Chemung County 4-H Homegrown Fun 2014 Fairbook Livestock/Animal Science

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1 Chemung County 4-H Homegrown Fun 2014 Fairbook Livestock/Animal Science

2 Chemung County Fair 4-H Department 4-H Building phone number Andrew Fagan Extension Director Bernadette Raupers Extension Resource Educator 4-H Elaine Noble Extension Program Educator 4-H H Fair Theme: Chemung County 4-H homegrown fun Thank you Chemung County Agriculture Society for your generous support of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chemung County, the Chemung County 4-H program, youth, families, volunteers, and our community. Through your generous sponsorship, we are able to provide the community an exciting week of exhibits, contests and demonstrations at the Chemung County Fair H Fair Theme Chemung County 4-H Homegrown Fun Within the 4-H community, we all know that the 4-H colors are green and white. White is for purity and green representing nature's most common color is emblematic of youth, life, and growth. When we visualize the 4-H Clover we all know that the H s stand for Head, Heart, Hands and Health. As 4-H ers we pledge our Heads to clearer thinking, our Hearts to greater loyalty, our Hands to larger service, and our Health to better living, so going green can also mean living up to 4-H expectations and applying our 4-H pledge in all that we do. All 4-H clubs and members are encouraged to incorporate this year s theme in any way you see fit. As you can see, it can be applied in almost any setting. We challenge you to incorporate the theme as you are planning your club displays, individual projects, and décor throughout the fair. We always look forward to seeing the creative and inspirational ways the theme is intertwined into so many aspects you are responsible for at the fair. We wish everyone an educational and fun Chemung County Fair. Ideas, Resources, Results Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chemung County 425 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY Tel: Fax: An Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer 2

3 H FAIR SCHEDULE JULY 10 DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES either postmarked or at the office or online ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED LATE SATURDAY, JULY 26 Noon to 4:00 P.M. - Exhibits entered and judged - 4-H Building - club displays may be set up. SUNDAY, JULY 27 4-H Horse Show TBD 12:00 to 4:00 P.M. - 4-H Snack Shack open in the 4-H Building NOON to 4:00 P.M. - Exhibits entered, judged and set up. At this time we will accept any entries not judged on Saturday. 4:00 pm Mandatory snack shack training 4:00 P.M. - Rabbits MUST be in place. 6:00 P.M Mandatory Rabbit/Poultry meeting 6:00 P.M Rabbit Official Weigh-in NO GENERAL PROJECTS ACCEPTED AFTER 4:00 P.M. MONDAY, JULY 28 ***4-H Building Closed except to 4-H ers. Displays set up.*** 4-H Horse Show TBD 9:00 A.M. - Rabbit Show 12:00 to 6:00 P.M. - Snack Shack open in 4-H Building 6:00 P.M. - Mandatory Dairy/Livestock meeting 7:00 P.M. - Jr. Holstein Showmanship Classes 8:00 P.M. - Dairy and All Livestock in Place 10:00 Open Poultry Show 11:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. - Snack Shack open in 4-H Building 1:00 P.M. 4-H Poultry Show THURSDAY, JULY 31 9:00 A.M. - 4-H Sheep and Goat (Dairy Goat to start first) 11:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. - Snack Shack open in 4-H Building FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 11:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. - Snack Shack open in the 4-H Building 1:00 P.M. - 4-H Rabbit / Cavy Knowledge SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 11:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. - Snack Shack open in the 4-H Building 9:00 A.M. - Rabbit/Cavy Showmanship 1:00 P.M. - 4-H Pet Parade 6:00 P.M. - Livestock Auction - Dairy Ring SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 12:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. - Snack Shack open in the 4-H Building 9:00 A.M. - 4-H Dog Show 7:00 P.M. - Release time for All Exhibits MONDAY, AUGUST 4 10:00 A.M. - After Fair Cleanup. TUESDAY, JULY 29 4-H Horse Show TBD 9:00 Open Rabbit Show 8:00 A.M. 4-H Weigh-in for Livestock 11:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. - Snack Shack open in 4- H Building 6:00 P.M. 4-H Beef and Swine Show 6:30 P.M - 4-H Dog Agility WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 9:30 A.M. - 4-H Dairy Show - Fitting and Showmanship - Dairy Show Ring 3

4 4 GENERAL RULES No entry fee charged. Classes in this department are open to all enrolled 4-H members unless otherwise noted. 4-H members must be enrolled by County Deadline. Fair Passes are provided for each 4-H member and one adult per family. Fair passes will be handed out just before fair starts. They must be signed for. All club members must submit to the 4-H Educator evidence that they are 4-H members, enrolled with Chemung County 4-H program. They should certify on their entry blank to the fact that the articles exhibited were grown or produced by them as part of their 4-H Club work during the 12 months proceeding the days of the fair. All exhibitors will present a list of all articles or products that they plan to exhibit and all the demonstrations and contests they plan to enter on a PROPERLY FILLED OUT 4-H ENTRY CARD by the entry deadline. Entry cards must be signed by parent or leader. Entry cards and tags are available at the 4-H office in Elmira prior to the fair. ALL 4-H ENTRIES MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED AND POSTMARKED OR SUBMITTED TO THE 4-H OFFICE OR ELECTRONICALLY ON OR BEFORE JULY 10. ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DEADLINE! NO EXHIBITS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS THEY ARE PROPERLY LABELED AND ENTERED. ENTRIES NOT COMPLETED AND NOT ENTERED ON THE CORRECT FORM WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR PRIZE MONEY. DOUBLE ENTRY CARDS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE 4-H OFFICE. EXHIBITS MUST BE REMOVED BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. SUNDAY, THE LAST DAY OF FAIR, BUT CANNOT BE REMOVED PRIOR TO THE RELEASE TIME OR PRIZE MONEY IS FORFEITED. Premiums: Due to economic uncertainty of this year, we are unsure if there will be premiums this year. If there are premiums, the following policy will be implemented: Prize money will be awarded at 4-H Recognition Event in the fall. Premium checks MUST BE CASHED WITHIN 90 DAYS of receiving, or they will be void. It will be assumed that any exhibitor that does not cash their check wishes to donate their premium money to the Chemung County 4-H Program. The county WILL NOT issues a second check for lost checks. Premiums to be paid as listed with respect to available funds. State Fair 4-H Projects (non-animal) - Projects to be displayed in the county booth at State Fair are chosen by the last day of the Chemung County Fair. You will know if your project has been chosen by the presence of a state fair sticker on your entry card. If you discover one of these on your project, do not take it home. Please bring it to the 4-H Building so that we may include it in our county display. Projects taken to the State Fair are not automatically entered for judging. You will however receive a participation ribbon. 4-H ers who wishes to have their projects judged are responsible for following the instructions in the State Youth Fair Book regarding entry procedures. These books are located in

5 the 4-H Building, on the desk. You must also notify the 4-H Educator with your intentions. We will then make sure a judge evaluates your project. Because space is limited when we pack the projects for State Fair, the 4-H staff reserves the rights to make changes as needed regarding which projects we actually take. You will still receive a participation ribbon even if your project isn t taken at the last minute. Every attempt will be made to take projects entered for judging. If you have any questions please see the 4-H Educator during the fair. State Fair 4-H Projects (animal) If you are interested in taking animals to show at State Fair, please see 4-H Educator. All State Fair entries are due to the County Educator by August 3, Animal entries to State Fair are required to have office educator approval. State Fair Teen Leaders Any teen interested in attending State Fair as a Teen Leader please see 4-H Educator by August 3 rd. GENERAL INFORMATION DOUBLE ENTRY CARDS - All items exhibited at the fair must have a double entry card securely attached to the project. These cards may be picked up at the 4-H office prior to the fair. THE DANISH JUDGING SYSTEM All 4-H judging is done on the Danish System. While it was originally developed for livestock, it has since been applied to all other 4-H judging. Under this system, each exhibit, be it a dress, flower, steer or presentation, is compared to the ideal for that category. Exhibits receive an Excellent (Blue), Good (Red), or Worthy (White) award, as compared to the ideal. In a class of fifteen exhibits, there may be any combination of blues, reds, and whites including the possibility of all blue awards being given. Judges are asked to compare all exhibits to the ideal rather than to other exhibits. Clinics there is a requirement that all exhibitors must attend at least 2 educational clinics. If the youth shows animals, at least one of these clinics must be related to animal science but are not required to be in the specie that the youth is showing in. Clinics are required by July 23 rd the day that project books are due. If you have any concerns, please contact the office. 5

6 Table of Contents 2014 Sponsors: H Fair Theme: 2 Fair Schedule: 3 General Rules: 4-5 State Fair 4-H Projects Double Entry Cards The Danish Judging System Sample Double Entry Card Table of Contents: 6 Animal Science: 7-13 General Eligibility and Regulations Ownership and Registration of Animals Livestock Health Requirements Section B Animal Science: H Animal Project Records Dairy and Livestock Contests and Exhibits Miscellaneous Classes Section C Beef Cattle: Fitting and Showmanship Breeding Classes Special Classes Market Classes Herdsmanship Section D Dairy Cattle: Fitting and Showmanship Special Classes Herdsmanship Section E Dog Obedience: Agility Rally Obedience Section F Goats: Fitting and Showmanship Dairy Goat Classes: Meat Goat Classes:22-23 Market Classes Herdsmanship Section G Horses: Week Schedule High Point Classes Horse Show Rules Tuesday Dressage / Trail Classes Trail Classes Costume Class Gymkhana Classes Western Classes Gymkhana Classes English Classes Team Building Classes Fun Classes Horse Herdsmanship Horse Show Box Tack Equipment and Accessories Section H Pet Parade: 27 Section J Poultry: Rules Showmanship Breed Class Other Classes Section K Rabbits & Cavy: Commercial Breed Classes Fancy Breed Classes Pet Rabbit Classes Market Rabbit Classes Herdsmanship Showmanship Special Clinic Rabbit and Cavy Skillathon Guinea Pig, Gerbil, and Hamster Classes Gerbil and Hamster Classes Section L Sheep: Fitting and Showmanship Individual Classes Market Classes Fun Class Wool Division Section M Swine: 39 Fitting and Showmanship Market Classes 4-H Fair Entry Forms

7 FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP Showmanship implies feeding and management, the use of proper ANIMAL SCIENCE The purpose of the Dairy and Livestock Show is to teach the fundamentals of good dairy and livestock husbandry, to emphasize production and quality in farm animals, to stress the breeding of better livestock, to demonstrate the finer points of fitting showmanship, and to provide recognition for each year s efforts. GENERAL ELIGIBILITY AND REGULATIONS Exhibitors must be enrolled in 4-H by deadline set in the 4-H office of the current year. Exhibitors must show the animals they enter. Exhibitors and immediate families are limited to 25 total animals in Dairy and Livestock areas. a. If an exhibitor has two entries in a class, the second entry must be shown by another 4-H er. 4-H ers are limited to TWO entries per exhibitor per class in Dairy, Livestock, and Rabbit. Market Animals must follow sale rules. b. In emergency situations, exception can be made, but arrangements must be cleared with the 4-H Educator. Exceptions will not be made for school or work. c. Exhibitors should present a neat appearance at showing. 4-H members may NOT stay on the grounds overnight unless with a parent or guardian who is also staying overnight. All 4-H events and activities are completed by 9:00 pm. GENERAL CARE RULES The 4-H Animal Science participants have a unique and major responsibility for the public image of animal husbandry throughout the county, and even state in which they live. In order to convey a positive public image with your 4-H projects we ask that all exhibitors follow these guidelines: A. Animals should arrive at fairgrounds relatively clean when unloaded from truck or trailer they should be relatively free of caked on or matted manure, dirt, and or mud. B. Animals bathing at the fair should not be the first of the year or even the first in the animal s life-span. All animals should previously been introduced to hose, brush, water, etc = much less stress on animal. C. While at the fair all animals should be in clean dry bedding and fresh feed and or water at all times. Cleaning of stables and stalls should be completed by the start of any planned show in the livestock/dairy/market animal areas, as these are times when the public will be arriving and witnessing the care of the animals. D. At no time should any animal be struck or visibly abused with hand/foot or other instrument that is deemed cruel. No inappropriate language will be tolerated. Failure to adhere by the above guidelines will result in a strong warning the first time.* A second offense could result in suspension of participating in exhibiting animal entries in the 4-H venue for 1 year. *A severe offense could result in automatic removal from 4-H events/participation. Any and all decisions regarding these guidelines will be made in cooperation with the Grievance committee and 4- H staff. 7

8 OWNERSHIP AND REGISTRATION OF ANIMALS All livestock must have been cared for by the exhibitor since June 1. Exhibitor Owned Animals: Animals shown in the purebred classes must be registered in the exhibitor s name and entered by name and number. Exhibitors should bring their papers with them to the section superintendent when the animals are entered. All grade animals must have a project animal certificate. Members showing OWNED animals must supply: 1) Registration paper or project animal certificate 2) Health paper Non-Exhibitor Owned Animals: Philosophy of Non-Ownership is NOT AVAILABLE to youth already owning an animal of the species. Youth are limited to TWO NON-OWNED ANIMAL PER SPECIES in Horses, Dairy, and Livestock classes. These non-owned animals must meet all regulations (i.e., dates, registration, health, etc.) pertinent to that species. Members showing NON-OWNED animals must supply: 1) Registration paper or project animal certificate 2) Health paper 3) Non-Ownership Certificate Hay and Bedding: The Fair Association will NOT furnish hay or bedding for 4-H animals. Release Time: Sunday August 3, 2014 beginning at 7:00 pm. All animals must remain in place on Fairgrounds for length of time indicated in Fair Schedule. Open Class: 4-H exhibitors wishing to participate in individual Open Classes must comply with the open class entry closing date. Open Class Premium Books are available at the Fair Secretary s Office. NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS LIVESTOCK HEALTH REQUIREMENTS All health requirements must meet open class standards. Please see attached New York State Health Requirements. Animal Health Requirements For Admission to New York State and County Fairs (Part 351 of NYS Agriculture and Markets Regulations) NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets/Division of Animal Industry 10B Airline Drive, Albany, NY General Prohibitions and Requirements No person shall bring or have present an animal on the fairgrounds during a fair which is not qualified under NYS regulations. No person shall present an interstate or intrastate certificate of veterinary inspection that has been altered by anyone other than the issuing veterinarian or an authorized agent. 8

9 Animals demonstrating clinical signs or other evidence of infectious, contagious or communicable diseases shall not be allowed on the fairgrounds during a fair. Representatives of the Commissioner may deny admission to or require removal from the fair premises, or require the segregation of any animal showing signs of or exposed to any infectious, contagious or communicable disease. NOTE: The fair board of directors has the authority to reject unworthy or unsightly exhibits for reasons other than infectious, contagious or communicable disease (Part ). The state veterinarian or animal health inspector will bring questionable exhibits to the attention of the fair board. All animals presented that originate from a location other than New York shall meet all New York State importation regulations appropriate to the species in addition to the fair animal health requirements. Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) Cattle, sheep, goats, swine, llamas, alpacas, deer, and misc. ruminants, require a valid CVI to enter the fairgrounds. The CVI must be issued by a Category 2 accredited veterinarian. All animals must be officially identified. All manmade ID must be recorded. Refer to Animal Identification section below for more information. Only one species is allowed per certificate. The type and duration of certificate required depends on the origin of the livestock. New York Origin Livestock: A valid intrastate CVI (AI-61) is required. Each animal must be individually identified on the CVI (see below). The CVI must be issued on or after May 1 of the current year. Out of State Origin Livestock: All animals entering New York State must satisfy import health and test requirements for that species and be accompanied by a valid interstate CVI. The interstate CVI is valid for 30 days from the date of CVI inspection. During the fair season (July 1 through Labor Day) valid CVI s can be used multiple times for entrance into fairs. The initial entrance into a fair must be within 30 days of the date of CVI inspection. In order for the CVI to be used for a later fair, it must be dated and initialed by a state official noting the location of the initial fair. A change in health status or eligibility of an animal necessitates the generation of a new CVI. Questions regarding import requirements should be directed to the Division of Animal Industry at , or at the division s import/export homepage: Animal Identification Cattle, sheep, goats, swine, and deer/elk must be identified by USDA approved official identification. Cattle, swine and deer/elk must be identified by official ear tag. Sheep and goats must be identified by official scrapie identification (see sheep and goat sections below). Llamas and alpacas can be identified by ear tag or microchip approved by the Department of Agriculture and Markets. A sketch or photograph signed and dated by an 9

10 accredited veterinarian is also acceptable identification for llamas and alpacas. Misc. ruminants must be identified by Department of Agriculture and Markets approved identification. NOTE: A complete written description is sufficient identification for horses entering New York accompanied by a CVI. The description must match the EIA test record. Horse sketches and descriptions should reference color pattern, hair whorls, chestnuts, scars and other markings as necessary to uniquely identify the horse. Tattoos and microchips if any should be included. Bay, no markings is not an acceptable description for a CVI or EIA test record. Rabies Vaccination Rabies vaccination is required for all species for which there is a USDA licensed vaccine available (cattle, horses, sheep, dog, cat, ferret) and that are 4 months of age or older on the date of admission to the fair. Vaccine must have been administered within the past 12 months. The exception is Imrab LA vaccine used in sheep which protects for 3 years after the second annual vaccination (consult your veterinarian). The rabies vaccination requirement must be met on the day of admission even if the animal was previously admitted to a fair when too young to vaccinate. NOTE: Individual fairs can require animals for which there is no approved rabies vaccine to be vaccinated for rabies. The requirements outlined above would apply. The fair is responsible for notifying exhibitors. The New York State Fair requires rabies vaccination for all livestock species entering the grounds Acceptable Proof of Rabies Vaccination Acceptable proof of rabies vaccination must include a signed written statement from the veterinarian administering the vaccine or a valid certificate of veterinary inspection that has the vaccination listed and is signed by the Category 2 accredited veterinarian. Acceptable proof of vaccination must include the name of the product used, the date of administration and the duration of immunity if longer than one year. If the statement of rabies vaccination is included on an EIA test record, it must be signed separately in addition to the required EIA test record signature. NOTE: Rabies titers are not acceptable proof of rabies protection and cannot be used to meet entry requirements. Acceptable proof of vaccination for dogs is a valid vaccination certificate or a copy of the dog license that contains the rabies vaccination information. BVD-PI Testing All cattle, llamas and alpacas exhibited at NY county fairs or the State Fair must be negative to an approved test appropriate to detect Bovine Viral Diarrhea persistent infection (BVD-PI). This is a once in a lifetime test that must be reported on the required certificate of veterinary inspection. The issuing veterinarian is responsible for verifying the validity of the test, the identification of the animal and recording the test date on the CVI. If a previous test is not verifiable the test must be repeated. Cattle Testing: Currently acceptable BVD tests for cattle less than 61 days old: o Skin notch Antigen Capture ELISA (ACE) or other antigen detection ELISA 10

11 o Skin notch Immunohistochemistry (IHC) o whole blood virus isolation o whole blood PCR Currently acceptable BVD tests for cattle 61 days of age and older: o Skin notch Antigen Capture ELISA (ACE) or other antigen detection ELISA o Skin notch Immunohistochemistry (IHC) o Serum or milk Antigen Capture ELISA (ACE) o Whole blood virus isolation o Whole blood, serum or plasma PCR Note: The NYS Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Cornell University can conduct PCR testing on pools of up to 10 cattle blood samples. Cleaning and Disinfection All buildings on the fairgrounds housing animals must be cleaned and disinfected prior to the opening of the fair and between groups of animals when housing is rotated (Section 50.2 of Agriculture and Market regulations). Kidding and Lambing Due to the concern about the spread of scrapie, any sheep or goats that are exhibited at a county fair that have recently given birth or have a vaginal discharge, will be ordered removed along with their offspring. The causative agent for scrapie may be present in high concentration in fluids associated with birth and the risk of transmission is considered highest at that time. Commingling of Sheep and Cattle Due to the potential spread of malignant catarrhal fever from sheep to cattle, it is recommended that cattle be kept separate from sheep. Commingling of Swine and Poultry Due to the potential spread of influenza viruses it is recommended that swine and poultry be housed in separate locations. Isolation on Returning Home The owner or custodian shall keep show animals biologically separate from the herd or flock for a period of at least two weeks after returning to the premises of origin. If any illness is noted in the exhibition animals the owner should contact their veterinarian immediately. Individual Species Requirements Horses Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) is not required for New York origin horses. CVI is required for imported horses. Negative Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test is required for all horses 6 months of age or older. The horse must be accompanied by a valid negative EIA test record. The test must 11

12 have been conducted during the current or previous calendar years for New York origin horses. For imported horses, the test must be conducted within 12 months of entry. The EIA test certificate must include a complete description of the horse. Rabies vaccination is required for all horses 4 months of age or older (see above). A valid GoPass equine passport can be used as an entry document. If interested in the GoPass contact your veterinarian. More information is available at GlobalVetLink : Cattle Certificate of Veterinary Inspection with animals properly identified (see Animal Identification section above). Rabies vaccination is required for all cattle 4 months of age or older (see above). All cattle must be must be negative to an approved test appropriate to detect Bovine Viral Diarrhea persistent infection (BVD-PI). (See current acceptable tests above.) The date and results of the testing must be noted on the certificate of veterinary inspection. All cattle must be vaccinated against bovine respiratory disease complex including bovine respiratory syncytial virus, bovine virus diarrhea, infectious bovine rhinotracheitis and parainfluenza with a product administered in a manner and time frame adequate to confer protective immunity for these diseases for the duration of the fair. Sheep Certificate of Veterinary Inspection with animals individually identified with USDA approved individual scrapie program identification. Identification must be one of the following: 1) USDA approved tags or 2) a legible USDA approved flock tattoo and individual animal ID number or 3) electronic ID if the sheep is enrolled in the Scrapie Flock Certification Program. For information on scrapie ID, contact USDA at Rabies vaccination is required for all sheep 4 months of age or older (see above). The CVI must contain a written statement from the issuing Category 2 accredited veterinarian that the flock of origin was inspected after May 1 of the current year and no evidence of contagious, infectious or communicable diseases was found. If evidence of soremouth (contagious ecthyma) is found on any sheep, the entire exhibit including the affected animals shall immediately be removed from the fair premises with the holding pens cleaned and disinfected immediately after removal. Goats Certificate of Veterinary Inspection with animals individually identified with USDA approved individual scrapie program identification. Identification must be one of the following: 1) USDA approved tags or 2) a legible registration tattoo or 3) a legible USDA approved herd tattoo and individual animal ID number or 4) electronic ID if the goat is enrolled in the Scrapie Flock Certification Program and/or the electronic ID is recorded on the goats registration paper. For information on scrapie ID, contact USDA at The CVI must contain a written statement from the issuing Category 2 accredited veterinarian that the herd of origin was inspected after May 1 of the current year and no evidence of contagious, infectious or communicable diseases was found. 12

13 If evidence of soremouth (contagious ecthyma) is found on any goat, the entire exhibit including the affected animals shall immediately be removed from the fair premises with the holding pens cleaned and disinfected immediately after removal. Swine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection with animals properly identified (see Animal Identification section above). Poultry Poultry (with the exception of doves, pigeons and waterfowl) must be accompanied by 1) results of a negative pullorum typhoid test conducted within 90 days prior to exhibition OR 2) proof that the birds originated directly from a US pullorum-typhoid clean flock or equivalent flock. Pullorum test negative poultry must be identified by official leg band. Proof of NPIP status must be in the form of an NPIP certificate or purchase receipt containing NPIP certification information. Miscellaneous Ruminants Certificate of Veterinary Inspection with animals properly identified (see Animal Identification section above). SECTION B - ANIMAL SCIENCE 1. Herdsmanship - Mandatory class for all 4-H animal exhibitors: Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat and Horse. Parents are not to do the work for the 4-H youth! Manure removal from aisles and bedding and the final appearance of their area at the time of release. Animals clean and blankets acceptable and clean if used. Orderly storage of feed, hay, and straw and avoidance of unnecessary waste. Tools, buckets, feed boxes, and other items need to be in place. Name cards, need to be legible and properly hung. Halters suitable and cattle tied at desirable length. Conduct, cooperation, and appearance of exhibitors. Repeated disregard of reasonable good Herdsmanship and cooperation will be penalized to the extent that the exhibitor will be refused the opportunity to exhibit in 4-H livestock projects the following year. All areas must be clean and neat by 10:00 am. means and method of developing cattle and making them look attractive to the ringside, to prospective buyers and the official judge. Exhibitors class # is designated by 4-H ers age as of Jan 1. Exhibitor will be judged on appearance of animal, appearance of exhibitor*, and presentation of animal in the ring. A 4-H er who does not have their own dairy project may borrow an animal from another exhibitor so long as it is not a showmanship animal in a different age division. MANDATORY FOR ALL LIVESTOCK/DAIRY PROJECTS: 13

14 4-H member must participate in showmanship and breed classes. Animal must be able to be controlled on halter, lead, and or cane,(species specific) while being exhibited. Any animal deemed dangerous by the 4-H fair Grievance committee will not be able to participate in classes or livestock sale due e to liability. 4-H Educator will coordinate any grievance committee issues. Grievance Committee for 2013/2014: Steven Bennett, Meg Bush, Mickey Mallory, Anita Menzi, and Dale Gridley. The grievance committee was implemented to deal with any disputes or issues that may arise in the area of livestock/dairy. All decisions made by the grievance committee will be final. 4-H ANIMAL PROJECT RECORDS Any 4-H club member raising a 4-H Club Project Animal MUST enter Project Records in each of the following classes. Records will be judged on accuracy, competence, and neatness. Class No. 2 Dairy 3 Sheep 4 Goat 5 Swine 6 Beef 7 Rabbit 8 Horse 9 Poultry DAIRY AND LIVESTOCK CONTESTS AND EXHIBITS MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES If your entry is not judged by Thursday, please bring it to a 4-H Educator s attention. 10 Hay Exhibit for growing calves and yearlings: bale at least 1 1/2 feet long and 9 inches square or 9 inches in diameter. The exhibitors must certify that they have hay of this quality available for feeding calves and yearlings during the winter. 11 Show Box - painted and labeled - to contain necessary showing equipment. Judged on basis of adequate size, ruggedness, efficiency of stored equipment and role exhibitor had in planning, building, and painting the box. 12 Blanket - made by the 4-H Club exhibitor and worn by the animal. 13 Other - any other article made for dairy, horse, small animal, or livestock project (rope, halter, etc.). NOTE: Ag Promotion Exhibit - See General project Fair Book SECTION C - BEEF CATTLE Open Livestock Superintendent John Bauer 4-H Superintendent Gayle Bauer No animal may be shown in both Breeding and Market classes. Open only to 4-H beef project members. For Health Regulation see Dairy and Livestock Health Regulation. No animals with horns allowed. Exceptions can be made for Rare Breeds. Special arrangements need to be made and cleared with the Livestock Superintendent and 4-H Educators. No nurse cows. The champion and reserve champion market steer must be sold in the livestock sale unless exemption box on Sponsor form. 14

15 NOTE: Health requirements for all animals sold must be met 21 days prior to the day of slaughter. FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP Fitting and Showmanship Mandatory for all exhibitors. Master Showmanship Contest 1 st and 2 nd place exhibitors from classes Class No. 1A Cloverbud- (ages 5-8 that are cloverbud members) 1B Beginner 1 st year showman (under 14 years of age). 2 Junior - under 14 years of age. 3 Senior - 14 years old and older. BREEDING CLASSES Grade/Other Hereford Angus Highlander Breeds/Crosses Junior Heifer Calves born between /1/2014-4/1/2014 Senior Heifer Calves born between /1/13-12/31/13 Summer Yearling Heifers born between May 1 and Aug 31 of the preceding year (12-15 mo.) Junior Yearling Heifers born between Jan and Apr. 30 of the preceding yr. (16-19 mo.) Senior Yearling Heifers born between Sept and Dec. 31 of the second preceding yr. (20-24 mo.) Cow Class 2 yr. & Over Produce of Dam Cow/Calf Classes cow, any age, with natural calf born after January 1 of current year CHAMPION AND RESERVE ROSETTE SPECIAL CLASSES Class No. 44 Bred and owned by exhibitor 45 Best two females owned by exhibitor 15 MARKET CLASSES All Market Steers must be 24 months and younger at the time of the show. Age will be determined in months by the date of that years livestock sale. All Market ID papers must be in office by January 31 st

16 with pictures and visible ID and birthdates included on ID paper. Incomplete ID papers will not be accepted after the date.(if date falls on weekend the next business day will be determined to be deadline.) A steer entering market class 53 thru 56 must weigh a minimum of 900 lbs. Class No. 46 Beef Feeder calf class - beef breeds and crosses. 47 Dairy Feeder calf class - dairy breeds and crosses 48 Small Steer 49 Medium Steer 50 Large Steer 51 Dairy Steer - All CHAMPION AND RESERVE - ROSETTE * Market Classes will be determined at the time of show. SECTION D - DAIRY CATTLE Open Show Superintendent Mike Reese 4-H Superintendent - Jenny Reese HORNS Horns not permitted on cattle no older than Fall Calves and highly discouraged on any Dairy Cattle. * DRESS CODE - Appropriate dress consists of black or white pants or jeans (NO BLUE JEANS), White or green shirt or a 4-H T-Shirt. Closed toed shoes only. Fitting & Showmanship Mandatory for all exhibitors. Master showman class - 1st & 2nd places from all showmanship classes (except 1A and 2) will compete for Master Showman of Dairy Show. Class No. 1A 1B 1C 1 st year showman Cloverbud 5-7 years of age as of January 1 st 1 st year showman (Under 14 years of age, not cloverbuds) 1 st year showman 14 years and over 2 Showman 5-7 years of age as of January 1 st 3 Showman 8-11 years of age as of January 1 st 4 Showman years of age as of January 1 st 5 Showman 15 and over years of age as of January 1 st. * All 1st year showmen will receive the Bob Mix Memorial Showmanship Award. The Bob Mix Memorial Award is given to all first year showmen in honor of Bob Mix who was very involved in the dairy industry, was President of Cornell Cooperative Extension Board in Chemung County, and very dedicated to youth in our 4-H program. Carol Mallory Memorial Award - Rotating trophy for best bred owned by exhibitor, with award for the 4-H member to take home. Carol was a long time supporter of 4-H youth, was a 4-H leader as well as a member of Cornell Cooperative Extension Board of Directors. Class No. - Grade animals will be shown in the appropriate classes for their breed (A grade animal s breed is determined by the breed of their sire). 16

17 Ayr. Swiss Guer. Hol. Jersey Shorthorn Junior Heifer Calf born on or after 3/1/14 5/31/ Winter Heifer Calf born 12/1/13 2/28/ Fall Heifer Calf born 9/1/13 11/30/ Summer Yearling born 6/1/13 8/31/ Spring Yearling (not in milk) born 3/1/13 5/31/ Winter Senior Yearling (not in milk) Born 12/1/12 2/28/13 Fall Yearling (not in milk) Born 9/1/12 11/30/ JUNIOR CHAMPION AND RESERVE - ROSETTE Jr. 2 yrs. Old (does not have to be fresh) born 3/1/12 8/31/ Sr. 2 yrs. old born 9/1/11 2/28/12 Jr. 3 yrs. old born 3/1/11 8/31/11 64 Sr. 3 yrs. old born 9/1/10 2/28/11 4 yrs. old born 9/1/09 8/31/10 Dry Cow, 4 yrs. and under, must have freshened at least once** Dry Cow 5 yrs. and over** yrs. and over Cow in Milk-judged on udder alone * Animals must be 4 months old to show at State Fair. 17 SENIOR CHAMPION AND RESERVE - ROSETTE GRAND CHAMPION AND RESERVE ROSETTE ** Cows shown in dry cow classes may not show in milking classes. Dry cows not shown in these classes may show in milking classes. First and second place Blue Ribbon winners are eligible to compete for Junior, Senior and Grand Champion. SPECIAL CLASSES Blue Red White 103 Best Bred by Exhibitor Maximum of 2 per breed 104 Best two females owned by exhibitor 105 Daughter/Dam both owned by exhibitor Daughter bred by exhibitor 106 Dairy Herd, (4) animals, at least (1) in milk. Individual 4-H member must own all animals.

18 107 Supreme Champion Selected from the Grand Champions of each breed. The Supreme Champion is a large Rosette and trophy. HERDSMANSHIP See Section B Class 1 Mandatory Class. SECTION E - DOG OBEDIENCE 4-H Superintendent Chrissy Nichols A dog obedience trail will be conducted for all youth who have attended a dog obedience training school, or who have trained their dog. Dog must be kept on leash at all times. Dogs must be vaccinated for rabies, distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, and parvo virus. Proof of up-to-date shots must be received with entries. A bitch in season must not be shown. Dog leashes for on-lead exercise must be 6 ft. in length. Project Dogs and Non-Ownership Registrations must be filed with the 4-H office by June 1. All entry deadlines must be met - NO extensions. Qualifying for State Fair - If the person that qualifies for states cannot go, a person that does not qualify may be chosen. The show committee will make decision. Dress Code - as per AKC rules - No badges, club jackets, coats with kennel names thereon or ribbon prizes shall be worn or displayed; no other visible means of identification used by an individual when exhibiting a dog in the ring. This show will adhere to the rules and regulations set for the State Fair show pertaining to: intact clothing, limping, baiting, Danish System ribbons and advancement to the next level. Disputes - A show committee consisting of the superintendent, the judge and 2 representatives from each club will settle any disputes. AKC rules will be used as a guideline. Please notify the 4-H Educator of any disputes. Class No. 1 Beginners A - for youth who have not previously trained a dog. The dogs in this class must not have graduated beyond the beginner level. Dogs will be on lead and scored on the basis of 160 points. 2 Beginners B - for boys and girls who have previously trained a dog in the beginner or more advanced levels of training. Dogs must not have graduated beyond the beginner class. Dogs will be on lead and scored on the basis of 160 points. 3 Graduate Beginners A - for boys and girls who have not previously trained a dog beyond the graduate beginner level. Dogs must not have graduated beyond the graduate beginner level. Exercises and maximum possible points are the same as in the Beginners classes except the stand for examination, recall, long sit and long down are done off lead. 4 Graduate Beginners B - for boys and girls who have previously trained a dog in Graduate Beginners or more advanced levels of obedience. Dogs must not have graduated beyond the Graduate Beginner level. Exercises and maximum possible points are the same as in Graduate Beginners A. 18

19 5 Novice A - for dogs that have completed the Novice Course of instruction but have not graduated beyond this level. All of the exercises except the heel on leash and the figure 8 will be done off lead. Scored on the basis of 200 points. Dogs must not have completed their CD title (or the equivalent - UKC - C-CD, All American CD, Club CD, CKC, CD, etc.) unless the CE was earned within 60 days of the show. 6. Novice B Exercises will be the same as Novice A. Exhibitors can participate in this class more than once. Open to any handler and dog at the Novice Level but not ready for Advanced Novice. 7 Advance Novice - for dogs that have not graduated beyond the Advance Novice level of instruction. Dogs may have earned a CD degree but not a CDX, unless the CDX was earned within 60 days of the show. Other than Heel on Leash all exercises will be performed with the dog off leash. Maximum Possible score will be Graduate Novice - for dogs that have not graduated beyond the Graduate Novice level of instruction. Dogs may have earned a CD degree but not a CDX, unless the CDX was earned within 60 days of the show. Other than Heel on Leash all exercises will be performed with the dog off leash. Maximum possible score will be Open A - for dogs that have not graduated beyond the Open Class level. Dogs may have earned a CD degree but not a CDX, unless the CDX was earned within 60 days of the show. All exercises will be performed with the dog off leash. (Heel Free, Figure 8, Drop on Recall, Retrieve on Flat, Retrieve over High Jump, Broad Jump, Long Sit - 3 minutes, Long Down - 5 minutes - Handlers out of sight). Maximum possible score will be Open B - See description above - same as for class Utility - for dogs that have had training beyond the Open Class level. Dogs may have earned a CDX but not a UD (Utility Degree), or the equivalent, unless this title has been completed within 60 days of the show. All exercises will be performed with the dog off leash (Signal Exercise, Scent Discrimination; one metal article; one leather article; Directed Retrieve, Moving Stand and Examination, Directed Jumping). Maximum possible score will be 200 points. Dogs may repeat this class regardless of point score or ribbon placing. 13 The Brace - for one individual with two dogs, at least one owned by the individual. The two dogs may be different breeds. Exercises will be performed as in Graduate Beginners (with 160 points maximum for the Heel on Leash and Figure 8 and 60 points each maximum for the Stand for Examination, Recall, Long Sit and Lying Down. Maximum possible score will be The Four-Person Team - Teams will consist of four 4-H ers, with their four dogs simultaneously performing Graduate Beginner exercises (with 240 points maximum for the Heel on Leash, 80 points maximum for the Figure 8 and 120 points each maximum for the Stand for Examination, Recall, Long Sit and Long Down). The Figure 8 will require the use of 5 stewards as posts. Once lined up for the Recall, the judge will instruct the 4-H ers to leave their dogs (all four handlers leave as a group). Starting from the judge s left and working to the right, each 4-H er will call his dog individually. Once all 4 dogs have been called, the judge will instruct the handlers to finish their dogs (as a group). Maximum possible score will be 800 points. 15 Drill Team - Each team will consist of 8 or more dogs and their trainers (4-H ers) who will perform a detailed drill of their own design. Kids do not need to be 9 years old to compete in drill team, but they cannot have a dog. They must act as a prop. Trainers may wish to dress alike and perform to music. No adult may enter the arena with the Drill Team. Vocal or whistle commands are permitted, but they must be given by a member of the Drill Team. Dogs may be dressed to add further color. The Drill should be at 19

20 least 5 minutes, but not exceeding 8 minutes in length. Points will be deducted if these limits are not met. (Loss of 1 point for each 15 seconds over or under these limits, an additional 5 points off for an over 60 second deviation). The team will be scored according to the Drill Team scorecard as follows: Points For Consideration Points Appearance uniformity, neatness, appropriateness 10 Appropriateness of musical accompaniment 5 Difficulty of the routine 10 Handling 15 Obedience attentiveness to the aims of dog obedience 20 Originality 20 Precision 20 Total Grooming and Handling A - for boys and girls who have never won a blue ribbon in Grooming and Handling A at the Chemung County Fair. 17 Grooming and Handling B - for boys and girls who have previously won a blue ribbon in Grooming and Handling A at the Chemung County Fair, or any handler that competes in Novice classes at AKC shows or matches. The Champion cannot compete with the same dog in future years. 18 Grooming and Handling C - for 4-H ers who have previously been a Grooming and Handling B Champion and/or have qualified for the Open Class of Junior Showmanship at an AKC Show, matches, or the equivalent. Any 4-H er showing a dog in this class must have completed at least the Beginners level of obedience training with this dog. General Guidelines for Grooming and Handling Classes: The appearance of the animal (Grooming) will account for 50 points and the showing (Handling) of the animal will account for 50 points. Maximum possible score will be 100 points. Discriminating use of bait (food, toy, etc.) will be allowed but is not mandatory. Inappropriate baiting will be severely penalized. Gaiting Patterns - Dogs should be moved at a trot. How smoothly a pattern is performed is more important than the actual mechanics of it (i.e., which hand switched where.). 4-H ers should strive to keep their dogs between themselves and the judge where possible. 4-H ers in all divisions (A, B, C) will be expected to be able to gait their dog in a circle, a triangle, and in a straight line. The straight line may be on a diagonal of the ring or parallel to a side of the ring (e.g., judge may ask handler to gait his dog straight up and back ). 4-H ers in Grooming and Handling divisions B and C will additionally be expected to be able to gait their dogs in an L pattern and also in a straight line paired with another 4-H er and his/her dog. 4-H ers in Grooming and Handling C may be asked to gait their dogs in a T pattern. In any division (A, B, C) the judge may ask the 4-H ers questions about their dogs. In the A division, basic questions such as How old is your dog, What breed/breeds is your dog, etc. may be asked to familiarize the 4-H er with being asked a question and responding. In the B and C divisions, more difficult questions may be asked (e.g., parts of the dog, breed specific questions, etc.). AGILITY Note: Only dogs that are competing at a minimum of Graduate Beginner A in Obedience are eligible for showing in agility classes Class No. 20

21 19 Pre-Novice Agility - A ten obstacle course that is straight forward using non-winged jumps, pipe tunnel, low A-frame, tire jump, table and dog walk. There will be two jump heights offered 8 for smaller dogs and 16 for larger dogs. Any other heights will follow NYS Fair rules. 20 Novice Agility - For all dogs who have received a blue award at the Pre-Novice level. This class shall consist of obstacles. 21 Open Agility - For dogs that have received a blue award at the Novice level. Weave poles and additional obstacles may be added; this is at the judge s discretion. 22 Agility Excellent For dogs who have received a blue award in the Open Level, Dogs must not have completed their AKC Excellent Title (or equivalent-nadac, USDAA, etc.) unless the title was earned within 60 days of the show. Dogs who have titled or received a blue ribbon in this class may compete FEO (For exhibition Only) RALLY OBEDIENCE We will be following the AKC rules for Rally Obedience with changes made to make the course 4-H and youth compatible. Class No. 23 Rally Novice A (novice on leash) - Any dog who has either never competed in Rally Obedience or who has not received a blue ribbon in Novice A class should enter this class. 24 Rally Novice B (novice on leash) - Any dog that has received a blue ribbon in Rally Novice A must move up to this class. 25 Rally Advanced (advance off leash) - Any dog that has received a blue ribbon in Rally Novice B must move up to this class. SECTION F - GOATS Open Superintendent Kevin Burns 4-H Superintendent Meg Bush For health regulations for goats, see Dairy and Livestock Health Regulation. Each animal must be owned and cared for by club member since June 1. Identification/Ownership papers need to be turned into the 4-H office by June 1. Horns: Dairy goats with horns will not be permitted to show. NO EXCEPTIONS. Meat Goats with horns are allowed, but aggressive horned goats may be required to be artificially tipped or required to leave the fairgrounds at the discretion of the 4-H Educator(s). FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP Fitting implies feeding and management, the use of proper means and method of developing goats and making them look attractive to the ringside, to prospective buyers and the official judge. To be judged on appearance of animal, appearance of exhibitor, presentation of animal in the ring. Fitting and Showmanship - MANDATORY Master Showmanship Contest 1 st and 2 nd place exhibitors from classes 1B-2-3 or at judge s discretion. 21

22 Class No. 1A Cloverbud- (Ages 5-7 as of January 1 st ) 1B Beginner - Must be under 14 yrs. 2 Junior - Under 14 3 Senior - 14 and Over DD Alpine DB Lemancha DAIRY GOAT CLASSES DC Nubian DD Saanen DE Oberhalsi DF Toggenburg Doe Kid, 3 ½ mos and under 5 mos. Doe Kid, 5 mos. & under 9 mos. Doe Kid, 9 mos. & under 16 mos. Doe Kid, 16 mos. & under 24 mos. Doe, 1 yr, kid & under 2 in milk Doe, 2 yrs. & under 3 in milk* Doe, 3 yrs. & under 5 in milk Doe, 5 yrs. & over Dam & Daughter** Junior & Reserve Junior Champion Dairy Doe to be selected from 1 st and 2 nd blue in classes that are not in milk Senior & Reserve Senior Champion Dairy Doe to be selected from 1 st and 2 nd blue in classes that are in milk Grand & Reserve Champion Dairy Doe will be selected from the Junior, Reserve Jr., Senior, and Reserve Senior Champion Dairy Doe. DG AOP DH Grade *All Does 24 months and older who have never freshened are ineligible to show. **Must have shown in individual classes. Both need not be owned by same exhibitor, but must be shown in same breed. MEAT GOAT CLASSES Market Goats must be a minimum of 45 lbs. and must be born on or After November 1, of the previous year. NO animal that is shown in breeding classes may be shown in market classes. All meat goats will be shown together (registered, percentage or non-registered.) There will not be classes separating these categories. Class # 1 Doe 1 month to under 3 months Class # 2 Doe 3 months to under 6 months Class # 3 Doe 6 months to under 9 months Class # 4 Doe 9 months to under 1 yr Class # 5 Junior Champion/Reserve Champion, selected from classes 1,2, 3 and 4 Class # 6 Doe 1 yr to under 1 1/2 yr 22