2017 103 rd Annual Gloucester Show Friday 31 st March Saturday 1 st April LIVESTOCK SCHEDULE Dairy Cattle Beef Cattle Prime Cattle All Exhibitors in these sections exhibit at their own risk and must carry their own insurance P.I.C. No. NC268360 Membership - $30 Friday: Till 2pm: Adults - $10; Pensioners - $5; Children (16yrs & under) Free From 2pm: Adults - $15; Pensioner - $10; Children - $5; Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) $35. Saturday: Adults - $15; Pensioners - $10 Children (16yrs & under) - $10 Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) - $40 Camping - $25 per night Limited Disabled Parking available on application All Entries to:- The Secretary PO Box 232, Gloucester NSW 2422 Phone (02) 6558 2468; Mobile: 0427 591 680 AH:(02) 6559 1521 website:- gloucestershow.org.au email:- info@gloucestershow.org.au Dogs are not to be loose if on the ground. Dogs must be secured at all times.
GENERAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS 1. These conditions and regulations apply to all breeds 2. The age of Stud beef cattle shall be the age up to and inclusive on the 12th March 2016 3. All cattle to be tested for Pesti Virus 4. In any protest relative to age, the judge reserves the right to mouth any exhibit and make the final decision 5. All exhibits must be made available for inspection to persons nominated by the Society at any time, for any reason whatsoever 6. All stock must be registered, or eligible for registration with their respective breed societies if under 6 months old 7. Overnight accommodation is available on day prior to judging. Early arrival by special arrangement 8. All cattle must be on the show ground by 8:00am and remain until after the Grand Parade on Saturday 9. If any exhibitor/exhibit is not ready to parade when the class is called, then that class will go ahead without that exhibitor/exhibit 10. (a) Female beef cattle must be halted and led with an approved nose grip fitted (b) All Bulls over 12 months must have nose rings fitted (c) No Bulls to be led by any person under 18 years. 11. A heifer is considered a female that has not had a calf and is not over three years of age 12. A calf under 9 months of age may parade with its mother in the cow classes 13. Neck straps or chains must be used on all cattle stalled (overnight) in beef cattle sheds at all times 14. Led steers shall have no permanent teeth, are not eligible to compete in the prime cattle section, are to be weighed prior to judging and allocated to respective classes 16. No straw or hay products to be used for bedding. There will be sawdust supplied for this purpose. JUNIOR BEEF CATTLE Exhibitors should be primarily responsible for the rearing and preparation of their exhibit. Exhibits do not have to be registered or pure bred. Any beef breed cross acceptable in beef section. Presentation preparation and herdmanship will be noted in all classes by the judge. All exhibits to be led. Beef animals over 12 months must have nose grips or rings. 2017 1 Livestock Schedule
C o n t e n t s Junior Beef Cattle 3 Dairy Cattle 4 Guernsey Cattle 5 Illawarra Cattle 5 Holstein Friesian 5 Jerseys 5 Any Other Breed 5 Interbreed Competitions 6 Paraders Competition 6 Junior Dairy Cattle 7 Production & Type Competition 7 Milk & Butter Fat Production Competition 7 Stud Beef Cattle 9 Stud Beef Classes 9 Interbreed Classes 10 Important Notice to Exhibitors 10 Prime Cattle 11 Pasture Fed Classes 11 Grain Fed Classes 12 Entry Form, Waiver & Health Status Declarations Centrefold SPONSORS - Dairy Cattle - A.B.S. A.H. Poynting Gloucester Medical Centre Gloucester Rural Supplies Gunning Family Norco Rural Parilinga Breeding Service Ridley Agri Products Semex - Stud Cattle - Bowe & Lidbury Gooch Agencies Gloucester Gunning Family Hannaford Family C A Laurie & Sons - Kholwha Stud Little Manning Devon Stud S Moore - Mernot Stud Ridley Agri Products Ashmar Hereford Stud Hollingsworth Families - Junior Beef - Gloucester Medical Centre 2017 2 Livestock Schedule
JUNIOR BEEF CATTLE Judging to commence 9:30am Friday 31 st March 2017 Chief Steward: James Higgins Entry Fee: $2 Entries close: Wednesday 29 th March. Pre entries encouraged and entries & waivers can be found on the website. No entries on the day. Prize money: 1 st - $6, 2 nd - $4 Instruction on Judging 1 Junior Judging contest Under 12 yrs, Under 15yrs, 15 to 25yrs inclusive. Ages to be at 31 st March Champion Junior Judge 2 Best prepared Heifer under 12 months 3 Best prepared Heifer over 12 months Age of animals to be taken 4 Best prepared Steer under 12 months from 31 st March 2017 5 Best prepared Steer over 12 month Champion prepared from Classes 2-5 6 Led Steer/Heifer (not Breeding Cattle) (A) Lightweight (under 300kg app) (B) Heavyweight Champion Led Steer/Heifer (not breeding cattle) Instruction on Parading 7 Paraders Competition - 12 yrs & under, under 15yrs, 15 to 25yrs Champion Parader Ribbon sponsored by Mid North Coast Limousin Group 8 Novice Parader For any paraders under 25yrs who have not placed in the first 3 placings in Class 7. JUNIOR BEEF CLASSES HAVE BEEN SPONSORED BY GLOUCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE CHAMPION PREPARED FEMALE, CHAMPION PREPARED MALE Ribbons Trophy sponsored by Mid North Coast Limousin Group 2017 3 Livestock Schedule
D A I R Y C A T T L E Chief Steward: Adam Forbes - 0402699069 Judging: 9:00am Sharp Saturday 1 st April Entry Fee: Members: $2 Non-Members $4 Teat tying of Dairy Cattle before judging is banned No cattle to leave ground until after the Grand Parade The age of cattle of all breeds to be reckoned as from January 1 st All cattle to be registered or eligible for registration in the Herd Book of the breed and to be entered for the show on special forms obtainable from the Breed Society or the Show Secretary Supreme Champion Dairy Cow, champion of each breed to be paraded for Supreme Champion Cow, Judging to take place Saturday, 12 noon. Gloucester Rural Supplies has donated $300 for Supreme Champion Dairy Cow, Supreme Champion Dairy Cow in all breeds Ribbon Runner up Trophy donated by A.H. Poynting $100 A.B.S. has donated Semen to the Dairy Section Entries close 12 noon Wednesday 29 th March. Third Prize in all breeds to be ribbon unless otherwise stated Ridley Agri Products has donated a prize to the value of $100 for Junior Champion Cow All cattle to be tested for Pesti Virus INDEMNITY AND WAIVER FORMS MUST BE SIGNED BY ALL EXHIBITOR AND OR ATTENDANTS AT 2017 GLOUCESTER SHOW. 2017 4 Livestock Schedule
Stewards: Stewards: GUERNSEY CATTLE Messrs. K.J. Everett, J.G. Fraser, M. Gunning ILLAWARRA CATTLE Messrs. W. Williams, S. McSwan $20 for Champion Illawarra Cow; $10 Reserve Champion Cow $15 for Champion Juvenile Illawarra Heifer; $5 Reserve Champion Juvenile $15 for Champion Junior Illawarra Heifer; $10 Reserve Champion Junior Prizes sponsored by I.C.S.A. Mid Rivers Branch Stewards: Stewards: Stewards: HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN Messrs. W. Murray, J. Rosenbaum, C. McRae, S. Relf, T Middlebrook JERSEYS Messrs. B. Wilson, P. Wilson Mr. S. McSwan ANY OTHER BREED 1. Heifer under 6 months $6.00 $4.00 2. Heifer 6 months to 12 months $6.00 $4.00 3. Heifer 12 months to 18 months $6.00 $4.00 4. 18 months to 2 years $6.00 $4.00 Juvenile Champion Juvenile Reserve Champion 5. Under 2 years in milk $10.00 $6.00 6. 2-2½ years in milk or dry $10.00 $6.00 7 2½ - 3 years in milk or dry $10.00 $6.00 8. Pen of 3 under 3 years in milk $6.00 $4.00 Junior Champion Female 3 years and under Reserve Junior Champion Female 3 years and under 9. Cow 3 years and over, dry $6.00 $4.00 10. Cow 3 to 4 years in milk $14.00 $5.00 11. Cow 4 to 5 years in milk $14.00 $5.00 12. Cow 5 to 6 years in milk $14.00 $5.00 13. Cow 7 years and over in milk $14.00 $6.00 Champion Cow Reserve Champion Cow 14. Best Uddered Cow $6.00 $4.00 15. Three cows or heifers (not from pen of 3) 3 yrs & under $6.00 $4.00 16. Cow and daughter or dam s progeny to consist of 2 daughters or 1 daughter & 1 maternal grand-daughter $6.00 $4.00 17. Bull s progeny to consist of 2 females of any age $6.00 $4.00 18. Group of 5 head to consist of: 3 head over 3 years & 2 head under 3 years only or vise versa $6.00 $4.00 2017 5 Livestock Schedule
INTERBREED COMPETITIONS Judging: 12 noon Sharp Saturday 1 st April SUPREME CHAMPION DAIRY COW Trophy to the value of $300 donated by Gloucester Rural Supplies Runner up Trophy $100.00 donated by A. H. Poynting SUPREME CHAMPION JUNIOR DAIRY FEMALE Voucher/Pellets and sash donated by Ridley Agri Products SUPREME CHAMPION JUVENILE FEMALE Sash and $50 Voucher donated by Norco Rural SUPREME BEST UDDER Ribbon GLOUCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE DAIRY CATTLE PARADERS COMPETITION Immediately After Type and Production This competition for young people is designed to encourage interests in cattle and development of handling skills. It is the HANDLER, not the animal, that is being judged so that the quality of the animal is not of great importance It need not be a stud animal. The animal should be within the handling capacity of the competitor. We hope that young people not normally involved in Shows will take this opportunity to participate. Competitors will be expected to parade an animal in the judging ring and stand it up for presentation to the judges. Competitors are encouraged to train their own animal, however, suitable animals may be borrowed at the show. The DAIRY Section is open to paraders with animals of a breed or cross normally used for dairying. Entry Fee: $1 Prize Money Classes 1 to 4 1 st $6 2 nd $4 Class 1 Age 5 to 7 Ribbon Class 2 Age 8 to 10 Ribbon Class 3 Age 11 to 13 Ribbon Class 4 Age 14 to 18 Ribbon Prize Money Class 5 Class 5 Adult 18 & over Champion Parader - Sash 1 st 25 2 nd $18 3 rd $5 - Sponsored by Joy Guy 2017 6 Livestock Schedule
Steward: Note: GLOUCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE JUNIOR DAIRY CATTLE Mr. Jim Fraser Close of Entries 30 th March Exhibit must be predominantly reared and prepared by entrant. Only one exhibit permitted per entrant per class. Age as at January 1 st prior to show. 1. Best reared and prepared heifer under 6 months 2. Best reared and prepared heifer over 6 months Champion Dairy Heifer - Sash PRODUCTION & TYPE COMPETITION MILK & BUTTER FAT PRODUCTION COMPETITION OPEN TO ALL BREEDS Prizes to the value of $100 in this Section donated by the Gunning Family. Judged 9:00a.m. Saturday 1 Milk 2 Butterfat 3 Protein - Total Protein 4 Three cows total combined fat and protein 5 Three cows producing greatest quantity of milk Class 1: Open to all Registered cows of any recognized pure breed which has been officially or group recorded under the Australian Pure Breed Dairy Cattle Production Scheme for cows finishing their 300 days record between March 1 preceding the Show and February 28 of the year of the Show. Last three monthly records to be done on exhibitor s property. Cow producing greatest quantity of milk in 300 days. Test not to be below average butter fat of 3.2. 1 st Prize - $20 and Sash. 2 nd Prize - $15. Class 2: Cow producing greatest quantity of butter fat in 300 days. To be completed between March 1 preceding Show and February 28 of the year of the Show. 1 st Prize Trophy donated by Ridley Agricultural Products. Milk not to be below average butter fat of 3.2. Points to be allotted on the following basis: 100 points for type; 50 points for Production Certificate; 1 point for every 10kg butter fat in excess of Standard, with a maximum of 15 Bonus Production points. 2017 7 Livestock Schedule
Class 3: Cow producing greatest quantity of protein in 300 days. To be completed between March 1 preceding Show and February 28 of the year of the Show. Last three monthly records to be done on exhibitor s property. 1 st Prize Trophy donated by Gunning Family, Currawee Barrington and Sash. 2 nd Prize - $5. Class 4: For the highest butterfat and protein producing group of three Registered cows under Official or Group test, 300 days, to be completed between March 1 preceding the Show and February 28 of the year of the Show. Last three monthly records to be done on exhibitor s property. 1 st Prize - $35, and Sash, 2 nd Prize - $15. Class 5: For the highest milk producing group of three Registered cows under Official or Group test, 300 days to be completed between March 1 preceding the Show and February 28 of the year of the Show. Last three monthly records to be done on exhibitor s property. 1 st Prize donated by Gloucester Rural Supplies. Where the Show is held in a leap year, February 28 th reverts to February 29 th Production Certificate must accompany entry, or if not issued, a signed statement by District Dairy Officer (in whose area cow was last recorded) giving Production Record, will be accepted. Certificate will be returned on checking by Secretary. The total points to be allotted for Production and Type to decide this competition. Class to be judged by independent judge. When judging by the independent judge is in progress, breed judges and stewards must vacate the ring. 2:30pm OFFICIAL OPENING & GRAND PARADE To encourage participation a ticket for a lucky prize will be issued to each exhibitor as they enter the ring for the parade. 2017 8 Livestock Schedule
S T U D B E E F C A T T L E ALL CATTLE MUST BE PESTIVIRUS TESTED NEGATIVE Head Steward: Stewart Moore Stewards: John Hannaford, JC Higgins, D Bignell, N Bignell, N Edwards, P Edwards Judge: Judging: 9:00am Sharp Saturday 1 st April 2017 Entry Fee: Entries Close: Nominate: $5 per entry NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED 29 th March 2017 with the Show Secretary Breed, Stud Name, Entry Name & Date of Birth Prize Money: 1 st Prize - $8; 2 nd Prize - $6, unless otherwise stated. Note: Exhibitors are requested not to use straw for bedding but ample supplies of sawdust will be available STUD BEEF CLASSES 1 Bull under 12 months 2 Bull 12 months and under 16 months 3 Bull 16 months and under 20 months JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION BULL 4 Bull 20 months and under 24 months 5 Bull 24 months and under 30 months 6 Bull 30 months and over SENIOR CHAMPION BULL RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION BULL GRAND CHAMPION BULL Note: The Jim Hannaford Memorial Trophy will be donated to the Grand Champion Hereford Bull. 7 Female under 12 months 8 Female 12 months and under 16 months 9 Female 16 months and under 20 months JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE 10 Female 20 months and under 24 months 11 Female 24 months and under 30 months 12 Female 30 months and over SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE 2017 9 Livestock Schedule
INTERBREED CLASSES To commence after class judging has finished 1 Supreme Champion Bull - Ridley Agri Products Trophy Grand Champion Bulls from each breed judged earlier in the day to compete. 2 Supreme Champion Female Vella Stock Feeds Trophy Grand Champion Females from each breed judged earlier in the day to compete. 3 Supreme Exhibit Mernot Trophy donated by S Moore. 4 Breeders Group of 3 - Gooch Agencies Trophy To consist of 3 animals both sexes to be represented. 5 Two Bulls under 24 months - Kholwa Stud Trophy 6 Two Females under 24 months Ashmar Herefords Trophy 7 Interbreed Led Steer Competition Led steers are not eligible to compete in Prime Cattle Section, and allocated to respective lightweight or heavyweight classes. Conditions and regulations as per Stud Beef Cattle Champion Led Steer - Gunning Family Trophy 8 Paraders competition The purpose of this class is to encourage interest in beef cattle and the development of handling skills among those people who are involved in the showing of beef cattle at our show irrespective of age or experience Winner to receive the Little Manning Devon Stud Trophy No Bulls to be paraded. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL EXHIBITORS Any exhibitor intending to bring electrical equipment to the Showground will be required to ensure that such equipment is fitted with earth leakage circuit breakers and that all electrical leads, tools and appliances have been inspected and tagged by a licensed electrical contractor. This is essential for the safety of yourself, your fellow exhibitor and the general public and is a requirement of the occupational Health and Safety Act 1983. The Act imposes very severe penalties in the event of non compliance with its provisions. Any exhibitors who DO NOT comply will not be allowed to exhibit at the Showground. Gloucester A.H.& P. Association Inc 2017 10 Livestock Schedule
P R I M E C A T T L E Chief Steward: Alan Luscombe Stewards: R Crittenden, K. Burley, J & K White, J. Hooke, T. Norrie, K. Bolton, A. Laurie Judging: 10:00am Sharp Friday 31 st March Cattle will not be accepted after 9:00am Entry Fee: $2 Entries Close: Wed. 29 th March preceding Show, by 5pm No Late Entries CONDITIONS All cattle are to be tipped or dehorned Single entries to be identified by owner, if included in a pen of two or more Pairs not to be drawn from pens of three The exhibitor is responsible for making all nominations and placing entry cards on exhibit pens All single entries are to be paint marked before the commencement of judging Dairy Breeds can compete in the pen of 3 vealers but not in the single vealer. Basis for allotting points to decide most successful exhibitor in this Section shall be: Grand Champion 4 points; Champion 3 points; First 2 points; Second 1 point Note: Exhibition cattle only to be offered for sale which will be held the first day of show at 2.30p.m. Vendors to notify Secretary at least two days prior to show. All cattle classes may be sold on live weight basis PASTURE FED CLASSES Prize Money Classes 1 to 6 & 30 to 37 sponsored by Trevor Yates Livestock Transport 1 Pen of 3 bullocks, over 3.5 years $8.00 $4.00 2 Pair of bullocks, over 3.5 years $6.00 $3.00 3 Single bullock, over 3.5 years $5.00 $2.00 4 Pen 3 bullocks, 3 to 3.5 years $8.00 $4.00 5 Pair of bullocks, 3 to 3.5 years $6.00 $3.00 6 Single bullock, 3 to 3.5 years $5.00 $2.00 CHAMPION BULLOCK - 2 Ribbons Classes 3 & 6 7 Pen of 3 steers, 2.5. to 3 years $8.00 $4.00 8 Pair of steers 2.5 to 3 years $6.00 $3.00 9 Single steer, 2.5 to 3 years $5.00 $2.00 10 Pen of 3 of steers 2 to 2.5 years $8.00 $4.00 11 Pair of Steers 2 to 2.5 years $6.00 $3 00 12 Single Steer 2 to 2.5 years $5.00 $2.00 13 Pen of 3 steers, 18 months to 2 years $8.00 $4.00 14 Pair of steers, 18 months to 2 years $6.00 $3.00 15 Single steer, 18 months to 2 years $5.00 $2.00 CHAMPION STEER - 2 Ribbons Classes 9, 12 & 15. 16 Pen 3 heavy yearlings, 12 mths to18 mths, over 450kg $8.00 $4.00 17 Pair heavy yearlings, 12 mths to 18 mths, over 450kg. $6.00 $3.00 18 Single heavy yearling, 12 mths to 18 mths, over 450kg $5.00 $2.00 19 Pen 3 lightweight yearlings, 12 mths to18 mths, under 450kg $8.00 $4.00 20 Pair lightweight yearlings, 12 mths to 18 mths under 450kg. $6-00 $3-00 2017 11 Livestock Schedule
21 Single lightweight yearling 12 mths to 18 mths, under 450kg $5-00 $2-00 CHAMPION YEARLING - 2 Ribbons 22 Pen 3 vealers, under 12 months $8.00 $4.00 23 Single vealer, under 12 months $5.00 $2.00 CHAMPION VEALER - 2 Ribbons 24 Dairy Breed Vealer 1 Parent recognized Dairy Breed $8.00 $4.00 25 Best Cow $5.00 $2.00 26 Pen of 3 Heifers 18 months to 3 years $8.00 $4.00 27 Single Heifer 18 months to 3 years $5.00 $2.00 CHAMPION FEMALE - 2 Ribbons Classes 25 to 27 GRAND CHAMPION PRIME CATTLE SECTION - 2 Ribbons 28 Best pen of 3 suitable for local trade $8.00 $4.00 29 Best pen of 3 any age, the winning pen from each age group eligible to compete in Classes 1, 4, 7, 10, 1316, 19, $100 donated by JR & JO Higgins. GRAIN FED CLASSES 30 Pen of 3 Steers, 2 to 2.5yrs $8-00 $4-00 31 Pair of Steers, 2 to 2.5yrs $6-00 $3-00 32 Single Steer 2 to 2.5yrs $5-00 $2-00 33 Pen of 3 yearlings 12 to 18mths $8-00 $4-00 34 Pair of yearlings 12 to 18 mths $6-00 $3-00 35 Single Yearling 12 to 18 mths $5-00 $2-00 36 Pen of three Vealers under 12 mths $8-00 $4-00 37 Single Vealer under 12 mths $5-00 $2-00 SPECIAL PRIZES Champion Bullock Trophy donated by Darrel s Gourmet Butchery Champion Steer Trophy donated by E.A. Leslie Champion Yearling Trophy donated by Darrel s Gourmet Butchery Champion Vealer Trophy donated by Gloucester Veterinary Clinic Champion Female Trophy donated by Darrel s Gourmet Butchery Best Pen of 3 Any Age $100 donated by J.R. & J.O. Higgin Pen of 3 Suitable for Local Trade Trophy donated by Gooch Agencies Heaviest Pen of 3 Bullocks or Steers John Hicks Perpetual Trophy Dairy Breed Vealer Poley Everett Memorial Trophy Most Successful Exhibitor Trophy donated by Gooch Agencies Grand Champion-Prime Cattle Trophy donated by Westpac Banking Co. Prime Cattle Section Special Prizes $100 donated by AH Poynting Champion Sash awarded for Grass fed beast. $100 donated by Bowe & Lidbury Champion Sash awarded for Grain fed beast. $100 donated by Bowe & Lidbury Mid North Coast Limousin Breeders Assoc have sponsored Classes 16 to 21 & Champion Yearling Sash 2017 12 Livestock Schedule
MEALS AVAILABLE AT THE SHOWGROUND Luncheon Pavilion: On top of the Hill Morning & Afternoon Teas, Lunch & Dinner Tea & Coffee, Sandwiches, Cold Drinks, Pies, Hot Dogs, etc. available all day whilst the Show is open. Please support the Gloucester Show Society Ladies Auxiliary. BBQ Pit: Steak Sandwiches, Meat Pattie Sandwiches, Egg & Bacon Rolls, Cold Drinks. etc.. Refreshments available at Bar. Functions Licence Held. A P P R E C I A T I O N The Gloucester A H & P Association Inc wishes to acknowledge its appreciation to the Sponsors and Trophy Donors listed through the Schedules, to all the Judges, Announcers and Stewards in the various sections, to the Local Bodies and individuals who have helped to stage the 103 rd Annual Gloucester and District Show. Special mention should be made to our Ladies Auxiliary and all hard working voluntary committee members. A final thanks to all our Exhibitors for their continuing support of our show. Evening closing time of show 11:00pm, Saturday 1 st April 2017 Alison Kernahan President 2017 13 Livestock Schedule