2007 LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATION

Department 7
Poultry
Superintendent- Wesley Hall
(501) 335-7121
Rules & Regulations

1. Animals will be entered from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 11, 2007. Animals will be released at 8 p.m. Saturday, September 15, 2007.
2. New laws require testing prior to entering grounds! Animals must be free of Pullorum-Typhoid, Salmonella diseases and will be subject to blood test on arrival unless belonging to the following categories, Broilers, Breeder Birds, (including turkeys, originating from Pullorum- Typhoid clean flocks); Poultry chain projects (originating from Pullorum-Typhoid clean flocks); waterfowl.
3. Turkeys are subject to tests by tube method only and at official laboratories. Therefore, all turkeys not coming from Pullorum-typhoid, Salmonella free flocks must be tested prior to show.
4. This applies to ducks and geese since individual ownership and age cannot be established or verified. Entries will be limited to two of each sex per exhibitor’s family.
5. This applies to geese since geese mate for life, geese will be shown in pairs only.
6. The Van Buren County Fair Association and Superintendent reserves the right to add to these rules or make any necessary changes at anytime.
7. Pens will be provided.
8. Feed will be furnished.
9. Feed, water, facilities and care is the responsibility of the Fair Association.

Department 7

Classes
Chicken & Turkey
Points: 3 2 1
Junior Division: 50¢ per point
Senior Division: 60¢ per point
Entries will consist of:
A. Recognized laying breeds
B. Meat or Broiler Production
C. Fancy Hybrids
Singles
1 .Cockeral
2. Pullet
3. Cock
4. Hen
Pens
1 .Old Trio (1 Cock, 2 Hens)
2. Young Trio (1 Cock, 2 Hens)
Broilers
1 .Up to 3 lbs.
2. Over 3 lbs.
3. Pens of 5 pullets
Note: For 4-H and FFA ONLY! These pens of 5 pullets will be auctioned off Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Bids will be accepted all week at the Extension Office - 745-7117.
4. Grand Champion pen of 5 pullets (Winner qualifies for Premium Auction).
5. Reserve Grand Champion pen of 5 pullets (Winner qualifies for Premium Auction).
Classes
Recognized Waterfowl                Points: 3 2 1
Ducks
1. Drakes
2. Hens
3. Pairs
Geese
1. Pairs
Herdsman Award:
Note: A trophy and $25.00 cash award will be given to an outstanding Junior exhibitor in Poultry or Rabbits.