San JuanCounty
Jr. Livestock2015
Rules & Regulations
Handbook
*Highlights and rule changes for 2015*
1. Beginning Weigh-in Dates:
Beef-April 25th, 9-10am
Lambs, Goats, and Hogs, June 6th or 13th, 9-10am
2. Show Weigh-In Dates:
Lambs-Hogs-Goats-Wed, Aug. 5th, 4-7pm. Beef Thur, Aug. 6th, 8-9am
3. Work Days: Saturday, June 6, 9am-12am or Saturday, July 18, 9am- 12pm (see rule #5)
4. Barn sheets are optional when you weigh in your animal at the show weigh in. Awards will be given for each completed barn sheet.(see rule #6)
5. Order of Show will be Hogs, Lambs, Goats, Beef.
6. Awards for record books has increased. (see rule #18)
9. Mini Livestock Rules can be found at the end of this handbook.
San JuanCounty Jr. Livestock
Mission Statement
The San Juan County Jr. Livestock program is a non-profit institution of the people and is concerned primarily with the development of youth in areas of leadership and responsibility.
The purpose of the show is to stimulate interest among livestock breeders and members of 4-H and FFA clubs in feeding and breeding better livestock.
The purpose of the sale is to furnish interested youth a medium through which they may display and sell their animals, giving the public a better appreciation of the value and quality of livestock raised by our youth.
2014-15
San JuanCounty
Jr. Livestock Board
President-Preston Palmer..…………………………… 979-2921
Vice President- Rich Monson ………………………..…459-1401
Secretary- …...……………………………….
Treasurer-Jeremy Redd…….………………………… 979-2967
Blanding Rep.-Travis Pehrson..……………………… 459-0728
Monticello Rep.- Rhett Adair…………………………. 459-9165
Blanding FFA Advisor-Joseph Pancoast…………….…
Monticello FFA Advisor-LaMarr Walker……….……….419-0078
USU Extension Agent-Jim Keyes………………..Office: 587-3239
Home: 587-2720
Show Times & Dates
Weigh-In:
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 (Lambs, Hogs, Goats)
4pm-7pm
Thursday, August 6, 2015 (Steers)
8am-9am
Showmanship Classes
Thursday, August 6, 2015
1:00pm
Show Ring
Student Judging
Friday, August 7, 2015
1:00pm
Show Ring
Buyer Lunch
Saturday, August 8, 2015
11:00am-1:00pm
LionsClubBuilding
Market Classes
Friday, August 7, 2015
9:00am
Show Ring
Awards Social
Friday, August 7, 2015
5:00pm
Show Ring
Auction
Saturday, August 8, 2015
1:00pm Show Ring
Jr. Livestock Committees
Beef…………………………………..…..Preston Palmer
Sheep……………………….…………...LaMarr Walker
Goats………………………………………...Brent Flavel
Hogs………………………………...…...Preston Palmer
Weigh In…….…………...Preston Palmer, Rich Monson
Work Days………….……………………Rhett Adair
Awards…………….……...... Preston Palmer
Ring Manager……………Preston Palmer, Rich Monson
Rate of Gain Contest………………….….Kristi Redd
Student Judging…………………………..Rich Monson
Judges……………………………...……Preston Palmer
Auctioneers/Ring Help………………………..Jim Keyes
Sales/Pay Table…………………Jeremy & Kristi Redd
Buyer/Seller BBQ……..………Travis & Brooke Pehrson
Improvements…………………………………….Board
Record Books…………………...…………..Committee
Herdsman………………………………...... Board
Awards Social……………………………….Rhett Adair
Grievance……………….Preston Palmer, Rich Monson
2015Rules & Regulations
“The San Juan County Jr. Livestock Show and Sale is a closed show and sale. It is open only to San JuanCounty and Grand County Residents, therefore the participant must raise their animal in San JuanCounty or GrandCounty and reside in their respective county during the growing period of the animal being raised.”
- Age-All exhibitors must have completes the 3rd grade and turned 8 years of age prior to October 1. Exhibitors can only show through the summer following their senior year of high school.
- Ownership of animals and Mandatory Club Membership-All entries should be approved and signed by an extension educator or FFA advisor, certifying that the animal to be exhibited is owned by the exhibitor. All animals to be shown must be certified and registered as 4-H or FFA projects. If an animal has been shown in any market show, it must be shown in the name of the same exhibitor as all other previous shows.
- Tagging Dates-All project animals must be tagged and approved on the scheduled tagging dates. No animals will be tagged at a later date. All animals to be included in the Rate of Gain contest must be weighed on the following dates: Beef-April 25, 9-10am, Lambs, Goats, and Hogs, June 6th or13th, 9-10am. All animals must be castrated by the time of tagging or they will not be tagged.
- Entry Fee & Forms-All animals to be shown must be registered by Monday, June 23rd, 2014 at 5:00pm. . A fee of $5.00 per species to be shown is due with the entry registration form, and is non-refundable. Exhibitors must designate if they will show as 4-H or FFA participants. You will also need to designate who you could comfortably share a pen with if necessary, including Mini’s. Pen assignments will be random and no permanent changes should be made to public property. Exhibitors are responsible for postmarking or hand delivering their registration form to the Extension Office or mail to San Juan CountyJr. Livestock, P O Box 382, Monticello, UT 84535, on or before June 23, 2014.
- Service Projects-Each show participant must participate in at least 4 hours of 4-H or FFA related service projects before they will be allowed to show or sell their animals. This should be documented in the participant’s record book. Established service hours criteria will be as follows:
- At least 2 hours of approved work must be at the San Juan County Fairgrounds in Monticello on one or more of the following work days: Saturday, June 6, 2015 or Saturday, July 18, 2015, beginning at 9:00am each day going through 12:00pm.
- The remaining 2 hours may be any 4-H or FFA related community service project as approved by the local project leader, FFA Advisor or the USU Extension Educator.
- Barn Sheets –Barn sheets are optional. An award will be given for each barn sheet turned in. The barn sheet will need to be turned in, be sure to keep a copy for your records.
- Record Books-To be eligible for Record Book Awards your completed 4-H or FFA Record Book is due by October 1, 2015. Record books can be dropped off at the Extension Office or mailed to San Juan County Jr. Livestock, PO Box 382,Monticello, UT 84535.
- Weigh-In-All animals are required to weigh-in at the San Juan County Fair Grounds prior to the show and sale. All animals must be clean (including tags) and will be inspected prior to getting off their trailer. Each animal will be allowed to cross the scale only one time. Once animals have been weighed they will not be allowed to leave the fairgrounds if they are to be shown. Your completed barn sheet may be turned at this time. Allowable weights for the show and sale will be as follows:
MinimumMaximum
Beef1,000 lbs1,400 lbs
Lambs 90 lbs 150 lbs
Goats 50 lbs 135 lbs
Hogs 225 lbs 325 lbs
All animals under the minimum weight will be sifted from the show. All animals under the minimum weight or over the maximum weight will not be eligible for the market classes or participate in the sale. These animals can be shown in the Showmanship Classes.
- Dress Code-All exhibitors are required to dress according to 4-H or FFA standards during showmanship, the market show and sale. 4-H: A long or short sleeve shirt, which fastens completely down the front with a collar, is mandatory. Shirts must be white in color and need not be western style. Pants must be blue or black in color. The following is not allowed: T-shirts, tank tops or sleeveless shirts. There is to be a 4-H emblem or patch on all members’ shirts, placed on the left shoulder or the left pocket. FFA: FFA Jacket, White Shirt, Tie, Dark Pants
- The Show-The show will be a 2 day show with the sale on the third day. All showmanship classes will be held on Thursday beginning at 1:00pm. The order will beHogs, Lambs, Goats, and Beef. All market classes will be held on Friday beginning at 9:00am. The order of species will be the same. A student judging class will follow the market show on the second day. Ages for showmanship and student judging will be: Junior-having completed 7th grade and younger, Senior-having completed 8th grade and older.
- Each participant may show up to 2 different animals, but they must be different species. Each participant may tag 1 alternate per species. Families or groups raising animals at the same facility may also tag one alternate for the family or group.
- All animals must be gentle and fit for showing. Any animal that is not controllable, by committee decision, will not be allowed to compete. Any abusive action that may cause bruising to the animal (such as hitting swine with canes) is to be avoided. Because of potential harm to the animal there will be no oil allowed on hogs. Any other outside devices such as ice packs or cold water meant to cause tightening in an animal will not be allowed. Drenching and all similar practices are also prohibited. Any participant found engaging in these practices will not be allowed to participate in the show or sale.
- All animals should be washed before final weigh in. Any washing or touch up clipping during the fair days should be done by the exhibitor. Exhibitors are encouraged to help each other, but only minimal assistance by adults is allowed and only if the exhibitor is actively participating and involved. Exhibitors should be present while animals are in the wash racks/areas. Parents will not be allowed to help youth in the show ring. Special needs will be considered.
- It is unethical and in most cases even unlawful to administer drugs to livestock within 20 to 30 days of slaughter. Animals that are unmanageable to show should be withdrawn from their class rather than be tranquilized. By federal regulations, random testing will occur at slaughter, and animals will be condemned which have been given any injection or oral dosages of tranquilizers, pain killers, antibiotics, diuretics, steroids or other foreign substances during withdrawal periods before slaughter. Bloat medicine and other medications with no withdrawal requirements may be permissible. Exhibitors need to be aware of potential health hazards to consumers who eat animals that have received any of the above mentioned dosages. A veterinarian may be on the fairgrounds and blood testing may take place during the fair.
- Any participant found treating their animal inhumanely will not participate in the show and sale and may possibly be excluded from participating next year.
- The board reserves the right to sift any animal, at any time that is unhealthy or contagious in any way. Examples include any animal that is prolapsed, any animal that has external parasites, including lice and ticks, or other sickness or condition.
- Interference or criticism of the Judge will not be tolerated. Any complaint must be given to the board within 24 hours, in writing accompanied by a $25.00 deposit. If the grievance committee agrees that it is a good suggestion, the author will get his his/her money back, if not, the money willgo into the Jr. Livestock fund.
- Ribbon Premiums- is $3.00-Blue, $2.00-Red, $0-White.
Belt Buckles will be awarded to Grand Champion and 1st & 2nd Reserve Champions in each species.
Prizes will be given for Showmanship in all 4 species Buckle for 1st place, $15.00 for 2nd place, and $10.00 for 3rd place.
Student judging winners will be chosen for Junior, Senior and Adult divisions and will receive a check for $25.00 for 1st place, $15.00 for 2nd place, and $10.00 for 3rd place.
Record Book awards will be given for Senior, Junior and FFA divisions. $150.00for 1st place, $75.00 for 2ndplace Awards will also be given to each participant for a completed barn sheet.
A Herdsman Award will be given for each species
- Each participant will only be allowed to sell Purple, Blue or Red ribbon animals. White ribbon animals will not be sold. If an exhibitor shows 2 animals and one of their animals receives a Grand Champion or Reserve placing, the exhibitor will be allowed to sell both animals, otherwise each exhibitor will be allowed to sell only one animal.
- The sale-The order of the sale will be Lambs, Goats, Hogs and Beef.
- Animals must be shown and placed in order to sell. Animals must be shown and sold by the registered owner. The Grand Champion and Reserve Champions must be sold or forfeit awards.
- The highest bidder will be the buyer. The auctioneer will settle any disputes among bidders.
- The Jr. Livestock Board will deduct a sale commission of 5% from the price of each animal sold. If a participant does not sell an animal at the auction, a $15.00 pass-out fee will be charged. This must be paid before the animal can be removed from the fairgrounds.
- All stalls and pens will be kept clean and well bedded. Any exhibitor that appropriates another exhibitor’s feed or bedding without permission will be disqualified. Stalls must be cleaned by 7pm on the Sunday after the sale or a $30.00 fee will be imposed and paid in full before weigh in of following year. Exhibitors are responsible for furnishing their own tools for clean up and use.
The San JuanCounty Jr. Livestock Board reserves the right to interpret all rules for the best interest of the show.
Public comments are always appreciated.
End of Jr. Livestock Rules and Regulations
The following pages pertain only to the Mini-Livestock Program
SAN JUANCOUNTYMINI-LIVESTOCK
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
June 6, 2015
Work Day at the San JuanCountyFairgrounds 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
July 18, 2015
Work Day at the San JuanCountyFairgrounds 9:00 a.m.-12:00p.m.
Remember: All Mini Participants need to put in at least 1 hour ofservice at the fairgrounds. Please do not have the Jr. LivestockRepresentatives record your time. This is an “On Your Honor" basis.
August 5, 2015 (Wednesday)
Weigh-in from 4:00p.m.-7:00p.m. This is the only weigh-in for the Mini's.
August 6, 2015 (Thursday)
Mini-Livestock Showmanship Show 9:00 a.m. This is put on by the Monticello FFA. Contact LaMarr Walker or FFA members for information.
( This is not required but, is a great learning opportunity for the kids)
August 6, 2015
Mini-Livestock Show 10:00 a.m.
August 7, 2015 (Friday)
Mini-Livestock awards will be presented. 5:00 p.m. ( SHOW RING)
August 8, 2015 (Saturday)
Mini-Livestock Sale will be the same time as the Jr. Livestock sale 1:00pm. We will sell the Mini Lambs after the Jr. Lambs and the Mini Hogs after the Jr. Hogs.
SAN JUANCOUNTY MINI-LIVESTOCK PROGRAM
2015
RULES
The San Juan Mini-Livestock Program is a non-profit organization concerned primarily with the development of responsibility and education of the youth of our communities in the field of agriculture and livestock. The program encourages both support and participation from parent and family in this learning process.
. The Mini-Livestock Program consists of Lambs and Hogs only.
. Participants must have completed Kindergarten and be a San Juan County Resident.
. Participants are encouraged to keep a record of expenses and a picture/journal of their experience. This is not required at this level, but will be required when the child reached Jr. Livestock age.
. A fee of $5.00 per species is due with the entry registration form to Janalee before the animal can be shown and is non-refundable.
. Participants must complete 2 hours of service with at least 1 hour at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. Work days are scheduled for June 6 2015 and July 18 2015 from 9:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m.
. All animals must be tagged with a red mini tag in ordered to be shown. All project animals must be tagged and approved on the scheduled tagging dates. June 6thor13th, 2015 from 9:00am to 10:00am. No animals will be tagged at a later date. All animals must be castrated by the time of tagging or they will not be tagged.
. All animals must be gentle, clean, and fit for showing. Any animal that is not controllable will not be allowed to compete. Any abusive action which may cause bruising to the animal (such as hitting swine with canes) is to be avoided. Because of potential health problems, there will be no oil allowed on any hogs. Any other outside devices such as ice packs or cold water meant to cause tightening in an animal will not be allowed. Any participant found engaging in these practices will not be allowed to participate in the show or sale. Parents are encouraged to help the exhibitor's feed, wash and fit their animals. Active participation from the child is required.
. All stalls will be kept clean and well bedded (provided by the exhibitors). Stalls must be cleaned after the sale and prior to leaving the fairgrounds or the Junior Livestock will assess a $30.00 penalty.
. Dress Code will be as follows:
A red plain shirt. No emblems or patches. Long dark pants , hats and boots are optional. Both the exhibitor and animal need to be clean and groomed.
All animals are required to weigh-in at the San Juan County Fairgrounds on Wednesday August 5, 2015the night prior to the show. Once animals have been weighed they will not be allowed to leave the fairgrounds if they are to be shown.
Allowable weights for the show and sale will be as follows:
Minimum: Maximum:
Lambs- 90 150
Hogs- 225 325
All animals under minimum and over maximum weight will be sifted from the show.
. It is unlawful to administer drugs to livestock within 30 days of slaughter. Exhibitors need to be aware of potential health hazards to consumers who eat animals that have received any drugs.
. Participants are required to care for their animals after the sale, making arrangements with the buyer and being responsible for the animal until it goes to the packing plant. .
. Participants are required to send Buyer and Thank-You letters.
. All animals will be sold on Saturday, August 8 2015..
-The order of the sale will be Lambs after Jr. Livestock lambs and Hogs after the Jr. Livestock Hogs.
-Animals will be awarded to the highest bidder
-The Mini-Livestock board will deduct 5% sales commission from the price of
the animal sold.
. The San Juan County Mini-Livestock Board reserves the right to interpret all rules for the best interest of the show.
End of Mini-Livestock Rules and Regulations