Sheep

SECTION A-4
4-H & FFA SHEEP BREEDING
Thursday, August 12, 2010, 4:00 p.m.
 

RULES & REGULATIONS 
 

1. 4-H members must be enrolled in the 4-H sheep project by program enrollment deadlines (see Page 24). Sheep must be enrolled by May 1, 2010. Refer to the 4-H Breeding Sheep Project Requirements from the Extension Office for class details. See Open Show Rules and Regulations for other entry deadlines.
2. 4-H Project and Record Books must be up-to-date and must be judged at 4-H Roundup on Saturday, August 7, 2010.
3. 4-H and FFA members must be present and have charge of their animals at the time of judging, weighing and sale.
4. Lambs cannot be shown in both breeding classes and market classes.
5. No exhibitor may enter more than 2 animals per individual class.

NOTE
Classifications and premiums stated are to apply to each of these breeds which
are shown by the breed of the sire.

A. Cheviot              I. Rambouillet               Q. Hog Island
B. Corriedale         J. Tunis                         R. Targhee
C. Dorset               K. Montadale                S. Katahdin
D. Hampshire        L. Jacob                        T. Texel
E. Shropshire        M. Romney                    U. Cotswold
F. Southdown        N. Border Leicester       V. Painted Desert
G. Suffolk              O. Oxford                      W. Other (by breed)
H. Columbia          P. Scottish 
                                  Blackface

CLASS                                                                               Premiums $10    $8    $6    $4    $2

1. Ram under 1 year
2. Ewe 2 years and over
3. Ewe 1 year and under 2
4. Ewe lamb under 1 year
5. Champion Ewe                                                        Trophy
6. Reserve Champion Ewe                                          Rosette
7. Pair of lambs, any age
8. Grand Champion Ewe                                               Henry Cooper Memorial Trophy
9. Reserve Grand Champion Ewe                                 Trophy

SECTION A-4-1
4-H & FFA MARKET LAMBS

 

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. 4-H members must be enrolled in the 4-H market lamb project by program enrollment deadlines (see Page 24).
2. Lambs must be enrolled by May 1, 2010. Refer to the 4-H Market Lamb Project Requirements from the Extension Office for class details. See Open Show Rules and Regulations for other entry deadlines.
3. 4-H Project and Record Books must be up-to-date and must be judged at 4-H Roundup on Saturday, August 7, 2010.
4. Market animals will be weighed on the same set of scales by a weighmaster appointed by the Tioga County Fair Board.
5. The Junior Livestock Sale Committee will determine if lambs are in proper market conditions to be sold. (Lambs must weigh at least 80 pounds and not over 140 pounds to sell in the Junior Livestock Sale.
6. No exhibitor may enter more than two animals. Market lambs must have lamb teeth and be either ewe or wether lambs.
7. 4-H or FFA members must be present and have charge of their animals at the time of judging, weighing and sale.
8. Lambs shown in market classes cannot be shown in breeding classes.
9. Market lambs must be “slick shorn” from the knees and hocks not more than 3 weeks before the fair.
10. All Market Exhibitors MUST Have a Current “Meat Quality Assurance Certificate”

 

CLASS                                                          Premiums $10    $8    $6    $4    $2
1. Pair of Lambs 
        A. Light Weight #1
        B. Light Weight #2
        C. Medium Weight #1 
        D. Medium Weight #2
        E. Heavy Weight #1
        F. Heavy Weight #2
2. Individual Lambs (Market)
       A. Light Weight #1
       B. Light Weight #2 
       C. Light Weight #3 
       D. Champion Light Weight                       Ribbon 
       E. Reserve Champion Light Weight         Ribbon 
       F. Medium Weight #1
      G. Medium Weight #2 
      H. Medium Weight #3
       I. Champion Medium Weight                    Ribbon 
       J. Reserve Champion Medium Weight     Ribbon 
      K. Heavy Weight #1 
      L. Heavy Weight #2 
     M. Heavy Weight #3 
     N. Champion Heavy Weight                      Ribbon
     O. Reserve Champion Heavy Weight       Ribbon
3. Champion Pair of Market Lambs                Rosette
4. Reserve Champion Pair of Market Lambs  Rosette
5. Champion Market Lamb                             Banner
6. Reserve Champion Market Lamb               Banner

SECTION A-4-2
4-H & FFA LAMB BLOCKING CONTEST
Thursday, August 12, 2010, 2:00 p.m

 


RULES & REGULATIONS

1. 4-H and FFA members are encouraged to enter the lamb fitting contest. Contestants are to furnish their own equipment. Unshorn, untrimmed animals will be provided.
2. The contestants will have ½ hour to work one side of the lamb. Judging will be based on the improved
appearance of the lamb during the contest.
3. Exhibitor age is determined as of January 1 of the current year.
4. Entries are due by July 26, 2010.

 

CLASS                                                                   Premiums $10    $8    $6    $4 $2
1. Youth Division (age 8-10)
2. Junior Division (age 11-13)
3. Intermediate Division (age 14-16)
4. Senior Division (age 17 & over)
5. Grand Champion Blocker                                             Trophy
6. Reserve Grand Champion Blocker                               Trophy

 

 

 

The blocking contest is sponsored to promote interest and youth involvement in
sheep and wool. Winners will be eligible to enter the Pennsylvania Farm
Show Skillathon Contest.

SECTION A-4-3
4-H & FFA
SHEEP FITTING AND
SHOWMANSHIP

 


Exhibitor age is determined as of January 1st of the current year


CLASS                                                                                     Premiums $10    $8    $6    $4    $2


1. Youth Showman (Ages 8 -10)
2. Junior Showman (Ages 11 -13)
3. Intermediate Showman (Ages 14 -16)
4. Senior Showman (Ages 17 and over)
5. Champion Showman                                  Trophy
6. Res. Champion Showman                         Trophy