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DEPARTMENT 02 - DIVISION 1

DAIRY CATTLE

Thursday, August 16, 2006 - 9:30 AM

Amount Offered - $7,282

Superintendent: Rick Darron, 2101 Sherburne Rd., Walworth, NY 14568 – (315) 986-1364

Rules: (See rules and health regulations governing livestock exhibits.)

Entry fees: $2.00 on all Heifer, Cow, and Group Classes.

Entries due (no exceptions): 6:00 PM Saturday, August 4, 2007.
On entry form please put Class name under “Name of Exhibit,” not animal’s name.

All animals must be in place by 10:00 PM, Sunday, August 12, 2007
Judging begins at 9:30 AM, Thursday, August 16, 2007.

One half the milk cows will be released after the Open Show on Thursday. All remaining animals will be released on Saturday after 8:00 PM on a staggered schedule as approved by barn superintendent.

All animals must be removed by 11:00 PM, Saturday, August 18, 2007 to begin clean-up.

Premium Money: Available at the Secretary's Office by Friday Afternoon.

Animals must meet all Health Requirements as set forth by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets. RABIES vaccinations MUST be given 14 days before the start of the fair.

1. Breeders may exhibit as many animals as they wish in each class, but no family or farm exhibitor will be allowed more than two (2) awards in any one class, unless ownership of these animals is under the name of separate family members.
2. Milk cows may or may not be milked on the morning they are exhibited at the discretion of the owner.
3. No animal shall be entered in more than one (1) class, except that animals shown singly will be eligible for entry in the group classes and the best udder class. All animals shown in groups must be shown in appropriate age classes.
4. Registration and health papers are to be presented to the superintendent for inspection before unloading at the fairgrounds.
5. Senior Get of Sire shall consist of three (3) animals from the same sire.
6. Junior Get of Sire shall consist of three (3) animals, under 2 years of age from the same sire.
7. Produce of Dam shall consist of two (2) animals from the same mother.
8. Dairy herd shall consist of three (3) females, of any age, that have calved at least once.
9. Every exhibitor must file with the superintendent the Health Report and Registry Papers of all animals exhibited, before animals are unloaded. These will be returned by the superintendent at the close of the fair.
10. All hay, straw and grain must be furnished by the exhibitor.
11. A dry cow is any cow which is now dry and has completed at least one lactation. A dry cow can show in either the dry cow class or the appropriate age group. A milking cow can not be shown in the dry cow class.
12. Judging procedure will follow in numerical sequence in each respective breed.
13. Judging of classes will be alternated between breeds.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING:

The Purebred Dairy Cattle Association Show Ring Code of Ethics
(Adopted by PDCA in March 1970; Revised March 1971, February 1977, February 1982,
February 1986, February 1988, and February 1989)

The showing of registered dairy cattle is an important part of the promotion, merchandising and breeding program of many breeders. Additionally, it is an importqant part of the program of the various dairy breed associations to stimulate and sustain interest in breeding registered dairy cattle. This relates to both spectators and exhibitors. In this connection, The Purebred Dairy Cattle Association believes that it is in the best interest of the breeders of registered dairy cattle to maintain a reputation of integrity and to present a wholesome and progressive image of their cattle in the show ring. It recognizes that there are certain practices in the proper care and management of dairy cattle which are necessary in the course of moving dairy cattle to and between shows that are advisable to keep them in a sound, healthy condition so that they might be presented in the show ring in a natural, normal appearance and condition. Conversely, it recognizes certain practices in the cataloging, handling, and presentation of cattle in the show ring which are unacceptable.

The following practices or procedures are considered unacceptable and defined as being fraudulent and/or unethical in the showing of registered dairy cattle:

1. Misrepresenting the age and/or milking status of the animal for the class for which it is shown .
2. Treating the animal, particularly the udder, internally or externally, with an irritant or counter-irritant, or other substance to artificially improve the conformation.
3. Surgery or insertion of foreign material under the skin, performed to change the natural contour or appearance of the animal’s body, though not to preclude practices required or involved in normal management.
4. Criticizing or interfering with the judge, show management or other exhibitors while in the show ring, or other conduct detrimental to the breed or the show.
5. Setting Teats.

The following practices and procedures are considered to detract from the image of the show ring when carried to excess and will be given slight to serious discrimination in placing animals within class.

1. Excessive manipulation of the hair.
2. Use of artificial hair except for false switches.
3. Unsportsmanlike conduct on part of showmen.
4. Improper fitting practices such as over filling and over bagging.

Practices which should be encouraged to enhance the image of the show:

1. Establish uniform dress code for exhibitors in the show ring.
2. Recognize good herdsmanship and exhibits in the barn.

In keeping with the basic philosophy of the PDCA, ethics are an individual responsibility of the owner of each animal shown. Violations of these policies are subject to disciplinary provisions of the appropriate dairy breed association and/or show management.

Holstein Show Ring Policy

The showing of Registered Holstein cattle is an important part of the promotion, merchandising and breeding program of many breeders. Additionally, it is an important part of the program of the Holstein Association of America to stimulate and sustain interest in breeding Registered Holstein cattle. This relates to both spectators and exhibitors. In this connection, the Baord of Directors of the Holstein Association of America believes that it is in the best interest of the breeders of Registered Holstein cattle to maintain a reputation of integrity and to present a wholesome and progressive image of their cattle in the show ring. It recognizes that there are certain practices in the proper care and management of dairy cattle which are necessary in the course of moving diary cattle to and between shows that are advisable to keep them in a sound, healthy condition so that they might be presented in the show ring in a natural, normal appearance and condition. Conversely, it recognizes certainpractices in the cataloging, handling, and presentation of cattle in the show ring which are unacceptable.

The following practices are considered unacceptable and defined as being fraudulent and/or unethical in the showing of Registered Holstein cattle:

1. Setting teats or manipulating a teat to alter its normal position such as to unnaturally hold it plumb or to alter its length.
2. Misrepresenting the age and/or milking status of the animal for the class in which it is shown.
3. Treating the animal, particularly the udder, internally or externally, with an irritant or counter-irritant, or other substance to artificially improve the conformation.
4. Surgery or insertion of foreign material under the skin, performed to change the natural contour or appearance of the animal’s body, though not to preclude practices required or involved in normal management.
5. Critizing or interfering with the judge, show management or other exhibitors while in the show ring, or other conduct detrimental to the breed or the show.

The following practices and procedures are considered to detract from the image of the show ring when carried to excess and will be given slight to serious discrimination in placing animals within class.

1. Excessive manipulation of the hair.
2. Use of artificial hair except for false switches.
3. Unsportsmanlike conduct on part of showmen.
4. Improper fitting practices such as over filling and over bagging.

Practices which should be encouraged to enhance the image of the show:

1. Establish uniform dress code for exhibitors in the show ring.
2. Recognize good herdsmanship and exhibits in the barn.

In keeping with the basic philosophy of the Association, ethics are an individual responsibility of the owner of each animal shown. Violations of these policies are subject to disciplinary provisions of the Association’s By-laws.

SECTION 1 – HOLSTEINS

SECTION 2 – AYRSHIRE

SECTION 3 – BROWN SWISS

SECTION 4 – GUERNSEY

SECTION 5 – JERSEY

SECTION 6 – MILKING SHORTHORN

Jr. Champion Female and Reserve Jr. Champion Female – Rosette

SR. Champion Female and Reserve Sr. Champion Female – Rosette (any female 2 yrs and older)

Grand Champion Female and Reserve Grand Champion Female – Rosette