Checklist for validation
Here is what you need to know for validation.
Show Entry
Validating an animal DOES NOT enter them for the show. Show registration opens on October 1st.
Locations, Dates and Times
Saturday, September 30, 2017 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Southern Cattle Company
347 South Bay Springs Road
Dothan, AL 36305
Contact: Richard Meadows – 334-797-4870
Saturday, October 7, 2017 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Perdido River Farms
5570 Poarch Road
Atmore, AL 36502
Contact: John English – 251-253-5902
Saturday, October 14, 2017 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center
17465 US Highway 31
Cullman, AL 35058
Contact: Rusty Roden – 256-531-8008
Saturday, October 21, 2017 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Veterinary Hospital of Centreville
1780 Montgomery Highway
Centreville, AL 35042
Contact: Dr. Kevin Bolding – 205-601-3249
*Friday, October 27, 2017 2:30 p.m. – 4:30pm
Alabama National Fair Garrett Coliseum
1555 Federal Drive
Montgomery, AL 36107-1125
Contact: Nate Jaeger – 334-451-2877
*Available ONLY for animals entered in the Alabama National Fair.
Animals
Don’t forget you must bring your heifers too!
Official USDA Premises ID
Unique seven-character (letters and/or numbers) code
Don't have one yet? Go to the Alabama Department of Ag & Industries Premises ID page to learn how.
Official USDA EID Tags
These begin with ‘840’
Proper Registration Papers
Must have to declare animals for breed divisions
Directions
Don’t get lost and call the contact listed if you need help.
Patience
It is a virtue!