2007 LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATION

Department 2
Beef Cattle
Superintendent:
Wesley Hall 335-7121
Rules & Regulations

 1. Registration papers required on all animals with exception of commercial heifers, steers, and pens of three. These papers must be presented to superintendent at time of check in.
2 Animals must be registered in the exhibitors name Exhibitor limited to two animals per class, No Exceptions.
3. Health requirements as defined by the State Livestock and Poultry Commission will be followed.
4. Stall fees $5.00 per head.
5. Entry deadline September 1, 2007. Exhibitors must be residence of Van Buren County.
6. Animals will be in place no later than 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 11, 2007 Animals will be released at 8 00 p.m. Saturday September 15, 2007.
7. Pen of three animals cannot be shown in individual classes.
8. Bulls over one year old must have nose ring or will not be allowed to show.
9. All heifers over four months old must be calf hood vaccinated, all animals both male and female over eighteen months old must be bled and bangs tested to obtain proper health papers with exception of market steers.
10. Juniors must show their animal or they can have assistance from another Junior exhibitor. Adults are not allowed to assist a Junior exhibitor while he/she is competing in the show ring during the junior show.
11. Junior exhibitors will exhibit in Junior Show only. Open exhibitors will exhibit in Open Show only. Junior exhibitors may assist in showing open exhibitor’s animals in the Open Show.
12. The Van Buren County Fair Association and Superintendent, reserves the right to add to these rules or make any changes necessary at ay time.

Department 2

Beef Cattle
Points:
Junior Division: 8 6 4 2
Senior Division: 10 8 6 4
Class Birth Requirements/Notes
1. Late Junior Heifer Calf Born March 1, 2006 or later (at least 4 Months old)
2. Early Junior Heifer Calves Born January 1 to Feb. 28, 2006
3. Late Senior Heifer Calves Born November 1 to December 31,2005
4. Early Senior Heifer Calves Born September 1 to October 31, 2005
5. Late Summer Yearling Females Born July 1 to Aug 31, 2005
6. Early Summer Yearling Females Born May 1 to June 30, 2005
7. Late Junior yearling Females Born Mar 1 to April 30, 2005
8. Early junior yearling Females Born Jan 1 to Feb 28, 2004
9. Senior Yearling Females Born Sept. 1 to December 31, 2004
10. Champion Heifer  
11. Reserve Champion Heifer  
12. Early Two Year Old Heifer/Cow
 		 Born July 1 to Aug. 31, 2004
Note: Cow has to have calved or have vet’s
statement that she is confirmed pregnant.
13. Two Year Old Cow Aged Cow Born before Jan 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004
14. Aged Cow Born before Jan. 1, 2004
15. Champion Cow  
16. Reserve Champion Cow  
17. Grand Champion  
18. Reserve Grand Champion  
19. Late Junior Bull Calves Born Mar. 1, 2006 or later (at least 4 months old)
20. Early Junior Bull Calves Born Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2006
21. Late Senior Bull Calves Born Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2005
22. Early Senior Bull Calves Born Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 2005
23. Late Summer Yearling Bulls Born Jul. 1 to Aug. 31, 2005
24. Early Summer Yearling Bulls Born May 1 to June 30, 2005
25. Late Junior Yearling Bulls Born Mar. 1 to April 30, 2005
26. Early Junior Yearling Bulls Born Jan. 1 to Feb. 29, 2005
27. Senior Yearling Bulls Born Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2004
28. Champion Bull Calf  
29. Reserve Champion Bull Calf  
30. Two Year Old Bull Born Jan. 1 to Aug. 31, 2004
31. Age Bull Born before Jan. 1, 2004
32. Champion Bull  
33. Reserve Champion Bull  
34, Grand Champion Bull  
35. Reserve Grand Champion Bull  
36. Market Steers Note: These animals are subject to be weighed
in and classes will be determined by weights at
Superintendent’s discretion following weigh in.
Animals must be of beef breeding and weigh 751
pounds or greater to be eligible for the Jr. Premium Auction.
37. Grand Champion Market Steer (Winner qualifies for Premium Auction)
38. Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer (Winner qualifies for Premium Auction)
39. Commercial Heifers Note: These animals are subject to be weighed in
and classes will be determined by weights at
Superintendent’s discretion following weigh in.
Animals must be of beef breeding. Animals must be
under two years of age and still have their baby teeth.
Animals must be born prior to April 15, 2006. Animals
must be cross- bred, no pure bred animals will be eligible for class.
40. Grand Champion Commercial Heifer (Winner qualifies for Premium Auction)
41. Reserve Grand Champion Commercial Heifer  
42. Pen of Three Note: Can be bulls, steers, or heifers not to exceed
nine months of age. These animals will not be
allowed to show in individual classes.
43. Prospect Steers  
44. Grand Champion Prospect Steer  
45. Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Steer Note: Prospect Steers must be of beef breeding and
weigh between 500 and 750 pounds.
46. Junior Showmanship (Ages 13 and under)  
47. Senior Showmanship (Ages 14 to 19)  
48. Herdsmen Award Note: Will be given to the Junior exhibitor in Beef,
Dairy, Swine, Sheep, or Dairy Goats keeping the
neatest and cleanest exhibit during the Fair.

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