Livestock Show and Sale Rules and Regulations - Clark County

Clark County
4-H and FFA
Livestock Show and Sale
Rules and Regulations
2012

2012 Livestock Show and Sale Committees
Executive Committee Grant Koski, Chairman (elected 2012) W4701 State Highway 98 Loyal, WI 54446 255-9001
Wendell Attoe, Vice Chairman (elected 2011) N3338 Cardinal Ave. Neillsville, WI 54456 743-6689
Cindy Kolzow, Sec/Treasurer (elected 2012) N13286 HiLine Ave. Colby, WI 54421 223-6035
Sara Gronski, Advisor 517 Court Street, Room 104 Neillsville, WI 54456 743-5121
Beef Committee Wendell Attoe, Chair N3338 Cardinal Ave. Neillsville, WI 54456 743-6689
Melvin Abel, Co-Chair W4298 Maple Center Greenwood, WI 54436 255-8750
Ashley Hemann W7358 Capital Road Greenwood, WI 54437 267-7657
Brian Hederer N11377 Cardinal Ave. Loyal, WI 54446 267-7440
Candy Turnquist W4906 153 Road Greenwood, WI 54437 267-6669
Chris North N11194 County Road K Loyal, WI 54446 937-5553
Dean Schmelzer N15042 French Town Ave. Withee, WI 54498 229-4059
Keith Eibergen W3144 Tree Road Granton, WI 54436 238-7377
Keith Wucherpfennig W2939 County Road H Granton, WI 54436 238-7424
Mitch Malm W4234 153 Road Loyal, WI 54446 255-8447
Rich Meyer N11881 County Road Q Unity, WI 54488 223-2058
Roger Hasz W1793 State Highway 10 Granton, WI 54436 238-7724
Sheep Committee Terry Sischo, Chairperson N4604 Marg Ave. Neillsville, WI 54456 743-3033
Cindy Kolzow N13286 HiLine Ave Colby, WI 54421 223-6035
Dale Drinsinger N3035 Fairground Ave Neillsville, WI 54456 937-0505
Dean/Trina Schmelzer N15042 French Town Ave. Withee, WI 54498 229-4059
Dusty Schlinsog W2760 County Road H Granton, WI 54436 238-7595
Jerry Micke W11032 County Road N Stanley, WI 54768 669-5492
Jim Micke 706 N Boardman Street Thorp, WI 54771 669-7238
Kevin / Anne Lindow N5147 HiLine Ave Chili, WI 54420 683-6897
Rich Meyer N11881 County Road Q Unity, WI 54488 223-2058
Swine Committee Grant Koski, Chairperson W4701 State Highway 98 Loyal, WI 54446 255-9001
Harlan Hinkelmann, Co-chairperson W3261 Century Road Loyal, WI 54446 255-8702
Candy Turnquist W4906 153 Road Greenwood, WI 54437 267-6669
Chris Smith W5001 Heintown Road Greenwood, WI 54437 743-3464
Duane Boon N6634 State Highway 73 Greenwood, WI 54437 743-4873
Ed Hamel N678 Sunset Drive Thorp, WI 54771 669-5065
Eric Eibergen N5548 County Road K Granton, WI 54436 238-8912
Michael Lindow N5305 Division Ave. Chili, WI 54420 683-2494
Gary Eibergen N4898 County Road K Granton, WI 54436 238-7275
John Gutowski N15846 Nerdrum Ave. Withee, WI 54498 223-5434
Mike Griesbach W572 Pine Creek Road Chili, WI 54420 683-2816
Scott Pralle N4621 State Highway 12 Humbird, WI 54746 334-3434
Terry Byrne W5711 Chili Road Neillsville, WI 54456 743-2277
Tim Morrow W4942 State Highway 98 Greenwood, WI 54437 267-3282
Wally Bogseth W3784 Center Road Owen, WI 54460 229-4016
Wayne Artac W6242 County Road G Greenwood, WI 54437 267-7634
Rabbit & Poultry Kimberly Mertens, Chairperson W10713 County Road MM Thorp, WI 54771 669-3046
Committee John Galen, Co-Chair N720 Borglin Ave. Neillsville, WI 54456 743-4943
Donna Opelt 211 Grand Ave. Neillsville, WI 54456 743-6271
Jim Micke 706 N Boardman Street Thorp, WI 54771 669-7238
McKenna/Paige Mertens W10713 County Road MM Thorp, WI 54771 669-3046
Molly Danielewicz W14505 County Road F Lublin, WI 54447 773-2729
Pam Stuttgen N14250 Division Ave Colby, WI 54421 223-3926
Peter Galen N720 Borglin Ave Neillsville, WI 54456 743-4943
Robert Sebesta W4755 State Highway 73 Neillsville, WI 54456 743-4866
Members At Large Herman Seebandt W5068 Panther Creek Road Neillsville, WI 54456 743-4184
Joe Boden 7254 Hwy 12 N Black River Falls, WI 54615 284-2947
Vo-Ag/FFA Advisors John Slipek Abbotsford High School
Melissa Ploeckelman
Colby High School
Cheryl Steinbach
Granton High School
Lindsay Meissner
Greenwood High School
Matt Reinders
Loyal High School
Terry Sischo
Neillsville High School
Amy Gerhardt
Neillsville High School
Travis Engel
Owen High School
Mark Zimmerman
Spencer High School
Glen Schraufnagel
Thorp High School

2012 Clark County 4-H / FFA Livestock Sale Rules
1. Any 4-H or FFA member, third grade or older (as of January 1, current year) enrolled in the beef,
dairy beef, sheep, swine, rabbit and poultry projects may participate.
2. In order to sell an animal in the sale youth are required to attend and SIGN-IN at least two of the
following educational activities**:
• High School graduates (including those graduating in the current year) do not have to meet the
two session requirements but they must be MQA certified to sell swine.
• All educational sessions count as one point except for Shepherds Clinic.
• All educational sessions must be completed by JULY 9 to be eligible for sale.
• **Educational sessions may include training sessions from outside of county with approval of
species committee chair. Participant is responsible for submitting proof to the Livestock Committee
and to the UW-Extension Office of participation in an activity that is not hosted by the Livestock
Committee.
Event Date and Time Location
Animal Welfare and Public Reception
Ag Tech Days
February 9
7:00 p.m.
March 22
March 31
March 31
Loyal City Hall
Platteville
River Falls
Appleton (Fox Valley)
Rabbit Selection and Informational Clinic March ADS - Greenwood
Shepherds Clinic (counts as 2 points) March Clark County Fairgrounds
Lamb Selection and Feeding Clinic
Swine Fitting & Showing Clinic
Meat Animal Quality Assurance Program
(meets national PQA certification requirements)
Beef Fitting & Showing Clinic
Rabbit Showmanship and Mock Judging Clinic
April 10
7:30 p.m.
June 20
7:30 p.m.
April 16
7:30 p.m.
July 10
7:30 p.m.
Loyal High School
Clark County Fairgrounds
Loyal High School
Attoe Farm, Neillsville
Poultry Fitting and Showing Clinic
2012 Carcass Show
(3 time sessions – only need to attend one)
August 16
6:30 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Hewitt Meat Processing, Lindsey
Classes with no dates/times/locations will be announced in the 4-H newsletter.
Additional classes will also be announced in the 4-H newsletter –
make sure you watch for these dates and times.

3. All exhibitors are encouraged to be actively involved in the feeding and fitting of their animal. All
animals must be in the exhibitor's possession by the time of the initial weigh-in.
4. Only Clark County junior members, immediate family members, and project leaders may help fit
animals at the fair in designated areas and exhibitors must be active in fitting the animal.
5. A member may initially enter the sale program in as many of the species areas as they desire.
However, they may sell only one animal at the sale.
6. Participants must be present for the livestock sale and sell their own animal. Emergencies
situations will be taken up with the Executive Committee prior to the sale.
7. An exhibitor shall be determined to be ineligible to sell at the Clark County Livestock Sale if he/she has
sold animals in more than one county livestock sale program the previous year. This does not include
state junior livestock shows or state fair sponsored events.
8. All animals in this project must be females or castrated males except beef and dairy beef where only
castrated males may be weighed. Castration must be completed before initial weigh-in. THIS DOES
NOT APPLY TO RABBITS AND POULTRY.
9. Any exhibitor who shows misrepresentation (i.e. stag) will be held financially responsible or if they do
not make compensation of any animal and/or refuses to abide by the rules set forth by the Livestock
Show and Sale Committee will receive the following penalty:
1 st Offense Suspended from selling during the next year from any livestock species.
2 nd Offense Permanently suspended from selling at the Clark County Livestock Show and Sale for
any livestock species.
10. All animals must be weighed in on entry day at the fair by the specified time. Normal consumption of
feed and water is allowed; however, no forced feeding will be allowed.
11. Animal Drug History Form/Bidder Slips - These forms will be mailed to all participating individuals prior
to the fair. Animal Drug History Forms must be turned in on Fair weigh-in day.
12. Legal withdrawal periods for specific drugs used must be followed. Failure to do so will result in
forfeiture of sale money, premiums and awards. Participants are required to complete a Drug History
on their animal.
13. Any animal showing blemishes that could cause damage to the quality of the carcass can be eliminated
by the committee.
14. All animals selected for the carcass show must be slaughtered.
15. Any animal selected as either a Grand or Reserve Champion for the Market Sale program must sell
and cannot withdraw. If an exhibitor has more than one Grand or Reserve Champion, they may select
the animal to remain in the auction.
16. Exhibitors have 2 hours after all showing is completed to determine which animal remains in the
sale. Exhibitor must contact a species committee chairperson or a member of the species committee
and let them know which animal they are selling. If not done in that time frame, the Livestock
Committee will designate your sale animal.
17. Bidders Slips—each sale participant is required to submit 1 (one) bidder slip (2 is
recommended) by the required due date to be eligible to sell.
18. Sales commission is 6%. This commission will be assessed to cover costs incurred in conducting the
sale, such as promotion and transportation of animals to slaughter facilities. This commission goes to
the Livestock Show and Sale for educational purposes, awards and buyers social and banquet.
19. Once an animal is sold it becomes the property of the buyer. However, the exhibitor has the
responsibility of caring for said animal until it leaves the fairgrounds. Failure of exhibitor to comply with
this rule will result in a cash penalty.
20. All youth are required to present a buyer thank you note in an addressed, stamped envelope prior to
receiving their check. Checks will be available beginning at the buyers and awards banquet. No
checks will be given out without the exchange of a thank you card in completely addressed and
stamped envelope.

21. An incentive awards program for sheep and beef will be based on:
a. Live animal ranking
b. Rate of gain (must meet grade qualifications, sale animals only)
c. Carcass or real time qualifications
d. Overall champion (points assigned by rankings of carcass eligible animals for live ranking, ROG,
and carcass or real time ranking; low point total is overall champion.
22. Sale bid price on all animals will start .05 above established current market price. The current market
price will be designated by the species sub-committees. If no bid, or the final bid is under market
price the animal remains the property of the youth. If the animal is selected for the carcass show and
does not receive a bid and the exhibitor wishes to participate in the carcass show a 6% commission will
be charged on the starting bid price to cover costs.
23. A total of five head in each species area (market beef/dairy beef, sheep, swine, rabbit, and poultry) may
be weighed and registered at each species initial weigh-in date per youth.
24. FLOATER ANIMALS:
a) If several youth within one family (brother/sister) weigh in 1 (one) animal each, they may weigh-in
and share an additional animal with one or more family member for their second animal.
b) Floater animals must be identified on all weigh-in sheets at time of weigh-in for all family members
who are sharing this animal. If not on all weigh-in sheets for the family it will be the floater animal
for those youth who have the floater animal listed.
c) You cannot have a floater animal if you weigh in two or more animals per species.
d) All floater animals must be identified to an individual exhibitor at time of final weigh-in.
Examples:
• Bill and Sue are brother and sister. Each weighs in one pig. They can weigh in one additional pig as
a floater and it can be shown/sold by either Bill or Sue as long as they both indicate it as a floater
pig.
• But—if Bill weighs in two pigs and did not register his 2nd pig as a floater Sue could not show/sell
this pig.
• Or—if Bill and Sue each weigh in two pigs they cannot have a floater pig.
25. All animals must be clean at weigh-in and maintained clean prior to the sale. The species subcommittee,
along with the Livestock Executive Committee, have the right to exclude the animal from the
current year sale if it is determined the animal has not met Herdsmanship criteria.
26. Youth must show their own animal in showmanship. Youth must have animal in their name
showing a weight class and youth must be signed up for showmanship at fair entry time.
27. Recommended dress code for market sale: all youth are to wear appropriate attire as one would wear
for showmanship in their respective animal species.

2012 Rules for Market Beef / Dairy Beef Exhibitors
Initial Weigh-in date is: SATURDAY, JANUARY 28
Curtiss Sale Barn
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
(snow date will be February 11)
4-H and FFA participants must to notify the
UW-Extension Office by JANUARY 20
if they will be bringing animals to the weigh-in.
If you will be late or not coming to weigh-in please call
Allen Hemann (715-937-5454)
Fair weigh-in will be: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8
Clark County Fairgrounds
12:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.
Ultrasound will take place for all sale animals on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 (tentatively).
1. Premises ID information will be needed on initial weigh-in forms.
2. “Country of Origin” (Cool) affidavit must be turned in at initial weigh-in date.
3. Dairy beef must contain 100% of one of the following breeds: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein,
or Jersey dairy breeds. All other breeds or crosses will compete as beef. Any steer in question can be
blood or DNA tested.
4. Only calves born after January 1, preceding year will be allowed to participate. The committee reserves
the right to mouth any animal in question. All beef and dairy beef males must be castrated and all
animals dehorned at time of initial weigh-in.
5. Minimum weight on fair entry day will be 1,000 pounds for beef and dairy beef. Maximum initial weigh-in
weight will be 1,100 pounds. All animals must be reasonably cleaned at time of final weigh-in.
6. To be eligible for livestock sale animals must have a minimum of 2# per day rate of gain (effective 2012).
7. All sale animals are eligible for rate-of-gain. Only low choice or higher beef making the sale will be eligible
for Grand or Reserve Champion for total performance.
8. All steers must be weighed during the designated weigh-in dates. Registered participants will be informed of
the date, time and location of weigh-ins.
9. A total of five head may be weighed and registered at initial weigh-in date per youth.
10. FLOATER ANIMALS: If several youth within one family (brother/sister) weigh in 1 (one) animal each, they
may weigh-in and share an additional animal with one or more family member for their second animal.
Floater animals must be identified for all family members who are sharing this animal. You cannot have a
floater animal if you weigh in two or more animals per species. All floater animals must be identified on all
weigh-in forms if they are shared with family members. If not identified on all forms only those where floater
animal is identified will be allowed to use the floater animal. See general rule #24 for examples.
11. No re-weighs will be allowed!
12. All beef animals will be identified by ear tag(s) and a metal ear-tag at the time of the initial weigh-in by
members of the beef committee. If tags are lost prior to the fair participant must notify the beef committee
chairperson or the Extension Office immediately.
13. All animals showing must be shown with a show halter and a show stick. Rope halters will not be allowed.
14. Only appointed ringmen are allowed in the ring. No parents/guardians are allowed in the ring during
the show.
15. Any unruly animal can be disqualified from the show and/or sale at the discretion of the beef committee and
executive committee.
16. If you do not want to sell your animal, the beef committee chairperson and co-chairperson must be notified
at final weigh-in. Note: Grand and Reserve Champion animals must sell (refer to #15 in general rules)
17. All beef animals must be double tied with rope halter and neck strap through the entire length of fair.
18. Beef will be sold by judges live grade—not real time grade.

2012 Rules for Market Lamb Exhibitors
Initial weigh-in date for wethers and ewes: SATURDAY, MAY 12
Heartland Cooperative
427 S Main Street
Greenwood
10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Fair weigh-in will be: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8
Clark County Fairgrounds
12:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m.
1. Premises ID information will be needed on initial weigh-in forms.
2. “Country of Origin” (Cool) affidavit must be turned in at initial weigh-in date.
3. Castration and weaning must be complete by the time of initial weigh-in.
4. A total of five head may be weighed and registered at initial weigh-in date per youth.
5. FLOATER ANIMALS: If several youth within one family (brother/sister) weigh in 1 (one) animal each,
they may weigh-in and share an additional animal with one or more family member for their second
animal. Floater animals must be identified for all family members who are sharing this animal. You
cannot have a floater animal if you weigh in two or more animals per species. All floater animals must
be identified on all weigh-in forms if they are shared with family members. If not identified on all forms
only those where floater animal is identified will be allowed to use the floater animal. See general rule
#24 for examples.
6. No re-weighs will be allowed!
7. All lambs will be ear tagged at the initial weigh-in.
8. All lambs must have scrapie tags and Premises ID number at time of weigh-in or animal will not be
weighed in.
9. Only lambs grading prime or choice are allowed to sell in the sale.
10. Grand and Reserve live lambs will be in the sale and entered in carcass show. 18 additional lambs will
be selected for a total of 20 lambs in the carcass show.
NOTE: only carcass animals are eligible for carcass and overall performance awards.
11. Minimum weight on fair entry day is 105 pounds. There is no maximum weight.
12. A penalty fee of $5.00 will be deducted for each of the following:
A) not waiting for buyer card to be placed after the sale
B) not penning sale lambs on Sunday afternoon prior to release
The fee(s) will be deducted from sale checks.

2012 Rules for Market Swine Exhibitors
Initial weigh-in date for swine is: SATURDAY, APRIL 14
Clark County Garage—Loyal
9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Fair weigh-in is: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8
Clark County Fairgrounds
8:30 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Ultrasound will take place for all sale animals on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8.
1. Premises ID information will be needed on initial weigh-in forms.
2. “Country of Origin” (Cool) affidavit must be turned in at initial weigh-in date.
3. All animals exhibited must be barrows or gilts. Castration must be completed by the time of the initial weighin.
4. All animals must be ear notched under the 3-9-27 system. Any animals not ear notched before the initial
weigh-in will be notched at that time. No two hogs raised together may have the same ear notches. All
hogs will be ear tagged at initial weigh-in.
5. Animals and ear tags must be clean (free of mud, etc.) at time of initial weigh in and final weigh in at fair. If
they are not clean they will be weighed last.
6. Premises ID information and PQA numbers must be listed on weigh-in form.
7. A total of five head may be weighed and registered at initial weigh-in date per youth.
8. FLOATER ANIMALS:
If several youth within one family (brother/sister) weigh in 1 (one) animal each, they may weigh-in and share
an additional animal with one or more family member for their second animal. Floater animals must be
identified for all family members who are sharing this animal. You cannot have a floater animal if you weigh
in two or more animals per species. All floater animals must be identified on all weigh-in forms if they are
shared with family members. If not identified on all forms only those where floater animal is identified will be
allowed to use the floater animal. See general rule #24 for examples.
9. No animal can weigh more than a maximum of 65 pounds on the initial weigh-in day. Hogs cannot be
water dumped prior to final scaling. Maximum of 2 hogs weighed in per person at final weigh-in. If the
hog weighs more than 65 pounds at initial weigh-in or less than 230 pounds at final weigh-in the
animal may be shown but can’t be sold.
10. Minimum weight on fair entry day will be 230 pounds. There will be no maximum weight. Maximum sale
pay weight is 280 pounds.
11. No re-weighs will be allowed!
12. Barrows and gilts will be real time graded.
13. Youth must sell grand/reserve champion of the live show.
14. Youth must sell top performance hog or will be designated by committee
15. Hogs with back fat of .5—1.09 inches are eligible for Performance contest. Performance hogs are based on
Real Time and Fat Free Lean Pound Per Day Gain. Grand and reserve grand champion performance hogs
are the overall winners.
16. This is a non-terminal swine show. Non sale hogs may be taken back to owners residence. All hogs must
leave through the wash rack east of the pig barn on Sunday.
17. After live show performance sheets will be disbursed to exhibitors. Demonstration hogs will be in carcass
show.
18. Youth must make arrangements with the processor and/or hauler to guarantee the destination of any nonsale
animals not returning home. Livestock committee will determine destination for all animals not
designated for shipping.
19. A $20.00 penalty fee will be assed for each sale participant who does not return their hogs to their assigned
pen after the sale. The fee will be deducted from the sale checks.
20. PQA Requirements for Swine Participants:
• According to the National Pork Board standards members who attend a PQA session are only certified for
one (1) year. Anyone who took the class in 2010 WILL NEED to be recertified again in 2011.
• Initial certification or re-certification can be completed by attending an MQA session.
• The MQA / PQA session will include information on all three meat animal species (pork, beef, and lamb)
and will count towards the educational requirements necessary to sell your animal at the livestock sale.

2012 Rules for Rabbit Exhibitors
Initial weigh-in date for rabbits is: SATURDAY, JUNE 30
Heartland Coop—Greenwood
9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
Fair weigh-in is: THURSDAY, AUGUST 9
Clark County Fairgrounds
9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
1. Premises ID information will be needed on initial weigh-in forms.
2. “Country of Origin” (Cool) affidavit must be turned in at initial weigh-in date.
3. All general Livestock Show and Sale Rules and Regulations apply.
4. All animals exhibited must be of a meat breed/type. Meat breeds qualify under any 6 class standard by
the ARBA Standard of Perfection. Examples: CALIFORNIAN, NEW ZEALAND, AND SATIN.
5. Only roasters will be allowed in the livestock sale and roasters must be owned by the exhibitor by May
1 st of current year. Proof of sale date signed or pedigree required. Rabbits will be identified at the
initial weigh-in.
6. All rabbits must be under 6 months of age. Rabbits will be tattooed in their ears.
7. A total of five head may be weighed and registered at initial weigh-in date per youth.
8. FLOATER ANIMALS: If several youth within one family (brother/sister) weigh in 1 (one) animal each,
they may weigh-in and share an additional animal with one or more family member for their second
animal. Floater animals must be identified for all family members who are sharing this animal. You
cannot have a floater animal if you weigh in two or more animals per species. All floater animals must
be identified on all weigh-in forms if they are shared with family members. If not identified on all forms
only those where floater animal is identified will be allowed to use the floater animal. See general rule
#23 for examples.
9. ROASTERS: All rabbits entered in this class must be under 6 months of age.
Minimum weight of 5 pounds; maximum weight of 8 pounds.
CAN CHOOSE TO SHOW 2 RABBITS FROM ANY COMBINATION IN MEAT SHOW.
10. No re-weighs will be allowed.
11. Must complete drug history forms. The last day to administer a medication is July 1 st . Check website
for allowed medications: www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/animaldrugsatfda/index.cfm?gb=1
12. Rabbits must be of Quality Grade (determined by judge) to sell.
13. In 2012 there will not be a carcass show for market rabbits.
14. Youth must show in their respective species showmanship class.
15. A penalty fee of $5.00 will be deducted for each of the following:
a) not waiting for buyer card to be placed after the sale
b) not delivering sale animal to butcher the Monday following the sale
16. Animals will be sold by the pound, starting price of $1.00 / pound.
17. It will be at the buyer’s discretion to have animal slaughtered.
18. Youth may only sell one animal.
19. Market rabbits may represent only two of the total rabbits exhibited by the exhibitor. Rabbit quotas
printed in the fairbook apply and do not affect the total “livestock” numbers (see Rule 32 in the
fairbook).

2012 Rules for Poultry Exhibitors
Initial weigh-in date for poultry is: SATURDAY, JUNE 30
Heartland Coop—Greenwood
9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
Fair weigh-in is: THURSDAY, AUGUST 9
Clark County Fairgrounds
8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
1. Premises ID information will be needed on initial weigh-in forms.
2. “Country of Origin” (Cool) affidavit must be turned in at initial weigh-in date.
3. All general Livestock Show and Sale Rules and Regulations apply.
4. All animals exhibited must be of a meat breed (Cornish Rock X, Cornish Roaster, Cornish Game Hen).
5. Poultry will be identified at the initial weigh-in. Birds will be identified by metal, locked, numbered leg
band.
6. A total of five birds may be weighed in and registered at initial weigh-in date per youth.
7. Only roasters will be allowed in the livestock sale and roasting chickens must be 4 pounds or more to
be sold (no maximum).
8. FLOATER ANIMALS: If several youth within one family (brother/sister) weigh in 1 (one) animal each,
they may weigh-in and share an additional animal with one or more family member for their second
animal. Floater animals must be identified for all family members who are sharing this animal. You
cannot have a floater animal if you weigh in two or more animals per species. All floater animals must
be identified on all weigh-in forms if they are shared with family members. If not identified on all forms
only those where floater animal is identified will be allowed to use the floater animal. See general rule
#24 for examples.
9. CERTIFICATE OF ORDER FROM HATCHERY AT YOUR PURCHASE. BIRDS CANNOT HATCH
BEFORE MAY 1st.
10. No re-weighs will be allowed.
11. Top 6 birds must sell from the Market Class, including the Grand and Reserve Poultry.
12. Must complete drug history forms (list acceptable drugs) – this includes a list of any medications
given, dates and withdrawal time – must be labeled for Market Poultry. Include any chick starter and
water meds (wormers, etc). Check website for allowed medications:
www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/animaldrugsatfda/index.cfm?gb=1
13. Flock must be NPIP, Wisconsin Tested Flock, or Wisconsin Associated Flock.
14. Poultry must be of Quality Grade A to sell and be free of blemishes.
15. Animals will be sold by the pound, starting price of $1.00 / pound.
16. Youth may only sell one animal.
17. Market poultry may represent only two of the total poultry exhibited by the exhibitor. Poultry quotas
printed in the fairbook apply and do not affect the total “livestock” numbers (see Rule 32 in the
fairbook).