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OPEN DAIRY CATTLE SHOWS

SUPERINTENDENTS: Stephanie Ouellette, 236-5695, Sue James

ENTRY CLERK: Marion Seifert 259 North Orwell Road, Orwell, VT 05760, 948-2473

JUDGE: To be announced with entries

HOLSTEINS, BROWN SWISS & GUERNSEYS

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 9:00 a.m.

AYRSHIRES, JERSEYS & MILKING SHORTHORNS

Saturday, August 13, 2011 9:00 a.m.

RULES

1. Exhibitors shall be familiar with - and comply with - both these rules and with the general Field Days rules (copies available from the office or any member of the Board of Directors).

2. An entry fee of $3.50 per animal shall accompany the entry form. Make checks payable to Addison County Fair & Field Days. All 4-H and FFA exhibitors are encouraged to enter the Open Dairy Cattle Shows, but must submit entry ahead of time.

3. Entries must be received by Marion Seifert not later than July 21st. There will be no entry fee for group classes. BECAUSE SUBSTITUTIONS ARE PERMITTED, NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

In the event you do not receive an entry form in time to meet the deadline, make out an entry form as best you can and mail it, with your entry fee, to the Entry Clerk. Based on the birth date of the animal, your entry will be assigned to the proper class. BE SURE TO INDICATE THE BREED. If a dry cow, so indicate. If eligible for a production award, be sure to include all necessary information.

4. ALL BREEDS: All animals over six (6) months of age must be dehorned.

5. There must be a person in charge and present on the grounds for each cattle display.

6. HOLSTEIN, BROWN SWISS AND GUERNSEY BREEDS MUST BE ON THE GROUNDS NO LATER THAN 10 PM ON MONDAY AND WILL BE EXCUSED AFTER THE SHOW ON WEDNESDAY. THE HOLSTEIN, BROWN SWISS AND GUERNSEY GRAND CHAMPIONS WILL BE THE ONLY ANIMALS ALLOWED TO STAY ALL WEEK. All other Holsteins, Brown Swiss and Guernseys need to be off the grounds and cow beds cleaned by 8:00 p.m. so the barn can be bedded between groups. AYRSHIRE, MILKING SHORTHORNS AND JERSEY BREEDS MAY START ARRIVING AFTER 8 PM WEDNESDAY AND MUST BE ON THE GROUNDS BY THURSDAY 10:00 A.M. AND MUST REMAIN ON THE GROUNDS UNTIL 9:00 P.M. ON SATURDAY. FFA AND 4-H ANIMALS MUST BE HOUSED IN YOUTH BUILDING.

7. Movement of exhibits and/or vehicles between arrival and departure times shall be in accordance with the instructions and approval of the Dairy Superintendent ONLY.

8. Milking parlor facilities will be available. There will be no payment for milk produced.

9. Two exhibitors meetings will be held at 7:00p.m.-one on Tuesday and one on Saturday. Both will be held in the OPEN DAIRY BARN. It is desirable for each exhibitor to have one representative there.

10. P.D.C.A. rules apply to the conduct of the show (copies available upon request).

11. All who are willing to abide by these rules are welcome to participate.

12. PLEASE review rule #6 so the show, arrival and departure times are firmly in mind.

13. Holstein, Brown Swiss and Guernsey Grand Champions must remain on the grounds until Saturday night or they will not be eligible for Supreme.

14. There will be NO kick or curb boards allowed to reduce the amount of bedding used.

RIBBONS

Ribbons will be awarded for 6 places. There will also be ribbons for Junior Champions, Senior Champions, Grand and Reserve Champions.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

1. State Health Regulations in effect at the time of entry shall apply, if they happen to conflict with any of these requirements. An update will be sent with entry forms.

2. A health certificate prepared by a veterinarian shall be required for all animals BEFORE stabling is permitted. Such certificate shall be available for inspection at any time during the show. Health papers will be checked before unloading. One certificate will be sufficient for all shows: Open, 4-H, FFA, etc.

3. Vaccination for shipping fever is required.

4. All livestock require Rabies vaccinations a minimum of thirty (30) days before Field Days begins, with a veterinarian’s certificate to verify the vaccination.

5. Animals showing any sign, symptom, suspicion or evidence of any infectious disease, sickness or disorder (including, but not limited to, mange, warts, pinkeye, ringworm, scabies) shall be barred from the grounds upon arrival and/or at any time during the show when such is detected.

6. Animals over six (6) mos. of age must be dehorned.

PASS POLICY

Youth and Adult Exhibitors who participate every day (includes FFA & 4-H Dairy, FFA & 4-H Beef, Open Beef, Open Sheep Shows) may purchase season passes for $10.00 each as follows:

• 1 - 5 animals on exhibit: limit 2 passes

• 6 - 10 animals on exhibit: limit 3 passes

• 11 or more animals on exhibit: limit 4 passes

Passes will be mailed to exhibitors. Season passes may be exchanged for 5 one day passes by request only.

BEDDING

Field Days will provide the base bedding pack. Exhibitors may bring their own additional bedding or will be able to buy shavings at the fair.

OPEN DAIRY CATTLE SHOW

CLASSES

1. Spring Heifer Calf born March 1, 2011 or later

2. Winter Heifer Calf born Dec. 1, 2010-Feb. 28, 2011

3. Fall Heifer Calf born Sept. 1, 2010-Nov. 30, 2010

4. Summer Yearling Heifer born June 1, 2010-Aug. 1, 2010

5. Spring Yearling Heifer born Mar. 1, 2010-May 31, 2010

6. Winter Yearling born Dec. 1, 2009-Feb. 28, 2010

7. Fall Yearling born Sept. 1, 2009-Nov. 30, 2009

8. Dry Cow, under 5 years old, Born after Aug. 31, 2006

9. Dry Cow, over 5 years old, Born before Sept. 1, 2006

10. Junior TwoYear Old, born Mar. 1, 2009-Aug. 31, 2009

11. Senior TwoYear Old, born Sept. 1, 2008-Feb. 29, 2009

12. Junior ThreeYear Old, born Mar. 1, 2008-Aug. 31, 2008

13. Senior ThreeYear Old, born Sept. 1, 2007-Feb. 28, 2008

14. FourYear Old, born Sept. 1, 2006-Aug. 31, 2007

15. FiveYear Old, born Sept. 1, 2005-Aug. 31, 2006

16. Aged Cow, Born before Sept. 1, 2005

17. GRANDMOTHER COW, Made 100,000 lbs. milk OR 4,000 lbs. fat verified

Individual Animals May Be Shown In One Single Age Class Only!!

Grand Champion And Reserve Grand Champion

18. Produce of Dam: Two offspring of 1 cow

19. Dam and Daughter: One cow & her daughter

20. Junior Best Three Females: All bred by Exhibitor, and at least one owned by exhibitor from classes 1-7. Limit of one entry/exhibitor

21. Senior Best Three Females: All bred by Exhibitor, and at least one owned by exhibitor, from classes 8-17. Limit of one entry/exhibitor

Limit of one group per exhibitor in each group classes.

Premiums

Classes 1-7: $16, $14, $12, $10, $8, $6 Classes 8-16: $35, $30, $25, $20, $15, $10

Class 17: $40, $35, $25, $20 Classes 18: Rosette

Classes 19-22: $20, $15, $10, $5

Fitzsimmons Award

The Robert Fitzsimmons Memorial Trophy will be awarded to the highest protein-producing animal in the show. The record is not to exceed 305 days and will be computed on a mature equivalent basis. Record must be verified by official records from either DHIA or breed testing program. Such record must be available for inspection upon arrival and throughout the duration of the show. A plaque will also be awarded for permanent possession by the winning exhibitor. Any updates must be given to superintendent before Wednesday night.

Herdsmanship Award

Herdsmanship awards will be given in recognition of the best maintained and managed exhibit, one award for Holstein/Brown Swiss/Guernsey and one award for Ayrshire/Jersey/ Milking Shorthorn divisions. Cooperation with Field Days management, along with consideration for optimum public relations with the fairgoing public, are inherent elements for winning a Herdsmanship award.

DAIRY AWARDS

O.G. Farnham Award

Purpose: To enhance the Dairy Industry through better genetics and improved mating practices. An individual must be committed to dairy farming as an occupation.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

1. Must be 15-25 years of age and a resident of Addison County.

2. Must be actively engaged in farming and working toward a future in dairy farming.

3. Must own his/her own cattle and be interested in improving his/her herd.

4. Must have participated in Addison County Fair & Field Days cattle show.

METHOD OF SELECTION

1. An individual must be the breeder, owner and exhibitor of eligible animal.

2. Animal must be milking two (2) year old shown in its proper class (including all breeds in current year’s dairy show classes).

3. Winning animal must be selected by judge as best two (2) year old of all breeds, bred and owned by exhibitor.

AWARD

The recipient of the award will receive a check in the amount of $100, designated the O.G. Farnham Award.

Addison County Dairyman of the Year • Lucien D. Paquette Award

Awarded to the Addison County dairy farmer who has exhibited excellence in the area of herd production/management, feeding program, crop program and soil conservation, marketing, farm family leadership, and farm appearance. The award is sponsored by the Addison County Extension Service Advisory Board and the Vermont Dairyman of the Year selection committee.