WALTER GERLACH GREATER NORTHWEST
LIVESTOCK SHOW AND SALE
2015
(Invitational)
 SATURDAY – JANUARY 24, 2015
GERLACH STOCK SHOW KICK-OFF DANCE
Location to be announced
 MONDAY – JANUARY 26
7:30 TIL 12:00 am
Arrival time and weigh-in
Broiler Arrival
8:00am – 9:30am
Turkey Arrival
8:00am – 9:30am
Judging Poultry
10:00am
Rabbit Arrival
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Judging Rabbits
4:00pm
Lamb Arrival
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Goat Arrival
5:00pm – 6:30pm
 TUESDAY – JANUARY 27
Arrival time and weigh-in
Judging goats, commercial, open to follow
8:00am
Judging lambs, commercial, open to follow 11:00am (or 30 minutes following Goat Show)
AG Mechanics Arrival
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Steer Arrival
5:00pm – 6:00pm
 WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 28
Arrival time and weigh-in
Swine arrival
Judging AG Mechanics Projects
Judging Steers
7:30-am – 11:30am
12:30pm
5:00pm
 THURSDAY – JANUARY 29
Judging swine, commercial, open to follow
Closing Ceremonies
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FRIDAY – JANUARY 30 Judging Contest
SATURDAY – JANUARY 31
Auction Opening Ceremonies
Auction of Champions
8:00am
5:00pm
10:00am
10:30am
11:00am
WALTER GERLACH LIVESTOCK SHOW
OFFICERS
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PRESIDENT
1st VICE PRESIDENT
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
TREASURER
REC. SECRETARY
CORRES. SECRETARY
ERNIE DE WINNE
ROBERT STRICKLIN
NATHAN LUTZ
LESLIE SCHOTT
JUDY FLORES
WILLIE FRANTZEN
DIRECTORS
MICHAEL BROWN
GARY SCHOTT
JERRY MONTALBO
RONNIE SCHUH
HAROLD (BUTCH) GALM
ROBERT SANDERA
TIM HORNY
GORDON WILLMS
RANDY HARMON
DIRECTORS AT LARGE
MARY BASS
BEN BENDELE
DR. EDMUND MEIER
JOEY TOMLINSON
DAVID KILGORE
HONORARY DIRECTOR
JOHNNY MAYFIELD
SHOW SUPERINTENDENTS
GENERAL – ERNIE DE WINNIE
LAMB/GOATS – NATHAN LUTZ
ASST. GENERAL - ROBERT STRICKLIN
LAMBS/GOATS ASST. – JOEY TOMLINSON
ASST. GENERAL - NATHAN LUTZ
SWINE – RONNIE SCHUH
RECORDS – RANDY HARMON
SWINE ASST. – JERRY MONTALBO
STEERS – GARY SCHOTT
AG MECHANICS – ERNIE DE WINNE
POULTRY – GARY SCHOTT / WILLIE FRANTZEN
RABBITS – ROBERT STRICKLIN
AUCTION – TIM HORNY
EX-OFFICIO
STEVE CHUMBLEY – AG. PROGRAM DIRECTOR
AG. SCIENCE TEACHERS
PAUL BOOTH
BRYAN HAWKINS
MIKE TONDRE
STEVEN BRANECKY
WES MCFARLAND
CHASE CARROLL
WALTER GERLACH GREATER NORTHWEST
LIVESTOCK SHOW AND SALE
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
These rules are effective as of April 1, 2014 and will be in effect through March 31, 2015
*RULE 1 – EXHIBITOR RESPONSIBILITY
NOTE**It is the responsibility of the exhibitor and their parent, guardian or official adult
supervisor, to familiarize himself or herself with all general rules and regulations of the show and
all other rules in the classes and departments applicable to his or her exhibit. THERE WILL BE
NO PETS ALLOWED ON SHOW GROUNDS DURING THE LIVESTOCK SHOW
PERIOD.
*RULE 2 – RULE INTERPRETATION
Final and absolute right is vested in the Executive Committee, General Show Superintendent, Asst.
General Show Superintendents and Division Superintendent to interpret these rules and
regulations and arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions and differences in regard
thereto, or otherwise arising out of or connected with the show and the right to amend or add to
these rules as their judgment may determine. If an exhibitor be found in violation of any of the
livestock show rules, he or she and their family may be forever barred from showing at the Walter
Gerlach Greater Northwest Livestock Show.
*RULE 3 – ENTRIES
All applications for entries must be made on Year 2015 printed forms, which may be obtained
from the records committee. These forms must be filled out and signed by the exhibitor, parent or
guardian and the Vo-Ag teacher or 4-H leader and filed with the records committee on or before
the date specified by the Board of Directors. Note!!! Exhibitors may enter either under 4-H or
FFA, buy may not enter under both organizations; exception Ag Mechanics. Entry fees must
accompany entries. Deadline is November 5, 2014. In addition to the normal entry fee a late entry
fee of $100.00 cash will be allowed up to weigh in time. Leaders must turn in summary sheets with
all entries. Exhibitor’s Name must be listed on the summary sheet or he or she will not be allowed
to show. All entry cards must have either student’s social security number or parent’s social
security number, to make entry valid. Ag Mechanics entries are included and must adhere to the
above requirements.
ENTRY FEES: STEERS/SWINE/LAMBS/GOATS/TURKEYS/RABBITS/BROILERS -$20.00 (Each animal or pen) *SHOP PROJECT -- $20.00
*RULE 4 – SALE MONIES
A commission of 6% will be charged to defray the expenses of the show and sale. A 6%
commission will be charged on all floored animals, pledges and add-ons. No refund of entry fee
will be made after closing date of entries. In the event that adequate sales monies are not received
within 60 days after the sale, the Board of Directors will have the authority to take appropriate
action for the equitable disbursement of funds. If an exhibitor’s relative buys his/her animal,
exhibitor will not be paid until payment has been received from the buyer. If the relative fails to
fulfill his auction financial responsibility by April 1 after the sale, exhibitor will be ineligible to show
for the following show. Until the obligation is fulfilled, the exhibitor will remain ineligible.
NOTE: If any bid is placed by any buyer on an animal and is not paid, the exhibitor will not
receive this money in his/her auction check.
*RULE 5 – ANIMAL UNIT
An exhibitor may bring to the show no more than three (3) animal units. An exhibitor may enter
NO MORE THAN two (2) animal units in any one division. An animal unit shall consist of one
(1) auctionable animal or pen. An exhibitor may sell only one animal unit. Exceptions to this rule
shall be as follows: All Grand and Reserve Grand Champions must be sold in the auction. If any
exhibitor has more than one (1) Grand or Reserve Grand Champion, he or she must sell both
animals.
An animal unit shall consist of:
Steers
Swine
Turkey
Broilers
Pen of 3
Rabbits
Pen of 3
Lambs
Goats
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
*RULE 6 – AUCTION
All animals placed will receive a ribbon. The percentage of animals to be placed is as follows:
Broilers
60%
Commercial division Steers, Lambs, Swine, Goats & Turkeys – 80% min.
Open division Rabbits, Lambs, Swine, & Goats – 40% MIN
Only animals receiving a ribbon are eligible for the auction sale.
SEE AUCTION GUIDELINES AT THE END OF THESE RULES
*RULE 7 – SIFT
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Exhibitor will declare breed of animal before entering the sale.
Animals will be classified at the scales and classification will not be changed after the animal
leaves the scale.
Animals will be sifted on weight, parasites (lice, ringworm, active staph infection) and
external physical defects. Sift judge to determine.
All animals must be of show quality.
Sifted animals must be removed from the show grounds one (1) hour after completion of
the sift. Sifted animals must be checked out through the division superintendent.
*RULE 8 – WEIGH-IN
All entries will be weighed and tagged or marked where applicable at a place designated by the
division superintendent. A lost tag must be replaced by AG Teacher, County Extension Agent or
Division Superintendent and reported to the records department. Exhibitor or substitute must be
with animal at weigh-in and present documentation stating Exhibitor name and breed. If a parent,
leader or Vo-Ag teacher has any question concerning the weight of an animal, the animal will be
removed from the scale, check the balance of the scale, and then recheck the animal’s weight. The
animal being re-weighed cannot leave the scale area. Once the animal is sifted it may not be reweighed at a later time. A Five (5) lbs. tolerance on weight will be given to swine, lambs & goats.
No tolerance on weight will be given on rabbits. Animals will not be allowed in the barn until they
have been weighed. Any animal weighed in for a given exhibitor constitutes an entry and will not
be changed. The entry must match the validation tag or the entry is invalid, rejected and animal
sifted.
*RULE 9 – FLOORING
Animals eligible for flooring are those that have been shown but are not eligible for the auction.
Exhibitors may choose to either take the non-auctioned animal home or send them to market. All
non-auctioned animals must be loaded by the exhibitor on the market truck as designated by the
division superintendent. All floored animals must be released through the records department
and division superintendent.
*RULE 10 – JUDGE
The Single Judge System will be the policy of this show, and the decision of the Judge is final in all
cases.
*RULE 11 – PROTESTS
All protests concerning the show rules must be in writing and accompanied by a Cash deposit of
$250.00, which will be forfeited if the protest is not sustained. Such protest must state plainly the
cause of the complaint or appeal and must be delivered to the superintendent of the show. Such
protest must be made no later than one (1) hour after the class is judged.
*RULE 12 – FEEDING AND FITTING
All animals must be fed by exhibitor during the feeding and fitting period as listed in Rule 13. All
animals must be raised within the boundaries of the Northside Independent School District for the
duration of the feeding period, unless prior arrangements are made with the Board of Directors,
NOTE! Requests of consideration for any exceptions are to be made in writing to the Board of
Directors prior to the beginning of the feeding period or before the animal is moved.
*RULE 13 – FEEDING AND FITTING PERIODS
Show officials may check any animal during the feeding period; this will include blood or urine
testing. Feeding and Fitting periods are as follows:
 SWINE – All swine must be state or county or WGLS validated, must be on feed and
owned by exhibitor at time of validation.
 LAMBS - All lambs must be state or county or WGLS validated, must be on feed and
owned by exhibitor at time of validation.
 GOATS – All goats must be state or county or WGLS validated, must be on feed and
owned by exhibitor at time of validation.
 BROILERS – Must be purchased from the Gerlach Stock Show Association for the 2015
show. (See DEPARTMENTS – BROILERS at the end of the rules.) Orders due no later
than September 10, 2014.
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TURKEYS – Must possess the Official State Validation wing band for the current year. IT
IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF FFA ADVISORS & 4-H LEADERS TO TURN IN
THE TURKEY EXHIBITOR’S NAME & VALIDATION NUMBERS TO THE
GERLACH STOCK SHOW records department on or post marked one (1) week after
turkey distribution.
Wing Band must be turned in to Poultry Superintendent or the office personnel. If
turkeys are the only entry for exhibitor, wing band must be turned in immediately after
Poultry Show. Exhibitors with multiple entries who are selling turkeys in the auction must
turn wing bands into the Poultry Superintendent or to Office Personnel one hour before
closing ceremonies.
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RABBITS – To be eligible to exhibit market rabbit meat pens an exhibitor must:
(A) Have their rabbits tattooed. The 4-H Leaders will submit a listing of rabbit validation
numbers to the Records Superintendent, Walter Gerlach Livestock Show, P.O. Box
781, Helotes, Texas 78023, post marked by December 31, 2014.
(B) Own and have one feed meat pen rabbits at time of validation.
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All commercial division Steers, Lambs, Swine, & Goats, must be purchased from the
Walter Gerlach Livestock Show and Gerlach Validated: see “COMMERCIAL DIVISION
RULES”
NOTE!! ABOVE DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON STATE
VALIDATION CHANGES. AG TEACHERS AND 4-H LEADERS WILL BE
ADVISED OF CHANGES.
*RULE 14 – GROOMING
Artificial coloring, powder, oil or other materials are NOT allowed to be used on any market
animal. There will be no electric clipping of animals during the stock show. All animals that need
electric clipping must be clipped before arrival at the show. No blowers, grooming tables or steer
trim chutes will be allowed on the grounds. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RULE
WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FROM THE SHOW.
*RULE 15 – ELIGIBILITY
Exhibitors must be an active member of an “invited” FFA chapter or 4-H club who resides in the
Northside Independent School District at the time of entry deadline and through the duration of
the show.
 Exhibitor must be regularly attending a private or public elementary or secondary school
and has not yet graduated.
 Exhibitor must personally feed and care for his/her animal for the entire duration of the
feeding period.
 Any student attending the Northside Alternative Center may NOT show.
 O’Connor Ag Chapter in Northside Independent School District and the following 4-H
Clubs: Helotes 4-H, and Leon Springs 4-H are invited for the 2015 show and sale. Any
additional clubs must request an invitation from the Board of Directors for the 2017 show
and have been in existence for two (2) years prior to the show time Lack of participation
may result in loss of invitation for the following year and after a two (2) YEAR ABSENCE
MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE INVITATION LIST.
 Exhibitor may not show if they are a 5th year high school student.
 5th year students in Home school high school are not eligible to compete.
 To be eligible, boys or girls must be between the ages of 9 and 18 on August 31, 2014 or
be between 8 and in the third grade, and 18 on August 31, 2014.
 Exhibitors and contestants suspended under Texas Education Code 33.081 “No Pass, No
Play “are ineligible to participate in all WGLS activity, event or competition to include the
showing of project and /or auction. Any project owned by an ineligible exhibitor is
ineligible for competition, this includes Agricultural Mechanics entries.
*RULE 16 – SANITARY REGULATIONS
All rules and regulations governing admission of livestock to shows, fairs and exhibitions set forth
by the Texas Animal Health Commission shall apply.
*RULE 17 – SHOWING OF ANIMAL
Exhibitor must show his or her own animal except when he or she has two or more animals
showing in the same class. Should exhibitor be ill, handicapped, or an emergency situation arises,
approval of the Board of Directors must be obtained by notification on the “Show / Auction
Substitution Form” and form must be turned in to the records superintendent for approval.
Forms will be available prior to the show from Ag Teachers or 4-H Leaders. This form must be
filled out in its entirety and signed by an Ag Teacher or 4-H Leader. This rule also applies to the
auction and all show activities. *NOTE!! A copy of the form is included at the end of these rules.
*RULE 18 – EXHIBITOR PRESENCE AT SHOW
ALL exhibitors must be present at show time and for the duration of the show. All exhibitors
must pick up their own ribbons as they are being presented. Failure to do so will result in
immediate expulsion from the show. Only exception is upon approval of the Board of Directors.
Any Exhibitor that is academically ineligible and shows their animal will be barred from any future
shows, and any sale monies will be returned to the buyer (s).
*RULE 19 – PLEDGES & ADD-ONS
All pledges must be turned into the records committee and must be accompanied by payment. All
buyers present at the Sale may make additional pledges or add-ons, all add-ons must be a
minimum of $25.00. All pledges must be received or post marked by February 4, 2015. Pledges
will not be accepted after this date.
*RULE 20 – LOANED ANIMALS
Any exhibitor who enters an animal not owned by the exhibitor shall not be permitted to show or
sell any animal. The person who loaned the animal shall likewise not be permitted to show or sell
any animal and will be barred from future shows.
*RULE 21 – EXHIBITOR AUCTION RESPONSIBILITY
Each exhibitor is responsible to be in proper place and to see that his or her animal is in proper
placement for the auction. Failure to do so will cause exhibitor to lose the right to auction and the
animal will be floored. Exhibitor should check with division superintendent to determine in what
order their animal will be auctioned. It will be the responsibility of the exhibitor to see that his or
her animal is in the proper place and class for judging. All animals will be released as designated
by the division superintendent. No animal will be released without permission by the division
superintendent. Once an animal is removed from the show grounds, it will not be allowed to
return. Exhibitors will not be allowed in the Buyers Area. Parents are not allowed in the Sale Ring.
No more than 2 4-H/FFA exhibitors will be allowed in the auction arena. No animal will be
allowed in the Auction Arena except in its natural state. NOTE!! Gifts for buyers and signs will
not be allowed in the auction arena. Only current W.G.L.S. awards for the current year will be
allowed to be displayed.
*RULE 22 – CARE AND FEEDING
All animals must be properly fed and cared for by the exhibitor for the duration of the feeding
period and during the show and sale. Failure to do so will cause the exhibitor to lose the right to
show or auction their animal. All animals must be fed daily.
 No injections or medications of any kind will be allowed during the show without the
Board of Director’s approval. Review rule #2.
*RULE 23 – REMOVAL OF ANIMAL
All animals that will not be auctioned or floored must be removed from the show
grounds by 7:00pm on Thursday, January 29, 2015. Any animal not removed will
become the property of the Show and will be floored. The exhibitor will receive the
floor price of the animal. Any animals designated to floor or sale may not be
removed from the Gerlach Show grounds. Failure to comply with this rule will be
just cause for exhibitor and family forever barred from the show.
*RULE 24 – INTENT TO SELL
Each exhibitor is responsible to notify their 4-H or FFA leader of their intent to sell immediately,
following the close of each show division. It will be the responsibility of the leaders to submit this
information to the record office within one half (1/2) hour after the closing ceremonies. NOTE!!
Any exhibitor not complying with this rule will forfeit their right to sell and their animal will be
floored and they will receive only the floor price and shall be barred from future shows.
 4-H leader or designee must be present at the end of each show, to allow the exhibitors to
give disposition of the project.
*RULE 25 – EXHIBITORS CHECKS
All checks will be given directly to the exhibitor at “Check Night” or as designated by
the Board of Directors. If he/she is not present, then their check will be mailed to
their home address provided on their entry card. Checks not cashed within 90 days
will be forfeited back to the show.
The exhibitor’s “Thank You” Letter(s) to his/her buyer(s), must be submitted to the
Board of Directors representatives on February 19, 2015 form 6:30pm to 7:30pm at
the O’Connor Activities Center and must include ALL contributors on their
provided Thank You list including belt buckle sponsors. Each letter must be ready
to be mailed with an addressed, stamped, and sealed envelope with exhibitors return
address. In the event the exhibitor’s letter(s) are not provided on February 19, 2015,
a 10% penalty fee will be deducted from the exhibitor’s check. In the event the
exhibitor’s letter is not received by March 3, 2015 the sale of the animal will be
voided and all monies will be returned to the buyer(s), and the exhibitor will be
barred for the following year. NOTE: Any exhibitor awarded a belt buckle is
required to send a Thank You letter to his/her belt buckle sponsor. These letters are
to be turned in at letter night. In the event a Thank You letter is not sent, the 10%
penalty fee will apply.
*RULE 26 – EXHIBITOR MISCONDUCT
Any exhibitor showing misconduct such as destroying property, failure to follow directives,
disrespect to a Director or adult supervisor will forfeit their right to show or auction and could be
barred from future shows and sales. NOTE!! The use of shocking devices on any animal will be
considered EXHIBITOR MISCONDUCT.
*RULE 27 – AUCTIONED ANIMALS
Any market animal which has entered an auction ring (exception is Bexar County Junior Stock
Show) during the required feeding period, where one or more bids has been place on same, is
ineligible for the WGLS show. In the event an exhibitor violates this rule, he/she will be barred
from all future shows and will only be paid the floor price for the animal at this show.
 At the sole discretion of the Live Stock Board of Directors, due to safety and liability
concerns, unruly animals will not be allowed in the auction ring for the “Auction of
Champions”.
*RULE 28 – SHOWMANSHIP
COMMERCIAL & OPEN POLICY
1. No more than 2 animal units per division may be purchased for commercial shows.
2. The O’Connor AG. Science teachers and the Walter Gerlach Board will be
responsible for contracting and purchasing of all Commercial Animals (Exception –
Turkeys – all turkeys must be purchased through the normal major show channels).
3. Livestock in the Commercial classes will be shown by weight or by the discretion of the
Walter Gerlach Board (Example – 10 or less may show in a single class).
4. There will be 2 shows within each of the large animal divisions. Commercial and Open
show (Exception Steers).
5. Percentages for the sale in the commercial classes will be a minimum 80% and Open
classes will be a minimum 40%.
6. Selection of the Grand and Reserve Grand Champions will be determined by the
judging from the overall champions from both the Commercial and Open show
classes. (Exception – Steer Show).
7. Exhibitors may show in both the Commercial and Open Shows (Example 1
Commercial hog and 1 Open show hog).
8. The Walter Gerlach Livestock Show accepts no responsibility of the animals after the
date of delivery.
9. A deposit of $150.00 for Commercial hogs, lambs and goats is due at the date
designated in each division. This deposit will be refunded in the event the O’Connor
student does not get a pen at the project center.
10. Validation for the Walter Gerlach Livestock Show Commercial animals will be
handled by the Ag. Science Teachers at O’Connor High School and the Board of
Directors of the Walter Gerlach Livestock Show. All commercial livestock will be
tagged specifically for the Walter Gerlach Show.
11. Weigh limits will remain the same as listed in the open show.
12. Commercial Order Dates: No later than April 1, 2015.
DIVISION RULES
*CALVES:
 CATTLE PURCHASED MAY BE EITHER STEER OR HEIFER –
CALVES WILL BE PRE-TAGGED AND STUDENTS DRAW
NUMBERS MATCHING THE CALVES TAGS (EXAMPLE: IF A
STUDENT DRAWS NUMBER 15, STUDENT GETS CALF TAGGED
NUMBER 15).
 A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF $400.00 WILL BE REQUIRED
ON April 1, 2015 BEFORE CALVES CAN BE ORDERED.
 THE PRICE OF THE CALVES WILL BE KEPT AS CLOSE TO THE
MARKET PRICE AS POSSIBLE. PLUS ANY ADDITIONAL COST
INCURRED.
 THE USE OF GROWTH HORMONES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED 60
DAYS PRIOR TO THE SHOW. ANIMALS EXIBITING THE USE OF
GROWTH HORMONES WILL BE SIFTED.
 BALANCE WILL BE DUE ON THE DATE OF VALIDATION (TO BE
DETERMINED) BEFORE SELECTION OF CALVES BEGIN.
 SELECTION AND VALIDATION (FOR THE WALTER GERLACH
LIVESTOCK SHOW) WILL BE DONE WHEN THE CALVES ARE
RECEIVED. THE STATE VALIDATION WILL BE DONE IN JUNE.
 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL DETERMINE CLASSES.
 THERE WILL BE NO MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM WEIGHT AT THE
WALTER GERLACH LIVESTOCK SHOW.
 NO MORE THAN TWO (2) CALVES MAY BE PURCHASED PER
EXHIBITOR.
 CALVES MAY BE FAMILY VALIDATED.
 ALL CALVES WILL BE SHOWN SLICK SHEARED.
 THE WALTER GERLACH LIVESTOCK SHOW AND ITS BOARD OF
DIRECTORS ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR
CALVES AFTER VALIDATION.
LAMBS:
Wethers and Ewes
Classes: Show order will be:
 SOUTHDOWN
 FINEWOOL
 FINEWOOL CROSS
 MEDIUM WOOL
 Or as determined or designated by the Board of Directors (Southdown may
show with medium wool / Fine wool may show with Fine Wool Crosses).
Weights
All weight classes will be designated numerically.
Southdown……………………….. Minimum weight………………………..80 lbs.
Others……………………………… Minimum weight…………………………90 lbs.
ALL………………………………… no maximum weight
 All lambs will be shorn slick before arrival.
 Wool must be same length over entire body.
 Boots are permissible.
 No teeth requirement on lambs.
 Seven (7) or more lambs must show per type for a class.
 30 or more lambs will be divided into three (3) classes.
 Livestock in the Commercial classes will be shown by weight or by the
discretion of the Walter Gerlach Board of Directors (Example – 10 or less
may show in a single class).
 Gerlach validation is required for commercial class.
GOATS:
 Must be wether goat (castrated Billy) or Doe (female) Goat.
 Must weigh a minimum of 60 pounds, with a 115 pound maximum weight
limit.
 Market goats must be body clipped (Slick Sheared) before arrival, with no
more than ¼ inch hair.
 Classes will be broken into numerical classes by weight.
 Horns must be tipped.
 Showmanship guidelines will be same as those for lambs.
 County or state validation will be used for open class.
 Walter Gerlach validation is required for commercial class.
 No teeth requirement on goats.
 Division championship classes will be determined as entries dictate.
 Livestock in the Commercial classes will be shown by weight or by the
discretion of the Walter Gerlach Board (Example – 10 or less may show in a
single class).
 Up to 9 weight classes
 3 division champions
SWINE:
Barrow and Gilts
Minimum Weight
200 lbs.
Maximum Weight
285 lbs.
 All weight classes will be designated numerically.
Class Divisions:
Must be 7 or more to make a breed.
Possible Breeds: Show order will be (FOR OPEN SHOW ONLY).
 Black OPB (Berk, Spotted Poland China, etc.).
 Duroc
 Hampshire
 White OPB (Chesterwhite, Landrace, ext.).
 Yorkshire
 Crosses
*Determined or designated by the Board of Directors (Example: Down eared
breeds may show as one division / up eared breeds in another division).
 Livestock in the Commercial classes will be shown by weight or by the
discretion of the Walter Gerlach Board (Example – 10 or less may show in a
single class).
 Walter Gerlach validation is required for Commercial class.
MARKET RABBITS:
Three (3) meat pen rabbits are one (1) unit.
Minimum weight………….. 3 lbs.
Maximum weight………….. 5 lbs.
Breed Classes:
Californian
All breeds will be classified as Californian
 You may weigh-in only three (3) rabbits per pen, and only one weight-in per
entry.
 Rabbits must have no deformed teeth, or ear canker or disease.
 There is no age requirement.
GENERAL POULTRY
 The poultry division shall consist of Broilers and Turkeys. There will be a
live sift and entries will be shown live.
 A check-in slip must be filled out with wing band number, prior to presenting
your bird (s).
 Only the Grand and Reserve Grand Birds will be processed.
 Each exhibitor is responsible for pen space and must help clean the show are
and staging and surrounding area at the conclusion of the poultry judging.
TURKEYS:
 An entry consists of one (1) Hen or one (1) Tom.
 Hens and Toms will be shown in separate classes.
 State validated birds will be purchased for the show.
 Only one (1) lot per exhibitor can be purchased for WGLS. If exhibitor
purchased more than 25 turkeys, the first 25 numbers assigned to that
exhibitor will be Walter Gerlach validated. Exception: Families with multiple
exhibitors may show from one (1) lot of 25 turkeys or assigned lots of 25.
BROILERS:
 An entry shall consist of three (3) broilers.
 Each pen of broilers must arrive in their own cage, crate or box.
 Any bird with external parasites will be sifted.
 Only those birds purchased from the Stock Show Association and possessing
the official wing bands will be eligible for show.
 Birds will be winge validated to exhibitor at the time of purchase and must
possess this official wing-band at the time of show.
 Purchase request for these birds must be submitted to the O’Connor Ag
Department, by September 10, 2014.
 Payment (Cash or Check) must accompany this purchase request.
 The Poultry Superintendent will notify each FFA or 4-H Chapter of the date
to pick up their broilers.
 The Stock Show Association will assume no responsibility for these birds after
this date.
 Broilers must be purchased in lots of 25. Only one lot may be purchased per
exhibitor. Families with multiple exhibitors must buy 1 (one) lot (25 Birds)
for each family exhibitor.
 The broiler pen presented is considered an entry. There will be no
substitutions allowed after the pen is presented to the sifting judge.
 If an exhibitor has a mixed pen of broilers that have cockerels and pullets, the
pen will show as cockerels.
 WGLS validated birds will be purchased for this show.
ZACH DAVIS and RUBY GERLACH
AGRICULTURE MECHANICS PROJECT SHOW
PURPOSE:
TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FFA AND 4-H MEMBERS
TO DISPLAY THE PROJECTS CONSTRUCTED IN AN
AGRICULTURE MECHANICS LABORATORY AND:
 To promote the development of skills in agriculture mechanics through
competition.
 To recognize individual accomplishments in the area of agricultural
mechanics.
 To provide an opportunity for the public to develop an appreciation of this
important phase of our youth programs.
*RULES
 An entry fee of $20.00 will be charged per project. Entry and entry fee is due
the same as animal unit entry fees. Ag Mechanics projects must be listed on a
separate summary sheet, and included with the entry fees.
 There will be no refund of entry fees after closing date of entry.
 Entries in this division are limited to FFA or 4-H members.
 Projects exhibited must have been constructed by FFA or 4-H students as a
part of their agricultural mechanics instruction in Agricultural Science or
supervised 4-H shop class.
 Each exhibitor may enter only one (1) INDIVIDUALLY CONSTRUCTED
PROJECT PER CLASS.
 Team projects are allowed; a maximum of four exhibitors per team.
 Each exhibitor may enter no more than two (2) classes.
 A project may be entered only one time at the Walter Gerlach Livestock
Show and must be constructed within one (1) calendar year of the exhibition
date.
 Substitutions: Project substitutions must be made in writing, and post marked
by January 1, 2015 or it will not be accepted.
 All projects must be painted or properly treated and must be clean and in
presentable condition, even though they may have been used. NO
PROFESSIONAL PAINT JOBS.
 An original working plan or drawing, photographs showing stages of
construction and a bill of materials are required with each project.
 No tractors, trucks, or other vehicles will be allowed in the exhibit area as part
of the display.
 Appropriate and safe display stands are to be provided by the exhibitor for
gates, panels and other projects that need support. Sharp edges and points;
such as found on self-feeder roofs, bale movers, etc., are to be padded and/or
covered as necessary to prevent possible injury.
 Entries must be on the show grounds by 6:00 pm on move-in day. (Cont. next
page).
 All projects are to be identified with standard club exhibitor’s cards.
Additional signs, banners, etc. are encouraged, but are subject to approval by
the Superintendent.
 Every precaution will be taken to protect the projects entered. However, the
Walter Gerlach Livestock Show, its Directors, nor the officials of this division
will be liable for the loss of or damage to projects.
 The Walter Gerlach Livestock Show reserves the right to display the projects
as space and quality of projects allow. It is possible that larger projects
(trailers, livestock handling equipment, etc.) might be displayed at an alternate
site.
 This division is not eligible for the youth livestock auction. However, cash
premiums will be presented to the champions.
 Classes will be competing as single or group entries.
 The Danish System will be used in judging the projects. Projects will be
judged on these categories.
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CATEGORY
A. WORKMANSHIP
B. DESIGN AND MATERIALS USED
C. PRACTICALITY
D. DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY
E. FINISH
F. PLANS, BILL OF MATERIAL, PHOTOS
G. INTERVIEW (QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)
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CLASSES: (Small and Large project as determined by the Judge)
1. Metal
2. Wood
3. Combination
4. Restoration of Mechanical Equipment
AWARDS
CHAMPION AND RESERVE FOR EACH CLASS
GRAND CHAMPION AND RESERVE OVER ALL CLASSES
BLUE, RED, WITH RIBBONS
JUDGE WILL DETERMINE CLASSES
ONLY CASH PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED (NO BUCKLES). EXHIBITORS
MUST BE PRESENT AT CLOSING CERMONIES TO RECEIVE CASH
AWARDS.
AUCTION GUIDELINES FOR THE WALTER GERLACH
STOCK SHOW
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In order to speed up the auction sale for the WGLS, the following initiatives have
been incorporated into the auction guidelines:
Only Grand and Reserve Grand animals will enter the ring. After all Grand and
Reserve Grands have been sold, only the students will enter the sale ring.
Due to safety and liability concerns, unruly animals will not be allowed in the auction
ring for the “Auction of Champions”.
Only bids for donations of $500.00 or above will be named on champion boards
and those buyers requested to appear in sale ring for photo.
We would like the buyers to pre-register by mail. Please make sure that we have all
billing information correct. Those that pre-register will have their sales packet
available when they arrive and save them time in line.
Only bids or donations of $100.00 or above will be announced during the auction.
Bid sheets turned in after an animal has sold will not be accepted. After the sale,
students will receive a buyer listing of buyers that purchased their animal. The resale
(floor) price of all animals, with the exception of steers, will automatically be credited
to the scholarship fund from split sheets that have 10 (ten) or more buyers. A
minimum bid of $50.00 is required on bid sheets; smaller amounts can be donated
as add-ons but not smaller than $25.00.
This will be a terminal sale in that all livestock must go to slaughter or resale to
slaughter. Floor buyers will not sell any livestock on Gerlach property.
IF A BUYER FAILS TO PAY HIS BILL THE STUDENT WHO’S ANMIAL
HE PURCHASED WILL NOT RECEIVE THAT MONEY ON HIS CHECK.
In keeping with the pace set by other show auctions (i.e. S.A.L.E.) the minimum
total purchase amount for a buyer shall be $500.00 by either bids or add-ons. If a
buyer purchases less than $500.00, the buyer will be billed the balance. This only
applies to buyers that enter the show ring. Those buyers that choose to donate to
the auction committee in lieu of attending the auction, will not be billed the $500.00
minimum.
Any questions regarding the auction please contact:
Steve Chumbley – Ag Program Director
Ernie De Winnie - President WGLS
Tim Horny – Auction Committee Chairman
O’Connor High School Ag Dept. – 210-397-4871
Walter Gerlach Show Barn – 210-698-3609 (Show Dates Only)
2015
WALTER GERLACH LIVESTOCK SHOW
Exhibitor Substitution form
NOTE!!!! Please refer to rule 17 for substitution eligibility.
Exhibitor Name ____________________________________________________
4H/FFA _________________________________________
I will not be showing my animal because: _________________________________
The following exhibitor(s) will be showing my animal(s) in my absence.
Substitute Exhibitor __________________________________________________
Class _____________________________________________
Animal Entry Number________________________________
Substitute Exhibitor __________________________________________________
Class _____________________________________________
Animal Entry Number _______________________________
Substitute Exhibitor _________________________________________________
Class ____________________________________________
Animal Entry Number ______________________________
AST / 4-H Leader’s Signature: ________________________________________
ADDENDUM
UNETHICAL FITTING – The showing of unethically fitted livestock in the
Walter Gerlach Livestock show is prohibited and will be sifted. Unethical
fitting will be deemed to consist of any method of altering the natural
conformation of any part of the animal’s body evidenced by the presence of
abnormal tissue or foreign substance. The use of chemicals not approved for
market show animals (steers, lambs, swine, goats, poultry and rabbits) to be
used for human consumption shall not be tolerated. Undetermined
withdrawal times are safety data or tranquilizers are reasons unapproved drugs
shall not be used in food animals. Drug residues are human health hazards.
The use of drugs and chemicals in show animals with intent to deceive relative
to the animal’s soundness, conformation, body weight and disposition shall
not be tolerated. Use of drugs such as steroids, tranquilizers and diuretics are
unethical. The use of drugs, chemicals and medications, including medicated
feed approved for market animals (steers, lambs, swine, goats, poultry, and
rabbits) to be used for human consumption shall not be administered within
the withdrawal times prior to show. Drug residues of dewormers, insecticides,
antibiotics and antibacterial are human health hazards. Abuse of misuse of
drugs and chemicals in show animals by exhibitor will result in his or her
being disqualified from the show. The exhibitor of any animal in any division
agrees to submit their animal, entered by him or her to inspection by a
veterinarian appointed by the Executive Committee and agrees to have such
laboratory analysis. The exhibitor, including parent or guardian, AST or CEA
and superintendent of division must be present during the collection for
testing and must witness, seal and sign the sample, thus verifying the sample to
be properly collected and prepared for analysis. The conclusion reached by
the veterinarian and analysis shall be final and conclusive without recourse
against WGLS. The exhibitor waives any right of action which he or she
might have for any action taken under this rule. The Exhibitor also releases
WGLS and the veterinarian from any and all claims or demands whatsoever
in connection with the inspection fitted. The Executive Committee is
authorized to permanently bar the exhibitor and his or her family from any
further participation in the WGLS. The exhibitor will also forfeit all titles,
awards, prizes and auction proceeds FOR THE CURRENT SHOW YEAR.
Any activity deemed as unethical, WGLS will forever bar that exhibitor from
the show.