(Refer to General Rules and Health Rules)
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Section 1 – Dairy Cattle
(Refer to General Rules and Health Rules)
- Out of county animal entries will be accepted and held until all in-county animals are accommodated. If there will not be enough stall space, out of county entrants will be notified as soon as possible.
- Exhibitors will be expected to display or parade their animals as directed by the Superintendent; to accept the stall assigned without controversy; to keep their animals in an attractive appearance; and to cooperate with the department in every way that may serve to increase the educational value of the show.
- Exhibitors must inform themselves as to when their stock will be judged. Stock must be in the ring promptly on call and a failure to comply with the order renders exhibitors liable to be ruled out of competing. Decorations with ribbons or ornaments previously won by animals at show shall be prohibited until after awards have been made in their respective classes by the judges.
- Exhibitors must have all animals listed for competition on the grounds not later than 4:00 pm on Wednesday. All such animals shall remain on the premises until Monday after 5 am. The exhibitors will be expected to keep the space they occupy in a clean and sanitary condition and to remove all their equipment as promptly as the Superintendent may direct.
- Entry fee will be $2.00 per animal. Entries will close on August 15.
- Judging will be Thursday of the fair at 5 pm.
- Other breeds not listed will be acceptable under “Other” and will be judged together.
100-Ayrshire
200-Brown Swiss
300-Guernsey
400-Holstein
500-Jersey
600-Milking Shorthorn
700- Lineback
800-Red & White
900-Crossbreds
950-Others
| Dept | Sec | Class | Description | Premiums |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | Pre-Junior calf born June 1st to August 1st of current year | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | Junior/Spring Heifer Calf born March 1st to May 31st of current year | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 3 | Intermediate/Winter Heifer calf born December 1st of previous year to February 28th of current year | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 4 | Senior/Fall Heifer calf born September 1st to November 30th of previous year | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 5 | Summer Yearling Heifer born June 1st to August 31st of previous year | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 6 | Spring or Junior Yearling Heifer born March 1st to May 31st of previous year | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 7 | Winter or Intermediate Yearling Heifer born December 1st, 2 years prior to February 28th of previous year | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 8 | Fall or Senior Yearling Heifer born September 1st to November 31st of two years prior | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 9 | Fall or Senior Yearling in milk born September 1st to November 31st of 2 years prior | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | Two Year old (never fresh) born March 1st to August 31st of 2 years prior | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 11 | Dry cows 4 years and under born on or after September 1, 2014. Must be dry by show date (on DHI or otherwise) | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 12 | Dry cows 5 years and over born prior to September 1, 2013 | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 13 | Junior two year old in milk born March 1st to August 31st of 2 years prior | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 14 | Senior Two Year Old in milk born September 1st, 3 years prior to February 28 | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 15 | Junior Three Year Old Cows in milk born March 1st to August 31 of 3 years prior | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 16 | Senior Three Year Old cows in milk born September 1st, 3 years prior to February 28 | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 17 | Four Year Old Cows in milk born September 1st, 4 years prior to August 31st | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 18 | Five Year Old Cows in milk born September 1st, 5 years prior to August 31st | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 19 | Aged cows in milk born prior to September 1st, 6 years or more prior | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 20 | Cow any age, judged on udder alone in milk- Best Udder | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 21 | Junior Get or Sire, 3 animals under 2 yrs., all from 1 sire | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 22 | Best 4-H owner breeder | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 23 | Best 3 females, any age, bred and owned by exhibitor – (all with same prefix). | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 24 | Junior – Best 3 females under 2 years of age bred & owned by exhibitor (all with same prefix) | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 25 | Junior Exhibitor – Best 3 females – 1 or more must be bred & owned by exhibitor | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 26 | Dairy herd, 3 cows, all owned by one exhibitor | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 27 | Produce of Dam, 2 animals, product of 1 cow | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
| 2 | 1 | 28 | Dam and daughter | $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 |
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Section 2 – Dairy Good Housekeeping Awards
- Cattle Exhibitors who maintain the most attractive and sanitary exhibits will be eligible for awards.
- All cattle exhibits will be scored on the following basis:
Dairy Good Housekeeping Awards Points Cleanliness of Animals 20 Cleanliness of Bedding 20 Entry Card and Ribbons Won, Properly Displayed with Animal 20 Keeping Grain and Hay Feed Presentable 10 Keeping All Equipment Sanitary and Neat 10 Keeping Aisles Clean 20 TOTAL 100 - Inspections to be made unannounced. No inspections on the first day of the fair.
- Must score a minimum of 80 points per day to be eligible for premiums.
- All stalls built for cattle must be dismantled before premium checks will be released.
Prizes: 1st-$30.00 2nd-$25.00 3rd-$20.00
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