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  Department 10 4H ... Section A-32 – HOLSTEIN STEER FEEDER CALF

COMMITTEE

Chairperson – Dan Hershberger 717-786-5416 ~ Jessica Craig

RULES

ELIGIBILITY – Any boy or girl who is a member of the Lancaster County Holstein 4-H Feeder Club and resides in the Solanco or is a member of the Solanco FFA is eligible to show and participate in the sale.

OWNERSHIP – Each member must have entire charge and care of their animal. All steers must be 100% Holstein. Animals must have been purchased by March 31st. Animals must be castrated and dehorned.

HEALTH

A. Each steer must meet all health requirements as set forth by the PA Department of Agriculture. All animals must have a health certificate signed by an accredited veterinarian. All steers must be immunized against IBR and BVD. The most recent vaccine must be administered not less than 15 days or more than 180 days prior to the fair.

B. All exhibitors must have a completed and signed “Animal Owner or Caretakers Verification of Veterinarian – Client – Patient relationship” form that will be collected at check-in.

ENTRY AND SALE – All animals are to be entered on Tuesday evening from 3 – 5 PM and remain on the fair grounds until 10 PM Friday evening. Steers will be weighed upon arrival. Steers must weigh at least 400 lbs. to be eligible to show and sell. Members may sell only one Holstein Feeder Calf.

All members are expected to help with barn cleanup on Saturday morning following the fair.

PREMIUM LIST

Class 1 2 3 4 5

1. Lightweight................................................... $20.00 $18.00 $16.00 $14.00 $12.00

2. Middleweight................................................ $20.00 $18.00 $16.00 $14.00 $12.00

3. Light Heavyweight........................................ $20.00 $18.00 $16.00 $14.00 $12.00

4. Heavyweight.................................................. $20.00 $18.00 $16.00 $14.00 $12.00

5. Champion...................................................... Trophy

6. Reserve Champion........................................ Trophy

SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST

Class 1 2 3 4 5

1. First year members........................................ $15.00     $12.00     $9.00     $8.00     $7.00

2. Jr. Class 12 and under.................................... $15.00     $12.00     $9.00     $8.00     $7.00

3. Sr. Class 13 and older.................................... $15.00     $12.00     $9.00     $8.00     $7.00

Overall Showmanship Champion – First and Second place in each class will be eligible. Reserve and Grand Champion Showman will receive trophies.

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING AWARD

1. It is the sincere wish of the Solanco Fair Association to maintain livestock areas in a clean, neat and safe condition for the enjoyment of Fair patrons, therefore a good housekeeping award has been initiated and will be awarded to the exhibitors best displaying these qualities.

2. The award will be based on the following point system:

Cleanliness of animal 20 points

Cleanliness of bedding 20 points

Keeping feed and supplies presentable 10 points

Keeping equipment clean and neat 10 points

Keeping aisles clean 20 points

Courtesy to fair patrons 20 points

100 points

The following premiums will be paid to the exhibitors receiving good housekeeping award:

1st $20.00 2nd $15.00 3rd $10.00


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