Beef Cattle, Jr. Fair Beef: 2012

DEPARTMENT 1
Dept. B
BEEF CATTLE
Ray Davis, Ass’t Supt., Dale Cockerell, Supt., Craig Eibling, Tony Dyer, Rick Dyer, Cindy Shepherd, Paul Ralston
See General Regulations – Cattle are not to be tied out until after 8:00 P.M.
See rules and description in Junior Fair Beef Department.
OPEN BREEDING SHOW
Judging – Wednesday, September 5
8:00 A.M.
Classes for:
Angus                 Maine-Anjou
Chianina           Simmental
Hereford           Murrey Grey
Crossbred           Shorthorn
Entry Fee $3.00 per Class
PREMIUMS: Classes 1 through 19
6 or less shown      $15 – $12 – $9 – $6
7 or more shown $15 – $12 – $9 – $6 – $4 – $2
Ribbons to five places in each class.
Champion and Reserve Male, Champion and Reserve Female – Rosettes.
Class 1- Jr. Bull Calf – Born after Jan. 1, 2012.
Class 2- Winter Bull Calf – Born Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2011.
Class 3- Sr. Bull Calf – Born Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 2011.
Class 4- Late Summer Yr. Bull – Born July 1 to Aug. 31, 2011.
Class 5- Early Summer Yr. Bull – Born May 1 to June 30, 2011.
Class 6- Jr. Yr. Bull – Born Jan. 1 to April 30, 2011.
Class 7- Sr. Yr. Bull – Born Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2010.
Champion and Reserve Champion Bull
Class 8- Pair of Bulls – Any age, owned by exhibitor
Class 9- Jr. Heifer Calf – Born after Jan. 1, 2012.
Class 10- Winter Heifer Calf- Born Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2011.
Class 11 – Sr. Heifer Calf – Born Sept.1 to Oct. 31, 2011.
Class 12- Late Summer Yearling Heifer – Born July 1 to Aug. 31, 2011.
Class 13- Early Summer Yearling Heifer- Born May 1 to June 30, 2011.
Class 14- Jr. Yearling Heifer – Born Jan. 1 to April 30, 2011.
Class 15- Sr. Yearling Heifer – Born Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2010.
Class 16- Cow – 2 years old and over – Born on or before Aug. 31, 2010.
Champion and Reserve Champion Female
Supreme Champion Female
(Champion Female each breed eligible)
Class 17- Pair of females, any age owned by exhibitor.
Class 18- Pair of Yearlings, to include 1 Yearling Bull and 1 Yearling Heifer. (One owner).
Class 19- Pair of Calves: One Bull Calf and One Heifer Calf (One owner).
NOTE: Supreme Champion Female award courtesy of Layman Auction Service, Jan Layman.
Reserve Champion Supreme Female courtesy of Fairview Farms.

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DEPT. B-J
JUNIOR FAIR BEEF
Committee – Supt., Dale Cockerell, Ray Davis, Ass’t Supt., Cindy Shepherd, Craig Eibling, Tony Dyer, Rick Dyer, Paul Ralston
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
6:00 P.M. – Exhibitor Meeting
South end of Arena
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
1:00 P.M. – Junior Fair Beef Grooming & Fitting Contest
(West of Beef Barns)
3:30 P.M. – Beef Skillathon Contest
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
9:00 A.M. – Beef Showmanship
11:00 A.M. – Junior Fair Born & Raised in Hardin County Market Animal
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
3:00 P.M. – Beef Breeds and Beef Feeders
7:00 P.M. – Market Beef Show
See General Regulations – Cattle are not to be tied out until after 8:00 P.M.
Any Exhibitor requiring the services of the Fair Veterinarian – A parent or guardian must be present at the exhibitor’s pen to authorize the treatment. All veterinary services must be paid for at the time of service. The Fair Board is not responsible for the payments to the veterinary services rendered to exhibitors.
Beef Skillathon Contest
Tuesday, September 4, 3:30 p.m.
Beef Barn
Contest will be conducted in age groups (senior, intermediate & junior)
Contest consists of questions and identification relating to beef projects and divided into four stations.
Possible question and I.D. topics:
(1) Parts Identification
(2) Meat Cuts
(3) Feed Identification
(4) Breed Identification
(5) Quality Assurance
(6) Equipment Knowledge and I.D.
(7) Structure I.D.
(8) Current Project Knowledge
All participants receive a meal and prize money given in each age group.
Outstanding beef exhibitor award:
Award given to the beef exhibitor who has the highest combined score by participating in the following four junior fair activities:
(1) Beef Skillathon
(2) Showmanship
(3) Fitting & Grooming contest
(4) Class Placing
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
9:00 A.M. Showmanship
Must show your own project animal which shows in the junior fair show today. See Rule 47 General Regulations.
Senior – 15 years or over on day of show.
Intermediate – 12-14 years on day of show.
Junior – 11 years or under on day of show.

Senior winner eligible to participate in Showman of Showmen contest Saturday, Sept. 8 at 8:00 P.M.
Champion and Reserve Champion Female
SUPREME CHAMPION FEMALE
Class 9 – Market Beef (See rules below)
Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Market Beef
MARKET BEEF RULES
1. Deadline for starting Junior Fair Market Beef on feed is January 1, 2012.
2. Maximum number of market beef that can be shown is two. Only one market beef can be sold in the Junior Fair Sale (See Junior Fair Sale rules).
3. No market beef with horns can show in Junior Fair.
4. All market beef must be weighed between 7:00 and 8:00 P.M. Monday to be eligible to show. This weight will be sale weight.
5. All market beef will show by shoulder height.
6. Minimum weight for market beef is 1,000 lbs. All market beef outside of weight limits allowed to show at fair must be off the grounds by noon on Tuesday or they will be removed at owner’s expense.
7. All market beef must have ear tag to show. All market beef must be owned by, in the possession of, and under the continual care and feeding of the Jr. Fair member by Jan. 1 of the current year of the fair. (Continual care does permit boarding an animal, providing the member is involved in regular feeding, cleaning and caring for the animal.)
8. Ownership of animal will be considered lost if the animal has been consigned or sold to another person through an auction or any other type of transaction from the time project starts until Hardin County Fair.
9. Market beef are not to have permanent teeth showing. Market beef will be mouthed for age when requested by the Cattle Superintendent.
10. All market beef will be tagged for sale immediately following the Market Beef Show on Thursday evening. All exhibitors must stay with their animals to insure proper tagging.
11. Superintendents will determine and post market beef classes.
12. No stalling in barn until all mulch is put in barns.
13. No butt fans (fans on a stand). Fans must be mounted on a fan cage or hung from rafters.
14. Grooming – no paint allowed.

BORN & RAISED IN HARDIN COUNTY MARKET BEEF SHOW
Wednesday, September 5, 11:00 A.M.
Class 10 – Born & Raised in Hardin County Market Animal Show
No Entry Fee.
PREMIUMS
First                $100.00 & award
Second            $75.00
Third             $50.00
Fourth            $40.00
Fifth                    $30.00
Sixth – tenth         $20 each
RULES
1. Market beef must also show in Class 9 of Junior Fair Show and are included as part of two market beef member can show at the fair.
2. Animals shown in this class must have been born and raised in Hardin County or Hardin County School District boundaries.
3. Name and address of breeder must appear on entry blank for animal to be eligible to be shown. Market beef cannot be shown unless a completed entry is submitted by August 17.
4. All market animals will show by shoulder height.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
3:00 P.M. – Beef Breeds and Beef Feeders
7:00 P.M. – Market Beef Show
See General Regulations – Cattle are not to be tied out until after 8:00 P.M.
Beef exhibitors are highly encouraged to tie their cattle out at night.
PREMIUMS
A Grade – $5.50; B Grade – $4.50; C Grade – $3.50
Registration papers must be shown
Minimum percent will be as follows:
Angus – Purebred   Maine-Anjou – 3/4   Chianina – 1/8    Simmental – 3/4   Hereford – Purebred   Murray Grey – 1/2
Crossbred – all female w/o registration papers
Shorthorn – Purebred (15/16)
Shown by alternating breeds.

Class 1 – Jr. Heifer Calf – born after January 1, 2012.
Class 2 – Winter Heifer Calf – born Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2011.
Class 3 – Senior Heifer Calf – born Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 2011.
Class 4 – Late Summer Yearling Heifer – born July 1 to Aug. 31, 2011.
Class 5 – Early Summer Yearling Heifer – born May 1 to June 30, 2011.
Class 6 – Junior Yearling Heifer – born Jan. 1 to April 30, 2011.
Class 7 – Senior Yearling Heifer – born Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2010.
Class 8 – Cow 2 years and over – born on or before Aug. 31, 2010.
BEEF FEEDER
Class 11 – Beef Feeders
RULES:
1. All calves must be of any beef breed or a cross from within the beef breeds. Can be heifer or steer calf.
2. Calves must be born Feb. 1 to May 15, 2012
3. All calves are to be dehorned and surgically castrated by June 1.
4. All calves must be under ownership and under continual care of exhibitor by June 1, 2012.
5. Maximum number of steers or heifers to be shown is two.
6. All beef feeders brought to the fair will be required to have a series of two vaccinations. The vaccinatons are to cover BVD, IBR, BRSV and P13.
The first dose should be given between May 24 and June 27 and can be administered by the family if desired. Proof of purchase and appropriate documentation must be kept by the member and recorded in their livestock record book.
The second dose should be given between July 24 and August 22. It is recommended that the second dose be given at the time the veterinarian ear tags the animal for fair. Proof that the first dose was given by the family must be provided to the veterinarian at that time.
7. All feeders will be weighed Monday at 6:30 p.m. to be eligible to show.
8. Superintendent will determine and post steer classes.
RATE OF GAIN CONTEST
To be eligible for this year’s Rate of Gain Contest, market animals were weighed on January 7, 2012. All Junior Fair Beef Rules apply in Rate of Gain Contest.
Sponsored by the Hardin County Cattle Producers. Cash awards courtesy of Bob’s Electric and Turner Farms.
Banners – Gibson Enterprises, Heritage Cooperative and Hardin County Cattle Producers.
Plaques – Doris and Mike Kissling.
NOTE: Winners of Rate of Gain will be recognized and presented awards before the naming of Champion and Reserve Champion Market Animal.
• The Hardin County Cattle Producers will provide bark mulch for bedding.
JR. FAIR FITTING & GROOMING CONTEST
Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 1:00p.m.
Open to 2012 Hardin Co. Fair Beef Exhibitors
CONTEST RULES:
1 – A team will consist of at least 1 senior and other member will be either an intermediate or junior.
2 – Thirty minutes (30) will be allowed to prepare an animal for show. Chutes will be allowed.
3 – Team will furnish their own equipment.
4 – Washing and clipping of animal prior to contest is allowed.
5 – No adult coaching will be allowed either with-in contest area or outside of it. Violations could disqualify contestants.
6 – Additional rules announced at time of contest will prevail.
7 – Judges decisions will be final.
8 – Cash awards are sponsored by the Hardin County Cattle Producers and Farm Credit Services of Mid America.
• Trophy to first place team – Quest Federal Credit Union
• Trophy to second place team – Tim Jolliff Plumbing & Heating.
• Premiums first through fourth – Hardin County Cattle Producers.
• Ribbons first through fourth – Hardin County Agricultural Society
BORN & RAISED IN HARDIN COUNTY MARKET BEEF SHOW
• Trophy to Champion – Fiebiger Family
• Trophy to Reserve Champion – Gary and Karen Harpster
• Stall Sign to Champion – Foraker Elevator, Division of Mennel Milling Co.
• Stall Sign to Reserve Champion – Royer Farms
• Award to first place – Hardin County Cattle Producers
• Premiums first through tenth – Hardin County Cattle Producers
• Ribbons first through tenth – Hardin County Agricultural Society
SHOWMANSHIP
• Senior Showmanship – Hardin County Township Association
• Intermediate Showmanship – Home Savings & Loan of Kenton
• Junior Showmanship – Garland Cornwell Family
• Rosettes for first through fifth in Senior and Intermediate classes – Tim Jolliff Plumbing and Electric
• Rosettes for first through fifth in Junior class – Stevenson Construction
BEEF BREED SHOW
• Plaque to Supreme Champion – Tony and Cheryl Good
• Plaque to Supreme Reserve Champion – MapleBrook Farm
• $50 to Supreme Champion – Hardin County Cattle Producers
• Trophy to each Breed Champion – Hardin County Cattle Producers
• Rosettes and Ribbons – Hardin County Agricultural Society
BEEF FEEDER SHOW
• Trophy to Champion – Molk Farm
• Trophy to Reserve Champion – Howard Lyle & Family
• Stall Signs to Champion and Reserve Champion Beef Feeders – Bushong Farms, Kenny Bushong
• Rosettes and Ribbon – Hardin County Agricultural Society
MARKET ANIMAL SHOW
• Grand Champion Market Beef – Shelly Materials Inc.
• Reserve Champion Market Beef – Diamond M Veterinary Clinic
• Award to Champion & Reserve Champion – Hardin County Cattle Producers
• Trophy to first place market beef, each class – Royer Farms
• Award to first place market beef in each class – Hardin County Cattle Producers
• Stall Signs for Champion & Reserve Champion – Circle E Farms
• Rosettes for Champions & Reserve Champions – Hardin County Agricultural Society
• Ribbons & Premiums – Hardin County Agricultural Society
OTHER AWARDS
• Show Numbers – Heritage Cooperative
• Outstanding Beef Exhibitor, Senior Division award donated by Renee Hoffman

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