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2015 MASON COUNTY L.I.A. YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOWS GENERAL RULES
GERMANTOWN FAIR
August4 - 6 (Tuesday – Thursday)
The sale will be a premium auction. The buyers will be making a premium donation to the exhibitors rather
than buying their animal. Then the youth can take their animal home or ship and sell it. The premium auction
will be operated on a total dollar amount rather than a price per pound bid. The LIA feels this will be easier for
buyers to budget and spend their money on the young people in the premium auction.
1. The show is open to bonafide 4-H and FFA members from one of the following counties, namely: Mason,
Bracken, Lewis, Robertson, and Fleming Counties. They can show at the fair in August after June high school
graduation. 4-H members must qualify by completing the 6 hour meeting policy by the tag in dates and be nine
years old on or before January 1, 2015.
2. Entry fee of $20 will be charged for each animal eligible for the Germantown show, this fee includes 1
electronic identification tag and D.N.A. sampling on all animals to show at Germantown Fair. The entry fee
will be collected at time of weigh-in – no refunds. 4 steers, 6 feeder calves, 10 lambs, 10 hogs or 10 market
goats can be weighed in and tagged, but only 3 can be shown and 1offered in the premium auction. One entry
fee will be charged per animal even if co-tagged amongst siblings and the fair premiums will be adjusted
accordingly. Record books will be distributed at initial weigh-in. Up to date records must be submitted before
animals are weighed at the fair or the participant will be disqualified. Absolutely No Exceptions. Record books
will be judged and prizes awarded for three places in all species.
3. All sheep and goats must be scrapies tagged prior to coming for KUIP tagging.
4. Class distinction between 4-H and FFA will not be made. All entries will be shown, judged, and awarded
ribbons as one division. Premiums will be awarded in each weight class. Premium awards will be determined
by the show committee.
5. Animals will have to be on the fairgrounds, Tuesday, August 4 by 10:00 A.M. or they will not be allowed to
show. All animals must have proper ID and Health Papers at the time of weigh-in. Health papers can be
obtained from your local Vet. If there is a question or dispute about the weight of an animal; it must be
immediately taken off of the scales, scales balanced to 0 and re-weighed. The second weight is the official
weight and only one re-weigh is allowed. No re-weighs after leaving the scale area. Weight announced at the
fair by the official weigher, is the official weight and is final. Non – qualifying animals (over weight and under
weight) may show in showmanship only. Weigh order will be hogs, lambs, goats, steers and feeders. All
animals must remain on the fairgrounds until released after the show on Thursday.
6. The President or their appointed committee hires the Judge.
7. Show starts at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 5 with hogs followed by goats, lambs, steers and feeders.
Any breaks will be determined by the judge.
8. The Show is a blow & go show only, no use of adhesives, camouflaging agents no use of dyes or other
coloring agents to camouflage the natural coloring of an animal or the use of false tailhead or switches will be
prohibited. Animals may be disqualified at the discretion of the judge or the rules committee.
9. All animals must be castrated before coming to the weigh-in sites. No castration will be done at weigh-in
locations or at the fair. Steers, wethers, and barrows must not have testicles. Animals with testicles will not be
entered.
10. Animals will be shown by weight only and not breed. Classes will be divided by weight. Decision on
weight for class breaks will be made by the Show Committee. Showmanship class size will be determined by
the Show Committee: Hogs 8-10, Feeder 8 – 10, Steers 8-10, goats 10 – 12, Lambs 10 – 12. SHOWMANSHIP
IS MANDATORY FOR EVERYONE. Showmanship classes will be broken by age.
11. Order of the premium auction will be made by the show committee after the show, on the day of the show.
Rules committee will assist. 2015 order of the premium auction by species will be: Steers including Feeder
calves, hogs, lambs and goats. The Supreme champion animal will be the first animal of the auction.
12. Graduating high school seniors will have the opportunity to help out during the show, assisting in the ring
when their species isn’t showing and during the sale. They will be recognized.
13. Only one animal can be offered for premium auction per youth. If an exhibitor is selected Champion or
Reserve in one species, the exhibitor will not be eligible for Ch. or Res. in any other species. If an exhibitor has
class winners in another species, those class winners will be excused from the championship drive. All Grand
and Reserve Champions in each species must be offered in the premium auction. All animals not in the
premium auction and disqualified must be removed from the fairgrounds by noon,
Thursday, August 6. All animals leaving the fairgrounds must have a release form to be excused or all
premiums forfeited.
14. Premium auction commission will be 3.0 % of selling price to cover show expenses and premium awards.
The premium auction will start at 7:00 P.M., Thursday, August 6. Checks will be mailed after all money is
collected. All premium auctions are final that night and the final bid is what is recorded by the bookkeeper. No
add on amounts will be allowed during the premium auction. The only add ons allowed will be paid to the
treasurer at the livestock office immediately after the sale and will get no recognition or listing in the
newspaper.
15. All members must be present for the show and show their own animals in the show ring. If you don’t
show: you can’t participate in the Premium auction. In case of illness or two in the same class, another member
of the club can show the animals; but in the case of illness you must notify the rules committee. Members must
show their own animal in showmanship. Exhibitors must present their own animals in the premium auction on
Thursday night.
16. Questions on rules will be referred to the rules committee in charge. Their decision is final. A protest must
be made prior to show. Protesters must pay a $100 nonrefundable fee. D.N.A. sampling can be formed at the
discretion of the rules committee at any time.
17. Showmanship will be on Tuesday, August 4 at 5:00 P.M. Order of showmanship: Steers including Feeder
Calves, Lambs, Goats and Hogs. The order of showmanship will be oldest to youngest, by the age of the
exhibitors. First Year Best Fitted is for Juniors only, 9-13 years old. They will not show in Supreme
Showmanship. An exhibitor may only show one animal per species and may win only in one specie division.
The top 3 showmen (Sr., Int. & Jr.) in each species will be brought back for the Supreme Showman round robin.
The order of round robin will be Senior, followed by Intermediate and then Junior. First year best fitted are not
eligible for this award. You can only show in first year one time, no matter the species. This award is given in
memory of W.B. “Bert” Collins.
SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES
Age determined as of January 1, 2015
Senior (14 years and over)
Intermediate (12-13)
Junior (9-11)
DOB is Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2000 or earlier
DOB is Jan 1, 2001 – Dec 31, 2002
DOB is Jan 1, 2003 – Dec 31, 2005
1st year (Must be 13 and under as of 1/1/15)
Novice (ages 2 - 8) Showmanship Show on Thursday Aug. 4th for lambs, goats & hogs will start with hogs at
9:00am followed by lambs, goats and then cattle (feeder calves, steers or heifers). No premium money. Must be
5 – 8 (1/1/15) to show cattle projects and must be accompanied by an adult.
Exhibitors meeting will follow the novice show. Awards for rate of gain, record books, etc. will be distributed
at this meeting.
18. Any action by participants, guardians or parents not in the best interest of the show and premium auction
will result in automatic disqualification from the show and premium auction.
19. No using of ice, no beating, and no injection of fluids in any way to animals.
20. Exhibitors must follow the new KY 4-H & FFA ownership and possession rule and have a signed form on
file with their agent or advisor.
21. Stalls will be assigned upon arrival to the fairgrounds, beginning at 6 – 8 P.M. Monday night after the
district hog show and will resume at 7:30 Tuesday morning. There will be no stalling in the horse box stalls.
Two hogs, lambs or goats required per stall. If pens are needed, the rules committee may ask lambs and goats to
combine pens with at least 2 animals per pen. There will be no tack stalls due to limited space. No pens can be
pre-labeled or made before 6 P.M. Monday night, (excluding district hog show participants). No loose bedding
allowed in hog stalls. Mats or carpet may be used.
Due to limited stall space. All animals on the grounds must be in the market show. No showmanship only
animals. No novice only animals allowed in stalls until Thursday.
22. Any species that wins Grand Champion, if animal is bred and owned by the exhibitor, Mason County LIA
will award $100. Any Reserve Champion, bred and owned by the exhibitor will be awarded $50. Also Farm
Credit will sponsor separate classes for bred and owned animals after the regular show. A Home Grown animal
is determined as the exhibitor owns and has possession of the dam (mother of animal exhibited) at time of birth
of the animal exhibited.
23. All entry numbers must be displayed on upper back of exhibitors by way of a clip on badge which will be
provided. They will be provided at time of weigh-in at the fair. Steer weights will be displayed on exhibitors
back on market show day.
24. All animals KUIP tagged must be D.N.A. sampled and nominated.
25. Any campers must provide their own generators or power source. They cannot be plugged into fairgrounds
electric.
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GENERAL RULES 2015 GERMANTOWN FAIR LIVESTOCK SHOW
I understand the rules stated and agree to abide by them.
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EXHIBITOR
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PARENT/GUARDIAN
STEER DIVISION
2015 YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW
GERMANTOWN FAIR
1. Steers must be owned and in possession of members by February 27, 2015.
2. Steer entry date is February 27, 2015. Rate of Gain Contest starts same day. Each County is responsible
for its Rate of Gain Contest. All steers that will be shown at Germantown Fair must be brought to the
Bluegrass Stockyards on the AA Highway (KY 9) for identification February 27, 2015, 3 – 6 P.M.
3. Steers are to be on the Fairgrounds on Tuesday, August 4 by 10:00 A.M. or they will be disqualified.
Steer weigh-in will follow the lambs.
4. Steers must be halter broken and must be tied in stalls with neck ropes.
5. Only steers are eligible. Steers must be dehorned before weigh-in.
6. Steers must weigh 850-1450 lbs. at the time of Germantown Show.
7. 4-H exhibitors must complete the 6 hour meeting requirement prior to tagging animals.
8. A Home Grown animal is determined as the exhibitor owns and has possession of the dam (mother of
the animal exhibited) at time of birth of the animal exhibited.
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2015 GERMANTOWN FAIR LIVESTOCK SHOW
I understand the rules stated and agree to abide by them.
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EXHIBITOR
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PARENT / GUARDIAN
HOG DIVISION
2015 YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW
GERMANTOWN FAIR
1. Hogs must be owned and in possession of members by May 15, 2015.
2. Hog weigh-in will be May 15th at the Bluegrass – Maysville Stockyards, 3 – 7:00 P.M. for identification
and official entry.
3. Hog weigh-in for the Germantown Fair will begin at 8:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 4.
4. Hogs will be driven.
5. Barrows and gilts are eligible.
6. Hogs must weigh between 200 - 280 lbs.
7. 4-H exhibitors must meet the 6 hour meeting requirement prior to tagging animals.
8. A Home Grown animal is determined as the exhibitor owns and has possession of the dam (mother of
the animal exhibited) at time of birth of the animal exhibited.
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HOG DIVISION RULES
2015 GERMANTOWN FAIR LIVESTOCK SHOW
I understand the rules stated and agree to abide by them.
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EXHIBITOR
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PARENT / GUARDIAN
LAMB DIVISION
2015 LIVESTOCK SHOW
GERMANTOWN FAIR
1. Lambs must be owned and in possession of members by May 15, 2015.
2. Lamb weigh-in will be May 15th at the Bluegrass – Maysville Stockyards, 3 – 7 P.M. for identification
and official entry.
3. Lambs are to be on the Fairgrounds by 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 4. Lamb weigh-in will follow
hogs.
4. Lambs can be shown with or without halters.
5. Ewes and wethers are eligible.
6. Lambs must weigh at least 80 pounds and have their lamb teeth at show time.
7. No unsheared lambs; they also must be docked and fitted.
8. 4-H youth must complete 6 hour meeting requirement prior to tagging animals.
9. A Home Grown animal is determined as the exhibitor owns and has possession of the dam (mother of
the animal exhibited) at time of birth of the animal exhibited.
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LAMB DIVISION RULES
2015 GERMANTOWN FAIR LIVESTOCK SHOW
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EXHIBITOR
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PARENT / GUARDIAN
2015 Youth Livestock Feeder Calf Show & Sale
Germantown Fair
Feeder Calf Rules
1. Feeder calves can be steers or heifers. Steer castration must be done prior to the tagging date, Thursday,
May14th. 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
2. Calves must originate from a herd in Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason or Robertson Counties. A buyerseller agreement form will be filled out and turned in at weigh-in.
3. Feeder calves must be weaned 30 days prior to fair.
4. Feeder calves must be owned by tag in date, May 14. The calves must be in possession of the youth
exhibitors by July 1, 2015.
5. Calves may be any beef breed without any dairy influence.
6. Calves must be born January 1- March 31, 2015.
7. At fair time in August calves must weigh a minimum of 300 pounds and a maximum of 700 pounds. No
Exceptions.
8. Feeder calves are to be tagged at the Bluegrass-Maysville Stockyards, on Thursday, May 14, 5:00 P.M.
– 7:00 P.M.
9. The youth feeder calf show will follow the steer show. Classes will be determined by weight. Steers and
heifers will show together.
10. Calves will be shown by halter.
11. Feeder calves must be on the fairgrounds by 10 A.M. on Tuesday, August 4. Weigh-in will follow the
finished steers.
12. 4-H members must complete the 6 hour meeting requirement prior to tagging in animals.
13. Feeders will be KUIP tagged like all other species.
14. A Home Grown animal is determined as the exhibitor owns and has possession of the dam (mother of
the animal exhibited) at time of birth of the animal exhibited.
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2015 Feeder Calf Rules
I understand the rules stated above and agree to abide by them.
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Exhibitor
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Parent/Guardian
2015 Goat Rules
1. All 4-H, FFA entries must be nominated and identified by the Kentucky Uniform Identification Program
(KUIP) and pay the $20 entry fee per head. Weigh- in is May 15, 3 - 7 P.M. at the Bluegrass-Maysville
Stockyards.
2. Horns are optional, but must be tipped. Tipped is defined as the end of the horn squared off to ½ inch in
diameter or larger.
3. All goats are required to have a complete unbroken mouth and goat teeth and weigh a minimum of 40
pounds at the fair. Animals are subject to be mouthed to check age.
4. All goats must be shown by the 4-H or FFA exhibitor (owner) unless the exhibitor is incapacitated
(deprived or strength or ability; physically impaired) or has more than one entry in a class, then he or she
many have another 4-H or FFA youth exhibit his or her animal.
5. Goats will be shown by weights. Weigh-in will follow lambs on Tuesday, August 4.
6. Market kids must be clean castrated (banded or surgically removed, clamping is not allowed), and the
animal must be clipped slick above the knee and hock joint (5/8 inch or less). No artificial color may be
used.
7. Exhibitors may enter market wethers or market does. Induced cryptorchids (short scrotum kids) and
buck goats may not be shown. Any wether kid showing signs of secondary sexual characteristics may
not be shown.
8. 4-H members must complete their 6 hour requirement prior to tagging in their goat in May.
9. Goats will be shown with a humane type training collar.
10. A Home Grown animal is determined as the exhibitor owns and has possession of the dam (mother of
animal exhibited) at time of birth of the animal exhibited.
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2015 Goat Rules
I understand the rules stated above and agree to abide by them.
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Exhibitor
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Parent / Guardian