BEEF CATTLE Board Members in Charge - The Kentucky State Fair
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BEEF CATTLE
Board Members in Charge
Joseph Goggin and Marshall Coyle
Superintendent
Rob Amburgey, Nicholasville, KY
4-H/FFA Youth Show Superintendent
Beef Cattle
Andy Mills, Brandenburg, KY
Amount offered by Kentucky State Fair . ........................................$54,145.00
Schedule Of Judging
Friday, August 24
8:00 a.m. - Hereford by TBA
8:00 a.m. - Limousin by TBA
10:30 a.m. - Simmental, followed by SimAngus/SimSolutions by TBA
12:00 p.m. (noon) - Shorthorn by TBA
2:30 p.m. - Red Angus by TBA
Saturday, August 25
8:00 a.m. - Angus by TBA
8:00 a.m. - Charolais by TBA
11:00 a.m. - Gelbvieh/Balancer by TBA
12:00 p.m. (noon) - Chianina by TBA
Sunday, August 26
8:00 a.m. - Red Poll by TBA
8:00 a.m. - Santa Gertrudis by TBA
10:00 a.m. - Salers by Dr. Robin Sheets, West Lafayette, IN
10:00 a.m. - Piedmontese by Chris Milam, Olmstead, KY
PLEASE NOTE: With proper documentation of entry at another major
state fair, an exhibitor may petition for early release. The request must be
made to Entry Department and will not be granted until verified by state
fair or livestock show. All bedding must be provided by exhibitor. This
may be brought from home or purchased at fair. No bulk sawdust, tan bark
or shavings permitted. Only baled or bagged bedding allowed.
Beef cattle will be released at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 26.
ENTRY DEADLINE: JULY 10
1. Entries in the beef cattle department must be made on cattle entry
forms or through the online entry system, ENTERING EACH
ANIMAL IN THE NAME OF THE BONA FIDE OWNER,
giving the registered name and number and date of birth of the animal
to be exhibited. GROUP CLASS ENTRIES WILL BE MADE at
time papers are checked. To enter online, go to www.kystatefair.org.
Complete information must be provided.
232. Beef animals owned in partnership or by syndicate may be shown in
the name of the partnership or syndicate only; except that at the time
of entry a determination will be made that such animals will be shown
in the name of one partner or syndicate member. Animals must
be shown the same way in group classes as they are in open single
classes.
3. All applications for entry of cattle must be accompanied by an entry
Beef Cattle
fee of $14 per head. Entry fees do not dictate stall space. Exhibitors
will receive one stall for each animal delivered to the Fair, regardless of
the number of entries made. (A stall is one tie space. There are three
tie spaces per bay.) Grooming will not be allowed in aisles. Additional
tack stalls will NO longer be available for purchase. Space for tack
and display is subject to availability. NO REFUNDS OF FEES
WILL BE MADE.
LATE ENTRIES: An entry fee of $28 per head will be charged for
all entries postmarked after July 10. Late entries must arrive at the
Fair office by July 25. Late entries will be accepted for the open show
only. No late entries will be accepted in the 4-H/FFA Youth Livestock
Show.
Exhibitors now have the option of an extra late deadline. Entry Fees of
$50 per head will be charged. Extra late entries must arrive at the Fair
office by August 3.
4. Beef animals must have registration papers in the owner’s name or
a photocopy of valid papers in process for registration or transfer (to
be collected by the Superintendent and forwarded to the appropriate
Association) to be eligible to show. Each exhibitor will be required
to present certificates of registration for his entries when called upon
by the superintendent. No animal will be checked in without this
identification.
5. SUBSTITUTIONS will be accepted for animals in the same class
only. Substitutions can be made only in the name of the original
exhibitor-owner as listed on the entry form. In breed shows without
defined classes, substitutions can be made only with an animal of the
same sex and a birth date within 90 days of the original entry.
6. All entries must be animals recorded in the American Herd Books for
the particular breed to which they belong.
7. No transfer of ownership of an animal will be made later than one hour
prior to the beginning of the show. Please check your Association’s
rules as some require transfers to be on file by entry closing date.
8. All livestock entries should be brought through Gate 4 off Crittenden
Drive. TO ELIMINATE UNDUE CONGESTION AND
CONFUSION, TRUCKS WILL BE ALLOWED IN LIVESTOCK
WING ONLY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 P.M. AND 6:00 A.M.
9. No bull over one year of age will be allowed on the grounds without a
lead ring in his nose.
10. When on exhibition in the ring, each animal must be under halter, and
24in the charge of the owner or exhibitor.
11. All exhibitors are limited to two ribbons and two premiums in each
class.
12. All exhibitors in the Beef Cattle Show will be required to show their
cattle at the call of the Superintendent. Failure to comply with this
request will result in premiums being withheld until satisfactory
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explanation of same can be made.
13. See General Rules for health regulations, protests and other
information.
14. The Fair will provide large, portable containers for the disposal of
manure and trash. These vehicles will be parked at various locations
throughout livestock buildings at all times. No bedding or manure
is to be heaped in the area at any time. It must be put into the above
container, and will be removed when full and replaced by another
receptacle. Help us keep our livestock building clean.
15. Tents or sleeping areas that are enclosed at the top are not permitted
in the stall area. Please help us in complying with this fire code
regulation.
16. No butt fans or misters will be allowed in the aisles. Fans must be
placed overhead within the stall area. Also, no portable generators are
allowed in the building.
In order to create a good public image and add to the attractiveness of the
livestock area, all beds, cots, bedding, etc., must be made up and out of aisles
by 8:00 a.m. each morning. This rule will be enforced by management and
will also reflect in Herdsman Award judging.
25Beef Herdsman Awards
Top Herdsman......................................................BANNER & $200.00
Runner-Up...................................................................................$150.00
3rd - $125 4th - $100 5th - $50
6th - $25 7th - $20
Beef Cattle
These awards will be given to the seven (7) cleanest and most attractive
exhibits. Judging to be determined by a committee using the following
point system:
Cleanliness.......................................................................................50%
Attractiveness and Originality..........................................................25%
Friendliness and courtesy shown public and other exhibitors.............25%
Total..............................................................................................100%
In compliance with recommendations of national breed associations, nurse
cows will not be permitted at the Kentucky State Fair.
Tie-Out Time
Since our livestock wing is air conditioned, animals will be ready for
viewing by the public by 8:00 a.m. each day and remain in the wing, except
when showing, until tie-out time which will not be earlier than 7:00 p.m.
26DIVISION 1101
ANGUS
Entry Deadline: July 10
Arrival Of Cattle:
8:00 a.m. August 23 to 8:00 a.m. August 24
Beef Cattle
Judging Date: August 25, 8:00 A.M.
Judge: TBA
Release: August 26, 3:00 P.M
Amount offered by Ky. State Fair for Open Classes .......$4,925.00
Amount offered by Ky. State Fair for Ky. Classes ............1,150.00
The American Angus Association, 3201 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph,
Missouri, will participate in premiums offered for open class Angus breeding
cattle classes according to the premium schedule based on the number of head
shown. The premium assistance provided by the American Angus Association
for participation in this show is in addition to the premiums offered by the
show itself. The premium assistance should not be used to offset show expense
and shall be included in the premium payments distributed by the show to the
exhibitors.
A minimum of 50 head must be shown in the Open Class Division to receive
American Angus Association premium participation for the following year.
PREMIUMS FROM THE ASSOCIATION ARE PAID ONLY TO
REGISTERED ANGUS CATTLE AND ONLY IF THE REGISTRATION
NUMBER IS A PART OF THE SHOW REPORT PROVIDED TO
THE ASSOCIATION. THEREFORE, ALL CATTLE SHOULD BE
REGISTERED AT THE TIME OF ENTRY TO MAKE CERTAIN THEY
RECEIVE THE ASSOCIATION’S PORTION OF PREMIUMS. THE
ASSOCIATION DOES NOT PAY ON CHAMPIONSHIP OR ANY
GROUP CLASSES (I.E., GET-OF-SIRE, JUNIOR GET-OF-SIRE OR
BREEDER SIX-HEAD).
Exhibitors must have the original registration certificate issued by the
American Angus Association available for inspection at the show for each
animal or another current proof of ownership issued by the American Angus
Association pedigree look up.
Any animal upon check-in which does not have a legible permanent
identification mark (ear tattoo marks, freeze-branded marks or hot-branded
marks) corresponding to the permanent identification mark on the registration
certificate, is ineligible to show. Once disqualified due to an incorrect or
illegible permanent identification mark, animals cannot be re-tattooed and
rechecked at the show.
Any female shown with a calf at side, the calf must be the cow’s most recent
natural calf and the calf must be registered by show date and have the original
registration certificate at check-in.
Only one person at a time will lead animals into the show ring.
Exhibitors who participate in shows that accept premium monies contributed
by the American Angus Association are subject to the Association Rules as
27found in the Breeders Reference Guide of the Association. These rules are
found in Part 2 Association Rules. The rules relating directly to the exhibition
of Angus cattle are Part 2: Association Rules; Rule 800 Series; including Rule
800-811. These rules can be found at www.angus.org.
Altering the conformation and/or appearance of an animal for exhibition is
prohibited. This includes the use of chin straps, covering of white skin, false
tail heads (or use of any false hair) with the exception of false tail switches, the
use of graphite, powders, hemp or other similar substances used externally are
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also prohibited, other prohibted products include those used internally such as,
steroids, illegal or unlicensed pharmaceuticals or artificial filling. Any animal
found to be in violation will be barred from showing.
At any show for which the American Angus Association appropriates
funds toward the payment of premiums, no exhibitors, individuals assisting
exhibitors or member owners at such show shall be allowed to use any
coloring agents on any animal exhibited. The association may adopt and
implement various tests designed to monitor this prohibition, including
but not limited to a “white towel” or “white glove” test. No aerosol cans or
other pressurized containers will be allowed in designated make up areas.
All animals exhibited are subject to DNA marker or blood type test to
verify accuracy of parentage as covered under the Association Rules and
for other testing as required by the individual show.
Authorized representatives of the Association have the authority to
enforce the rules set forth herein as well as in the Association Rules,
including the barring of a registered animal from a livestock show at
which it is to be shown, if there are reasonable grounds to believe a
violation has occurred.
AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION
PREMIUM PARTICIPATION SCHEDULE
Open Shows
50-75 head $250 lump sum
76-100 head $325 lump sum
101-150 head $400 lump sum
151-200 head $500 lump sum
201 or more head $600 lump sum
(cow, cow/calf and bull classes are counted.)
Premium participation is based on previous year’s number of head shown.
Only registered Angus cattle that meet the age requirements listed within
this classification are eligible to receive premium participation and be
counted in the total number of head shown. Champion and Reserve
Champion placings are not counted in number of head shown.
KY Classes open to Kentucky Exhibitors only.
Cattle eligible for KY classes must be
Kentucky owned or co-owned.
PREMIUMS: First place will receive $75 in each individual open class
and $30 in each Ky. class. The remainder of the premium money will be
awarded on a graduated basis among the other animals after the show.
28DIVISION 1101
Females
Class #
Any female that qualifies for female classes in the Association’s standard
classifications is not eligible to show in the cow/calf classes. However,
the calf at the side of the female is eligible to show in its respective class.
1 Cow/Calf Class - cows three (3) years of age and younger, cows must be
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born Jan. 1, 2015 - Aug. 31, 2016. Calf must be the cow’s most recent
natural calf and be no more than 280 days of age on the day of the show.
2 Cow/Calf Class - cows four (4) years of age and older, cows must be born
Dec. 31, 2014 or earlier. Calf must be the cow’s most recent natural calf and
be no more than 280 days of age on the day of the show.
3 Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair
4 Reserve Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair
Grand and Reserve Grand Champion cow/calf pairs do not show for
Grand Champion Female and are ineligible to compete in the get-of-sire,
junior get-of-sire and breeder’s six head classes.
5 Junior Heifer Calves calved March 1, 2018 and after
5KY Same as above
6 Junior Heifer Calves calved between Feb. 1 and Feb. 28, 2018
6KY Same as above
7 Junior Heifer Calves calved between Jan. 1 and Jan. 31, 2018
7KY Same as above
8 Junior Heifer Calf Champion
8KY Same as above
9 Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion
10 Late Senior Heifer Calves calved between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 2017
10KY Same as above
11 Early Senior Heifer Calves calved between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31, 2017
11KY Same as above
12 Senior Heifer Calf Champion
12KY Same as above
13 Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion
14 Late Summer Yearling Heifers calved between July 1 and Aug. 31, 2017
14KY Same as above
15 Early Summer Yearling Heifers calved between May 1 and June 30, 2017
15KY Same as above
16 Intermediate Champion Heifer
16KY Same as above
17 Reserve Intermediate Champion Heifer
18 April Junior Yearling Heifers calved between Apr. 1 and Apr. 30, 2017
18KY Same as above
19 March Junior Yearling Heifers calved between Mar. 1 and Mar. 31, 2017
19KY Same as above
20 Early Junior Yearling Heifers calved between Feb. 1 and Feb. 28, 2017
20KY Same as above
21 Early Junior Yearling Heifers calved between Jan. 1 and Jan. 31, 2017
21KY Same as above
22 Junior Champion Female
22KY Same as above
23 Reserve Junior Champion Female
24 Late Senior Yearling Heifers calved between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 2016
24KY Same as above
25 Early Senior Yearling Heifers calved between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31, 2016
25KY Same as above
26 Senior Champion Female
26KY Same as above
27 Reserve Senior Champion Female
28 Grand Champion Female
28KY Same as above
29 Reserve Grand Champion Female (Champions and Reserve Champions competing)
29Bulls
Class #
30 Junior Bull Calves calved March 1, 2018 and after
30KY Same as above
31 Junior Bull Calves calved between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2018
31KY Same as above
32 Junior Bull Calf Champion
32KY Same as above
33 Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion
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34 Late Senior Bull Calves calved between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 2017
34KY Same as above
35 Early Senior Bull Calves calved between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31, 2017
35KY Same as above
36 Senior Bull Calf Champion
36KY Same as above
37 Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion
38 Late Summer Yearling Bulls calved between July 1 and Aug. 31, 2017
38KY Same as above
39 Early Summer Yearling Bulls calved between May 1 and June 30, 2017
39KY Same as above
40 Intermediate Champion Bull
40KY Same as above
41 Reserve Intermediate Champion Bull
42 April Junior Yearling Bulls calved between Apr. 1 and Apr. 30, 2017
42KY Same as above
43 March Junior Yearling Bulls calved between Mar. 1 and Mar. 31, 2017
43KY Same as above
44 Early Junior Yearling Bulls calved between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2017
44KY Same as above
45 Junior Champion Bull
45KY Same as above
46 Reserve Junior Champion Bull
47 Senior Yearling Bulls calved between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, 2016
47KY Same as above
48 Summer Senior Yearling Bulls calved between May 1 and Aug. 31, 2016
48KY Same as above
49 Two-Year-Old Bulls calved between Jan. 1 and Apr. 30, 2016
49KY Same as above
50 Senior Champion Bull
50KY Same as above
51 Reserve Senior Champion Bull
52 Grand Champion Bull
52KY Same as above
53 Reserve Grand Champion Bull (Champions and Reserve Champions competing)
Groups
Get-of-Sire: Four animals by one sire shown in the above classes, both sexes
represented.
Junior Get-of-Sire: Three animals by one sire, both sexes represented.
Must have been calved May 1, 2017 or later.
Breeder Six Head: The exhibitor of the breeders six head must be breeder
and first owner, identified by the same member code for the animals exhibited.
Cattle owned by other exhibitors may be included provided the exhibitor of
the breeders six head is the breeder and first owner of the included animal(s).
Animals must be exhibited in individual classes. Cattle bred and owned by a
junior member(s) may be included if the exhibitor of the breeders six head is
an individual or married couple and is the parent or legal guardian of the junior
member(s).
30Any classes listed in this classification, which exceed 15 head per class, should
be broken into smaller classes. The class breaks will be at the discretion of the
American Angus Association staff in attendance.
PREMIER EXHIBITOR and PREMIER BREEDER will receive
banners, courtesy of the Kentucky Angus Association. Awards open to
Kentucky Exhibitors only.
Beef Cattle
31DIVISION 1102
CHAROLAIS
Entry Deadline: July 10
Arrival Of Cattle:
8:00 a.m. August 23 to 8:00 a.m. August 24
Beef Cattle
Judging Date: August 25, 8:00 a.m.
Judge: TBA
Release: August 26, 3:00 p.m.
Amount offered by Ky. State Fair in Breeding Classes....$4,000.00
Amount offered by Ky. Charolais Association
for Ky. Classes...............................................................350.00
Amount offered by Ky. State Fair for Ky. Classes...............875.00
Total.............................................................................$5,225.00
Premiums will be awarded on a graduated basis among the animals after
the show. Premiums will be paid to the winners by the Fair, amount offered
by Kentucky Charolais Association included.
Special Rules
All animals to be eligible for an Open Charolais Breeding Class must be
purebred and registered with AICA. Only Bona Fide (original) certificates
of registration will be accepted as evidence of registration and ownership;
NO PHOTOCOPIES.
Animals registered in the AICA Colored Division Registry (QF and QM
initialed registration numbers) must meet the parameters of the AICA
Color Card.
An animal is eligible to enter or compete in an open Charolais breeding
class if registered in country of origin outside the United States and is
eligible for purebred registry in the AICA Herdbook.
All animals to be eligible may be approved by a sifting committee
designated by the AICA. Stall space will not be provided for any Charolais
cattle that have not been accepted by the sifting committee.
All animals are subject to a medical examination in order to determine
age and each animal will be presented in the show ring in its natural
conformation without alteration or modification. Use of artificial tailheads
is not permitted.
Any animal not having a legible tattoo or firebrand number is ineligible and
will be barred from showing.
Bulls from Classes 36, 37, 40, 41 & 42 must have a valid, satisfactory semen
test certificate in possession. This certificate is valid for the entire show
season.
All animals shown in individual classes must be weaned, with the exception
of the cow/calf class and calves at the side of females calved after September
1, 2016. Calves must be purebred and registered with the AICA. Females
calved after September 1, 2016 must show in individual female class
32appropriate to age. Nurse cows are not permitted.
All females 20 months and older exhibited at AICA-sanctioned shows must
be accompanied by a certificate of pregnancy from a licensed veterinarian or
have produced fertile eggs as certified in a written statement by a licensed
veterinarian or embryologist or have a calf at side.
AICA requires that all animals must be shown in halter and suggests that
all bulls be shown with a nose lead.
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All exhibits of Charolais Breeding Cattle shall be Governed by the
American-International Charolais Association rules and regulations,
Article XV, Titled Exhibition of Animals. The inspection of Exhibit
cattle is specified in Article XV, Paragraph C, of the Association rules
and regulations and non-compliance of exhibit inspection is specified in
paragraph D of the same Article XV.
ARTICLE XV, PARAGRAPH B, POINT 2: “Each animal will be
presented in its natural conformation and structure without alteration
or modification. Alteration or modification shall be defined to include
any surgical, chemical, electrical or other (including banding or other
circulatory constriction) appearance change for cosmetic purpose, save only
branding, tattooing, foot trimming or dehorning. The act of artificially
filling animals internally, which would include stomach pumping, drench
tubes, or any other method per os (by esophagus) is prohibited. Silicone
injection or other injection for cosmetic purpose shall be prohibited.
Anabolic steroid use shall likewise be prohibited and any animal testing
positive for anabolic steroid or diuretic use shall be presumed to be altered
and modified.”
All rules of show apply.
Effective October 22, 2004, at any American-International Charolais
Association (AICA) sanctioned show (including shows receiving AICA
premium funding and/or qualifying as a Roll of Excellence Show), the use
of a coloring agent, flock and powder is prohibited. Use of these products
will result in the immediate disqualification of a given animal at such
show.
KY Classes open to Kentucky Exhibitors only.
Animals eligible for KY classes must be
Kentucky owned or co-owned.
DIVISION 1102
Charolais Females
Premium Schedule:
1st
R: Rosette
S: Banner
# Class Premium
1 Spring Heifer Calves - calved after March 1, 2018
1KY Same as above
2 Junior Heifer Calves - Calved Jan. - Feb., 2018
2KY Same as above
3 Junior Calf Champion Female R
3KY Same as above R
4 Reserve Junior Calf Champion Female R
5 Winter Heifer Calves - calved Nov. - Dec. 2017
335KY Same as above
6 Senior Heifer Calves - calved Sept. - Oct. 2017
6KY Same as above
7 Senior Calf Champion Female R
7KY Same as above R
8 Reserve Senior Calf Champion Female R
9 Late Summer Yearling Females - calved July - Aug. 2017
9KY Same as above
10 Summer Yearling Females - calved May - June 2017
10KY Same as above
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11 Intermediate Champion Female R
11KY Same as above R
12 Reserve Intermediate Champion Female R
13 Late Spring Yearling Females - calved April 2017
13KY Same as above
14 Early Spring Yearling Females - calved March 2017
14KY Same as above
15 Junior Champion Female R
15KY Same as above R
16 Reserve Junior Champion Female R
17 Junior Yearling Females - calved Jan. - Feb. 2017
17KY Same as above
18 Senior Yearling Females - calved Sept. - Dec. 2016
18KY Same as above
19 Senior Champion Female R
19KY Same as above R
20 Reserve Senior Champion Female R
21 *Champion Cow/Calf (1st place)
Reserve Champion Cow Calf (2nd place)
22 GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE S
22KY Same as above S
23 RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE S
*Calf must be cow’s natural calf, not embryo transplant. Calf to be no more than 250 days of
age by day of show. Calf must be purebred and registered with the AICA. No age restriction on
cow. Calf not eligible to compete in individual calf classes if shown with dam. Pair is eligible
for Grand or Reserve Grand Champion Female. Cow and/or calf may be included in group class
entries as individual, not as a pair comprising a single animal unit.
Charolais Bulls
24 Spring Bull Calves - calved after March 1, 2018
24KY Same as above
25 Junior Bull Calves - calved Jan. - Feb. 2018
25KY Same as above
26 Junior Calf Champion Bull R
26KY Same as above R
27 Reserve Junior Calf Champion Bull R
28 Winter Bull Calves - calved Nov. - Dec. 2017
28KY Same as above
29 Senior Bull Calves - calved Sept. - Oct. 2017
29KY Same as above
30 Senior Calf Champion Bull R
30KY Same as above R
31 Reserve Senior Calf Champion Bull R
32 Late Summer Yearling Bulls - calved July - Aug. 2017
32KY Same as above
33 Summer Yearling Bulls - calved May - June 2017
33KY Same as above
34 Intermediate Champion Bull R
34KY Same as above R
35 Reserve Intermediate Champion Bull R
36 Spring Yearling Bulls - calved March - April 2017
36KY Same as above
37 Junior Yearling Bulls - calved Jan. - Feb. 2017
37KY Same as above
38 Junior Champion Bull R
3438KY Same as above R
39 Reserve Junior Champion Bull R
40 Senior Yearling Bulls - calved Sept. - Dec. 2016
40KY Same as above
41 Summer Senior Yearling Bulls - calved May - Aug. 2016
41KY Same as above
42 Two-Year Old Bulls - calved Jan. - April 2016
42KY Same as above
43 Senior Champion Bull R
43KY Same as above R
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44 Reserve Senior Champion Bull R
45 GRAND CHAMPION BULL S
45KY Same as above S
46 RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL S
Charolais Groups
47 Produce of Dam: Two animals either sex, from one
dam, to be shown in individual classes to be eligible.
May be owned by more than one exhibitor.
48 Junior Get-of-Sire: Three animals, all by one sire,
both sexes to be represented. All animals must be shown
in individual classes to be eligible. May be owned by more
than one exhibitor. From bull classes 24, 25, 28, or 29;
female classes 1, 2, 5 or 6.
49 Get-of-Sire: Three animals, all by one sire; both sexes
to be represented. All animals must be shown in their
individual classes to be eligible. May be owned by more
than one exhibitor. Get must have a minimum of two animals
born before September 1, 2017.
50 Breeder’s Herd: Four animals of either sex, bred
and owned by exhibitor. All animals must be shown
in their individual classes to be eligible.
51 Group of Five Head: Five animals of either sex
owned by exhibitor from either the calf classes,
junior classes, the senior classes or a combination.
35DIVISION 1103
CHIANINA
Entry Deadline: July 10
Arrival Of Cattle:
8:00 a.m. August 23 to 8:00 a.m. August 24
Beef Cattle
Judging Date: August 25, 12:00 noon
Judge: TBA
Release: August 26, 3:00 p.m.
Amount offered by Ky. State Fair for Open Classes................$2,500.00
Amount offered by Ky. Chianina Association.............................500.00
Amount offered by Ky. State Fair for Ky. Classes.......................650.00
Total....................................................................................$3,650.00
1. Active adult and junior members of the ACA are eligible to show and/
or receive premium monies provided by the ACA. Partial interest
owners must be active members of the ACA. Membership may be
obtained by writing to the ACA, P.O. Box 890, Platte City, MO
64079 or by phoning (816) 431-2808.
2. All Cattle entered MUST be registered in the ACA Herdbook.
Cattle will not be shown with an application for registration.
3. 6.25% Rule - Breeding cattle born on or after January 1, 2016 must
have a minimum of 6.25% Chianina blood in order to participate in
the Chianina show.
4. Original registration certificates MUST BE PRESENTED TO
THE SUPERINTENDENT AT THE SHOW. Every animal’s
tattoo will be read and must agree with the registration certificate. Any
animal not having a legible tattoo, or a tattoo not corresponding with
its registration certificate, will be barred from showing.
5. The surgical or non-surgical alteration of the conformation of an
animal is prohibited. This includes altering the conformation by
tying up the dewlap or creating tucks by using adhesive on the dewlap,
brisket, sheath or navel. Cattle are to be shown in their natural
conformation.
In order to determine that animals are polled, scurred or horned,
NO ALTERING of the heads or removal of scurs from Chiangus
cattle is permitted. IF A CHIANGUS HEAD HAS BEEN
ALTERED IN ANY WAY, THAT ANIMAL WILL NOT BE
ELIGIBLE TO SHOW IN THE CHIANGUS DIVISION.
*All horned Chianina must be dehorned prior to the show.
*The use of false tail heads is prohibited.
*The addition of hair or hemp or any similar substance to any part
of an animal’s body is prohibited.
Dyeing or artificially changing the color of an animal is prohibited.
Coloring agents, except powders, may be used on legs and tail
switches. No coloring agent may be used above animal’s flank. NO
POWDER OF ANY KIND MAY BE USED ON ANY PART OF
AN ANIMAL.
366. Every bull one year of age or older must have a permanent nose ring
with a lead attached to the ring.
7. ALL CATTLE will be made available for a veterinary examination to
determine the presence of altering and/or determination of horns or
scurs. All cattle will be made available for a veterinary examination to
be mouthed. Every exhibitor agrees to abide by the determinations of
the examining veterinarian(s).
Beef Cattle
8. BY ENTERING CATTLE IN THIS SHOW, THE EXHIBITOR
AGREES TO ABIDE BY ALL SHOW RULES. ALTHOUGH
THESE DECISIONS ARE SOMETIMES SUBJECTIVE, THEY
ARE MADE BY THE MOST COMPETENT, KNOWLEDGE-
ABLE PEOPLE AVAILABLE AND THEIR DECISIONS WILL
BE FINAL.
KY Classes open to Kentucky Exhibitors only.
Cattle eligible to compete in KY Classes must be
Kentucky owned or co-owned.
SHOW CLASSIFICATIONS: The individual classes and championship
breaks will be made after the cattle are checked in at the show. The females
will be judged first starting with the youngest through oldest class. The
bulls will be judged following the female classes starting with the youngest
through oldest bull class. Chianina groups will be shown following the
bull classes.
PREMIUM money will be awarded on a graduated basis among the
animals after the show has been completed.
DIVISION 1103
Class
No.
1 Cow/Calf Class
1KY Same as above
2 Heifers born on or after September 1, 2016
2KY Same as above
29 Bulls born on or after January 1, 2016
29KY Same as above
Chianina Groups
Get-of-Sire or Produce of Dam: Four animals by same sire or out of
the same dam, both sexes represented, each of which has been shown in
individual classes. These animals need not be owned by same exhibitor.
Junior Get-of-Sire or Produce of Dam: Three animals, calved after
September 1, 2016, sired by the same bull or out of the same dam, both
sexes represented. These animals must have been shown in their individual
classes. The animals need not be owned by same exhibitor.
Best Six Head: Six animals must be owned or co-owned by one exhibitor
and each animal must have been shown in their individual class.
Grand Champion Female, KY owned and Grand Champion Bull, KY
owned will receive a trophy given by Kentucky Chianina Association
37DIVISION 1104
GELBVIEH
RING OF GOLD POINT SHOW
Entry Deadline: July 10
Arrival Of Cattle:
Beef Cattle
8:00 a.m. August 23 to 8:00 a.m. August 24
Judging Date: August 25, 11:00 a.m.
Judge: TBA
Release: August 26, 3:00 p.m.
Amount offered by Ky. State Fair...........................................$2,500.00
Amount offered by Ky. State Fair for Ky. Classes........................500.00
Amount offered by Ky. Gelbvieh Association.................................500.00
Amount offered by Ky. State Fair for Balancer Classes..................500.00
Amount offered by Ky. Gelbvieh Association for Balancer Classes.........500.00
Total....................................................................................$4,500.00
KY classes open to Kentucky exhibitors only.
Animals eligible for KY classes must be
Kentucky owned or co-owned.
1. All animals must be properly tattooed, including herd prefix, and will be
inspected at the show at the discretion of the show management. If the
tattoo is illegible or does not correspond to registration certificate, the animal
is ineligible to show or may be re-tattooed by the exhibitor and re-checked
at the end for processing at the discretion of the show management.
2. All animals exhibited must be recorded in the name of the exhibitor.
A copy of the registration paper or an affidavit of registration must
accompany each entry to the show. Percentage and purebred Gelbvieh
females seventy-five (75%) percent to one hundred (100%) percent
will show together. Percentage, purebred and full blood Gelbvieh
bulls seventy-five (75%) percent to one hundred (100%) percent
will show together. For eligibility in the Balancer Show an animal
must have a combination of 25% to 75% Gelbvieh and 25% to 75%
Angus or Red Angus with a maximum of 12.5% unknown or other
breed and the sire or dam must be recorded by the AGA, American
Angus Association, or the Red Angus Association of America. A 75%
Gelbvieh that qualifies to show in both the Gelbvieh or Balancer show
must choose which breed the animal will be entered into at time of
entry. An animal cannot show in both shows.
3. Cattle must be entered and exhibited under the recorded ownership at
the time of the show entry deadline date. Jointly owned animals must
be entered and shown under the multi-ownership (all co-owners) in
the individual classes.
4. All cattle must meet the health requirements set out by the Show
Management. Any deviation from the health requirements will be
38just cause for immediate disqualification from the show.
5. Show committee prohibits the use of powders of any color. False
tailheads and glued-on hair or hair-like substances are prohibited.
6. All bulls over one year of age must show with a nose lead. The show
committee reserves the right to disqualify from the show any animal
deemed unmanageable.
Beef Cattle
7. All females shown in cow/calf class with a calf over one hundred fifty
(150) days of age must be bred back and must be accompanied by a
verification of pregnancy signed by a licensed veterinarian. Exception
to the rule of safe in calf will apply to a donor female that has
produced fertile eggs in the previous twelve (12) months as verified in
a written statement from a licensed veterinarian. Show management
will be responsible for checking the papers.
8. Age of calf at side in cow/calf class must not exceed two hundred forty
(240) days as of date of the show.
9. At the completion of the show, a show program with all class and
division placings must be submitted to the AGA office within 60
days after the show if an AGA staff member is not in attendance.
If an AGA staff member is in attendance at the show, they will be
responsible for getting the complete results submitted.
10. Classes will be split as evenly as possible after processing by the show
management. Splits will be decided using total entries at processing.
The divisions are standard for all Ring of Gold Shows. Classes will
be split within those divisions.
PREMIUMS will be determined on a graduated basis among the animals
after the show has been completed.
DIVISION 1104
Class
No.
1 Females born on or after September 1, 2016
1KY Same as above
16 Cow Calf
16KY
29 Bulls born on or after January 1, 2016
29KY Same as above
32 Balancer Females born on or after September 1, 2016
32KY Same As Above
35 Balancer Bulls born on or after January 1, 2016
35KY Same As Above
Group class entries will be made at check-in.
39DIVISION 1105
HEREFORD
Entry Deadline: July 10
Arrival Of Cattle:
8:00 a.m. August 22 to 8:00 a.m. August 23
Judging Date: August 24, 8:00 a.m.
Judge: TBA
Beef Cattle
Release: August 26, 3:00 p.m.
Amount offered by Ky. State Fair for Open Classes......................$4,925.00
Amount offered by Ky. State Fair for Ky. Classes...........................1,150.00
Total..........................................................................................$6,075.00
Exhibitors who participate in the show must follow American Hereford
Association (AHA) show rules.
Exhibitors in Hereford classes are subject to the association’s special rule on
class qualification, and any animal without a legible tattoo will not be eligible
for show. All Hereford animals must be officially recorded at Show Time to
be eligible to show. Entries with registrations “Pending” or “Applied for” will
be ineligible to show.
If there are more than 10 animals in class, the AHA show committee
recommends that the class be split.
PREMIUM money will be awarded on a graduated basis among the animals
after the show has been completed.
KY Classes open to Kentucky Exhibitors only.
Animals eligible for KY classes must be
Kentucky owned or co-owned.
DIVISION 1105
Class No.
1 Cow/Calf Class
1KY Same as above
2 Heifers born on or after September 1, 2016
2KY Same as above
29 Bulls born on or after January 1, 2016
29KY Same as above
Group classes will be made at check-in.
PREMIER EXHIBITOR AND PREMIER BREEDER will be determined by the following
point system:
1st place 5 points
2nd place 4 points
3rd place 3 points
4th place 2 points
5th place 1 point
No points will be given for champions. Points will be awarded for the Best Six Head for Premier
Exhibitor. The same scoring system as above will be used for awarding points for the group
classes.
PREMIER EXHIBITOR AND PREMIER BREEDER will each receive a banner.
40DIVISION 1106
LIMOUSIN
Entry Deadline: July 10
Arrival Of Cattle:
8:00 a.m. August 22 to 8:00 a.m. August 23
Judging Date: August 24, 8:00 a.m.
Beef Cattle
Judge: TBA
Release: August 26, 3:00 p.m.
Amount offered by Ky. State Fair for Open Classes.......................$4,000.00
Amount offered by Ky. Limousin Association
for Ky. Classes..............................................................................875.00
Amount offered by Ky. State Fair for Ky. Classes...............................875.00
Total..........................................................................................$5,750.00
2018 Level II/III Medal of Excellence (MOE) Show
1. All animals must be registered with the North American Limousin
Foundation.
2. All cattle shown, including calves at the side of the dam, must be 75%
(3/4) Limousin (NALF percentage, not actual), or greater, as indicated on
orange NALF registration certificates or purple-papered Lim-Flex cattle
as indicated by NALF registration certificates. Percentage, purebred,
full blood and Lim-Flex cattle shall compete in the same classes and
championships.
3. All animals must be properly tattooed and will be inspected at the
show. Tattoos must be legible and must properly match the registration
certificate. If an animal’s tattoo is not legible and cannot be read the first
time through processing, it will not be allowed to return with a new or
corrected tattoo.
4. To maintain a high degree of confidence in Limousin shows, the North
American Limousin Foundation reserves the right to disqualify any animal
that has been fitted in an unethical manner. Unethical fitting shall include
the following:
a) any use of paints, hair coloring conditioners, colored show foam,
graphite, colored powders or any other substances. All animals subject
to white towel test (Amended 8/01);
b) the addition of any hair or hair like substances, including false
tailheads and false polls (false tail switches are allowed);
c) the cutting, tearing or gluing of the hide or underneath the hide or
removal of tissue in an attempt to alter the shape of the animal or
the injection of any gas, solid or liquid under the hide to alter the
normal conformation;
d) any products/solutions/liquids administered internally or externally
to alter the conformation of the animal are prohibited. This includes
the use of steroids, growth promotants, and the act of artificially filling
animals internally, which would include stomach pumping, drench
tubes, or any other method.
EXCEPTIONS: In the case of severely sick or severely dehydrated
animals, the exhibitor may have fluids or electrolytes administered
by the licensed official show veterinarian with the approval of the
41show superintendent and/or North American Limousin Foundation
representative. This exception is not applicable on show day or weigh-in/
check-in day.
5. All bulls over one year of age must show with a nose-lead. The right to
disqualify from the show any animal deemed unmanageable is reserved by
the Limousin show superintendent and the show management.
6. All protests against exhibitors, individual animals or fitting violations of
Beef Cattle
show cattle must be submitted in writing and signed by five (5) active
members of the North American Limousin Foundation and presented
to the show superintendent within 12 hours after the completion of the
show.
7. The North American Limousin Foundation reserves the right to
mouth animals for dental development at any show sponsored by the
Foundation.
8. Class size shall be at the discretion of the show superintendent but may
not contain more than 20 head. The classes may be split or combined
within their given division.
9. The North American Limousin Foundation reserves the right to collect
hair samples from any animal, at any show.
10. All animals shown must be solid red or black above the flanks, except birth
marks. (Amended 1/03)
Other Requirements to Receive Points at
Level II Medal of Excellence (MOE) Events:
The following performance-data-submission requirements must be met by
Dec. 1 to receive MOE points:
• 1) Birthweight (Bulls & heifers)
• 2) Weaning Weight (Bulls & heifers)
• 3) Yearling Weight (Bulls & heifers)
• 4) Yearling Scrotal Circumference (Bulls only)
• 5) Pregnancy test (Females older than 600 days at season’s end)
• 6) Breeding soundness exam and semen test (Bulls older than 400
days)
Note: Failure to have performance data on file at NALF by the deadline
will result in disqualification from the MOE program, and no points will be
awarded. It is the responsibility of the breeder/owner/exhibitor to submit that
information without special requests from NALF. If a show does not abide
by the NALF MOE show rules, exhibitors will not be awarded points for that
show.
Credibility Requirement: To maintain a high degree of integrity and credibility
in all Limousin shows, all owners and exhibitors are expected to adhere to all
NALF rules and regulations regarding the exhibition of Limousin cattle and to
adhere to rules and regulations of particular shows, fairs and exhibitions.
42Level II MOE Show Point Distribution
The point distribution for MOE shows, as introduced in 2007, will depend on
the number of head exhibited at each approved MOE show (other than the
four major shows).
Points will be awarded as follows:
51 or more entries
1st in class 15 pts 2nd in class 13 pts
Beef Cattle
3rd in class 11 pts 4th in class 9 pts
5th in class 7 pts 6th in class 5 pts
7th in class 4 pts 8th in class 3 pts
9th in class 2 pts 10th in class 1 pt
Division Champion 15 pts
Division Reserve Champion 12 pts
Grand Champion 15 pts
Reserve Grand Champion 12 pts
26 to 50 entries shown
1st in class 10 pts 2nd in class 8 pts
3rd in class 6 pts 4th in class 4 pts
5th in class 2 pts
Division Champion 10 pts
Division Reserve Champion 8 pts
Grand Champion 10 pts
Reserve Grand Champion 8 pts
In order to maintain a high degree of integrity and credibility in all Limousin
shows, all owners and exhibitors will be expected to adhere to all North
American Limousin Foundation rules and regulations regarding the exhibition
of Limousin cattle. And, to adhere to any other rules or regulations deemed
suitable by the particular show, fair or exhibition.
KY Classes open to Kentucky exhibitors only.
Animals eligible for KY classes must be
Kentucky owned or co-owned.
PREMIUMS will be awarded on a graduated basis among the animals in the
classes after the show has been completed.
DIVISION 1106
Level II Show Classifications
Limousin Females
Premium Schedule
1st
R: Rosette
S: Banner
# Class Premium
1 Cow/Calf Pair: Cows with natural calf at side. Cow must be born on
or before Aug. 31, 2016 and be 75% Limousin or greater. Calf must be
75% Limousin or greater and not more than 250 days old on date of show.
432 Grand Champion Cow/Calf S
2KY Same As Above
3 Reserve Grand Champion Cow/Calf S
4 Spring Heifer Calves - calved on or after Mar. 1, 2018
4KY Same as above
5 Junior Heifer Calves - calved between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2018
5KY Same as above
6 Division I Champion Female R
6KY Same as above R
7 Division I Reserve Champion Female R
Beef Cattle
8 Winter Heifer Calves - calved between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 2017
8KY Same as above
9 Senior Heifer Calves - calved between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31, 2017
9KY Same as above
10 Division II Champion Female R
10KY Same as above R
11 Division II Reserve Champion Female R
12 Late Summer Yearling Females - calved between July 1 and Aug. 31, 2017
12KY Same as above
13 Summer Yearling Females - calved between May 1 and June 30, 2017
13KY Same as above
14 Division III Champion Female R
14KY Same as above R
15 Division III Reserve Champion Female R
16 Late Spring Yearling Females - calved between Apr. 1 and Apr. 30, 2017
16KY Same as above
17 Early Spring Yearling Females - calved between Mar. 1 and Mar. 31, 2017
17KY Same as above
18 Junior Yearling Females - calved between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2017
18KY Same as above
19 Division IV Champion Female R
19KY Same as above R
20 Division IV Reserve Champion Female R
21 Senior Yearling Females - calved between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, 2016
21KY Same as above
22 Division V Champion Female R
22KY Same as above R
23 Division V Reserve Champion Female R
24 GRAND CHAMPION Female S
24KY Same as above S
25 RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE S
Limousin Bulls
26 Spring Bull Calves - calved on or after Mar. 1, 2018
26KY Same as above
27 Junior Bull Calves - calved between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2018
27KY Same as above
28 Division I Champion Bull R
28KY Same as above R
29 Division I Reserve Champion Bull R
30 Winter Bull Calves - calved between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 2017
30KY Same as above
31 Senior Bull Calves - calved between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31, 2017
31KY Same as above
32 Division II Champion Bull R
32KY Same as above R
33 Division II Reserve Champion Bull R
34 Late Summer Yearling Bulls - calved between July 1 and Aug. 31, 2017
34KY Same as above
35 Summer Yearling Bulls - calved between May 1 and June 30, 2017
35KY Same as above
36 Division III Champion Bull R
36KY Same as above R
37 Division III Reserve Champion Bull R
38 Spring Yearling Bulls - calved between Mar. 1 and Apr. 30, 2017
38KY Same as above
4439 Junior Yearling Bulls - calved between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2017
39KY Same as above
40 Division IV Champion Bull R
40KY Same as above R
41 Division IV Reserve Champion Bull R
42 Senior Yearling Bulls - calved between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, 2016
42KY Same as above
43 Summer Senior Yearling Bulls - calved between May 1 and Aug. 31, 2016
43KY Same as above
44 Two-Year-Old Bulls - calved between Jan. 1 and Apr. 30, 2016
Beef Cattle
44KY Same as above
45 Division V Champion Bull R
45KY Same as above R
46 Division V Reserve Champion Bull R
47 GRAND CHAMPION BULL S
47KY Same as above S
48 RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL S
45DIVISION 1109
RED POLL
Entry Deadline: July 10
Arrival Of Cattle:
8:00 a.m. August 24 to 8:00 a.m. August 25
Judging Date: August 26, 8:00 A.M.
Beef Cattle
Judge: TBA
Release: August 26, 3:00 P.M.
Amount offered by Kentucky State Fair
for Open Classes......................................................................$2,000.00
Amount offered by Kentucky Red Poll Association
for KY Classes..............................................................................700.00
Amount offered by Kentucky State Fair for KY Classes......................700.00
Total..........................................................................................$3,400.00
KY Classes open to Kentucky exhibitors only.
Animals eligible for KY classes must be
Kentucky owned or co-owned.
Cattle entered in the Kentucky State Fair must be purebred Red Polls
duly registered in the Herd Book of the AMERICAN RED POLL
ASSOCIATION. Red Poll cattle 15/16ths or higher blood concentration level
that have obtained Appendix Registry through the AMERICAN RED POLL
ASSOCIATION will be permitted to exhibit in this show.
SHOW CLASSIFICATIONS: Final determination for individual heifer and
bull classes and championship breaks will be made at the show after all animals
are checked in.
PREMIUMS will be awarded on a graduated basis among the animals in the
classes after the show has been completed.
DIVISION 1109
Red Poll
Class No.
1 Red Poll Females - calved on or after Sept. 1, 2016
1KY Same as above
16 Cow/Calf - calf must be no more than 250 days of age on the day of show. This class
may be split according to age. If the calf will be shown individually, please list on the
entry form. Pair is eligible for Grand or Reserve Grand Champion Female.
18 Red Poll Bulls - calved on or after Jan. 1, 2016
18KY Same as above
Red Poll Groups
Pair of Females: Owned or co-owned by exhibitor
Best Two Head: Owned or co-owned by exhibitor
Get-of-Sire: Four head, both sexes represented, sired by one sire
46DIVISION 1110
SANTA GERTRUDIS
Entry Deadline: July 10
Arrival Of Cattle:
8:00 a.m. August 24 to 8:00 a.m. August 25
Judging Date: August 26, 8:00 A.M.
Beef Cattle
Judge: TBA
Release: August 26, 3:00 P.M.
Amount offered by Ky. State Fair in Breeding Classes...................$4,925.00
Amount offered by Ky. Santa Gertrudis Association.........................485.00
Amount offered by Ky. State Fair for Ky. Classes............................1,150.00
Total..........................................................................................$6,560.00
Premiums printed hereunder will be paid to the winners by the fair. Amount offered by
Kentucky Santa Gertrudis Association is included.
1. All exhibits of Santa Gertrudis breeding cattle must meet the requirements for
registration as outlined in the Santa Gertrudis Standard of Excellence and shall
be governed by the last revised version of the Rules and Regulations for approved
Santa Gertrudis Open and Junior Shows as approved by the board of Santa
Gertrudis Breeders International, P.O. Box 1257, Kingsville, Texas 78364. A copy
may be obtained by contacting the association or viewed at www.santagertrudis.
com.
2. Each owner must be a bona fide member of SGBI. This means the active or junior
member has paid all current dues and fees with no outstanding balances on their
accounts.
3. ALL animals accepted for exhibition in an SGBI sanctioned show are subject
to inspection at each show between arrival on grounds and prior to entering the
show ring. The inspection will be conducted by a committee comprised of two
(2) members of the Shows and Exhibits Committee and one (1) from the Breed
Standards Committee.
4. Heifers 24 months of age or older to be eligible must have produced a calf or be
safe in calf as verified by a graduate veterinarian. If animal is open due to being
in an embryo transfer program, this fact must be verified by a written statement
signed by a licensed embryo technician.
5. A cow shown with calf at side: Calf must be her natural calf meeting the standard
of excellence. Calf must be registered if older than thirty (30) days. If calf is less
than 30 days of age it is subject to registration.
6. All Senior Bulls (Late Jr. Yearling and over) must have nose ring or nose clip for
show purposes.
7. All animals must be individually identified by tattoo, numerical firebrand, or freeze
brand.
8. To be eligible to compete in SGBI approved Junior shows, animal(s) must be
recorded in the name of the junior member. This recorded Junior must feed,
fit, care for and show the animal entered. Ownership deadline is April 1 for all
animals born May 1 and thereafter and November 1 for all other animals.
9. All animals must be exhibited with the hair brushed down on the entire body, legs,
47and tail with no foreign objects attached to the animal in a manner as to alter the
animal’s conformation or change its appearance. Exhibitors failing to abide by
this rule will not be allowed to show. Specifically, all hair must be brushed down
slick; head clipped smooth; underline clipped blending sides; udder and teats
clipped with no long hair to emphasize udder; ears clipped as to environmental
and local standards; neck and brisket clipped; body clip using common sense as
to season; leg hair clipped (no star or Brahman clips) and do not leave long from
hock or knee to hoof; tailhead clipped; pull switch or brush out (no ball, etc.);
trim tail (no shear except back side). Fitting handbook should be studied.
Beef Cattle
10. Each animal exhibited must be exhibited with the correct age and shown in the
class corresponding with their correct age.
11. Entries in each class will be placed 1-2-3, etc. Animals are to be presented in
descending order according to age.
12. Polled classes will be entered at the same time as class entries are required by each
show. Animals will be lined up according to age for the judge.
13. To be eligible to show in Best of Polled, animals to be slick polled with no scurs,
no scars, no dehorning and with no evidence of horny tissue.
14. SGBI reserves the right to tooth animals without prior notice to the breeders in
order to verify age of cattle.
15. There must be at least five exhibitors and twenty-five head of cattle or a minimum
of fifty head of cattle to constitute a recognized Santa Gertrudis Show.
16. In all shows in which 50 head or less are entered, all early and late classes may be
combined at the discretion of the show officials.
17. Classes with over 30 entries should be divided into sections and section winners
return for final placing.
18. The judge must be an SGBI approved judge.
19. Each exhibitor must be a member in good standing with SGBI.
20. Dress for exhibitors participating in SGBI sanctioned Open and Junior shows
shall be of clean and neat clothing, of collared shirts with sleeves, belts, no midriffs
showing and appropriate footwear - no tennis shoes. Exhibitors may wear hats or
go bareheaded, no caps.
21. Juniors showing in open shows is allowed and encouraged. Entry must be shown
by the owner or immediate family member (sister, brother, mother, father,
grandparents). No animal may be fitted or shown by any open exhibitor at any
time during the junior’s ownership period. An exception is transportation, feed
and care, to a show may be allowed. Refer to junior ownership rules.
22. Each animal shall be presented to the show ring in its natural conformation and
structure without alteration or modification. Alteration or modification shall
be defined to include any surgical, chemical, electrical, pharmaceutical or other
appearance change, save only branding, tattooing, foot trimming or dehorning.
Additionally, no pumping or filling of an animal with a liquid, diurectic or any
other substance is allowed. ALL animals and exhibitors found to be in violation
of this rule will be banned for life from showing at SGBI approved shows.
23. If entries are not properly fitted and good herdsmanship followed the owner may
be asked not to display their cattle until adhering to the proper procedures as
outlined in our herdsmanship paper.
24. Every exhibitor, in consideration of his entry being accepted, agrees to submit any
animal so entered by him to inspection and agrees to have such animal submitted
48to any tests as may be designated and requested by the Shows and Exhibits
Committee, or the authorized representatives of the relevant show or fair, and
agrees that the conclusions reached by the committee as to whether such animal
is unethically fitted or over age, shall be final, without recourse against SGBI and
designated personnel. Any false representation, interference or unprofessional
conduct on the part of any exhibitor will be dealt with by the Shows and Exhibits
Committee according to the equities of the case.
25. Any person who furnished the birthday of the animal to SGBI either on the IPRA
Beef Cattle
or some other document (whereby that birthday information is transferred to the
registration certificate) and that animal is exhibited in a SGBI approved show
with an incorrect age and the age determined by the SGBI designated veterinarian
exceeds the age listed on the registration certificate by more than 30 days, the
person furnishing the birthday above and such person furnishing said information
to SGBI for inclusion on the registration certificate shall be barred from showing
in an SGBI approved show for a period of six months for the first offense, one
year for the second offense and for life for the third offense. However, the animal,
if transferred to another owner, may be placed in the correct class and be shown
again.
26. For and in consideration of the opportunity to participate in any SGBI approved
show each exhibitor hereby releases SGBI, its officers, directors and representatives
from negligence, any and all claims, suits and judgements either past, present or
future, arising from or connected with the administration or use of such test or
examination and the resulting decision there from.
27. Any exhibitor desiring to dispute or challenge the results of any test, exam, or
show rule enforcement, as applied to his animals, shall do so in accordance with
procedures established by the Rules of the Association.
28. APPEALS:
a. The Chairman of the Shows and Exhibits Committee and the Vice
President of Youth Activities in conjunction with the person(s)
responsible for coordinating the individual shows will continue to be
primarily vested with authority to determine whether animals entered
in shows meet the standards formally approved by the Breed Standards
Committee.
b. In the event the Vice President of Youth Activities or individual show
coordinating official disqualifies an animal from participating in a
youth show and the exhibitor wants to appeal the disqualification, the
appeal process outlined below must be followed.
c. In the event the Chairman of Shows and Exhibits or individual show
coordinating official disqualifies an animal from participating in a
sanctioned show and the exhibitor wants to appeal the disqualification,
the appeal process outlined below must be followed.
d. Additionally, any exhibitor participating in an indivdual youth
show or other SGBI sanctioned show that wants to appeal a breed
standards disqualification decision by either the Vice President for
Youth Activities/youth show coordinating official of the Chairman of
Shows and Exhibits/show coordinating official must follow the appeals
process outlined below:
Appeals Committee
The appeals committee will be comprised of the following three (3) members -
the Vice President of Breed Improvement, the Vice President of Marketing and
Promotions and the Executive Director of SGBI. All three (3) members must be
present to constitute a quorom. All decisions rendered by the Appeals Committee
will be binding and final for all appeals submitted to the committeee.
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