Wills Spring 4-H/FFA Fair The Wills Spring 4-H/FFA Fair, one of four regional spring livestock shows for Maryland 4-H and FFA members, is named in honor of the late Richard N. Wills who for more than fifty years provided leadership that enabled hundreds of youth and adults to participate in agricultural related activities. Our sincere appreciation is extended to the MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL FAIR BOARD for their financial support for premiums, ribbons and special awards. We thank the HOWARD COUNTY FAIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS for their cooperation in the use of their grounds and buildings. A paramedic will be available on the grounds in the event of an emergency. Rescue squad ambulance is on standby basis. Board of Directors President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Don Marston Wendy Feaga Karren Sowell Susan Harrison Bob Valentine Kathy Patrick David Patrick Allan Pickett Kiera Finucane Judith Iager Members Nancy Carlisle Danielle Hamilton Kathy Harden Amanda Valentine Dennis Bruce Bennett Caroline Shedd Show Committee Chairpersons/Co-Chairpersons Dairy Judy Iager, Kathy Patrick, Amanda Dennis Dairy Goats Don Marston Meat Goats Bruce Bennett Beef Allan Pickett Rabbit Wendy Feaga, Kathy Harden Sheep Danielle Hamilton, Karren Sowell Dogs Caroline Shedd Poultry Nancy Carlisle SUPPORT THE FOOD CONCESSION BOOTH. A portion of the proceeds from the food booth goes to support the expenses of conducting the show.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Our sincere appreciation is extended to the MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL FAIR BOARD for their support for premiums, ribbons, and special awards. We thank the HOWARD COUNTY FAIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS for their cooperation in the use of the grounds and buildings. The Fair would not be possible without the generous financial assistance from organizations and individuals. We are pleased to acknowledge the following 2013-2014 Wills Fair supporters: Baltimore-Howard Co. Rabbit & Cavy Breeders Assoc. Betty L. Bures Carroll County 4-H Dog Club Carroll County 4-H Livestock Club Iris M. Craven Dayton 4-H Club Dun-Loafin Farm - Harrison Family Fine Feathered Friends 4-H Club Frederick Co. 4-H Dairy Goat Club Gaithersburg Equipment Company Gaywinds Farm - Kahler Families The Glenn Family Farm Happy Hounds 4-H Club Hare Raisers 4-H Club Hines Equipment-Hines Family Howard County 4-H Beef Club Howard County Holstein Association Maple Dell Farm - The Patrick Families Maple Lawn Farm - The Iager Families Maryland Angus Association Inc. Maryland Angus Women s Club Maryland Cooperative Guernsey Breeders Association Maryland Dairy Goat Association Maryland-Delaware Ayrshire Breeders Maryland Hereford Association Maryland Holstein Association Maryland Sheep Breeders Association Maryland Shorthorn Association Inc. Mid Atlantic Farm Credit Association Mi-Jen Bunnies - Sherry Wade Rolling Clovers 4-H Club Carolyn & Leroy Sellman Sparks 4-H Club Turf Center - Diane Patton
MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL FAIR BOARD 2014 Mr. Dale Hough - Chair 17383 Hardy Road Mt. Airy, MD 21771 Mrs. Nancy Hendricks- Vice-Chair 8340 Palmer Road Middletown, MD 21769 Mrs. Jo Ann Cashman 826 Springdale Road New Windsor, MD 21776 Mrs. Diane Geary 9900 Watkins Road Gaithersburg, MD 20882 Mr. Hal Spielman 114 East Main Street P.O. Box 371 Sharpsburg, MD 21782 Mr. Michael Whiteside P.O. Box 303 Queenstown, MD 21658 Mrs. Elizabeth MacDonald 10020 Mila Street Denton, MD 21629 Mr. William Langlotz 1013 Maplehurst Lane Monkton, MD 21111 Mr. Michael Mohler 11611 Lucknow Lane La Plata, MD 20646 Mr. Martin Hamilton Executive Secretary 16400 Frederick Road Woodbine, MD 21797-8516 Donna Hill Administrative Assistant 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401 Mailing Address Maryland Agricultural Fair Board P.O. Box 517 Lisbon, MD 21765
General Rules 1. Exhibitors must review and abide by general rules and the rules for their respective species. 2. ENTRY PROCEDURE-PLEASE READ! Entries must be submitted no later than April 21, 2014. Entries need to be mailed to: 4-H Department, Carroll County Extension, 700 Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD 21157. Once entries are received, all entries will be reviewed and signed by your county 4-H educator. Do NOT send your entries to your local extension office! 3. Exhibitors must comply with State of Maryland Health Regulations and present a copy of the veterinary health certificate to the State Veterinarian on arrival on the grounds. Complete Maryland Animal Health Regulations can be found at http://mda.maryland.gov/animalhealth/pages/fairs Shows.aspx 4. All animals (except beef) must be on the grounds no later than 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2014. (Beef exhibitors: see Special Beef Rules) 5. Upon arrival, all exhibitors should report to the show superintendent at the designated show area. (See Special Rules for each species). Stall assignments will be posted on the ends of the barns. 6. Exhibitors requiring additional time for preparation for the various shows may arrive on the fairgrounds Friday evening after 6:00 p.m. Exhibitors staying overnight on the grounds must have an adult chaperon who must be on the fairgrounds from 10 p.m Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday. 7. Bedding must be provided by exhibitors. 8. Exhibitors are required to clean their stalls or pens before leaving. Bedding must be removed from stalls/pens and removed from grounds. (There will be dumpsters available on a first come, first served basis for removal of bedding.)transportation allowances will be withheld for failure to clean stalls or pens. Exhibitors should tie their animals in barn space provided. Do not show out of trailers. 9. A maximum of 5 animals total per exhibitor will receive transportation allowances NOT per department. See Special Rules for each species). Additional animals may be entered but will not receive any participation premiums. Participation fee is due to change based upon the State allocated funds. 10. Exhibitors will show their own animals unless two animals are eligible for the same class. In this case the second animal must be shown by another 4-H/FFA member who is the same chronological age or younger.
11. Exhibitors are expected to keep their animals under control at all times. If an animal gets away from the showman twice, the superintendent of that department has the right to ask the animal to be removed from the ring/show. 12. Animals will be released following the conclusion of the appropriate show. 13. Transportation allowances will be provided through support from the MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL FAIR BOARD and will be forwarded to exhibitors by check through their local University of Maryland Extension Office following the show. Allowances are due to change based upon the availability of funds from the Fair Board. Premiums are $12.00 per head Cattle-Beef or Dairy; $5.00 per head Sheep, Swine, Goats; $2.00 per head Dogs; $1.00 per head Chickens or Rabbits. A maximum of 5 animals total per exhibitor NOT per department will receive the transportation allowances. These apply to all shows and may not be changed except by action of the MD Ag Fair Board 14. Water will be available in the barns and at the wash racks. No washing of cattle in the sheep/swine barns. 15. Fitting and Showing/Showmanship Scoring: The judging of fitting and showing/showmanship classes will be based on the following factors: Showmanship ability and appearance of the exhibitor - 75% Grooming, clipping, cleanliness, and appearance of the animal - 25% Because this show is held early in the year, emphasis will not be placed on condition of the animal as far as fleshing is concerned. Beef exhibitors see rule #7 in beef department. 16. The show will be held rain or shine. 17. Age divisions will be as follows: Juniors 8-10 years of age; Intermediates 11-13 years of age, and Seniors 14-18 years old, as of January 1 of the current year. 18. The show committee of each species will make decisions regarding the conduct of the specific show and these decisions will be final. 19. Exhibitors must review and abide by the rules for their respective species. 20. The fair management will not be responsible for any accidents or injuries which may occur to any person, exhibit or property. A paramedic will be available on the grounds in the event of an emergency. Rescue squad ambulance is on standby basis. 21. Anyone caught vandalizing property will be expelled from the show. The Maryland 4-H Code of Conduct will be in effect throughout the show weekend. 22. Exhibitors must sign the Code of Animal Science Ethics annually and have it on file in the local 4-H office. (Code adapted from the IAFE Code of Show Ring Ethics).
The following practices or procedures are unacceptable and are defined as being fraudulent and/or unethical in the care, fitting, preparation and showing of all animals. Animals entered may be subject to blood and/or urine sampling and testing at any time during the fair. 1. Misrepresenting the age of an animal for a class in which it is shown. 2. Treating an animal, internally or externally, with an irritant or counter-irritant, or other substance to artificially change its conformation or appearance for a show. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of graphite, powders, hemp, artificial coloring or similar substances. As an example, the use of products such as show glo, shaving cream, and hair mousse used to improve eye appeal, would be permitted. The use of dyes, spray paint or other artificial coloring which result in the misrepresentation of the animal (i.e., that change the natural color of the hair/wool, etc.), would not be permitted. This shall also include the offering for consumption by the animal, any substance not considered a normal component of a diet for livestock. 3. The use of tranquilizers, sedatives, depressants or similar substances which alter the physical or physiological state of the animal. 4. Surgery, injection or insertion of foreign material under the skin and/or into the flesh of an animal to change the natural contour, conformation or appearance of the animal's body. 5. The use of inhumane fitting, showing and/or handling practices (i.e., ramping lambs, etc.). 6. Exhibiting animals found to carry false hair/wool that has been relocated to enhance the contour, conformation or appearance of the animal with the exception of a false switch. 7. Criticizing or interfering with the judge, show management or other exhibitors while in the show ring and other conduct detrimental to the show including, but not limited to, unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of the exhibitor. 8. Sheep and goats must have Scrapie ID tag.
DEPARTMENT II DAIRY Chairman - Judy Iager 301-725-6751, Kathy Patrick, Amanda Dennis, Caitlin Patrick DIVISION A - DAIRY CATTLE SHOW Special Dairy Rules 1. All exhibitors are expected to abide by the P.D.C.A. Show Code of Ethics outlined on page 9 and the Maryland 4-H/FFA Code of Animal Science Ethics. No washing of cattle in the sheep/swine barn. 2. Bedding must be removed from stalls and grounds before leaving. Premiums will be forfeited for failure to clean stalls and remove bedding from grounds. 3. Fitting and Showing: a. Show Ring Attire 4-H & FFA Boys - WHITE pants with WHITE shirt. Neck pieces optional, but encouraged. (Caps shall not be worn in the show ring). 4-H & FFA Girls - WHITE pants or skirt with WHITE shirt. Neck pieces optional, but encouraged. (Caps shall not be worn in the show ring). (PREMIUMS SHALL BE FORFEITED IF DRESS CODE IS VIOLATED!) No farm names or other identification shall appear on the show uniforms. Safe, appropriate attire, including footwear is required at all times. b. Fitting and showing classes will begin at 10 a.m. and will be by age of exhibitor and all breeds will compete together in those age classes. Junior, Intermediate, Senior, and Grand Champion Fitting and Showing will be chosen from the appropriate class winners. c. Fitting and showing classes will be divided by member's age as of January 1 of the current year: Junior Exhibitor - age 8 Junior Exhibitor - age 9 Junior Exhibitor - age 10 Intermediate Exhibitor - age 11 Intermediate Exhibitor - age 12 Intermediate Exhibitor - age 13 Senior Exhibitor - age 14 Senior Exhibitor - age 15 Senior Exhibitor - age 16 Senior Exhibitor - age 17-18 d. 4-H and FFA exhibitors are expected to do their own fitting for participation in these classes. Show will begin at 10 a.m. starting with Junior Exhibitor- Age 8.
e. Fitting and showing classes will precede the breed classes. The Fitting and Showing Classes will begin at 10 a.m. 4. Breed Classes a. The maximum number of animals any exhibitor may receive premiums for is five (5). Additional animals may be entered, but no premiums will be paid. Exhibitors may show only one animal in each class, except the aged cow class where two animals can be shown. The showman of the second animal must be of the same chronological age or younger. The showman must be approved by the show chairman.. b. All dairy animals must be registered in the exhibitor's name. Registration papers will be checked. The exhibitor of any animal for which registration papers have not been received by the day of the show must have proof that an application for the animal's registration has been filed with the Breed Association. This can be accomplished by a telegram from the Association acknowledging receipt. Animals 2 years of age and over must be owned by the exhibitor before the animal reaches her second birthday. Dairy calves purchased at spring sales can provide the needed information as listed in the sale catalog. Dairy animals in the Maryland 4-H Dairy Cattle Leasing Program must be assigned to the youth by June 1 of the current year. The individual must comply with the rules stated in the Maryland 4-H Dairy Leasing agreement. c. Exhibitors of dual registered Shorthorn cattle may show in only one category, either as Milking Shorthorn, or Beef Shorthorn, not both. d. Exhibitors must show their own animal. Illness or emergency will be the only cases considered. If this happens the exhibitor or parent must report to the show chairman prior to the show. If a substitute showman is approved, he or she must be of the same chronological age or younger. e. Exhibitors will be permitted to substitute one animal for another either in the same class or in a different class within the same breed. Substitutions from one breed to another will not be accepted. f. Judging will begin with Fitting and Showing. Junior age groups will show first, working up to the older members last. 5. Awards Ribbons will be awarded to 10 places in each class. An award will be presented the Grand Champion animal of each breed and a rosette to the Reserve Grand Champion of each breed. o A rosette will be awarded to the Junior and Senior Champion and Reserve Junior and Reserve Senior Champion of each breed. o A rosette will be awarded the first place individual in each fitting and showing age class. o An award will be presented to the Junior, Intermediate and Senior fitting and
showing champion. o Junior champion fitting and showing winner will be chosen from the winners of class 1, 2, 3. o Intermediate champion fitting and showing winner will be chosen from the winners of classes 4, 5, 6. o Senior champion fitting and showing winner will be chosen from the winners of classes 7, 8, 9, 10. An award will be presented to the Grand Champion from the three Fitting and Showing Age Champions. A Supreme Champion will be selected from the Breed Grand Champions and an appropriate award presented A Junior Supreme Champion will be selected from the Breed Junior Champions and an appropriate award presented. Classes Fitting and Showing classes all breeds combined 1. Fitting and Showing - Junior Exhibitors (age 8) 2. Fitting and Showing - Junior Exhibitors (age 9) 3. Fitting and Showing - Junior Exhibitors (age 10) 4. Fitting and Showing - Intermediate Exhibitors (age 11) 5. Fitting and Showing - Intermediate Exhibitors (age 12) 6. Fitting and Showing - Intermediate Exhibitors (age 13) 7. Fitting and Showing - Senior Exhibitors (age 14) 8. Fitting and Showing - Senior Exhibitors (age 15) 9. Fitting and Showing - Senior Exhibitor (age 16) 10. Fitting and Showing - Senior Exhibitor (age 17-18) Junior Champion Fitting and Showing - selected from winners of classes 1, 2, 3 Intermediate Champion Fitting and Showing - selected from winners of classes 4, 5,6 Senior Champion Fitting and Showing - selected from winners of classes 7, 8, 9 and 10 GRAND CHAMPION FITTING AND SHOWING WINNER - selected from Junior, Intermediate and Senior Champion Fitting and Showing winner
HOLSTEIN BREED CLASSES 11. Winter Heifer Calf - Born December 1, 2013 through February 29, 2014 12. Fall Heifer Calf - Born September 1, through November 30, 2013 13. Summer Yearling Heifer - Born June 1, through August 31, 2013 14. Spring Yearling Heifer - Born March 1, through May 31, 2013 15. Winter Yearling Heifer - Born December 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013 16. Fall Yearling Heifer - Born September 1, through November 30, 2012 Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion 17. Cow, Jr. 2 yr. old - Born March 1, through August 31, 2012 18. Cow, Sr. 2 yr. old - Born September 1, 2011 through February 28, 2012 19. Cow, Jr.3 yr. old - Born March 1, through August 31, 2011 20. Cow, Sr.3 yr. old - Born September 1, 2010 through February 28, 2011 21. Cow, 4 yr. old and under 5 - Born September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010 22. Aged Cow 5 yr. old and over - Born prior to September 1, 2009 23. Dry Cow Class (must have freshened at least once) Senior Champion and Reserve Senior Champion AYRSHIRE, BROWN SWISS, GUERNSEY, JERSEY, MILKING SHORTHORN and RED AND WHITE BREED CLASSES 24. Winter Heifer Calf - Born December 1, 2013 through February 29, 2014 25. Fall Heifer Calf - Born September 1, through November 30, 2013 26. Summer Yearling Heifer - Born June 1, through August 31, 2013 27. Spring Yearling Heifer - Born March 1, through May 31, 2013 28. Winter Yearling Heifer - Born December 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013 29. Fall Yearling Heifer - Born September 1, through November 30, 2012 Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion 30. Cow, Jr. 2 yr. old - Born March 1, through August 31, 2012 31. Cow, Sr. 2 yr. old - Born September 1, 2011 through February 28, 2012 32. Cow, Jr. 3 yr. old - Born March 1, through August 31, 2011 33. Cow, Sr. 3 yr. old - Born September 1, 2010 through February 28, 2011 34. Aged Cow, 4 yrs. & over - Born prior to September 1, 2010 35. Dry Cow Class (must have freshened at least once) Senior Champion and Reserve Senior Champion
Special Rules DIVISION B - DAIRY STEER SHOW 1. Steers must be 100% dairy breed. A copy of the State Veterinary Health Certificate must be brought to the Show and available for the State Veterinarian to check. 2. Exhibitor may show a maximum of two animals in the dairy steer show. 3. Steers must be dehorned, castrated and healed before the show. 4. Dairy steers are to be weighed between 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on the beef scales. All dairy steers will be weighed and shown in classes as determined by show committee. 5. Dairy Steer Judging will be at 9:30 a.m. preceding the dairy show. If exhibitor is showing two species, when a class is called, and exhibitor is showing in another species the class will not be held for that exhibitor. Animal could be shown by younger 4-H er. 6. Steers must not have their legs "boned" up or the tails put in artificial balls. 7. Show sticks will not be allowed. 8. Dairy steers need to have a State Market Livestock registration form on file in the County Extension Office and be tagged with an official Md. 4-H Livestock Tag. 9. Bedding must be removed from stalls and grounds or premiums will be forfeited. Awards Ribbons will be awarded in each class. An award and rosette will be awarded to the Grand Champion Dairy Steer and a rosette to Reserve Champion Dairy Steer. An award and rosette will be awarded the Champion exhibitor in Fitting and Showing. Classes 1. Fitting and Showing - Senior Exhibitors (14-18) 2. Fitting and Showing - Junior Exhibitors (8-13) 3. Champion Fitting and Showing 4. Dairy Feeder Calves (Classes will be divided by weight) 5. Dairy Steers (Lightweight and Heavyweight classes will be divided) 6. Grand Champion Dairy Steer
The Purebred Dairy Cattle Association Show Ring Code of Ethics Adopted April 3, 2004 The showing of registered dairy cattle stimulates and sustains interest in the breeding of registered dairy cattle. It is also an important part of the promotion, merchandising and breeding program of many breeders. For these reasons, the Purebred Dairy Cattle Association (PDCA) believes that it is in the best interest of all breeders of registered dairy cattle to maintain a reputation of integrity in dairy cattle shows and to present a wholesome and progressive image of dairy cattle in the show ring. PDCA endorses this Show Ring Code of Ethics for all dairy breed shows and pledges its full cooperative support for its enforcement to show management, show judges, and the national breed associations. The application of this Code of Ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animal's condition by an owner, exhibitor, fitter or participant whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in or had actual knowledge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of this Code of Ethics. Dairy cattle exhibitors shall, at all times, deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. It is recognized that there are certain practices in the proper care and management of dairy cattle that are necessary in the course of moving dairy cattle to and between shows that are advisable to keep them in a sound, healthy state so they might be presented in the show ring in a natural, normal condition. At all times, exhibition livestock shall be treated in a humane manner and in accordance with dairy quality assurance practices so as to protect the health, safety and welfare of the livestock and the consuming public. No person shall present for exhibition or exhibit an animal which he or she knows, or has reason to suspect, is affected with or has been exposed to a dangerously contagious or infectious disease, or illegal or non-approved use of drugs, medication and/or prohibited substance, or residue. The position of the Purebred Dairy Cattle Association is that all animals presented for exhibition shall be in their natural conformation and structure, free of any alteration or modification by injection or internal or external administration of any substance or by any involvement in unethical fitting. Grooming and Preparation Dairy cattle exhibitions are conducted under standards for evaluating conformation established by the PDCA Unified Score Card (1994), with specific breed characteristics taken into consideration by the show judge. In this connection, animals will be groomed and prepared for the judge's evaluation in order to display the animal's natural contour, conformation, performance and mobility. Specifically: 1. External applications of cosmetics that affect only appearance may be used, including by way of example hoof polishes and false switches. 2. The maximum allowable length of naturally growing hair anywhere on the topline is not to exceed I". Exhibitors will be required to comply with this rule before the animal is allowed to enter the ring. 3. Addition of foreign objects, including but not limited to hair or hair substitutes, cloth or fiber, to change the natural contour or appearance of the animal's body is prohibited. 4. Externally sealing the teat end with a preparation that does not harm the animal's skin is permissible. Natural teat placement will be given preference over artificially positioned teats, Violations: False, Deceptive or Unacceptable Practices These practices are violations of the Code of Ethics and will be reported to show management and may be reported to the respective national breed associations: 1. Misrepresenting the age and/or milking status of the animal for the class in which it is shown. 2. Treating the animal, particularly the udder, internally or externally: a. with an irritant or counter-irritant, b. using a device to artificially create or enhance the udder crease, c. using other substances as detected by testing that causes changes in the udder to artificially improve the conformation. d. plugging of teat canal with foreign substances. 3. Surgical or unethical insertion of any matter under the skin or into body cavities, performed to change the natural contour or appearance of the animal's body (e.g., administration of fluid via a stomach tube or other similar apparatus to fill the rumen), though not to preclude practices required. or involved in normal management. 4. Criticizing or interfering with the judge, show management or other exhibitors while in the show ring or other conduct detrimental to the breed or the show. 5. Challenging, threatening or interfering with an ethics committee appointed by show management to monitor the animals on exhibit on the show grounds.
Exhibitor Responsibility The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter and/or absolutely responsible person (hereinafter referred to as "Exhibitor") for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, milk, or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Materials may also be collected by ultrasound and photographic methods and by direct examination of animal. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter and/or absolutely responsible person (the "Exhibitor") to have disciplinary action for violation of this Show Ring Code of Ethics taken by show management, the state in which the show occurs, and/or the national dairy breed association without recourse. Show Ethics Committee Each show should have an Ethics Committee. The make-up of this committee should include official breed representatives, representative(s) of show management (e.g., dairy cattle show superintendent, General Manager), the official show veterinarian, and Extension representative. The Ethics Committee will be responsible for monitoring violations of the Show Ring Code of Ethics. The Ethics Committee will investigate the report of any violation and determine the accuracy of the allegation. The Ethics Committee will have the authority to inspect animals and related material to determine if violations have occurred. Violations: Reporting and Investigation Complaints of alleged violations can be reported to the breed superintendent, the show superintendent, show management, and/or the Ethics Committee. Before An Animal is Shown If the Ethics Committee suspects that a violation of the Show Ring Code of Ethics will occur if the animal is shown, and that violation is reasonably well established before the animal is shown, the Ethics Committee will submit a report to show management, Show management will discuss the violation with the Exhibitor: 1. If, at the Exhibitor's discretion, the animal in question is not shown, no violation will have occurred, 2. If the Exhibitor wishes to challenge that a violation occurred, he/she/they will have opportunity to appeal to the Ethics Committee. If its decision is not changed, the Exhibitor will be denied opportunity to exhibit the animal in question. During and After An Animal is Shown All animals are subject to examination during judging. The judge and Ethics Committee are instructed to examine the top five (5) animals in each class closely for violations of the Show Ring Code of Ethics. When a violation may have occurred, a milkout may be called for. This call may be by breed association rule, or by request of an authorized representative of the national breed association, the judge, the Ethics Committee, or show management. If an animal is exhibited and a violation of the Show Ring Code of Ethics is subsequently suspected, investigated, and determined to have occurred, the violation will be reported to the Ethics Committee and show management for action. The Exhibitor will be notified of the violation and the supporting evidence and invited to defend or explain the allegations. Violations are subject to the disciplinary provisions of show management, the state in which the show occurs, and the national dairy breed association. Sanctions may include any one, or combination of the following: forfeiture or return of awards, prizes, premiums or proceeds, written letter of reprimand to the owner, exhibitor, fitter and/or absolutely responsible person (the "Exhibitor") disqualification of the exhibition livestock from an exhibition; disqualification of the Exhibitor from the show-, publication of offense. Disqualification may include any or all shows and classes and may be for any number of years. History: Adopted PDCA in March 1969, revised March 1971, February 1977, February 1981, February 1986, February, 1988, February 1989, February 1992, February, 1993, November 1995, April 2002; April 2004.
Wills Spring 4-H & FFA Fair Dairy Goat, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Steer, Meat Goat and Sheep Entry Form Exhibitor s Name: Phone: Address: Street City State Zip Age (As of January 1, 2014): Showmanship Class #: Exhibitor must do their own preparation for showmanship classes. 4-H County: A separate entry form is needed for each breed and/or specie of animal. Please circle the species this entry form is for: Alpaca Dairy Goat Dairy Cattle Dairy Steer Meat Goat Sheep Division Class # Breed Name of Animal Registration Date of Birth Sire Entries must be received on or before April 21, 2014 Entries need to be mailed to: 4-H Department, Carroll County UME, 700 Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD 21157 The Fair management will not be held responsible for any accident or injury that may occur to any person, exhibit or property. Maryland 4-H programs are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, or national origin. I am familiar with the rules and regulations relating to 4-H club and FFA exhibits and exhibitors at this fair. I am an active member of 4-H FFA Exhibitor s Signature: