Guidelines for DNA Samples
Before the event participants will register for weigh-in. Information collected will include their name, guardian name, address, parent phone number, participant phone number, and date they are weighing.
Prior to getting on the scale the animals need to be clean for the health and safety of volunteers, participants, and other animals.
While on the scale all animals will be tagged with an LCYLA auction tag like in years past and new in 2025, a DNA sample of every animal will be collected.
The tag number coincides with the DNA sample. DNA samples will be stored in a controlled environment.
Samples may be used in a case of discrepancy including lost tags or protest.
All Champions and Reserve Champions will be confirmed using DNA samples
Lost Identification Tags
If an LCYLA tag is lost, the member will send an email to the auction committee and extension office within 24 hours. info@lcyla.com and jody.hill@oregonstate.edu
Auction committee members will retag and pull a new DNA sample within 10 days of notification.
If a tag must be replaced, the two DNA samples can be sent in for comparison.
Auction Tags must be in the ear at the scale. Scrapie tags on sheep and goat must match from weigh-in.
If animal comes to fair with no ear tag, and no notification has been made, animals will not be eligible for the market classes and auction.
weight changes for 2025 fair
This fall, the Auction Committee met with the superintendents to revise the market weights for fair 2025. We spoke with our resale buyers, processors, and local feed lots to get their input as well. We feel that these changes will help to provide a better quality product for our buyers.
Beef – Must gain a minimum of 300 pounds (approx. 2 pounds average daily gain) from February weigh-in to fair weigh-in. Cattle must weigh between 1000 – 1600 pounds at fair weigh-in to be eligible for auction.
Goats – Must gain a minimum of 12 pounds (approx 1/5-pound average daily gain) between the May weigh-in and fair weigh-in. Goats must weigh between 60-105 pounds to be eligible for auction.
Lambs – Must gain a minimum of 20 pounds (approx 1/3-pound average daily gain) between the May weigh-in and fair weigh-in. Lambs must weigh between 120-165 pounds to be eligible for auction.
Swine - Must gain a minimum of 80 pounds (approx 1.25 pounds average daily gain) between the May weigh-in and fair weigh-in. Pigs must weigh between 230-300 pounds to be eligible for auction.
Chickens –Fast-Growth Broiler- 6-9 pounds. Slow-Growth broiler – 5-9 pounds
Turkeys – Broad-Breasted Tom: 20 – 40#. Broad-Breasted Hen: 15-40#. Heritage Turkey Tom: 20-40#. Heritage Turkey Hen: 15-40#.
Rabbits – 4-7 pounds.