Worth County Fair, Iowa

NIAA — Just Do the Right Thing!
National Code of Show Ring Ethics

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 juniors 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 absolutely 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, filter, 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.

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 over such infraction

LIVESTOCK SALE

Monday, June 30, 6:30 p.m. The 2008 sale will include the ribbon selling of swine, beef, dairy and sheep. Each 4-H and FFA member may sell one steer, one lamb, one dairy, and one hog. Buyers will again 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 the hogs will be going to Slaughter. Steers and lambs will have the option of going to Slaughter or home.

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 & swine.

7. Any animal, which has been sold privately at the county fair, is considered to have changed ownership and is ineligible to be shown as a club project after that sale. The ribbon sale does not 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 swine must go to slaughter.

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, July 1, 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.

14. Livestock entries are due to the Extension Office June 9, 2008. If late, their premiums will be forfeited.

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 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.

WORTH COUNTY FAIR AWARD DONORS

Beef Picture Plaque Sponsors:

Champion Market Beef, NSB
Reserve Champion Market Beef, Farmers State Bank
Champion Breeding Heifer, Doug Thompson
Reserve Champion Heifer, Oak Bars Ranch
Champion cow/calf, Braun Show Cattle
Reserve Champion Cow/calf, Worth County Vet Service
Champion Prospect Male, Signatures
Reserve Champion Prospect Male, Progressive Ag Coop
Champion Prospect Female, Northwood Lumber
Reserve Champion Prospect Female, Worth County Farm Bureau
Champion & Reserve Champion Rate of Gain, NSB Bank

Dairy Picture Plaque Sponsors:

Supreme Champion Dairy Female: Worth County DHIA Association
Champion Brown Swiss: Charles Medlang family
Champion Holstein: Glenn Butler family
Dairy Junior Champion: Worth County Cattlemen

Sheep Picture Plaque Sponsors

Champion Trio: Delores Kruse
Reserve Champion Trio: Helgeson Brothers
Champion Market Lamb: Foss Show Lambs
Reserve Champion Market Lamb: Worth County Veterinary Clinic
Champion Ewe Lamb: 4-H Sheep Families
Reserve Champion Ewe Lamb: Charlie and Mona Pierce
Champion Commercial Ewe: Sue's Corner Post
Reserve Champion Commercial Ewe: Jeff Roe
Champion and Reserve Champion Rate of Gain: NSB
Champion Lamb Carcass: Mike and Sue Urbatsch
Reserve Champion Lamb Carcass: 4-H Sheep Families
Champion Feeder Lamb: 4-H Sheep Families
Reserve Champion Feeder Lamb: 4-H Sheep Families

Swine Picture Plaque Sponsors

Champion Pen of Three: Progressive Ag Cooperative
Reserve Champion Pen of Three: Progressive Ag Cooperative
Champion Barrow: Progressive Ag Cooperative
Reserve Champion Barrow: Progressive Ag Cooperative
Champion Gilt: Progressive Ag Cooperative
Reserve Champion Gilt: Progressive Ag Cooperative
Champion Derby: NSB
Reserve Champion Derby: NSB
Champion Rate of Gain: Jim and Sandy Trainer
Reserve Champion Rate of Gain: NSB
Champion Barrow Carcass: Progressive Ag Cooperative
Reserve Champion Barrow Carcass: Progressive Ag Cooperative
Champion Gilt Carcass: Progressive Ag Cooperative
Reserve Champion Gilt Carcass: Progressive Ag Cooperative
Champion Derby Carcass: Progressive Ag Cooperative
Reserve Champion Derby Carcass: Progressive Ag Cooperative

Horse & Pony Picture Plaque Sponsors

Senior Showmanship at Halter: Worth County Fair/Saddle Seekers
Intermediate Showmanship at Halter: Worth County Fair/Saddle Seekers
Junior Showmanship at Halter: Worth County Fair/Saddle Seekers
Mare & Foal: Nordic Lanes
Yearling at Halter: Wait N See Quarter Horses
Conformation Mares: Dan & Ozie Johnson
Conformation Geldings: NSB Bank
Conformation Ponies: Injection Technology
2 & 3 Year Old Snaffle Bit: NSB Bank
Senior Western Pleasure: NSB Bank
Senior Horsemanship: Flower Zone by Connie
Intermediate Western Pleasure: Premier Polysteel
Intermediate Horsemanship: Northwood Ag Products
Junior Western Pleasure: Oak Bar
Junior Horsemanship: Farmers State Bank
English Equitation: JC Quarter Horses – Josh Clement
English Pleasure: NSB Bank
Driving Class: George Mathews
Senior Trail: Ron’s Arene
Intermediate Trail: Lazy J Acres – Dan and Ozie Johnson
Junior Trail: JP Farms – Chad and Lori Pestorious
1st Place Senior Games: NSB Bank
Junior Walk Trot: Arlyn Rustad
Senior Western Pleasure: NSB Bank
Senior Horsemanship: Flower Zone by Connie
Intermediate Western Pleasure: Premier Polysteel
Intermediate Horsemanship: J P Farms—Chad and Lori Pestorious
Junior Western Pleasure: Worth County Vet Services—Dr. Dierenfeld
Junior Horsemanship: Northwood Lumber
English Equitation: NSB Bank
English Pleasure: Agri Sales Building & Supply
Senior Trail: Lazy J Acres—Dan & Ozie Johnson
Intermediate Trail: Northwood True Value
Junior Trail: Fallgatters
1st Place Senior Games: Financial Architecs —Paul Krull
2nd Place Senior Games: Mike’s Automotive
3rd Place Senior Games: Northwood Lumber
1st Place Intermediate Games: A & I Automotive
2nd Place Intermediate Games: NSB Bank
3rd Place Intermediate Games: Progressive Ag Cooperative
1st Place Junior Games: NSB Bank
2nd Place Junior Games: Northwood Ag Products
3rd Place Junior Games: Ron’s Arena
Western Riding: Northwood Welding
Driving Class—Carquest
Costume Class—Krull Law Office—Doug Krull

MARKET HOGS DIVISION
Judge: Rex Hoppes, Van Meter, IA
Superintendents: Jennie Tenold, Jake Trainer, and Marty Cotter
Announcer: Jim Trainer

1. Read the general and livestock rules.

2. Maximum number of pigs brought to the fair would be 6, but 2 of the six would be derby, (ex. If 1 derby is brought to the fair, then you can bring a total of 5 pigs. If no derby is brought to the fair, you can bring a total of 4 pigs to fair.)

3. Maximum weight for individual barrows and gilts is 295 lbs.

4. Minimum weight for individual barrow and gilts is 235 lbs. To be able to show.

5. The pen of three must average between 235 and 295 lbs. at the time of the official weighing.

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

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

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

9. All market swine must go directly to slaughter and must not have been exhibited at any other fair.

10. Pigs entering the derby division must have been weighed-in on March 3 or 4th and tagged with a special tag, and weigh no more than 65 lbs.

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

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

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

14. All pigs must be ear notched before April 15, 2006, as identification. No fresh notches will be accepted.

15. It is suggested no oil or powder be used.

All Exhibitors must be FSQA/Level III Certified.


Class No. 1 Unit Value 5 Lot 1. Individual Barrow (may enter 2) 2. Derby Barrow (may enter 2) 3. Individual Gilt (may enter 2) 4. Pen of Three	Order of Show: 1. Pen of Three 2. Derby 3. Individual Barrow 4. Individual Gilt

INDIVIDUAL CARCASS CONTEST

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

Market Hogs

1. All hogs 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 as 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 backfat thickness, low eye size and percent loin. Minimum standards at 230 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.

There will be a $5 per hog carcass fee, two gilts, two barrows, and two derbies may be officially entered in the carcass contest.

back to top

BREEDING BEEF DIVISION

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 calves from January 1, 2005 to June 25, 2005. 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, and #5 overall. They will each receive ribbons, but no additional premiums.

Class No. 2 Heifers Unit Value 5

Class No. 3 Cow and Her Calf Class Unit Value 5

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.

Class No. 4 Prospect Heifer Unit Value 5

Class No. 5 Prospect Male Unit Value 5

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).

MARKET BEEF DIVISION
Judge: Cory Greiman, Garner, Iowa
Superintendent: Paul Ferley

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 Ibs. 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.

6. Over 900 Ib. beef carcasses could be given a discount on price.

7. If animals are to be sold they will be marketed at Denison.

Class No. 6 Unit Value 5

Lot
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. Change of ownership will take place at the scale of the slaughter plant. Trucking costs will be deducted from the checks at the packing plant.

2. Steers sold must have been part of a 4-H or FFA project.

3. The Carcass Contest Report will contain the actual measurements of entries. These include: carcass weight, ribeye area, fat cover, percent kidney fat, quality grade, and yield grade.

4. The carcasses will be ranked and premiums paid to top ten courtesy of Worth County Cattlemen.

Beef Carcass and Rate of Gain Awards
The Beef 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.

BUCKET BEEF AND DAIRY CLASS

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

2. Calves may be either beef or dairy breeds and must be born after April 1. Entries must be
registered with the Extension office by June 11.

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.

HORSE AND PONY DIVISION
Judge: Jill Paxton, Nevada, IA
Superintendent: Chad Pestorious & James Medlang
Barn Superintendent: Lori Pestorious, & Jeff Bachtle
Show Superintendent: Lori Pestorious & Linda Henely
Jr. Superintendent: Amanda Wunderlich & Timera Johnson

RULES

1. Read general rules and livestock rules.

2. All members must enter their own horse that has been enrolled in a 4-H program by April 14, 2006. You must show proof of ownership or a lease agreement for the 4-H year, must be on file with your horse ID form at the Extension Office.

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

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

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

6. Stallions may only be entered in lot #4.

7. Dress code for halter and pleasure show is a long sleeved white shirt, dark blue jeans, belt, western or English boots and helmet. Dress code for game show is shirt with a collar, jeans or pants, and western or English boots. Helmets are required.

8. Halter and pleasure class picture plaques will be given for junior (4-6th), intermediate, (6-9) and senior (10-12) divisions. High point game horse plaques will be awarded for first, second and third place in each age division.

9. All horses and ponies must be in place by noon on Thursday and remain at the fair until released at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday.

10. To be eligible for premiums and plaques, 4-H'ers must attend at least four club meetings and clean out stalls when horses leave the grounds. Latest acceptable time for stall clean up is noon Tuesday, following the fair.All 4-Hers must stall at least one horse at fair for the duration of the fair unless pre-approved by Dr. Dierenfeld

Thursday Horse Show Schedule - 12:00 Noon

Class No. 7 Halter & Pleasure Classes Unit Value 5
Lot No.
1. Senior Showmanship at Halter—winner receives show halter from Saddle Seekers Club
2. Intermediate Showmanship at Halter –winner receives show halter from Saddle Seekers Club
3. Junior Showmanship at Halter—winner receives show halter from Saddle Seekers Club
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
9. English Pleasure—All ages
10. English Equitation –All ages

15 Minute Break
11. Two and Three year old Snaffle bit
12. Walk-Trot: Juniors
13. Western Pleasure -Horse- Senior
14. Horsemanship –Senior
15. Western Pleasure- Intermediate
16. Horsemanship-Intermediate
17. Western Pleasure-Horse- Junior
18. Horsemanship –Junior
19. Western Riding
20. Trail – Senior
21. Trail – Intermediate
22. Trail –Junior
23. Driving Class
24. Costume Class
Open Class 8 and under

Sunday Horse Show Schedule - 10:00 AM

Class No. 7 Game Classes Unit Value 3
Lot No.
25. Egg & Spoon – Junior
26. Egg & Spoon – Intermediate
27. Egg & Spoon – Senior
28. Barrels – Senior
29. Barrels – Intermediate
30. Barrels – Junior
31. Texas Flag – Senior
32. Texas Flag – Intermediate
33. Texas Flag – Junior
34. Jumping Figure 8 – Senior
35. Jumping Figure 8 – lntermediate
36. Jumping Figure 8 – Junior
37. Poles – Senior
38. Poles – Intermediate
39. Poles – Junior
40. Keyhole – Senior
41. Keyhole – Intermediate
42. Keyhole – Junior
43. Stake Race – Senior
44. Stake Race – Intermediate
45. Stake Race – Junior
46. Driving Class – All ages
47. Costume Class – All ages

MARKET LAMB DIVISION
Judge: Mike Lash, Somers, IA
Superintendent: Brian Waller, Mike Urbatsch

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 pens and Reserve pens will receive ribbons and plaques. Purple ribbons will be awarded to top quality lambs in each class.

4. All Lambs must have been weighed April 15. Lambs are to be shorn before show times. Shearing will be made available from 8 a.m.-noon June 25. Lambs and breeding ewe lambs must be tagged with 4-H I.D. and weighed on April 14, 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 June 29.

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

11. Members may exhibit 6 individuals - 3 market, 3 feeder lambs!
Class No. 8 Unit Value 5
Lot
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)
3. Feeder Lamb - 100 lbs. maximum may exhibit 3 feeder lambs per exhibitor
4. Carcass lamb—(real scan)

COMMERCIAL BREEDING SHEEP DIVISION
Superintendent: Mike Urbatsch, Brian Waller

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 pens of 3.

Class No. 9 Unit Value 5
Lot
1. Aged Ewe, 1 year or older - 2 entries
2. Ewe Lamb - 2 entries

SHOWMANSHIP AWARDS 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. Trophies 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
Intermediate (7th through 9th grades): Beef, Swine, Sheep, Dairy, Horse
Junior (4th through 6th grades): Beef, Swine, Sheep, Dairy, Horse

back to top

POULTRY
Judge: Bart Pals, Mason City, IA
Superintendent: Mike Hagen, James Medlang, Peter Julseth
Judging Time: Friday 3:00 p.m.

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.

7. A bird cannot be entered in more than one lot.

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

Class No. 10 Poultry

Egg Production Poultry
Exhibitors may have 2 entries per class.
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 1 entry 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

Waterfowl
Exhibitors may have 2 entries per class. 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

DAIRY DIVISION
Judge: Fred Hall, New Hampton, IA
Superintendents: Linda and Charles Medlang
Placing Recorder: Barb Butler
Judging Time: Saturday 3 p.m.

RULES

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 No.
1. Junior Heifer calves; born March 1, 2006 through May 31, 2006
2. Intermediate Heifer calves; born December 1, 2005 through February 28, 2005
3. Senior Heifer calves; born September 1, 2005 through November 30, 2005
4. Summer Yearling Heifer; born June 1, 2005 through August 31, 2005
5. Junior Yearling; born March 1, 2005 through May 31, 2005
6. Winter Yearling Heifer; born December 1, 2004 through February 28, 2005
7. Senior Yearling; born September 1, 2004 through November 30, 2004
8. Junior Two Year Old Cow; born March 1, 2004 through August 31, 2004
9. Senior Two Year Old Cow; born September 1, 2003 through February 28, 2004
10. Three Year Old Cow; born September 1, 2002 through August 31, 2003
11. Four Year Old Cow; born September 1, 2001 through August 31, 2002
12. Five Year and Older Cow; born before August 31, 2001
13. Dry Cow; 3 or 4 years old
14. Dry Cow; 5 years and older
15. Dairy Produce of Dam

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

SMALL ANIMALS
Judge: Kathy Johnson, Mason City, IA
Judging Time: Wednesday 3:00 p.m.
Cages will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
Bring exhibits to the Shelter House on Wednesday, June 25th.
All animals will leave the fairgrounds following judging.

Rabbits
Class No. 11 Unit Value 1-2
Lot No.
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

Pets
Class No. 12 Unit Value 2
Lot No.
1. Dog
2. Cat
3. Birds
4. Other than listed

back to top

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25	3:00 PM	Pet Show, Shelter House
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25
THURSDAY, JUNE 26	7:30 a.m.-Noon	Livestock weigh-in
THURSDAY, JUNE 26	Noon	4-H Horse Show, North Arena

FRIDAY, JUNE 27	8:00 a.m.	Junior Swine Show, Arena

SATURDAY, JUNE 28	8:00 a.m.	Junior Beef Show, Arena
	1:30 p.m.	Bucket/Bottle Calf Show, Arena
	2:30 p.m.	Junior Dairy Show, Arena

SUNDAY, JUNE 29	12:00 noon	Junior Sheep Show, Arena

MONDAY, JUNE 30	6:30 p.m.	27th Anniversary Ribbon Auction

National Code of Show Ring Ethics	Livestock Sale	Livestock Rules
Premier Livestock Exhibitor Award	Award Donors	Market Hogs
Individual Carcass Contest	Breeding Beef	Market Beef
Bucket Beef and Dairy	Horse and Pony	Market Lamb
Commercial Breeding Sheep	Poultry	Dairy
Small Animals