III. SMALL STOCK

All General Rules apply. Livestock Auction Rules (where applicable) will apply. The Junior Animal Certification submittal will be incorporated into the Small Stock entry. For the 2009 Pima County Fair random blood, urine and tissue samples may be collected. The following specific rules for Small Stock also apply.

A: SALE PROCEDURES:

Animals in the Rabbit, Cavy, Poultry, Pigeon, and Pygmy Goat, projects will be sold at auction on Sunday, April 26, 2009: Blue ribbon breed animals (of recognized breeds) may sell. Blue ribbon meat pens and blue ribbon fryers may sell. Pet class animals will not sell.

There will be a 10% commission charge on all animals that sell. Funds received from this commission shall be used by PCJLSI.

B: EXHIBITOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Exhibitors may sign up for the auction following the close of Small Stock judging events. All sales agreements must be signed by the exhibitor's parent or guardian and turned in by 4:00 P.m. Thursday, April 23, 2009. This includes must sell lots such as any/all meat pens. If the deadline has not been met, they will be scratched from the sale. If a pedigree is available, it must be turned in with the sales agreement. At the time of sign-up exhibitors will receive a "For Sale at the Auction" sign to be placed on their animal's cage.

2. Exhibitors may withdraw an animal from the Auction by having the Small Stock Chairperson void all copies of the sales agreement before 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2009.

3. Any sick or injured animal will be withdrawn from the auction by auction officials. Show officials may allow substitution of another blue ribbon animal, provided the animal meets exhibitor ownership requirements.4. Any entry with missing, incorrect or illegible tattoos, ear-tags, or leg bands must be withdrawn from the auction immediately. No exceptions and/or substitutions will be allowed in these cases.

C: NEW PROJECTS:

To be accepted as a new project into the Pima County Small Stock Auction the project must meet the following requirements:

a. Newly established projects must have been a recognized FFA or 4-H animal project in Pima County for three consecutive years, showing increased growth over the three years. The project may sell in the auction the fourth year of its existence if application is accepted.

b. Project Directors must submit completed applications for consideration to the PCJLSI no later than May 1st of the third year.

c. The animal must be judged at the Pima County Fair by an accredited judge and receive a blue ribbon.

d. The animal must be on exhibit during the 4-H week of the Fair.

e. As part of the application, a market study must be submitted to verify a local market for the project. Pet type projects are not eligible for the sale.