SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
2008 COASTAL PLAIN JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW AND SALE
Monday, March 24, 2008
8:00- 12:00 pm
12:00 pm
12:30 pm
Weigh in Hogs, Steers, Lambs, Kids
Rookie Class- Ages 5 & under
Doe Show
Market Kid Show
Kid Showmanship
Ewe Show
Market Lamb Show
Lamb Showmanship
5:00 pm
Prospect Steer Show
Market Steer Show
Heifer Show
Cattle Showmanship
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
8:30 am
Market Hog Show
Hog Showmanship
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
Costume Critter Contest
Awards Ceremony
Buyers Appreciation Dinner
Sale
Coastal Plains Livestock Show and Sale Committee
Miriam Lewis, Chairman; Donna Paschal, Treasurer; Eve Honeycutt, Secretary
Phillip Rowan, Extension; Mike Sutton, FFA; John Mohrfeld, Lenoir; Franklin Andrews, Jones
Hal Metts, Onslow; Ronnie Jo Meeks, Sampson; Doug Lanier, Duplin; Kevin Crumpler, Greene
Charlie McCoy, Craven; Russ Nead, Carteret; Will Rouse, Wayne; Waitus English, Pender
In cooperation with
The following age brackets are represented in the Show.
See CLASSES AND PRIZES for details on awards.
Rookie
Novice
Junior
Intermediate
Senior
5 and under on January 1
5-8 years old on January 1
9-12 years old on January 1
13-16 years old on January 1
17-21 years old on Janary 1
CLASSES AND PRIZES- ROOKIE CLASS
Beginning in 2008, all exhibitors under 5 years old will show in our ROOKIE CLASS. Rookies (children under
5) are only eligible to show hogs, goats, or lambs. The Rookie class will be held at 12:00 pm on Monday,
March 24, 2008. All Rookies, their parents, and their animals will be invited in the show ring to learn more
about their animals and showmanship. The Parents As Teachers staff with Lenoir County Cooperative
Extension will lead this activity. This will not be a competitive class, but each child will receive a prize for
participation, be recognized in the awards ceremony, and receive a $10 premium. Rookies are not eligible to
show in any other classes except the Costume Contest.
CLASSES AND PRIZES - MARKET HOG
Average Daily Gain
The five exhibitors (each with a minimum of one pig entered) whose pig has the highest average daily
gain on test will be awarded additional premiums as follows:
1st place-$28; 2nd place - $23; 3rd place-$18; 4th place - $13; 5th place-$8
INDIVIDUAL and PEN OF THREE
Weight classes will be divided into these ranges.
A. Light weight
B. Medium weight
C. Heavy weight
220-239 pounds
240-259 pounds
260-280 pounds
Pen of three will be based on the average weight of the three hogs. A junior exhibitor may enter a total of two
pens of three which may be in the same weight class or in different weight classes.
The Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Individual of the show will be selected from the first and second
place winners in each weight division. The Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Pen of Three of the show
will be selected from the first and second place winners in each weight division.
SWINE FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP
Basis for Award: 50% Fitting and 50% Showmanship
To be eligible for Fitting and Showmanship contest, exhibitors must do their own fitting.
Novice entries will receive a trophy, blue ribbon, and $10 premium.
Prizes awarded in each division (except novice):
First Prize
$25
Second Prize
$20
Third Prize
$16
Fourth Prize
$10
Fifth Prize
$8
CLASSES AND PRIZES – BEEF CATTLE
Classes will be determined by weight. First and second place steers from each class will compete for Grand
Champion and Reserve Champion. Prospect steers and heifers will show separate from Market steers, except all
will show together in showmanship.
BEEF FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP
Basis for Award: 50% Fitting and 50% Showmanship
To be eligible for fitting and showmanship, exhibitors must do their own fitting.
Exhibitors must be 9 years old to show Cattle.
Prizes awarded in each division:
First prize
$50
Second Prize
$33
Third Prize
$27
Fourth Prize
$23
Fifth Prize
$17
CLASSES AND PRIZES- LAMBS
Ewe classes will be based on birthday of animal. Market Classes will be based on weight. First and second
place lambs from each class will compete for Grand Champion and Reserve Champion. Ribbons will be
awarded based on lamb placing. Ewes and market lambs will show together for showmanship.
LAMB FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP
Basis for Award: 50% Fitting and 50% Showmanship
To be eligible for fitting and showmanship, exhibitors must do their own fitting.
Novice entries will receive a trophy, blue ribbon, and $10 premium.
Prizes awarded in each division (except novice):
First prize
$25
Second Prize
$20
Third Prize
$16
Fourth Prize
$10
Fifth Prize
$8
CLASSES AND PRIZES- KIDS
Doe classes will be based on birthday of animal. Market Classes will be based on weight. First and second
place kids from each class will compete for Grand Champion and Reserve Champion. Ribbons will be awarded
based on kid placing.
KID FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP
Basis for Award: 50% Fitting and 50% Showmanship
To be eligible for fitting and showmanship, exhibitors must do their own fitting.
Novice entries will receive a trophy, blue ribbon, and $10 premium.
Prizes awarded in each division (except novice):
First prize
$25
Second Prize
$20
Third Prize
$16
Fourth Prize
$10
Fifth Prize
$8
CHAMPION PRIZES ALL CLASSES
Species Grand Champion
Species Reserve Champion
Showmanship 1st place
Showmanship 2nd place
Chair
Bag
Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
RECORD BOOKS
All participants should request appropriate swine/steer/heifer/lamb/kid record books from the
Cooperative Extension Offices or Agriculture Teachers. In order to be eligible for the project book
contest, participants must complete record books and return to show office by 12:00 pm on MARCH
24, 2008. If you do not wish to compete in project book competition, your book may be turned in after
the show, but premium monies are withheld until record books are completed. Only one book must be
completed regardless of number of species shown
PLEASE NOTE ALL ENTRY FORMS ARE DUE IN THE LENOIR COUNTY OFFICE BY FEBRUARY 14,
2008. PLEASE CHECK RULES CAREFULLY FOR NEW CHANGES.
SHOWMANSHIP WORKSHOP
A showmanship workshop will be offered to all those interested at the Edgecombe County Livestock Arena in
March. This is an excellent workshop that is offered by the NC State Extension Youth Livestock program.
More details will come later regarding this event. All youth are encouraged to attend.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
COASTAL PLAIN JR. LIVESTOCK SHOW AND SALE
UPDATE FOR 2008 SHOW- NEW RULES IN BOLD, PLEASE READ!
GENERAL RULES
1. Exhibitors must be 21 years of age or under as of JANUARY 1 and enrolled in high school, home school, a
junior college, or a four year college to participate. Exhibitors must be a minimum of 9 years old to show
steer/heifers. Exhibitors under 5 are only eligible to show in the Rookie Class. All exhibitors are required to
show alone.
2. A wavier signed by the exhibitor, their parent or guardian, and Cooperative Extension Agent must be sent
with entry sheet to the Lenoir County Extension Office to be kept on file. Without this waiver they cannot
participate in the CPJLS&S. One waiver per exhibitor is needed and can be obtained from the local
Extension Office.
3. Counties eligible to participate are Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow, Pender, Pitt,
Sampson, and Wayne.
4. The CPJLS&S Rules Committee reserves the right to drug test livestock for inappropriate use of drugs. The
Rules Committee's decision to test must require a quorum (50% of the total membership plus one). Any
testing will be at the expense of the CPJLS&S. Appropriate testing will be done by a qualified veterinarian.
5. It is the responsibility of parents and exhibitors to follow withdrawal periods of all antibiotics, vaccines, and
other medicines. CPJLS&S management assumes no liability or responsibility with packers or enforcement
officials.
6. The CPJLS&S Committee wants to assure the buyers and the public that all has been done within our power
to produce healthy and high quality foods. For this reason, all youth (or their parents/guardians for 8 &
under) must be certified in Pork Quality Assurance. Participants are responsible for making sure they attend
a training by a certified instructor.
7. Exhibitors assume liability for their animals in case of sickness, death, or injury until the animal is sold.
Buyers assume all responsibility at the time of sale.
8. A 3% assessment, not to exceed more than $20 per entry, will be deducted from each exhibitor's check to
cover sale expenses, prizes, and catalogs.
9. Assessments will be deducted from each exhibitor's check as required by the National Pork Producers'
Council, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, and the American Lamb Board.
10.
All animals must arrive on Monday, March 24, 2008. All market hogs must be in the arena no later
than 10:00 a.m. Steers, heifers, lambs, and kids must be in the arena no later than 12:00 p.m. No animals
will be accepted for weigh-in before Monday, March 24, 2008.
11.
In showmanship classes, exhibitors must show their own animal.
12.
Each exhibitor will be allowed to sell for premium one animal of each species that they have entered.
13.
Due to the risk of foreign animal disease, any exhibitor, or any exhibitors whose family member or
visitor to the farm, has traveled internationally during the 14 days prior to animal check-in, should voluntarily
withdraw their animals from the show and not attend.
ADDITIONAL HOG RULES
14.
Animals must be weighed on test by an Extension Agent or Vo Ag Teacher. If either of these
individuals cannot verify the start weight of an animal, the animal will not be eligible for the contest.
15.
Parents may not weigh their own children's animals.
16.
All hogs must be tagged when weighed on test with “official” CPLS&S tags available from Extension
Agent or Vo Ag Teacher. If an animal loses its tag at any time, owner must notify their Extension Agent or
Ag Teacher for a replacement within 24 hours.
17.
All hogs will be decked and sold to slaughter.
18.
To be eligible to be shown, all pigs must originate from a non-quarantined, pseudorabies-free herd, or
blood test pseudorabies-free within 30 days of the show.
HEALTH PAPERS ARE REQUIRED if pigs are from a pseudorabies positive herd!
19.
Pigs must be weighed on test and ear tagged by an Extension Agent, Vo-Ag Teacher, or extension agent
approved representative between the dates of January 14 and January 18 only.
20.
A maximum of 10 pigs may be weighed on test by each exhibitor. Only 8 hogs may be shown- 2 pens
of three and 2 individuals.
21.
Swine must be shown by their owners except when one exhibitor has more than one animal in the ring.
The second animal must be shown by a junior exhibitor. Exceptions to this must be approved by the Rules
Committee.
22.
Market hogs must be barrows or gilts weighing between 220-280 pounds on show date.
23.
Hogs must have at least ½ inch of hair in order to show and sale. No oil or powder may be used on
the hogs. This rule is strictly enforced for the benefit of those buying our hogs. Buyers do not want
hogs with less than ½ inch of hair and oil or powder on the skin. No clipping is allowed once the hogs
are in the barn.
ADDITIONAL STEER RULES
24.
Only two market steers and two prospect steers may be shown per exhibitor.
25.
Steer entries must be of beef breeds. Only cattle without horns may be shown.
26.
Market class steers must be weighed on test and ear tagged between the dates of January 14 and January
18 only. Tags must be official CPLS&S tags and must be put in place by an Extension Agent, Vo-Ag
Teacher, or extension agent approved representative by that county.
27.
Market class steers must weigh a minimum of 1000 pounds to be sold in the auction.
28.
For safety reasons, unruly steers cannot be entered. Steers becoming unruly after being entered may be
ruled ineligible by the judges.
29.
Each exhibitor must leave his/her steer securely tied during and after show and sale.
ADDITIONAL LAMB RULES
30.
Lambs do not have to be weighed on test unless the information is recorded for record books.
31.
Exhibitors may show 2 ewe lambs and two market lambs; however, if both animals are in the same class,
the second lamb must be shown by a junior exhibitor. Rams are not allowed.
32.
Classes will be determined by weight and number of entries. LAMBS MAY NOT WEIGH MORE
THAN 145 LBS.
33.
Lambs must be under one year old the day of the show.
34.
Ewe classes will be determined by birthday of animal.
35.
If an exhibitor shows a ewe in the ewe show, the same ewe is not eligible for the market lamb show.
Otherwise, both ewes and wethers may show in the market lamb show.
ADDITIONAL GOAT RULES
36.
Exhibitors may show 2 doe kids and two market kids; however, if both animals are in the same class, the
second animal must be shown by a junior exhibitor.
37.
Kids must be under one year old the day of the show, have all baby teeth the day of the show, and horn
tips must be dulled and/or blunt. Bucks are not allowed.
38.
Kids do not have to be weighed on test unless the information is recorded for record books.
39.
Market Classes will be determined by weight and number of entries.
40.
Doe classes will be determined by birthday of animal.
41.
If an exhibitor shows a doe in the doe show, the same doe is not eligible for the market kid show.
Otherwise, both does and wethers may show in the market kid show.
ADDITIONAL HEIFER RULES
42.
Heifers must be identified by color and a numbered identification, either an ear tag or tattoo.
43.
Heifers are to be halter broken. Unruly animals which may endanger the safety of exhibitors will be
asked to leave.
44.
There will be no sale associated with the show.
45.
All heifers are released after the completion of the show.
46.
Exhibitors need not own the animals; however, NC State Fair rules apply regarding training of heifers.
47.
Exhibitors may show up to two heifers. If an exhibitor has more than one animal in a class, the second
animal must be shown by a junior exhibitor.
48.
Heifers must be less than 2 years of age as of show date. Classes will be determined by breed and age.
SALE RULES
49.
THE SALE WILL BE TERMINAL FOR ALL MARKET ANIMALS- all hogs, market lambs,
market kids, and market steers will be sold in the auction. Exhibitors may get premium money for
market animals.
50.
An exhibitor that has the Grand or Reserve Champion Pen of Three may not sell an individual hog
unless it is Grand or Reserve Champion.
51.
Female animals- does, ewes, and heifers will not be sold for premium or slaughter.
52.
An exhibitor may only sell one animal per species, the exception being if a child has grand and reserve
champion in a species, and pen of three hogs.
53.
In order to sell an animal for premium money in the auction, the exhibitor MUST BE PRESENT. This
must be the child that will receive the money, not a representative. All Grand and Reserved Champion
animals must be sold in the auction.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY FOR THE COASTAL PLAIN LIVESTOCK SHOW & SALE
(TO BE SIGNED BY EACH PARTICIPANT)
DUE INTO THE EXTENSION OFFICE NO LATER THAN
FEBRUARY 14 (OF CURRENT YEAR)
I am the parent/guardian of the minor child named below (“the participant”) and am fully competent to sign
this agreement. I understand that the Participant's request to participate in the COASTAL PLAIN JR.
LIVESTOCK SHOW & SALE has been approved. I understand that the activity involves various physical
activities, including, but not limited to, contact with animals, and that there is a risk of injury associated with
such activities. I understand the nature of the activity and my child's participation therein: I have explained
these things to the Participant and his/her participation is both willing and voluntary. The Participant is in good
health, and deemed able to participate in the activity. In addition, the Participant has adequate health insurance
necessary to provide for and pay any medical costs that may arise as a result of injury to the Participant.
In consideration of the Participant's being permitted to take part in the COASTAL PLAIN JR. LIVESTOCK
SHOW & SALE, the Participant and I assume all risks of such participation, such risks including but not
limited to; (a) accidents and/or collisions with fixed or moving objects, animals, or persons; (b) hazards caused
by equipment failure; and © hazards caused by inadequate safety equipment. I further agree that neither NCSU
nor its employees, officers, trustees or agents shall be liable for any claims, demands, actions, or causes of
action arising out of or in any way connected with the Participant's participation in the activity, specifically
including, but not limited to liabilities, claims, demands, actions or causes of action relating to bodily injury
(including death) and property damage suffered by the Participant. Therefore, on behalf of the Participant, the
parents/guardians of the Participant, and their heirs and assigns of all the foregoing, I do hereby forever release
and discharge NCSU, as well as its trustees, officers, employees, and agents from all such liabilities, claims,
demands, actions, or causes of action.
With the activities having been explained to me, and all of my questions answered to my complete
satisfaction, I consent to the Participant's participation in the Show & Sale and accept the facilities, premises,
supervision and equipment used in connection therewith, fully aware of the
activities and risks that may be involved. I execute this consideration fully intending for myself, for the
participant, and for the Participant's family, estate, heirs, administrators, personal representatives, or assigns to
be bound by the same.
THIS IS A RELEASE OF LEGAL RIGHTS. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.
NAME OF PARTICIPANT:_________________________________________________
(PLEASE PRINT)
SIGNATURE OF PARTICIPANT:____________________________________________
(ON BEHALF OF BOTH PARENTS/GUARDIAN)
DATE:___________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN:______________________________________
SIGNATURE OF EXTENSION AGENT:_______________________________________
DATE:____________________________