DEPARTMENT 2 DAIRY CATTLE Co-Chairperson: Rick Allen, 2418 Pittsburgh Road, Smock, PA 15480 (724-677-2589) Co-Chairperson: Danielle Angelo, 133 Allen Road, Smock, PA 15480 (724-677-4750) In State Dairy & Beef Cattle: 2017 Cattle Health Regulations 1. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued after May 1, 2017. 2. All animals must be free of infectious and contagious diseases and a statement of this should be written on the CVI. 3. Individual official animal identification. Official ID will have a US shield and includes: A USDA-issued National Uniform Eartagging System (NUES) tag; or A 15-digit Animal Identification Number eartag starting with 840 (including RFID) or Other official identification approved by USDA. (Brands and breed egistrations with tattoos are not acceptable). 4. A current rabies vaccination administered by a licensed veterinarian is required for animals 3 months of age and older (market cattle are exempt from this vaccination requirement). Out of State Dairy & Beef Cattle: 1. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued within the 30 days prior to the date of importation is required. 2. Vesicular Stomatitis (VS): (applies to states that experienced a Vesicular Stomatitis outbreak in the last 12 months). An accredited veterinarian shall determine whether the animals are free from VS, and animals shall be accompanied by a CVI with the following statement signed by the accredited veterinarian: All animals identified on this certificate of veterinary inspection have been examined and found to be free from VS. During the past 90 days,these animals were not located within 10 miles of a site where VS has been diagnosed. 3. All animals must be free of infectious and contagious diseases and a statement of this is required on the CVI. 4. Individual official animal identification is required. Official ID will have a US shield and includes: A USDA-issued National Uniform Eartagging System (NUES) tag; or 1
A 15-digit Animal Identification Number starting with 840 eartag (including RFID) or Other official identification approved by USDA. (Brands and breed registrations with tattoos are not acceptable). 5. Testing: Tuberculosis Requirements: No test is required for animals originating from Accredited Free states or zones. All exhibition animals originating from states or zones designated Modified Accredited Advanced must be test negative within the 60 days prior to the date of importation. The negative test results and date of test must be included on the CVI or the animal must be accompanied by a negative test report (a copy of the original report is acceptable). All animals originating from states or zones designated Modified Accredited must originate from herds in which all animals 12 months of age and older are test negative within the 12 months prior to the date of importation; and the individual animals to be imported (all ages) are test negative within the 60 days prior to the date of importation and at least 60 days after the negative whole herd test. The negative test results and date of test must be included on the CVI or the animal must be accompanied by a negative test report (a copy of the original test report is acceptable). Rodeo (or other recreational) animals of all ages must be negative on an official Tuberculosis test within the 60 days prior to entry, unless they originate from and are members of an Accredited Tuberculosis-free Herd. The negative test results and date of test must be included on the CVI or the animal must be accompanied by a negative test report (a copy of the original test report is acceptable). 6. A current rabies vaccination administered by a licensed veterinarian is required for animals 3 months of age and older (market cattle are exempt from this vaccination requirement). 2
RULES AND REGULATIONS: ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, July 14, 2017 ENTRY FEE: $3.00 per Animal ARRIVAL TIME: Monday, July 31, 2017-7:00 AM to 5:00 PM RELEASE TIME: Saturday, August 5, 2017 11:45 PM 1. To show ownership, the exhibitor s name must be on registration papers. 2. When livestock barns are filled to capacity entries will be refused based on latest postmark. 3. Exhibitors will be expected to: display or parade their animals as directed by the Chairperson; to accept the stall assigned without controversy; to keep their animals in an attractive appearance; and to cooperate with the department in every way that may serve to increase the educational value of the show. 4. Exhibitors of livestock must keep themselves informed as to when their stock will be judged. Stock must be in the ring promptly on call and a failure to comply with the order renders exhibitors liable to be ruled out of competing. 5. Decorations with ribbons or ornaments previously won by animals at shows shall be prohibited until after the awards have been made in their respective classes by the judges. 6. The exhibitors will be expected to keep the space they occupy in a clean and sanitary condition and to remove all their equipment promptly as the Chairperson may direct. 7. Exhibitor will be paid only 2 premiums per class. 8. SUBSTITUTIONS PERMITTED IN SAME CLASS ONLY! 3
SECTION 1 DAIRY 01 AYRSHIRE 04 HOLSTEIN 07 RED & WHITE 02 BROWN SWISS 05 JERSEY 03 GUERNSEY 06 MILKING SHORTHORN JUDGING: Tuesday, August 1, 2017-9:00 AM JUDGE: Austin Swartzbeck Premiums $16.00 $14.00 $12.00 $10.00 $5.00 Class 1. Spring Calf born 3-1-17 to 4-30-17 2. Winter Calf born 12-1-16 to 2-28-17 3. Fall Calf born 9-1-16 to 11-30-16 Premiums $18.00 $16.00 $14.00 $12.00 $10.00 4. Summer Yearling Heifer born 6-1-16 to 8-31-16 5. Spring Yearling Heifer born 3-1-16 to 5-31-16 6. Winter Yearling Heifer born 12-1-15 to 2-28-16 7. Fall Yearling Heifer born 9-1-15 to 11-30-15 JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE Premiums $17.00 $14.00 $11.00 $8.00 $5.00 10. Junior Best 3 Females - 3 females under 2 years of age, bred by exhibitor and carrying the same prefix, at least 1 to be owned by exhibitor. Each exhibitor is limited to 1 entry. Premiums $22.00 $19.00 $17.00 $14.00 $12.00 11. Dry Cow 12. Fall Yearling in Milk (must have calved), born 9-1-15 to 11-30-15 Premiums $26.00 $23.00 $20.00 $17.00 $14.00 14. Junior 2 year old born 3-1-15 to 8-31-15 15. Senior 2 year old born 9-1-14 to 2-28-15 Premiums $30.00 $26.00 $23.00 $19.00 $16.00 16. Junior 3 year old born 3-1-14 to 8-31-14 17. Senior 3 year old born 9-1-13 to 2-28-14 18. 4 year old born 9-1-11 to 8-31-13 19. 5 year old born 9-1-10 to 8-31-12 4
20. 100,000 pounds Class Cows any age that have produced 100,000 pounds of milk on standard DHIA or DHIR test. Verification of production must be available at check-in or ring side. 21. 6 years and over born prior to 9-1-11 SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE Premiums $17.00 $12.00 26. Cow, any age, to be judged on udder alone (milking classes). Limit 2 per exhibitor. Premiums $32.00 $27.00 $22.00 $17.00 $12.00 27. Dairy Herd - 4 cows that have freshened all owned by 1 exhibitor 28. Senior Get of Sire, 3 animals any age, produce of 1 sire, 2 must be owned by 1 exhibitor. 29. Best 3 Females - 3 females, any age, bred by exhibitor carrying the same prefix and at least 1 to be owned by exhibitor. Each exhibitor is limited to 1 entry. 30. Produce of Dam, Two 2 animals any age, the produce of 1 cow, need not be owned by 1 exhibitor 31. Dam and Daughter, any age, need not be owned by the same exhibitor SUPREME CHAMPION SUPREME CHAMPION also receives a $500.00 AWARD Sponsored by: Fayette County Holstein Club, Laurel Highlands Animal Health, and Dr. Dustin Davis 5
SECTION 2 MON VALLEY DISTRICT 4-H SHOW ENTRY DEADLINE: Please refer questions to Sheila Hackinson ENTRY FEE: No entry fee ENTRY LIMIT: No more than 7 animals per exhibitor SEND ENTRY FEE TO: Sheila Hackinson, Washington County Cooperative Extension, 100 West Beau Street, Room 601, Washington, PA 15301. 01 AYRSHIRE 04 HOLSTEIN 07 RED & WHITE 02 BROWN SWISS 05 JERSEY 03 GUERNSEY 06 MILKING SHORTHORN JUDGING: Saturday, July 29-9:00 AM JUDGE: To be determined Premiums $14.00 $12.00 $10.00 $8.00 $6.00 Class 1. Spring Calf born 3-1-17 to 4-30-17 2. Winter Calf born 12-1-16 to 2-28-17 3. Fall Calf born 9-1-16 to 11-30-16 4. Summer Yearling Heifer born 6-1-16 to 8-31-16 5. Spring Yearling Heifer born 3-1-16 to 5-31-16 6. Winter Yearling Heifer born 12-1-15 to 2-28-16 7. Fall Yearling Heifer born 9-1-15 to 11-30-15 JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE Premiums $20.00 $16.00 $14.00 $12.00 $10.00 11. Dry Cow, 2 years and over 13. Fall Yearling in Milk (Must have calved), born 9-1-15 to 11-30-15 14. Junior 2 year old born 3-1-15 to 8-31-15 15. Senior 2 year old born 9-1-14 to 2-29-15 16. Junior 3 year old born 3-1-14 to 8-31-14 17. Senior 3 year old born 9-1-13 to 2-28-14 18. 4 year old born 9-1-12 to 8-31-13 19. 5 year old born 9-1-11 to 8-31-12 21. 6 years and over born prior to 9-1-11 SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION FEMALE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE 6