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, 2015 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 FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015 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 4. SWINE & SHEEP must be in the livestock barns no later than noon on Tuesday, August 4. A livestock committee representative will check in livestock upon arrival. (Dairy must be on grounds by 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 4. Beef must be on grounds by noon on Wednesday, August 5) 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. 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. - 47 - Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015!! 12. 4-H members age 8-18 (as of 9/1/2014) 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. 14. For 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. Only immediate and household family members and Logan County 4-Hers and Project Leaders may help 4-Her with hands-on fitting and grooming of animal. If 4-Her needs additional help the day of show, a prior written letter must be submitted before entries close for approval. 18. 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, non-corresponding and registration papers (to be brought to scales) will be disqualified as a purebred and moved to commercial/crossbred classes. - 48 - Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015!! 19. 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) 20. 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 3RD. 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. BEEF CATTLE Thursday, August 6, 8:00 a.m. (Beef must be in livestock/cattle barns by NOON Wednesday, August 5) ** ONLY ONE PREMIUM PER CLASS NUMBER may be paid according to rules from the Bureau of County Fairs. Superintendent: Marc Short, Lincoln Ass’t Superintendents: Tracey Rawlings, New Holland; Troy Gehrke, Delavan; Matt Short, Lincoln; Shelden Tibbs, Middletown; Kevin Foran, Williamsville Announcer: Bill Bree, Lincoln 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Exhibitor must follow all general Dept. X guidelines (see p. 47 - 49). 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 5, 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. 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. 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. Personalized Show Shirts may be worn except during showmanship. 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. - 49 - Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015!! 9. Show order will be as specified in book. 10. Health papers and Registration Papers will be checked on Wednesday, August 5, 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! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Market Beef Market beef must have been owned by February 1, 2015. 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. Final decision of weight classes will be made at the scale. [ONE PREMIUM per class number is maximum allowed to be paid]. Show order will be Market Heifers-Grand and Reserve Market Heifer. Steers: Black Angus, Herefords, Shorthorns, Simmentals, All Other Breeds, Crossbreds and NonPapered Breeds. Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Steer Over all Breeds. Market heifers will be broke down by weight, just like the steers, and then the champion market heifer will be selected. 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. 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. No 4-H cattle will be allowed to show with horns. Scurs are acceptable. - 50 - Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015!! 9. Must inform 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. 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 1/1/2015 (all breeds will exhibit in ONE class) 2. Senior Heifer Calf – Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2014 3. Late Summer Heifer – July 1 to August 31, 2014 4. Early Summer Heifer – May 1 to June 30, 2014 5. Late Junior Yearling Heifer – March 1 to April 30, 2014 6. Early Junior Yearling Heifer – Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2014 7. Senior Yearling Heifer-Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2013 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, 2015 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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]. Tattoos of the top two places in each heifer class will be checked in the show ring if questioned. Each breed of cattle will name a Champion Female and they are eligible to show for Supreme Champion Female. 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. 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. - 51 - Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015!! 8. ANY ANIMALS WITHOUT CORRECT REGISTRATION PAPERS WILL BE SHOWN IN NON-PAPERED COMMERCIAL HEIFER CLASS! 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-40 Early Summer Heifer X-41 Late Junior Yearling Heifer X-42 Early Junior Yearling Heifer X-43 Senior Yearling Heifer NON-PAPERED COMMERCIAL HEIFER X-50 (by weight) X-51 (by weight) PROSPECT CLASSES X-53 – Prospect Heifer X-45 Late Summer Heifer X-46 Early Summer Heifer X-47 Late Junior Yearling Heifer X-48 Early Junior Yearling Heifer X-49 Senior Yearling Heifer COW/CALF CLASS X-52A First calved Heifer – 3 years X-52B 4 years old and up 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 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. - 52 - Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015!! 5. 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. 9. Calf is to be born on or after January 1, 2015. 10. At the Superintendent’s discretion, cow/calves may leave the evening of Thursday, August 6st. Prospect Classes X-53-Prospect Heifer-Calved after 1/1/2015 X-54-Prospect Bull-Calved after 1/1/2015 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 #20 – p. 49 AWARDS AND TROPHIES Grand Champion Market Steer ($50) Grand Champion Steer Grand Champion Steer (Jacket) Reserve Grand Champion Steer Grand Champion Market Heifer Reserve Grand Champion Market Heifer Champion Angus Steer Reserve Champion Angus Steer Champion Hereford Steer Reserve Champion Hereford Steer Champion Shorthorn Steer Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer Champion Crossbred Steer Reserve Champion Crossbred Steer Champion Simmental Steer Reserve Champion Simmental Steer Champion British Breed Steer Brandt Consolidated Randy Westen Memorial-Heartland Seed Production, Inc. Doug DeMay/Eagle One Investments Phil Willson, Atlanta Ag Center MKS Livestock VanWye Red Angus State Bank of Lincoln Tabor Feed Mill & Farm Supply, Inc. Phil Willson, Atlanta Ag Center Randy Pech Family Logan County Farm Bureau Green’s Diamond G Farm/Wes & Martha Green Phil Willson, Atlanta Ag Center Tabor Feed Mill & Farm Supply, Inc. Logan County Simmental Association Logan County Simmental Association Larry Bobell Family - 53 - Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015!! Reserve Champion British Breed Steer Top Rate-of-Gain Market Beef ($50) Top Rate-of-Gain Steer AOB Champion Steer Reserve Champion AOB Steer Supreme Champion Female Reserve Supreme Champion Female Champion Angus Female Reserve Champion Angus Female Champion Red Angus Female 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 Champion Shorthorn Female Memorial Res. Champion Shorthorn Female Memorial Outstanding 4-H Beef Member Champion Shorthorn Steer plaque MKS Livestock-Matt and Kerianne Short Brandt Consolidated Rockin’ G Land & Cattle Co. Noah Green/Ag Land FS USDA Farm Service Agency/Tony Schmillen Larry Bobell Family MKS Livestock-Matt and Kerianne Short Farm Credit Illinois Farm Credit Illinois Timbercreek Village 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 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. - 54 - Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015!! DAIRY CATTLE Wednesday, August 5 – 8:00 a.m. (with Jr. & Open Shows) (Dairy must be on fairgrounds by 8 am on Tuesday, August 4) ** 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. 47 - 49). 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, 2014. 5. Dairy cows must have been owned by January 1, 2014 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 4, 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 12/1/2014 2. Senior Heifer Calf – 9/1 – 11/30/2014 3. Junior Yearling – 3/1/2012 – 8/31/2014 4. Senior Yearling – 9/1/11 – 2/28/2014 5. Cow – born before 9/1/2013 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! DAIRY CATTLE CLASSES HOLSTEIN – Purebred MILKING SHORTHORN - Purebred X-55 Junior Heifer Calf X-60 Junior Heifer Calf X-56 Senior Heifer Calf X-61 Senior Heifer Calf X-57 Junior Yearling X-62 Junior Yearling X-58 Senior Yearling X-63 Senior Yearling X-59 Cow X-64 Cow GUERNSEY – Purebred OTHER BREEDS – Purebred X-65 Junior Heifer Calf X-70 Junior Heifer Calf X-66 Senior Heifer Calf X-71 Senior Heifer Calf X-67 Junior Yearling X-72 Junior Yearling X-68 Senior Yearling X-73 Senior Yearling X-69 Cow X-74 Cow W-139 ANIMAL SCIENCE/DAIRY- DISPLAY CLASS – see rule #20 – p. 49 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. - 55 - Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015!! 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. 47 - 49). 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. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 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. All lambs must be born after September 1, 2014. Lambs will be teethed and must show no evidence of permanent teeth. 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 15 of the current year. Spot checks of farms by Extension staff and Superintendent may be performed to verify possession. Health and registration papers will be checked on Tuesday, August 4 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) Artificial coloring will not be allowed. Any animal being artificially colored will be disqualified. Market wethers will be weighed on Tuesday, August 4 from 1:15 -1:30 p.m. in hog barn. ANY SHEEP WITHOUT CORRECT REGISTRATION PAPERS WILL BE SHOWN IN COMMERCIAL CLASS! - 56 - Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015!! SHEEP 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 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 #20 – p. 49 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 Gerald E. Carter, LUTCF, Country Financial Insurance Agency Gerald E. Carter, LUTCF, Country Financial Insurance Agency 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 - 57 - Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015!! BREEDING SWINE - GILTS Wednesday, August 5 – 8:00 a.m. (Swine MUST be in livestock/swine barns 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: 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. 47 - 49). 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 1 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, 2015. 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 4 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 26th in the Extension Office, if the sheets are not received by June 26th, 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. [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! - 58 - Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015!! FARROWING DATES: #1 Gilt: #2 Gilt: #3 Gilt: #4 Gilt: January 1-20, 2015 January 21 – February 10, 2015 February 11 – 28, 2015 March 1, 2015 & after BREEDING HOGS – GILTS 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 YORKSHIRE X-112 #1 Gilt X-113 #2 Gilt X-114 #3 Gilt X-115 #4 Gilt BERKSHIRE X-128 #1 Gilt X-129 #2 Gilt X-130 #3 Gilt X-131 #4 Gilt CHESTER WHITE X-116 #1 Gilt X-117 #2 Gilt X-118 #3 Gilt X-119 #4 Gilt ALL OTHER BREEDS X-132 #1 Gilt X-133 #2 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 Grand Champion Gilt Trophy & $75 Reserve Grand Champion Gilt 4-H Champion Purebred Gilt 4-H Reserve Champion Purebred Gilt 4-H Champion Commercial Gilt 4-H Reserve Champion Commercial Gilt Champion Spotted Champion Chester White Champion Duroc Champion Berkshire Champion Commercial Selection Class Champion Yorkshire Champion Hampshire Champion All Other Breeds Reserve Champion Spotted Reserve Champion Chester White Reserve Champion Duroc Reserve Champion Berkshire Reserve Champion Commercial Selection Class Reserve Champion Yorkshire Reserve Champion Hampshire Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Logan County Paramedic Association, Inc. Chad Wieber Memorial Logan County Paramedic Association, Inc. In Memory of Ross Conrady Hartsburg Grain Brandt Consolidated Grieme Ins. Phil Willson, Atlanta Ag Center Ritchhart’s Mobile Zoo Top Flight Grain Western Division Tibbs Family in memory of Nick Tibbs BB Milling Co. Phil Wilson, Atlanta Ag Center BB Milling Co. Coers Lawn Service-Daniel Coers In honor & memory of Donald D. Wilson by the Middletown 4-H’ers & Cloverbuds Coers Excavating Hollanders 4-H Club Tibbs Family in memory of Nick Tibbs State Bank of Lincoln Grieme Ins. Hickory Hills Farm/Rod & Michael Coers In Memory of Chris McGlasson by 4-H Family & Friends - 59 - Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015!! MARKET HOG SHOW – BARROWS (Swine MUST be in livestock/swine barns by NOON on Tuesday, August 4) ** ONLY ONE PREMIUM PER CLASS NUMBER may be paid according to rules from the Bureau of County Fairs. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Read General Rules and Regulations for 4-H Livestock (see p. 47 - 49). 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, 2015. 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 4 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. 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. 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 26th in the Extension Office, if the sheets are not received by June 26th, 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 4, 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. - 60 - Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015!! BARROWS 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 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 #20 – p. 49 Memorial Awards Grand Champion Barrow – Director’s Chair Grand Champion Barrow – traveling trophy Grand Champion Barrow Reserve Grand Champion Barrow Grand Champion Barrow Jacket Awards Grand Champion Barrow Grand Champion Barrow ($50) Reserve Grand Champion Barrow Champion Purebred Barrow Reserve Champion Purebred Barrow Champion Spotted Champion Yorkshire Champion Chester White Champion Hampshire Champion Duroc Champion Berkshire Champion Crossbred Champion Other Papered Breeds Reserve Champion Spotted Reserve Champion Yorkshire Jack Crane Memorial, Ron Crane Family Don Crane Family Chad Wieber Memorial Traveling Trophy and $100 cash Chad Wieber Memorial Plaque and $50 cash Doug DeMay/Eagle One Investments Stan Anderson Brandt Consolidated Phil Willson, Atlanta Ag Center In Memory of Ross Conrady Dara Entwistle Ivan & Roberta Rademaker Stan Anderson Darrell and Kathy Steffens Rohlf’s Implement Co., Hartsburg Lincoln Ag Center Tabor Feed Mill & Farm Supply, Inc. Farm Credit Illinois Entwistle Spots Werth Services, Insurance, Real Estate & Storage Hickory Hills Farm - 61 - Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015!! Reserve Champion Chester White Reserve Champion Duroc Reserve Champion Berkshire Reserve Champion Crossbred Reserve Champion Other Papered Breeds Reserve Champion Hampshire Brandt Consolidated Lincoln Ag Center Coers Lawn Service/Daniel Coers Farm Credit Illinois Grieme Ins. Tri Ag., Inc. GOAT SHOW Tuesday, August 4 – 2:00 p.m. (Goats MUST be on fairgrounds by 1 pm on Tuesday, August 4) 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 1. 2. Read General Rules & Regulations for 4-H Livestock (see p. 47-49). 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 4 (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, 2015. 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! - 62 - Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015!! Dairy Goats X-170 X-171 X-172 X-173 X-174 Doe Kids born after Jan. 1, 2015 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 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 May. 5, 15 – Aug. 4, 2015 3-6 month old Meat Goat Kid Doe born Feb. 5, 2014 – May. 4, 2015 6-9month old Meat Goat Doe born Nov. 5, 2014 – Feb. 4, 2014 9-12 month old Meat goat doe born Aug. 5, 2014 – Nov. 4, 2014 12-16 month old Meat goat doe born April. 5, 2014 – Aug. 4, 2014 16-20 month old Meat goat doe born Dec. 5, 2013 – April. 4, 2014 20-24 month old Meat goat doe born Aug. 5, 2013 – Dec. 4, 2013 24 months and older Meat goat doe born Aug. 4, 2013 and older Lightweight Wether born after Oct. 1, 2014 (MEAT GOAT ONLY) Heavyweight Wether born after Oct. 1, 2014 (MEAT GOAT ONLY) Mother and offspring – any mother of any age with any one offspring born after 10/1/14– meat breeds only 4-H Classes Only Below X-185 Prior Year Scramble Goat from 2014 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 #20 – p. 49 AWARDS Champion Dairy Doe Avery & Sam Birnbaum Reserve Champion Dairy Doe Top Flight Grain Western Division Champion Meat Goat Doe Lincoln FFA Chapter 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 - 63 - Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015!!