JUNIOR MARKET STEERS

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1 JUNIOR MARKET STEERS MAY ARRIVE IN PLACE SHOW DATE RELEASE Monday, October 17 Tuesday, October 18 Tuesday, October 18 Tuesday, October 18 8:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M. Conclusion of show JUDGE: Blake Bloomberg SHOW SUPERINTENDENT: KEVIN RIEFF SPECIAL AWARDS THE ARKANSAS STATE FAIR will present a Grand Champion Banner to the Grand Champion Steer ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU will present to the Grand Champion Steer an official ASF Belt Buckle. THE ARKANSAS STATE FAIR will present a Reserve Grand Champion Banner to the Reserve Grand Champion Steer ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU will present to the Reserve Grand Champion Steer an official ASF Belt Buckle. PREMIUMS OFFERED INDIVIDUAL CLASSES DIVIDED BY WEIGHT $610 PREMIUM MONEY OFFERED PER CLASS - 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 8 th 9 th 10 th $100 $90 $80 $70 $60 $50 $50 $40 $40 $30 MARKET STEER ENTRY DEADLINES & REQUIREMENTS Ownership Deadline: May 15 Animal ID Kit Order: Postmarked on or before May 15: $25 per kit Online Nomination Deadline: May 31 DNA Submission Deadline: May 31 --Each exhibitor may nominate as many steers as they wish but are limited to 2 animals in the show or on the fairgrounds during the Arkansas State Fair. --All steers must wear a current ASF ear tag

2 SPECIAL RULES All General Rules and Regulations and Junior Show specific rules for ASF apply to this show. In addition, all special rules and regulations found in the Market Animal Nomination Information and Procedures on line apply. Weight Regulations: ---Minimum weight is 1000 pounds. ---There is no maximum weight. ---Exhibitors will declare show weight of steers. ---Exhibitors must complete a Market Steer Show Weight Card at the table in front of Barn 3 office by 10 AM on show date --Cattle scales will be placed on the Fairgrounds for exhibitors to use (only ASF scales are allowed on Fairgrounds) --Show classes will be divided by weight and aligned in show ring by weight from lightest to heaviest in each class. --A 5% weigh-back policy is in place. All class champions will be weighed back and ALL steers are subject to be weighed back at show management discretion. After Show Guidelines: --All steers except those awarded placement in the Sale of Champions will be released at the conclusion of the Steer Showmanship --Remaining steers except Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion will be released at the conclusion of the Sale of Champions (pending change) --These Champions must remain on display in Champions Row from 10AM to 8PM Saturday and from 10AM to 5PM Sunday (pending change) --Exhibitors are responsible for the feeding and care of these champions during the entire time the animal is on the Fairgrounds and must remain in compliance with all other guidelines Miscellaneous --Fitting and grooming regulations are stated in General Rules and Regulations --All animals are subject to drug and DNA testing and inspection at any time (See Drug and DNA policies in General Rules) No bulls, stags or horned steers may participate. Only steers of beef breeding are eligible. There will be no Divisions in the Steer Show. The judge will place the top 3 steers. These top 3 steers will be placed in the Sale of Champions and receive Purple Circle honors. ASF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR DRUG AND IDENTIFICATION (DNA) TESTING DRUG TESTING POLICY & PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS Any exhibitor and all other parties found in violation of the Arkansas Livestock Show Association Drug Policy or the IAFE Show Ring Code of Ethics are subject to penalties as stated in the General Rules and Regulations for the Arkansas State Fair. The purpose of drug testing at the Arkansas State Fair is to ensure that no animal has an unfair advantage because of drug use. Urine samples will be collected, transported to and analyzed at the state laboratory facilities by and under supervision of authorized personnel of Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission. Some of the ways that drugs can be used to create an unfair advantage are: 1. Masking the signs of pain (for example, drugs that treat lameness). 2. Altering the behavior of an animal (for example, sedatives). 3. Enhancing weight gain or muscle mass (for example, anabolic steroids).

3 The ASF does not compile a complete and specific list of acceptable drugs, as this list would be very lengthy and constantly changing. Further, we believe this is more appropriately determined by ALPC, and subject to the following basic requirements, as stated in Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics, the use of drugs and/or medications for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal; and those that will not affect the animal s performance or alter its natural contour, conformation or appearance. Any exhibitor and all other parties found in violation of the Arkansas Livestock Show Association Drug Policy or the IAFE Show Ring Code of Ethics are subject to penalties as stated in the General Rules and Regulations for the Arkansas State Fair. IDENTIFICATION (DNA) POLICY AND PENALTY As a condition for participation in Livestock Shows at the Arkansas State Fair, every exhibitor in the market shows agrees to submit DNA validation/registration samples of any and all animals entered by exhibitor for purposes of identification. Market Shows require that the animal exhibited at the Show be the same as the animal enrolled during the nomination procedure. The Show specifically reserves the right to obtain and maintain hair and/or blood DNA samples and have analysis made on any animal entered for the competition. The conclusion reached by the testing company/laboratories shall be final, without recourse against the Show or its service providers. If the animal s identity (taken at the show) is found to differ from its validation/registration sample, then the exhibitor will forfeit any prize money and/or sale proceeds and may forfeit all rights and privileges of future participation, and will be subject to penalties as stated in the General Rules and Regulations for the Arkansas State Fair. All incidents of misconduct will be documented by Arkansas State Fair Officials and will be reported to the National Livestock Show & Rodeo Manager s database of IAFE Show Ring Code of Show Ring Ethics offenders. Being reported in this database could impair exhibitor s ability to participate in livestock shows throughout the nation. --The results of drug testing administered by the Arkansas State Fair will be conducted by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission. All test results will be final.

4 JUNIOR MARKET HOGS MAY ARRIVE IN PLACE SHOW DATE RELEASE Monday, October 17 Tuesday, October 18 Lightweight Division: Wednesday, October 19 Heavyweight Division: Thursday, October 20 Wednesday & Thursday 8 AM NOON Both Divisions start at 9:00 A.M. After Judging is Complete JUDGE: Ryan Sites SHOW SUPERINTENDENTS: JOHN GENTRY & DR. ROBERT FELSMAN MARKET HOG WEIGHT LIMITS: MINIMUM 220 LBS. / MAXIMUM 280 FIVE % TOLERANT WEIGHBACK ON SHOW DAY SPECIAL AWARDS THE ARKANSAS STATE FAIR will present a Grand Champion Banner THE ARKANSAS STATE FAIR will present a Reserve Grand Champion Banner THE ARKANSAS STATE FAIR will present Division Champion Rosettes ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU will present a Grand Champion ASF Belt Buckle ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU will present a Reserve Grand Champion Belt Buckle THE NATIONAL SWINE REGISTRY (Box 2417, West Lafayette, IN ), is a consolidation of the American Yorkshire Club, American Landrace Association, Hampshire Swine Registry and United Duroc Swine Registry. The National Swine Registry offers $ to the owner of the Grand Champion Market Hog overall breeds in the on-foot show provided the barrow is a registered Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace, or Yorkshire and is from a recorded litter. The owner must provide proof of registration and a picture to receive their award. All award winners must submit proof of registry and supply appropriate picture of the National Swine Registry within 60 days of the show to receive their award. THE CHESTER WHITE SWINE RECORD ASSOCIATION (Peoria, Illinois), offers a $25.00 special award to the owner of the Grand Champion Market Hog, if won by a Chester White whose sire and dam are recorded in the Chester White Swine Record Association, providing the owner furnishes the association with a picture and a story of said market hog. PREMIUMS OFFERED INDIVIDUAL CLASSES DIVIDED BY WEIGHT $290 PREMIUM MONEY OFFERED PER CLASS 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 8 th 9 th 10 th $50 $45 $40 $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 $15 $15

5 MARKET HOG ENTRY DEADLINES & REQUIREMENTS MARKET HOGS Ownership Deadline: July 1 Animal ID Kit Order Deadline: Postmarked on or before July 15: $25 per kit Online Nomination Deadline: July 31 DNA Submission Deadline: July 31 --Each exhibitor may nominate an unlimited number of hogs but is limited to 2 animals in the Market Hog Show or on the grounds --All hogs must wear a current ASF ear tag and premise ID tag. MARKET HOG SHOW SPECIAL RULES All General Rules and Regulations and Junior Show specific rules for ASF apply to this show. In addition, all special rules and regulations in the Market Animal Nomination Information and Procedures on line apply. Furthermore, exhibitors must be in compliance with the Wholesome Meat Act and the IAFE Code of Show Ring Ethics.. The Market Hog Show will be divided into a two day show. JUNIOR MARKET HOG SHOW CLASSES AND SALE OF CHAMPION SELECTION o There will be 6 Divisions in the Market Hog Show o Three Lightweight Divisions will be shown on Wednesday October 19 th at 9:00 a.m. o Three Heavyweight Divisions will be shown on Thursday October 20 th at 9:00 a.m. o Divisions and Classes will be determined by declared weights and posted Tuesday evening October 18. o All Division Champions will be selected for the Sale of Champions. o The Lightweight Division Champions will be drug tested on October 19. Heavyweight Division Champions and Super Premium Scholarship winners will be drug tested on October 20. In addition, management reserves the right to retest Lightweight Division Champions on October 20. o The six Division Champions will compete for Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion on October 20. o Hogs assigned to Sale of Champions and Super Premium Scholarship winners will become ineligible to compete in the Commercial Gilt Show and Breed Shows (Entry fees will not be refunded) Exhibitors are responsible for declaring weight of Market Hogs. Exhibitors are required to complete Weight Cards between Noon and 4pm on Tuesday Oct 18 Classes and Divisions will be determined by weight and number of entries All hogs are subject to a 5% weigh-back (+ or -) on both days Only ASF scales are allowed on the Fairgrounds This competition is open to barrows and gilts.

6 ASF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR DRUG AND IDENTIFICATION (DNA) TESTING All animals are subject to drug and DNA testing at any time. DRUG TESTING POLICY & PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS Any exhibitor and all other parties found in violation of the Arkansas Livestock Show Association Drug Policy or the IAFE Show Ring Code of Ethics are subject to penalties as stated in the General Rules and Regulations for the Arkansas State Fair. The purpose of drug testing at the Arkansas State Fair is to ensure that no animal has an unfair advantage because of drug use. Urine samples will be collected, transported to and analyzed at the state laboratory facilities by and under supervision of authorized personnel of Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission. Some of the ways that drugs can be used to create an unfair advantage are: 1. Masking the signs of pain (for example, drugs that treat lameness). 2. Altering the behavior of an animal (for example, sedatives). 3. Enhancing weight gain or muscle mass (for example, anabolic steroids). The ASF does not compile a complete and specific list of acceptable drugs, as this list would be very lengthy and constantly changing. Further, we believe this is more appropriately determined by ALPC, and subject to the following basic requirements, as stated in Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics, the use of drugs and/or medications for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal; and those that will not affect the animal s performance or alter its natural contour, conformation or appearance. Any exhibitor and all other parties found in violation of the Arkansas Livestock Show Association Drug Policy or the IAFE Show Ring Code of Ethics are subject to penalties as stated in the General Rules and Regulations for the Arkansas State Fair. IDENTIFICATION (DNA) POLICY AND PENALTY As a condition for participation in Livestock Shows at the Arkansas State Fair, every exhibitor in the market shows agrees to submit DNA validation/registration samples of any and all animals entered by exhibitor for purposes of identification. Market Shows require that the animal exhibited at the Show be the same as the animal enrolled during the nomination procedure. The Show specifically reserves the right to obtain and maintain hair and/or blood DNA samples and have analysis made on any animal entered for the competition. The conclusion reached by the testing company/laboratories shall be final, without recourse against the Show or its service providers. If the animal s identity (taken at the show) is found to differ from its validation/registration sample, then the exhibitor will forfeit any prize money and/or sale proceeds and may forfeit all rights and privileges of future participation, and will be subject to penalties as stated in the General Rules and Regulations for the Arkansas State Fair. All incidents of misconduct will be documented by Arkansas State Fair Officials and will be reported to the National Livestock Show & Rodeo Manager s database of IAFE Show Ring Code of Show Ring Ethics offenders. Being reported in this database could impair exhibitor s ability to participate in livestock shows throughout the nation. --The results of drug testing administered by the Arkansas State Fair will be conducted by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission. All test results will be final.

7 JUNIOR MARKET LAMBS MAY ARRIVE IN PLACE SHOW DATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 11 Friday, October 14 Saturday, October 15 Saturday, October 15 8:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M. Conclusion of show JUDGE: JOSH KOUNS SHOW SUPERINTENDENT: MIKE REYNOLDS LAMB WEIGHT LIMITS: MINIMUM 90 LBS. / MAXIMUM NONE FIVE POUND TOLERANT WEIGHBACK ON SHOW DAY SPECIAL AWARDS THE ARKANSAS STATE FAIR will present Grand Champion Banner THE ARKANSAS STATE FAIR will present a Reserve Grand Champion Banner THE ARKANSAS STATE FAIR will present Division Champion Rosettes. FARM BUREAU ARKANSAS will present a Grand Champion official ASF Belt Buckle FARM BUREAU ARKANSAS will present a Reserve Grand Champion official ASF Belt Buckle PREMIUMS OFFERED INDIVIDUAL CLASSES DIVIDED BY WEIGHT $290 PREMIUM MONEY OFFERED PER CLASS 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 8 th 9 th 10th $50 $45 $40 $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 $15 $15 MARKET LAMB ENTRY DEADLINES & REQUIREMENTS Ownership Deadline: July 1 Animal ID Kit Order Deadline: July 15 ($25 per kit) Online Nomination: Midnight, July 31 DNA Submitted to ASF: July 31 --Each exhibitor may nominate any number of lambs but is limited to 3 lambs in the show or on the fairgrounds. --All lambs must wear a Scrapie identification ear tag and an ASF Ear Tag.

8 SPECIAL RULES All General Rules and Regulations and Junior Show specific rules for ASF apply to this show. In addition, all special rules and regulations found in the Market Animal Nomination information and Procedures on line apply. Furthermore, exhibitors must be in compliance with the Wholesome Meat Act and IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics. --Lambs must be slick sheared (shorn above knees and hocks) before inspection --Minimum weight is 90 lbs. There is no maximum weight --Lambs will be assigned to classes by weight by show management --Exhibitors will declare show weights on official ASF weight cards --There will be a random 5 lb weigh back at the discretion of show management --Lambs will be inspected by Arkansas Livestock and Poultry. Lambs failing inspection will need to be removed from the Fairgrounds immediately. Decisions by Arkansas Livestock and Poultry officials are final and not subject to protest --Market lamb show is open to wethers and ewes --Only soft muzzles will be allowed --Lambs must have an official ASF ID tag and scrapie tag and comply with all nomination requirements --Lambs must be bedded on natural materials (no mats or carpets). --Pen assignments will be made by Livestock office staff and is final. Grooming and tack pens are not available. Pen sharing will be required --All animals are subject to drug and DNA testing and inspection at any time REGISTERED EWES FROM THIS SHOW MAY ALSO ENTER THE REGISTERED ANIMAL SHOW (Separate entry is required) COMMERCIAL EWES IN THIS SHOW MAY ALSO ENTER THE COMMERCIAL SHEEP SHOW (Separate entry is required) THE SEVEN DIVISION CHAMPIONS (DIVISION 1 WILL CONSIST OF HAIR SHEEP ONLY, IF ATLEAST 25 SHOW; DIVISION 2-7 WILL CONSIST OF WOOL SHEEP) WILL RECEIVE A PURPLE CIRCLE AWARD, BUT THE JUDGE WILL CHOOSE WHICH 6 ANIMALS MOVE ON TO THE SALE OF CHAMPIONS, AS WELL AS, SCHOLARSHIP ORDER. DIVISION CHAMPIONS ARE NOT GAURANTEED A SPOT IN THE SALE OF CHAMPIONS OR A SCHOLARSHIP POSITION. THE SEVEN DIVISION CHAMPION (ASSUMING DIVISION 1 HAS 25 CHECK IN TO SHOW) WILL RECEIVE PURPLE CIRCLE HONORS. The Arkansas State Fair is proud to host the Arkansas Bred Lamb Show! For information on how you can participate in the Arkansas Bred Lamb Show, please contact the Arkansas State Sheep Council.

9 ASF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR DRUG AND IDENTIFICATION (DNA) TESTING DRUG TESTING POLICY & PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS Any exhibitor and all other parties found in violation of the Arkansas Livestock Show Association Drug Policy or the IAFE Show Ring Code of Ethics are subject to penalties as stated in the General Rules and Regulations for the Arkansas State Fair. The purpose of drug testing at the Arkansas State Fair is to ensure that no animal has an unfair advantage because of drug use. Urine samples will be collected, transported to and analyzed at the state laboratory facilities by and under supervision of authorized personnel of Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission. Some of the ways that drugs can be used to create an unfair advantage are: 1. Masking the signs of pain (for example, drugs that treat lameness). 2. Altering the behavior of an animal (for example, sedatives). 3. Enhancing weight gain or muscle mass (for example, anabolic steroids). The ASF does not compile a complete and specific list of acceptable drugs, as this list would be very lengthy and constantly changing. Further, we believe this is more appropriately determined by ALPC, and subject to the following basic requirements, as stated in Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics, the use of drugs and/or medications for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal; and those that will not affect the animal s performance or alter its natural contour, conformation or appearance. Any exhibitor and all other parties found in violation of the Arkansas Livestock Show Association Drug Policy or the IAFE Show Ring Code of Ethics are subject to penalties as stated in the General Rules and Regulations for the Arkansas State Fair. IDENTIFICATION (DNA) POLICY AND PENALTY As a condition for participation in Livestock Shows at the Arkansas State Fair, every exhibitor in the market shows agrees to submit DNA validation/registration samples of any and all animals entered by exhibitor for purposes of identification. Market Shows require that the animal exhibited at the Show be the same as the animal enrolled during the nomination procedure. The Show specifically reserves the right to obtain and maintain hair and/or blood DNA samples and have analysis made on any animal entered for the competition. The conclusion reached by the testing company/laboratories shall be final, without recourse against the Show or its service providers. If the animal s identity (taken at the show) is found to differ from its validation/registration sample, then the exhibitor will forfeit any prize money and/or sale proceeds and may forfeit all rights and privileges of future participation, and will be subject to penalties as stated in the General Rules and Regulations for the Arkansas State Fair. All incidents of misconduct will be documented by Arkansas State Fair Officials and will be reported to the National Livestock Show & Rodeo Manager s database of IAFE Show Ring Code of Show Ring Ethics offenders. Being reported in this database could impair exhibitor s ability to participate in livestock shows throughout the nation. --The results of drug testing administered by the Arkansas State Fair will be conducted by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission. All test results will be final.

10 JUNIOR MARKET GOATS MAY ARRIVE IN PLACE SHOW DATE RELEASE Saturday, October 15 Sunday, October 16 Monday, October 17 After Judging 10:00 P.M. 11:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. Is Complete JUDGE: Marvin Ensor SHOW SUPERINTENDENT: KATHERINE GUIDRY MARKET GOAT WEIGHT LIMITS: MINIMUM 50 LBS. / MAXIMUM NONE FIVE POUND TOLERANT WEIGHBACK ON SHOW DAY SPECIAL AWARDS THE ARKANSAS STATE FAIR will award a Grand Champion Banner. THE ARKANSAS STATE FAIR will award a Reserve Grand Champion Banner. THE ARKANSAS STATE FAIR will present Division Champion Rosettes FARM BUREAU ARKANSAS will award a Grand Champion buckle. FARM BUREAU ARKANSAS will award a Reserve Grand Champion belt buckle. PREMIUMS OFFERED INDIVIDUAL CLASSES DIVIDED BY WEIGHT $290 PREMIUM MONEY OFFERED PER CLASS 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th 8 th 9 th 10th $50 $45 $40 $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 $15 $15 MARKET GOAT ENTRY DEADLINES & REQUIREMENTS Ownership Deadline July 1 Animal ID Kit Order Deadline: Postmarked by July 15 - $25 per Kit Online Nomination Deadline: July 31 DNA Submission Deadline: July 31 (Must be certified mail return receipt requested)

11 --Each exhibitor may nominate an unlimited number of goats but is limited to three goats in the show or on the fairgrounds. --All goats must wear a Scrapie identification ear tag and an ASF Ear Tag. SPECIAL RULES All General Rules and Regulations and Junior Show specific rules for ASF apply to this show. In addition, all special rules and regulations found in the Market Animal Nomination Procedures on line apply. Furthermore, exhibitors must be in compliance with the Wholesome Meat Act and IAFE IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics. Goats must be uniformly shorn 3/8 inch or less above the knees and hocks PRIOR to entering the processing line. It is recommended that goats are dehorned. If goats have horns, horns must be tipped to be eligible for competition. Minimum weight is 50 pounds. There is no maximum weight limit. Stalls will be assigned by management It is not allowed to stall only one goat to a pen. Panels are allowed in the pens if you want to separate goats. Drenching goats in any form is strictly prohibited. Wethers or does may participate Animals participating in Dairy breed shows are not eligible for this show Market goats meeting percentage requirements may also enter Boer Goat Show (separate entry required) --All Market Goats will be processed from 9 AM until 12 PM on Sunday, October Exhibitors will weigh their own goat and declare show weight on processing card. --Only ASF Scales are allowed on the Fairgrounds. --Exhibitors must complete Show Card at processing table with weights declared --Cards not completed by 12 PM will result in disqualification --Show classes will be divided by weight and aligned in show ring by weight from lightest to heaviest in each class. --Market Goat Showmanship will be held Sunday, October 16, 2 PM. You must register from 11 AM 1 PM. --There will be a five pound weigh back on all animals that qualify for Sale of Champions or scholarship winnings The six division winners will receive Purple Circle honors, but the judge will decide which animals will be picked for the Sale of Champions and Scholarship placings. (Just because you win a Division, does not gaurantee you will be placed in Sale/Scholarship.)

12 ASF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR DRUG AND IDENTIFICATION (DNA) TESTING DRUG TESTING POLICY & PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS Any exhibitor and all other parties found in violation of the Arkansas Livestock Show Association Drug Policy or the IAFE Show Ring Code of Ethics are subject to penalties as stated in the General Rules and Regulations for the Arkansas State Fair. The purpose of drug testing at the Arkansas State Fair is to ensure that no animal has an unfair advantage because of drug use. Urine samples will be collected, transported to and analyzed at the state laboratory facilities by and under supervision of authorized personnel of Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission. Some of the ways that drugs can be used to create an unfair advantage are: 1. Masking the signs of pain (for example, drugs that treat lameness). 2. Altering the behavior of an animal (for example, sedatives). 3. Enhancing weight gain or muscle mass (for example, anabolic steroids). The ASF does not compile a complete and specific list of acceptable drugs, as this list would be very lengthy and constantly changing. Further, we believe this is more appropriately determined by ALPC, and subject to the following basic requirements, as stated in Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics, the use of drugs and/or medications for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal; and those that will not affect the animal s performance or alter its natural contour, conformation or appearance. Any exhibitor and all other parties found in violation of the Arkansas Livestock Show Association Drug Policy or the IAFE Show Ring Code of Ethics are subject to penalties as stated in the General Rules and Regulations for the Arkansas State Fair. IDENTIFICATION (DNA) POLICY AND PENALTY As a condition for participation in Livestock Shows at the Arkansas State Fair, every exhibitor in the market shows agrees to submit DNA validation/registration samples of any and all animals entered by exhibitor for purposes of identification. Market Shows require that the animal exhibited at the Show be the same as the animal enrolled during the nomination procedure. The Show specifically reserves the right to obtain and maintain hair and/or blood DNA samples and have analysis made on any animal entered for the competition. The conclusion reached by the testing company/laboratories shall be final, without recourse against the Show or its service providers. If the animal s identity (taken at the show) is found to differ from its validation/registration sample, then the exhibitor will forfeit any prize money and/or sale proceeds and may forfeit all rights and privileges of future participation, and will be subject to penalties as stated in the General Rules and Regulations for the Arkansas State Fair. Incidents of misconduct will be documented by Arkansas State Fair Officials and may be reported to the National Livestock Show & Rodeo Manager s database of IAFE Show Ring Code of Show Ring Ethics offenders. Being reported in this database could impair exhibitor s ability to participate in livestock shows throughout the nation. --The results of drug testing administered by the Arkansas State Fair will be conducted by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission. All test results will be final.

13 Changes for 2016 Arkansas Bred Wether Program ARKANSAS MEAT GOAT ASSOCIATION ARKANSAS BRED WETHER PROGRAM The members of the Arkansas Meat Goat Association are sponsoring the Arkansas Born and Bred Wether Program to promote the Arkansas Meat Goat Industry. Rules for the ArMGA Born and Bred Wether Program 1. Breeders participating in this program MUST be a member in good standing of the Arkansas Meat Goat Association. Breeders participating in the program must nominate their wethers by completing the ABW Breeder Form, listing their scrapies tag numbers, and mailing it to the ArMGA address listed on the form, along with payment for the number of ear tags requested, ($10.00 each if a member by January 1st, $15.00 each if membership is paid after January 1st), plus $6.00 to cover the cost for mailing ABW tags to the breeder. Nominations must be postmarked by June 1st of each year. LATE NOMINATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! Once the nominations and payments have been processed by ArMGA your ABW tags will be mailed directly to the breeder along with a tagging sheet to record your tagging information. The tagging sheet must be returned to the ABW Tagging Chairman to update within 30 days. The breeder will certify that these wethers meet the requirements of being born and bred in Arkansas. Failure to return the completed tagging sheet or mistakes on the form will make these animals ineligible to participate in the show. It is imperative that breeders check and double check the scrapies tags and ABW tags. ArMGA will not be responsible for errors on the part of the breeder. 2. The purpose of the Arkansas Born and Bred Wether Program is to promote the showing of wethers born and bred by Arkansas producers. Does will not be allowed to participate in the program. 3. Breeders that were a member of the ArMGA by January 1st of that show year will pay a nomination fee of $10.00 per head. If you join ArMGA after January 1of that show year, you will be charged a nomination fee of $15.00 per head. By filling out the breeders form and paying your nomination fee, you are stating the animal meets all requirements to participate in the ABW program. This form must be completely filled out and must include the scrapie tag numbers. Breeders forms and payment must be postmarked no later than June 1st of that show year.

14 4. All wethers participating in the program must be tagged within 30 days of receipt of ABW tags by the breeder of that show year. The tagging sheet must be completed and returned to the ABW Tagging Chairman for these animals to be eligible to participate in the show. Wethers must be tagged prior to leaving the farm. 5. July 15th is the ownership deadline for exhibitors. 6. Exhibitors may nominate up to 6 wethers but only show 3. There will be a $25.00 per head fee for each wether nominate. Exhibitors of these wethers will be the only ones allowed to exhibit them at County,District,or State Fairs. Exhibiting them at any other Fair in the name of another individualor family member will make them ineligible to participate in the program. 7. It is recommended that wethers be dehorned but that is not mandatory. However, wethers with horns must be blunt tipped to the size of a dime. 8. The minimum weight is 50 pounds. There is no maximum weight limit. All wethers will be clipped to 3/8 inch or less above the knees prior to official weigh-in. Entries will be examined to assure they have all their baby teeth, and show no symptoms of disease, external parasitism, or active ringworm lesions in accordance with Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission requirements. Random drug testing may be performed during the ABW Show! Processing will be done in conjunction with Arkansas State Fair market wether show, however ABW rules will determine eligibility to participate in the Arkansas Meat Goat Association show. 9. There is no minimum age requirement provided exhibitor can show their animal unassisted. The maximum age of exhibitor is 1year after graduation from High School or equivalent. Unruly animals will be asked to leave the show ring. 10. Official protest of Breeder or Exhibitor's fraud or misrepresentation shall be submitted to the ArMGA along with a $ fee, in the form of money order or cashier's check within 24 hours of the alleged incident or conclusion of the show. If the protest is upheld the $ fee will be returned. If the protest is found to be without merit the fee will be retained by ArMGA. Breeders and Exhibitors found to be in violation of IAFE or ABW regulations will be barred from participation in the ABW program for life. 11. Exhibitor's entry and full payment must be postmarked by September 1st of that show year. LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!

15 12. Membership, Breeder Nomination, and Exhibitor Nomination forms are available at: ww.awrkansasmeatgoatassociation.com. These forms must be printed, completed, and mailed with required fee to: Arkansas Meat Goat Association, c/o Anita Savage, 3815 Bellefonte Road Harrison, AR Phone: Arkansas Bred Wether program will be monitored by the ArMGA board of directors and ABW Chairman.