Cache County Junior Livestock 4-H & FFA Rules

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1 Cache County Junior Livestock 4-H & FFA Rules Revised July 2016

2 Junior Livestock Committee Brad Tolman, Committee Chairman Doug Coombs, Beef Department Supervisor Casey Major, Beef Department Ned Simper, Sheep Department Supervisor Jason Rindlisbacher, Sheep Department Steve Hall, Swine Department Supervisor Keith Christensen, Swine Department Spencer Gibbons, Dairy Heifer Supervisor Jacob Israelsen, Goat Department Supervisor Michael Nielsen, Sale Committee Chairman Megan Haslam, Mountain Crest FFA Robbie Petersen, Ridgeline & Mountain Crest FFA Dave Erickson, Sky View FFA Zane Christensen, Cache High FFA Clint Aston, Sky View FFA Scott Williams, 4-H Eligibility and Show/Sale Rules 1. Group Affiliation: An exhibitor may participate in the Cache County Junior Livestock Show and Sale only as a 4-H or FFA member but not both. Exhibitors must be registered in either 4-H or FFA by tag in date with applicable membership fees paid. 4-H dues are paid at the Extension Office and FFA dues are paid to the appropriate high school program. 2. Age: To be eligible to participate in the Cache County Junior Livestock Show and Sale exhibitors must be in the third grade but not less than 8 years of age as of October 1 st of the current 4-H year and can show through the same season as their high school graduation but not past age 19. Exception: Disabled persons as defined by Public Law Anyone who is married is ineligible to participate. 4. Dress Code: 4-H --A long or short sleeve shirt, which fastens down the front with a collar, is mandatory. Shirts must be white or predominately white in color and need not be Western style. The following will not be allowed: T-shirts, tank tops, tube tops, or sleeveless shirts. There is to be a 4-H emblem or patch on all 4-H members' shirts. FFA Official Dress: White shirt, 2

3 buttoned to the top, black or dark blue tie, FFA jacket zipped to the top, and black slacks. Exhibitors who fail to abide by dress standards will forfeit premium money. 5. Ownership of animals: The exhibitor will own, feed, and care for his/her project animal(s) for not less than 100 consecutive days for market beef, and commercial dairy heifers and 60 consecutive days for market swine, market lambs, and market goats immediately prior to the show they intend to go to. No interruption of ownership or possession can occur. The livestock project animals must be located in the same county as the exhibitor during the required ownership period. 6. FFA participants must complete all record keeping requirements for their project, which is set by his/her chapter advisor. 4-H youth must submit a completed 4-H livestock record book to the Extension office by the completion of their project. Checks will not be issued until all record keeping requirements are met. 7. Tag-in dates will be set by species department supervisors to comply with ownership requirements. Exhibitors can tag-in two animals of each species, exhibit only two animals (any combination) at the fair and sell only one animal through the Junior Livestock Auction. NO ANIMALS WILL BE TAGGED NOR ENTRIES ACCEPTED WHEN THE OWNERSHIP AND POSEESSION REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET. 8. Specific dates for tagging and entry information will be made available as soon as those dates are set by the Junior Livestock Committee. Additional regulations and requirements will be provided to all exhibitors prior to the Cache County Fair Show. 9. Fitting on show grounds: The fitting of animals will take place in designated areas. Parents, guardians, siblings, club leaders, Extension/4-H Agents, and FFA Advisors may assist, and are encouraged to assist the younger exhibitors. However, each exhibitor must be working with the project animal and be in attendance with that animal during the entire fitting process. 10. Exhibitors must notify the Extension/4-H office 2 weeks prior to show if they are not coming to participate in the show. 3

4 11. Pen assignments will be made by species committees and can be claimed at the pen set up. Species department supervisors can make changes in pen assignments to best accommodate all animals participating. 12. Exhibitors must present their animal(s) at the designated times for entry into the Cache County Fair shows. Animals not presented at the entry times will not be allowed to show or sell. 13. Animals must be clean and free of mud and dirt when reporting for weigh-ins. Tag numbers must be visible. Animals coming to weigh-ins dirty and/or without a visible tag number will be sent to the wash rack to be cleaned. 14. All scales used for weigh in at the fair will be certified by Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Weights and Measures annually. 15. Market Animal Weights: All market animals will be weighed only once at the appointed weigh-in times. Lambs, beef, and goats not meeting the minimum weight limits will be judged in lightweight classes and premiums will be paid. However these animals are not eligible for sale through the livestock auction or to the floor buyer. There will be no classes for light or heavy weight hogs. a. Beef: 1,100-1,275 lbs. (1100 pounds minimum, suggested weight range) b. Sheep: lbs. (100 pounds minimum, suggested weight range) c. Swine: lbs. (Minimum. and Maximum weights required) d. Goat: lbs. (50 pounds minimum, suggested weight range) 16. There are no upper weight limits at the show except for swine, but minimum weights will be in effect. Exhibitors whose animals do not meet weight requirements may still participate in the showmanship classes H and FFA exhibitors may exhibit TWO market animals at the fair show. Exhibitors can have both animals judged and placed, however, only one animal can be sold through the auction. 18. The exhibitor of more than one animal must designate the sale animal by noon on the day prior to the sale or the show committee will choose the highest placing exhibit animal for the sale. 4

5 19. Exhibitors must feed, water, and care for animals the entire duration that the animal is at the show; this includes Saturday evening after the sale. The Junior Livestock committee is not responsible for caring for the animals. Animals cannot be removed from the stalls or pens to leave the fairgrounds without prior approval of the department supervisor. 20. Identification signs must be displayed on each pen or stall showing ownership. 21. Any animal not fitted, cleaned, or cattle not broke to lead shall be sifted by the committee; and the judge will award no premium to such animals. 22. No exhibitor will be allowed to show an animal if he or she cannot control the animal in the show or auction ring. Assistance will be permitted at the discretion of the ring officials. 23. In the Market Quality classes, exhibitors must personally exhibit and sell their own animals unless prior arrangements are made with the committee. Exceptions are made only in extreme cases. 24. If an exhibitor has two animals that land in the same Market Quality Class, species department supervisor may choose to move one animal into a heavier class, to accommodate the exhibitor, but will not move animals to accommodate family members. 25. Supervisors of departments shall have the right to place any animal into the class which he/she feels will furnish the best competition. 26. Showmanship Classes are optional for all exhibitors. Classes are arranged by the grade the youth finish just prior to the fair. Inform your species department supervisor if an exhibitor is not planning on participating in showmanship classes. 27. Premiums: Quality premium money for swine, sheep, goat, and beef are as follows: Blue $11.00; Red $9.00; White $7.00; Trophies will be given for Grand Champion. Fitting the Showmanship premiums for swine, sheep, goat, and beef are as follows: First Place $10.00 and a trophy/plaque or a prize; Second Place $9.00; Third Place $8.00 and so forth, down to $1.00 for tenth place; No prize money will be awarded for placings below tenth place. 5

6 28. Pens, stalls and surrounding areas must be clean and free of clutter. Exhibitors not taking appropriate care of their animals will be sent home. 29. Clean stall cash awards will be given to exhibitors who keep their stall space and walkway in front of their exhibits free of debris and bedding. (First Place $15, Second Place $12, Third Place $10) 30. Judges will award placings of Blue, Red, and White according to the type, quality and condition of the animals. Animals meeting weight limits but receiving a white ribbon, as determined by the judge, will not be eligible for the Junior Livestock Sale. 31. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion market animals must be sold through the Junior Livestock Sale and must be harvested within 72 hours from the time release from the sale. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of sale check if the exhibitor, parent or club leader is found to be complicit in delaying harvest. (This rule is to assure the integrity of the show, to regulate food safety and assure that no unapproved, illegal or deceptive practices are used in the production of project animals.) 32. The Cache County Junior Livestock Sale will floor all grand and reserve champion market animals (excludes dairy heifers) at the same value as the floor buyer for each species. Buyers want the purchased animal for home use will be responsible for costs associated with processing the animal and pay full purchase price. The Committee will arrange delivery to the processing facility for these buyers. 33. If an exhibitor wins Grand and Reserve champion with two animals they may sell both animals through the Junior Livestock Auction. 34. Sales Fee: A four percent (4%) sales fee will be charged on all animals sold in the Junior Livestock Auction. Proceeds will be used for sale promotion and expenses directly related to the Junior Livestock program. An additional $5.00 per head of exhibited animals sold may be assessed each year for livestock pens and facilities. 35. Change of Ownership: Once an animal has gone through the Junior Livestock Auction, regardless of buyback or no-sale, within the specified ownership requirements, it is no longer eligible to enter another show. 6

7 36. Once an animal is sold and the auction slip is signed, no changes are permitted. Exhibitors, parents, leaders, or other persons affiliated with the show in any way are prohibited from attempting to make or making transactions to obtain an animal that has been sold to a registered buyer. Persons violating this rule could be fined and/or barred from future participation in the Cache Junior Livestock Program. (This rule is set in place to protect buyers, breeders of show animals, and to assure animals are delivered to harvest.) 37. Each species department supervisor is responsible for judges and any decision for the department. Decisions of the judge are final. Species Specific Rules and Guidelines Any animals showing signs of illness or disease or male animals not properly castrated will be sifted by the Junior Livestock Committee and will be required to leave the fairgrounds. Dairy: All commercial dairy heifer project animals must be in the possession and care of the exhibitor 100 days prior to the county fair show. All commercial dairy heifers must be ear-tagged with an official Cache County Junior Livestock Show tag. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to arrange with the species chairperson to have the project animal(s) tagged prior to the last tagging date if he/she is unable to attended the designated tag in time or location. Commercial dairy heifers must be confirmed a minimum of five (5) months pregnant at fair time to be exhibited in the market show and sale. Heifers must be Bangs vaccinated and have a legible tattoo, a negative TB test and are subject to other health requirements set by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. Lambs: All market lambs must be in the possession and care of the exhibitor a minimum of 60 days prior to the county fair. No animals will be tagged less than 60 days prior to the fair show. All market lambs must be tagged at an official tag in date set by the Junior Livestock Committee. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to arrange with the species supervisor to have the project animal(s) tagged prior to the last tagging date if he/she is unable to attended the designated tag in time or location. Lamb Docking: The recommended method is to dock at the distal end on the caudal fold (3 rd caudal vertebra). Complete tail removal is not an accepted sheep production practice and is discouraged for all Utah Junior Livestock sheep projects. Market lambs or breeding sheep showing any signs of contagious disease 7

8 or current or recent signs of prolapse, or with an open sore on the dock (rosebud), will be sifted from Utah Junior Livestock Shows at the discretion of the state show vet at the time of weigh in and their determination is final. Market Lambs must weigh a minimum of 100 pounds at fair weigh in to be eligible for the Junior Livestock Auction. No maximum weight is in force for market lambs. There is a lightweight market lamb class for lambs under 100 pounds where they lambs will be judged, place and receive a premium. The exhibitor is eligible to use a lightweight lamb for showmanship contest. Steers: Goat: Market steers must be in the possession and care of the exhibitor 100 days prior to the fair show. No animals will be tagged less than 100 days prior to the fair show. All market steers must be presented and tagged with the official county tag at the dates specified by the Junior Livestock Committee. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to arrange with the species chairperson to have the project animal(s) tagged prior to the last tagging date if he/she is unable to attended the designated tag in time or location. Market classes will be set by the species supervisor based weight rather than hip height. Market steers must weigh a minimum of 1100 pounds at weigh in at the fair. No maximum weight limit is set for market steers. Steers must be secured with both a halter and a neck rope. All market steers must be halter broke and under control by the exhibitor. Unmanageable animals may be dismissed from the show(s) and not placed at the discretion of the species chairperson. Market goats must be does or wethers of meat goat type less than one year of age at fair time. All market goats must be presented and tagged with the official county tag at the dates specified by the Junior Livestock Committee. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to arrange with the species chairperson to have the project animal(s) tagged prior to the last tagging date if he/she is unable to attended the designated tag in time or location. It is preferred that market goats must be disbudded. Not all breeders disbud kids when they are young, however, kids with horns need to have horns tipped for the fair show. 8

9 Male goats must be properly castrated and healed by the tag-in date. An animal that is not castrated or with retained testicle(s) in the abdomen will not be allowed to show or sale. Swine: All market hogs must be presented and tagged with the official county tag at the dates specified by the Junior Livestock Committee. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to arrange with the species chairperson to have the project animal(s) tagged prior to the last tagging date if he/she is unable to attended the designated tag in time or location. Market hogs must weigh a minimum of 230 pounds or less than 330 pounds at fair weigh in to be eligible for the Junior Livestock Auction. There is no light weight or heavyweight market hog class, However an exhibitor is eligible to use a lightweight or heavyweight hog for showmanship contest. Market swine exhibitors are strongly encouraged to do all clipping at home prior to weigh-in and wash all animals prior to weigh in at the Fair on Wednesday. Facilities will be provided Wednesday thru Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Official show ear tags must be clean, free of mud or other debris in order to be entered in the show at weigh in. **Note to all Exhibitors** Failure to abide by any of these rules may result in forfeiture of all winnings, premiums, titles, sale money over floor value and all boost money. Additional consequences will be considered at the discretion of the Jr. Livestock Committee. 9

10 UTAH STATE JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION OFFICIAL RULES (Revised 11/2015) Cache County Junior Livestock Show and Sale is not a part of the Utah State Junior livestock Show Association, however, rules not expressly outlined in the Cache County Junior Livestock Rules will follow the State rules. These rules and guidelines are aimed at standardizing junior livestock shows in Utah. Standardization will help provide the best possible educational experience for young people of the state who have 4-H or FFA livestock projects. The Utah Junior Livestock Show Association is given this responsibility by Utah Administrative Rule R 65-8 and Utah Code Section through the Utah Department of Agriculture and the Utah Legislature. These rules are in effect at any show receiving funds through the Association. Every effort has been made to insure the accuracy of this information as it is distributed or published by member shows. However, exhibitors are cautioned that the current rules and regulations of the Utah Junior Livestock Show Association, as interpreted by the officers of the association will take precedence over such listings due to the possibility of typographical error or inadvertent omission. A total experience: Exhibitors are encouraged to participate in the complete educational opportunity that junior livestock shows provide, such as the rate of gain, carcass, fitting and showing, record book, and livestock judging contests along with the judging of market and breeding animals. It is the purpose of these projects to develop life skills, animal husbandry skills, marketing skills, and knowledge of the livestock industry among the participants. Tagging: Local Extension/4-H agents and FFA advisors will publicize tagging information regarding dates, places, etc., and arrange local tagging for Association member shows. Animals must be tagged by ownership deadline dates. Possession and ownership requirements must be met for each show entered. The tagging program has the potential to improve many aspects of the junior livestock program, including the following: Extension/4-H agents and FFA advisors will be able to see and verify member projects early to provide more educational support. Livestock shows will receive entries early enough to better plan their awards and sales. Verifiable ownership of the project animal will be established by ownership deadlines. The last-minute purchase of a show animal by a member or his/her parents will be eliminated. Extension/4-H agents and FFA advisors will be able to coordinate and cooperate in the tagging activities necessary in each county. A. GENERAL RULES 1. Age: -- Exhibitors must be in the third grade, but not less than 8 years of age as of October 1st of the current 4-H year. Exhibitors can only show through the same season as their high school graduation, but not past their 19th year of age. 10

11 2. Group Affiliation -- An exhibitor may enter a given show only as a 4-H or FFA member, but not both. Exhibitors must declare one or the other at time of entry. 3. Ownership of animals - The exhibitor will own, posses, feed, and care for his/her project animal(s) for not less than 100 consecutive days for market beef and 60 consecutive days for market swine, market sheep and market goats immediately prior to the show they intend to participate in. No interruption of ownership or possession can occur. 4. Fitting on show grounds -- The fitting of animals will take place in areas designated by the livestock show committee. Parents, guardians, siblings, club leaders, Extension/4-H agents and FFA advisors may assist, and are encouraged to assist the younger exhibitors. However, each exhibitor must be working with the project animal and be in attendance with that animal during the entire fitting process. 5. Code of Ethics (rules 5-a through 5-g) The following practices or procedures are unacceptable in the care, fitting, preparation and showing of all classes of livestock. Exhibitors found in violation of rule A or B of this code will forfeit any premium, award, or auction monies and will be prohibited from further competition at any Association member show for the duration of their junior eligibility. Any violation of rules C through G or specific rules as designated by individual fairs and livestock shows, will result in forfeiture of premiums and awards, disqualification, and may result in probationary status and/or loss of eligibility for future participation in Association member shows. Possible civil penalties may be imposed by the proper authorities, based on evidence provided by the livestock show, of exhibitors in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic act or the Animal Mistreatment, Neglect, and Abandonment laws that apply on local, state, and national levels. Other member shows will be notified of any action taken by show management which may affect the eligibility of the individual, group, or sponsoring organization for participation at other shows. The decision of the livestock show management will be final. a. The use of any drug, tranquilizer, sedative, or depressant, which alter the psychological or physiological state of the animal is illegal. Exceptions to this rule would be licensed, certified veterinarians treatment for a recognized disease or injury, or recommendation for tranquilizing breeding animals in heat that might compromise the safety of others. The drugs must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in meat producing animals. All exhibitors will advise show management of any drug and/or medication administered to an animal that might be detected at the time of showing or at meat inspection. The name of the drug, its purpose, the person who administered the drug, time, and date of administration will be presented to show management prior to the showing and sale of the animals. Failure to report this information will result in severe penalty and/or disqualification. Any use of drugs or substances not approved by the Food and Drug Administration is strictly prohibited. All animals entered into livestock competition will be subject to testing for foreign substances that exceed acceptable levels established by the FDA, FSIS, USDA, or EPA. During the livestock event, in the case of an animal requiring treatment, all medication shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian and the livestock show officials shall be notified. Use of an illegal drug is considered a premeditated act and any information obtained in the practice of illegal alteration of any animal will be turned over to the proper authorities for possible criminal prosecution. 11

12 b. Surgery, injection or insertion of foreign material under the skin and/or into the flesh of animal to change the natural contour, conformation, or appearance of an animal's body is illegal. This includes vegetable oil, silicon, or any other substance used to alter an animal s shape. Acceptable practices of physical preparations, which are allowed, include: clipping of hair, trimming of hooves, dehorning, or removal of ancillary teats. c. Treating an animal internally or externally, with any irritant, counterirritant, or other substance used to artificially change the conformation or appearance of an animal for show is considered unethical, inhumane, and is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of graphite, powders, hemp, artificial hair, coloring, common products such as fly spray, ointment, or liniment used to the point that it is irritating, or similar type products. The use of dyes, spray paint, or other artificial coloring, which results in altering an animal's true and natural appearance and/or color, is prohibited. Adding false hair or hair-like material, fleece, or skin at any point, spot, or area of the animal's body is illegal and will result in immediate disqualification. Any liquid or substance not considered part of an accepted and normal diet for livestock is deemed illegal and inhumane. For example: the use of alcoholic or carbonated beverages as a drench or filler, etc. Drenching will not be allowed unless the show veterinarian or a show official is present and is needed for emergency purposes only. d. The use of inhumane fitting, showing, and handling practices or devises shall not be tolerated. For example: breaking of tails, striking of the animal to cause swelling or for bracing purposes, use of an electrical contrivance, muzzles, etc. is not acceptable. e. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, show management, other exhibitors, breed representatives, or show officials before, during, or after the competitive event is prohibited. f. At the time an animal is sold at auction at the livestock show, the exhibitors shall be held directly responsible for animals that are rejected at the processing center for any reason. The seller may be liable to the buyer for an amount equal to three times the purchase price and may also be liable for attorney's fees and civil penalties. Show management may share acceptable intelligence and evidence information with FDA or USDA. If, for any reason, the FDA or USDA inspectors must remove any part of a meat animal carcass, the market price will be discounted. g. Show management reserves the right to require animal health certificates. Health inspection and diagnostic tests may be made before or after animals are on the livestock show premises for exhibitor and animal safety, or to inaugurate disease control procedures which may become necessary in emergencies as determined by animal health officials. 6. Dress Code 4-H - A long or short sleeve shirt, which fastens down the front with a collar, is mandatory. Shirts must be solid white in color and need not be Western style. There is to be a 4-H emblem or patch on all 4-H member shirts. FFA - Either a white shirt, tie and FFA jacket, or a white shirt with the FFA emblem and tie (tshirts are not allowed.) The following will not be allowed: T-shirts, tank tops, tube tops, sleeveless shirts and vests. Exhibitors who fail to abide by dress standards will forfeit prize money. 12

13 7. Sales Fee - A sales fee not to exceed 5% will be withheld from sales checks by all stateassisted shows. Any purchaser(s) of animals from a Junior Livestock Show Auction must pay the Show the full purchase price of sale regardless of buy-back. 8. Change of Ownership -- Once an animal has gone through any stock show sale, regardless of buyback or no-sale, it is no longer eligible to enter another state assisted show. 9. Show Eligibility - Animals are eligible for any show for which they meet ownership and show requirements. 10. Lamb Docking Rule Scientific research indicates that the incidence of rectal prolapse is reduced when the tail is docked in a non-extreme manner. The recommended method is to dock at the distal end of the caudal fold (3rd caudal vertebra). Complete tail removal (extreme docking) is not an accepted sheep production practice and is discouraged for all Utah Junior Livestock sheep projects. Market lambs or breeding sheep showing any signs of contagious disease or current or recent signs of prolapse, or with an open sore on the dock (rosebud), will be sifted from Utah Junior Livestock Shows at the discretion of the state show vet at the time of weigh in and their determination is final. 11. Name Change - If an animal has been shown in a market show in-state or out-of-state, it must be shown in the same exhibitor name in all subsequent shows. B. MARKET ANIMAL RULES: 1. Drug Withdrawal -- It is unethical and in most cases even unlawful to administer drugs to livestock within 20 to 30 days of slaughter. Animals too unmanageable to show should be withdrawn from their class rather than be tranquilized. The local show committee and the show veterinarian will monitor this situation. By federal regulations, random testing will occur at slaughter, and animals will be condemned which have been given any injection or oral dosages of tranquilizers, pain killers, antibiotics, diuretics, steroids, or other foreign substances during withdrawal periods before slaughter. All sales money will be withheld in such cases. Bloat medicine and other legal medications with no withdrawal requirements may be permissible. Exhibitors need to be aware of potential health hazards to consumers who eat animals that have received any above-mentioned substances. Please do not put someone's life in jeopardy. 2. Tagging -- The Extension/4-H agent, FFA advisor, and/ or a member of their appointed committee shall tag each animal and process the proper forms. Should a tag be lost or pulled out of the animal's ear, the exhibitor will advise the agent or FFA advisor immediately so that the tag can be replaced and the appropriate paperwork be processed. 3. Market Animal Weights -- (see form 1 for schedule of suggested show weights.) Ideal market weights as determined by the meat industry may vary somewhat from year to year, but the following show-day ranges are what suggested weights are based on: Beef: 1,000-1,275 lbs 2.75 lbs gain/day Sheep: lbs.75lbs gain/day Swine: lbs 1.5 lbs gain/day 4. Extra Animals -- Exhibitors may tag one extra animal per species for each show. 5. Entry Forms & Deadlines - Exhibitors must check with each livestock show for entry deadline for that specific show. Exhibitors are responsible for mailing their own entry form. Entries postmarked by that date will be accepted. Exhibitor must declare which animals are to be shown, and submit an entry form and entry fees to the appropriate shows, including State Associate ear 13

14 tag numbers. The tag number and alternate tag number must be specified on the exhibitor entry from to be eligible. Entries may not exceed the limits for each show (see form 4) including one alternate animal per species entered. Forms must be signed by proper Extension/4-H agent or FFA advisor to verify exhibitor and animals are a legitimate entry for the show they are entering. Extension/4-H agents or FFA advisors should only sign forms for those youth enrolled in their programs. The Extension/4-H agent or FFA advisor 4-H leader, and parent(s), will verify eligibility for group and family feeding programs. Entry forms for fitting and showmanship classes must also be submitted by the entry deadline of the show and need to indicate class to be entered (species) and age of exhibitor. Entry fees will not be withheld from sales checks. Entry fees are to be sent along with all entry forms. C. BREEDING ANIMAL RULES: 1. Exhibitors are encouraged to expand their scope of livestock project experience to include breeding livestock projects. D. RULE ENFORCEMENT: The local show has the responsibility to enforce the rules and regulations at their show. Any further action needs to be submitted in writing to the Utah State Junior Livestock Shows Association Board. Shows that do not comply and enforce the rules adopted may lose Association funding. If immediate action is needed, the board of the Utah State Junior Livestock Shows Association is empowered to make the ruling decision. The State Veterinarian has the final ruling on lamb tail docking and any health issues for all species. 14

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