2009 Braxton County Fairs and Festivals
Livestock Schedule
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
12:00 (Noon)
Junior Market Steers, Market Lambs, Market Goats, Market Hogs,
Market Rabbits, Broilers and 4-H/FFA Special Heifers due at the barn
Open show breeding cattle, hogs, rabbits and poultry due at the barn
6:00 PM
Best Dressed Livestock Contest
Swine, Poultry and Rabbit Shows
Open Show swine, poultry and rabbits released following the show
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
12:00 (Noon)
All junior and farmer feeder calves due at the barn
2:00 PM
Beef, sheep, swine, goat and rabbit skillathons at the New Horse Barn
6:00 PM
Beef Show
Open Beef Show animals and feeder cattle released following the show
Thursday, August 6, 2009
12:00 (Noon)
Open Breeding Sheep and Goats due at the barn
Horses for 4-H Halter Class due at the Barn
6:00 PM
4-H Horse Halter Class
Sheep and Goat Show
Open Showmanship Finals (Open to Current Exhibitors who have
previously won Senior Showmanship)
Open Show sheep and goats released following the show
Friday, August 7, 2009
5:30 PM
Outdoor Barbeque for 4-H/FFA Livestock Buyers, Sponsors, and
Exhibitors
6:45 PM
Awards Program
7:00 PM
4-H/FFA Livestock Sale
Saturday, August 8, 2009
11:00 AM
State Breed Show (Pending)
1:00 PM
State Breed Show (Pending)
Livestock Schedule
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
12:00 (Noon)
Junior Market Steers, Market Lambs, Market Goats, Market Hogs,
Market Rabbits, Broilers and 4-H/FFA Special Heifers due at the barn
Open show breeding cattle, hogs, rabbits and poultry due at the barn
6:00 PM
Best Dressed Livestock Contest
Swine, Poultry and Rabbit Shows
Open Show swine, poultry and rabbits released following the show
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
12:00 (Noon)
All junior and farmer feeder calves due at the barn
2:00 PM
Beef, sheep, swine, goat and rabbit skillathons at the New Horse Barn
6:00 PM
Beef Show
Open Beef Show animals and feeder cattle released following the show
Thursday, August 6, 2009
12:00 (Noon)
Open Breeding Sheep and Goats due at the barn
Horses for 4-H Halter Class due at the Barn
6:00 PM
4-H Horse Halter Class
Sheep and Goat Show
Open Showmanship Finals (Open to Current Exhibitors who have
previously won Senior Showmanship)
Open Show sheep and goats released following the show
Friday, August 7, 2009
5:30 PM
Outdoor Barbeque for 4-H/FFA Livestock Buyers, Sponsors, and
Exhibitors
6:45 PM
Awards Program
7:00 PM
4-H/FFA Livestock Sale
Saturday, August 8, 2009
11:00 AM
State Breed Show (Pending)
1:00 PM
State Breed Show (Pending)
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Celebration
LIVESTOCK SHOW RULES AND
REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL RULES:
ENTRY DEADLINE IS JULY 17, 2009
All livestock and poultry exhibited must remain in the barn area at all times.
All animals must be fed and watered at least twice a day.
Exhibitors must keep their stalls and pens clean and neat.
If you fail to comply with A, B, or C you will be required to remove your animal from
the barn.
Junior exhibitors must dress appropriately for the show. This means clean
shirts/blouses and dark trousers (jeans will be acceptable). No halter tops or
shorts.
Judges must be treated with respect and inappropriate comments and behavior
towards judges will result in premium forfeit and disqualification from future show.
G. Chips for bedding will be provided. Additional bedding will be the responsibility
of the exhibitor.
H. Livestock entered in the Best Dressed Livestock Show must be entered and
shown in one of the respective shows and must meet the WV Dept. of Agriculture
health requirements.
I. Classes may be added, changed or deleted as needed by the show
management.
J. Premiums are not paid on any championship classes.
K. An awards program will be scheduled and all awards must be given at that time.
L. Open Show Classes are open to all exhibitors who meet animal requirements.
M. Market Classes and Special Classes are open only to Braxton County 4-H and
FFA.
N. A Mandatory Workshop for all 4-H and FFA exhibitors will be held prior to July
1, 2009. This means if you are exhibiting livestock as part of your 4-H or FFA
project you must attend and you may be required to bring your project animals.
(Market animals going to be sold in fair sale.)
O. All animals to be exhibited must be entered on proper entry form and this form
and entry fees must be received by entry deadline.
P. Animals entered in any junior show must be part of exhibitor’s 4-H or FFA
project and exhibitor must complete and turn in all required project materials by
August 31 to receive premium award. Exhibitors must complete and turn in all
project materials by August 31 for open show animals which are part of an
exhibitor’s 4-H or FFA project. For 4-H members, required project materials
include: project book, record guide and activity record. For FFA members,
required project materials include up-to-date records in the FFA Record Book.
For projects that may not be completed until after August 31 (e.g. participants in
State 4-H/FFA Livestock Roundup), project materials are due no later than one
week after the event in order to receive premium.
Q. All 4-H and FFA exhibitors are required to help with set-up and/or clean-up
of the Multipurpose Building. Failure to help with setup and/or cleanup will result
in forfeiture of ½ of the premium money generated from that exhibitor’s livestock
exhibits.
SECTION I—BREEDING LIVESTOCK
SUB-SECTION I -A BEEF CATTLE OPEN SHOW
A. All cattle exhibited must be halter broke.
B. Cattle to be exhibited must arrive at the barn by 12 noon, Tuesday, August 4,
2009.
C. Cattle will remain on exhibit until 9:30 PM, Wednesday, August 5, 2009.
D. All cattle must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health requirements.
E. Cattle that exhibit signs of illness or infectious disease shall not be exhibited.
F. Breeding livestock classes will be separated by breed.
G. Open Show Premiums: 1st- $20.00; 2nd- $15.00; 3rd- $12.50; 4th- $10.00;
5th- $7.50; 6th- $5.00
Class 01—Heifer calves calved March 1, 2009 and after
Class 02—Heifer calves calved between January 1 and February 28, 2009
Class 03—Heifer calves calved between November 1 and December 31, 2008
Class 04—Heifer calves calved between September 1 and October 31, 2008
Class 05—Heifers calved between July 1 and August 31, 2008
Class 06—Heifers calved between May 1 and June 30, 2008
Class 07—Heifers calved between March 1 and April 30, 2008
Class 08—Heifers calved between January 1 and February 28, 2008
Class 09—Heifers calved between September 1 and December 31, 2007
Class 10—Cow and calf pair
Class 11—Champion Cow and Calf pair
Class 12—Reserve Champion Cow and Calf pair
Class 13—Grand Champion Cow and Calf Pair All Breeds
Class 14—Reserve Grand Champion Cow and Calf Pair All Breeds
Class 15—Champion Heifer
Class 16—Reserve Champion Heifer
Class 17—Grand Champion Heifer All Breeds
Class 18—Reserve Grand Champion Heifer All Breeds
Class 19—Bull Calves calved March 1, 2009 and after
Class 20—Bull Calves calved between January 1 and February 28, 2009
Class 21—Bull Calves calved between September 1 and December 31, 2008
Class 22—Bulls calved between June 1 and August 31, 2008
Class 23—Bulls calved between March 1 and May 31, 2008
Class 24—Bulls calved between January 1 and February 28, 2008
Class 25—Bulls calved between September 1 and December 31, 2007
Class 26—Champion Bull
Class 27—Reserve Champion Bull
Class 28—Grand Champion Bull All Breeds
Class 29—Reserve Grand Champion Bull All Breeds
SUB-SECTION I-B 4-H/FFA SPECIAL HEIFER PROJECT
A. Open only to 4-H/FFA Special Heifer Project participants.
B. Special Project Heifers will arrive at the fair by 12 noon, August 4, 2009.
C. Special Project Heifers will remain on exhibit until sale Friday, August 7, 2009.
D. Special Project Heifers must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health
requirements.
E. Special Project Heifers will be showed in separate class.
F. Premiums: Blue- $20.00; Red- $15.00; White- $10.00
Class 30—Special 4-H/FFA Project Heifers
Class 31---Special 4-H/FFA Heifer Showmanship
SUB-SECTION I-C BREEDING SWINE OPEN SHOW
A. All breeding class swine to be exhibited shall arrive by 12 noon, Tuesday,
August 4, 2009.
B. All swine will remain on exhibit until 9:30 PM, Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
C. All swine must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health requirements.
D. Swine with signs of illness or infectious disease shall not be exhibited.
E. Premiums: 1st- $20.00; 2nd- $15.00; 3rd- $12.50; 4th- $10.00; 5th- $7.50; 6th-
$5.00
F. Braxton County 4-H and FFA Exhibitors showing one or more of their projects
in the open show must participate in
the swine showmanship class.
Class 32—Gilts born between January 1 and February 28, 2009
Class 33—Gilts born between March 1 and April 30, 2009
Class 34—Champion Sow
Class 35—Reserve Champion Sow
Class 36—Grand Champion Sow all Breeds
Class 37—Reserve Grand Champion Sow all Breeds
Class 38—Boars born between January 1 and February 28, 2009
Class 39—Boars born between March 1 and April 30, 2009
Class 40—Champion Boar
Class 41—Reserve Champion Boar
Class 42—Grand Champion Boar all Breeds
Class 43—Reserve Grand Champion Boar all Breeds
SUB-SECTION I-D BREEDING SHEEP OPEN SHOW
A. All breeding sheep to be exhibited shall arrive by 12 noon, Thursday, August 6,
2009.
B. All breeding sheep shall remain on exhibit until 9:30 PM, Thursday, August 6,
2009.
C. All sheep must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health requirements.
D. Any Sheep showing evidence of foot rot, sore mouth, or other illness will not be
allowed to exhibit.
E. Premiums: 1st- $20.00; 2nd- $15.00; 3rd- $12.50; 4th- $10.00; 5th- $7.50;
6th- $5.00
F. Braxton County 4-H and FFA Exhibitors showing one or more of their projects
in the open show must participate in
the sheep showmanship class.
Class 44—Ewe Lamb—Born after January 1, 2009
Class 45—Fall Ewe Lamb—Born between September 1 and December 31, 2008
Class 46—Yearling Ewe—over 1 year and under 2
Class 47—Aged Ewe—over 2 years
Class 48—Champion Ewe
Class 49—Reserve Champion Ewe
Class 50—Grand Champion Ewe All Breeds
Class 51—Reserve Grand Champion Ewe All Breeds
Class 52—Ram Lamb—Born after January 1, 2009
Class 53—Fall Ram Lamb—Born between September 1, and December 31, 2008
Class 54—Yearling Ram --Over 1 year and under 2
Class 55—Aged Ram—Over 2 years
Class 56—Champion Ram
Class 57—Reserve Champion Ram
Class 58—Grand Champion Ram All Breeds
Class 59—Reserve Grand Champion Ram All Breeds
SUB-SECTION I-E BREEDING GOATS OPEN SHOW
A. All breeding goats shall arrive by 12 noon, Thursday, August 6, 2009.
B. All breeding goats shall remain on exhibit until 9:30 PM, Thursday, August 6,
2009.
C. All goats must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health requirements.
D. Any goat that is showing illness, foot rot, abscesses, open sores or other
infectious disease will not be allowed to exhibit.
E. Premiums: 1st- $20.00; 2nd- $15.00; 3rd- $12.50; 4th- $10.00; 5th- $7.50; 6th-
$5.00
F. Braxton County 4-H and FFA Exhibitors showing one or more of their
projects in the open show must participate in
the goat showmanship class.
Class 60—Kids—Born after October 1, 2008
Class 61—Yearling Doe—Over 1 year and under 2
Class 62—Aged Doe—Over 2 years
Class 63—Champion Doe
Class 64—Reserve Champion Doe
SECTION II—MARKET LIVESTOCK
Market animals that do not meet weight requirements can only be showed in
special class and showmanship class.
Market classes are only open to Braxton County 4-H and FFA youth with the
appropriate approved project.
SUB-SECTION II -A MARKET LAMBS
A. All market lambs must arrive by 12 noon, Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
B. Lambs will be accepted for exhibition only if tails are not docked shorter than
the level of the distal end of the caudal tail fold. Lambs that are properly docked
will have a minimum tail length of .7 inches at show, measured by the approved
measurement device, which will be placed against the base of the tail and
pinbones. If a market lamb and/or breeding sheep have been eliminated at an
official check-in at a 4-H and/or FFA show, event/activity due to dock length as
stated in our current policy they are ineligible for show in any future 4-H and/or
FFA market lamb or breeding sheep shows, events or activities.
C. All market lambs will remain on exhibit until Friday, August 7, 2009.
D. Market lambs must be born after January 1, 2009.
E. Lambs must weigh over 90 pounds to sell.
F. Three lambs may be entered. Two may be exhibited as singles. All lambs must
be exhibited as single or in pair.
G. Ewe lambs exhibited in breeding class will not be eligible to exhibit in market
classes or vice versa.
H. Exhibitor must own lambs 75 days prior to show (May 15, 2009).
I. All lambs must be tagged by a designated fair official by June 1, 2009 in order to
show and sell.
J. All lambs must be skin clipped after July 15, 2009.
K. All Lambs must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health requirements.
L. Lambs with signs of foot rot, sore mouth, or other illness will not be allowed to
exhibit or sell.
M. Premiums: Blue- $15.00; Red- $10.00; White- $5.00
Class 65—Pair of Two Market Lambs
Class 66—Champion Pair
Class 67—Reserve Champion Pair
Class 68—Single Lambs
Class 69—Champion Lamb
Class 70—Reserve Champion Lamb
SUB-SECTION II-B MARKET STEERS
A. Market steers must arrive at fairgrounds by 12 noon, Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
B. Market steers will remain on exhibit until Friday, August 7, 2009.
C. Market steers must be born after January 1, 2008.
D. Market steer must weigh over 950 pounds to sell.
E. Exhibitor must own steer by March 1, 2009.
F. Market steers must be tagged by a designated fair official by April 1, 2009 in
order to show and sell.
G. All steers must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health requirements.
H. Steers that are ill or have signs of infectious disease shall not show or sell.
I. Premiums: Blue- $20.00; Red- $15.00; White- $10.00
Class 71—Market Steers
SUB-SECTION II-C MARKET HOGS
A. Market hogs must arrive by 12 noon, Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
B. Market hogs will remain on exhibit until Friday, August 7, 2009.
C. Market hogs must be born after January 1, 2009.
D. Market hogs must weigh between 225 and 295 pounds to sell.
E. Gilts that are exhibited in the breeding show are not eligible to show in the
market show or visa versa.
F. Exhibitor must own hogs 75 days prior to show (May 15, 2009).
G. All market hogs must be tagged by a designated fair official by June 1, 2009 in
order to show and sell.
H. All Market hogs must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health
requirements.
I. Exhibitors must provide a nipple waterer for their pen.
J. Market hogs that are ill or have signs of infectious disease shall not show or
sell.
K. Premiums: Blue- $20.00; Red- $15.00; White- $10.00
Class 72—Market Swine
SUB-SECTION II- D FEEDER CALVES
A. All feeder calves must arrive by 12 noon, Wednesday, August 5, 2009.
B. All feeder calves will remain on exhibit until 9:30 PM, Wednesday, August 5,
2009.
C. Heifers exhibited in breeding class will not be eligible to show in feeder calf
class or visa versa.
D. Junior Division will be open only to Braxton County 4-H and FFA Youth with the
Feeder Calf Project.
E. All Feeder calves must be halter broke.
F. All Feeder calves must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health
requirements.
G. Feeder calves that are ill or have signs of infectious disease shall not show.
H. Premiums Farmer Division: 1st- $20.00; 2nd- $15.00; 3rd- $12.50; 4th- $10.00;
5th- $7.50; 6th- $5.00
I. Premiums Junior Division: Blue- $20.00; Red- $15.00; White- $10.00
Class 73—Feeder Heifers Junior (January 1, 2009—May 15, 2009)
Class 74—Champion Junior Feeder Heifer
Class 75—Reserve Champion Junior Feeder Heifer
Class 76—Feeder Heifers Farmer (January1, 2009– May 15, 2009)
Class 77—Champion Farmer Feeder Heifer
Class 78—Reserve Champion Farmer Feeder Heifer
Class 79—Grand Champion Feeder Heifer
Class 80—Reserve Grand Champion Feeder Heifer
Class 81—Feeder Steers Junior (January 1, 2009– May 15, 2009)
Class 82—Champion Junior Feeder Steer
Class 83—Reserve Champion Junior Feeder Steer
Class 84—Feeder Steers Farmer (January 1, 2009—May 15, 2009)
Class 85—Champion Farmer Feeder Steer
Class 86—Reserve Champion Farmer Feeder Steer
Class 87—Grand Champion Feeder Steer
Class 88—Reserve Grand Champion Feeder Steer
SUB-SECTION II- E MARKET GOATS
A. All market goats must arrive by 12 noon, Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
B. All market goats will remain on exhibit until Friday, August 7, 2009.
C. Market goats must be meat type breed or meat breed cross.
D. Market goats must be born after January 1, 2009.
E. Market goats must weigh over 60 pounds to sell.
F. Market goats may be does or wethers.
G. Goats must carry all kid teeth and will be mouthed at time of official tagging.
Wether goats with evidence of testicular
tissue will not be allowed to show or sell.
H. All goats must be dehorned or properly tipped and properly healed to show
and sell.
I. Does exhibited in breeding class will not be eligible to exhibit in market classes
or vice versa.
J. Exhibitor must own market goat 75 days prior to show (May 15, 2009).
K. All market goats must be tagged by a designated fair official by June 1, 2009 in
order to show and sell.
L. All market goats must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health
requirements.
M. Goats with signs of foot rot, sore mouth, open sores, or other illness will not be
allowed to exhibit or sell.
N. Premiums: Blue- $15.00; Red- $10.00; White- $5.00
Class 89—Market Goats
SECTION III—SHOWMANSHIP
A. Junior Showmanship: Open to current exhibitors 14 and under (January 1,
2009) who have not previously won showmanship.
B. Senior Showmanship: Open to current exhibitors 14 and over (January 1,
2009) who have not previously won senior show- manship and
any exhibitor who has previously won junior showmanship.
C. Previous Winners Showmanship: Open to current exhibitors who have
previously won Senior Showmanship. The exhibitor
must exhibit the species which they used to win senior showmanship. The winner
of this class will not receive a
premium but will receive a trophy.
D. Exhibitors who win showmanship with no competition will remain in their age
division for competition at the next year’s fair.
E. Exhibitors must compete in showmanship to be eligible for premiums.
F. Exhibitors must use for showmanship one of the animals they exhibited in the
junior show as part of their 4-H/FFA Project.
G. Premiums: Blue- $20.00; Red- $15.00; White- $10.00
Class 90—Sheep Showmanship Junior
Class 91—Sheep Showmanship Senior
Class 92—Beef Showmanship Junior
Class 93—Beef Showmanship Senior
Class 94—Swine Showmanship Junior
Class 95—Swine Showmanship Senior
Class 96-- Goat Showmanship Junior
Class 97- -Goat Showmanship Senior
Class 98—Rabbit Showmanship Junior
Class 99—Rabbit Showmanship Senior
Class100—Previous Winners Showmanship
SECTION IV—RABBITS
A. Rabbits: Breeding stock must arrive by 12 noon, Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
B. Exhibitor must provide cage.
C. Breeding Rabbits will remain on exhibit until 9:30 PM, Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
D. All Rabbits must meet current WV Dept of Agriculture health requirements.
E. Rabbits that exhibit signs of illness or infectious disease shall not be exhibited.
F. Market rabbits must arrive by noon on Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
G. Market rabbits must remain on exhibit until Friday, August 7, 2009.
H. Market rabbits must be born after May 1, 2009 and owned by June 15, 2009.
I. Market rabbits must weigh between 4 and 10 pounds to sell.
J. One Pen of market rabbits shall consist of 3 individual rabbits.
K. All market rabbits must be tattooed by designated fair official by July 1, 2009.
L. Premiums: Blue- $5.00; Red- $4.00; White- $3.00
Class101—Breeding Rabbits
Class102—Market Rabbits
SECTION V—POULTRY
A. Open show poultry must arrive by 12 noon, Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
B. Open show poultry shall remain on exhibit until 9:30 PM, Tuesday, August 4,
2009.
C. Exhibitor must provide cage.
D. All poultry must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health requirements.
E. Any poultry showing evidence of illness shall not be exhibited.
F. Broilers shall arrive by noon on Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
G. Broilers shall remain on exhibit until Friday, August 7, 2009.
H. A pen of broilers shall consist of 3 individuals of broiler type.
I. Broilers must be hatched after May 1, 2009 and owned by June 15, 2009.
J. Broilers must weigh between 4 and 8 pounds to sell.
K. All broilers must be tagged by designated fair official by July 1, 2009.
L. Premiums: Blue- $5.00; Red- $4.00; White- $3.00
Class103—Open Poultry
Class104—Broilers
SECTION VI - 4-H HORSE
Open only to Braxton County 4-H members.
Horses must arrive by 12 noon, Thursday, August 6, 2009.
Horses shall remain on exhibit until 9:30 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2009. Riding
Helmets are required. Horse riding by exhibitors in this class is prohibited on the
fair grounds during the Braxton County Fairs and Festivals Celebration.
E. All horses must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health requirements.
F. Premiums: Blue- $20.00; Red- $15.00; White- $10.00
Class105 – Halter Showmanship
BRAXTON COUNTY 4-H/FFA LIVESTOCK SALE
RULES 2009
1. Participants in the Livestock Sale must be Braxton County 4-H or FFA members
enrolled in the project appropriate for the animal they are selling by March 15.
2. Participants must exhibit all sale animals at the Braxton County Fairs and
Festivals Celebration. Participants must accompany their sale animal(s) during
the sale, unless an excuse has been granted by the Livestock Committee Chair.
If participant is not present during the sale and an excuse has not been granted,
animal(s) will not be sold.
3. Participants must declare which animals will be sold within one hour after the
completion of the show on Friday night.
4. 4-H livestock project books and activity records are due when non-livestock 4-H
projects and activity records are due. 4-H livestock record guides are to be
completed and FFA record books are to be up-to-date for sale animals and
turned in by August 31. Exhibitors who fail to complete and turn in by established
deadline all required project records for sale animals will not be allowed to sell any
animal in next year’s sale.
5. Exhibitors who sell an animal in the sale must agree not to ask the buyer or
buyers at any time, before, during or after the auction for the return of the animal.
Any exhibitor doing this will forfeit the privilege of participating in the sale next
year.
6. Exhibitors will have 1% of animal’s gross sale price deducted from proceeds to
cover auction expenses.
7. Participants must own, feed, care for, and house their animal. If the animal
cannot be housed at the participants' primary residence, approval must be
received from the Extension Agent and/or FFA Advisor. The following ownership
deadlines apply:
Market Steers - March 1, 2009. Born after January 1, 2008. Must be tagged by
April 1, 2009
Market Lambs – May 15, 2009. Born after January 1, 2009. Must be tagged by
June 1, 2009
Market Goats – May 15, 2009. Born after January 1, 2009. Must be tagged by
July 1, 2009
Market Hogs – May 15, 2009. Born after January 1, 2009. Must be tagged by July
1, 2009
Market Rabbits – June15, 2009. Born after May 1, 2009. Must by tattooed by July
1, 2009
Broilers – June 15, 2009. Hatched after May 1, 2009. Must be tagged by July 1,
2009.
8. Participants may sell the following:
1 Market Steer, OR
1 Special 4-H/FFA Project Heifer, Market Hog, Market Lamb, OR
1 Market Lamb, OR
1 Market Hog, OR
1 Market Goat
In addition to the above animals a participant may sell:
1 Market Lamb, OR
1 Market Hog, OR
1 Market Goat, OR
1 Pen of three broilers, OR
1 Pen of three rabbits
9. Animals must meet the following weight guidelines in order to sell:
Market Steers: Minimum Weight 950 lbs.
Market Lambs: Minimum Weight 90 lbs.
Market Hogs: 225 lbs. to 295 lbs.
Market Rabbits: 4 lbs. to 10 lbs.
Broilers: 4 lbs. to 8 lbs.
Market Goats: Minimum Weight 60 lbs.
10. Animals will be sold in placing order: Champion, Res. Champion, First Place of
each weight division, second Place, and etc.
11. No animals will be removed from barn after the sale until released by the sale
management.
12. All sale animals must be clean and dry on sale day by 2:00 p.m. in order to
identify sale order.
Braxton County Fairs and Festivals, Inc
PO Box 86
Flatwoods, WV 26621
Questions or need more information on Livestock Rules
Contact
Debbie Friend, WVU Extension Agent
304-765-2809
Email: Debbie.Friend@mail.wvu.edu
Need a copy of Rules or Entry Form
On the Web at
www.braxtoncountyfairwv.com
LIVESTOCK SHOW RULES AND
REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL RULES:
ENTRY DEADLINE IS JULY 17, 2009
All livestock and poultry exhibited must remain in the barn area at all times.
All animals must be fed and watered at least twice a day.
Exhibitors must keep their stalls and pens clean and neat.
If you fail to comply with A, B, or C you will be required to remove your animal from
the barn.
Junior exhibitors must dress appropriately for the show. This means clean
shirts/blouses and dark trousers (jeans will be acceptable). No halter tops or
shorts.
Judges must be treated with respect and inappropriate comments and behavior
towards judges will result in premium forfeit and disqualification from future show.
G. Chips for bedding will be provided. Additional bedding will be the responsibility
of the exhibitor.
H. Livestock entered in the Best Dressed Livestock Show must be entered and
shown in one of the respective shows and must meet the WV Dept. of Agriculture
health requirements.
I. Classes may be added, changed or deleted as needed by the show
management.
J. Premiums are not paid on any championship classes.
K. An awards program will be scheduled and all awards must be given at that time.
L. Open Show Classes are open to all exhibitors who meet animal requirements.
M. Market Classes and Special Classes are open only to Braxton County 4-H and
FFA.
N. A Mandatory Workshop for all 4-H and FFA exhibitors will be held prior to July
1, 2009. This means if you are exhibiting livestock as part of your 4-H or FFA
project you must attend and you may be required to bring your project animals.
(Market animals going to be sold in fair sale.)
O. All animals to be exhibited must be entered on proper entry form and this form
and entry fees must be received by entry deadline.
P. Animals entered in any junior show must be part of exhibitor’s 4-H or FFA
project and exhibitor must complete and turn in all required project materials by
August 31 to receive premium award. Exhibitors must complete and turn in all
project materials by August 31 for open show animals which are part of an
exhibitor’s 4-H or FFA project. For 4-H members, required project materials
include: project book, record guide and activity record. For FFA members,
required project materials include up-to-date records in the FFA Record Book.
For projects that may not be completed until after August 31 (e.g. participants in
State 4-H/FFA Livestock Roundup), project materials are due no later than one
week after the event in order to receive premium.
Q. All 4-H and FFA exhibitors are required to help with set-up and/or clean-up
of the Multipurpose Building. Failure to help with setup and/or cleanup will result
in forfeiture of ½ of the premium money generated from that exhibitor’s livestock
exhibits.
SECTION I—BREEDING LIVESTOCK
SUB-SECTION I -A BEEF CATTLE OPEN SHOW
A. All cattle exhibited must be halter broke.
B. Cattle to be exhibited must arrive at the barn by 12 noon, Tuesday, August 4,
2009.
C. Cattle will remain on exhibit until 9:30 PM, Wednesday, August 5, 2009.
D. All cattle must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health requirements.
E. Cattle that exhibit signs of illness or infectious disease shall not be exhibited.
F. Breeding livestock classes will be separated by breed.
G. Open Show Premiums: 1st- $20.00; 2nd- $15.00; 3rd- $12.50; 4th- $10.00;
5th- $7.50; 6th- $5.00
Class 01—Heifer calves calved March 1, 2009 and after
Class 02—Heifer calves calved between January 1 and February 28, 2009
Class 03—Heifer calves calved between November 1 and December 31, 2008
Class 04—Heifer calves calved between September 1 and October 31, 2008
Class 05—Heifers calved between July 1 and August 31, 2008
Class 06—Heifers calved between May 1 and June 30, 2008
Class 07—Heifers calved between March 1 and April 30, 2008
Class 08—Heifers calved between January 1 and February 28, 2008
Class 09—Heifers calved between September 1 and December 31, 2007
Class 10—Cow and calf pair
Class 11—Champion Cow and Calf pair
Class 12—Reserve Champion Cow and Calf pair
Class 13—Grand Champion Cow and Calf Pair All Breeds
Class 14—Reserve Grand Champion Cow and Calf Pair All Breeds
Class 15—Champion Heifer
Class 16—Reserve Champion Heifer
Class 17—Grand Champion Heifer All Breeds
Class 18—Reserve Grand Champion Heifer All Breeds
Class 19—Bull Calves calved March 1, 2009 and after
Class 20—Bull Calves calved between January 1 and February 28, 2009
Class 21—Bull Calves calved between September 1 and December 31, 2008
Class 22—Bulls calved between June 1 and August 31, 2008
Class 23—Bulls calved between March 1 and May 31, 2008
Class 24—Bulls calved between January 1 and February 28, 2008
Class 25—Bulls calved between September 1 and December 31, 2007
Class 26—Champion Bull
Class 27—Reserve Champion Bull
Class 28—Grand Champion Bull All Breeds
Class 29—Reserve Grand Champion Bull All Breeds
SUB-SECTION I-B 4-H/FFA SPECIAL HEIFER PROJECT
A. Open only to 4-H/FFA Special Heifer Project participants.
B. Special Project Heifers will arrive at the fair by 12 noon, August 4, 2009.
C. Special Project Heifers will remain on exhibit until sale Friday, August 7, 2009.
D. Special Project Heifers must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health
requirements.
E. Special Project Heifers will be showed in separate class.
F. Premiums: Blue- $20.00; Red- $15.00; White- $10.00
Class 30—Special 4-H/FFA Project Heifers
Class 31---Special 4-H/FFA Heifer Showmanship
SUB-SECTION I-C BREEDING SWINE OPEN SHOW
A. All breeding class swine to be exhibited shall arrive by 12 noon, Tuesday,
August 4, 2009.
B. All swine will remain on exhibit until 9:30 PM, Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
C. All swine must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health requirements.
D. Swine with signs of illness or infectious disease shall not be exhibited.
E. Premiums: 1st- $20.00; 2nd- $15.00; 3rd- $12.50; 4th- $10.00; 5th- $7.50; 6th-
$5.00
F. Braxton County 4-H and FFA Exhibitors showing one or more of their projects
in the open show must participate in
the swine showmanship class.
Class 32—Gilts born between January 1 and February 28, 2009
Class 33—Gilts born between March 1 and April 30, 2009
Class 34—Champion Sow
Class 35—Reserve Champion Sow
Class 36—Grand Champion Sow all Breeds
Class 37—Reserve Grand Champion Sow all Breeds
Class 38—Boars born between January 1 and February 28, 2009
Class 39—Boars born between March 1 and April 30, 2009
Class 40—Champion Boar
Class 41—Reserve Champion Boar
Class 42—Grand Champion Boar all Breeds
Class 43—Reserve Grand Champion Boar all Breeds
SUB-SECTION I-D BREEDING SHEEP OPEN SHOW
A. All breeding sheep to be exhibited shall arrive by 12 noon, Thursday, August 6,
2009.
B. All breeding sheep shall remain on exhibit until 9:30 PM, Thursday, August 6,
2009.
C. All sheep must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health requirements.
D. Any Sheep showing evidence of foot rot, sore mouth, or other illness will not be
allowed to exhibit.
E. Premiums: 1st- $20.00; 2nd- $15.00; 3rd- $12.50; 4th- $10.00; 5th- $7.50;
6th- $5.00
F. Braxton County 4-H and FFA Exhibitors showing one or more of their projects
in the open show must participate in
the sheep showmanship class.
Class 44—Ewe Lamb—Born after January 1, 2009
Class 45—Fall Ewe Lamb—Born between September 1 and December 31, 2008
Class 46—Yearling Ewe—over 1 year and under 2
Class 47—Aged Ewe—over 2 years
Class 48—Champion Ewe
Class 49—Reserve Champion Ewe
Class 50—Grand Champion Ewe All Breeds
Class 51—Reserve Grand Champion Ewe All Breeds
Class 52—Ram Lamb—Born after January 1, 2009
Class 53—Fall Ram Lamb—Born between September 1, and December 31, 2008
Class 54—Yearling Ram --Over 1 year and under 2
Class 55—Aged Ram—Over 2 years
Class 56—Champion Ram
Class 57—Reserve Champion Ram
Class 58—Grand Champion Ram All Breeds
Class 59—Reserve Grand Champion Ram All Breeds
SUB-SECTION I-E BREEDING GOATS OPEN SHOW
A. All breeding goats shall arrive by 12 noon, Thursday, August 6, 2009.
B. All breeding goats shall remain on exhibit until 9:30 PM, Thursday, August 6,
2009.
C. All goats must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health requirements.
D. Any goat that is showing illness, foot rot, abscesses, open sores or other
infectious disease will not be allowed to exhibit.
E. Premiums: 1st- $20.00; 2nd- $15.00; 3rd- $12.50; 4th- $10.00; 5th- $7.50; 6th-
$5.00
F. Braxton County 4-H and FFA Exhibitors showing one or more of their
projects in the open show must participate in
the goat showmanship class.
Class 60—Kids—Born after October 1, 2008
Class 61—Yearling Doe—Over 1 year and under 2
Class 62—Aged Doe—Over 2 years
Class 63—Champion Doe
Class 64—Reserve Champion Doe
SECTION II—MARKET LIVESTOCK
Market animals that do not meet weight requirements can only be showed in
special class and showmanship class.
Market classes are only open to Braxton County 4-H and FFA youth with the
appropriate approved project.
SUB-SECTION II -A MARKET LAMBS
A. All market lambs must arrive by 12 noon, Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
B. Lambs will be accepted for exhibition only if tails are not docked shorter than
the level of the distal end of the caudal tail fold. Lambs that are properly docked
will have a minimum tail length of .7 inches at show, measured by the approved
measurement device, which will be placed against the base of the tail and
pinbones. If a market lamb and/or breeding sheep have been eliminated at an
official check-in at a 4-H and/or FFA show, event/activity due to dock length as
stated in our current policy they are ineligible for show in any future 4-H and/or
FFA market lamb or breeding sheep shows, events or activities.
C. All market lambs will remain on exhibit until Friday, August 7, 2009.
D. Market lambs must be born after January 1, 2009.
E. Lambs must weigh over 90 pounds to sell.
F. Three lambs may be entered. Two may be exhibited as singles. All lambs must
be exhibited as single or in pair.
G. Ewe lambs exhibited in breeding class will not be eligible to exhibit in market
classes or vice versa.
H. Exhibitor must own lambs 75 days prior to show (May 15, 2009).
I. All lambs must be tagged by a designated fair official by June 1, 2009 in order to
show and sell.
J. All lambs must be skin clipped after July 15, 2009.
K. All Lambs must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health requirements.
L. Lambs with signs of foot rot, sore mouth, or other illness will not be allowed to
exhibit or sell.
M. Premiums: Blue- $15.00; Red- $10.00; White- $5.00
Class 65—Pair of Two Market Lambs
Class 66—Champion Pair
Class 67—Reserve Champion Pair
Class 68—Single Lambs
Class 69—Champion Lamb
Class 70—Reserve Champion Lamb
SUB-SECTION II-B MARKET STEERS
A. Market steers must arrive at fairgrounds by 12 noon, Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
B. Market steers will remain on exhibit until Friday, August 7, 2009.
C. Market steers must be born after January 1, 2008.
D. Market steer must weigh over 950 pounds to sell.
E. Exhibitor must own steer by March 1, 2009.
F. Market steers must be tagged by a designated fair official by April 1, 2009 in
order to show and sell.
G. All steers must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health requirements.
H. Steers that are ill or have signs of infectious disease shall not show or sell.
I. Premiums: Blue- $20.00; Red- $15.00; White- $10.00
Class 71—Market Steers
SUB-SECTION II-C MARKET HOGS
A. Market hogs must arrive by 12 noon, Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
B. Market hogs will remain on exhibit until Friday, August 7, 2009.
C. Market hogs must be born after January 1, 2009.
D. Market hogs must weigh between 225 and 295 pounds to sell.
E. Gilts that are exhibited in the breeding show are not eligible to show in the
market show or visa versa.
F. Exhibitor must own hogs 75 days prior to show (May 15, 2009).
G. All market hogs must be tagged by a designated fair official by June 1, 2009 in
order to show and sell.
H. All Market hogs must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health
requirements.
I. Exhibitors must provide a nipple waterer for their pen.
J. Market hogs that are ill or have signs of infectious disease shall not show or
sell.
K. Premiums: Blue- $20.00; Red- $15.00; White- $10.00
Class 72—Market Swine
SUB-SECTION II- D FEEDER CALVES
A. All feeder calves must arrive by 12 noon, Wednesday, August 5, 2009.
B. All feeder calves will remain on exhibit until 9:30 PM, Wednesday, August 5,
2009.
C. Heifers exhibited in breeding class will not be eligible to show in feeder calf
class or visa versa.
D. Junior Division will be open only to Braxton County 4-H and FFA Youth with the
Feeder Calf Project.
E. All Feeder calves must be halter broke.
F. All Feeder calves must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health
requirements.
G. Feeder calves that are ill or have signs of infectious disease shall not show.
H. Premiums Farmer Division: 1st- $20.00; 2nd- $15.00; 3rd- $12.50; 4th- $10.00;
5th- $7.50; 6th- $5.00
I. Premiums Junior Division: Blue- $20.00; Red- $15.00; White- $10.00
Class 73—Feeder Heifers Junior (January 1, 2009—May 15, 2009)
Class 74—Champion Junior Feeder Heifer
Class 75—Reserve Champion Junior Feeder Heifer
Class 76—Feeder Heifers Farmer (January1, 2009– May 15, 2009)
Class 77—Champion Farmer Feeder Heifer
Class 78—Reserve Champion Farmer Feeder Heifer
Class 79—Grand Champion Feeder Heifer
Class 80—Reserve Grand Champion Feeder Heifer
Class 81—Feeder Steers Junior (January 1, 2009– May 15, 2009)
Class 82—Champion Junior Feeder Steer
Class 83—Reserve Champion Junior Feeder Steer
Class 84—Feeder Steers Farmer (January 1, 2009—May 15, 2009)
Class 85—Champion Farmer Feeder Steer
Class 86—Reserve Champion Farmer Feeder Steer
Class 87—Grand Champion Feeder Steer
Class 88—Reserve Grand Champion Feeder Steer
SUB-SECTION II- E MARKET GOATS
A. All market goats must arrive by 12 noon, Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
B. All market goats will remain on exhibit until Friday, August 7, 2009.
C. Market goats must be meat type breed or meat breed cross.
D. Market goats must be born after January 1, 2009.
E. Market goats must weigh over 60 pounds to sell.
F. Market goats may be does or wethers.
G. Goats must carry all kid teeth and will be mouthed at time of official tagging.
Wether goats with evidence of testicular
tissue will not be allowed to show or sell.
H. All goats must be dehorned or properly tipped and properly healed to show
and sell.
I. Does exhibited in breeding class will not be eligible to exhibit in market classes
or vice versa.
J. Exhibitor must own market goat 75 days prior to show (May 15, 2009).
K. All market goats must be tagged by a designated fair official by June 1, 2009 in
order to show and sell.
L. All market goats must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health
requirements.
M. Goats with signs of foot rot, sore mouth, open sores, or other illness will not be
allowed to exhibit or sell.
N. Premiums: Blue- $15.00; Red- $10.00; White- $5.00
Class 89—Market Goats
SECTION III—SHOWMANSHIP
A. Junior Showmanship: Open to current exhibitors 14 and under (January 1,
2009) who have not previously won showmanship.
B. Senior Showmanship: Open to current exhibitors 14 and over (January 1,
2009) who have not previously won senior show- manship and
any exhibitor who has previously won junior showmanship.
C. Previous Winners Showmanship: Open to current exhibitors who have
previously won Senior Showmanship. The exhibitor
must exhibit the species which they used to win senior showmanship. The winner
of this class will not receive a
premium but will receive a trophy.
D. Exhibitors who win showmanship with no competition will remain in their age
division for competition at the next year’s fair.
E. Exhibitors must compete in showmanship to be eligible for premiums.
F. Exhibitors must use for showmanship one of the animals they exhibited in the
junior show as part of their 4-H/FFA Project.
G. Premiums: Blue- $20.00; Red- $15.00; White- $10.00
Class 90—Sheep Showmanship Junior
Class 91—Sheep Showmanship Senior
Class 92—Beef Showmanship Junior
Class 93—Beef Showmanship Senior
Class 94—Swine Showmanship Junior
Class 95—Swine Showmanship Senior
Class 96-- Goat Showmanship Junior
Class 97- -Goat Showmanship Senior
Class 98—Rabbit Showmanship Junior
Class 99—Rabbit Showmanship Senior
Class100—Previous Winners Showmanship
SECTION IV—RABBITS
A. Rabbits: Breeding stock must arrive by 12 noon, Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
B. Exhibitor must provide cage.
C. Breeding Rabbits will remain on exhibit until 9:30 PM, Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
D. All Rabbits must meet current WV Dept of Agriculture health requirements.
E. Rabbits that exhibit signs of illness or infectious disease shall not be exhibited.
F. Market rabbits must arrive by noon on Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
G. Market rabbits must remain on exhibit until Friday, August 7, 2009.
H. Market rabbits must be born after May 1, 2009 and owned by June 15, 2009.
I. Market rabbits must weigh between 4 and 10 pounds to sell.
J. One Pen of market rabbits shall consist of 3 individual rabbits.
K. All market rabbits must be tattooed by designated fair official by July 1, 2009.
L. Premiums: Blue- $5.00; Red- $4.00; White- $3.00
Class101—Breeding Rabbits
Class102—Market Rabbits
SECTION V—POULTRY
A. Open show poultry must arrive by 12 noon, Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
B. Open show poultry shall remain on exhibit until 9:30 PM, Tuesday, August 4,
2009.
C. Exhibitor must provide cage.
D. All poultry must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health requirements.
E. Any poultry showing evidence of illness shall not be exhibited.
F. Broilers shall arrive by noon on Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
G. Broilers shall remain on exhibit until Friday, August 7, 2009.
H. A pen of broilers shall consist of 3 individuals of broiler type.
I. Broilers must be hatched after May 1, 2009 and owned by June 15, 2009.
J. Broilers must weigh between 4 and 8 pounds to sell.
K. All broilers must be tagged by designated fair official by July 1, 2009.
L. Premiums: Blue- $5.00; Red- $4.00; White- $3.00
Class103—Open Poultry
Class104—Broilers
SECTION VI - 4-H HORSE
Open only to Braxton County 4-H members.
Horses must arrive by 12 noon, Thursday, August 6, 2009.
Horses shall remain on exhibit until 9:30 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2009. Riding
Helmets are required. Horse riding by exhibitors in this class is prohibited on the
fair grounds during the Braxton County Fairs and Festivals Celebration.
E. All horses must meet the current WV Dept. of Agriculture health requirements.
F. Premiums: Blue- $20.00; Red- $15.00; White- $10.00
Class105 – Halter Showmanship
BRAXTON COUNTY 4-H/FFA LIVESTOCK SALE
RULES 2009
1. Participants in the Livestock Sale must be Braxton County 4-H or FFA members
enrolled in the project appropriate for the animal they are selling by March 15.
2. Participants must exhibit all sale animals at the Braxton County Fairs and
Festivals Celebration. Participants must accompany their sale animal(s) during
the sale, unless an excuse has been granted by the Livestock Committee Chair.
If participant is not present during the sale and an excuse has not been granted,
animal(s) will not be sold.
3. Participants must declare which animals will be sold within one hour after the
completion of the show on Friday night.
4. 4-H livestock project books and activity records are due when non-livestock 4-H
projects and activity records are due. 4-H livestock record guides are to be
completed and FFA record books are to be up-to-date for sale animals and
turned in by August 31. Exhibitors who fail to complete and turn in by established
deadline all required project records for sale animals will not be allowed to sell any
animal in next year’s sale.
5. Exhibitors who sell an animal in the sale must agree not to ask the buyer or
buyers at any time, before, during or after the auction for the return of the animal.
Any exhibitor doing this will forfeit the privilege of participating in the sale next
year.
6. Exhibitors will have 1% of animal’s gross sale price deducted from proceeds to
cover auction expenses.
7. Participants must own, feed, care for, and house their animal. If the animal
cannot be housed at the participants' primary residence, approval must be
received from the Extension Agent and/or FFA Advisor. The following ownership
deadlines apply:
Market Steers - March 1, 2009. Born after January 1, 2008. Must be tagged by
April 1, 2009
Market Lambs – May 15, 2009. Born after January 1, 2009. Must be tagged by
June 1, 2009
Market Goats – May 15, 2009. Born after January 1, 2009. Must be tagged by
July 1, 2009
Market Hogs – May 15, 2009. Born after January 1, 2009. Must be tagged by July
1, 2009
Market Rabbits – June15, 2009. Born after May 1, 2009. Must by tattooed by July
1, 2009
Broilers – June 15, 2009. Hatched after May 1, 2009. Must be tagged by July 1,
2009.
8. Participants may sell the following:
1 Market Steer, OR
1 Special 4-H/FFA Project Heifer, Market Hog, Market Lamb, OR
1 Market Lamb, OR
1 Market Hog, OR
1 Market Goat
In addition to the above animals a participant may sell:
1 Market Lamb, OR
1 Market Hog, OR
1 Market Goat, OR
1 Pen of three broilers, OR
1 Pen of three rabbits
9. Animals must meet the following weight guidelines in order to sell:
Market Steers: Minimum Weight 950 lbs.
Market Lambs: Minimum Weight 90 lbs.
Market Hogs: 225 lbs. to 295 lbs.
Market Rabbits: 4 lbs. to 10 lbs.
Broilers: 4 lbs. to 8 lbs.
Market Goats: Minimum Weight 60 lbs.
10. Animals will be sold in placing order: Champion, Res. Champion, First Place of
each weight division, second Place, and etc.
11. No animals will be removed from barn after the sale until released by the sale
management.
12. All sale animals must be clean and dry on sale day by 2:00 p.m. in order to
identify sale order.
Braxton County Fairs and Festivals, Inc
PO Box 86
Flatwoods, WV 26621
Questions or need more information on Livestock Rules
Contact
Debbie Friend, WVU Extension Agent
304-765-2809
Email: Debbie.Friend@mail.wvu.edu
Need a copy of Rules or Entry Form
On the Web at
www.braxtoncountyfairwv.com
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