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2023 Fair > Adult Exhibits > Commercial Livestock
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COMMERCIAL LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT
Beef - Stephanie Breeden, Josh Parlett
Dairy - Allen Burner
Swine - Rachel Burner
Sheep - Josh Wood, Chair
Goats - Stephanie Breeden, Josh ParlettAll animals must be owned by exhibitor or farm they represent.
Animals must be 3/4 percentage or more to enter a breed class. If not the animals will register as a crossbreed.
4-H and FFA Beef Heifers will be allowed to show in their competitive class.
All cattle must be shown in the show ring to be eligible for prize money and herdsman award.
- Bulls may be an exception; the beef committee will decide.All animals will be shown dry, not fitted; they may be washed, clipped and combed.
There will be no parking beside the barn.
There must be competition in each class to receive 1st place prize money.
All commercial livestock must be in the barn by 7:30 p.m. on Sunday and registered with Barn Chairperson.
Section 1: Beef Cattle
Class 1 – Angus
Class 2 – Hereford
Class 3 – Simmental
Class 4 – Shorthorn
Class 5 – Charolais
Class 6 – Crossbreed
Class 7 – Limousin
Class 8 – Other
Prizes and Classes by Breed
Prizes:
1st - $15.00
2nd - $10.00
3rd - $5.00
A. Bulls under 6 months
B. Bulls 6-12 months
C. Bulls 1-2 years
D. Bulls over 2 years
E. Cow-Calf Pair
F. Heifers Under 6 months
G. Heifers 6-12 months
H. Heifers 1-2 years
I. Champion Bull Each Breed: Rosette and $10.00
J. Champion Cow Each Breed: Rosette and $10.00
K. Champion Heifer Each Breed: Rosette and $10.00
L. Reserve Champion Bull Each Breed: Rosette and $ 5.00
M. Reserve Champion Cow Each Breed: Rosette and $ 5.00
N. Reserve Champion Heifer Each Breed: Rosette and $ 5.00
O. Overall Grand Champion Bull: Rosette and $15.00
P. Overall Grand Champion Cow: Rosette and $15.00
Q. Overall Grand Champion Heifer: Rosette and $15.00
R. Overall Reserve Grand Champion Bull: Rosette and $10.00
S. Overall Reserve Grand Champion Cow: Rosette and $10.00
T. Overall Reserve Grand Champion Heifer: Rosette and $10.00
Section 2: Dairy Cattle
Class 1 - Guernsey
Class 2 - Holstein
Class 3 - Jersey
Class 4 - Ayrshire
Class 5 - Brown Swiss
Prizes and Classes by Breed
Prizes:
1st - $15.00
2nd - $10.00
3rd - $5.00
A. Cows over 2 years
B. Heifers 1 year and under 2 years
C. Heifer under 1 year
D. Champion Heifer under 2 years: Rosette and $10.00
E. Champion Cow over 2 years: Rosette and $10.00
Section 3: SWINE
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1. Hogs that will be shown for 4-H/FFA are not allowed in commercial classes.
2. All animals must be shown in the ring.
3. All hogs must be washed and tag cleaned.
4. Hogs must be tended and kept clean while they are on exhibit.
5. There must be competition in any class to be eligible for 1st place prize money in that class.
6. Market hogs will be divided according to weight; Classes will be determined after weigh-in.
7. Commercial weigh-in will follow 4-H hog weigh-in for one hour only; If animal is not weighed in at this time, it will not be allowed to show.
8. Show will be Fair Tuesday, following the 4-H/FFA Hog Show.
All commercial livestock must be in the barn by 7:30 p.m. on Sunday and registered with Barn Chairperson.
Prizes and Classes by Breed
Prizes:
1st - $15.00
2nd - $10.00
3rd - $5.00
A. Single Market Hog
B. Gilt, under 6 months of age
C. Grand Champion Market Hog: Rosette and $10.00
D. Reserve Grand Champion Hog: Rosette and $10.00
E. Grand Champion Gilt: Rosette and $10.00
F. Reserve Grand Champion Gilt: Rosette and $10.00
Section 4: Sheep
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1. All sheep must be sheared within four weeks of the fair.
2. All animals must be shown in the ring.
3. All sheep must be washed and tag cleaned.
4. Market lambs can be ewes or weathers.
5. Lambs may compete in lamb classes as long as they show their lamb’s teeth.
6. Sheep must be tended and kept clean while they are on exhibit.
7. There must be competition in any class to be eligible for 1st place prize money in that class.
8. Pre-registration by August 10 will guarantee stall space.
9. Market lambs will be divided according to weight; classes will be determined after weigh-in.
10. Commercial weigh-in for market will follow 4-H weigh-in for one hour only. If animal is not weighed-in at this time, it will not be allowed to show.
11. Market lambs and ewes tagged for 4-H are not allowed in commercial classes.
12. Show will be Fair Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. Substitutes may show for exhibitors.
All commercial livestock must be in the barn by 7:30 p.m. on Sunday and registered with Barn Chairperson.
Class 1 – Hampshire
Class 2 – Suffolk
Class 3 – Columbia
Class 4 – Western
Class 5 – Dorset
Class 6 – Rambouillet
Class 7 – Other
Prizes and Classes by Breed
Prizes:
1st - $15.00
2nd - $10.00
3rd - $5.00
A. Market Lamb
B. Ewe Under 1Year
C. Yearling Ewe
D. Aged Ewe
E. Ram Under 1 Year
F. Ram Yearling
G. Aged Ram
H. Grand Champion Market Lamb: Rosette and $10.00
I. Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb: Rosette and $10.00
J. Grand Champion Ewe: Rosette and $10.00
K. Reserve Grand Champion Ewe: Rosette and $10.00
L. Grand Champion Ram: Rosette and $10.00
M. Reserve Grand Champion Ram: Rosette and $10.00
Section 5: Goat
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1. The purpose of this show is to showcase commercial breeding stock.
2. Market does and wethers in the 4-H show are not permitted in the commercial show.
3. Goats must be comply with the National Scrapie Eradication Program.
4. Goats must be clean and tagged for identification.
5. Goats must be tended and kept clean while they are on exhibit.
6. The Chair may cancel or adjust classes based on the number of entries.
7. There must be competition in any class to be eligible for 1st place prize money.
8. All animals must be shown in the ring.
9. The show will be Fair Wednesday, directly after the Commercial Sheep Show.
10. Goats must be pre-registered with Stephanie Breeden at (540) 742-8183 by August 1 to guarantee stall space.
All commercial livestock must be in the barn by 7:30 p.m. on Sunday and registered with Barn Chairperson.
Prizes and Classes by Breed
Prizes:
1st - $15.00
2nd - $10.00
3rd - $5.00
A. Doe Kids Under 6 Months
B. Does 6-12 Months
C. Does 1-2 Years
D. Aged Does 2 Years and Up
E. Doe/Kid Pair
F. Buck Kids Under 6 Months
G. Bucks 6-12 months
H. Bucks 1-2 Years
I. Aged Bucks 2 Years and Up
J. Grand Champion Doe: Rosette and $10.00
K. Reserve Grand Champion Doe: Rosette and $10.00
L. Grand Champion Buck: Rosette and $10.00
M. Reserve Grand Champion Buck: Rosette and $10.00
