Dept. 2 - Dairy Cattle

DAIRY CATTLE

Open Dairy Show (Colored Breeds)
Wednesday , August 11, 2010, 8:45 a.m.
Open Dairy Show (Holstein & Red & White)
Northeast Penna. Championship Show
Saturday, August 14, 2010, 9:00 a.m.
Superintendent: Ernest Norman 570-324-2891
Committee: Janelle Davis, Ellen Andrews
Aaron Hultz , David Reese, DVM, Aaron Butler

Judge:
Colored Breeds

Holstein & Red & White
Ron Heffner, Middletown, Md.

RULES & REGULATIONS
(Refer to General & Health Rules)
1. Entry blanks must be postmarked on or before July 19, 2010.
         Send to: Ernest Norman 
                        7147 Rt. 414 
                        Liberty, PA 16930
No entries will be accepted after this date. Please use Dairy Entry Blanks obtainable from the Extension Office, Fair
Secretary, or Ernest Norman.

2. An entry fee of $4.00 per animal or GROUP CLASS must accompany the entry blank. ALL animals and group classes must be pre-entered and prepaid. No entry fee will be charged for 4-H and FFA classes. (Dept. 10).

3. Exhibitor must provide own feed, bedding and hoses. (Troughs will not be available.)

4. Please DO NOT put baler twine or trash in manure spreader.

5. Exhibitors will be expected to keep their animals in an attractive appearance and to cooperate with the show committee in every way that may serve to increase the educational value of the show. The exhibitor is to keep the space in a clean and sanitary condition.

6. Cattle trucks and trailers are to be parked in the parking lot across from the upper entrance of fairgrounds.

7. NO exhibitor may have more than three (3) entries in each class.

8. All animals must be free of infectious and contagious diseases and a statement of this (preprinted on the
CVI—requires veterinarian’s signature) is required on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Animals appearing
unhealthy upon arrival may not enter the exhibition grounds.

9.  Jr. Exhibitors and colored breed exhibitors must have all animals listed for competition on the grounds no later than
3:00 p.m., MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2010.
     Holstein and Red & White exhibitors must have all animals listed for competition on the grounds by 4:00 p.m., THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2010. May also come in between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m.  WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2010.
     Colored breed animals will be released at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2010.
     Holstein & Red & White will be released at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2010. No premium checks will be issued until
space is cleaned.

10. No clipping or hoof trimming will be allowed in the aisles.

11. Exhibitors will be expected to display or parade their animals as directed by Superintendent; accept the stall assigned without controversy; to keep animals in an attractive appearance, and to cooperate with the Department in every way that may serve to increase the educational value of the show. Any unsportsmanlike conduct will result in dismissal.

12. Exhibitors of livestock must inform themselves as to when their stock will be judged. Stock must be in the ring promptly on call and a failure to comply with the order renders exhibitors liable to be ruled out of competition.

13. Ribbons or ornaments previously won by animals at show shall be prohibited until after the awards have been made in their respective classes by the Judge.

14. DHIA production records for 125,000 lb. Class will be checked. 125,000 lb. animals cannot be shown in two classes.
ONLY REGISTERED ANIMALS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE OPEN DAIRY SHOW, EXCEPT 4-H PROJECT ANIMALS.  ALL ANIMALS SHOWING IN GROUP CLASSES MUST BE REGISTERED. EXHIBITOR MUST SUPPLY THE RING CLERK WITH REGISTRATION PAPERS OF THE ANIMALS COMPRISING THE HERD OR GROUP. THE SUPERINTENDENT AND CLERK WILL CHECK REGISTRATION PAPERS IN THE GROUP CLASSES WHILE THEY ARE IN THE RING. NO PREMIUM WILL BE PAID UNLESS THESE PAPERS ARE AVAILABLE.

CLASS                                   PREMIUMS
1. SPRING CALF  - $18 $16 $14 $12 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2 $1
born 3/1/10-5/31/10

2. WINTER CALF - $18 $16 $14 $12 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2 $1 
born 12/1/09-2/28/10

3. FALL CALF  - $18 $16 $14 $12 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2 $1
born 9/1/09 -11/30/09

4. SUMMER YEARLING - $18 $16 $14 $12 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2 $1 
born 6/1/09 -8/31/09

5. SPRING YEARLING  - $18 $16 $14 $12 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2 $1
born 3/1/09 -5/31/09

6. WINTER YEARLING - $18 $16 $14 $12 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2 $1
born 12/1/08 -2/28/09

7. FALL YEARLING -  $18 $16 $14 $12 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2 $1
(NOT IN MILK)
born 9/1/08 -11/30/08

8. JUNIOR CHAMPION &
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE  - Ribbons

9. JUNIOR BEST 3 F EMALES -  $15 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2
3 females under 2 yrs. old. Bred by exhibitor and carrying the
same prefix , at least one to be owned by exhibitor. Each exhibitor
is limited to one entry.

10. DRY COW  - $25 $20 $15 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2
4 years and under
born on or after 9/1/05

11. DRY COW - $25 $20 $15 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2
5 years and over
born prior to 9/1/05

12. FALL YEARLING - $25 $20 $15 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2
(IN MILK)
born 9/1/08 -11/30/08

12a. BEST UDDER  - $10 $5

13. JR. 2 YR. OLD $25 $20 $15 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2
born 3/1/08 -8/31/08
13a. BEST UDDER $10 $5

14. SR. 2 YR. OLD  -  $25 $20 $15 $!0 $8 $6 $4 $2
born 9/1/07-2/29/08

14a.BEST UDDER  - $10 $5

15. JR. 3 YR. OLD MILKING  - $25 $20 $15 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2
born 3/1/07-8/31/07

15a. BEST UDDER  - $10 $5

16. SR. 3 YR. OLD MILKING $25 $20 $15 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2
born 9/1/06 -2/28/07
16a. BEST UDDER $10 $5

INTERMEDIATE and RES. INTERMEDIATE                       Ribbons 
CHAMPION FEMALE

(HOLSTEINS ONLY)

17. 4 YR. OLD MILKING  - $25 $20 $15 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2
born 9/1/05 -8/31/06

17a. BEST UDDER -  $10 $5

18. 5 YR. OLD MILKING -  $25 $20 $15 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2
born 9/1/04 -8/31/05

18a. BEST UDDER -  $10 $5

19. AGED COW MILKING  - $25 $20 $15 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2
born prior to 9/1/04

19a. BEST UDDER  - $10 $5

20. 125,000 LB. MILKING  - $25 $20 $15 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2
OR 4000 LB. FAT

20a. BEST UDDER -  $10 $5

21. SENIOR CHAMPION and RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE -  Ribbons

22. GRAND CHAMPION and RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE  - Ribbons

25. SENIOR BEST 3 FEMALES  - $20 $16 $12 $8 $6
3 females, bred by the exhibitor and
carrying the same prefix and at least one to be owned
by the exhibitor.  Each exhibitor is  limited to one entry.

26. PRODUCE OF DAM  - $20 $16 $12 $8 $6
2 animals of any age, the procude of one cow.  The dam must be named.
Animals need not be owned by same exhibitor.

27. DAM & DAUGHTER - $20 $16 $12 $8 $6
2 animals, one cow and her daughter,
any age and need not be owned by
one exhibitor.

28. PREMIER BREEDER - Banner

29. PREMIER EXHIBITOR  - Banner

THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND PREMIUMS AS
STATED ABOVE APPLY TO EACH BREED.

A. Ayrshire
B. Brown Swiss 
C. Guernsey
D. Holstein
E. Jersey H. Red & White
F. Milking Shorthorn
G. Lineback