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8 . Exhibitor MUST show his / hers own market animal in conformation and showmanship unless officially excused by a consensus from their leader / advisor , the 4-H Extension Agent , and species superintendent due to sickness , accident , death in the family or other similar extenuating circumstances . A letter must be submitted to the 4-H Extension Agent explaining the situation . If the reason is approved , they will be notified and only another currently enrolled 4-H or FFA member may show the animal . Exhibitors selling animals MUST take his / hers own animal through the auction sale ring unless officially excused . To be officially excused requires the authorization of a sale committee member , their club leader / advisor , superintendent of the species , and the 4-H Extension Agent .
9 . If a 4-H / FFA Member loses their animal ( due to death or sickness ) after June 25th and prior to the showmanship contest , they may enter a showmanship contest with another member ’ s animal with approval of the 4-H Extension Agent providing the lost animal was carried as a project for at least 60 days .
910 . . The Fair Management and Show Committee reserves the right to have any animal removed from the Fairgrounds for one of the following reasons : a ) Unruly animal or animals that present a general safety hazard . b ) Animal does not meet the project and ownership requirements . c ) Unhealthy animals .
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Exhibitors of market animals are responsible for their animals until delivery is made to buyers . Halters must be left with market steers until delivery is made . Attach your name and club name to halter . They will be removed at this time and may be reclaimed .
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All members must do their own project work at the fair including feeding , cleaning , fitting , and grooming . Any person other than a Baker County 4-H / FFA member doing work for exhibitors will automatically disqualify that member -- all 4-H / FFA premiums and / or awards will be forfeited .
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At the time of weigh-in All market animals must turn in a C . O . O . L form at the scale . Market steers are required to turn in the following items to the brand inspector : a ) Ownership E-slip AND b ) Transportation slip AND c ) prohibited feed affidavit AND d ) C . O . O . L form .
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Male animals exhibited must have been born on or after January 1 , of current year ( exception : rabbits , poultry , cavies , cats , dogs , goats , horses see exhibit classes ).
15 . Each club may enter only one club herd per species .
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An animal may be entered in only one class but also be shown in breeding flock , produce of dam , breeding herd , sow and litter , club herd , championship , and showmanship class . There is no cross entry with market animals and breeding animals .
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All stalls and pens must be cleaned prior to leaving the fairgrounds , or premiums will be withheld . You must check out with the superintendent .
18 . Please read Herdsmanship section .
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Exhibitor ’ s may place a 3x5 index card on the bulletin board in the show barn to sell breeding stock or their market animal that didn ’ t make the weight requirements . There is no advertising of animals for sale in the barns .
4-H / FFA SHOWMANSHIP POLICIES
1 . The purpose of the livestock showmanship contest is to teach youth courtesy , good grooming , poise , and confidence ; and how to fit , handle and train animals .
Basis of Judging : The contestant - appearance and attitude ( Clean , neat , courteous , attentive , and confident ; for FFA CDE ’ s require official dress ) The animal - condition and groom ( Clean , good condition for breeding or market ) Showing the animal ( Ability to show the animal to good advantage and to move the animal as directed by the judge
2 . Showmanship Classes : All junior , intermediate and senior champion and reserve champion showman may return to the ring for the Grand Champion Showman class per species . Whether the novice level returns is at the discretion of the judge .
3 . All 4-H / FFA exhibitors must show in a showmanship class
4 . Animals exhibited in showmanship classes must also be shown in a conformation class ( Exception : horses ). Dogs shown in obedience must be shown in showmanship .
5 . All animals including poultry and rabbits must be shown to be judged .
6 . If a showman is champion in more than one division , that showman must select the one division he / she will show in . The third or fourth place showman , when necessary , in the non-selected division is eligible to show if 1st or 2nd is unable .
7 . Grand Champion Livestock Showman will include : Dairy Cattle , Goats , Beef , Sheep , Swine and Horse . Champion and Reserve Champion Showman in each species division will compete in the Large Animal Round Robin contest . A ) If an exhibitor exhibits multiple breeding species , they are required to show each species they exhibit in a showmanship class to be eligible for Round Robin . B ) If an exhibitor brings a market animal and it doesn ’ t make weight , if the exhibitor choose to not remove the animal they are required to show that animal in a feeder and showmanship class . C ) If an exhibitor exhibits market and breeding animals in the same species , they can show either the market or the breeding in showmanship . D ) If an exhibitor exhibits market and breeding animals of different species they are required to show their animal in a showmanship class of all exhibited species to qualify for Round Robin
4-H / FFA LIVESTOCK AUCTION POLICIES
1 . Market Animals sold in Auction include : Market Steer , Market Lambs , Market Swine , Market Rabbits , Market Poultry , and Market Wether or Doeling Goats .
2 . All market animals meeting the following criteria must be sold through the auction sale . Animals not meeting these grade and weight requirements will not be sold at auction : Steer -- grading select or better , 1,050 lbs minimum . Steers traveling 20 miles or less will receive a 3 % shrink , those traveling 21-49 miles will receive 2 % shrink and above 50 miles will receive 0 % shrink . Shrink will be applied after weigh-in . Those exhibitors who have market steers that are not sold for RESELL , which the destination is TYSON ; will be paid on the value of the carcass quality . The exhibitor will still receive the buyer support price . Lamb -- grading good or better -- 105 - 155 lbs . Lambs transported 0-20 miles will receive a 2 % shrink . Lambs traveling 21 or more miles will receive no shrink . Shrink will be applied after weigh-in . Sheep wool must be 1 / 2 ” or