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Division A-5
Breeding Heifers
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. Heifers must have been identified on the proper forms at the
county Extension office by May 15 this year.
2. A member may use one, two or three purchased heifers. No limit is
placed on the number of “produce heifers” from cows presently
enrolled in the 4-H project. Member must have records showing that
cows and produce heifers have been a continuing 4-H project.
3. Heifers entered for this project cannot compete in market beef
classes.
4. Purebreds must present registration papers to show in registered
heifer classes. Registration papers must be listed or registered in
family, farm or exhibitor’s name. Registration papers are to be
presented to the Superintendent or Veterinarian when unloading.
Tattoos must be readable and correspond with registration papers.
Any heifer that is not eligible for registered heifer classes will
be shown in commercial heifer classes. Classes will be made for
other breeds as the need arises. Registration papers from Charolais,
Simmental, Limousin, or other exotic breeds must show 3/4 blood to
be eligible for registered classes. Heifers with less than 3/4 blood
may show in commercial class.
5. Breakdown of individual classes in order of showing (further
divisions may be made depending on number of entries):
A.
Senior Heifer Calf (calved between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31 last year)
B.
Summer Yearling Heifers (calved between May 1 and Aug. 31 last year)
C.
Junior Yearling Heifers (calved between Jan. 1 and April 30 last
year)
D.
Senior Yearling Heifers (calved between Sept. 1 and Dec. 331 two
years ago)
6. All entries must show DIVISION, CLASS NUMBER, BIRTHDATE OF HEIFER
and EAR TAG, TATTOO, or REGISTRATION NUMBER OF HEIFER – very
important! Birth dates must correspond with dates on I.D. sheet
completed prior to May 15.
Class 1 – Angus Cow and Calf
Class 2 – Hereford Cow and Calf
Class 3 - Polled Hereford Cow and Calf
Class 4 - Shorthorn Cow and Calf
Class 5 – Charolais Cow and Calf
Class 6 – Simmental Cow and Calf
Class 7 – Limousin Cow and Calf
Class 8 - Commercial Cow and Calf
Class 9 – Chianina Cow and Calf
Class 10 – Salers Cow and Calf
Class 11 – Gelbvieh Cow and Calf
Class 12 – Educational Exhibit
7. Note: Other registered breeds not listed will be assigned their
own class.
8. Premiums will be awarded according to group placings:
Purple or Blue ribbon winners
$10.00
Red ribbon winners $8.00
White ribbon winners $6.00
Awards and Donors:
Champion Angus Breeding Heifer plaque – Botna Valley Angus
Association
Champion Commercial Breeding Heifer trophy – Peoples National Bank,
Council Bluffs and Missouri Valley.
Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer trophy – donated by Dunlap Knight
Riders 4-H Club in memory of Bob Brock.
Supreme Female trophy auction sponsor is Logan Feed Store, Scott &
Jamie Myer.
Reserve Supreme Female trophy auction sponsor is Stephany & Coe
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