Dairy Cattle

Department - 2
Open
&
Department - 10
Section - 2
4-H & Vocational

Dairy Cattle

ANIMAL HEALTH AND EXHIBITOR RULES AND REGULATIONS

DEPARTMENT - 2 -OPEN CLASS

and

DEPARTMENT - 10 - SECTION - 2    4-H AND VOCATIONAL

DAIRY CATTLE

4-H Superintendent: Jan Itle - 814-886-2528

Open Class Superintendent: Alice Foster - 814-667-3567

ANIMAL HEALTH RULES ARE SET FORTH BY THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MUST BE ADHERED TO.

PENNSYLVANIA CATTLE REQUIREMENTS

1.                   A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued within the 30 days prior to the opening date of the exhibition is required.

2.                   All animals must be free of infectious and contagious diseases and a statement of this is required on the CVI (the statement is pre-printed on the CVI). Animals appearing unhealthy upon arrival may not enter the exhibition grounds.

3.                   An Animal Owner or Caretaker’s Verification of Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) form must accompany each animal, and must be presented upon arrival at the exhibition grounds.

4.                   Individual official animal identification is required. Official ID’s include:

1.                   A state-issued metal ear tag

2.                   An ISO-compliant RFID tag

3.                   A state-registered tattoo

5.                   A current rabies vaccination administered by a licensed veterinarian is required for animals 3 months of age and older (market cattle are exempt from this vaccination requirement). All vaccine label directions must be followed, and all rabies vaccinated cattle must be accompanied by a rabies vaccination certificate or the vaccination information must be included on the CVI. If a rabies vaccination certificate is provided, the certificate must contain legible name and contact information of the veterinarian who administered the vaccine and the veterinarian’s signature. A copy of the rabies vaccination certificate is acceptable

OUT OF STATE CATTLE REQUIREMENTS

1.                   A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued within the 30 days prior to the opening date of the exhibition is required.

2.                   All animals must be free of infectious and contagious diseases and a statement of this is required on the CVI (the statement is pre-printed on the CVI). Animals appearing unhealthy upon arrival lmay not enter the exhibition grounds.

3.                   An Animal Owner or Caretaker’s Verification of Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) form must accompany each animal, and must be presented upon arrival at the exhibition grounds.

4.                   Individual official animal identification is required. Official ID’s include:

1.                   A state-issued metal ear tag

2.                   An ISO-compliant RFID tag

3.                   A state-registered tattoo

5.         A current rabies vaccination administered by a licensed veterinarian is required for animals 3 months of age and older (market cattle are exempt from this vaccination requirement). All vaccine label directions must be followed, and all rabies vaccinated cattle must be accompanied by a rabies vaccination certificate or the vaccination information must be included on the CVI. If a rabies vaccination certificate is provided, the certificate must contain legible name and contact information of the veterinarian who administered the vaccine and the veterinarian’s signature. A copy of the rabies vaccination certificate is acceptable

6.         For Brucellosis and TB Testing Requirements, call Dr. Tony LaBarbera or Mr. Ron Miller at 717-772-2852.

CAMBRIA COUNTY FAIR RULES

1.                   The exhibitor must have all animals listed for competition on the grounds by 12:00 Noon on Sunday. All such animals shall remain on the premises until Saturday 5:00 p.m.

2.                   Animals used in group classes must be entered and shown in individual classes.

3.                   Milk-House facilities will be available; attendant will be on hand for each milking.

4.                   BEDDING - There will be no shredded paper or tree bark.

5.                   Manure must be dumped at the designated pit areas, and kept inside of the pit.

6.                   Animals are not permitted to be brought in at any other time than specified. All animals must be inspected by the Veterinarian or by a designated inspector. Failure to adhere to these rules will result in your being asked to leave.

7.                   All cattle must be haltered and led when unloaded, moving around the Fair Grounds and buildings, and when being loaded.

8.                   No exhibitor or other person leading animals will be allowed to enter the arena unless attired in suitable uniform.

9.                   Barn Awards: Inspections will be made unannounced daily. Awards cannot be paid without a name; please have a name on your stall. Exhibitors must keep their display up until 1:00 PM on Saturday, the last day of fair.

            Judging Points: Cleanliness of Animals                                          15 Points

                                    Cleanliness of Bedding                                          15 Points

                                    Entry Card & ribbons Won Properly Displayed    20 Points

                                    Clean Hay and Feed                                              10 Points

                                    Neat and Sanitary Equipment                                10 Points

                                    Keeping Aisles Clean and Clear                           15 Points

                                    Courtesy to People                                                  15 Points



Smoking will not be permitted in the barn.

Exhibitors Must Be Present and Have Charge of Their Animals At All Times.

DEPARTMENT - 2 - DAIRY CATTLE OPEN CLASS

Superintendent: Alice Foster-814-667-3567

ENTRIES CLOSE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2009

Registration is $1.00 Per Livestock Head and 10% of the 1^st Place Premium

Tuesday 11:00 a.m.

Breed Description:

Ayrshire - Brown Swiss - Guernsey - Holstein - Jersey - Milking Shorthorn - Red and White

Class

SECTION - 1 - DAIRY CATTLE

1^st

2^nd

3^rd

4^th

5^th

Premium

$25.00

$15.00

$10.00

$8.00

$7.00

1.

Spring Calf, Born March 1, 2009 - May 31, 2009

2.

Winter Calf, Born Dec. 1, 2008 - Feb. 29, 2009

3.

Fall Calf, Born Sept.1, 2008 - Nov. 30, 2008

4.

Summer Yearling, Born June 1, 2007 -Aug.31, 2008

5.

Spring Yearling, Born March 1, 2008 - May 31, 2008

6.

Winter Yearling, Born Dec. 1, 2007 - Feb. 28, 2008

7.

Fall Yearling, Born Sept. 1, 2007 - Nov. 30, 2007

Junior Champion - Rosette

Reserve Junior Champion - Rosette

8.

Junior Best Three Females - Three animals, under 2 years of age not in milk. Same prefix and at least one to be owned entirely by exhibitor. Exhibitor limited to one entry.

$45.00

$35.00

$25.00

$15.00

$10.00

9.

Dry Cow, 2 Years and Older, Born Before March 1, 2007, Must have freshened at least once.

$44.00

$30.00

$25.00

$15.00

$10.00

10.

Fall Yearling In Milk, Born

Sept. 1, 2007 - Nov. 3,2007

11.

Junior 2 Year Old Cow, Born

March 1, 2007 - Aug. 31, 2007

12.

Senior 2 Year Old Cow, Born

Sept. 1, 2006 -Feb. 28, 2007

13.

Junior 3 Year Old Cow, Born

Mar.1, 2005 - Aug. 31, 2006

14.

Senior 3 Year Old Cow, Born

Sept. 1, 2005 - Feb. 28, 2006

15.

4 Year Old Cow, Born
Sept. 1, 2004 - Aug. 31, 2005

16.

5 Year Old Cow, Born Before

September 1, 2003 - August 31, 2004

17.

Cow, 6 Years and Over, Born Prior to

September 1, 2003

Senior Champion - Rosette

Reserve Senior Champion - Rosette

Grand Champion - Banner

Reserve Grand Champion - Banner

18.

Produce of Dam, Two animals, any age, any sex, and the product of one cow. The Dam must be named. Animals need not be owned by one exhibitor.

$44.00

$30.00

$20.00

$15.00

$10.00

19.

Dam and Daughter, Two animals 1 cow and her daughter, any age need not be owned by one exhibitor.

20.

Best 3 Females, Three females, any age, bred by exhibitor and carrying the same prefix and at least one to be owned entirely by exhibitor. Each exhibitor limited to one entry.

21.

Dairy Herd, 3 Cows that have freshened all owned by one exhibitor.

22.

Exhibitor Herd, 4 Animals, 1 Fresh, 2 Unfresh, 1 of the exhibitors’ choice.

SECTION - 1 - DAIRY CATTLE

1^st

2^nd

3^rd

4^th

5^th

23.

Supreme Champion

The Grand Champions of each of the seven Dairy Breeds. Champions will be shown milked out. - Banner

$100.00

SECTION - 2 - BARN AWARDS

24.

Good Housekeeping, Exhibitors who maintain the most attractive and sanitary exhibits will be eligible for special premiums.

$30.00

$20.00

$15.00

$10.00

$5.00

25.

Stall Decorations, Stalls must be decorated for premium money. Judges appointed by the Fair Office.

$30.00

$20.00

$15.00

$10.00

$5.00

DEPARTMENT - 10 - 4-H AND VOCATIONAL

DAIRY CATTLE

ENTRIES CLOSE - SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2009

SUPERINTENDENT: Jan Itle-814-886-2528

Registration is $1.00 Per Livestock Head - There is no Entry Fee for 4-H or Vocational

BREED DESCRIPTION:.
Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, Red and White

Class	SECTION - 201 - DAIRY CATTLE	1^st	2^nd	3^rd	4^th	5^th
	Premium	$25.00	$15.00	$10.00	$8.00	$6.00
1.	Spring Calf, Born March 1, 2009 - May 31, 2009
2.	Winter Calf, Born Dec. 1, 2008 - Feb. 29, 2009
3.	Fall Calf, Born Sept.1, 2008 - Nov. 30, 2008
4.	Summer Yearling, Born June 1, 2007 -Aug.31, 2008
5.	Spring Yearling, Born March 1, 2008 - May 31, 2008
6.	Winter Yearling, Born Dec. 1, 2007 - Feb. 28, 2008
7.	Fall Yearling, Born Sept. 1, 2007 - Nov. 30, 2007
	Junior Champion - Rosette
	Reserve Junior Champion - Rosette
8.	Junior Best Three Females Three animals, under 2 years of age not in milk. Same prefix and at least one to be owned entirely by exhibitor. Exhibitor limited to one entry.	$35.00	$33.00	$25.00	$12.00	$10.00
9.	Dry Cow, 2 Years and Older, Born Before March 1, 2007, Must have freshened at least once.	$29.00	$22.00	$18.00	$15.00	$10.00
10.	Fall Yearling In Milk, Born Sept. 1, 2007 - Nov. 3,2007
11.	Junior 2 Year Old Cow, Born March 1, 2007 - Aug. 31, 2007
12.	Senior 2 Year Old Cow, Born Sept. 1, 2006 -Feb. 28, 2007
13.	Junior 3 Year Old Cow, Born Mar.1, 2005 - Aug. 31, 2006
14.	Senior 3 Year Old Cow, Born Sept. 1, 2005 - Feb. 28, 2006
15.	4 Year Old Cow, Born Sept. 1, 2004 - Aug. 31, 2005
16.	5 Year Old Cow, Born Before September 1, 2003 - August 31, 2004
17.	Cow, 6 Years and Over, Born Prior to September 1, 2003
	Senior Champion - Rosette
	Reserve Senior Champion - Rosette
	Grand Champion - Banner
18.	Produce of Dam. 2 Animals any age, and the Product of 1 cow. The Dam must be named. Animals need not be owned by the same exhibitor.	$34.00	$28.00	$20.00	$12.00	$10.00
19.	Dam and Daughter, Two animals one cow and her daughter, any age need not be owned by one exhibitor.
20.	Best 3 Females, Three females, any age, bred by exhibitor and carrying the same prefix and at least one to be owned entirely by exhibitor.
21.	Dairy Herd, 3 cows that have freshened and all owned by one exhibitor.
22.	County Herd, 4 Animals. Must all be of the same breed, owned by not more than two 4-H members.	$34.00	$28.00	$20.00	$12.00	$10.00
23.	Supreme Champion - The Grand Champions of each of the Seven Dairy Breeds competing. Champions will be shown milked out. Banner	$100.00
	SECTION 202 - SHOWMANSHIP	$14.00	$12.00	$10.00	$8.00	$6.00
	4-H and Vocational members may show any animal in the Showmanship Contest provided it has been carried as a project and is owned by the exhibitor.
24.	Showmanship, Ages 15 and Over
25.	Showmanship, Ages 12-14
26.	Showmanship, Ages 8-11
	Grand Champion Showman
	Reserve Champion Showman
	SECTION 203 - STOCKMAN
	4-H and Vocational members may participate provided they reenrolled in the Dairy Project. The contest will contain 5 stations in which 4-H Members can work through and earn points. Please enter class number on the entry.	$7.00	$6.00	$5.00	$4.00	$3.00
27.	Stockman, Ages 15 and Over
28.	Stockman, Ages 12-14
29.	Stockman, Ages 8-11
	Grand Champion, Stockman - Rosette

SHOW ORDER

FOR

2008 DAIRY SHOW

4H/FFA

SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST

SENIOR DIVISION

INTERMEDIATE DIVISION

JUNIOR DIVISION

TYPE CLASS

COMBINED 4H/FFA & OPEN

MILKING SHORTHORN

RED & WHITE

AYRSHIRE

BROWN SWISS

GUERNSEY

HOLSTEIN

JERSEY

PLEASE NOTE: The premium amounts will be paid as shown above.

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Animal Owner - Verification of Veterinarian

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