ALL
LIVESTOCK TRAILERS AND TRUCKS MUST BE PARKED IN DESIGNATED AREA
IMMEDIATELY AFTER LIVESTOCK IS UNLOADED.
SEE THE NEW BEDDING POLICY UNDER DEPARTMENT A – ANIMAL SCIENCE -
GENERAL REGULATIONS.
ALL EXHIBITORS MUST CLEAN STALLS OUT ON SUNDAY EVENING PRIOR TO
LEAVING FAIR GROUNDS. THE FAIR BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WITHHOLD
ALL PREMIUMS FOR EARLY DEPARTURE AND FOR STALLS LEFT UNCLEANED.
1. Only pigs identified on the proper 4-H identification forms with
the County Extension Office by May 15, are eligible for competition.
2. Entries in market classes are open to purebred, crossbred, or
grade pigs, either barrows or gilts, fed for market, that were
farrowed on or after January 15 this year. All pigs must have been
ear tagged using the official 4-H tags and numbers reported on the
4-H Livestock Identification Form by May 15.
3. NEW - Each exhibitor may show two market individuals, one
pen of three, one commercial gilt, one carcass class pig and one
derby barrow. The market individuals can be from the pen of three or
can be a fourth and/or fifth pig brought to the fair as individuals.
4. The derby barrow may not be the market individuals or from the
pen of three.
5. Pen will be composed of three pigs. Uniformity is desirable but
they need not be litter mates.
6. All market hogs shall be weighed and divided into classes by
weight. NOTE: Weigh-in will take place on Wednesday when animals are
checked in.
7. Exhibitor must designate pen, individuals, commercial gilt and
carcass pig at time of weigh-in.
8. NEW - Swine returning home after fair competition are not
eligible for premium hog bids.
9. Animals shown in Class 3 – Commercial Gilt Class will be
evaluated as breeding animals. Gilts shown in this class may not be
shown in any other class. Classes will be divided as determined by
the superintendents. Exhibitors should provide the birth date of the
gilt on the fair entry form.
10. 4-H Swine Carcass Class: Pigs in this class cannot be used for
any other class other than showmanship. Pigs can be gilts or
barrows. Pigs will be driven to the show ring to be discussed on
carcass merit only. A scan fee will be deducted from the sale check.
Each 4-H’er can only enter one pig to scan for the carcass class.
11. NEW—All swine are now allowed to return home as long as
this is approved by the Swine Superintendent prior to the end of the
show. Swine returning home must comply with the following rules (see
the state veterinary information in the front of the book). Swine
returning from an exhibition to its home herd or moved to a
purchaser's herd, following an exhibition or consignment sale, must
be isolated and retested negative for pseudorabies not less than 30
days and not more than 60 days after reaching the swine's
destination. (Code of Iowa 166D.13(2))
12. 4-H members may enter open class but must bring another pig as
an entry and pay the $9.00 scanning fee. See open class swine for
entry information. Derby pigs and carcass pigs will have a scan
charge deducted from their sale check.
13. All swine exhibitors must have current Food Safety Quality
Assurance certification in order to show.
Market Swine Classes and Premiums Awarded are as follows:
|
Class 1 |
PEN OF THREE
Blue Ribbon $5.00
Red Ribbon $4.00
White Ribbon $3.00
Grand Champion Pen of Three $5.00 |
|
Class 2 |
INDIVIDUAL MARKET PIGS
(all breeds will show in market classes)
Blue Ribbon $5.00
Red Ribbon $4.00
White Ribbon $3.00
Grand Champion Market Pig $5.00 |
|
Class 3 |
COMMERCIAL GILTS
Blue Ribbon $5.00
Red Ribbon $4.00
White Ribbon $3.00
Grand Champion Commercial Gilt $5.00 |
|
Class 4 |
DERBY BARROW
Blue Ribbon $5.00
Red Ribbon $4.00
White Ribbon $3.00
Grand Champion Derby Barrow $5.00 |
|
Class 5 |
CARCASS CLASS
Blue Ribbon $5.00
Red Ribbon $4.00
White Ribbon $3.00
Grand Champion Carcass Pig $5.00 |
|
Class 6 |
Educational Exhibit – see index |
SWINE
AWARDS OFFERED
A cash
award of $25 will be presented by John and Debbie Straight to the
exhibitor of the champion individual market pig.
A cash of award of $25 will be presented by John and Debbie Straight
to the exhibitor of the champion pen of three market pigs.
A plaque for the Grand Champion Commercial Gilt will be presented by
the Harrison County Pork Producers.
The Jeff Shelton family will provide a plaque and a $50.00 US
savings bond to the Grand Champion Derby Barrow.
A plaque for the Reserve Champion Derby Barrow will be provided by
the Harrison County Pork Producers.
A plaque for the champion and reserve champion in the carcass class
will be provided.
Peoples National Bank will present a $100 savings bond to the 4-H
member who shows the Grand Champion Market Hog.
Rick & Pam Killpack will present a $100 savings bond to the 4-H
member who shows the Grand Champion Pen of Market Hogs.
4-H HOG
BIDS
To:
Harrison County Business People and Supporters:
In order to encourage more Harrison County young people to
participate in the Harrison County 4-H Hog Show and to help maintain
and improve the quality of hogs in Harrison County, the Harrison
County Fair Board will again be sponsoring the Hog Marketing Program
at the Harrison County Fair.
We are offering an opportunity for
businesses and individuals who have a stake in the hog industry and
agriculture to consider submitting a modest sealed bid for a hog
above what the hog would bring on the open market.
For example, on a 200-pound pig, if a sealed bid for 5
1/2 cents were submitted, it would cost the bidder eleven dollars,
payable to the exhibitor. In return, the exhibitor must furnish the
bidder with a picture of himself and the pig and ribbon for display
in the bidder’s business for 30 days.
The highest sealed bid will go to the exhibitor of the
grand champion pig, the second highest bid for the reserve champion
pig and on down the line for each of the pigs exhibited. All hogs
will be sold to a buyer selected by the swine committee. We are
encouraging odd cent bids to help eliminate ties. If interested,
please contact the Secretary-Treasurer, Harrison County Fair Board.
Sincerely, Harrison County Fair Board Swine Committee. |
