Junior Fair Dairy Show: 2012

Dept. A-J
JUNIOR FAIR DAIRY SHOW
Committee – Jim Bidwell, Supt., Dan Wagner, Jeff Madison, Ass’t. Supt., Gene McCluer, Corey Ledley, Dale Cockerell, Josh Madison
Wednesday, September 5, 2:00 P.M.
See General Regulations
PREMIUMS:
A Grade – $5.50; B Grade – $4.50; C Grade – $3.50
Classes for:
Ayrshire                        Brown Swiss
Guernsey     Dexter     Holstein
Jersey                            Milking Shorthorn
SHOWMANSHIP (Must show your own project animal which shows in Jr. Fair today. See Rule 47, General Regulations).
It is suggested that exhibitors wear the traditional white shirt and white pants when showing in the dairy show.
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.
Class 1 – Jr. Heifer Calf – Born after Feb. 28, 2012 and over 4 months.
Class 2 – Intermediate Calf – Born Dec. 1, 2011 to Feb. 28, 2012.
Class 3 – Sr. Heifer Calf – Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2011.
Class 4 – Summer Yearling Heifer – Born June 1 to August 31, 2011.
Class 5 – Junior Yearling Heifer – Born March 1 to May 31, 2011.
Class 6 – Intermediate Senior Yearling – Born December 1, 2010, to February 28, 2011.
Class 7 – Senior Yearling Heifer – Born September 1, 2009 to November 30, 2010 (not in milk)
NOTE: Maximum of 2 entries in Class 4 and 5 and 2 entries in 6 and 7.
Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion Female
Class 8 – 2 year old cow – Born Sept. 1, 2009 to Aug. 31, 2010.
Class 9 – 3 year old cow – Born Sept. 1, 2008 to Aug. 31, 2009.
Class 10 – 4 year old cow – Born Sept. 1, 2007 to Aug. 31, 2008.
Class 11 – 5 year old cow and over – Born prior to Sept. 1, 2007.
Champion Female and Reserve Champion Female of Each Breed
NOTE: Class 1 and 2 may be combined to meet Breed Association Classes.
AWARDS:
•Senior Showmanship – Hardin County Township Association.
•Intermediate Showmanship – Dairy Farmers of America
•Junior Showmanship – Genex CRI, James Cole
•Champion Holstein Female – John Siemon, Radio & TV.
•Junior Champion Brown Swiss Female – Rager Brown Swiss.
•Champion Brown Swiss Female – Tim Jolliff Plumbing and Electric.
•Rosettes to First 5 Places in Intermediate and Junior Showmanship Classes – Stevenson Construction.
• Rosettes to first 5 places in Senior Showmanship class – Judge William D. Hart
•Rosette to Grand Champion Jersey Female – Ohio Junior Jersey Breeders Association.
•Rosetttes for Champion & Reserve Champions – Hardin County Agricultural Society.
•Show Numbers – Heritage Cooperative
•Pitcher to a Purchaser of Milk Sold at Junior Fair Sale – Hardin County Dairy Service Unit.
DAIRY BEEF
Committee: Jim Bidwell, Supt., Tom King, Ass’t. Supt., Gene McCluer, Rex Sullinger, Cindy Layman, Jeff Madison
Thursday, September 6, 8:00 A.M.
See General Regulations
PREMIUMS:
A Grade – $5.50; B Grade – $4.50; C Grade – $3.50
SHOWMANSHIP (Must show your own project animal which shows in Junior Fair today. See Rule 47, General Regulations).
Senior – 15 years or over day of show
Intermediate – 13-14 years on day of show
Junior – 11-12 years on day of show
Beginners – 10 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.
Class 1 – Dairy Beef Feeder
RULES:
1 – All calves must be of any dairy breed or a cross from within the dairy breeds.
2 – Calves must be born in March 1, 2012 to April 15, 2012.
3 – All calves are to be de-horned and surgically castrated by June 15.
4 – All calves must be under ownership and in possession of and under continual care of exhibitor by June 1.
5 – Maximum number of calves to be shown is 2. Only 1 Feeder can be sold. (See Jr. Fair Sale Rules)
6 – All dairy feeders brought to the fair will be required to have a series of two vaccinations. The vaccinations 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 animals for fair. Proof that the first dose was given by the family must be provided to the veterinarian at that time.
7 – No clipping or trimming of animals allowed at the fair. Animals are to be washed and shown dry.
8 – All steers will be weighed between 5:00 and 6:00 P.M. Monday to be eligible to show. This weight will be sale weight.
9 – Superintendent will determine and post steer classes.
10 – Use of showsticks is encouraged.
11 – There will be two (2) warnings given to keep stalls and animals clean and cared for during the fair. If the exhibitor does not heed the two (2) warnings, the project will not be allowed to sell in the Junior Fair Sale.
12 – No gates or dividers of any kind allowed between animals without the superintendent’s approval.
13 – All dairy feeders must bed with shavings – no straw.
14 – 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.
Dairy Steers Showmanship (must show your own project animal which shows in Junior Fair today, See Rule 47, General Regulations). There will be one class of showmanship for Dairy Steers.
Class 2 – Dairy Beef Feeder Rate of Gain
RULES:
1 – All calves must be weighed on Saturday, May 26th 8:30-11:30am.
2 – All Jr. Fair Dairy Beef Feeder rules apply to the rate of gain class.
Class 3 – Dairy Steers
RULES:
1 – All steers must be of any breed or a cross from within the dairy breeds.
2 – No steer may be born before the month of March of the year preceding the current year.
3 – Steers must be registered by January 1 of the current year on forms supplied by the Hardin County Extension Office.
4 – All Dairy Steers must be tagged and weighed on January 7, 2012.
5 – Maximum of number of steers to be shown is 2.
6 – No clipping or trimming of animals allowed at the fair. Animals are to be washed and shown dry.
7 – Show halters must be used and show sticks are allowed during the show.
8 – All dairy steers will be weighed immediately following the weighing of the dairy beef feeders between 5:00 and 6:00 P.M. Monday. This weight will be sale weight.
9 – Minimum weight is 1,000 pounds to be eligible to show.
10 – Only one steer can be sold (See Junior Fair Sale Rules).
11 – There will be two (2) warnings given to keep stalls and animals clean and cared for during the fair. If the exhibitor does not heed the two (2) warnings, the project will not receive premiums and will not be allowed to sell in Junior Fair Sale
12. – All dairy steers must bed with shavings – no straw.
Class 4 – Dairy Steer Rate of Gain Contest
RULES:
1 – To be eligible for rate of gain contest Dairy Steers must have been weighed on January 7, 2012.
2 – All Jr. Fair Dairy Beef rules apply in the rate of gain contest.
AWARDS:
•Senior Showmanship – K&W Ag Distributing Inc., Karen & Wayne Dilley.
•Intermediate Showmanship – Heritage Cooperative, Inc.
•Dairy Beef Steer Showmanship – Heritage Cooperative Inc.
•Junior Showmanship – Hepburn Feed & Supply.
•Beginners Showmanship – James Bidwell Family.
•Champion Dairy Beef Feeder – Phil & Judy Ramsey & Family.
•Trophy to Dairy Beef Feeder Class Winners – In honor of Phil and Judy Ramsey for the many years they have dedicated to 4-H. Eric and Jane Mouser.
•Trophy to Dairy Beef Feeder Class Winners – Jan and Cindy Layman
•Champion Dairy Steer – Kellogg Farms.
•Reserve Champion Dairy Beef Feeder – Tice Construction Co., Inc.
•Reserve Champion Dairy Steer – Russ Cahill
•Stall Sign for Champion Dairy Beef Feeder – Hensel Ready Mix Inc.
•Trophy to 1st Place Rate of Gain, Dairy Steer – Buckenroth Farms
•Trophy to 1st Place Rate of Gain, Dairy Beef Feeder – In memory of Cody Alan Trent by Lowe Farms
•Stall Sign for Champion Dairy Steer – In memory of Becky Woodard by Bill, Brad and Ashley Woodard.
•Stall Sign for Reserve Champion Dairy Steer – In memory of Becky Woodard by Bill, Brad and Ashley Woodard.
•Stall Sign for Reserve Champion Dairy Beef Feeder – Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Gamby & Family.
•Showmanship Rosettes for First 5 Places in Dairy Beef Senior Class – Stevenson Construction.
•Showmanship Rosettes for First 5 Places in Dairy Beef Intermediate and Junior Classes – Rodney and Carrie Haudenschield.
•Showmanship Rosettes for First 5 Places in Dairy Beef Beginner Class – Rodney and Carrie Haudenschield.
•Showmanship Rosettes for Dairy Steer Classes – Mark and Nancy Motter
•Rosettes for Champion & Reserve Champions – Hardin County Agricultural Society.
•Grade Ribbons & Premiums – Hardin County Agricultural Society.
•Show Numbers – Heritage Cooperative

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