Junior Livestock Tagging Procedures and Forms

All junior livestock shows supported by the Utah State Junior Livestock Association require that animal projects be tagged with a permanent, tamper-proof tag. The association has uniform tags to be used throughout the state. These tags identify specific animal projects, help track ownership, and are required to participate in any state show. Be aware that some county shows will be using the uniform tag and some will not. It is the exhibitors responsibility to make sure they have the proper steer, hog, sheep, or goat tag for the show they plan to attend.   FFA advisors, 4-H agents or tagging committees ensure animals are tagged and exhibitors are verified and in good standing.

All Utah Junior Livestock Association tags are being supplied by IFA. Please make sure that you use the proper tag per species to avoid issues at the show.

4-H staff, FFA advisers, and county livestock boards should contact Lisa Olsen, Association Secretary (ASAP) to request the amount of tags your county or chapter will need. Additional tags can be requested throughout the year. Exhibitors and 4-H leaders will not be requesting their own tags. Please assist in making sure animals are tagged in accordance with the ownership deadlines. 

Tags will be available for pick up at an IFA near you. Allow 2 weeks from time of order for tags to arrive. You do need a Y-Tex Tamper Proof tagger for tamper proof tags. Do not try and use any other tagger as you will destroy the tag or they simply will not fit.

2026 Tags are YELLOW . If you have yellow tags with Utah Junior Livestock Association on them from 3 years ago those tags can be used in 2026.Sheep and Goat state association tags that are ORANGE will also be accepted but only in 2026. 

To order your Utah Junior Livestock Tags and Taggers - please fill out this form. 

https://forms.gle/XDkUNvh5mCRjJY7U6

If you have questions, please email:

Lisa Olsen

Utah Junior Livestock Association Secretary

lrolsen4@hotmail.com 

Utah State Junior Livestock Show | Spanish Fork | April 28

Beef: January 19

Sheep, Goats, Hogs: February 28

Millard County Junior Livestock Show | Delta | May 26

Beef: February 15

Sheep, Goats, Hogs: March 27

Uintah Basin Junior Livestock Show | Vernal | June 1

Beef: February 21

Sheep, Goats, Hogs: April 2

Southeastern Utah Junior Livestock Show | Ferron | July 8

Beef: March 30

Sheep, Goats, Hogs: May 9

Salt Lake County Junior Livestock Show | South Jordan | August 5

Beef: April 27

Sheep, Goats, Hogs: June 6

Utah State Fair| Salt Lake City | September 9

Beef: June 1

Sheep, Goats, Hogs: July 11