2011 Gentry County Jr. Livestock Show

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1 2011 Gentry County Jr. Livestock Show August 1 st & 2 nd Buyers Appreciation Dinner August 2 nd, 6:00 p.m. Junior Livestock Sale August 2 nd, 7:00 p.m.

2 Gentry County Livestock Board Members David Cottrill, Albany Dean Gillespie, Albany Marshall Swafford, Albany Barbara Dejoode, King City Stuart Shifflett, King City Tony Washburn, King City Rod Walker, Stanberry Shannon Craig, Stanberry Becky Simpson, Youth Specialist Gentry County Livestock Show Management Marshall Swafford Carl Messner Rob Sager Jim Humphrey Show Superintendent Beef Superintendent Swine Superintendent Sheep/Goat Superintendent

3 One purpose of the 4-H/FFA animal projects is to teach young people how to feed, fit and show their animals. The more important purpose is to provide an opportunity for personal growth and development of the young person. This statement has been used for years to justify the livestock projects. 1 Trustworthiness includes honesty, promise keeping, and loyalty. Feeds and waters the animals daily (promise keeping). Adheres to possession deadlines (honesty). Adheres to withdrawal time on drugs and dewormers. Uses only approved drugs. 2 Respect includes courtesy and proper treatment of people and things. Handles and treats animals humanely. Cares for animals properly. Listens to and follows advice of advisors. 3 Responsibility includes the pursuit of excellence, accountability and perseverance. Feeds and waters the animal daily (even on busy, difficult days). Goes beyond providing the daily needs of the animal in giving additional time and attention to produce a winner. Adheres to deadlines for entry form and for arrival for livestock shows. Never give up in the showing (perseverance) 4 Fairness involves consistently applying rules and standards appropriate for different age groups and ability levels. Feeds only approved livestock rations. Uses only approved drugs. Accepts winning or losing with grace. Follows recommended procedure in the showring. Follows recommended procedures for fitting and grooming an animal. 5 Caring promoting the well-being of people and things in a young person s world. It denotes action and not just feeling. Feeds and waters animal daily. Provides clean barn/stall for animal. Treats animal humanly at all times. 6 Citizenship includes making the home, community and country a better place to live for themselves and others. Accepting instruction. Winning and losing with grace. Helping others at stock shows. Teaching younger members. Treating animals humanly. Ensuring that meat is safe for consumption S Birch St., Albany MO

4 Gentry County 4-H The Gentry County 4-H consists of 3 clubs, the County Liners Club-King City, Lucky Clover Club-Stanberry, and Pleasant Dorsey Club-Albany. We have a total membership of H er s and Clover Kids. The leaders this year are: Cas Derks and Barb DeJoode, King City, Lisa Craig and Marci Sager, Stanberry, and Donna Humphrey & Betty Grace, Albany. The clubs have a total of 57 projects and 40 volunteers teaching the projects. We had 7 members attend 4-H camp at Crowder State Park near Trenton this year. 4-H helps develop young people into leaders and to develop life skills. If you would like more Information on how to become a member, please contact the Gentry County Extension Office at or Janet Sager, Youth Program Assistant at, sagerj@missouri.edu. Gentry County FFA The FFA Mission FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. Gentry County FFA consists of 3 chapters in Stanberry, Albany, and King City. Each chapter is involved in state and national events, career development events, and public speaking. The FFA Organization is also involved with community service projects throughout the area. Our area FFA instructors are: Rod Walker-Stanberry, Stuart Shifflett-King City, and Marshall Swafford-Albany

5 2011 Show Schedule Gentry County Fair Grounds Albany, MO Monday, August 1 st 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Cattle check-in and weigh market steers 6:00 p.m. Cattle Show Tuesday, August 2 nd 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Check in Swine, Sheep, & Goats 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Weigh market barrows & crossbred gilts 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Weigh market lambs, wether dams, and market wether goats 9:00 a.m. Swine Show 30 minutes after Sheep Show Swine Show 30 minutes after Goat Show Sheep Show

6 GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. ENTRY RULES: The Gentry County Fair is open to the following exhibitors: i. swine, sheep, goats, small animals, bucket calves (4-H ages 8 to 12) and beef entries by: b. All eligible youth enrolled in 4-H. c. All eligible members of an active FFA Chapter. d. All 4-H and FFA Entries show in the same class. e. Youth under 7 years of age are eligible to exhibit in each species Pee Wee class. 2. Missouri Department of Agriculture Health Regulations will be followed. REQUIRED CERTIFICATES OF VETERINARY INSPECTION MUST BE CHECKED BY FAIR STAFF PRIOR TO UNLOADING OF ANY ANIMALS. 3. Exhibitors are limited to two market animals per species. 4. Exhibitors must have registration papers to be eligible for any purebred breeding class. These papers will accompany the animals at check-in time at the fair. 5. Livestock exhibited in breeding classes are not permitted to show in market classes. 6. Exhibitors must furnish their own bedding. Straw will be allowed for cattle, shavings are strongly recommended for swine, sheep, and goats. 7. Animals are to arrive and unload at their assigned time. All animals will be stalled as they arrive, and will be released following their respective shows at the discretion of the department chairperson per rule #7. 8. Exhibitors are to clean barn and stall area before leaving. Livestock Chairperson or fair officials approval must be obtained before animals and exhibitors are released. Exhibitors who fail to comply will forfeit premiums. 9. Livestock unloaded but not shown because they are unmanageable or a hazard to other participants will be dismissed from the show. Dismissal is at the discretion of the livestock chair. The Gentry County Fairboard or its members will not be held responsible for damages or injury as result of uncontrollable livestock. 10. Livestock is to be exhibited in a presentable condition. 11. All livestock is to be exhibited by the 4-H or FFA member. If an exhibitor has two animals showing in the same class, another 4-H or FFA member may help show the second animal. 12. Premiums will be paid as money allows, based upon fees collected from entries. 13. Pre-registration with entry fee is to be POSTMARKED on or before July 26 th. Late entry fees (including the day of the show) will be charged an additional $2. Registration forms are available at: There will be absolutely NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED during 4-H and FFA activities and events. 15. ANY situation not covered in these rules will be handled according to the rules of the Missouri State Fair. However, the Gentry County Fair reserves the right to interpret all rules and regulations and their decisions will be final. 16. Abuse to Animals: Should any physical abuse be observed toward an animal, either in the barns or in the showring by the exhibitor or agents, the livestock chairperson has the authority to eliminate exhibitor and animal from the show. 17. A director s chair will be presented to the outstanding junior, intermediate, and senior showman in sheep, swine, and beef and will be selected by the judge during the regular classes. (Senior-14 and older, Intermediate-11 to 13, and Junior 8 to 10, as of January 1 st, 2011.) Only exhibitors from Gentry County are eligible for showmanship awards. 18. All exhibitors will follow the dress code, which includes: show t-shirt (tucked in), long pants, and leather shoes. No sandals or canvas shoes. Tennis shoes are discouraged. No hats or caps. p 19. A premium sale for Gentry County exhibitors will be held on Tuesday, August 2 nd. Entries in the sale are limited to one per exhibitor.

7 Beef Cattle and Bucket Calves 4-H BUCKET CALF CLASS Class 1000 (must be a 4-H member) 1. Calf born in Spring of current year per age guidelines set forth in 4-H project literature. 2. Calf must be owned and hand fed (bucket or bottle) by exhibitor since two weeks of age. 3. Calf may be any breed or sex. 4. Calf is NOT ELIGIBLE to be shown in other classes. 5. Calf should be broke to lead. 6. Classes will be broken by exhibitors age, if necessary. CRITERIA FOR JUDGING BUCKET CALF CLASS 1. 50% Records & Knowledge based on interview regarding breed, age, feeding practices, weight, medical record, vaccinations, de-worming, and other general management practices % Condition and health of calf % Showmanship BEEF CATTLE OWNERSHIP: Must have been owned and under management of exhibitor prior to March 1 (Steers), June 1 (Heifers) of the current year. 1. Steer classes will be established by weight only. 2. No intact males (Bulls) will be allowed to show. 3. Heifers will show by age and breed and will include the following breeds: Angus, Charolais, Gelbvieh, Hereford, Limousin, Maine-Anjou, Shorthorn, Simmental, Other Purebred, Crossbred. BEEF STEER CLASSES NOTE: All steers should be entered in class 100. Individual classes will be determined based upon weight. ** A Pee-Wee class will be included in this division, and will be the first class of the show. A Pee-Wee exhibitor is any child who is not old enough to show in 4-H. A Pee-Wee exhibitor can be assisted in the showring by another youth exhibitor and does not have to own the animal being exhibited. No pre-registration required.

8 BREEDING BEEF CLASSES The following table is to be used to determine entries and classes for breeding heifers. Angus Charolais Gelbvieh Hereford Limousin Maine-Anjou Shorthorn Simmental Other Breeds Crossbred Jr. Heifer Calf Jan. 1, 2011 and after Sr. Heifer Calf 9/1/10 12/31/ Jr. Yearling Heifer 1/1/10 7/31/ Sr. Yearling Heifer 9/1/09 12/31/ Cow/Calf Pair

9 SWINE SHOW OWNERSHIP: Must have been owned and under management of exhibitor prior to May Barrows and Crossbred Gilts classes will be established by weight only. 2. No intact males (Boars) will be allowed to show. 3. Gilts will show by age and breed and will include the following breeds: Berkshire, Chester White, Duroc, Hampshire, Poland China, Spot, Tamworth, Yorkshire, OPB, and Crossbred. ** A Pee-Wee class will be included in this division, and will be the first class of the show. A Pee-Wee exhibitor is any child who is not old enough to show in 4-H. A Pee-Wee exhibitor can be assisted in the showring by another youth exhibitor and does not have to own the animal being exhibited. No pre-registration required. SWINE CLASSES All Barrows will be entered in class 200. All Crossbred Gilts will be entered in class 201. Purebred gilts will entered into classes based upon the following table. Berkshire Chester Duroc Hampshire Poland Spot Tamworth Yorkshire OPB December January February March

10 SHEEP SHOW OWNERSHIP: Must have been owned and under management of exhibitor prior to June 1 (Market Lambs), July 1 (Breeding Ewes). 1. Market lambs (wethers and ewes) and Wether Dam (crossbred) classes will be established by weight only. 2. Ewes shown in market lamb classes CANNOT be shown in a breeding class. 3. No intact males (Rams) will be allowed to show. 4. Purebred Ewes will show by age and breed and will include the following breeds: Columbia, Corriedale, Dorset, Hampshire, Southdown, Suffolk, and OPB. ** A Pee-Wee class will be included in this division, and will be the first class of the show. A Pee-Wee exhibitor is any child who is not old enough to show in 4-H. A Pee-Wee exhibitor can be assisted in the showring by another youth exhibitor and does not have to own the animal being exhibited. No pre-registration required. SHEEP CLASSES All Market Lambs will be entered in class 300. All Wether Dams will be entered in class 301. Purebred Ewes will entered into classes based upon the following table. Columbia Corriedale Dorper Dorset Hampshire Southdown Suffolk OPB Spring Mar-Apr Spring Jan-Feb Fall Oct-Dec Yearling

11 MEAT GOAT SHOW OWNERSHIP: Must have been owned and under management of exhibitor prior to June Market wether classes will be established by weight only. 2. No intact males (Bucks) will be allowed to show. 3. Does will be shown by age. ** A Pee-Wee class will be included in this division, and will be the first class of the show. A Pee-Wee exhibitor is any child who is not old enough to show in 4-H. A Pee-Wee exhibitor can be assisted in the showring by another youth exhibitor and does not have to own the animal being exhibited. No pre-registration required. All market wethers will be entered in class 400. Does will be entered based upon the following: MEAT GOAT CLASSES Class 401 Class 402 Class 403 Class 404 Class 405 Class 406 Class 407 Class 408 Kid, 3 months of age and younger Kid, 3 6 months Kid, 6 9 months Kid, 9 12 months months months months 36 months and older

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13 CONCESSIONSTANDOPERATED BY GENTRY COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL MENU Hamburger $2.50 Cheeseburger $3.00 Hotdog $2.00 Ham Sandwich $2.00 Ham & Cheese Sandwich $2.50 Beef Sticks $1.00 Chips $0.75 Candy $0.75 Tea $0.50 Coffee $0.50 Bottled Water $1.00 Pop $0.75, 1.50

14 GENTRY COUNTY 4-H AND FFA LIVESTOCK ENTRY FORM MAIL TO: University of Missouri Extension Center 1109 South Birch Albany, MO Fair Dates: Aug. 1 - Cattle Aug. 2 Swine, Sheep, Goats ENTRY FEE: $5.00/hd. If received by 7/26/11 $7.00/hd. If received after 7/26/11 Make check payable to: Gentry County Junior Livestock Show Exhibitors must be members of FFA and 4-H clubs (in good standing). NAME BIRTHDATE COMPLETE ADDRESS CITY & ZIP CODE CONTACT NUMBER AGE ON JAN 1 T-SHIRT SIZE Name of 4-H Club OR FFA Chapter CLUB COUNTY NOTE: ONE ANIMAL SPECIES PER ENTRY FORM PER EXHIBITOR, PLEASE! (Sheep on one entry form; swine on one form; beef on one form, etc. Please feel free to make additional copies) Type of Livestock Breed Class Type of Livestock Breed Class Type of Livestock Breed Class Type of Livestock Breed Class Type of Livestock Breed Class