DNA Information

ATTENTION

NEW in 2023! ALL LIVESTOCK (beef, swine, sheep, and goats, including breeding stock, market stock, and feeder calves) MUST have DNA nominated to be eligible to enter.

DNA envelope orders will open Friday, March 31st. And close June 27th at 3:00 pm.

Starting June 16th at 3:00 pm a priority shipping cost of $10 will be added to your order.

Starting June 23rd at 3:00 pm a priority express shipping cost of $29 will be added to your order.

DNA Envelopes are due June 30th, 2023 - ALL SPECIES - ALL STATES

*Completed DNA Envelopes must be postmarked no later than June 30th.

*No late DNA orders will be accepted.

NOTE - If you submitted DNA for your animal for the Nebraska State Fair you are automatically nominated for the Aksarben Stock Show.

- Official DNA envelopes for the 2023 Aksarben Stock Show will be the only envelopes accepted this year.
- All Samples will be in the form of hair (for all species and all states) and must be submitted in the approved envelope.
- DNA nominations may be family nominations. All immediate siblings may be listed on each animal's envelope. (NOT acceptable to be listed on same envelope: cousins, friends, neighbors, etc.)
- DNA samples submitted in an invalid envelope will not be accepted.

DNA DUE DATES:

June 30th - ALL SPECIES - ALL STATES

*Completed DNA Envelopes must be postmarked no later than June 30th.

*No late DNA orders will be accepted.

DNA order is nonrefundable.

Mail DNA envelopes to:

Aksarben Stock Show

P.O. Box 130

Grand Island, NE 68802

Frequently Asked Questions

Q). Do I write a check or send cash for my envelopes?

A). No, checks or cash will be accepted. DNA envelopes must be paid for via credit card.

Q). We have old envelopes from past Aksarben shows, can I use them?

A). Only 2023 Aksarben Stock Show envelopes will be accepted.

Q). Is this a family nomination system?

A). Yes! Immediate siblings (brothers and sisters) may be listed on the same envelope. Cousins, friends, neighbors MAY NOT be listed on the same envelope.

Q). What happens if I miss the DNA deadline?

A). There will be no late DNA envelopes accepted.

Q). Does each DNA nomination, for each animal, enter them for the show?

A). NO! DNA nomination is SEPARATE from entering to show. You must first nominate the animals with a DNA sample, then the official entry process occurs in August 2023.

Q). Do I need to submit DNA for Nebraska State Fair and the Aksarben Stock Show?

A). No, a DNA nomination for the Nebraska State Fair is also a DNA nomination for the Aksarben Stock Show.

Thanks for your orders! What's the next step?

Submitting DNA is NOT an official entry. Keep an eye out for the entry site to be opened after the DNA deadline.