UMass Bay State Livestock Classic

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UMass Bay State Livestock Classic *76th Annual Livestock Classic*
Date: April 16th, 2011
Time: 8:00am - 3:30pm
Place: UMass Hadley Farm, Indoor Arena
Rain or Shine! It's sure to be a good time!

Annual student Animal Competition

Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/%40BaystateLivestockClassic?fbclid=PAb21jcARXXTlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAae4jah3bTF7AfV8AdxtfgvCZh-8l4b44ZDMLMcRV9Gz578xCbHSuubIXFLs4g_aem_beuRLTQVmnbmE2G1SHUQz (or snow!)



The Livestock Classic has been an event held at UMass Amherst for almost a century. Traditionally the class has been coordinated by the officers of the Animal Science Club with the help and dedication of faculty, volunteers and students participating in the class. This is a fun learning opportunity that provides unmatched valuable hands-on experience with animals. Students have the opportunity to work with the livestock animal of their choice in preparation for the Livestock Classic show, which will test the student’s ability to handle their animal as well as their overall knowledge of their species. This event is also the UMass Pre-Vet and Animal Science's main fundraiser for the whole year. It is open to anyone who wants to come and is free to watch! There will be plenty of good food (not like hamburgers or hot dogs) available all day. Some local farms will also be there selling their products! Some of the activities to come for:
Animal Competition
Professor's Class
a Camel named Joshua
Arts and Crafts room
a small petting zoo
Raffles (with pretty good prizes!)
and more! Come check out what the UMass Animal Science department has to offer.

Huge congratulations to the premier show winners and all of our first place winners over all in chickens, goats, horses,...
04/25/2026

Huge congratulations to the premier show winners and all of our first place winners over all in chickens, goats, horses, sheep, and cows!!!! Congrats to everyone else for the hard work!!

As the Livestock Classic is cancelled we will be live streaming on our YouTube channel and here so everyone can still wa...
04/23/2026

As the Livestock Classic is cancelled we will be live streaming on our YouTube channel and here so everyone can still watch the classic but do so safely. You can find our YouTube channel in our bio. This is the order in which the animals will be shown:

9am Horses on YouTube, 9:45am Poultry on YouTube, 10am Sheep on YouTube, 10am Cattle on Instagram, 10:45am Goats on YouTube, 11:30 Awards Ceremony on YouTube.

Please support our students and coaches for all the hard work they have put into training and working with their animals!! 🐐🐎🐄🐓🐑

04/17/2026

Event Cancellation Notice: Baystate Livestock Classic

The Baystate Livestock Classic scheduled for April 25 has been canceled out of an abundance of caution due to a localized outbreak of Orf at the Hadley Farm. While Orf is a common and generally mild condition that typically resolves on its own, the cancellation enables our animals to heal fully with minimal disruption and helps ensure the health and well-being of both livestock and visitors.

We appreciate the understanding of our students, partners, and the public. We look forward to welcoming everyone back at next year’s event.

See you in 2027!!!

Here is all of the important information you need to know for the Livestock Classic on April 25th!! Come and support all...
04/07/2026

Here is all of the important information you need to know for the Livestock Classic on April 25th!! Come and support all of our hard working students training their animals!! 🐎🐄🐐🐑🐓

With the 91st Bay State Livestock Classic happening in 3 weeks, our practices with the goats, chickens, horses, cows and...
04/03/2026

With the 91st Bay State Livestock Classic happening in 3 weeks, our practices with the goats, chickens, horses, cows and sheep are in full swing!! 🐓🐑🐐🐄🐎

Weren't able to grab apparel at the Classic this year? Here is a link to our Merch Store!
05/10/2024

Weren't able to grab apparel at the Classic this year? Here is a link to our Merch Store!

Grab your limited edition Livestock Classic 2024 merchandise before the campaign closes. Featuring Dark Heather Grey Premium Unisex Tees, professionally printed in the USA.

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