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4-H & FFA Market Livestock

2023 SCHEDULE

4-H & FFA MARKET STEERS

Judge: Caleb Boardman - Bryan , TX
Schedule:

Weigh – In:

Wed. Sept. 13

6:00 – 8:00 pm

Market Class:

Thur. Sept. 14

11:00 am

Showmanship:

Fri. Sept. 15

2:00 pm



4-H & FFA MARKET HOGS

Judge: AJ Genter - Archbold, OH
Schedule:
Date Time
Weigh-In: Wed. Sept. 13 8:00 – 10:30 pm
Market Class: Thurs. Sept. 14 8:00 am
Showmanship: Fri. Sept. 15 8:00 am


4-H & FFA MARKET GOATS

Judge: Ryan Rash - Crockett, TX
Schedule:

Weigh – In:

Thurs. Sept. 14

5:00 – 8:00 am

Market Class:

Thurs., Sept. 14

1:00 pm

Showmanship:

Fri., Sept. 15

4:00 pm


4-H & FFA MARKET LAMBS

Judge: Miles Gibbs - Del Rio, TX
Schedule:

Weigh – In:

Thurs., Sept. 14

5:00 – 8:00 am

Market Class:

Thurs., Sept. 14

4:00 pm

Showmanship:

Fri., Sept. 15

11:00 am



ENTRIES CLOSED

Entry Information

Entry Deadline: August 15, 2023 @ 11:59 PM MDT
Entry Charge: $20 for market class - limit ONE animal per exhibitor

1. Enter online by the deadline posted above - use link found above.
2. Late entries will not be accepted.
3. Please enter Showmanship by the deadline if you want to participate in that competition.
4. Exhibitors will receive six (6) gate admission day passes and one parking pass as part of their entry. Exhibitors may purchase additional gate admission tickets at a discount during online registration or at the livestock office during the show.
5. Exhibitors who also enter animals in the open show must do so in the same exhibitors name as their Jr Livestock entry.

Judging

1. Judges will place all animals numerically as well as by the Danish system (Blue, Red, or White) according to type, quality and condition.
2. Premiums will be paid only on exhibits deemed worthy by the judge.
3. Judges decisions will be final.


Premiums

1. Exhibitors leaving early without prior approval from the supervisor will forfeit prize money.
2. All rules & regulations must be complied with or premiums may be withheld.


Market Animals

1. All Market animals (including Champion and Reserve) must be cared for by the exhibitor until they are released to the packer for shipping. Each exhibitor has absolute responsibility for the care and condition of the animal they enter and bring to the Fair.
2. Sifted animals (not for health reasons) will be released during or immediately after weigh-in, unless the exhibitor is competing in showmanship.
3. Animals which are not eligible for the auction, for any reason, are the responsibility of the exhibitor and will be released after 9 pm on the evening of their respective judging day. White Ribbon animals will not be eligible for the 4-H & FFA Livestock Auction.
4. Animal owners who wish to sell private treaty to the packer must notify the livestock office by 7:00 pm on Thursday Sept 14th.
5. Exhibitors MUST show and sell their own animals without exception.
6. The Grand and Reserve Grand Champion of each species will be drug tested immediately following the show. An exhibitor whose animal tests positive for any illegal substance will be penalized according to the guidelines established by the Utah State Fair Corporation.


Miscellaneous

1. A vet check will be performed upon arrival for initial screening of market animals.
2. Animals will be filtered through weigh-in process from the trailer or pens.
3. All weights recorded at the scale are final. All of one species must cross the same scale. Weights recorded at this time are for class placement and not a certification of weight.
4. Check in with the department committee before tying or penning any animal.
5. Any project animals not cared for properly, fed and watered and stall area kept clean, will forfeit all prize money and be subject to other penalties which could include being ineligible to enter exhibits in the future.
6. Should the General and Specific rules conflict, the latter will govern. Exhibitors are required to read the Livestock General Rules.
7. 4-H & FFA exhibitors will show together.
8. Exhibitors must have an animal entered in their respective department to be eligible to participate in showmanship, and must show their entered animal.
9. No drenching of any animal will be allowed on the Fairpark without consent of show management.
10. The official tag listed on the entry form must be the only tag in the animal's ear at the time of weigh-in (except for scrapie tags in ewe lambs and breeding sheep or goats).

Utah Junior Livestock Association Rules 2023

Showmanship

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
$20 $19 $18 $17 $16 $15 $14 $13 $12 $11

Special Rules

1. Exhibitors must have an animal entered in the 4-H & FFA Market Show.
2. Exhibitors must show their entered animal to participate in showmanship.
3. Exhibitors will be judged on compliance with dress code as well as ability to show the animal.

Lot No.

1. Senior (Grades 9-12)
2. Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
3. Junior (Grades 3-5)

Market Class Premiums

Blue Ribbon Animals

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

$25

$24

$23

$22

$21

$20

$19

$18

Red Ribbon Animals

White Ribbon Animals

$15

$10

Grades:
Blue – All choice grade
Red – Select grade only
White – Standard grades and below

4-H & FFA Market Steers

Judge: Caleb Boardman - Bryan , TX

Schedule:

Weigh – In:

Wed. Sept. 13

6:00 – 8:00 pm

Market Class:

Thur. Sept. 14

11:0 am

Showmanship:

Fri. Sept. 15

2:00 pm

Special Rules

1. Exhibitor must have owned animal 100 days prior to Sept 14.
2. Exhibitors must show and sell their own animal.
3. Minimum weight for Market Steers = 1000 lbs.
4. Steers will be grouped into uniform lots by weight.
5. Any unmanageable animal will be sifted by the show committee and not allowed to show.
6. Steers may not be on the show grounds or housed in the show barn prior to the listed arrival date or they will be disqualified.
7. The official tag listed on the entry form shall be in the animal’s ear at the time of weigh-in.

4-H & FFA Market Hogs

Judge: AJ Genter - Archbold, OH
Schedule:

Date Time
Weigh-In: Wed. Sept. 13 8:00 – 10:30 pm
Market Class: Thurs. Sept. 14 8:00 am
Showmanship: Fri. Sept. 15 8:00 am
Special Rules

1. Exhibitor must have owned animal 60 days prior to Sept 14.
2. Exhibitor must show and sell their own animal.
3. Minimum weight for Market Hogs = 240 lbs. Maximum Weight 330 LB
4. Hogs will be divided into uniform lots by weight.
5. Exhibitor will be allowed to enter one hog - barrows and gilts will show together.
6. Exhibitors must provide their own waterers.
7. No trimming allowed on the premises.


4-H & FFA Market Goats

Judge: Ryan Rash - Crockett, TX

Schedule:

Weigh – In:

Thursday, Sept. 14

5:00 – 8:00 am

Market Class:

Thursday, Sept. 14

1:00 pm

Showmanship:

Friday, Sept. 15

4:00 pm

Special Rules

1. Exhibitors must have owned animal 60 days prior to Sept 15.
2. Exhibitors must show and sell their own animal.
3. Minimum weight for Market Goats = 45 lbs.
4. Goats will be divided into uniform lots by weight.
5. Wether and doe kids shall be shown together.
6. There may be no evidence of breaking of skin or eruption of two permanent front teeth. Milk teeth must be in place.
7. Exhibitors will be required to have goats horns tipped. Dehorning is acceptable.
8. Goats must be slick shorn with 3/8” of hair or less (above knees and hocks) at time of arrival.
9. Exhibitors will be allowed to use halters or collars in the showring. No training collars allowed.
10. Goats must be uncovered at weigh-in.
11. Any goat identified by the show vet as showing signs of fungus must be removed from the Fairpark immediately. The decision of the show vet, barn supervisor, or show committee member will be final.

4-H & FFA Market Lambs

Judge: Miles Gibbs - Del Rio, TX

Schedule:

Weigh – In:

Thursday, Sept. 14

5:00 – 8:00 am

Showmanship:

Friday, Sept. 15

11:00 pm

Market Class:

Thursday, Sept. 14

4:00 am

Special Rules

1. Exhibitor must have owned animal 60 prior to Sept 15.
2. Exhibitors must show and sell their own animal.
3. Minimum weight for Market Lambs = 110 lbs.
4. Lambs will be divided into uniform lots by weight.
5. There may be no evidence of breaking of skin or eruption of two permanent front teeth. Milk teeth must be in place.
6. Lambs must arrive slick shorn, with no more than ¼” wool above the knees and hocks.
7. Lambs must be uncovered at weigh-in.
8. Any lamb identified by the show vet as showing signs of fungus must be removed from the Fairpark immediately. The decision of the show vet, barn supervisor, or show committee member will be final.

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