2008

FAYETTE COUNTY

4-H & FFA SHOW

Advisors:

Dan Burkhart, Extension Education Director
Michele Kelly, Co. 4-H Youth Coordinator
Brian Harper, North Fayette FFA Instructor
Scott Smalley, Oelwein FFA Instructor
Denise Dexter, Starmont FFA Instructor
Dean Mohling, Sumner-Frederickburg FFA Instructor
Monica Enyart, Valley FFA Instructor
Ellen Doese, Wapsie Valley FFA Instructor

Livestock Shows – Tuesday, July 22nd through Saturday, July 26th.

Total premiums offered for 4-H & FFA livestock exhibits – $3,000

Total premiums offered for 4-H Home Economics; Expressive Arts; Mechanics & Engineering; Agriculture, Horticulture and Natural Resources; and Personal Development Exhibits – $2,000

4-H Community Club Leaders

Arlington Ignitors
David Turner & William Hayes

Arlington Ignitors Clover Kids
Bonnie Hayes

Auburn Town & Country
Vicki Pavlovec

Banks Go Getters
Joel Pagel, Amy Pagel & Michelle Pagel

Clermont Comets
Vince Spain

Clermont County Cousins
LuAnn Amundson

Dover Clover Kids
Rhonda Lee

Diligent Dovers
Julie Lansing & Brenda Tope

Eden Outer Limits
Lois Langreck & Becky Klimesh

Eldorado Eagles
Neil Lansing & Arnold King

Fayette County 4-H Hoofbeats
Mark Spies, Joni Spies & Kristi Meitner

Fayette Firecrackers
Elizabeth Nuss & Jean Merkle

Fremont Friends
Ann Egan & Jennifer Schmitt

Harlan-Fremont
Mike Scott, Chad Ingels & Brad Brownell

Harlan NRG
Debbie Sieck

Dynamite Clovers
Kristi Brownell, Kathy Steege & Amy Steinbronn

Oelwein Cool Clovers
Carol Paul

Oelwein Cool Clovers Clover Kids
Lisa Adams

Pleasant Valley Sharpshooters
Melissa Fettkether

Scott Hot Shots
Melisa Rau, Michele Kelly & Sue Thoms

Scott Hot Shots Clover Kids
Amanda Kelly

Windsor Sparkplugs
Connie Schmitt

Windsor Sparkplugs Clover Kids
Roni Sue Koch

THE ROLE OF 4-H IN THE COUNTY FAIR

Fairs are an opportunity for Iowa’s most valuable resource – PEOPLE – to have a unique 4-H learning experience. Fairs provide:

• Learning and fellowship through Evaluation, Education, and Encouragement – for 4-H’ers, their families, 4-H volunteers, and the public.

• A “showcase” for the public to see “4-H in action” and become familiar with the total scope of the Iowa Youth and 4-H Program.

Since 4-H focuses on people, the growth and learning of each individual is more important than the outcome of a competitive event, product, article, or animal exhibited. Exhibits and fair activities should provide an opportunity for youth in all types of 4-H clubs and groups to educate others about what they have learned by being involved in 4-H. Our challenge is to merge the traditional orientation of fairs (products, livestock, and competitive events) with 4-H’ers commitment to the individual growth and life skill development of youth.

GENERAL 4-H & FFA LIVESTOCK RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Entries must be in on time! Entries will be accepted as usual until 5 p.m. on June 13, 2008. Entries postmarked June 13, 2008 will also be accepted. Between 5 p.m. on June 13 and 5 p.m. on June 20, entries will be accepted but will be considered LATE and a $10.00 LATE FEE will be charged. After 5 p.m. on June 20, NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ANY REASON AND 4-H AND FFA MEMBERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO EXHIBIT.

2. All entries must be turned in to the Fayette County Extension Office in Fayette. Entries turned in to the Fayette County Fair Office in West Union will be considered late entries.

3. No livestock entries on the grounds before 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 20. All animals (excluding Dairy Cows, Horses, Dogs, Cats, Other Pets, and Bucket/Bottle Calves) must be on the grounds by 12:00 noon on Monday, July 21 or by the beginning of the weigh-in times listed below:

· Poultry Check-in will be from 10:00-12:00 noon on July 21.

· Rabbit Check-in will be from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on July 21.

· Dairy Heifer and Dairy Goat Check-in will be from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on July 21.

· Market Beef Weigh-in will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on July 21 followed by Breeding Beef Check-in.

· Market and Derby Swine Weigh-in will be from 1:30-3:00 p.m. on July 21.

· Market Sheep Weigh-in will be from 10:30-Noon on July 21, followed by Breeding Sheep Check-in.

· Meat Goat Weigh-in will be from Noon-1:00 p.m. on July 21.

· Dogs, Cats, Other Pets, and Bucket/Bottle Calves must be on the grounds one hour prior to their appropriate show.

· Horses and ponies entered in the Halter, Costume, Trail and Performance classes must be on the grounds no later than 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22. Check-in will be from 6:30-8:30 a.m. Horses and ponies entered only in games need to be on the grounds by 11:00 a.m. on July 22. Check-in will be at that time.

· Dairy Cows must be stalled by Noon on Thursday, July 24. Check-in will be from Noon-1:30 p.m.

4. Only livestock projects which are currently enrolled in by 4-H or FFA members in a club or chapter in Fayette County by May 1 and recorded on identification sheets or weigh-in sheets (beef, sheep, and hogs) kept on file at the County Extension Office by May 15 of the current year may be exhibited. The following animals must have identification forms (4-H 106), copy of registration papers and photo on file by May 15: dairy & goats, beef, swine, sheep, horses and ponies, dogs, and bucket/bottle calves.

Animals must be identified by an approved method:

· purebred market beef and breeding beef heifers (including commercial) – tattoo;

· market beef – eartag number;

· sheep and meat goats – eartag number;

· horses and ponies – eartag number, ear tattoo, sketch or photo;

· swine – eartag number;

· dairy and dairy goats – photos. All dairy animals must also have legible ear tattoos or an official 4-H eartag purchased from the Extension Office along with a copy of the registration paper with a photo turned in to the Extension Office by May 15. Breed tags will be accepted. Solid breed animals must have either a legible ear tattoo, eartag, or official 4-H eartag.

All registered animals will be required to submit a copy of registration papers at the time of ID (May 15). A special tattoo will be required on all sheep and market beef exhibited. A maximum of 12 animals per species may be weighed on an official weigh-in day. (Exception: See Market Sheep General Rules)

5. No animal is eligible for exhibition in a 4-H & FFA show at the Fayette County Fair if it has previously been shown as a 4-H or FFA project in another county in 2008.

6. Age for participation in 4-H & FFA livestock and non-livestock activities – 4-H’ers in 4^th-12^th grades (or that equivalent). Clover Kids (3^rd grade and under) are not eligible to show livestock (Exception: See Clover Kids General Rules). 4-H members must attend 4 of the 7 local club meetings held from October 1 to entry day – 4-H leader will certify member's attendance. FFA members must be members in good standing and projects must be under the supervision of their FFA Instructor.

7. 4-H & FFA membership is open to all youth without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.

8. 2008 HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION OF LIVESTOCK, POULTRY, AND BIRDS AT COUNTY FAIRS, 4-H AND/OR FFA EXHIBITIONS:

· All livestock including, beef, dairy, swine, sheep, bucket/bottle calves and horses must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection dated within 30 days of the fair (sheep – 14 days). These will be checked upon arrival and includes all animals except rabbits and poultry.

· Dogs and cats must have a current rabies vaccination certificate presented before the show.

· Any evidence of warts, ringworm, foot rot, pink eye, draining abscesses, club lamb fungus, sore mouth, or any other contagious or infectious condition will eliminate the animal from the show.

· Quarantined animals or animals from quarantined herds cannot be exhibited.

· 4-H & FFA swine exhibitors must sign, and present an owner affidavit that the animals being exhibited did not originate from a quarantined herd and to the best of their knowledge, swine dysentery has not been in evidence in their herd for the past 12 months.

· No pseudorabies testing is required for swine at an exhibition that involves only market classes, provided all swine are consigned directly to a slaughter establishment from the exhibition. The site that the swine originate from must have a current monitored status in order for the swine to be transported to the fairgrounds.

· All sexually intact male and female sheep must have an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag. All sexually intact male and female goats must be identified with an Individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag or by an official tattoo registered with USDA (to register, call 1-866-USDA-TAG).

· The poultry show is being held in accordance with the Iowa Department of Agriculture 2008 regulations relating to the exhibiting of poultry in the State of Iowa. All poultry exhibited must originate from U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks, or have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within 90 days of public exhibition and the test must have been performed by an authorized tester. If needed, an authorized tester will be available to test for Pullorum-Typhoid at the fair from 10:00 to 12 noon on Monday, July 21. Birds cannot go into their cage until a Pullorum-Typhoid test is seen at the time of check-in. Any bird over 4 months of age must be tested.

THE DECISION OF THE OFFICIAL SHOW VETERINARIAN WILL BE FINAL.

David D. Schmitt, D.V.M.,

State Veterinarian

Bureau of Animal Industry

9. An animal will be disqualified from exhibition if the animal's conformation (body shape) has

been altered in any way to change the appearance of the animal; also included are diuretics

before and after weighing or falsifying the age of an animal.

10. 4-H and FFA exhibitors must purchase an exhibitor's ticket for $5. Livestock exhibitors must also pay entry fees (individual rates listed on entry form). 4-H & FFA exhibitors showing in open class must also pay an additional $2 for an exhibitor's ticket and buy open class stalls for animals not entered in the 4-H/FFA show and can stall all their animals together (please write OPEN CLASS STALLS on 4-H entry form). EXCEPTION – those families with life

memberships. Their children (14 and under) will not need exhibitor tickets. Life membership passes must be picked up each year at the fair office.

11. All animals must be owned by the exhibitor or in partnership with a family member and identified to an individual 4-H or FFA member. When registration papers are involved, the papers must either be in the exhibitor's name or show a logical family relationship. Animals changing ownership after being identified as a project are ineligible to be exhibited for that 4-H year. Animals may be exhibited by only one exhibitor.

12. Fayette County Share-a-Project Agreement – The objective of the share-a-project agreement is to allow 4-H’ers who cannot house or own a large animal (beef, sheep, dairy, swine, sheep, horse, etc.) to show at the fair. Share-a-Project will allow exhibitors to make a written agreement with someone owning large animals, and exhibit an animal at the fair as long as the requirements of the agreement were fulfilled. Share-a-Project Agreement Forms are due by May 15 along with the Livestock Identification Form and a photo of the animal. These animals are not eligible for State Fair.

13. Pens and stalls will be assigned by superintendents and Extension staff in charge. Stall assignments may not be changed without permission from the superintendents or Extension staff. This will be enforced by 4-H staff, Youth Committee, and open class superintendents.

14. All livestock will be released at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 26.

15. Each 4-H & FFA exhibitor is responsible for care of their project. No aid is to be provided in the show ring except in case of emergency. It is the intent that the 4-H, or FFA member, take responsibility for and grooming his/her own animals. If assistance is needed it should be aimed at helping the 4-H or FFA member learn new skills and be done by a family member and/or another Iowa 4-H or FFA member. Approval of the show superintendent must be obtained for substitute showman. The substitute must be a Fayette County 4-H or FFA member.

16. Any person interfering with a livestock show, in any way, will be warned once by the volunteers in charge of the show. If the interference continues, that person will be asked to leave the show ring.

17. Exhibitors should wear clothes that show their pride in 4-H & FFA. 4-H & FFA Exhibitor T-shirts and long pants will be mandatory during all judging, except in classes which require specific clothing such as Clothing Selection/Fashion Revue and Share the Fun. Shorts and flip-flops will not be allowed.

18. Any 4-H member (grades 4, 5, and 6) may compete in the Junior Showmanship Contest. Any intermediate exhibitor (grades 7 & 8) may compete in the Intermediate Showmanship Contest. Any senior exhibitor (grades 9-12) may compete in the Senior Showmanship Contest. The animal in the showmanship contest must have been ID’d by the person exhibiting the animal, and must have been or will be exhibited that day. A 4-H or FFA member cannot win the same contest more than once. If you have won your respective age division, you may compete in the next highest age division, no matter what your age. Showmanship awards will be judged on the following criteria:

· The Exhibitor - appearance and attitude.

· The Animal - condition, grooming, clipping and cleanliness.

· Presentation of the Animal - leading, posing, response to directions of ringmaster and use of necessary equipment.

19. Should general and special rules conflict, the latter will govern.

20. Exhibitors failing to comply with any of the rules are subject to cancellation of their right to show this year and possibly in succeeding years and may also forfeit their chance to participate in the Achievement Auction.

21. 4-H & FFA members may enter eligible animals in the open class show. Members intending to exhibit in these classes are governed by the rules of the various open class divisions.

22. Extra stall requests will be handled by availability. No guarantees or refunds.

23. Stall clean out! The Fair Board requests that all 4-H & FFA members clean out their stalls after their livestock are released. Dairy and beef exhibitors are asked to pitch manure into the center aisles where a loader can push the manure out of the barn. Hog exhibitors will clean their pens and push manure to the north end of their barn. Sheep and goat exhibitors must clean their pens and place the refuse at the south end of the barn. Rabbit and poultry must clean their pens and place in the proper location.

24. There will be five separate Herdsmanship contests. Dairy, beef, hogs, sheep & goats, and rabbits & poultry contests will be judged individually and prizes awarded for each. Judging criteria and prizes will be posted at the fair. Sponsors include Fayette County Dairy Promotion Committee, Fayette County Pork Producers, Fayette County Cattlemen's Association, and 4-H & Youth Committee.

25. The 4-H and Youth Committee requests that no adults or youth in 4-H or FFA be in the barns from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (Exception: Fair Security, 4-H & Youth Committee Members, Adults with Open Class Exhibits). Exceptions due to animal illness, etc. – Youth must notify and be approved to stay by a veterinarian and 3 Youth Committee members by 8:00 p.m. A 4-H or FFA member reported violating this policy will not be allowed to participate in the Achievement Auction.

26. Alcoholic beverages, including beer, shall not be consumed or carried about in any area not designated for such purposes.

27. All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Iowa State Fair General Exhibit Rules for the exhibit to be eligible for Iowa State Fair competition.

28. Exhibitors may substitute animals, due to health related conditions, provided the substituted animal is weighed-in and/or is listed on their Identification Form on file at the Extension Office.

29. Market animal ear tag numbers do not have to be specified at the time the entry is made.

30. All exhibitors must abide by the IAFE (International Association of Fairs and Expositions) Code of Show Ring Ethics included in this fairbook. A copy of the Code of Ethics is on the back of the livestock entry form and must be signed by each exhibitor and on file at the Extension Office by June 13.

31. Early release requests must be made in writing to the Extension Office by June 13. Extension staff has the right to request the individual/family to attend the June Youth Committee meeting to provide more information on why the early release is being asked for. Individuals or families requesting an early release must remove animals from the grounds at designated times set by the Youth Committee or must contact the Extension Office or Extension staff to have the time changed. 4-H/FFA member requesting early release of their animals will NOT be allowed to participate in the Achievement Auction.

FAYETTE COUNTY 4-H & FFA LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR ACHIEVEMENT AUCTION

1. Each 4-H & FFA livestock exhibitor may pass through the Livestock Achievement Auction one time to represent desired livestock achievements.

2. The projects to be included in the livestock achievement auction shall be dairy, hogs, beef, sheep (both market and breeding), dairy goats, meat goats and Angora goats.

3. The order of the youth in the auction is determined at check-in time. The youth will draw a number and that will be the order the youth will be placed in the program. After Monday at 5 p.m., youth that request to participate in the auction will be placed at the end of the program.

4. There will be no switching places in the lineup, for any reason. If a 4-H or FFA member is tardy and misses their turn in the schedule, they will go to the end of the order of the sale.

5. All persons going through the Livestock Achievement Auction must be there in person. Those requesting early release or those removing livestock prior to the Achievement Auction will not be allowed to participate in the Achievement Auction. No substitutions will be allowed, unless pre-approved by the Youth Committee at their June monthly meeting. Exceptions will be: 1) non-scheduled school tournaments, 2) 4-H & FFA members continuing their projects, such as National Livestock Shows, State Fair, or other livestock shows, 3) a medical emergency.

6. All funds spent by the buyer will benefit exhibitors. A percentage may be collected from each seller to pay for costs of advertising, materials, etc. Any remaining balance of these funds will be distributed to 4-H and FFA programs in Fayette County.

4-H & FFA DEPARTMENT A - DAIRY

Dairy Show will begin at 9:00 a.m. Friday, July 25 in the Stephens Building.

1. Each exhibitor is limited to showing a maximum of six dairy animals.

2. Animals may be either purebred or grade.

All animals must be owned by the exhibitor or in partnership with a family member and identified to an individual 4-H or FFA member. When registration papers are involved, the papers must either be in the exhibitor's name or show a logical family relationship. Animals changing ownership after being identified as a project are ineligible to be exhibited for that 4-H year. Animals may be exhibited by only one exhibitor.

4. Classes will be provided for the following dairy breeds: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, and Milking Shorthorn. If a breed has more than ten registered and ten grade, then the grade and registered will each have their own separate show. If either the grade or registered has less than ten, they will be shown together.

5. The Dairy Herd shall consist of three project animals of one exhibitor. (Limit, one entry per exhibitor.) Dairy Herd must be entered by entry deadline. At least one milking animal must be exhibited in the dairy herd. All animals must be entered and shown in the individual classes.

6. Members carrying a dairy project may also exhibit in the Animal Science Class (101A). Check for this class in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department of this fair book.

7. Ribbon Dollar Value: Blue, $6; Red, $4; White, $3.25.

8. Showmanship classes and judging criteria can be found under Rule 18 of the General

4-H/FFA Livestock Rules and Regulations section. The time of the showmanship classes will be the judge’s choice and will be announced in advance of the show.

9. Dairy heifers must be on the grounds no later than 12:00 noon on Monday, July 21. Livestock Identification Forms (which were due to the Extension Office by May 15) and registration papers will be checked from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on July 21. Dairy cows must be stalled by Noon on Thursday, July 24. Check-in will be from Noon to 1:30.

10. All exhibitors must abide by the IAFE (International Association of Fairs and Expositions) Code of Show Ring Ethics included in this fairbook.

2008 Show Divisions & Classes:

Exhibitors – make sure animals are entered in the right classes. The fair programs are based on the classes you enter. Double check the animal's birthdate before entering. The birthdate must agree with the Livestock Identification Form filed with the Extension Office before May 15.

Division A - Ayrshire

Division B - Brown Swiss

Division G - Guernsey

Division H - Holstein

Division J - Jersey

Division M - Milking Shorthorn

Class 01 – Registered Junior Calf born March 1 to April 30, 2008

Class 02 – Grade Junior Calf born March 1 to April 30, 2008

Class 03 – Registered Intermediate Calf born December 1, 2007 to February 28, 2008

Class 04 – Grade Intermediate Calf born December 1, 2007 to February 28, 2008

Class 05 – Registered Senior Calf born September 1 to November 30, 2007

Class 06 – Grade Senior Calf born September 1 to November 30, 2007

Class 07 – Registered Summer Yearling born June 1 to August 31, 2007

Class 08 – Grade Summer Yearling born June 1 to August 31, 2007

Class 09 – Registered Junior Yearling born March 1 to May 31, 2007

Class 10 – Grade Junior Yearling born March 1 to May 31, 2007

Class 11 – Registered Winter Yearling born December 1, 2006 to February 28, 2007

Class 12 – Grade Winter Yearling born December 1, 2006 to February 28, 2007

Class 13 – Registered Senior Yearling born September 1 to November 30, 2006

Class 14 – Grade Senior Yearling born September 1 to November 30, 2006

Class 15 – Registered Dry Cows

Class 16 – Grade Dry Cows

Class 17 – Registered 2 Year Old Cows born September 1, 2005 to August 31, 2006

Class 18 – Grade 2 Year Old Cows born September 1, 2005 to August 31, 2006

Class 19 – Registered 3 Year Old Cows born September 1, 2004 to August 31, 2005

Class 20 – Grade 3 Year Old Cows born September 1, 2004 to August 31, 2005

Class 21 – Registered 4 Year Old Cows born September 1, 2003 to August 31, 2004

Class 22 – Grade 4 Year Old Cows born September 1, 2003 to August 31, 2004

Class 23 – Registered Aged Cows born before September 1, 2003

Class 24 – Grade Aged Cows born before September 1, 2003

Class 25 – Dairy Herd

All junior breed winners will compete for Junior Supreme Champion and Reserve Junior Supreme Champion.

All senior breed winners will compete for Supreme and Reserve Supreme Champion Female.

Dairy Show Sponsors:

Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative
AMPI (2)
Citizens Savings Bank
Dessel Furniture & Appliance
Dessel-Roach Floorcovering
Easton’s Culligan
Farm Credit Services of America
First National Bank, Oelwein
First National Bank of West Union
Fredericksburg Farmers Co-op
Gage & Gage Plb. Htg., Inc.
Hub City Implement Co., Inc.
Iowa Farm Automation
Iowa Pro Ag Corp.

Maynard Savings Bank
Monty & Orrin Kuhn
Newspapers of Fayette Co.
Northeast Iowa Cooperative
Northeast Security Bank
Oelwein Veterinary Clinic
Rose Lansing
Schmitt Fertilizer Corp.
State Bank of Lawler
Sumner Veterinary Service
Union Drug
Valley Veterinary Clinic, Elgin
West Union Veterinary Clinic

4-H & FFA DEPARTMENT C - BREEDING BEEF

4-H & FFA Beef Show will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23 in the Stephens Building.

1. Each exhibitor is limited to showing a maximum of six breeding beef individuals.

2. Breeding beef must have registration papers turned in by May 15 or they will be shown in the commercial class.

3. 2008 Breed Classification for IJBBA Sanctioned Shows:

· Angus – Heifers must have registration papers in hand at time of check-in. Papers must be in the junior exhibitor’s name. All animals must have readable tattoos. All exhibitors must follow the rules of the American Angus Association.

· Chianina – All percentages that are able to be registered are eligible. They must be registered in the exhibitors name and have papers in hand at check-in.

· Limousin – Heifers must be registered and be 75% or greater. Must have registration papers in hand at check-in and be in the exhibitor’s name.

· Maine-Anjou – Mainetainer heifers will include 1/4 to 5/8 Maine-Anjou females, which are sired by a registered Maine-Anjou bull. High Percentage heifers will include ¾ and above females. All exhibitors must have original registration papers in hand at the time of check in and papers need to be solely in the exhibitor’s name. Animals must have legible and correct tattoos. All exhibitors must follow the rules of the American Jr. Maine-Anjou Association.

· Polled/Horned Hereford – Heifers must have registration papers at time of check-in. Exhibitors showing Polled/Horned Hereford heifers may be co-owned with siblings, provided each exhibitor is an individual National Junior Hereford Member and a member of the Iowa Junior Hereford Association for the year of 2008. All exhibitors must follow the rules of the American Junior Hereford Association.

· Salers – Animals must be at least 50% Salers with either the dam or sire being registered. Heifers must have registration papers and the papers must be in the name of the junior exhibitor.

· Simmental –Foundation heifers include 50% - 74% and Purebred heifers include 75% and above and must have registration papers in hand. Registration papers must be in the exhibitor’s name or family farm name.

· Shorthorn – Heifers must be at least 15/16 and have registration papers in the exhibitor’s name.

· Appendix Shorthorn – Heifers must be between 3/8 and 7/8 Shorthorn and must have appendix registration papers in the exhibitor’s name.

For breeds not mentioned or for a complete list of rules refer to the 2008 Breed Classification for IJBBA Sanctioned Shows.

4. No tie-outs allowed. All animals must remain in assigned stalls.

5. Showmanship classes and judging criteria can be found under Rule 18 of the General 4-H & FFA Livestock Rules and Regulations section. The time of the beef showmanship will be the judge’s choice and will be announced in advance of the show.

6. Members carrying the Breeding Beef project may also exhibit in the Animal Science Class (101A). Check for this class in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department of this fair book.

7. Ribbon Dollar Value: Blue, $6.00; Red, $4.00; White, $3.25.

8. Breeding Beef must be on the grounds no later than 12:00 noon on Monday, July 21. Livestock Identification Forms (which were due to the Extension Office by May 15) and registration papers will be checked following the Market Beef Weigh-in which is scheduled from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on July 21.

9. All exhibitors must abide by the IAFE (International Association of Fairs and Expositions) Code of Show Ring Ethics included in this fairbook.

2008 Show Divisions & Classes:

Exhibitors – Make sure animals are entered in the right classes. Double check the animal's birthdate before entering. The birthdate must agree with the Livestock Identification Form filed with the Extension Office before May 15.

Division A – Angus

Division C - Commercial

Division F – Foundation Simmental

Division H – Hereford

Division M – Maine-Anjou

Division O - Other Breeds (write breed name on your fair entry)

Division P – Appendix Shorthorn

Division R - Shorthorn

Division S – Simmental

Division T - Mainetainer

Class 01 - Heifer born January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007

Class 02 - Breeding cow born January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006

(Must have calf at side or be verified pregnant.)

Class 03 - Breeding cow born on or before December 31, 2005. (Must have calf at side.)

Breed winners will compete for Supreme Champion Beef Female.

4-H & FFA DEPARTMENT D - MARKET BEEF

4-H & FFA Market Beef Show will begin after the Breeding Beef Show which begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23 in the Stephens Building.

1. Each exhibitor may show six head of market beef.

2. Positive identification is required on all market beef. All animals must be tagged with an official Iowa 4-H tag, listed on an Identification Form (4-H 106bi), and weighed by January 15.

3. All animals that show in the purebred steer classes must meet breed classification requirements for IJBBA Sanctioned Shows. Steers without necessary registration papers will be shown in the crossbred division.

· Angus – Steers must have registration papers in hand at time of check-in. Papers must be in the junior exhibitor’s name. All animals must have readable tattoos. All exhibitors must follow the rules of the American Angus Association.

· Chianina – All percentages that are able to be registered are eligible. They must be registered in the exhibitors name and have papers in hand at check-in.

· Limousin – Steers must be registered and be 50% or greater Limousin blood. Must have registration papers in hand at check-in and be in the exhibitor’s name.

· Maine-Anjou – All steers must be sired by a registered Maine-Anjou bull and be recorded with the AMAA. All exhibitors must have original registration papers in hand at the time of check in and papers need to be solely in the exhibitor’s name. Animals must have legible and correct tattoos. All exhibitors must follow the rules of the American Junior Maine-Anjou Association.

· Polled/Horned Hereford – Steers must have registration papers in hand at time of check-in. Exhibitors showing Polled/Horned Hereford steers may be co-owned with siblings, provided each exhibitor is an individual National Junior Hereford Member and a member of the Iowa Junior Hereford Association for the year of 2008. All exhibitors must follow the rules of the American Junior Hereford Association.

· Salers – Animals must be at least 50% Salers with either the dam or sire being registered. Steers must have registration papers and the papers must be in the name of the junior exhibitor.

· Simmental – Steers must have registration paper in hand and be ½ blood or higher. Registration papers must be in the exhibitor’s name or family farm name.

· Shorthorn – Steers must be at least 15/16 and have registration papers in the exhibitor’s name.

· Appendix Shorthorn – Steers must be between 3/8 and 7/8 Shorthorn and must have appendix registration papers in the exhibitor’s name.

For breeds not mentioned or for a complete list of rules refer to the 2008 Breed Classification for IJBBA Sanctioned Shows.

4. The 4-H & Youth Committee will determine if the steer exhibits sufficient characteristics of the breed. Steers that do not will be shown in a crossbred class. If owner protests, all expenses of proof must be paid by the party filing the protest. Premiums and Achievement Auction money will be withheld pending the final determination of eligibility.

5. Registered steers must present their registration papers by May 15 to the Extension Office. Steers without necessary registration papers will be shown in the crossbred division. Tattoos will be checked. No animals with illegible or fresh tattoos will be allowed to show. Re-tattooing at the show is not permitted.

6. Market steers will be divided in the following divisions and shown in this order: Shorthorn, Angus, Charolais, Chianina, Gelbvieh, Hereford, Limousin, Maine-Anjou, Salers, Simmental, Appendix Shorthorn, and Crossbred.

7. Classes will be set up after the calves are weighed-in at the fair. No more than 15 animals will be shown in one class. Exhibitors will wear cards in the ring with their animal's rate of gain written on the card. Rate of gain red ribbon calves are not eligible for class or champion trophies.

8. No market animals will be allowed to re-weigh unless persons in charge of the scale determine that the scale was not functioning properly at the time of weighing.

9. A minimum rate of gain of 2.20 pounds per day is required for steers to receive a blue ribbon, market heifers 2.00 pounds per day.

10. Market heifers must be open (not with calf) to show in the market class. If necessary, the fair veterinarian will make the determination of pregnancy.

11. Dairy beef must be straight dairy or dairy crosses. Animals that are part beef or exotic beef will be shown in the crossbred beef class. If questions arise on the eligibility of the dairy beef animal, the animal can be placed in the beef crossbred class.

12. Local Origin Market Beef must have originated from cattle breeders located in Fayette County. The steer or heifer must have been bred, born, and raised on the breeder's farm. The breeder must certify this at the time of purchase by the 4-H or FFA member. Certificates must have

been turned in to the Fayette County Extension Office by January 15.

13. No tie-outs will be allowed. All animals must remain in assigned stalls.

14. Market Beef Ultrasound will be held Thursday, July 24 beginning at noon in the Stephens Building. Pre-registration and payment of $10 is required during the market beef weigh-in for those wishing to compete in the carcass contest.

15. All breeds and crossbreeds of market heifers will be shown together.

16. Members carrying the Market Beef project may also exhibit in the Animal Science Class (101A). Check for this class in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department of this fair book.

17. Ribbon Dollar Value: Blue, $5.00; Red, $3.50; White, $3.00.

18. Showmanship classes and judging criteria can be found under Rule 18 of the General 4-H & FFA Livestock Rules and Regulations section. The time of the beef showmanship will be the judge’s choice and will be announced in advance of the show.

19. Market Beef must be on the grounds no later than 12:00 noon on Monday, July 21. Market Beef will be weighed from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on July 21.

20. All exhibitors must abide by the IAFE (International Association of Fairs and Expositions) Code of Show Ring Ethics included in this fairbook.

2008 Show Division & Classes:

Division C - Market Beef

Class 1A – Dairy Beef

Class 2A – Market Heifer

Class 3A – Purebred Shorthorn Steer

Class 3B – Purebred Angus Steer

Class 3C – Purebred Charolais Steer

Class 3D – Purebred Chianina Steer

Class 3E – Purebred Gelbvieh Steer

Class 3F – Purebred Hereford Steer

Class 3G – Purebred Limousin Steer

Class 3H – Purebred Maine-Anjou Steer

Class 3I – Purebred Salers Steer

Class 3J – Purebred Simmental Steer

Class 3K – Purebred Appendix Shorthorn Steer

Class 3L – Other Purebred Steer (List breed on entry form.)

Class 4A – Crossbred Market Steer

Champion and Reserve for each division will compete for Grand and Reserve Champion Steer.

Local Origin Market Beef breeder information must be turned in by January 15 to be listed in the fair program as local origin.

Beef Show Sponsors:

A.D.D. Angus Farm
Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative
Citizens Savings Bank
Elgin State Bank, Elgin & Wadena
Farm Credit Services of America
Fayette County Cattlemen (2)
First National Bank, Oelwein
First National Bank of West Union
Gage & Gage Plb. Htg., Inc.
Hub City Implement Co., Inc.
By Virginia Mitchell, In Memory of Loren “Gomer” Smith
Iowa Farm Automation

Kerndt Brothers Savings Bank
Maynard Savings Bank
Monty & Orrin Kuhn
Moore’s Supervalu Foods
Northeast Iowa Cooperative
Northeast Security Bank
Prairie Agri Enterprises, Inc.
Richard Rau Family
State Bank of Lawler
Union Drug
Valley Veterinary Clinic, Elgin

4-H & FFA DEPARTMENT E - SWINE

Show will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, in the Stephens Building.

All Iowa 4-H & FFA and Open Swine Shows must follow the state veterinarian's regulations which can be found in the General Livestock Rules and Regulations found in this fairbook.

1. All swine exhibitors must have Food Safety Quality Assurance (PQA Level 3) certification to be eligible to exhibit pigs at the 2008 Fayette County Fair.

2. The 2008 4-H/FFA Swine Show will include both a derby show (based on rate of gain) and a market hog show (rate of gain not included). The market show will be divided into market gilts and barrow classes.

3. For every individual derby hog entered and shown in the 4-H/FFA Derby Hog Show, each exhibitor can enter and show one market hog in the 4-H/FFA Market Hog Show. Each exhibitor will be allowed to show 4 hogs (2 market and 2 derby). There will be pen classes in both the derby and market shows. Pens must be composed of 2 hogs shown as individuals in their respective shows.

4. Weight requirements: Derby Show – none; however, hogs shown should be of acceptable market weight to avoid market penalties. Market Show – Hogs must weigh between 220 and 300 pounds. Hogs under or over this weight will not be allowed to show. Hogs may show in open class if over 300 lbs.

5. All animals must have been identified by tagging at the scheduled weigh-in date set by the County Swine Weigh-in Committee. Each exhibitor can weigh-in up to 12 hogs.

6. All barrows must have been castrated prior to weigh-in.

7. Derby swine will be divided into classes by beginning weight, market swine by ending weight.

8. Any hog not able to walk in and out of the show ring will be disqualified and will not be eligible for the carcass contest or premiums.

9. All swine exhibitors must ultrasound at least one hog for the derby carcass contest and one for the market hog carcass contest if they are entered in the market hog show. Exhibitors will be allowed to ultrasound both of their derby hogs and both of their market hogs. The exhibitor's highest placing carcass hog will automatically be entered in the respective carcass contest. One carcass contest entry will be allowed per exhibitor in each carcass contest. Hogs will be sold grade and yield, if possible. Swine Ultrasound, by Bruce Carrothers, Mac Scan Ultrasound, Cambridge, Iowa, will be Thursday, July 24 following the beef and sheep.

10. All hogs will leave the fairgrounds for slaughter late Thursday or early Friday morning, depending on weather conditions. Those not being taken to slaughter must remain on the grounds until 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 26.

11. All hogs are owned by exhibitors until unloaded at the packing plant. Every effort will be taken to eliminate the possibility of any losses.

12. The Rate of Gain winner will come from those hogs shown as derby individuals. There will also be a pen Rate of Gain winner in the derby show. Rate of gain cards will be worn by exhibitors in the derby show.

13. Members carrying a swine project may also exhibit in the Animal Science Class (101A). Check for this class in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department of this fair book.

14. Ribbon Dollar Value: Blue, $4.50; Red, $3.50; White, $3.00.

15. Showmanship classes and judging criteria can be found under Rule 18 of the General 4-H Livestock Rules and Regulations section. The time of the swine showmanship will be the judge’s choice and will be announced in advance of the show.

16. Market Swine must be on the grounds no later than 12:00 noon on Monday, July 21. Derby and market hogs will be weighed from 1:30-3:00 p.m. on July 21.

17. All exhibitors must abide by the IAFE (International Association of Fairs and Expositions) Code of Show Ring Ethics included in this fairbook.

2008 Show Division & Classes:

Division D – Derby & Market Hogs