The Wisconsin State Fair is reminding you to purchase your 840 ear tags and DNA sample envelopes if you’re planning to show this summer.
DNA identification technologies have proven to be instrumental in safeguarding the reputation and integrity of the state’s youth livestock programs. DNA identification must be submitted to be eligible for all 2023 Wisconsin State Fair Championship awards in the market and non-registered breeding stock shows of the Junior Beef, Sheep and Swine Divisions. Wisconsin State Fair’s process for 2023 DNA identification is as follows:
840 Ear Tag Identification
Wisconsin State Fair requires an 840 ear tag as official animal identification. 840 RFID ear tags are preferred, but any official 840 ear tag is accepted. The 15-digit sequence of numbers beginning with “840” will be recognized by Wisconsin State Fair as the individual animal identification number. Wisconsin State Fair sells individual 840 RFID ear tags, but 840 ear tags purchased elsewhere may be used.
DNA Identification Sample Envelopes
Purchased DNA sample envelopes are required to collect and submit DNA samples. Wisconsin State Fair will not accept DNA samples for processing that are not contained in official Wisconsin State Fair envelopes, including but not limited to blank envelopes, photocopied envelopes, plastic bags, and envelopes purchased from county programs.
PLEASE NOTE: Sample envelopes must be identified in the exhibitor’s name or in immediate family member names only. If animals are identified in the immediate family name, all siblings’ names MUST appear on both the envelope and the DNA Identification document. Cousins are not considered immediate family and may not co-identify the same animal.
Purchases Through Wisconsin State Fair
Wisconsin State Fair DNA identification 840 ear tags and sample envelopes are available for purchase online by credit card at entry.wistatefair.com. Walk-up orders are not accepted at Wisconsin State Fair Park.
* DNA Identification Sample Envelope: $8.00
* 840 RFID Ear Tag: $8.00
* DNA Identification Sample Envelope and 840 RFID Ear Tag: $16
Wisconsin State Fair DNA Identification Submission Date
In-person drop offs of DNA sample envelopes are not accepted at Wisconsin State Fair Park. DNA sample envelopes may only be returned via mail, Fed Ex or UPS. DNA sample envelopes sent to Wisconsin State Fair should be addressed to:
Wisconsin State Fair, Agriculture Department, 640 S 84th St, West Allis WI 53214
PLEASE NOTE: DNA identification sample envelopes must be returned postmarked by or before May 24 to be eligible for Wisconsin State Fair champion awards. Animal entries in the market and non-registered breeding stock shows of the Junior Beef, Sheep and Swine Divisions without proper DNA identification postmarked by or before May 24 are eligible to be shown at Wisconsin State Fair but are not eligible for Wisconsin State Fair champion awards.
PLEAST NOTE: Purchasing and/or submission of 840 ear tags or DNA sample envelopes is NOT entry in the 2023 Wisconsin State Fair. Exhibitors must enter the Wisconsin State Fair Junior Show online in a separate process in late spring.
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