The livestock barns at the Stanislaus County Fair will be much livelier this year as State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones lifted the ban placed last year on all California poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions at fairs and shows. From August 2024 to January 2025, there were over 700 dairy herds and 60 poultry flocks with over 15 million birds affected by bird flu. The 62nd annual Junior Livestock Auctions will be held July 18. Last week, the Stanislaus County Fair Board of Directors voted to cancel all junior horse events for 2026. According to Williams, there were 38 participants in the 2025 Junior Horse Show, with 20 from Stanislaus County.