Animal ID is a system for identifying and tracking all animals in the 4-H animal science project areas.
Market Animal ID Deadline
February 15, 2024: Market beef and dairy steer
Ear Tags
- Please call or email 24 hours in advance to order your eartags.
- Orders can be picked up at the Stearns County Extension Office (located in Stearns County Service Center, Waite Park)
- Ear tags are $2.00 each. Please bring a check made out to "Stearns County 4-H" or exact cash.
ID Entry in 4-H Online
- All IDs must be entered in 4-H Online by the ID deadline. If you need assistance, please contact the Stearns County Extension Office
- Feel free to reference the tip sheet for entering your family's animals in 4-H Online 2.0.
Animal ID Information
- Please reference the Stearns County 4-H market beef and dairy steer ID letter for county-specific details.
- For all animal ID worksheets, species specific requirements, and updates, please reference the Minnesota 4-H Animal ID page.
Questions? Contact the Stearns County Extension office
Stearns County Extension
Located in the Stearns County Service Center (3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN 56387)
320-255-6169
mnext-stearns@umn.edu
Katie Petty, Extension educator, 4-H Youth Development
egger183@umn.edu