2018 GENERAL LIVESTOCK RULES and LIVESTOCK GUIDE

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1 2018 GENERAL LIVESTOCK RULES and LIVESTOCK GUIDE For State Fair guidelines and more livestock information.. click here. Junior Fair Exhibitors and parents are responsible for reading the annual Madison County Fair Book for current rules, health requirements, and guidelines for exhibition. It is the exhibitor s responsibility to know the rules and regulations of the Junior Fair. All youth desiring to exhibit an animal at the fair must be properly enrolled by March 15 th, via their enrollment through 4-HOnline. Fair entry must be submitted online by June 1 st. Grades, writing projects and Royalty deadline is still June 15 th. All market and actively lactating animals are required to complete a Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF) and Livestock Prohibited Feed/COOL Affidavit. These forms must be turned in at fair check-in. Mandatory Quality Assurance Education is REQUIRED for ALL youth desiring to exhibit and/or sell a market animal or a marketable product at the county and/or state fair. Quality Assurance dates: March 22 nd (ASE), March 26 th, March 24 th, April 10 th, and April 25 th Skill-a-thon dates: June 13 th and June 19 th 5:00-8:30pm BEEF PROJECTS Contact: Key Leader Bryan Wilson, or bryanwilson@hudsons-edge.com if you have any questions. All Beef Project Numbers: 112 Start-a-Steer Beef Project (use project book 117) nd Year Start-a-Steer Beef Project (use project book 117) 117M Market Beef Project and Record Book 117BF Beef Feeder Calf Project and Record Book 117B Beef Breeding Project and Record Book 117DF Dairy Feeder Project and Record Book 115 Market Heifer Project (use project book 117) 120 Market Dairy Steer Project (use project book 117) 117R Beef Resource Handbook Weights: Minimum Maximum Start a Steer (born after January 1, of the current year- 200 lb. 550 lb. recommended 2/15-4/15 100% beef) Beef Feeder 100% beef 350 lb. 899 lb. Dairy Feeder 100% dairy 350 lb. 899 lb. Market Steer (born after January 1, of the preceding fair year) 900 lb. none Market Heifer (born after January 1, of the preceding fair year) 900 lb. none Market Dairy Steer (born after January 1, of the preceding fair year) 900 lb. none Start-A-Steer Project #112 (use project book #117) Must be a steer and entered as project #112 on 4-H/FFA enrollment form by March 15 th Must be born after January 1 of current fair year. (Best if born between February 15 and April 15.) Must be weaned, halter broke and on feed by Fair Must be 100% Beef (refer to the Beef Feeder Section) Must return to the next years fair as a steer There will not be a market for this feeder calf (It must go home at the conclusion of the fair, however the exhibitor is eligible to participate in the Premium Sale.) The weight range for the first year of this project is 200 pounds to 550 pounds. If this animal does not fall within the weight range, then project is incomplete and must go home. Must have possession of feeder steer by June 15 After the first year of this project the exhibitor will be eligible to enter the Premium Sale, providing that he / she signs a Letter Of Intent that he / she will bring the feeder back to the fair next year and exhibit it as a steer, and still maintain possession of the feeder. After the second and final year of this project, the exhibitor can choose to sell or keep his / her steer. If however the exhibitor chooses to maintain the possession of his / her steer at the completion of this project, he / she will not be permitted to participate in the Premium Sale. In the first year of this project, all of the other rules that apply to the beef feeder project with the exception of weigh a minimum of 350 pound to sell in the Premium Sale and have possession of said animal by May 1 apply to this project. Exhibitors will need to purchase the Market Beef Project & Record Book #117.

2 In the second year of this project, all of the other rules that apply to the Market Steer Project including but not limited to weighing in at the January weigh in, apply to this project. Exhibitors will need to purchase the Market Beef Project & Record Book #117. Additional Note: If a steer is born in January and is creep fed while still on the cow he could exceed the maximum weight. A steer with a small birth weight born after May 1 will likely have trouble meeting the minimum weight. The best time frame for meeting the weight requirements is to purchase a steer born between February 15 and April 15. It is also recommended that the steer be castrated (not clamped) to insure that the calf is a steer and not still a bull. Market Beef Projects and Record Book: #117 Project Requirements: Select, feed, and care for one or more beef/dairy animals. Read and complete general project guidelines in front of your project book(s). Complete the record book section of the project book. Fit and train your animal. Be prepared to answer questions about your project. All market steers, market dairy steers, and market heifers must be owned and in possession of exhibitor and on feed by January 1 st and properly enrolled with 4-H or FFA. Pilot Breeding Beef Projects and Record Book 117 Project requirements: Select, feed, and care for one or more heifers. Read and complete project book including the record book section. Fit and train your animal. Be prepared to answer questions about your project. To Exhibit Your Animal: All market steers and market heifers must be owned and in possession of exhibitor and on feed by January 1 st and properly enrolled with 4-H or FFA All Beef Feeder Calves, Dairy Feeders, Beef Breeding Projects and Dairy projects must be owned by the exhibitor and on feed by May 1 st. Starter Steers must be owned and in the possession of the exhibitor by June 15 All market steers, market dairy steers, & market heifers must be weighed-in at the mandatory weigh-in. Upon arrival at the fair, all exhibitors with market beef and beef breeding projects should contact the Key Leader or Livestock Team member in charge of his/her project area for pen assignments, to put project on display, acquire name tag, and receive further instructions. No pen assignments should be changed without permission of the Key Leader. All beef animals must meet regiments per Senior Fair Board health requirements. All breeding animals must have their registration form under the name of the exhibitor. All beef animals must be halter broken to show at the fair. All cattle shown in market and breeding classes at the Junior Fair, must be polled or dehorned. Animals that are dehorned must be completely healed by exhibition date. Scurs can be no longer than one-forth inch. Exhibitors found guilty of abusing, or using unethical practices, with animals anywhere on the fairgrounds may be prohibited from selling and showing at future shows. The judge will be instructed to disqualify an exhibitor who is abusing his animal in the ring. Suspicion of use of unauthorized drugs may be subject to blood test. No shirts identifying family or farm names shall be worn during the show. Market Steers/Heifers and Dairy/Beef Feeders will be weighed and ear tagged and divided into weight classes at the fair. The classes will be posted in the beef barn and Jr. Fair office prior to the show. A designated ring person will be used during market and showmanship classes to assist the judge. Classes listed in the fair book may not necessarily be in the show order. Exhibitors are responsible for proper bedding of their animals. All gates/panels must be taken down and stacked outside of the barn in a designated area at the conclusion of the fair. All bedding must be removed from the barn before final departure from the fairgrounds. All market animals must be shown in Showmanship in order to sell. Entry in showmanship is mandatory. Each contestant must fit and show his/her own animal, and during the course of the contest may be asked by the judge to show some other animal. The animal used for showmanship must be one entered and shown by the exhibitor in respective production or steer marketing classes. Contestants may participate in both Steer Showmanship and Breeding Beef Showmanship. In the event a contestant wins in both Steer Showmanship and Breeding Beef Showmanship, the contestant may show either animal in the Beef Showman of Showmen contest. The winner of the Beef Showman of Showmen Contest will participate in the Grand Showman of Showmen Contest. Showmanship is based on the age of the exhibitor as of January 1 st each year. Beef Feeders must be a purebred or a crossbred of acceptable beef breeds. No Dairy. Acceptable Beef Breeds: Angus, Charolais, Chianina, Hereford, Simmental, Maine Anjou, Shorthorn, Gilvieh and Limousine. Any other beef breeds would need to be preapproved by the Livestock Sale Committee and the Senior Fair Board.

3 Dairy Feeders must be a pure bred or a crossbred of acceptable dairy breeds. No Beef. Acceptable Dairy Breeds: Ayrshire, Holstein, Jersey, Brown Swiss, Guernsey. Any other dairy breeds would need to be pre-approved by the Livestock Sale Committee and the Senior Fair Board. Selling your beef project through the Junior Fair Sale: (weights subject to change see the fair book) Market beef project must be exhibited in your appropriate showmanship class. Any individual that chooses not to sell their animal must contact a Sale Committee member immediately following weigh-in. Check the fair book for rules on selling projects at the fair. DAIRY PROJECTS Contact: Key Leader - Brian Brock at or srmorczek@gmail.com if you have questions. Dairy Project Numbers: 122 Dairy Calves and Heifers 126 Dairy Cows and Management Dairy Calves and Heifers 122 Project Requirements: Select and care for one or more calves. Age of calf can vary (pick an animal sized to fit the member.) Tips for selecting a calf: Check with breeder when purchasing to see which shots the calf has had, and which shots it will need. Ask to see other offspring. This will give you an idea of what your calf will look like when it gets older. Type of feed will vary with the age of the calf. Check with the breeder or local feed dealer to see which type of feed is right for your calf. General Guidelines for Dairy Projects: Animals must be purebred, but they may be grade or registered. No male animals may be shown. Animals must be in the care of the member by May 1 of current year. Animals must be led into the show ring in order to receive a grade for exhibition. To assure a sound show ring animal, the animal must be handled daily. Health Requirements: Health requirements will vary. Check with your advisor and the annual fair book Supplies Needed and Preparation for Exhibition: Hay and shavings, mulch or both Feed and water trough Show box Leather show halter Preparation: Lead animal for half to a whole hour each day Animals should be washed two to three times before exhibition Animals must be clipped three to five days before exhibition. Exhibition Guidelines: Pens must be cleaned and animals fed by 9:00 a.m. each day. Animals must be kept clean and free of stains. Only shavings and/or mulch are permitted for bedding. Lactating cows may arrive and leave the day of the show. To be eligible to exhibit a lactating cow, exhibitor must have a lactating cow or a heifer on display the entire week of the fair. Dry cows must stay on display the entire week. Know your show schedule and be prompt for your classes..

4 GOAT PROJECTS Contact: Key Leader- Janel Becker, or if you have questions. All Goat Project Numbers: 135 Goat Project and Record Book 135R Goat Resource Handbook ALL GOATS MUST HAVE TWO FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION: All goats are required to have a USDA Scrapie tag or tattoo. All goats must have a second individual form of identification, either ear tag or tattoo. (If you have a USDA Scrapie tag, your USDGA registration # second identification form is already on that tag.) Mandatory Weigh-in / tagging: Market goats must participate in the May tagging and weigh-in the first weekend in May, as well as be enrolled through 4-H or FFA. A family with more than one exhibitor showing market lambs may tag six (6) goats in the family name. Breeding goats must be owned and in the exhibitors possession and continual care by May 1st but are not required to participate in the May tagging, however; are required to turn in Identification Cards with ear tag numbers, the first weekend of May during the tagging (just bring the identification card with the tag numbers). Market goat exhibitors may tag up to 6 market goats at the mandatory May weigh-in, then choosing up to 2 goats to show at time of registrations. Preferred Large Breed Market Goats: Alpines, Lamanchas, Boer, Nubians, Saanens, Toggenburgs, Oberhasli, Grades Goat Project and Record Book #135. Complete this required project and record book every year a market (135M Market Goats), dairy (135D Dairy Goats), or specialty goat (135S Specialty Goat) project is taken. Project Requirements: Select, feed, and care for one or more goats. Complete project book. Prepare animal for exhibition. To Exhibit: Upon arrival at the fair, all members should contact the Key Leader or Livestock Team member in charge of proper pen assignments and further instructions BEFORE unloading. No pen assignment is to be changed without permission of the Key Leader. All goat exhibitors must show in a showmanship class. Market Goats must weigh a minimum of 50 pounds and be born after November 15 of the preceding year. All under weight market goats will not show and will be sent home upon check in. Market goats must be castrated, (wether), a minimum of 30 days prior to the sale, or a dry (doe.) All breeds must be tagged or tattooed in the ear, with exception of Lamanchas, which should be tattooed in the tail webbing. No buck goats are permitted for any reason, with the exception of nurslings under the age of 10 weeks. Hair must be clipped 5 to 7 days before fair. All goats penned at the fair will be bedded on shavings/sawdust for the entire fair week. The bedding of the animal is important for the comfort of the animal and the appearance to the general public. They will not be allowed to be on grass or dirt unless the livestock committee has granted previous permission. All pens and aisles must be cleaned by 9:00 a.m. Selling your Market Goat project through the Junior Fair Sale: You may sell only one market goat project through the Junior Fair Sale. Your Market Goat must weigh a minimum of 50 pounds and be no older than eight months. Goats must be castrated (wether), a minimum of 30 days prior to the sale, or dry (doe). Market goats must be exhibited in your appropriate showmanship class. Any individual that chooses not to sell their animal must contact a Sale Committee member and/or Key Leader prior to the weigh-in, and must have the no sale request in writing at weigh-in. Note: Suspicious use of unauthorized drug, may be subject to a blood test. SWINE PROJECT Contact Anna Henry, or ahenry6511@gmail.com, with questions Swine projects: 139 Market Hog Project and Record 140 Pilot Swine Breeding Project and Record Book 134R Swine Resource Handbook for Market and Breeding Mandatory Weigh-in / Form identification: All swine projects must be ear notched and properly recorded on entry card. All exhibitors must submit a designated ear notch form and photo of the hog by first Saturday in May at the Madison County Fairgrounds. In the event the animal exhibited at the fair has a discrepant ear notch on their entry card, pictures will be used to settle the discrepancy. Hogs exhibited with incorrect ear notches will not be to show or sell.

5 General Guides: Hogs must be born after December 1st of the preceding year in order to exhibit at the county fair. Market Hogs should usually be born in January or the first week in February to make prime weight by the fair. At this age, they are more likely to make weight based on county fair dates. Hogs should be purchased in late March or April. A barrow (neutered male) or gilt (female) can be used for the Market Hog project #139. Only a gilt can be used for the Swine Breeding project #140. No Boars are permitted to be used for either project. See fair book for class options. Any breed, or a crossbred, is acceptable. All hogs must be in your possession by May 1 st. Keep your feed and vet expenses, and any medication given, in your records section of your project. Hogs must be ear notched and you must be able to read the notch. An ear notch chart is available from the Key Leader or Extension Office. Information on Weights, Housing, Feeding, and Deworming your hog: Market hogs should on average: lbs. if purchased on or around April 1 st lbs. if purchased on or around April 15 th lbs. if purchased on or around April 30 th Market hogs are required to weigh at least 210 pounds by fair time. Typically, the desired weight range is between pounds. Be sure and check the annual fair book for appropriate weights. Light market hogs will be allowed to exhibit with the approval of the fair vet, however will not sell in the premium sale. These hogs may sell at the designated packer bid price. There is no top weight for market hogs, however hogs over 300 pounds are larger than the market desires. Pigs should be dewormed and deloused prior to purchase. Deworm your pig twice after May 1 st with the last deworming occurring 30 days prior to the fair or per withdrawal time indicated on dewormer. Delouse as soon as possible. You can use a feed with a dewormer included or a separately administered product. You need to provide shelter with bedding, such as straw or wood chips, and shade for your pig. A dry 10x10 pen is fine for one hog. You can feed your pig a ready mixed pellet feed or have a special mix made up. Follow labels for appropriate amounts. Your pig will average a weight gain of 1 ½-2 lbs. per day. Weigh your pig when you can. A properly used weigh tape can give you an approximate weight if a scale is not available. Remember the cheapest feed is fresh water. A pig won t gain weight properly without plenty of water. A pig in a dry, clean environment will likely gain more weight than a pig in a wet, dirty environment. Before Exhibition: About six weeks before the fair, late May/early June, give your pig a bath. This is to get the pig used to being handled. Have your pig ear notched at purchase. Make sure you write the ear notch number on the swine entry card. If applicable, write the ear notch number of all potential projects on the entry card. Contact Key Leader if there is a problem. Start working on showing the pig as soon as possible. A cane, whip, or PVC pipe can be used. Be sure to cut the cane or pipe off to the proper length for you. Practice in the cool of the day. (i.e. early or late in the day) It is a good idea to have someone help you when you first begin to work with your pig. Be sure to practice away from feed and water in an area where you turn your pig out. Remember not to put your hands on the pig s back and do not hit it with your show utensil. At first, it is okay to just walk along with the pig and then start turning it with your show utensil. Suggested supplies for exhibition: Shavings/wood chips boots (NO tennis shoes for show) Soap garden hose (short) Feed sprayer Feed pan & something for water scrub brush (for washing) Cane/whip/PVC pipe (remember not to remove tags identifying hogs for sale) Small brush (for showing) *A show box is optional. It can be used to store feed and other equipment To Exhibit: Exhibitors must check in with a Livestock Team member upon arrival at the fair BEFORE unloading their animal. Pen assignments cannot be changed without a Livestock Team member s approval. Wash the hog BEFORE coming to the fairgrounds. All pens are assigned prior to check-in day of the fair. Pens MUST be cleaned out daily by 9:00 a.m. Daily checks will be performed and unclean pens will be given a warning as indicated in the fair book.

6 NO oil or oil based grooming products can be used at any time on your hog. Hogs must be ear notched and you must be able to read the number. This will be checked and verified. Write Thank-You notes to buyers and to donor(s) of your trophy or award if received. Selling your market hog project through the Junior Fair Sale: You may sell two market projects (Ex: a market steer and market hog) through the premium sale. Additional projects may be sold through Sales Committee at market price. Sales Committee must be notified at weigh in. Any individual that chooses not to sell their market animal must contact the Sales Committee as directed in the fair book. Swine production projects do not sell at the county fair premium sale. Swine Production Project 140: Project requirements: Complete project guidelines. Use many of the same exhibition guidelines explained in the market hog section when preparing for exhibition. Health requirements are the same. POULTRY - Contact: Amy Dodds, Poultry Key Leader, (614) , amysdodds123@gmail.com All Poultry Project Numbers: 150CEP Raising Pullets 150TM Turkeys-Production 150CM Raising Broilers- Pen of Three (Only) 150DE Ducks-Fancy 150CE Raising Fancy Poultry-Large/Standard 150CE-A Raising Fancy Poultry-Bantam 150DM Ducks- Production 150GE Geese- Fancy 150TE Turkeys- Fancy 150GM Geese-Production 150H Helmeted Guinea Fowl Raising Pullets 150CEP: Project Requirements: Select, feed, and care for at least three or more pullets or Hens. Fit birds for show and complete feed records. Birds must come from a disease-free hatchery. Home grown birds must be blood tested no more than 90 days prior to the start of fair. Papers need to be shown at check-in time first day of the county fair and will be kept until the fair is over. To Exhibit: Show a Pen of either 3 Pullets or 3 Hens Raising Broilers 150CM ---- THERE IS NO SINGLE BROILER CLASS Project requirements: Select, feed and care for at least three or more cockerels (young roosters). Fit birds for show and complete feed records. Birds must come from a disease-free hatchery. Home grown birds must be blood tested no more than 90 days prior to start of fair. Papers need to be shown at check-in time first day of the county fair and will be kept until fair is over. To Exhibit /Sell: (Raising Broilers) Project 150CM (Pen of Three: Exhibit three cockerels at county fair. Birds shall be no older than 7 weeks old and each broiler in pen must weigh between 4 and 7.0 pounds at time of weigh in, to exhibit and sell. o All birds will be weighed separately. Each bird MUST make individual weight to exhibit/sell. Broilers must weigh between 4 to 7.0 pounds to exhibit and sell at fair. Any broiler that does not fall within the designated weight requirement at weigh-in cannot remain on the fairgrounds to exhibit/sell. o Effective in 2014, you will be permitted to check in and weigh (4) Four Broilers. After all 4 birds are weighed you will need to choose your best 3 to make your pen of Three (3). Your Pen of three MUST BE CAGED by 8:00 pm on the day of check in. You are only permitted to keep 3 birds in your pen. Your 4 th bird not in your pen must be taken home the day of check in All broilers must be cockerels. Follow Showmanship rules Raising Fancy Poultry 150CE & 150CE-A (BANTUM) Project requirements: Select, feed and care for at least three or more birds. Fit for show and complete feed records. Birds must come from a disease-free hatchery. Home grown birds must be blood tested no more than 90 days prior to the start of fair. Papers need to be shown at check-in time first day of the county fair and will be kept until fair is over. Fancy Exhibitors may show a maximum of Two (2) birds per class with a MAXIMUM of 8 Birds per Exhibitor in classes 150CE and 150CE-A Combined. An Exhibitor can show no more than 8 birds in this Project #. To Exhibit: Exhibit ONE (1) (Pullet, Hen, Cockerel or Rooster) Fancy poultry consists of: Fancy Poultry Large/Standard ----Exhibitors will show One (1) Bird (Pullet, Hen, Cockerel or Rooster)

7 Classes are American, Asiatic, English, Mediterranean, Continental, and AOSB (All Other Standard Breed). Fancy Poultry Bantam -----Exhibitors will show One (1) Bird (Pullet, Hen, Cockerel or Rooster). Classes are: Modern Game, Old English, SCCL (Single Comb Clean Leg), RCCL (Rose Comb Clean Leg), AOCCL (All Other Clean Leg) and Feather Legged. Fancy Exhibitors may show a maximum of Two (2) birds per class with a MAXIMUM of 8 Birds per Exhibitor in classes 150CE and 150CE-A Combined. An Exhibitor can show no more than 8 birds in this Project #. Follow Showmanship rules Turkeys 150TM (MARKET) & 150TE (FANCY): Project requirements: Select, feed and care for two or more birds. Fit for show and complete feed records. Birds must come from a disease-free hatchery. Home grown birds must be blood tested no more than 90 days prior to the start of fair. Papers need to be shown at check-in time first day of the county fair and will be kept until fair is over. Pair must be male and female. To Exhibit/Sell: Project 150TE-Fancy Turkey: Exhibit a pair (must be male and female) at the county fair. Project 150TM Production Turkey: Exhibit/Sell a single bird at the county fair. o Production Turkey must be hatched after January 1 and must weigh a minimum of 20 lbs. to exhibit/sell. There is no Maximum Weight on Production Turkey o Any Production Turkey that does not fall within the designated weight requirement at weigh-in cannot remain on the fairgrounds to exhibit/sell. Follow Showmanship Rules Ducks 150DE (FANCY) 150GM (MARKET) & Geese 150GE (FANCY), 150GM (MARKET): Project requirements: Select, feed and care for two or more birds in each class. Fit for show and complete feed records. To Exhibit/Sell: ( Ducks/Geese) Project 150DE Fancy Duck: Exhibit a pair of ducks at the county fair. Pair must be male and female. o Bantam Duck (Call Ducks, East Indie) pair must be a male and female. o Light Duck (Khaiki Campbell, Indian Runner) pair must be a male and female. o Medium Duck (Cayuga, Blue Swedish) pair must be a male and female. o Heavy Duck (Pekins, Rouens, etc.) pair must be a male and female. Project 150DM Production Duck: Exhibit/Sell a pair of ducks at the county fair. Can be any pair. o Pekins, Rouens, etc. o Production ducks must be hatched after January 1 and each must weigh between 6-12 lbs to exhibit and sell. o Any Production Duck that does not fall within the designed weight requirement at weigh in cannot remain on the fairgrounds to exhibit/sell. Project 150GE-Fancy Geese: Exhibit a pair at the county fair. Exhibit a pair at the county fair. Pair must be a male and female. o Chinas, Tufted Buff, etc. Project 150GM- Production Geese: Exhibit/Sell a pair of Geese at the county fair. Can be any pair. o Embdens, etc. o Production Geese must be hatched after January 1 and each must weigh between 8-17 lbs. to exhibit and sell. o Any Production goose that does not all within the designed weight requirement at weigh-in cannot remain on the fairgrounds to exhibit/sell. Follow Showmanship Rules. Anyone wishing not to sell their project at the fair must notify a Sale Committee member prior to the sale. HORSE PROJECTS Contact: Samantha Shuler, horse key leader - (937) , samshuler94@yahoo.com All Horse Project Numbers: 173 Horseless Horse 184 Standard Bred Horse 174 Beginning Horse Management 186 Donkey (additional supplement of class descriptions) 175 Light Horse Selection 188 Trail Riding 177 Horse Training 189 Dressage 180 Learning to Jump (revised for 2014) 181 Draft Horse 179AG Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows (revised for 15) 182 Horse Nutrition 190R Equine Record Book 185 Equine Reproduction & Genetics 191R Horse Safety

8 An Exhibitor can take a maximum of 3 equine projects: One donkey- two horses or two donkeys -one horse. Uniform Rules for Horse Show 179AG It is highly recommended that every 4-H member, parent, and advisor purchase one of these booklets and become knowledgeable of the rules that govern 4-H horse shows locally and on the state level. You need be familiar with the Uniform Horse Rules as they work in conjunction with Madison County Jr. Fair Equine Rules for county fair exhibition. Mandatory Horse Safety & Ethics Program: First year horse project members are required to purchase 191R Horses, Safety, and You. Members must view two videos Every Time Every Ride and Horses, Kids, and Ethics. A card is provided to the exhibitor and must be signed and returned by June 1 st. Permission to Participate Form must be signed by all 4-H horse exhibitors and parents and submitted to the Extension Office by March 15 th. General Guidelines for All Horse Projects (except 173 see appropriate sections): Select, feed and care for a horse, donkey, and/or pony. To Exhibit Horse Projects: Complete horsemanship and showmanship tasks. Complete project book and feed records. Be prepared for a personal interview with a judge, along with complete project book (with signed Safety and Ethics Training form), and feed records. Horseless Horse 173 This project is exhibited and judged at the fair Project Requirements: Learn about history and care of horses without having to own a horse. First year horse project members may also use this project. To Exhibit: Bring a poster or scrapbook and completed project book to the fair. Participate in a personal interview with a judge. Donkey 186 (This project must be taken in conjunction with any horse project book IF this animal is being used in PAS) If just a donkey project, each donkey must have its own donkey project book. Equine Record Book 190R To be used by 4-H members enrolled in equine projects: 175, 177, 180,181,182,184, 185, 188, and 189. Complete annually. These books may be asked for during interview judging. Other opportunities for horse project members may include: Outstanding 4-H Horse Person Award Horse Bowl or Judging Team Fun Show Public Speaking PAS Show Competitive Trail Riding Event Hippology Contest High Point Awards for Sr. and Jr. Exhibitors Horse; Western and English, and Donkey The general rules listed below are only a summary of the total rules and policies for the horse division. It is the exhibitors, parents of exhibitors, and advisors responsibility to know all the rules and policies. General Rules for Junior Fair Horse Project Members All horses, donkeys and ponies will stay on the fairgrounds for the duration of the fair. Riding or working a horse requires boots. No tennis shoes, sandals or bare feet. When riding a horse, a bridle or hackamore must be used. It is mandatory that safety helmets be worn when riding your equine. On arrival at the fair, all members with livestock and general projects should contact a Key Leader or a Livestock Team member in charge of his/her project area for stall assignments, to put project on display, or acquire exhibitor number and receive further instructions. No stall assignments are to be changed without permission of the Key Leader. Know the Senior Fair board health requirements for proper health papers for horses and ponies. The Performance Against Standards Show (PAS) serves as the qualifying show for the State Fair. Both 4-H and FFA youth are eligible to participate. All horses must be clipped, groomed, and cleaned for all judgings. A member must ride their own horse in grade show, PAS show, and versatility classes. All exhibitors and their parents are responsible for reading and being aware of the information presented in the Madison County Fair Book, the Uniform Rules for 4-H Horse Shows, and the State Fair Junior Horse Show Rules.

9 General Barn and Stall Policies: The main arena will be closed at 12:00 midnight and reopen at 6:00 a.m. No riding is permitted in either the main or makeup arenas between these times. Each exhibitor is responsible for their own stall prior to and after the fair. It is recommended that a halter remain on animals in case of emergencies. Only sawdust is to be used for bedding. Any exceptions to this must first be approved by the Key Leader, and removed from the fairgrounds by the exhibitor. All stalls must be cleaned by 9:00 a.m. daily. Clubs, or individuals, will be responsible for the cleanliness around their stall areas. No horses may be turned loose in the arena at any time. Tack stalls are not to be locked up. No sleeping in the barn overnight. The Key Leader will have final decisions on all discrepancies on barn rules. Tack stalls will NOT be made from stalls where exhibitor does not show up. NO SMOKING IN THE BARN. SHEEP PROJECTS Contact: Donna Wiseman at or d.wiseman@hotmail.com Market Lamb Project and Record Book 198 ALL MARKET LAMBS MUST HAVE A USDA SCRAPIES APPROVED TAG. ALL MARKET LAMBS SHOULD ALSO HAVE A SECOND IDENTIFICATION TAG. It is highly recommended that the lamb be identification tagged upon purchase. Do not add a second tag less than 3 weeks before the fair. Mandatory Weigh-in / Tagging: Market lambs must participate in the May tagging and weigh-in the first Saturday in May at the Madison County Fairgrounds, as well as be enrolled through 4-H or FFA. A family with more than one exhibitor showing market lambs may tag six (6) sheep in the family name. Breeding sheep must be owned and in the exhibitors possession and continual care by May 1st but are not required to participate in the May tagging however; are required to turn in Identification Cards with ear tag numbers, the first weekend of May during the tagging (just bring the identification card with the tag numbers). Market lamb exhibitors may tag up to 6 market lambs at the mandatory May weigh-in, then choosing up to 2 lambs to show at time of registrations. General Guidelines: Lambs are to be born after January 1 and should be purchased in April. Any breed, or a crossbreed, is acceptable. The lamb should weigh between 45 and 65 pounds by April 15 th Lambs must eat 5 pounds to gain one pound and will not gain more than one pound per day. So if there are 65 days between May 1st and July 5 th the lamb will not be able to gain more than 65 pounds Ewe (female) or whether (castrated male) are permissible. All market lambs will go through a terminal sale. No exceptions. Try to use feed the breeder (person you buy your lamb from) was feeding at the time of the purchase. Make sure the breeder has given shots for overeating and worms. Lambs must be in your possession by May 1 st. Lambs will need to be sheared in June or early July. During May, June and July, your lamb will need to be handled and worked with everyday. Always do this in the cool of the day. Health requirements: Check with your club advisor and the annual county fair book. Suggested supplies needed: At least an 8 x 8 pen Shelter Feed trough and water trough Bedding of shavings, mulch, or carpet. It is a good idea to have your lamb used to the bedding you will be using at the fair at home.

10 To Exhibit: Exhibitors must check in with a Key Leader or Livestock Team member upon arrival at the fair. Wash the lamb before coming to the fairgrounds. All pens are assigned prior to check-in day of the fair. Pens must be cleaned out daily by 9:00 a.m. The exhibitor must clean out pen after the lamb has been removed from the fairgrounds. Any pens used for tack must be cleaned as well. Write Thank-You notes to donor of your trophy or award if received. Write Thank-You notes to buyers. Suggested supplies for exhibition: Bedding (see Fair book for acceptable bedding- NO STRAW) Feed Feed trough and water trough A show box is optional. It can be used to store feed and other equipment. Selling your market lamb project through the Junior Fair Sale: You may sell only one market lamb through the Junior Fair Sale. Market lambs must be exhibited in your appropriate showmanship class and weigh 95 lbs. or more to be eligible to sell. Lambs weighing less than 95 lbs. will go home. There is no top weight for lambs. Exhibitors must follow the same dress code from show day on sale day. Those NOT dressed accordingly will NOT go through the Premium sale and will only receive Market price for their market lamb. See fair book for dress code. The market lamb sale will be a terminal sale. Lamb breeding projects do not sell at the county fair. Pilot Sheep Breeding Project and Record Book 199 SHEEP BREEDING PROJECTS ALL BREEDING SHEEP MUST HAVE A USDA SCRAPIES APPROVED TAG General Guidelines: Sheep of any breed, even cross, are acceptable in Madison County. Anyone interested in showing elsewhere usually needs to have registered stock. Registered means both parents are the same breed and have papers form the breed association. Ewes of any age are acceptable: Spring lambs are born after January 1 st, yearlings are one year and under two, aged is two years and older. Example: Any exhibitor could show a spring ewe lamb, bring her back the next year as a yearling and bring her back the following years as an aged ewe for as long as she is healthy. Ewes may be a part of your project year after year. A breeding project is a year round adventure. Breeding in the fall, lambing in the winter, weaning and giving shots in the spring, then summer is the time to get them in shape. Then, you repeat the process again! Spring lambs will weigh approximately 150 lbs. or more with yearling and aged sheep weighing more than 200 lbs. Health requirements: Check your club advisor and the annual fair for specific rules and regulations pertaining to health guidelines. To Exhibit: The breeding sheep going to the fair should be sheared in May. The fleece is a part of the sheep, which is judged at the fair, unlike the market lambs. SMALL ANIMAL PROJECTS Contact: Judy Gallimore at , judyann81@live.com All Small Animal Project Numbers: 215 Cavy Project and Record Book 220 Pocket Pets Project & Record Book 216 Cat 1 Purrr-fect Pals 215R Cavy Resource Handbook: A 4-H Guide to Guinea Pigs (new) 217 Cat 2- Climbing Up 227 Pet Rabbit (Must attend Quality Assurance) 218 Cat 3 Leaping Forward

11 Small Animal General Guidelines: 220 Pocket Pets Project and Record Book is small animal projects. 220R Pocket Pets Resource Handbook is a one-time purchase to be used with all small animals projects. Small animal showmanship information is available at the OSU Extension office Small animals and cats, excluding guinea pigs and pet rabbits, will not be kept on the fairgrounds and will only need to be present on exhibition/judging day. Exhibitors must bring their own cages. A poster must be brought on check-in day for all small animal and cat projects, excluding guinea pigs and pet rabbits, for display in the rabbit barn. Not doing so will eliminate the exhibitor from the show. Posters must include: a picture of the exhibitor and their animal, exhibitor s name, name of animal, 4-H club, breed, and a brief description of the animal. Pet Rabbits (Note: Must participate in a Quality Assurance program) Pet Rabbit Project and Record Book 227 To exhibit: Pet Rabbits age is three months and older Bring Rabbit to Rabbit barn on check in day Bring completed project book and feed records Must be tattooed by June 15 th Pet Rabbits age is three months and older: Junior Division: Exhibitors ages 8-11 as of January 1 st Intermediate Division: Exhibitors ages as of January 1 st Senior Division: Exhibitors ages as of January 1 st Pet rabbit exhibitors may show one pet rabbit in either one of the classes: Classes: Buck Doe Guinea Pig #215 Project requirements: Select, feed and care for animal. Read and complete project guidelines found in project book. Complete and maintain project records. Learn and practice the proper way to handle animal. Learn small animal showmanship. To exhibit: Bring animal to the rabbit barn on check-in day. Animal will be expected to remain at fair for the week. Animal should be three weeks or older as of May 1 st. No pregnant sows allowed at the fair. A litter must be three weeks or younger the day of show to be eligible for the sow and litter class. Cat Projects Cat 1 Purrr-fect Pals 216 Project requirements: This beginning level project is for youth who may or may not have a cat. Exhibitor may or may not choose to exhibit a live cat at the fair. However, a poster is required during check-in day of the fair. A small animal entry is due June 1st, regardless of whether exhibitor brings a cat or poster. To Exhibit Without A Cat: Exhibit a poster (min. size 22 x28 ). Bring completed project book, scrapbook (optional), and participate in a personal interview with the judge. This is the poster class. To Exhibit With A Cat: Exhibit a poster Bring cat along with completed project book and scrapbook (optional) Animal must be 10 weeks or older. All mandatory shots are required. No pregnant cats. Cats must be on a leash, with a harness or collar during showing. A carrier is required for times when the cat is not showing. Cat 2 Climbing Up 217 (must complete Cat 1 prior to taking this project) Project requirements: Own and care for one or more cats. Learn how to care for a cat. Learn small animal showmanship. To exhibit: Exhibit a poster Bring cat along with completed project book and scrapbook (optional)

12 Animal must be 10 weeks or older. All mandatory shots are required. No pregnant cats. Cats must be on a leash, with a harness or collar during showing. A carrier is required for times when the cat is not showing. Cat 3 Leaping Forward 218 (must complete Cat 1 and Cat 2 prior to taking this project) Project requirements: Own and care for one or more cats. Learn how to care for a cat. Learn small animal showmanship. To Exhibit: Exhibit a poster Bring a cat with completed project book and scrapbook (optional). Animal must be 10 weeks or older. All mandatory shots are required. No pregnant cats. Cats must be on a leash, with a harness or collar during showing. A carrier is required for times when a cat is not showing. Pocket Pets Project and Record Book 220 General Guidelines: Rats, Mice, and Hamsters Must be three weeks or older by May 1 st. Gerbils Must be four weeks or older by May 1 st Project Requirements: Select, feed, and care for animals. Learn and practice the proper way to handle animal. Learn small animal showmanship. Read and complete project book chapters that apply to your animal that is to be exhibited. Complete Small Animal Record Book To Exhibit without an Animal: Beginning members may complete this project without actually owning an animal. Exhibit a poster (22 x28 ). This is the poster class. Bring completed project book, scrapbook (optional) and participate in a personal interview with the judge. To Exhibit with an Animal: Exhibit a poster Bring animal along with completed project book, scrapbook (optional), and Small Animal Record Book. Make sure animals are secure in their own cages/carriers from home. Note: Self-determined small animal is a class for any small animal not listed and is a live animal, not a poster. RABBIT PROJECTS Contact: Lisa Osterloh, Rabbit Key Leader, at , losterlo@yahoo.com Health Inspection: All rabbits will be checked before entering barn. Second year and up exhibitors who add or switch from one project area ( ) to the other, start with the second year and up exhibitor requirements. Refer to resource books to determine if your breed is a four or six class rabbit. There will be a rabbit judging event that all rabbit exhibitors must complete All Rabbit Project Numbers: 225 Breeding Rabbit Project and Record Book 228R Rabbit Resource Book 226 Market Rabbit Project and Record Book All Rabbit Exhibitors need to purchase 228R Rabbit Resource Book Breeding Rabbit Project and Record Book 225 Jr. Breeding Rabbit (4Class) = 4 to 6 months Sr. Breeding Rabbit (4 Class) = 6 months and older Jr. Breeding Rabbit (6 Class) = 4 to 6 months Intermediate Breeding Rabbit (6 Class) = 6 to 8 months Sr. Breeding Rabbit (6 Class) = 8 months and older Junior Breeding Rabbit Exhibitors Project 225 (ages 8-11 as of January 1) Classes: Jr. Buck, Jr. Doe, Int. Buck, Int. Doe Sr. Buck, Sr. Doe

13 First year exhibitors may show buck, doe, or both in any of the above classes. (Maximum two animals) Second year & up exhibitors must show a buck and a doe of any age, and may participate in any or all of the above classes. Second year & up exhibitors may also exhibit a doe and litter. Intermediate Breeding Rabbit Exhibitors Project 225 (ages as of January 1) Classes: Jr. Buck, Jr. Doe, Int. Buck, Int. Doe Sr. Buck, Sr. Doe First year exhibitors may show buck, doe or both in any of the above classes. (Maximum two animals) Second year & up exhibitors must show a buck and a doe of any age, and may participate in any or all of the above classes. Second year & up exhibitors may also exhibit a doe and litter Senior Breeding Rabbit Exhibitors Project 225 (ages as of January 1) Classes: Jr. Buck, Jr. Doe, Int. Buck, Int. Doe Sr. Buck, Sr. Doe First year exhibitors may show buck, doe or both in any of the above classes. (Maximum two animals) Second year & up exhibitors must show a buck and a doe of any age, and may participate in any or all of the above classes. Second year & up exhibitors may also exhibit a doe and litter Market Rabbit Project & Record Book 226 Junior Commercial Breed Rabbit = 4 to 6 months of age Intermediate Commercial Breed Rabbit = 6 to 8 months of age Senior Commercial Breed Rabbit = 8 months and older Junior Market Rabbit Exhibitors Project 226 (ages 8-11 as of January 1) Classes: Junior Buck, Junior Doe, Intermediate Buck, Intermediate Doe, Senior Buck, Senior Doe First year exhibitors may show a commercial breed buck, doe, or both from any of the six classes. (Maximum two animals) Second year & up exhibitors must show a commercial breed buck and doe and may show in any or all six classes. Second year & up exhibitors may also show the following options: Pen of Three Single Fryer Doe & Litter Intermediate Market Rabbit Exhibitors Project 226 (ages as of January 1) Classes: Junior Buck, Junior Doe, Intermediate Buck, Intermediate Doe, Senior Buck, Senior Doe First year exhibitors may show a commercial breed buck, doe, or both from any of the six classes. (Maximum two animals) Second year & up exhibitors must show a commercial breed buck and doe and may show in any or all six classes. Second year & up exhibitors may also show the following options: Pen of Three Single Fryer Doe & Litter Senior Market Rabbit Exhibitors Project 226 (ages as of January 1) Classes: Junior Buck, Junior Doe, Intermediate Buck, Intermediate Doe, Senior Buck, Senior Doe First year exhibitors may show a commercial breed buck, doe, or both from any of the six classes. (Maximum two animals) Second year & up exhibitors must show a commercial breed buck and doe and may show in any or all six classes. Second year & up exhibitors may also show the following options: Pen of Three Single Fryer Doe & Litter Optional Classes (for second year & up exhibitors) Pen of Three and/or Single Fryer Optional Class (Project 226) All pens of three and/or the single fryer must not be older than 10 weeks (70 days), as of day of show. Advisors and/or key leader need to verify date of birth. Exhibitors must know date of birth when weighing in. All pens of three and/or the single fryer must be tattooed. Exhibitor must raise animals in the pen of three or a single fryer class from birth (Advisors and/or key leader must verify). Each rabbit in the pen and a single fryer must weigh between 3 1/2 and 5 1/2 pounds and not be older than 70 days old. All will be judged, but only those who meet weight and age can place in class and sell in the livestock sale.

14 Doe and Litter Optional Class (Projects 225 & 226) Does from doe & litter class may not show in a doe class There can be any number in the litter. They can be of any breed and should be between 21 and 52 days old. Advisor and/or key leader need to verify. Only 1 doe & litter per exhibitor Selling your project through the Junior Fair Sale: Exhibitors can sell a pen of three and/or a single fryer. You must show a commercial breed buck and doe to sell. These cannot be animals from the optional classes. Those members who do not wish to sell their market projects in the Jr. Fair Sale must notify, in writing, a member of the Madison County Sale Committee or Fair Secretary within one (1) hour following their appropriate specie weigh-in. REMINDERS: ALL rabbits (except kits in doe & litter project) must be tattooed by June 15 th Pen of three and single fryer must not be over 70 days old, and must be raised from birth by exhibitor. Commercial Breeds ONLY. Must be tattooed. Kits in Doe & litter should be days old and any breed. Doe in doe & litter class cannot be used in any other class. Only one doe & litter entry per exhibitor. Exhibitors entering pen of three or single fryer class must take project number 226 Refer to resource books to determine if your breed is a four or six class rabbit. Bring completed project book and wear show cloths to skill-a-thon and interview. Showmanship, skill-a-thon/interview, and rabbit judging are required events. What do I need for Fair? Shavings (not cedar) Food Food crock or feeder Water bottle or crock Mat or resting board (if desired) Lock for cage!! Grooming tools (if needed) Cage cleaning equipment (i.e. cat litter scooper, dust pan) Bucket to carry dirty shavings away Show Cloths Fair Week Check-In/weigh-in: Saturday July 8 from 8-noon & 6-8 pm Jr. Fair Rabbit Show: Tuesday July 9 am Jr. Fair Rabbit Showmanship: Wednesday July 9 am Rabbit Youth Judging Contest: Friday July 10 am Market Livestock Sale: Saturday July am Rabbit Dress-Up Contest: Saturday July 2 pm (sign-up will be during fair) Cages MUST be cleaned by 8 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Cages MUST be cleaned by 9 a.m. all other days. Cages MUST be cleaned out by exhibitor at end of fair. As stated in the Junior Fair General Rules any broken rules or regulations could result in removal of animal, loss of premiums, and the exhibitor forfeiting the right to participate the following year. ** LEARN AND HAVE FUN!!! **