OKLAHOMA COUNTY JUNIOR SPRING LIVESTOCK SHOW
STATE FAIR OF OKLAHOMA FAIRGROUNDS
FEBRUARY 12, 1314, 2009
SPONSORED BY OKLAHOMACOUNTY FREE FAIR BOARD
SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY 12–9:00 A.M. -Gate open for move in. no livestock in the barn before this time.
5:00 P.M. -- All livestock entries must be in place.
2:00 P.M. -- Entry cards available.
Anyone who interferes with or disrupts either/or the management or judging of both the Oklahoma County Free Fair or the Oklahoma County Junior Livestock Show will be removed from the grounds and barred from the shows for a period of not less than one (1) year.
Cards must be filled out correctly or animal in question will be disqualified. All entry cards must include (printed): Name, Home Mailing Address only, (do not use school address), Ag Ed Instructor/4-H Leader and Exhibitor Signatures. CARDS WILL NOT BE CHECKED UNTIL COMPLETELY FILLED OUT.
FEBRUARY 12 -- 4:00 - 5:00 P.M. -- Breeding animal registration papers will be checked. All papers must be checked by 5:00 p.m.
6:00 P.M. -- ALL CATTLE,SWINE, SHEEP, AND GOATCARDSmust beTURNED IN
5:00 – 6:00 P. M. – Official weigh-in steers, swine, sheep and goats
SHOW SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY 13 --8:00 A.M. -- Breeding Swine Show followed by Market Swine
10:30 A.M. -- Market Goat Show
Following Goat Show -- Breeding Sheep Show followed by Market Lambs
6:00 P.M. -- Beef Show – Breeding Heifers, Commercial Heifers followed by Prospect and Market Steers.
FEBRUARY 14-- 9:00 A.M. -- Horse Show -- Entries due by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6th
Horses in place no later than 8:00 a.m.
Release all livestock after they show.
General Superintendent – Don Alsup
RULES
No livestock or equipment shall enter the Fairgrounds until 9:00 a.m., Thursday, February 12.
All breeding animals in place and registration papers checked by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, February 12. All swine, sheep, and goat cards must be turned in by 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 12.
Steers must be in place and weighed by show committee by 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 12.
NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DEADLINE.
Eligibility -- Residents of any school district which overlays into any other county shall be eligible to exhibit their products at the fairs in the county in which the school district is located. Exhibitors must be 9 years of age prior to opening day, must have neither graduated from high school nor reached their 19th birthday as of January 1 of the year of the show, and be a bonafide member of a 4-H or FFA program 120 days prior to the opening day of the show, with the exception of those becoming 9 years of age within 120 days of opening day of the show. BoysRanchTown is exempt from the above rule.(OWNERSHIP: STEERS 120 DAYS; PROSPECT STEERS 60 DAYS; MARKET LAMBS 90 DAYS; MARKET SWINE 90 DAYS; AND MARKET GOATS 90 DAYS.
All exhibitors showing breeding animals including beef, sheep, swine must have proof of ownership 60 days prior to opening day of show. Exhibitor must show ownership by presenting original registration paper, in exhibitor's name, at time of entry. (Exception: breeding animals from BoysRanchTown need not be registered in exhibitor's name, but they must have cared for the animal).
Showing - Each animal exhibited must be shown by the bonafide owner for placing in any class in which it is entered. Any exception to this rule will require a written request signed by the exhibitor and approved by the department superintendent. This request will be written by the exhibitor on the back of the card used for judging ring record.
OKLAHOMACOUNTY BRED CLASS -- Only market animals of these species are eligible to show in this class: Sheep, Swine and Goats. Market and Prospect steers are eligible. Only one entry per exhibitor. The animal must be bred, raised and owned in Oklahoma County. The animal will be subject to verification by the fair secretary or superintendents. All breeds and weights will be shown together. The animal must have been shown in a regular class. There will be no substitutions. You must fill out a card and turn it in on Thursday February 12th for this class
THERE WILL BE A COMMITTEE TO BREAK THE WEIGHT CLASSES AFTER THE ENTRY CARDS ARE TURNED IN. THE SHOW CLASSES WILL BE POSTED IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AREA.
NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE SHOW RING WHILE JUDGING IS IN PROGRESS, EXCEPT JUDGES, EXHIBITOR AND OFFICIALS ASSISTING WITH THE SHOW. ONLY PEOPLE DESIGNATED BY SUPERINTENDENT MAY BE IN THE SHOW RING DURING THE SHOW. (Other than exhibitors).
SPECIAL RULE
When a legal protest is made in the Oklahoma County Free Fair in the fall or in the spring livestock fair, the exhibitor protested will put his animal or exhibit in a special place selected by the superintendent and leave it there until released by superintendent.
All premiums will be held up in the class in which an exhibit is protested. Placings will be made to move up in case the protested exhibit is eliminated.
ALL RULES IN FAIR PREMIUM CATALOG APPLY EXCEPT, CHANGES LISTED HERE.
AGE VERIFICATION FOR JUNIOR EXHIBITORS
I.Proof of Age for Junior Exhibitors:
A.Require proof of age only in the case of a protest.
B.In the case of a protest, an original or certified birth certificate will be required as proof of age.
II.For protests filed:
A.A time for hearing the protest is set, granting both sides (2) hours to gather documentation.
B.The protest is heard before a committee of at least four (4) Fair Board Members. Both sides are given time to present their cases.
C.After the protest is heard, a decision is made on the case and no further discussion will be heard on this protest.
III.Consequences of illegal action:
A.Member must return all ribbons, trophies, prize and premiums moneys.
B.Member will not be allowed to exhibit in an event sponsored by the Okla. Co. Fair Board for two (2) years.
LISTED BELOW ARE OKLAHOMA FREE FAIR PREMIUM BOOK PRESENT RULES AND REGULATIONS AND ALSO APPLY TO THE OK CO JR. LIVESTOCK SHOW
Rule l,Section #3, Page 5: Any person who violates any of the Special or General Rules will forfeit all privileges and premiums.
Rule 3,Section #6, Page 5: If it be ascertained any exhibitor has made or caused to be made any false statement in regard to EXHIBITOR'S age, to any animal or article, or if any exhibitor shall attempt to interfere with the judges in the performance of their duty, he/she shall be excluded from all competition of exhibition; and any and all awards that he/she may have received may be forfeited at the discretion of the Board.
Rule 5,Section #2, Page 6: In addition to the right of protest herein guaranteed to exhibitors, the Directors reserve the right to take cognizance of FRAUD consummated or attempted in connection with an exhibit, and take such action as they may deem just and proper.
Powers and Liabilities:
Rule 6,Section #2, Page 6: The management reserves the right to remove from grounds ANY EXHIBITS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN FALSELY ENTERED OR MAY BE DEEMED UNSUITABLE OR OBJECTIONABLE, or to remove any sign, banner, identification mark or signature or advertising matter of any kind which may be deemed objectionable by them without giving a reason therefore.
POWERS AND LIABILITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION
Rule 6,Section 5, Page 6: All property of every character entered for competition, display or any other purposes, or brought upon the Oklahoma County Free Fairgrounds by a person shall be subject to the rules and regulations prescribed by said Oklahoma County Free Fair Association.
Rule 6, Section 6, Page 6:In no case shall the Oklahoma County Free Fair Association or any of its officers be held responsible for any loss, damage, injury or any other cause to any such property, or to any person coming on said grounds. The Oklahoma County Free Fair Association hereby refuses to assume any responsibility for the safety as bailee, or other wise for any property brought upon said property and kept upon said grounds at owner's risk.
Rule 6,Section 7, Page 6: If the property owners or others interested in the property desire protection against loss, damage or injury from fire or any other cause, they must make their own arrangements and pay for such insurance.
Rule 6, Section 8, Page 6: The Oklahoma County Free Fair Association expressly refuses to assume any liability for injuries to the person of any of the exhibitors upon the grounds of the Oklahoma County Free Fair and no claims for injury instituted or maintained against the Oklahoma County Free Fair Association, its officers, agents, representatives, servants, or employees for said cause by a person having license or privilege to exhibit, on the Fairgrounds or occupying any space thereon, and it is part of the consideration for such license or privilege that such claims for damages are specifically waived.
PSEUDORABIES & BRUCELLOSIS TESTING REQUIREMENT CONTINUES FOR 2009
The State Department of Agriculture requires evidence of a negative PRV test chart for all 2009 shows. Health certificates may or may not be required, depending on the individual show or fair and their requirements.
The following steps are required to exhibit market swine and open gilts in Oklahoma Spring shows:
1.Have a negative Pseudorabies and Brucellosis test conducted after December l, 2008, and be identified on the test record by official identification number.
2.Be individually identified with an official identification device permanently affixed to the right ear. (Plastic ear tag is recommended).
3.Present test record at each exhibition.
4.After being exhibited, be kept separate and apart from all breeding swine or until they are retested negative in not less than 30 days following last exhibition or shipped directly to slaughter.
Owners and/or immediate family members of owners or pseudorabies qualified herds may exhibit swine originating from their qualified herd without the required testing provided the required identification device is permanently affixed to the right ear and the evidence of pseudorabies/brucellosis free qualified herd status and number is presented at each exhibition.
Swine from pseudorabies/brucellosis qualified herds that have been exhibited in Oklahoma lose qualified status and must meet all state of destination test requirements prior to interstate movement. After being exhibited they must be held separate and apart from all other breeding swine and be retested negative in not less that thirty (30) days following last exhibition before re-introduction to the qualified herd.
Pseudorabies Brucellosis requirement for Oklahoma County Junior Spring Livestock Show
All swine both market and breeding must be pseudorabies and brucellosis tested regardless of pseudorabie free head status. All animals must be identified by an ear tag and ear notch. Each animal must have the name of the exhibitor who will show the animal at the show (no family name).
Copies may be mailed to the OSU Extension office at 930 North Portland OKC, OK 73107 or
Faxed to: 947-1199 attn. Ray Ridlen, by Februaty 6th 2009
Amount of premiums to be paid will be decided after show by Fair Board for the following classes.
Checks will be mailed at a later date.
SHOWMANSHIP
JUNIOR -- 9 to 12 Years - Plaque
1st, 2nd, 3rd
INTERMEDIATE -- 13 to 15 Years - Plaque
1st, 2nd, 3rd
SENIOR -- 16 Years and Over - Plaque
1st, 2nd, 3rd
Youth must enter and get a number card to wear during the show. Entry cards that are not filled out correctly and legibly will result in disqualification.
All cards must be turned in by 6:00 p.m., February 12, 2009.
This announcement supersedes any other date or time found in this premium list.
All species will have an official weigh-in.
Special Herdsman Award – All species
Premiums $50.00, $25.00
The Oklahoma County Junior Spring Livestock Show will make daily awards to Junior Exhibitors presenting their animals in the most attractive manner. Every Junior Livestock exhibitor is eligible to compete. Awards will consist of daily ribbons and overall plaques to outstanding herdsman in the areas of Beef, Sheep, Swine, Dairy and Goats.
Exhibits will be judged as follows:
1. Appearance of exhibits and personnel.
2. Availability of exhibitor to furnish information about their exhibit.
3. Interest of personnel in cooperating with officials in making the best possible showing of their livestock.
4. Herdsman Trophies Award will be made at conclusion of fair.
Stall inspections will be made three times daily, before daily Herdsman Awards are announced. Money will be awarded only if the Chapter or Club deserves to win. Decision of Superintendent is final.
All sheep both wethers and ewes as well as all goats, wethers and does must have a scrapie tag in their ear before they will be allowed to be weighed or checked in.
Any animal that does not meet the minimum weight or is over the maximum weight will show in a class by themselves and will not be eligible to show for Breed Champion, Reserve Breed Champion, Grand Champion or Reserve Grand Champion of each species. (1 class per species of under weight and over weight animals)
Pen all species together. If not it will result in disqualification.
MARKET GOATS
Goat Superintendent - Dawn Rowlen
Exhibitor may enter three (3) Market Goats per person (wethers only). 2 non-registered market breeding goats.
1.All goats must be inspected by a show official for absence of any health related problems prior to unloading. Inspector's judgment will be final.
2.All goats tipped, dehorned or disbudded.
3.No steroids shall be used on market goats.
4.All goats must be under 1 year of age -- no permanent teeth. (market goats)
5.Official Weigh-In Feb. 12, 5:00 p.m. (7 lb. weigh back at discretion of show officials)
6.To be shown in this show, market goats must have been nominated at OklahomaCounty weigh-in to be allowed to show.
- Testicles must be off the animal.
8.Breeding market goats must be mouthed and cards turned in during check-in.
Ribbons will be awarded one thru ten.
Classes to be broken by superintendent. Market Goats Only (Wethers)
CHAMPION MARKET GOAT -- PLAQUE
RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET GOAT -- PLAQUE
C.County Bred Market Goat– (Wethers only)
There will be one class for CountyBred all breeds and weights will be shown together. The animal must be bred, raised and owned in Oklahoma County. Entry Card must be filled out for this class.
CHAMPIONCOUNTY BRED -- PLAQUE
ONE SCHOOL GROUP OF FIVE (5) MARKET GOATS(WETHERSONLY)–
FIRST PLACE -- PLAQUE
NON-REGISTERED BREEDING MARKET GOATS -- ALL BREEDS
Class 1. Doe Kid (milk teeth) (Divided by age and weight)
Class 2. Doe Yearling (2 tooth) ( Divided by age and weight)
GRAND CHAMPION -- PLAQUE
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION -- PLAQUE
SHOWMANSHIP
JUNIOR -- 9 to 12 Years -- PLAQUE
1st, 2nd, 3rd
INTERMEDIATE -- 13 to 15 Years -- PLAQUE
1st, 2nd, 3rd
SENIOR -- 16 Years and Over -- PLAQUE
1st, 2nd, 3rd
BREEDING SWINE
Swine Superintendent - Kenny Paine
Exhibitors may enter two (2) gilts. They may be in the same class or different classes according to breed.
Definition of Ages
Senior Pigs -- must be farrowed on or after August 1, 2008.
Junior Pigs -- must have been farrowed on or after September l, 2008 but must be 4 months old or older.
Ribbons will be awards one thru six.
1.Sr. Berkshire Gilts11.Sr. Spot Gilts
2.Jr. Berkshire Gilts12.Jr. Spot Gilts
3.Sr. Chester White Gilts13.Sr. Yorkshire Gilts
4.Jr. Chester White Gilts14.Jr. Yorkshire Gilts
5.Sr. Duroc Gilts15.Sr. Landrace
6.Jr. Duroc Gilts16.Jr. Landrace
7.Sr. Hampshire Gilts17.Sr. All Other Breeds
8.Jr. Hampshire Gilts18.Jr. All Other Breeds
9.Sr. Poland Gilts
10.Jr. Poland Gilts
BREED CHAMPION -- Ribbon
RESERVE BREED CHAMPION -- Ribbon
GRAND CHAMPION -- PLAQUE
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION -- PLAQUE
15.BRED AND OWNED
There will be one class for bred and owned females and all ages will be shown together. To be eligible for the bred and owned Class, the breeder and owner must be one and the same. Animal must be shown in regular class.
CHAMPION BRED AND OWNED -- PLAQUE
Swine to be exhibited in the Oklahoma County Junior Spring Livestock Show must be pseudorabies and brucellosis tested after December 1, 2008. Ear tag, ear notch, pig type (breed), sex and owners full name along with veterinarians name must be on test papers. The swine must be tagged and ear notched and must correspond with test papers.
A copy of the pseudorabies papers must be mailed or faxed to the OSU Extension Office by January 6, 2009, to 930 North Portland OKC, OK. 73107. Fax Number 947-1199. If not received by this date animal will not be allowed to show. The original pseudorabies papers will be checked at the gate and must match copy, otherwise animal will be disqualified.
MARKET SWINE
Swine Superintendent – Kenny Paine
Exhibitor may show three (3) Market Swine per person. They may be in the same class or in different classes according to breed.
Rule 1. Swine and entry card must be at the official weigh-in Thursday Feb. 12 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Swine may be weighted back at discretion of show official with a 10 lb. weigh back with card weight. Due to being weighed out, the remaining swine will automatically move up.
Rule 2. A committee will divide the breeds into weight classes after the white cards have been turned into the show clerk. The show classes will be posted.
Minimum weight will be 190 lbs. and there will be a maximum weight of 290 lbs.
Ribbons will be awarded one thru ten.
16.Berkshire Market Swine21.Spot Market Swine
17.Chester White Market Swine22.Yorkshire Market Swine
18.Duroc Market Swine23.Landrace Market Swine
19.Hampshire Swine24.Crossbred Market Swine
20.Poland Market Swine
BREED CHAMPION -- RIBBON
RESERVE BREED CHAMPION -- RIBBON
GRAND CHAMPION -- PLAQUE
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION -- PLAQUE
23A.County Bred Market Swine
There will be one class for CountyBred all breeds and weights will be shown together. The animal must be bred, raised and owned in Oklahoma County.Entry Card must be filled out for this class.
CHAMPIONCOUNTY BRED -- PLAQUE
ONE SCHOOL GROUP OF FIVE (5) MARKET SWINE -- FIRST PLACE -- PLAQUE
SHOWMANSHIP
JUNIOR -- 9 to 12 Years -- PLAQUE
1st, 2nd, 3rd
INTERMEDIATE -- 13 to 15 Years -- PLAQUE
1st, 2nd, 3rd
SENIOR -- 16 Years and Over-- PLAQUE
1st, 2nd, 3rd
BREEDING SHEEP
Sheep Superintendents –Marty Lovelace, Sheila Cockrell