A. All animals, poultry and birds intended for exhibition within the State of Iowa will be considered under quarantine and not eligible for showing until the owner or agents presents a CERTIFICATE OF
VETERINARY INSPECTION, stating the animals, poultry or birds are apparently free from symptoms of infections or communicable diseases as determined on clinical inspection by an accredited veterinarian within 30 days (14 days for sheep) prior to date of entry to exhibition grounds.

B. INDIVIDUAL CERTIFICATES OF VETERINARY INSPECTION WILL NOT BE REQUIRED in certain classes, if the division superintendent has made prior arrangements with the official fair veterinarian to have all animals and/or birds inspected on arrival and prior to exhibition. ANY EVIDENCE OF WARTS, RINGWORM, FOOT ROT, PINK EYE, DRAINING ABSCESSES, OR ANY OTHER CONTAGIOUS DISEASE WILL ELIMINATE THE ANIMAL FROM THE SHOW.

CONSULT YOUR STATE AND/OR COUNTY FAIR BOOK
FOR ADDITIONAL OR SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS.

SECTION 2 - BREEDING CATTLE

TUBERCULOSIS: Iowa is Class Free
A. Cattle originating from an accredited-free state or zone may be exhibited without other testing requirements when accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that lists official individual identification. Cattle from a herd, or area, under quarantine for tuberculosis may not be exhibited. Cattle from a state or zone which is not an accredited-free state or zone must meet the following requirements.

1. An individual animal test conducted within 30 days of the exhibition, or

2. Originate from a tuberculosis accredited-free herd, with the accredited herd number and date of last test listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

BRUCELLOSIS: Iowa is Class Free
A. Native Iowa cattle originating from a herd not under quarantine can be exhibited without other testing requirements when accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, showing individual identity.

B. Cattle originating outside the state must meet one of the following requirements:

1. Originate from Brucellosis Class “Free” states, when accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and showing individual official identification, or

2. Official vaccinates under 24 months (beef), 20 months (dairy), when accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, showing official calfhood vaccination and individual official identification, or

3. Animals of any age originating from a herd not under quarantine when accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, showing a report of a negative brucellosis test conducted within 30 days prior to opening date of exhibition and individual official identification, or

4. Originate from a certified brucellosis free herd, accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, showing individual official identity, herd number, and date of last test, or

5. Calves under 6 months of age when accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, showing individual official identification.

NOTES:
1. All brucellosis tests must have been confirmed by a State-Federal Laboratory.

2. All nurse cows which accompany calves to be exhibited must meet above health requirements.

3. All cattle and bison originating from states not officially classified as brucellosis to tuberculosis free must obtain a pre-entry permit from the Iowa State Veterinarian’s Office. (515-281-5547)
 

SECTION 3 - MARKET BEEF CATTLE

Steers and beef type heifers exhibited in market classes must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, showing individual identification for each animal and originate from a herd not under quarantine.
 

SECTION 4 - SWINE
 

GENERAL:
1. All swine must be individually identified on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and originate from herds or areas not under quarantine. Plastic tags issued by 4-H officials can be substituted for an official metal test tag, when an additional identification (ear notch) is also recorded on the test chart and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. All identification is to be recorded on the pseudorabies test chart and the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

BRUCELLOSIS: Iowa is Class Free
1. Native Iowa Swine - No brucellosis test required for exhibition purposes.

2. Swine from Out of State - All breeding swine six months of age and older must either:
    a. Originate from a Brucellosis Class “Free” state; or
    b. Originate from a brucellosis validated herd with herd certification number and date of last test
        listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection; or
    c. Have a negative brucellosis test conducted within 60 days prior to show and confirmed by a
        state-federal laboratory.

AUJESZKY’S DISEASE (PSEUDORABIES) - ALL SWINE: Iowa is Stage V
1. Native Iowa swine. Native Iowa swine originating from a Stage 4 or lower status county must present a test record and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that indicate that each swine has had a negative test for pseudorabies within 30 days prior to the show (individual show regulations may have more restrictive time restrictions), regardless of the status of the herd, and that lists the individual official identification. Native Iowa swine originating from a Stage 5 status county must present a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection listing individual official identification. No pseudorabies testing requirements will be necessary for native Iowa swine originating from Stage 5 counties. Electronic identification will not be considered official identification for exhibition purposes.

2. Swine originating outside Iowa. All exhibitors must present a test record and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that indicate that each swine has had a negative test for pseudorabies within 30 days prior to the show (individual show regulations may have more restrictive time restrictions), regardless of the status of the herd, and that lists the individual official identification. Electronic identification will not be considered official identification for exhibition purposes.

3. Swine that return from an exhibition to the home herd or that are moved to a purchaser’s herd following an exhibition or consignment sale must be isolated and retested negative for pseudorabies not less than 30 and not more than 60 days after reaching their destination. (Code of Iowa 166D.13(2.)
 

SECTION 5 - SHEEP AND GOATS

1. All animals must be individually, officially identified on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and originate from herds or areas not under quarantine. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for sheep will require clinical inspection by an accredited veterinarian within 14 days (30 days for goats) prior to date of entry to exhibition grounds.

2. A. All sexually intact sheep must be identified with an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag and this number must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

B. B. All sexually intact goats must be identified with an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag or by an official tattoo registered with USDA (to register, call 1-866-USDATAG), and the complete ear tag number or complete ear tattoo number must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. The Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must also include a statement certifying the herd’s participation in the Scrapie program.
If you use tattoos instead of scrapie tags:
• Complete numbers from both ears (or complete tail or flank numbers) must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
• Herd tattoo prefix must be registered with USDA by calling 1-866-USDA-TAG.
• A statement must be included on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection indicating that the herd participates in the scarpie program, and listing the official tattoo registered to the herd.

3. Any evidence of club lamb fungus, ringworm, draining abscesses, foot rot, sore mouth, or any other contagious disease will eliminate the animal from the show.

4. Goats originating from outside of the state - must originate from a state certified brucellosis free herd, or from a class “free” state (brucellosis), or have a negative brucellosis test performed within 90
days of the exhibition. In addition, they must originate from a herd having a negative Tuberculosis test within the last twelve months, or from a class “free” state (TB); or have a record of a negative tuberculosis test performed within 90 days of exhibition.
 

SECTION 6 - HORSES AND MULES
 

All horses shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection with individual identification, or a description of the individual animal. These requirements apply to all horses entering the fairgrounds.

Native Iowa horses and mules can be exhibited when accompanied by an individual Certificate of Veterinary Inspection listing a description of the individual animals.

All equine originating from outside the state shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection listing a description of the individual animals; and indicating that each animal six months of age or older in the shipment has had a negative official equine infectious anemia test within twelve months of importation. The testing laboratory, accession number and date of test must appear on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, or a copy of the Coggins (EIA) test paper must be presented.
 

SECTION 7 - POULTRY AND BIRDS
 

All poultry exhibited must come from U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks, or have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within 90 days of public exhibition and the test must have been performed by an authorized tester. (SEE GENERAL SECTION 1.B)
 

SECTION 8 - DOGS AND CATS
 

All dogs and cats exhibited must have a current rabies vaccination certificate. (SEE GENERAL SECTION 1.B)
 

SECTION 9 - FARM DEER
 

Accredited veterinarians must be approved to administer tuberculosis tests on Cervidae.
“Cervidae” means all animals belonging to the cervidae family, and “CWD susceptible cervidae” means whitetail deer, blacktail deer, mule deer, red deer, and elk.

1. Native Iowa cervidae. Native Iowa cervidae may be exhibited from a herd not under quarantine without additional testing for brucellosis or tuberculosis. Native Iowa cervidae may be exhibited without other testing requirement when accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that lists individual official identification.

A. All CWD susceptible cervidae must have originated from a chronic wasting disease monitored or certified herd in which these animals have been kept for at least one year or were natural additions.
Cervidae originating from a herd with a diagnosis, signs, or epidemiological evidence or an area under quarantine for chronic wasting disease shall not be exhibited. The following statement must appear on the Certificate of Veterinary inspection:

“All Cervidae on this certificate originate from a chronic wasting disease monitored or certified herd in which these animals have been kept for at least one year or were natural additions. There has been no diagnosis, signs, or epidemiological evidence of chronic wasting disease in this herd for the past year.”

B. Other cervidae. For all other cervidae, the following statement must appear on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection:

“All Cervidae on this certificate have been part of the herd of origin for at least one year or were natural additions to this herd. There has been no diagnosis, signs, or epidemiological evidence of chronic wasting disease in this herd for the past year.”

2. Cervidae originating outside Iowa. Cervidae originating outside Iowa must obtain an entry permit from the State Veterinarian’s Office prior to import into Iowa. Cervidae originating outside Iowa which are six months of age or over must originate from a herd not under quarantine and be tested negative for Tuberculosis (TB) within 90 days of exhibition by the Single Cervical Tuberculin (SCT) test (Cervidae), or originate from an Accredited herd (Cervidae), or originate from a Qualified Herd (Cervidae), with test dates shown on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Herd status and SCT test are according to USDA Tuberculosis Eradication in Cervidae uniform methods and Rules effective January 22, 1999.

Cervidae originating outside Iowa which are six months of age or over must also be tested negative for Brucellosis within 90 days of exhibition, or originate from a Certified-Brucellosis Free Cervid Herd, or a Cervid Class Free Status State (Brucellosis). This negative status must be determined by Brucellosis tests approved for cattle and bison and tested in a cooperative state-federal laboratory.

A. All CWD susceptible cervidae must have originated from a chronic wasting disease monitored or certified herd in which these animals have been kept for at least one year or were natural additions. The originating herd must have achieved a CWD status equal to completion of three years in an approved CWD monitoring program, and the CWD herd number and enrollment date must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Cervidae originating from a herd with a diagnosis, signs, or epidemiological evidence or an area under quarantine for chronic wasting disease shall not be exhibited. The following statement must appear on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection:

“All Cervidae on this certificate originate from a chronic wasting disease monitored or certified herd in which these animals have been kept for at least one year or were natural additions. There has been no diagnosis, signs, or epidemiological evidence of chronic wasting disease in this herd for the past year.”

B. Other cervidae. For all other cervidae, the following statement must appear on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection:

“All Cervidae. on this certificate have been part of the herd of origin for at least one year or were natural additions to this herd. There has been no diagnosis, signs, or epidemiological evidence of chronic wasting disease in this herd for the past year.”
 

SECTION 10 - RABBITS AND OTHER SPECIES
 

(SEE GENERAL SECTION 1.B)
THE VETERINARY INSPECTOR IN CHARGE SHALL ORDER ANY ANIMALS, POULTRY OR BIRDS, WHEN FOUND TO BE INFECTED WITH ANY CONTAGIOUS OR INFECTIOUS DISEASES, TO BE REMOVED FROM THE FAIR OR EXHIBITION.

2008 HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXHIBITION
OF LIVESTOCK, POULTRY & BIRDS AT A COUNTY 4-H/FFA FAIR
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ANY EVIDENCE OF WARTS, RINGWORM, FOOT ROT, PINK EYE, DRAINING ABSCESSES
OR ANY OTHER CONTAGIOUS OR INFECTIOUS CONDITION WILL ELIMINATE
THE ANIMAL FROM THE SHOW.

No individual Certificate of Veterinary Inspection will be required on animals or poultry exhibited at County 4-H /FFA Fair, but the animals must be inspected when unloaded or shortly thereafter by an accredited veterinarian. Each show must have an official veterinarian.

Quarantined animals or animals from quarantined herds cannot be exhibited.

Swine exhibitors at county fairs that do not require a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, must sign and present an owner affidavit that the animals being exhibited did not originate from a quarantined herd and to the best of their knowledge, swine dysentery has not been in evidence in their herd for the past 12 months.

All swine exhibited must be accompanied by a record of a negative pseudorabies test, the test having been performed within 30 days prior to show, for swine originating from a Stage 4 or lower status county, subject to 64.35(2). No pseudorabies testing is required for swine originating from a Stage 5 county. (Iowa is Stage 5).

Swine returning from an exhibition to its home herd or moved to a purchaser’s herd, following an exhibition or consignment sale, must be isolated and retested negative for pseudorabies not less than 30 days and not more  than 60 days after reaching the swine’s destination. (Code of Iowa 166D.13(2))

EXCEPTIONS:
A. No testing is required for swine at an exhibition that involves only market classes, provided all swine are consigned directly to a slaughter establishment from the exhibition. The site that the swine
originate from must have a current monitored status in order for the swine to be transported to the fairgrounds (statistical testing completed within the last twelve months or originate from a site in Stage III or higher area). Swine leaving the exhibition from a market class must be consigned and moved direct to a slaughtering establishment.

B. If counties have a split show and the breeding animals are exhibited and returned home before the market classes arrive, it will not be necessary to have a test record on the animals showing in the market classes; however, market class animals must have a current monitored status in order to be transported to the fairgrounds.

SHEEP AND GOATS:
All sexually intact sheep must have an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag. All sexually intact goats must be identified with an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag or by an official tattoo registered with USDA. To register call 1-866-USDA-TAG.

POULTRY AND BIRDS:
All poultry exhibited must come from U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks, or have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within 90 days of public exhibition and the test must have been performed by an authorized tester. (SEE GENERAL SECTION 1.B)
However, “Market Classes” of poultry consigned to a slaughter establishment are exempt from the Salmonella testing requirements. “Market Class” of poultry must be separated from all other poultry by a distance of ten or more feet and/or an eight-foot high solid partition.

DOGS AND CATS:
All dogs and cats exhibited must have a current rabies vaccination certificate.

FARM DEER:
Accredited veterinarians must be approved to administer tuberculosis tests on Cervidae.
“Cervidae” means all animals belonging to the cervidae family, and “CWD susceptible cervidae” means whitetail deer, blacktail deer, mule deer, red deer, and elk. Cervidae may be exhibited without other testing requirements when accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that lists individual official identification.

All Cervidae must have been part of the herd of origin for at least one year or were natural additions, or must have originated from a chronic wasting disease monitored or certified herd in which these animals have been kept for at least one year or were natural additions. Cervidae originating from a herd with a diagnosis, signs, epidemiological evidence, or area under quarantine for chronic wasting disease may not be exhibited. The following statement must appear on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection:

A. CWD susceptible cervidae: “All Cervidae on this certificate originate from a chronic wasting disease monitored or certified herd in which these animals have been kept for at least one year or were natural additions. There has been no diagnosis, signs, or epidemiological evidence of chronic wasting disease in this herd for the past year.

B. Other cervidae: “All Cervidae on this certificate have been part of the herd of origin for at least one year or were natural additions to this herd. There has been no diagnosis, signs, or epidemiological
evidence of chronic wasting disease in this herd for the past year.”

THE DECISION OF THE OFFICIAL SHOW VETERINARIAN WILL BE FINAL.

  BEEF
(Includes Junior Section, Breeding Beef Heifer, Market Beef and Commercial Beef) 
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Junior Section

Don Grandgeorge, Superintendent
Shorty Anderson - Asst. Superintendent
Larry Pals - Asst. Superintendent
Dennis Brady - Asst. Superintendent

EXHIBITORS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: OFFICIAL 4-H OR FFA T-SHIRT OR WHITE BLOUSE OR SHIRT WITH THE 4-H OR FFA EMBLEM WITH DARK PANTS AND HARD SOLED SHOES AND NO HATS.

Special Rules:

1. General Rules and Rules of Livestock Department as listed in the Rules Section of this premium list apply in this department.
    a. Individual animals must be identified as either a 4-H or FFA project. They may not be identified as both.
    b. Identification sheets must be correct and complete by either Jan. 15 for Market Beef or May 15 for all other species.

2. Stalls will be assigned by beef superintendent. All animals must be housed in designated stalls or forfeit all premiums earned.

3. Substitute Showman: See Junior Livestock Section rules.

4. Painting or dyeing of beef projects will not be permitted. Top two in each breeding or weight class will be checked. Any animal showing evidence of painting or dyeing will not be allowed to show for championship.

5. No artificial tail heads or tail fins will be permitted.

6. Grooming chutes should be placed in grooming barn or in designated area.

7. All market beef must be weighed between 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2008. Re-weighs will be permitted only for animals not making the weight. The re-weigh must occur during the above stated time period. Cattle will be weighed on sale day, for the sale.

8. The order of show will be posted outside the Beef barn on the bulletin board on Saturday, July 12.

9. Exhibitors will not receive their premium checks until their stalls are cleaned out and they present written approval from their Superintendent.

10. Any artificial means of removing or remedying physical defects of conformation in animals exhibited will be considered as fraud and deception. No unnatural means of providing an animal food, water or other fluid (i.e. stomach pump, IV) will be allowed. All animals giving evidence of such treatment will be barred from exhibition at the Wright County Fair.

11. All fans must be fastened up in the cattle barn.

12. Cattle must go off feed Monday 8:00 a.m.

Breeding Beef Heifer

** Proof of Registration papers must be presented at check in **

1. Calves must have been born in 2008.

2. No animal purchased after May 15, 2008 can be shown.

3. Breed type, performance and potential productivity will be the basis upon which this class is judged.

4. Entries are open to purebred classes as listed. Proof of registration must be shown to Superintendent at weigh-in time. Bring to scale area.

5. A class of commercial breeding heifers is available for crossbred and non-eligible purebred heifer.

6. The breeding heifers will be judged on the basis of the purple, blue, red and white ribbon groupings.

7. There shall be no minimum number of entries per class. However, the awarding of a breed champion ribbon will be the decision of the judge.

8. All breed champions will compete for Grand Champion breeding heifers.

9. A class for a cow/calf project will be made available as a sub-class of the appropriate breed and will be shown following the judging for Grand Champion Breeding Heifer. (Example: Angus cow/calf entry will be Lot 1005.)

*Purple - $6.00  *Blue - $6.00  *Red - $4.50  *White - $3.00

Class No.
1000 Breeding Beef - Angus
1005 Breeding Beef - Angus Cow/Calf
1015 Breeding Beef - All Other Breeds
1020 Breeding Beef - All Other Breeds Cow/Calf
1050 Breeding Beef - Charolais
1055 Breeding Beef - Charolais Cow/Calf
1100 Breeding Beef - Chianina
1105 Breeding Beef - Chianina Cow/Calf
1150 Breeding Beef - Gelbvieh
1155 Breeding Beef - Gelbvieh Cow/Calf
1200 Breeding Beef - Hereford
1205 Breeding Beef - Hereford Cow/Calf
1250 Breeding Beef - Limousin
1255 Breeding Beef - Limousin Cow/Calf
1300 Breeding Beef - Maine-Anjou, high
1305 Breeding Beef - Maine-Anjou Cow/Calf, high
1310 Breeding Beef - Maine-Anjou, low
1315 Breeding Beef - Maine-Anjou Cow/Calf, low
1340 Breeding Beef - Appendix Shorthorn
1345 Breeding Beef - Appendix Shorthorn Cow/Calf
1350 Breeding Beef - Shorthorn
1355 Breeding Beef - Shorthorn Cow/Calf
1360 Breeding Beef - Salers
1365 Breeding Beef - Salers Cow/Calf
1400 Breeding Beef - Purebred Simmental
1405 Breeding Beef - Purebred Simmental Cow/Calf
1410 Breeding Beef - Simmental, low
1415 Breeding Beef - Simmental Cow/Calf, low
1450 Breeding Beef - Commercial Heifer
1455 Breeding Beef - Commercial Cow/Calf
1460 Wright Co. Breeding Beef Heifer Champ
1500 Market Beef
1550 Market Heifer
1560 Wright Co. Champ Market Beef/Market Heifer
1570 Mkt/Brdg Beef Raised from Bucket/Bottle Calf
1600 Club or Chapter
1650 Commercial Beef - Commercial Pen

Grand Champion Heifer - Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion Heifer - Trophy
Champion Cow/Calf - Trophy
1460 Wright County Breeding Beef Heifer - Trophy
(cow/calf excluded) If entry numbers warrant, this class may be subdivided.

Calves must have been born in Wright County and the exhibitors must be from Wright County to show in the above two classes. Proof of birth place has to be in writing before show time and approved by the superintendent.
 

Market Beef

1. Exhibits must be on the grounds on Thursday, July 10, 2008 unless alternate arrangements have been made with Beef Superintendent.

2. No entry fee will be charged in any class that premiums are not paid.

3. All market beef halter classes must be de-horned.

4. All individual market beef calves must have been weighed and positively identified by January 15, 2008 to be eligible to show.

5. Market beef (heifer or steers) weighing under 850 lbs. will be classified as feeder cattle. Those animals classed as feeder cattle will show in a separate feeder cattle class and will not be eligible for Grand Champion honors.

6. Market steers will be shown by weight determined on Thursday, July 10. Market steers will be divided into divisions of approximately equal numbers and with approximately equal classes in each division. Champion and Reserve Champion of each division will be selected to be shown for Grand and Reserve Grand Champion.

7. Market Heifer class regardless of entries will be held. The class winner shall be deemed Grand Champion Market Heifer and Reserve Champion Market Heifer and will be eligible to show for Grand Champion market beef.

8. Market beef will be placed on individual merit from a market standpoint, taking into consideration quality grade, desirable type, finish, cutability and performance of the animals. Rate of gain information on each calf will be made available to the judge. Steers will qualify for purple and blue award groups only if they have had an average daily gain of 2.4 pounds per day or more from the beginning weigh date to the Wright County District Junior Fair date. Market heifers must have a minimum of 2.2 pounds per day.

9. The calves will be judged on the basis of purple, blue, red and white ribbon groupings. Weight division champions and reserve champions will be awarded special ribbons.

10. See Showmanship Rules at the end of the Junior Livestock Section. All who exhibit in this department are eligible to participate in Showmanship.

*Purple - $6.00  *Blue - $6.00  *Red - $4.50  *White - $3.00

Class No.
1500 Market Beef
1560 County Market Beef - if entry numbers warrant, this class may be sub-divided
1570 Market or Breeding Beef raised from a bottle/bucket calf.
A bottle/bucket calf shown in a previous Wright County Bottle/Bucket show is eligible for this class.
Owner must be currently enrolled in a 4-H Beef project in Wright County.
Rosette ribbons awarded for First and Second place.

Market Heifer
*Purple - $6.00  *Blue - $6.00  *Red - $4.50  *White - $3.00

Class No.
1550 Market Heifer
Champion Market Heifer - Trophy
Reserve Champion Market Heifer - Trophy

Rate of Gain
Class No.
85 Rate of Gain - the top ten rate of gain market calves shall receive a ribbon appropriate to their placing in the class.
Champion - Trophy

Club or Chapter Group
Beef Class (Bowman-McColloch Class)
Class No.
1600 Club or Chapter Group Beef Class

1. Any 4-H or FFA chapter group will consist of three market beeves, any breed and owned by three different exhibitors. Limit of one group per club or chapter. Premium money will be paid to the club or chapter treasury. One club or chapter member may act as herdsman.

2. Premiums will be paid as follows: 1st - $15.00, 2nd - $14.00, 3rd - $13.00, 4th - $12.00, 5th - $11.00
All other groups exhibiting $10.00.
 

Commercial Beef

1. The commercial class cattle consisting of Pens of Three to Five will be sold at auction.

2. Pens must be weighed at the Eagle Grove Coop between 10:30 a.m. and 12 noon on Thursday, July 10.

3. EXHIBITORS ARE ASKED TO BE PRESENT when the commercial pens are evaluated by a packer buyer at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. This evaluation will not be the sale price but will be used to determine the winners of the commercial class contest so results can be posted during the Fair.

4. The sale of the cattle will start at 10:00 a.m. Monday morning.

5. The cattle shall be sold by pens and cannot be broken down to be sold individually.

6. Calves will be scored in this class on the following basis:
    a. Margin between cost price and sale price 20 points for 0 margin.
        For each 10¢ plus margin, add 0.1 point. For each 10¢ minus margin, deduct 0.1 point.
    b. Rate-of-Gain. One point for each 0.1 pound per day gain.
    c. Feed cost per 100 pounds-gain; 25 pounds for 100 pounds of gain for $30.00 feed cost. This
       $30.00 feed cost is subject to change. Subtract 0.1 point for each 10c increase in feed costs per
       100 pounds gain. (The basic feed cost figure will be revised yearly, depending upon feed costs).
    d. The Junior Feed Project Record - 5 points
    e. Knowledge (Interview and/or story) - 10 points
    f. Feeding arrangement - 5 points
    g. General management - 5 points

*Blue - $15.00  *Red - $11.25  * White - $7.50

Class No.
1650 Commercial Beef

MARKET BEEF CATTLE AUCTION - LAST DAY
MONDAY JULY 14, 2008
BUCKET/BOTTLE CALF - SUNDAY JULY 13, 2008 - 1:00 PM
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Larry Pals, Larry Rice, Raymond Houck, Gene Elston, Larry & Shorty Anderson, John & Lavon Marshall, Dana Lindvall sponsored by Wright County Farm Bureau and the Wright County Cattlemen

1. Exhibits must be on the grounds no later than 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2008. Participants will have the option after the show to either leave their animals on display at the Fairgrounds for the entire duration of the Fair or they may take their animals home immediately following the show.

2. Project open to any Wright County youth who has completed kindergarten through age 12, based on birthdays as of September 15 of the previous year. Participants do not have to currently belong to a 4-H Club.

3. Any newborn or orphan calf (steer or heifer, beef or dairy) that is born between March 1 and June 1 may be shown. Animals must be identified at the Wright County Farm Bureau Office by 4 p.m. June 1st. Individuals may identify up to three calves, but only one will be allowed to be exhibited at the Fair.

4. Calf must be bucket or bottle fed.

5. The show will be divided into classes based on the age of the exhibitor.

6. Each exhibitor will also be interviewed in regard to the management and care of the calf as part of the judging process. This interview will be prior to the Fair at a date and time to be announced later.

7. No premiums will be awarded. All participants will receive a participation ribbon with the top two youth in each age division receiving Outstanding Rosettes.

8. No Bucket-Bottle Calf animals will be sold at the Fair auction. However, a list of potential buyers will be available for those interested in selling their animals.

9. Bucket-Bottle Calf judging will be Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. There is no fee for this class.

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Dairy Cattle
Dennis Brady & Dean Kluss, Superintendents

EXHIBITORS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: OFFICIAL 4-H OR FFA T-SHIRT OR WHITE BLOUSE OR SHIRT WITH THE 4-H OR FFA EMBLEM WITH DARK PANTS AND HARD SOLED SHOES AND NO HATS. (OPTIONAL: ALL WHITE OUTFIT MAY BE WORN)

1. Exhibits must be on grounds on Thursday, July 10, 2008.

2. Calves in the dairy department may be either purebred or grade and must have been born after September 1, 2007 and before March 1, 2008.

3. Heifers in the yearling class may be either purebred or grade and must have been born after September 1, 2006 and before August 30, 2007.

4. If more than five grade or purebred animals are entered in a particular class, the class will be divided into a purebred class and a grade class.

5. No entry fee will be charged in any class that premiums are not paid.

*Purple - $6.00  *Blue - $6.00  *Red - $4.50  *White - $3.00

Class No.
2000 Heifer Calf
2010 Yearling Heifer
2020 Cow in Milk
Champion - Trophy
Reserve Champion - Trophy

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Goats
Dennis Brady & Dean Kluss, Superintendents

EXHIBITORS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: OFFICIAL 4-H OR FFA T-SHIRT OR WHITE BLOUSE OR SHIRT WITH THE 4-H OR FFA EMBLEM WITH DARK PANTS AND NO HATS.
(OPTIONAL: ALL WHITE OUTFIT MAY BE WORN)

1. The dairy goat classes will include any breed, purebred and grade.

2. Junior does are goats born after July 2007 and not in milk. If they are in milk, they must show with the senior does.

3. No limit on entries.

4. No buck goats may be shown.

5. See Showmanship Rules at the end of the livestock section. All who exhibit are eligible to participate in Showmanship.

6. The Goat Judging will be Friday, July 11 following the Dairy Cattle Show.

7. Goats may be shown in one of three categories:
    1. Dairy goats
    2. Mohair goats
    3. Meat goats - all animals are eligible, only wethers may be shown

8. A minimum of 4 goats per category will be required or the class will be combined with the dairy goat class.

9. All sexually intact goats must be identified with an individual Scrapie Flock of Origin identification tag or by an official registered tattoo.

10. Rosettes will be awarded to the Champion and Reserve Champion in each category. Trophy to Champion over all categories.

11. In the meat goat classes all wethers must have all their milk teeth present. No adult teeth will be allowed.

12. No goats will be sold at the livestock auction.

13. Additional categories may be added at the discretion of the Superintendent.

*Purple - $6.00  *Blue - $6.00  *Red - $4.50  *White - $3.00

Class No.
2030 Junior Doe - Under 1 yr. - not in milk
2035 Intermediate Doe - 1 yr. & under 2 yrs. - not in milk
2040 Senior Doe - 2 yrs. & older - in milk (Does in milk or that have freshened)

Mohair Goat Category
2041 Junior Doe - Born after January 1, 2008
2042 Intermediate Doe - Born after July 2007 and before January 1, 2008
2043 Senior Goats - Two years old or older

Meat Goat Class
2044 Market wethers born after July 9, 2007
Champion - Trophy
Reserve Champion - Trophy
Showmanship - Belt Buckle

   SWINE
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Swine
Brian Worden, Superintendent
Bruce Meyer, Dean Kluss, Brian Marker,
and Kent Rutherford - Asst. Superintendent

EXHIBITORS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: OFFICIAL 4-H OR FFA T-SHIRT OR WHITE BLOUSE OR SHIRT WITH THE 4-H OR FFA EMBLEM WITH DARK PANTS AND NO HATS.

Click Here for Swine Affidavit

Rules:

1. All hogs will be weighed at 8:00 a.m. Friday, July 11. Hogs weighing over 280 lbs. or under 225 lbs. will not be eligible for championship.
    1a. There will be a separate class for over and under weight hogs.

2. All swine must be listed on ID sheets including ear notches, color description and gender by May 15, 2008. Limit to 20 head ID for County Fair, including 6 for Derby.

3. All pigs must have been ear notched at birth and identified using the national ear notching system (1-3-9-27-81). Each pig entered by the individual must have a different ear notch. Any small or irregular notches will disqualify animals. All pigs must have notches in both ears. Tears or injuries to the ears that occur after entry should be documented and brought to the attention of the swine committee prior to arrival at the Fair.

4. See General Rules for health Requirements, see section 4.

5. The 2008 swine show will be a terminal show. This means all swine eligible and shown will be sold at the livestock auction and delivered to a packing plant or locker on Monday, July 14, 2008.

6. Swine will be sold at weigh-in weight.

7. A member may exhibit no more than five pigs.
    a. One carcass pig
    b. Two individual market pigs
    c. Two Derby pigs
    d. One pen of three
    (the pen of 3 may consist of any of the above pigs)

8. The carcass pig and the derby pigs may be shown in the pen of three.

9. The Derby pigs can show as Derby Ind. or Mkt. Ind. classes, but not both.

10. There shall be no coloring agents, powder, or oil used on hogs. Hogs in violation will not be allowed to show.

11. Swine show order:
    a. Showmanship - see showmanship rules at the end of the livestock section.
    b. Carcass class live/carcass
    c. Individual Derby class
    d. Champion Derby/carcass
    e. Individual Market Gilts
    f. Individual Market Barrows
    g. Pen of Three
    h. Grand Champion Pen of Three
    i. Grand Champion Gilt
    j. Grand Champion Barrow
    k. Grand Champion Overall (excludes Derby Champion)

Carcass Class

1. Entries will be open to regularly enrolled 4-H and FFA members in the Wright County District Junior Fair.

2. Entry is limited to one barrow per individual.

3. The animal to be entered must be identified at the weigh in on Friday, July 11, 2008, as they will be scanned at that time.

4. Hogs weighing over 280 lbs. or under 225 lbs. will be disqualified as they will not meet the carcass contest standards.

5. All carcass entries will be judged live. Swine will be driven at the fair.

6. Premiums will be paid on both live and carcass classes. Emphasis will be on the carcass placings. The premiums are as follows:

Class No.
2050 Swine, Live:1st - $4.00, 2nd - $3.50, 3rd - $3.00, 4th - $2.50, 5th - $2.00, 6th - $2.00, 7th - $2.00, 8th - $1.50, 9th - $1.50, 10th - $1.50. All others meeting carcass class standards - $1.00

2060 Swine, Carcass: 1st - $8.00, 2nd - $7.00, 3rd - $6.00, 4th - $5.00, 5th - $4.00, 6th - $4.00, 7th - $4.00, 8th - $3.00, 9th - $3.00, 10th - $3.00. All others meeting carcass contest standards - $2.00.

7. There will be trophies awarded to the Champion and Reserve Champion of the swine live and swine carcass classes.
 

Derby Class
*Purple - $4.00  *Blue - $4.00  *Red - $3.00  *White - $2.00

1. Entries in this class must have been weighed and tagged in March at your farm.

2. You may show two individuals in this class. (They may be barrows or gilts).

3. Classes will be determined by the starting weight.

Derby Carcass

1. When you enter the Derby class you are automatically entered in the Derby Carcass class.

2. Derby Carcass pigs will be placed according to lean gain pending on test.

Class No.
2080 Derby Swine
2085 Derby Carcass: 1st - $8.00, 2nd - $7.00, 3rd - $6.00, 4th - $5.00, 5th - $4.00, 6th - $4.00, 7th - $4.00, 8th - $3.00, 9th - $3.00, 10th - $3.00. All others meeting carcass contest standards - $2.00.
 

Individual Market Hog

1. All market pigs will be weighed in at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday of the fair.

2. You may enter two in this class.

3. Classes will be determined by the committee.

Class No.
2070 Individual Market Pig
Grand Champion Market Pig - Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion Market Pig - Trophy
 

Pen of Three

1. Each exhibitor may only show one pen of three.

2. Pens of three will be identified at weigh-in and broken down by weight groups.

Class No.
2090 Pen of Three Market Pigs
Grand Champion Pen of Three Market Pigs - Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Three Market Pigs - Trophy

*Purple - $4.00  *Blue - $4.00  *Red - $3.00  *White - $2.00

  SHEEP  
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Sheep
Denise Hocraffer, Superintendent
Bill Drury, Dean Grandgeorge, Kevin Hadley,
Brian Marker, Larry Rice,
Nick Nichols & Carol Ryerson - Asst. Superintendents

EXHIBITORS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: OFFICIAL 4-H OR FFA T-SHIRT OR WHITE BLOUSE OR SHIRT WITH THE 4-H OR FFA EMBLEM WITH DARK PANTS AND NO HATS.

1. Weigh-in will be between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9. Weigh-in weight will be sale weight.

2. All sheep must have been tagged and market lambs weighed on or before May 15 of this year with record on file at the Extension Office by that date. All weights must be on file with your Extension Office by May 15.

3. Identification number of the lambs being sold must be turned into the Extension Office or Superintendent during weigh-in. Numbers not turned in will be considered not for sale.

4. Market lambs can be either ewes or wethers. No buck lambs will be weighed in.

5. All lambs must be docked and market lambs must be docked and castrated.

6. All purebred and market lambs should be clipped over the entire body, except wool breeds. All market lambs must be slick shorn.

7. It is recommended that lambs not be blocked for the Wright County District Junior Fair. This is the same rule that applies at the Iowa State Fair.

8. Lambs shown in the purebred division cannot be shown in market division and vice versa.

9. No entry fee will be charged in any class that premiums are not paid.

10. The exhibitor must designate individual lambs before time of weigh in at Fair. The Rate-of-Gain lamb must be an individual market lamb.

11. Lambs shown must have lambs teeth.

12. Exhibitors are expected to care for their lambs in an acceptable manner. NO MUZZLES OF ANY TYPE ARE ALLOWED! Any abusive care including slapping or excessive modification of lambs will be grounds for disqualification at the discretion of the show officials.

13. There will be no coloring agent or paint used on any animal. All animals giving evidence of being colored will be barred from exhibition.

14. No artificial alternations or stimulants of any kind may be applied or administered to animals (icing, electric shock, alcohol/formaldehyde baths, etc.). All animals showing evidence of such treatment will be barred from exhibition.

15. Any artificial means of removing or remedying physical defects of conformation in animals exhibited will be considered as fraud and deception. No unnatural means of providing animal feed, water, or other fluids (i.e. stomach pump, IV) will be allowed. All animals giving evidence of such treatment will be barred from exhibition.

16. No drugs or medicants of any kind may be administered except by the order of the official Fair veterinarian. All animals are subject to drug testing. All animals giving evidence of being medicated without prior approval will be barred from exhibition.

17. All sexually intact animals must have scrapie flock identification tags in ear to exhibit.
 

Commercial Ewe

1. An exhibitor may enter a maximum of two commercial ewe lambs.

2. Commercial ewes do not need to be weighed or tattooed, but need to be identified on the Livestock Identification sheet with a tag.

3. All commercial ewes must have been dropped after January 1 of the current year.

*Purple - $4.00  *Blue - $4.00  *Red - $3.00  *White - $2.00

Class No.
3000 Commercial Ewe Lamb
Grand Champion - Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion - Trophy
 

Pair of Ewes
A pair of ewes - may be either 2 ewe lambs, 2 yearling ewes or a yearling and a lamb. Registration papers will not be required at the County Fair for this class, but the ewes must be identified on the Livestock ID to be eligible.

Class No.
3005 Pair of Ewes
 

Registered Ewe Lambs

** Registration papers will be presented at the extension office at check in. **

1. An exhibitor may enter a maximum of two registered ewe lambs.

2. All breed shown in 3010 must be registered and lambs must have been dropped after January 1 of the current year.

*Purple - $4.00  *Blue- $4.00  *Red - $3.00  *White - $2.00

Class No.
3010 Ewe Lamb
Grand Champion - Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion - Trophy
Supreme Champion Ewe - Trophy
Reserve Supreme Champion Ewe - Trophy
 

Ram Lamb Commercial or Ram Lamb Purebred

1. An exhibitor may enter a maximum of two ram lambs.

2. All ram lambs must have been dropped after January 1 of the current year.

3. Commercial and Purebred Ram Lambs will be shown together in this class.

Class No.
3020 Ram Lamb
Champion - Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion - Trophy
 

Market Lamb
Any Breed

1. Lambs in this class may be either grade or purebred and must have lambs teeth.

2. Only ewes and wethers can be shown in this class. NO ram lambs.

3. If there are too many entries in any class, the superintendent may divide class by weight.

4. Rate-of-gain information on each market lamb will be made available to the judge.

5. An exhibitor may enter no more than five market lambs.

6. See Showmanship Rules at the end of the livestock section. All who show in this department are eligible to participate in Showmanship.

*Purple - $4.00  *Blue - $4.00  *Red - $3.00  *White - $2.00

Class No.
3030 Individual Market Lamb
Grand Champion Market Lamb - Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb - Trophy
Rate-of-Gain - The top ten Rate of Gain market lambs shall receive a ribbon appropriate to their placing. Champion will receive a trophy. In case of a tie, placing goes to heaviest lamb.
 

County Champion Market Lamb

1. Lambs in this class may be either grade or purebred and must have lambs teeth.

2. Lamb must be born and raised in Wright County and be shown by a Wright County participant who lives in Wright County. Only ewes and wethers can be shown in this class, no ram lambs.

3. Rate-of-gain information on each market lamb will be made available to the judge.

4. An exhibitor may enter no more than two market lambs in this class. These lambs will be included in the five market lamb limit.

5. These lambs will not be shown in both the Market Lamb class and the County Market Lamb class but Champions will be eligible to compete for Grand Champion Market Lamb and Reserve Champion Market Lamb.

6. If there are too many entries in this class, the Superintendent may divide class by weight.

Class No.
3031 County Champion Market Lamb
 

Carcass Class
This class will be judged on rate of gain, back fat and loin size. The entry fee for this class will be $8.00 which is the cost of the scanner. Premiums will be paid. The top two performers will receive trophies. One lamb per exhibitor may be entered and it must be one of your 5 market lambs. This lamb will not be shown in any other class. The winner of the carcass class will be eligible for Grand Champion Market Lamb.

*Purple - $4.00  *Blue - $4.00  *Red - $3.00  *White - $2.00

Class No.
3035 Carcass Lamb
 

Draw Lamb
Any Breed

1. Lambs in this class must have been identified and drawn at weigh in. This class is open to any Wright County 4-H or Wright County FFA Chapter member.

2. These lambs are included in the fifteen eligible project lambs.

3. Lambs may be either ewes or wethers.

4. The lambs in this class are eligible to show in the market class in addition to this class.

5. Rate-of-gain information on each lamb will be made available to the judge.

6. Lambs in this class are eligible for rate-of gain awards.

7. The entry in this class is considered to be one of the five market lambs eligible to be shown.

8. Entries for Market Lamb classes must be made in addition to this class if both classes are desired.

9. Exhibitors are eligible to participate in showmanship.

*Purple - $4.00  *Blue - $4.00  *Red - $3.00  *White - $2.00

Class No.
3040 Draw Lamb
Grand Champion Draw Lamb - Trophy
Reserve Champion Draw Lamb - Trophy
 

Commercial Lamb Pens

1. This class shall consist of 3-5 market lambs and will be sold at the auction on Monday.

2. Pens must be weighed between 4 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. with the regular lamb weigh-in.

3. Production figures for the Pen will be needed and a form will be provided to each exhibitor to be filled out before the Fair.

4. When determining ribbon placings, the following factors will be considered:
    a. Production costs
    b. Uniformity of pen
    c. Judge’s opinion
    d. Current market price

*Purple - $15.00  *Blue - $15.00  *Red - $11.25  *White - $7.50

Class No.
3050 Commercial Lamb Pens
Champion - Trophy
Reserve Champion - Trophy
Rate of Gain - Trophy
 

Yearling Commercial Ewe or Yearling Purebred Ewe

1. Yearling ewes must be born between September 1, 2006 and December 31, 2007.

2. Birth date, ear tag number and/or registry number of each purebred ewe or commercial ewe must be given on the Livestock Identification Report. Association tags must be in ears of sheep before arrival at Fairgrounds.

3. Certificate of Registry must correspond with association tag in ear and be presented at check-in to be eligible to show.

4. Each exhibitor may show a maximum of two yearling ewes.

*Purple - $4.00  *Blue - $4.00  *Red - $3.00  *White - $2.00

Class No.
3060 Yearling Ewe
Grand Champion Yearling Ewe - Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion Yearling Ewe - Trophy
 

Novice Lamb Class
This project is open to anyone who has completed Kindergarten during the 2007-2008 school year to anyone completing the 3rd grade during the same year.

Ewes or wether lambs must have lambs teeth.

Lambs will be shown directly following the sheep show. All lambs must be available at check-in, but do not need to be weighed. Lambs must be clipped within 30 days preceeding the Wright County Fair. Check out will correspond with other classes.

All entries will be paraded in the show ring. All contestants will receive ribbons. Lambs may be shown with halters and shortened lead ropes. Each participant will visit with the judge about the lamb they are showing. Participants will be evaluated on costumes, knowledge of the project and showmanship.

The lambs do not need to be owned by the person showing them. No entry fee is required. No premiums will be given. Entry forms must be received by the Fair Secretary by 4 p.m. June 15.

Click Here for Wright County Novice Lamb Class Entry Form

      HORSE & PONY    
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Horse & Pony
Angela Charlson & Shorty Anderson Superintendents

DRESS CODE MUST BE ADHERED TO: DARK BLUE JEANS, LONG SLEEVED WHITE SHIRT WITH
4-H ARMBAND ON LEFT ARM OR 4-H EMBLEM OR FFA OFFICIAL DRESS AND BOOTS.

1. Entries for each class must be made at the Extension Office by 4:30 p.m. June 13.

2. Read the General Rules in the Fairbook but ISU 4-H rules take precedent.

3. Horses are to be checked in with the Superintendents between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 10th at the Saddle Club Arena on the Fairgrounds. Judging to begin at 8:00 a.m.

4. In this department, juniors are 4-6 grades, intermediates 7-8 grades and seniors 9-12 grades.

5. If there is a question as to the age of the horse or class it should be entered in, check with the horse project leader.

RULE: ASTM/SEI approved equestrian helmets must be worn for mounted classes. No exceptions and no bicycle helmets.

Halter
*Purple - $6.00  *Blue - $6.00  *Red - $4.50  *White - $3.00

Class No.
504 Showmanship Jr./Int./Sr.
4000 Weanlings & Yearlings (Horses born in 2006-2007)
4020 Two and Three year olds
4030 Four years & older (56" & under)
4040 Four years & older (over 56")
Champion - Rosette
Reserve Champion - Rosette

Performance
*Purple - $6.00  *Blue - $6.00  *Red - $4.50  *White - $3.00

Class No.
5010 Walk-Trot - Jr./Int./Sr.
5030 Western Pleasure - Jr./Int./Sr.
5005 Horsemanship - Jr./Int./Sr.
5050 Trail Course - Jr./Int./Sr.
5060 Barrel Racing - Jr./Int./Sr.
5070 Pole Bending - Jr./Int./Sr.
5080 Flag Race - Jr./Int./Sr.
5090 English Pleasure - Jr./Int./Sr.
Grand Champion Hi Pt. - Jr./Int./Sr - Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion Hi Pt. - Jr./Int./Sr - Trophy
Hi-Point Overall. Jr./Int./Sr.

Point System: 1st Place - 10 pts., 2nd Place - 9 pts., 3rd Place - 8 pts., 4th Place - 7 pts., ... 10th Place - 1 pt.
* This point system will be used for Fair Show.

Pre 4-Hers Classes - Walk-Trot Pleasure Class & Barrels

EXHIBITORS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: OFFICIAL 4-H OR FFA T-SHIRT OR WHITE BLOUSE OR SHIRT WITH THE 4-H OR FFA EMBLEM WITH DARK PANTS AND NO HATS.

1. There will be a mandatory health check-in for rabbits on Wednesday, July 9th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the rabbit building. Note: You must check-in before you will be able to exhibit your rabbits in the show and must be in place by 4 p.m.

2. Poultry must be in cages by 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 9.

3. Exhibitors must be present when their animals are judged and must be dressed appropriately as described in Rule No. 5 under the Showmanship Department at the end of the Livestock section.

4. All exhibitors must keep their sections in pens and under their cages clean during the Fair. This is for rabbits, poultry and dairy goats.

5. Cages will be provided for each exhibitor. Exhibitors will need to provide their own watering and feeding pans as well as locks on the latches.

6. No more than two entries per class.

7. The Pen of Three class may be bucks and does or a combination of each.

8. The Pen of Three class consists of three rabbits, three to five pounds each and under 69 days of age.

9. Any small animals that are to be sold must be identified to the Extension Office or Superintendent immediately following the show.

10. Poultry and Birds: All poultry exhibited must come from U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks, or have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within 90 days of public exhibition and the test must have been performed by an authorized tester.

11. All rabbits and chickens must be checked out with Superintendents after the sale on Monday, July 14.
 

Commercial Rabbits
Angie Charlson, Superintendent

*Purple - $2.00  *Blue - $2.00  *Red - $1.50  *White - $1.00

Class No.
6000 Senior Buck (over 8 mo.)
6005 Intermediate Buck (6-8 mo.)
6010 Junior Buck (under 6 mo.)
6015 Senior Doe (over 8 mo.)
6020 Intermediate Doe (6-8 mo.)
6025 Junior Doe (under 6 mo.)
6028 Single Fryer
6029 Pen of Three
Grand Champion Pen of Three - Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Three - Trophy
Grand Champion - Trophy
Reserve Champion - Trophy
 

Fancy Rabbits
*Purple - $2.00  *Blue- $2.00  *Red - $1.50  *White - $1.00

Class No.
6035 Senior Buck (over 6-8 mo.)
6045 Junior Buck (under 4-6 mo.)
6050 Senior Doe (over 6-8 mo.)
6060 Junior Doe (under 4-6 mo.)
Grand Champion - Trophy
Reserve Champion - Trophy
Showmanship (Junior-Intermediate-Senior)
 

Showmanship (Junior-Intermediate-Senior)
Brian Worden & Larry Pals, Superintendents, Poultry
* Poultry must be in cages by 8:00 p.m. Wednesday.

1. An entry shall consist of three birds from chick growing, duck, geese, or turkey growing projects.

2. Entries will be judged on the basis of uniformity, development and evidence of production (handling qualities, pigmentation and molt.)

3. Pullorum - Typhoid test - if not from a hatchery

*Purple - $2.00  *Blue - $2.00  *Red - $1.50  *White - $1.00

Class No.
6070 Layer Chickens - (Pen of Three)-(3 Hens)
6071 Broiler Chicken (Pen of Three)-(Same Sex)
6075 Ducks (Pen of Three)
6080 Geese (Pen of Three)
6085 Turkeys (Pen of Three)
6090 Exotic Chickens (Pen of Three)-(2 Hens & 1 Rooster)
6091 Exotic Chicken - Individual
Grand Champion - Trophy
Reserve Champion - Trophy

   PETS     
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Pets
Dr. Ron Emerson, Dr. Elaine Schope - Emerson Vet. Clinic

EXHIBITORS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: OFFICIAL 4-H OR FFA T-SHIRT OR WHITE BLOUSE OR SHIRT WITH THE 4-H OR FFA EMBLEM WITH DARK PANTS AND NO HATS.

1. All 4-H and FFA members enrolled in the pet project are eligible to exhibit in the pet show.

2. Entry cards are due by June 13, 2008 at the Extension Office.

3. To be eligible for the small pet show, the member may not have exhibited the pet in any other department of the Fair this year.

4. All pet show paperwork must be turned in to the Extension Office on the fairgrounds by 3:00 p.m. on the day of show. Judging will start at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 11.

5. All pets should come on a leash, in a box, a cage or a bowl.

6. All exhibitors must be responsible for their pet.

7. NO WILD ANIMALS. It is illegal under Iowa law to capture or keep any game animal, fur animal or game birds.

8. An exhibitor is limited to entering two pets in each class.

9. Cats and dogs three months and older must have a current official rabies certification given by a veterinarian.

10. Health certificates may be secured on Friday of the Fair or at the vet clinic prior to the Fair.

11. Pets include cats, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, fish, turtles, birds, dogs (not 4-H dog training program) and other small pets.

12. Pets will be released immediately after the show. Pets in this class will be judged on appearance, health and member’s knowledge of caring, handling and feeding of the pet.

*Purple - $2.00  *Red - $1.50  * White - $1.00

Class No.
6095 Pets

 SHOWMANSHIP 
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 HERDSMANSHIP DEPARTMENT  
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    4-H EXHIBIT BUILDING & IOWA STATE FAIR
GENERAL RULES    
(Includes Work Schedule, Host and Hostess Schedule, Judging Schedule,
4-H Club Booth Competition and Pride of Iowa Contest)
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Work Schedule
4-H Exhibit Building Work Schedule for set up and cleanup will be sent to 4-H club leaders.
 

Host and Hostess Schedule
4-H Host and Hostess Schedule will be sent to 4-H club leaders. Host and Hostess duties are:

1. Wear 4-H uniform (or 4-H emblem).

2. Smile! Walk up and down aisles to keep close watch on exhibits, greet people and answer questions. (NO SITTING!)

3. Keep floor free from litter.

4. Each club needs to set up their own schedule during their assigned time at least three members (or parents) per shift.
 

Judging Schedule
4-H Home Economics, Expressive Arts, Communications, Personal Development, Issues, Garden, Science and Engineering, Agriculture & Natural Resource, exhibits will be judged on Tuesday, July 8, according to schedule to be sent to club leaders.
 

4-H Club Booth Competition
All booths located in the 4-H Exhibit Building will be judged during the fair at some time on Thursday. Criteria for evaluation will include:
    1. Theme: Ignite the Flame
    2. Attractiveness
    3. Originality
    4. Neatness
    5. Clarity - all exhibits visible and clearly identified
    6. Organization
    7. One focal point

Premiums:
*1st - $15.00  *2nd - $12.50  *3rd - $10.00  *All others - $5.00
 

Pride of Iowa Contest
1. The Pride of Iowa Contest will be held Saturday, July 12 at the 4-H Exhibit Building, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Entry forms must be made to the Wright County Extension office by the leader by June 13. A schedule of times will be assigned. Contestants will be sent a form to be completed and brought with them the day of the contest.

2. Contestants may select any recipe using at least one ingredient which is an outstanding product of Iowa. (Such as meat, dairy products, corn, oatmeal.) Categories for the contest are as follows: beverage, main dishes, desserts, salads and snacks. Recipes must state the source (Better Homes & Gardens, p. 25 is acceptable.) Recipes received one week before the judging will be copied by the office for distribution.

3. Contestants must provide their own ingredients and equipment. No mixes will be used for the Pride of Iowa product, but a mix may be used as an ingredient. Contestants may bring the product already completed to be used for judging and sampling. Please do not depend on ovens to complete product. Ingredients used in the presentation should not be pre-measured, 4-H’ers must show how to prepare ingredients - may use chopper, or knife or whatever it takes to prepare. But for time factors a part of the ingredients may be pre-measured and in containers.

4. A second purpose of the contest is to promote the use of the small appliances. 4-H’ers may choose an electrical or non-electrical appliance. Contestants will provide their own small appliances to be used in the preparation of their product.

5. Each contestant must make a poster which includes the recipe used, their name and their club’s name. Posters will be used during the presentation and must be left with the finished product.

6. The contestants will prepare the product as they would at home. There is no speaking presentation involved. Contestants will have approximately 10 minutes to prepare their product.

7. All members will appear in 4-H uniform during presentation time. Hair will be pulled back, a scarf or a hair net must be worn along with gloves.

8. NOT counted as one of the twelve exhibits in Home Economics.

Class No.
170 Junior Pride of Iowa
171 Int./Sr. Pride of Iowa

Challenge Class-Photography Elements and Principles
Class: CC Photography
1 - Junior Challenge Class
2 - Intermediate Challenge Class
3 - Senior Challenge Class

**Put your name & club on the back of the photo if you want it returned**
Rules:
1. 4-H’er does not have to be entered in the 4-H Photography Project Area.
2. The photograph entered in the challenge class cannot be entered into another class at the fair.
3. 4-H’er can have only ONE entry in the Photography Challenge Class. This entry will not be counted in the total of photography entries. Entry needs a 4-H entry tag for Challenge.
4. The photograph must be of Bridges. Photographs must be the work of the 4-Her during the current project year.
5. The photograph must clearly show/depict/demonstrate/illustrate at least one design element and/or art principle.
6. The photograph must be enlarged to 5”x7” and must be in color.
7. No mats, frames, or glass are permitted but the photograph can be flush mounted on a mount board. No corner mounts may be used.
8. Please place in a plastic zip-lock bag for protection.
9. No captions permitted. Entry may be titled on the back.
10. No goal card or learning cards are required but each entry must use the Photography Challenge Exhibit Label available at the Extension Office.
11. Entry will be judged on how it meets criteria, creativity, technical quality, exhibitor’s evaluation, and overall appearance.
12. Exhibits in this class are not eligible for the Iowa State Fair.
Elements of Design: Line, Shape, Color, Texture, and Space
Art Principles: Rhythm, Proportion, Emphasis, Balance, and Unity

Challenge Class-Food & Nutrition
Class: CC Food & Nutrition
4 - Junior Challenge Class
5 - Intermediate Challenge Class
6 - Senior Challenge Class
**Put your name & club on the bottom of the plate if you want it returned**
1. 4-H’er does not have to be entered in the 4-H Food & Nutrition Project.
2. Members may enter ONE entry in the Food & Nutrition Challenge Class. This entry will not be counted in the total of Home Economics entries. Entry needs a 4-H entry tag for Challenge.
3. This class will not require a learning card. Know your recipe and what you have learned by doing this recipe. You will evaluate your own cookie first on texture, flavor, and appearance.
4. Exhibit entry will be displayed on a firm disposable plate or flat cardboard labeled with a 4-H entry tag.
5. The purpose of this contest is to use only the following recipe... make, bake, and present your best plate of cookies. Be sure to use the ingredients listed. Do not substitute ingredients.
6. Exhibits in this class are not eligible for Iowa State Fair.
Cocoa Drops
1 cup shortening               4 cups cake flour
1-1/3 cup brown sugar     1 tsp. salt
2 eggs                               3 tsp. baking powder
1 cup milk                          3/4 cup cocoa
2-1/2 tsps. vanilla              1 cup chopped nuts
Mix shortening and sifted brown sugar together. Add eggs and beat well, alternate milk and vanilla mixture with sifted dry ingredients. Add chopped nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto a greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
Keeps only 3 days.

*All challenge exhibitors (Food & Nutrition and Photography) will receive premium as listed on page 21 of the fair book.

 HOME ECONOMICS
(Includes Clothing, Food & Nutrition, Home Improvement, Child Development,
Consumer & Management and Clothing Event)
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4-H Clothing
 

1. In this division, a garment may be for someone other than the exhibitor. Worn garments may be shown, but must be clean.

2. For clothing exhibits, a small safety pin must be used to attach the entry tag to the garment.

3. Garments may be covered with clear plastic bags. Fold simpler garments for exhibit rather than using a hanger. Exhibit ideas for juniors: apron, tote bag, blouse, knit top, jumper, shorts, slacks, shirt,
beach cover-up, sewing box, pressing equipment, cloth purse, poster or display on selection, accessories, care, grooming, color, etc.

All exhibitors are responsible to read and comply with the Iowa State Fair “General Exhibit Rules” for the exhibit to be eligible for Iowa State Fair competition.

Entries can be any exhibit by an individual or group which is an outgrowth from an Extension education program related to the Clothing class. 4-H participants in 4-H special interest and school enrichment programs and/or 4-H community clubs in grades 5-12, or equivalent, are eligible to exhibit in the following classes:

Class No.
511A Clothing Design and Creative Sewing - Includes, but not limited to, constructed garments or accessories; design illustrations, sketches, models, etc.; modified, designed or recycled garments; making a garment that enhances the way you look or others look, design or sew for others, etc. Application of design elements and art principles must be explained when appropriate.

511B Choosing Clothes and Learning about Fabrics - Includes, but not limited to, purchased garments or accessories, textile fiber or fabric characteristics, choosing clothes or accessories to enhance the way you or others look, labeling, etc. (Include only one shoe, earring, etc. if part of the exhibit.) Application of design elements and art principles must be explained when appropriate.

511C Clothing Safety and Care - Includes, but not limited to, decisions about clothes for sports, temperature control and protection, laundry experiences, clothing care, etc.

511D Other Clothing and Sewing Ideas - Any other exhibit that is an outgrowth of a 4-H textile and clothing educational experience. Could include but not restricted to: 1) exploration of ethnic or historical clothing; 2) dress as a means of expression; 3) clothes for special needs of handicapped, elderly, children; 4) cultural expression through clothes; 5) career or processes in the textile and/or apparel industry; 6) decorative processes such as textile dying, printing, embroidery, knitting, or quilting; 7) construction of household textiles. The exhibit may be an object, notebook, or poster.

When an application of design elements and art principles must be explained, the following guidelines shall be used:.
a) Members in grades 4-6 are responsible only for application of the
design element line or color.
b) Members in grades 7-8 are responsible only for application of two
design elements.
c) Members in grades 9-12 are responsible only for application of at
least one design element and at least one principle of design.

Below are some helpful tips on design elements and art principals.
For more information see full details in Strategies for Clothing 4H-315C November 1983.

Have you thought about why your favorite outfit looks terrific? Being able to combine colors, textures, lines, and shapes in a striking outfit, involves more than just luck. You can create that “all together” look with the help of the following guidelines.

Creating the “All-together” Look
These guidelines are called the principles of design. They are proportion, balance, rhythm, emphasis, and unity. The principles help arrange the elements - color, texture, line, and shape - into pleasing, well organized design. You can think of the elements as the tools and supplies for a do-it-yourself project. The principles are the instructions for putting everything together.

Spend some time identifying the elements and principles of design in clothes. Then you’ll know why an outfit looks great instead of looking at it and thinking, “I just like it that way, that’s all.” With experience you will develop an eye for good design. Putting together a terrific outfit can become second nature to you.

Proportion
Proportion is the relationship of the size of spaces to each other. Blocks of color or texture form spaces. Spaces also are formed by the way lines connect to outline a shape. Varying the sizes of the spaces creates interest. For example, when a skirt is a bigger shape than the blouse you have good proportion. But a skirt and blouse of equal size are less interesting. In addition, that division of space will tend to cut the figure in half.

When you have different colors in an outfit, vary the amount of the colors instead of using equal amounts of each color. Use lots of one color, less of a second color, and small amounts of the others. Or use one color throughout the outfit, with just a dash of another color in the accessories.

Another aspect of proportion has to do with scale. Good scale means that all parts of an outfit, including accessories, are consistent in size with each other and with the person. A jacket with a large plaid is best for a large person but may overpower a small person.

Suspect problems with proportion when:
• A fabric print is too big for the person wearing it.
• An accessory, such as shoes, jewelry, or belt, is too large or too small for the person.
• The length of a jacket is too long or short for the pants or skirt, or for the person wearing it.

Remember, when the parts of an outfit vary in size, but fit each other and you, you have good proportion.

Balance
Balance is a feeling of steadiness. It gives a feel of equal attraction on both sides of a central line. Everything on the garment or outfit looks as though it belongs where it is. No part seems too heavy for the rest. When we look at something, an arrangement of pictures on a wall, a person, a grouping of plants, we need to feel a sense of equilibrium.

Two types of balance are formal and informal. Formal balance uses the same lines, colors, or textures on each side of a central line. A shirt with two pockets, one on each side, has formal balance; it is symmetrical or the same on both sides. Formal balance is used effectively in clothing, but it can become monotonous because it lacks variety.

Informal balance is created when one side of a garment is not exactly the same as the other, yet the two sides seem to weigh the same. This is often more interesting than formal balance because it adds variety. If you have ever made a mobile and tried to get several parts of varying sizes and shapes to balance, you have had an experience with informal balance.

Balance can be created many ways. Very often classic clothes like shirts and jackets have formal balance. A small attention-getting area can balance a large area that doesn’t attract much attention. So, a large plain area can be balanced with a small decorated area. Or a bright tie can balance a neutral jacket and pants.

Problems with balance exist when:
• A design is not placed well.
• Too much decorative design is on one side.
• Parts of an outfit has formal balance and another part h