HALIFAX COUNTY HARVEST DAYS
4-H LIVESTOCK SHOWMANSHIP SHOW
Saturday, October 7, 2006
Livestock Tentative Schedule of Events
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Market Lamb, Beef Heifer, Market Goat, & Poultry Check-in
2:00 PM Introductions
2:15 PM Beef Heifer Showmanship
SHORT BREAK
Market Lamb Showmanship, Market Goat Showmanship
SHORT BREAK
Poultry Showmanship
**NOTICE** Foot and Mouth Regulations
1. If you have traveled in the last 14 days or had visitors from FMD countries, please do
not attend the event.
2. If there are animals at home or on the farm, change into clean clothes and shoes before
visiting the fair or other events, and do not wear the same shoes and clothes worn to the
event around livestock at home.
3. All exhibitors should bring animals to the fairgrounds in cleaned, disinfected vehicles
and trailers.
4. Only the exhibitors and show personnel will be allowed inside the show ring. Animal
traffic and spectator traffic will be as separate as possible.
5. Exhibitors should isolate all show animals for 30 days prior to reintroduction to
remaining animals on the farm.
6. All animal health regulations of NCDA Veterinary Division will be strictly enforced.
7. If an exhibitor observes any animals with suspicious clinical signs, they should contact
their local veterinarian before bringing the animal to an event.
General Show Rules & Regulations
1. Exhibitors must be between 5-18 years of age as of January 1, 2006.
2. Youth will be judged on their knowledge of animal production and their familiarity
with the type of animal that they are showing.
3. Exhibitors MUST have ownership/possession of the animal to be exhibited on or
before September 1, 2006.
4. Classes are divided by exhibitor's age. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry per
species, but may compete with multiple species (excluding the poultry show). For
instance, a youth may show a beef heifer and a turkey, but not a turkey and a chicken.
5. All animals will be checked-in on October 7, between 1 PM and 2 PM at the lower
arena at the Halifax County 4-H Horse/Livestock Complex on Hwy 903. All animals will
be released following the completion of the entire show.
*6. Major fitting should be done prior to arrival at Harvest Days. No wash facilities are
available. No animal pens or cages will be provided.
7. All animals must be trained and tame. No wild animals allowed on fairgrounds.
8. Each youth must be able to handle their animal in the show ring. No adults are allowed
to lead animals in the ring.
9. Closing date for entries shall be September 29, 2006. Entries include social security
number and $5.00 entry fee per exhibitor. Entry forms must be completely filled out.
Each entry must have approval and signature of county 4-H agent, livestock agent, or high
school Vo-Ag teacher in the participant's home county. Entries must be mailed to NC
Cooperative Extension, ATTN: Halley Deihl--Halifax County Livestock Agent, P.O. Box
37, Halifax, NC 27839, phone: (252) 583-5161, and postmarked no later than September
29, 2006.
10. Exhibitors are solely responsible for feed and care of animals during Harvest Days.
Each exhibitor assumes all liabilities in case of sickness, death, or injury to his/her
animals. The management, exhibitors, sponsors, and owners assume no liability for injury
from any case to individuals or property. (There is no policy for compensation to loss of
any animal on the farm.)
11. In cases where questions arise that are not specifically covered by these rules,
decisions of the show committee are final.
12. All decisions made by the judge will be final.
13. Animals must be in good condition and free of disease. Any animal appearing
unhealthy will be barred from show and show grounds.
14. All animals exhibited must meet NC Health requirements. Exhibitors are responsible
for obtaining health papers and should have them available for inspection at check-in
(health papers obtained for the NC State Fair will be accepted).
15. All participants will be awarded ribbons. Premiums will be mailed following the
completion of the show.
16. If questions arise regarding cancellations due to inclement weather, please contact
Halley Deihl at (252) 583-5161 or (252) 578-0061.
ANY ANIMAL DEEMED SUSPECT OF CARRYING A TRANSMITTABLE
DISEASE PROBLEM WILL BE EXCUSED FROM THE SHOW.
Junior Market Lamb Show Rules & Regulations
1. Lambs shown must be ewes or wethers; no rams will be allowed to show.
2. All lambs will be subject to mouthing when checked-in and must have all temporary
(baby) teeth in place at time of show.
3. Classes will be determined by exhibitor's age.
Novice Class: 5 years to 8 years.
Junior Class: 9 years to 13 years.
Senior Class: 14 years to 18 years.
4. All lambs must have an ear tag or tattoo number. In addition, all lambs must have a
scrapie tag.
Premiums List For Market Lamb Showmanship
Junior Grand Champion Market Lamb Showman - $50 savings bond, purple
rosette ribbon
Junior Reserve Champion Market Lamb Showman - $25 gift
certificate, lilac rosette ribbon
Senior Grand Champion Market Lamb Showman - $50 savings bond,
purple rosette ribbon
Senior Reserve Champion Market Lamb Showman - $25 gift certificate,
lilac rosette ribbon
Showmanship Class Winners
Novice Market Lamb Showmen - all receive $5 gift certificate, ribbon
Junior and Senior Classes
1st Place Class Winner - $20.00 + blue ribbon
2nd Place Class Winner - $15.00 + red ribbon
3rd Place Class Winner - $10.00 + white ribbon
4th Place Class Winner - $10.00 + yellow ribbon
Participation Ribbons
Junior Beef Heifer Show Rules and Regulations
1. There is a minimum of 9 years of age to show, however, each youth must be able to
handle their animal in the show ring or be dismissed from the ring. No adults may lead
animals in the ring. Heifers must be handled and halter broke by participant at least one
month prior to show date. Unruly animals which endanger the safety of others will be
asked to leave the ring.
2. All heifers must have an ear tag or tattoo number.
3. Heifers will be shown at halter. Entries will be divided by exhibitor's age.
Junior Class: 9 years to 11 years.
Intermediate Class: 12 years to 14 years.
Senior Class: 15 years to 18 years.
4. Heifers must be born after November 1, 2004 to be eligible to show.
Premiums List for Beef Heifer Showmanship
Junior Grand Champion Beef Showman - $50 savings bond, purple rosette
ribbon
Junior Reserve Champion Beef Showman - $25 gift certificate, lilac
rosette ribbon
Intermediate Grand Champion Beef Showman - $50 savings bond, purple
rosette ribbon
Intermediate Reserve Champion Beef Showman - $25 gift certificate, lilac
rosette ribbon
Senior Grand Champion Beef Showman - $50 savings bond, purple rosette
ribbon
Senior Reserve Champion Beef Showman - $25 gift certificate,
lilac rosette ribbon
Showmanship Class Winners
Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Classes
1st Place Class Winner - $20.00 + blue ribbon
2nd Place Class Winner - $15.00 + red ribbon
3rd Place Class Winner - $10.00 + white ribbon
4th Place Class Winner - $10.00 + yellow ribbon
Participation Ribbons
Junior Market Goat Show Rules and Regulations
1. Goats shown must be does or wethers; no bucks will be allowed to show.
2. All goats must have an ear tag or tattoo number. In addition, all goats must have a
scrapie tag.
3. All goats will be subject to mouthing when unloaded. All animals must have all
temporary teeth in place at the time of the show.
4. All horn tips must be dulled and/or blunt.
5. Classes will be determined based on exhibitor's age.
Novice Class: 5 years to 8 years.
Junior Class: 9 years to 13 years.
Senior Class: 14 years to 18 years.
Premiums List For Market Goat Showmanship
Junior Grand Champion Goat Showman - $50 savings bond, purple rosette
ribbon
Junior Reserve Champion Goat Showman - $25 gift certificate, lilac rosette
ribbon
Senior Grand Champion Goat Showman - $50 savings bond, purple rosette
ribbon
Senior Reserve Champion Goat Showman - $25 gift certificate, lilac rosette
ribbon
Showmanship Class Winners
Novice Goat Showman - all receive $5 gift certificate, ribbon
Junior and Senior Classes
1st Place Class Winner - $20.00 + blue ribbon
2nd Place Class Winner - $15.00 + red ribbon
3rd Place Class Winner - $10.00 + white ribbon
4th Place Class Winner - $10.00 + yellow ribbon
Participation Ribbons
Junior Poultry Show Rules and Regulations
1. All poultry exhibited at the Halifax Harvest Days Youth Livestock Show shall have
been in the possession of the exhibitor for sixty days or more prior to the date of Harvest
Days.
2. Poultry shown must be either a chicken or a turkey; no waterfowl or other species of
bird will be allowed to show.
3. All chickens for exhibition at Harvest Days will originate from U.S. PullorumTyphoid Clean or equivalent flocks or have a negative pullorum-typhoid test within 90
days of admission to Harvest Days, or the test requirements may be satisfied by a negative
test conducted by an official state tester at the time the birds are brought to Harvest Days.
4. All turkeys must have been hatched on or after May 20, 2006, to be shown.
5. No poultry shall have received a live virus vaccine within 30 days prior to entering the
Fair.
6. All birds must be identified with tamper-proof bands. Bands placed on birds tested at
Harvest Days by state testers will satisfy this requirement.
7. Poultry entered at Harvest Days are subject to examination (including blood test and
swabs) by a representative of the N. C. Department of Agriculture. Birds will not be
accepted which are infected with, or showing any clinical signs of, an infectious or
communicable disease, or are infested with lice and/or mites.
8. Classes will be determined by exhibitor's age.
Novice Class: 5 years to 8 years.
Junior Class: 9 years to 13 years.
Senior Class: 14 years to 18 years.
Premiums List For Poultry Showmanship
Junior Grand Champion Poultry Showman - $50 savings bond, purple rosette
ribbon
Junior Reserve Champion Poultry Showman - $25 gift certificate, lilac rosette
ribbon
Senior Grand Champion Poultry Showman - $50 savings bond, purple rosette
ribbon
Senior Reserve Champion Poultry Showman - $25 gift certificate, lilac
rosette ribbon
Showmanship Class Winners
Novice Chicken Showmen - all receive $5 gift certificate, ribbon
Junior and Senior Classes
1st Place Class Winner - $20 + blue ribbon
2nd Place Class Winner - $15 + red ribbon
3rd Place Class Winner - $10 + white ribbon
4th Place Class Winner - $10 + yellow ribbon
Participation Ribbons
HALIFAX COUNTY HARVEST DAYS
4-H LIVESTOCK SHOWMANSHIP SHOW ENTRY FORM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2006—2 PM
HALIFAX COUNTY 4-H HORSE/LIVESTOCK COMPLEX, HWY 903
HALIFAX, NC 27839
Entry Deadline:
Friday, September 29, 2006
$5 entry fee per exhibitor
Return Forms to: Halifax County 4-H Livestock Show
Halley Deihl
Make checks payable to:
Extension
Halifax County
PO Box 37
Cooperative Extension
Halifax, NC 27839
Phone (252) 583-5161
Fax (252) 583-1683
Halifax County
Use a separate form for each animal.
Exhibitor Information:
Name:__________________________________________________________________
Age as of January 1, 2006:______________ Date and Year of Birth:_________________
Address:________________________________________________________________
County:________________________
Phone #:________________________________
Social Security Number:________________
4-H member______ FFA member______Other______
I am entering:
__________Market Lamb Showmanship
__________Market Goat Showmanship
Market Lamb Information
Date project started:_______________
Birthdate:_____________________
Breed:___________________________
Indicate gender by circling: ewe or wether
Ear tag #:_________________________
Scrapie #/Farm ID:________________
Market Goat Information
Date project started:_________________
Birthdate: ________________________
Breed:____________________________
Indicate gender by circling: doe or wether
Ear tag #:__________________________
Scrapie #/Farm ID:_________________
__________Beef Heifer Showmanship
__________Poultry Showmanship
Beef Heifer Information
Heifer Birthdate:___________________
Breed:___________________________
Ear tag #:_________________________
Chicken Information
Breed:___________________________
Tag #:_________________________
Turkey Information
Breed:___________________________
Tag #:___________________________
Hatch Date:_______________________
I have read the attached rules and regulations and agree to comply with them. I certify that the
above information is correct. I understand that if information is found to be incorrect, the child and
animal can be withdrawn from the show. Sponsors will not be responsible for any damages or loss of
property incurred. Exhibitors must have health papers available for inspection at check-in.
_________________________________________ ___________________________________________
Participant
Date
Parent/Guardian
Date
_________________________________________ ___________________________________________
Extension Agent
Date
Animal Owner
Date
or Vo-Ag Teacher