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Animal Health & Identification Info

Most animals must have some kind of identification in order to exhibit at the Jefferson County Fair. These requirements are subject to change, so check this portion of the website for the most up to date information.

All Animal Health & Identification

Every animal at the Fair has some kind of health requirement. These requirements are updated every year, and you can find the info in the Premium book, or by searching DATCP Animal Health Regulations: Wisconsin Fairs and Shows

All of the below requirements must be brought to check-in at the Fair. Superintendents will review to ensure the animal has all of the mandatory health requirements. If something is missing, your animal will be turned away.

Animal Health/Identification

Dairy

All lactating dairy cattle:


Animals from outside of Wisconsin:

Beef

Market Beef


Animals from outside Wisconsin:

Swine

All Swine (market/non-market; in/out of state) Need:


Swine from within Wisconsin (most swine) need:


Swine from outside Wisconsin need:

Sheep & Goats

Market Sheep & Goats:


Imported from within Wisconsin:


from OUTSIDE Wisconsin:


GOATS from Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, Oscoda counties in Michigan:

Equine & Draft Horse

from within Wisconsin:


from outside Wisconsin:


animals from Minnesota are exempt from the CVI requirement if:

Poultry

All bird identification:


for eggs & any age bird (only ONE of the following):


For sexually mature birds (turkeys over 6 months and all other birds over 4 months):

Rabbits/Cavies

All rabbits:

Dogs

All dogs:

Cats

All Cats:

Health Resources

Market Animals

At the Jefferson County Fair, swine, goats, sheep, and cattle going to market must have DNA on file with the Fair. Please read the below information pertaining to your exhibited species, and how to get a sample to us in time for the Fair! For resources on how to gather a sample, please visit the Animal ID website here: Animal ID Instructional Videos

Purchasing 840 Tags/DNA Envelopes:

Purchase tags and envelopes at the Fair Park Office any day beginning on November 1st. Tags are $5 each, and envelopes are $10. If attending weigh-in (sorry, not for Swine), you can purchase tags and turn in DNA at weigh-in. You may still purchase them prior to weigh-in if you'd like.

Market Beef:

Deadline: Submit DNA by December 15th, 2025 for any market steer
Weigh-in: Beef weigh in is on Saturday, December 13th from 9-11am in the Indoor Arena

Market Sheep & Goats:

Deadline: Submit DNA by May 11th at 5pm for any market sheep/goat
Weigh-in: Goat/Sheep weigh-in is on Saturday, May 9th from 9-11am in the MAP.

Market Swine:

Deadline: Submit DNA by May 11th at 5pm for any swine

Market DNA FAQ's

Why do we do this?


What happens with the DNA after it's dropped off at the Fair Park?


Does every animal need to have DNA on file?


I missed the deadline... can I still compete?

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