Department 2

DAIRY CATTLE

 

Diane Reiser, Superintendent,

10070 Kidder Road, Cranesville PA 16410 (814) 756-5124

Marty Gessner, Asst. Superintendent

Entries accepted as of August 1st

 

(Refer to General Rules)

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CATTLE:

 

1. Exhibitors will be expected to display or parade their animals as directed by the Superintendent; to accept the stall assigned without controversy; to keep their animals in an attractive appearance, and to cooperate with the Department in every way that may serve to increase the educational value of the show.

2. Exhibitors of livestock must inform themselves as to when their stock will be judged. Stock must be in the ring promptly on call and a failure to comply with the order renders exhibitors liable to be ruled out of competing. Decorations with ribbons or ornaments previously won by animals at shows, shall be prohibited until after the awards have been made in their respective classes by the Judges.

3. Exhibitors must have all animals listed for competition on the grounds no later than 8 p.m. Tuesday. All such animals shall remain on display until 9 p.m. Saturday unless released by the superintendent and/or a veterinarian.

4. The exhibitors will be expected to keep the space they occupy in a clean and sanitary condition and to remove all their equipment promptly as the Superintendent may direct.

5. An exhibitor may enter a maximum of two animals in each lot.

6. All entries must be accompanied by a registration paper.

7. Each exhibitor limited to a maximum of ten entries.

8. No straw will be furnished. Straw must be used, no sawdust.

9. AN ENTRY FEE OF $2 PER HEAD MUST

ACCOMPANY ENTRY BLANK.

10. Only animals qualified for the State Jr. Dairy Show in Harrisburg will be released early.

Section 1A

Males

 

A. Ayshire B. Brown Swiss C. Guernsey  D. Holstein E. Jersey  F. Milking Shorthorn

 

CLASSES:

1. Bull Calf born between September 1, 2010 and May 31,2011 
$18, 14, 12, 10

2. Junior Yearling Bull born between March 1, 2010 and August 31, 2010

$18, 14, 12, 10

3. Senior Yearling Bull born between September 1, 2009 and February 28, 2010

$18, 14, 12, 10

4. 2-Year Old Bull born between March 1, 2009 and August 31, 2009-
$18, 14, 12, 10

5. Grand Champion Bull             Rosette

6. Reserve Champion Bull             Rosette

HEALTH RULES FOR CATTLE

 

Pennsylvania Cattle:

1.A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued after May 1, 2011 is required.

2. All animals must be free of infectious and contagious diseases and a statement of this is required on the CVI (the

statement is pre-printed on the CVI). Animals appearing unhealthy upon arrival may not enter the exhibition grounds.

3. An Animal Owner or Caretaker’s Verification of Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) form must accopmany each animal, and must be presented upon arrival at the exhibition.

4. Individual official animal identification is required. Official ID includes:

• A state-issued metal ear tag;             • An ISO-compliant RFID tag            • A state-registered tattoo.

5. A current rabies vaccination administred by a licensed veterinarian is required for animals 3 months of age and older. All vaccine label directions must be followed, and all rabies vaccinated cattle must be accompanied by a rabies vaccination certificate or the vaccination information must be included on the CVI. If a rabies vaccination certificate is provided, the certificate must contain legible name and contact information of the veterinarian who administred the vaccine and the veterinarian’s signature. A copy of the rabies vaccination certificate is acceptable.

Out of State Cattle:

1.A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued within the 30 days prior to the opening date of the exhibition is required.

2. All animals must be free of infectious and contagious diseases and a statement of this is required on the CVI (the

statement is pre-printed on the CVI). Animals appearing unhealthy upon arrival may not enter the exhibition grounds.

3. An Animal Owner or Caretaker’s Verification of Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) form must accopmany each animal, and must be presented upon arrival at the exhibition.

4. Individual official animal identification is required. Official ID includes:

• A state-issued metal ear tag;             • An ISO-compliant RFID tag            • A state-registered tattoo.

5. A current rabies vaccination administred by a licensed veterinarian is required for animals 3 months of age and older. All vaccine label directions must be followed, and all rabies vaccinated equine animals must be accompanied by a rabies vaccination certificate or the vaccination information must be included on the CVI. If a rabies vaccination certificate is provided, the certificate must contain legible name and contact information of the veterinarian who administred the vaccine and the veterinarian’s signature. A copy of the rabies vaccination certificate is acceptable.

6. For Brucellosis and TB Testing Requirements, call Dr. Tony LaBarbera or Mr. Ron Miller at (717) 772-2852.

 

Section 1B Females

5. Junior Heifer Calf born between March 1, 2011 and May 31, 2011 $18, 16, 13, 10

6. Intermediate Heifer Calf born between December 1, 2010 and February 28, 2011 $18, 16, 13, 10

7. Senior Heifer Calf born between September 1, 2010 and November 30, 2010 $18, 16, 13, 10

8. Summer Yearling Heifer born between June 1, 2010 and August 31, 2010 $18, 16, 13, 10

9. Junior Yearling Heifer born between March 1, 2010 and May 31, 2010 $18, 16, 13, 10

10.Intermediate Yearling Heifer born between December 1, 2009 and February 28, 2010

$18, 16, 13, 10

11.Senior Yearling Heifer born between September 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009 
(Fresh Senior Yearling shown as Jr. 2 year old) $18,16,13,10

JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE Rosette

12. Junior Get of Sire, three animals under two years, all by one sire, not more than one bull, need not all be from one herd. One entry per exhibitor $20, 18, 16, 14

13. Dry Cow Sr. 2 year old and over born before March 1, 2009. Cannot be shown in any other age class 
$24, 18, 16, 12

14.Junior 2 year old, born between March 1, 2009 and August 31, 2009 $24, 18, 16 12

15.Senior 2 year old, born between September 1, 2008 and February 28, 2009 $24, 18, 16, 12

16.Junior 3 year old, born between March 1, 2008 and August 31, 2008 $24, 18, 16, 12

17.Senior 3 year old, born between September 1, 2007 and February 28, 2008 $24, 18, 16, 12

18.4 year old Cow born between September 1, 2006 and August 31, 2007 $30, 24, 18, 14

19.Cow 5 years old and over born before September 1, 2006 $30, 24, 18, 14

22. Cow in milk, any age, to be judged in udder alone, limit 2 per exhibitor             $30, 24, 18,14

Junior Champion Female             Rosette

Senior Champion Female             Rosette

Grand Champion Female             Rosette

Reserve Champion Female             Rosette

23. Senior Get of Sire, three animals, two years old and over, need not to be all from one herd, not more than one bull. One entry per exhibitor              $34, 28, 24, 20

24. Best of three females, any age, bred and owned by exhibitor, each exhibitor limited to one entry             $34, 28, 24, 20

25. Produce of Dam, 2 animals produce of one dam. One entry per exhibitor              $34, 28, 24, 20

26. Daughter and Dam shall consist of two animals - the dam and her daughter, any age. Both animals must be named on entry card but need not be owned by same exhibitor. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry per dam                           $34, 28, 24, 20

27. Dairy Herd, 3 cows that have freshened, all owned by one exhibitor             $34, 28, 24, 20

28. All Breed Champion Dairy Cow (trophy sponsored by Little Run Farm)  Trophy + $200