August 22 through Labor Day, September 2. Livestock Rules & Premiums

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1 August 22 through Labor Day, September 2 Livestock 2013 Rules & Premiums

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Board Members...4 Minnesota State Agricultural Society Rules...4 IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics...9 Exhibitor Information...11 Livestock Health Regulations and Identification...12 Livestock Exhibitor Camping and Daily Parking...15 Admission and Tickets...16 Dairy Cattle...19 Beef Cattle...27 Swine...41 Sheep...47 Dairy Goats...52 Boer Goats...56 Llamas...60 Poultry...64 Poultry (Pigeons)...75 Poultry (Rabbits)...77 Stock Dogs...81 CONTACT INFORMATION Competition Office year-round (651) Fax number year-round (651) Cattle Office Aug. 26-Labor Day (651) Swine Office Aug. 26-Aug. 29 (651) Sheep Office Aug. 22-Aug. 29 (651) Dairy Goat Office Aug. 30-Labor Day (651) Llama Office Aug. 28-Aug. 30 (651) Poultry Office Aug. 22-Labor Day (651) Veterinarian (24-hour) Aug. 22-Labor Day (651) Additional premium lists and entry forms may be obtained: Minnesota State Fair Web site, (Competition, Livestock) ing: Competition Department at writing: Competition Department, Minnesota State Fair, 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN calling: Competition Department at (651)

3 Minnesota State Fair - August 22 through Labor Day MINNESOTA STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY BOARD MEMBERS President...Jim Foss, Kenyon, Minn. Vice-President, 4th District...Joe Fox, Maplewood, Minn. Vice-President, 5th District...D. J. Leary, Minneapolis, Minn. Executive Vice-President...Jerry Hammer, Saint Paul, Minn. 1st District...Gordy Toenges, Alden, Minn. 2nd District...Paul Merkins, Stewart, Minn. 3rd District...Sharon Wessel, Hamel, Minn. 6th District...Joe Scapanski, Sauk Rapids, Minn. 7th District...Wally Wichmann, Balaton, Minn. 8th District...Ron Oleheiser, Grand Rapids, Minn. 9th District...Allen Paulson, Shevlin, Minn. MINNESOTA STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Rules governing the management and control of the Minnesota State Fairgrounds and the Minnesota State Fair. CHAPTER ONE - GENERAL 1.01 Authority. These rules are promulgated pursuant to authority granted the Minnesota State Agricultural Society by Minn. Stat The Minnesota State Agricultural Society is not an agency of statewide jurisdiction, therefore, rules adopted by the Minnesota State Agricultural Society have not been promulgated pursuant to Minn. Stat. Ch. 14 and will not be found in the bound volume of Minnesota rules Definitions. For purposes of these rules, the following definitions shall apply: A. Board of managers. The board of managers is responsible for management and control of the Minnesota State Agricultural Society including the annual election of its secretary. B. Commercial space. Those areas and locations on the State Fairgrounds designated by the Society to be used for commercial exhibits and concessions. C. Commercial space committee. The committee of three or more members of the board of managers, designated by the president of the Society, empowered to examine Society commercial space policies and the actions of the commercial space division and make recommendations thereon to the board of managers. D. Competitive exhibitor. Any person or firm which enters animals or articles for competitive exhibition at the State Fair. E. Delegate. That employee of the Society given authority by the secretary to act on the secretary's behalf in the instance specified. F. Department superintendent. That delegate of the secretary who is head of a specific Society department. G. Director. That delegate of the secretary who is head of a specific Society division. H. License. An agreement whereby the Society grants to an entity the privilege to exhibit, disseminate information, sell, make deliveries of or accept deposits for future deliveries of goods, services, or information on or from an assigned State Fairgrounds commercial space during the period of the State Fair. Licenses will be granted in accordance with the Society's commercial space policy and rules, upon timely and proper application and showing of qualification, and if commercial space is available. I. Minnesota State Agricultural Society (Society). The public corporation and department of state charged with the responsibility for management and control of the State Fairgrounds and conducting the State Fair and other exhibitions on the State Fairgrounds. J. Personal property. All privately owned buildings, tents, booths, structures, improvements, business equipment, fixtures or other enclosures, whether portable or permanently affixed to State Fairgrounds property are personal property. A private party is precluded from holding any interest in real property on the State Fairgrounds. K. Secretary. The secretary of the Minnesota State Agricultural Society is also the executive vice president. L. State Fair. An annual exhibition conducted by the Society on the State Fairgrounds. M. State Fairgrounds. That certain area of land in Ramsey County, Minnesota defined and described in Minn. Stat and other real estate parcels as recorded with Ramsey County Register of Deeds, including the area outside as well as inside the fenced portion thereof.

4 LIVESTOCK - General Rules All pay gates Entry into the State Fair shall be solely contingent upon the presentation and surrender of a valid ticket of admission in accordance with the most current schedule of gate prices as established by the board of managers. Only properly identified emergency personnel, such as police, fire and ambulance, as well as properly identified Society service personnel, shall be exempted from this rule when engaged in legitimate emergency or service duty which requires passage through State Fairgrounds admission gates Gate controls Admission gates and exhibit buildings of the State Fair will be open to visitors on days and during operating hours as set by the board of managers. Persons not involved in the preparation or teardown of exhibits for the State Fair may be prohibited from entering the State Fairgrounds during the preparation and teardown period. Gate admission fees will be charged during nighttime (non-operating) hours with the same fee schedule in effect as during day time (operating) hours. Persons entering the State Fairgrounds during non-operating hours, in addition to paying established gate fees, will be required to provide proof of their having business on the State Fairgrounds during said non-operating periods. License holders and their employees needing to enter or remain on the State Fairgrounds during the overnight period must first obtain an overnight badge from the appropriate Society department superintendent or division director. No badge will be issued without proper identification Pass-out gates A pass-out system is operated during the State Fair at admission gates. Persons exiting through these gates may, upon request, obtain proper credentials for readmittance to the State Fairgrounds without additional charge. Readmittance will be honored the day of issuance only Admission prices The board of managers shall annually review and establish gate admission prices for persons and vehicles including specific fee exemptions and discounts Vehicle restrictions Maximum vehicle speed limits on the State Fairgrounds, as well as appropriate allowances and restrictions dealing with vehicle parking, delivery hours, restricted areas, tow-away zones and impound arrangements, shall be established by the secretary or delegate. The secretary or delegate shall provide for the placement of such traffic control signals, signs, and other traffic control devices on the State Fairgrounds as deemed necessary for the safety, protection and control of the State Fairgrounds and the people thereon. When any police officer or security person finds a vehicle illegally parked on the State Fairgrounds, they are authorized to issue a citation, or provide for the removal and impoundment of such vehicle, or both. Cost of removal and storage shall be borne by the vehicle's owner Pedestrian right-of-way When walking on or about any street, sidewalk or other area generally open to the public on the State Fairgrounds, pedestrians shall at all times have the right-of-way as against all vehicles, other than identified emergency vehicles. Drivers of all vehicles, other than identified emergency vehicles, shall yield the right-of-way to any and all pedestrians on the State Fairgrounds Two-wheeled and track-vehicles. Two-wheeled vehicles, such as bicycles, motorcycles and motor scooters, will not be allowed on the State Fairgrounds during the State Fair unless such two-wheeled vehicles are on display in a commercial space licensed by the Society and, in such case, said two-wheeled vehicles must be kept in the assigned commercial space and may not, under any circumstances, be operated on the streets of the State Fairgrounds. Electric personal assistive mobility devices may be used on the State Fairgrounds by persons that are physically challenged. Track-type vehicles, including snowmobiles, may not be operated anywhere on the State Fairgrounds at any time of the year without the express authorization and approval of the secretary or delegate Bannering, picketing, interfering No person or group of persons shall banner, picket, march, protest, demonstrate, or caucus on the State Fairgrounds before or during the State Fair in any manner that interferes with the convenience and safety of any State Fair patron, exhibitor or employee. No person or group of persons shall banner, picket, march, protest, demonstrate, or caucus on the State Fairgrounds during any event held on the State Fairgrounds while the annual State Fair is not in session (the off season) without first applying for and obtaining a permit from the Secretary of the Minnesota State Agricultural Society. Applications must be submitted to the Secretary no later than 30 days prior to the first day of the event. Application forms and the procedures and policies governing permitting decisions are available from the Secretary upon request. This Rule does not replace or modify any other rule.

5 Minnesota State Fair - August 22 through Labor Day 1.11 Handing out materials The sale, posting or distribution of any merchandise, products, promotional items and printed or written material except from a fixed location on the State Fairgrounds approved by the secretary or delegate shall be prohibited Advertising vehicles The operation or parking of any sound truck or vehicle upon which advertising signs, political or otherwise, have been affixed in any manner shall be prohibited anywhere on the State Fairgrounds. This rule is not applicable to a lettered service vehicle advertising a firm or its products while making deliveries or to the normal advertising on bumpers and windows of motor vehicles Conflict of interest No manager, officer or employee of the Society shall: A. Enter into a contract with the Society. B. Have or acquire any financial interest, whether direct or indirect, in any contract between the Society and any license holder, performer, vendor or contractor. C. Engage or participate in personal business or financial transactions that conflict with the interest of the Society or their obligations and interests as a member of the board of managers, officer or employee of the Society. D. Be entitled to any special consideration involving the storage of vehicles and materials on the State Fairgrounds or the use of Society buildings, machinery, or equipment, except as may be specifically approved by the board of managers. E. Be allowed to purchase any material for their personal use through the name, credit or account of the Society Use of vehicles by Society employees All vehicles used by managers, officers or employees of the Society in connection with Society business shall: A. Be the property of the manager, officer or employee, with the Society to have no interest or obligation except as authorized by the board of managers and stated in the Society bulletin covering expense reimbursement; or B. Be used by the Society as part of a service contract, through rental or on a courtesy basis; or C. Be the sole property of the Society to be used only on Society business. No vehicle shall be rented by the Society from any Society manager, officer or employee Equal employment opportunities The following policies concerning fair and equal employment shall be followed by the Society: A. It shall be the policy of the Society to foster the employment of all individuals with the Society in accordance with their fullest capacity and ability, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital or veteran status or status with regard to public assistance or disability, and to safeguard their right to hold employment with the Society without discrimination; and B. Every contract for or on behalf of the Society for materials, supplies, construction or licenses may be cancelled or terminated by the Society when discrimination on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital or veteran status or status with regard to public assistance or disability, exists in the hiring or employment of common or skilled labor by the contractor pursuant to the contract for or on behalf of the Society Acceptance of gift No manager, officer or employee of the Society shall accept from a person or company that does business with the Society, any gift, gratuity, cash, merchandise or thing of value. This prohibition shall extend to the acceptance of food or beverage or merchandise at less than full retail price from a license holder during the State Fair Hiring of relatives No relative of a Society employee or a relative of a member of the board of managers shall be given preferential treatment in being hired or promoted. Relatives may be precluded from working in the same Society department Dogs. During the period of the annual State Fair, no dogs or other pets shall be allowed on the State Fairgrounds. Exception: Dogs or other pets may be allowed when part of an exhibition or demonstration authorized by the secretary or delegate. No other exceptions will be allowed during the period of the State Fair. During the nonfair period, no dogs or other pets shall be allowed in State Fair buildings, unless part of an exhibition or demonstration authorized by the secretary or delegate. No dogs or other pets may be allowed on the State Fairgrounds at any time unless confined or restrained on a leash of less than six feet in length. During fair and non-fair periods, society personnel are empowered to order the removal from the State Fair any dog or pet in violation of the above, or found to be disturbing or endangering the public.

6 LIVESTOCK - General Rules Roller skates, in-line skates and skateboards Use of roller skates or in-line skates shall not be permitted on the State Fairgrounds during the State Fair except as authorized in an agreement executed by the secretary or delegate. Use of skateboards shall not be permitted on the State Fairgrounds at any time except as authorized in an agreement executed by the secretary or delegate Practice driving The State Fairgrounds may not be used by any person, organization or firm to conduct lessons for or to practice driving automobiles or other motor vehicles, unless such activity is covered under an agreement executed by the secretary or delegate Use of metal detectors The use of metal detectors or similar devices shall be prohibited on the State Fairgrounds. Any activity of discovery, whether undertaken with or without a detection device, which results in digging, probing or otherwise disturbing the ground, shall be prohibited on the State Fairgrounds. This rule shall neither limit nor prohibit activities or the use of detection devices as may be directed by the secretary or delegate in the legitimate conduct of Society work Electrical inspections and requirements. Minn. Stat , Sub. 4 authorizes the Society to provide for inspection of fixed and transient electrical installations within its jurisdiction and to that end the Society has elected to adopt by reference as if fully set forth herein the following sections of Minn. Stat., Chapter 326 dealing with electrical regulations and inspections: A Definitions; B Licenses; C Alarm and Communication Systems; D Safety Standards; E Inspection, except with respect to fees; F Manufacture of Electrical Apparatus; exempt; and G Crimes. With respect to Minn. Stat. Sections and , adopted above by reference. wherever the words the Board, referring to the State Board of Electricity, are used therein, the words the Society, should be substituted therefore. The Society will undertake inspections within its jurisdiction in compliance with applicable requirements of the Minnesota Board of Electricity Rules, Chapter 3800, which are hereby adopted by reference, along with any future revisions, modifications or amendments thereto, except with respect to fees, which shall be established by the Society. With respect to said rules, wherever the words the Board, referring to the State Board of Electricity, are used therein, the words the Society should be substituted therefore. Electrical inspections shall be accomplished by an electrical inspector(s) contracted by the Society to provide such service with qualifications and credentials as are required for the performance of such duties and who further meet the standards specified in Minnesota Board of Electricity Rules, Chapter Each individual, partnership, corporation or other business association doing electrical work within Society jurisdiction shall file with the Society a copy of their current license issued by the Minnesota Board of Electricity or such other evidence of such license as may be provided by said board. No electrical construction, remodeling, replacement or repair shall be undertaken within the jurisdictions of the Society, except minor repair work as defined in Minnesota Board of Electricity Rules, Chapter , without first having received an inspection from the Society Service animals. A service animal is a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. Service animals can accompany people with disabilities in all areas where members of the public are allowed to go. Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Service animals are working animals, not pets. The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA. Service animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless these devices interfere with the service animal s work or the individual s disability prevents using these devices. In that case, the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls. Inquiries, Exclusions, Charges, and Other Specific Rules Related to Service Animals A. When it is not obvious what service an animal provides, only limited inquiries are allowed. Staff may ask two questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform. Staff cannot ask about the person s disability, require medical documentation, require a special identification card or training documentation for the dog, or ask that the dog demonstrate its ability to perform the work or task. B. A person with a disability cannot be asked to remove his service animal from the premises unless: (1) the dog is out of control and the handler does not take effective action to control it or (2) the dog is not housebroken. When there is a legitimate reason to ask that a service animal be removed, staff must offer the person with the disability the opportunity to obtain goods or services without the animal s presence.

7 Minnesota State Fair - August 22 through Labor Day In addition to service dogs, miniature horses that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities may be allowed. (Miniature horses generally range in height from 24 inches to 34 inches measured to the shoulders and generally weigh between 70 and 100 pounds.) Assessment factors are (1) whether the miniature horse is housebroken; (2) under the owner s control; (3) the facility can accommodate the miniature horse s type, size, and weight; and (4) the miniature horse s presence will not compromise legitimate safety requirements necessary for the safe operation of the fair. CHAPTER THREE - COMPETITIVE EXHIBITS 3.01 Competitive exhibition times Times for the setup of State Fair competitive exhibits, the dismantling and removal of exhibits and the hours of public viewing will be set annually by the secretary or delegate and will be stated in individual department premium books Responsibility for competitive exhibits The Society will use diligence to protect livestock and articles entered for exhibition, after their arrival and placement, but under no circumstances will it be responsible for any loss, injury or damage done to or caused by any animal or article on exhibition. It is the responsibility of the competitive exhibitor to obtain appropriate insurance for any damages due to or caused by the exhibit and to indemnify and hold the Society harmless against any claim arising out of incidents involving the exhibit. Removal or pickup of exhibits at established times as stated in individual department premium books, entry blanks or entry receipts, shall be the responsibility of the competitive exhibitor. The Society shall not be responsible for any exhibit not removed or picked up at established time and the secretary or delegate will dispose of all exhibits not removed or picked up within one year of such established time Board of Animal Health The exhibition of livestock on the State Fairgrounds shall be under the supervision of the Minnesota Board of Animal Health and its applicable rules and regulations will be complied with in full. Health requirements for individual departments will be set forth in their respective premium books General competitive entry requirements Competitive exhibitors must file proper entry blanks with any applicable fees prior to the designated closing date for entries. The Society reserves the right to refuse entries or prohibit the exhibition of animals or articles entered if the showing of such animals or articles is contrary to law, or violative of the Society's interest in providing for the health, safety and protection of its patrons. Exhibits entered in the wrong lot or category may be transferred prior to judging at the discretion of the department superintendent to the proper lot or category of competition. Deception of any type by an exhibitor, as determined by the department superintendent will ban the exhibitor from any further competition and result in the forfeiture of all premiums. Mechanical or artistic articles must be entered in the name of the artist, inventor, manufacturer or maker. No Society employee or department superintendent, or member of their family, shall be permitted, directly or indirectly, to make a competitive entry in any department over which that person has supervisory responsibility or in which that person is employed. No society officer or member of the Board of Managers, or member of their family, shall be permitted to make a competitive entry of any type in any department Animal competitive entry requirements When animals are entered for State Fair competition by an entity other than an individual, that entity (whether a corporation, partnership, breeding establishment or other) must have been in existence as of the closing date of entries. Appropriate documentation showing the status of the entity must be available for inspection by the department superintendent. All animals entered under a breed classification must be recorded in a breeding association recognized as representative of the particular breed. The competitive exhibitor must produce a certificate of registry at the request of the department superintendent. All animals shown must be owned by the competitive exhibitor from the time of making entry, except as otherwise provided in special rules of the department Judges Competent and qualified persons will be employed as judges by the Society to evaluate all competitive exhibits. Judges shall be responsible for reading and understanding the general rules and all special rules applicable to the department or class in which they are to serve. No person who is a competitive exhibitor may act as judge in a class in which they are competing Interference with judging Judges shall report to the department superintendent any competitive exhibitor who in any way, whether in person or by agent or employee, interferes with them or shows any disrespect to them during the judging. The department superintendent may exclude any such competitive exhibitor from further competition. The secretary may withhold from such competitive exhibitor any or all premiums that have been awarded and may also exclude such competitive exhibitor from further competition at the State Fair.

8 LIVESTOCK - General Rules Award books Judges and persons acting as clerks to the judges must use special care to record the proper names in the award books after awards have been made. The judge, competitive department superintendent in charge and clerk recording the awards of the department must sign the award book at the close of each class immediately after all awards in such class have been made Qualification of entries If there is any question as to the regularity of an entry or the right of any animal or article to compete in any lot or category, the judge or judges shall report same to the competitive department superintendent in charge for adjustment. Judges shall place a reserve award in each lot. Should any animal or article awarded a prize be disqualified, the animal or article awarded the next lower prize shall graduate into the next higher position, if in the opinion of the judge, it is worthy of such prize. Judges must not award a prize to an unworthy exhibit. No premium or distinction of any kind shall be given to any animal or article that is not deserving Finality of decisions In judging livestock, the decision of the official State Fair veterinarian and judge as to soundness shall be final. The decision of the judge shall be final in all cases, except when mistake, fraud, misrepresentation or collusion, not known at the time of the award, is discovered. In such cases, the secretary shall take appropriate action or refer the matter to the board of managers Interpretation of rules A faithful observance of all rules governing the exhibit will be required, and when in doubt as to the application or meaning of a rule, the competitive department superintendent in charge shall interpret such a rule. This interpretation when requested by either a competitive exhibitor or judge must be reduced to writing and returned to the secretary or delegate with the award books Protests A protest from the decision of a judge will only be accepted from a competitive exhibitor named in the official judge's sheet for competition in the lot or class under protest, and must be filed with the secretary within five hours after the award has been made. An award is deemed to have been made when the notation of the decision of the judge is entered into the department award book. All protests must be made in writing and must be accompanied by a deposit of one hundred dollars ($100). The protest must state plainly and specifically the facts upon which the complaint or appeal is based. The right to appeal will lie only when it is charged that the award has been made in violation of the rules governing the exhibit, or when it is charged that the decision of the judge has been influenced or interfered with by another person. No protest or appeal based upon the statement that the judge or judges are incompetent or have over-looked an animal or article will be considered. The one hundred dollar deposit will be returned only if the protest or appeal is upheld. In protest and appeal instances where rules established by a breed association or other competitive organization with which the Society has an agreement differ from this rule, rules of the association or organization shall govern Late showing of exhibit No animal or exhibit will be judged or awarded a prize if it is not ready for judging and promptly brought into the show ring when the lot is called Premium money. Cash premiums awarded will be paid by check made out to the competitive exhibitor and mailed to the post office address as stated on the entry blank. Competitive exhibitors may forfeit all premium money if exhibits are removed from the grounds prior to the official time of release. The board of managers reserves the right to make reductions in premiums if the financial conditions of the Society make such reductions necessary. IAFE (INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS AND EXPOSITIONS) NATIONAL CODE OF SHOW RING ETHICS Submission of entry indicates an agreement to abide by all conditions and rules listed below: Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at all times deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct in this competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural education. This code applies to junior as well as open class exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competition. This code applies to all livestock offered in any event at a livestock show. In addition to the "IAFE Code of Show Ring Ethics", fairs and livestock shows may have rules and regulations which they impose on the local, county, state, provincial and national levels. All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative responsibility to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values must be so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced by their fine examples. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers and absolutely responsible persons who violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and auction proceeds and

9 Minnesota State Fair - August 22 through Labor Day shall be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with the rules adopted by the respective fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors who violate this code of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock exhibitors and should be prohibited from competition at all livestock shows in the United States and Canada. The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all livestock in competitive events: 1. All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and livestock show officials, proof of ownership, length of ownership, and age of all animals entered. Misrepresentation of ownership, age or any facts relating thereto is prohibited. 2. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible persons shall provide animal health certificates from licensed veterinarians upon request by fair or livestock show officials. 3. Junior exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their animals while at fairs or livestock shows. 4. Animals shall be presented to show events where they will enter the food chain free of violative drug residues. The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer and/or absolutely responsible person for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Animals not entered in an event which culminates with the animal entering the food chain shall not be administered drugs other than in accordance with federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules. Livestock shall not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules affect the animal s performance or appearance at the event. If the laboratory report on the analysis of saliva, urine, blood, or other sample taken from livestock indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or medication, this shall be prima facie evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample of urine, saliva, blood, or other substance tested by the laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved, and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to prove otherwise. At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or livestock show premises, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/or medications, for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian. *The Minnesota State Fair allows exceptions in breeding classes for sound management practices such as mastitis or pneumonia control. 5. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external application of any substance (irritant, counterirritant or similar substance) which could affect the animal's performance or alter its natural contour, conformation or appearance, except external applications of substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited. 6. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical contrivance or other similar practices are not acceptable and are prohibited. 7. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, fair or livestock show management, other exhibitors, breed representatives or show officials before, during, or after the competitive event is prohibited. In the furtherance of their official duty, all judges, fair and livestock show management, or other show officials shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation and respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct toward them. 8. No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer or absolutely responsible person shall conspire with another person or persons to intentionally violate this code of ethics, or knowingly contribute or cooperate with another person or persons either by affirmative action or inaction to violate this code of ethics. Violation of this rule shall subject such individual to disciplinary action. 9. The application of this code of ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animal's condition by an owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or participant whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in, or had actual knowledge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of this code of ethics. 10. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer or absolutely responsible person to have disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show for violation of the Code of Show Ring Ethics and any other rules of competition of the fair or livestock show without recourse against the fair or livestock show. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent that any proceedings or disciplinary actions taken by the fair or livestock show may be published with the name of the violator or violators in any publication of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, including Fairs and Expositions and any special notices to members. 11. The act of entering an animal in a fair or livestock show is the giving of verification by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer or absolutely responsible person that he or she has read the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics and understands the consequences of and penalties provided for actions prohibited by the code. It is further a consent that any action which contravenes these rules and also in violation of federal, state or provincial statues, regulations or rules may be released to appropriate law enforcement authorities with jurisdiction over such infractions.

10 LIVESTOCK - General Rules 11 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS SHOW ETHICS The Minnesota State Fair has a responsibility for maintaining a first-class image of fairness and ethics in the show ring. We seek to promote good animal husbandry, attractive barn exhibits and a high quality show for exhibitors and spectators. 1. Each exhibitor must consent and agree to abide by the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics, as printed in the livestock premium book. All animals will be subject to examination by the judge and/or superintendent for any violations of the code of ethics. 2. Exhibitors are expected to obey the official promptly in producing their stock when instructed to do so. Stock must be in the ring promptly after the class is called, and it will be taken for granted that any person failing to comply with this rule is not a competitor for the premiums offered. Exhibitors must show their animals at such times and places as directed, and furnish such information concerning their stock as may be required by the superintendent. In cases of refusal to obey this rule any or all premiums will be forfeited and the exhibitor barred from showing. 3. No animal will be awarded a prize unless removed from its stall and exhibited, with catalog number attached, in the show ring. Animals not exhibited when called out by the ring steward or superintendent, unless specially excused, will be charged $50 per head for the use of stalls or be removed from the grounds, as the management may decide. 4. Exhibitors must keep their stalls open and stock uncovered from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. during each day of exhibition. Exhibitors using tie outs must have their stock back in the barns by 8 a.m. each morning. 5. Exhibitors must keep the space in the rear of their stalls clear and clean; all litter must be thrown where indicated by the superintendent of the department. TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations require the Minnesota State Fair to collect a TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number) from exhibitors. The Minnesota State Fair files information returns with the IRS; this information is used by the IRS for identification purposes, and for verification of the accuracy of tax returns. Exhibitors receiving premiums totaling $600 or more will receive tax form 1099-MISC the following January. The Minnesota State Fair is required to withhold 30% of the gross payment to all foreign payees, including livestock and horse exhibitor premium payments. If a foreign person is the beneficial owner of the income they should complete a W-8BEN form. This form: 1) Establishes foreign status; 2) Claims that the person is the beneficial owner of the income for which the form is being furnished or is a partner in a partnership subject to withholding and; 3) If applicable, claims a reduced rate of or exemption from withholding under an income tax treaty. A completely filled out W-8BEN must include either line 6 or line 7. For an exemption under tax treaty benefits, they must fully complete lines 9 and 10 stating article of the treaty and an explanation of the reason the article applies. More information on tax treaties is available at Instructions and form W8- BEN. The form and instructions may be found at: 1. For most, the TIN will be a social security number or EIN individual tax identification number. 2. Failure to furnish a TIN upon request may result in penalties. 3. You must provide your TIN whether or not you are required to file a tax return. 4. Each exhibitor must provide his/her own TIN. 5. You will not be permitted to show if you do not supply this number. 6. Premium checks will be made out to the name and address listed on the W-9 (W-8BEN or W-8ECI for foreign exhbitors). REFUNDS 1. No refunds of entry fees will be made for cancellation after Aug. 13, except in the event of contagious disease or injury, for which a veterinarian's certificate of same will be required. 2. No refunds of $5 and under will be issued. 3. Refunds are issued after all Minnesota State Fair department premium checks have been distributed. FIRE SAFETY and ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The State Fair is working with the State Fire Marshal and the fair's own life safety staff to ensure an incident free exposition. Your expected cooperation in complying with these requirements is appreciated. They will be enforced on a 24-hour basis; please plan accordingly. 1. Smoking is NOT permitted in the barn at any time. 2. Open flames are strictly prohibited. 3. Ignition sources such as frying pans, coffee pots, hot plates, toasters, toaster ovens and warming trays are prohibited.

11 Minnesota State Fair - August 22 through Labor Day 4. Decorative material must be rendered and maintained flame retardant in accordance with the state fire code; documentation is required. 5. Fuel powered generators and fuel containers are prohibited in the barn and in the livestock parking areas. The following rules are in place to help keep safe power supplies operable in the barns. The Minnesota State Fair reserves the right to order excess electrical equipment removed if necessary to protect power supplies, stock and exhibitors. 6. Extra lighting in exhibit areas will not be allowed. 7. Any fans used must be suspended at the front of cattle. For purposes of electric conservation and safety, it is asked that fans be kept to a minimum and used only for heat stress prevention. 8. All electrical equipment (fans, blowers, extension cords, etc.) is subject to electrical inspection and subject to removal if unsafe and/or does not meet electrical codes. 9. All extension cords must be at least 12 gauge or larger Type G, PPE, S, SE, SEO, SEOO, SC, SCE, SCT, SO, SOO, ST, STO, STOO, W or other types identified for extra-hard usage and must be of the grounding type. Extension cords must also be three-wire flexible. 10. No lightweight (2 wire) extension cords or "zip" cords (18 gauge or smaller) may be used anywhere on the State Fairgrounds. Octopus plugs and two-wire extension cords often create a fire hazard and will be removed if found in use during an event. Cables with a "J" in the type designation (Such as Type SJT) are not permitted. HEALTH REGULATIONS and IDENTIFICATION for LIVESTOCK ALL SPECIES. All animals will be inspected by the official veterinarian the opening day of the exhibition and daily during the exhibition. The official veterinarian will order the immediate removal to a quarantine facility or removal from the exhibition premises of any animal with symptoms of infectious or communicable diseases. Animals placed in a quarantine facility must remain there until removed from the exhibition premises. They MAY NOT enter a show ring. Animals affected by these diseases cannot be exhibited. A statement from a veterinarian that an animal is being treated for these diseases is NOT acceptable. Animals with warts or ringworm MAY NOT be shown. Animals known by the exhibitor to have an infectious, communicable disease or to have been exposed to an infectious, communicable disease, or to be from a quarantined flock may not be entered in an exhibition. Any animal showing evidence of any disease, abscesses, or any open contagious lesions will not be allowed to exhibit or show and will be subject to isolation or expulsion depending on the nature and seriousness of the disease, abscess or lesion in question. If illness of any nature is suspected in any animal, animal is subject to examination by the official veterinarian and owner or exhibitor of animal must abide by the decision of this veterinarian. CATTLE. NEW: Cattle Identification. USDA instituted its Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) rule which improves its ability to trace livestock in the event of a disease outbreak. According to the ADT rule, livestock moving interstate must be officially identified and accompanied by an interstate certificate of veterinary inspection (ICVI). The USDA Animal Disease Traceability rule went into effect March 11, For more information regarding the USDA ADT rule please visit: 1. Cattle from Minnesota. A. No specific tests required (as of July 1, 2012). B. Must have proper identification as outlined in the USDA ADT rule noted above (as of Mar. 11, 2013). 2. Cattle from outside Minnesota. A. Must meet the Minnesota Importation requirements. See or call the Minnesota Board of Animal Health at (651) B. Must have proper identification as outlined in the USDA ADT rule noted above (as of Mar. 11, 2013). C. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) must list the Minnesota State Fair as consignee and will be accepted if examination and tests are conducted within 90 days prior to the exhibition. D. Cattle from outside Minnesota must meet the importation requirements of their state of origin if they are returning. Forms of acceptable animal identification: 1. Canadian Cattle identification Agency (CCIA) Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) tag [15 digit number starting with 124] 2. USDA AIN RFID tag [15 digit number starting with 840] 3. USDA AIN Visual tag [15 digit number starting with 840] 4. USDA National Uniform Ear tagging System (NUES) tags [Brucellosis (Bang s) orange vaccination tags, "Brite" (metal or plastic) tags]

12 LIVESTOCK - General Rules 13 Alternate forms of identification as listed below will also be accepted until March 11, American ID tags [8 or 9 digit number beginning with the prefix "USA"] 6. Manufacturer Coded RFID tag [15 digit number starting with 900 or greater] 7. Breed registry tattoos if accompanied by breed registration number [pending registrations are not acceptable] SWINE. Must be individually identified with an ear tag or herd tattoo. In order to minimize risk to swine and humans for influenza virus transmission, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health recommends that no hogs will be allowed to stay on the fairgrounds, where swine are penned for competition (Swine Barn and adjacent Holdover Barn) beyond the scheduled time in which the hogs are to be shown. This will eliminate ALL holdover swine. Display animals penned in adjacent barns and not comingled with exhibition swine (including Miracle of Birth, 4-H champions, largest boar and display sow and litter) are exempt. 1. Swine from Minnesota. No Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) required. 2. Swine from outside Minnesota. A. Must meet the Minnesota Importation requirements. See or call the Minnesota Board of Animal Health at (651) B. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) must list the Minnesota State Fair as consignee and will be accepted if examination and tests are conducted within 90 days prior to the exhibition. SHEEP. Must be individually identified. Sheep with warts, ringworm, sore mouth, foot rot, club lamb fungus or caseous lymphadenitis MAY NOT be shown. Sheep within 30 days of giving birth (before or after) cannot be exhibited without prior approval from the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. 1. Sheep from Minnesota. No Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) required. 2. Sheep from outside Minnesota. A. Must meet the Minnesota Importation requirements. See or call the Minnesota Board of Animal Health at (651) B. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) must list the Minnesota State Fair as consignee and will be accepted if examination and tests are conducted within 90 days prior to the exhibition. C. Must have official Scrapie identification and a certificate of health inspection (health certificate). 3. Scrapie. All sheep must be identified with official identification approved for use in the Scrapie eradication program. Official identification includes USDA Scrapie identification tags and tattoos approved by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. A. Producers should contact the Minnesota Board of Animal Health at (651) , or toll free at , or register for a flock identification number and order official USDA ear tags or to register tattoos online at There is no charge for the tags.

13 Minnesota State Fair - August 22 through Labor Day GOATS. Must be individually identified. Goats with warts, ringworm, sore mouth or caseous lymphadenitis MAY NOT be shown. Goats within 30 days of giving birth (before or after) cannot be exhibited without prior approval from the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. 1. Goats from Minnesota. No individual TB tests required (as of July 1, 2012). 2. Goats from outside Minnesota. A. Must meet the Minnesota Importation requirements in addition to the Minnesota requirements. See or call the Minnesota Board of Animal Health at (651) B. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) must list the Minnesota State Fair as consignee and will be accepted if examination and tests are conducted within 90 days prior to the exhibition. 3. Scrapie. All goats must be identified with official identification approved for use in the Scrapie eradication program. Official identification includes USDA Scrapie identification tags and tattoos approved by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. A. Producers should contact the Minnesota Board of Animal Health at (651) , or toll free at , or register for a flock identification number and order official USDA ear tags or to register tattoos online at There is no charge for the tags. CAMELIDS. 1. Camelids from Minnesota. No Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) required 2. Camelids from outside Minnesota. A. Must meet the Minnesota Importation requirements. See or call the Minnesota Board of Animal Health at (651) B. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) must list the Minnesota State Fair as consignee and will be accepted if examination and tests are conducted within 90 days prior to the exhibition. POULTRY. Diseased birds or rabbits unfit to be shown may be barred from competition by the department superintendent. Rabbits showing symptoms of diseases at time of arrival or during period of exhibitions will be disqualified and returned to owner immediately. 1. Poultry from Minnesota. Following tests are required: A. Poultry. Except for pigeons and waterfowl, all poultry must be identified by leg or wing band, and must be accompanied by an official form showing a negative Salmonella pullorum-typhoid test within 90 days of the exhibition OR by an official form showing they originate directly from parent stock tested and found negative within 12 months. B. Turkeys. Must be identified by leg or wing band, and must be accompanied by an official form showing a negative Salmonella pullorum-typhoid, Salmonella typhimurium, Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Mycoplasma synoviae test within 90 days of the exhibition OR by an official form showing they originate directly from parent stock tested and found negative within 12 months. Testing available at the Minnesota Poultry Testing Laboratory, Willmar, Minnesota. C. Waterfowl and Pigeons. Exempt from Salmonella pullorum-typhoid testing for exhibition, unless in conjunction with a sale, in which case waterfowl over five months of age must be tested for Salmonella pullorum-typhoid within 30 days of the sale. 2. Poultry from outside Minnesota. Interstate health certificate required. A. Must meet the requirements listed above, plus the Minnesota Importation requirements. See or call the Minnesota Board of Animal Health at (651) B. Poultry as defined above, greater than five months must be tested and found negative within 30 days of import and have a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI). C. Poultry as defined above, less than five months must have an import permit and a disease classification for the poultry as listed above, supported by a CVI, NPIP Form VS 9-3 or equivalent. Contact your local official state agency for the forms listed above. STOCK DOGS. All dogs MUST have valid rabies certificates. 1. Dogs from Minnesota. No certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) required. 2. Dogs from outside Minnesota. A. Must meet the Minnesota Importation requirements. See B Certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) is required.

14 LIVESTOCK - General Rules 15 DORMITORIES In compliance with Minnesota Department of Health licensing regulations, the number of beds available for open class exhibitors in the dorms is limited. Exhibitors may purchase space to camp in the livestock lots, or see the listing of area hotels and motels included in this book. LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS OVERNIGHT PARKING INFORMATION 1. The Overnight Livestock Camping Reservation Request system opens online June 3 ( Competition & Contests, Overnight Parking) for all livestock and horse exhibitors (Horse, including WSCA, Open Livestock, FFA Livestock, and 4-H Livestock) who wish to camp in the Livestock lots on the grounds. Limit of ONE overnight camping space. Reserved on date requested basis; valid only for dates for when exhibitors will be showing, based on entries. When lots are full, no more spaces will be sold. A. Unoccupied livestock and horse trailers will not be parked on grounds in Livestock lots A-D. They will be parked across Como Ave. in Stella lot; there is no charge for parking livestock and horse trailers in Stella. Extra large trailers and overflow may be parked in Block 55 (just east of Stella). B. Do NOT request a reservation for overnight parking for livestock and trailers, unless used for camping. Trailers with living quarters that will be used as camping units will be allowed in Livestock Lots A-D provided they have entered them under the Livestock Exhibitors Overnight Camping Request process. 2. For a mail or drop-off forms, contact the Competition Office at (651) and request an Overnight Livestock Camping Reservation Request form be sent you. Forms received prior to June 3 will not be entered in the system until that date. 3. Complete information available online LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS DAILY PARKING INFORMATION 1. Daily parking is ordered with entries. 4-H Livestock exhibitors should order their daily parking on order form posted on the website. 2. The Horse and Livestock entry system opens online June 17 ( Competition & Contests) for exhibitors in Horse, (not WSCA), Open Livestock, and FFA Livestock. Daily parking is ordered with entries; NOT with the Livestock Overnight Camping Reservation Process. Limit TWO daily parking spaces. Sold on a first come, first served basis, valid only for dates for when exhibitors will be showing, based on entries. When lots are full, no more spaces will be sold. A. Once you enter your animals/classes, and are ready to submit your entries and payment online, at that time you will have the opportunity to order daily parking. Do not order if you play to deadhead your tow vehicle with the camping unit or livestock trailer. Payment is required at time of order. Daily parking may include: 1) Autos or pick-ups that will arrive and leave same day, and do not need 24-hour parking. 2) Autos or pick-ups that will need 24-hour parking; this may include those vehicles that are used for towing campers or trailers (if used to access in and out of fairgrounds). 3. New. Exhibitors may now choose individual dates for daily parking, rather than purchase a block of dates. However, the dates available will only correspond with the dates of department or discipline showing. 4. Exhibitors mailing in entries should include their request for daily parking and total amount due for daily parking on the entry form. 5. Complete information available online

15 Minnesota State Fair - August 22 through Labor Day 2013 LIVESTOCK LOTS PARKING FEE SCHEDULE Prefair parking-camper drop off (Sun.-Tues., Aug )...$15/vehicle WEDNESDAY, AUG SUNDAY AUG H Livestock (not Lama), Open Sheep (wool breeds), Open Rabbits, Open Pigeons Includes day before the fair starts. Sleeping units up to 50 long...$185 Electrical hookup...$40 Daily auto parking/tow vehicle access...$12 per date MONDAY, AUG. 26 Stock Dogs Daily auto parking...$12 per date MONDAY, AUG THURSDAY, AUG. 29 Open Dairy Cattle, Open Swine, Open Sheep (meat breeds), Open Boer Goats Sleeping units up to 50 long...$148 Electrical hookup...$32 Daily auto parking/tow vehicle access...$12 per date MONDAY, AUG MONDAY, LABOR DAY Open Chickens, Waterfowl, Turkeys Sleeping units up to 50 long... $296 Electrical hookup...$64 Daily auto parking/tow vehicle access...$12 per date WEDNESDAY, AUG FRIDAY, AUG. 30 Open Llama, 4-H Lama Sleeping units up to 50 long...$111 Electrical hookup...$24 Daily auto parking/tow vehicle access...$12 per date FRIDAY, AUG MONDAY, LABOR DAY Open Beef Cattle, Open Dairy Goats, FFA Livestock Sleeping units up to 50 long...$148 Electrical hookup...$32 Daily auto parking/tow vehicle access...$12 per date 2013 ADMISSION FEE SCHEDULE Entry into the Minnesota State Fair shall be solely contingent upon presentation and surrender of a valid ticket of admission in accordance with the schedule of gate admission prices that follows: Adults, years of age...$12 Seniors, 65 years of age and over...$10 Children, 5-12 years of age...$10 Children under 5 years of age...free Pre-fair discount admission (all ages)...$9 Public Daily Parking (not for exhibitor lots A, B, C or D)...$12 Park and Ride Parking...free Park and Ride Bus Fare...free Entry into the Minnesota State Fair shall be solely contingent upon presentation and surrender of a valid ticket of admission in accordance with the schedule of gate admission prices. Livestock exhibitors may purchase gate admission tickets prior to the opening of the fair. Tickets may be purchased when making entries and may be included in your entry fee. No advance tickets of any kind will be available after 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, Upon leaving the grounds by Gate 14, pedestrians may ask for a pass-out privilege. This allows them to re-enter the grounds at this gate between 4 a.m.-10:30 p.m. that day without paying another admission.

16 LIVESTOCK - Overnight Parking / Tickets 17 IMPORTANT NOTICE: For security and safety concerns, vehicles entering the Minnesota State Fairgrounds after Aug. 5 and through the run of the fair, will be subject to inspection. In addition, all vehicles will be required to enter the grounds at Gate 1 (north Underwood St.) or Gate 14 (Canfield St.) during that time. We appreciate your cooperation and adherence to the new requirements as we work to maintain a safe and secure environment for all our guests. LOT D WARM-UP AREA STELLA LOT WEST BARN AGSTAR ARENA BLOCK COMO OPERATIONS BUILDING

17 Minnesota State Fair - August 22 through Labor Day MOTELS AND INNS NEAR MINNESOTA STATE FAIRGROUNDS inclusion in this list does not indicate endorsement by the Minnesota State Fair Best Western Plus Kelly Inn...(651) St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul, MN tollfree Website: Best Western Bandana Square...(651) Bandana Blvd. W., St. Paul, MN tollfree Website: Courtyard Roseville...(651) Centre Pointe Drive, Roseville, MN tollfree Website: Country Inn and Suites by Carlson Roseville...(651) Snelling Ave. N., Roseville, MN tollfree Website: Country Inn and Suites by Carlson Vadnais Heights...(651) Vadnais Center Drive, Vadnais Heights, MN Website: Days Inn Midway...(651) University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN tollfree Website: Days Inn Roseville...(651) Cleveland Ave. N., Roseville, MN tollfree Website: Days Inn University University Ave. S.E., Minneapolis, MN tollfree Website: Fairfield Inn & Suites of Roseville...(651) Centre Pointe Drive, Roseville, MN Website: Hampton Inn Shoreview...(651) Gramsie Road, Shoreview, MN tollfree Website: Holiday Inn Express Roseville...(651) Long Lake Road, Roseville, MN tollfree Website: Motel 6 Minneapolis North - Roseville...(651) Cleveland Ave. N., Roseville MN tollfree Website: Radisson Roseville...(651) Cleveland Ave. N., Roseville, MN tollfree Website: Ramada Plaza Minneapolis Industrial Blvd., Minneapolis, MN tollfree Website: Residence Inn of Roseville...(651) Centre Pointe Drive, Roseville, MN Website: Super 8 Motel - Roseville...(651) Prior Ave. N., Roseville, MN tollfree Website:

18 19 Dairy Cattle Dairy Superintendent...Deb Kraus, Waseca, Minn. Board Liaison, Dairy Cattle...Ron Oleheiser, Grand Rapids, Minn. Milking Parlor Superintendent...Doris Mold, Cumberland, Wisc. Board Liaison, Milking Parlor...Joe Fox, Maplewood, Minn. DAIRY CATTLE SCHEDULE (subject to change) TUESDAY, AUG. 27: Warner Coliseum 10 a.m. Ayrshire*: Chad Ryan, Fond du Lac, Wisc. Guernsey: Tim Baumgartner, Oakdale, Calif. Milking Shorthorn: Carla Stetzer, Alma Center, Wisc. All American Approved Red & White*:Chad Ryan *Ayrshire and Red & White shows will run concurrently by classes WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28: Warner Coliseum 9 a.m. Midwest National Fall Holstein: Chad Ryan Brown Swiss: Curtis Day, Burnsville, Minn. Jersey: Mark Rueth, Oxford, Wisc. THURSDAY, AUG. 29: Warner Coliseum 10 a.m. Supreme champion RULES and INFORMATION GOVERNING DAIRY CATTLE EXHIBITS (additional exhibitor information located at beginning of premium book) 1. Entry information. Closing date Monday, July 29 (received). Entry forms must contain all information giving class and lot; name and registry number of animal; date of birth; breeder's name and address; name and registry number of sire and dam; name and address of exhibitor. Regardless of entry closing date, no entries will be accepted beyond the capacity to house them. A. Online. Visit click on "Competition & Contests", select "Enter a Competition" and chose "Livestock" from the drop-down box. Begin online registration to enter and pay (Visa or Mastercard). NO entries requiring entry fees will be accepted without payment of those fees. Online registration closes 4:30 p.m. entry closing date. Online entries will generate an automatic entry form and IRS W-9 form. B. Mail. Entry forms and W-9s must be properly and completely filled out, accompanied by the required fees and received on or before the above closing date; entries received after the above deadline will be considered late entries, and assessed late fees. Entries must be typed or legibly printed on official entry forms. Entry forms and W-9s may be downloaded from the Minnesota State Fair website at or contact the Competition office to have them mailed to you. The W-9 form must be filled out in the name of the owner/exhibitor. C. Unnamed entries will not be accepted in individual classes. Animals to compose a competitive group need not be named at time entries are made, but must be entered and shown in individual classes and the catalog number of each animal given upon a printed card to be secured from the Superintendent's office and handed to the ring clerk, preferably before showing, but in any event, not later than entry of the group into the show ring. Dam in produce-of-dam classes must be named on entry form. D. An exhibitor (family, firm, partnership, or breeding establishment) may enter only a total of 17 animals in a breed division. In addition, junior exhibitors (18 years and under) will be permitted to exhibit up to 17 animals in a class, provided they are the owner listed on the pedigree. Each animal will only be allowed to enter one breed division. E. Late entries. Accepted until Aug. 16 (received), or until barn capacity is reached, whichever occurs first. Additions to entries will not be accepted after the last entry deadline or when the barn capacity is reached; additions must be submitted in writing with appropriate entry fees. F. Late arrivals and early releases will be permitted to a certain extent. Must be traveling to or coming from another State Fair. Note on entry if you will be arriving OR leaving at other than the standard times. 2. Fees. Entry fee entitles the animal to show in all individual and group classes in which it is eligible. A. Dairy cattle: $10 per animal. B. Late dairy cattle fee: $30 per animal July 30-Aug. 9; $55 per animal between Aug C. Animals not entered and brought to the show will not be allowed to enter the competition and a charge of $50 will be assessed each such animal, as each will be considered a display animal. D. A $25 service fee will be assessed on any returned check. E. ALL forage must be paid for when delivered. NO CHARGES! Forage and bedding may be brought in for your livestock only. Only exhibitors will be permitted to deliver feed and bedding. Large bales of hay and straw are available to order for pre-bedding through the Forage Department at

19 Minnesota State Fair - August 22 through Labor Day 3. Arrival and livestock trucking procedures. Exhibitors entering the grounds before the barns are cleaned, disinfected and ready for cattle will forfeit their prize money (cattle may not be placed in the tie-out area). A. Arrival date and times. Monday, Aug. 26. Exhibitors showing Tuesday may begin arriving no earlier than 3 a.m. Exhibitors showing Wednesday may begin arriving after 6 a.m. All cattle must be in barns by 12:30 p.m. Monday. No one allowed in the barns before authorized opening by the official veterinarian and the department superintendent. B. Holdover cattle. All open class dairy cattle holding over to the FFA show must be taken to the tie-out area before 6 p.m. on release day, Thursday. They should be brought back to the Cattle Barn as soon as possible after the barn is cleaned; approximately 2 a.m., Friday. C. Trucks enter Gate 14. Drivers hauling livestock are allowed on grounds without paying admission; any additional people in the vehicle will be charged regular admission fees. D. After unloading, trucks exit Gate 10. E. Parking will be provided south of Como Ave. free of charge for livestock trucks in the Stella lot; Block 55 is reserved for overflow from Stella. No livestock trailers will be parked on the grounds in lots A-D; lots A-D are reserved for camping vehicles and daily parking. If driver re-enters fairgrounds, they are required to pay admission. NO EXCEPTIONS. 1) Exhibitors storing feed and bedding their trailers in Stella or Block 55 may use the new barn shuttle to haul feed, bedding or tack, or exhibitors may deliver the same between 4-6:30 a.m. daily (must have daily auto credentials). No other deliveries will be permitted. 4. Departure and livestock trucking procedures. Trucks parked in the immediate areas around the barns ready to load out prior to scheduled departure times will forfeit premiums. A. Departure date and time. Thursday, Aug. 29. Release times will be assigned based on the distance the exhibitor is from the fairgrounds. Notification of your assigned time will be sent with your receipt. Release times will be at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., with all animals released by 5 p.m. All animals must be out of the barns by 6 p.m. B. Enter Gate 14. Drivers hauling livestock are allowed on grounds without paying admission; any additional people in the vehicle will be charged regular admission fees. C. Load out procedure will be included with exhibitor receipt. D. Vehicles arriving from out of town MUST go to the Stella lot and get in line with vehicles in that lot. After 5 p.m., drivers will be permitted to leave the lot with their vehicle and pick up their animals, according to the load out schedule. E. After loading animals, exit Gates 10, 12, or Ownership and animal eligibility. A. Ownership. Unless otherwise specified to be eligible for competition, whether singly or in groups, animals must be the bona fide property of and owned outright by the exhibitor. B. Animals owned in partnership. May be entered in all classes to which they are eligible, in one partner's name, but must be shown under the same ownership in each class. The entry must carry a footnote showing the actual ownership of the animal as appearing upon the herd book records. C. An exhibitor entering an animal in any other than the name of the bona fide owner or owners, or showing an animal in a lot or class to which it is not eligible, may, at the discretion of the Superintendent, be barred from further showing, and any or all premiums previously awarded may be forfeited. D. Pedigrees/Animal Identification. Pedigrees with information other than that on entry form may have the animal removed from competition at the discretion of the superintendent. Clear legible ear tattoo or sketches/photos where permitted. 1) Original registry certificate showing exhibitor to be the owner must be shown to department staff before animals go in the ring. Each individual owner must have and sign their own entry form. NO EXCEPTIONS! 2) The USDA Animal Disease Traceability rule went into effect March 11, See additional information under Health Regulations and Identification located earlier in this book. E. Dual registered animals are eligible to show in only ONE breed show. F. Registry requirements. 1) Red & White: Must be registered in the Red & White Dairy Cattle Association Herdbook, and must be true Red in color (no blacks or brindle). Exhibitor must be a member of the RWDCA. 2) Ayrshire: Must be registered in the Ayrshire Herdbook. GR animals can show, OA and PR animals cannot. 3) Brown Swiss: Must be registered in the Herdbook with six digit registration numbers. Step II IE Identity Enrollment animals with a 3793 prefix may also be shown. 4) Guernsey: Must be registered in the herdbook as defined by the American Guernsey Cattle Club. GR animals can show, PR and GT animals cannot. 5) Holstein: Must be registered in the herdbook as defined by Holstein Association USA and be registered 87% Holstein ancestry or over. 6) Jersey: Must be registered in the herdbook as defined by the American Jersey Cattle Association. GR animals can show, OA and PR animals cannot. 7) Milking Shorthorn: Must have full herdbook six digit registry certificates. Tattoo numbers must correspond with the registry certificate. Any animal that has any black hair cannot be shown.

20 LIVESTOCK - Dairy Cattle 21 G. Animals shown as bred by exhibitor, must be so recorded with the Record Association. Those bought in dam cannot be shown as bred by exhibitor. Animals bred by a member of a firm or partnership shall be considered as bred by the firm or partnership. 6. Substitution. Substitution of any animal by an exhibitor will be permitted within the breed originally entered when the substituted information is received in the Competition department by 7 p.m. the day before the animal is to be judged. 7. Elimination of classifications. When a breed of cattle entered and shown in breeding classes drops below 60 head, they may be dropped from the classification the following year. To regain entry into the classification, they must present satisfactory evidence to the State Fair board that they will have a show of the required number and quality in keeping with Minnesota State Fair standards. 8. Milking out. If dairy cows are unduly bagged up, the judge may at his/her discretion order them from the class or require the entire class to be milked out clean in the ring. 9. Dry classes. A cow shown in classes "not in milk" must have completed one full lactation and be safe in calf and not giving milk to the satisfaction of the judge, and a certificate of pregnancy certified by a veterinarian must be provided if required. 10. Milking Parlor rules. Dairy cattle will be milked in a milking parlor with equipment furnished by DeLaval. Schedule for milking will be posted in the barn. Please remember that you are at the Minnesota State Fair not only to exhibit cattle, but also to promote the dairy industry. We request that everyone with milking cows use the parlor, unless the cows are presently being treated with antibiotics. Those milking by hand must dispose of it under the supervision of the milking parlor staff; it may not be dumped into the wash racks, sinks, or in the outside storm sewers. Exhibitors failing to observe parlor rules will be asked to leave. You may be liable for the entire tank of milk if it is not salable due to infractions marked with an asterisk* A. Strip all cows prior to attaching milker and show strip cup to parlor staff. B. All treated animals and cows showing abnormal milk must be milked into a bucket.* C. No foreign material is allowed in the cow's udder.* D. Walk animals slowly in and around the parlor area. E. Do not touch the milk computer. F. Do not tie animals on the outside of the holding area (they may be tied on the inside of the holding area if you have several cows to move). G. Do not take cattle into the Moo Booth. H. Observe all posted milking times. I. Injection of substances into cows will not be allowed in the parlor area. This includes oxytocin. Cattle requiring an injection may be walked up the parlor ramp out of sight and treated there. J. No alcoholic substances will be allowed in parlor, nor will intoxicated behavior be tolerated. K. Do not bring cows in through the exit. L. Exhibitors who milk by hand must dump the milk in the milking parlor. DO NOT dump milk in sinks. 11. Milk sales. Exhibitors milking their cows in the Milking Parlor will receive a check for their milk following the fair. 20% of the milk receipts will be diverted to the Minnesota Purebred Dairy Cattle Association and used for promotion and scholarships. 12. Testing. Will be conducted on a portion of the dairy cattle show. Testing will consist of two parts; an ultrasound of the udder and a collection of a milk sample. Ultrasound testing will be conducted in the Exercise Ring, directly south of the Warner Coliseum, immediately following each of the breed shows. The collection of milk samples will be conducted immediately following the ultrasound in the Milking Parlor. A. Cows subject to ultrasound and milk testing will include: 1) The grand champion cow and reserve grand champion cow of each dairy breed. 2) Cows with suspect characteristics, as determined by the superintendent and competition director. 3) First place animals and a randomly selected cow placed in the top ten in each of the milking classes in the Midwest Fall National Holstein show. 4) The grand champion cow and reserve grand champion cow in the Midwest Fall Junior Holstein show. B. If found to be in violation of show ethics, the exhibitor will forfeit their places in the classes, they will receive a letter of severe reprimand from show management, and they will be barred from showing at the Minnesota State Fair for a minimum of one year and up to three years. 13. Exhibitor parties. Parties following breed shows will be permitted, but must remain confined with no alcoholic beverages visibly present. All parties must conclude by 10:30 p.m. 14. Signs and advertising. No signs of any type will be permitted in the barns, except within the specified assigned stalls or on the bulletin board next to the superintendent's office. Advertising of anything other than the specific farm on display is a violation of Concessions and Exhibits department regulations and may result in forfeiture of premium money; this includes farm auctions, cattle sales, etc. 15. Blocking chutes. Chutes should remain in the stalls assigned to exhibitors when animals are being

21 Minnesota State Fair - August 22 through Labor Day prepared for the show; they will not be permitted in the wash rack areas between the two barns. Chutes found in aisles or streets may be impounded at owner's expense. Chutes are to be removed from the barn by 6 p.m. on show day for your respective breed. 16. Awards. The Minnesota State Fair will give the following awards in each of the breed shows. A. Premier Breeder. Awarded to the breeder on no more than six animals, including animals bred by the breeder but exhibited by others. No limit on number exhibited but award automatically figured on top six animals. B. Premier Exhibitor. Awarded to the exhibitor on no more than six animals owned and exhibited by the same in the open individual classes. No limit on number exhibited, but award automatically figured on top six animals. C. Premier Breeder, Midwest Fall Holstein Show. The owner of the dam at the time of service shall be considered the breeder of the animal. 1) Where a herd is registered in the names of different members of a family, and where the herd is one unit, all entries may be considered as exhibits of one breeder. Otherwise, when animals are bred in partnership, each unique partnership is considered a unique breeder. 2) The exhibitor winning the most points (maximum of six animals exhibited in the open class by him/herself and/or other exhibitors) shall be designated the Premier Breeder. In classes with 10 or fewer animals, no more than two head per breeder will be counted toward premier points. D. Premier Exhibitor, Midwest Fall Holstein Show. Exhibitor must be the owner. In case a herd is registered or bred in the names of different members of a family, residing on one farm or breeding establishment, and where the herd is one unit, all entries may be considered as a single exhibitor for all group classes. However, members of one family, where cattle are not housed as one unit, will not be considered as a single exhibitor. 1) When animals are owned in partnership, each unique partner ship is considered a unique exhibitor. The exhibitor winning the most points (maximum of six animals exhibited in the open class by him/herself and/or other exhibitors) shall be designated the premier breeder. In classes with 10 or fewer animals, no more than two head per breeder will be counted toward premier points. E. Scoring for premier awards: In classes 01-08: 1st place (10 points), 2nd (9 points), 3rd receives 8 points, 4th (7 points), 5th (6 points), 6th (5 points), 7th (4 points), 8th (3 points), 9th (2 points), and 10th (1 point). In classes 09-18: Points are doubled (i.e. 1st place, 20 points; 2nd, 18 points; etc.). F. Herdsman. Based on cleanliness of stalls, general neatness in care of barns, cooperation in parades and courtesy throughout the open cattle show. Judges will inspect the barns at least twice each day and watch the conduct of all herdsmen in charge of their respective herds. Every herdsman in charge of a herd will be considered as an entrant in the contest and it is not necessary for special entry cards to be filled out. Awards: Champion, silver tray; Reserve Champion, water pitcher; 3rd place, tray. G. Scoring for herdsman awards: Completeness and neatness of entry forms (20 points); cleanliness and neatness of stalls, cattle and helpers (40 points); courtesy, deportment and cooperation of herdsmen and helpers (30 points); promptness in getting cattle into ring (10 points). H. Herdsman Special Award. KIK Custom Products, Eagan, Minn. is this year s sponsor of the dairy herdsman awards. In addition to the trophies, KIK Custom Products will award $100 to the first place herdsman, $75 to the second place herdsman and $50 to the third place herdsman. 17. Premiums. A. No more than one cash prize in a group will be awarded to any one exhibitor. B. Where there are fewer animals shown in a lot than the number of premiums offered, the judges may, at their discretion, award a prize or prizes of such grade as the animal or animals deserve. C. Premium money will be withheld in all instances where animals are removed from the grounds prior to the official time of release. D. Premium checks will be issued and sent to the name and address on the W-9 form E. Open premiums will be paid as follows unless specifically designated: Junior Females and Dry Cows (classes 01-08) $75 $70 $65 $60 $55 $50 $45 $40 $35 $30 $25 $20 all others $15 Cows (classes 09-18) $100 $90 $85 $80 $75 $70 $65 $60 $55 $50 $45 $40 $35 all others $25 Junior Best Three Females and Produce of Dam (classes 20 and 22) $90 $85 $80 $75 $70 $65 $60 $55 $51 $47 $43 $39 $37 Best Three Females (lot 21) $110 $105 $100 $95 $90 $85 $80 $75 $70 $65 $60 $55 $50 $45 $ Minnesota special awards. Individual classes only; no group classes. No entries required. Awards will be made in accordance with awards in open division. Awards in each lot will be paid subject to the following conditions; only one animal, bred in Minnesota, solely owned by a Minnesota exhibitor(s) from each farm, partnership or breeding establishment or by members of each separate household. $25 $24 $23 $22 $21 $20 $19 $18 $17 $16

22 LIVESTOCK - Dairy Cattle 23 BREED DIVISIONS 41 - Red & White 45 - Holstein 42 - Ayrshire 46 - Jersey 43 - Brown Swiss 47 - Milking Shorthorn 44 - Guernsey Midwest Fall National Holstein and Midwest Fall Junior Holstein Show Red & White Dairy Cattle Association All American Approved Junior shows: Minnesota Red & White, Ayrshire and Milking Shorthorn Breeders MINNESOTA SHOWCASE The Minnesota Showcase features one of the seven dairy breeds in the show. The breed will have a prominent area in the barn, and it will be the breed displayed in the Moo Booth. The RED & WHITE breed has been selectd to be the 2013 "Minnesota Showcase". Base dates for computing ages are Sept. 1 - Mar. 1 Individual classes 01 Junior heifer calf, on or after Mar. 1, 2013 and over 4 months 02 Intermediate heifer calf, Dec Feb Senior heifer calf, Sept.-Nov Summer yearling heifer, June-Aug Spring yearling heifer, Mar.-May Winter senior yearling heifer, Dec Feb Fall senior yearling heifer, Sept.-Nov Dry cow (no entries for 45 - Holstein) 09 Milking yearling heifer, born after Sept. 1, Junior 2-year-old cow, Mar.-Aug Senior 2-year-old cow, Sept Feb Junior 3-year-old cow, Mar -Aug Senior 3-year-old cow, Sept Feb Cow, 4 years old, Sept Aug Cow, 5 years old, Sept Aug Cow, 6 years old or over, before Sept ,000 pound cow (41 - Red & White only) ,000 pound cow (45 - Holstein only) Best uddered cows. The best uddered cow from each of the milking classes will be selected by the judge. Group classes 20 Junior best three females. Three females; all under two years of age, none of which have freshened, all bred and a minimum of one owned by exhibitor. 21 Best three females. Three females; two of which must be at least two years of age and have freshened, the other may be any age, all bred and a minimum of one owned by exhibitor. 22 Produce of dam. Two females; any age, the produce of one cow. Dam must be named. Champions and Premiers (do not enter) 25 JUNIOR CHAMPION and RESERVE 26 INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION and RESERVE 27 SENIOR CHAMPION and RESERVE 28 GRAND CHAMPION and RESERVE 29 PREMIER BREEDER...plaque 30 PREMIER EXHIBITOR...plaque 31 CHAMPION BRED and OWNED (41 - Red & White and 45 - Holstein entries only) 32 EXHIBITOR HERD FIVE HEAD (42 - Ayrshire entries only) SUPREME CHAMPION Thursday Aug. 29, 10 a.m. ~ Warner Coliseum The grand champions from each of the dairy breed shows compete for the Supreme Champion title. Supreme champion (premiums provided by Minnesota State Fair Foundation)...$500 and banner SPECIAL Midwest Embryo Transfer Services, Amery, Wisc., will donate an embryo transfer flush and either transfer or freezing of 10 embryos to the supreme champion.

23 Minnesota State Fair - August 22 through Labor Day ALL BREEDS SPECIAL AWARDS The Minnesota Purebred Dairy Cattle Association will present a director s chair to each of the grand champion Minnesota PDCA females in the show. The "Elgin" Award (Karl L. Mueller Memorial), a traveling trophy, will be presented to the herdsman or showman exhibiting exemplary leadership and sportsmanship throughout the open dairy show. Open to any person, any breed showing at the current Minnesota State Fair open dairy show. AYRSHIRE SPECIAL AWARDS Bringgold Memorial Plaque is given each year by the Minnesota Ayrshire Breeders Association to the first place best three females in the Ayrshire breed at the Minnesota State Fair. Must be bred and owned by a Minnesota breeder. A 5" x 7" color picture is included in this plaque. The Minnesota Ayrshire Breeders Association will award additional premiums for an exhibitor herd of five head, any age, all shown in individual classes and entered by the same exhibitor. Exhibitor herd of five will be a lead-out class, exhibitors may enter multiple groups. Premiums: 1st) $100, 2nd) $75, all others) $50. Premiums to be paid directly to the exhibitor by the Minnesota Ayrshire Breeders Association. BROWN SWISS SPECIAL AWARDS The Golden Gopher Swiss Futurity will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday. This show is for two-year-old Brown Swiss cows that have been entered as calves. Prize money and awards will be distributed by the futurity committee. Minnesota junior champion and reserve champion awards will be presented by the Minnesota Brown Swiss Association to the junior champion and reserve champion Minnesota heifer, owned and exhibited by a current paid Minnesota member. Floyd W. Bauleke Memorial Award will be presented by the Minnesota Brown Swiss Association to the champion Minnesota cow, owned and exhibited by a current paid Minnesota member. Minnesota Reserve Champion Award will be presented by the Minnesota Brown Swiss Association to the reserve champion Minnesota cow, owned and exhibited by a current paid Minnesota member. GUERNSEY SPECIAL AWARDS Misty Meadow Farm, Randy and Kelly Jo Peterson Family, Wilson, Wisc., will present a plaque to the best uddered cow, two years and older. Victor Klaustermeier Memorial Award will be presented to the champion Minnesota bred and owned. The Minnesota Guernsey Breeders Association will present a medallion in each class to the first place bred and owned. The Lakes Region Guernsey Breeders will present a plaque to the intermediate champion in memory of Melvin Kern. HOLSTEIN SPECIAL AWARDS Holstein Association USA will provide a "Holstein Association Award" to the exhibitor of the grand champion cow and champion bred and owned; and will also provide an award for first place bred and owned in each Holstein class. JERSEY SPECIAL AWARDS Minnesota Jersey Cattle Association will present medallions to the first and second place Minnesota bred and owned animal in each class. They will also provide awards to the Minnesota bred and owned junior champion, reserve junior champion, grand champion and reserve grand champion. In addition, they will provide premier exhibitor and premier breeder awards to a Minnesota Jersey Cattle Association member. Exhibitors must be current, paid members of the Minnesota Jersey Cattle Association to be eligible for awards sponsored by the association. MILKING SHORTHORN SPECIAL AWARDS Jeff Paulson, Atwater, Minn., will present a trophy to the first place senior heifer calf. Rollie and Ruth Johnson, Tyler, Minn., will present a trophy to the first place winter heifer calf. Eichler Cattle Exchange, Foley, Minn., will present a trophy to the first place junior yearling heifer, and a trophy to the first place fall yearling. Corstar, Cory Salzl, Eden Valley, Minn., will present a trophy to the top junior two-year-old cow. Rod Johnson and Family, Hawley, Minn., will present a trophy to the top senior two-year-old cow. Wildwood Farm, Eldo Bentley, Twin Valley, Minn., will present a trophy to the first place junior three-year-old cow. Nix Milking Shorthorns, Tim and Ann Nix, Plato, Minn., will present a trophy to the first place senior three-yearold cow. Russ and Heather Thyen, Grove City, Minn., will present a trophy to the top four-year-old cow.

24 LIVESTOCK - Dairy Cattle 25 Riverdale Farm, Kuske Family, Osceola, Wisc., will present a trophy to the top six year or older cow. North Star Shorthorns, Ogilvie, Minn., will present a trophy to the junior best three females winner. Jim and Liz Foss, Kenyon, Minn., will present a travel duffle bag to the Best Three females winner, bred and owned by exhibitor. Minnesota Milking Shorthorn Association will award $50 (or a clock) to the champion Minnesota female, bred and owned by the exhibitor. Rovin Acres, Hixton, Wisc., will present a trophy to the first place summer yearling. MINNESOTA RED & WHITE BREEDERS Present a state Junior Show. Youth from any state between the ages 9-21 as of Jan. 1 of the year competing will be eligible. Animals must be registered in accordance with the national association s junior show requirements. No separate entry required; the junior show will coincide with the open show. MINNESOTA RED & WHITE BREEDERS JUNIOR SHOW AWARDS The Minnesota Red & White Association will present trophies to the grand champion, the reserve grand champion, the junior champion and the reserve senior grand champion. MINNESOTA AYRSHIRE BREEDERS Present a state Junior Show. Youth from any state between the ages 9-21 as of Jan. 1 of the year competing will be eligible. Animals must be registered in accordance with the national association s junior show requirements. No separate entry required; the junior show will coincide with the open show. MINNESOTA AYRSHIRE BREEDERS JUNIOR SHOW AWARDS Stillmore Cattle Company will present a trophy to the grand champion. Cristy Sathre will present a trophy to the reserve grand champion. Starlight Acres, Karla Smieja, Quentin Scott and Jacob Schaefer, Little Falls, Minn., will present a trophy to the senior champion. Emil and Lucille Memorial Award donated by Stenhill Ayrshires, Paul and Shelly Steinberg, will present a trophy to the reserve senior champion. Cool-Ayr Ayrshires will present a trophy to the junior champion. New-Vue Ayrshires will present a trophy to the reserve junior champion. MINNESOTA MILKING SHORTHORN BREEDERS Present a State Junior Show. Youth from any state between the ages 9-21 as of Jan. 1 of the year competing will be eligible. Animals must be registered in the name of the junior exhibitor only, by Aug. 1 of the year of competition. No separate entry required; the junior show will coincide with the open show. MIDWEST FALL JUNIOR HOLSTEIN SHOW The Minnesota State Fair Fall Holstein show is also designated a Junior Holstein show. This will be a step-out show, with each junior class placed after the open class. Ribbons will be awarded to the junior class placings, however no premiums will be offered. Entries in the Junior Holstein show must be made on a separate entry form and no other cattle should be listed on the form. MIDWEST FALL JUNIOR HOLSTEIN SHOW RING POLICY 1. Eligibility A. Exhibitors must not have reached their 21st birthday by Jan. 1 in the year competing. Members who become 21 years of age during the current year will be allowed to compete in junior activities until Dec. 31 of the current year and not beyond that time. B. Exhibitors must be National Junior Members of the Holstein Association USA, Inc. Juniors entered in the show may submit applications for junior membership on site. 2. Entries A. All animals must be identified in the Herdbook of the Holstein Association USA, Inc. Ownership must show on the certificate in the name(s) of the Junior exhibitor(s). B. Animals must have a minimum of 87% registered Holstein ancestry to be eligible for the designated shows.

25 Minnesota State Fair - August 22 through Labor Day 3. Ownership. A. Animals must be owned before June 1 of the year exhibiting. Heifers include animals exhibited in the Holstein uniform show classes of junior heifer calf through fall senior yearling heifer (including Milking yearling heifer). B. Entries must remain in the sole ownership of the Junior in order to qualify for Junior recognition. An animal that is transferred out of a youth s name after the above stated ownership dates will not qualify. 4. Exhibition. To be eligible to compete, entries must be shown by the junior owner in all cases, except by prior written approval. Written request for permission must be submitted to the Holstein youth program specialist. If approved, another junior Holstein member the same age or younger than said exhibitor must show the animal. Adults are not allowed to show, in any case, or assist with the junior state herd class. 5. Bred and owned. To be eligible for Junior Bred and Owned, the name(s) listed as breeder and owner on the registration certificate must be the same. Adult-Junior partnerships are not acceptable. Family unit or farm partnerships will not qualify for Bred and Owned awards unless all partners are Junior members and listed on the certificate under breeder and owner. A. To be considered for bred and owned awards, one of the original owners must be listed as one of the current owners. B. Where a herd is registered in the names of different members of a family and where the herd is one unit, all entries may be considered as exhibits of one breeder. 6. Partnership. All animals must stand on the association records in the individual name of the exhibitor. Adult-junior family partnerships will not be acceptable. Family or farm partnerships are not acceptable unless all members are junior members and are listed on the registration paper. However, two junior exhibitors may own an animal in partnership if the animal is exhibited by the partnership throughout the entire show season. 7. Violations. If any part of the above junior show ring policy is violated, all junior exhibitors involved will lose all privileges for that show the following year. MIDWEST FALL JUNIOR HOLSTEIN SHOW AWARDS Holstein Association USA will provide eartags (for every junior exhibitor entered), champion and champion bred and owned awards, bred and owned class winner medallions. Holstein Foundation will provide rosettes to the champions, and ribbons to first through fifth place (18 classes).

26 27 Beef Cattle Beef Superintendent...Chuck Schwartau, Goodhue, Minn. Board Liaison, Beef Cattle...Gordy Toenges, Alden, Minn. BEEF CATTLE SCHEDULE (subject to change) SATURDAY, AUG. 31: Warner Coliseum 8 a.m. Angus: Scott Wall, Mason City, Ill. Hereford: Todd Herman, Skiatook, Okla. Simmental: Marshall Ruble, Iowa State University Percentage Simmental: Marshall Ruble Shorthorn: Harold Bertz, Mayview, Mo. ShorthornPlus: Harold Bertz 1 p.m. Charolais: Marshall Ruble Limousin and Lim-Flex: Todd Herman Red Angus: Scott Wall SUNDAY, SEPT. 1: AgStar Arena 6 p.m. Supreme Champion female and bull The Minnesota State Fair pays in excess of $1.2 million in cash awards in its agriculture, horticulture, education and creative contests. RULES and INFORMATION GOVERNING EXHIBITS (additional exhibitor information located at beginning of premium book) 1. Entry information. Closing date Monday, July 29 (received). Entry forms must contain all information giving class and lot; name and registry number of animal; date of birth; breeder's name and address; name and registry number of sire and dam; name and address of exhibitor. Regardless of entry closing date, no entries will be accepted beyond the capacity to house them. A. Online. Visit click on "Competition & Contests", select "Enter a Competition" and chose "Livestock" from the drop-down box. Begin online registration to enter and pay (Visa or Mastercard). NO entries requiring entry fees will be accepted without payment of those fees. Online registration closes 4:30 p.m. entry closing date. Online entries will generate an automatic entry form and IRS W-9 form. B. Mail. Entry forms and W-9s must be properly and completely filled out, accompanied by the required fees and received on or before the above closing date; entries received after the above deadline will be considered late entries, and assessed late fees. Entries must be typed or legibly printed on official entry forms. Entry forms and W-9s may be downloaded from the Minnesota State Fair website at or contact the Competition office to have them mailed to you. The W-9 form must be filled out in the name of the owner/exhibitor. C. Unnamed entries will not be accepted in individual classes. Animals to compose a competitive group need not be named at time entries are made, but must be entered and shown in individual classes and the catalog number of each animal given upon a printed card to be secured from the Superintendent's office and handed to the ring clerk, preferably before showing, but in any event, not later than entry of the group into the show ring. Sire in get-of-sire and dam in produce-of-dam classes must be named on entry form. D. An exhibitor (family, firm, partnership, or breeding establishment) may enter only a total of 17 animals in a breed. Junior exhibitors (18 years and under) will be permitted to exhibit up to 17 animals in a breed, provided they are the owner listed on the pedigree. If more than two animals are entered in an individual lot, remaining animals must be removed from the ring by the exhibitor as soon as the judge awards placing on the exhibitor's second animal in the lot. Each animal will only be allowed to enter one class. E. Late entries. Accepted until Aug. 16 (received), or until barn capacity is reached, whichever occurs first. Additions must be submitted in writing, and accompanied by entry and late fees. Additions to entries will not be accepted after the last entry deadline or when the barn capacity is reached. F. Late arrivals and early releases will be permitted to a certain extent. Must be traveling to or coming from another State Fair. Note on entry if you will be arriving OR leaving at other than the standard times. 2. Fees. Entry fee entitles the animal to show in all individual and group classes in which it is eligible. A. Beef cattle: $30 per animal ($10 entry fee, $20 bedding). B. Late beef cattle fee: $50 per animal July 30-Aug. 9; $75 per animal between Aug C. Animals not entered and brought to the show will not be allowed to enter the competition and a charge of $50 will be assessed each such animal, as each will be considered a DISPLAY animal. D. Beef tie outs $20 per animal. Space is limited and is reserved on a first paid, first reserved basis. The

27 Minnesota State Fair - August 22 through Labor Day fee covers the last four days of the fair and includes first bedding. Exhibitors will only be able to reserve as many spaces as they have cattle entered. Refunds will be issued following the fair to those requesting tie out space after all spaces have been reserved. 1) Cattle allowed in the tie out area overnight between 8 p.m.-8 a.m., except Friday night, when they may be tied out at 7 p.m. E. A $25 service fee will be assessed on any returned check. F. ALL forage must be paid for when delivered. NO CHARGES! Forage and bedding may be brought in for your livestock only. Only exhibitors will be permitted to deliver feed and bedding. Common bedding will be provided for the beef show (or may be purchased from the Forage Department). 3. Arrival and livestock trucking procedures. Exhibitors entering the grounds before the barns are cleaned, disinfected and ready for cattle will forfeit their prize money (cattle may not be placed in the tie-out area). A. Arrival date and time. Friday, Aug. 30, between 3 a.m.-1 p.m. No one allowed in the barns before authorized opening by the official veterinarian and the department superintendent. B. Trucks enter Gate 14. Drivers hauling livestock are allowed on grounds without paying admission. Any additional people in the vehicle will be charged regular admission fees. C. After unloading, trucks exit Gate 10. D. Parking will be provided south of Como Ave. free of charge for livestock trucks in Stella lot; Block 55 is reserved for overflow from Stella. No livestock trailers will be parked in lots A-D; those lots are reserved for camping vehicles and daily parking. If driver re-enters fairgrounds, they are required to pay admission. NO EXCEPTIONS. 1) Exhibitors storing feed and bedding their trailers in Stella or Block 55 may use the new barn shuttle to haul feed, bedding or tack, or exhibitors may deliver the same between 4-6:30 a.m. daily (must have daily auto credentials). No other deliveries will be permitted. 4. Departure and livestock trucking procedures. Trucks parked in the immediate areas around the barns ready to load out prior to scheduled departure times will forfeit premiums. A. Departure date and time. Monday, Labor Day. Release times will be assigned based on the distance the exhibitor is from the fairgrounds. Notification of times will be sent with your receipt. First release time will be at 1 p.m., and will continue every hour, with all animals released by 5 p.m. All animals must be out of the barns by 6 p.m. B. Enter Gate 14. Drivers hauling livestock are allowed on grounds without paying admission. Any additional people in the vehicle will be charged regular admission fees. C. Load out procedure will be included with exhibitor receipt. D. Vehicles arriving from out of town MUST go to the Stella lot and get in line with vehicles in that lot. After 5 p.m., drivers will be permitted to leave the lot with their vehicle and pick up their animals, according to the load out schedule. E. After loading animals, exit Gates 10, 12, or Ownership and animal eligibility. A. Ownership. Unless otherwise specified to be eligible for competition, whether singly or in groups, animals must be the bona fide property of and owned outright by the exhibitor. Each individual owner must have and sign their own entry form. NO EXCEPTIONS. B. Animals owned in partnership. May be entered in all classes to which they are eligible, in one partner's name, but must be shown under the same ownership in each class. The entry must carry a footnote showing the actual ownership of the animal as appearing upon the herd book records. C. An exhibitor entering an animal in any other than the name of the bona fide owner or owners, or showing an animal in a lot or class to which it is not eligible, may, at the discretion of the Superintendent, be barred from further showing, and any or all premiums previously awarded may be forfeited. D. Pedigrees/Animal Identification. Pedigrees with information other than that on entry form may have the animal removed from competition at the discretion of the superintendent. 1) Original registry certificate showing exhibitor to be the owner must be shown to department staff before animals go in the ring. 2) Animal must be identified by a clear, readable ear tattoo. 3) The USDA Animal Disease Traceability rule went into effect March 11, See additional information under Health Regulations and Identification located earlier in this book. E. Animals shown as bred by exhibitor, must be so recorded with the Record Association. Those bought in dam cannot be shown as bred by exhibitor. Animals bred by a member of a firm or partnership shall be considered as bred by the firm or partnership. F. No calf less than four months of age as of the opening day of the fair will be eligible to compete except in cow/calf class. 6. Substitution. Substitution of any animal by an exhibitor will be permitted within the breed originally entered when the substituted information is received in the Competition Department by 7 p.m. the day before the animal is to be judged. 7. Elimination of classifications. When a breed entered and shown in breeding classes drops below 60 head, they may be dropped from the classification the following year. To regain entry into the classification, they must present satisfactory evidence to the State Fair board that they will have a show of the required number and quality in keeping with Minnesota State Fair standards.

28 LIVESTOCK - Beef Cattle Stalling. Animals entered in both open class and FFA must indicate with which show they wish to be stalled. 9. Exhibitor parties. Parties following breed shows will be permitted, as long as they remain confined with no alcoholic beverages visibly present. All parties must conclude by 10:30 p.m. 10. Signs and advertising. No signs of any type will be permitted in the barns, except within the specified assigned stalls or on the bulletin board next to the superintendent's office. Advertising of anything other than the specific farm on display is a violation of Concessions and Exhibits department regulations and may result in forfeiture of premium money; this includes farm auctions, cattle sales, etc. 11. Blocking chutes. Chutes should remain in the stalls assigned to exhibitors when animals are being prepared for the show; they will not be permitted in the wash rack areas between the two barns. Chutes found in aisles or streets may be impounded at owner's expense. Chutes are to be removed from the barn by 6 p.m. on show day for your respective breed. 12. Awards. The Minnesota State Fair will give the following awards in each of the breed shows. A. Premier Breeder. Awarded to the breeder of not to exceed six animals, including animals bred by the breeder but exhibited by others. No limit on number exhibited but award automatically figured on top six animals (not awarded in ShorthornPlus or Percentage Simmental). B. Premier Exhibitor. Awarded to the exhibitor on not to exceed six animals owned and exhibited by the same in the open single classes. No limit on number exhibited but award automatically figured on top six animals (not awarded in ShorthornPlus or Percentage Simmental). C. Scoring for premier awards. 1st place (20 points), 2nd (18 points), 3rd (16 points), 4th (14 points), 5th (12 points), 6th (10 points), 7th (8 points), 8th (6 points), 9th (4 points), 10th (2 points). D. Herdsman. Based on cleanliness of stalls, general neatness in care of barns, cooperation in parades and courtesy throughout the open cattle show. Judges will inspect the barns at least twice each day and watch the conduct of all herdsmen in charge of their respective herds. Every herdsman in charge of a herd will be considered as an entrant in the contest and it is not necessary for special entry cards to be filled out. Awards: Champion, silver tray; Reserve Champion, water pitcher; 3rd place, tray. E. Scoring for herdsman awards. Completeness and neatness of entry forms (20 points); cleanliness and neatness of stalls, cattle and helpers (40 points); courtesy, deportment and cooperation of herdsmen and helpers (30 points); promptness in getting cattle into ring (10 points). 13. Premiums. A. No more than two cash prizes in an individual lot will be awarded to any one exhibitor. B. No more than one cash prize in a group will be awarded to any one exhibitor. C. Where there are fewer animals shown in a lot than the number of premiums offered, the judges may, at their discretion, award a prize or prizes of such grade as the animal or animals deserve. D. Premium money will be withheld in all instances where animals are removed from the grounds prior to the official time of release. E. Premium checks will be issued and sent to the name and address on the W-9 form. F. Open premiums will be paid as follows unless specifically designated: Individuals (Individual classes with 15 or more head shown will be split into two classes, by age) $80 $75 $70 $65 $60 $55 $50 $45 $40 $35 $30 $25 $22 $20 $19 Groups (division and classes 31-34, 32-32, 33-33, 34-33, 35-40, 36-42, 37-39, 38-42, 39-45) $110 $90 $80 $65 $50 $40 $30 $25 all others Groups (all others) $90 $80 $70 $60 $50 $40 $25 all others 14. Minnesota Special Awards: No entry required. Awards will be made in accordance with awards in open division; individuals only. Awards in each lot will be paid subject to the following conditions; only one animal, bred in Minnesota, solely owned by a Minnesota exhibitor(s) from each farm, partnership or breeding establishment or by members of each separate household. $25 $24 $23 $22 $21 $20 $19 $18 $17 $16 BREED DIVISIONS 31 - Hereford 36 - Shorthorn 32 - Percentage Simmental 37 - ShorthornPlus 33 - Simmental 38 - Red Angus 34 - Limousin and Lim-Flex 39 - Angus 35 - Charolais

29 Minnesota State Fair - August 22 through Labor Day 31 - Hereford 1. Exhibitors in Hereford breeding cattle classes are subject to provisions and rules for showing as set forth by the American Hereford Association board of directors, and are subject to supervision of the show and sale committee representing the AHA. Entries must be duly recorded with the American Hereford Association. Any animal without a legible tattoo will not be eligible for show competition. 2. All animals at all AHA sponsored shows must be officially recorded at show time to be eligible to show. An official AHA registry number at entry time will be required. Cow/calf entries count as one entry. No adhesives will be allowed in the Hereford show. Female classes 01 Spring heifer calf, on or after Mar and over 4 months 02 January junior heifer calf, Jan February junior heifer calf, Feb Winter heifer calf, Nov.-Dec Senior heifer calf, Sept.-Oct HEIFER CALF CHAMPION and RESERVE (do not enter) 07 Late summer yearling female, July-Aug Early summer yearling female, May-June March spring yearling female, Mar April spring yearling female, Apr INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE (do not enter) 12 Junior yearling female, Jan.-Feb Senior yearling female, Sept.-Dec YEARLING CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE (do not enter) 15 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE (do not enter) 16 Cow/calf. Two-year-old cow and her 2013 spring calf. Entry fee covers both animals if entered only in cow/calf. 17 Cow/calf. Cow three years old or older and her 2013 spring calf. Entry fee covers both animals if entered only in cow/calf. 18 CHAMPION COW/CALF and RESERVE (do not enter) Bull classes 19 Spring bull calf, on or after Mar. 1, 2013 and over 4 months 20 Junior bull calf, Jan.-Feb Winter bull calf, Nov.-Dec Senior bull calf, Sept.-Oct BULL CALF CHAMPION and RESERVE (do not enter) 24 Late summer yearling bull, July-Aug Early summer yearling bull, May-June Spring yearling bull, Mar.-Apr Junior yearling bull, Jan.-Feb YEARLING CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) 29 Senior yearling bull, July-Dec Two-year-old bull, Jan.-June SENIOR CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) 32 GRAND CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) Group classes 33 Get of sire. Four animals the progeny of one sire, entry must have both sexes represented. Must be shown in individual classes and owned by exhibitor. 34 Best six head. Owned by exhibitor or by a member of his/her immediate family. Must be shown in individual classes. Animals must have been calved on the exhibitor's farm or ranch and/or must have been calved on the property of the exhibitor or the property of a member of his/her family. 35 PREMIER BREEDER (do not enter)...plaque 36 PREMIER EXHIBITOR (do not enter)...plaque SPECIAL The Minnesota Hereford Breeders will present plaques to the Grand Champion cow/calf, Champion Minnesota Owned and Bred bull and Champion Minnesota Owned and Bred Heifer Percentage Simmental All exhibitors must be active or junior active members of the American Simmental Association. All animals must be recorded with the American Simmental Association and be at least 50% Simmental as listed on the registration certificate. 1. Must be between 50% and 75% blood Simmental as stated on American Simmental Association Registration certificate. The sum of Simmental blood must be at least 50% in order to show. **Purebred Simmental animals should be entered and will show in Simmental show.

30 LIVESTOCK - Beef Cattle Animals must have valid, legible tattoo or brand as is written on the registration certificate. Only the original registration certificate will be accepted as evidence of registration and ownership of animals. IMPORTANT: All animals must have registration papers, including calves. 3. Percentage Simmental cow/calf pairs will be shown with purebred Simmental cow/calf pairs. Female classes 01 Spring heifer calf, on or after Mar. 1, 2013 and over 4 months 02 Junior heifer calf, Jan.-Feb Winter heifer calf, Nov.-Dec Senior heifer calf, Sept.-Oct Summer yearling female, July-Aug Late spring yearling female, May-June Early spring yearling female, Mar.-Apr Junior yearling female, Jan.-Feb Senior yearling female, Sept.-Dec GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE (do not enter) 14 Aged cow/calf. Cow three years and older with natural born calf at side. Calf to be born current year. Entry fee covers both animals if entered only in cow/calf. Cow is not eligible for grand champion female. Shown with purebred cow/calf pairs. 15 Two-year-old cow/calf. Two-year-old cow with natural born calf at side. Calf to be born current year. Entry fee covers both animals if entered only in cow/calf. Cow is not eligible for grand champion female. Shown with purebred cow/calf pairs. Bull classess 16 Spring bull calf, after Mar. 1, 2013 and over 4 months 17 Junior bull calf, Jan.-Feb Winter bull calf, Nov.-Dec Senior bull calf, Sept.-Oct Summer yearling bull, July-Aug Late spring yearling bull, May-June Early spring yearling bull, Mar.-Apr Junior yearling bull, Jan.-Feb Senior yearling bull, Sept.-Dec Two-year-old bull, Jan. - Aug GRAND CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) Group classess 30 Get of sire. Three animals by one sire, any age, either or both sexes. 31 Produce of dam. Two animals, either sex, from one dam to be shown in individual classes to be eligible. 32 Breeders' herd. Four animals, either sex, bred and owned by the exhibitor. All animals must be shown in their individual classes to be eligible Simmental All exhibitors must be active or junior active members of the American Simmental Association. All animals must be recorded with the American Simmental Association and be Purebred Simmental as listed on the registration certificate. **Animals between 1/2 and 3/4 blood Simmental should be entered in and will show in Percentage Simmental show. The animals must have valid, legible tattoo or brand as is written on the registration certificate. Only the original registration certificate will be accepted as evidence of registration and ownership of animals. IMPORTANT: All animals must have registration papers, including calves. The Minnesota Simmental Breeders Association has determined the Minnesota State Fair to be a "Progress through Performance Show" 1. All animals will have EPDs and Indexes collected and scrotal circumferences will be measured on all bulls 12 months of age and older. This data will be provided to the judge for consideration in conjunction with visual appraisal. 2. All females 18 months of age or older must be certified pregnant by a licensed, non-owner veterinarian or show proof that the animal has been involved in embryo transplant. 3. A positive breeding soundness exam and a positive semen test from a licensed, non-owner veterinarian must be provided on all bulls 15 months of age or older. 4. Cows in cow/calf class must be 1/2 blood or purebred Simmental as listed on the registration certificate. Calves shown at side of cow must be 1/2 blood to purebred Simmental as listed on the registration certificate. Purebred and Percentage cow/calf pairs will show together. Calves from the pairs must be entered in the appropriate Simmental or Percentage Simmental show. Female classes 01 Spring heifer calf, after Mar. 1, 2013 and over 4 months

31 Minnesota State Fair - August 22 through Labor Day 02 Junior heifer calf, Jan.-Feb Winter heifer calf, Nov.-Dec Senior heifer calf, Sept.-Oct HEIFER CALF CHAMPION and RESERVE (do not enter) 06 Summer yearling female, July-Aug Late spring yearling female, May-June April yearling female, Apr March yearling female, Mar JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE (do not enter) 11 Junior yearling female, Jan.-Feb Senior yearling female, Sept.-Dec SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE (do not enter) 14 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE (do not enter) 15 Aged cow/calf. Cow three years and older with natural born calf at side. Calf to be born current year. Entry fee covers both animals if entered only in cow/calf. Cow is not eligible for grand champion female. Percentage Simmental cow/calf pairs show with purebred Simmental cow/calf pairs. 16 Two-year-old cow/calf. Two-year-old cow with natural born calf at side. Calf to be born current year. Entry fee covers both animals if entered only in cow/calf. Cow is not eligible for grand champion female. Percentage Simmental cow/calf pairs show with purebred Simmental cow/calf pairs. Bulls 17 Spring bull calf, after Mar. 1, 2013 and over 4 months 18 Junior bull calf, Jan.-Feb Winter bull calf, Nov.-Dec Senior bull calf, Sept.-Oct BULL CALF CHAMPION and RESERVE (do not enter) 22 Summer yearling bull, July-Aug Late spring yearling bull, May-June Early spring yearling bull, Mar.-Apr JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) 26 Junior yearling bull, Jan.-Feb Senior yearling bull, Sept.-Dec Two-year-old bull, Jan. - Aug SENIOR CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) 30 GRAND CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) Groups 31 Get of sire. Three animals by one sire, any age, either or both sexes. 32 Produce of dam. Two animals, either sex, from one dam to be shown in individual classes to be eligible. 33 Breeders' herd. Four animals, either sex, bred and owned by the exhibitor. All animals must be shown in their individual classes to be eligible. 34 PREMIER BREEDER (do not enter)...plaque 35 PREMIER EXHIBITOR (do not enter)...plaque SPECIAL The Minnesota Simmental Breeders Association will present plaques to the Champion and Reserve Champion cow/calf Limousin and Lim-Flex 1. Animals must be registered with the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF). All cattle shown including calves at the side of the dam must be: 75% Limousin (NALF percentage, not actual) or greater as indicated on orange NALF registration certificates OR purple-papered Lim-Flex cattle as indicated by NALF registration certificates. 2. Percentage, fullblood, purebred and Lim-Flex cattle shall compete in the same classes and championships. 3. No adhesives will be allowed in the Limousin show. Female classess 01 Spring heifer calf, after Mar. 1, 2013 and over 4 months 02 Junior heifer calf, Jan.-Feb Winter heifer calf, Nov.-Dec Senior heifer calf, Sept.-Oct HEIFER CALF CHAMPION and RESERVE (do not enter) 06 Late summer yearling female, July-Aug Early summer yearling female, May-June Late spring yearling female, Mar.-Apr Junior yearling female, Jan.-Feb. 2012

32 LIVESTOCK - Beef Cattle JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE CHAMPION (do not enter) 11 Winter yearling female, Nov.-Dec Senior yearling female, Sept.-Oct Cow/calf pair. Cows must be born on or before Aug. 31, 2011 and must be purple-papered Lim-Flex or at least 75% (3/4) Limousin with natural calf at side. Calf must be registered Limousin, percentage Limousin or Lim-Flex and not more than 250 days old on date of show. Entry fee covers both animals if entered only in cow/calf. 14 SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE (do not enter) 15 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE (do not enter) Bull classes 16 Late junior bull calf, after Mar. 1, 2013 and over 4 months 17 Early junior bull calf, Jan.-Feb Winter bull calf, Nov.-Dec Senior bull calf, Sept.-Oct BULL CALF CHAMPION and RESERVE (do not enter) 21 Late summer yearling bull, July-Aug Early summer yearling bull, May-June Late spring yearling bull, Mar.-Apr Junior yearling bull, Jan.-Feb JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) 26 Winter yearling bull, Nov.-Dec Senior yearling bull, Sept.-Oct Two-year-old bull, Jan. - Aug SENIOR CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) 30 GRAND CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) Groups 31 Junior get of sire. Three animals shown in individual classes calved on or after Sept. 1, Both sexes represented. 32 Senior get of sire. Four animals shown in individual classes, any age. Both sexes represented. 33 Breeder s best five head. Five animals shown in individual classes. Must be bred by and owned or co-owned by exhibitor. Either or both sexes represented. 34 Produce of dam. Two animals, either sex, from one dam, to be shown in individual classes to be eligible. Bred and owned by exhibitor. 35 PREMIER BREEDER (do not enter)...plaque 36 PREMIER EXHIBITOR (do not enter)...plaque 35 - Charolais 1. All animals to be eligible for an open Charolais breeding lot must be purebred and registered with AICA Only bona fide (original) certificates of registration will be accepted as evidence of registration and ownership. NO PHOTOCOPIES. 2. An animal is eligible to enter or compete in an open Charolais breeding class if registered in country of origin outside the United States and is eligible for purebred registry in the AICA Herdbook. 3. All animals to be eligible may be approved by a sifting committee designated by the AICA. Stall space will not be provided for any Charolais cattle that have not been accepted by the sifting committee. 4. All animals are subject to a medical examination in order to determine age and each animal will be presented in the show ring in its natural conformations without alteration or modification. Use of artificial tailheads not permitted. This will be a no fit show. Only the tailhead may be worked on. 5. Any animal not having a legible tattoo or firebrand number is ineligible and will be barred from showing. 6. Bulls from classes 29, 30, must have a valid, satisfactory semen test certificate in possession. This certificate is valid for the entire show season. 7. All animals shown in individual classes must be weaned, with the exception of the cow/calf class and calves at the side of females calved after Sept. 1, Calves must be purebred and registered with the AICA. Females calved after Sept. 1, 2010 must show in individual female class appropriate to age. Nurse cows are not permitted. 8. All females 20 months and older exhibited at AICA-sanctioned shows must be accompanied by a certificate of pregnancy from a licensed veterinarian or have produced fertile eggs as certified in a written statement by a licensed veterinarian or embryologist or have a calf at side. 9. AICA requires all animals be shown with a halter and suggests that all bulls be shown with a nose lead. 10. All exhibits of Charolais breeding cattle shall be governed by the AICA Rules and Regulations, Article XV, Titled Exhibition of Animals. The inspection of exhibit cattle is specified in Article XV, Paragraph C, of the Association Rules and Regulations and non-compliance of exhibit inspection is specified in Paragraph D of the same Article XV. 11. Article XV, Paragraph C, Point 2: "Each animal will be presented in its natural conformation and structure

33 Minnesota State Fair - August 22 through Labor Day without alteration or modification. Alteration or modification shall be defined to include any surgical, chemical, electrical or other change for cosmetic purpose, save only branding, tattooing, foot trimming or dehorning. The act of artificially filling animals internally, which would include stomach pumping, drench tubes or any other method per os (by esophagus) is prohibited. Silicone injection or other injection for cosmetic purpose shall be prohibited. Anabolic steroid use shall likewise be prohibited and any animal testing positive for anabolic steroid or diuretic use shall be presumed to be altered and modified." 12. All rules of this show apply. Females 01 Spring heifer calf, after Mar. 1, 2013 and over 4 months 02 Early junior heifer calf, Jan.-Feb JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION and RESERVE (do not enter) 04 Winter heifer calf, Nov.-Dec Senior heifer calf, Sept.-Oct SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION and RESERVE (do not enter) 07 Late summer yearling female, July-Aug Summer yearling female, May-June INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE (do not enter) 10 Late spring yearling female, Apr Early spring yearling female, Mar JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE (do not enter) 13 Junior yearling female, Jan.-Feb Senior yearling female, Sept.-Dec SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE 16 Cow/calf. Calf must be cow's natural calf, no more than 250 days of age by day of show. Calf must be purebred and registered with the AICA. No age restriction on cow. Calf not eligible to compete in individual calf classes if shown with dam. Pair is eligible for grand and reserve grand champion female. Entry fee covers both animals if entered only in cow/calf. Cow and/or calf may be included in group class entries as individuals, not as a pair comprising a single animal unit. Champion Cow/Calf will receive a plaque. 17 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE (do not enter) Bulls 20 Spring bull calf, after Mar. 1, 2013 and over 4 months 21 Early junior bull calf, calf, Jan.-Feb JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION and RESERVE (do not enter) 23 Winter bull calf, Nov.-Dec Senior bull calf, Sept.-Oct SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION and RESERVE (do not enter) 26 Late summer yearling bull, July-Aug Summer yearling bull, May-June INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) 29 Spring yearling bull, Mar.-Apr Junior yearling bull, Jan.-Feb JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) 32 Senior yearling bull, Sept.-Dec Summer senior yearling bull, May-Aug Two-year-old bull, Jan. - Apr SENIOR CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) 36 GRAND CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) Groups 37 Produce of dam. Two animals, either sex, from one dam, to be shown in individual classes to be eligible. May be owned by more than one exhibitor. 38 Junior get of sire. Three animals all by one sire, both sexes to be represented; may be owned by more than one exhibitor. All animals must be shown in their individual classes to be eligible. Females from classes 01, 02, 04, or 05 and bulls from classes 20, 21, 23, or Get of sire. Three animals, all by one sire, both sexes to be represented; may be owned by more than one exhibitor. All animals must be shown in individual classes to be eligible. Get must have a minimum of two animals born before Sept. 1, 2012 for the group to be eligible for the get of sire competition. 40 Five head. Five animals of either sex owned by exhibitor, from either the calf classes, junior classes, the senior classes or any combination. 41 Breeder's herd. Four animals, either sex, bred and owned by exhibitor. All animals must be shown in their individual classes to be eligible. 42 PREMIER BREEDER (do not enter)...plaque 43 PREMIER EXHIBITOR (do not enter)...plaque

34 LIVESTOCK - Beef Cattle Shorthorn The 2013 Minnesota State Fair Shorthorn Show has been designated the Area 3 Invitational PACE Show. The American Shorthorn Association (ASA), 8288 Hascall Street, Omaha, NE 68124, will credit Open PACE Show exhibitors an additional 20% of each individual premium paid by the Fair amounting to $10 or more. In order for an exhibitor to be eligible to receive the ASA shore of premiums at Open PACE shows, the member must be in good standing, owner s entire herd must be enrolled in the WHR program by July 1 of the given year, and each animal must have individual SPR records in order to receive ASA financial support. The ASA portion of the show premiums will be given as a credit to the member account. No exhibitor will be credited more than two premiums in an individual class, and the Association does not pay additional premiums in the championship or group classes. The ASA s share of premiums will be handled directly from their office in Omaha, Nebraska. 1. All cattle must be purebred and have an original American Shorthorn Association registration paper to be eligible to show. 2. All animals must be registered as the property of the exhibitor in the records of the American Shorthorn Association as of a date prior to the opening of the fair or show. 3. Individual animals shown in all of the group classes listed below must have been entered and shown in one of the following classes for single animals. Multiple owned animals must be exhibited in the name of all owners. 4. Family bred and raised animals entered by juniors in junior classes and subsequently entered in open classes may be treated as family entries in group classes. 5. All Shorthorn are subject to a tattoo inspection by representatives of the American Shorthorn Association (ASA). All Shorthorn are also subject to an age inspection if deemed necessary by the ASA and the decision of the examining veterinarian is final. Use of artificial fins on show animals is not permitted. Female classes 01 Late spring heifer calf, on or after May 1, April spring heifer calf, Apr March heifer calf, Mar February heifer calf, Feb Januayr heifer calf, Jan JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION and RESERVE (do not enter) 07 Winter heifer calf, Nov.-Dec Senior heifer calf, Sept.-Oct SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION and RESERVE (do not enter) 10 Summer yearling female, July-Aug Late spring yearling female, May-June April yearling female, Apr Late March yearling female, Mar. 1-15, Early March yearling female, Mar , JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE (do not enter) 16 Junior yearling female, Jan.-Feb Senior yearling female, Sept.-Dec SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE (do not enter) 19 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE (do not enter) 20 Cow/calf. A cow and her 2013 spring calf. Entry fee covers both animals if entered only in cow/calf 21 Group of two females, bred and owned (or co-owned) by exhibitor Bull classes 22 Late spring bull calf, on or after after May 1, Spring bull calf, Mar.-Apr Junior bull calf, Jan.-Feb JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION and RESERVE (do not enter) 26 Winter bull calf, Nov.-Dec Senior bull calf, Sept.-Oct SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION and RESERVE (do not enter) 29 Summer yearling bull, July-Aug Late spring yearling bull, May-June Early spring yearling bull, Mar.-Apr Junior yearling bull, Jan.-Feb JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) 34 Senior yearling bull, July-Dec Two-year-old bull, Jan.-June SENIOR CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) 37 GRAND CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter)

35 Minnesota State Fair - August 22 through Labor Day Groups 38 Two bulls. Any age, bred and owned or co-owned by exhibitor. 39 Super cow class. Two offspring of either or same sex of show age classification. Offspring do not need to be owned by the same exhibitor. No more than one pair from each cow can win a prize in the class. 40 Junior get of sire. Three animals, by one sire, both sexes to be represented. All animals must be shown in their individual classes to be eligible (females: 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 and males: 19, 20, 21, 23, 24). No more than one group from each sire can win a prize in the class. 41 Get of sire. Four animals, by one sire, any age, either or both sexes. No more than one group from each sire can win a prize in the class. 42 Best six head. Any age, owned or co-owned by exhibitor. 43 PREMIER BREEDER (do not enter)...plaque 44 PREMIER EXHIBITOR (do not enter)...plaque SPECIAL The Minnesota Shorthorn Association will present awards to the Minnesota bred and owned Champion bull and female ShorthornPlus 1. All cattle must be at least 50% Shorthorn. 2. Original registration paper must be present at check-in (no copies accepted) to be eligible to show. 3. In order for an exhibitor to be eligible to receive the ASA share of premiums at Open and Junior ShorthornPlus shows, the member must be in good standing, owner s entire herd must be enrolled in the WHR program by July 1 of the given year, and each animal shown must have individual SPR records in order to receive ASA financial support. The ASA portion of the show premiums will be given as a credit to the member account. 4. All animals must be registered as the property of the exhibitor in the records of the ASA by the time of the Fair or Show. Please refer to specific show guidelines for a junior show ownership deadline. 5. All animals are subject to a tattoo inspection by representatives of the ASA. All animals are also subject to an age inspection if deemed necessary by the ASA and the decision of the examining veterinarian is final. Use of artificial fins on show animals is not permitted. 6. Individual animals shown in all of the group classes listed below must have been entered and shown in one of the following classes for single animals. Multiple owned animals must be exhibited in the name of all owners. 7. Family bred and raised animals entered by juniors in junior classes and subsequently entered in open classes may be treated as family entries in group classes. 8. Senior/Junior Yearling Pregnancy Rule for exhibitors at all Open shows: Any senior/junior yearling female 28 months of age or older on or before the date of the show must have a natural calf at side and must be shown with such. All females 20 months of age on or before the date of the show must have a 60-day pregnancy verification signed by an accredited, non-owner veterinarian at the time the female is processed for the show. Exhibitors may be asked to present said verification upon the request of the Show officials or ASA representatives. If verification cannot be produced, the female may be allowed to participate if the exhibitor can produce a qualified veterinarian to examine the female at the show site, and verify a 60-day pregnancy. Any infractions against this rule will lead to disqualification of that animal for that specific show. Females 01 Spring heifer calf, after Mar. 1, Junior heifer calf, Jan.-Feb Winter heifer calf, Nov.-Dec Senior heifer calf, Sept.-Oct Summer yearling female, July-Aug Late spring yearling female, May-June Early spring yearling female, Mar.-Apr Junior yearling female, Jan.-Feb Senior yearling female, Sept.-Dec GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE (do not enter) 11 Cow/calf: A cow and her 2013 spring calf. Entry fee covers both animals if entered only in cow/calf. Bulls 12 Spring bull calf, after Mar. 1, Junior bull calf, Jan.-Feb Winter bull calf, Nov.-Dec Senior bull calf, Sept.-Oct Summer yearling bull, July-Aug Late spring yearling bull, May-June Early spring yearling bull, Mar.-Apr Junior yearling bull, Jan.-Feb. 2012

36 LIVESTOCK - Beef Cattle Senior yearling bull, July-Dec Two-year-old bull, Jan.-June GRAND CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) Groups 35 Two bulls. Any age, bred and owned or co-owned by exhibitor 36 Super cow class. Two offspring of either or same sex of show age classification. Offspring do not need to be owned by the same exhibitor. No more than one group from each sire can win a prize in the class. 38 Get of sire. Four animals, by one sire, any age, either or both sexes. No more than one group from each sire can win a prize in the class. 39 Best six head. Any age, owned or co-owned by exhibitor Red Angus 1. Must be registered with the Red Angus Association of America, and be 100% Red Angus. 2. All animals entered must conform to all show and Association eligibility requirements. 3. Exhibitors are subject to all rules, regulations and policies of the Red Angus Association of America, and must ensure that each animal will be exhibited in its natural conformation and structure and without any alterations or modifications (with the exception of acceptable fitting, grooming and treatment of hooves). False tailhead shall be considered as an unethical practice, and are not allowed. Females 01 Junior heifer calf, after Mar and over 4 months 02 Junior heifer calf, Jan.-Feb JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION and RESERVE (do not enter) 04 Winter heifer calf, Nov.-Dec Senior heifer calf, Sept.-Oct Summer yearling female, May-Aug April junior yearling female, during Apr INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION HEIFER and RESERVE (do not enter) 09 March junior yearling female, during Mar Early junior yearling female, Jan.-Feb JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE (do not enter) 12 Senior yearling female, Sept.-Dec Two-year-old cow/calf. Cow two years of age. Calf must be the cow s most recent natural calf and no more than 280 days of age on the day of the show. Entry fee covers both animals if entered in cow/calf class only. 14 Aged cow/calf. Cow three years of age and older. Calf must be the cow s most recent natural calf and no more than 280 days of age on the day of the show. Entry fee covers both animals if entered in cow/calf class only. 15 SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE (do not enter) 16 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE (do not enter) Bulls 20 Junior bull calf, after Mar and over 4 months 21 Junior bull calf, Jan.-Feb JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION and RESERVE (do not enter) 23 Winter bull calf, Nov.-Dec Senior bull calf, Sept.-Oct Summer yearling bull, May-Aug INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) 27 April junior yearling bull, during Apr March junior yearling bull, during Mar Early junior yearling bull, Jan.-Feb JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) 31 Senior yearling bull, Sept.-Dec Summer senior yearling bull, May-Aug Two-year-old bull, Jan.-Apr SENIOR CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) 38 GRAND CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) Groups 40 Senior get of sire. Four animals by one sire shown in above classes, both sexes represented, need not be owned by the exhibitor. All animals must have shown in their respective classes. 41 Junior get of sire. Three animals by one sire, both sexes represented, need not be owned by the exhibitor. Entries must have been calved on or after Sept. 1, All animals must have shown in their respective classes.

37 Minnesota State Fair - August 22 through Labor Day 42 Breeder s six head. Exhibitor must be breeder and first owner. All animals must have shown in their respective classes. Cattle bred and owned by (a) junior member(s) may be included if the exhibitor of the breeder s six head is an individual or married couple and is the parent or legal guardian of the junior member(s). 43 PREMIER BREEDER (do not enter)...plaque 44 PREMIER EXHIBITOR (do not enter)...plaque 39 - Angus The American Angus Association, 3201 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, Mo., will participate in premiums offered for open class Angus breeding battle classes according to the premium schedule based on the number of head shown. The association's contribution will be included in the premium checks issued by the show. A minimum of 50 head must be shown in the open class division to receive American Angus Association premium participation for the following year. Premiums from the association are paid only to registered Angus cattle and only if the registration number is a part of the show report provided to the association. Therefore, all cattle should be registered at the time of entry to make certain they receive the association s portion of premiums. The association does not pay premiums offered in championship or group classes. Exhibitors must have the original registration certificate on each animal available for inspection at the show, or another current proof of ownership issued by the American Angus Association pedigree look up. Any animal, upon check-in, which does not have a legible permanent identification mark corresponding to its registration certificate is ineligible to show. Once disqualified due to an incorrect or illegible permanent identification mark, animals cannot be re-tattooed and re-checked at the show. Any female shown with calf at side, the calf must be the cow s most recent natural calf and must be registered by show date and have the original registration certificate at check-in. Only one person at a time shall lead animals into the show ring. For an exhibitor to be eligible at shows for premium moneys contributed by the American Angus Association each exhibitor is subject to Part 3, Section IX of the association's rules entitled "Eligibility, Conformation and Structure of Animals Presented for Exhibition." Exhibitors who participate in shows that accept premium monies contributed by the American Angus Association are subject to the association rules as found in the Breeders Reference Guide of the Association. These rules are found in Part 2; Association Rules. The rules relating directly with the exhibition of Angus cattle are Part 2; Association Rules; Rule 800 Series; including Rule These rules can be found at Altering the conformation and/or appearance of an animal for exhibition is prohibited. This includes the use of chin straps, covering of white skin, false tail heads (or use of any false hair), with the exception of false tail switches. The use of graphite, powders, hemp or other similar substances used externally are also prohibited. Other prohibited products include those used internally such as steroids, illegal o r unlicensed pharmaceuticals or artificial filling. Any animal found to be violation will be barred from showing. At any show for which the American Angus Association appropriates funds toward the payment of premiums, no exhibitors, individuals assisting exhibitors, or member owners shall be allowed to use any coloring agents, on any animal exhibited. The association may adopt and implement various tests designed to monitor this prohibition, including but not limited to a "white towel" or "white glove" test. No aerosol cans or other pressurized containers will be allowed in designated make up areas. All animals exhibited are subject to DNA marker or blood type test to verify accuracy of parentage as covered under the Association Rules and for other testing as required by the individual show. Authorized representatives of the association have the authority to enforce the rules set forth herein as well as in the association rules, including the barring of a registered animal from a livestock show at which it is to be shown, if there are reasonable grounds to believe a violation has occurred. Females 01 Junior heifer calf, after Mar and over four months 02 February junior heifer calf, during Feb Late January junior heifer calf, Jan , Early January junior heifer calf, Jan. 1-15, JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION and RESERVE (do not enter) 06 Late senior heifer calf, Nov.-Dec Early senior heifer calf, Sept.-Oct SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION and RESERVE (do not enter) 09 Late summer yearling female, July-Aug Early summer yearling female, May-June INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION HEIFER and RESERVE (do not enter) 12 April junior yearling female, during Apr. 2012

38 LIVESTOCK - Beef Cattle March junior yearling female, during Mar February junior yearling female, during Feb January junior yearling female, during Jan JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE (do not enter) 17 Late senior yearling female, Nov.-Dec Early senior yearling female, Sept.-Oct SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE (do not enter) 20 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE and RESERVE (do not enter) 21 Cow/calf. Cow three years of age and younger, born Jan. 1, 2010-Aug. 31, Calf must be cow s most recent natural calf and must be no more than 280 days of age on the day of the show. Entry fee covers both animals if entered in cow/calf class only. 22 Cow/calf. Cow four years of age and older, born 2009 or earlier. Calf must be cow s most recent natural calf and must be no more than 280 days of age on the day of the show. Entry fee covers both animals if entered in cow/calf class only. 23 GRAND CHAMPION COW/CALF PAIR and RESERVE (do not enter) Grand and reserve champion cow/calf pairs do not compete for grand champion female, and are not eligible to show in the get of sire, junior get of sire, and breeder s six head classes. Bulls 24 Junior bull calf, after Mar. 1, 2013 and over four months 25 February bull calf, during Feb January bull calf, during Jan JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION and RESERVE (do not enter) 28 Late senior bull calf, Nov.-Dec Early senior bull calf, Sept.-Oct SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION and RESERVE (do not enter) 31 Late summer yearling bull, July-Aug Early summer yearling bull, May-June INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) 34 April junior yearling bull, during Apr March junior yearling bull, during Mar Early junior yearling bull, Jan.-Feb JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) 38 Senior yearling bull, Sept.-Dec Summer senior yearling bull, May-Aug Two-year-old bull, Jan.-Apr SENIOR CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) 42 GRAND CHAMPION BULL and RESERVE (do not enter) Groups 43 Get of sire. Four animals by one sire shown in above classes, both sexes represented. 44 Junior get of sire. Three animals by one sire, both sexes represented, shown in 01, 03, 05, 06, 08, 09 or 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, Breeder s six head. The exhibitor of the breeder s six head must be breeder and first owner, identified by the same member code for the animals exhibited. Cattle owned by other exhibitors may be included, provided the exhibitor of the breeder s six head is the breeder and first owner of the included animal(s). Animals must be exhibited in individual classes. Cattle bred and owned by a junior member(s) may be included if the exhibitor of the breeder s six head is an individual or married couple and is the parent or legal guardian of the junior member(s). 46 PREMIER BREEDER (do not enter)...plaque 47 PREMIER EXHIBITOR (do not enter)...plaque SUPREME CHAMPION FEMALE AND BULL Sunday Sept. 1, 6 p.m.: AgStar Arena The grand champions from each of the beef breed shows will compete for the Supreme Champion titles (Premiums offered by the Minnesota State Fair Foundation) SUPREME CHAMPION FEMALE...$500 and banner SUPREME CHAMPION BULL...$500 and banner SPECIAL Each of the supreme champions will also receive embroidered directors chairs, sponsored by Lanesboro Sales Commission, Joe and Barb Nelson Family. The Cattle Business Weekly, RL Publishing, Inc., is donating a half page, color ad in the Business Reference Issue of the Cattle Business Weekly to each of the supreme champions.

39 Minnesota State Fair - August 22 through Labor Day Dr. Kory Bigalk of Diamond K Genetics, Zumbrota, Minn., will donate an embryo transfer flush and either transfer or freezing of five embryos to the supreme champion female. Hawkeye Breeders Service, Inc., Adel, Iowa, will donate a semen collection and freezing on the supreme champion bull. The bull must be brought to either their Adel, Iowa or Mitchell, S. Dak. facilities. Must be claimed within one year of awarding. Dates for the Expo are Oct , 2013 To learn more, visit the Beef Expo website at mnbeefexpo.com The Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program (MYBEP) The purpose of this program is to aid youth in getting a start in the beef cattle business by awarding heifer calves to program participants on the basis of merit, need, future goals, and ability to care for the animal. The Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program (MYBEP) will award ten heifers this year. Any youth aged who is a 4-H or FFA member may enter. Previous recipients of a MYBEP heifer are ineligible to enter. Entry deadline is September 9, Each winner is responsible for raising, breeding and maintaining complete records on care of the animal while providing monthly progress reports to the original owner and the Minnesota Beef Expo. Failure to adequately follow these requirements over the course of the year the heifer is owned in partnership, may cause the program participant to forfeit their ownership of the animal. In 2012, we received over 60 entries for the sixth year of the Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program and awarded 10 heifers to deserving youth. This overwhelming response is a tribute to youth who wish to pursue a future in the beef industry MYBEP Heifer Donors (to date) Charolais Heifer Liebelt Charolais, Oscar, Connie and Carmen Liebelt, Mindoro, Wisc., on behalf of the Minnesota Wisconsin Charolais Association Commercial Heifer Bolduan Farm, Mike and Cindy Bolduan and family, Caledonia, Minn. Hereford Heifer Lost Meadows Farms, Shawn Eckert and family, Frazee, Minn., on behalf of the Minnesota Hereford Breeders Limousin Heifer Lura Limousin, Mark and Sharilyn Willette, Delavan, Minn., on behalf of the Minnesota Limousin Association Shorthorn Heifer Schoenbauer Show Cattle, Eric and Robynne Schoenbauer and Chris and Heather Feltman, Hamburg, Minn., on behalf of the Minnesota Shorthorn Association Simmental Heifer Brant Farms, Ron and Vicki Brant, Hinckley, Minn. on behalf of the Minnesota Simmental Association South Devon Heifer Northern States South Devon Association Seminar Heifer Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association