DEPARTMENT “J” CAVIES
PROJECT COORDINATOR: Veronica Livas
4760 S. Agave Ranch Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85735
Phone: 741-7463
SUPERINTENDENT: Susan McGrew
4235 E Fairmount Street Apt. #7
Tucson, AZ 85712
Phone: 247-0810
OWNERSHIP DEADLINE: See Small Stock
General Rules.
ENTRY DEADLINE:
March 15, 2009
to the Project Coordinator.
CHECK-IN:
Friday, April 17, 2009 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
SHOWMANSHIP:
Saturday, April 18, 2009 3:00pm 4-H
dress/attire is required.
BREED SHOW:
Sunday, April 19, 2009 10:00 am
Small Stock Auction Forms for rabbit and
cavy due in 4-H office by 1:00 pm Sunday April 19, 2009.
CHECK OUT ALL CAVY:
Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 4:00 pm.
TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR PROJECT. PLEASE CLEAN UP THE BLEACHER AREA AFTER YOUR SHOWS.
BLUE RIBBON CHECK IN:
Tuesday April 21, 2009 from 4:00-8:00 pm
ALL CAVIES DESIGNATED FOR THE SMALL STOCK AUCTION, ROUND ROBIN, BEST IN SHOW, RESERVE IN SHOW, AND ALL BEST OF BREED ANIMALS MUST RETURN TO THE FAIRGROUNDS.
All the cavies listed above, at the Pima County Fairgrounds will not be released until after 6:00 pm Sunday, April 26, 2009.
TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR PROJECT. PLEASE CLEAN UP THE BLEACHER AREA AFTER YOUR SHOWS.
All Small Stock General Rules Apply
Specific Cavy Requirements
EXHIBITOR:
A. First year project members only will be able to
exhibit one animal in the pet class, provided
this is the member's only animal in this project,
and this animal does not meet any breed or
variety classification or have a known
disqualification.
A. Each exhibitor is limited to ten (10) entries of
cavy excluding education poster or display or
advanced project. All substitutions after the
ownership deadline must be approved by the
Project Coordinator.
ANIMAL:
A. All breeds of cavy accepted for show by the
American Rabbit Breeders Association
(ARBA) may be exhibited by 4-H/FFA
Cavy exhibitors. All animals must have ear
tags in the left ear.
B. All cavies must be a minimum of twelve
weeks old at check-in and show maturity of
handling the stress of the Fair.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
A. Open only to members participating in at least
their second or third year of the cavy
project and enrolled with the Pima County
Extension office in the Intermediate Rabbit or
Cavy Project by January 1 of the current year.
Advanced members must be in their fourth (4)
year or more of project.
B. Project must be approved by a qualified
Advanced Cavy Project Leader and Project
Coordinator prior to entry form. Approval by
the Project Coordinator must be obtained prior to
entry deadline. If live animals are included in
the exhibit, they may also be entered in the
appropriate breed class for cavies. Total
animals entered in breed judging may
not exceed the limit of 10 animals per exhibitor
per project.
A. Enter project on entry form including
description. Record log is due at check-in.
D. Projects will be displayed in the Barn and
must be completed by 9:00 a.m. the Wednesday
after check-in.
SHOWMANSHIP:
A. There will be cavy showmanship. The Danish
system of judging will be used. Special Awards
will be given to outstanding showmanship
members.
B. Showmanship winners from previous years are
eligible to compete, if currently enrolled.
C. Each exhibitor entering must register in
showmanship using their own exhibit in the
showmanship competition and said exhibit
must also be entered in breed judging.
B. Exhibitors who are to participate in
Showmanship must register for the contest on their entry form prior to the Fair.
E. The showmanship contest will be judged
only on the exhibitor's ability to show their knowledge in handling, fitting and selecting animals for production and show. The Judge may also ask questions pertaining to the project. See exhibitor dress requirements in General Small Stock Rules.
JUDGING/SHOW/AWARDS:
A. All classes will be judged by American
Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) Standards and the Judge's decision will be final. Each breed will be judged separately. Where there is no competition, judges may award one ribbon or no ribbon according to merit. The Danish system of ribbons, blue/red/ white, will be used. Participation awards will be given for elimination or disqualification entries:
SMALL STOCK AUCTION:
A. Only blue ribbon animals may be eligible for sale
at the Small Stock Auction.
B Small Stock Auction Forms for Rabbit and Cavy must be turned in to the 4-H Office immediately following the breed show, Sunday, April 19, 2009.
B. See Small Stock Auction Rules for more
information.
CLASS 1 - SHOWMANSHIP
LOT
1 Junior Novice
2 Junior
3 Intermediate Novice
4 Intermediate
5 Senior Novice
6 Senior
CLASS 2 - CAVY BREEDS
7 Senior Boar
8 Intermediate Boar
9 Junior Boar
10 Senior Sow
11 Intermediate Sow
12 Junior Sow
CLASS 3 - PET
13 Cavy Pet
CLASS 4 -INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED
GENETICS & PROJECTS
14 Advanced Cavy Genetics: an advanced
display featuring breeding improvements or
genetics.
15 Advanced Cavy Project: an advanced
display featuring equipment, by-products, or any
cavy-related activity
16 Intermediate Cavy Genetics
17 Intermediate Cavy Project
CLASS 5 - EDUCATIONAL POSTERS
AND DISPLAYS
18 Individual Poster - Junior
19 Individual Poster - Intermediate
20 Individual Poster - Senior
21 Club Display 4x4 ft Plywood board
22 Club Group Demonstration with Display
23 Junior Individual Education Display
(two or more posters)
24 Intermediate Individual Education Display
(two or more posters)
25 Senior Individual Education Display
(two or more posters)