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<strong>2015</strong> Cleveland County <strong>Fair</strong> Entry & Awards Catalog www.ClevelandCounty<strong>Fair</strong>.com<br />
Livestock and Horse Division<br />
4-H DAIRY STEER SHOW — DS<br />
OPEN ONLY TO YOUTH PARTICIPATING IN THE CLEVELAND COUNTY 4-H DAIRY STEER CLUB.<br />
DIRECTORS: Ashley Lee and Annie Thompson<br />
CHECK-IN: Steers must be in place in Weathers<br />
Livestock Arena by 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, <strong>2015</strong>.<br />
There is no entry fee for this show.<br />
SHOW TIMES: Showmanship competition begins at 1 p.m.<br />
on Sunday Oct. 11, <strong>2015</strong>. Stock show immediately follows.<br />
Live auction begins at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11, <strong>2015</strong>.<br />
For more information, or to apply for the 2016 project,<br />
contact the County Extension Center at (704) 482-4365.<br />
Project Description & Background: The 4-H Dairy Steer Club, coordinated<br />
through N.C. Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Development<br />
Program, provides an opportunity for youth ages 5 to 18 to develop<br />
important life skills through their involvement in a long-term, handson<br />
livestock activity. It also helps participants develop basic animal<br />
husbandry skills and a greater appreciation for production agriculture.<br />
Terminal Show – Rules and regulations<br />
n Animals will not be allowed to enter the barn until visually inspected<br />
and passed by health officials.<br />
n Health regulations — Please refer to the general rules for livestock<br />
on page 20.<br />
n To be eligible for competition in the fitting and showmanship contest<br />
and the stock class, participants must submit a completed entry<br />
form at the back of this book or online at www.ClevelandCounty<strong>Fair</strong>.<br />
com.<br />
n Important: No entries will be accepted after Sept. 16, <strong>2015</strong>.<br />
n Exhibitors will feed and care for their animals during the <strong>Fair</strong> until<br />
they are sold at auction.<br />
n Exhibitors are required to sell their animals to form a feedlot load.<br />
<strong>2015</strong> sale details will be announced at fair or before.<br />
FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST<br />
Exhibitors will be evaluated on their ability to present their steer in a<br />
manner that will develop the most favorable impression on the judge.<br />
Elements include:<br />
n Grooming<br />
n Leading and setting up the animal in the show ring<br />
n Show ring etiquette<br />
n Ability to answer technical questions about the livestock project<br />
PREMIUMS<br />
1st: $40 2nd: $35 3rd: $30 4th: $25 5th & below: $20<br />
Dept.-Division-Classes<br />
DS-1-1 Cloverbud Fitting and Showmanship<br />
Non-competitive class for exhibitors 5-8 years of age.<br />
PREMIUMS<br />
Each exhibitor will receive a $20 premium.<br />
Exhibitors will be critiqued, not ranked.<br />
DS-1-2 Junior Fitting and Showmanship<br />
Competitive class for exhibitors 9-13 years of age.<br />
DS-1-3 Senior Fitting and Showmanship<br />
Competitive class for exhibitors 14-19 years of age.<br />
STOCK SHOW<br />
Steers will be evaluated on their relative growth and performance, carcass<br />
merit, and other factors relevant to their value as a meat animal.<br />
PREMIUMS<br />
1st: $40 2nd: $35 3rd: $30 4th: $25 5th & below: $20<br />
DS-2-1 Cloverbud Steers<br />
Non-competitive class for exhibitors 5-8 years of age.<br />
Each exhibitor will receive a $20 premium.<br />
Exhibitors will be critiqued, not ranked.<br />
DS-2-2 Junior Steers<br />
Competitive class for exhibitors 9-13 years of age.<br />
DS-2-3 Senior Steers<br />
Competitive class for exhibitors 14-19 years of age.<br />
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