Mower County Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics (LQA&E) training

Mower County will be hosting an in-person Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics (LQA&E) training on June 3 at the 4-H Building from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.  This training certification is valid for three years.

LQA&E training is required for all state fair livestock exhibitors and must be completed by Aug. 1.

An important part of any animal science/livestock project is learning about responsible and ethical care practices. Minnesota 4-H offers training to educate participants on proper handling techniques, animal nutrition and ethics around caring for and showing animals.

Which level should I register for?

• Grades 3-5: Do not need to take the training unless they are swine members planning on selling their pigs to Hormel after the fair. 
• Grades 6-8: Take Level 1 if you are certifying for the first time. Take Level 2 if you have previously been certified.
• Grades 9-11: Certify at Level 2.
• Grades 12-13 have four options: (1) Certify at Level 2, (2) Complete an animal science class at a 2- or 4-year accredited college (and provide proof to the Extension Office), (3) assist the county in teaching their 4-H LQA&E classes, (4) submit documentation of your leadership contributions to a 4-H animal science project meeting or workshop.

If you are unable to attend the in-person training, you can complete the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) online training.  This training certification is valid for 1 year.