Beef Cattle

Department - 3
Open

Department - 10
Sections 301-306
4-H & Vocational

Beef Cattle
Dairy Beef
Veal

SUPERINTENDENT:

Dan Myers - 814-495-5473

THERE ARE MANY CHANGES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. PLEASE READ ALL RULES CAREFULLY.

ANIMAL HEALTH RULES ARE SET BY THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MUST BE ADHERED TO.

PENNSYLVANIA CATTLE REQUIREMENTS:

1.	A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued within 30 days prior to the opening date of the Fair.
2.	All animals must be free of infectious and contagious diseases..
3.	An animal Owner of Caretaker’s Verification of Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) form must accompany each animal, and must be presented upon arrival at the exhibition grounds
4.	Individual official animal identification is required. Official ID’s include:
	a.	A USDA-issued metal ear tag.
	b.	An ISO-compliant 15-digit ear tag (including RFID).
	c.	A breed registration tattoo if the tattoo is legible and the animal is accompanied by a copy of the registration certificate.
	d.	A breed registration ear tag if the animal is accompanied by a copy of the registration certificate.
5.	A current rabies vaccination administered by a licensed veterinarian is required for animals 3 months of age and older (market cattle are exempt from this vaccination requirement). All vaccine label directions must be followed, and all rabies vaccinated cattle must be accompanied by a rabies vaccination certificate of the vaccination information must be included on the CVI. If a rabies vaccination certificate is provided, the certificate must contain legible name and contact information of the veterinarian who administered the vaccine and the veterinarian’s signature. A copy of the rabies vaccination certificate is acceptable.

OUT OF STATE CATTLE REQUIREMENTS:

1.	A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued within the 60 days prior to the opening date of the exhibition is required. The CVI shall include a statement verifying that “all animals identified on this Certificate of Veterinary Inspection have been examined and found to be free from Vesicular Stomatitis (VS). During the past 90 days, these animals have neither been exposed to VS nor located within 10 miles of a site where VS has been diagnosed.
2.	All animals must be free of infectious and contagious diseases and a statement of this is required on the CVI (the statement is pre-printed on the CVI). Animals appearing unhealthy upon arrival may not enter the exhibition grounds.
3.	An animal Owner of Caretaker’s Verification of Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) form must accompany each animal, and must be presented upon arrival at the exhibition grounds.
4.	Individual official animal identification is required. Official ID’s include:
	a.	A USDA-issued metal ear tag; or
	b.	An ISO-compliant 15-digit ear tag (including RFID tag).
	c.	A breed registration tattoo if the tattoo is legible and the animal is accompanied by a copy of the registration certificate; or
	d.	A breed registration ear tag if the animal is accompanied by a copy of the registration certificate.
5.	A current rabies vaccination administered by a licensed veterinarian is required for animals 3 months of age and older (market cattle are exempt from this vaccination requirement). All vaccine label directions must be followed, and all rabies vaccinated cattle must be accompanied by a rabies vaccination certificate of the vaccination information must be included on the CVI. If a rabies vaccination certificate is provided, the certificate must contain legible name and contact information of the veterinarian who administered the vaccine and the veterinarian’s signature. A copy of the rabies vaccination certificate is acceptable.
6.	Tuberculosis Testing:
	a.	No test is required for animals originating from “Accredited Free” states or zones.
	b.	All animals originating from states or zones designated “Modified Accredited Advanced” must be test negative within the 60 days prior to the date of importation. The negative test results and date of test must be included on the CVI or the animal must be accompanied by a negative laboratory test report (a copy of the original lab report is acceptable).
	c.	All animals originating from states or zones designated “Modified Accredited” must originate from herds in which all animals 12 months of age and older are test negative within the 12 month prior to the date of importation and the animals to be imported are test negative within the 60 days prior to the date of importation and at least 60 days after the negative whole herd test. The negative test results and date of the test must be included on the CVI or the animal must be accompanied by a negative laboratory test report (a copy of the original lab report is acceptable).
7.	Brucellosis Testing:
	a.	No test is required for exhibition animals which originate from a Brucellosis –Free state or are members of a Certified Brucellosis-Free Herd.
	b.	Test eligible animals (unvaccinated animals over 8 months (269 days of age) and those calfhood vaccinated over 14 months (449 days of age) originating from Brucellosis Class A, B and C states shall be Brucellosis test negative within 60 days of the opening date of the show. The negative test results and date of test must be included on the CVI or the animal must be accompanied by a negative laboratory test report (a copy of the original lab report is acceptable).
	c.	An approved laboratory in the state of origin or Canada shall conduct an official blood test for brucellosis, and the imported test-legible animals shall be negative to one of the following approved tests:
		1.	Buffered Acid Plate Antigen Test (BAPA).
		2.	Standard Tube Agglutination Test. The imported animals shall be negative in the 1:50 dilution.
		3.	Official Card Test.

CAMBRIA COUNTY FAIR RULES:

4-H AND VOCATIONAL:

1.	Exhibitors must be able to keep their animals under control Due to weight variances and weight limits, the Fair will attempt to have an equal number of steers in each weight class. A committee representing show management will observe the handling of all animals both in and out of the show ring and will have the authority to disqualify any exhibitor for unethical practices. In the case of an unruly animal, adult supervision will be provided at ringside for the exhibitor. In any case the exhibitor must remain with the animal. If the animal poses a safety risk to any of the exhibitors or other animals it will be removed from the ring at the discretion of the superintendent/show stewards. This in turn will cause any forfeiture of class placing and the animal will be ineligible to be sold through the livestock sale Any Special Needs exhibitor will be permitted assistance in the show ring/sale from a parent, 4-H’er or designated adult
2.	Steers will be weighed Monday Morning at 7:00 a.m. For class purposes. All exhibitors are responsible for getting their steers on the scale at weigh time.
3.	No contestant may enter more than 2 animals (both may be sold). Steers will be sold at the Junior Livestock Sale. Champion and Reserve Champion must be sold. Any questions concerning any exhibitor’s eligibility to show during the Fair must be expressed to the an Extension Agent prior to the Fair or on Sunday of Fair week. This is the only time you may question an exhibitor’s eligibility to show in a livestock show during the week of Fair. The question will be resolved promptly by examining the 4-H clubs Organizational sheets and /or the Secretary’s Book.
4.	Junior Market Steers will not be eligible to show in the Open Market Steer Show.
5.	A suitable ½ inch rope halter must be left on any steer sold through the sale until the animal is loaded out
6.	Exhibitors will be charged a commission of 2% of gross sales per head, for animals sold through the sale, to be used for advertising and other sale expenses. The Pennsylvania Beef Council check-off of $1.00 per head will also be deducted.
7.	Following the market show, members are required to inform the Extension Staff of animal (s) not to be catalogued for the sale. Failure to comply will result in the animal (s) being sold through the Livestock Auction.
8.	Because of limited space and to ensure equal access to the steer washing facilities, grooming chutes are not permitted in the Beef Barn wash rack. Each exhibitor may enter 2 Steers, 2 Dairy Beef, and 2 Veal Calves. All animals will be sold during the 4-H Livestock Sale. Grand champion and Reserve Grand Champion MUST be sold at the Livestock Sale. Any animal entered in the Livestock Show or Sale shall not receive any treatment with drugs or biologics within the withdrawal time prior to slaughter. Withdrawal times for drugs and biologics are stated on the directions for use. Label directions must be followed at all times. If upon slaughter, a recent treatment with drugs or biologics is found to have been administered prior to the sale and the treatment is the cause of condemnation of a carcass, the loss of the carcass will be borne by the exhibitor. In order to make a desirable appearance at the main Beef Show, the Cambria County Fair requires all steers to be fitted in a modern day fashion to be determined by the Beef Superintendent.
9.	Each exhibitor is responsible for the care of their animal(s) until the animal(s) is loaded out. Each Exhibitor is responsible for keeping stalls clean with fresh bedding and all animals must be well groomed at all times.
10.	Each exhibitor or a representative of the exhibitor must be present, and is responsible for loading their animal when picked up by the buyer
11.	County Bred Classes: The animal must be born and raised in Cambria County. The Dam must be owned by a person residing in Cambria County.
12.	Stockman Contest: Any 4-H or Vocational member may participate provided they are enrolled in the Project. The contest will contain 5 - 6 stations for the youth to work through. The stations will be worth 50 points each and consist of the following: Feed Identification, Quality Assurance, Management, Equipment Identification, Meats Identification and Fitting Skills. The exhibitor may earn 50 points per station.
13.	Showmanship Contest: 4-H or Vocational members may show an animal provided it has been carried as a project and is owned by the exhibitor.
14.	Dairy Veal: All Veal should be fed the special veal high fat milk replacer or whole milk. Classes will be divided as equally as possible into Light, Middle and Heavy Weight Classes. It is suggested calves weigh over 180 pounds. There is no maximum weight limit. All Veal calves must be of a Dairy Breed not a Beef Dairy Cross. The Exhibitor must have all animals listed for competition on the Fairgrounds by Sunday 12:00 Noon. No contestant may enter more that 2 calves. Both animals may be sold. Both Champion and Reserve Champion must be sold at the Junior Livestock Sale. Calves must be born between March 16 and June 30, 2010 and tagged by July 15th. 4-H Veal Calves will not be eligible to show in the Open Classes.
15.	Dairy Beef:
	a.	Project animal(s) must be born between February 15 and April 15 of the current year.
	b.	Animal(s) must be castrated and dehorned by June 15. Calf horns must be 1 inch in height or less and healed to be eligible to show.
	c.	Animal(s) must be fitted as a Beef of Dairy Veal.
	d.	Exhibitors must have all animals listed for competition on the Fairgrounds by 12:00 Noon, Sunday. Weigh-In on Sunday will be approximately 4:30 p.m.
	e.	All exhibitors are responsible for getting their calves on the scale at weigh time. There is no minimum or maximum weight (350-650 lbs. is suggested).
	f.	Classes will be determined according to weight. Dairy Beef weights will be divided as evenly as possible. All calves MUST BE 100% Brown Swiss or Holstein Bull Calves (Black & White or Red & White).
	g.	Calves shown in the Junior Show (4-H & FFA) are not eligible for the Open Class Show.

OPEN CLASS:

16.	Joint ownership is considered to be one owner in accordance with registration papers.
17.	When in an exhibition in the ring, each animal must be under halter and held under control by the owner or the owner’s representative.
18.	Health papers and animal will be checked and regulations will be enforced.
19.	Manure must be dumped at the designated pit areas.
20.	Market Steers: Crossbred Steers shall be classified according to the Breed of the Sire. Steers shown in the Junior Class 4-H and Vocational are not eligible for Open Class Market Steers.
21.	Open Class Dairy Beef Judging is Wednesday following the Junior Dairy Beef Show.
22.	Barn Awards: Cattle exhibitors who maintain the most attractive and sanitary exhibits will be eligible for special premiums. Beef and Veal are not judged separate.
23.	There is no limit to the number of animals an exhibitor may show in Open Class Providing Barn space is available. The minimum weight for Open Class Dairy Beef is 400 lbs.

DEPARTMENT - 3 - OPEN CLASS

ENTRIES CLOSE, SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2010

Registration is $2.50 Per Livestock Head and 10% of the 1^st Place Premium

BREED DESCRIPTION:

Angus - Charolais - Hereford (Horned or Polled - Shorthorn (Horned or Polled) - Other, Name Entry

Class		SECTION – 1 BREEDING BEEF CATTLE	1st	2nd		3rd	4th	5th
		Premium	$10.00	$8.00		$6.00	Ribbon	Ribbon
1.		Junior Bull Calves, Calved after January 1, 2010
2.		Senior Bull Calves, Calved Between Sept. 1, 2009 - Dec. 31, 2009
3.		Summer Yearling Bull ,Calved between May 1, 2009 - August 31, 2009
4.		Junior Yearling Bull, Calved between January 1, 2009 - April 30, 2009
5.		Senior Yearling Bull, Calved between September 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
6.		2 Year Old Bull, Calved between January 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008
7.		Champion Bull 1st Place Bulls Competing Rosette
8.		Reserve Champion 1^st & 2^nd to Champion Rosette
9.		2 Bulls, owned by Exhibitor	$15.00	$10.00
10.		3 Bulls, owned by Exhibitor	$20.00	$15.00
11.		Junior, Heifer Calves, After March 1, 20010	$10.00	$8.00		$6.00	Ribbon	Ribbon
12.		Senior, Heifer Calves, Between January 1, 2010 and February 28, 2010
13.		Late, Senior Heifer, Between November 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009
14.		Senior, Heifer Calves, Between September 1, 2009 and October 31, 2009
15.		Summer Yearling Heifer, Between June 15, 2009 and August 31, 2009
16.		Summer Yearling Heifer, Between May 1, 2009 and June 15, 2009
17.		Junior Yearling Heifer, Calved Between March 1, 2009 and June 14, 2009
18.		Early Yearling Heifer, Between January 1, 2009 and February 28, 2009
19.		Senior Yearling Heifer, Between September 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008
20.		2 Year Old Heifer, Between January 1, 2008 and August 31, 2008
21.		Champion Female 1^st Place Females Competing Rosette
22.		Reserve Champion 1^st & 2^nd Second Competing Rosette
23.		Get of Sire, Four animals from above classes, both sexes represented, need not be owned by exhibitor.	$20.00	$10.00
24.		Junior Get of Sire, Three animals both sexes presented, from classes 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15.
		SECTION - 2 MARKET STEERS	$10.00	$8.00		$6.00	Ribbon	Ribbon
25.		Lightweight
26.		Medium Weight
27.		Heavy Weight
28.		Breed Champion Rosette
29.		Grand Champion Rosette
30.		Three (3) Steers Lightweight	$10.00	$8.00		$6.00	Ribbon	Ribbon
31.		Three (3) Steers Medium Weight
32.		Three (3) Steers heavy Weight
33.		Champion Trio Rosette
34.		Reserve Champion Trio Rosette
	SECTION - 3 DAIRY BEEF		$10.00	$8.00	$6.00		Ribbon	Ribbon
35.	Light Weight
36.	Medium Weight
37.	Heavy Weight
38.	Grand Champion Rosette
39.	Reserve Grand Champion Rosette
	SECTION - 4 BARN AWARDS		$5.00	$4.00	$3.00		Ribbon	Ribbon
40.	Good Housekeeping
41.	Stall Decorations

DEPARTMENT – 10

SECTIONS 301 - 306

ENTRIES CLOSE, SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2010

Registration is $2.50 Per Livestock Head - There is no Entry Fee for 4-H or Vocational

BREED DESCRIPTION:

Angus - Charolois - Hereford - Shorthorn (horned or polled) - Others (by breed, name entry

Class	SECTION 301 BREEDING BEEF CATTLE	$10.00	$8.00	$6.00	Ribbon	Ribbon
1.	Junior Heifer Calf, born after Jan. 1,2010
2.	Senior Heifer Calf, Born between September 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009
3.	Summer Yearling Heifer, Born between May 1, 2009 and August 31, 2009
4.	Junior Yearling Heifer, Born Between January 1, 2009 and April 30, 2009
5.	Senior Yearling Heifer, Born Between September 1, 2008 and December 1, 2008
6.	Champion Female 1st Place Females Competing Rosette
7.	Reserve Champion 1st and 2nd Competing Rosette
	SECTION 302 - MARKET STEERS HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISIONS SPONSORED BY LONG'S EQUIPMENT SALES & REPAIR
8.	Light Lightweight
9.	Medium Lightweight
10.	Heavy Lightweight	$23.00	$19.00	$17.00	$17.00	$17.00
11.	Champion, Lightweight Rosette
12.	Reserve Champion Rosette
13.	Light Middleweight
14.	Middle Middleweight
15.	Heavy Middleweight	$23.00	$19.00	$17.00	$17.00	$17.00
16.	Champion, Middleweight Rosette
17.	Reserve Champion Rosette
18.	Light Heavyweight
19.	Middle Heavyweight
20.	Heavy Heavyweight	$23.00	$19.00	$17.00	$17.00	$17.00
21.	Champion, Middleweight Rosette
22.	Reserve Champion Rosette
23.	Grand Champion Market Steer Banner and Rosette
24.	Reserve Grand Champion Banner and Rosette
	COUNTY BRED CLASSES SPONSORED BY HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, INC BAKER-HARRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL
25.	County Bred, Lightweight Market Steers	$17.00	$13.00	$11.00	$9.00	$7.00
26.	County Bred Middleweight Market Steers
27.	County Bred, Heavyweight Market Steers
28.	Champion County Bred Banner and Rosette
29.	Reserve Grand Champion Banner and Rosette
	SECTION 303 DAIRY VEAL	$10.00	$8.00	$6.00	Ribbon	Ribbon
30.	Lightweight
31.	Middleweight
32.	Heavyweight
33.	Special Weight
34.	Grand Champion Veal Banner and Rosette
35.	Reserve Grand Champion Banner and Rosette
	SECTION 304 - DAIRY BEEF SPONSORED IN PART BY JEFFREY P. HOOPER DMD
36.	Light Lightweight
37.	Medium Lightweight
38.	Heavy Lightweight
39.	Champion, Lightweight Rosette
40.	Reserve Champion Rosette
41.	Light Middleweight
42.	Middle Middleweight
43.	Heavy Middleweight
44.	Champion, Middleweight Rosette
45.	Reserve Champion Rosette
46.	Light Heavyweight
47.	Middle Heavyweight
48.	Heavy Heavyweight
49.	Champion, Heavyweight Rosette
50.	Reserve Champion Rosette
51.	Grand Champion Dairy Beef Banner and Rosette
52.	Reserve Grand Champion Banner and Rosette
	SECTION – 305 SHOWMAN MARKET STEER SHOWMAN SPONSORED BY DR. BRADY HAMADY FOREST HILLS VETERINARY	$7.00	$6.00	$5.00	$4.00	$3.00
53.	Market Steers, Ages 15 and Over
54.	Market Steers, Ages 12 - 14
55.	Market Steers, Ages 8 - 11
56.	Veal Cattle, Ages 15 and Over
57.	Veal Cattle, Ages 12 - 14
58.	Veal Cattle, Ages 8 - 11
	DAIRY BEEF SHOWMAN SPONSORED BY CRAIG MAZZ'S PIZZA 808 CALDWELL AVENUE, SUITE 108 PORTAGE, PA 15946 814-736-4200
59.	Dairy Beef, Ages 15 and Over
60.	Dairy Beef, Ages 12 - 14
61.	Dairy Beef, Ages 8 - 11
62.	Grand Champion Plaque
	SECTION - 306 STOCKMAN MARKET STEER STOCKMAN SPONSORED BY RAY & PATRICIA FENCHAK	$7.00	$6.00	$5.00	$4.00	$3.00
63.	Market Steers, Ages 15 and Over
64.	Market Steers, Ages 12 - 14
65.	Market Steers, Ages 8 - 11
66.	Veal Cattle, Ages 15 and Over
67.	Veal Cattle, Ages 12 - 14
68.	Veal Cattle, Ages 8 - 11
	DAIRY BEEF STOCKMAN SPONSORED BY CRAIG MAZZ'S PIZZA 808 CALDWELL AVENUE, SUITE 108 PORTAGE, PA 15946 814-736-4200
69.	Dairy Beef, Ages 15 and Over	$7.00	$6.00	$5.00	$4.00	$3.00
70.	Dairy Beef, Ages 12 - 14
71.	Dairy Beef, Ages 8 - 11
72.	Grand Champion Plaque

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