Table of Contents Schedule of Events -2- Behavioral Guidelines -4- Schedule of Events February 27 & 28, 2014 Expo Square Fairgrounds Mustang Barn Thursday, February 27 Rules and Regulations -6- Poultry Division -9- Rabbit Division -14- Sheep Division -17- Swine Division -19- Beef Division -21- Meat Goat -25- Showmanship -28- Rabbit Check-In Rabbit Show Meat Goat Weigh-In Meat Goat Show Sheep Check-In Sheep Show Beef Weigh-In Beef Show Poultry Check-In Poultry Show Swine Check-In Swine Show 3:00 4:00 pm 4:00 pm Friday, February 28 7:30 8:00 am 8:30 am 8:00 9:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 1:00 pm 1:30 pm 1:00 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 4:30 pm 5:30 pm Entries due February 12, 2014 $10.00 cash entry fee per head (Meat Goat, Sheep, Beef and Swine) is due the day of the show. Check with 4-H office for entry fee for rabbits and poultry. -1- -2-
Show Ring Code of Ethics Believing it is in the best interest of all breeders of all livestock to maintain a reputation of integrity and to continue to present a wholesome and progressive image in the show ring, the following list of practices or procedures is, therefore, considered a violation of the Rules and Regulations governing this show. 1. Misrepresenting the age of the animal for the class in which it is shown. 2. Treating or massaging any part of the body internally or externally with an irritant, counter irritant or other substance to temporarily straighten a weak back or loin or to produce unnatural animation. 3. Minimize the effects of crampiness by feeding or injecting drugs, depressants or applying packs or using any artificial contrivance or therapeutic treatment exempting normal exercise. 4. Striking the animal to cause swelling. 5. Surgery or any other procedure performed to change the natural process of growth, maturation, contour or appearance of any animal to include teeth is prohibited. Not included is removal of teats or horns, clipping and dressing of hair and trimming of hooves. 6. Insertion of foreign material under the skin. 7. Any attempt to change the natural color of an animal, either purebred or crossbred, by changing the color or adding false hair, fleece or skin at any point, spot or area of the animal s body. 8. The use of alcoholic beverages in feed or administered as a drench. 9. Administration of a drug of any kind or description, internally or externally, prior to entering the show ring, except for treating a recognized disease or injury. For the purpose of these rules, the term legal drug shall mean any substance by which the sale, possession or use of is controlled by license under federal, state or local laws or regulations and by any substance commonly used in the medical or veterinary professions. The use of any chemical and/or compound that is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration or the Environmental Protection Agency. A positive drug test will result in disqualification, forfeiture of any premiums and/or awards and will exclude the exhibitors from future livestock competition at the Tulsa County Spring Livestock Show. All medications will be administered by a licensed veterinarian only and with the species superintendent s approval. -3-10. Balancing the udder by any abnormal means including the use of mechanical contrivance or the injection of fluid or drugs. Setting the teats and/or occluding (sealing the ends) with a mechanical contrivance or the use of a chemical preparation. Treating or massaging the udder or its attachments with an irritant or counterirritant. The use of common products such as fly spray, ointment or liniment in excess to the point that it is irritating is included as an irritant unless required to reduce edema at the time of calving. 11. The practice of artificial filling by internally pumping or any other device is prohibited. 12. Criticizing or interfering with the judge, other exhibitors, breed representatives or show officials before, during or after the event may result in an individual or group being expelled, placed on probation, declared ineligible or barred from exhibiting at the event. Any violation of the Rules and Regulations specifically designed for the individual shows or the Show Ring Code of Ethics may result in forfeiture of all premiums and awards and the disqualification, expulsion or probation of the exhibitor, organized group, or any individual, or livestock involved. Probation, disqualification, expulsion or other disciplinary action of the Management will be final. Such action will require application for readmission under such terms as the Management may prescribe before the group or individual is allowed to exhibit in future events. Behavioral Guidelines for Extension Educators and Volunteers Working with 4-H Youth Development Programs Oklahoma families and other youth service programs trust in the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service to provide educational programs in a safe environment for participating youth. Adults who assume Educator and volunteer roles within Extension have the opportunity for a rewarding -4-
experience. The opportunity to work with youth is a privileged position of trust that should be held only by those who are willing to demonstrate behaviors that fulfill the trust. The following behavioral expectations have been established for persons serving in Educator and volunteer roles within Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service programs. 1. Work cooperatively with youth, family, volunteers, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service faculty and staff, and others in a courteous, respectful manner demonstrating behaviors appropriate for a positive role model for youth. 2. Represent the Cooperative Extension Service and the 4-H program with pride and dignity, behave appropriately, exhibit good sportsmanship, and demonstrate reasonable conflict management skills. 3. Respect, adhere to, and enforce the rules, policies and guidelines established by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service including all state laws related to child abuse and substance abuse. 4. Recognize that verbal or physical abuse or committing criminal acts are grounds for termination as a volunteer or 4-H Youth Development Educator. 5. Comply with equal opportunity and anti-discrimination laws. Make all reasonable efforts to assure that 4-H youth programs are accessible to youth without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability. 6. Treat animals humanely and encourage 4-H youth and adults to provide appropriate and ethical animal care. 7. Under no circumstances, allow or consume alcohol or illegal drugs at 4-H events or activities. Understand that the use of or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs while in the presence of 4-H members and/or at 4-H programs or activities is grounds for termination as a volunteer or 4-H Youth Development Educator. 8. The use of tobacco in the presence of 4-H members and/or during 4- H events is strongly discouraged, as the use of these products by minors is illegal. 9. Operate machinery, vehicles and other equipment in a safe and responsible manner when working with youth and adults participating in 4-H programs. 10. Accept responsibility to promote, conduct and support 4-H programs in order to develop an effective county, district, state and national 4- H program. -5- Rules and Regulations 1. All livestock and showmanship entries must be completed by the show s on-line entry deadline. 2. Registration papers on breeding beef and breeding sheep must be in the name of the exhibitor and be presented to the superintendent at the time of entry. 3. Exhibits must have been owned and fed by Tulsa County 4-H or FFA members for a minimum of 60 days. 4. Except for an emergency, exhibitors will be required to show their own animal. Examples of emergencies are: illness, significant personal or family accidents, etc. In the event of an emergency, permission must be obtained from the species superintendent and Extension personnel to allow another 4-H or FFA member to show for them. In the event the same exhibitor has two or more animals that are required to show at the same time, the owner-exhibitor can have a bonafide 4-H or FFA member show the second or more animals for them without seeking committee approval. 5. All exhibitors must show their own animals in the showmanship contest. 6. Animals shown in showmanship contest must be officially entered in the 2012. 7. All youth who are 4-H or FFA members may enter showmanship 8. Livestock barns close at 12:00 midnight. 9. Health: Should the health of an animal be questioned, visual inspection will be made by the species superintendent or a veterinarian. Any animal not passing will be removed from the barn. 10. All animals must be checked in during the designated check-in times. 11. All animals requiring weigh-in must be weighed-in during designated weigh-in times. Failure to weigh-in during designating time will result in the animals disqualification. 12. All swine must have the original negative pseudo-rabies and Brucellosis test results form with ear tag in place as required by State Department of Agriculture. Premise ID will be required. 13. Poultry must have the valid original pullorum test results form at entry. -6-
14. Exhibitors will be required to wear the official emblem of the organization they represent at the Tulsa County Junior Spring Livestock Show. 4-H members may wear official 4-H jacket, a collared shirt with a 4-H emblem, or a collared shirt with a 4-H patch or arm band Poultry and rabbit exhibitors will wear official apron when showing in 4-H or FFA jacket.. 15. All exhibitors must be a member of a certified Tulsa County 4-H Club or FFA Chapter prior to January 03, 2014 to show. Exhibitors must have their social security number on pre-entry forms to receive premium money. 16. Cages and stalls will only be provided for animals that are officially entered into the Tulsa County Junior Livestock shows. Pens will be assigned by chapter. 17. Exhibitors must furnish feed. No straw is allowed for bedding except in the dairy goat division. 18. Market animals may be purebred or crossbred. If necessary, a committee will determine breed classification. 19. The Tulsa County Junior Livestock Show Committee shall have authority to settle questions which may arise concerning the show. Only the show committee is allowed in the show ring and scale area during weigh-in. 20. Decision of judge and superintendent is final.there will be no protest. 25. The Tulsa County Junior Livestock Show Committee reserves the right to adjust premium amounts due to availability of amount budgeted for Spring Livestock Show. 26. This is a youth and family event. Responsible conduct is expected and required at all times. Profanity or any other offensive language, abusive conduct or act by an exhibitor Extension Educator, Vo-Ag Instructor, parent, or 4-H leader will be considered a violation of the Show Ring Code of Ethics and will be subject to the penalties outlined in the Show Ring Code of Ethics. Abusive conduct is defined as, but not limited to; aggressively touching, verbally or physically threatening show officials and/or throwing objects in the presence of show officials. 21. Failure to abide by the rules of the show shall cause forfeiture of all premiums and awards, and further participation in the Tulsa County Spring Livestock Show. 22. In no case shall the Tulsa County Junior Livestock Show Committee or Tulsa County Public Facilities Authority be responsible for any loss, damage, or disability. 23. Exhibitors in the Rabbit Division must remove their animals from the cage and place on the judging table. Should a substitute showman be necessary, in case of emergency, the substitute must be an official 4-H or FFA member. Adults are not permitted to show the junior members animals. 24. Judges for all species will receive written confirmation with RSVP one week prior to show. -7- -8-
Division 100: Poultry Superintendent: Roger Masters Entries due February 12, 2014 1 st 5 th Place Ribbons as determined within each class. Champion, Reserve Champion, 3 rd, 4 th & 5 th place in each major class (i.e. American, Asiatic, etc.). Poultry Division Rules 1. An individual exhibitor can enter poultry in up to five (5) classes. 2. All birds must be in place by Friday, February 27 between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm. 3. Entry will be due February 12, 2014 4. Entries will be in one of the following categories: Large Fowl Bantams 5. Sub classes in each breed will be: Cock (C) A male 12 months or older Hen (H) A female 12 months or older Cockerel (K) A male under 12 months Pullet (P) A female under 12 months 6. All varieties will be judged according to the latest edition of the American Standard of Perfection, copyrighted by the American Poultry Association, Inc. Due allowance will be made for lack of plumage because of season. 7. All poultry will be physically inspected for disease and parasites by the superintendent at check-in. All ill or infested birds will be disqualified. Papers for a negative pullorum test must be presented at time of pre-entry and the original must be presented at checkin. Entries not accompanied by pullorum papers will -9- not be entered. All birds must be tested before they come on the grounds. There will not be a tester at the show. All state issued pullorum papers expire within 90 days, unless issued an NPIP 1 year clean flock certificate. 8. All birds must be identified by a numbered leg band. Band numbers must be listed on the registration form. Birds that have no listed band numbers will not be registered. 9. Exhibitors are required to enter correct leg band numbers, proper color, sex and age of bird on entry form. 10. Exhibitors must have owned and cared for their birds at least 60 days prior to the Tulsa County Spring Livestock Show. 11. Exhibitors must be present during the show unless showing other livestock with prior authorization from the show superintendent. Non-compliant exhibitors will be disqualified. 12. Exhibitors must cage and care for their own birds. Birds not caged by or cared for by their owners will be disqualified, unless cleared by superintendent. 13. There must be at least three birds to constitute a class. Otherwise, they will be shown in the All Other class. The show superintendent may combine classes at their discretion. 14. Birds that are not pre-entered by the due date will not be admitted under any circumstances. Class #1 Class #2 Section 130 Section 330 - Large Fowl American Breeds Plymouth, Rocks, Dominiques, Wyandottes, Javas, Rhode Island Reds, Rhode Island Whites, Hampshires, Hollands, Delawares Asiatic Breeds Brahmas, Cochins, Langshans) -10-
Class #3 Class #4 Class #5 Class #6 Class #7 English Breeds Dorking, Red Caps, Cornish, Orpingtons, Sussex, Australops Mediterranean Breeds Leghorns, Minorcas, Spanish, Andalusians, Anconas, Sicilla, Buttercups, Catalans Continental Breeds Hamburgs, Campines, Lakenvelders, Polish Bearded and Non-Bearded, Houdans, Crevecoeurs, LaFleche All Other Large Fowl Breeds Modern Old English, Malays, Sumatras, Aseels, Shamos, Yokohamas, Phoenix, Cubalayas, Sultans, Frizzies, Naked Necks, Araucanas, Ameracauanas Turkey Grand Champion Large Fowl Reserve Grand Champion Large Fowl Class #8 Class #9 Award Award Section 131: Bantam Fowl Modern Game: Breed Barred, Birchen, Black, Black Breasted Red, Blue, Blue Red, Crele, Cuckoo, Ginger Red, Golden Duckwing, Lemon Blue, Silver Duckwing, Wheaten and White Old English Game Breed Barred, Birchen, Black, Black Breasted Red, Black Tailed Buff, Black Tailed Red, Black Tailed White, Blue, Blue Golden Duckwing, Blue Silver Wheaten, Blue Wheaten, Brown Red, Buff, Crele, -11- Class #10 Class #11 Class #12 Class #13 Class #14 Cuckoo, Ginger Red, Golden Duckwing, Lemon Blue, Red Pyle, Self Blue, Silver Blue, Silver Duckwing, Silver Wheaten, Spangled, Splash Wheaten, Brassy Back Wheaten, Columbian and White Single Comb Clean Leg Breed Alsteirer, Ancona, Andalusian, Australop, Barnesvelder, Brakel, Campione, Creeper, Dorking, Delaware, Dutch, Dutch Bearded, Fayoumi, Frisian, Frissie, Japanese, Java, Jersey Giant, Junglefowl, Lakenvelder, Lamona, Leghorn, Minorca, Naked Neck, Nankin, New Hampshire, Orpington, Phoenix, Plymouth Rock, Pyncheaon, Rhode Island Red, -11- Rhode Island White, Rumpless, Spanish, Sussex, Thruinger Bearded, Weisummer Rose Comb Clean Leg Breed Ancona, Appenzeller Bearded, Belgian Bearded d Anvers, Dominique, Dorking, Grizzle, Hamburg, Leghorn, Minorca, Nankin, Redcap, Rhode Island Red, Rhode Island White, Rosecomb, Sebright, Watermaal, Wyandotte All Other Combed Clean Legged Breeds Appenzeller, Spitzhauben, Araucana, Aseel, Brabanter, Buckeye, Buttercup, Chantecler, Malay, Orloff, Polish Shamo, Sumatra, Yokohama Feather Leg Breeds Belgian, Bearded d Iccle, Booted, Brahma, Breda, Cochin, Faverolle, Frizzle, Langshan, Silkie, Sultan All Other Breeds class Grand Champion Bantam Fowl Reserve Champion Bantam Fowl -12- Rosette & Award Rosette & Award
Best of Show Reserve Best of Show Award & Rosette Award & Rosette Section 135 Poultry Showmanship Class 1: Junior Showmanship (ages 9-12 as of show date) Class 2: Intermediate Showmanship (ages 13-15 as of show date) Class 3: Senior Showmanship (ages 16-18 as of show date) Premium and Awards given for showmanship classes Champion Showman Reserve Champion Showman Best of Breed Best Opposite of Breed Division 200: Rabbit Division Superintendent Deb Morrison Entries due February 12, 2014 1 st 5 th Place Ribbons Award Award Best of Show Award 1 st Reserve Award 2 nd Reserve Award Junior Showmanship Intermediate Showmanship Senior Showmanship Premium & award Premium & award Premium & award Rabbit Division Rules -13-1. Obey General Rules pages 3-8 Tulsa Fair Livestock Show book. 2. All rabbits must be pre-entered by February 12. Forms are available on-line or online entries can be done at the Tulsa County 4-H office. 3. All rabbits must arrive Thursday, February 27 between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm and remain until released at the conclusion of the show. 4. No crossbred rabbits may be shown. 5. Show order and individual Breed classes will be determined by Show Superintendent and posted at the show table. 6. A.) All animals must be identified by a permanent legible tattoo in the left ear. Legibility to be determined by judge. B.) All rabbits confined more -14-
than one to a cage will be removed from the premises if the Rabbit Superintendent(s) deems one of the rabbits infected with a contagious disease. Contagious diseases of rabbits include, but not limited to, Pasteruella (snuffles), Coccidiosis, Scurvy, Mange, Fleas, Mites, and Lice. Rabbits with non-infectious diseases such as: ear cancers, slobbers, (often coming from stress), pot belly, abscesses, hernias, split penis, blindness, malocclusion, or sore hocks are considered to be unhealthy and will be disqualified, but will not be required to leave the premises. 7. All rabbits must pass a health inspection by the superintendent at check-in, although no health papers or registration certificate will be needed. 8. Best of breed winners in each major breed will compete for Best of Show, 1 st Reserve and 2 nd Reserve. Rosettes to be awarded. 9. Exhibitors must be in the area of the show during the show unless showing other livestock and cleared by Show Superintendent or they will be disqualified. 10. Exhibitors must take care of their own rabbits while at the show. 11. Exhibitors must have owned and cared for their rabbit for at least 60 days prior to the show. 12. There must be at least three rabbits and two owners in the breed to constitute a class. Otherwise, they will be shown as All Other Breeds (AOB). 13. All other information must be filled out completely on entry form unless rabbit needs to be tattooed at check-in. 14. Rabbits not entered by pre-entry due date will NOT be admitted under any circumstances. 15. Meat pen will consist of three (3) rabbits, all of the same type and variety and under ten (10) weeks of age. Judging will be based on meat type, condition, uniformity and fur. 16. Rabbit exhibitors will be required to wear the official jacket (4-H or FFA) of their organization or 4-H exhibitors can wear an official 4-H apron. -15- Section: 200 Class 1: Class 2: Class 3: Class 4: Class 5: Class 6: Class 7: Class 8: Class 9: Class 10: Class 12: Class 13: Class 14: Class 15: Havana Dutch Florida White Californian Polish Thrianta Holland Lop Mini Lop Mini Rex Netherlands Dwarf New Zealand All Other Breeds (AOB) Meat Pen Rabbits will be designated on entry form as Buck or Doe. Please be sure to include the age class of each rabbit entry. Under 6 Months Junior. 6 to 8 months Intermediate. Over 8 months Senior. Please include variety or color of each rabbit entry Section 230 Rabbit Showmanship Class # 1 Junior Rabbit Showmanship (age 9-12 yrs as of show date) Class #2: Intermediate Rabbit Showmanship (ages 13-15 yrs as of show date) Class #3: Senior Rabbit Showmanship (ages 16-18 yrs as of show date) Awards and Premiums will be presented to all classes. Champion Showman Reserve Champion Showman -16-
Division 600: Sheep Entries due February 12, 2014 Superintendent: Robert Goode All animals requiring weigh-in must be weighed-in during designated weigh-in times. Failure to weigh-in during designated time will result in the animals disqualification. Market Breed Champion Res. Breed Champion Grand Champion Res. Grand Champion 1 st 5 th Place Ribbons & Premiums Rosette & Award Rosette & Award 8. Lambs must be determined by the Sheep Division Superintendent to be free of contagious disease or they will not be allowed to show and must be removed from fairgrounds. Section 622 Speckle face-market lamb Section 623: Dorset Market Lamb Section 624: Hampshire Market Lamb Section 625: Suffolk Market Lamb Section 626: Shropshire Market Lamb Section 627: Southdown Market Lamb Section 628: Natural Colored Market Lamb Section 629: Crossbred Market Lamb Section 630: Sheep Showmanship Section 630: Sheep Showmanship Class 1 Junior Showmanship (ages 9-12 yrs as of show date) Class 2 Intermediate Showmanship (ages 13-15 yrs as of show date) Class 3 Senior Showmanship (ages 16-18 yrs as of show date) Premium and award given for showmanship classes Champion Showman Reserve Champion Showman Ribbon Ribbons and awards will be presented to all classes. Market Lamb Rules 1. Must have been owned and fed by exhibitor for 60 days. 2. Ewes may be shown as market or breeding, but not both. 3. All market lambs will show by breed. Classification will be done at weigh-in. 4. No maximum weight. 5. To have a breed, must have three or more animals and two or more exhibitors. If not, animals will be shown in crossbred class. 6. The Sheep Division Superintendent will weigh and divide classes. 7. Market lambs will be shown slick shorn. -17- -18-
Division 700: Swine Superintendent: Daniel Schmidt Entries due February 12, 2014 All animals requiring weigh-in must be weighed-in during designated weigh-in times. Failure to weigh-in during designated time will result in the animals disqualification. 1 st 5 th Place Ribbons & Premiums Market Swine Rules Section 711: Section 712: Section 713: Section 714: Section 715: Section 716: Section 717: Section 718: Berkshire Chester White Duroc Hampshire Poland Spots Yorkshire Crossbred Section: 730 Swine Showmanship Class 1: Junior Showmanship (ages 9-12 yrs as of show date) Class 2: Intermediate Showmanship (ages 13-15 yrs as of show date) Class 3: Senior Showmanship (ages 16-18 yrs as of show date) 1. All swine to have pseudorabies Brucellosis tag and original papers as required by State Department of Agriculture. Premise IDs will be required. 2. All swine must be fed, owned and cared for by exhibitor for 60 days prior to show. 3. Three (3) animals of a breed and two or more owners are required to constitute a breed; otherwise, they will be shown in the crossbred class. 4. The Swine Division Superintendent will be responsible for determining class size, swine weigh-in and classification. 5. Pigs will be weighed one time to determine official weight. There will be no maximum weight. 6. Gilts may be shown in market class, or in breeding class, but not both 7. All market swine will show by breed Champion Showman Reserve Champion Showman Ribbon -19- -20-
Division 800: Beef Superintendent Steve Soules & Scott Stinnett Entries due February 12, 2014 1 st 5 th Place Ribbons & Premium All animals requiring weigh-in must be weighed-in during designated weigh-in times. Failure to weigh-in during designated time will result in the animals disqualification. All registered females must have a legible tattoo matching registration papers to be eligible to show. This will be enforced. If not in compliance females will not be shown or will be shown as a commercial female. Registered Heifers Breed Champion Reserve Breed Champion overall Grand Champion overall Reserve Grand Champion Heifers Rosette & Award Rosette & Award Market Steer Grand Champion Res. Grand Champion Ribbon& award Ribbon& award Bred and Owned 1. Bred and owned must be registered in exhibitors name and papers must show exhibitor owned the dam when she was bred. Grand Champion Res. Grand Champion Show Order Registered heifers Commercial heifers Market steers Showmanship Ribbon & award Ribbon Registered Heifer Rules 1. Read and obey all General Rules and Regulations found on pages 3-8 of 2012 Tulsa Spring Livestock Show book. 2. Present registration papers at time of entry 3. Tattoos must be in the ear of the heifer and will be checked by Beef superintendent or his/her representative at check-in. 4. Two animals of a breed and two or more owners are required to constitute a breed; otherwise they will show in the All Other Breed (AOB) class. 5. Registered heifers must be registered in owners name 60 days prior to show. Commercial heifers need a signed affidavit by breeder declaring heifers age. All heifers need to be owned, fed and cared for by exhibitor 60 days prior to show. 6. Fitting will be allowed at the spring show. This is not mandatory but is optional. -21- -22
Section 801: Section 802: Section 803: Exotic English Commercial 5. Market steers will be divided into two classes - English or Exotic. Any steer having English blood will be classified as English. English Exotic or Exotic-Exotic cross will be classified as Exotic. Class #1 Born Mar 1, 2012 and after Class #2 Born January 1, 2012-February 28, 2012 Class #3 Born September1, 2011 December 31, 2011 Class #4 Born June 1, 2011 August 31, 2011 Class #5 Born March 1, 2011 May 31, 2011 Class #6 Born January 1, 2011 February 28, 2011 Section 822: Section 823: Market Steers English / Market Steer Exotic / Market Steer Commercial Heifer Rules 1. Read and obey all General Rules and Regulations found on pages 3-8 of 2013 Tulsa Spring Livestock Show book. 2. Commercial heifer classes will be broken by weight. 3. There is no weight limit and no papers required 4. Heifers must possess all their baby teeth with no signs of permanent teeth. 5. Heifers can be shown as Registered or Commercial Heifers but NOT both. Class 1: Class 2: Class 3: Section 830: Beef Showmanship Junior (ages 9-12 yrs as of show date) Intermediate (ages 13-15 yrs as of show date) Senior (ages 16-18 yrs as of show date) Champion Showman Reserve Champion Showman Ribbon Steer Rules 1. Read and obey all General Rules and Regulations found on pages 1-9 of 2013 Tulsa Spring Livestock Show book. 2. All steers must be owned and fed by exhibitor for sixty (60) days prior to the show. 3. Must have a full set of baby teeth with no signs of permanent teeth. 4. Beef Division Superintendent will weigh, check teeth, (teeth rule: prospects temporary incisors only / market two center permanent incisors may be in, but must be below cutting edge of adjacent temporary incisors) and divide into classes. -23- -24-
Section 910: Market Goats Division 900: Meat Goat Superintendent: Kim Howerton Entries due February 12, 2013 All animals requiring weigh-in must be weighed-in during designated weigh-in times. Failure to weigh-in during designated time will result in the animals disqualification. Meat Goats will be released following completion of meat goat show on Friday February 28, 2014 1 st 5 th Place & Premiums Rules and Regulations 1. Read and obey all General Rules and Regulations found on pages 1-8 of 2012 Tulsa Spring Livestock Show book. 2. All goats must have an official pedigree issued by respective breed association, signed by the breeder listing buyer and date of sale, a notarized bill of sale, or may be bred & owned. 3. All goats must to be tattooed, as per breed association rules. 4. Goats must have been owned and fed by exhibitor sixty (60) days prior to show. 5. Goats must be free of external parasites, ringworm and warts. -25-1. Must have been owned and fed by exhibitor for 60 days prior to the show. 2. Must have milk teeth. 3. -Does may be shown as market or breeding, but not both. 4. All market animals will be shown by weight 5. No minimum or maximum weight. 6. The Meat Goat Division Superintendent will determine class breaks and class size. 7. All goats will be weighed by species committee. No weigh back 8. All goats must be free of contagious diseased. Goat determined to be infected with a contagious disease - will not be allowed to show and must be removed from the barn. Section 920: Breeding Meat Goats 1. Does whose age is less than three (3) months need not be registered in exhibitors name. A signed transfer from the breeder, stating date of sale, buyer and seller and animals birth date is required. 2. Must have been owned and fed by exhibitor for 60 days prior to the show. 3. All does must be free of contagious diseased. Does determined to be infected with a contagious disease will not be allowed to show and must be removed from the barn. 4. Does may be shown as market or breeding, but not both. 5. All breeding does must be tattooed, as specified by breed association rules. 6. No bucks are allowed to show. Class 1: under 3 months Class 2: 3 to 6 months Class 3: 7 months up to 9 months Class 4: 10 months to 12 months Class 5: 13 months and over -26-
Day of show will determine age of does by their papers. Commercial does will be shown by weight. Section 930: Meat Goat Showmanship Class 1: Junior Showmanship (ages 9-12 yrs as of show date) Class 2: Intermediate Showmanship (ages 13-15 yrs as of show date) Class 3: Senior Showmanship (ages 16-18 yrs as of show date) Champion Showman Reserve Champion Showman Ribbon SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST Showmanship will be awarded to Champion Showman and Reserve Champion Showman in Junior, Intermediate and Senior divisions for: Beef, Swine, Sheep, Meat Goat. Champion Showmanship Reserve Showmanship Ribbon 1. All participants in the Showmanship Contests must be a 4-H or FFA member. 2. Junior Division ages 9 and 12 years as of show date (Exhibitor must be at least 9 years old and a 4-H member 3. Intermediate ages 13-15 years as of show date and a 4-H or FFA member 4. Senior ages 16-18 years as of show date and a 4-H or FFA member 5. All exhibitors must show their own animals in the showmanship contest. 6. Animals shown in showmanship contest must be officially entered in the 2012 Tulsa County Spring Livestock Show. 7. All youth who are official 4-H or FFA members may enter showmanship. Section 630: Sheep Showmanship Section 730: Swine Showmanship Section 830: Beef Showmanship Section 930: Meat Goat Showmanship -27- -28-
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