Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds, Escanaba, Michigan Randy Barnes Kayla Verbeek (906)-399-1628 - Friday, June 18th - Sunday, June 20th, 2021
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Friday, June 18th – Sunday, June 20th, 2021
Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds, Escanaba, Michigan
Judge:
Randy Barnes
Contact:
Kayla Verbeek
(906)-399-1628
lbmemorialupclassic@gmail.comLori Branstrom Memorial U.P. Classic
Rules & Regulations
1. Eligibility: This show is sanctioned by MI Shows Points and is open to all
youth from any state that are between the ages of 8 and 21 as of January
1st, 2021. All cattle must be solely owned by the exhibitor making the
entry. All animals MUST be shown by the exhibitor that is on their
registration papers and by whom they are entered under for the show in
order for MI Show points to be counted. The Heifer show is an open show
with no age restrictions.
2. Entries: Entry fees are a non-refundable $40 for each animal
entered. Entries must be made online ONLY and must be submitted on or
before June 1, 2021. T-shirts will be included with all entries made
on/before the June 1st deadline. Late entries are $60 per head and will not
be guaranteed a T-shirt. Late entries will be accepted up until the end of
the designated check-in times. You can register at the following link.
https://form.jotform.com/210517506855153
3. Check-In: Check-in of cattle will be from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, and
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for heifers on Saturday. Exhibitor packets will be
distributed at check in. Registrations must be present at check-in. All
registered cattle must have tattoos that correspond with the registration
papers. All steers, market heifers, and commercial heifers will be weighed
at check-in. Registration applications, faxes or photocopies will not be
accepted. Only original registration papers or digital registrations will be
accepted. All animals not matching the registration paper have the
opportunity to show in the commercial heifer class or the crossbred market
steer class. Market heifers that wish to show in the Market Show as well as
the Heifer Show must be entered and pay entry fees twice, one for each
show. There will be no re-weighs. Heifers do not have to be checked in
prior to showmanship on Saturday. All cattle must be removed from the
UPSF by 8 p.m. on Sunday June 20th.
4. Once checked in, animals are NOT allowed to leave the grounds. Unless
approved by the show committee. If any animals are removed from the
grounds without prior approval from the show committee the animal will
be disqualified.5. Exhibitors have to clean their own stall in the barn before leaving. You are also responsible to clean up your fitting area outside. Failure to do so will result in a $50 fine and/or not being welcomed back to future shows. No cattle are permitted in the barn until 12:00 p.m. on Friday. This is subject to change due to Coronavirus and state regulations. 6. Facility Rules: Fans will NOT be allowed behind the cattle or in the aisles. They MUST be suspended overhead. Maximum of one fan per three head of cattle allowed. Electrical power is limited; we encourage the use of generators, but they will not be allowed in barns. Dogs are NOT permitted in the facility at any time during the event, with the exception of service animals. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. 7. Showmanship: All exhibitors are welcome to participate in showmanship. Showmanship will be conducted Saturday after the conclusion of the Market show with 30 minutes in between. Participants can sign up for showmanship during check-in on Friday for $5 or Saturday morning before the market show in the show office. There is no cost for Pee Wee showmanship participants. The order will start with pee wee showmanship followed by Seniors (18-21) Intermediate (15-17) Junior (12-14) and Beginners (8-11). Exhibitors MUST show their own animal or will be disqualified. 8. Grooming Regulations: use of false tail heads or the adding of hair is prohibited. NO FORCED administration of fluids to create gut fill will be allowed. Violation will result in the disqualification of the entry and the exhibitor, along with any other entries the exhibitor has for the show. Fitting of animals is the showman’s choice. 9. Dangerous Animals: Animals must be under control of the exhibitor at all times. Removal of an animal deemed dangerous will be at discretion of the show committee. If an animal gets loose three times in the show ring and or makeup area, the exhibitor and the animal will be excused from the ring/make-up area. 10. Responsibility: The Lori Branstrom Memorial U.P. Classic show committee, show, and The U.P. State Fairgrounds are not responsible or liable, either directly or indirectly, for any injury to animals, or death thereof. The Lori Branstrom Memorial U.P. Classic show committee shall
not be responsible or liable, either directly or indirectly, for any loss or
damage to personal property, or for personal injuries suffered on the
premises in connection with the show.
11. Photography Release: All pictures or videos that are captured by the
Lori Branstrom Memorial U.P. Classic show committee may be used by the
Lori Branstrom Memorial U.P. Classic show committee for promotional or
other consideration. Completing the entry form constitutes a full release to
the Lori Branstrom Memorial U.P. Classic show committee of official
pictures or videos of you or your animal’s likeness.
12. Disputes/Protests: To file a formal dispute or protest one must pay $100
and fill out a dispute/protest form in the show office. Resolution of all
disputes and protests are the responsibility of the show committee.
13. COVID regulations: Every exhibitor will have to sign a release form at the
time of packet pick up. You will not receive the exhibitor packet unless this
form is signed and on file. The fairgrounds and the show committee will not
be responsible for anyone who falls ill due to attending the show. Attending
the show will be at your own risk. Masks MUST be worn in the show ring,
make up area, and in the main arena building. The show committee
and fairgrounds will be allowed to change/release new rules regarding the
COVID regulations if it is necessary.
14. The Lori Branstrom Memorial U.P. Classic is sanctioned with the MI
Shows Points Program and will be abiding by their guidelines.
15. All rules are subject to change if necessary at the sole discretion of the
show committee.
Health Requirements
1. All Cattle must be dehorned if the horn length is greater than two inches.
2. Cattle that are infected with a communicable disease may not be brought to
the show. To meet the health standards required to show, animals need to
be free of illness including but not limited to: Clinical signs of respiratory
disease (watery eyes, nasal discharge, elevated temperature, excessiveslobbering,) Active ringworm and/or warts, and any identifiable external
parasites.
3. Evidence of surgical, conformation or any other unethical alterations will
result in the animal and exhibitor being disqualified from competition.
4. Castration procedure must be completely healed showing no signs of
swelling, discharge or decay.
5. All cattle participating in the 2021 Lori Branstrom Memorial U.P. Classic
must be tagged with an official electronic identification (RFID) tag approved
by the Michigan Department of Agriculture.
6. Health Certificates are required for out-of-state cattle and must comply
with the State of Michigan health requirements.
7. Animals not meeting these standards are to be removed from the facility
immediately upon notification to the exhibitor and/or parents to retain
his/her ability to exhibit in future shows.
TB Test Requirements
All Michigan cattle participating in the 2021 Lori Branstrom Memorial U.P.
Classic must have an RFID tag. Neither an official USDA alphanumeric
metal ear tag nor an official breed registry tattoo will be accepted in place
of an RFID tag. Please refer to the Michigan Department of Agriculture &
Rural Development website for the most up to date requirements at
www.michigan.gov/mda-exhibitinfo. All Michigan Cattle regardless of the
age must meet one of the following requirements with respect to TB testing:
1. Cattle from herds WITH verified wildlife risk mitigation action plan –
NO TB testing is required, but a movement permit is required.
2. Cattle from herd WITHOUT a verified wildlife risk mitigation action
plan – A negative individual TB test within 60 days and movement
permit is required.
3. If you are unsure about the TB test requirements for your area please
consult the MDARD website or call 517-373-1077.Out-of-State Cattle must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary
health certificate that lists the animal’s official identification EXACTLY
as it appears on the animal.
1. Official identification is either a USDA alphanumeric metal ear tag OR an
official electronic identification tag (RFID Tag) OR an official breed registry
tattoo that is unique to that individual and corresponds exactly to the tattoo
identification number on official breed registration papers.
2. Fair tags, bangle tags, tattoos that do not match registration papers, and
tattoos in non-registered cattle are NOT official identification.
3. For questions regarding requirements to move cattle into Michigan Call the
Michigan Department of Agriculture 517-373-1077.
Market Show
Show Order: Angus, AOB, Charolais, Composite Charolais, Chi, Hereford,
Maine, Maintainer, Shorthorn, Shorthorn Plus, Simmental, Simm Solution,
Market Heifer and Crossbred. Cattle will be shown by breed and then
broken down by weight.
Registration Requirements: All steers entered in a specific breed must
be registered solely in the name of the youth exhibitor with their respective
national breed association. Registration papers must be presented at
check- in. All steers must be tattooed and tattoos must correspond to the
registration papers. All steers will abide by guidelines for registry as
established by the respective national breed association. Registered, low
percentage steers that are dual registered can show with only one breed
and must be entered as such. Shorthorn Plus division includes
all “appendix” registered shorthorns with 50% or greater Shorthorn as well
as registered Durham Red.
Market Heifers: Market Heifers will be shown by weight. Market heifers
may be shown in breeding classes but have to be registered separately for
each.Heifer Show
The heifer show on Sunday is an open show. Animals must meet the
age requirements.
Show Order: Commercial, Angus, AOB, Charolais, Composite Charolais,
Chi, Hereford, Maine, Maintainer, Shorthorn, and Shorthorn Plus,
Simmental, and Simm Solution. Heifers will be shown by breed from
youngest to oldest based on registration papers, except for commercial
heifers, which will be shown by weight.
Eligibility: Heifers must have a birthdate after September 1, 2019 to be
eligible to show.
Registration Requirements: All heifers entered in a specific breed must
be registered solely in the name of the exhibitor with their respective
national breed association. Registration papers must be presented at
check- in. All breeding heifers must be tattooed and tattoos
must correspond to the registration papers. All heifers will abide by
guidelines for registry as established by the respective national breed
association. Registered, low percentage heifers that are dual registered
can show with only one breed and must be entered as such. Shorthorn
Plus division includes all “appendix” registered shorthorns with 50% or
greater Shorthorn as well as registered Durham Red.
Bred and Owned: Any heifer or market animal that is Bred and Owned by
the exhibitor may participate in this show. Only registered animals are
eligible, no crossbred/commercial animals. Animals MUST be bred and
owned by the exhibitor. The show will run simultaneously with the regular
heifer and market show. After each breed champion selection and overall
champion selection, a bred and owned will be selected if the champion or
reserve do not qualify. No extra entry fee is necessary; just check the box
on the entry form if your animal is Bred and Owned.
Breed Requirements
For the following breeds, the animal must meet the percentage
requirements listed below. If less than 4 animals in one breed they
may show as AORB.Angus Heifer & Steer: Purebred Angus Registration Papers
Charolais Heifer: Purebred Registration papers
Char Composite Heifer & Steer: Charolais Registration Papers & Color
Requirements
Chi Heifer & Steer: All registration papers issued by the ACA
Hereford Heifer & Steer: Purebred Hereford Registration Papers
Limousin Heifer & Steer: Purebred Limousin Registration Papers
Maine Heifer & Steer: 75%- Maine Registration Papers (Brown)
Mainetainer Heifer and Steer: 25%-74% All registration papers issued by
the Maine Association.
Shorthorn Heifer & Steer: 15/16 – Shorthorn Registration Papers
Shorthorn Plus Heifer & Steer: Minimum 50% - Shorthorn Plus
Registration Papers
Purebred Simmental Heifer & Steer: 7/8 or greater Simmental
Registration Papers
Percentage Simmental Heifer & Steer: Minimum 50% but no greater than
7/8 Simmental Registration Papers.
AORB- Any animal that does not meet the above requirements but
possesses a valid breed registration paper.
Any Other Registered Breeds and Commercial/ Market Division: The
AOB division will include all breeds not listed in the “showtimes and order”
section. Market animals that are not registered will be shown in the
crossbred steer or market heifer or commercial heifer division. Crossbred
steers and market heifers will be shown by weight.
By completing entry to this show, exhibitors and their
families/guests are agreeing to all rules in this entry packet as
well as any additional rules that the show committee, facility
staff, or show officials deem as necessary.
Interested in Sponsorship? Please contact Kayla Verbeek
at lbmemorialupclassic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook
page: Lori Branstrom Memorial U.P. Classic
All Entries will be accepted through our online form:
https://form.jotform.com/210517506855153Lori Branstrom Memorial U.P. Classic Schedule
Friday, June 18th, 2021
12:00 pm - Arrival on grounds, barn open for stalling
2:00 pm – 6:00pm - Check in for steers and heifers -
final check in for market animals
Saturday, June 19th, 2021
9:00 am - Market Show Begins
Steer and Heifer Showmanship begins 30 min after the
conclusion of Market Show
5:00 pm – 7:00pm - Final Check in for Heifers or
beginning immediately after showmanship.
Sunday, June 20th, 2021
9:00 am - Heifer Show Begins
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