PIMA COUNTY 4-H/FFA - DEPARTMENT “D”

DAIRY CATTLE

 

PROJECT COORDINATOR: Charlie Wilson

4343 N Sassy Drive

Marana, AZ 85653              

Phone: 616-7616

Cell Phone: 603-5854

SHOW SUPERINTENDENT: Summer Wilson

Phone: 603-8907

OWNERSHIP DEADLINE: January 15, 2009, ownership must be recorded with the Project Coordinator. The exhibitor must provide proof of ownership as per the Arizona State Livestock Board requirements. Ownership and registration papers must be in the exhibitor’s name at the time of registration. Check schedule of classes for age requirements of animals eligible to be entered in the Pima County Fair.

CHECK-IN:

 Monday, April 20, 2009, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

SHOW DATE:

Thursday, April 23, 2009 3:00 pm.

TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR PROJECT. PLEASE CLEAN UP THE BLEACHER AREA AFTER YOUR SHOW.

SPECIAL RULES:

A. The Pima County 4‑H and FFA Dairy Cattle Division is subject to all rules of the

4‑H/FFA Livestock Division and the following special rules specifically for Dairy Cattle.

B. All Dairy Cattle must be of Dairy Breeding and show Dairy Breed characteristics. No beef cross breds allowed. Registered animals and grade animals will be shown together according to breed and age.

C. Heifers over 30 months of age that have not freshened may be exhibited in showmanship classes only.

D. The following practices or procedures are considered unacceptable in the showing of Dairy Cattle and will be grounds for disqualification.

 Misrepresenting the age and/or milking status of the animal for the class in which it is shown.

2. Balancing the udder by any means other than by naturally produced milk in any or all quarters of the udder.

3. Striking the animal to cause swelling in a depressed area.

4. Surgery of any kind performed to change the natural appearance of the animal’s body, hide, or hair. Not included is the removal of warts, teats and horns, clipping and dressing of hair and trimming of hooves.

5. Administration of a drug of any kind or description, internally or externally,  during the Fair, except for treating an  injury or sickness. The Coordinator must be notified.

E. It is an established and recommended practice for Dairy Cattle exhibitors to wear white shirts and white pants in the show ring. (Black pants may be worn under  special circumstances, with Director's permission)  Club vests are optional.

F. No horns over 1 inch long.

G. All bulls must be born after August 15, 2008 to  be shown in the 4-H/FFA Division.

H. All senior bulls, over six months of age, must wear a permanent nose ring at any 4-H function.

I. All exhibitors must have a barrier at least 20”in height behind their animals. This may be rope, chain, or straw bales, etc.

J. All animals must be double tied, with a halter and neck rope at all times.

K. Animals must have appropriate papers, clearly describing the animal, in the name of the exhibitor.  Must have Livestock Seasonal Pass.

L. Educational posters or exhibits are highly  recommended.

SPECIAL GROOMING RULES: All Dairy Cattle must have complete fitting prior to arrival at Fairgrounds or they will not be shown.

HOLSTIEN FEEDER STEER:

1. Steers will be born after April 15, 2008.

Steers will weigh-in on Monday, April 20, 2009.

 All entries must weigh a minimum of 350 lbs.

Steers must be Holstein and show Holstein breed  characteristics, with black and white markings  clearly defined.

CLASS 1 ‑ HOLSTIEN FEEDER STEER

    Entries will be divided according to weights and Number of animals.

GRAND CHAMPION HOLSTIEN FEEDER STEER

RES. CHAMPION HOLSTIEN FEEDER STEER

CLASS 2 – BULLS (Specify Breed)

2 Junior Bull Calf ‑ born Oct. 16, 2008 thru  Jan. 15, 2009

3 Senior Bull Calf – born Aug 15, 2008 thru Oct. 15, 2008

Best of Breed

Reserve of Breed

GRAND CHAMPION BULL

RES. CHAMPION BULL

CLASS 3 ‑ HEIFERS (Specify Breed)

4 Junior Heifer Calf ‑ born Oct. 16, 2008 thru Jan.15, 2009

5 Senior Heifer Calf ‑ born May 1, 2008 thru Oct. 15, 2008

6 Yearling Heifer ‑ born May 1, 2007 thru April 30, 2008

7 Senior Heifer ‑ born Oct. 16, 2006 thru April 30, 2007

GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER

RES. CHAMPION HEIFER

CLASS 4 - COWS

Cow classes will be divided according to breed, age and number of entries.

8 Dry Cow

9 Milking Cow

Best of Breed

Reserve of Breed

GRAND CHAMPION COW

RES. CHAMPION COW

SUPREME CHAMPION DAIRY FEMALE

CLASS 5 ‑ SHOWMANSHIP

10 Junior Novice Showmanship                       

11 Senior Novice Showmanship

12 Junior Showmanship

13 Senior Showmanship