El Paso County. 4-H Livestock El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Pub. 02/02/18 Page 1

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1 El Paso County 4-H Livestock El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Pub. 02/02/18 Page 1

2 Table of Contents Livestock Project Committee Board Members, Superintendents, & CSU Extension... Page 3 Livestock Project Communication Channels... Page 4 4-H Pledge, Motto, Slogan... Page 4 Showmanship... Page 5 & 28 Meat Quality Assurance (MQA)... Page 6 4-H Livestock ID in 4HOnline... Page 7 Livestock Project Manuals... Pages 8 El Paso County 4-H Record Book Help... Pages El Paso County 4-H Fair Contest Requirements... Pages Swine... Page 29 Sheep... Page 30 Wool Show... Page 33 Beef Show... Page 34 Dairy Cattle... Page 36 Goats... Page El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Page 2

3 LIVESTOCK PROJECT COMMITTEE BOARD MEMBERS (LPC) President Scott Patrick Vice President Shane Goss Secretary Sonya Vandergriff Treasurer Wade Canaday CSU EXTENSION/EL PASO COUNTY 4-H STAFF 4-H Program Assistant Tawnie McConley H Interim Office Assistant Rebecca Raven H Coordinator Bret Chadwick H Extension Agent Emily Killeen El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Page 3

4 4-H Communication The El Paso County 4-H Newsletter is usually sent out monthly via . Be sure to contact the CSU Extension Office if you are not receiving newsletters. The newsletter is also posted on the CSU Extension El Paso County website at The El Paso County 4-H Livestock Advisory Committee typically meets monthly at 7:00 PM on the second Thursday of the month. Meeting locations are announced in the 4-H Newsletter. Please confirm meeting details as schedules are subject to change due to unexpected circumstances. 4-H Pledge I pledge my head to clearer thinking, My heart to greater loyalty, My hands to larger service, and My health to better living, For my club, my community, my country and my world 4-H Motto To Make the Best Better The 4-H motto encourages youth to do their best and improve the next time, so their best becomes better. Members stretch their abilities and capacities to reach their full potential. 4-H Slogan Learn by Doing El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Page 4

5 To consider when enrolling in a 4-H Livestock Project Market livestock must be owned by the El Paso County 4-H member. Breeding project animals may be leased (more details on page 19). Primary Care of 4-H Animal Projects - 4-H members will provide the primary and continuous care of their project animals from project beginning to completion (ownership period). Primary care means there may be rare circumstances when the youth may not be able to provide the necessary care for the animal at a particular time, as in illness, short vacations, etc. On such occasions, another individual may be called upon to provide secondary care. Members are required to complete the animal care and housing document. (see Colorado State 4-H Policies) Cloverbuds-age 4-H youth (4-H age 5-7) are not permitted to show or exhibit any animals. Be aware that youth members showing livestock have clothing and equipment requirements. Be sure to inquire with your 4-H project leader and refer to your 4-H project manual. Health Certificates - All livestock must be accompanied by an official Health Certificate issued within 30 days prior to stalling at the County Fair. The 4-H Newsletter will announce a low cost Vet Check opportunity to secure the Health Certificate prior to the fair. Animal Information in 4HOnline - All 4-H project animal information is required to be uploaded into 4HOnline. (see page 7 for more info). El Paso County 4-H Fair exhibitors are expected to have an up-to-date record book which may be requested for review prior to the County Fair. (see page 14 for more info.) What is Showmanship? In the 4-H Youth Development Program, showmanship is a required educational activity for each species of animal shown in 4-H classes at community fairs, county fairs, State 4-H Fair qualifying events, youth shows, and the State 4-H Fair. Showmanship is a required part of each 4-H member's annual experience. Showmanship (aka Fitting and Showing) is the art of training, grooming, and showing an animal to make the animal more presentable in competitive exhibitions. Judging of a showmanship contest is based on preparation of the animals for show, their apparent training, and the appearance and behavior of the participating 4-H members. 4-H members should be prepared to answer questions from the judge about their project animals. 4-H members can prepare for questions by learning about animal parts, animal feeding, and animal science topics such as diseases. The 4-H project manual is a good resource to prepare for questions. Showmanship is not a conformation class. A Showmanship judge only considers conformation to the extent that it may affect the way an animal should be fitted and shown. Basic skills in both grooming and showing should not be confused with current fads and trends. The showmanship judge should make placings according to the degree of excellence displayed in carrying out fitting and showing practices. Exhibitors should refer to their project manual in preparing for showmanship contests. Exhibitors should also become familiar with fitting rules in the show premium so all animals will be groomed and exhibited in a manner consistent with the show rules. Iowa State University Extension Members exhibit their animals in classes based on the 4-H age of the youth member: (4-H age is based on member age as of Dec. 31st of the current 4-H year) * Junior Showmanship is for members who s 4-H age is 8-10 years. * Intermediate Showmanship is for members who s 4-H age is years. * Senior Showmanship is for members who s 4-H age is years El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Page 5

6 El Paso County 4-H Meat Quality Assurance (MQA) and Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Explained REQUIREMENT: MQA is required for youth enrolled in Market and Breeding 4-H animal projects (Beef, Dairy, Swine, Sheep, Goats, Rabbit, and Poultry Project Members) 1. All first year members are required to attend meat quality assurance (MQA) training. 2. All project members moving into a new 4-H age division are required to attend meat quality assurance (MQA) training. Juniors (8-10) moving to intermediate (11-13) Intermediates (11-13) moving to seniors (14+) 3. SWINE PROJECT MEMBERS ONLY: If 4-Hers in the swine project are not planning to show at any state or national contests, then MQA rules apply (1 and 2 above). If the 4-H member in the swine project plans to show at state or national contests, then they MUST attend a MQA training yearly or test out (if applicable). Test out options are available for intermediate and senior members only. Members must pass the PQA test with a 70%. If you do not pass with a 70%, you may attempt to test out once more. Point of clarification: The MQA training concludes with a test. For those swine members planning to participate at state and/or nationals, there is an additional PQA test you can choose to take so as to avoid participating in MQA yearly. El Paso County MQA training opportunities are typically offered twice a year. Watch the 4-H Newsletter for MQA training details. Please Note: Members needing MQA training must attend at least 45 days prior to the El Paso County Fair. Those members who do not meet the MQA training requirement will not be eligible to show at the El Paso County Fair or State Fair El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Page 6

7 4HOnline Animal Project Upload Instructions All 4-H members are required to upload their project animal information in 4HOnline. This is a new process for livestock project members that will aid in preparing for county fair entries. Please note the deadline dates to enter project information into the system. Please complete the required fields. It is helpful if you can upload a picture of your animal along with the Brand Inspection Papers and/ or Bill of Sale if applicable. Market Beef due in 4HOnline by April 15 th (current 4-H year@ midnight) Breeding beef, sheep, goats, swine due in 4HOnline by May 15 th (current 4-H year@ midnight) Market Animals are required to upload: El Paso County (EPC) Ear Tag #, Animal s Birthdate, and weight from mandatory weigh-in (if applicable). Weigh-in for swine is optional. Log in to 4HOnline using your usual login and password then follow the steps below El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Page 7

8 4-H Livestock Project Manuals The Colorado State 4-H Program offers the following resources (publications) which can be ordered from the CSU Extension Office through your 4-H Club bulk order: MA Beef Resource Handbook, $14.00 MA Goat Resource Handbook, $15.00 MA Sheep Resource Handbook for Market & Breeding Projects, $20.00 MA Swine Resource Handbook for Market & Breeding Projects, $12.00 Please note: Club Leaders are asked to submit bulk orders to secure the best prices on 4-H member resource materials. Local tax and a handling fee is charged in addition to the individual book prices. Typical 4-H Livestock Project Events Watch the 4-H Newsletter for event details and activity announcements. Keep these dates/events in mind when planning your 4-H year! Beef Producer Class Nominations - Photos and animal information due January 31 Market Beef Weigh-in - Typically the first Saturday in February (rescheduled if bad weather) 4-H Super Saturday - variety of 4-H project workshops to attend, typically the first or second weekend in March Market Beef IDs - Beef IDs must be entered into 4HOnline by April 15 Select Sale Project Animal Auction - Typically held in April at the El Paso County Fairgrounds Swine/Sheep/Goat Producer Class Nominations - Photos and animal information due April 30 Market Goat/Sheep/Swine Weigh-in - Typically the first weekend in May (rescheduled if bad weather) Meat Quality Assurance Training (MQA) - Typically held locally in March and again in early May Breeding Beef, Swine, Sheep and Goat IDs - IDs must be entered into 4HOnline by May 15 El Paso County Fair 4-H Livestock Shows - mid to late July at the El Paso County Fair in Calhan Colorado State Fair 4-H Livestock Shows - late August through Labor Day Weekend El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Page 8

9 For more information visit the Colorado State 4-H Website at: El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Page 9

10 For more information visit the Colorado State 4-H Website at: El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Page 10

11 For more information visit the Colorado State 4-H Website at: El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Page 11

12 For more information visit the Colorado State 4-H Website at: project_resources/projects/ livestock/goatproject.pdf El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Page 12

13 For more information visit the Colorado State 4-H Website at: El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Page 13

14 Livestock Project Record Book A Record Book is required to earn project completion. All e-records, required supplemental pages, project manuals, and tip sheets are located on the State 4-H Website at: Just scroll down until you see the Livestock Record Books and click on the appropriate record book according to 4-H age: Senior, Intermediate, or Junior. Helpful Tips: Keep all your records! Take photographs throughout the year of your livestock project. You will need a minimum of 4 project related photographs for your record book. Photographs should show project progress (such as project beginning, middle, and end). Photographs need to be more than fair photographs. Please do not include photographs from school or other non-4-h project activities. Track your costs and save ALL receipts (food, vet bills, supplies of any kind). Keep a record of dates and costs for all livestock events you attend (classes, shows, community service, etc.). Keep track of mileage, you will need to record this as an expense. Save a food nutrition label from the feed bag, you will need this information for your record book (you can usually print this from the internet if you forget). Complete all pages and questions. If a question doesn t apply to you, then indicate N/A or follow the directions on the record book page (example: if you are in the breeding project but you did not breed your animals this year, write did not breed on your breeding records). Date things appropriately! (If it was supposed to be signed or filled in at the beginning of the project year then don t date it at the end of the year!) Check your math, because we will! You only need one record book for all your livestock projects, if you have more than one species in the project they will ALL be included in the ONE book. Fill in ALL spaces if you do not know the answer then write unknown or if it doesn t apply, write N/A or follow the instructions on the record book page, in some cases it is also acceptable to estimate. BUT NEVER LEAVE AN ANSWER BLANK!!! Enter all information in date order. HAVE FUN WITH YOUR PROJECT!!!! Do not procrastinate too much or you will get stressed to complete this book at the last minute and it won t be fun. Goals - It is important to write goals each year. Goals help you learn more about your project and your life. It is also important to think of how you will accomplish your goals. Goals may be personal or project related. Answer the questions about each of your projects and goals. Use complete sentences for Goals but not Project Plan. Equipment/Supplies Inventory - Record equipment, tools, trailers, fencing, and any other items used for your project this year. Record things that you own and things that you borrow. Remember to include items you have listed in Other Expense Record. Record all animals in Animal Inventory, Animal Purchase Record or Breeding Supplement as appropriate. Add more lines/pages as needed. Start this list at the beginning of the 4-H year and add to it anything you use for your project. Animal Inventory - At the start of your project, record all the animals you own in START Animal Inventory. If you sell an animal or one dies, record "sold or died" in the third column for that animal. Any animals you buy should be recorded in Animal Purchase and NOT in START Animal Inventory. Remember to El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Page 14

15 record any animals you sell as Income. At the end of your project, record all the animals you still have in END Animal Inventory. Do not leave this blank. Record "no animals owned" where applicable. Required Supplements - The following projects require a supplement page: Breeding Beef, Breeding/ Dairy Goats/,Breeding Sheep, Breeding Swine, Dairy Cattle & Fiber Goats. Supplement pages can be found at Animal Purchase Record - Record the animals that you purchase during this 4-H year. Record the cost of the animal under the correct project column and under total cost. Remember to label the project columns and record if an animal died. If you own an animal at the beginning of the 4-H year, it should be listed in START Animal Inventory and NOT in Animal Purchase Record. Record "no animals purchased" if you did not buy any animals for your project(s) this year. Health Record - Enrolling in an animal project requires you to take responsibility for the health of your animal. Record all health care for your animal(s). Health care can be medicine (shots, dewormer, pills) or management (fly prevention, nail/hoof trimming, shearing, clipping, cleaning pens, feed tubs, and water tanks, etc.) Also include supplements and medicated feeds (check the feed tag). Remember to record the cost of health care services and supplies in Health Expense Record. Do not leave any blanks. Record N/A where applicable. Feed Expense Record - Record all feed you buy for your animal(s) this 4-H year such as grain, hay, supplements, medicated feeds, and water. Record the amount (include units) and cost. Record pasture if you pay to rent it. If animal is boarded, calculate feed costs separately from board cost. Record board cost in Other Expense Record. Other Expense Record - Record all costs for non-feed and non-health items such as show supplies, equipment, tack, stall or barn rent, tagging, clinics/lessons, shows, brand inspections, gas for car or truck, farm utilities (except water), etc. Record "no expenses" if there were none this 4-H year. Income Record - Record any money you earned this year. Income may be from selling animals, equipment, or tack, or from show winnings, barn work, etc. If you still own your project animal(s) at the end of the 4-H year, record that animal(s) in END Animal Inventory and NOT in Income Record. Record "no income" below if you did not receive any money this year. Financial Summary - Record the totals from other pages to see if you made or lost money on your livestock project this year. Market Animal Performance - This page is ONLY for Market Animal projects (Beef, Goat, Sheep, & Swine). Record N/A in the Project box if you are not in one of these market projects. Did these animals make weight at your county fair? Choose ONE PROJECT to complete your Market Animal Performance on. Involvement Records - 4-H Members must complete a community service activity and a demonstration in order to complete their project. The 4-H program also provides additional opportunities for leadership, exhibition, and judging. Record your involvement in these areas which may be within or outside of 4-H. Record "none" or N/A where it applies. Project Pictures - Include a minimum of four pictures each with a descriptive caption. Include pictures that demonstrate the progress of your project. Additional photos may be added. 4-H Story - Tell us about your 4-H experience in a story. The following may be used as a guide to help you in compose a story related to your project(s). Goal Reflection: Answer ALL questions! Project Completion: Be sure and have ALL signatures and dates; Leader can be club leader, livestock project leader, or a project committee member, Do not leave it blank! El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Page 15

16 How to participate in the El Paso County Fair Producer Class Producers classes are livestock classes for exhibitors who raised their own exhibit animals in market sheep, market goats, market swine, market beef, and breeding heifer projects. Individuals who breed and raise their own animals will show against one another. 4-H members must nominate their producer project animal by submitting photographs and animal information by the producer species deadlines. This class is in addition to the regular market class, but does not increase the number of market animals you can bring to the El Paso County Fair. 4-H members will be limited to the species limit as published in the fair premium. Producer Nominating Procedure The rules and nomination procedure are the same as for all species. You will be limited to nominating 10 animals. You must be enrolled in the breeding project; the animals must still be nursing (when photos are taken); and the animals must be tagged, notched or tattooed by the producer. It is recommended that organizational club leaders verify nominations to assure the animal was born at the member s place of residence; this must be done while the animal is still nursing. To nominate an animal, the member should take a photograph (preferably digital) of the animal with its dam so that any distinguishing marks are visible (this should be accomplished prior to the animal being weaned). This picture along with a written description of the animal as well as sex, animal ID or tag number (some form of identification on the animal such as ear notches on swine, tattoos for goats, etc. must be used). The photographs and animal identification information must be submitted to the Extension Office in the 4-H member s name by the appropriate deadline below: Market Cattle and Breeding Heifer nomination Deadline is Jan 31. Market Swine, Sheep, and Goats nomination Deadline is Apr 30. Remember nomination verification must be completed prior to weaning. One photograph should capture the animal nursing. The producer class is in addition to the regular market classes and is placed Producer class market animals will be shown in a market producer class at the El Paso County fair and must be tagged in at the Weigh-In for that species under the name of the producer. The producer market animal must make weight and all market animal rules/processes must be followed. In addition to the live placing of the animals, a Champion Producer will be awarded per species/category. There will be three parts to be evaluated as part of the Champion Producer Award. Producer Class: participants will receive an inverse number of points from their placing. For example, if there are 10 entries in the class, 1 st place earns 10 points, 2 nd earns 9 points, etc. Questions: 2-5 questions will be asked by the judge relating to production of the corresponding species. All entries will be asked the same questions or similar questions. The interview will take place in the show ring following judging of the Producer Class. Each contestant will earn a score from 1-10, based on the answers and knowledge of the contestants. Completed Breeding Record Book: Competitors will receive points equal to one decimal place less that their percent score on their record book (i.e. a score of 85% will earn 8.5 points) The Champion Producer for each species will be awarded at the Achievement Celebration. Please submit all Producer Class photographs and identification information to the CSU Extension Office at 17 N. Spruce Street, Colorado Springs, CO, submissions may be sent to csu4h@elpasoco.com El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Page 16

17 TBD Team Fitting Contest El Paso County 4-H is working on developing a Team Fitting Contest. More details to come. What is a team fitting contest? The purpose of a fitting contest is to encourage 4-H member teamwork while enhancing the animal fitting skills of the team members. Each fitting team brings grooming equipment and supplies (a pre-approved list of what can be used is provided ahead of time). Judges typically evaluate the following: Ability to fit the animal/fitting techniques (within a limited timeframe) Organization of supplies and equipment Participation of each team member (teamwork and safety) Overall effect/final results Showmanship of the Animal (one team member performs Showmanship) Watch the 4-H Newsletter for more details and how to register your team! TBD Livestock Judging Mock Contest El Paso County 4-H is hoping to offer a Mock Livestock Judging Contest during the El Paso County Fair. More details to come. What is a Judging Contest? In the 4-H program a judging contest is an opportunity for 4-H members to learn life skills such as decision-making, problem-solving, and how to communicate. When 4- H members participate in judging contests they use project knowledge to evaluate a class of items or animals based on a standard. In a Livestock Judging Contest, youth learn how to judge animals based on breed and industry standards. Youth are introduced to what to look for when selecting livestock for a breeding program or to show. 4-H members learn to evaluate confirmation and develop a better understanding of the differences between breeds of animals. Watch the 4-H Newsletter for more details and how to register. Individual 4-H members may participate, you do not need to have a team. There is no requirement to have been coached in Livestock Judging prior to participating in the Mock Judging Contest. This is a try it opportunity El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Page 17

18 4-H LIVESTOCK SHOW PREMIUM El Paso County Fair Contest Requirements Livestock Committee Chair: Scott Patrick Livestock Committee Vice-Chair: Shane Goss Revised 02/02/18 Subject to Change 4-H youth club members in good standing who are properly enrolled in the El Paso County 4-H Youth Development Program via 4HOnline, who have paid membership fees in full, and who have met the Meat Quality Assurance (MQA) training requirements are eligible to exhibit in the 4-H Livestock Departments at the El Paso County Fair. Please review the rules and guidelines below to help prepare for and submit entries to exhibit at the El Paso County Fair. Invite to FFA Members: Any FFA member wishing to exhibit under the 4-H Livestock Departments at the El Paso County Fair will follow the 4-H entry and exhibit process. FFA exhibitors/instructors are asked to contact the Colorado State University Extension El Paso County Office to inquire about participation requirements and the online Fair Entry process. Colorado State University Extension El Paso County Office main phone line: (719) El Paso County Fair 4-H Livestock Show Dates and Times TBA General Rules 1. All exhibits/animals must pre-entered into the online FairEntry system. FairEntry system opening and entry deadline details will be announced in the El Paso County 4-H Newsletter. Fair fee payments - Make checks payable to: El Paso County Extension and deliver or send to: Colorado State University Extension, 17 North Spruce Street, Colorado Springs, CO Payment must be at the Colorado State University Extension Office by 5:00 PM on the entry deadline. NOTE: NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED! Any exhibitor who misses the entry deadline due to extenuating circumstances must notify the Colorado State University Extension El Paso County Office immediately. The exhibitor will then be required to formally request in writing an entry deadline exception. Requests are subject to review by the CSU Extension Office and are not guaranteed to be approved. Late fees may be accessed for entries received after the deadline. The fees will be $5.00 per animal or $25.00, whichever is greater. Example: 1-5 animals $25.00, 6 animals $30.00, 7 animals $35.00 etc. Entry Fees: Beef, sheep, swine, goats - $10 per MARKET animal All others - $5 per animal One W-9 per exhibitor must accompany the market entries. No Refunds Stalling Fees: Market Sheep and Market Goats $5.00 per stall; Three market lambs per stall and three market goats per stall. Market Beef $5.00 per animal. Market Swine $5.00 per stall. Two market swine will be allowed per stall. Fiber Goats $5.00 per stall per exhibitor (maximum of two adults or one doe and her kids per stall). Pygmy and Dairy Goats $5.00 per stall per exhibitor (maximum of three goats per stall). Breeding Animal Exhibitors without market animals will be charged $5.00 per stall used. If your breeding animal cannot be stalled with your market animal(s), an additional $5.00 stalling fee will be required. Number of Entries: In breeding classes, all exhibitors are limited to TWO (2) entries per class; however, they may enter more than two animals per species. For market beef, exhibitors will be allowed to stall and show up to THREE (3) animals. Market Swine will be allowed to stall and show up to TWO (2) animals. Market goat and market lamb exhibitors will be allowed to stall and show up to THREE (3) animals El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Page 18

19 2. Exhibitors must be a 4-H member in good standing at the time of entry. 3. If an animal is shown in the breeding classes, it is not eligible to show in any of the market classes. 4. Follow the Record Book Guidelines as outlined by the CSU Extension Office to earn project completion status. Some Livestock Awards require a Record Book score. 5. Market Animal Ownership: Market animals must be owned by the initial weigh-in for that species. Weigh-in dates are announced in the 4-H Newsletter. 6. Leased 4-H Project Animals: 4-H members may lease breeding project animals. 4-H members must submit an approved 4-H lease form no later than April 15, except for the offspring of these animals. 4-H members may only lease two animals for project areas in which they do not already own those animals. For example, if you already own dairy goats you may not lease a dairy goat but if you own dairy goats and would also like to try fiber goats, you are allowed to lease a fiber goat. A copy of the lease agreement must also be on file in the CSU Extension Office by April 15. This rule supersedes the animal ownership rule published in the County 4-H Policy in regard to duration of ownership, all other stipulations are still applicable as outlined in the policy. All youth must have completed the Animal Care and Housing Form for Colorado 4-H Livestock Projects and Code of Show Ring Ethics. All forms must be on file in the CSU Extension Office by the re-enrollment club member fee payment deadline (typically the last Monday in January) or as soon as a new 4-H member joins prior to the May 1, fair eligibility deadline. 7. All 4-H members must participate in the appropriate showmanship contest for each species department entered (market showmanship and breeding showmanship participation is required if entered in both projects within the same species department). Extenuating circumstances may be brought to the appropriate 4-H Livestock Species Superintendent and the CSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Office representative as soon as possible (preferably by the fair entry deadline) if accommodations are needed due to special need (such as a health situation or disability). Interview judging or modified showmanship may be required in place of the group contest H Cloverbuds members, 4-H age 5-7, are not permitted to show or exhibit any animals. 9. Only registered El Paso County 4-H members will be permitted to groom or provide any kind of care to the animals once they have entered the fairgrounds except in the interest of the safety of the youth and the well-being of the animal. The 4-H youth should provide the primary care for the exhibit. Immediate family members and El Paso County 4-H Leaders can help with education or safety providing the 4-H member of said project is present and working/helping. Violations of this rule will be handled as follows: First violation verbal warning; second violation written warning; third violation dismissal from the Fairgrounds. 10. All Judges decisions are final. 11. Fair treatment concerns must be filed in writing on the Fair Treatment Challenge Form with the CSU Extension 4-H staff person on duty at the fairgrounds accompanied with a fee of $50 in cash (no checks) within 24 hours of the incident. Challenges can only be submitted by youth exhibitors. Please see the Fair Treatment Protocol attached to the Fair Treatment Challenge Form for further information and procedures. 12. If, in the opinion of the 4-H Livestock Species Superintendent, working collaboratively with the CSU Extension Office 4-H representative, a youth s exhibit animal(s) and/or exhibit area have not been properly cared for, after proper warning, the exhibitor may be dismissed from the Fairgrounds. Additionally, if any exhibitor or the exhibitor s family members mistreat animals, the exhibitor may be dismissed from the Fairgrounds. Violations of this rule will be handled as follows: First violation verbal warning; second dismissal from the Fairgrounds. 13. Any behavior that is in violation of the 4-H Code of Conduct or the Code of Show Ring Ethics is to be brought to the attention of the CSU Extension 4-H staff person on duty immediately. Disciplinary action may include disqualification from the event and forfeiture of awards. 14. Any exhibitor dismissed from the fairgrounds will forfeit all premiums. 15. Use of alcoholic beverages or drugs by youth exhibitors will NOT be tolerated on either the Fairgrounds or in the fairgrounds camping area. Youth members, leaders, parents, and other adults participating in 4-H programs will abstain from illegal behaviors, use of alcohol, marijuana, illegal or illicit drugs, and tobacco during 4-H events and El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Page 19

20 activities. It is the responsibility of all program participants to reinforce the 4-H Code of Conduct and intervene when necessary to enforce the rules. 16. Appropriate attire for showing and in junior market sale pictures will be required at the discretion of the Fair Superintendents. 4-H dress code must be adhered to at all times. 17. All exhibitors are required to clean-up after their project animals including any excrement or mess that the animals make while in the fairgrounds. It is important to maintain an exhibit area that is clean and attractive for the general public visiting the fairgrounds. Prompt attention to messes is important! 18. Health Requirements: All animals must be free of contagious or infectious diseases and in good condition. All livestock MUST be accompanied by an official Health Certificate issued within 30 days prior to stalling at the fair. Each animal must be individually identified on the certificate. All market heifers must be accompanied by a certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian verifying the heifer is pregnancy tested OPEN within 30 days of the El Paso County Fair. Animals that appear malnourished, unthrifty, have retained testicles and/or pregnant may be excused from the premises. All owners of market animals will be required to sign a disclaimer stating that animals have not been given any medications, tranquilizers, and/or injectable vitamins according to label recommendations before weigh-in at Fair. If medication is required on any animal before or during the Fair where exhibition of the animal will take place prior to the medications labeled withdrawal time the Superintendent of that department and the CSU Extension Office 4-H representative MUST BE CONTACTED BEFORE medication is administered and provided with written documentation by a licensed veterinarian. Administering medications approved by the FDA for human use but not for veterinary applications is ground for disqualification. All animals may be examined upon arrival for evidence of infections or contagious disease, and if such is found, they will be held in quarantine until examined by a veterinarian. The exhibitor is responsible for calling a practicing veterinarian for animal treatments. The Superintendent has the right to call for services of a veterinarian for the treatment of sick animals if the exhibitor is not available. The fee for veterinary services must be paid for by the exhibitor prior to the release of the animal from the Fairgrounds. Point of contact" emergency contact information for each exhibitor and species must be posted on each stall card in each barn in each club's stalling area on the back of the stall cards and must be on file in the Livestock Show Office so that leaders and/or exhibitors can be contacted quickly in case of emergency. 19. Tag-in/Weigh-in Requirements: If there is a suspicion of illness during weigh-in, the Species Superintendent and the CSU Extension Office 4-H representative on site must be notified prior to unloading the animal. a. Tag-In: Market beef, market lamb, and market goat classes must have been weighed, tagged, and retinal scanned at the initial weigh-in by representatives of the 4-H Livestock Advisory Committee in order to be eligible to show. Market swine must have been tagged under the supervision of the 4-H Livestock Advisory Committee at the initial tag-in, or been provided tags and documentation from the 4-H Livestock Advisory Committee for home-tagging. In addition, all market swine must be ear notched. Market beef, market lambs, market hogs, and market goats must be identified by an official county ear tag number at time of entry by the exhibitor and no switching of ownership (including family members) will be permitted after tagging. An official Scrapie ear tag number must identify breeding sheep on the Entry Form. b. Weigh-In: All market lambs must be slick shorn prior to weigh-in at the County Fair. No dirty ear tags or dirty animals will be allowed at weigh-in. Animals must be clean and dry before entry to the Fairgrounds. No tubes or covers are allowed at weigh-in El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Page 20

21 Only halters or collars may be used on animals at weigh-in; no chains are allowed. Weighing of market swine at the initial weigh-in is optional. If any ear tag is lost prior to or during the Fair, a member of the 4-H Livestock Advisory Committee MUST be notified immediately. All beef are required to be halter broke and be able to be led to and through the scale. The 4-H Livestock Advisory Committee reserves the right to refuse to tag and weigh in unruly animals, and may ask the animal to be removed from the arena. To be eligible for the Aberdeen (previously known as lowline/miniature) weight exception the breed must be declared as Aberdeen at the time of the initial weigh-in in February as well as on fair entry forms. c. Official weigh-in and ultrasound dates/times for market animals will be announced in the 4-H Newsletter and/ or in the 4-H Livestock Project fair schedule. Please note weather back-up dates when announced. d. If an exhibitor has not completed all required entry paperwork they will not be permitted to weigh their animal at county fair until all paperwork is completed properly and turned in. Weigh-in time exceptions will not be extended to accommodate this requirement. If you don t complete your paperwork you will not be permitted to weigh or compete. e. Balancing of scales will be done prior to each animal being weighed. In the event that the market animal does not make the weight range set by the committee, either over or under, the animal can be re-weighed at the exhibitor s request. At that time the animal will be removed from the scale and the scale re-balanced. The animal will be re-weighed immediately. The animal is not permitted to leave the scale area. The second weight will be the official weight of the animal. If the animal makes market weight on the first weighing, no re-weigh will be allowed. The weight on the scale ticket is the final official weight. NO WEIGHT PROTESTS WILL BE HEARD. f. The decision of the weigh Master is final. g. There may be feeder classes in any market livestock department at the discretion of the Species Superintendent. h. Exhibitors with market animals not making weight shall still stall and compete in their respective Showmanship Class. Underweight animals may be used in showmanship only if the underweight animal is the exhibitors only market animal. i. Notes: Any animal which was retinal scanned at initial weigh-in, and has lost its ear tag or has an ear tag that appears to have been tampered with will be retinal scanned again at County Fair. j. All breeding sheep entered in the Fair must be tagged with a Scrapie tag and entered by the Scrapie tag number on the Entry Form. k. All male market animals must be castrated and healed as much as possible prior to their initial weigh-in/tagin. No intact, mature male animals will be stalled except at opening Saturday breed shows. 20. Care Provider: The intent of the 4-H livestock program is for youth members to be the primary care providers for their project animals. Only an animal s owner (a 4-H member) should prepare and care for their project animal when it is being exhibited at the county fair or 4-H shows. If a junior member needs assistance, for safety or educational reasons, another El Paso County 4-H member, immediate family member, or an El Paso County 4-H leader may provide it. It is strongly recommended that another El Paso County 4-H member be the first choice for assistance to a junior member. If assistance is provided, the 4-H member enrolled in the project must be present and involved to benefit from the teaching and instruction. The primary work should not be done for the member. Senior 4-H members should do all of the cleaning, grooming, fitting and showing of their livestock project at any show except when safety is a concern. Fitting may not continue while the exhibitor is in the show ring. 21. The 4-H member must have care and custody of their animal at their home of record with the CSU Extension Office throughout the project. If this is not possible then there must have been an Animal Care & Housing Form on file with El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Page 21

22 the CSU Extension Office as soon as the animal is at another location. Temporary housing should not exceed 72 hours without notifying the Extension Office. 22. ATTENTION - IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics (slightly modified to apply to all exhibits) Exhibitors of animals at shows shall at all times deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct in the competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the advancement of education. This code applies to junior as well as open class exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competition. This code applies to all exhibits in any event at a show. In addition to the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics, fairs may have rules and regulations which they impose on the local, county, state, provincial, and national levels. All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative responsibility to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values must be so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced by their fine examples. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, and absolutely responsible persons who violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards, and action proceeds, and shall be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with the rules adopted by the respective fairs and shows. Exhibitors who violate this code of ethics demean the integrity of all exhibitors and should be prohibited from competition at all animal shows in the United States and Canada. The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors in competitive events. a. Misrepresentation of ownership, age, or any facts relating to your animal is prohibited. b. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible persons shall provide animal health certificates from licensed veterinarians upon request by fair or show officials. c. (Youth) exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their animals while at the fairs or shows. d. Animals shall be presented to show events where they will enter the food chain free of violative drug residues. The act of entering an animal in a show is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, and/or absolutely responsible person for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Animals not entered in events, which culminates with the animal entering the food chain, shall not be administered drugs other than in accordance with federal, state, and provincial statutes, regulations, and rules. Livestock shall not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with federal, state and provincial statutes, regulations and rules affect the animal s performance or appearance at the event. If the laboratory report on the chemical analysis of saliva, urine, blood, or other sample taken from indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or medications, this shall be prima facie evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample of saliva, urine, blood, or other sample tested by the approved laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with burden of the owner, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible person to prove otherwise at any hearing in regard to the matter conducted by the fair or show premises, all treatment involving the use of drugs, and/or medications shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian. a. Any surgical procedures or injection of any foreign substances or drug or the external application of any substance (irritant, counterirritant or similar substance) which could affect the animal s performance or alter its natural contour, conformation, or appearance, except external applications of substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited. b. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable and are prohibited. c. Direct criticism or interference with the Judge, fair or show management, other exhibitors, breed representatives, or show officials before, during, or after the competitive event is prohibited. In the furtherance of their official duty, all Judges, fair and show management, or other show officials shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation and respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct toward them El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Page 22

23 23. Stalling: d. No owner, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible person shall conspire with another person or persons by affirmative action or inaction to violate this code of ethics. Violation of this rule shall subject such individual to disciplinary action. e. This application of this code of ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animal s condition by an owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or participant whether or not he or she was actually instrumental in or had knowledge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of this code of ethics. f. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible person to have any disciplinary action taken by the fair or show for violation of this Code of Show Ring Ethics and any other rules of competition of the fair or livestock show without recourse against the fair or livestock show. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent that any proceedings or disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show may be published with the name of the violator or violators in any publication of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, including Fairs and Expos and any special notices to members. g. The act of entering of an animal in a fair or show is the giving of verification by the owner, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible person that he or she has read the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics and understands the consequences of and penalties provided for actions prohibited by the code. It is further a consent that any action which contravenes these rules and is also in violation of federal, state, or provincial statutes, regulations, or rules may be released to appropriate law enforcement authorized with jurisdiction over such infractions. Stalling in all barns will be by club. Clubs with individual representation (one member only) and Independent 4-H Family units may request to be housed together to aid with covering herdsmanship duties. Exhibitors must present a valid Health Certificate in order to stall. Breeding livestock in Boer goat, sheep, swine, dairy cattle and beef classes will be stalled for their respective shows on the day of the show and will not be released until Saturday evening at 7:00 PM. Exhibitors have the option of leaving breeding show animals in stalls all week, with the exception of breeding swine, if space is available. Stalling of breeding animals all week is not guaranteed. Any animals to be shown on the opening Saturday must be stalled no later than 9:00 AM on that day. Breeding show contestants should satisfactorily clean their stalls and check out with their appropriate superintendent. Stalling will be done per official fair calendar. Again, based on space available breeding show animals may not be able to stay through the end of fair week. All exhibitors and entries received on the Fairgrounds must remain in place until released. Please refer to the fair schedule (for most exhibitors, animals will be released at 9:00 AM on closing Sunday at end of Fair Week). All species must remain in their designated barns unless being exercised in the designated exercise area. The respective Superintendents or their assistants will assign stall space within the barns. The Species Superintendents will post clubs stall assignments by the Opening Saturday of Fair, in the respective barn areas. Any exhibitor not abiding by the stall assignment may be barred from competition. 24. Barns: Barns open at 6:00 AM and close at 10:00 PM. Livestock will be bedded as required in each species division rules. Exhibitors or clubs must provide their own bedding material. All animals must be bedded. No raw ground will be permitted. Pens must be cleaned and animals fed daily by 9 AM. Evening feedings must be completed prior to barn closing. Superintendents reserve the right to require additional pen cleaning as needed. All stalls must remain in satisfactory condition. The use of hay nets is prohibited. Hay and grain shall be stored in such a manner that they are not accessible to any livestock. Grain must be stored in closed plastic or metal containers. SAFETY NOTE: Exhibitors are reminded to properly secure and store all equipment (pitch forks, tacks, shovels, tack El Paso County 4-H Livestock Projects Page 23