The registration deadline is July 24, 2026. Click Here for the Informational Flyer