SECTION BD – DAIRY CATTLE
Dairy Superintendent – Becky Lyman
Superintendent of Youth Dairy Show – Lynn Bliven
AMOUNT OFFERED – $1300
YOUTH DAIRY JUDGING CONTEST
Wednesday, 2:00 PM
Trophies will be presented to the top senior and top junior individuals from Allegany County. Blue or red ribbons will be presented to top five and next top five places respectively.
CATTLE 4-H CLUB or FFA Chapter HERDSMANSHIP – 602
Awards will be given to the 4-H club and to the top non-club-lone 4-H member judged best in Herdsmanship.
| All exhibits will be scored on the following basis: | |||
| Cleanliness of Animals | 15 pts. | Product Promotion and information | 15 pts. |
| Cleanliness of Bedding | 15 pts. | Grain, Hay, and Tools neat | 10 pts. |
| Cleanliness of Aisles | 15 pts. | Cooperation, courtesy, Teamwork | 20 pts. |
| Decorations | 10 pts. | TOTAL | 100 pts. |
YOUTH DAIRY SHOW
Wednesday – following showmanship.
Limited to 4-H and FFA members – Awards: Blue-$12, Red-$10, Yellow-$8
Exhibitors may show both grade and registered cattle, but grade animals must be by proven sires or their sons and from high producing dams to be eligible. Grade animals must show clearly the characteristics of one breed. (No Crossbreds) Unworthy animals arriving at the grounds will be rejected. Milking shorthorn cattle are eligible to show using 600 numbers. Awards for group classes will be ribbons.
4-H and FFA Dairy Classes
Start all registered cattle class numbers with breed number.
(Ex- Jersey Junior Calf, 401; Holstein Senior Calf, 303)
List all Grade cattle with a “G” and the number of the class.
(Ex-Grade Jersey Junior Calf, G401; Grade Holstein Junior Yearling, G305)
Breed Codes: Ayrshire–1; Guernsey–2; Holstein–3; Jersey–4; Brown Swiss–5; Milking Shorthorn-6; Other-7
_01 Junior Calf 3 months or older born after March 1 of current year.
_02 Intermediate Calf Born between December 1 of last year & last day of February of
current year.
_03 Senior Calf Born between September 1 and November 30 of last year.
_04 Summer Yearling Born between June 1 and August 31 of last year.
_05 Junior Yearling Born between March 1 and May 31 of last year.
_06 Intermediate Yearling Born between December 1, 2 years ago and last day of February.
last year.
_07 Senior Yearling Born between September 1 and November 30, 2 years ago.
_08 Best 3 Junior Females under 2 Bred and owned by exhibitor (purebreds only)
years
_10 Junior 2 years old Born between March 1 and August 31, 2 years ago.
_11 Senior 2 year old Born between September 1, 3 years ago and last day of February, 2
years ago.
_12 Junior 3 year old Born between March 1 and August 31, 3 years ago.
_13 Senior 3 year old Born between September 1, 4 years ago and last day of February 3
years ago.
_14 Cows 4 years old and under Born between September 1, 5 years ago and August 31, 4 years ago.
5 Years old
_15 Cows 5 years old and older Born before September 1, 5 years ago.
_16 Cow 100,000 lbs Milk or 3500 Can be shown in appropriate age class.
lbs. Butter Fat
_17 Dry Cow 4 years and under Born September 1, 5 years ago and after
_18 Dry Cow 5 years and over Born before September 1, 5 years ago
_20 Best 3 Females over 2 years Bred and owned by Exhibitor (purebreds only)
H21 Dairy Herd Each 4-H club or FFA chapter may enter this class. They must exhibit
three animals by three different club members shown previously by
4-H or FFA members
_22 Best Bred and Owned by Exhibitor (one entry per exhibitor) Registration papers to be presented at the
Exhibitor ring. One Award-trophy only and NO premium from fair.
Class Number 28 – Production of Milk (actual production) 1 award of $10 open to all breeds
Class Number 29 – Production of Fat (actual production) 1 award of $10 open to all breeds Best udder in
milk – cows compete in their age class for each breed – 1 award of $5.
NOTE: Bred by exhibitor (purebreds only) these classes are open to the highest placing blue ribbonanimals in each purebred class, that are bred and owned by the exhibitor.
NOTE: All group classes will be run by breed. Official records must be brought to ring at beginning of Dairy Show for production classes. Animals in each production class must have received blue ribbonsto be eligible.
Youth exhibitors are allowed to exhibit 2 animals per class. Youth members are expected to fit and arerequired to show their own animals in all classes except when having 2 animals in one class. The additional animals must be shown by another 4-H or FFA member.
Judging of Youth Dairy Cattle will follow the group award system. The exhibitor of an animal or herdmust own all animals exhibited. (Animals shown under the approved “Lease” program are eligible) All animals entering in the group and special classes must be shown in the regular manner in the individual classes.
YOUTH DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST
Wednesday, 9:00 AM
The judge will consider the ability of the club members to present the animal, as well as the fitting done on their own animal. These classes may be divided at the discretion of the judge. Participation in showmanship is mandatory for 4-H and FFA members. 4-Hers and FFA members will qualify for the Master Showman Contest in their respective classes. No consideration will be given for having previously won the Master Showman Contest.
Scoring:
Appearance of animal 40 pts.
Appearance of exhibitor 10 pts.
Presenting animal in ring 50 pts.
Awards: Blue-$12, Red-$10, Yellow-$8. White shirts and trousers will not be required but will improve the appearance of the showman and help increase his score. No Club or Farm name shall appear on clothing. All contestants must be a regularly enrolled 4-H and/or FFA member with a dairyproject animal.
- Novice-has not shown in a dairy show before, and is under 14 yrs. as of Jan. 1
- Junior Showman – 9 to 11 years as of Jan. 1
- Intermediate Showman – 12 to 14 yrs. as of Jan. 1
- Senior Showman – 15 yrs. and over as of Jan.1
LOCAL 4-H CLUB AND FFA CHAPTER EXHIBIT – 901
To aid leaders in assembling a good dairy exhibit, and to encourage more members to exhibit, awards will be made on the group system to clubs exhibiting five or more animals owned or leased by members of the club. Judging is to take place at the end of the youth show.
No one member is to own or lease more than two animals in this group. Leaders should check eligibility. Groups will be judged on fitting, general appearance of exhibit, type and uniformity. Previous entry not required. Awards: excellent-$20, Good-$15, Worthy-$10.