DEPARTMENT X
4-H LIVESTOCK
** ONLY ONE PREMIUM PER CLASS NUMBER may be paid according to rules from
the Bureau of County Fairs.
NOTE: NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR OTHER DRUGS ALLOWED DURING 4-H SHOWS
1. All entries in this Department are subject to the General Rules, found at the front of the Show
Book and here. (Read these general rules carefully.)
2. Each exhibitor must be regularly enrolled in Logan County 4-H before March 1, 2016 and in the
respective project he or she is showing by the required project date. The animal must be from
his or her project.
3. ENTRY BLANKS – Each club member will be furnished a 4-H entry blank on which he or she
will make only the entries in the 4-H department. JUNIOR AND OPEN CLASS ENTRIES
SHOULD BE MADE WITH THE FAIR ASSOCIATION AT THE FAIR SECRETARY’S
OFFICE.
4. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE MADE IN PERSON AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE BY
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016 AT 4:00 P.M. THIS INCLUDES STATE FAIR JUNIOR
LIVESTOCK ENTRIES (Both entry AND Entry Fees for State Fair)!!
5. Check each specie section for specific rules regarding numbers to be shown. Lacking specie
rules, exhibitors are limited to one breed and two entries per class [ONE PREMIUM per class
number is maximum allowed to be paid].
6. GOATS must be on the grounds by 1 pm on Tuesday, August 2. SWINE & SHEEP must be
in the livestock barns no later than noon on Tuesday, August 2. A livestock committee
representative will check in livestock upon arrival. (Dairy must be on grounds by 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, August 2. Beef must be in livestock barns by noon on Wednesday, August 3)
7. Birthdates and ownership dates shall correspond with those listed in various departments.
8. Registration papers must be in the first and last name of the exhibitor (not to include farm
names, initials of 4-H’ers, family names, etc.) and date of ownership as shown on registration
papers must comply with 4-H project starting dates. Registration papers must be in exhibitor’s
possession at fair. No electronic copies will be accepted.
9. Health regulations as listed in the 4-H Show Book must be followed. Health and registration
papers will be checked before showing.
10. A 4-H’er may show another 4-H’ers project if the other 4-H’ers absence is approved ahead of
time with the Large Animal Project Development Committee, or if a member has 2 projects in a
class [ONE PREMIUM per class number is maximum allowed to be paid].
11. All animals are to be shown by 4-H owner except when two entries are made in the same class
[ONE PREMIUM per class number is maximum allowed to be paid], then 4-H owner can have
another Logan County 4-H exhibitor show the second animal.
12. 4-H members age 8-18 (as of 9/1/2015) enrolled in traditional 4-H community clubs
(premium eligible) are the only youth allowed to exhibit animals in the show ring due to
risk management issues.
13. Exhibitors in this department will not be required to pay entry fees, stall rent or purchase an
exhibitors ticket, if these are the only classes entered. If the exhibitor enters open classes, an
exhibitor’s ticket and entry fee must be paid. 4-H exhibitors will receive a pass and free stall
rent, but must pay stall and pen rent for open classes.
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Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016!!
14. SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES – SIGN-UP IS AT THE SHOWS ON SHOW DAY.
15. Master Showmanship classes will be available for entry in June during 4-H fair entry
dates. See Master Showmanship rules in the green Showmanship section in Fairbook.
16. Care of Animals Statement – Each owner shall provide for each of his or her animals
sufficient quantity of good quality, wholesome food and water; adequate shelter and protection
from the weather; veterinary care when needed to prevent suffering; and humane care and
treatment. No person or owner may beat, cruelly treat, torment, starve, overwork or otherwise
abuse any animal. No owner may abandon any animal where it may become a public charge
or may suffer injury, hunger or exposure.
17. “Dying or artificially changing the color of an animal is prohibited. Coloring agents may only
be used up to the hock (knee). Powders are not allowed on any part of the animal. Animals
may be given a white towel test as they enter the show ring. Cattle are to be shown in their
natural conformation. The use of FALSE TAIL HEADS is prohibited. The addition of HAIR,
HEMP, or ANY SIMILAR SUBSTANCE to any part of an animal is prohibited. No tail ties will
be allowed for breeding stock or steers. Excess adhesive on the legs beyond what is needed
to groom the animal’s hair is grounds for disqualification.” The consequences of any
discrepancy regarding this rule will be addressed immediately by the following steps:
NOTIFY SUPERINTENDENT IMMEDIATELY; STOP THE SHOW AND CALL A MEETING
OF THE LARGE ANIMAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS WHO ARE
PRESENT, DO NOT RESUME SHOW UNTIL COMMITTEE MAKES A DECISION. IF “YES”
THE RULE HAS BEEN BROKEN THEN THE 4-Her WILL BE DISMISSED FROM ALL
AREAS OF THAT SPECIES.
18. THE 4-H EXHIBITOR MUST BE PRESENT AND INVOLVED IN FITTING OF ANIMALS.
19. If 4-Her needs additional help the day of show, a prior written letter must be submitted
before entries close for approval by extension office as well as Large Animal Project
Development Committee.
20. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility that tattoos are in proper ears and legible in accordance with
registration papers. It is also the exhibitors responsibility that breeder produces papers for
purebred animals. All purebred crossing scales with improper tattoos/ear notches, noncorresponding and registration papers (to be brought to scales) will be disqualified as a
purebred and moved to commercial/crossbred classes.
21. General livestock rule items not covered in Logan County 4-H Showbook will go by State Fair
Guidelines (Refer to Illinois State Junior Book available at the Logan County Extension Office)
22. Animal Science Display Class – (open to members in Beef, Cats, Dairy, Dogs, Goats,
Horse/Pony, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Small Pets, & Swine) THIS CLASS WILL EXHIBIT ON
DEPT. W DAY/MONDAY, AUGUST 1st. Prepare a display focusing on any activity related to
the animal science project. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have gained through
the animal project you studied. The exhibit may include, but isn’t limited to, original works,
objects, demonstrations, digital presentations, programs, websites, games, apps,
performances, or posters which you have made. Choose whatever method best shows what
you’ve learned. You must furnish any equipment you need for your exhibit. Internet service
will not be provided for the exhibit. All exhibits must include something visual, such as a
printed copy of a digital presentation, which will remain on display during the exhibition.
Electronic equipment will only be used during your personal judging time and will not remain
on display during the entire exhibit period. Live animals are not permitted as exhibits in this
area. For safety reasons, exhibits cannot include glass, syringes with needles or any other
sharp objects.
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Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016!!
BEEF CATTLE
Thursday, August 4, 8:00 a.m.
(Beef must be in livestock/cattle barns by NOON Wednesday, August 3)
** ONLY ONE PREMIUM PER CLASS NUMBER may be paid according to rules from
the Bureau of County Fairs.
Superintendent: Marc Short, Lincoln
Assistant Superintendents: Tracey Rawlings, New Holland; Matt Short, Lincoln; Kevin Foran,
Williamsville
Announcer: Bill Bree, Lincoln
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4.
Exhibitor must follow all general Dept. X guidelines (see p. 51 - 52).
All beef animals must be exhibited regardless of the number in a class.
4-H Scramble calves will be grouped together, NO exceptions.
Market Beef will be weighed in Wednesday afternoon August 3rd, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Each breed will be divided into weight classes by the Superintendent and weighmaster after
weigh-in is completed and will show in those classes Thursday.
5. Artificial coloring of animals will not be allowed above the hocks and animals found being
artificially colored will be disqualified. Beef Superintendents shall be responsible for toweling
procedures and for enforcement of rules.
6. Warts are a big concern. It will be left to the discretion of the County Fair Vet if an animal will
be disqualified due to warts on an animal.
7. Personalized Show Shirts may be worn except during showmanship.
8. Must declare breed in February (at weigh-in time) and confirm breed with registration paper in
June. If no paper in June the animal will show with crossbreds. No crossbreds will be allowed
to go back to a breed.
9. Show order will be as specified in book.
10. Health papers and Registration Papers will be checked on Wednesday, August 3, after
Market Beef weigh-in at the Show Pavilion. (see cattle health regulations in white pages at
back of showbook)
11. Animals do not have to be fitted for showmanship classes – it shall be the exhibitor’s choice
whether or not to fit for showmanship.
12. Grand Champion will be chosen from breed winners and Champion Crossbred. Reserve
Grand Champion will be selected from remaining class with the reserve in class to the Grand
Champion brought in. A Champion and Reserve Champion Purebred will be selected, if not
selected in Grand Champion drive.
13. ANY ANIMALS WITHOUT CORRECT REGISTRATION PAPERS WILL BE SHOWN IN
CROSSBRED CLASS!
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Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016!!
Market Beef
Market beef must have been owned by February 1, 2016.
All Market Beef must be tattooed and weighed. All Market Beef will be mouthed at the
official County weigh-in Wednesday afternoon at the same time that they are weighed. No
Market Beef will be allowed to show regardless of birth date that has more than one pair of
its milk teeth replaced by permanent teeth, and the permanent teeth cannot be advanced
enough to be in wear. The decision of the examining veterinarians will be final.
3.
Final decision of weight classes will be made at the scale. [ONE PREMIUM per class
number is maximum allowed to be paid].
4.
Show order will be Market Heifers-Grand and Reserve Market Heifer. Steers: Black Angus,
Herefords, Shorthorns, Simmentals, All Other Breeds, Crossbreds and Non-Papered Breeds.
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Steer Over all Breeds.
5.
Market heifers will be broke down by weight, just like the steers, and then the champion
market heifer will be selected.
6.
A Top Rate-of-Gain Market Steer will be chosen, announced at the conclusion of the Market
Beef show and presented an award at that time.
7.
Market Beef Blood Testing Rule: The Logan County Extension Office and the Large Animal
Project Development Committee reserves the right to blood test the Champion and Reserve
Champion Market Beef of each Purebred Class at the Logan County 4-H Show for type to
verify breed characteristics. Any protests must be filed in writing at the 4-H Office within 24
hours after the conclusion of the 4-H Beef Show. The protesting party will pay all blood
testing expenses if tests are proven negative; if found positive, the 4-H’er will be responsible
for all costs. Any breeder and/or exhibitor found to be in violation will not be awarded
premiums and will be barred from exhibiting at the Logan County 4-H Show for the following
one year. The second occurrence will bar that 4-H’er for his/her 4-H career from exhibiting.
All premium and sale money will be held until tests are returned. Anyone found in violation:
Sale money over market price will be refunded to the buyer.
8.
No 4-H cattle will be allowed to show with horns. Scurs are acceptable.
9.
Must declare breed in February (at weigh-in) and confirm breed with registration paper in
June. If no paper in June the animal will show with crossbreds. No crossbreds will be
allowed to go back to a breed.
10. ANY ANIMALS WITHOUT CORRECT REGISTRATION PAPERS WILL BE SHOWN IN
CROSSBRED CLASS.
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Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016!!
Market Heifers
X-1A Light
X-1B Medium
X-1C Heavy
SHORTHORN
X-4A Light
X-4B Medium
X-4C Heavy
CROSSBRED &
NON-PAPERED BREED
STEERS
X-7A Light
X-7B Medium
X-7C Heavy
Market Beef
BLACK ANGUS
X-2A Light
X-2B Medium
X-2C Heavy
SIMMENTAL
X-5A Light
X-5B Medium
X-5C Heavy
HEREFORD
X-3A Light
X-3B Medium
X-3C Heavy
ALL OTHER BREEDS
X-6A Light
X-6B Medium
X-6C Heavy
HEIFERS
1. Purebred Beef Classes
1. Prospect Classes – calved after 1/1/2016 (all breeds will exhibit in ONE class)
2. Senior Heifer Calf – Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2015
3. Late Summer Heifer – July 1 to August 31, 2015
4. Early Summer Heifer – May 1 to June 30, 2015
5. Late Junior Yearling Heifer – March 1 to April 30, 2015
6. Early Junior Yearling Heifer – Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2015
7. Senior Yearling Heifer-Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2014
i. All Senior Yearling Heifers must be confirmed safe in calf with written
documentation by examining veterinarian.
2. Beef purebred heifers must have been owned by June 1, 2016.
3. Exhibitor may enter and show 2 breeds of heifers, and may show 2 entries per class [ONE
PREMIUM PER CLASS number is maximum amount allowed to be paid].
4. Tattoos of the top two places in each heifer class will be checked in the show ring if
questioned.
5. Each breed of cattle will name a Champion Female and they are eligible to show for
Supreme Champion Female.
6. Heifers will show in order of Prospect classes, Black Angus, Red Angus, Hereford,
Shorthorn, Simmental, and Papered Other Breeds. Each breed shall show straight through
until Champions have been selected.
7. Recognized Breed Associations will include: American Hereford Assoc., American Polled
Hereford Assoc., American Shorthorn Assoc., American Simmental Assoc., and American
Angus Assoc. Females registered in any other Breed Associations must show in Papered
Other Breeds classes.
8. ANY ANIMALS WITHOUT CORRECT REGISTRATION PAPERS WILL BE SHOWN IN
NON-PAPERED COMMERCIAL HEIFER CLASS!
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Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016!!
HEIFERS/PROSPECT CALVES
BLACK ANGUS
HEREFORD
X-14 Senior Heifer Calf
X-20 Senior Heifer Calf
X-15 Late Summer Heifer
X-21 Late Summer Heifer
X-16 Early Summer Heifer
X-22 Early Summer Heifer
X-17 Late Junior Yearling Heifer
X-23 Late Junior Yearling Heifer
X-18 Early Junior Yearling Heifer
X-24 Early Junior Yearling Heifer
X-19 Senior Yearling Heifer
X-25 Senior Yearling Heifer
SHORTHORN
SIMMENTAL (1/2 blood or more)
X-26 Senior Heifer Calf
X-32 Senior Heifer Calf
X-27 Late Summer Heifer
X-33 Late Summer Heifer
X-28 Early Summer Heifer
X-34 Early Summer Heifer
X-29 Late Junior Yearling Heifer
X-35 Late Junior Yearling Heifer
X-30 Early Junior Yearling Heifer
X-36 Early Junior Yearling Heifer
X-31 Senior Yearling Heifer
X-37 Senior Yearling Heifer
PAPERED OTHER BREEDS
RED ANGUS
X-38 Senior Heifer Calf
X-44 Senior Heifer Calf
X-39 Late Summer Heifer
X-45 Late Summer Heifer
X-40 Early Summer Heifer
X-46 Early Summer Heifer
X-41 Late Junior Yearling Heifer
X-47 Late Junior Yearling Heifer
X-42 Early Junior Yearling Heifer
X-48 Early Junior Yearling Heifer
X-43 Senior Yearling Heifer
X-49 Senior Yearling Heifer
NON-PAPERED COMMERCIAL HEIFER COW/CALF CLASS
X-50 (by weight)
X-52A First calved Heifer – 3 years
X-51 (by weight)
X-52B 4 years old and up
PROSPECT CLASSES
X-53 – Prospect Heifer
X-54 – Prospect Bull
Cow/Calf Class
(Each 4-H’er can exhibit two cow/calf pairs if properly entered in 4-H).
[ONE PREMIUM PER CLASS NUMBER is maximum amount allowed to be paid]
X-52A First calf Heifer-3 year old
X-52B 4 year old and up
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5.
Registration papers are not required for the cow or the calf but are optional.
Cow must be owned by the 4-H’er when bred.
All breeds will be shown together.
Both cow and calf must be halter broke and exhibited at the same time.
The class is to be judged on the quality of the cow and calf and the efficiency of the cow in
producing the calf.
6. Calves shown with the cow are also eligible to be shown in the Prospect Calf classes but
not required.
7. ALL livestock must have a health certificate that meets all health requirements of the state.
8. The calf is to be owned, exhibited and maintained by the exhibitor the same as the cow.
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Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016!!
9. Calf is to be born on or after January 1, 2016.
10. At the Superintendent’s discretion, cow/calves may leave the evening of Thursday, August
6st.
Prospect Classes
X-53-Prospect Heifer-Calved after 1/1/2016
X-54-Prospect Bull-Calved after 1/1/2016
1. All Breeds will be shown together.
2. Registration papers are not required on calves but are optional.
3. Any heifers exhibited in the Prospect Heifer class are not eligible to be shown in any heifer
classes shown by breed.
4. Calves shown in the Prospect classes are eligible to be shown with the dam in the Cow/Calf
classes but not required.
5. ALL livestock must have a health certificate that meets all health requirements of the state.
W-139 ANIMAL SCIENCE/BEEF DISPLAY CLASS – see rule #22 – pg. 52
AWARDS AND TROPHIES
Grand Champion Market Steer ($50)
Brandt Consolidated
Grand Champion Steer (Jacket)
Doug DeMay/Eagle One Investments
Reserve Grand Champion Steer
Phil Willson, Atlanta Ag Center
Grand Champion Market Heifer
MKS Livestock
Reserve Grand Champion Market Heifer
VanWye Red Angus
Champion Angus Steer
State Bank of Lincoln
Reserve Champion Angus Steer
Tabor Feed Mill & Farm Supply, Inc.
Champion Hereford Steer
Phil Willson, Atlanta Ag Center
Reserve Champion Hereford Steer
Randy Pech Family
Champion Shorthorn Steer
Logan County Farm Bureau
Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer
Green’s Diamond G Farm/Wes & Martha Green
Champion Crossbred Steer
Phil Willson, Atlanta Ag Center
Reserve Champion Crossbred Steer
Tabor Feed Mill & Farm Supply, Inc.
Champion Simmental Steer
Logan County Simmental Association
Reserve Champion Simmental Steer
Logan County Simmental Association
Champion British Breed Steer
Larry Bobell Family
Reserve Champion British Breed Steer
MKS Livestock
Top Rate-of-Gain Market Beef ($50)
Brandt Consolidated
Top Rate-of-Gain Steer
Rockin’ G Land & Cattle Co.
AOB Champion Steer
Noah Green/Ag Land FS
Reserve Champion AOB Steer
USDA Farm Service Agency/Tony Schmillen
Supreme Champion Female
Larry Bobell Family
Reserve Supreme Champion Female
MKS Livestock
Champion Angus Female
Logan County Angus Association
Reserve Champion Angus Female
Logan County Angus Association
Champion Red Angus Female
Timbercreek Village
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Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016!!
Reserve Champion Red Angus Female
Champion Hereford Female
Reserve Champion Hereford Female
Champion Shorthorn Female
Reserve Champion Shorthorn Female
Champion Simmental Female
Champion Simmental Female ($25)
Reserve Champion Simmental Female
Reserve Champion Simmental Female
($15)
Champion AOB Female
Res. Champion AOB Female
Champion Non-papered Comm Heifer
Res. Champ. Non-Papered Comm Heifer
Champion Cow/Calf
Reserve Champion Cow/Calf
Sr. Beef Showmanship (Director’s Chair)
MEMORIALS
Grand Champion Steer
Champion Shorthorn Female Memorial
Res. Champion Shorthorn Female
Memorial
Outstanding 4-H Beef Member
Champion Shorthorn Steer plaque
Timbercreek Village
Brandt Consolidated
Randy Pech Family
Tabor Feed Mill & Farm Supply, Inc.
Central Illinois Ag, Inc
Central Illinois Ag, Inc
Logan County Simmental Association
Central Illinois Ag, Inc.
Logan County Simmental Association
Hollanders 4-H Club
Rockin G Land & Cattle Co.
Timbercrest Veterinary Service
Timbercrest Veterinary Service
Hollander’s 4-H Club
Top Flight Grain Western Division
Heartland Beef Alliance
Randy Westen Memorial-Heartland Seed Production, Inc.
Heartland Seed Production, Inc.
Heartland Seed Production, Inc.
Troy Lynn Miller Memorial Plaque/Lynn Miller Family
In Memory of Troy Powell/Jack Powell Family
MONETARY AWARDS
LOGAN COUNTY SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION – The association will award the following monies
for all Simmental Heifer Classes at the 4-H Show.
1st - $5, 2nd - $3, and 3rd - $2. Monetary awards will also be awarded to the Champion and Reserve
Champion Simmental Steer. Contributions of the Breeders Association for the 4-H Show at the
Logan County Fair will include: Boyer Simmentals, Breezeway Simmentals, Donnan Family
Simmentals, Graff Land & Livestock, Hilltop Farms, Hoerbert Family Simmentals, 5K Simmentals,
Jones Family Simmentals, Maxheimer Farms Simmentals, and Wolf Creek Simmentals.
HEREFORD AWARDS – The Champion and Reserve Champion Hereford steers and Hereford
heifers will receive a cash award. Contributors to the Hereford Fund for 4-H and Jr. Shows at the
Logan County Fair will be announced.
LOGAN COUNTY ANGUS ASSOCIATION – The Angus Association will pay monies (amounts
TBD) to all participants for all Angus classes in both heifer and steer classes at the Logan County
4-H Show.
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Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016!!
DAIRY CATTLE
Wednesday, August 3 – 8:00 a.m. (with Jr. & Open Shows)
(Dairy must be on fairgrounds by 8 am on Tuesday, August 2)
** ONLY ONE PREMIUM PER CLASS NUMBER may be paid according to rules from the Bureau of
County Fairs.
Superintendent: Cindy Stoll, Chestnut
1.
Exhibitor must follow all general Dept. X guidelines (see p. 51 - 52).
2.
All breeds will show in their respective classes regardless of number in the class.
3.
Dairy cows in production will show as entered in the breed classes.
4.
Dairy calves and heifers must have been owned by June 1, 2016.
5.
Dairy cows must have been owned by January 1, 2016 and must have had a calf within the past
year to be shown in cow class.
6.
Each breed will name a Champion Heifer and Cow; Grand Champion Heifer and Cow will be named
for all breeds.
7.
Health and Registration papers will be checked on Tuesday, August 2, in the Show Pavilion from 2
to 3 p.m. (see dairy health regulations in white pages at back of showbook)
8.
Purebred Dairy Cattle Classes are as follows:
1. Junior Heifer Calf – on or after 12/1/15
2. Senior Heifer Calf – 9/1/15 – 11/30/15
3. Junior Yearling – 3/1/15 – 8/31/15
4. Senior Yearling – 9/1/14 – 2/28/15
5. Cow – born before 9/1/14
9.
Senior Showmanship in Dairy – A 4-H’er may win the Senior Showmanship one year and sits out
one year and may participate the next year.
10. ANY ANIMALS WITHOUT CORRECT REGISTRATION PAPERS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED!
HOLSTEIN – Purebred
X-55 Junior Heifer Calf
X-56 Senior Heifer Calf
X-57 Junior Yearling
X-58 Senior Yearling
X-59 Cow
GUERNSEY – Purebred
X-65 Junior Heifer Calf
X-66 Senior Heifer Calf
X-67 Junior Yearling
X-68 Senior Yearling
X-69 Cow
DAIRY CATTLE CLASSES
MILKING SHORTHORN - Purebred
X-60 Junior Heifer Calf
X-61 Senior Heifer Calf
X-62 Junior Yearling
X-63 Senior Yearling
X-64 Cow
OTHER BREEDS – Purebred
X-70 Junior Heifer Calf
X-71 Senior Heifer Calf
X-72 Junior Yearling
X-73 Senior Yearling
X-74 Cow
W-139 ANIMAL SCIENCE/DAIRY- DISPLAY CLASS – see rule #22 – pg. 52
AWARDS
Grand Champion Heifer Over All Breeds: Phil Willson, Atlanta Ag Center
Grand Champion Cow Over All Breeds: Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc., Peoria Division
Grand Champion Cow ($50): Brandt Consolidated
MONETARY AWARDS: Logan County Milking Shorthorn Association – The association will award the
following monies in Jr. Calf and Sr. Heifer Calf classes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4, 4th: $3, and 5th: $2.
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Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016!!
SHEEP
Thursday, August 6 – 8:00 a.m.
(Sheep MUST be in livestock/sheep barn by NOON on Tuesday, August 4)
** ONLY ONE PREMIUM PER CLASS NUMBER may be paid according to rules from the
Bureau of County Fairs.
Superintendent: John Coers, New Holland
Assistant Supt.: Jim Coers, Mason City, Steve Schreiner, Lincoln
1.
Exhibitors should follow all general Dept. X rules (see p. 51 - 52).
2.
All breeds will show in their respective classes regardless of number in the class.
3.
A Grand Champion and Reserve will be named. Commercial ewes will not show for
Champion.
4.
All entries in the breeding classes must be purebred. Registration papers will be called for
during the Fair.
5.
4-H members can exhibit two breeds of sheep in the 4-H Show with a maximum of 12
entries in the breeding classes. Wethers are limited to two entries of any breeds or crosses.
Commercial will count as a breed. [ONE PREMIUM per class number is maximum allowed
to be paid].
6.
Each exhibitor will be limited to two entries in each class per breed [ONE PREMIUM per
class number is maximum allowed to be paid], except the pair of lambs where only one pair
may be shown.
7.
All lambs must be born after September 1, 2015. Lambs will be teethed and must show no
evidence of permanent teeth.
8.
Breeding sheep (including ewe and ram lambs) must have been owned by the fourth
Wednesday in June of the current year. Wethers must have been owned by May 15th of the
current year. Spot checks of farms by Extension staff and Superintendent may be
performed to verify possession.
9.
Health and registration papers will be checked on Tuesday, August 2 in the Show Pavilion
from 2-3:30 p.m. All ear tags, tattoos, or horn markings must be visible for ring clerks to
read. (see sheep health regulations in white pages at back of showbook)
10. Artificial coloring will not be allowed. Any animal being artificially colored will be disqualified.
11. Market wethers will be weighed on Tuesday, August 2 from 1:15 -1:30 p.m. in hog barn.
12. ANY SHEEP WITHOUT CORRECT REGISTRATION PAPERS WILL BE SHOWN IN
COMMERCIAL CLASS!
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Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016!!
SOUTHDOWN
X-75 Ewe Lamb
X-76 Ram Lamb
X-77 Pair of Lambs
X-78 Ewe one year & older
CORRIEDALE
X-83 Ewe Lamb
X-84 Ram Lamb
X-85 Pair of Lambs
X-86 Ewe one year & older
TUNIS
X-91 Ewe Lamb
X-92 Ram Lamb
X-93 Pair of Lambs
X-94 Ewe one year & older
ALL OTHER BREEDS MEAT
X-99 Ewe Lamb
X-100 Ram Lamb
X-101 Pair of Lambs
X-102 Ewe one year & older
MARKET WETHER
X-106A Lightweight Market Wether
X-106B Heavyweight Market Wether
SHEEP
HAMPSHIRE
X-79 Ewe Lamb
X-80 Ram Lamb
X-81 Pair of Lambs
X-82 Ewe one year & older
MONTADALE
X-87 Ewe Lamb
X-88 Ram Lamb
X-89 Pair of Lambs
X-90 Ewe one year & older
ALL OTHER BREEDS WOOL
X-95 Ewe Lamb
X-96 Ram Lamb
X-97 Pair of Lambs
X-98 Ewe one year & older
COMMERCIAL EWE CLASSES
X-103 Ewe Lamb
X-104 Pair of Ewe Lambs
X-105 Ewe one year & older
PAIR OF WETHERS
X-107A Lightweight Pair of Wethers
X-107B Heavyweight Pair of Wethers
W-139 ANIMAL SCIENCE/SHEEP - DISPLAY CLASS – see rule #22 – pg. 52
AWARDS
Grand Champion Ewe Lamb
Grand Champion Ewe Lamb (blanket)
Reserve Grand Champion Ewe Lamb
Grand Champion Ram Lamb
Grand Champion Ram Lamb (blanket)
Reserve Grand Champion Ram Lamb
Grand Champion Pair of Lambs
Reserve Grand Champion Pair of Lambs
Grand Champion Ewe
Reserve Grand Champion Ewe
Grand Champion Wether
Grand Champion Wether ($50)
Grand Champion Wether Jacket
Reserve Grand Champion Wether
Grand Champion Pair of Wethers
Reserve Grand Champion Pair of Wethers
Grand Champion Commercial Ewe
Reserve Grand Champion Commercial Ewe
Coers Excavating
3J Farm – The Coers Family
Bank of Chestnut
Phil Willson, Atlanta Ag Center
3J Farm – The Coers Family
Bank of Chestnut
Farm Credit Illinois
Farm Credit Illinois
Brandt Consolidated
Farm Credit Illinois
In memory of Curtis Drake by Beason Ag 4-H Club
Brandt Consolidated
Doug DeMay/Eagle One Investsments
State Bank of Lincoln
Timbercreek Village
Grieme Ins.
3J Farm – The Coers Family
3J Farm – The Coers Family
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Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016!!
BREEDING SWINE - GILTS
Wednesday, August 3 – 8:00 a.m.
(Swine MUST be in livestock/swine barns by NOON on Tuesday, August 2)
** ONLY ONE PREMIUM PER CLASS NUMBER may be paid according to rules from the
Bureau of County Fairs.
Superintendent: Jim Bobell, Elkhart
Assistant Superintendents: Michael Coers, Hartsburg; Scott Tibbs, Lincoln, Jeff Elsas, Lincoln;
Brett Davison, Beason; Blain Olson, Lincoln; Chris Anderson, Elkhart; Sandy Bobell, Lincoln; Eric
Eimer, Lincoln
Announcer: Dr. Penny Haase-Wittler
1. Read General Rules and Regulations for 4-H livestock (see p. 51 - 52).
2. All animals exhibited in the 4-H breeding hog classes will be purebred &/or crossbred, and
must have been farrowed on or after January 1st of the current year.
3. Each exhibitor may show a maximum of four gilts, maximum of two gilts per class [ONE
PREMIUM per class number is maximum allowed to be paid].
4. Single purebred and commercial gilts must have been owned by June 1, 2016.
5. All breeds will show in their respective classes regardless of the number in the class.
6. Registration papers required on all purebreds. Papers must be with exhibitor in ring. Top
two in each class may be checked in ring.
7. Health papers will be checked on Tuesday, August 2 from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Show Pavilion.
(see swine health regulations in white pages at back of showbook)
8. Commercial selection classes will be allowed to drive for Champion Commercial Gilt.
9. The commercial gilt selection class entries are subject to all health rules. Exhibitors must
submit to the county Extension Office sheets showing ear notches and certify that these
commercial gilts are owned by the exhibitor and have been a 4-H project since 6/1/2015.
10. Ear notch sheets are due by June 24th in the Extension Office, if the sheets are not received
by June 24th, the exhibitor will not be eligible to show. Fresh ear notches will be disqualified.
County Fair Veterinarian and the Large Animal Project Development Committee will make
final decision.
11. Commercial gilts will be placed in classes and will be shown by weight. The maximum
weight limit on commercial gilts is 385 pounds. Any gilt that weighs out of this limit will show
in a super heavy market hog class with any super heavy barrows. [ONE PREMIUM per class
number is maximum allowed to be paid].
12. Grand Champion will be chosen from breed winners and Champion Crossbred. Reserve
Grand Champion will be selected from remaining class with the reserve in class to the Grand
Champion brought in. A Champion and Reserve Champion Purebred will be selected, if not
selected in Grand Champion Drive.
13. Swine registration papers for Purebred Gilts must be in hand upon entering showring.
Committee will be working one class ahead to check papers. Registration papers
must be original and in 4-H’ers name ONLY. NO FAXES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Joint
ownership will NOT be accepted.
14. ANY ANIMALS WITHOUT CORRECT REGISTRATION PAPERS WILL BE SHOWN IN
CROSSBRED CLASS!
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Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016!!
FARROWING DATES:
SPOTTED HOGS
X-108 #1 Gilt
X-109 #2 Gilt
X-110 #3 Gilt
X-111 #4 Gilt
DUROC
X-124 #1 Gilt
X-125 #2 Gilt
X-126 #3 Gilt
X-127 #4 Gilt
#1 Gilt:
#2 Gilt:
#3 Gilt:
#4 Gilt:
January 1-20, 2016
January 21 – February 10, 2016
February 11 – 28, 2016
March 1, 2016 & after
BREEDING HOGS – GILTS
YORKSHIRE
CHESTER WHITE
X-112 #1 Gilt
X-116 #1 Gilt
X-113 #2 Gilt
X-117 #2 Gilt
X-114 #3 Gilt
X-118 #3 Gilt
X-115 #4 Gilt
X-119 #4 Gilt
BERKSHIRE
ALL OTHER
X-128 #1 Gilt
BREEDS
X-129 #2 Gilt
X-132 #1 Gilt
X-130 #3 Gilt
X-133 #2 Gilt
X-131 #4 Gilt
X-134 #3 Gilt
X-135 #4 Gilt
HAMPSHIRE
X-120 #1 Gilt
X-121 #2 Gilt
X-122 #3 Gilt
X-123 #4 Gilt
COMMERCIAL
SELECTION CLASS
X-136 Light A
X-137 Light B
X-138 Medium C
X-139 Medium D
X-140 Heavy E
X-141 Heavy F
AWARDS
Grand Champion Gilt
Logan County Paramedic Association, Inc.
Grand Champion Gilt Trophy & $75
Chad Wieber Memorial
Grand Champion Barrow – traveling trophy Don Crane Family
Reserve Grand Champion Gilt
Logan County Paramedic Association, Inc.
3rd Overall Gilt
In Memory of Ross Conrady
th
4 Overall Gilt
Hartsburg Grain
5th Overall Gilt
Brandt Consolidated
Champion Spotted
Phil Willson, Atlanta Ag Center
Champion Chester White
Ritchhart’s Mobile Zoo
Champion Duroc
Top Flight Grain Western Division
Champion Berkshire
Tibbs Family in memory of Nick Tibbs
Champion Commercial Selection Class
BB Milling Co.
Champion Yorkshire
Phil Wilson, Atlanta Ag Center
Champion Hampshire
BB Milling Co.
Champion All Other Breeds
Grieme Ins.
Reserve Champion Spotted
In honor & memory of Donald D. Wilson by the
Middletown 4-H’ers & Cloverbuds
Reserve Champion Chester White
Coers Excavating
Reserve Champion Duroc
Hollanders 4-H Club
Reserve Champion Berkshire
Tibbs Family in memory of Nick Tibbs
Reserve Champion Commercial Selection State Bank of Lincoln
Class
Reserve Champion Yorkshire
Grieme Ins.
Reserve Champion Hampshire
Hickory Hills Farm/Rod & Michael Coers
Reserve Champion All Other Breeds
In Memory of Chris McGlasson by 4-H Family & Friends
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Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016!!
MARKET HOG SHOW – BARROWS
(Swine MUST be in livestock/swine barns by NOON on Tuesday, August 2)
** ONLY ONE PREMIUM PER CLASS NUMBER may be paid according to rules from the
Bureau of County Fairs.
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Read General Rules and Regulations for 4-H Livestock (see p. 51 - 52).
All animals exhibited in the 4-H market hog classes will be purebred &/or crossbred, and
must have been farrowed on or after January 15th of the current year.
Barrows only are eligible for the 4-H barrow classes. Each exhibitor will be required to
produce registration papers on animals shown in registered classes.
All barrows must have been owned by June 1, 2016.
All breeds will show in their respective classes regardless of the number in the class.
Each exhibitor will be limited to six barrows weighed and six barrows shown, but a maximum
of 4 barrows per breed (crossbred counts as a breed).
All barrows will be weighed Tuesday, August 2 between 1:30 and 3:00 p.m. Purebred
barrows will be divided into three weight classes by superintendent and weighmaster after
“weigh-in” is completed. [ONE PREMIUM per class number is maximum allowed to be paid].
All barrows weighing over 300 lbs. will be placed in X-169 Super Heavy barrow class with
any crossbred gilt that weighs over 385 lbs.
Reweigh procedures are as follows:
1. The request to reweigh must be made immediately as the animal leaves the scale.
2. Barrow must not leave the scale area.
3. Barrow must reweigh within 15 minutes of original weigh time.
4. The second weight will be official weight.
5. Each exhibitor may weigh six (6) barrows at “official weigh-in”, with a four per breed
maximum. Weight requirements will be strictly enforced. Barrows weighing more than
300 lbs. will show in the Super Heavy Barrow class.
Grade or crossbred barrows will be considered as a breed and be subject to all rules above.
Ear notch sheets are due by June 29th in the Extension Office, if the sheets are not received
by June 29th, the exhibitor will not be eligible to show. Fresh ear notches will be disqualified.
County Fair Veterinarian and the Large Animal Project Development Committee will make
final decision.
All barrows must be owned as BARROWS by exhibitor by June 1, 2015.
Health papers will be checked in Show Pavilion on Tuesday, August 2, from 2-3:30 p.m. (see
swine health regulations in white pages at back of showbook)
Barrow registration papers will be checked at weigh-in. NO FAXES WILL BE
ACCEPTED. Registration papers must be in 4-H’ers name only. Joint ownership will
NOT be accepted.
Grand Champion will be chosen from breed winners and Champion Crossbred. Reserve
Grand Champion will be selected from remaining class with the reserve in class to the Grand
Champion brought in. A Champion and Reserve Champion Purebred will be selected, if not
selected in Grand Champion Drive.
ANY ANIMALS WITHOUT CORRECT REGISTRATION PAPERS WILL BE MOVED TO
CROSSBRED/COMMERCIAL CLASSES!
At superintendent’s discretion classes may be combined.
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Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016!!
SPOTTED HOGS
X-142 Light, Individual
X-143 Medium, Individual
X-144 Heavy, Individual
CHESTER WHITE
X-148 Light, Individual
X-149 Medium, Individual
X-150 Heavy, Individual
DUROC
X-154 Light, Individual
X-155 Medium, Individual
X-156 Heavy, Individual
ALL OTHER BREEDS
X-160 Light, Individual
X-161 Medium, Individual
X-162 Heavy, Individual
ALL BREEDS AND CROSBREDS
SUPER HEAVY BARROW
X-169 barrows 300 lbs. and over
Crossbred gilts 385 lbs and over
BARROWS
YORKSHIRE
X-145 Light, Individual
X-146 Medium, Individual
X-147 Heavy, Individual
HAMPSHIRE
X-151 Light, Individual
X-152 Medium, Individual
X-153 Heavy, Individual
BERKSHIRE
X-157 Light, Individual
X-158 Medium, Individual
X-159 Heavy, Individual
GRADE OR CROSSBRED
X-163 Light A, Individual
X-164 Light B, Individual
X-165 Medium C, Individual
X-166 Medium D, Individual
X-167 Heavy E, Individual
X-168 Heavy F, Individual
W-139 ANIMAL SCIENCE/SWINE - DISPLAY CLASS – see rule #22 – pg. 52
Memorial Awards
Grand Champion Barrow – Director’s Chair
Grand Champion Barrow – traveling trophy
Grand Champion Barrow
Reserve Grand Champion Barrow
Awards
Grand Champion Barrow
Grand Champion Barrow Jacket
Grand Champion Barrow ($50)
Reserve Grand Champion Barrow
3rd Overall Barrow
4th Overall Barrow
5th Overall Barrow
Champion Spotted
Champion Yorkshire
Champion Chester White
Champion Hampshire
Champion Duroc
Champion Berkshire
Jack Crane Memorial, Ron Crane Family
Don Crane Family
Chad Wieber Memorial Traveling Trophy and
$100 cash
Chad Wieber Memorial Plaque and $50 cash
Ross Conrady Memorial-Conrady Family
Doug DeMay/Eagle One Investments
Brandt Consolidated
Phil Willson, Atlanta Ag Center
Olson Farms
Bobell Farms
Olson Farms
Ivan & Roberta Rademaker
Bobell Farms
Darrell and Kathy Steffens
Rohlf’s Implement Co., Hartsburg
Lincoln Ag Center
Tabor Feed Mill & Farm Supply, Inc.
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Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016!!
Champion Crossbred
Champion Other Papered Breeds
Reserve Champion Spotted
Reserve Champion Yorkshire
Reserve Champion Chester White
Reserve Champion Duroc
Reserve Champion Berkshire
Reserve Champion Crossbred
Reserve Champion Other Papered Breeds
Reserve Champion Hampshire
Farm Credit Illinois
Bobell Berkshires
Werth Services, Insurance, Real Estate &
Storage
Hickory Hills Farm
Brandt Consolidated
Lincoln Ag Center
Bobell Berkshires
Farm Credit Illinois
Grieme Ins.
Tri Ag., Inc.
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Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016!!
GOAT SHOW
Tuesday, August 2 – 2:00 p.m.
(Goats MUST be on fairgrounds by 1 pm on Tuesday, August 2)
Meat Goat Wether Weigh In – 1:00 p.m.
** ONLY ONE PREMIUM PER CLASS NUMBER may be paid according to rules from
the Bureau of County Fairs.
Superintendent: Lora Fanning, Chestnut
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Read General Rules & Regulations for 4-H Livestock (see p. 51-52).
Every goat must be shown on a collar. They should also be secured properly during show.
Entries must be on the grounds by 1 pm, Tuesday, August 2 (meat goat wethers will weigh
in at 1 pm) and ready for judging at 2:00 p.m.
3. Exhibitor must have owned and cared for animal since June 1, 2016.
4. All dairy goats and all meat goat wethers must be debudded (no horns). Meat goats shown
in breeding classes or any other goat shown in the “Pet Goat” class are allowed to have
horns.
5. Allow 6 classes and specify maximum of 8 animals with maximum of 2 animals per class in
individual classes [ONE PREMIUM per class number is maximum allowed to be paid] and 1
entry per exhibitor in Mother-Offspring class. Maximum of two Meat Goat Wethers may be
exhibited (regardless of weight class). [ONE PREMIUM per class number is maximum
allowed to be paid]
6. If wether is to be shown at IL State Fair, it must be tattooed before May 15 with official
tattoo. Contact local Extension office for tattooing.
7. Order of events – follow 4-H show book. Includes from X-170 – X-186. Championship will
follow respective classes.
8. Meat Goat Wethers are eligible to sell at 4-H auction.
9. A goat may only be shown in one class except mother/offspring, and last year’s scramble
goat.
10. Meat Goat Wethers will be weighed in at 1 pm and then split into classes by superintendent
based on weight after weigh-in is completed. No more than two meat goat wethers may be
entered. [ONE PREMIUM per class number is maximum allowed to be paid].
11. Health Paper check is at 1:30 pm of show day or prior to Goat Show.
12. Goats must be on grounds by 1 pm of show day!
Dairy Goats
X-170
X-171
X-172
X-173
X-174
Doe Kids born after Jan. 1, 2016
Yearling dry doe 1 year of age
Yearling milker, 1 year of age in milk
Doe two years and older in milk
Mother and offspring – any mother of any age with any one offspring
– dairy breeds only. (NO FERTILE MALES)
Meat Goats
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Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016!!
X-175
X-176
X-177
X-178
X-179
X-180
X-181
X-182
X-183A
X-183B
X-184
0-3 month old Meat Goat Kid Doe born 5/3/16 – 8/2/16
3-6 month old Meat Goat Kid Doe born 2/3/16 – 5/2/16
6-9month old Meat Goat Doe born 11/3/15 – 2/2/16
9-12 month old Meat goat doe born 8/3/15 – 11/2/15
12-16 month old Meat goat doe born 4/3/15 – 8/2/15
16-20 month old Meat goat doe born 12/3/14 – 4/2/15
20-24 month old Meat goat doe born 8/3/14 – 12/2/14
24 months and older Meat goat doe 8/2/14 and older
Lightweight Wether born after Oct. 1, 2015 (MEAT GOAT ONLY)
Heavyweight Wether born after Oct. 1, 2015 (MEAT GOAT ONLY)
Mother and offspring – any mother of any age with any one offspring
– meat breeds only
4-H Classes Only Below
X-185 Prior Year Scramble Goat from 2015 Goat Scramble
X-186 Pet Goat – pygmy goats and any other goat that doesn’t fit into any other classes
above. NO FERTILE MALE GOATS ALLOWED.
W-139 ANIMAL SCIENCE/GOAT- DISPLAY CLASS – see rule #22 – pg. 52
AWARDS
Champion Dairy Doe
Avery & Sam Birnbaum
Reserve Champion Dairy Doe
Top Flight Grain Western Division
Champion Meat Goat Doe
P/K Hobby Farm
Reserve Champion Meat Goat Doe
Tomlinson Family
Champion Meat Goat Wether
MKS Livestock
Reserve Champion Meat Goat Wether
Tabor Feed Mill & Farm Supply Inc.
Champion Prior Year Scramble Goat
In memory of Leola Donnan
Reserve Champion Prior Year Scramble Goat
Tomlinson Family
Champion Scramble Goat Records
MKS Livestock
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Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016!!