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Purpose: Livestock judging is a process of evaluating, selecting, and placing various livestock species by comparing the merits of one animal against the merits of other potential project animals. In 4-H, Livestock judging contests are held to help youth acquire a better knowledge of livestock and to develop skills in selecting quality animals. The contest will consist of four classes with four animals each that will be determined by the Livestock Superintendents on the day of the contest. Scores will be based on points for each placing class and for the oral reasons. The results of the contest will be announced at the beef show on Friday.
Division: Livestock Educational Display
Division Rules:
- Posters will be displayed in the livestock building to increase the educational experiences of both the 4-H member and the public increasing agricultural literacy and promoting good will at the county fair. Please include this exhibit on your pre-fair entry form. Posters will be judged on Thursday, July 21. Turn them in at the Extension Office at the fairgrounds.
- All exhibitors are encouraged to show evidence of their personal experiences, study or observations that relate to their project.
- 4-H’ers exhibiting dairy, beef, sheep, swine, goat, poultry, and rabbits are invited to create a poster highlighting an educational aspect of their animal project. The poster could focus on a current livestock issue, animal industry career, animal care or health, economic impacts of the livestock industry. All educational display entries must match the specie the 4-H’er is exhibiting. For example, if a 4-H’er is exhibiting beef, their entry must be about beef and not another species.
- Proper Credit – Show proper credit by listing the sources of plans or other supporting information used in exhibits. Poster exhibits should be on regular poster sheets, no larger 22” x 28”. Only standard poster board will be accepted. Foam Board or cardboard posters are discouraged. Poster exhibits normally will be stapled in the corners for fair display and to prevent blowing in the wind. Poster display should be sturdy enough to last through the fair and no larger than 22 x 28 inches.
- Please take into consideration that these exhibits will be displayed inside the barn and may not be returned to the exhibitor in the original condition at the time of entry. 4-H’ers are encouraged to laminate the poster.
- G090100 Educational Displays for Animal Entries
Division: Livestock Judging Contest
- F500084 Junior Division - 8, 9, and 10 years old
- F500085 Intermediate Division - 11, 12 and 13 years old
- F500086 Senior Division - 14 and older