Breanne Gilligan
Program Coordinator, 4-H and Youth Development
University of Illinois Extension
1689 North 31st Road,
Suite 2
Ottawa, IL 61350
Phone: 815-433-0707
FAX: 815-433-5454
bngilli@illinois.edu
Gail Hayward-Kapp
Extra Help, Youth & 4-H
University of Illinois Extension
1689 North 31st Road,
Suite 2
Ottawa, IL 61350
Phone: 815-433-0707
FAX: 815-433-5454
hayward@illinois.edu
Beef Show
Animal Sciences
4-H Beef Cattle
Superintendent Chris Utegg (815)343-1071
Secretary John Thomas (815) 228-2581
Beef Show – Saturday July 14, 2012 – 8 AM Start
Tentative Show Order
Showmanship
Purebred Heifer Show
Bred and Owned Heifer
Grade Heifer
Market Steer Show
Rate of Gain parade
Premier Class Awards
Club Exhibit
This year the Heifer and Steer Show will be "Blow and Show" which means No adhesive or paint will be allowed. Use of foam, sprays and clipping will be permitted. Check in and weigh in on Friday, July 13th, Morning. A sign will be posted.
RULES
A. Read All General Rules for 4-H Show.
B. Other regulations are the same as Junior Fair refer to LaSalle County 4-H Show General Rules.
C. Original registration papers must be presented at check-in. Copies will not be accepted. Heifers entered into AOB class must have registration paper to enter this class.
D. Tie outs – Pull bedding away from South fence before Sunday release.
E. Cow & Calf Class - registration papers are required on all calves 2 months and older.
F. Calf used in the cow/calf class may show in the senior calf class. You must enter it-male or female when entries are due.
G. NO PROFESSIONAL FITTERS, Youth and immediate family are responsible for fitting their own beef projects. Disqualification if rule is not followed. Current 4-Hers may assist other 4-Hers.
4-H Purebred Beef Classes
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Senior Calf Calved between Sept 1, 2011 to present |
Summer Yearling Calved between May 1 & Aug 31, past year |
Junior Yearling Calved between Jan 1 & April 30, past year |
Senior Yearling Calved between July1, 2010 & Dec 31, 2010 |
Cow & Calf Cows any age Calves born After Jan 1, present year |
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ANGUS Class number |
4-H 1 |
4-H 2 |
4-H 3 |
4-H 4 |
4-H 5 |
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HEREFORD |
4-H 6 |
4-H 7 |
4-H 8 |
4-H 9 |
4-H 10 |
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SHORTHORN |
4-H 11 |
4-H 12 |
4-H 13 |
4-H 14 |
4-H 15 |
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SIMMENTAL |
4-H 16 |
4-H 17 |
4-H 18 |
4-H 19 |
4-H 20 |
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Other Breeds State breed of entry |
4-H 21 |
4-H 22 |
4-H 23 |
4-H 24 |
4-H 25 |
AWARDS:
Champion and Reserve
Breed Champions-Trophy
Reserve Breed Champions-Ribbon
Grand Champion Cow/Calf Overall
Reserve Champion Cow/Calf
Grand Champion 4-H Beef Heifer-Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Beef Heifer-Rosette
4-H Grade Beef Heifer Show
RULES
A. Read all General Rules for 4-H Show.
B. Exhibitor is limited to two entries in each class
AWARDS: Champion Grade Beef Female-Trophy
Reserve Champion Grade Beef Female-Rosette
4-H Grade Beef Show
RULES
A. Read all General Rules for 4-H Show.
B. Exhibitor is limited to two entries in each class
4-H Grade Beef Classes
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Calf Calved between July 1, 2011 to Dec 31, 2011 |
Yearling Calved on or between Sept 1, 2010 –June 30, 2011 |
Cow & Calf Cows any age Calves born After Jan 1, present year |
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Class number |
4-H 27 |
4-H 28 |
4-H 29 |
4-H Market Beef
Saturday, July 14
RULES
A. Read all General Rules for 4-H Show.
B. Making Entry: Denote Market Beef and breed, Superintendent will determine class.
C. Other regulations same as Junior Fair.
D. Steers Must have been weighed-in, tattooed, on February 4, 2012.
E. No Professional Fitters, youth and immediate family are responsible for fitting their own beef projects. Disqualification if rule is not followed. Current 4-Hers may assist other 4-Hers.
F. The fastest gaining 4-H market beef (regardless of live placing) will be paraded, in order of A.D.G., in the ring, and recognized prior to the selection of the Grand Champion Market Beef animal. Fastest Gaining 4-H Beef will receive a Rosette. Cash awards, provided by LaSalle County Livestock Association, will be presented to top ten gaining steers of the show.
4-H Market Beef Classes
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Angus |
4-H 30 |
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Hereford |
4-H 31 |
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Shorthorn |
4-H 32 |
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Simmental (75% & higher) |
4-H 33 |
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Crossbred |
4-H 34 |
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All Other Breeds |
4-H 35 |
AWARDS:
Breed Champions-Trophy
Reserve Breed Champion-Ribbon
Grand Champion 4-H Market Beef-Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Market Beef-Rosette
Showmanship
Showmanship will begin at 8:00AM on Saturday, July 14th.
The order will be: Senior, Intermediate, and Junior.
Ages are as follows:
Senior (14 years old & older)
Intermediate (11-13 years of age)
Junior (8-10 years of age)
(Exhibitors need to show in their age group and sit out 1 year if exhibitor won previous year-exemption would be if exhibitor advances to the next age group because of age)
Jr. Fair County Project
LaSalle Co. Premiere Class – Animal must have been weighed at Market Beef weigh in Feb. 4, 2012. Animal must be brought to Tyson Market, Ottawa on June 24, 2012 to be taken for processing. To receive premium money, exhibitor must attend grading at Chenoa Locker. Exhibitors will be awarded and recognized during Best Show, July 14, 2012 after Rate of Gain Parade.
Awards:
Club Exhibit
This will be held immediately following judging of the last class.
Five animals, either steers or heifers, from one 4-H Club
Awards: Trophy and Rosette
LaSalle County Jr. Fair
Department JF-A
Junior Fair Beef Cattle
Premiums Offered, $1,300.00
General Superintendent: Chris Utegg 815-343-1071
Secretary: John Thomas 815-228-2581
All Junior Fair Beef Cattle Premiums and Awards
1st $12.00
2nd $10.00
3rd $9.00
4th $8.00
5th $7.00
6th $6.00
7th $5.50
plus ribbons
Jr. Fair Beef Show – Saturday July 14, 2012 – 8 AM Start
Tentative Show Order
Showmanship
Purebred Heifer Show
Bred and Owned Heifer
Grade Heifer
Market Steer Show
Rate of Gain parade
Premier Class Awards
Club Exhibit
RULES
A. Read all Junior Show General Eligibility Rules.
B. Each exhibitor will be limited to two entries in each class.
C. Entry Fee: $4.00 per head. Stall fee: $1.00 per animal.
D. Cow-Calf class: Cows will be shown with calf at side. Cows must be broke to lead. Breed winners will compete for Champion Purebred Cow/Calf Trophy.
E. First and second place winners, except cow/calf, will show for the breed champion and reserve champion.
F. Breed champions and reserve champions will show for Grand Champion heifer and Reserve Grand Champion heifer.
G. Do not submit registration papers when making entries.
H. The Superintendent and Secretary will check health and registration papers and legible tattoo of ALL Purebred Beef Heifers/Steers at weigh-in.
I. Registration papers will be required in all purebred classes and must show ownership of the animals in the name of the exhibitor only (no partner-ownership) for the period to coincide with the 4-H project. Effective dates forownership must appear on the registration papers. All heifers must have been owned and personally cared for by exhibitor since June 1, present year. Senior yearling and cows, January 1, present year.
J. Complications are subject to review and decision by the Beef Committee.
K. Breed Association registration number must be included on entry form.
Registration papers must be available during Junior Fair for inspection.
L. Superintendent may break classes if number of animals in class warrants.
N. Tieouts – Pull bedding away from fence before release on Sunday.
M. Warts or any other contagious disease will result in disqualification.
Junior Fair Purebred Beef Classes.
No Professional Fitters, Youth and immediate family are responsible for fitting their own Beef projects. Disqualification, if rule is not followed. Current 4-Hera are able to assist other 4-Hers.
Jr. Fair Purebred Beef Classes
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Senior Calf Calved between Sept 1, 2011 to present |
Summer Yearling Calved between May 1 & Aug 31, past year |
Junior Yearling Calved between Jan 1 & April 30, past year |
Senior Yearling Calved between July1, 2010 & Dec 31, 2010 |
Cow & Calf Cows any age Calves born After Jan 1, present year |
|
ANGUS Class number |
JF 1 |
JF 2 |
JF 3 |
JF 4 |
JF 5 |
|
HEREFORD |
JF 6 |
JF 7 |
JF 8 |
JF 9 |
JF 10 |
|
SHORTHORN |
JF 11 |
JF 12 |
JF 13 |
JF 14 |
JF 15 |
|
SIMMENTAL |
JF 16 |
JF 17 |
JF 18 |
JF 19 |
JF 20 |
|
Other Breeds State breed of entry |
JF 21 |
JF 22 |
JF 23 |
JF 24 |
JF 25 |
Awards: Champion & Reserve
Bred and Owned Purebred Heifer Show
Junior Fair Class Only
Limit one entry per exhibitor, sign up during registration at fair.
Awards: Grand Champion Bred & Owned - trophy
Junior Fair Grade Beef Heifer
Secretary John Thomas
Class No. Description
RULES
A. Read all General Rules for Junior Fair Show.
B. Entry fee of $4.00 per head. Stall fee: $1.00 per head.
C. Exhibitor is limited to two entries in each class.
D. Professional fitters are not allowed. Youth and immediate family are responsible for fitting their own beef project. Disqualification if rule is not followed.
Junior Fair Grade Beef Classes
Class No. Description
Jr. Fair Grade Beef Classes
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Calf Calved between July 1, 2011 to Dec 31, 2011 |
Yearling Calved on or between Sept 1, 2010 –June 30, 2011 |
Cow & Calf Cows any age Calves born After Jan 1, present year |
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Class number |
JF 27 |
JF 28 |
JF 29 |
Junior Fair Market Beef
RULES
A. Read all Junior show General Eligibility Rules.
B. Entry fee: $4.00 per animal: Stall fee: $1.00 per animal.
C. Animals must have been born on or between Jan. 1, and Dec. 31, past year.
D. In making entry, denote market beef and breed, superintendent will assign class number by weight of the animal.
E. Exhibitor is limited to three entries in the market beef division.
F. Animals must have been owned and cared for by the exhibitor beginning on or before Feb. 1, present year and weighed and tattooed on February 4, 2012.
G. First and second place winners will show for Breed Champion and Reserve Champion.
H. Breed Champions and Reserve Champions will show for Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion.
I. Professional fitters are prohibited. Youth and immediate family are to fit their own beef project. Disqualification if rule is not followed.
Junior Fair Market Beef Classes
Class No. Description
JF-30 Angus
JF-31 Hereford
JF-32 Shorthorn
JF-33 Simmental (75% & higher)
JF-34 X-Bred
JF-35 All Other Breeds
AWARDS: Breed Champions and Reserve Champions-Rosette
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion-Rosette