DIVISION 16 SWINE MATT BENNETT CO-DIRECTOR ANGIE BARNEY CO-DIRECTOR 419-467-2497 Fair Telephone Number 614-644-4500 (July 23 to August 5) Swine Barn Email - osfswine@gmail.com All terms and conditions are subject to change, including, but not limited to premiums. Read Open Livestock General Rules and Regulations, and Health Regulations. SWINE BARN SCHEDULE Show times may be adjusted as needed SESSION 1 July 24-26 Berkshire, Chester White, Hereford, Poland China, Spotted and Tamworth Tuesday, July 24 Arrival and Check-in 10:00 a.m. Barn Opens for Arrival and Check-in 8:00 p.m. All entries in place and Checked in Wednesday, July 25 Junior Show Day 10:00 a.m. Junior Chester White, Spot, and Poland China Showmanship 11:00 a.m. Junior Berkshire, Hereford and Tamworth Showmanship 12:00 p.m. Junior Poland China Show 1:00 p.m. Junior Chester White Show 1:00 p.m. Junior Spot Show 2:00 p.m. Junior Tamworth Show 2:30 p.m. Junior Hereford Show 4:30 p.m. Junior Berkshire Show 6:00 p.m. Supreme Champion and Top 5 Gilt Drive All JUNIOR Gilts released after conclusion of show Thursday, July 26 Open Show Day 8:00 a.m. Open Berkshire 8:00 a.m. Open Spotted Show 9:30 a.m. Open Hereford Show 9:30 a.m. Open Poland Show 11:00 a.m. Open Tamworth Show 11:00 a.m. Open Chester Show 3:00 p.m. Session 1 Breed Boars and Gilts Sale Released after the conclusion of the Sale SESSION 2 July 27-29 Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace, Yorkshire, Youth Jackpot Crossbred Gilts, and Buckeye Crossbred Boars Friday, July 27 Arrival & Check-in 10:00 a.m. Barn Opens for Arrival and Check-in 8:00 p.m. All entries in place and Checked in Saturday, July 28 Junior Show Day 8:00 a.m. Buckeye Crossbred Boar Weigh-in 8:30 a.m. Youth Jackpot Gilt Showmanship 9:30 AM Junior Hampshire and Duroc Showmanship 11:00 a.m. Junior Landrace and Yorkshire Showmanship 1:00 p.m. Junior Hampshire Show 3:00 p.m. Junior Duroc Show 5:00 p.m. Junior Yorkshire Show 5:30 p.m. Junior Landrace Show 7:00 p.m. Supreme Champion and Top 5 Gilt Drive All JUNIOR Gilts released after conclusion of show Sunday, July 29 Open Show Day 8:00 a.m. Youth Jackpot Crossbred Gilt Show 8:00 a.m. Open Yorkshire Show 9:30 a.m. Open Duroc Show 11:00 a.m. Open Landrace Show 12:00 p.m. Open Hampshire Show 12:00 p.m. Buckeye Crossbred Boar Classic 3:30 p.m. Hampshire, Duroc, Landrace, Yorkshire Boars and Gilts Sale, Buckeye Crossbred Boar Sale, and Youth Jackpot Crossbred Gilt Sale Released after the conclusion of the Sale SESSION 3 July 31 August 5 MARKET BARROWS Tuesday, July 31 Arrival and Check-in 11:00 a.m. Barn opens for Arrival and Check-in 11:00 p.m. Gates are closed till 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 1 Arrival and Weigh-in 8:00 a.m. Barn re-opens for Arrival & Check-in 1:00 p.m. All entries in place and Check-in Ends 2:00 p.m. Swine Barn Ice Cream Social and Barn Olympics 4:00 p.m. Barn Meeting 4:00 p.m. Weigh-in 1
Thursday, August 2 Showmanship Day 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Swine Skillathon in Voinovich Mezzanine 11:00 a.m. Jr Swine Showmanship 6:00 p.m. Showmanship Finals Friday, August 3 Junior Show Day 10:00 a.m. Jr. Purebred Barrow Show Saturday, August 4 Junior Show Day 8:00 a.m. Jr Crossbred Barrow Show 3:00 p.m. Jr. Barrow Champion Drive Sunday, August 5 Open Show Day 8:a.m. Open Barrow Show 11:00 a.m. Buckeye Barrow Booster Sale 12:00 p.m. Ray Perryman Service 1:00 p.m. Open Barrow Show All Barrows released to United Producers SESSION 1 and 2 INFORMATION ENTERING PROCEDURE Ownership deadline: June 1. All entries must be in the name of the actual owner or partnership. All animals must be owned by June 1st. Animals must have been transferred to or be registered in the name of the exhibitor at time of check-in. Entries close on June 20. Entries may be done in 1 of 2 ways: On-line entries through www.ohiostatefair.com is the preferred method of entering. Exhibitors should retain a record of their exact login information (username and password). If entering under farm name, please utilize team/ company information line to list your farm name. Paper entry blanks are available Entries must include exhibitors name, complete address, and entry fees. Breeding gilt entries must include Breed and number of animals (entries) exhibitor intends to show. Registration papers for all purebred gilts and boars are required. (See Ownership Guidelines for more details). Registration information is required prior to July 20. It includes Registration number, breed, gender, sire, sire of dam, birthdate and ear notch, It may be entered in the following ways: Completed at the time of on-line entries through the on-line entry system. Completed through the Google DOCS form available at the www.ohiostatefair.com website under Swine Department Completed using on-line excel spreadsheet that is submitted via email to swinedept@expo.ohio.gov A fine of $10 per head will be charged at time of check-in for failure to provide ahead of time. Registration papers must be presented at the time of check-in. Originals required. No copies accepted. All breeding swine must be ear notched. Registration papers will be checked with ear notches of animals before animals can be shown. Exhibitor s name on entry must be exactly the same as owner s name listed on registration papers Variations of ownership would require separate entries. Partnership and family owned pedigrees will be accepted. Substitutions may be made within BREED at the time of check In ONLY. If entering both Open and Junior, you MUST complete BOTH entry forms for both paper and on-line systems. There is no limit to entries made, number of animals shown, or the number of premiums won by an exhibitor in any Open Breeding Swine Classes except Youth Jackpot Gilts, which are limited to 6 head. Purebred breeding swine (gilts and boars), crossbred boars and youth jackpot gilts that are in the sale must provide a health certificate. LATE ENTRY (June 21-July 20) requires a $50.00 late fee per exhibitor, per species, plus the usual per animal charge. If wanting to enter both Junior and Open, then it would be $50.00 for each area, plus the animal entry fee. Any entry made July 21 and after will be charged $75.00 per exhibitor, per species and per animal charge. TICKET INFORMATION. Junior Fair exhibitors are provided a ticket for each day they are required to participate as a Junior Fair exhibitor. These tickets are colored coded. If you arrive before July 25, you will receive your tickets once you check-in. Participants my purchase tickets throughout the fair at the prices listed. Admission Passes: $28.00-6 day punch ticket (multi person useexample: 3 people, 2 admissions ) $ 6.00 - one day ticket (one individual use) Parking Permits: $30 3 day parking permit, only one per session OR $50 6 day parking permit (barrows), only one Parking permits cannot be combined. You may purchase either one 3-day or one 6-day permit. Additional 6-day parking permits may be purchased at $75 each OWNERSHIP AND AGE GUIDELINES All animals must be owned by June 1. Animals must have been transferred to or registered in the name of the exhibitor at time of check-in. All Breeding Gilts must have been farrowed on or after December 1, 2017. Breeding gilt classes will be shown by age. 2
EXHIBITION Pen assignments can be requested beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 23 at the Ohio State Fair Swine Barn Office. Call in requests may be taken after 3:00 p.m. by calling Swine Office phone. All pens are assigned by the Swine Department personnel. Exhibitors must check for correct pen assignments before bedding down. Exhibits incorrectly located will need to move to assigned area. If exhibitor fails to follow pen assignments, they will be asked to leave. Pen space limited to pigs only. NO TACK or FEED in pens. Boards may be put across the top of pens for tack and feed storage. Pens are approximately 5' x 7'. Each exhibitor must furnish his own feed troughs, buckets, etc. Feed and first bedding will not be furnished, but will be available for purchase. Feed Store - 614-989-3343. Exhibitors should arrange to feed their animals between 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Ohio State Fair will follow the Ohio Department of Agriculture Livestock Exhibition Rules. No oil or oil-like show dressing will be permitted at the Ohio State Fair during the show. Water is the preferred and accepted dressing Powder and whitewash will not be allowed on Chester White, Landrace and Yorkshire, Poland China will not be permitted to use paint, powder or oil at the Ohio State Fair. The use of the above will result in forfeiture of premiums. Anyone showing a boar must be 18 or older or have a written parent consent at check-in. All Champion Open Boars and Gilts must sell, if a breed sale is offered. Any Champion or Reserve Champion Junior Fair Gilt may sell; 3rd or 4th in the Breed sale unless an original donor gilt. Any breed failing to exhibit a total of 15 animals in the breeding classes will be cause for evaluation of continuing this breed in future shows. Class size breakdown. Gilt classes will be divided by a maximum of 12 head per class plus or minus three (3) head. All classes will be shown youngest to oldest. Boar classes will be divided by a maximum of six (6) per class plus or minus two (2) head. All classes will show youngest to oldest. The placing premiums will be as follows: Gilts: $50; 40; 30; 20; 10; 10 Boars: $50; 30; 20 SESSION 1 OPEN BREED CLASS INFORMATION AND SALE INFORMATION Arrival Time and Check-in Tuesday, July 24 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.. Judging Thursday, July 26 See Schedule SESSION 1 BREED SALE Thursday, July 26 Berkshire, Chester White, Poland China, Spotted and Hereford swine breeds will conduct a breeding swine sale following their open breed shows. Approximately one (1) hour after last show. Individual health papers and registration papers for these sale animals will be collected at check-in time. All 1st; 2nd; and 3rd place gilts must sell. All 1st and 2nd place boars must sell. All Breeds and Tamworth may be nominated for this sale and a $10 fee will be collected. All champion and reserve champion open boars and gilts must sell. Sale expense, payable to the Ohio Berkshire Association, will be prorated and deducted from selling price. Sale entries must be made to Don Geer, Sale Manager. Guidelines are listed in the breed section of the exhibitor's information. DIVISION 1601 BERKSHIRE Enter all Berkshire Boars & Gilts in Class 50 The Berkshire boars and gilts will be placed in proper All Berkshire swine must be registered by the American Berkshire Association and is the only Berkshire swine registry recognized by the National Association of Swine Records and the National Pedigreed Livestock Council. Registration paper must be presented at time of check-in. 50 BERKSHIRE BOARS AND GILTS Reserve Reserve Premier Sire Reserve Premier Sire Please refer to Session 1 Breed Sale for Sale Information. 3
Premier Sire sponsored by Ryan Mast Reserve Premier Sire Premier Breeder sponsored by Springcrest Farm Reserve Premier Breeder sponsored by Mapes Livestock Photos For Berkshire breed information contact: Steve R. Mapes 99 W. State St., Milford Center, Ohio 43045 Phone: 937-645-9826 DIVISION 1602 CHESTER WHITE Enter all Chester White Boars & Gilts in Class 50 The Chester White boars and gilts will be placed in proper Powder, whitewash, or artificial dressing will not be allowed in Chester White breeding classes at the Ohio State Fair or premiums will not be paid. 50 CHESTER WHITE BOARS AND GILTS Reserve Reserve George W. Corron Premier Ohio Exhibitor In honor of George W. Corron this award shall be presented by the Ohio Chester White Association to the exhibitor from Ohio who accumulates the most premium dollars. An award will be presented with the presentation of the Premier Sire Awards just before the beginning of the sale. Ohio Chester White Breeder s Sale Please refer to Session 1 Breed Sale for Sale Information. All Champion and Reserve Champion Open Boars and Gilts Must Sell.. DIVISION 1605 HEREFORD Enter all Hereford Boars and Gilts in Class 50 The Hereford boars and gilts will be placed in proper 50 HEREFORD BOARS AND GILTS Reserve Reserve Please refer to Session 1 Breed Sale Information DIVISION 1607 POLAND CHINA Enter all Poland China Boars and Gilts in Class 50 The Poland China boars and gilts will be placed in proper Paint, powder and oil will not be allowed in Poland China Breeding Classes at the Ohio State Fair or premium will not be paid. 50 POLAND CHINA BOARS AND GILTS Reserve Reserve and Gilt Sponsored by the Ohio Poland China Association OHIO POLAND CHINA SALE After Open Show Thursday, July 26 Please refer to Session 1 Breed Sale for Sale Information Ohio Chester White Association information contact: Brett Scott, Secretary 333 North Co. Rd. 15 Ada, OH 45810 Phone: 419-233-5100 4
DIVISION 1608 SPOTTED Enter all Spotted Boars and Gilts in Class 50 The Spotted boars and gilts will be placed in proper 50 SPOTTED BOARS AND GILTS Reserve Reserve OHIO SPOTTED BREEDER S SALE After Open Show Thursday, July 26 Please refer to Session 1 Breed Sale for Sale Information A Spotted Representative will be in attendance For information contact: Tony Nye 4815 SR 735 SE Washington C.H., OH 43160 740-636-8465 DIVISION 1609 TAMWORTH Enter all Tamworth Boars and Gilts in Class 50 The Tamworth Boars and Gilts will be placed in proper 50 TAMWORTH BOARS AND GILTS Reserve Reserve SESSION 2 OPEN BREED CLASS INFORMATION AND SALE INFORMATION Arrival Time and Check-in Friday, July 27-10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Judging Sunday, July 29 - See Schedule SESSION 2 BREED SALE Ohio Duroc Breeders Sale Yorkshire and Hampshire Breeders Sale Buckeye Crossbred Boar Classic Sale Youth Jackpot Crossbred Gilt Sale Sunday, July 29 The Ohio Duroc Breeders Association will hold a sale of boars and gilts in the Swine Arena following the show. Out of state exhibitors are eligible. All hogs sold in the sale will be released immediately after the sale. Sale animals and order will be made by sale committee and judge. Sale commission, payable to the Ohio Duroc Breeders Association, will be deducted from selling price. All Champion Open Boars and Gilts must sell. The Ohio Hampshire Association will hold a sale of Hampshire and Yorkshire boars and gilts in the swine arena after the conclusion of the open show. All sale entries must be entered and shown in Junior or Open Class Show. Out of state exhibitors are eligible. All champion open boars and gilts must sell. The Ohio Landrace Association requires that the Grand and Reserve Champion Gilt and Boar participate in the Session 2 Sale. The Buckeye Crossbred Boar Classic and Youth Jackpot Gilts will be offered in this sale. See Division 1611 and 1614 for more information. A sale expense of 15% will be deducted from the selling price. 1% of the total sale will be donated to the Buckeye Barrow Boosters. All animals must be paid for in full, on sale day, or animal will remain in the possession of the seller until full payment is received by the secretary. Guidelines are listed in the breed section of the exhibitor's information. 5
DIVISION 1603 DUROC Enter all Duroc Boars and Gilts in Class 50 The Duroc Boars and Gilts will be placed in proper 50 DUROC BOARS AND GILTS Reserve Reserve Premier Exhibitor Roger Whetstone Memorial sponsored by The Ohio Duroc Breeders Association. This award shall be presented by the Ohio Duroc Association to the exhibitor from Ohio who accumulates the most premium dollars. OHIO DUROC BREEDER'S SALE Sunday, July 29 After Open Show The Ohio Duroc Breeders Association will hold a sale of boars and gilts in the swine arena following the show. Out of state exhibitors are eligible. All hogs sold in the sale will be released immediately after the sale. Sale animals and order will be made by sale committee and judge. Sale commission, payable to the Ohio Duroc Breeders Association, will be deducted from selling price. All Champion Open Boars and Gilts must sell. For Duroc Sale Information contact: Scott Isler 1748 St. Rt. 47, Prospect, OH 43342 740-262-2850 DIVISION 1604 HAMPSHIRE Enter all Hampshire Boars and Gilts in Class 50 The Hampshire Boars and Gilts will be placed in proper The National Swine Code of Fair Practices for the stress factor and non-breeders has been adopted by this association. 50 HAMPSHIRE BOARS AND GILTS Reserve Reserve Premier Buckeye Exhibitor In honor of Charles (Chuck) Andrews this award shall be presented by the Ohio Hampshire Breeders Association to the exhibitor from the state of Ohio who accumulates the most premium dollars. Award will be presented just before the beginning of the sale. Ohio Hampshire Association Annual Meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, July 28 in the Ohio Youth Swine Room. A representative from each firm is asked to be present with proper information to facilitate this procedure. OHIO HAMPSHIRE AND YORKSHIRE BREEDERS SALE The Ohio Hampshire Association will hold a sale of Hampshire and Yorkshire boars and gilts in the swine arena after the conclusion of the open show. All sale entries must be entered and shown in Junior or Open Class Show. Out of state exhibitors are eligible. Individual health papers and registration papers for these animals will be collected at check-in. The judge and swine management will determine which and how many animals will be included in the sale from each class. All champion open boars and gilts must sell. A sale expense of 15% will be deducted from the selling price. 1% of the total sale will be donated to the Buckeye Barrow Boosters. All animals must be paid for in full, on sale day, or animal will remain in the possession of the seller until full payment is received by the secretary. Hampshire Information Contact: Daryl Sollars 11781 St. Rt 4, Mechanicsburg, OH 43044 937-605-0059 6
DIVISION 1606 LANDRACE Enter all Landrace Boars and Gilts in Class 50 The Landrace Boars and Gilts will be placed in proper Powder, whitewash, or artificial dressing will not be allowed on Landrace at the Ohio State Fair or premiums will not be paid. Landrace swine exhibiting any spot of natural skin pigmentation or hair color will be ineligible for all national and state shows. 50 LANDRACE BOARS AND GILTS Reserve Reserve The Ohio Landrace Breeders Association will award $150 to the and Grand Champion Gilt. $100 to the Reserve Grand Champion Boar and Reserve. Recipients must be a member of the Ohio Landrace Breeders Association and dues must be paid prior to the start of the show. The Ohio Landrace Association requires that the Grand and Reserve Champion gilts and boars participate in the NSR sale at the 2018 Ohio State Fair. An annual meeting of the Ohio Landrace Breeders' Association will be held in the swine barn prior to the Open Class Landrace Show. The Ohio Landrace Breeders Association requests that all exhibitors of Landrace hogs at the Ohio State Fair please pay their annual Ohio Landrace Breeders Association membership dues to the Secretary/Treasurer of the association before the exhibitor participates in the Ohio State Fair Landrace Show. For information contact Orville Heidt, Secretary P. O. Box 194, New Knoxville, OH 45871 Phone 419-753-2344 DIVISION 1610 YORKSHIRE Enter all Yorkshire Boars and Gilts in Class 50 The Yorkshire Boars and Gilts will be placed in proper 50 YORKSHIRE BOARS AND GILTS Reserve Reserve YORKSHIRE AND HAMPSHIRE BREEDER'S SALE Sunday, July 29 After the Show Please refer to Session 2 Breed Sale Information DIVISION 1611 BUCKEYE CROSSBRED BOAR CLASSIC Entry Fee $25 per head Arrival Time and Check-in Friday, July 27-10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Weigh In Saturday, July 28 8:00 a.m. Judging Sunday, July 29 Following Youth Jackpot Gilt Show Sale Time Sunday, July 29 Following Session 2 Shows and Sales RULES Must be born on or after December 1, 2017 Need a Health Certificate to sell Classes will be divided by weight Premiums and class size will be the same as the purebred classes A sale order and number of boars offered will be determined by the judge and swine management. Sale commission of 15% will be charged Proceeds will benefit the Youth Swine Shows at the Ohio State Fair. Please refer to Session 2 Breed Sale Information Champion and Reserve Champion s Ohio Youth Swine Committee 7
DIVISION 1612 YOUTH CROSSBRED GILT JACKPOT SHOW Entry Fee $25 per head Entry Deadline June 20 DECLARED WEIGHTS MUST BE TURNED IN BY Saturday, July 28 by 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 28 8:30 a.m. Showmanship Sunday, July 29 8:00 a.m. Show Sunday, July 29 3:30 p.m. Sale Please refer to Session 2 Breed Sale Information See Schedule for details Premium Breakdown: Class premiums will be based on the following sliding scale: 1-4 entries 1st $20 5 entries 1st $20; 2nd $10 6-9 entries 1st $30; 2nd $20; 3rd $10 10+ entries 1st $40; 2nd $30: 3rd $20 OVERALL TOP 6 AWARDS Grand Champion - $300 Sponsored by Moorman s Showtech Feeds Sponsored by Ohio Youth Swine Committee Reserve Champion - $250 3rd Overall - $150 4th Overall - $100 5th Overall - $50 6th Overall - $25 RULES Exhibitor must be between the ages of 5 to 21, as of January 1 Maximum of six (6) head may be shown by one exhibitor All entries must be owned and in the exhibitor's possession by June 1. Entries MUST be in the youth exhibitor's name. Weight limit for gilts: 220-335 pounds. Classes divided by declared weights. Weigh back of top gilts will be done and must be within 15 pounds under or over declared weight or disqualified. All gilt classes will be shown smallest to largest by weight. Gilts will be divided into three (3) divisions. All gilts must provide pedigree information at checkin. Sire, Dam of Sire and Birthdate. All gilts will need to have paint brand applied prior to show. Paint brand numbers will be issued at check-in. Paint & Numbers will be available in barn for you to apply. All gilts marked to sell must sell in auction. Additional gilts may be entered into the sale for a $20 entry fee. These will be added at the judge and sale committee recommendations. Sale will follow the Session 2 Breed Sale. A 15% commission will be charged. See Session 2 Breed Sale for more information. A market for gilts not making the sale will be available through Producers. These gilts will need to be weighed prior to loading. Time will be announced in the barn. Exhibitors must use water only on gilts when grooming for show. No oil or what appears to be oil or powder will be permitted. All gilts must have a measurable 1/2" of body hair, underline included. Ears and tails may be a shorter length. Any questions about the Youth Crossbred Jackpot Show will be determined by the Swine Department Officials - This decision will be final. The profit from this sale is used by the Ohio Youth Swine Committee to support and sponsor activities and awards in the Swine Barn at the Ohio State Fair. YOUTH CROSSBRED GILT JACKPOT SHOWMANSHIP Saturday, July 28 8:30 a.m. Eligible only to those outside of 4-H Ages NOVICE SHOWMANSHIP Saturday, July 28 Ages 5-9 years old as of January 1 Open to youth jackpot crossbred gilt exhibitors only Classes will be divided equally after sign up in the swine office. Awards sponsored by Roger and Bev Bentley ADVANCED SHOWMANSHIP Saturday, July 28 Ages 19-21 years old Open to youth jackpot crossbred gilt exhibitors only Classes will be divided equally after sign up in the swine office. s sponsored by Ohio Youth Swine Committee 8
SESSION 3 OPEN BARROW CLASS INFORMATION Arrival Time and Check-in Tuesday, July 31, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 1, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Weigh-in Wednesday, August 1, 4:00 p.m. Judging Sunday, August 5 8:00 a.m. See Schedule Open Exhibitors are required to care for barrows till end of exhibition on Sunday, August 5 DIVISION 1612 BARROWS DEPARTMENT STAFF JEFF KARSHNER United Producers Inc., Assistant Superintendent ROBERT BROKAW Assistant Superintendent TONY NYE Assistant Superintendent DR. STEVE MOELLER OSU Swine Extension Specialist Assistant Superintendent READ OPEN LIVESTOCK GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS All barrows must be sold for harvest. 2017 TELE-AUCTION BUYER INDIANA PACKERS RULES A maximum of six (6) head of market barrows may be entered. It is mandatory all purebred barrows have individual registration papers at weigh and check-in. All barrows must be owned by June 1, 2018. All open class barrows should be entered in 1612, class 001. All barrows will be divided into classes after weigh- in, on Wednesday, August 1. Dark / Other Cross, any breed exhibiting less than 12 animals will be combined with the next smallest breed. All purebred barrows and crossbred barrows will then be placed in classes with a maximum of 16 head per class. Example: 16 and under 1 class 17 and up 2 classes Premiums per class will be paid on a jackpot basis: 1st place - $2 per animal shown in class; 2nd place - $1 per animal shown in class. Judges will disqualify barrows showing evidence of late castration, cryptorchidism, or serious structural defects, regardless of the apparent muscling or degree of finish shown. After weigh-in, judging sheets and programs will be printed listing each of the exhibitors barrows placed in the proper breed and weight class. Registration papers and breed standards are required for purebred classes. Registration papers are mandatory at weigh and check-in. Exhibitors must use water only on barrows when grooming for show. No oil or what appears to be oil or powder will be permitted. All barrows must have a measurable 1/2" of body hair, underline included. Ears and tails may be a shorter length. Each exhibitor need only indicate on their entry form the total number of barrows they are entering in the Open Barrow Show. Exhibitors are limited to entering and showing a maximum of six (6) barrows. Proceeds will be sent to you through United Producers ORDER OF SHOWING Duroc, Yorkshire, Berkshire, Chester White, Poland China, Hampshire, Landrace, Spotted, Tamworth, Hereford, Dark, Other Crossbred ENTER ALL (PUREBRED AND CROSSBRED) BARROWS IN CLASS 001. 9
CHAMPIONSHIP Sponsored by Ohio State Fair Grand Champion Barrow $200 Reserve Champion Barrow $100 3rd - 6th place s Sponsored by Ohio State Fair The Ohio Berkshire Association will present $50 to the owner of the Grand Champion barrow at the Ohio State Fair providing it is a Berkshire with both sire and dam recorded in the Berkshire Association and if a picture and story are supplied. The American Berkshire Association, P.O. Box 2436, West Lafayette, Indiana 47996 offers a plaque to the overall Grand Champion Barrow if the animal is from a recorded Berkshire litter and the Association is supplied a photo and story within 30 days of the show. The Chester White Swine Record Association, offers $50 for Grand Champion Barrow over all breeds, provided they are from litters recorded in this Association and a picture of the winner and application for award, signed by Fair Management, is received within 30 days following the show. The Ohio Duroc Breeders Association, will award $50 to the exhibitor of the Grand Champion Barrow (purebred or crossbred), if sired by a registered Duroc Boar. The owner of the barrow must be able to verify name and registry number of the sire at time of award. The Poland China Record Association, Inc., P. O. Box 9758, Peoria, IL 61612, will present a trophy to the exhibitor of the Grand Champion Barrow over all breeds providing they are out of a recorded Poland China litter. A picture of winning animal, barrow certificate and certification by an Ohio State Fair official must be sent to the Poland China Record Association within 30 days of show. The National Spotted Swine Record, Inc., will award $50 to the owner and exhibitor of the Grand Champion Barrow over all breeds provided the exhibitor is a member of the National Record and the barrow is verified from a litter reported with the National Record. The Association will award $50 to the owner and exhibitor of the Grand Champion Barrow over all breeds over all breeds or a crossbred if sired by a recorded Spotted Boar. Payment will be made upon receipt of notice by show officials. SALE OF BARROWS The Ohio Expositions Commission and Management would like to express their gratitude to United Producers Inc. for their assistance in promoting and managing the Ohio State Fair tele-auction of barrows. A sale expense fee of $3.50 per barrow will be deducted from sale proceeds. The barrow owners will be paid sale price minus sale expense fee and additional one quarter of one percent (.0025) of the market value per barrow will be deducted to be paid to the National Pork Producers Council to promote the Pork and Swine Industries. All barrows shall remain the property of the exhibitor until property is loaded on the purchaser s truck, Sunday, August 5. DIVISION 1613 BUCKEYE BIG BOAR CONTEST Total Amount Offered First Place Only $150 and NO ENTRY FEE SPECIAL RULES Contest open to Ohio residents. Boar must pass health requirements of the Ohio State Fair. The winning boar must be in place at the Ohio State Fair by 12:00 noon, Thursday, July 26 and on display until 4:00 p.m., Sunday, August 5. The winning boar is to be displayed in a designated educational exhibit area of the Swine Barn; however, he may be removed from the display for exercise, washing and other essential activities as long as he is properly handled. The educational exhibit area will be supervised and helpers will be available to care for the boar, doing routine chores, but will not be held responsible in any way for the health and welfare of the boar if the exhibitor elects to have the boar cared for by the Ohio State Fair. The exhibitor of the boar must have adequate liability insurance, as most farm protection policies provide. Entries will be made on regular entry blank and due in the Ohio State Fair Entry Department by June 20. The entry shall give a name, or some identification of the boar, the boar weight, exhibitor s name and address and a telephone number. The entry received with the heaviest weight will be the winning boar and eligible to be exhibited. If more than one entry has the same heaviest weight, the Ohio State Fair Entry Department will draw lots for the boar entry to be accepted. If the winning boar dies, or becomes incapacitated so it may not be exhibited at the Fair, then the next heaviest weight or lot drawn will be the entry. The entry accepted and exhibited shall receive as a prize $150 and a banner. Rules conflict with the Special Rules the latter shall govern. 10
PREMIUMS Premiums (amount listed after the class information) is processed and mailed at the conclusion of the fair. Any exhibitor who has not received due money by October 31, 2018, should notify the Entry Department at 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, Oh 43211, phone 614-644-4052; e-mail b.prince@expo.ohio.gov; or Stacey French 614-644-4049; email s.french@expo.ohio.gov IMPORTANT If you receive premiums of $499 and over, the State of Ohio now requires you to register as a "new supplier" at www.supplier.obm.ohio.gov. This MUST be done before any payment will be processed. Please be aware you will be asked for banking information, as your payment will be direct deposit. You may use either a checking or savings account. If you have won $499 and over in the past, you do not need to register. However, you are responsible to make any address or name changes, by going to www. supplier.obm.ohio.gov and update you information. 11