Just Confirmed…Register Today! This is an amazing education event for youth interested in Dairy and Beef Cattle, Goats and Sheep. Visit the UW-Madison Large Animal Hospital and learn about some of the procedures veterinarians provide when animals are ill.   Youth will practice some basic veterinary health skills with School of Veterinary Medicine Staff and Students and will talk about how to keep your animal safe before and during the fair.

More detailed information will be sent to registered participants

Register Here

The meeting is considered an approved education event for Dane County Fair education credit for Dairy Goats.

Youth under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. 

For those interested in showing at the Dane County Fair:

All youth who are interested in showing Beef, Cats, Cavies, Dairy, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, or Swine at the Dane County Fair are required to attend an education event related to the animal species they will show and must meet these educational requirements:

• List of approved Education Events on Dane County Fair Education Requirements Page
• Education Requirement Card – Complete this card after attending an education event or meeting during the dates of 6/16/24-6/15/25. The completed card must be uploaded to the ONLINE PORTAL. Education requirements must be met and submitted by June 15 at 11:59pm in order to show at the Dane County Fair.
• Complete Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) certificate between 9/1/2024-6/15/2025. YQCA is required for youth who will show swine at the Dane County Fair. Youth can complete this certification online anytime. There is a $12 fee for the online training. YQCA is designed as an annual education and certification program focused on food safety, animal well-being, and character awareness for youth ages 8 to 21. The program has been designed by extension specialists and national livestock program managers to ensure it is accurate, current, and relevant to the needs of the animal industry and shows and is appropriate for youth.