Health Requirements

THE DECISION OF THE OFFICIAL SHOW VETERINARIAN WILL BE FINAL. Proper withdrawal times for medications and growth stimulants must be followed for animals going to slaughter.

Mike Dierenfeld, D.V.M.
Worth County Veterinary Service
Northwood, Iowa

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Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at all times deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct in this competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural education. This code applies to junior as well as open class exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competition This code applies to all livestock offered in any event at a livestock show. In addition to the "IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics.' Fairs and livestock shows may have rules and regulations, which they impose, on the local, county, state, provincial and national levels. All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative responsibility to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values must be so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced by their fine example. Owners, exhibitors, litters, trainers and responsible persons who violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and auction proceeds and shall be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with the rules adopted by the respective fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors who violate this code of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock exhibitors and should be prohibited from competition at all livestock shows in the United States and Canada.

The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all livestock in competitive events:
1. All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and livestock show officials, proof of ownership, length of ownership and age of all animals entered. Misrepresentation of Ownership, age, or any facts relating thereto is prohibited.

2. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible persons shall provide animal health certificates from licensed veterinarians upon request by lair or livestock show officials.

3. Junior exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their animals while at fairs or livestock shows.

4. Animals shall be presented to show events where they will enter the food chain free of violate live drug residues. The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer and/or absolutely responsible person for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Animals not entered in an event which culminates with the animal entering the food chain shall not be administered drugs other than in accordance with applicable federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules. Livestock shall not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules affect the animal's performance or appearance at the event. If the laboratory report on the analysis of saliva, urine, blood, or other sample taken from livestock indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or medication, this shall be prima facie evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample of urine, saliva, blood, or other substance tested by the laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to prove otherwise. At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or livestock show premises, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/or medications for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian.

5. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external application of any substance (irritant, counterirritant, or similar substance) which could affect the animal's performance or alter its natural contour, confirmation. or appearance, except external applications of substances to the hoofs or horns of animals, which affect appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited.

6. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable and are prohibited.

7. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, fair or livestock show management, other exhibitors, breed representatives, or show officials before, during, or after the competitive event is prohibited. In the furtherance of their official duty, all judges, fair and livestock show management, or other show officials shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation and respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct toward them.

8. No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person shall conspire with another person or persons to intentionally violate this code of ethics or knowingly contribute or cooperate with another person or persons either by affirmative action or inaction to violate this code of ethics. Violation of this rule shall subject such individual to disciplinary action.

9. The application of this code of ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animal's condition by an owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or participant whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in or had actual knowledge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of this code of ethics.

10. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to have disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show for violation of this Code of Show Ring Ethics and any other rules of competition of the fair or livestock show without recourse against the fair or livestock show.

11. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent that any proceedings or disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show may be published with the name of the violator or violators in any publication of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, including Fairs and Expositions and any special notices to members. The act of entering of an animal in a lair or livestock show is the giving of verification by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person that he or she has read the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics and understands the consequences of and penalties provided for actions prohibited by the code. It is further a consent that any action which contravenes these rules and is also in violation of federal, state, or provincial statutes, regulations, or rules may be released to appropriate law enforcement authorities with jurisdiction.

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Livestock Rules

1. Health requirement listed above will be required of all junior livestock exhibitors.

2. All animals must be the property or joint property with a family member and have been developed under his or her supervision. We recommend the project be shown at the next year's fair if it is a prospect class project.

3. The Fair Board of Worth County recommends that no one animal can be shown at two or more different fairs.

4. Stalls and pens will be assigned by Junior Show superintendent, and the schedule of judging will be set up after entries are received. The schedule of judging will be posted the first day of the fair.

5. Each member must provide feed and necessary equipment for taking care of exhibits through the fair.

6. Each exhibitor must pay a stall fee of $5.00 per beef, dairy and horses. $5.00 per pen for sheep, goats & swine.

7. Any animal, which has been sold privately at the county fair, is considered to have changed ownership and make an exhibitor ineligible to show at future events.

8. For health purposes swine exhibited at the Worth County Fair must not have been shown at a previous fair, and all market swine must go to slaughter at packing the plant or locker.

9. All stalls, pens and alleys are to be kept clean during the fair and alleys kept free of blocking, chutes, and other equipment. Provide clean, neat display. All livestock must be removed by Tuesday, June 21, at 7:30 A.M.

10. All fans must have guards on them and appropriate wiring.

11. Exhibitors must clean pens when livestock is loaded.

12. Each exhibitor should exhibit their own animal. If unable to, the substitute showman must be a Worth County 4-H or FFA member. A substitute showman must be approved by the show superintendent. Exhibitors that will be gone for the entire fair are ineligible to exhibit.

13. All livestock exhibitors are required to feed animals regularly, provide good quality water at all times, provide adequate bedding, observe animals daily and get immediate treatment for those needing it, sort and also load animals safely with concern for them.

Livestock entries are due to the Extension Office June 3, 2011. If late, their premiums will be forfeited.

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Premier Livestock Exhibitor Award

This award will be given to the exhibitor who presents the best overall set of livestock projects. Livestock projects will include beef, dairy, horse, sheep, goat and swine projects. To be eligible for this award, projects in at least two of these areas must be exhibited at the fair.

There will be an objective scoring system used, but only the selection committee will know the exact method of scoring. This is to encourage the 4-H member to use his or her imagination as to the thoughts of the committee. Areas to consider include, but are not limited to, the showing of animal projects, showmanship, livestock judging, herdsmanship, and the record book. The winner of this award will be named at the annual 4-H Banquet.

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Livestock Sale

Monday, June 20, 6:30 p.m. the 2011 sale will include the ribbon selling of swine, beef, dairy, goat and sheep. Each 4-H and FFA member may sell one beef project ribbon, one sheep project ribbon, one dairy project ribbon, one goat project ribbon and one swine project ribbon. Buyers will be buying just the ribbon. Checks will be made payable to the Worth County Extension Office and distributed to the members through the mail. Ten percent of the check will be used to cover ribbon sale expenses. All market hogs will be going to slaughter or lockers. Breeding gilts, steers, lambs, goats, and breeding cattle will have the option of going to slaughter or home.

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Worth County Fair Award Donors

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RULES:

1. Read the general and livestock rules. All swine are required to have a Premise I.D if not going to locker

2. No maximum weight for individual barrows and gilts.

3. Minimum weight for individual barrow and gilts is 240 lbs. to be able to show.

4. The pen of three must average at least 240 at the time of the official weighing.

5. All market swine will be weighed and marked on arrival to the fair grounds.

6. Individual barrows, gilts and pens will be divided into workable classes for judging.

7. Champion individuals and champion pen will be awarded ribbons, but no additional premiums will be added.

8. All market swine must go directly to slaughter unless going to locker and must not have been exhibited at any other fair.

9. Pigs entering the derby division must have been weighed-in on March 4th, or 5th and tagged with a special tag.

10. Breeding Gilts may not be part of pen of three.

11. Derby pigs may be part of the pen as long as the pen averages within the minimum weight of the show.

12. You may not enter the same pig as a derby and an individual barrow or gilt entry.

13. Class winner eligibility will be checked with ID sheet.

14. All pigs must be ear notched before April 15, 2011, as identification. No fresh notches will be accepted.

15. It is suggested no oil or powder be used. No clipping of pigs.

1. Individual Barrow (may enter 2) 1. Pen of Three
2. Purebred Barrow (may enter 2) 2. Derby Barrow
3. Derby Barrow (may enter 2) 3. Derby Gilts
4. Individual Gilt (may enter 2) 4. Swine Showmanship
5. Derby Gilt (may enter 2) 5. Purebred Barrows
6. December Breeding Gilt (may enter 2)(non terminal) 6. Individual Barrow
7. January Breeding Gilt (may enter 2)(non terminal) 7. Individual Gilt
8. Pen of Three 8. Breeding Gilt

No Breeding Gilts in Pen and they can go home (non-terminal)

Individual Carcass Contest

The carcass contest will be determined by using real time ultra sound machine.

1. Hogs going to slaughter will be purchased by a packing plant on a live basis. The market on the day of delivery will serve as the base market. Change of ownership will take place at the scale of the slaughter plant. Trucking cost, castrates or invisible boars, excessively trimmed due to jowl abscesses, arthritic conditions or bruises are designated by government inspection.

2. Hogs sold must have been a part of a 4-H or FFA project and exhibitors must be FSQA Certified.

3. The carcass contest report will contain the actual measurements of entries. These include back fat thickness, loin eye size and percent loin. Minimum standards at 240 pounds: Maximum 10th Rib Back Fat 1.00 in.

4. Hog carcasses will not be displayed. Instead, the previously stated data will be furnished each entry.

5. The carcasses will be disqualified if they are under finished, poorly muscled.

6. Final index placing on derby entries will be according to the NPPC Index of Age Units required to produce 85 pounds of muscle.

7. Carcass Contest is optional: There will be a $8.00 fee per hog carcass scan. One gilt, one derby barrow, and one derby gilt may be officially entered in the carcass contest.

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1. Read general rules and livestock rules.

2. Entries are open to purebred and grade beef breeding heifers that are to be used for breeding stock.

3. Members are limited to entering a total of 3 heifers in classes and a limit of 2 entries in the cow/calf class. The cow must have been a previous Junior project, but does not have to have been shown, but must be the genetically natural mother.

4. Prospect calf class with calves to be shown that were calved from January 1, 2011 to June 16, 2011, Prospect calves must be signed in at scales on Thursday

5. All heifers will be judged from the standpoint of type quality, conformation, with future usefulness as a breeding cow considered.

6. Heifers will be shown by weight. All heifers must weigh-in.

7. The Grand Champion Breeding Beef animal and the Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Beef animal will be selected from the purple ribbon group of beef calves. Also chosen will be #3, #4, #5, and #6 overall. They will each receive ribbons, but no additional premiums.

This class consists of a cow and her natural calf or calves. The calf must be born on or after January 1, of the current year.

Both the cow and the calf are shown at halter. In order to be eligible, the cow must have been listed on a livestock enrollment form in any previous year as a market heifer, a breeding heifer, or a prospect heifer. Only the youth exhibitor who first listed the cow as a breeding or market heifer may show her in the cow-calf class. Exception: If first shown as a prospect heifer by one youth exhibitor and subsequently sold to and listed as either a market or breeding heifer by another youth exhibitor, either may show that animal in the cow-calf class. All cow-calf entries must check in at scales on Thursday.

Prospect animal must be the progeny of a cow-heifer owned by the 4H member, parents, or grandparents or 4-H member must show proof of purchase if not family member in order to participate in the ribbon sale.

Notice: Effective with the 2000 Worth County Fair, the Prospect Heifer and Male Classes will be available to young people for only two (2) project years as their sole beef project; after the two years prospect calves may be shown only if in conjunction with another beef project (e.g. cow/calf, breeding beef, market beef).

1. An application (due 1 June 2011) will be required to choose the contestants. Ten to twelve contestants will be chosen to attempt to catch a calf (two contestants per calf.) Depending on the applicants, there may be separate contests for boys and girls.

4. Participants must be 12 years old and at least 100#, and have at least one more year in high school (coming 12th grader). Older applicants will have priority. After positions have been filled, alternates will be kept on file in case of a cancellation.

1. Exhibitors may enter either market steers, market heifers, or Dairy beef steers in this division. Both steers and heifers must be weighed in. Steers and heifers both need to weigh at least 850 lbs. on entry day.

2. All Junior Show Crossbred Market Beef Calves will be shown by weight classes. There must be at least 4 entries of one breed to merit a breed division. There must be at least 4, dairy beef animals to be shown in their own class(es).

3. A Purple Ribbon Group will be selected of the extreme top calves in the show. No added premium money will be paid to the purple ribbon group.

4. The Grand Champion Market Beef animal and the Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef animal will be selected from the purple ribbon group of beef calves. Also chosen will be #3, #4, and #5 overall. They will each receive ribbons, but no additional premiums.

5. Junior exhibitors will be allowed to exhibit a maximum of 3 market beef calves, 3 market heifer or 3 dairy beef calves in the market show.

1. Individual Market Steer Calf.
2. Individual Market Heifer Calf
3. Individual market dairy beef
4. Group of 3 (one group of 3 per club)

Beef Carcass Contest

1. The Carcass Contest Report will contain the measurements determined by an ultra sound scan performed on each entry. These include: ribeye area, fat cover, inner muscular fat, quality grade, and common yield.

2. All fees associated with the scanning process will be the responsibility of each exhibitor.

3. Results will be tabulated and ranked by Russ Euken, ISU Area Extension Beef Specialist.

4. Only live Market Steer or Market Heifer Entries are eligible for the carcass contest. Breeding Beef can also be scanned, however they will not be eligible for the Carcass Contest.

5. There will be a $15.00 fee per beef carcass scan.

Beef Carcass and Rate of Gain Awards

The Worth County Cattlemen's Association will provide premium money to the top 10 beef carcass calves as well as to the top ten rate of gain winners.

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Beef and Dairy Bucket/Bottle Class

1. This class is open to exhibitors in preschool through 5th grade (exhibitors do not have to be 4-H members).

2. Calves may be either beef or dairy breeds. Entries must be registered day of show. Judging will be based on knowledge of the project and not on the animal itself. Participation ribbons will be awarded to the entrants as will an ice cream treat sponsored by the Worth County Farm Bureau.

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Junior=4-6/Intermediate=7-9/Senior=10-12

1. Read general rules and livestock rules.

2. All horse project members must abide by the Rules of Regulation for 4-H Equine Show in Iowa and the Iowa 4-H Guide to bits. (Both available at the Extension Office) Junior Horses (5 yrs and under) will be allowed to be shown two handed in a snaffle bit (no shank) or bosal. Hackamores will only be allowed in Speed Events.

3. All horse project members must enter their own horse that has been enrolled in a 4-H program by April 15, 2011. You must show proof of ownership or a lease agreement for the 4-H year, and that must be on file with your horse ID form at the Extension Office.

4. If a family includes more 4-H’ers that horses, more than one member may identify a horse. However, in this situation, a member cannot identify more than one horse.

5. Horses entered in the confirmation classes must be owned by the 4-H’er or in partnership with a family member.

6. The age of the horse shall be computed on the basis of a calendar year starting January 1st of the year foaled. For example, a horse foaled anytime in proceeding year is considered to be one year old on January 1st.

7. Stallions may only be entered in Lot #4

8. Dress code for Halter Classes is a long sleeved button down white shirt, dark blue jeans, belt, western or English boots, western hat or helmet. (English attire is permitted). Dress Code for Pleasure Classes: is a long sleeved button down white shirt, dark blue jeans, belt, western or English boots and helmet only. (English attire is permitted for English Classes). Dress code for Speed Events: is a short or long sleeved button down collared shirt, blue jeans, western or English boots and helmet only.

9. A 4-H armband or 4-H badge/patch must be worn for ALL events. Armbands, badge, or patch (chevrons) must be worn on the left side. (Armbands are available through the Hoofprints Leaders).

10. Halter and Pleasure Class picture plaques will be given for junior (4-6th), intermediate, (7-9th) and senior (10-12th) divisions. For speed events High Point game horse picture plaques will be awarded for first, second and third place in each age division.

11. It is recommended that the horses be stalled from 6-10 pm for public fair viewing. Riding after dark will be prohibited and enforced by the fair superintendents.

12. All horses and ponies must be in place by noon on Wednesday and remain at the fair until released at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.

13. To be eligible for premiums and plaques, 4-H'ers must clean out stalls before leaving the grounds. All 4-Hers must stall at least one horse at fair for the duration of the fair unless approved be Dr. Dierenfeld. For early dismissal, you will need to obtain prior approval from the horse superintendents. Please refer to Livestock rules on page 5.

HORSE SHOW GAME SCHEDULE
Wednesday, June 15th @ 1:00 p.m.
CLASS No. 7 - Game Classes Unit Value 3
Lot No.

26. Egg & Spoon-Senior
27. Egg & Spoon-Intermediate
28. Egg & Spoon-Junior
29. Barrels-Senior
30. Barrels-Intermediate
31. Barrels- Junior
32. Texas Flag – Senior
33. Texas Flag – Intermediate
34. Texas Flag – Junior
35. Jumping Figure 8- Senior
36. Jumping Figure 8-lntermediate
37. Jumping Figure 8- Junior
38. Poles- Senior
39. Poles-Intermediate
40. Poles-Junior
41. Keyhole-Senior
42. Keyhole– Intermediate
43. Keyhole –Junior
44. Stake Race – Senior
45. Stake Race – Intermediate
46. Stake Race – Junior

HORSESHOW HALTER & PLEASURE
Thursday, June 16th @ 1:00 PM
CLASS No. 7 - Halter & Pleasure Classes Unit Value 5
Lot No.

1. Senior Showmanship at Halter
2. Intermediate Showmanship at Halter
3. Junior Showmanship at Halter
4. Mare and Foal
5. Yearling at Halter
6. Conformation-Horses over 57 inches, Mares two years and older
7. Conformation-Horses over 57 inches, Geldings two years and older.
8. Conformation Ponies under 57 inches

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9. English Pleasure—All ages
10. English Equitation –All ages
11. English Equitation Hunter Hack– All ages
12. Two and Three year old Snaffle bit
13. Walk-Trot: Juniors
14. Western Pleasure – Senior
15. Western Pleasure – Intermediate
16. Western Pleasure – Junior
17. Horsemanship –Senior
18. Horsemanship – Intermediate
19. Horsemanship –Junior
20. Reining
21. Trail – Senior
22. Trail – Intermediate
23. Trail –Junior
24. Driving Class
25. Costume Class

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RULES

1. Read general Livestock rules.

2. Lambs must be dropped after January 1, this year.

3. Champion Lamb and Champion Pen will be awarded ribbons, but no additional premiums will be paid. Individual Grand Champion and Reserve will receive a picture plaque. Champion and reserve white breed influence will receive ribbons and picture plaques. Champion pens and reserve pens will receive ribbons and plaques. Purple ribbons will be awarded to top quality lambs in each class.

4. Lambs are to be shorn before show times. Shearing will be made available from 8 a.m.-noon June 16th. Lambs and breeding ewe lambs must be tagged with 4-H I.D. and weighed on April 16th, to be eligible to be shown at the Worth County Fair.

5. There will be no minimum weight.

6. Individuals can be part of Pen of Three.

7. Recommended that no halters be used in the show ring.

8. There will be a parade of rate of gain winners. Top 2 rate of gain will parade.

9. It is recommended lambs be shorn within 2 weeks of the fair show.

10. Each exhibitor may have one lamb entered in "Real Scan" carcass evaluation. The minimum weight to enter carcass evaluation is 100 lbs. The fee is $5 per lamb.

11.Members may exhibit 9 individuals. Members can show 3 market and 3 feeder lambs and 3 white breed influence entries.

1. Exhibitors can show only 1 pen of three lambs - (either wether or ewes). (Breeding ewe lambs can be in the pen of 3)
2. Individual Lamb - (either wether or ewe) may exhibit 3 lambs per exhibitor
3. White Breed Influence (WBI)
4. Feeder Lamb - 100 lbs. maximum may exhibit 3 feeder lambs per exhibitor

RULES

1. Read general rules and livestock rules.

2. Limit (two entries per lot per exhibitor)

3. Lambs must be dropped after January 1, this year.

4. Breeding ewes cannot compete in Market classes, except the pen of 3.

1. Aged Ewe, 1 year or older - 2 entries.
2. Ewe Lamb - 2 entries

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RULES

1. Read general Livestock rules.

2. Kids must be dropped after January 1, this year.

3. Champion goat and Champion pen will be awarded ribbons, but no additional premiums will be paid.

4. Purple ribbon is awarded to top goat in each class.

5. There will be no minimum weight.

6. Individuals can be part of Pen of Three.

7. Recommended that no halters be used in the show ring except for first time exhibitors.

8. Members may exhibit 6 individuals. Members can show 3 market and 3 feeder goats.

9. All goats must have scrapie tags.

1. Exhibitors can show only 1 pen of three kids. (either wether or nanny)
    (breeding kids can be in the pen of 3).
2. Market Nanny Kid
4. Market Wether Kid
5. Feeder kid - 100 lbs. maximum, may exhibit 3 feeder kids per exhibitor.
6. Yearling Breeding Nanny Meat Goat

RULES

Read general Livestock rules.

Limit (two entries per lot per exhibitor)

Kids must be dropped after January 1, this year.

Breeding nanny cannot compete in Market classes, except the pen of 3.

1. Dairy Aged Nanny 12 months or older, milking or not.
2. Dry Yearlings
3. Dairy Yearling Nannies not more than one year of age.

CLASS No. 12 Unit Value 5
Lot No.

1. Pygmy goats

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Showmanship Award Rules

1. Trophies will be awarded to the 4-H or FFA members who do the best job of fitting and showing their livestock at the Worth County Fair. Picture plaques are awarded by the Worth County Fair Association.

2. Previous winners may compete, but may not win an age division a second time.
Picture Plaques will be awarded to each of the following showmanship winners:

Senior, ( 10th through 12th grades): Beef, Swine, Sheep , Dairy, Horse, Goats
Intermediate, (7th through 9th grades): Beef, Swine, Sheep, Dairy, Horse, Goats
Junior, ( 4th through 6th grades) : Beef, Swine, Sheep, Dairy, Horse, Goats

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1. All area youth are invited to exhibit their lambs at the Annual Worth County Fair District Lamb Show. Participants cannot be older than a 2011 high school graduate.

2. Show start time: Approx. 6:30 pm. Weigh-in from 4:30-5:30.

3. A scrapie tag is required in the ear of all ewe lambs.

4. All lambs must be slick shorn.

5. Offering Market Lamb, White Breed Influence Market Lamb, Feeder Lamb (under 100 lbs.) and Commercial Ewe Lamb Classes. Grand and Reserve Champion banners will be awarded in each division except White Breed Influence Division. The White Breed Influence Division champion will only be awarded a Champion banner and will compete for the Champion Market Lamb. A maximum of 3 lambs per exhibitor can be shown in each division.

6. Showmanship classes will be offered with a Champion banner awarded for each age division. The classes will break based on the school year completed.
Peewee- 3rd grade and younger, Junior- 4th-6th grade, Intermediate- 7th-9th grade, Senior- 10th-12th grade.

7. A lamb rope halter will be given to each exhibitor.

8. No charge to participate in the lamb show. Exhibitors will not be charged an entry to the fairgrounds.

9. Call Mike Urbatsch @ (641) 696-3488, Dennis Johnson @ (641) 324-1531, or Brian Waller @ (641) 324-2249 with questions.

10. This show is sponsored by Worth County Extension, with financial support from the Worth County Fair Board.

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RULES

1. Worth County 4-H & FFA General Rules and 4-H & FFA Livestock Department Rules listed earlier in this book apply in this Division.

2. All poultry exhibited must come from U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks or have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within 90 days of public exhibition and the test must have been performed by an authorized tester.

3. All poultry must be clean. It is recommended they be washed before being entered. Birds with lice will be disqualified.

4. All poultry will be inspected by the Fair Veterinarian and any showing evidence of disease will be removed from the Fairgrounds immediately.

5. All poultry must be properly cared for. Exhibitors must provide their own metal feed and water containers.

6. Champion and Reserve Champions will be selected in each class. They will compete for Sweepstakes and Reserve Sweepstakes Poultry Display. A bird cannot be entered in more than one lot.

7. Exhibitors are expected to assist the judge during the judging of their birds.

Egg Production Poultry
Exhibitors may have 2 entries per lot.
Lot. No.

1. Pen of 3, 1 male, 2 female
2. Pen of 3 Pullets in production.
3. Individual Male
4. Individual female
Note: Lots 1-4 may be subdivided by species/breed if numbers merit.

Market Poultry
Exhibitors may have 2 entries per lot. All entries must be within specific weigh ranges and of the age and development for market use. Entries may be weighed and necessary class Adjustments made.
Lot No.

5. Pen of 3 Rooster 3# and over
6. Pen of 3 hens, 3# and over
7. Pen of 3 Ducks any combination
8. Pen of 3 Geese any combination
9. Pen of 3 Turkeys any combination
10. Pen of 3 Guinea any combination

Waterfoul
Exhibitors may have 2 entries per lot. Entries may consist of 1 male or 1 female.
Lot No.

11. Ducks
12. Geese

Breeding Poultry
Lot No.

13. Individual laying hen
14. Individual rooster/gander/tom/drake

Fancy Breeding Poultry
a. Exhibitors may have 2 entries per lot, but each entry must be a different species.
b. Entries will be judged on breed quality and exhibitors must know the breed of their entry.
c. This class is for bantams and large fowl not raised for their egg or meat production.
Lot No.

15. Pen of 1 female
16. Pen of 1 male
17. Trio (1 rooster & 2 hens)

Oddities and Exotics
Lot No.

18. to be determined prior to the show

1. Read General Rules and Livestock Rules.

2. Entries are open to both purebred and grade dairy heifers.

3. Each exhibitor is allowed to sell one ribbon in the Dairy Division.

CLASS No. 13 – Holstein
CLASS No. 14 – Guernsey
CLASS No. 15 – Jersey
CLASS No. 16 - Brown Swiss
CLASS No. 17 – Ayrshire

JUNIOR DAIRY DIVISION – Unit Value 5

Lot 1. Junior Heifer calves; Born March 1, 2011 through May 31, 2011.
Lot 2. Intermediate Heifer calves; Born Dec. 1, 2010 through February 28, 2011.
Lot 3. Senior Heifer calves; Born September 1, 2010 through November 30, 2010.
Lot 4. Summer Yearling Heifer; Born June 1, 2010 through August 31, 2010.
Lot 5. Junior Yearling; Born March 1, 2010 through May 31, 2010.
Lot 6. Winter Yearling Heifer; born December 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010.
Lot 7. Senior Yearling; Born September 1, 2009 through November 30, 2009.
Lot 8. Junior Two Year Old Cow; Born March 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009.
Lot 9. Senior Two Year Old Cow; Born September 1, 2008 through February 28, 2009.
Lot 10. Three Year Old Cow; Born September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008.
Lot 11. Four Year Old Cow; Born September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007.
Lot 12. Five Year and Older Cow; Born before August 31, 2006
Lot 13. Dry Cow; 3 or 4 years old.
Lot 14. Dry Cow; 5 years and older.
Lot 15. Dairy Produce of Dam

Breed Champion
Supreme Champion
Best Udder of the Show
Senior Showmanship
Intermediate Showmanship
Junior Showmanship

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Judging Time: 9:00 AM for Dog Show

1. Market Rabbit, do not exceed 10-12 weeks of age, minimum weight 3 lbs. Maximum weight 5 lbs.
2. Market Rabbit pen of Three—same breed—do not exceed 10 weeks of age.
3. One purebred junior doe—under 6 months of age
4. One pure bread senior doe—over 6 months of age
5. One purebred junior buck—under 6 months of age
6. One purebred senior buck—over 6 months of age
7. Mixed breed junior rabbit—under 6 months of age
8. Mixed breed senior rabbit—over 6 months of age
9. Rabbit Showmanship
          Juniors: 4th-6th grade
          Seniors: 7th-12th grade

1. Dog
2. Cat
3. Birds
4. Other than listed

All Dogs and Cats exhibited must have a current rabies vaccination certificate.

7. The 4-H’er’s goal and applicable exhibit standards will form the basis of the evaluation process. Evaluation criteria will include demonstrated learning, workmanship and techniques, and general appearance and design. Exhibitors will receive written evaluation comments on the exhibits and a purple, blue, red, or white Worth County Fair exhibitor’s ribbon. Refer to exhibit class evaluation rubrics for detailed evaluation criteria in each class. Rubrics are located on each 4-H project page at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects

Open to all 4H-FFA members in Worth County. You do not need to be enrolled in any specific project area to enter. Entries may be individuals, groups, or entire clubs. Purpose of contest is to design and decorate a designated area of the fairgrounds. Areas to be decorated will be around trees and buildings. Decorating may include live or artificial plants or flowers, wooden cut-out shapes, flower containers such as flower pots, wooden boxes, wheel barrows, etc.

BE CREATIVE!!

Decorating may only be done Saturday – Monday, June 11-13. Entries must be removed Sunday. Judging will be after working exhibits on Friday, June 17th.

Please contact the Extension Office with the location of your entry.

Monetary prizes will be awarded for First, Second and Third places.

TAP Award (Top Achievement in Projects)

Plaques will be awarded to 4-H’ers in each age category whose non-livestock entries are selected at the Worth County Fair based on quality and unit values. A top and 2nd place TAP award will be given in each age division for each gender. Members may receive TAP award more than once. Entries considered for the award include all non-livestock entries.

Club Booth Division

1. Booths should be decorated by Thursday at Noon.

2. Booths are required to adhere to copyright rules also, see #8 General Rules.

3. A certificate and $25. 00 cash will be awarded to the winning booth on Saturday afternoon following the Tap Award Presentation

Ability to convey a message through selected theme.
Neatness Creativity
Involvement of members
Themes for club booths should be one of the following:

• “Aiming For Adventure”
• (Exhibit Building’s theme for 2011 and State 4-H Conference Theme for 2011 )
• “Are You Ready For Some 4-H” (Awards Banquet Theme)
• “4-H is.......” (use your imagination)
   “Join 4-H...”
• “4-H — The Power of Youth”

Judging will take place during the Working Exhibits on Friday afternoon.

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Most exhibit classes have specific guidelines and requirements that will be included in the judging process. Members are highly encouraged go to http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects to find information about judging criteria for exhibits that they create from their 4-H project learning.

630 Visual Arts (Unit Value=3)
An exhibit that shows learning through original art, exploration of an art technique, or study of any other visual arts topic.

Visual Arts Special Rules:
1. Exhibits made from kits or preformed molds will not be accepted. Exception: Preformed molds (greenware, whiteware) may be used to provide the appropriate surface for a process technique or application of original design. Clover Kids and 4th Graders may use kits as they do not qualify for the Iowa State Fair.
2. If the exhibit is a finished art object, the source or inspiration of the design, design sketches, or other process for creating the object and design must be included.
3. Original works of art must be a creative expression of a design unique to the artist, or represent a significant modification to an existing design to make a new and original statement by the artist.
4. Exhibition of derivative works created by a 4-H’er is prohibited without the written permission of the original copyright holder/owner. Use of copyrighted or trademarked designs, images, logos, or materials in 4-H visual arts exhibits is prohibited unless written permission has been obtained from the copyright or trademark holder/owner.
For additional information, see 4-H Exhibit Copyright Information at
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/visualart.htm

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1. The themes for “Communicating Through 4-H Posters” are:
2. “Aiming For Adventure”
3. (Exhibit Building’s theme for 2011 and State 4-H Conference Theme for 2011 )
4. “Are You Ready For Some 4-H” (Awards Banquet Theme)
5. “4-H is.......” (use your imagination)
    “Join 4-H...”
6. “4-H — The Power of Youth”
7. All posters must be designed on, or affixed to, standard poster board or foam core board—size minimum of 14” x 20” or maximum of 15” x 22”. Posters may be vertical or horizontal. Posters may be any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, acrylic, charcoal, oils, or collage. Posters cannot be 3-dimensional. Materials used to make the poster may not extend more than 1/8 inch above the poster or foam core board.
8. Poster cannot incorporate copyright material or exact copies of other promotional designs, such as the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme logo.
9. The 4-H Clover is a protected emblem. 4-H’ers may include the 4-H Clover, but do not copy/print other material over the 4-H Clover. If there are questions about proper use of the 4-H Clover, please contact the Extension Office.

Unit Value 2

Barn Interviews — Class#822
Judging Time: Sunday, 11:15 AM
(or set up alternate time with Worth County Extension)

Presentations — Class 823
Fair Presentation Time: 10AM, Friday, Commercial Building
(or set up an alternate time with Worth County Extension)

Working Exhibits — Class 824
Judging Time: Friday, 2:00 and 4:00 in Exhibit Building.
(or set up an alternate time with Worth County Extension)

910 Digital Storytelling (Unit Value=3)
Any exhibit that demonstrates the application of technology to produce a creative movie/film/video. Exhibits may include a finished movie or video, creation of a detailed storyboard, editing techniques using digital video software, production techniques, or other display to share what was learned. Copyright permission must be obtained for any non-original material included as part of a film/movie/video.

Worth County 4-H Youth Development Committee
4-H Challenges

For exhibition at Worth County Fair only … not eligible for Iowa State Fair

Class 1000 – Junior Division (Grades 4, 5, 6)
Class 1001 – Intermediate Division (Grades 7, 8)
Class 1002 – Senior Division (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)