ALL BREEDS BEEF CATTLE
sponsored by
DEVON DAIRY FARMS LTD
Cattle Marshall: Doug Stalker
Cell: 0274-377 908
Stewards: G Ruddenklau, C Ewing, D Power, P Ewing, J Osborne
Judges: Peter McWilliam.
PUREBRED ANIMALS ONLY.
JUDGING COMMENCES AT 8.45AM ON SATURDAY
ATTENDANTS ARE TO WEAR WHITE COATS OR BREED UNIFORMS.
Entry Fee: Members: $5
Non-members: $8
Prize Money: 1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $10, and ribbons.
Entries must be in by due date Monday February 10th 2014
PLEASE use Gate #4 entrance; Cnr Brownston & McDougall Streets
Rules and Regulations
C1a. T .B. TESTING - All cattle 1 month and over, must come from herds with a TB status of C2 or
greater. All exhibitors are required to complete the Animal Health Board TB declaration form,
declaring that all cattle shown have been TB tested in the last 12 months.
A copy of their test certificate and the AHB TB form must accompany the entry form.
C1b. DECLARED MOVEMENT CONTROL AREA: In this case, cattle must be tested within the
preceding 60 days and a copy of their test certificate accompanies the entry form.
C1c. EARTAGS: All cattle must be tagged to Animal Health Board specifications or have an exemption
permit. Ring 0800 4Tb info.
C1d. HALTERED: All cattle must be haltered and be capable of being led. All bulls born before
December last, must be led by a ring through the nose, and under adequate adult supervision.
Failure to observe this can mean the animal can be disqualified from parading.
C1e. CATTLE AGE: Cattle age shall be computed as at 1st June.
C1f. The date of birth of all Breeds of Cattle must be stated at time of entry. In all classes breeding
cows over 2 years must have calf at foot (unless otherwise stated). All purebred cattle must be
led into the show ring when required by Stewards or Judges.
C1g. In all classes of female stock, judges to withhold awards for cattle which, in their opinion, are barren.
C1h. All pedigree cattle one year old and over must be entered in a recognised herd book.
C1i ‘a valid RAS Highland Passport must accompany Highland cattle entries into RAS classes.
Entries received without a passport will not be accepted’.
C1j. All Cattle exhibited on the Show Grounds Must be tagged in accordance with the NAIT
scheme. This will include a NAIT approved RFID tag.
Protests, Judges’ & Committee’s Rights
C2a. The Stewards in the various classes are enjoined and empowered to prevent any persons
interfering with the Judges during adjudication and no exhibitor or other person other than the
Judge, Stewards and Livestock Secretary will be permitted to go inside the ring while the exhibits
are being judged, except in such cases as the Stewards may deem necessary.
C2b. The Committee may reserve the right to allot Specials in lieu of prize money mentioned in this
schedule.
C2c. All Protests to be lodged with the Livestock Secretary accompanied with a deposit of $50,
within half an hour of adjudication and if, in the opinion of the committee such protest is deemed
frivolous, the deposit to be forfeited.
C2d. The Committee will not under any circumstances hold itself responsible for any loss, damage or
mis-delivery of stock or other exhibits at the Show.
C2e. Any person infringing the rules of the Society will be liable to a penalty not exceeding $50.The
attention of exhibitors is particularly directed to the foregoing provisions which will be strictly
enforced or will revert to the funds of the Society.
C2f. Any exhibitor or person in any way interfering with or using improper language to the Judges
or any officer of the Society in, or as to, the execution of their duty, or being guilty of improper
C2g.
C2h.
C2i.
C2j.
C2k.
conduct on the Showground, may be disqualified upon exhibiting in future shows of the Society,
and if exhibiting at this Show, may forfeit all prizes they have won.
The decision of the committee shall be absolutely final on any subject on Show Day.
Officials have the power in Cattle Section to move stock to their correct classes with the approval
and on advice of judges.
Any person having been expelled from membership, or disqualified from exhibiting, riding or
competing by any kindred association shall not be allowed to become a member, or to exhibit, ride
or compete at this Society’s exhibitions, until such expulsion be rescinded or such disqualification be
removed, provided such expulsion or disqualification be confirmed by the Executive of this Society.
Arrears: No person who is in arrears with regard to entry fees, subscriptions or any other show
charge is eligible to compete at any A & P Show. Proof of payment will be required before any
restriction will be lifted.
The Judges are empowered to withhold the prize-money in any department in which there are
not sufficient funds.
Ground Rules
C3a. Entries to be on the ground, and stock yarded between 8am and 8.30am Saturday. Judging
to commence at 8.45am sharp and on no account will be delayed for exhibits not to hand. All
judges are requested to be on the ground at 8.30am. PLEASE use Gate # 3.
C3b. No exhibits can be removed from the ground before 4pm except with an order from the Livestock
Secretary.
C3c. Admission to the Showground: A two-day pass $20; One day Adult pass $15; All School
Children Free; Members free on presentation of ticket.
C3d. Only one person in charge of each lot of Horses, Cattle, Boer Goats or Sheep will be admitted free.
C3e. Police and security will protect property as far as possible. Security staff will be on duty Thursday
7pm until Sunday 9am.
C3f. Temporary Pens - pens constructed of electric fence tape and electric fence standards are
not permitted at affiliated shows.
C3g. There will be no overnight parking in the main area. Overnight cattle truck parking is
available via the Horse Float entry gate off Brownston Street.
C3h. Judging of Individual Beef Breeds Special Prize Classes may be completed after the
Grand Parade if unable to complete prior.
Special Prizes and Entries
C4a. Any commendable extra stock to receive honorary mention.
C4b. Honorary Certificates will be given as fourth prize when there is sufficient competition.
C4c. All prize money must be claimed within three weeks after the Show.
C4d. Points for Special Prizes in the aggregate: first 5, second 3, third 1, unless otherwise specified.
C4e. All cattle entries close with the Livestock Secretary on Monday February 10th 2014
C4f. Entry Fees must accompany all entries. Late Entries will be charged an additional $10.
C4g. In the event of a single entry in any class, the competitor will be awarded half the first prize
money.
C4h. Refund of entry fees will only be considered if scratchings are made officially with the Livestock
Secretary either prior to the Show or in sufficient time to avoid disruption to the smooth running
of the competition i.e. full refund if scratching is made before Thursday 27th February. 75%
refund if scratching is made before Thursday 6th March 2014, 4pm. No refund will be
given after this time unless a vet certificate is produced.
C4i. If a veterinary certificate is produced refunds will be in full.
C4j. Any prize winner of horse, or led cattle sections not taking part in the Grand Parade may have
his/her prize money forfeited.
Disclaimer of Liability
Neither the organisers of the event to which these rules apply nor any agent, employee or representative
of these bodies accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners,
riders, spectators, land, vehicles, their contents and accessories or any other personal property
whatsoever whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract, or in any other way whatsoever.
NB. Under law it is not possible to sign a waiver which would protect a facility owner, farmer, employer
or other person from liability should an accident occur as a result of neglect to take all practicable steps.
The facility owner, local authority or farmer etc cannot “contract” out such responsibilities by requesting
a waiver of liability. All practicable steps have been taken by the organisers to ensure your safety and we
ask you to take particular heed of hazard signs that have been posted, and avoid these areas.
Children must be under adult supervision at all times.
TROPHIES FOR SECTION
CATTLE FLAT STATION TROPHY for Best Hereford Yearling Bull
HIGH COUNTRY HEREFORD TROPHY – Presented by Earnscleugh and
Locharburn Studs for Supreme Breed Champion
JUNIOR HERDSPERSON TROPHY presented by High Country Herefords - Class 307.
R SCAIFE TROPHY - Champion Female
W HUNT TROPHY - Class 305
G SCAIFE TROPHY - Champion Male
SPECIAL PRIZES
BNZ Champion Hereford
BNZ Reserve Champion Hereford
BNZ Champion Angus
BNZ Reserve Champion Angus
BNZ Champion Galloway
BNZ Reserve Champion Galloway
PM: $100
PM: $50
PM: $100
PM: $50
PM: $100
PM: $50
ROSETTE for Supreme Champion Hereford presented by NZ Hereford Society
ROSETTE for Supreme Champion Angus presented by NZ Angus Society
ROSETTE for Supreme Champion Galloway presented by NZ Galloway Society
Stewards Choice special prize for whatever catches the Stewards eye on the day but must be a PM
$100 entered exhibit.
Class 300 - 1st Prize product donated by Merial Ancare
Class 301 - 1st Prize $150 cash donated by Cromwell Transport
Class 305 - 1st Prize $250 donated by Polson Higgs & Co
Class 307 - 1st Prize $50 donated by BNZ
Class 308 - 1st Prize $50
Class 309 - 1st Prize $50
Hay for Cattle Section is proudly donated by WANAKA AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTING LTD
Cattle Section - starting at 08.45 AM - Please note Classes 300 and 304 if entries are sufficient
classes will be split into two, based on animal’s date of birth; done at Marshall’s discretion on
the day.
CLASS
300
301
302
303
304
305
DEVON DAIRY FARMS LTD Heifer Calf, born 1st June 2013
DEVON DAIRY FARMS LTD Heifer, born since 1st June 2012 (1 Year)
DEVON DAIRY FARMS LTD Heifer, born since 1st June 2011, with or without Calf at
foot (2 year)
DEVON DAIRY FARMS LTD Cow any age with calf at foot.
DEVON DAIRY FARMS LTD Bull Calf, born since 1st June 2013
DEVON DAIRY FARMS LTD Bull, born since 1st June 2012 (1 Year)
W HUNT TROPHY
306
307
DEVON DAIRY FARMS LTD Bull, born before 1st June 2011 (2 Year and Over).
DEVON DAIRY FARMS LTD Junior Herdsperson is an Entrant under 21 years of age
on day of show.
This class will run prior to cattle judging. Entrant to lead a yearling bull or heifer entered in
respective breed class (Class 305 or Class 301 respectively).
JUNIOR HERDSPERSON TROPHY
308
DEVON DAIRY FARMS LTD PAIR: Bull and Heifer Calf
309
310
DEVON DAIRY FARMS LTD PAIR: Yearling Bull and Heifer
DEVON DAIRY FARMS LTD PROGENY: Two animals under 24 months. Not necessarily the same sex,
but by same sire or dam.
CHAMPION BREEDS ALL BREEDS CLASSES to follow age group classes (winners of all classes are required to
compete).
ASPIRING VETERINARY LTD CHAMPION FEMALE
PM: $250 R SCAIFE
TROPHY and CHAMPION ribbon
ASPIRING VETERINARY LTD CHAMPION BULL
PM: $250 G SCAIFE
TROPHY and CHAMPION ribbon
SILVER FERN FARMS SUPREME BREED CHAMPION
PM: $250
Plus Special Prize $500 cash donated by Mainland Minerals Southern
ASPIRING VETERINARY
SERVICES
42C ANDERSON ROAD, WANAKA
Ph (03) 443 7262
Fax (03) 443 7261 E: aspiring-vet@xtra.co.nz
www.aspiringveterinary.co.nz
Monday-Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm,(Thursday Late Night 8.30am – 7.30pm) & Saturday 10.00am - 12noon
SERVING THE ANIMAL COMMUNITY BOTH URBAN & RURAL