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Woodbury County Fair discovery with proof of loss or the ID tag , so re-tagging can be scheduled .
3 . Each member can enroll / identify a maximum of 30 head to be identified in 4-H Online that attended a weigh-in . Production yearling , ewe tag number and information must also be included on the Sheep Identification Form or in 4-H Online .
4 . Members acquiring lambs after May 15 , to be shown in shows after September 1 , must have these lambs ear tagged and identified no later than 4:30 p . m . on June 1 . These lambs will not be eligible to show at the Woodbury County Fair .
5 . All market lambs must have been shorn over the entire body . No minimum fleece length is required . An optional shearing date will be posted in the 4-H Scene . There is no shearing allowed on the fairground from entry to end of fair .
6 . At County Fair time , each member may enter :
• One pen of three market lambs
• Three individual market lambs ( lambs can come from the pen of three )
• One ram lamb
• Two commercial ewes
• Two production yearling ewes ( the yearling ewe must be a 4-H lamb that was tagged last year during the county tagging and weigh in held in the Spring 2016 and have given birth this year )
7 . All market lambs will be weighed at entry time of the County Fair , and must have a minimum weight of 90 lbs . to be in the average daily gain class . Lambs not meeting this standard are not eligible for other Class Champion or Grand Champion placing . All lambs at time of fair weigh-in must be dry ; no foreign material may be added to lamb to increase weight . The sheep superintendents will divide the entries into weight classes . Pen of Three must weigh a minimum 270 lbs .
8 . The highest gaining market lambs of . 75 lbs or the top 10 lambs ( whichever is the smaller group ) will be paraded prior to the selection of the Grand Champion Market Lamb . All market lambs are automatically considered for rate of gain ; no breeding stock is eligible for rate of gain . Ram lambs shown in breeding classes cannot be shown in any market classes .
9 . The Champion and Reserve Champion from each Market Lamb class will compete for the Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb .
10 . Any of the following unethical practices used at the Woodbury County Fair will be grounds for the exhibitor to be excused from the show ring by the sheep superintendents or judge . The sheep superintendents have the right to add to the list below at any time there are any other unethical practices . a . Slapping or hitting lambs b . Wetting down , icing , or painting of animals c . Unnatural fitting , such as the injection of any gas , solid , or liquid under the skin
In violation of any unethical practices , one warning will be given prior to being excused from the show ring for that class . 11 . All lambs must have their tails docked . 12 . When showing lambs , all four feet must be left on the ground at all times . 13 . Exhibitors are responsible for marketing their own lambs . 14 . There has been a public health issue concerning sheep . It is called club lamb fungus and it is highly contagious to people and other sheep . Because of the fair ’ s attempts to keep the public health risk minimal , please inspect your animals after it has been closely shorn and see whether it has any ring-like lesions that are pale yellow and crusty . If “ yes ,” do not bring this animal to the fair . If you have any questions concerning whether your animal or animals may have this , please contact your local veterinarian before Fair . The animals will be inspected again at the Fair and if there are any suspicious lesions , they will be sent home . This is a public health issue and since many people come to the Fair and enjoy petting the sheep , the Fair Board and the superintendents are trying to prevent any problems to both the public as well as to the animals , and hope that all exhibitors share their concern . The veterinarian has final say on all animal health issues . Questionable lambs with health issues will be sent