4-H DAIRY AND LIVESTOCK
INDOOR
AND LIVESTOCK ENTRY FORM
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. All
entries must be pre-registered by August 14, 2007.
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. To exhibit in the
4-H Division, you must be enrolled as a 4-H member no
later than June 20, 2007.
5.
All 4-H Exhibitors MUST accompany livestock for weigh-in
entry to Fair. All livestock must arrive between 5:00
p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 and
will be released at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 25,
2007.
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
14, 2007.
7. All poultry will be accepted for exhibit
between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August
22, 2007 and will be released at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday,
August 25, 2007.
8. Judging will start at 10:00 a.m. Saturday,
August 25, 2007.
9. Birds must be removed at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August
25, 2007.
Prizes awarded: First Place: $6;
Second Place: $4; Third Place: $2
Champion:
$15; Reserved Champion: $10
CLASS PUREBRED BANTAMS
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)
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 3/1/2007-4/7/2007
(4 mos. old)
6. Intermediate Heifer Calf born 12/1/2006-2/28/07
7. Senior Heifer Calf born 9/1/2006
11/30/2006
8. Jr. Yearling Heifer born 3/1/2006
8/31/2006
9. Sr. Yearling Heifer born 9/1/2004-2/28/06
(Not in Milk)
10. Cow Jr. 2 years old born 3/1/2005-8/31/2005
11. Cow Sr. 2 years old born 9/1/2004-2/28/2005
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 1/1/2007
4/10/2007 (4 mos. old)
20. Senior Steer Calf born 9/1/2006-12/31/2006
21. Summer Yearling Steer born 5/1/2006-8/31/2006
22. Junior Yearling Steer born 1/1/2006-4/30/2006
23. Senior Yearling Steer born 9/1/2005-12/31/2005
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 9/1/2006
12/31/2006
8. Ram Lamb Junior born after 1/1/2006
and before 5/1/2006
9. Ewe Lamb Senior - born 9/1/2006-12/31/2006
10. Ewe Lamb Junior born after 1/1/2006-
and before 5/1/2006
11. Ewe under 2 years, born after 9/1/2005
and before 9/1/2006
12. Aged Ram 2 years or older, born before
9/1/2005
13. Aged Ewe - 2 years or older, born before
9/1/2005
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 1/1/2007-4/10/2007
( must be 4 mos. old)
9. Senior Heifer Calf born 9/1/2006-12/31/2006
10. Summer Yearling Heifer born 5/1/2006
8/31/2006
11. Jr. Yearling Heifer born 1/1/2006
4/30/2006
12. Sr. Yearling Heifer born 9/1/2005-12/31/2005
13. Cow Jr. 2 years old born 3/1/2005-8/31/2005
14. Cow Sr. 2 years old born 9/1/2004-2/28/2005
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 8/1/2006 (Minimum 40#/ Maximum 100#)
10. Buck Kid 1 year and under, born after
8/1/2006
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 4/1/2007
15. Senior Kid born on or after 12/1/2006-3/31/2007
16. Dry Yearling born 11/30/2006 or before
(under 2 years old)
17. Milking Yearling born on or after
12/1/2003 and in milk
18. Doe in Milk 2 years old and under
3, born on or after 12/1/2004 and before 12/1/2005
19. Doe in Milk 3 years old and under
4, born on or after 12/1/2003 and before 12/1/2004
20. Doe in Milk 4 years old and under
5, born on or after 12/1/2002 and before 12/1/2003
21. Doe in Milk 5 years old and over,
born prior to 12/1/2002
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 14, 2007.
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
22, 2007 and will be released at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday,
August 25, 2007.
8. Judging will start at 9:00 a.m. Saturday,
August 25, 2007.
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
1/1/2006 5/1/2007
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.
