4-H ACHIEVEMENT DAY. June 14, 15 & DIVIDE COUNTY

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1 4-H ACHIEVEMENT DAY June 14, 15 & DIVIDE COUNTY

2 4-H MISSION The mission of 4-H Youth Development education is to create supportive learning environments for youth and adults to reach their fullest potential as capable, competent, and caring citizens. 4-H provides hands-on, real-life experiences through projects, activities, and events. Youth are involved in 4-H through clubs, school enrichment programs, independent study, after-school programs, and special interest programs. The program is available to all youth without regard to race, creed, color, handicap, sex or national origin. 4-H is offered in every county in North Dakota and is organized and conducted in communities by adult volunteers and supported by cooperating counties, North Dakota State University, the U.S Department of Agriculture and private sources. 4-H is the largest and only research-based youth organization in our state. THE 4-H PLEDGE I pledge. my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to greater service, and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country and my world. EXHIBITING IN 4-H Exhibiting at fairs has been a part of 4-H since its beginning. Although exhibiting project work is not required of 4-H members and not all projects are suitable for exhibiting at fairs, most members do exhibit some completed work. The primary purposes of 4-H Achievement Days and Fairs are to: 1. Gives 4-H members recognition and a personal pride in accomplishments. 2. Judging or the evaluation of exhibits gives further recognition and provide bench marks for further development. 3. Provides an opportunity to select exhibits to advance to the next fair or show level, when appropriate. 4. Provides a show place for 4-H work.

3 Dear 4-H Members, Parents, and Leaders; The following booklet along with the enclosed ND State Fair Book contains information on exhibiting in the 4-H Achievement Days to be held in conjunction with the Divide County Fair scheduled for June 14, 15 & 16. The index in this booklet will show you where to find the exhibit requirements and lot numbers on the various projects, whether in this booklet or the State Fair book. In general, the information you will need to enter static exhibits will come from the State Fair book with one or two exceptions while information on schedules, livestock, poultry, rabbits and the 4-H Horse Show will be found in this booklet. Pre-registration is required on all 4-H entries and exhibits for the fair. The deadline for turning in all preregistration forms at the Divide County Extension office is Tuesday, June 4. This includes pre-registration for the 4-H Horse Show scheduled for Friday, June 14. As part of pre-registering, livestock, poultry and rabbit exhibitors also need to sign the liability waiver on the registration form. All sheep & goats to be entered in the 2013 Divide County Fair must have an official USDA scrapie tag or registration tattoo. Also to comply with Federal regulations, all birds (poultry) to be entered in the 2013 Divide County Fair must be banded to signify that they have tested negative for Pullorum or that they are from a certified NPIP flock/source. This is new for this year. Any birds brought in for entry also need to be accompanied by either a copy of the NPIP certificate for the flock, copies of test results from a certified testing agents on individual birds tested for exhibition, or a fully completed Poultry Exhibition Statement of Origin. Plans are to continue the 4-H/FFA Steer Ultrasound Demonstration. All 4-H & FFA members with steers are encouraged to participate in the demonstration tentatively scheduled for Friday, June 14 at 2 pm if all details can be worked out. Results of the demonstration will be used to determine the carcass merit of steers. Additional information on this event can be found at the end of the livestock section. Dress code will be required for those participating in the livestock (includes rabbits and poultry) show and the Horse Show. Please take some time now to make sure you have the appropriate clothing and footwear. 4-H emblems (chevrons) are available for purchase at the Divide County Extension office. The static exhibits will be interview judged as in the past. Information on interview judging and the interview judging schedule is included under the general information section. Please note that entry and judging of static exhibits will be held on Thursday, June 13 beginning at 6 p.m. Please read the general rules in the general information section and check for additional rules in the particular classes. The cooperation and participation of all our 4-H members, parents, and leaders is needed to have a successful Fair and 4-H Achievement Day. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Sincerely, Peggy R. Anderson Ext. Agent/Burke-Divide County Keith L. Brown Ext. Agent/Divide County

4 INDEX Page 1) General Information a) General Rules 5 DC Fair Booklet b) Exhibit Requirements 6 c) Schedule of Judging & 4-H Activities 7 d) Interview Judging Information & Schedule 8 e) Parade 8 f) Special Awards 9 g) Supporting Individuals & Organizations 10 2) Static Exhibit List 13 State Fair Book a) Animal Science Static Exhibits 13 *Veterinary Science 13 *Apiary Science 14 *Beef 14 *Dairy Cattle 14 *Goats 14 *Horse 14 *Pets 14 *Poultry 14 *Rabbits 14 *Sheep 14 *Swine 14 b) Plant Science 14 State Fair Book *Crop Production 14 *Harvested Grain & Seed 14 *Small Grain Sheaves 14 *Forage Sheaves 14 *Other sheaves 14 *Horticulture 15 *Garden Produce 15 *Fruits 15 *Other Horticulture & Flowers 15 c) Environmental and Natural Resources 15 State Fair Book *Entomology 15 *Outdoor Skills 15 *Outdoor Adventures 16 *Bird Watching 16 *Sport Fishing 16 *Shooting Sports 16 *Environment 16 *Eco-Wonders 16 *Nature Trails 16 1

5 INDEX *Wildlife 16 d) Engineering and Technology 16 State Fair Book *Engineering Science & Technology 16 *Aerospace 16 *Bicycle 16 *Electricity 16 *Small Engines 16 *Welding 16 *Woodworking 16 *Technology 16 *Computer 16 *Geospatial 17 *Robotics 17 *Power of Wind 17 *General Science Investigation 17 e) Citizenship, Personal Development & Leadership 17 State Fair Book *4-H Banners 17 *Careers 17 *Citizenship 17 *Do Your Own Thing 17 *Educational Exhibits 17 *Leadership, Building Skills for Life 17 *Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 17 *Communications 17 f) Creative Arts 17 State Fair Book *Creative and Performing Arts 17 *Arts Arranging Flowers 17 *Arts Clay and Plasterware 18 *Arts - Clowning 18 *Arts - Drawing & Painting 18 *Arts Glue Solution 18 *Arts - Leathercraft 18 *Arts - Scrapbooking 18 *Arts Theater Arts 18 *Arts Wood Arts 18 *Arts Advanced Visual Arts 18 *Arts Welding and Metal Arts 18 2

6 INDEX Page *Fiber Arts 18 State Fair Book *Fiber Arts Crochet 18 *Fiber Arts Cross-stitch 18 *Fiber Arts Embroidery for Enjoyment 18 *Fiber Arts - Knitting 18 *Fiber Arts Latch Hooking 18 *Fiber Arts - Macrame 18 *Fiber Arts - Needlepoint 18 *Fiber Arts Quilting for Fun 19 *Photography 19 g) Group Projects *Exploring the Treasures of 4-H *Cloverbuds 20 State Fair Book 11 DC Fair Booklet h) Healthy Lifestyle Education 20 State Fair Book Foods and Nutrition 20 *Foods - Healthy 4-H Club 20 *Foods and Nutrition 20 *Foods Baking and Cooking 20 *Foods - Outdoor Eating 20 *Foods - Microwave Magic 20 *Foods Cooking 20 *Foods Display 20 *Food Preservation 20 *Health 21 i) Family & Consumer Science 21 State Fair Book *Child Development 21 *Home Environment 21 *Home Environment - Extras for Your Room 21 *Home Environment - Design Decisions 21 *Money Management 21 *Consumerism 21 *Clothing & Textiles 22 3

7 INDEX Page 3) Horse Show 13 DC Fair Booklet Horse Show Entry Form 17 Horse Show Patterns 19 4) Livestock, Poultry, Rabbit & Pet Exhibits 27 DC Fair Booklet a) Beef 29 b) Sheep 29 c) Swine 30 d) Poultry 30 e) Rabbits 31 f) Small Animals & Pets 31 g) Other Animals 31 h) Livestock Showmanship 32 i) Livestock Sale 32 j) 4-H/FFA Steer Ultrasound Demonstration and Carcass Merit Contest 33 5) Forms 37 DC Fair Booklet a) Static Exhibits Absentee Judging Form 37 b) Livestock Exhibits Absentee Judging Form 39 c) Static Exhibit Pre-registration Form 41 c) Livestock Pre-registration Form 43 4

8 GENERAL INFORMATION A) General Rules 1. 4-H members may exhibit only in the project or projects in which they are enrolled through the Divide County Extension Service, however, youth do not need to reside within the county to enroll in 4-H in Divide County. Any boy or girl who was 8 years old before September 1, 2012 and had not turned 19 by that date is eligible for 4-H membership and participation. 2. A 4-H member may enroll in a 4-H project only once each year. 4-H members may belong to more than one club but may not carry the same projects in different clubs. The same applies to youth if involved in 4-H in more than one county or state. Participation in all competitive events related to specific projects shall be in the county of project enrollment. 3. Membership in an organized 4-H club is encouraged but not required to enroll in 4-H. Several forms of individual membership (individual study, family learning programs and mentoring) exist for youth who cannot participate or don t desire to participate in a club because of disability, geographical, religious, attending school (college), or other circumstances. Individual members are eligible and encouraged to participate in county events and activities in the same way that club members do, whenever possible. 4. All 4-H members are required to pre-register their exhibits for the fair. The deadline for turning in all pre-registration forms at the Divide County Extension office is Tuesday, June 4. This includes pre-registration for static exhibits; livestock, poultry and rabbits; and the 4-H Horse Show. The 4-H member and a parent or legal guardian also need to sign (the same also applies to FFA and open exhibits) the liability waiver on the pre-registration forms for livestock, poultry and rabbit exhibits and the 4-H Horse Show. Pre-registration is to help the Extension office in planning for judges. It also allows us to preprint exhibit tags, which will either be sent out or will be available on June 13 during static exhibit entry and judging to attach to exhibits. If you re not sure whether a project will get done by fair time or not, please list it. It s easier for us to cross out an exhibit that doesn t get done than it is to add additional entries. Pre-registration forms for static exhibits; livestock, poultry and rabbits and the 4-H Horse Show are included in this booklet. Additional pre-registration forms are available at the Divide County Extension office or can be found online at 5. Blue, red or white ribbons will be awarded on all projects judged, unless otherwise noted. Blue ribbon exhibits qualify to be entered in the North Dakota State Fair. 6. Except for Cloverbuds, horses, and livestock (including poultry and rabbits) there is no limit on the number of exhibits a 4-H member may enter in a project, but only 3 entries per project will be eligible for premium payments. This may be different than the number of exhibits allowed in a particular project area at the State Fair. 4-H members who enter more exhibits in a particular project area at the county fair than are allowed at the State Fair will need to decide which projects they wish to exhibit at the State Fair to stay within the State 5

9 Fair limits. (Please note: projects need to have received a blue ribbon at the county level to qualify to be entered at the State Fair) All 4-H members are encouraged to enter their blue ribbon projects in the ND State Fair. As in the past, the Extension office will try to line up arrangements to get static exhibits to the State Fair. More information will be provided on this in early July. 7. The premiums will be $10.00 for Grand Champions, $5.00 for Reserve Champions, $3.00 for blue, $2.00 for red, and $1.00 for white for all 4-H exhibits, except in the areas of livestock, horses and Cloverbuds. The premiums for these exhibits are listed in the particular project area. 8. Exhibits judged in 4-H cannot be moved into the open class H members must be present to exhibit their animals or projects, unless they submit an approved absentee form signed by their 4-H leader or project leader. Failure to exhibit an animal or project in person without an approved absentee form will result in the loss of one ribbon placing. Examples of these forms are included in the back of this booklet. 10. During all segments of the Divide County Fair and 4-H Achievement Day, 4-H members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which reflects the 4-H standards. A 4-H member may be removed from competition in any 4-H activity if they display un-sportsmanship conduct. B. Exhibit Requirements 1. 4-H members must be enrolled in the project or projects in which they exhibit. 2. Make certain to read all rules in regard to all classes in which you exhibit. 3. Use the index in this booklet to determine where to find the information on the exhibits you plan to enter in the fair. Complete the enclosed pre-registration form for all entries and return to the Divide County Extension Service by June 4. Make sure you include the age and proper class and lot number. 4. To enter an exhibit in any 4-H project not listed, please contact the NDSU Divide County Extension office and we will help you determine if there is a class and lot number that would work for the entry. 5. All static entries will be interviewed judged starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 13. (See section on interview judging for schedule) It will be necessary for 4-H members to be present at the time of judging, unless they provide an approved absentee form. 6. Livestock will be entered between 8 and 10 am on Friday, June H premium checks will be available between 2 and 3 pm on Sunday, June 16. Static exhibits will be released at 2 pm and should be removed by 3 pm on Sunday, June 16. If you are unable to pick-up your exhibits during this time frame, please make arrangements with someone to do so for you. 6

10 8. Dress Code: 4-H members should dress appropriately for participation in all fair activities. Specific dress code requirements for livestock, poultry, rabbit, and horse exhibitors are as follows: a. Livestock, poultry and rabbit exhibitors When showing, livestock, poultry and rabbit exhibitors will be neatly dressed and must wear a solid colored white, yellow, gray, or green shirt/blouse with the 4-H emblem prominently displayed, and securely fastened, on the front. Participants/exhibitors also need to wear dark jeans/slacks and livestock exhibitors should wear boots/protective shoes for safety (no tennis shoes). Failure to comply with the dress code will result in the loss of one ribbon placing. b. Horse Show Participants All horse show participants will be neatly dressed and must wear a long sleeved solid white shirt with a 4-H emblem on the front. In addition, exhibitors must wear ASTM-SEI approved helmets for all mounted events (western hats are permitted for showmanship), western boots, blue or black colored jeans, and a belt. Jewelry or ties are not permitted. Gloves are permitted only in English events. Failure to comply with the dress code will result in the loss of one ribbon placing. C) Schedule of Judging and 4-H Activities Tuesday, June 4 Pre-registrations due in Extension Office Monday, June 10 7 p.m. Static Exhibit Set-up (Hoppin Valley & Noonan Roughriders) Thursday, June 13 6 p.m. Entering and Judging of Static Exhibits 4-H Bake Sale Sample prize winning baked goods made by 4-H members starting at 6:30 p.m. Sunset Wranglers, Flickertails Hoppin Valley, Noonan Roughriders 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Friday, June a.m. Livestock entry and Weigh-in 1 p.m. 4-H Horse Show 2 p.m. 4-H/FFA Steer Ultrasound Demonstration for Carcass Merit Contest (If arrangements can be made watch for more details) Saturday, June 15 9 a.m. Livestock Judging Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Swine, Beef 12 noon Parade 3 p.m. 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale Livestock will be released following sale (approx. 4pm) with clean-up to follow (approx. 5pm) Sunday, June p.m. Static exhibits released and premiums available 7

11 D) Interview Judging All 4-H static exhibits will be interviewed judged. Interview judging is the most desired method of helping 4-Hers evaluate their experience. During the interview, the judge and the 4-H er share in the evaluation by discussing the learning experience that took place with the exhibit. The judge may ask questions about the 4-H ers interest in the project, what was learned in the project, how the project was made or completed, and future interests and goals in the project area. At the conclusion of the interview the judge determines the exhibit placing. This placing and the reason for the placing are shared with the 4-H member. The static exhibits will be interview judged, beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 13. To make the process run smoothly, we are asking 2 clubs to come at 6 p.m. and 2 to come at 6:30 pm Parents help is needed in taking exhibits back to the display area and working with the display area. Please volunteer to help if you can. Here is the schedule: 6:00 p.m. Sunset Wranglers, Flickertails 6:30 p.m. Hoppin Valley, Noonan Roughriders 4-H members will need to bring their exhibits when they come for interview judging. All parents and leaders that can possibly help are asked to do. Here is What You Do: 1. Show up at 6:00 or 6:30 p.m. according to schedule 2. Set your exhibits down and locate the judges. Signs will be posted to help you locate the correct judges for your exhibits. 3. Find the shortest line and stand in it with your exhibits for the projects that judge is judging. 4. Relax and discuss your exhibit with the judge. A helper will enter your exhibits at that time and put the ribbon on it. 5. Take your exhibit to the exhibit area for display. 6. Find your next judge and start over. E) Parade The parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 15 at 12 noon. We would like to encourage 4-H clubs to enter and sponsor floats in this year s parade. There will be special awards for youth entries in the parade, awarded by the Divide County Fair Association. 8

12 F) Special Awards In addition to the blue, red, white, or participation ribbon each 4-H exhibit will receive, blue ribbon exhibits will be considered for Grand Champion Rosette Ribbons, in the following projects or groups of projects. If quality or quantity permits, judges will also have the option of awarding Reserve Champion Rosette Ribbons in any of these areas. Grand Champion Heifer Grand Champion Steer Jr. Beef Showmanship Sr. Beef Showmanship Horse Show - A Grand and Reserve Champion rosette will be awarded in each class or sub-class, provided there are blue ribbon placings in each class or sub-class. Champion Sheep - Breeding Champion Market and Feeder Lamb Jr. Sheep Showmanship Sr. Sheep Showmanship Champion Swine - Breeding Champion Market Hog Jr. Swine Showmanship Sr. Swine Showmanship Champion Poultry Champion Rabbits Small Pets & Other Small Animals Plant Science Environmental and Earth Resources Science, Engineering & Technology (Pre-teen and Teen) Citizenship, Personal Development & Leadership Creative Arts Fiber Arts Photography Healthy Lifestyle Education (Pre-teen and Teen) Family and Consumer Science (Pre-teen and Teen) Clothing and Textiles (Pre-teen and Teen) 9

13 G) Supporting Individuals and Organizations The Divide County Fair and 4-H Achievement Day are made possible through the efforts of various individuals and organizations. To them we express our sincere thanks and appreciation. ************************************************************************************ Divide County 4-H Leaders Flickertails Pam Urvand Vicki Olson Hoppin' Valley Kathy Radenic Noonan Roughriders Betty Brown Sunset Wranglers Tabitha Unhjem Jenna Brady Heather Larson Project Leader Julie Unhjem ************************************************************************************ Board of Divide County Commissioners Gerald Brady Tim Selle Doug Graupe ************************************************************************************ Divide County Fair Board Doreen Schilke Tamara Rodham Aaron Jacobson KayCee Lindsey Rodney Olin Melissa Adams Robin Chaffee ************************************************************************************ Divide County Businessmen NDSU Extension Service The State of North Dakota Numerous other Volunteers ************************************************************************************ 10

14 STATIC EXHIBIT LIST Entry information on all of the static exhibits will be found in the green covered, North Dakota State Fair 4- H Exhibit list, with the exception of the county only Cloverbud class found below. The index in the front of this booklet will help guide you to the specific page in the State Fair Book but a general index to projects in the State Fair Exhibit list is as follows: Animal & Plant Sciences Beef, Dairy, Goats, Horsemanship, Pets, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Swine, Veterinary Science, Crops, Horticulture Environmental and Earth Resources Entomolgy, Foresty, Outdoor Skills, Environment Science, Engineering and Technology Aerospace, Bicycle, Computer, Electricity, Small Engines, Welding, Woodworking, Technology, General Science Citizenship, Personal Development and Leadership...17 Banners, Careers, Citizenship, Do Your Own Thing, Educational Exhibit, Leadership, Recycling, Service Learning, Communication Creative Arts Clowning, Drawing and Painting, Theatre Arts, Wood Arts, Leather Craft, Ceramics, Glue Solution, Latch Hook, Macrame, Needle Arts, Photography Healthy Lifestyle Education Foods and Nutrition, Food Preservation, Health Consumer and Family Science Child Development, Home Environment, Money Management, Consumer Savy, Clothing and Textiles Class 65 Project Cloverbuds 1. The Cloverbud program is a special program for boys and girls ages 5 to 7 at the beginning of the school year. Cloverbuds are not 4-H members. There is no class for Cloverbuds to exhibit at the North Dakota State Fair. At the county fair, Cloverbuds may exhibit 3 entries, but only 1entry per lot, from the suggested exhibits listed below. All Cloverbud exhibits will receive a special Cloverbud ribbon with a premium of $ Not all Cloverbud lessons are adaptable for an exhibit suggestion. Some of the exhibits suggested below are folder displays. Folders should be 2 sided with each side 8 ½ X 11 in size. The display should be cardboard backed and be free standing. The information content should tell a story to the viewer. It should stress one main idea, be easy to read and easily understood. Two additional lots have been added for Cloverbuds to exhibit projects made in a club setting and for craft projects done Folder Display of 5 different beef breeds found in North Dakota, with the breeds labeled in the display Folder display of 8 different seed as outlines in the Make a Seed Collection Cloverbud lesson 11

15 6532. Folder display leaf collection of 5 leaves. Leaves may be either outlined or actual mounts as outlined in the Leaves lesson. Leaves should be labeled Bird feeder made according to the directions in the Birds lesson Weather Vane patterned in the Weather-Wise lesson Crystal Garden described in the fun with Chemistry lesson Six Bugs on a Log from the Good Snacks lesson Folder display of 5 leaf prints from the Printing with Nature lesson A Needlepoint on plastic canvas exhibit Folder of 5 newspaper or magazine pictures showing 5 different feelings for the Faces You Make lesson First Aid Kit Plant Grown from Seed Item made in a club setting Completed Cloverbud Member Book Craft item 12

16 DIVIDE COUNTY 4-H HORSE SHOW 1. Participants must be enrolled in the 4-H Horsemanship Project through the Divide County Extension Service. 2. Stallions born prior to January 1, 2013 cannot be shown. 3. Horses may be individually owned, family-owned, leased, rented, or borrowed. However, if the horse is not owned, the legal owner must provide a written statement guaranteeing that the 4-H member has managing control of the horse. This statement must be filed at the NDSU Divide County Extension office. The 4-H member needs to have managing control of the horse by May 1. Managing control means overseeing proper feeding, grooming, exercising, training and stall management, and the member must have free access to the use of the horse at all times. 4. A family horse may be exhibited by more than one 4-H member of the family, but not in the same class and lot. For example, the same horse can be exhibited in the 8-11 year age division of Western Riding and the 15 years and over age division of Western Riding. However, the horse cannot be exhibited twice in the 8-11 year age division of Western Riding or the 15 years and over age division Western Riding. 5. Premiums for Divide County 4-H members will be $3 for blue, $2 for red and $1 for white. 6. All entries must be in the Divide County Extension Office, Crosby, ND, no later than Tuesday, June 4. No late entries will be accepted. All entries must be approved and signed by a parent or legal guardian. 7. Decision of the judges and/or show management will be final and harassment of either will not be permitted. Exhibitors, parents and guardians are expected to practice good sportsmanship even if they don t agree with the judge. No complaints regarding the competency of the judge will be allowed or considered. 8. Rules in GBH092 North Dakota 4-H Horse Show Rules will be used for the following events: showmanship at halter, western horsemanship, ranch horse pleasure, western pleasure, reining, trail, pole bending, barrel racing, keyhole race, hunter seat equitation, hunter hack, equitation over fences, and hunter under saddle. This will include tack and attire rules. The most recent edition of GBH092 is dated May Copies of this publication can be purchased at the Divide County Extension office or it can be downloaded from the web at: Please note that Western riding has being phased out in favor of the new Ranch Horse Pleasure class. 9. Awards A Grand and Reserve Champion rosette will be awarded in each class and lot, provided that blue ribbons are awarded in the class and lot. Unless disqualified, all exhibits will be placed in blue, red or white ribbon groups. 10. Horses must stay in the immediate area of the arena while on the Fairgrounds. When not participating in an event, please ride and handle your horse with regard to personal & public safety. Should any horse become unruly, either in the arena or on the premises, the horse and exhibitor maybe dismissed from the ring or premises. 11. Entry forms for the Divide County can be obtained from the Divide County Extension Office, P.O. Box 150, Crosby, ND or are available online at One entry per class per member allowed. 13

17 13. DRESS CODE: All exhibitors must be neatly dressed and must wear a long-sleeved solid white shirt (no color options like there are for other events requiring dress code) with a 4-H emblem on the front. In addition exhibitors must wear ASTM-SEI approved harness helmets for all mounted events (western hats are permitted for showmanship), western boots, blue or black colored jeans, (dark colored) and a belt. No ties or jewelry are permitted. Gloves are permitted only in English events. The judge will be instructed to reduce ribbon placing and premium by one placing for exhibitors not following dress code. As such, complaints from outside of the arena in regard to dress code will not be allowed. Riders without helmets will not be allowed to participate. 14. Trail class will include a minimum of six obstacles. Mandatory obstacles will include a gate, 4 logs, and a back-through. Balance of obstacles will be at the discretion of the judge. Each participant will be allowed three chances at each obstacle. If the obstacle cannot be completed in those three attempts, the contestant will be asked to move on to the next obstacle and will receive a 0 score for that obstacle H members planning to participate in the 4-H Horse Show at the North Dakota State Fair may want to take note of the following: a. A blue ribbon at a county show is required for each event a participant enters at the state fair. Participants will be allowed to get their blue ribbon at multiple shows, if needed. For example, a 4-H er receives a blue ribbon at Show A in showmanship at halter, western horsemanship, and poles. The 4-H er then receives a blue ribbon in trail and barrels at Show B. The 4-H er can enter all five events at the state fair. The State Fair horse stall reservation form can be used of keeping track of when and where each blue ribbon was earned. This form can be found on the Web at: b. There will be a new pre-registration process for the 4-H Horse Show at the North Dakota State Fair this year and all entries must be made through the Divide County Extension office. The deadline for pre-registering at the Extension office will be Wednesday, July 10, c. All exhibitors are also required to purchase a trailer pass in advance. Camping passes, if you are planning to stay on the fairgrounds, should also be pre-purchased as there are limited camping facilities available on the grounds. 17. All participants in the 4-H Horse Show will be considered for the Overall Horsemanship Award in their respective age class. These awards are presented during the 4-H Awards & Recognition Program and are sponsored by the Divide County Fair Association. The award is determined by a point system based on placing and participation in the events offered. In the event of a tie, all 4-H members involved in the tie will be recognized, but the following criteria will be applied in order listed to break the tie and award the plaque: 1. Average score (total points divided by number of events the 4-H member participated in during the show) 2. Total points accumulated in performance classes (drop points from timed events barrels & poles) 3. Coin toss. 14

18 Arena Etiquette Using common sense and being courteous and considerate to each other will get you far, but here are a few pointers or reminders on arena etiquette: 1) Riders of horses not under control must leave the arena at the request of show or workout management. 2) If it becomes necessary to mount and/or dismount while in the arena, try to do so in the center of the arena out of the traffic flow. 3) Don t ride too close to other horses. Try to keep at least one horse length from another horse as possible. Don t gallop past green horses or a rider if you think it might cause a problem. 4) Faster riders usually stay to the outside so if you are doing slower work try to stay inside and leave room for others to pass safely. 5) Rider should work in the same direction. If you must pass a rider, do so on the inside track, never between the rider and the rail. If riding in both directions, riders must pass left shoulder to left shoulder (just like driving). 6) Don t ride alone. There should always be an adult present. 7) To minimize congestion, only 4-H members and the horses they are planning to use for the workout or contest should be in the arena for the event and any warm-up periods prior to the event. Planned workouts have priority over individual use of arena. 8) If you use the arena for workouts and/or practice, please clear the arena and put all equipment away when you are finished. That way, the arena should be clear when you get there so you can set up whatever you want and it should be clear when you leave as a courtesy to the next person. There are sawhorses off the northwest corner of the arena to put poles and posts on. Please don t just throw them outside of the arena in the grass so that someone finds them with the mower or has to stop to move all of them when mowing. 15

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20 2013 DIVIDE COUNTY 4-H HORSE SHOW Crosby, ND June 14 1 p.m. CT Place an (X) beside the event(s) you wish to enter. Use 4-H member s age prior to September 1, 2012 to determine proper lot number. Return this entry form to Divide County Extension Office prior to Tuesday, June 4. Class 1 Western Halter Showmanship (Pattern attached) Lot years old Lot years old Lot & over Class 2 Western Horsemanship (Individual pattern attached) Lot years old Lot years old Lot & over Class 3 Western Pleasure Lot years old Lot years old Lot & over Class 4 Trail (Pattern Judge s discretion) Lot years old Lot years old Lot & over Class 5 Ranch Horse Pleasure Lot years old (Pattern 1) Lot years old (Pattern 1) Lot & over (Pattern 1 or 2, Judge s Discretion) Class 6 Reining Lot years old (Pattern 1) Lot years old (Pattern 1) Lot & over (Pattern 4, 5 or 6, Judge s discretion) Class 7 Pole Bending (Standard Pattern) Lot years old Lot years old Lot & over Class 8 Barrel Racing (Standard Pattern) Lot years old Lot years old Lot & over Class 9 Keyhole Race Lot years old Lot years old Lot & over Class 10 Hunter Seat Equitation Lot 100 All ages Class 11 Hunter Hack Lot 110 All Ages (Pattern attached) Class 12 Equitation Over Fences Lot 120 All ages (Pattern attached) Class 13 Hunter Under Saddle (English Pleasure) Lot 130 All ages 4-H Members Name Club Birth Date Age Address Years in 4-H Horsemanship Project Horse s Name Parental agreement I, the undersigned parent or guardian of the above 4-H club member, give my full Consent and permission for him/her to participate in the 4-H Horse Show of the 2013 Divide County. I further waive any claim that I might have against the show management, its servants, agents, or local leaders, because of any accident or injury which may befall him/her or his/her animal while participating in the show. Parent or Guardian 17 Date

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22 Class 1 Western Halter Showmanship Pattern 1) Trot horse from A to C (At Judge s discretion, the 8-11 year age group may walk). 2) Back horse from C to B. 3) Pivot 90 degrees. 4) Walk to the judge. 5) Set-up horse for inspection. 6) Return to line-up. Class 2 Western Horsemanship Pattern 1) Lope in left lead from A to B. 2) At B, trot a circle to the right. 3) At B, stop and back 4 steps. 4) Do a 360 degree pivot to the right. 5) Lope horse on right lead to marker C. 6) Stop and then line up on the rail. 19

23 Class 4 Trail Patterns 1) Trail class will include a minimum of six obstacles. 2) Mandatory obstacles will include a gate, 4 logs, and a back-through. 3) Balance of obstacles will be at the discretion of the judge. 4) Each participant will be allowed three chances at each obstacle. If the obstacle cannot be completed in those three attempts, the contestant will be asked to move on to the next obstacle and will receive a 0 score for that obstacle. 20

24 Class 5 Ranch Horse Pleasure Patterns Pattern 1 for 8-11 and year age groups. Pattern 1 or 2 for 15 year and over age group at judge s discretion. 21

25 Class 6 Reining Patterns Pattern 1 for 8-11 and year age groups. Pattern 4, 5 or 6 for 15 year and over age group at judge s discretion. 22

26 Class 6 Reining Patterns (Cont.) Pattern 1 for 8-11 and year age groups. Pattern 4, 5 or 6 for 15 year and over age group at judge s discretion. 23

27 Class 7 Pole Bending Pattern Class 8 Barrel Racing Pattern Class 9 Keyhole Pattern 24

28 Class 11 Hunter Hack Pattern 1) Enter south gate. 2) Lope entire course 3) The suggested heights for the jumps in Hunter Hack are 12 to 18 inches for 11 years of age and under; 18 to 24 inches for the 12 to 14 year old age division; and 24 to 30 inches for the 15 years and over age division. 25

29 Class 12 Equitation Over Fence Pattern 1) Rider makes a circle in right lead to start first jump. 2) Jumps can be either straight or crosses, at judges discretion, and will usually contain some of both. 3) The suggested heights for the jumps in Hunter Hack are 12 to 18 inches for 11 years of age and under; 18 to 24 inches for the 12 to 14 year old age division; and 24 to 30 inches for the 15 years and over age division. 26

30 Livestock, Poultry, Rabbit & Pet Exhibits Livestock Rules 1. All livestock exhibitors (4-H, FFA, and open including poultry and rabbits) will be required to sign a liability waiver. A pre-registration form for livestock exhibits which includes the liability waiver is included in this booklet. Additional copies of the pre-registration form are available at the Divide County Extension or can be found online at 4-H members planning to exhibit livestock or poultry should complete this form and return it to the Divide County Extension Service by June All livestock and poultry must be entered by 10 a.m. on Friday, June 14, except for horses and pets. Livestock and poultry will be released following the sale around 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 15 and need to be removed by 5 p.m. that day to facilitate clean-up. Pets will be judged with static exhibits on June 13. Horses to be used in the Horse Show Classes should be brought in on Friday, June 14 and be ready to show by 1 p.m. All horses will be released immediately following the show. 2. All sheep and goat entries must have an official USDA scrapie tag. All sheep & goats to be entered in the 2013 Divide County Fair must have an official USDA scrapie tag or registration tattoo. To obtain a flock identification number, tags and tagging supplies, and recordkeeping requirements, contact the ND USDA Veterinary Services office at New for 2013 To comply with Federal regulations, all birds (poultry) to be entered in the Divide County Fair must be banded to signify that they have tested negative for Pullorum or that they are from a certified NPIP flock/source. Any birds brought in for entry also need to be accompanied by either a copy of the NPIP certificate for the flock, copies of test results from a certified testing agents on individual birds tested for exhibition, or a fully completed Poultry Exhibition Statement of Origin (copies available at the Extension office). Birds not meeting these requirements will not be entered and must be removed from the fairgrounds. For specific questions about compliance or becoming an NPIP approved flock, contact Jesse L. Vollmer, DVM and NPIP Coordinator with the State Board of Animal Health at H/FFA Steer Ultrasound Demonstration for Carcass Merit Contest. Plans are to continue the carcass merit contest if arrangement can be made to have the steers ultrasounded. All 4-H & FFA members with steers are encouraged to participate in the ultrasound demonstration tentatively scheduled for Friday, June 14 at 2 pm. Results of the demonstration will be used to determine the carcass merit of steers. Plaques will be awarded to the top placing steers on a carcass merit basis. Additional information on this event can be found at the end of the livestock section. 27

31 5. All animal owners are responsible for the welfare of their animals. Exhibitors are expected to provide adequate feed, water and bedding for the comfort of their animals. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to make arrangements for appropriate care if they are unable to be present. Cages for rabbits and poultry are available; however, you may need your own feeders and waterers. 6. If you can't lead it, you can't show it and if you can't show it, you can't sell it. It is realized that even animals that have been well worked with can act up when brought into the unfamiliar surroundings and sounds associated with a livestock show. However, in fairness to the other exhibitors should an animal act up and continue to act up during the show, the 4-H member will be expected to remove it from the arena. When an animal is removed from the arena it will not be judged or allowed to sell. The intended meaning of "acting up" in this situation is problems in holding onto or controlling the animal to the extent that it is continually disruptive to the other exhibitors and/or poses a safety risk to the exhibitor or other exhibitors. 7. The humane treatment of animals is encouraged and abuse will not be tolerated. The comfort and safety of the animal must be addressed throughout the show. Non-stressed animals will perform better for the handler. Exhibitors are expected to handle their animals in a gentle and calm manner and not create undue excitement in the vicinity of other livestock or persons. 8. No tranquilizing will be allowed on animals exhibited or sold at the 4-H Achievement Days or other non-labeled drug use intended to increase the animals performance or placing H members must be present to exhibit their animals or projects, unless they submit an approved absentee form signed by their 4-H leader. Failure to exhibit an animal or project in person without an approved absentee form will result in the loss of one ribbon placing. 10. Showmanship entrants must use their own animals. Senior showmanship classes may be split into 4-H and FFA classes. If classes are split, only animals registered in the particular division can be used in the respective class (animals registered under 4-H in the 4-H class and under FFA in the FFA class) but showmen may participate in both classes if they have animals registered under both divisions. If a showman has more than one animal that would be eligible to use in a specific showmanship class, that person can choose which animal to use H members may have more than one entry per lot, but in the case of market animals, 4-H members are limited to 1 animal per class in the livestock sale. When more than 1 market animal is entered in a lot or class, the animal that is to be sold in the sale must be designated at the time of weigh-in and entry. The only change that will be allowable to this designation will be to accommodate Champion or Reserve Champion animals. 12. Livestock exhibitors will be expected to maintain their stall space and keep exhibits clean and in show condition at all times. 4-H members with livestock, poultry, or rabbit projects will be 28

32 expected to help with the barns clean-up following the sale on Saturday, June 16 at around 5 p.m. More details will be announced during the fair. 13. Dress Code: 4-H members should dress appropriately for participation in all fair activities. Specific dress code requirements for livestock, poultry, rabbit and horse exhibitors are as follows: a. Livestock, poultry and rabbit exhibitors - When showing, livestock, poultry and rabbit exhibitors will be neatly dressed and must wear a solid colored white, yellow, gray or green shirt/blouse with the 4-H emblem prominently displayed, and securely fastened, on the front. Participants/exhibitors must also wear dark jeans/slacks and livestock exhibitors should wear boots/protective shoes for safety (no tennis shoes). Failure to comply with the dress code will result in the loss of one ribbon placing. b. Horse Show participants - All horse show participants will be neatly dressed and must wear a long sleeve solid white shirt with a 4-H emblem on the front. In addition, exhibitors must wear ASTM-SEI approved harness helmets for all mounted events (western hats are permitted for showmanship), western boots, blue or black colored jeans, and a belt. Jewelry or ties are not permitted. Gloves are permitted only in English events. Failure to comply with the dress code will result in the loss of one ribbon placing. A) BEEF Class 3 Heifers Premiums $10, $8, $5 1. Senior heifer or cow calved on or before Dec. 31, Yearling heifer calved on or between January 1 and December 31, Junior heifer calf, calved on or after January 1, 2013 Market 5. Market steers, born on or after January 1, 2012 Beef Showmanship 6. Junior Beef Showmanship (exhibitor 8 to 12 before Sept. 1, 2012) 7. Senior Beef Showmanship (exhibitor 13 to 18 before Sept. 1, 2012) B) SHEEP Class 11 All sheep and goat entries must have an official USDA scrapie tag. All sheep & goats to be entered in the 2013 Divide County Fair must have an official USDA scrapie tag or registration tattoo. To obtain a flock identification number, tags and tagging supplies, and recordkeeping requirements, contact the ND USDA Veterinary Services office at Breeding Premiums $10, $8, $5 31. Ram 1 year and over 32. Ewe 1 year and over 29

33 33. Ram lamb 34. Ewe lamb Market 35. Market lamb, whether or ewe, 100# and over 36. Feeder class, whether or ewe, 99# and below Sheep Showmanship 37. Junior Sheep Showmanship (Exhibitor 8 to 12 before Sept. 1, 2012) 38. Senior Sheep Showmanship (Exhibitor 13 to 18 before Sept. 1, 2012) C) SWINE Class 12 Breeding Premiums $10, $8, $5 40 Sow 1 year and over 41 Gilt - under 1 year Market 45 Market hog gilt or barrow, 220 lbs. and over 50 Feeder pig gilt or barrow, lbs. Swine Showmanship 51 Junior Swine Showmanship (exhibitor 8 to 12 before Sept. 1, 2012) 52 Senior Swine Showmanship (exhibitor 13 to 18 before Sept. 1, 2012) D) POULTRY Class Pens will be provided, however you may need your own waterers and feeders 2. Name and breed on entry tag 3. Birds entered in singles cannot compete in pen. 4. Pen should consist of 3 birds, one of which shall be a male bird. 5. Limit of 3 entries. 6. Premiums will be $3, $2, $1 with a $10 premium for Overall Champion. 7. All exhibitors are responsible for cleaning-up their pens and pans after exhibits are released on June Entry deadline is 10 a.m. Friday, June New for 2013 To comply with Federal regulations, all birds (poultry) to be entered in the Divide County Fair must be banded to signify that they have tested negative for Pullorum or that they are from a certified NPIP flock/source. Any birds brought in for entry also need to be accompanied by either a copy of the NPIP certificate for the flock, copies of test results from a certified testing agents on individual birds tested for exhibition, or a fully completed Poultry Exhibition Statement of Origin (copies available at the Extension office). Birds not meeting these requirements will not be entered and must be removed from the fairgrounds. For 30

34 specific questions about compliance or becoming an NPIP approved flock, contact Jesse L. Vollmer, DVM and NPIP Coordinator with the State Board of Animal Health at Poultry - Class 13 Lot No. Chickens Turkeys Ducks Geese Others Cock* Cockerel* Pullet* Hen* Pen * Cock or male bird of breeding age. Cockerel or young male bird not yet of breeding age. Pullet or young female bird not yet of breeding age. Hen or female bird of breeding age. E) RABBITS Class Pens will be provided 2. Limit of 3 entries 3. Premiums will be $3, $2, $1 with a $10 premium for Overall Champion. 4. All exhibitors are responsible for cleaning-up their pens and pans after exhibits are released on June Entry deadline is 10 a.m. on Friday, June Breeding doe or buck 101. Market fryer or roaster 102. Pen of 3 fryers (2 ½ - 5 ½ lbs.) F) SMALL ANIMALS AND PETS Class Small animals and pets will be judges during interview judging on June The small animal or pet should be properly caged or leashed before being brought in for exhibits. 3. Small animals and pets may be removed from the arena and taken home following the judging H members should be enrolled in one of the pet-related projects. 5. Limit of 3 entries 6. Premium will be $3, $2, $1 Small Animals and Pets 165. Any Dog 166. Small Animals Guinea Pig, Hamster, Gerbil, etc Cage Birds 31

35 168. Other Pet G) OTHER ANIMALS Class Goats (Scrapies identification required as noted previously) 172. Dairy Heifers 173. Other Rare or Exotic Animals H) LIVESTOCK SHOWMANSHIP Fitting and showing is the art of training, grooming, and showing livestock to make them more presentable in competitive exhibitions. Showmanship is judged based on preparation of animals for show, their apparent training, and the appearance and behavior of the participating showmen. Animal confirmation is not to be considered except if it may affect the way an animal should be fitted and shown. Fitting and showing your animal can be a learning experience and we would encourage all 4-H exhibitors to enter the showman-ship classes. Exhibitors must show their own animals in the showmanship classes. The North Dakota Livestock Showmanship Manual GB092, which covers fitting and showing for beef, sheep and swine, is available at the NDSU Divide County Extension office. It is also available online at Remember to practice good showmanship in both breeding and market classes, not just in showmanship classes. Showmanship should also be practiced in the barn as well as in the show ring. Good feeding and cleaning practices should be continued throughout and after the show. This form of showmanship is referred to as herdsmanship. Good luck, and remember to be a good sport, a humble winner and a thoughtful loser. I) LIVESTOCK SALE 1. The 4-H Livestock & FFA Sale will be held Saturday, June 15 at 3 p.m. 2. Market steers, market lambs, and market hogs must be shown in 4-H or FFA in order to sell. Animals shown in the Feeder Lamb and Feeder Pig classes will be considered market animals for the purpose of the livestock sale. 4-H members are limited to 1 animal per class in the livestock sale. If more than 1 market animal is entered in a lot or class, the animal that is to be sold in the sale must be designated at the time of weigh-in and entry. The only change that will be allowed in the designation will be for Champion and Reserve Champion animals. 3. If you can't lead it, you can't sell it. Refer to Item 6 under the general livestock rules. 4. The sale order shall be Grand Champion, Reserve Champion, followed by the other animals in the class in order of their standing in the class. 32

36 5. Steers, lambs and hogs must receive a blue or red ribbon placing to sell. White ribbon animals will not be eligible to participate in the sale. Market hogs weighing less than 220 lbs. and market lambs weighing less than 100 lbs. will be allowed to sell, but the 4-H or FFA member will need to take these animals home and feed them until they reach the minimum weight. 6. Buyers will have the option of paying only the premium over a fair market price established for the sale and allowing the 4-H or FFA member to retain ownership of the animal or paying the fully bid price and taking possession of the animal. Base prices will be announced at the beginning of the sale. Example: The fair market value for the steers the day of the sale is set at $1.15/lb. A steer weighing 1160 lbs. is sold for $1.50/lb. The premium would be $0.35/lb. for a total of $ lbs. x $1.50/lb. = $ (Total Bid to take Possession) lbs. x $1.15/lb = $ (Fair Market Value) 1160 lbs. x $0.35/lb = $ (Premium) 7. 4-H and FFA members should be prepared to take animals home for a couple weeks, even if a buyer takes possession of the animal, until transportation and processing details can be worked out. However, buyers will be advised that unless they can take possession of an animal within a reasonable amount of time, they should consider paying just premium and then negotiating a direct purchase of the animal for some future delivery date. Such transactions will need to be directly between the buyer and seller. The one exception would be any underweight lamb or market hog, which will need to be taken home and feed until it at least reaches minimum weight for the buyer by the 4-H or FFA member H and FFA members or families who have future plans for animals such as processing for home-use or showing at future events such as the ND State Fair should note that Premium only is available on the animal as it comes into the ring for the sale so that fact can be announced. 7. The weights obtained at registration and weigh-in will be the weight used for the animals sale weight. 8. Funds will be withheld from premium checks to cover buyer recognition plaques with picture, buyer recognition ad in the paper, the Buyer & Exhibitor Appreciation Certificates, and other expenses associated with the sale such as postage. J) 4-H/FFA Steer Ultrasound Demonstration to Determine Carcass Merit The grade of a beef carcass is very important to the beef producer, since the dollar value received is directly dependent on the grade. Cattle buyers will generally consider the carcass merits of beef animals when making buying decisions, so grades impact prices even when cattle are sold on a live basis. The grade of a beef cut sold at retail can also be an important selection factor for consumers. However, consumers and producers alike are often confused as to what grades mean and how they are determined. 33

37 Beef carcasses are graded in two ways, quality grades and yield grades. Beef quality refers to the expected eating characteristics (tenderness, juiciness and flavor) of the cooked product. USDA quality grades are used to reflect differences in expected eating quality among slaughter cattle and their carcasses. There are eight USDA quality grades for beef: Prime, Choice, Select, Standard Commercial, Utility, Cutter and Canner. USDA quality grades are determined using carcass physiological maturity and marbling. As maturity doesn t come into play until a beef animal is over 30 months of age, marbling is the primary determinant of quality in most fat cattle. Marbling is the amount and distribution of intramuscular fat within the ribeye. Beef cuts with high levels of marbling are more likely to be tender, juicy and flavorful than cuts with very low levels of marbling. As such, eating quality generally is most desirable for "Prime beef" and least desirable for "Canner or Cutter beef." Studies suggest that beef from carcasses grading at least USDA Select are likely to be acceptable in eating quality for most consumers. The five maturity groups, based on the estimated age of the live animal are: A - 9 to 30 months; B - 30 to 42 months; C - 42 to 72 months; D - 72 to 96 months; and E - more than 96 months. Yield grades estimate beef carcass cutability, which is defined as the combined yield of closely trimmed, boneless retail cuts (% CTBRC) from the round, loin, rib and chuck. This is an estimate of the relative amount of lean, edible meat from a carcass. The five USDA yield grades for slaughter cattle and beef carcasses are: Yield Grade 1, Yield Grade 2, Yield Grade 3, Yield Grade 4 and Yield Grade 5. The lower the numerical value of the USDA yield grade, the higher the yield of closely trimmed, boneless retail cuts. 34

38 The yield grade of a beef carcass is determined by evaluating the following factors: (1) external fat thickness over the ribeye area, (2) ribeye area, (3) estimated percentage of kidney, pelvic and heart fat (% KPH), and (4) hot carcass weight. The formula for calculating yield grade is: YG = (2.5 x adjusted fat thickness, in.) + (0.2 x KPH %) + (.0038 x hot carcass weight, lbs.) - (0.32 x ribeye area, sq. in.) For example, let s take a steer with a live weight of 1001 pounds which when slaughtered produces a carcass with a hot weight of 595 pounds, 1.5% KPH fat, 0.2 inches of fat cover, and a 10.4 square inch ribeye area. Plugging these numbers into the formula would result in a yield grade for this steer s carcass 2.2. For another example let s take a steer with a live weight of 1201 pounds which when slaughtered produces a carcass with a hot weigh of 752 pounds, 2.0% KPH fat, 0.7 inches of fat cover, and a 10.6 square inch ribeye. Running these numbers through the formula would result in a yield grade of 4.1 on this carcass. In this example, the cutability or percentage of lean, edible meat would be higher from the first steer as when compared to the second steer. If you look at the carcass factors, you can probably see this as the first steer has larger ribeye area in relation to the carcass weight with less fat cover. This would make the first steer worth more per pound on a wholesale carcass level and potentially on a live weight basis. As both quality and yield are important, many companies in the wholesale and retail meat industry have developed pricing grids that assign a premium or discounts based on carcass quality and yield grades. Not so many years ago, the only way to determine the carcass merit of a beef animal was to harvest the animal and hang it on the rail. There are visual indicators that you can look for in the live animal to get some indication of what type of a carcass it will hang on the rail, but the only way you could tell with a high degree of certainty was actually slaughter the animal. Livestock judges and cattle buyers still use visual indicators to get some indication of carcass quality and yield. Thanks to technology, we can now get a very good indication of carcass merit through the use of ultrasound. Ultrasound can be used to determine ribeye area, backfat thickness, and the degree of marbling in the ribeye. To help 4-H and FFA members, parents, and other interested individuals in learning more about carcass merit, yield and quality grades, arrangements are being worked on to provide 4-H and FFA members with the opportunity to have the carcass merit of their steers determined by ultrasound again during this year s fair. Wendy Becker, Fort Peck Extension Agent from Poplar, MT, and trained ultrasound technician, has conducted the demonstration and collected the data for us the past couple years. Our thanks to Dr. J.J. Hovde, veterinarian from Sidney, MT, who has made his ultrasound equipment available for the demonstration. If the necessary arrangements can be made, the ultrasound demonstration is tentatively scheduled for Friday, June 14 in the livestock barn starting at 2 pm. 35

39 We will not know the results that day as the ultrasound images need to be sent to a lab in Iowa for processing, but when results do become available they will be sent out and shared with 4-H and FFA families and other interested individuals. The data collected will be used to determine yield and quality grades for the steers. Carcass value will then be determined using the UDSA Beef Carcass Price Equivalent Index Value, which is updated daily. Plaques sponsored by the Divide County Fair Association will be awarded to the top placing steers based on their carcass merit and value. To get the best ultrasound readings, the hair on a small area on the back of each steer does need to be clipped. Steers can be ultrasounded without clipping, but the results aren t as accurate. If you have plans to attend future shows and don t want the hair clipped, you can still participate in the demonstration but need to understand that you may disadvantage yourself in terms of the carcass merit of your steer due to the less accurate readings. All 4-H and FFA members with steers are encouraged to participate in the demonstration & 2012 Carcass Averages & Value Summary Carcass Trait Live Weight (lbs.) Estimate Hot Carcass Weight (lbs.) Rib Fat (Inches) Ribeye Area (Square inches) Estimated Yield Grade Estimated Quality Grade Select + Select Base Carcass Price $ $ Retail Value per Hundred Weight $ $ Average Adjusted Using 2012 Base Price $ $