MARKET BEEF SCORECARD
MARKET READY:
Market steers projected to have sufficient fat 
deposition to meet the marbling specifications for 
USDA Prime, Choice, or Select+ quality grades. 
NOT MARKET READY:
Market steers lacking evidence of sufficient fat 
deposition to produce a desirable consumer 
product. Steers projected to grade USDA 
Select - or lower. 
No premiums will be paid to market animals.
DIVISION 300- 4-H MARKET BEEF
CLASS 1    Steer or Heifer 1000 to 1500 Pounds. 
See Local Rules for exhibiting animals over the 
weight limit.
DIVISION 301- FFA MARKET BEEF
CLASS 1    Steer or Heifer 1000 to 1500 Pounds. 
See Local Rules for exhibiting animals over the 
weight limit.
CARCASS EVALUATION 
Sponsored By:  Madera County Cattlewomen
DIVISION 302- CARCASS EVALUATION
Prizes Offered
1st 
2nd 
3rd 
$300.00 
$200.00 
$100.00
Objective:  To recognize and reward 4-H, FFA and 
Independent beef projects that have superior merit 
when evaluated on the basis of carcass worth.
Rules:
1. Steers/Heifers must be shown at the Madera
District Fair and sold through the Fair Auction.
BRED AND FED
Sponsored By:  Madera County Cattlemen’s 
Association and Madera County Farm Bureau
DIVISION 303- BRED & FED MARKET BEEF
Prizes Offered
1st 
2nd 
3rd
$500.00                              $250.00                               $125.00
No Entry Fee
MUST BE PRE-ENTERED
CLASS 1     Market entries bred in the exhibitors 
own herd AND ENTERED IN THE MARKET 
DIVISION. 
CLUB and CHAPTER GROUP
Award for first place 
Ribbons for first, second and third place
No Pre-Entry Required
DIVISION 304- BEEF MARKET GROUP
Three animals shown in class as specified, owned by 
members of one Club or Chapter.  No Club or 
Chapter member may enter more than one animal.
CLASS 1     4-H
CLASS 2     FFA
BEEF FEEDER ANIMALS
AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUDGING
All Breeds Judged Together (Name Breed)
Entry fee:  $7.00 per entry per class
No premium award will be paid on any animal that 
does not meet the weight requirements of the 
class. After weighing, classes may be divided for 
convenience in judging.
DIVISION 305- BEEF FEEDER
Feeder steers or heifers 350 to 999 pounds
CLASS 1     4-H
CLASS 2     FFA
LIVESTOCK 
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