To: Participants in 2012 Coastal Plains Jr. Livestock Show and Sale

November 29, 2011

To: Participants in 2012 Coastal Plains Jr. Livestock Show and Sale

From: Eve H. Honeycutt

Extension Agent, Agriculture

Livestock

Re: Entry Forms

The Coastal Plains Jr. Livestock Show and Sale will be held on April 910, 2012. Please read all rules carefully and observe all deadlines.

MAKE SPECIAL NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Guidelines for Hog Weights have changed- please see rule #22
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All youth entered in the hog show must be Youth PQA Plus Certified. Adults who supervise children under 8 must also be certified. This will also take care of your training needs for the State Fair. The following classes will be offered at the Lenoir County Extension office.

Please call Eve Honeycutt at 252-527-2191 to register.

Youth Class, Ages 8-19: Tuesday, February 14, 3:30-4:30 pm

Adult Class, to supervise 8 & under: Tuesday, February 28, 3:30- 4:30 pm

Other classes can be made by appointment.

The deadline for all paperwork is February 14, 2012. I will accept entry forms via mail, fax, or email. You can email me at or fax to 252-527-1290.

You can also download the forms online at:

We look forward to your participation at next year's Coastal Plains Jr. Livestock Show and Sale!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

COASTAL PLAIN JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW AND SALE

Monday, April 9, 2012

Judge: John Barnes

8:00- 12:00 pmWeigh in Hogs, Steers, Lambs, Kids

10:30- 12:00 pmCheck in for Does, Ewes- Mouthing

12:00 pmRookie Show- Ages 4 & under

12:30 pmDoe Show

Market Kid Show

Kid Showmanship

Ewe Show

Market Lamb Show

Lamb Showmanship

4:00 pmSpecial Shows (See page 11 for details)

5:00 pm

Prospect Steer Show

Market Steer Show

Heifer Show

Cattle Showmanship

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Judge: John Barnes

8:30 amMarket Hog Show

Hog Showmanship

3:00 pmCostume Critter Contest

4:00 pmAwards Ceremony

5:00 pmBuyers Appreciation Dinner

6:00 pmSale

Coastal Plains Livestock Show and Sale Committee

John Mohrfeld, Chairman; Donna Paschal, Treasurer; Eve Honeycutt, Secretary

Andy Burlingham, Extension; Mike Sutton, FFA; Brad Kennedy, Lenoir; Robert Cox, Jones

Matthew Cox, Onslow; Dustin Kendall, Sampson; Randy Cashwell, Duplin; Kevin Crumpler, Greene

Charlie McCoy, Craven; Russ Nead, Carteret; Will Rouse, Wayne; Waitus English, Pender

In cooperation with

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

COASTAL PLAIN JR. LIVESTOCK SHOW AND SALE

GENERAL RULES

1. Age: Exhibitors must be 21 years of age or under as of JANUARY 1 and enrolled in high school, home school, a junior college, or a four year college to participate. Exhibitors must be a minimum of 5 years old to show steer/heifers. Exhibitors under 5 are only eligible to show in the Rookie Class. All exhibitors (other than Rookies) are required to show alone.

1. A wavier signed by the exhibitor, their parent or guardian, and Cooperative Extension Agent must be sent with entry sheet to the Lenoir County Extension Office to be kept on file. Without this waiver they cannot participate in the CPLS&S. One waiver per exhibitor is needed and can be obtained from the local Extension Office.

1. Counties eligible to participate are Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow, Pender, Pitt, Sampson, and Wayne.

1. The CPLS&S Rules Committee reserves the right to drug test livestock for inappropriate use of drugs. The Rules Committee's decision to test must require a quorum (50% of the total membership plus one). Any testing will be at the expense of the CPLS&S. Appropriate testing will be done by a qualified veterinarian.

1. It is the responsibility of parents and exhibitors to follow withdrawal periods of all antibiotics, vaccines, and other medicines. CPLS&S management assumes no liability or responsibility with packers or enforcement officials.

1. The CPLS&S Committee wants to assure the buyers and the public that all has been done within our power to produce healthy and high quality foods. For this reason, all youth (or their parents/guardians for 8 & under) must be certified in Pork Quality Assurance. Participants are responsible for making sure they attend a training by a certified instructor.

1. Exhibitors assume liability for their animals in case of sickness, death, or injury until the animal is sold. Buyers assume all responsibility at the time of sale.

1. A 3% assessment, not to exceed more than $20 per entry, will be deducted from each exhibitor's check to cover sale expenses, prizes, and catalogs.

1. Assessments will be deducted from each exhibitor's check as required by the National Pork Producers' Council, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, and the American Lamb Board.

1. All animals must arrive on Monday. All market hogs must be in the arena no later than 10:00 a.m. Steers, heifers, lambs, and kids must be in the arena no later than 12:00 p.m. No animals will be accepted for weigh-in before Monday.

1. In showmanship classes, exhibitors must show their own animal and must show alone.

1. Each exhibitor will be allowed to sell for premium one animal of each species that they have entered.

1. Due to the risk of foreign animal disease, any exhibitor, or any exhibitors whose family member or visitor to the farm, has traveled internationally during the 14 days prior to animal check-in, should voluntarily withdraw their animals from the show and not attend.

SALE RULES

1. An exhibitor that has the Grand or Reserve Champion Pen of Three may not sell an individual hog unless it is Grand or Reserve Champion.

1. Female animals- does, ewes, and heifers will not be sold for premium or slaughter.

1. An exhibitor may only sell one animal per species, the exception being if a child has grand and reserve champion in a species, and pen of three hogs. Support money from the “pool” will only be available for one animal per child.

1. Every child that sells an animal must turn in a record book- available at the Extension office. All premium money is withheld until record books are turned in.

1. In order to sell an animal for premium money in the auction, the exhibitor MUST BE PRESENT. This must be the child that will receive the money, not a representative. All Grand and Reserve Champion animals must be sold in the auction.

1. Exhibitors have the option of putting steers, goats, and lambs up for deck prices (to be sold for slaughter). An agreement must be signed designating the intentions of the exhibitor. If no deck price is secured for these animals, the exhibitor is responsible for the removal of the animal. Please see page 10 for details. The exhibitor is still allowed to bring the animal through the sale ring for premium money only.

The following age brackets are represented in the Show.

See CLASSES AND PRIZES for details on awards.

Rookie / 4 and under on January 1
Novice / 5-8 years old on January 1
Junior / 9-12 years old on January 1
Intermediate / 13-16 years old on January 1
Senior / 17-21 years old on January 1

CHAMPION PRIZES ALL CLASSES

Species Grand Champion / Custom prize*
Species Reserve Champion / Custom prize*
Showmanship 1st place / $25 Gift Certificate
Showmanship 2nd place / $20 Gift Certificate

*Actual prizes will vary year to year

CLASSES, RULES, AND PRIZES

ROOKIE SHOW

The Rookie class will be held at 12:00 pm on Monday. All Rookies, their parents, and their animals will be invited in the show ring to learn more about their animals and showmanship. Cooperative Extension staff will lead this activity. This will not be a competitive class, but each child will receive a prize for participation, be recognized in the awards ceremony, and receive a $10 premium.

1. All exhibitors 4 years old & under will show in our ROOKIE SHOW.
2. Rookies are only eligible to show hogs, goats, or lambs.
3. Rookies are not eligible to show in any other classes except the Costume Contest, but they will be allowed to sell their animal in the sale.

MARKET HOG

INDIVIDUAL and PEN OF THREE

In order for the pigs to be marketed to a buyer, it is recommended that the pigs weigh between 220-280 pounds. However all pigs, regardless of weight, will be allowed to show, compete, and sale.

Pen of three will be based on the average weight of the three hogs. A junior exhibitor may enter a total of two pens of three which may be in the same weight class or in different weight classes.

The Overall Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Individual of the show will be selected from the first and second place winners in each weight division. The Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Pen of Three of the show will be selected from the first and second place winners in each weight division.

SWINE FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP

Novice entries will receive a trophy, blue ribbon, and $10 premium.

Prizes awarded in each division (except novice):

First Prize$25

Second Prize$20

Third Prize$16

Fourth Prize$10

Fifth Prize$ 8

1. In order for the pigs to be marketed to a buyer, it is recommended that the pigs weigh between 220-280 pounds. However all pigs, regardless of weight, will be allowed to show, compete, and sale.

1. No animals or pigs will be required to be weighed on test or ear tagged with official ear tags. However, for identification purposes, each pig needs a tag in its ear.

1. All hogs will be decked and sold to slaughter.

1. A total 8 hogs may be shown by exhibitors- 2 pens of three and 2 individuals. If an exhibitor has at least 3 hogs, he or she can show the 3 hogs as a pen of three, and can also show 2 of the hogs as individuals.

1. Swine must be shown by their owners except when one exhibitor has more than one animal in the ring. The second animal must be shown by a junior exhibitor. Exceptions to this must be approved by the show committee.

1. Hogs must have at least ½ inch of hair in order to show and sell. No oil or powder may be used on the hogs. This rule is strictly enforced for the benefit of those buying our hogs. Buyers do not want hogs with less than ½ inch of hair and oil or powder on the skin. No clipping is allowed once the hogs are in the barn.

1. All pig exhibitors must be Youth PQA plus certified, no exceptions. Exhibitors 8 & under must be supervised by a PQA Plus certified Adult. See your County Extension Agent for details on this training.

BEEF CATTLE

Classes will be determined by weight. First and second place steers from each class will compete for Grand Champion and Reserve Champion. Prospect steers and heifers will show separate from Market steers, except all will show together in showmanship.

BEEF FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP

Exhibitors must be 5 years old to show Cattle.

Novice entries will receive a trophy, blue ribbon, and $10 premium.

Prizes awarded in each division (except Novice):

First prize$50

Second Prize$33

Third Prize$27

Fourth Prize$23

Fifth Prize$17

ADDITIONAL STEER RULES

1. Only two market steers and two prospect steers may be shown per exhibitor.

1. Steer entries must be of beef breeds. Only cattle without horns may be shown.

1. Market class steers must weigh a minimum of 1000 pounds to be sold in the auction.

1. For safety reasons, unruly steers cannot be entered. Steers becoming unruly after being entered may be ruled ineligible by the judges.

1. Each exhibitor must leave his/her steer securely tied during and after show and sale.

1. Exhibitors have the option to sell steers as a terminal sale. See page 10 for details.

ADDITIONAL HEIFER RULES

1. Heifers must be identified by color and a numbered identification, either an ear tag or tattoo.

1. Heifers are to be halter broken. Unruly animals which may endanger the safety of exhibitors will be asked to leave.

1. Exhibitors need not own the animals; however, NC State Fair rules apply regarding training of heifers.

1. Exhibitors may show up to two heifers. If an exhibitor has more than one animal in a class, the second animal must be shown by a junior exhibitor.

1. Heifers must be less than 2 years of age as of show date.

1. All heifers will show together, regardless of breed, classes will be determined by age.

LAMBS

First and second place lambs from each class will compete for Grand Champion and Reserve Champion. Ribbons will be awarded based on lamb placing. Ewes and market lambs will show together for showmanship.

LAMB FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP

Novice entries will receive a trophy, blue ribbon, and $10 premium.

Prizes awarded in each division (except novice):

First prize$25

Second Prize$20

Third Prize$16

Fourth Prize$10

Fifth Prize$8

ADDITIONAL LAMB RULES

1. Lambs do not have to be weighed on test unless the information is recorded for record books.

1. Exhibitors may show 2 ewe lambs and two market lambs; however, if both animals are in the same class, the second lamb must be shown by a junior exhibitor. Rams are not allowed.

1. Classes will be determined by weight and number of entries. LAMBS MAY NOT WEIGH MORE THAN 145 LBS.

1. Market Lambs must be under one year old the day of the show. Committee members and judge reserve the right to mouth any animal suspected of being too old.

1. Junior Ewe classes will be determined by birthday of animal. Ewes must be under one year old the day of the show. Committee members and judge reserve the right to mouth any animal suspected of being too old.

1. If an exhibitor shows a ewe in the ewe show, the same ewe is not eligible for the market lamb show. Otherwise, both ewes and wethers may show in the market lamb show.

1. Exhibitors have the option to sell lambs as a terminal sale. See page 10 for details.

KIDS

Market Classes will be based on weight. First and second place kids from each class will compete for Grand Champion and Reserve Champion. Ribbons will be awarded based on kid placing.

KID FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP

Novice entries will receive a trophy, blue ribbon, and $10 premium.

Prizes awarded in each division (except novice):

First prize$25

Second Prize$20

Third Prize$16

Fourth Prize$10

Fifth Prize$8

ADDITIONAL GOAT RULES

1. Exhibitors may show 2 doe kids and two market kids; however, if both animals are in the same class, the second animal must be shown by a junior exhibitor.

1. Kids must be under one year old the day of the show, have all baby teeth the day of the show, and horn tips must be dulled and/or blunt. Bucks are not allowed.

1. Kids do not have to be weighed on test unless the information is recorded for record books.

1. Market Classes will be determined by weight and number of entries. Animals must be less than one year old the day of the show. Committee members and judge reserve the right to mouth any animal suspected of being too old.

1. Junior Doe classes will be determined by birthday of animal. Does must be under one year old the day of the show. Committee members and judge reserve the right to mouth any animal suspected of being too old.

1. If an exhibitor shows a doe in the doe show, the same doe is not eligible for the market kid show. Otherwise, both does and wethers may show in the market kid show.

1. Exhibitors have the option to sell kids as a terminal sale. See page 10 for details.

PLEASE NOTE ALL ENTRY FORMS ARE DUE IN THE LENOIR COUNTY OFFICE BY FEBRUARY 14. PLEASE CHECK RULES CAREFULLY FOR NEW CHANGES.

RECORD BOOKS

All participants should request appropriate swine/steer/heifer/lamb/kid record books from the Cooperative Extension Offices or Agriculture Teachers. In order to be eligible for the project book contest, participants must complete record books and return to show office by 12:00 pm on April 9. 2012. If you do not wish to compete in project book competition, your book may be turned in after the show, but premium monies are withheld until record books are completed. Only one book must be completed regardless of number of species shown.

SHOWMANSHIP WORKSHOP

A showmanship workshop will be offered to all those interested at the Edgecombe County Livestock Arena in March. This is an excellent workshop that is offered by the NC State Extension Youth Livestock program. More details will come later regarding this event. All youth are encouraged to attend.

SPECIAL SHOWS

This year we will offer a Special Show for participants that are recognized as disabled. It is the wish of the show committee that all participants in the regular show offer their time and their animals to help a disabled child to have the livestock show experience. If you are willing to help with this event, please indicate so on your entry form. For more information, contact Eve Honeycutt at or 252-527-2191. See page 11 for flyer.