2007 Worcester 4-H livestock exhibitors
from left to right:
Megan Ludy, Autumn Perdue, Zachary LaPearl, and Chelsea
Hudson
4-H DAIRY AND LIVESTOCK
INDOOR
AND LIVESTOCK ENTRY FORM
Updated for 2008
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4-H DAIRY AND LIVESTOCK
RULES
AND REGULATIONS
1. All entries
must be pre-registered by August 12, 2008. Judging may be done over a two-day period.
2. All livestock
must meet the requirements of the State of Maryland
Animal Health Department and be accompanied by approved
health papers at the time of arrival.
3. All animals
must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor and
must be registered as such by June
20, 2007 with Extension Agent, 4-H and Youth.
4. The Great Pocomoke
Fair is open to all without regard to County or State
of residence.
5. All livestock
must arrive between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
on Wednesday, August
20, 2008 and will
be released at 8:00
p.m. on Saturday,
August 23, 2008.
6. Exhibitors are
asked to bring all equipment needed. Exhibitors are
responsible for the care of their animals while on the
grounds. Pens, stalls, and animals should be kept presentable
at all times. All equipment will be stored in a specific
tack area when not in active use and aisles are to be
clear for the public to move through without risk.
All stalls and pens are to be cleaned before leaving!
7. All animals
must be exhibited by their owner, except in classes
where two (2) animals may be shown in the same class
and Fitting & Showing. In this case, their other
animal must be shown by a 4-H member.
8. All Exhibitors
will be limited to two (2) entries in any one class.
In the event there is only one entry in a class, classes
may be combined.
9. Proper Fitting
& Showing attire is required, according to the Maryland
State Fair Book. Courtesy and respect for livestock,
peer exhibitors, parents/leaders, and the public is
expected.
10. Market animals
will be weighed or tape measured and placed in the appropriate
class on the day of arrival. Please enter an estimated
class when pre-registering.
11. In the event
there is only one entry in a class, the placing shall
depend on the merit of the entry and the award made
at the discretion of the judge.
12. Rosettes will
be given for Champion placing.
13. No drugs or alcoholic
beverages will be tolerated.
14. Every effort
will be made to protect the animals or entries while
on the fairgrounds. However, The Great Pocomoke Fair
Board disclaims any responsibility for loss or damage
to persons or property.
15. All rules are
subject to final interpretation by the Livestock Superintendent.
Any rule, interpretation, or change made by the Superintendent
shall reflect the best interests of the 4-H/FFA program
and the youngsters involved.
DEPARTMENT F FOWL
DIVISION
N POULTRY
1. Poultry show will be open to 4-H Youth, Open Junior
and Open Adult and will be displayed from Wednesday
to Saturday.
2. State of Maryland regulations require that all poultry entered into Exhibition
must have originated from Pullorum-Typhoid
clean flock or have had a negative test within 30 days
of exhibition. Youth and 4-H may have a letter signed
by the County Extension Agent that the birds originated
from Pullorum-Typhoid clean
flocks.
3. All birds must be blood tested prior to the show
and have approved papers, which must accompany birds
on the day of entry.
4. Entrants are limited to a total of 15 birds. There
may be more than one entry per class.
5. Exhibitors are responsible for providing food and
water for their birds.
6. All entries must pre-register by August 12, 2008.
7. All poultry will be accepted for exhibit between
5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
on Wednesday, August
20, 2008 and will
be released at 8:00
p.m. on Saturday,
August 23, 2008.
8. Judging will start at 10:00 a.m. Saturday,
August 23, 2008.
9. Birds must be removed at 8:00
p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2008.
Prizes awarded: First Place: $6; Second Place: $4; Third Place: $2
Champion:
$15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS EGG LAYERS
1. White Egg Layer (Male)
2. White Egg Layer (Female)
3. Brown Egg Layer (Male)
4. Brown Egg Layer (Female)
5. Broilers (Pen 2 Males)
6. Broilers (Pen 2 Females)
7. Roaster
8. Capon
CLASS PUREBRED LARGE FOWL
1. American (Male)
2. American (Female)
3. English (Male)
4. English (Female)
5. Asiatic (Male)
6. Asiatic (Female)
7. Mediterranean (Male)
8. Mediterranean (Female)
9. Any other Purebred Breed (Male)
10. Any other Purebred Breed (Female)
11. Crossbred (Male)
12. Crossbred
(Female)
CLASS PUREBRED BANTAMS
13. Single Comb Clean Leg (Male)
14. Single Comb Clean
Leg (Female)
15. Rose Comb Clean Leg (Male)
16. Rose Comb Clean Leg (Female)
17. Any other Comb Clean Leg (Male)
18. Any other Comb Clean Leg (Female)
19. Feathered Legged (Male)
20. Feathered Legged (Female)
21. Modern Game (Male)
22. Modern Game (Female)
23. Old English (Male)
24. Old English (Female)
25. Crossbred (Male)
26. Crossbred
(Female)
CLASS DUCKS
1. Large (Male)
2. Large (Female)
3. Bantam (Male)
4. Bantam
(Female
CLASS GEESE
1. Any Breed (Male)
2. Any
Breed (Female)
CLASS PIGEONS (Pairs)
1. Archangel
2. Birmingham
3. Fantail
4. Giant Horner
5. Racing Horner
6. Jacobian
7. Modena
8. Tumbler
9. White King
10. Any other
breed.
DEPARTMENT L LIVESTOCK
DIVISION C DAIRY
Dairy (Holstein & Other Breed) Judging @ 11:00
a.m.
Prizes awarded: First Place: $20; Second Place: $15; Third Place: $10
Champion:
$15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1. Fitting & Showing Novice (First
Timer)
2. Fitting & Showing Junior (8-13)
3. Fitting & Showing Senior (14-18)
4. Fitting & Showing - Champion
5. Junior Heifer Calf born 3/1/2008-4/7/2008
(4 mos. old)
6. Intermediate Heifer Calf born 12/1/2007-2/28/08
7. Senior Heifer Calf born 9/1/2007 11/30/2007
8. Jr. Yearling Heifer born 3/1/2007 8/31/2007
9. Sr. Yearling Heifer born 9/1/2005-2/28/07
(Not in Milk)
10. Cow Jr. 2 years old born 3/1/2006-8/31/2006
11. Cow Sr. 2 years old born 9/1/2005-2/28/2006
DIVISION C DAIRY
Holstein & Other Breed Judging @ 11:30
a.m.
Prizes awarded: First Place: $20; Second Place: $15; Third Place: $10
Champion:
$15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
12. Fitting & Showing Novice (First
Timer)
13. Fitting & Showing Junior (8-13)
14. Fitting & Showing Senior (14-18)
15. Fitting & Showing - Champion
16. Feeder Calf 400-600 Pounds
17. Lightweight Steer Under 1,000 Pounds
18. Heavyweight Steer Over 1,000 Pounds
19. Junior Steer Calf born 1/1/2008 4/10/2008 (4 mos. old)
20. Senior Steer Calf born 9/1/200712/31/2007
21. Summer Yearling Steer born 5/1/2007-8/31/2007
22. Junior Yearling Steer born 1/1/2007-4/30/2007
23. Senior Yearling Steer born 9/1/2006-12/31/2006
DIVISION S SHEEP
Judging @ 12:00 noon
Prizes awarded: First Place: $20; Second Place: $15; Third Place: $10
Champion:
$15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1. Fitting & Showing Novice (First
Timer)
2. Fitting & Showing Junior (8-13)
3. Fitting & Showing Senior (14-18)
4. Fitting & Showing - Champion
5. Market Lamb - Lightweight
6. Market Lamb - Heavyweight
7. Ram Lamb - Senior born 9/1/2007
12/31/2007
8. Ram Lamb Junior born after 1/1/2007 and before 5/1/2007
9. Ewe Lamb Senior - born 9/1/2007-12/31/2007
10. Ewe Lamb Junior born after 1/1/2007- and before 5/1/2007
11. Ewe under 2 years, born after 9/1/2006 and before 9/1/2007
12. Aged Ram 2 years or older, born before
9/1/2006
13. Aged Ewe - 2 years or older, born before
9/1/2006
DIVISION T BEEF
Judging @ 1:00
p.m.
Prizes awarded: First Place: $20; Second Place: $15; Third Place: $10
Champion:
$15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1. Fitting & Showing Novice (First
Timer)
2. Fitting & Showing Junior (8-13)
3. Fitting & Showing Senior (14-18)
4. Fitting & Showing Champion
5. Feeder Calf 400-600 Pounds
6. Lightweight Steer Under 1,000 Pounds
7. Heavyweight Steer Over 1,000 Pounds
8. Junior Heifer Calf born 1/1/2008-4/10/2008
( must be 4 mos. old)
9. Senior Heifer Calf born 9/1/200712/31/2007
10. Summer Yearling Heifer born 5/1/2007 8/31/2007
11. Jr. Yearling Heifer born 1/1/2007
4/30/2007
12. Sr. Yearling Heifer born 9/1/2006-12/31/2006
13. Cow Jr. 2 years old born 3/1/2006-8/31/2006
14. Cow Sr. 2 years old born 9/1/2005-2/28/2006
DIVISION G MEAT GOATS
Judging @ 1:30
p.m.
Prizes awarded: First Place: $20; Second Place: $15; Third Place: $10
Champion:
$15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1. Fitting & Showing Novice (First
Timer)
2. Fitting & Showing Junior (8-13)
3. Fitting & Showing Senior (14-18)
4. Junior Doe Kid Under
4 months old
5. Senior Doe Kid - 1 year and under 2
years old
6. Junior Yearling Doe Between 8-12
months old
7. Senior Yearling Doe 1 year and under
2 years old
8. Senior Production Doe 2 years and
older
9. Market Meat 1 year and under born
after 8/1/2007 (Minimum 40#/ Maximum
100#)
10. Buck Kid 1 year and under, born after
8/1/2007
DIVISION J DAIRY GOATS
Judging @ 2:30
p.m.
Prizes awarded: First Place: $20; Second Place: $15; Third Place: $10
Champion:
$15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
11. Fitting & Showing Novice (First
Timer)
12. Fitting & Showing Junior (8-13)
13. Fitting & Showing Senior (14-18)
14. Junior Kid born on or after 4/1/2008
15. Senior Kid born on or after 12/1/2007-3/31/2008
16. Dry Yearling born 11/30/2007 or before (under 2 years old)
17. Milking Yearling born on or after
12/1/2004 and in milk
18. Doe in Milk 2 years old and under
3, born on or after 12/1/2005 and before 12/1/2006
19. Doe in Milk 3 years old and under
4, born on or after 12/1/2004 and before 12/1/2005
20. Doe in Milk 4 years old and under
5, born on or after 12/1/2003 and before 12/1/2004
21. Doe in Milk 5 years old and over,
born prior to 12/1/2003
22. Dairy herd 3 Does
in Milk, owned by exhibitor.
DIVISION
P RABBITS
1. Rabbit show will be open to 4-H Youth, Open Youth
and Open Adult and will be displayed from Wednesday
to Saturday.
2. Exhibitors are responsible for providing food and
water for their animals.
3. All entries must pre-register by August 12, 2008.
4. Class, breed, sex, and ear tattoo number must be
written on the entry blank.
5. Rabbits in breed and fur classes must be a minimum
of 12 weeks old to be shown.
6. All animals must be entered for exhibit between
5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
on Wednesday, August
20, 2008 and will
be released at 8:00
p.m. on Saturday,
August 23, 2008.
8. Judging will start at 9:00
a.m. Saturday,
August 23, 2008.
Prizes awarded: First Place: $6; Second Place: $4; Third Place: $2
Champion:
$15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1. Dutch Buck
2. Dutch Doe
3. Holland Lop Buck
4. Holland Lop Doe
5. Netherlands Dwarf Buck
6. Netherlands Dwarf Doe
7. Jersey Wooly Buck
8. Jersey Wooly Doe
9. Mini Rex Buck
10. Mini Rex Doe
11. Satin Buck
12. Satin Doe
13. Any Other Purebred Buck (Small)
14. Any Other Purebred Doe (Small)
15. Crossbred Buck (Small)
16. Crossbred Doe (Small)
17. California Buck
18. California Doe
19. French Lop Buck
20. French Lop Doe
21. Chinchilla Buck
22. Chinchilla Doe
23. Mini Lop Buck
24. Mini Lop Doe
25. New Zealand White Buck
26. New Zealand White Doe
27. Angora Buck
28. Angora Doe
29. Any Other Purebred Buck (Large)
30. Any Other Purebred Doe (Large)
31. Crossbred Buck (Large)
32. Crossbred
Doe (Large)
DIVISION W SWINE
Judging @ 10:30
a.m.
Prizes awarded: First Place: $20; Second Place: $15; Third Place: $10
Champion:
$15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS DESCRIPTION
1. Fitting & Showing Novice (First
Timer)
2. Fitting & Showing Junior (8-13)
3. Fitting & Showing Senior (14-18)
4. Fitting & Showing Champion
5. Spring Gilt farrowed
1/1/2007 5/1/2008
6. Lightweight Market Hogs 180-210 Pounds.
Not eligible for sale unless prior arrangements have
been made. Not eligible for Grand Champion.
7. Middleweight Market Hogs 211-270
Pounds. If there is an extensive number or weight variety,
this class will be divided in half by weight and form
Class 7A and 7B. Divide the number of hogs weighing
between 241 pounds and 270 pounds
in half. Light half 241-255 pounds will be Class
7A. The heavier half up to 270 pounds
in Class 7B. The Grand Champion and Reserve
Champion must come from Class 7A or 7B.
8. Heavyweight Market Hogs 270+ Pounds.
These hogs will be shown in Fitting & Showing (if
necessary) and be eligible for premium money. Not eligible
for Grand Champion. Hogs may be sold at auction for
fair market value.
