3.
The number of animals shown in each class will
be at the discretion of the barn superintendent and the
judge.
4.
The judge may select any number of animals for
championship competition if of acceptable quality (e.g.
0, 2 or 5 animals). They must be blue ribbon qualified.
5.
Livestock breeding animals exhibited in 4-H/FFA
classes may be exhibited in Open Class.
6.
Short scrotum (induced or other cryptorchids)
are not eligible to show. Intact males may not be sold
as market animals.
7.
Market animals will not be shown in breeding
classes except in dam and produce classes.
8
We support and encourage the humane treat-
ment of all animals. Exhibitors are expected to treat
their animals with respect and provide for their con-
tinuous well-being through proper feeding, handling,
disease prevention, sanitation and attention to their
safety.
S.
Fair Classes — Showmanship (Required):
1.
EXHIBITORS MUST ENTER ONE SHOW-
MANSHIP CLASS AND ALL PORTIONS OF THE
LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST.
2. The number of animals in each class will be
at the discretion of the barn superintendent and the
judge.
3. Animals used for showmanship must be en-
tered in a 4-H/FFA market or 4-H/FFA breeding class.
Animals shown must be recognized as the member’s
animal by 4-H/FFA.
4. The 4-H/FFA division is a youth show. All
care and fitting must be done by the 4-H/FFA
member. (Member should be able to demonstrate
care and fitting techniques if asked.) Involvement of
adults must be limited to advising. Any 4-H/FFA ani-
mal fitted for show by adults or professionals is ineli-
gible for premiums or show. 4-H/FFA animals must be
fitted in the barn area. (Violations of this rule are to
be reported to the 4-H agent and FFA instructors. 4-H/
FFA members receive a warning for the first violation
(from the 4-H agent and executive committee). The
second violation disqualifies members from showing
the animal and receiving any premiums
5. No oils or powders to be used on market
Hogs, use only products developed for Hogs.
6. Artificial coloring of any animal (including
hooves) or any artificial means of removing or reme-
dying physical defects of confirmation in animals such
as lifting or filling under the skin will be considered
as fraud and deception. All animals giving evidence
of such treatment before or after slaughter will result
in the owner being barred from future shows and all
awards and sale proceeds being withheld from the
current show.
7. Judges may ask questions about the mem-
ber’s animal, fitting and showing.
8. ALL EXHIBITORS ARE AUTOMATICALLY EN-
TERED AND MUST EXHIBIT IN THE SHOWMANSHIP
CONTEST UNLESS THEY HAVE BEEN EXCUSED BY
THEIR RESPECTIVE BARN SUPERINTENDENTS AND
THE 4-H LEADERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND
FFA INSTRUCTORS.
9. Showmanship class order will be Seniors first,
Intermediates second and Juniors last.
10. Showmanship champions are eligible to
compete in the Master Showmanship Contest. If a
member qualifies in two species (or more) he or she
must choose which animal species they prefer to show.
Those members who qualify for the Master Showman-
ship Contest (including small animals and horses) will
use the animal they qualified with and start the con-
test with their own animal. Organization of the contest
is at the discretion of the livestock superintendents,
the Extension Agent and the FFA Instructors.
T. Stock may be sold in the barns only if approved by
the appropriate barn superintendent. The 4-H program
is NOT responsible for animals sold outside the auc-
tion; the transaction is between the seller and buyer.
U. During and at the conclusion of the Fair, straw and
manure must be removed from the stall area to an
area designated by the barn superintendent.
V. 4-H exhibitors must at all times give the necessary
personal attention to their exhibit and at the close
of Fair must take entire charge of same, including
cleaning of stalls and pens. There will be a financial
penalty for those not cleaning their pens after the Fair,
as per Fair newsletter.
W. Bedding may be furnished and may be allotted
according to animals listed on entry form. Exhibitors
are to furnish feed for their own animals.
X. Exhibitors not cooperating with their superinten-
dent or not taking proper care of their animals may be
asked to take their animals home early.
LIVESTOCK
Beef Cattle
Breeding Classes (Animals do NOT have to be regis-
tered)
721 101 0_0 Angus, Red (01)
721 102 0_0 Angus, Black (02)
721 103 0_0 Charolais (03)
721 104 0_0 Hereford (04)
721 105 0_0 Limousin (05)
721 106 0_0 Pinzqauer (06)
721 107 0_0 Shorthorn (07)
721 108 0_0 Simmental (08)
721 109 0_0 Crossbreds (09)
721 110 0_0 Other Breeds (10) (specify)
Blank (_) is filled in with appropriate number from list
below:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Junior Steer/Bull Calf, Born 1/1 - 6/30/2016
Junior Heifer Calf, Born 1/1 - 6/30/2017
Senior Heifer Calf, Born 9/1 - 12/31/2016
Summer Yearling Heifer, Born 5/1 - 8/31/2016
Jr. Yearling Heifer Born 1/1 - 4/30/2016
Sr. Yearling Heifer, Born 9/1 - 12/31/2015
Junior Cow, Born 7/1/16 - 8/31/2015
Senior Cow, Born Before 7/1/2014 (must have
calved within the preceding 12 months)
Market Classes *
721 000 010 Feeder Steers, Weighing From 850 To
999 Pounds, No Premium, Not Eligible For Auction
Sale
721 300 000 Market Steers, Weighing At Least
1000 Pounds. Animals must be 20 months of age or
less. 4-H market health form and a COOL affidavit is
required. Steers must be dehorned ( a maximum of 2
inch scurs are allowed)
Special Classes
Fill in blank (_) with the number in parentheses follow-
ing the breed. (Animals must have been shown in the
above classes.)
721 2_ _020 Dam & Produce, Cow & her offspring
owned by the same 4-H member
721 2_ _030 Beef Herd, three breeding animals
owned by the same 4-H member
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Beef Showmanship
721 500 001* Junior
721 500 002 Intermediate
721 500 003 Senior
Swine
Market Classes
781 300 001* Feeder Hog, Weighing from 165 - 219
pounds, No Premium, Not Eligible for Auction Sale.
781 300 000 Market Hog, Weighing at least 220
pounds and not over 310 pounds.
781 300 002 Overweight Hog, Weighing over 310
pounds, No Premium, Not Eligible for Auction
Sale. 4-H Market health form and a COOL affidavit is
required.
(Animals must have been shown in the above classes)
781 200 030 Swine Herd, Three breeding animals
owned by the same 4-H member.
Swine Showmanship
781 500 001* Junior
781 500 002 Intermediate
781 500 003 Senior
Breed Classes
Note: fill in blank in class number (_) with one of the
following numbers:
1 May gilt born May 1st to May 31st, 2017
2 April gilt born April 1st to April 30th, 2017
3 March gilt born March 1st to the 31st, 2017
4 February gilt born February 1st to February 28th,
2017
5 January gilt born January 1st to January 31st, 2017
6 Fall gilt born August 1 to December 31st, 2016 and
has not farrowed
781 101 0_0 Berkshire
781 102 0_0 Duroc
781 103 0_0 Hampshire
781 104 0_0 Spots
781 105 0_0 Yorkshire
781 106 0_0 Crossbred
781 107 0_0 Other breeds
Sheep
Breeding Classes (Animals do NOT have to be regis-
tered)
771 101 0_0 Cheviot, Border (01)
771 102 0_0 Cheviot, North Country (02)
771 103 0_0 Columbia (03)
771 104 0_0 Corriedale (04)
771 105 0_0 Dorset (05)
771 106 0_0 Hampshire (06)
771 107 0_0 Lincoln (07)
771 108 0_0 Montadale (08)
771 109 0_0 Oxford (09)
771 110 0_0 Romney, White (10)
771 111 0_0 Romney, Natural colored (11)
771 112 0_0 Shropshire (12)
771 113 0_0 Southdown (13)
771 114 0_0 Suffolk (14)
771 115 0_0 Other Breeds (15)
771 116 0_0 Crossbreds (16)
771 117 0_0 Crossbred Woos Breeds with white
fleeces (17)
771 118 0_0 Natural Colored Wool Class Wool
Breeds Only (18)
Blank (_) is filled in with appropriate number from list