SECTION A-2   DAIRY CATTLE,

SECTION A-3   Beef Cattle

                         Breeding Classes 

                         4-H and FFA MARKET STEERS JUDGING TUESDAY

SECTION A-4   Sheep

                         4-H AND FFA MARKET LAMBS SECTION

SECTION A-5   SWINE 

SECTION A-6   DAIRY GOATS

                         4-H AND FFA MARKET  GOATS

SECTION A-20 GROUP EXHIBITS 4-H AND VOCATIONAL GROUP EXHIBITS

1. All animals exhibited in these classes must be the exhibitors’ FFA or 4–14 project and exhibitors must be a 4–H member or FFA member the present year.
    
2. 4–H Club or FFA members must be present and have charge of their animals at the time of judging.
    

NOTE: Classifications and premiums listed are to apply to each of these breeds:
A1. FFA Registered Ayrshire
B1. FFA Registered Brown Swiss
C1. FFA Registered Guernsey
D1. FFA Registered, Holstein
E1. FFA Registered Jersey
F1. FFA Registered Milking Shorthorn
A2. 4–H Registered Ayrshire
B2. 4–H Registered Brown Swiss
C2. 4–H Registered Guernsey
D2. 4–H Registered Holstein
1. Black and white
2. Red and white
E2. 4–H Registered Jersey
F2. 4–H Registered Milking Shorthorn

1. Spring Heifer Calf – born between March 1 and May 31   $15 $12 $8 $6 $4
    
2. Winter Heifer – born between Dec. 1 and Feb. 28            $15 $12 $8 $6 $4
    
3. Fall Heifer Calf – born between Sept. 1 and Nov. 30        $15 $12 $8 $6 $4
    
4. Summer Yearling Heifer – born between June 1  and Aug. 31       $15 $12 $8 $4
    
5. Spring Yearling Heifer – born between March 1  and May 31       $15 $12 $8 $4  
    
6. Winter Yearling Heifer – born between Dec. 1  and Feb. 28         $15 $12 $8 $6 $4
    
7. Fall Yearling Heifer – born between Sept. 1  and Nov. 30        $15 $12 $8 $6 $4
    
8. Junior Champion Female Ribbon or Rosette
    
9. Res. Champion Jr. Female Ribbon or Rosette
    
10. Dry Cow, Senior 2 yr. old and over – born prior to March 1   $18 $15 $12 $9 $6
     
11. Jr. 2 year old – born between March 1, and Aug. 31,             $18 $15 $12 $9 $6
     
12. Sr. 2 year old – born between Sept. 1,  and Feb. 29,              $18 $15 $12 $9 $6
     
13. Jr. three year – born March 1,  and Aug. 31,                         $18 $15 $12 $9 $6
     
14. Sr. three year old – born between Sept. 1,  and Feb. 28,        $18 $15 $12 $9 $6
     
15. Four year old – born between Sept. 1, and Aug. 31,               $18 $15 $12 $9 $6
     
16. Five year old – born between Sept. 1,  and Aug. 31,              $18 $15 $12 $9 $6
     
17. Six year and over – born prior to Sept. 1,                              $18 $15 $12 $9 $6
     
18. Senior Champion Female Ribbon or Rosette
     
19. Res. Sr. Champion Female Ribbon or Rosette
     
20. Grand Champion Female Ribbon or Rosette
     
21. Res. Grand Champion Female Ribbon or Rosette
     
22. Dam & Daughter – two animals one cow & one daughter any age. Must be owned and exhibited by the same exhibitor $20 $17 $14 $12 $10
     

Special Ribbons and Banner donated Somerset Daily American.
At the end of the show, all exhibitors selected as “Master Showmanship” may return to the ring for the following classes.
 

1. Junior Champion Showman – 8–12 years $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $5
    
2. Intermediate Showman – 13–15 years $10 $9 $9 $7 $6 $5
    
3. Senior Champion Showman – 16–21 years $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $5
    
4. Grand Showman Champion – Banner

1. When on exhibition in the ring, each animal must be under halter and in charge of owner or owner’s representative.

NOTE: Classifications and premiums listed are to apply to each of these breeds:
 

1. Black Angus
    
2. Red Angus
    
3. Maine–Anjou
    
4. Shorthorn (Homed or polled competing)
    
5. Limousine
    
6. Simmental
    
7. Chianina
    
8. Others

1. Junior calf calved after Jan. 1,                 $8 $6 $4$2
    
2. Senior heifer calf calved after Sept. 1,       $8 $6 $4 $2
    
3. Summer yearling heifer calved between May 1 and August 31,       $8 $6 $4 $2
    
4. Junior yearling heifer calved between Jan. 1 and April 30,             $10 $7 $4 $2
    
5. Senior yearling heifer calved between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31,           $10 $7 $4 $2
    
6. 2 Year Old Heifer    $10 $7 $4 $2
    
7. Cow and Calf     $10 $6
    
8. Champion Female Ribbon or Rosette
   (first place female & competing)
    
9. Reserve Champion Female Ribbon or Rosette

4-H and FFA MARKET STEERS JUDGING

TUESDAY    9:00 a.m.

(Refer to General Rules)

BEEF PRODUCERS PRIZES
 

1. The Somerset Co. Beef Producers are presenting the following prizes for steers purchased at the County Club Calf Sale,  and shown in the Jr. Market Steer Contests in a separate class.
   1st – $150.00
   2nd – $100.00
   3rd – $75.00
   4th – $50.00
   5th – $30.00
   6th – $20.00
   7th –$15.00
   8th – $10.00
    
2. The Somerset County Beef Producers provide a $25.00 prize and plaque to the exhibitor of the County Bred Champion Steer, the Reserve Champion will receive a plaque. The buyer of the Champion County Bred Steer and the Reserve Champion will also be presented a plaque.
    

BEEF CATTLE SHOWMANSHIP

1. 4–H or FFA members may show either a steer or heifer in the showing contest provided the animal has been carried as a project and is owned by that exhibitor.
   NOTE: The best 4–H and FFA showmen will be selected during the showing of the type classes and then only these become eligible to compete in the showmanship contest.
    

CLASS
 

1. Junior Showmanship      $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $5 $4 $3
    
2. Junior Champion Showman   Trophy
    
3. Reserve Junior Champion Showman   Trophy
    
4. Intermediate Showmanship      $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $5 $4 $3
    
5. Intermediate Champion Showman     Trophy
    
6. Reserve Intermediate Champion Showman    Trophy
    
7. Senior Showmanship    $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $5 $4 $3
    
8. Senior Champion Showman    Trophy
    
9. Reserve Senior Champion Showman     Trophy
    

Showmanship trophies provided by Cargill Animal Nutrition.

1. All sheep shown in this division must be owned by the exhibitor and registered in their name. No animal registered as a farm or parent-child ownership is eligible to show in this show. Members must be present and have charge of their animals at the time of judging.
    
2. Lambs shown in breeding classes cannot be shown in market classes or vice versa.
    
3. Maximum 2 premiums in individual classes and one premium in group classes.
    
4. Animals must be registered in exhibitor’s name.
    
5. See scrapie rule.
    

NOTE: Classifications and premiums stated are to apply to each of these breeds:

1. Corriedale
    
2. Columbia
    
3. Oxford
    
4. Dorset
    
5. Hampshire
    
6. Merino
    
7. Rambouillet
    
8. Tunis
    
9. Southdown
    
10. Suffolk
     
11. Black/Colored
     
12. Jacobs
     
13. Others (by breed)

1. Spring Ram Lamb $10 $8 $7 $5 $3
    
2. Fall Ram Lamb $10 $8 $7 $5 $3
    
3. Pair of Raw Lambs $10 $8 $7 $5 $3
    
4. Yearling Ram $10 $8 $7 $5 $3
    
5. Pair of Yearling Rams $10 $8 $7 $5 $3
    
6. Champion Ram Ribbon
    
7. Reserve Champion Ram Ribbon
    
8. Spring Ewe Lamb $10 $8 $7 $5 $3
    
9. Fall Ewe Lamb $10 $8 $7 $5 $3
    
10. Pair of Ewe Lambs $10 $8 $7 $5 $3
     
11. Yearling Ewe $10 $8 $7 $5 $3
     
12. Pair of Yearling Ewes $10 $8 $7 $5 $3
     
13. Champion Ewe Ribbon
     
14. Reserve Champion Ewe Ribbon
     
15. Pen of Lambs $10 $8 $7 $5 $3
     
16. Breeders Young Flock $10 $8 $7 $5 $3
     
17. Flock $10 $8 $7 $5 $3
     
18. Get–of–Sire $10 $8 $7 $5 $3

JUDGING MONDAY, 2:00 p.m.

(Refer to General Rules)

Champion and Reserve Champion, Lamb trophies provided by Sines Construction.
Champion Division Market Lamb trophies provided by Steaks and Chops 4–H Club.
Reserve Division Market Lamb trophies donated by A & L Country Candles.
Somerset County Home Grown Lamb trophy donated by Double S Tack Shop.
Somerset County Born and Raised champion and reserve trophies donated by Ferko Club Lambs.

All lambs will be broken into weight classes after the weighing on the day of entry.
Weight ranges: Southdown and Cheviot 80 + lbs., others 90 + lbs.

PREMIUMS for each weight class $10 $8 $6 $4 $2

The Grand Champion and Reserve Champion market lambs will be selected from the first two placing in each weight class.

PREMIUMS WILL BE:
Grand Champ $15.00
Reserve Champ $10.00

1. Junior Showmanship $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $5 $4 $3
    
2. Junior Champion Showman Trophy
    
3. Reserve Junior Champion Showman Trophy
    
4. Intermediate Showmanship $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $5 $4 $3
    
5. Intermediate Champion Showman Trophy
    
6. Reserve Intermediate Champion Showman Trophy
    
7. Senior Showmanship $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $5 $4 $3
    
8. Senior Champion Showman Trophy
    
9. Reserve Senior Champion Showman Trophy
    
10. Champion Showman Trophy presented by Somerset County Fair in memory of Chris Shultz
     
11. Reserve Senior Champion Showman Trophy will be provided by Cargill Animal Nutrition
    Showmanship trophies will be provided by Cargill Animal Nutrition.
     

(Refer to General Rules)

1. No swine showing clinical signs of contagious or infectious disease will be admitted to any show.
    
2. All show swine must be individually identified by either ear tag, ear notch, or tattoo.
    
3. Pseudorabies: All swine must be tested negative for pseudorabies within 30 days of show/fair or be from a qualified pseudorabies negative herd.
    
4. Swine for exhibition must be currently vaccinated for Erysipelas per vaccine manufacturer guidelines.
    

 4–H AND FFA – MARKET SWINE
Junior Market Swine Show
Weight Range: 230 to 280 lbs.

All market swine will be broken into weight classes regardless of breed after entry day weighing.
The number of pigs in each of the 20 weight classes will be determined by the total pigs entered.
There shall be a minimum of five pigs per weight class.
PREMIUMS for each weight class $10 $8 $6 $4 $2
The Grand Champion and Reserve Champion market pig will be selected from the first two placing in each weight class.

1. 4–H and FFA members may show an animal in the fitting and showing contest provided it has been carried as a project and is owned by the exhibitor.

1. Junior Showman $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $5 $4 $3
    
2. Junior Champion Showman Trophy
    
3. Reserve Junior Champion Showman Trophy
    
4. Intermediate Showman $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $5 $4 $3
    
5. Intermediate Champion Showman Trophy
    
6. Reserve Intermediate Champion Showman Trophy
    
7. Senior Showman $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $5 $4 $3
    
8. Senior Champion Showman Trophy
    
9. Reserve Senior Champion Showman Trophy

Showmanship trophies will be provided by Cargill Animal Nutrition

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

1. All goats shown in the open class must be registered. Junior show (4-H and FFA) all goats must be owned by the exhibitor and registered in their name. No animal registered as a farm or parent-child ownership is eligible to show in the Junior Show.
    
2. All questions should be referred to the barn superintendent, who exercises final decision.
    
3. A 15-goat limit per exhibitor will be enforced unless space permits.
    
4. Every exhibitor must participate in showmanship and fitting. Time of showmanship and fitting classes will be at the discretion of the judge. Showmanship and fitting classes are junior- 8 to 12 years of age, intermediate – 13-15 years of age, and senior – 16-21 years as of the day of the show.
    
5. Same rules and health requirements as under Dept. 6 Dairy Goats (please read)
    
6. No boar goats

1. Alpine
    
2. LaMancha
    
3. Nubian
    
4. Oberhaslis
    
5. Saanens
    
6. Toggenburgs
    
7. Recorded Grades
    
8. Pygmy
    
9. Others

1. All market goats must be accompanied by a health certificate signed by an accredited veterinarian. The certificate shall include the statement: “Flock of origin also examined and found free from clinical evidence of any contagious or infectious disease.”
    
2. Only does and wethers may be shown. All castrations must be healed.
    
3. All market goats should be less than one year of age and have milk teeth. All horns must be blunted, all dehorning scars healed and must have scrapies tag.
    
4. Exhibitor must show his/her own animal.
    
5. Animal must be cared for and fed in Somerset County by the 4-H/FFA member.
    
6. Animals will be judged by weight classes, not by breed. The meat goat show is open to any breed or crossbreed of meat goats. All goats in the market class exhibit meat goat characteristics.
    
7. Minimum weight will be 60 lbs. There is no maximum weight. All animals not meeting minimum weight will be returned home on weigh in day.
   Contestants must conform to all rules of the fair. Questions not covered here that arise on the day of judging will be referred to the Fair Board. The board’s decisions will be final.
    

4-H/FFA MEMBERS MAY EXHIBIT ONE (2) MARKET GOAT AT THE FAIR.
The Grand and Reserve Champion Market Goat will be selected from the first two placings in weight divisions (light, medium, heavyweight).

1. Lightweight (1-2-3)
    
2. Mediumweight (4-5-6)
    
3. Heavyweight (7-8-9)

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FFA & FHA WINDOW EXHIBITS
 

1. Any FFA or FHA Chapter in the county may enter a school exhibit by submitting a plan of the exhibit to the Area Supervisor of Agriculture or Area Supervisor of Homemaking 15 days prior to Fair opening date.
    
2. Each exhibit will be placed by competent judges on the following education points:
   Effectiveness in catching attention
   Appeal and originality 25 points
   Effectiveness in holding interest
   Unity, clarity and simplicity 25 points
   Effectiveness in teaching a lesson
   Educational value 25 points
   General appearance
   Attractive arrangement and English 25 points
    
3. Prizes
   1 – $50 2 – $45 3 – $40 4 – $35 5 – $30  6 – $25 7 – $20 8–$15

1. Projects Costing Less Than $5.00
    
2. Projects Costing $5.00 to $25.00
    
3. Projects Costing over $25.00
    

PRIZES:
CLASS 1 $5 $4 $3
CLASS 2 $7 $5 $4
CLASS 3 $10 $7 $5