All 4-H members planning to participate in 4-H county fair and events must identify all 4-H animal projects; breeding heifers, cow/calf pairs, prospect calves (steers and heifers), dairy, dairy goats, dog, horse, llama-alpaca, meat goats, poultry (doves and pigeons), rabbits, sheep, and swine. Animals must be identified in 4-H Online by May 15, 2026. All market beef (market steers, market heifers, and dairy steers) should have been identified by February 17, 2026. Visit Minnesota 4-H Animal ID for more information. County specific details can be found in the Roseau County 4-H Animal Identification letter.
Ear tags
Do you need a 4-H tag? Double check the MN 4-H Animal Science identification requirements table. If so, contact the Roseau Extension Office at 218-463-1052 or [email protected] for your 4-H tags. Be sure to request tags 1-2 days prior to picking them up. All market project animals, commercial animals, and prospect calves will need a 4-H tag. Unused 4-H tags must be returned to the Extension Office within 2 weeks of the ID deadline to be in compliance with MN Board of Animal Health and USDA official tag tracking. Taggers are available for you to check out and use; please inquire about the procedure to check them out and return.
ID entry in 4-H Online
All IDs must be entered in 4-H Online profile by May 15, 2026.
Utilize the animal ID tip sheet for ease in entering your animal information. If you are unable to enter your information into 4-H Online, please bring your completed ID worksheet to the Extension Office for assistance by the end of business day on May 15, 2026.
Animal ID informational meeting
There will be an informational 4-H Livestock animal project zoom meeting held on Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 6 to 7 p.m. Note: A zoom link will be emailed to families from 4-H Online.
Contact
Please contact Sandi Weiland, Extension Educator [email protected] or 218-463-1052 with any questions.