BEEF CATTLE SHOWMANSHIP 1. Please read Showmanship Rules on pages 11. 2. Independent exhibitors 9 -13 years old will be combined with 4-H. Independent exhibitors ages 14 and older will be combined with FFA. All ages as of December 31st of previous year. 3. Independent Exhibitors see Local Rule #4. 4. Winners participate in 4-H or FFA Master Showmanship in all species. No Cash Award- Ribbons Only 1st through 8th place DIVISION 306- BEEF SHOWMANSHIP CLASS 1 4-H True Novice Showmanship exhibiting for the first time, no prior experience with any large species. 1st - 3rd place can advance to the age appropriate class. CLASS 2 4-H Junior Showmanship- 9 and 10 years of age. 1st -3rd place can advance to 4H Intermediate class. CLASS 3 4-H Intermediate Showmanship- 11-13 years of age. Winners participate in 4-H Intermediate Master Showmanship. CLASS 4 4-H Advanced Showmanship- 14 - 19 years of age. Winners participate in 4-H Advanced Master Showmanship. CLASS 5 FFA Novice Showmanship- Exhibiting for the first time, no prior experience with any large species. 1st - 3rd place can advance to the age appropriate class. CLASS 6 FFA Intermediate 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grade (experience with any large species). Winners participate in FFA Intermediate Master Showmanship. CLASS 7 FFA Advanced Showmanship- 11th grade or older. Winners participate in FFA Advanced Master Showmanship. BREEDING BEEF 1. All females 24 (twenty-four) months of age or older at the beginning day of the fair must: a) have a calf at side OR b) show obvious signs of pregnancy, OR, c) have a veterinarians certificate of pregnancy. 2. NOTE: Nurse Cows will not be permitted on Fairgrounds. 3. Includes Registered and Purebred. 4. A minimum of 7 animals owned by 3 exhibitors is required to hold the Registered Breeding Division. If minimum entries are not met, Registered will be combined with Commercial Division. Entrants will be notified after entry closing so they are aware if they will need to weigh in their breeding amimals. Premiums Offered Per Class 1st 2nd 3rd 4th $20.00 $15.00 $12.00 $10.00 DIVISION 307- REGISTERED DATE OF CALVING CLASS 1 Junior Calf Jan. 1, 2026 - May 10, 2026 CLASS 2 Senior Calf Sept. 1, 2025 -Dec. 31, 2025 CLASS 3 Summer Yearling May 1, 2025- Aug. 31, 2025 CLASS 4 Junior Yearling Jan. 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024 CLASS 5 Senior Yearlings & 2 year old females March 1, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2024 CLASS 6 Pair of Female CLASS 7 Produce of dam - 2 animals, any age, either sex. The produce of one cow. Dam identified by registration number on entry. CLASS 8 Pair of calves - 2 calves either sex. DIVISION 308- COMMERCIAL Beef Heifers CLASS 1 Heifers Broken by Weight Sept. 1, 2025-May 10, 2026 DIVISION 309- COW/CALF All breeds judged together. Lactating cow with natural calf at side. Calf must be identified on entry form by tattoo number or ear tag and birth date. Registered calf meeting age requirements may also be shown in the junior calf class (preceeding Division) CLASS 1 Registered or Grade cows of any breed born prior to March 1, 2024 with calf at side under 210 days of age. LIVESTOCK 53
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