Merrickville Fair & Agricultural Show -
Cattle Show Rules & Forms 

Saturday, August 11, 2012
1:00 pm - Beef/ Cattle
9:00 am - 4H Beef
 
Sunday, August 12, 2012
1:00 pm - Dairy Cattle
9:00 am - 4H Dairy
 
Committee: Barb Maitland (Chair), Harry Bennett, Howard Carkner
Jeff Morrison, Sharon Halpenny.
 
All entries must be in the hands of the Committee Chair by July 29th, 2011.
Mail or fax entries to: Sharon Halpenny, 2068 County Rd 16
RR #2 Merrickville, ON  K0G 1N0  Phone: 613 284-0002  Fax: 613 284-0002
 
The fair authorizes two exhibits per class in a maximum of three classes except Breeder’s Herd and Get of Sire. Maximum total eligible entries from a breeding unit is ten (10), except that two (2) 4-H entries will be allowed. Depending on number of entries some classes may be combined.
 
PRIZE MONEY IN EACH SECTION:
1st - $50, 2nd - $40, 3rd - $35, 4th - $25, 5th - $20, 6th - $15, 7th - 10th - $10
 
BEEF CATTLE
CLASS 1
Class sponsored by Richard Lavigne & Summit Seeds
 
DATE: Saturday August 13th, 2011 - 1:00 pm
 
CLASS A — ANGUS
CLASS B — HEREFORD
CLASS C — SIMMENTAL
CLASS D — LIMOUSIN
CLASS E----- BLONDE D’AQUITAINE
Section:
        1 .    Bull Calf (Born Jan 1/11 to Mar 31/11)
        2.     Bull yearling (Born Jan 1/10 to Dec 31/10)
 
CHAMPION & RES. CHAMPION BULL - RIBBONS
        3.     Heifer Calf (Born Jan 1/11 to Mar 31/11)
        4.     Junior yearling (Born Apr 1/10 to Dec 31/10)
        5.     Senior yearling (Born Jan 1/10 to Mar 31/10)
        6.     Female - 2 year old cow/calf (Born Jan 1/09 to Dec 31/09 ) with her own 2011 natural  purebred tattooed calf at foot, female & calf shall be shown as a unit except that the calf is eligible to be shown as a single animal in Section 8 (Breeders Herd) and Section 9 (Get of Sire).
        7.     Female born previous to Jan 1/09 with her own 2011 calf (See previous claim)
 
               CHAMPION & RES. CHAMPION FEMALE - RIBBONS
        8.     Breeders Herd - a group of 4 animals bred by the exhibitor, both sexes
        represented, must be exhibited in previous classes. At least one animal must be
        owned by the exhibitor. Limited to one exhibit per exhibitor.
        9.     Get of Sire - a group of 3 animals, both sexes represented, must be exhibited
        in previous classes. At least one animal must be owned by the exhibitor.
        Limited to one exhibit per exhibitor.
 

BEEF CATTLE SPECIALS:

Grand Champion  Female of all Beef Breeds: $100
Grand Champion Bull of all Beef Breeds: $100
Best Breeders Herd of all Beef Breeds: $100

ANGUS
Premier Exhibitor Banner 
HEREFORD
Premier Exhibitor Banner  
SIMMENTAL
Premier Exhibitor Banner 
LIMOUSIN
Premier Exhibitor Banner
BLONDE D’AQUITAINE
Premier Exhibitor Banner
 
DAIRY CATTLE
CLASS 2
DATE: Sunday August 14th, 2011 – 1pm
JUDGE:  Lorne Briscoe        
 
Hat Bands donated by Eastern Breeders Inc.
 
All entries must be in the hands of the Committee by July 29, 2011
Sharon Halpenny, 2068 County Rd 16,RR #2, Merrickville, ON K0G 1N0
Phone or fax: 613 284-0002 EMAIL: halpennyholsteins@gmail.com
 
PRIZE MONEY IN EACH SECTION:
1st - $50, 2nd - $40, 3rd - $35, 4th - $25, 5th - $20, 6th - $15, 7th - 10th - $10
 
Dairy “code of Ethics” will apply. All animals must be free of contagious diseases. The
Fair authorizes two exhibits per class in a maximum of three classes. Maximum total
eligible entries from a breeding unit is ten (10) but may also include 2, 4-H entries
providing that they are entered by members.
Section:
        1.    Female Junior calf (Born Mar 1/11 to May 31/11)
        2.     Female Intermediate calf (Born Dec 1/10 to Feb 28/11)
        3.     Female Senior Calf (Born Sep 1/10 to Nov 30/10)
          Champion and Reserve Champion Calf-Ribbons
        4.     Female - Summer Yearling (Born Jun 1/10 to Aug 31/10)
        5.     Female - Junior (Born Mar 1/10 to May 31/10)
        6.     Female Intermediate- (Born Dec 1/09 to Feb 28/10)
        7.     Female - Senior (Born Sep 1/09 to Nov 30/09)
                Champion and Reserve Champion Junior  - Ribbons      
        8.Junior Breeders Herd - Group of three - bred & owned by exhibitor

DAIRY CATTLE SPECIALS

Premier Breeder Banner - Donated by Carkner Farms, Merrickville
 
Premier Exhibitor Banner - Smiths Falls-Merrickville Veterinary Services

4-H  INTER-COUNTY OPEN SHOWS
 
We sincerely thank our sponsors for their support.
 
Corporate Sponsors: Grenville Mutual Insurance Co.
Hatbands provided by Eastern Breeders Inc.
 
BEEF - Saturday, August 13th, 2011 - 9:00 am
DAIRY - Sunday, August 14th, 2011 - 9:00 am
SEND ENTRIES TO:
Sharon Halpenny, 2068 County Rd 16,RR #2, Merrickville, ON K0G 1N0
Phone or fax: 613 284-0002 EMAIL: halpennyholsteins@gmail.com
ENTRIES WILL CLOSE ON JULY 29, 2011
••• No post entries will be accepted the Day of Show •••
 
PRIZE MONEY: ALL 4-H MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE $10.00
Pee Wee Ages 6 to 9 years - Prize Money - $5.00 (Beef & Dairy)
Please note that all ages are as of January 1, 2011
 
4H CATTLE RULES AND REGULATIONS
1.   Open to 2011 Beef and Dairy 4-H Members.
2.   Members must show their own 2011 4-H project animal.
3.   See your 4-H Leader for entry forms.
4.   All general rules of Society where applicable will apply.
 
4H BEEF
CLASS 3

DATE: Saturday, August 13th, 2011 – 9:30 am
Section:

        1.     Heifer Calf (Born Jan 1/11 to Mar 31/11)
        2.     Junior Yearling (Born Apr 1/10 to Dec 31/10)
        3.     Senior Yearling (Born Jan 1/10 to Mar 31/10)
        4.    Steer
BEEF SHOWMANSHIP
        1.     Novice Beef - 4-H members (Ages 9 - 11)
        2.     Junior Beef - 4-H members (Ages 12 - 14)
        3.     Intermediate Beef - 4-H members (Ages 15 - 17)
        4.     Senior Beef - 4-H members (Ages 18 - 21)
        Champion Beef Showperson & Reserve Champion Beef Showperson

4H DAIRY
CLASS 4

DATE: Sunday, August 14th, 2011 – 9:30 am
JUDGE:  Lorne Briscoe
Section:
        1.     Junior Heifer (Born Mar 1/11 to May 31/11)
        2.     Intermediate Heifer (Born Dec 1/10 to Feb 28/11)
        3.     Senior Heifer (Born Sep 1/10 to Nov 30/10)
        4.     Summer Yearling (Born Jun 1/10 to Aug 31/10)
        5.     Junior Yearling (Born Mar 1/10 to May 31/10)
 
 DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP
        1.     Novice Dairy - 4-H members (Ages 9 - 11)
        2.     Junior Dairy - 4-H members (Ages 12 - 14)
        3.     Intermediate Dairy - 4-H members (Ages 15 - 17)
        4.     Senior Dairy - 4-H members (Ages 18 - 21)
 
Champion Dairy Showperson  & Reserve Champion Dairy Showperson
   Corporate Sponsors:  Grenville Mutual Insurance Company.
    Hatbands provided by Eastern Breeders Inc.
We sincerely thank our sponsors, 4 - H Leaders and parents for their support.      


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