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Livestock Handbook

Table of Contents

2020 New Rules or Rule Changes 3

Local Rules 5 General Rules 5

Fair Parking & Roadways 5

Entries: General Information 6

Age & Eligibility Requirements 6

Junior Livestock 7

Consumer Protection Program 7

Consumer Protection Program-Violation Consequences 8

Retag Procedure and Policies 9

Show Uniforms 11

Livestock Credential/Parking 11

Protest 12

Independent Exhibitor Policy 13

Livestock 15 Schedule-Livestock 16

Schedule-Breeding 17

Schedule-Small Stock 18 Junior Breeding Livestock, Horse & Pygmy Goat 19

Junior Breeding Beef 19

Junior Dairy Goats 19

Junior Horse 20

Junior Breeding Sheep 21

Junior Breeding Swine 22

Pygmy Goats 22

Boer Goat Breeding Class 23

Junior Market Livestock Department 25

Junior Market Beef 25

Production Steer 25

Junior Market Goat 26

100% Holstein Feeder Calves 27

Junior Market Sheep 28

Junior Market Swine 29

Rabbits, Cavies, & Dogs 31

Junior All Breed Breeding Rabbits 31

Doe and Litter 33

Junior Rabbit Meat Pens 33

Junior Cavies 34

Cavy Sow & Litter 35

Junior Livestock Showmanship & Round Robin 37

Showmanship Rules & Guidelines 37

Large Animal Showmanship 37

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Small Animal Showmanship 38

Round Robin Showmanship 38

Junior Livestock Animal Sale 40

General Information 40

Auction 41

Barn Sale 42


2020 New Rules or Rule Changes The following items are new rules or changes to rules for the 2020 Fair.

General

● Ownership for animals that was previously 60 days is now 75 days. DNA deadline is December 16, 2019

● There will only be one pre-fair clean-up two weeks prior to fair. Clubs can make arrangements with

fairgrounds management to come in during the week if needed.

● Post fair clean up is to be done prior to Sunday March 15, 2020. Pen clean up is NOT to be done Monday

morning March 9, 2020 (load out day).

● There will be ZERO tolerance on missed deadlines, either DNA or online entry.

● Barns are closed to the general public (including extended family) during show and auction hours

● The use of the medication ractopamine hydrochloride or feed containing ractopamine hydrochloride for

any animals is prohibited.

● Fair will provide shavings for first bedding only. Shavings (not straw) must be brought in by exhibitor

thereafter.

● Lixits will be provided on all swine pens they are not to be removed.

○ $100 fine to club for each lixit found to be removed

● All animals must show evidence of clipping/shearing within 3 weeks of entering fair. No clipping or shaving

of animals other than touch-up is allowed once animal has been admitted to the fair.

● Feeder calves are to be completely dehorned, no signs of horns

● No pronged or spiked collars are to be used on goats.

● Primary’s pygmy goat show will be broken into classes based on age of exhibitor

● The use of foreign materials in order to prop up animals tails is prohibited.

● General post-fair recommendations from organizations and clubs need to include the following

information to be considered:

○ The recommendation

○ Reason/rationale for the recommendation

○ Cost for implementation of recommendation

○ Methodology for recovery of increased costs

○ Recommendations will be accepted at the livestock committee meeting on April 7, 2020

● The show for poultry (feathered animals) has been cancelled for 2020

● There will not be a dairy heifer show for 2020.

Points of Emphasis

● No Pop Up tents are allowed on the grounds ● No power washing/blowing etc during clean up day when kids are present ● The Exhibitor is required to sign “intent to sell” if they plan to sell. No signature, no sale ● Swine and production steers will be shown by breed, all other “large” animals will be shown by

weight class ● Online registration for exhibitors will open on Dec 15 and will close on Jan 15. During this period we

will only be accepting entries, YQCA certifications, etc. NO passes will be sold during this period. Shortly after the end of the entry deadline, ShoWorks will be reopened for the specific purpose of purchasing passes which will close February 15. No passes will be sold after February 15.

● No FOOD in the livestock area! There will be no potlucks inside the fairgrounds.


Auction Policy Changes

Exhibitors who have met all the rules and regulations set forth in the exhibitors Handbook of the California Mid- Winter Fair may sell livestock at the annual Auction Sale(s) sanctioned by the 45 th District Agricultural Association.

● Auction Management shall reserve the option to issue the Auction Resale price to any exhibitor who violates the Auction Rules and Regulations, thereby nullifying the bid placed in the Auction Ring.

● SELLERS are responsible for animals that are condemned or rejected at processing centers. No auction funds will be PAID.

● Auction Management has the right to refuse bids from anyone who has a previous record of default in payment or who has declined to make proper registration and / or credit clearance with the auction management. If a buyer has not paid for a prior Auction obligation, the buyer(s) will not be allowed to register.

● NEW BUYERS: Any Buyer, who has not purchased an animal as the main buyer, within the previous three (3) years (2017, 2018, 2019), will be classified as a new buyer. A new buyer is required to put a $500 deposit either through a check or a credit card hold prior to receiving a buyer number. New buyers are also required to provide a government issued identification which will be kept on file. These new buyers will need to pay in full on or before the end of the respective auction. Credit will only be extended to buyers that have previously purchased from the junior livestock auction, are in good standing and good record of payment. Only buyers with established credit will be billed.

● All buyers are required to show a government ID in order to receive their T-card. T-cards will only be given to the person associated with the account.

● BUYERS with total auction bills of $ 500.00 or less must be paid on the day of sale. ● If a previous auction sales invoice was signed by the exhibitor’s parent, immediate family and / or

guardian and remains unpaid, Auction sales proceeds will be withheld from the exhibitor until such time as full payment for the prior obligation is received.

● BUYER INVOICE due and payable within 30 days of the billing date. After that time a 2% per month or $100.00 (Whichever is greater) service charge will apply to bills that remain unpaid. All unpaid accounts are turned over to a reputable collection agency on July 1 st of that year. After that date, money received through the collection process will be issued to the exhibitor, less the collection agencies commission fee.


Local Rules

General Rules

NOTE: State Rules are a part of this booklet. Please be sure to read all applicable rules pertaining to your department, as changes have been made for 2020; some local rules will supersede State Rules. The 2020 Fair will use state rules from 2019. A copy of the 2019 rules is available on the fair’s website. 1. Please read all the rules and regulations carefully, since important changes have been made. Awards

may be withheld if printed rules are not carefully complied with. 2. The Fair will take reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of exhibits and property entered for

competition or display or any other purpose while on the grounds that shall be subject to control of the 45 th District Agricultural Association, but the owners themselves must take the risk of exhibiting them. In no case will the Fair Staff be responsible in any way for any loss, damage, or injury of any character to any property, article or person, while exhibits are on the fairgrounds or at any time or place, nor be liable for or make any payment for damage, loss or injury. The 45th District Agricultural Association will not be responsible for any loss or damage caused by or arising out of strikes, riots, lockouts, or acts of God.

3. County, district and state fairs cannot legally carry liability insurance covering exhibitors and/or their exhibits. Liability insurance is the responsibility and the discretion of the exhibitor. Therefore, it is suggested that exhibitors themselves consider taking out a liability policy covering themselves and their exhibit. Should the Fair’s insurance carrier or Board require each exhibitor to provide insurance naming the Fair as additional insured, exhibitors would be responsible to meet the insurance requirements regardless of notification date.

4. Each exhibitor will be solely responsible for any consequential or other loss, injury or damage done to or occasioned by, or arising from any animal or article exhibited by him, and shall indemnify the Fair Board, the Chief Executive Officer, or any other officer or employee of the 45 th District Agricultural Association against all legal proceedings in regard thereto.

5. The Fair will pay cash awards only on those classes specified in the Exhibitor Handbook and only the judge’s books will be the basis for cash award payments. Ribbons and exhibit tags are not acceptable. The Fair Board does not guarantee the payment of Special Premiums and awards offered in this list by merchants or breed associations. These prizes are usually secured by Heads of Departments with a promissory statement in good faith and must be contested for under these conditions.

6. Each exhibitor, in consideration of acceptance as a contestant, hereby agrees that his or her name and photograph may be used for publicity purposes.

7. The 45 th District Agricultural Association reserves the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations and arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions and differences in regard thereto, or otherwise arising out of, connected or incident to the Fair.

8. The 45 th DAA designees will make every attempt to make accurate decisions regarding all entries and exhibitors at the annual Fair. However, please note the 45 th DAA and their agents, Directors, officers, volunteers and staff cannot be held liable for any Errors and Omissions on the Exhibitor Guide Book or other printed material or on-site decisions.

Fair Parking & Roadways

9. Speed Limit on all Fair Property is 5 MPH . Failure to adhere to speed limit will result in loss of all parking permits and passes and may be subject to dismissal from the grounds.

10. The State Fire Marshall prohibits parking by exhibit buildings and other structures. Parking out of designated areas will not be tolerated.

11. Special parking areas have been reserved and designated for all Fair participants. All participants are advised to utilize those areas so designated. Any vehicle obstructing fire lanes, drives, or streets shall be subject to towing at the owner's sole expense and responsibility.

12. No overnight camping in parking lots is allowed.


13. RV Facilities: We have limited camping facilities for people with recreational vehicles who wish to stay on the fairgrounds during the fair. Priority for available spaces is given to previous year campers and non-local commercial exhibitors. Remaining available sites are filled based according to fair board policy.

Entries: General Information

14. Entries close: January 15th for ALL ADULT and JUNIOR/YOUTH ENTRIES 15. Entries must be submitted as follows: All entries must be submitted online using the Fair’s online entry

system. After the close of entries each Club/Chapter leader/advisor will be issued a report to sign to validate entries so they may be accepted by the Fair.

16. If payment for entry fee is refused by the bank, a penalty of $30 must be paid prior to the judging of the entries. If payment is refused after the judging, any or all premiums won, will be held until the fees and penalty are paid.

17. All premium checks will be made payable to the exhibitor in whose name the entry was made and will be distributed through 4-H, FFA, Grange, Independent, or appropriate organization for disbursement or mailed to address as entered. Premium checks not cashed within 60 days of the date issued will be forfeited .

18. Refunds of any kind will be granted only upon approval of the Board of Directors. Requests for refunds must be made in writing to the Fair. Refunds may be made only because of sickness, accident, or death, cancellation of a class, or lack of exhibit space. Refunds will not be granted for entries that are “scratched”. No refunds for less than $5.00 will be considered.

19. Receipts should be kept with exhibitor in the event proof of entry is required. 20. Exhibits must have been made, collected, grown, or prepared solely by the exhibitor and completed

within one year of the opening date of the Fair, unless specified differently. Items must be clean and pressed, soiled articles will not be judged.

21. Management reserves the right to cancel entries and cash awards and request the removal of exhibits from the grounds where exhibitors are disorderly and endangering or disturbing the public or other exhibitors. Management reserves the right to reject any exhibit offered if it is objectionable in any way or if it requires an excessive amount of space.

22. Management reserves the right to put items in the appropriate category. 23. Entries must remain on exhibit for the full duration of the Fair as specified in the Exhibitor Handbook. Any

exceptions must be approved by management. All entries must be claimed Monday, the day after the close of Fair. Items not claimed within five (5) days of that time will be forfeited.

Age & Eligibility Requirements

24. Adult Department: The Adult Department is open to adult exhibitors over the age of 18 (post High School), including residents of Imperial County, Mexicali Valley, and Snowbirds.

25. Junior Department: The Junior Department is open to youth exhibitors who are residents of Imperial County (residency is where you reside/live--see specific sections for entry requirements).

26. FFA members may participate as members until the end of the calendar year following the year of graduation from high school. Members of the FFA organization must abide by all the rules of their organization and be in good standing.

27. 4-H members may participate as primary members upon entering kindergarten and continue through the time they complete third grade. Regular 4-H members are 9 years old and can exhibit as a member until the end of the calendar year in which the member reaches age 19. Members of the 4-H organization must abide by all the rules of their organization, including limitation of primary members entering competitive events and be in good standing. Refer to State Rules.

28. GRANGE exhibitors may participate as Grange members who are 9 years old and until the end of the calendar year in which the member reaches 19 will exhibit in the appropriate age classes and be subject to the same novice, junior or senior requirements as specified in this book. Members of the Grange organization must abide by all rules of their organization. Refer to State Rules

29. ALUMNI YEAR EXHIBITORS— Alumni Exhibitors are students who have graduated high school and still meet the age eligibility requirement to show. All livestock projects must be personally cared for by the


exhibitor. Exhibitors must reside in Imperial County and projects must be housed within the Imperial County. The exhibitor must have a sponsoring organization and a Leader/Advisor signature on all required forms serves as proof that the advisor/leader approves that the exhibitor has met all project requirements and the project was personally cared for by the exhibitor in its respective youth agriculture program.

30. INDEPENDENT JUNIOR exhibitors may enter designates independent class as specified and must comply with the California Mid-Winter Fair & Fiesta Independent Policy as described in this book. Furthermore, for participation in the Fair ALL Organizations (4-H, FFA, Grange, or Independent exhibitors must be in good standing with their organization and the Fair.

Junior Livestock

31. Exhibitors are responsible for all rules printed in the Exhibitor Handbook. Please note that in addition to the general rules printed in this section there are rules specific to each division and class printed throughout the handbook. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with all of the rules before the Fair.

32. All live animal exhibits are entered at the owner’s risk. The Fair shall take every precaution to ensure the safe keeping and handling of all animals on the grounds, however, shall not be responsible in any way for any loss, damage, accident, or death of any exhibit during the Fair or in transit.

33. The Fair Management reserves the right to send home any animal which may be considered a liability to the exhibitor, fair guests, or staff; and considered a disqualified entry at the Fair.

34. Due to safety concerns, exhibitors may not consume food or drink in the livestock area or designated areas as posted. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action as stated under Consumer Protection Program information.

35. All swine pens will include a lixit which is not to be removed. Any lixits which are removed will result in a $100 penalty to the club.

36. Barns are to be free and clear of public and extended family during shows and auction.

Consumer Protection Program

For the safety and welfare of everyone who attends and participates in our Fair, the Consumer Protection Program was implemented in 2012 for future fairs. The following guidelines are important aspects of this program, but are subject to revision after further inspection from safety personnel.

● Under no circumstances is food allowed inside of any barn . The only food that should be in the barn is food for the animals.

● Drinks will be allowed in the livestock area and in the barns as long as there is a lid on the cup or plastic bottle (no glass).

● There will be parameters set for designated areas: Food, Animal, and Transition Areas. Please cooperate and obey all posted signs.

● The wash rack (in auction area) will be closed at 8:00 a.m. on the morning of the large livestock auction. It will reopen after the conclusion of all auction activities.

● There will be a designated eating area for Friday and Saturday’s Auction. ● The west end of the sheep/goat barns will be people exit only. Animals must only enter/exit from the east

doors. The north and south doors will be open for air circulation, but are for emergency exit only. ● Each barn will have posted cleaning instructions on the bulletin board. ● There will be only ONE area to dispose of soiled shavings and dirty water. Please use the disposal bunker

and the designated water receptacle from 5:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. daily. Pens should be cleaned in the morning only . Should you need access to this area outside of posted hours, contact the livestock office. This is a restricted area, limited only to those involved in the livestock program.

● Animals should not leave the designated livestock area. Please cooperate and obey all posted signs. ● Please be a good example for our fair guests who may not fully understand the need for these precautions.

Working together we can help to secure our livestock program for future generations.


● Unfortunately due to the serious nature of this issue, consequences must be imposed for violating the Consumer Protection Program. As stated in Local Rule #34, “Due to safety concerns, exhibitors may not consume food or drink in designated areas as posted. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action.” Please review the Violation Consequences as listed.

Consumer Protection Program-Violation Consequences

It is recommended that the livestock leaders/advisors and volunteers work to remind all those involved in the livestock program the importance of following the Consumer Protection Program. If all involved in the livestock program can work together and give friendly reminders, it will not be considered a violation. However, if Fair personnel needs to address any of the programs or combination of the issues, the following consequences will result. Please help us get the information out and avoid any violations. 1st Offense: The exhibitor, parent, leader/advisor or member of the public that violates the Consumer

Protection Program will receive a verbal warning and will sign that they have received a verbal warning.

2nd Offense: If the same person has to be reminded of the Consumer Protection Program a second time; they will receive a written warning.

3rd Offense: If the same person has to be reminded a third time the following action will be taken: 1. If it is an exhibitor, their animal will be disqualified. 2. If it is a parent, leader/advisor, or volunteer, they will be asked to leave the facility for the remainder

of the fair. 3. If it is a member of the public, they will be asked to leave and not return to the fair that day. 4. If it is staff or contractor, they risk possible termination.

37. Ethics/Code of Conduct : A state approved course in ethics/code of conduct is required every year for ALL exhibitors (Primary members are exempt). The CMWF has adopted the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals for its adopted curriculum. This is an online program, which each exhibitor will register and must complete on their own time prior to registering for the fair. . A PDF certificate is available once the course is completed, this certificate will be required to be uploaded as part of your fair registration.

38. Market/Breeding Animal Pre-registration/Limits : Exhibitors must pre-register all animals. Each exhibitor may show two market animals, but not two animals of the same species. Exhibitors will be allowed to pre-register and tag/DNA sample as many (Beef, Sheep, Swine, Feeder Calves and Market Goats) animals as they want to. Exhibitors will only be allowed to pre-register and enter two animals of each species paying the entry fee by the registration deadline. Exhibitor will be allowed to only bring one animal of each species to the Fair. ( NOTE: Market Beef, Production Steers and Holstein Feeders calves are considered the same specie ). This is done by having the animal ear tagged or tattooed and the breeding animal marked per specie requirements. For the purpose of enforcing ownership requirements, the 45 th DAA will require that all Market Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat and Feeder Calves complete a DNA hair sampling process. The fee for each DNA hair sampling kit is included with the entry fee. For educational purposes we encourage exhibitors to participate in the DNA sampling process themselves. ● Beef & Horse - 120 consecutive day ownership rule requires purchase, tagging and DNA sampling by

fairs current ownership deadline. ● Production Steers- 170 consecutive day ownership rule requires purchase and tagging and DNA

sampling by fairs current ownership deadline. ● Goats (All) - 75 consecutive day ownership rule requires purchase and tagging byfairs current

ownership deadline. ● Feeder Calves - 75 consecutive day ownership rule requires, tagging and DNA sampling by fairs

current ownership deadline. ● Sheep and Swine - 75 consecutive day ownership rule requires, tagging and DNA sampling by fairs

current ownership deadline. ● All Breeding (Beef, Swine, Sheep) - 75 consecutive day ownership rule requires purchase by fairs

current ownership deadline. ● Dairy Animals- 75 consecutive day ownership rule requires purchase by fairs current ownership

deadline.


● All Small Animals (Junior Breeding Rabbits, Junior Breeding, Cavies) - 75 consecutive day ownership rule requires purchase by fairs current ownership deadline.

After the DNA deadlines, animals must have fair issued ear tags in place at all times. Market animals that do not have their fair ear tag after the deadline, risk disqualification. For lost ear tags, see Retag Procedure and Policies . Leaders and FFA advisors are required to prepare a pre-registration log with the name of the exhibitor, animal species, breed, Fair ear tag number or tattoo, DNA sampling kits for the required species and physical location of the animal. The pre-registration log should be submitted electronically to the fair by ownership deadline. All animals arriving at scale must have the documented ear tag intact. Any animal arriving at fair without their documented ear tag faces disqualification. Please note that all ear tags and DNA samples must match and are the sole responsibility of the exhibitors and leaders/advisors; please verify that all information submitted is accurate . Note: As a livestock exhibitor of the 45 th DAA‘s Fair, you agree to adhere to all terms and conditions of the DNA Sampling program. Any discrepancy in the DNA match will result in disqualification of the animal and may result in disciplinary action or disqualification of the exhibitor. The decision of the Fair Management is final.

Retag Procedure and Policies

If your animal loses its Fair issued ear tag, please contact the Fair Office immediately to complete the reissue process. 1) The replacement ear tag will cost $40.00, which is due upon the issuance of the new tag. Payable by

cash or check; if paying by check, please make checks payable to: California Mid-Winter Fair & Fiesta 2) You will receive a new tag and be asked to complete the top portion of the animal registration form.

On the animal registration form, in the upper right corner, please list the old ear tag number; and also on the back of the new envelope, in the upper right corner.

3) Once the old ear tag number has been recorded, place the animal registration form (all copies) outside of the DNA envelope, secure with a rubber band, and drop it in the DNA collection box. It will remain in the collection box until this animal arrives at the Fair, at which time, this envelope will be used for the DNA sample that will be pulled for DNA comparison.

40. All livestock entries will be subject to any and all testing fair management deems necessary 41. Weigh-in : Animals will be weighed at the times listed in each division. No wet, dirty, overly stressed or

fatigued animals will be permitted across the scales . In the case of a dispute, exhibitor will exit scale area, scale will be rebalanced, and exhibitor will reenter scale for a re-weigh. All disputes will be handled at the scale at time of weigh-in. Weigh-in Judge/Livestock Superintendent has final say. There will be NO changes, coming back or disputing after animal leaves the scale area. All animals not meeting weight requirements may be exhibited in showmanship classes only. These animals are not eligible for sale, either auction or barn. Animals shall be removed from the grounds at time posted by Livestock Office. Failure to comply with this rule may result in a fine imposed by the Fair office.

42. Sifting Committee : The sifting committee will inspect animals brought onto the fairgrounds. Animals not meeting the appropriate standards as stated in each division will be disqualified and not be eligible for show or sale. All animals MUST BE SIFTED PRIOR to being placed in barn/pen space. The decision of the sifting committee is final.

43. Brand Inspections : All Cattle/Bovine exhibitors must have proof of ownership (which include bill of sale, transportation slip and brand inspection) with them for presentation to the Brand Inspector. Joint bill of sales are unacceptable ; exhibitors must present individual bill of sale.

44. Drug Withdrawal Certificate : Federal law prohibits the shipment of meat, which is altered with drugs or chemicals or any illegal substance. Livestock owners must certify that their animals have been withdrawn from drugs, chemicals and medicated feed. All livestock exhibitors and their parents are required to sign the certification form. Signed and completed drug withdrawal forms (or green form) must be presented at the scales at the time of weighing in order for the animal to be a part of the Fair and


Junior Livestock Auction . The Fair reserves the right to perform drug testing on any animal as deemed necessary. A drug withdrawal certificate is required for all market animals, including Rabbit Meat Pens.. During fair if any animals must receive a medicated injection it is required to be at the direction of a veterinarian and in the presence of the Livestock Superintendent.

45. Milk Withdrawal Certificate : All exhibitors will be REQUIRED to sign a Certification of milk withdrawal form. Calves must be off milk by completely off bottle before arriving on the fairgrounds. Any exhibitor found feeding milk or feeding any liquid with a bottle on the fairgrounds will face possible disqualification and/or forfeiture of auction proceeds. The withdrawal form (or blue form) is required to be presented as the scale. The Fair will evaluate this project again this year.

46. Registration Papers : All registration papers for breeding animals must be checked upon entry to the fair. Registration papers must be in exhibitor’s name (exemption for primary exhibitors). Association recording date or transfer date, if indicated on registration papers is acceptable for determining length of ownership; a bill of sale is not. Original papers only. No exhibitor may enter an animal that has been shown by that exhibitor or another person in a market class at any other Fair or livestock show.

47. Disqualifications : Disqualified animals (small or large animals) are NOT eligible for auction or barn sales. Animals shall be released and must be signed out by the Livestock Superintendent and shall be removed from the grounds at the posted times.

48. Animals of the second species : All exhibitors that have a second species must remove their second animal at time posted by Livestock Office. These animals do not qualify for auction or barn sales. The second species may qualify for Showmanship and Round Robin (large market animals only).

49. Bedding : All livestock must be bedded in clean wood shavings (No straw). Pens must be kept clean at all times. Failure to do so may result in the implementation of fines.

50. Animal Cleanliness, Feeding and Care : All animals must be kept clean, fed, watered and be properly cared for by the exhibitor throughout the Fair including tack areas, aisles and bedding (This includes all species; Small and Large). Pens are to be cleaned daily between 5:30 – 7:30 a.m. daily. We DO NOT want cleaning done at night when the public is present. (Night cleaning is for touch up cleaning ONLY). Manure to be disposed in designated areas and according to rules that are posted . No manure/pen debris is to be put into trash cans. Failure to care for animals and disposing of waste properly may result in disqualification from the show, the imposition of a $100 fine and/or the revocation of premiums/auction earnings. The livestock superintendent may require exhibitors to take their neglected animals off the grounds and reserves the right to do so. Vehicles will be allowed on the grounds for feeding daily from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. only. All vehicles entering the grounds during that time must be removed to the appropriate parking lot by 7:30 am. Vehicles in violation will be towed at owner’s expense. Operator must have a valid Driver’s License.

51. Care and Grooming of Animals : Junior exhibitors are expected to groom and care for their own animal(s) when at the Fair. They shall refrain from accepting active assistance from Adults (including parents, relatives, and Imperial County Carded leaders ) and non-exhibiting youths unless the Junior Exhibitor is with their animal and the assistance is ONLY for instruction. Failure to comply could result in disqualification of the exhibit as well as the exhibitor. NO PROFESSIONALS ALLOWED.

52. Stall cards are mandatory. All exhibitors must have a Fair issued stall card above their animals or pre-approved designated area at all times .

53. Pen/Barn Assignments and Tack : The Fair will make pen and/or barn assignments. All animals must be housed in their assigned pens with their club with the designated stall card above. Tack pens will also be assigned accordingly and tack areas must be kept clean. Tack must be secured and is the sole responsibility of the club. Grooming areas are 1 st come 1 st serve and clubs need to work together and share space. Aisle ways in barns must be kept clear at all times. Pig walkers will be allowed and must be placed where designated.

54. Release Times : Please note release times are posted in respective sections of this book. Livestock exhibitors need to check the schedule to see actual release times. Please note vehicles are not allowed on grounds until fair closes. Under the direction of the Livestock Office in conjunction with security and Fair management release times may change.


Show Uniforms

55. Show Uniforms : All exhibitors are required to wear their organization's official uniform whenever showing, auctioning and/or representing their respective clubs or chapters on fair property. Please note that this rule also applies to those individuals that will be assisting the exhibitor in the show ring. Sunglasses may only be worn when medically necessary, otherwise, NO SUNGLASSES. Closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times and are part of the show attire.

FFA : The official uniform to be worn during livestock shows and auctions consists of white pants, white dress shirt (short or long sleeved) with the official FFA emblem attached to the left pocket and the official FFA necktie. The official FFA jacket is optional; if worn, the shirt emblem is not required. No hats or headgear of any kind is allowed. 4-H : The official uniform to be worn during livestock shows and auctions consists of white shirt, white skirt/pants, the appropriate tie or scarf, and the appropriate 4-H hat (white or green). No other hats will be allowed. Grange : The uniform to be worn consists of white skirt/pants, a white collared shirt and red grange vest. Exhibitor is not allowed to wear any kind of tie/scarf, or hat. Independent Juniors : The uniform to be worn consists of white skirt/pants and a white shirt. Exhibitor is not allowed to wear any kind of tie/scarf, emblem or hat.

There will be no deviation to these rules of attire and those choosing to do so may be disqualified and/or premiums forfeited.

Livestock Credential/Parking

56. Livestock exhibitors will be issued a season credential admission pass and one parking pass. Credentials lost by exhibitors will only be replaced at a $50 charge.

57. Livestock exhibitors’ parents/family may purchase additional season passes and parking passes (parking is limited to four additional per family) which are valid for fair admission and parking, for the duration of the fair at the price determined for the year’s fair pricing. Additional daily admission passes may be purchased at the regular presale prices at authorized locations. After the conclusion of presale, no further credential or parking passes will be sold but tickets may be purchased at ticket booths at regular price for admission. Please be prepared to purchase any tickets for anyone in your vehicle that does not have their season credential or admission pass with them at the time of entry, this includes parking credentials. Passes must be purchased online using the online entry program.

58. Each club/chapter may receive a maximum of 3 season credentials to be distributed at the discretion of the Club/Chapter.

59. Livestock storage trailers will be allowed to park in designated areas ONLY, as assigned by management. License Plate numbers and description of trailer must be reported to the livestock office to receive appropriate permit. These trailers may be parked overnight, however, NO CAMPING will be allowed. Failure to park in designated area may result in removal of trailer by a tow truck at the owner’s expense.

60. Any exhibitor that cannot show his or her animal during the Fair due to illness, injury or other emergency must submit a letter to the Fair office explaining the circumstances. Letter must be submitted 24 hours in advance. A determination will be decided by the Fair Management.

61. Barn Awards : All materials used in decorating stalls, pens, racks, exhibits or booths must be made from non-flammable materials or treated and maintained in a flame-retardant condition. Non-flammable materials must have approved seal prior to placement in barn areas. All decorations in small and large animal barns must be kept in place until 7 pm. on Sunday, of fair closing.

62. Grievance Committee : The grievance committee will consist of two (2) Livestock Committee members of the Fair Board, the Livestock Superintendent, the CEO of the Fair and others as deemed necessary.


Protest

As per State Rules, Section V - Protest. 1. The judge’s decision on awards cannot be protested. 2. Protests will be considered only if there has been a violation of a State or Local rule. 3. All protests must be presented to the management of the Fair in writing within 24 hours of the alleged

violation and must be accompanied by a $100 deposit (cash, money order, or certified check only). A $500 deposit is required if the protest relates to violations of State Rules X-XI (Animal Health Rules).

4. Protests and appropriate action are decided by the Fair’s Board of Directors or designee.


Independent Exhibitor Policy The California Mid-Winter Fair & Fiesta welcomes Independent exhibitors. Please be sure to review all the Fair’s rules regarding participation in the Fair as an Independent exhibitor. Unfortunately, without a supporting organization the burden to gather information and meet deadlines is all on the exhibitor and their family. All information will be available on www.ivfairgrounds.com . The Fair has outlined the requirements and encourages contacting the Fair via email with any questions. Emails should be sent to [email protected]. All Independent Exhibitors must complete the following requirements to participate in the upcoming California Mid-Winter Fair & Fiesta.

1. Independent Exhibitors must follow all State and Local Rules set forth by the Fair for the project

he/she will participate in. 2. Independent exhibitors need to meet all deadlines; including, but not limited to the following:

a. Ear tagging/DNA ownership deadline b. Pre- registration logs c. State Approved Ethics Course d. On-line entry deadline

3. Independent Exhibitors must complete the Independent Enrollment Form, providing contact information and Emergency numbers to the Fair.

4. Independent Exhibitors must participate in the Fairs mandatory clean up days and any mandatory meetings for participation in the Fair’s livestock program.

5. Proof of insurance must be provided to fair or it can be purchased from the Fair Office at the current rate prior to fair’s entry deadline.

6. A Project Report/Record Book must be completed. The Fair will provide a report outline and a summary of requirements and their deadlines on-line for review.

7. Checks will be distributed based on the Fair’s Check Distribution policy. The Fair will release checks to the Independent Exhibitor’s parents after confirmation of Thank You note(s) to the Buyer(s) has been made and the final Project Report has been accepted. Exhibitor’s should make a copy of their Thank You note and place it in their Project Report.

For participation in the Fair ALL Organizations (4-H, FFA, Grange, or Independent must be in good standing with their organization and the Fair.)


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2020 Independent Exhibitor Enrollment Form

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Printed Name of Exhibitor (First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name)

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Home Address CIty, State, Zip

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Phone Number Email Address

Livestock Project Participation

Animal Type Eartag/Tattoo Location Where Animal Housed

Office Use Only

Community Service Insurance/Entries Paid Project Report Completed Thank You Notes

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Livestock


Junior Market Livestock Department Open to Junior Residents of Imperial County

Entry fee, including showmanship is $30.00 and includes DNA Sampling Exhibits will be received on Thursday Feb 27, unless otherwise noted

All online entries close on designated fair deadline at 11:00 pm.

Schedule-Livestock * NOTE : All 4H/Independents will show 1st followed by FFA (except for Feeder Calves – FFA followed by 4H/Independents)

Exhibits Received Judging/

Showmanship Exhibits Release

Jr. Market Beef

2 pm – 3:30 pm Beef Scale

Sunday, March 1 9:00 am (Beef Ring)

Thursday March 5 9 pm - 11 pm duplicate entries or underweight

animals

Sunday March 8 8 am - 11 am Live pick-ups

Monday March 9

6 am All remaining animals

Production Steer

2 pm – 3:30 pm Beef Scale

Sunday, March 1 9:00 am (Beef Ring)

Jr. Market Goat

3 pm – 6 pm Goat Scale

Sunday, March 1 9:00 am (Sperber Arena)

Holstein Feeder Calves

3:30 pm – 6 pm Beef Scale

Saturday, February 29 9:00 am (Beef Ring)

Jr. Market Sheep

3 pm – 6 pm Sheep Scale

Saturday, February 29 8:30 am (Sperber Arena)

Jr. Market Swine

Friday February 28

6 am – 10:30 am Swine Scale

Saturday, February 29 8:30 am 4H/Grange/Ind

Sunday March 1 8:30 am FFA

(Swine Arena)

All times subject to change , see livestock schedule posted in barns day of show for changes

Dates Oct 1, 2019-DNA Kits available for all breeds Oct 31, 2019-Deadline for DNA for Beef & Registration forms for Production Steers due at Fair Office DNA drop-box.. Dec 15, 2019-ShoWorks online exhibit entry begins (exhibits & YQCA only, no passes) Dec 16, 2019-DNA deadline for all other animals and Pre-registration for all breeds due at Fair Office DNA drop-box Jan 15, 2020-ShoWorks online exhibit entry closes January 20, 2020-ShoWorks opens for pass purchase Feb 15, 2020-ShoWorks closes for pass purchase (NO passes will be sold after the deadline or onsite)

ZERO Tolerance Policy for missed deadlines


Junior Breeding Livestock Open to Junior Residents of Imperial County Entry fee, including showmanship is $15.00

Exhibits will be received on Thursday Feb 27, unless otherwise noted All online entries close on designated fair deadline at 11:00 pm.

Schedule-Breeding

Exhibits

Received Showmanship Judging Exhibits Released

Jr. Breeding Beef

2 pm – 3:30 pm Sun., Mar 1 following

Market Beef Show

Thur Mar 5 9 pm-10 pm

Sun March 8 8 am - 11 am

Jr. Dairy Goats Fri., Feb 28 2 pm– 3 pm

Fri., Feb 28 3 pm Swine Arena

At conclusion of show Jr. Horse

Fri., Feb 28 9:30 am

Friday, Feb 28 11 am Horse Arena

Jr. Breeding Sheep

3 pm – 6 pm Saturday, Feb 29

following Sheep Show

Thur Mar 5 9 pm-10 pm

Sun March 8 8 am - 11 am

Jr. Breeding Swine

Fri., Feb 28 7 am – 10:30

am

Saturday, Feb 29 following 4-H Swine Show

Pygmy Goats 3 pm – 6 pm Friday, Feb 28

5:00 pm –Sperber Arena

Boer Goats 3 pm– 6 pm Sunday, March 1

following Market Goat Show

Dates Oct 1, 2019-DNA Kits available for all breeds Oct 31, 2019-Deadline for DNA for Beef & Registration forms for Production Steers due at Fair Office DNA drop-box.. Dec 15, 2019-ShoWorks online exhibit entry begins (exhibits & YQCA only, no passes) Dec 16, 2019-DNA deadline for all other animals and Pre-registration for all breeds due at Fair Office DNA drop-box Jan 15, 2020-ShoWorks online exhibit entry closes January 20, 2020-ShoWorks opens for pass purchase Feb 15, 2020-ShoWorks closes for pass purchase (NO passes will be sold after the deadline or onsite)



Rabbits & Cavies Open to Junior Residents of Imperial County Entry fee, including showmanship is $15.00

All online entries close on designated fair deadline at 11:00 pm. Exhibits Received Thursday Feb 27 unless otherwise noted

(NOTE: PRIMARY PARTICIPANTS LIMITED TO ONLY ONE SMALL ANIMAL ENTRY)

Schedule-Small Stock

EXHIBITS

RECEIVED & INSPECTED

JUDGING/SHOWMANSHIP ENTRY LIMITS EXHIBITS

RELEASED

Jr. All Breed Breeding Rabbits

5 pm – 7 pm Small Animal Barn

Fri., Feb 28, - 9 am Sperber Arena

Sat.,Feb 29, - 9 am Small Animal Barn

6 per exhibitor

Sun., Mar. 8 7 pm – 9 pm

Beginning with Primaries

Doe & Litter 5 pm – 7 pm Small Animal Barn

Sat., Feb 29,- 9 am Small Animal Barn

2 Pens

Jr. Rabbit Meat Pens


Sat., Feb 29, - 9 am Small Animal Barn

2 Meat Pens

Jr. Cavies 5 pm – 7 pm Small Animal Barn

Fri., Feb 28 - 9 am Sperber Arena

8 per exhibitor

Cavy Sow & Litter


Fri., Feb 28 – 9 am Small Animal Barn

2 Pens

Dogs Fri., February 28 Beef Arena

Friday, Feb 28 -4 pm 1 Per exhibitor At conclusion of show

All disqualified animals to be removed from the fairgrounds with livestock release form on Thursday March 5, 2020 between 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm

Dates

Oct 1, 2019-DNA Kits available for all breeds Oct 31, 2019-Deadline for DNA for Beef & Registration forms for Production Steers due at Fair Office DNA drop-box.. Dec 15, 2019-ShoWorks online exhibit entry begins (exhibits & YQCA only, no passes) Dec 16, 2019-DNA deadline for all other animals and Pre-registration for all breeds due at Fair Office DNA drop-box Jan 15, 2020-ShoWorks online exhibit entry closes January 20, 2020-ShoWorks opens for pass purchase Feb 15, 2020-ShoWorks closes for pass purchase (NO passes will be sold after the deadline or onsite)


Program subject to change by Livestock Superintendent


Junior Breeding Livestock, Horse & Pygmy Goat

Junior Breeding Beef

Premiums: Offered per Division Open to Junior Residents of Imperial County

See “Schedule-Breeding” 1st

$20.00 2nd

$16.00 3rd

$12.00 4th

$8.00 Awards:

Grand Champion Rosette & Buckle

Reserve Grand Champion Rosette & Buckle

Weight Classes Placed 1-4 Ribbons

1. Neck ties will be mandatory on all animals. Animals will not be turned loose, includes arenas. 2. Head and tail must have been clipped within three weeks of the fair. 3. Animals shall be gentle enough for exhibitor to lead to and from the show ring unassisted. 4. Hooves shall be shaped and trimmed. No long hooves permitted. 5. Animal must be free of unsightly medical disorders. Excessive warts, warbles or other unsightly

conditions shall be grounds for disqualification, and exhibitor may be asked to remove the animal from the grounds. Determination will be made by the livestock superintendent.

6. Fair provided stall cards are required to be displayed above stall for the duration of the fair. 7. AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUDGING Division 401: Registered-All Breeds Division 402: Non-Registered- All Breeds Division 507: Beef Showmanship

See Junior Livestock Showmanship & Round Robin for details

Junior Dairy Goats

Premiums: Offered per Division Open to Junior Residents of Imperial County


$20.00 2nd

$16.00 3rd

$12.00 4th

$8.00 Awards:

Best Doe of Show Reserve Doe

of Show Breed Champion Breed Reserve Champion Rosette & Belt Buckle Rosette & Belt Buckle Rosette Rosette

1. All animals to be sifted for health. 2. All animals are to be registered Does. 3. All animals must have 75 day ownership. 4. Animals must be clean and show evidence of clipping within three weeks prior to the show. 5. All animals must be tattooed prior to arrival on the Fairgrounds and free of excess ink. All tattoos must

match registration papers exactly . Junior kids are allowed to have registration papers pending. 6. All goats must be free of horns (disbudded, naturally polled, dehorned). Small scurs will be accepted. 7. All dairy goats must be enrolled in the Scrapie Eradication program. This requires individual identification.

See State Rules – Sheep and Goat Health Rules. 8. Each exhibitor is limited to 12 animals per division. 9. Group classes limited to one entry per sire or dam per exhibitor. All animals must be owned by the

exhibitor and exhibited in an individual class to be eligible for groups. 10. Persons requiring additional assistance in the ring must do so prior to class being called and all

members or persons assisting must be in full uniform. 11. Milking stanchions and grooming equipment will be restricted to designated areas. (Exhibitors needing to

dispose of milk shall do so only in the wash racks. Dumping of milk down any other drains will result in


loss of premiums.) 12. Fair provided stall cards are required to be displayed above stall for the duration of the fair. 13. Animals are not eligible for auction. 14. AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUDGING Division 421: Alpine Division 422: Nubian Division 423: Nigerian Dwarf Goats Division 424: All Other Dairy Breeds

Class: 1. Junior Kids 2. Senior Kids 3. Yearling (Not in Milk) 4. Yearling Milkers 5. Two Year Old Milkers 6. Three Year Old Milkers 7. Four Year Old Milkers 8. Five Year and Over Milkers

Date of Birth: 1. Jan. 1, 2020 - Mar. 3, 2020 2. Jun. 30, 2019 - Dec. 31, 2019 3. Jan. 2019 - Dec. 2019 4. Jan. 2019 - Dec. 2019 5. Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2018 6. Jan. 2017 - Dec. 2017 7. Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2016 8. Born prior to Jan. 1, 2015

9. JUNIOR GET OF SIRE NOT IN MILK : Two does sired by same buck. Yearlings not in milk or younger. Must be bred by exhibitor.

10. GET OF SIRE : Two does sired by the same buck, at least one to be a yearling or older in milk or dry milker.

11. DAM & DAUGHTER : One doe and one of her daughters, any age, owned by exhibitor. Daughter must be bred by exhibitor.

12. BEST THREE FEMALES : Three does of any age, need not be related, but must be of the same breed. Exhibitor limited to one entry.

13. DAIRY HERD : Three does in milk. Exhibitor limited to one entry. Division 426: Dairy/ Goat Showmanship


Junior Horse

Premiums: Premium Offered per Division Open to Junior Residents of Imperial County


$8.00 2nd

$6.00 3rd

$4.00 4th

$2.00 Awards:

Junior Horse Showmanship

Senior Horse Showmanship

FFA Horse Showmanship

Belt Buckle Belt Buckle Belt Buckle

1. No stallions are permitted. 2. Horses/Ponies must be leased or owned by exhibitor or exhibitor’s family for at least 120 days prior to

opening day of the fair. Registration/proof of ownership shall be submitted to the fair no later 120 days before the first day of the fair.

3. State fair and local rules found elsewhere in premium book apply to this department. All classes will be judged by the American system. USEF ( www.usef.org ) and State Fair rules will govern all classes.

4. Exhibitors must enter the appropriate class in the division by the close of entries. 5. It is the project leaders/advisors responsibility to verify eligibility before signing entry forms. 6. All patterns will be posted one hour prior to the beginning of the show. 7. Exhibitor must be on hand and ready to show when class is called to the ring. Those exhibitors with

conflicting fair show schedules (i.e. rabbits, cavy, chicken or pigs) must notify the show manager and an attempt will be made to accommodate exhibitor. Final decision is left to the judge and judge’s decision is final.

8. All animals must be on the grounds by 9:00 a.m. on the first day of the Fair, regardless of class


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entered. 9. When leaving the show area, please leave quietly as the loading and moving of trailers is disruptive

to those still showing. 10. In the event of rain, Horse Showmanship Classes will be held at an alternate location at the IV Expo

grounds. 11. All showmanship exhibitors must be in their complete in their respective organizations uniform. 12. Divisions with less than 3 entries may be combined or cancelled. 13. Horses must be under control at all times anywhere on the grounds or in the arena. Horses

presenting a danger to themselves or others may be excused from the arena and/or the show.. Division 430: Showmanship

Class 1: Novice Jr. 9-14 first time showing species Class 2: Junior 9-14 not in high school Class 3: Novice Sr. 14+ first time showing species Class 4: Senior 14+ in high school Class 5: FFA Novice, first time showing species Class 6: FFA Freshman & Sophomores Class 7: FFA Juniors & Seniors

Horse Showmanship 1. Criteria: Exhibitors will be judged on their ability of presenting his or her horse to the judge, cleanliness

and grooming of the exhibitor and horse and control of the animal. 2. Horses may not be shared by family members or any other exhibitors. 3. 1 st and 2 nd place winners in Showmanship classes 2, 4, and 7 are eligible to go to Round Robin, and must

make their horse available for Round Robin practice. See posted schedule in Livestock Office for Large Animal Round Robin practice.

4. Horse showmanship will receive Rosettes 1-8 and Premiums paid 1 st - 4 th .

Junior Breeding Sheep

Premiums: Offered Per Class Per Division Open to Junior Residents of Imperial County


$20.00 2nd

$16.00 3rd

$12.00 4th

$8.00 Awards:

Grand Champion Ewe

Reserve Champion Ewe

Grand Champion Ram:

Reserve Champion Ram

Weight Classes

Rosette & Buckle Rosette & Buckle Rosette & Buckle Rosette & Buckle Placed 1st-4th-Ribbons

1. Animals shall be clean and show evidence of clipping and shearing within 3 weeks prior to entry. 2. Hooves shall not be longer than 1/8-inch from sole. 3. Animals must be free of unsightly medical disorders. 4. All breeding sheep must be enrolled in the Scrapie Eradication program. This requires individual

identification. (See State Rules, Section X Animal Health Rules, Sheep and Goat Health Rules ) 5. Fair provided stall cards are required to be displayed above stall for the duration of the fair. 6. AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUDGING 7. Persons requiring additional assistance in the ring must make arrangements prior to class being

called and all members or persons assisting must be in full uniform. Division 440: Registered-All Breeds Division 441: Non-Registered-All Breeds Class: Registered Ewes:

1. Ewe

Class: Non-Registered Ewes:

1. Ewe


2. Pair of Ewes

Rams: 3. Ram 4. Pair of Rams

2. Pair of Ewes

Rams: 3. Ram 4. Pair of Rams

Division 536: Sheep Showmanship


Junior Breeding Swine



$20.00 2nd

$16.00 3rd

$12.00 4th

$8.00 Awards:

Grand Champion Reserve Champion Weight Classes 1st-4th Rosette Rosette Ribbons

1. Animals shall have feet trimmed. Excessive hoof length shall be grounds for disqualification. 2. Animals must be clean and show evidence of clipping/shearing within 3 weeks of entry.. 3. Animals must be lice free. Animals suffering unsightly wounds or medical disorders shall be

disqualified. Exhibitor may be asked to remove disqualified animals from the grounds. Determination will be made by the livestock superintendent.

4. Fair provided stall cards are required to be displayed above stall for the duration of the fair. 5. AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUDGING

Division 450: Registered-All Breeds Division 451: Non-Registered-All Breeds Class: Registered

1. Pig/Sow-All Ages 2. Get of Sire-Four animals of any age, sired by

same boar. 3. Best of Pair

Class: Non-Registered 1. Pig/Sow-All Ages 2. Get of Sire-Four animals of any age, sired by

same boar. 3. Best of Pair

Division 546: Swine Showmanship


Pygmy Goats



$20.00 2nd

$16.00 3rd

$12.00 4th

$8.00 Awards:

Grand Champion Champion Wether Champion Doe Classes Placed 1st-4th Rosette & Buckle Rosette Rosette Ribbons

Reserve Champion Reserve Champion

Wether Reserve Champion Doe Rosette & Buckle Rosette Rosette

* (Wether & Doe compete for Grand Champion and Reserve)

1. Only registered does and wethers may be shown. 2. All animals must have a tattoo or microchip. Tattoo or microchip must match registration or ownership


papers exactly. No exceptions. Any discrepancies with the tattoo or microchip, whether at check in or during the show, will result in immediate disqualification. Junior kids are allowed to have registration pending.

3. Animals must be free of horns (disbudded, naturally polled, dehorned). 4. Age is determined by the first day of the Fair. 5. Minimum ownership - 75 days prior to start of fair (except kids born to animals meeting ownership

requirement). 6. All animals to be sifted for health. 7. All pygmy goats must be enrolled in the Scrapie Eradication program. This requires individual

identification. (See State Rules, Section X Animal Health Rules, Sheep and Goat Health Rules) 8. Each exhibitor is limited to 1 animal per division, if room is available. Fair Management has the right to

alter or change this provision. 9. All animals must show evidence of grooming within three weeks of the Fair. 10. Animals not eligible for auction. 11. Fair provided stall cards are required to be displayed above stall for the duration of the fair. 12. AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUDGING .

Division 460: Pygmy, Wether

Class: 1. Baby Wethers (up to 6 months of age) 2. Junior Wethers (6-12 months of age) 3. Yearling Wethers (1 year to under 2 years old) 4. Weathers (2 years to 4 years of age) 5. Senior Wethers (4 years of age or older) 6. Primary Youth, Wethers (all)

Division 461: Pygmy, Doe Class: Junior Does

1. Baby Kid (up to 6 months of age) 2. Junior Kid (6 to 12 months of age) 3. Yearling never freshened (12 months

to 24 months old)

Class : Senior Does 4. Freshened Yearling (up to 24 months of age) 5. Two year-doe (2 years to under 3 years of age) 6. Three year doe (3 years to 4 years old) 7. Four year Doe and older ( 4 years of age and older 8. Primary Youth, Doe (all)

Division 462: Costume Contest (Doe or Wether)

Class 1: Primary Members Class 2: Juniors (ages 9-14 not in HS) Class 3: Seniors –FFA & 4-H/Independent Exhibitors ( Ribbons only awarded)

Division 463: Pygmy Goat Showmanship


Boer Goat Breeding Class



$20.00 2nd

$16.00 3rd

$12.00 4th

$8.00 Awards:

Grand Champion Doe

Reserve Champion Doe

Grand Champion Buck:

Reserve Champion Buck

Classes Placed 1st-4th

Rosette & Buckle Rosette & Buckle Rosette & Buckle Rosette & Buckle Ribbons

1. Hooves shall not be longer than 1/8-inch from sole. 2. Animals must be free of unsightly medical disorders. 3. All animals must have an ear tag or scrapie tag.


4. Will show based on weight classes 5. Registration numbers may not be used as flock numbers. 6. All breeding goats must be enrolled in the Scrapie Eradication program. This requires individual

identification. (See State Rules, Section X Animal Health Rules, Sheep and Goat Health Rules) 7. Fair provided stall cards are required to be displayed above stall for the duration of the fair. 8. Persons requiring additional assistance in the ring must do so prior to class being called and all

members or persons assisting must be in full uniform. 9. AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUDGING

Division 464: Boer Goat

Class 1. Doe 2. Buck

Limit 10 Entries Per Division

Group/Pair Classes Limited to 1 Per Class ALL Animals must be owned and bred by Exhibitor


Junior Market Livestock Department

Junior Market Beef Weight: 1050-1450 pounds (2% shrink)

Awards: Supreme Grand Champion Junior Champion FFA Champion Weight Class Champion

Buckle Rosette & Blanket Rosette & Blanket Rosette Supreme Reserve

Champion Junior Reserve Champion FFA Reserve Champion Weight Class Reserve

Champion Buckle Rosette & Blanket Rosette & Blanket Rosette

Open to Junior Residents of Imperial County

See “Schedule-Livestock” 1. Animals must be completely clean and show evidence of clipping/shearing within 3 weeks of entry. 2. Neck ties will be mandatory on all animals. Animals will not be turned loose, includes arenas. 3. Animals shall be gentle enough for exhibitor to lead to and from scales and show ring UNASSISTED. 4. Gentleness disqualification determined by Livestock Superintendent. 5. Hooves shall be shaped and trimmed. No long hooves permitted. 6. Animals may have horns. Horns must be less than 2 inches, smooth and polished, with no sharp points. 7. Animals will be sifted. Animal must be free of unsightly medical disorders. Excessive warts, warbles or

other unsightly conditions shall be grounds for disqualification, and exhibitor may be asked to remove the animal from the grounds. Determination will be made by the sifter.

8. All animals must be owned by exhibitor at least 120 consecutive days prior to weigh-in. Proof of ownership to be determined by Bill of Sale, tagging and DNA. (An individual bill of sale is required for each animal.)

9. All market cattle must be accompanied by proof of ownership (such as bill of sale or previous brand inspection) and transportation papers and must be presented to brand inspector at the designated time.

10. Animals not meeting the weight requirements may be exhibited in showmanship classes, however, are not eligible for auction or barn sale.

11. Only Market Ready animals may go to auction. All blanketed animals must sell and will be processed by Fair’s selected resale processor. Non-Market Ready animals are eligible for the Barn Sale.

12. Fair provided stall cards are required to be displayed above stall for the duration of the fair. 13. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING 14. No cash awards. Division 501: 4-H/Grange/Independent Single Market Beef Division 502: 4-H/Grange/Independent -- Pen of Three Market Beef

Class 1: Three animals, of any breed, from one club. Quality and uniformity to be considered. One entry per club.

Division 504: FFA Single Market Beef Division 505: FFA – Pen of Three Market Beef

Class 1: Three animals, of any breed, from one FFA chapter. Quality and uniformity to be considered. One entry per chapter.

Score Card Market Ready: Market steers projected to have sufficient fat deposition to meet the marbling specifications for

USDA Prime, Choice, or Select+ quality grades. Not Market Ready: Market steers lacking evidence of sufficient fat deposition to produce a desirable

consumer product. Steers projected to grade USDA Select- or lower. Division 507: Beef Showmanship


Production Steer No minimum/maximum weight


Supreme Grand & Reserve

Champion Holstein Supreme Grand & Reserve

Champion Crossbred Junior Grand & Reserve

Champion Holstein FFA Grand & Reserve Champion Holstein

Buckle Buckle Rosette & Blanket Rosette & Blanket Junior Grand & Reserve

Champion Crossbred FFA Grand & Reserve Champion Crossbred

Weight Classes Placed 1st-4th

Rosette & Blanket Rosette & Blanket Ribbons

Open to Junior Residents of Imperial County See “Schedule-Livestock”

1. This is considered a part of the Bovine Division. 2. Class will consist of two breeds, Holstein and Cross 3. Must come from predetermined local feedlot, (Imperial Valley). 4. Ownership; minimum of 174 days, all animals will be purchased and weighed on the Saturday prior to

174 days of ownership. Will be tagged and weighed on same day. 5. Entry to Fair will require show of control and calmness of animal. Entry day will require exhibitor to

show livestock superintendent ability to control animal. 6. Before steers enter the sifting area, all body hair will have been slick sheared, and the tail switch must

be properly clipped, and hooves trimmed if necessary. Steer may have NO MORE than 5 inches of horn growth from hairline and horns MUST be blunt tipped or will be sifted. Removal of animal from the fairgrounds may be required at the time of arrival and unloading, if the livestock superintendent feels the animal is so unruly that it creates a safety hazard or is obviously unfit in any other way.

7. The sifter also may reject and send home any steer he feels has been poorly cared for and does not carry enough finish to be a good marketable grade animal, despite whether the steer has met the above requirements for weight and grooming.

8. No Cash Awards

Judging will be based on daily gain as well as live judging. Possibility of a carcass class. Division 506: 4-H/Independent Production Beef

Class 1: Holstein Class 2: Cross

Division 508: Production Beef Showmanship See Junior Livestock Showmanship & Round Robin for details

Division 509: FFA Production Beef Class 1: Holstein Class 2: Cross

Junior Market Goat Weight: 70-145 pounds

Awards: Supreme Grand Champion Junior Champion FFA Champion Weight Class Champion

Buckle Rosette & Blanket Rosette & Blanket Rosette Supreme Reserve

Champion Junior Reserve Champion FFA Reserve Champion Weight Class Reserve

Champion Buckle Rosette & Blanket Rosette & Blanket Rosette


See “Schedule-Livestock”

1. All animals to be wethers or open does 2. All animals to be sifted for health. 3. All pregnant market goats will be sifted out and taken off the grounds immediately. 4. Animals must be clean and show evidence of clipping within three weeks prior to the show.


5. Exhibitors must pre-register all animals. This is done by having animal ear tagged by the deadline to purchase animals. All ear tags must match entry forms exactly . Any discrepancies at the time of the tattoo/ear tag check will result in immediate disqualification.

6. Animals must be owned by the exhibitor for 75 consecutive days prior to opening of fair. Required proof of ownership to be determined by bill of sale, tagging and DNA. (An individual bill of sale is required for each animal.)

7. Animals not meeting the weight requirements may be exhibited in showmanship classes, however are not eligible for auction or barn sale.

8. All goats must be free of horns (disbudded, naturally polled, dehorned). Small scurs will be accepted.

9. All market goats must be enrolled in the Scrapie Eradication program and full scrapie tag number MUST be listed on the entry form.

10. Market goats must show milk teeth 11. Classes will be based on weight 12. Only Market Ready animals may go to auction. All blanketed animals must sell and will be

processed by Fair’s selected resale processor. Non-Market Ready animals are eligible for the Barn Sale.

13. Fair provided stall cards are required to be displayed above stall for the duration of the fair. 14. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING 15. The use of pronged or spiked collars is prohibited.

Division 510: 4-H/Grange/Independents Single Market Goats Division 511: 4-H/Grange/Independent – Pen of Three Market Goats

Class 1: Three animals, not necessarily of the same breed, from one Club. One entry per club. Division 513 : FFA Single Market Goats Division 514 : FFA -- Pen of Three Market Goats

Class 1: Three animals, not necessarily of the same breed, from one Group. One entry per club.

Score Card Market Ready: USDA Prime or Choice quality with 12th rib back fat range .08-12 most desirable,

.13-.22 back fat acceptable, average or greater conformation and cutability. Not Market Ready: Good or lower quality grade with 12th rib back fat range <.08 or >.22; underfinished

goats grading USDA good or lower, below average conformation or cutability. Division 516: Market Goat Showmanship


100% Holstein Feeder Calves Weight: 250-375 pounds

Awards: Junior Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion

FFA Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion

Supreme Champion & Reserve Champion

Weight Class Champion & Reserve Champion

Rosette & Blanket Rosette & Blanket Belt Buckle Rosette


1. Animals shall be clean and show evidence of clipping/shearing within 3 weeks of entry. 2. Exhibitor must have in writing the following information when they check calves in at the fair:

a. Approved yellow slip or brand inspection paper. b. Drug withdrawal slip and milk withdrawal.

3. Animals must be male and meet breed color characteristics (See #17). Animals must be castrated and dehorned.

4. Animals must not be over 125 days of age at the time of weigh-in as verified by the Bill of Sale.


5. Feeder calves need to be categorized as a non-market animal. Champions and reserve shall have a permanent mark as to preclude them in future shows.

6. Animals must be owned by the exhibitor for 75 consecutive days prior to opening of the fair. Required proof of ownership will consist of a bill of sale. Proof of ownership to be determined by tagging and DNA. (An individual bill of sale is required for each animal.)

7. Calves are required to be milk fed, however, they must be weaned 30 days prior to fair. NOTE: Failure to have animals weaned may result in discontinuation of this project .

8. Animals shall be gentle enough for exhibitor to lead to and from scales and show ring unassisted. 9. Animals will be sifted. Animals must be free of unsightly medical disorders. Excessive warts, warbles

or other unsightly conditions shall be grounds for disqualification, and exhibitor may be asked to remove the animal from the grounds. Determination will be made by the sifter.


11. Only Market Ready animals may go to auction. All blanketed animals must sell and will be processed by Fair’s selected resale processor. Not-Market Ready animals are eligible for the Barn Sale.

12. Fair provided stall cards are required to be displayed above stall for the duration of the fair. 13. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING 14. Breed color characteristics as follows: Black with white markings clearly defined, color markings

which will not be acceptable - solid black, solid white, black in the switch, black belly, black encircling leg touching hoof, black from hoof to knee or hock, black and white intermixed to give color other than distinct black and white, no black baldies or reds.

Division 520 : 4-H/Grange/Independent 100% Holstein Feeder Calves Division 522: 4-H/Grange/Independent – Pen of Three 100% Holstein Feeders

Class 1: Three animals from one club. Quality and uniformity to be considered. One entry per club. Division 523: FFA 100% Holstein Feeder Calves Division 525: FFA – Pen of Three 100% Holstein Feeders

Class 1: Three animals from one FFA chapter. Quality and uniformity to be considered. One entry per chapter.

Score Card Market Ready: Includes calves that are thick and compact with good muscling, showing large frame for their

age. Eligible for auction. Not Market Ready: Possess a high degree of characteristics as defined by Market Ready but carry less finish and

muscle. Not eligible for auction. Not Market Ready : Animals lack finish, are rather leggy and hippy, rough in the shoulder and light in the rounds.

Not eligible for auction.

Division 526: Feeder Calf Showmanship See Junior Livestock Showmanship & Round Robin for details

Junior Market Sheep Weight: 105-160 pounds

Supreme & Supreme Reserve Champion

Junior Grand Champion & Reserve Champion:

FFA Champion & Reserve Champion

Weight Class Champion & Reserve Champion

Buckle Rosette & Blanket Rosette & Blanket Rosette


1. Animals shall be clean and show evidence of clipping/shearing within 3 weeks of entry. 2. Hooves shall not be longer than 1/8-inch from sole. 3. Market lambs may not carry more than 1" of stretched fleece from the knees up.


4. State Rule – Tail Docking. To qualify for exhibit market lambs must be docked such that the tail (dock) is healed and can be lifted from the exterior. Lambs that have no dock will not be eligible.

5. State Rule requires that all market/feeder sheep are wethers and ewes only. Animals will be sifted at the scale and the sifting committee’s decision is final.

6. Lambs must show lambs teeth. 7. Animals will be sifted. Animals must be free of unsightly medical disorders. Excessive unsightly

conditions shall be grounds for disqualification, and exhibitor may be asked to remove the animal from the grounds. Determination will be made by the livestock superintendent.

8. All market sheep must be enrolled in the Scrapie Eradication program and full scrapie tag number MUST be listed on entry form and bill of sale.



11. Only Market Ready animals may go to auction. All blanketed animals must sell and will be processed by Fair’s selected processor. Not Market Ready animals are eligible for the Barn Sale.

12. Fair provided stall cards are required to be displayed above stall for the duration of the fair. 13. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING 14. No cash awards 15. Please Note: State Rules mandate that no muzzling of animals be permitted. Division 530: 4-H/Grange/Independent Single Market Lamb Division 531: 4-H/Grange/Independent Group Market Lambs

Class 1: Three animals, of any breed, from one club. Quality and uniformity to be considered. One entry per club.

Division 533: FFA Single Market Lamb Division 534: FFA Group Market Lambs

Class 1: Three animals, of any breed, from one FFA chapter. Quality & uniformity to be considered. One entry per chapter.

Score Card

Market Ready: USDA Prime or Choice quality with 12th rib back fat range .16-.35, average or greater conformation and cutability.

Not Market Ready: Good or lower quality grade with 12th rib back fat range <.16 or >.35; underfinished lambs grading USD A good or lower, below-average conformation or cutability.

*Animals must be registered by breed standards to be qualified to show as a purebred. For more information visit www.sheepusa.org.

Division 536: Market Sheep Showmanship See Junior Livestock Showmanship & Round Robin for details

Junior Market Swine Weight: 200-275 pounds

Awards: Supreme Grand & Reserve

Champion Junior Champion &

Reserve FFA Champion & Reserve Breed Champion &

Reserve Buckle Rosette & Blanket Rosette & Blanket Rosette


See “Schedule-Livestock”


1. Animals shall have feet trimmed. Excessive hoof length shall be grounds for disqualification. 2. Animals must be clean and show evidence of clipping/shearing within 3 weeks of entry.. 3. Animals must be lice free. Animals suffering unsightly wounds or medical disorders shall be

disqualified. Exhibitor may be asked to remove disqualified animals from the grounds. Determination will be made by the livestock superintendent. All pregnant market swine will be sifted out and taken off grounds immediately.


5. Animals not meeting the weight requirements at the scales may be exhibited in showmanship classes, however, are not eligible for auction or barn sale.

6. Only Market Acceptable animals are eligible for auction. All blanketed animals must sell and will be processed by Fair’s selected processor. Not Market Acceptable animals are eligible for Barn Sale.

7. Fair provided stall cards are required to be displayed above stall for the duration of the fair. 8. Only one pig walker per ten (10) pigs will be allowed on the fairgrounds and each walker must be

labeled with club name and placed in designated area. 9. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING 10. No cash awards

Division 540: 4-H/Grange/Independent Single Market Hog Class 1: Purebred Hampshire* Class 2: All Other Purebreds* Class 3: All Crossbreeds

Division 541: 4-H/Grange/Independent ---Pen of Three Market Hogs

Class 1: Three animals, of any breed, from one 4-H club. Quality and uniformity to be considered. One entry per club.

Division 543: FFA Single Market Hog

Class 1: FFA Purebred Hampshire* Class 2: FFA All Other Purebreds* Class 3: FFA All Crossbreeds

Division 544: FFA – Pen of Three Market Hogs

Class 1: Three animals, of any breed, from one FFA chapter. Quality & uniformity to be considered. One entry per chapter.

Score Card

Market Acceptable: U.S. No. 1 and No. 2 hogs of average or greater conformation that are acceptable in leanness, muscularity and production traits.

Not Market Acceptable: Any hog of below average conformation including U.S. number 3, U.S. number 4 and utility grade hogs.

Division 546: Market Swine Showmanship See Junior Livestock Showmanship & Round Robin for details


Rabbits, Cavies, & Dogs

Junior All Breed Breeding Rabbits

Awards:

Best of Show Reserve of Show

Best of Breed & Best of

Opposite Breed*:

Open to Junior Residents of Imperial County See “Schedule-Small Stock”

Belt Buckle Belt Buckle Rosette * (Only breeds listed in handbook)

1. Entry fee of $15.00 per entry is due. (Limit one entry per primary exhibitor) 2. This show is recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association and is an Official ARBA Youth

Sanction Show. Questions regarding ARBA membership may be directed to: Brad Boyce, Executive Director ARBA, Box 5667, Bloomington, IL 61702-5667.

3. Animals must be owned by the exhibitor for 75 consecutive days prior to the opening day of the fair. 4. Animals will be sifted. Animal must be free of unsightly medical disorders. Sick or unruly animals

shall be grounds for disqualification, and exhibitor may be asked to remove the animal from the grounds. Determination will be made by the livestock superintendent.

5. At the judge’s discretion, a rabbit may be disqualified from competition because of temporary or curable defects or viciousness.

6. Rabbits must be shown in their natural condition. 7. Cage locks are NOT allowed. Only zip-ties may be used, but must be removed prior to judging.

Failure to do so will prevent animal from being exhibited. 8. EACH EXHIBITOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FEEDING AND WATERING their animals the entire time they

are on the fairgrounds. If the exhibitor is not available, it is his or her responsibility to have a sibling or fellow organization member take care of the animal. Violation of this rule subjects exhibitor to disqualification and may result in loss of premiums and imposition of a fine.

9. All rabbits must be identified by permanent ear markings in the left ear conforming with the information on the entry form. No two rabbits, in the same class, owned by one exhibitor, may have the same identification markings . Animals not marked with legible and permanent tattoo, or animals with duplicate markings, will be disqualified. Animals must be tattooed prior to arrival on the fairgrounds and ears must be free of excess ink.

10. All animals, except those exhibited in the PRIMARY Youth Class, must be purebred. 11. Positively NO breeding of animals permitted during the fair. 12. PRIMARY Youth Classes are not eligible to compete for Best in Show, Reserve in Show, Best of Breed

or Best Opposite of Breed, or Auction sales or Barn Sales. Only participant ribbons will be given to PRIMARY Youth Classes. No premiums will be awarded.

13. Entries in “All Other Varieties” and “All Varieties” classes must include the animal’s breed and/or color on the entry form. The miscellaneous division of Heavyweight Breed and Lightweight Breed will apply to all standard breeds as prescribed by the latest edition of the American Rabbit Breeder Assn., Standard of Perfection . At the judge's discretion any rabbits being shown in Heavyweight or Lightweight miscellaneous divisions may be placed into breed separations and/or variety separations to allow to be judged for ARBA regulations. These animals will be allowed for auction separation of original entry division.

14. All animals will be brought to show table by junior owner or junior assignee. 15. All other rules pertaining to the Junior Livestock Show in general and the Breeding Rabbit Show will

apply 16. At the discretion of the judge, breeds exhibiting 5 or more of 1 sex or variety may be judged in a

“group” class. 17. Stall card must be displayed above pen or stall. 18. AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUDGING 19. No cash award. Ribbons only, 1 st – 3 rd 20. The only animals that are eligible for Auction are those receiving a 1 St or higher. All other awards are

eligible for Barn sales. Disqualified animals are not eligible for Auction or Barn sales.


21. Disqualified animals must be removed from fairgrounds per Schedule-Small Stock. Heavyweight Rabbits

Senior Buck & Senior Doe Inter. Buck & Inter. Doe Junior Buck & Junior Doe 8 mo. of age and over 6 mo. and under 8 mo. of age Under 6 mo. of age

Div Breed & Variety SR Buck Class Sr. Doe Class Int. Buck Class Int. Buck Class Jr. Buck Class Jr. Doe Class 600 Californian 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 601 American Blue 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 White 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 602 New Zealand Black 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Broken 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 AOV 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 603 Satin Black 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Broken 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 AOV 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 604 Champagne D’Aregent 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 605 Flemish Giant 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 606 Rex Black 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Broken 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 AOV 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 607 Msc any other breed or variety

not listed 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6

Lightweight Rabbits

Senior Buck & Senior Doe Junior Buck & Junior Doe 6 mo. of age and over Under 6 mo. of age

Div Breed & Variety Sr Buck Class Sr Doe Class Jr Buck Class Jr Doe Class

608 Lionhead-AV 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 609 Dutch Black 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Blue 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Chocolate 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Grey 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Steel 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Tort 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 610 Himalayan Black 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Chocolate 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Blue 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Lilac 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 611 Holland Lop Broken 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Solid 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 612 English Spot Black 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Blue 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Chocolate 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 AOV 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 613 Mini Lop Broken 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Solid 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 614 Mini Rex Black 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Broken 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Castor 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Blue 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 AOV 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 615 Netherland Dwarf Group 1-Self 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4


Group 2-Shaded 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Group 3-Agouti 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Group 4-Tan Pattern 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Group 5-AOV 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 616 Tans Black 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Blue 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Chocolate 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Lilac 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 617 Mini Satin Black 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 White 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Siamese 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 AOV 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 643 Thrianta 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 644 American Fuzzy Lop 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 645 Jersey Wooley 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 646 Msc any other breed or

variety not listed 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4

Primary Youth Class This division is open to exhibitors 5-8 years of age, who are members of 4-H/Grange/Independent organization who reside in the Imperial County. They are not eligible for auction, barn sales, Best of Show, Reserve of Show, Best of Breed or Best Opposite of Breed. No premiums offered, only participant ribbons.

Div Sr. Buck Class Sr. Doe Class Int. Buck Class Int. Doe Class Jr. Buck Class Jr. Doe Class 618 Specify Breed 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6

Doe and Litter

Awards: Grand Champion Reserve Grand Champion: Open to Junior Residents of Imperial County

See “Schedule-Small Stock” Rosette Rosette

1. Entry fee of $15.00 per entry is due. 2. Class is open to youth breeders breeding projects. The Doe entered in this class may not be shown in

breed class, but may be used for showmanship. Pedigrees must be exhibited with entry. Grand Champion winner must be sold in Small Animal Auction. Blue Ribbon winners may sell in Barn Sale as a group.

3. Primary Youth ages 5-8 are not eligible to enter. 4. Litter need not be tattooed. 5. Danish system of Judging – No Cash Awards. Ribbons only. 6. Stall card must be displayed above pen or stall. Division 620: Doe and Litter

Class 1: Heavyweight Breed - Doe with 4-8 bunnies, 4-8 weeks old. Class 2: Lightweight Breed - Doe with at least 3 bunnies, 4-8 weeks old.

Division 621: Rabbit Showmanship See Junior Livestock Showmanship & Round Robin for details

Junior Rabbit Meat Pens

Awards: Grand Champion Reserve Meat Pen: Open to Junior Residents of Imperial County

See “Schedule-Small Stock” Rosette & Blanket Rosette & Blanket

1. Entry fee of $15.00 per entry is due. (Limit one entry per primary exhibitor) 2. A single entry will consist of three rabbits. Exhibitor may enter up to three meat pens; however, only


one may sell at auction. 3. This show is recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association and is an Official ARBA Youth

Sanction Show. Questions regarding ARBA membership may be directed to: Brad Boyce, Executive Director ARBA, Box 5667, Bloomington, IL 61702-5667.

4. All animals must be identified by permanent ear markings before entering the fairgrounds. Ear markings must conform to entry form.

5. Colors must be listed on entry form. Entries in “All Other Varieties” and “All Varieties” classes must include the animal’s breed and/or color on the entry form.

6. Purebred meat pens all three rabbits must be the same breed and variety. Grade meat pens of the same cross-breed and variety.

7. Meat pens must be bred by exhibitor (exhibitor must own at least one parent). 8. Animals must be under 70 days old on judging day. 9. Each rabbit in the pen must weigh at least 3 pounds, but not more than 5 pounds. 10. All Champion and Reserve Champion Rabbit Meat pens MUST go through the Auction with the

exception that if said winner has a Large Animal and they declare their Intent to Sell their large animal. 11. Rabbits must be earmarked to match the entry form before they enter the fairgrounds. 12. Animals entered as a meat pen are not eligible for any other classes at the fair. 13. Stall card must be displayed above pen or stall. 14. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING 15. No cash awards. Ribbons only. 16. Primary Youth ages 5-8 are not eligible to enter.

Division 622: Rabbit Meat Pen of Three Animals

Class 1: Purebred Class 2: Grade

Score Card Meat type-40% Condition of Flesh-30% Uniformity in Body and Weight-20% Fur-10%

Junior Cavies

Awards:

Best of Show Reserve of Show

Best of Breed & Best of

Opposite Breed*:

Open to Junior Residents of Imperial County See “Schedule-Small Stock”

Belt Buckle Belt Buckle Rosette * (Only breeds listed in handbook)

1. Entry fee of $15.00 per entry is due. (Limit one entry per primary exhibitor) 2. All rules pertaining to the Junior Livestock Show in general and the Junior Rabbit Show in particular

will be applicable to the Junior Cavies show. 3. Animals must be owned by the exhibitor for 75 consecutive days prior to the opening day of the fair. 4. All animals must be identified by permanent ear markings before entering the fairgrounds. Ear tags

must conform to entry form. 5. Colors must be listed on the entry form. 6. Stall card must be displayed above pen or stall. 7. AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUDGING 8. No cash awards. Ribbons only, 1 st – 3 rd . 9. The only animals that are eligible for Auction are those receiving a 1 St or higher. All other awards are

eligible for Barn sales. Disqualified animals are not eligible for Auction or Barn sales.

Junior Cavies Intermediate Cavies Senior Cavies 12oz. To 22 oz. up to 4 months old 23 oz. to 32 oz. up to 6 months old over 32oz


Division 623: Abyssinian Division 624 :Abyssinian Satin Division 625: American Division 626: American Satin Division 627: Coronet Division 628: Peruvian

Division 629: Silkie Division 630: Silkie Satin Division 631: Teddy Division 640 : Teddy Satin Division 641: Texel Division 642: White Crested

Class Sr. Boar Sr. Sow Int. Boar Int. Sow Jr. Boar Jr. Sow Self

Black 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Red 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6

Cream 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 White 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6

AOV 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 Solid

Golden 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 Silver 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 AOV 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6

Agouti Golden 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6

Silver 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 Dilute 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6

Marked Broken 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6

Tortoise Shell & White 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 14.6 AOV 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 15.6 Division 633* 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.5 16.6 *Non Recognized Breeds and Varieties will not compete for Best in Show and will not receive awards. Exhibitors must provide legible breed/variety standard for the judge. Primary Youth Class This division is open to exhibitors 5-8 years of age, who are members of a 4-H/Grange/Independent organization who reside in the Imperial County. They are not eligible for auction, barn sales, Best of Show, Reserve of Show, Best of Breed or Best Opposite of Breed. No premiums offered, only participant ribbons.

Div Sr. Boar Sr. Sow Int. Boar Int. Sow Jr. Boar Jr. Sow

637 Primary Youth 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4

1.5 1.6

Cavy Sow & Litter

Awards: Grand Champion Reserve Grand Champion Open to Junior Residents of Imperial County

See “Schedule-Small Stock” Rosette Rosette

1. Entry Fee of $15.00 is due 2. Class is open to youth breeders breeding projects. The sow entered in this class may not be shown in

breed class, but may be used for showmanship. 3. Animals must be owned by the exhibitor for 60 consecutive days prior to the opening day of the fair. 4. The litter need not be tagged. 5. DANISH SYSTEM OF JUDGING 6. No cash awards. Ribbons only. 7. Stall card must be displayed above pen or stall. 8. Sow & litter are not eligible for Auction or Barn Sales 9. Primary Youth ages 5-8 are not eligible to enter.


Division 634: Sow and Litter Class 1: Sow with at least 1 pup ages 2-4 weeks old

Division 636: Junior Cavy Showmanship


Dog Show

Awards: Junior Dog

Showmanship Senior Dog

Showmanship FFA Dog

Showmanship Open to Junior Residents of Imperial County

See “Schedule-Small Stock” Rosette &

Belt Buckle Rosette &

Belt Buckle Rosette &

Belt Buckle

1. Entry fee of $25.00 per entry is due. 2. Dogs must be owned or by the family thereof and in the exhibitor's possession for a period of 150

days prior to the opening day of the fair. 3. Dogs are not allowed in livestock barns. Dogs may only be on grounds for judging and must be

removed after judging is completed. 4. All dogs must be on a leash and under control at all times, you may kennel the dog while you are on

the fairgrounds. 5. All dogs must have proof of rabies vaccination with rabies tag, implanted microchip number or tattoo

number, with rabies certificate. 6. Entry Form: Use small animal entry form and list dog's name and ID number where noted. The dogs

ID number may be a microchip implanted into the dog or a Rabies Tag number. You must have proof of this number with you at check in. Dogs may not be shown without verification.

7. Follow all vaccination recommendations from your veterinarian. 8. Judging: The Imperial County Dog Show rules and AKC rules apply. AKC rules may be obtained from

www.AKC.org . 9. Exhibitors must be on hand and ready to exhibit at the time called for judging. 10. When the dog is released at the conclusion of the show they must exit directly to the east parking lot.

Dogs are not to enter or exit the fairgrounds through the main gate. 11. No dogs in season allowed on the fairgrounds. 12. Top two Junior and top two Senior Showman must compete in Small Animal Round Robin. 13. Dog Showmanship:

a. See Showmanship Section for complete rules. b. Open only to the residents of the Imperial Valley. c. Attire: Exhibitors must wear the official 4-H, or FFA uniform. d. Criteria: Exhibitors will be judged on their ability to present his or her dog to the judge,

cleanliness and grooming of the exhibitor and dog, and control of the animal. e. Exhibitor is expected to know basic ring patterns and procedures. Patterns will be selected at

the discretion of the judge and may change from class to class. f. Exhibitors may enter only one division. g. The judge or Fair Management may disqualify any dog for aggression or for the safety of any

human or any other dog. Division 702: Dog Showmanship



http://www.akc.org/

Junior Livestock Showmanship & Round Robin

Showmanship Rules & Guidelines

Premiums: Offered Per Class Open to Junior Residents of Imperial County

See “Schedule-Livestock” 1st

$8.00 2nd

$6.00 3rd

$4.00 4th

$2.00

1. Exhibitor must show his or her own animal when entering the class of showmanship. 2. Only animals shown and exhibited in the Junior Livestock Divisions and owned (horses may be

leased) by the exhibitor are eligible for Showmanship. Animals may not be brought on the ground specifically for showmanship classes (except dogs and horses entered in the fair).

3. Entry Fee : Refer to Specific Species Schedule. 4. All exhibitors are required to wear the official show uniform of the organization they represent and as

approved by this Fair. 5. Exhibitor’s age for showmanship is based on fair’s age and eligibility requirements. 6. Novice Classes are only to those that have never shown or exhibited within the large or small animal

designation, including primary exhibitors who are now regular members. (e.g., If you showed or exhibited a rabbit as a primary member, you are now a junior exhibitor at age 9 with a rabbit.) You can only be a novice once for small animals and large animals.

7. Large Animal Showmanship divisions will consist of the following species: Beef, Production Steer, Dairy Cattle, Holstein Feeder Calves, Dairy Goats, Market Goats, Horse, Sheep and Swine.

8. Small Animal Showmanship divisions will consist of the following species: Rabbits, Cavies, Pygmy Goats, Waterfowl and Dogs.

9. Exhibitors placing 1 st or 2 nd place in Junior, Senior or FFA Showmanship will qualify for Round Robin. Those who qualify for Round Robin and are unable to compete must contact the Livestock Office. Please see specific rules for Round Robin .

10. Rosettes will be awarded for 1 st through 8 th place for classes 1 through 7 in large animal showmanship and classes 2 through 8 in small animal showmanship. Class 1 Primary Youth Exhibitors are not eligible for rosettes or premiums, participation ribbons only.

Large Animal Showmanship

Division 426: Dairy Goat Division 430: Horse Division 507: Beef / Breeding Beef Division 508: Production Steers Division 516: Market Goat Division 526: Holstein Feeder Calf Division 536: Sheep / Breeding Sheep Division 546: Swine / Breeding Swine **Note: Beef/Breeding Beef, Holstein Feeder Calves & Production Steers are considered same specie** These classes apply to above Divisions

Class 1.: Novice Junior - age 9-14 (not in high school) Class 2: Juniors – age 9-14 (not in high school) Class 3: Novice Senior – 14 years & older (in high school) Class 4: Senior Exhibitors – 14 years & older (in high school) Class 5: FFA Novice Class 6: FFA Freshman and Sophomores Class 7: FFA Juniors and Seniors


Small Animal Showmanship

Division 463: Pygmy Goats Division 621: Rabbit Division 636: Cavies Division 702: Dogs These classes apply to above Divisions

Class 1: Primary Youth Exhibitors – age 5-8 Class 2: Novice Junior -age 9-14 (not in high school) Class 3: Juniors – age 9-14 (not in high school) Class 4: Novice Senior 14 years & older (in high school) Class 5: Senior Exhibitors – 14 years & older (in high school) Class 6: FFA Novice Class 7: FFA Freshman and Sophomores Class 8: FFA Juniors and Seniors

Primary Youth Exhibitors are NOT eligible for premiums, sweepstakes or prize money, ONLY participant ribbons.

Round Robin Showmanship

When : Small Animal Round Robin (JR, SR, FFA) – Tuesday @ 6 pm FFA Large Animal Round Robin – Wednesday @ 6 pm 4-H Large Animal Round Robin – Thursday @ 6 pm The Round Robin competition will consist of the following classes:

● Junior Small Animal ● Senior Small Animal ● FFA Small Animal ● Junior Large Animal ● Senior Large Animal ● FFA Large Animal

Eligibility:

FFA: First and second place exhibitors in the Junior/Senior Showmanship Classes. JR/SR: Senior exhibitors placing 1 st and 2 nd in the Senior Showmanship classes.

Junior exhibitors placing 1 st and 2 nd place in the Junior Showmanship classes. Exhibitors must show the same animal that they won their showmanship class with when competing in Round Robin. (livestock superintendent has authority to make animal changes for health and safety of exhibitors and/or animals) First and Second place exhibitors may compete in Round Robin In the event that a single exhibitor qualifies in more than one division, he or she must show the FIRST qualifying specie in Round Robin. A bump-up will be allowed and the Livestock Office will notify the next eligible exhibitor In the Large Animal Round Robin , contestants will be required to show each specie of Production Steer, Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Market Goat, Dairy Goat, Sheep, Swine, Horse, and Holstein Feeder Calves. In the Small Animal Round Robin , contestants will be required to show each specie of Rabbits, Cavies, Pygmy Goats, Waterfowl and Dogs. ROUND ROBIN SCORING


1. Each contestant will show each specie for a limited amount of time. At the end of the time limit, the

contestant will move on to the next specie. 2. The competition will conclude when each contestant has showed each specie. 3. Time allowed: Small Animal contestants will be allowed 5 minutes for showmanship of each specie.

Large Animal contestants will be allowed 4 minutes for showmanship of each specie. They will switch animals at the half time point.

4. There will be a separate judge for each specie. Each judge will be provided a judge’s score card and the criteria for judging.

5. The scores from each specie will be added and the contestant with the highest combined score will win.

6. Contestants will be judged solely on showmanship. 7. Each exhibitor will first present their animal which they qualified with and the animal cleanliness and

presentation will also be considered; however, one rotation will take place as exhibitor will show the animal they qualified with last.

8. In the event that two exhibitors have the same combined score, a tie will be broken in this order: a. Exhibitor with the highest score on the specie that qualified him/her for Round Robin wins. If

the exhibitor qualified with more than one specie, the FIRST qualifying specie will be used. b. Exhibitor with the most consistent set of scores wins. c. Judges may be required to make tie breaking decision.


Junior Livestock Animal Sale

General Information

ALL EXHIBITORS must declare animals to be sold in Live Auction and Barn Sale (both Large and Small) one hour after the exhibitor’s last specie is shown. Every exhibitor/parent/leader must declare intent to sell or not sell with the Livestock Office by 6:00 p.m. on Sunday or they may not be allowed to sell. The livestock office will prepare the sale order and it will be posted on the livestock bulletin board for review. Exhibitors are responsible to verify that the information is correct and to notify the Livestock Office of any corrections by the posted deadline. There will be no changes after the sale order goes to print. NO EXCEPTIONS .

There will be no soliciting of any animal that has been taken home prior to the Small Animal Auction, Large Animal Auction, or the Barn Sales. Anyone caught soliciting the sale of an off-site animal will be removed from the premises and may not be allowed to return in the future.

For exhibitors participating in the Auction or Barn Sale, they also have restrictions on solicitation of buyers. Buyer letters or marketing by the exhibitor is encouraged before the fair begins and then a follow-up letter or contact is encouraged to invite prospective buyers to the auction. It is unacceptable and not allowed for exhibitors soliciting buyers for main, group buys, add-on’s, barn sales, etc. Exhibitors found soliciting with add-on lists or requesting more monies from buyers could face forfeiture of proceeds for their animals. Add-on lists or Group buy forms are provided by the bank and are for buyers needs only.

Thank You Letters

All participants in the Junior Livestock Auction and Barn Sale are required to write a thank you note to both their main and add–on buyers. Junior Livestock Auction buyers support and advocate youth large and small animal projects. Please take the time to thank them properly for their continued support and generous contributions. Leaders/Advisors will be provided a list of Main and Add-on buyers by close of fair for exhibitors use to send out thank you notes. (Note: Some buyers do not remit payment until a thank you letter has been received.)

Check Distribution

Each livestock exhibitor shall receive their animal sale proceeds as soon as their buyers and bonus buyers have satisfied their obligations in full. Schedule is as follows :

Payments Made By: Date to Leaders and Advisors Auction Day-Second Thursday in April Third Thursday in April

(Livestock Leaders Meeting) Friday April 12-Second Thursday in May Third Thursday in May

(Livestock Leaders Meeting)

Bank Loans

Through the generous donation of local banks, some exhibitors have the opportunity to get a loan for their annual project. The 45 th DAA would expect a member to pay back their loan in a timely manner and will communicate with the banks regarding check distribution. If a member fails to pay back their loan, he/she will jeopardize their future participation in the Fair’s junior livestock program.


Auction

Small Animal Auction Friday March 6, 2020 5:30 pm Featuring: (Sale Order TBA)

● Cavies ● Rabbits ● Market Goats ● Feeder Calves

Large Animal Auction Saturday, March 7, 2020 8:30 am Featuring:

● Swine ● Beef ● Sheep

ALL BLANKETED ANIMALS MUST BE PROCESSED AND SENT TO FAIR’S DESIGNATED PROCESSOR ONLY, NO EXCEPTIONS.

The animals being sold in the Small and Large Animal Auction must have been shown and judged in the junior market divisions at this year’s fair and the exhibitors must have participated in showmanship . Large Animal Auction is open to all Market Ready animals. Exhibitors may sell only one animal through the Livestock Auction/Barn Sale. Exception to this rule is the requirement that all blanketed animals must be sold in the auction. Small Animal Auction is open to all Group 1 (Blue Ribbon) market animals and 1 st place and higher rabbit, cavy.. Best in Show and Reserve in Show Rabbit, Cavy may go through the auction but are not required. All Champion and Reserve Champion Rabbit. MUST go through the Auction with the exception that if said winner has a Large Animal and they declare their Intent to Sell their large animal. They must declare this intent as directed for auction intent. Members must walk their own animal in the auction, except in the case of illness or other valid reason accepted by the livestock superintendent prior to the auction. Exhibitors that choose not to go through the auction or are unqualified to go through the auction

Settlement booths will be provided at the sale ring area on Friday and Saturday’s auction with receipts issued and payments accepted from the purchaser or purchaser’s representative through one hour after the completion of the Auction. Reminder: All Add-on bonus’ to exhibitors animal sale MUST BE PAID IN FULL the day of Auction within one (1) hour after the completion of the sale to be a valid add-on. NO LATE ADD-ONS will be accepted. Each livestock exhibitor shall receive their animal sale proceeds according to the check distribution schedule once their buyers and add-on buyers have satisfied their obligations in full Purchaser must arrange for disposition of the animal at this time. No switching of animals is allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS.

All auction “live” pickups will be released AND must be picked up on Sunday following auction from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Failure to pick up by this time will require buyer to arrange for pick-up on Monday morning once consignment shipping is complete.

A sales commission of 6½% of the Sale Price of each animal sold at the auction will be withheld. As required by the State of California Audit Office, an analysis of the auction expenses must be done to ensure the reserve has adequate funds. These percentages of withholdings may change as a result of this analysis.


Barn Sale

Saturday March 7, 2019 8:00 am Sperber Conference Room Barn Sales Office will close at the conclusion of last sale Barn Sale will be only on Saturday. No Barn Sales on Sunday. Any animal not sold will be taken off the grounds on Sunday morning. NO EXCEPTIONS. Blue and red ribbon animals will be sold in the Barn Sale. All barn sales will be concluded after the final sale. Animals not sold by this time must pay 6½% of buy back price before Livestock Superintendent releases the animal for removal from the fairgrounds.

Large Animal Barn Sale Large Animal Barn Sale will consist of animals eligible for the Barn Sale. There will be no selling of projects outside of the official Barn Sale. The Large Animal Barn Sale will begin when the Large Animal Auction begins. Small Animal Barn Sale Small animal barn sale will consist of all the remaining small animal projects, not eligible for Auction, to be sold at this year’s fair. There will be no selling of projects outside of the official Barn Sale governed by the Junior Livestock Auction rules. The Small Animal Barn Sale will begin when the Large Animal Auction begins. The exhibitor will be responsible for the proper care (including feeding, watering, and bedding) of their animals until delivery to purchaser on designated load-out day. Exhibitors failing to properly care for their animals will for the first infraction receive a written warning and the animal must be cared for immediately; second infraction will result in a $100 fine to the exhibitor; and the third infraction will result in mandatory removal of the animal from fairgrounds or an additional $100 fine and forfeiture of any Auction and/or Premium money.

The Livestock Superintendent may send any animal home at any time. Any fines not paid will be deducted from the sale check. A $25 fine will be imposed for late delivery or improper delivery to the designated disposition point.


Documents

Handbook Livestock...Fair will use state rules from 2019. A copy of the 2019 rules is available on the fair’s website. 1. Please read all the rules and regulations carefully, since