JUNIOR MARKET CATTLE SHOW

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1 69 th Annual Arizona National Livestock Show December 27, 2016-January 1, 2017 Page 1 JUNIOR MARKET CATTLE SHOW SUPERINTENDENT: Katie Hanger JUDGE: Dr. Daniel Shike, Sadorus, IL FAIRGROUNDS CLOSED DECEMBER 25 TIE-OUT SPACE AVAILABLE at 6:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 27 BARN SPACE AVAILABLE no earlier than 7:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 27 ARRIVAL DEADLINE is 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 27 MANDATORY JR CATTLE ORIENTATION/CHECK-IN DEADLINE 7:45 a.m., Wednesday, December 28 WEIGHT CARDS DEADLINE 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 28 JUDGING begins at 8:30 a.m., Friday, December 30 BEEF SHOWMANSHIP Thursday, December 29, follows Junior Heifer Show AUCTION begins at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, January 1 DEPARTURE no later than 6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 1 All General Rules, Junior Division Rules and Cattle Health Requirements Apply NEW - THIS DIVISION INCLUDES MARKET STEERS AND MARKET HEIFERS. NOMINATION AND ENTRY 1. All Market Cattle entries must be nominated through submission of DNA samples to the Arizona National Livestock Show. Nominations are due in the Arizona National Office on or before AUGUST 31, or must be postmarked by a U.S. Post Office on or before the deadline AND received by the Arizona National Office within seven (7) calendar days of the deadline. Postage meter marks are NOT considered postmarked by the Post Office. Nomination rules and regulations which are made a part of herein are available at the Arizona National Livestock Show Office (602) See DNA Rules. 2. Once a nomination is accepted, exhibitors are required to submit an online entry and entry fees by OCTOBER 31 st ( See additional requirements in the General Rules and Regulations and the Junior Division Rules. FEES: Entry Fee: $30.00/head Exhibitor Fee: $15.00/exhibitor Drug Testing Fee: $10.00/exhibitor Blocking Chute: $20.00/chute Blocking Chute (after entry deadline) $30.00/chute 3. There is no limit on the number of Market Cattle that may be nominated, entered or shown by an exhibitor. 4. Exhibitors will be notified that their nomination has been accepted or rejected. No market cattle can be entered unless the nomination has been accepted. ELIGIBILITY 5. All cattle must be dehorned. 6. Only market cattle of United States origin are eligible. 7. Before ear tagging, the official Veterinarian and/or the Junior Cattle Committee will reject market cattle showing signs of sickness or abnormalities, uncontrollable temperament, or insufficient finish or quality to yield a marketable carcass. The decision of the Committee is final, and entry fees will not be refunded. The exhibitor must remove the sifted market cattle from the grounds immediately after the decision. WEIGHT LIMITS 8. The minimum market cattle weight is 1,000 pounds. Maximum weight is unlimited. However, the maximum sale weight for market cattle selling in the Junior Market Auction is 1,250 pounds. Underweight market cattle are sifted. FITTING & STALL SPACE 9. Junior cattle must be fitted in the designated area and cared for by the Junior Exhibitor. Junior Exhibitors may receive assistance, provided the Exhibitor is present at all times when assistance is given.

2 69 th Annual Arizona National Livestock Show December 27, 2016-January 1, 2017 Page Tie-outs will be available for Market Cattle. See General Junior Division Rules. Tie-out space is assigned by the Superintendent 11. All cattle will be tied using a halter and a neck rope when stalled. 12. Stall space is limited to 4 feet per head and assigned by state. Stall panels that exceed 4 feet per head to be stalled are not permitted. 13. Junior Cattle may be stalled on sand. Exhibitors may use straw or shavings, which will be available at the Feed Store located on the grounds. 14. Electrical power is NOT available in the Junior Cattle Barn. Some Market Cattle may be housed in the Open Beef Barn CLASSING 15. Market Cattle will be broken into four (4) Divisions, and divided into classes by weight within a Division. All four of the Division Champions will compete for Supreme Champion honors. 16. All Market Cattle will submit official weight cards to the Superintendent during processing. The weight submitted is the official weight and will be used for classing and selling. No weight changes will be allowed once weight cards are submitted. 17. At time of judging, animals in each Market Cattle class will be re-weighed by the Junior Cattle Committee. Animals with more than a 5% variance from the official weight will be disqualified. DIVISION 2050: Purebred British Steers (Black angus, Hereford or Shorthorn; all these cattle show together. Breeds will be declared on entry) DIVISION 2051: All Black Steers (steers that are black, a combination of black and white, and blue roan colored steers) DIVISION 2052: All other Colored Steers (not primarily black; this includes red, yellow, grey, buff, cream and white steers or any combination of these colors) DIVISION 2053: All Market Heifers of all colors and breeds (All market heifers show together and will be divided by weight only) JUNIOR MARKET CATTLE AWARDS DIVISION AWARDS Champion (four)... Banner - Award Reserve Champion (four)... Banner Supreme Champion Market Beef... Buckle - Award - Banner Reserve Supreme Champion Market Beef... Award - Banner Special Award sponsored by Sullivan Supply: Each Division Champion will receive a Sullivan Supply Stimulator Fluffer Comb. Special Award sponsored by Stand Alone Feed: Each Division Champion will receive a Stand Alone 2.5 gallon feed supplement. Supreme Champion Market Beef will receive a special award.

3 69 th Annual Arizona National Livestock Show December 27, 2016-January 1, 2017 Page 3 LIVESTOCK SHOWMANSHIP The objectives of Showmanship are to reward outstanding junior exhibitors and to provide an opportunity to learn proper showmanship techniques. Contestants are judged on attitude, appearance of exhibitor and animal, handling of animal, correct showmanship techniques, skill and knowledge. All General Rules and Junior Division Rules Apply 1. Entry fee is $15 for each Showmanship Contest entered. 2. Entry deadline is October 31 for Market Livestock Showmanship. Entries must be completed online the same way they would enter their livestock entry( 3. Eligibility/Age Requirements: Junior Exhibitors must be at least 8 years and less than 22 years as of January 1, 2016; and must be a member in good standing with a 4-H, FFA or national livestock association. 4. There are five Showmanship Contests: a) Beef Showmanship for animals entered in Market Cattle and Junior Heifer Divisions b) Sheep Showmanship for animals entered in Market Lamb and Breeding Ewe Divisions c) Swine Showmanship for animals entered in the Market Swine and Breeding Gilt Divisions d) Prospect Steer Showmanship for animals entered in the Prospect Steer Division e) Market Goat Showmanship for animals entered in the Market Goat Division 5. Contestants are divided into three age groups: a) Division I - Junior 8 to 12 years on January 1, 2016 b) Division II Intermediate - 13 to 16 years old on January 1, 2016 c) Division III Senior - 17 to 21 years on January 1, Only Junior Exhibitors with animals entered in the Arizona National Junior Division are eligible. 7. Showmanship animal must be owned, entered and shown by the contestant. 8. Junior exhibitors represent their Club or Chapter as well as youth in Agriculture. Junior Exhibitors are required to wear appropriate attire in the Show Ring or Junior Market Auction. Attire must be clean and neat and include a collared sleeved shirt with tails tucked in. 9. Placing and explanations are announced at the show ring. 10. No premiums will be awarded. DIVISION 5000: Beef Showmanship Market Cattle and Junior Heifers DIVISION 5001: Prospect Steer Showmanship Prospects Steers DIVISION 5002: Swine Showmanship Market Barrows and Breeding Gilts DIVISION 5003: Sheep Showmanship Market Lamb and Breeding Ewes DIVISION 5004: Market Goat Showmanship Market Goats Class Class Description 001 Junior 8-12 years old on January 1, Intermediate years old on January 1, Senior years old on January 1, 2016 Special Awards Sponsored by Sullivan Supply: 1 st Place Winner of each age group in Junior Swine Showmanship... Sullivan Supply Pen Caddy 1 st Place Winner of each age group in Junior Sheep and Market Goat Showmanship...$25 Sullivan s Gift Card Special Awards Sponsored by Stand Alone Feed: Each Class Winner in All Species... Stand Alone Cap Awards are provided for 1 st through 5 th place winners in each class. 1 st Place Winners of each Showmanship Age Group... Buckle 2 nd Place Winners of each Showmanship Age Group... Buckle 3 rd 5 th Place Winners of each Showmanship Age Group... Banner 1 st Place Winners of Intermediate and Senior Divisions of Beef, Sheep, Swine and Market Goat Qualify for Master Showmanship

4 69 th Annual Arizona National Livestock Show December 27, 2016-January 1, 2017 Page 4 CONTEST SCHEDULE *subject to change Prospect Steer Showmanship Immediately following Prospect Steer Show - Outside Show Ring Swine Showmanship 12:00 noon, Wednesday, December 28 - Ag Center Market Goat Showmanship 3:00 pm, Wednesday, December 28 - Sheep Barn Sheep Showmanship 8:00 am, Friday, December 30 - Sheep Barn Beef Showmanship Following Junior Heifer Show, Thursday, December 29 - Outside Show Ring

5 69 th Annual Arizona National Livestock Show December 27, 2016-January 1, 2017 Page 5 MASTER SHOWMANSHIP Friday, December 30, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. The Master Showmanship contest is designed to showcase multiple proficiencies of the livestock exhibitor. Master Showman contestants will be evaluated beyond their show ring ability, and have their knowledge and communication talents tested as well. The Master Showmanship Contest is sponsored by Show-Rite Feeds CONTEST QUALIFICATION NOTE: This contest is NOT open to entry by exhibitor. 1. First place winners (overall), in the Senior Division (17-22 years), and Intermediate Division (13-16 years old) from the showmanship competitions for Beef, Sheep, Swine, and Market Goat are eligible for the Master Showmanship contest. Prospect Steer Showmanship Winners are NOT eligible for Master Showmanship. 2. Each of the eight winners (four in each Division), must compete in Master Showmanship. In the extreme case that the first place winner of a species is unable to compete because of injury or management approved (in advance) conflict, the second place winner of the respective division is eligible. If an exhibitor wins first place showmanship in multiple species, he or she must notify management of their specie of choice and intent to compete as the representative of one species no later than 8:00 a.m., December 30. In this case, the second place winner(s) of the vacated Division will also qualify for the open position(s). CONTEST FORMAT 3. Part One of the Master Showmanship contest shall be as follows: each exhibitor will show a steer or heifer, a sheep, a hog, and a market goat. Species rotation shall be determined by the Chairman; however, all exhibitors within an age group will show the same species simultaneously. 4. A separate judge per species will be assigned. In addition, one of those judges will act as Chief Judge. 5. All livestock and show equipment will be provided by ANLS. 6. Part Two of the contest will be the extemporaneous response judging. a. An official will ask two (2) questions of the contestant from one of the following subject areas: Animal Welfare, Livestock Marketing, Food Animal Genetics, Nutrition, Show Ring Ethics, and Animal Health, Stewardship-Based Production Methods used in Food Animal Production, or Public Relations. b. Each question will require a response over the microphone (response to be completed in 2 minutes or less), and the question will be framed as a problem-solving scenario. c. Each contestant will answer different questions. No single question will be asked of more than one contestant. d. All contestants and the audience will be able to hear the question and the response. e. Contestants will be judged on content, poise, solution suggested and time used for response. All contestants are to compete in this category simultaneously. 7. Part Three of the contest is the Master Showmanship Skill-A-Thon. a. This hands-on category is the laboratory section of the competition. b. Four sections will be featured and one of those sections will be selected for each species.

6 69 th Annual Arizona National Livestock Show December 27, 2016-January 1, 2017 Page 6 c. The four sections are Meat Cut Identification, Animal Nutrition Scenario Word Problem, Pedigree Analysis, and Livestock Equipment ID. d. All contestants are to compete in this category simultaneously. 8. Tie Breaker: Cattle Weight Estimate SCORING 9. Showmanship will be based on a 40 point scale awarded per exhibitor for their skill. A combined score of 40 is the highest possible score. No more than 10 points may be awarded per exhibitor per species. Questions should be asked of exhibitors and taken into account for scoring. Points may be given in tenths if necessary. The extemporaneous response judging is worth a total of 40 points with 20 points available per question. The Skillathon is also worth 40 points (10 points per section). The total points available per contestant are 120 points. 10. Winners will be announced at the start of the Junior Livestock Auction on December 30. All contestants MUST be present. SCORECARD Showmanship Extemporaneous Response Skillathon Beef 10 pts Content 15 pts Beef Cattle 10 pts Sheep 10 pts Poise 10 pts Sheep 10 pts Swine 10 pts Solution 10 pts Swine 10 pts Market Goats 10 pts Time Used 5 pts Meat Goats 10 pts 40 pts 40 pts 40 pts TOTAL possible points per contestant = 120 points Awards will be given for each age Division (Intermediate and Senior) First Place... Rosette and Buckle Second Place... Rosette and Award Third Place... Rosette and Award Fourth Place... Rosette and Award