Livestock Record Books
As a part of the Georgia Junior National Livestock Show, students may choose to submit record books for their animal projects, which are evaluated by a committee, based on accuracy and thoroughness of records, answers to questions about the project, an essay, and supporting materials. All exhibitors must maintain continuous full ownership, possession and provide primary care for their animal project from the time of entry until show day.  Through record keeping and documenting their animal projects, exhibitors learn self-motivation, self-esteem and responsibility, while providing youth a knowledge and respect for agriculture and its importance to the community, the state, and to the international economy.
Market Goat
Market goat exhibitors have an opportunity to compete in the Record Book contest. 4-H’ers who compete in the Market Goat Show can demonstrate their record keeping skills through the contest. Please see the last page of the record books for more details.
Market Lamb
Market lamb exhibitors have an opportunity to compete in the Record Book Contest. 4-H’ers who compete in the Market Lamb Show can demonstrate their record keeping skills through the contest. Please see the last page of the record books for more details.
Beef
Beef cattle exhibitors have an opportunity to compete in the Breeding Heifer and Market Beef Record Book contest. 4-H’ers who compete in the Beef Cattle Show can demonstrate their record keeping skills through these contests.
Dairy
Dairy heifer exhibitors have an opportunity to compete in the Record Book Contest. 4-H’ers who compete in the Dairy Heifer Show can demonstrate their record keeping skills through the contest.
Swine
Swine exhibitors have an opportunity to compete in the Record Book contest. 4-H’ers who compete in the Market Hog Show can demonstrate their record keeping  skills through these contests.
Record Book Downloads
NOTE: Record Books and Grading Rubrics are available for download as PDFs in the folder linked below. If you need these PDFs in a digitally accessible format, or if you have questions or issues with downloading the files, contact Carole Knight at clh@uga.edu.
2026-2027 Livestock Record Book DownloadsThank you to the generous sponsors of the Record Book Program!
Georgia Cattlemen’s Foundation
Georgia Club Lamb Producers Association
Georgia Dairy Youth Foundation
Georgia Young Farmers Association
Godfrey’s Warehouse
Contact
Carole Knight clh@uga.edu
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