We just received the below email from the Ohio State Fair about a new division in the Beef Department:
The Beef Department has added an Crossbred Breeding Heifer Division, and will show in the 2nd session.
Arrival – Friday, July 26
Show – Sunday, July 28
Released – Sunday, July 28
These animals will be eligible for the Overall Top 5 Heifers during the Final Drive on Saturday, August 3 at the state fair. Crossbred breeding heifers must be owned by May 1 and will be verified by their 15 digit 840 RFID tag number and DNA submission to the Ohio State Fair by May 1, 2019. Must be born after January 1, 2018, and make entries into the state fair by June 1. DNA kits may be requested by email only from Stacey French, s.french@expo.ohio.gov and must be submitted to Stacey French, Agriculture Department – Crossbred Heifer DNA, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus OH 43211, by May 1. If anyone wants to pick up and/or drop off DNA kit, contact Stacey French by email first, stating request, and when they want to come and pick up and/or drop off.