Livestock

All exhibitors must be registered for 4-H on 4honline.com by June 15^th.

Livestock or other products may be sold during the fair, to be delivered at the close of the fair.  The Cheyenne County Fair Board assumes no responsibility for the delivery of products sold during the fair.  Fair Board members and Extension staff will not be responsible for loading or selling any livestock (beef, sheep, swine, goat, and rabbit) that does not go through the livestock sale.  Prearrangements must be made with the packer prior to fair for all extra animals. 

The Grand Champion and Reserve Champion market classes and rate of gain winners must go through the sale.  Any 4-H/FFA project animal that has been offered for auction, where the intent of the auction is change of ownership, is ineligible for the 4-H/FFA livestock classes at the Nebraska State Fair. (See State Fair Guidelines) If Grand and Reserve Champion Market Animals, Ultrasound, Bred & Fed, and Rate of Gain animals are owned by the same individual, this will constitute an exception to the one (1) beef, one (1) sheep (1) goat, one (1) swine sale and one (1) pen of meat rabbit’s rule.  “No Sales” are to be discouraged against.  Pre-Market class animals or overweight class will not be sold in the Livestock sale.  One (1) market beef, one (1) market swine, one (1) market lamb, (1) market goat and one (1) pen of meat rabbits may be sold per individual.

All exhibitors enrolled in beef, goats, sheep, swine, poultry, and rabbits must have completed Youth for the quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training by June 15. 

Absent Showman Policy:  A 4-H/FFA exhibitor must be present to exhibit and sell their market animal unless prior approval is received from the 4-H Council or in case of an emergency from the respective superintendent.

4-H/FFA members showing cattle at the fair should bring their brand inspection certificates with them on entry day, regardless of whether they plan to sell the animal or not.  If the 4-H/FFA member’s animal is bearing a brand belonging to their parents, the 
4-H/FFA member will need to have them sign a Disclaimer of Interest.

Cheyenne County 4-H Council deducts 1% of the sale price of market animals to cover costs such as ear tags, brand inspection fees, and advertising. State Law requires Beef, Lamb and Swine Check-off fees be paid by the seller.

Livestock, rabbits, and poultry will be entered and weighed in per the schedule.

All intact market livestock animals will have to leave the fairgrounds.  Breeding Heifers, Does, and Ewes cannot be shown in Market Classes.

Livestock And Small Animals

1. All 4-H/FFA livestock must remain at the fairgrounds during the fair until Sunday to receive premium.  Breeding ewes, breeding heifers, bucket calves and stocker-feeders may be allowed to return home after their respective show.  Exceptions must have written approval by the division superintendent prior to the start of the fair.
2. Illness or in special cases, 4-H/FFA member’s animal may be shown by another member with written approval by the division superintendent prior to the start of the fair.
3. No intact males may be exhibited. All market beef must be de-horned.
4. Any livestock exhibit must have been owned by the exhibitor at least 90 days prior to entry. (Excluding rabbits and poultry).
5. Animals that have ringworms or any type of illness may be seen by a veterinarian and may be sent home.        
6. All livestock exhibitors must supply their own feed, hay, grain and bedding. Bedding must be approved wood shavings. 
7. All livestock exhibiting areas must be cleaned by exhibitors at least twice daily.
8. If it is observed by the superintendents that a livestock pen has not been maintained to the expected standard, the superintendent will notify the exhibitor with a documented notice. Acknowledgement of the notice will be signed by the exhibitor, a parent or guardian of the exhibitor, a superintendent of that species, and a member of the 4-H Council. If an exhibitor is issued three notices for a species, they will lose the privilege to sell that species at the current Cheyenne County Fair. This disqualification will supersede the requirements for a Grand or Reserve Grand Champion animal.
9. All registered animals must show registration papers on entry day.
10. Any animal that is tampered with by unusual means to change appearance, disposition or weight may be declared ineligible by the Superintendent.
11. Animals are permitted in the area between the east wash rack and west wash rack.  ABSOLUTELY NO MARKET ANIMALS WILL BE PERMITTED WEST OF THE FENCED AREA. 
12. In showmanship, each exhibitor must show his own animal and will enter the class corresponding to his age.  The judge has the right to ask showman to exhibit abilities to fit and care for animals.
13. All senior livestock exhibitors will be solely responsible during Fair for the presentation of their animal exhibits including washing, drying, trimming, and all other fitting for show presentation of their animals.  Violations could include exhibitor being disqualified from the competition or dropping the exhibitor a ribbon placing. 
14. Senior Showmanship will be judged based on 50% show ring handling, 25% grooming, and 25% on answers to questions asked.
15. Exhibitors showing beef, dairy goats, meat goats, dogs, sheep, swine, poultry, and rabbits are required to wear the official 4-H chevron during showmanship events. FFA polos must be worn for FFA livestock showmanship events. White shirt and dark jeans must be worn for livestock market class events.  No hats, caps or other types of headgear are to be worn in the indoor show ring.   
16. All livestock must be stalled from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.
17. No commercial signage will be permitted on any livestock stalls, pens, or cages.
18. There will be 15 minutes before each animal show to meet the judge.
19. The Grand Champion FFA Showman and the Grand Champion 4-H Showman will both come back after their respective shows to determine an overall Grand Cheyenne County Showman for each species (There is no additional award given for this; however, it will be used to determine who represents each species in Round Robin).  This winner will compete in the Round Robin Showmanship Event.