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DEPARTMENT A –

Junior 4-H, FFA Livestock

GENERAL RULES
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  1. All entries with accompanying fees must be made on the entry blank and must be in the Hardin County Extension Office, 524 Lawler, Iowa Falls, IA 50126, by 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 15. A late entry fee of $10 will be charged for entries beginning June 16 thru June 22.
  2. Exhibitors must be regularly enrolled and meet the membership requirements in a Hardin County 4-H Club or FFA Chapter. 4-H members may exhibit if they were in 4th grade prior to the fair. FFA members that reside in Hardin County and happen to go to a different school district outside the county can still show. In addition a 4-H or FFA member becomes ineligible to exhibit upon completion of the calendar year of high school graduation.
  3. An animal may be exhibited by a 4-H or FFA member if it has been individually identified on a Livestock Identification Form or identified at weigh-ins by May 15. FFA projects must have been enrolled with the Vocational-Agriculture Instructor. All Market Beef must have been tagged and weighed at official weigh station.
  4. All Junior exhibitors must pay entry fees. NO refunds on entry fees or pen/stall rent.
  5. All livestock must be shown by the exhibitor. In event of two exhibits in a class or sickness, a 4-H or FFA member enrolled in Hardin County may show the exhibit upon approval of the division superintendent.
  6. The 4-H or FFA member will care for and groom his/her own animals. If help is needed, assistance should help the 4-H'er learn new skills and be done by a family member, another 4-H'er and /or and Iowa 4-H volunteer or FFA volunteer.
  7. All exhibits will be placed on a merit basis into purple, blue, red or white ribbon groups.
  8. Only 4-H and FFA t-shirts or blouses or plain white t-shirts may be worn by exhibitors in the show ring unless otherwise designated by department rules. A neat appearance of the exhibitor adds to the quality of his/her exhibit and the overall livestock show.
  9. For safety at the Fair, members will be required to have shields covering blades and belts on fan motors and compressors. Members will be asked to remove all equipment deemed unsafe from the fairgrounds. Only one fan per head of livestock allowed. Only hanging fans - no alley fans allowed.
  10. Any animal exhibited must be available for the livestock judging contest.
  11. All exhibitors must comply with general, division and health requirement rules of the Hardin County Fair.
  12. Exhibits must be in place by dates and times stated in division rules.
  13. All 4-H and FFA livestock exhibits will be release at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 15 except animals to be sold.
  14. Livestock barns will be closed to all exhibitors and visitors between the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. No sleeping overnight on the grounds.
  15. All animals will be subject to chemical testing and analysis to determine whether a substance or drug has been induced. Positive tests, except for residues which are within FDA tolerance levels, will result in forfeiture of ribbons, trophies, premiums, and sale price.
  16. No unnatural means of providing animal feed or water, ie: stomach pump, IV will be allowed except by order of the official fair veterinarian.  

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    DIVISION 1  JUNIOR MARKET BEEF PROJECT  
    Superintendent  Kevin     Butt
    Judging Time:     1/2 hour following the completion of Beef Breeding Show Saturday

    1. Market calves must have been weighed and ear tagged at an officially designated Hardin County weigh station to be eligible to show. All calves must have approved ear tags at fair weigh-in.  
     2. Market Beef entries for this class must be made on the regular fair entry blank, submit ear tag number on fair entry. Animals must have 4-H ear tag.  
     3. Market beef will be weighed in starting at     11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 11th. All market beef animals must be on the grounds and stalled by 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 10th.  
     4. An exhibitor may nominate a maximum of 6 market beef animals for exhibit purposes and from these may exhibit a total of (4) four Market Beef.  All 4 may be exhibited in the carcass class. However, if a 4th Market Beef is exhibited, a minimum of at least (1) one must be entered in the carcass class.  
     5. All market beef will be mouthed at check-in time. Any market beef having the permanent central incisor teeth up in wear are not eligible to show. Such animals are considered as having reached an age beyond that consistent with the intent and purposes of this show.  
    6. No reweighs will be made.
    7.  FEEDER CLASSES - Market Steers weighing less than 900 pounds will show in one class as feeder cattle, regardless of breed.  
     8. FEEDER CLASSES - Market Heifers weighing less than 850 pounds will show in one class as feeder cattle, regardless of breed.  
     9. FEEDER CATTLE will not be eligible for any championships, although ribbons and premiums will be awarded.  
    10. Market steers and heifers will be placed on individual merit from market standpoint, taking into consideration conformation, quality, finish, weight for frame size, and gainability.  
    11. Rate of gain information will be calculated on each market beef, and posted, along with weight, on each barn stall card and worn by members when showing. Only steers with a 2.4 pounds per day or better rate of gain will be eligible for a purple or blue ribbon. 2.2 pounds for market heifers. A 3% shrink factor will be provided due to hauling loss. ADG will be (Fair wt. + (Fair wt. x.03) - beginning wt.) divided by days on test.  
     12. The order of show will be posted prior to the show.  
     13. Only market animals actually showing will be eligible for sale.  
     14. Painting, dyeing, and use of color agents on beef animals will disqualify the exhibit. No artificial tail heads or tail fins will be permitted. Any beef animal showing evidence of sharp practices (such as surgical removal, filling with air, oil, etc.) will be barred from the show, or disqualified and premiums forfeited.  
     15. Exhibitors can use colored grooming aids on hooves only.  
     16. All 4-H and FFA Beef will be subject to both urine and blood analysis for diuretics and anabolic compounds at the discretion of the show management.  
    17. Grooming chutes and other equipment must be confined to designated areas.  
    18. Hardin County Bred/Born and Raised calves will be entered and shown in their respective classes. They will be recognized at that time and the highest placing animal in each class will be eligible for Champion Bred/Born and Raised Market Beef.  
    19. There will be no tie outs.  
    20. The Iowa Junior Beef Breed Association requires the registration papers to be in the name of the exhibitor. 4-H agrees with this but will allow papers that show a logical family association.  
    21. For breed classes, a steer must conform to that particular breed's standards listed in the Iowa Junior Beef Breeds Association below.

     Iowa Junior Beef Breeds Association  
    *     Angus - Steers and heifers must have registration papers in hand at time of check-in, no fax copies will be accepted. Papers must be in the junior exhibitor's name. All animals must have readable tattoos. All exhibitors must follow the rules of the American Angus Association.
    *  Balancers - Are 25% to 75% Gelbvieh with balance Angus or Red Angus.  Registration papers need to be in the exhibitor's name.
    * Belgian Blue - Steers and heifers must be 50% or greater and have registration papers or meat certificate in hand at time of check-in. 
    * Brangus - Must be branded or tattooed and have papers registered in the exhibitor's name.  
    * Charolais - Steers must be sired by a purebred, papered Charolais bull or out of a purebred, papered Charolais female, the resulting calf must be at least 50% or higher.  The steer must be registered with the AICA and be in the junior exhibitor's name.  Heifer registration papers must be in the junior exhibitor's name.
    * Chianina - All percentages of Chiangus, Chianina, Chimaine, Chiford and CAX (steers & heifers) that are able to be registered are eligible.  They must be registered in the exhibitors name and have papers in hand at check-in time.
    * Gelbvieh - Steers must be at least 50% Gelbvieh and exhibitor must have an official Gelbvieh breeder affidavit.  Affidavits may be obtained from The American Gelbvieh Association website www.gelbvieh.org or by contacting the AGA at 303-465-BEEF.  Heifers must be 3/4 blood or higher and have registration papers.  Papers need to be in the exhibitor's name.
    * Hereford (Polled or Horned)- We are one association, but will have 2 separate shows.  Steers & Heifers must have registration papers in hand at time of check-in.  Animals may be co-owned with siblings, provided each exhibitor is an individual National Junior Hereford member and a member of the Iowa Junior Hereford Association for the year of 2007.  All exhibitors must follow the rules of the American Juniior Hereford Association.  Quesitons, please contact Gary and Gary and Nancy Maurer at garnancattle@iowatelecom.net or 319-636-3365.
    *  Lim-Flex Females - Females registered as Lim-Flex with a purple NALF registration certificates will be eligible for the Limousin female show.  Must have registration papers in hand at check-in and be in the exhibitor's name.
    * Limousin - Steers must be registered and be 50% or greater Limousin blood. Heifers must be registered and be 75% or greater. Must have registration papers in hand at check-in and be in the exhibitor's name.
    * Maine-Anjou - MaineTainer heifers will include 1/4 to 5/8 Maine-Anjou females, which are sired by a registered Maine-Anjou bull.  High Percentage heifers will include 3/4 and above females  All steers must be sired by a registered Maine-Anjou bull and be recorded with the AMAA.  If heifers are purchased at the 2007 Iowa Beef Expo and desire to show in the junior show, they must have been purchased through the Maine-Anjou sale.  All exhibitors must have original registration papers in hand at the time of check-in and papers need to be solely in the junior exhibitor's name.  All animals must have legible and correct tattoos.  Exhibitors must be a member of the Iowa Junior Maine-Anjou Association and pay a $10 annual fee.  All exhibitors must follow the rules of the American Junior Maine-Anjou Association. 
    * Murray Grey - To be eligible to show in the Murray Grey division, heifers must be 7/8 Purebred or above and be registered with the American Murray Grey Association and meet all breed rules and regulations of the AMGA.  To be eligible to show in the Murray Grey steer division, steers must be 50% Murray Grey or above and they must be registered with the American Murray Grey Association as half-blood or above.
    * Red Angus - Steers must be 50% or more Red Angus from one registered parent, be predominately red in color and display sufficient breed characteristics which match % of registration. Heifers must be 87% or higher Red Angus. Steer & Heifer registration papers must be in hand at time of check in.  
    * Salers - Animals must be 50% or more Salers with either dam or sire being registered.  Both steers and heifers must have registration papers and the papers must be in the name of the junior exhibitor.  
    * Simmental - Steers must have Registration paper in hand and be 1/2 blood or higher. Foundation heifers include 50% - 74% and Purebred heifers include 75% and above and must have registration paper in hand.  Registration papers must be in the exhibitor's name or family farm name. 
    * Shorthorn - Heifers and steers must be at least 15/16 and have registration papers in the exhibitors name.  
    * Appendix Shorthorn - Heifers and steers must be between 3/8 and 7/8 Shorthorn and must have appendix registration papers in the exhibitor's name.
    * South Devon     - Heifers must be 3/4 or higher and have registration papers. Steers must be registered and sired by a registered 3/4 or higher bull.  Papers must be in hand at check-in.

    23. To be eligible for the special breed division, breed information must have been provided on the Market Beef identification form filed in the Extension Office by January 15. The ID must have included breed, sires name and sires registration number.  
    24. All steers not meeting breed eligibility rules must be entered in the crossbred class. Registration papers or breeder certificate must be presented at Fair weigh in.  
    25. Appropriate weight groups will be established after weigh-in for each class.  
    26. The Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef will be selected from the following groups:  
              A. Carcass Calves
              B. Market Heifers
              C. Crossbred Steers - each weight division
              D. Continental Steers
              E. British Steers
              F. Returning Bucket/Bottle Calves shown last year (4-H and FFA only)  
    When the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion is selected they will also select 3rd, 4th, and 5th placings from division and reserve division winners.  In addition, a Hardin County Bred/Born and Raised Champion will be selected.  
    27. Market Beef will be divided into the following classes:
          CLASS NO.
    1001X Market heifers (all crosses and breeds) 
    1002X     Crossbred steers
    1003X Angus steers
    1004X Charolais steers
    1005X     Chianina steers
    1006X Gelbvieh steers
    1007X Hereford /Polled Hereford steers
    1008X Limousin steers
    1009X Maine Anjou steers 
    101OX Salers steers
    1011X     Shorthorn steers
    1012X     Simmental steers  
    1013X All other breeds steers (British or Continental)
    1014X Returning Bucket/Bottle Calves shown last year (by the same  4-H or FFA member only). Calves can only return the year following their Bucket/Bottle Calf Entry.
    1015X     Appendix Shorthorn

    AWARDS
    Individual Beef ...........................................  Premiums Prorated
    Breed and Weight Champions .......................Ribbons & Trophies
    Grand Champion ......................................... Banner & Trophy
    Reserve Grand Champion ............................. Rosette & Trophy
    Showmanship Finals ......................................Plaque  
    28. Exhibitors must attend the exhibitor meeting which will be held on Wednesday immediately prior to the weighs.      

         JUNIOR MARKET BEEF CARCASS CLASS  

    1. Each exhibitor may enter up to 4 head in the carcass class. Carcass class cattle can also be entered in market beef classes which means those cattle can be shown at halter twice.  
    2. Entries for this class must be made on the regular fair entry blank, submit ear tag number on fair entry.  
    3. 1st and 2nd place winners in this class are eligible to show for the Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef.  
    4. Cattle will be measured at the fair using real-time ultrasound.  
    5. They will be shown as a class and the results of the carcass data will be announced at this time.  
    6. Carcass calves will be placed on the basis of a combined carcass and gain score, using value of meat produced, not based on visual evaluation.  
    7. Carcass calves will be placed according to carcass data. 
    CLASS NO. 1017X
             Carcass Steers and Heifers
    On hoof Premium and Ribbons  

    CLUB GROUP OF 5  

    1. This exhibit will be made up of 5 steers and/or market heifers exhibited by members of one club.  
    2. One group per club.  
    CLASS NO    .
         1020X Club group of Market Beef animals 
                                         Premiums - Club Group    1st         2nd     3rd
    Club group .........................................           $8.00     $6.00    $4.00

     RATE OF GAIN CONTEST 

    1. All market Beeves are automatically entered in this contest.    
                                    
                                 Premiums - Rate of Gain

                            1st   2nd   3rd   4th   5th   6th   7th   8th   9th   10th        

    Rate of Gain..   $10  $10  $10  $10  $10  $10  $10  $10 $10  $10  
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    DIVISION 2 - JUNIOR CATTLE FEEDER PEN PROJECT
    Superintendent - Dianna & Harris Haywood
    Judging time:  9:00 am, Friday 

    1.  Exhibitors must submit a satisfactorily completed feed record to the Junior Livestock Committee at fair time to be eligible to exhibit.  This record must include purchase receipt and scale weight slips from date of county weigh-in.
    2.  Each exhibitor is limited to one pen, of not more than 4 - 10 head.  Animals must have 4-H ear tag.
    3.  Animals must be in their pens by 9:00 pm, Wednesday.
    4.  Each exhibit shall be placed into a purple, blue, red, or white ribbon group according to the merit on the basis of the following score card:
         I.  Cost and sale price margin.
         II.  Rate of daily gain.
             III.  Lot uniformity and quality, rating on hoof
         IV.  Feed efficiency and cost
    5.  Entry fee is $8.00 for the pen.
    CLASS NO.
    105OX          Junior Cattle Feeder Pens  
    Pen groups .......................................................... Premiums prorated
    Champion ............................................................... Banner & Trophy  
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    DIVISION 3     - JUNIOR BEEF BREEDING      PROJECT
    Superintendent - Kevin Butt
    Judging Time:     9:00 a.m., Saturday

    1. Heifers intended for Market purposes are ineligible. Entries are open to Breeding Beef that have been enrolled on a Beef Identification Form by May 15.  
    2. Entries will be shown based on whether they are registered (purebred) or commercial. Ages, tattoos, and registration papers checked at weigh-in. 
    3. Animals must be in their stalls by 9:00 p.m. Tuesday. 
    4. Entries are open to purebred, registered Angus, Charolais, Hereford, Polled Hereford, Chianina, or Shorthorn Heifers. Also, Limousin, Maine-Anjou, Gelbvieh, and Simmental heifers which are registered and have 75% or more of their breeding from their respective breeds. Registration papers and ear tattoos are required on all purebred animals, and will be checked. Any registration accepted by the Chianina Assoc. will determine the eligibility of Chianina heifers. The appendix Shorthorn heifers must be between 3/8 and 7/8 Shorthorn.  
    5. A class for commercial breeding heifers is available for non-registered breeding heifers.  
    6. The youngest class will be shown first with heifers put in order of age as the class starts - with the youngest animal first.  
    7. A limit of 4 heifers per exhibitor, plus one cow/calf.    
    8. Beef breeding heifers will be weighed, and weights and birth dates recorded to calculate weight per day of age for use by the judge. 
    9. Sharp practices similar to those listed for market beef     will bar the heifer from showing. (See rule #14 - Junior Market Beef)   
    10. Produce heifers/bulls must come from a dam which was previously enrolled as a 4-H or FFA project. Produce heifers/bulls show in produce classes only. 
    11. Grooming Chutes and other equipment must be confined to designated areas.  
    12. At the discretion of the Superintendent, classes may be further subdivided by age groups into more workable numbers.      
    13. The Champion Registered, Commercial heifers, and Champion Produce, will compete for Supreme & Res. Supreme Breeding animals. A trophy will be presented to the Hardin County Bred/born & raised breeding heifer.              
    14. Entries in the cow-calf classes may consist of a cow      that has shown as a yearling beef heifer by the member and/or an animal purchased as a cow. Cow-calf classes will show for Cow-Calf Championships, but are not eligible for Supreme Champion Breeding Heifer. 
    15. Heifer calves shown in the cow-calf class can be     entered in Produce Class but they MUST be entered in the Produce Class on the exhibitors fair entry form.  

                           BREEDING BEEF
    (Calved January     1, 2006- May 15, 2007) 
    2000X  Shorthorn                                   
    2100X  Hereford     & Polled Hereford                    
    2200X  Angus                         
    230OX Charolais               
    240OX Chianina                  
    2500X     Limousin          
    2600X Maine-Anjou                          
    2700X Simmental                             
    2800X Appendix Shorthorn                            
    2900X Gelbvieh                                
    3000X Purebred - Other Breeds                     
    3100X Commercial - Non Registered - shown by weight and/or hip height       
    3200x  Returning Bucket/Bottle Calf                      

                             COW CALF CLASS
    3600X Any cow with calf at side - Registered
    3700X Any cow with calf at side - Commercial  

                             PRODUCE CLASS
                  (Heifers Calved January 1, 2006- May 15, 2007)
    200IX  Registered Produce Heifer
    21OIX     Commercial Produce Heifer
                   (Bulls Calved January 1, 2007- May 15, 2007)
    290IX  Produce Bull Class
                                                                          Premiums Prorated
     Supreme and Reserve....................................Banner, Rosette & Trophy 
          Champions ................................................................. Ribbon
          Reserve Champions .................................................... Ribbon 
          Showmanship Finals ...................................................Plaque

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    DIVISION 4 - YOUTH BUCKET/BOTTLE CALF  
    Superintendent - Tom Ingebritson
    Assistant Superintendent-Jill Wical
    Interview Time:     1 p.m., Friday
    Show     -     4 p.m. Saturday

    1. Any Hardin County youth K through 3rd grade as of September 15, 2006, may exhibit in this class.  4th - 6th grades should be members of a Hardin County 4-H Club
    2. Any newborn or orphan calf, steer or heifer, dairy or beef, that is calved between March 1 and     May 31, 2007 may be shown. Calves must be stalled on the fairgrounds by 6:00 p.m. Thursday.  
    3. If purchased, the calf must be purchased and in possession of exhibitor within 2 weeks of birth; identified by tagging, and identified on the Bucket/Bottle Calf form with a Hardin County Tag (available at the Hardin County Extension, 524 Lawler, Iowa Falls) by June 15.  Exhibitor may identify up to 2 animals, but is limited to a maximum of 1 calf to be exhibited. 
    4. Calf must be bucket or bottle fed (no nursing).  
    5. Calves will be shown at halter.  
    6. Classes divided by age of youth.  
    7. Each exhibitor will be interviewed in regard to management and care of calf.  
    8. Information will be on:
        a. What exhibitor has learned about care and raising of the calf.
        b. The grooming and cleanliness of the calf.
        c. General health, condition, and management of the calf and exhibitor's knowledge of this area.
        d. Completed record.
        e. Confirmation and qualify of the calf is NOT to be considered.
    9. A special class for returning bucket/bottle calves shown last year is available to 4-H and FFA members only. (See Market Beef Class 1014X)  
     CLASS NO. BUCKET/BOTTLE CALF
    1690X K-3 grade - Use Youth (K-3 grade) Entry Blank due June 15. 
    1695X 4-6 grade - Use 4-H & FFA Entry Blank due June 15.

     Ribbons provided to all exhibitors. Entry fee required and premiums prorated for 4-6 Grades. Gifts provided by Prairie Land Coop for all K-6 participants.  
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    DIVISION 5 - JUNIOR DAIRY HEIFER PROJECT 
    Superintendent     - Beverly Gilbert
    Judging Time     11 am, Friday

    1. Heifers may be either purebred or grade with tattoo or ear tag. Entries are open to dairy cows that have been enrolled on a Heifer Identification Form by May 15.  
    2. Each exhibitor is limited to four entries.  
    3. Cows currently milking will be allowed to come on day of show, and may go back home following show. However, they will be required to pay regular stall fees and must be entered the same as heifers, on regular entry form by June 15.

    1701X JUNIOR HEIFER CALVES 
    (Born     Dec. 1, 2006, and after - but at least 6 months old) 
    1707X SR.     HEIFER CALVES
    (Born     Sept. 1, 2006 to Nov. 30, 2006 ) 
    1713X JR. YEARLING HEIFER
    (Born     March 1, 2006 to August 31, 2006 ) 
    1719X SR. YEARLING HEIFER
    (Born     Sept. 1, 2005 to Feb. 29, 2006 ) 
    1    725X TWO YEAR OLD COWS
    (Born     Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005 )
    1731X THREE and FOUR YEAR OLD COWS 
    (Born Sept. 1, 2002 to Aug. 31, 2004)
    1737X AGED COWS
    (Born before September 1, 2003 )
    1700X DAIRY MANAGEMENT CLASS
               For intermediate and junior 4-H'ers who do not own the dairy heifer they are showing.  Senior 4-H and FFA members may show, but only as a 2nd year or more project participant.  
             Emphasis will be on dairy heifer care and feeding, grooming of the animal, and showmanship.  The judge will be free to ask what the 4-H'er has learned in the project and other questions.  Ribbon placing will be determined by the answers given plus showing in the ring.  Dairy heifers and learning experiences will be provided by John/Bev Gilbert of Iowa Falls.  This is not a State Fair category and the animal is not eligible for Grand Champion Dairy.  The 4-H'er will be eligible to participate in the showmanship competition.

                                                                                  Premiums prorated  
    Breed Champions ................................................................ Ribbon
    Reserve Champions .............................................................. Ribbon         
    Showmanship Finals ............................................................. Plaque

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                            JUNIOR DAIRY GOAT PROJECT
                                        Superintendent     -
                         Judging Time:     After Dairy Show, Friday

    1. Entries are open to Dairy Goats that have been enrolled on a Goat Identification Form by May 15. 
    2. Each exhibitor may show 2 animals in each class but no more than 6 goats in the show.  
    3. Dairy goats 24 months of age or over, which have never freshened, shall not be shown.  
    4. Dairy goats currently milking will be allowed to come on the day of the show and may go back home following the show. However, they will be required to pay regular stall fees and must be entered on the fair entry form     due June 15.
    5. Goats must be shown with collar or chain.  
    6. A Junior Doe is a doe under 24 months of age that is not in milk and has never freshened. A Senior Doe is a doe in milk or that has freshened.  
    7. Premiums are prorated.  
                   JUNIOR AND SENIOR DOES
    CLASS NO. 1750 Senior Milking Does, over 4 years that have freshened or are in milk.
    CLASS NO. 1751 Senior Milking Does, over 2 years and under 4 years that have freshened or are in milk.
    CLASS NO. 1752 Junior Milking Does, under 2 years that have freshened or are in milk.
    CLASS NO. 1753 Junior Does; between I and 2 years that have never freshened.
    CLASS NO. 1754 Junior Does under I year that have never freshened.
    CLASS NO. 1755 Pigmy Does  
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     SWINE-DIVISIONS 6, 7, 7A
    Superintendent:     Ted Mosher
         Judging Time: 8:00 a.m., Thursday
    The Swine classes for the Hardin County Fair include Derby Performance Live classes, Derby Performance Ultrasound Carcass classes, Market classes, Market Carcass classes, and Showmanship classes. Each of these divisions has a section before the classes that gives specific rules for that section.  

    The General Swine Rules for Divisions 6, 7, and 7A lists rules for all of the county swine classes, some health rules, and some State Fair rules for 4-H'ers and FFA youth.  
                               General Rules for Divisions, 6, 7, 7A      
    1.  Each Swine Exhibitor may bring a maximum of six pigs to the Hardin County Fair. Entries are open to swine that have been enrolled on a Swine Identification Form by May 15 and Derby Swine that were weighed in at the Hardin County swine weigh-in date. 
    2. One of these six  pigs must be a Derby Performance Pig. If a Derby Performance Pig is not shown, a 4-H or FFA exhibitor is not eligible to show any pigs at the fair. (The Swine Committee recommends that youth weigh in more than one Derby Performance Pig at the weigh-in in the spring to insure that they will have a Derby Performance Pig for show.)  
    3. The five remaining pigs shown may be shown as additional Derby Performance Pigs or Market pigs. (A member could choose to show all six pigs as Derby Performance Pigs.)  
    4. All pigs may be gilts or barrows in any combination.  
    5. Pigs may be purebred, crossbred, or grade in any combination that were farrowed on or after January 1, of the current year.  
    6. All pigs must be notched in both ears using the Universal Ear Notching System. (Sometimes called the National Ear Notching System.)  
    7. No fresh ear notches will be permitted. The decision regarding fresh ear notches will be the swine committees. Their decision is final.
    8. All pigs nominated for the swine project must be identified on a Swine Identification Form (4-H-106-F). This form is due in the Hardin County Extension Office by May 15th each year.  
    9. Derby Performance Pigs are weighed and tattooed in early spring. The information for these pigs must be recorded on the Swine Identification Form at the weigh site and the weigher must sign the form.  
    10. Additional non-weighed pigs (market) may be added to the form for County Fair. These additions are due by May 15th. These pigs are eligible to be shown only in County Fair Market classes.
    11. All pigs must be checked into their pens by     9 p.m. on Tuesday.  
    12. All pigs will be weighed at     7:30 a.m. on Wednesday. There will be no re-weighing of pigs.
    13. Each pig will receive a unique tattoo and a paint number at weigh-in at the fair. These numbers will identify pigs during the shows and during the marketing process.  
    14. There are no restrictions on ending weight for pigs however the target weight of marketable pigs is 260 pounds. Pigs with great variance on either side of this figure may be docked.  
    15. All pigs brought to the fair grounds will go directly to market for slaughter. Pigs over or under the ideal market weight for marketable pigs will be the responsibility of the seller (exhibitor). One focus in the learning process of raising pigs is to learn to market pigs at the optimum weight and quality for the product desired by the packer and consumers. Exhibitors make this decision before pigs come to the county fair.  
    16. Exhibitors must show their own pigs in the ring unless exhibitors have more than one pig in the same class. The pig must be exhibited by another eligible 4-H or FFA member.  
    17. All pigs will become the property of the processor as soon as pigs are loaded on the truck.  
    18. The Champion and Reserve Champion Performance Derby     Pigs, Champion and Reserve Champion Market Barrow, and the Champion and Reserve Champion Market Gilt will compete for the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Pigs.  
    19. All exhibitors must be Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) certified to exhibit and sell pigs at the Hardin County Fair.  
    20. Swine exhibitors must sign and present an owner's affidavit that the animals being exhibited did not originate for a quarantined herd and to the best of their knowledge; swine dysentery has not been in evidence in their herd for the past 12 months. No pseudorabies test is necessary because all swine are consigned and move direct to a slaughtering establishment from the fairgrounds.  

    DIVISION 6 - JUNIOR DERBY PERFORMANCE
     Explanation:    The Derby Performance Pig Show focuses on the performance of market pigs during a test window. A beginning test weight is taken on each Derby Performance Pig in early spring. Pigs are weighed and tattooed. This information along with ear notches, sex, color markings and other information is collected on each pig. Each youth may weigh in a maximum of six pigs for the test.

    At the County fair, pigs are weighed and an "on test rate of gain" is determined. The "on test rate of gain" is used in a formula with carcass information to determine a "lean value per day on test." Pigs are ranked according to lean value. The Derby Performance show at the fair has two aspects: the ultrasonic evaluation and placing (discussed above) and a live show placing. In the live show, pigs are placed in classes according to their beginning on test weight. Judging of the live show is done visually. Rate of gain information is used along with the visual placing. Only Derby Performance Pigs will be evaluated using both of these two methods of evaluation: ultrasonic and live showing.

    Derby Performance Rules - See general swine rules for additional rules.  
    1. Each youth nominating pigs in the Derby Performance program may weigh and tattoo a maximum of six pigs at the spring weigh-in. Pigs must be weighed by an official weigher. Entries are open to swine that have been enrolled on a Swine Identification Form by May 15.  
    2. The recommended weight of Derby Performance pigs is between 45 and 75 pounds at weigh-in. There are no restrictions on ending weight for pigs.  
    3. Information about these pigs must be recorded on a Swine Identification Form. Be sure to use a current form. Form is due in the Hardin County Extension office by May 15th each year.  
    4. At the fair, pigs must be weighed and receive an ultrasound for carcass measurement.  
    5.A schedule of weighing order will be announced at fair.  
    6. The Hardin County Pork Producers will pay the cost of the ultrasound for the first     Derby Performance pig.  The cost of additional pigs that receive an ultrasound will be paid by the exhibitor at the time of weigh-in. The cost per pig will be $9.00. 
    7. Derby Performance data will be provided to each swine exhibitor as an educational tool to aid youth in understanding the dynamics of marketing a quality meat product.  
    8. Live     Derby Performance classes will be divided by sex and weight.
    9. The first and second place winners in each class will compete for Champion and Reserve Champion Live Derby     Performance Pig. 
          Class
    1820X Derby Performance Pigs 
                                                          Premium prorated
    Champion Live     Derby Performance Pig ...........    Trophy and Rosette 
    Reserve Champion Live Derby Performance Pig ...Trophy and Rosette  
    Champion     Derby     Performance Pig ......................  Trophy and Rosette  
    Reserve Champion Performance Pig ......................Trophy and Rosette

    DIVISION 7 - JUNIOR MARKET SWINE

    1.See General Rules for Divisions, 6, 7, 7A for additional requirements.  
    2.     The first and second place winners of each weight class will compete for Champion and Reserve Champion Gilt and Champion and Reserve Champion Barrow.
    3. All pigs must be weighed at the fairgrounds. They will be placed in classes divided by sex and weight.  
    4. Exhibitors may not show pigs entered in the fair in the Derby Performance division in this division. They may choose pigs to show as market swine that were weighed in (nominated) as Performance Derby pigs in the spring as long as they show at least one Derby Performance pig in that show. Any pigs shown would be judged as any market pig-judged visually without the benefit of rate of gain information.

      Class Market Pigs
    1820X Individual Market Pigs 
                                                             Premiums prorated
    Champion Market Barrow ...................... Trophy and Rosette
    Reserve Champion Market Barrow ............................. Rosette
    Champion Market Gilt ............................ Trophy and Rosette
    Reserve Champion Market Gilt ................................... Rosette
    Grand Champion Pig .................................. Plaque and Banner    
    Reserve Champion Pig .................................Plaque and Banner

    Division 7A Market Swine Carcass Contest

    1. Each exhibitor may designate a maximum of two market pigs at the time of county fair weigh-in as carcass pigs.  
    2. These pigs must come only from pigs entered in Division 7 Junior Market Swine. Pigs entered in Derby Performance classes are not eligible for this class.  
    3. Pigs may be any combination of gilt or barrow.  
    4. Each pig entered will receive an ultrasound. Exhibitors will pay the cost of this scanning fee. The cost per pig will be  $9.00.  This fee is due when pigs are weighed in.
    5. Carcass data from the ultrasound will be provided to exhibitors. The placing of pigs in the carcass contest will be based on a formula using percent muscle in the carcass.  
    6. There will be separate contests for gilts and barrows.  
    7. All animals will become the property of the processor after the pigs are loaded on the truck.  
    8. Carcass contest results will be announced during the     Market Pig show. 
                Premiums
            Carcass Gilts ......................................        1st through 7th place
            Carcass Barrows .................................        1st through 7th place  

    Showmanship Contest

    1. Showmanship classes will be the first classes in the order of show.  
    2. Youth select one pig to show in the contest.  
    3. Each youth must show their own pig. No substitute showman allowed.  
    4. Senior youth show first, Intermediate youth second and Junior youth last. This order was established so that younger youth have the opportunity to learn principles of showmanship by watching older youth show their animals.  
    5. Showmanship classes are based on grade as of     September 15th, 2006.  Senior showman are youth in 9-12th grades. Intermediate showman are youth in 7th and 8th grades. Junior showman are youth in the 4th-6th grades. See Division 17 for further explanation.  

    Adopt -A-Pig Project

    1.  Open division for 4-12 grades who are 4-H/FFA members (Based on September 15, 2006).
    2.  Each 4-12grades exhibitor may only show their Adopt-A Pig in this class.
    3.  In addition to these rules, ehxhibitors are subjected to all general livestock rules and regulations;  see Swine Division Rules.
    4.  Each exhibitor will be interviewed in regard to management and care of the pig.  Information will be on what exhibitor has learned about caring for and raising of the pig, grooming and cleanliness of the pig, general health of pig, showmanship of pig, and exhibitor's knowledge in these areas.  Quality of the pig is not to be considered.
    5.  The Adopt-A Pig program will be provided by Ted Mosher.  The program allows youth to learn about and exhibit a pig without purchasing the pig, feed, shelter, and show supplies.  Approximately 6 learning sessions will be held prior to the fair for exhibitors to learn about grooming, maintenance, and proper care of his or her pig.  Transportation of the pig to the fair will be provided.  Other responsibilities of the exhibitors will be discussed at the learning sessions.  Participation in this program  begins in June.  Please contact Ted Mosher by May 25 if entering. 
    6.  This is not a State Fair category and the animal is not eligible for any other swine class except for showmanship competition. 
    1821X   Adopt-A Pig  4-12 grades

    Swine Premier Exhibitor Award

    1.  Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Divisions are eligible.
    2.  Monetary prizes will be awarded in each division.
    3.  Market worksheet and record keeping goal sheet must be completed and turned in by Wednesday.
    4.  Youth will complete a quiz on Wednesday in the Swine Barn.
    5.  Youth will compete in the showmanship class during the swine show.
    6.  Youth in Adopt-A-Pig program will be eligible to participate.
    7.  If a tie occurs, the highest score from record keeping forms and quiz will decide the winner.
    1822X  Swine Premier Exhibitor Award

    Open Pig Project

    1.  Entries open to Hardin Count Youth K-3 grades.
    2.  Each K-3 grade exhibitor may bring one market pig of their won or participate in the Adopt-A-Pig (K-3 grade) program.
    3.  No entry fee and no premium paid for K-3.  Use youth entry blank.
    4.  The Adopt-A Pig program will be provided by Ted Mosher.  The program allows youth to learn about and exhibit a pig without purchasing the pig, feed, shelter, and show supplies.  Approximately 6 learning sessions will be held prior to the fair for exhibitors to learn about grooming, maintenance, and proper care of his or her pig.  Transportation of the pig to the fair will be provided.  Other responsibilities of the exhibitors will be discussed at the learning sessions.  Participation in this program  begins in June.  Please contact Ted Mosher by May 25 if entering. 
    5.  A parent or senior 4-H or FFA member may accompany the K-3 grade exhibitor in the showring if needed.
    6.  The Open pig project is non competitive.
    1823X  Open Pig Project K-3 grade (bringing own pig)
    1824X  Adopt-A-Pig  K-3 grade (brining adopted pig and participating in learning sessions)
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    DIVISION 8 - JUNIOR 4-H/FFA &  OPEN LLAMA PROJECT
    Superintendent - Maryln Johnson 
    Judging Time: 3:00 p.m., Friday

    1. Entries open to youth - K-3 grade - Open Division and 4-12 grade who are enrolled in 4-H or FFA Clubs (based on 9-15-2006). Entries are open to Llamas that have been enrolled on a Llama Identification Form by May 15.  
    2. Llamas must enter three (3) classes.  
    3. Exhibitors are subject to all general livestock rules and regulations.  
    4. Llamas will be stalled by     6 p.m. Thursday. Llamas will remain until the livestock release time (Sunday at 7 p.m.) or at the discretion of the Llama Superintendent.
    5.  No entry fee and no premium paid for grades K-3.  Use youth entry blank.
    6.  Entry fee is required for Grades 4-12 and premium money will be paid.
    7.  No health certificate will be required.
    8.  There will be the following divisions in each class and will be shown in the following order.
    SHOW CLASSES
    Showmanship
    1900     Sub-Junior (2-3 Grades) Youth Division
    1901 Junior (4-6 Grades) 
    1902 Intermediate (7-8 Grades) 
    1903 Senior (9-12 Grades) 

         Champion Show person will be recognized on each class level.

    Youth Obstacle
    1910     Sub-Junior (2-3 Grades) Youth Division
    1911 Junior (4-6 Grades) 
    1912 Intermediate (7-8 Grades) 
    1913 Senior (9-12 Grades) 
    Little Britches
    1999     Little Britches (K-1 grades) Youth Division
    Costume Class
    1920     Sub-Junior (2-3 Grades) Youth Division
    1921 Junior (4-6 Grades) 
    1922 Intermediate (7-8 Grades) 
    1923 Senior (9-12 Grades) 
    Poster
    1930     Sub-Junior (2-3 Grades) Youth Division
    1931 Junior (4-6 Grades) 
    1932 Intermediate (7-8 Grades) 
    1933 Senior (9-12 Grades) 

    A poster may be made and displayed in the Youth Building as an alternative to the costume class.  Members please leave your posters at the Llama 4-Ever club booth on Tuesday 12 - 5 pm or Wednesday 12 - 8 pm.  They will be judged on Friday morning by the Llama Judge.
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DIVISION 9 - JUNIOR MARKET LAMB PROJECT
Superintendent - Jim Ostheimer
Assistant - Kent Kelsey
Judging time:  8:00 am, Friday

1.  4-H and FFA market lambs must have been weighed and ear tagged at an official, designated Hardin County weigh station in the spring to be eligible to show.  A maximum of 12 market lambs may be weighed in at the weigh-in site.
2.  Entries in the market lamb class shall be lambs dropped after January 1 of the current year.
3.  All market lambs to be stalled by 9 pm Tuesday.
4.  To maximize profits, lambs should be shorn approximately 45 days prior to the fair. Lambs may be freshly shorn, but members must realize less profit potential exists.
5.  No buck lambs allowed.
6.  A member may enter and show a maximum of 6 head of market lambs. Weight groups will be established.   
7. Lambs shown in market classes may not be shown in Purebred or Commercial Ewe classes  
8. Lambs weighing under 90 pounds are put into a class FEEDER LAMBS and not eligible for Championships.  
9. No grooming, clipping of lambs in the barn aisles.                
10. Hardin County Bred/Born and Raised Sheep will be entered and shown in their respective classes.  They will be recognized at that time and the highest placing animal in each class will be eligible for Champion Bred/Born and Raised.
CLASS NO. 1151X  Individual Market Lambs
CLASS NO. 1152X Club Group of 5 Market Lambs
  Individuals ................................................. Premiums prorated
  Champion Market Lamb ............................................... Banner
  Reserve Champion Market Lamb ................................. Banner
  Champion Club Group ................................................. Ribbon
  Reserve Champion Club Group ................................... Ribbon
  Showmanship Finals .................................................... Trophy

RATE OF GAIN CONTEST FOR MARKET LAMB 
1. All market lambs are automatically entered in this contest.  

                                                                 Premiums - Rate of Gain 
                                        1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th  
Rate of Gain....................$3   $3   $3  $3   $3  $3  $3  $3  $3   $3  
Rate of Gain trophy will be presented.
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DIVISION 10 - JUNIOR BREEDING SHEEP PROJECT 
Superintendent - Jim Ostheimer
Assistant - Kent Kelsey
Judging Time: 8:00 a.m., Friday

1. Each exhibitor may show not more than 2 entries per class. Entries are open to Breeding Sheep that have  been enrolled on a Sheep Identification Form by May 15. 
2. Entries in ewe lamb classes shall be dropped after January 1 this year. Yearling Ewes shall be born between September 1, 2005 and December 31, 2006.  
3. Market lambs are NOT eligible for these classes, and  these animals may not show in market classes. 
4. Registration papers will be required and checked on all purebred sheep during Market Sheep weigh-in. 
5. All Breeding Sheep to be stalled by 9 p.m., Tuesday.
6. No grooming or clipping of lambs is allowed in the  barn aisles.
PUREBRED EWES  
CLASS NO. 1101X Purebred Ewe Lamb 
CLASS NO. 1102X Purebred Yearling Ewe (specify breed) 
CLASS NO. 1103X Purebred - Other Breeds (Colored  Wool) Ewe Lamb  
CLASS NO. 1104X Purebred - Other Breeds (Colored Wool) Yearling Ewe

COMMERCIAL (Crossbred) EWES 
 CLASS NO. 1105X Crossbred Ewe Lamb 
CLASS NO. 1106X Crossbred Yearling Ewe 

FOUNDATION FLOCK  
CLASS NO. 1107X - Foundation Flock - Return of yearling ewe, shown the year before as a ewe lamb - with her off-spring. Market Lambs are eligible to be shown in this class.

 Individuals ................................................ Premiums prorated 
Champion Breeding Ewe .............................................. Banner  
Reserve Champion Breeding Ewe ............................... Rosette
Showmanship Finals ................................................... Trophy  
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DIVISION 10A-JUNIOR MEAT GOAT PROJECT
Judging Time:  immediately following the sheep show, Friday

1.  4-H & FFA meat goats must have been weighed and ear tagged at an official, designated Hardin County weigh station in the spring to be eligible to show.  A maximum of 8 meat goats may be weighed in at the weigh-in site..
2.  All meat Goats will need to be stalled by 9 pm., Tuesday.  Meat goats will weigh-in on Wednesday with the market sheep.
3.  Each exhibitor is allowed to bring up to 4 meat goats.  All breeds are eligible.  Only wethers may be shown.
4.  Meat goats must be broke to lead.  Exhibitors may use halters, collars, or collar with a short lead when showing.
5.  Weight Limit:  Wether goat must weigh between 50 and 110 pounds.  Anything above or below that will not be eligible for exhibition.  Meat goats will be divided into divisions by weight.
6.  Age:  Wethers must have kid teeth in normal positions at time of check-in, any wether having lost any kid teeth will be disqualified.
7.  Horns:  Exhibitor will be required to have horns