Boyd County Fair - Animals-Livestock Regulations

BOYD COUNTY ANIMALS/LIVESTOCK

GENERAL INFORMATION

Exhibitor Compliance

Exhibitors must cooperate with all Boyd County Fair officials. The following govern all livestock exhibitions:

• Holt/Boyd County Fair Regulation Book
• 4-H/FFA General Rules & Regulations
• IAFE National Show Ring Code of Ethics
• North American Livestock Show & Rodeo Managers Association (NALSRMA) Rule Infraction Database (RID)

By submitting an entry application, exhibitors agree to comply with all rules and regulations as referenced above and available on the Nebraska State Fair website.

Eligibility of Exhibitors

4-H

• Must be enrolled in 4-H Online for the current year.

FFA

• Must be a bona fide Nebraska FFA member with dues paid.
• Active membership may continue until November 30 following the fourth National FFA Convention after high school graduation.
• Members of other FFA Chapters may exhibit at the Boyd County Fair if they are 18 years of age or younger and are not exhibiting the same project area or species at another county fair or show within the same calendar year.
• No discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.

Dress Code

Exhibitors must wear a white or grey shirt or blouse with the official 4-H Chevron attached or a white or grey 4-H t-shirt, along with dark blue jeans. Dairy and dairy goat exhibitors may wear dark blue jeans or white pants.

Hard, non-slip soled shoes or boots are required. Horse exhibitors must wear hard-soled shoes or boots. Boots with waffle-type tread of ⅛" or greater are not permitted in riding classes. Cat, dog, and small animal exhibitors must wear closed-toe shoes with non-slip soles.

Hats, caps, and other headgear are not permitted in the show ring except in horse events, where a western hat is required and should remain on during performance. Hats are optional only in barrel racing and pole bending but must remain on when crossing the start/finish line.

Exhibitors may not display local, county, commercial, or other identification while showing, except official 4-H identification and required show ring identification. Horse exhibitors must wear the official armband on the left arm.

Failure to follow the dress code will result in dropping one ribbon placing.

Check Show Orders

It is the exhibitor/family's responsibility to check Show Orders as SOON as they are posted. If your name/animal is missing or needs scratched from a class immediately find that specific animal superintendent or come to the 4-H/FFA Office.

Ownership of Animals

• Animals must be owned by the exhibitor by June 15.
• Ownership must be certified on appropriate forms.
• An animal may be shown by both a Clover Kid and a 4-H exhibitor ONLY if:
  • They live in the same household
  • Both properly identified the animal
  • The Clover Kid program is non-competitive (show & tell)

Animal Identification

• All identification requirements must be met per species guidelines by June 15.
• Forms and Tags available at the Extension Office.
• Refer to the Animal ID Guidelines for county and state fair I.D. requirements.

Brand Inspection (Cattle)

• All 4-H show cattle that are moved, driven, shipped, or transported from any point within Nebraska’s brand inspection area to any point outside the brand inspection area must first be inspected by the Nebraska Brand Committee and issued a Certificate of Inspection.
• A copy of the Certificate of Inspection must accompany the cattle during transport and be retained as a permanent record by the individual(s) transporting or moving the cattle.
• Responsibility for ensuring cattle are properly inspected prior to removal is shared by the owner, seller, shipper, transporter, carrier, and any agents involved in moving, driving, shipping, or transporting the cattle.
   
• Cattle transported in and out of the brand inspection area multiple times for exhibition purposes may qualify for a Show Permit, which is valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance and may be used for show purposes only.
• For additional information, contact your local brand inspector or the Nebraska Brand Committee.

Back Tags

• Each exhibitor has their own unique number.
• Exhibitors must have this number on their back while exhibiting animals.

Showman Substitutions

Animals must be shown by the 4-H or FFA exhibitor who entered them unless excused by the Division Superintendent due to serious illness, injury, or a scheduling conflict with another livestock class. Exhibitors with more than one animal in a class may use another eligible 4-H or FFA member exhibiting at the current County or State Fair livestock show to exhibit the additional animal.

Substitute showmen must wear a Substitute Showman Back Tag (available when exhibitor numbers are picked up). The substitute exhibitor must remove or cover their own back tag and complete the substitute tag with the exhibitor number of the animal’s owner. This helps ensure correct ownership identification by ring officials and announcers.

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Requirement

All 4-H and FFA exhibitors (except Clover Kids) exhibiting beef, dairy cattle, dairy goats, goats, poultry, rabbits, sheep, or swine must complete annual quality assurance training through Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) to show at the Boyd County Fair by July 10.

Grooming

General

Preparation and grooming of an animal should be the primary responsibility of the exhibitor, however assistance may be provided by other 4-H or FFA exhibitors and/or immediate family members including brothers, sisters, and/or parents/legal guardian of the exhibitor. FFA Advisors may assist as an educational experience for youth.

Species Requirements

• Beef: Clean, clipped. Fitting or Blow and Show are acceptable and optional.
• Swine: All hogs must be shown without oil, powder or any other coat dressing compounds considered objectionable. Hogs found in violation will be disqualified.
• Sheep: All sheep and SHOULD be slick shorn. All registered and commercial wool breed sheep may be shown in the fleece.
• Goats: ALL goat coats need to be clipped to have a nice clean appearance and even look.

By the order of the State Fire Marshall - The use of flammable and combustible grooming sprays inside the barns is strictly forbidden. These types of materials must be used outside of buildings only.

Showing and Handling Practices

The use of showing and/or handling practices that may be considered objectionable or abusive, such as striking, or slapping are not acceptable. The use of such practices may result in the lowering of a ribbon placing. Exhibiting lambs with its front feet off the ground, are not acceptable. The use of such practices may result in the lowering of a ribbon placing. (Lifting the lamb in a fluid motion to set the front legs prior to quickly setting the feet back on the ground is acceptable).

Handling Equipment

Halters with throat straps, nose leads, barbed or studded show halter chain leads, and other equipment determined to be distracting or severe to the animal by the division superintendent will not be permitted.

Stalling on the Fairgrounds

Animals that are NOT required to stall on the fairgrounds are: Cats, Dogs, Small Animals (Pocket Pets), and Horses. All other animals are REQUIRED to be stalled on the fairgrounds. Every Family must Submit a REQUEST for STALLING/PENS/CAGES. This is part of registering for fair and MUST be completed by the July 6 Entry Deadline! Please tell us the number of head of each species that you will bring to the County Fair. Stalls/Pens/Cages will be determined by the total number of head expected and space available.

Only livestock entered in the 4-H/FFA shows may be stalled or housed on the fairgrounds during the fair. Exceptions to this rule may be made at the sole discretion of the Boyd County Fair Board.

Exhibitors of sheep and goats wishing to use their own pens in the south barn during the fair are permitted to do so if sufficient barn space is available and the following guidelines are met.

• Pens must be no more than 6 foot deep and be of similar design and quality as those provided by the Fairboard.
• Exhibitors must notify the Extension Office of how many linear feet of pen space they are requesting when submitting the Stalls/Pens/Cages Requests Form.
• Stalling space in the barn will be assigned by the Fairboard or Extension Office
• Pens must be built after the completion of Pre-Fair Set Up and before 6:00am on Wednesday of the fair.

If you help at the livestock barns/exhibit buildings on Fair Set-Up Night, you will have the option to pick your stalls in the barns after the barn is set up. 

A diagram of the stall(s) will be made. If you have not helped at Fair Set-Up, you will not be able to choose your stall until you unload your animals. DO NOT REMOVE ANY stall card and replace it with your own.

NECK TIES ON CATTLE. The Fair board highly recommends when cattle are in their stalls that neck ties should be used alongside their halters to keep in their stalls as an extra precaution. Neck ties should be used especially overnight. 

Right to Excuse/Livestock Early Release

Any entry of Livestock that is unruly and cannot be handled by the exhibitor may be dismissed by the Livestock Committee, Fair Board, or extension office. If the livestock sub-committee has not released the livestock and you take your animal’s home, you will lose all premiums earned on that animal.

Clipping or Blocking Chutes/Tables

All blocking chutes, tables, show boxes, and related equipment must be removed from the fairgrounds within one week following the conclusion of the fair.

We understand that some exhibitors may not be able to remove all items in a single load. If necessary, items may remain for a day or two after the fair; however, all equipment must be picked up within one week so the grounds can be properly mowed and maintained by the town.

Herdsmanship

The purpose of herdsmanship is to foster cooperation, fellowship, and teamwork among exhibitors in the development and maintenance of livestock displays and stalling areas. It also promotes pride and enthusiasm for the livestock industry while reinforcing sound animal

husbandry practices and encouraging youth to demonstrate proper care, handling, and housing of animals during public exhibition. All 4-H and FFA members are expected to maintain a neat and attractive exhibit area throughout the county fair. Members must have their name clearly displayed, and stall cards and ribbon stickers must remain in place at all times for identification.

Judging/General Information

• Judging will be conducted by family (youth living in the same household) 
• Participation in herdsmanship is required for all livestock/animal exhibitors who have animals stalled or caged on the fairgrounds. 
• Animals and exhibit areas must be properly cared for at all times while present on the fairgrounds. 
• Points will be awarded based on herdsmanship efforts, with total points determining ribbon placings.
• Herdsmanship duties are the primary responsibility of the livestock/animal exhibitor.
• Judging will occur daily at random times. 
• Herdsmanship judging will not take place during livestock shows.
• Each livestock division will be judged separately; however, all pens within a species will be judged together. 
• FINAL herdsmanship judging will take place following final cleanup. (Signage on stalls, pens, cages must remain in place until judging is complete.)
• Results will be announced at the Jamboree.

Additional Points Opportunities
Exhibitors may earn extra herdsmanship points through the following:

• Fair set-up (Livestock Barn/Exhibit Hall) - 5 points 
• Set-up of show ring for the auction - 5 points 
• Remaining on the fairgrounds after animal release to assist with cleanup - 10 points

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

• Only animals not showing signs of infectious or contagious diseases will be allowed to show. 
• UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MAY ANIMALS UNDER QUARANTINE BE EXHIBITED

Veterinary Check Policy

Small Animals (Poultry & Rabbits)

• All poultry and rabbits must be examined by a veterinarian within two (2) weeks prior to the Boyd County Small Animal Show. A signed veterinarian verification form must be presented at Small Animal Show registration.
  • Any poultry or rabbit that has not received a vet check, does not pass the vet check, or shows signs of contagious or infectious disease will not be allowed to exhibit.

All Other Small Animals will NOT BE required to have vet checks because small animals are confined in their own cage/environment and do not have direct contact with other animals. All small animals should be kept in their cage/environment at all times except during the showing of that species at the Small Animal Show.

Dogs & Cats

Current vaccination records are required for all dogs and cats. A signed veterinarian vaccination form must be presented at Small Animal Show registration. Animals without completed vaccination forms will not be allowed to show.

Swine, Sheep, Goats

Veterinary checks for the swine, sheep, and goats (including bottle lambs and bottle goats) will take place on Wednesday of the Boyd County Fair. Lactating Dairy Goats will check in Thursday morning prior to 9:00am. All Animals must be vet checked BEFORE unloading. Please remain in line until the attending veterinarian clears your animals for entry.

Animals must be vet checked and in PLACE (in their stalls) from 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Weigh-in WILL NOT start until 8:00 p.m., starting with swine. Sheep/Meat Goats WILL NOT start weighing UNTIL the last hog is weighed.

Weigh-In Exceptions:
To help reduce wait times for exhibitors and families:

• If there are NO trailers being unloaded, we will start weighing (swine, sheep, meat goats) that have already been unloaded on the fairgrounds. We will stop weighing if a trailer pulls up and starts unloading.
• If we are waiting for swine to arrive, we will start weighing sheep and meat goats that are on the fairgrounds. If swine arrive, we will stop, weigh the swine, and then start weighing sheep and meat goats again.
   

Beef & Dairy

• The Veterinarian will walk through the Beef Barn on Friday of the Boyd County Fair, prior to the show and check those animals so you can unload them when you arrive at the fairgrounds.

Any animal that has not received a required vet check, does not pass inspection, or shows signs of contagious or infectious disease will not be allowed to exhibit. Our goal is to ensure animals arrive healthy and return home healthy.

Disease Policies

Ringworm, Warts, Abscesses

• Animals that have active ringworm or visible warts or abscesses, will not be allowed entry into the Boyd County Fair for exhibition. 
• The inspecting veterinarian may judge the ringworm to be inactive if the lesioned area is not encrusted and hair has begun regrowth in the area and so stated on the health certificate. 
• Animals with warts that are visible by a hands-off inspection will not be allowed to remain on the premises and be exhibited. 
• The inspecting veterinarian may release at the discretion of the Fair Livestock Committee, Fair Board or Extension Office any animal that shows signs of illness.

Beef and Dairy Cattle

See above ringworm, wart, and abscess policy. No tuberculosis or Brucellosis tests are required to exhibit.

Sheep and Dairy Goats

See above ringworm, wart, and abscess policy. All sheep and goats being exhibited, except wethers, need to be individually identified with USDA Official ID. Under no circumstances may sheep and goats be exhibited which originate from scrapie-source flocks or scrapie-infected flocks.

Club Lamb Fungus Policy

Sheep that have active club lamb fungus, as determined by the inspecting veterinarian, will be removed immediately from the grounds by the owner and not be allowed to show.

Meat Goats

See above ringworm, wart, and abscess policy. All does must have official USDA identification with the scrapie eradication program. Under no circumstances may sheep and goats be exhibited which originate from scrapie-source flocks or scrapie-infected flocks.

Horse

No coggins test is required.

Swine

Any Swine that shows signs of any infectious, contagious, and/or communicable disease will be removed immediately from the grounds by the owner and not be allowed to show. Under no circumstances may swine under quarantine be exhibited. Swine to be exhibited shall originate directly from a herd not under quarantine for pseudorabies AND 

1. A Stage IV or V county; or

2. A pseudorabies qualified herd; or

3. Be individually tested and classified negative for pseudorabies within 30 days prior to exhibition.

LIVESTOCK EXHIBIT LIMITS

4-H and FFA Exhibit Limits

Livestock exhibit limits are the same for both 4-H and FFA.

Exhibitors may show in both divisions; however, the total number exhibited cannot exceed the limits listed above.

For example:

• You may show 3 bulls total in one of the following ways:
  • 3 as 4-H
  • 3 as FFA
  • A combination of 2 and 1 either 4-H or FFA.

You may NOT show 3 4-H bulls and 3 FFA bulls.

This combined total rule applies to all livestock species.

4-H and FFA limits apply combined (cannot double enter).

A 4-H/FFA member is limited to exhibiting the following:

Beef

• 1 First-Year Bucket Calf
• 1 Second-Year Bucket Calf
• 3 Bulls
• 6 Beef Breeding Cattle
• 3 Stocker Feeder Calves
• 3 Market Beef
• 1 Cow/Calf Pair
• 1 Pen of 3 Bulls
• 1 Pen of 3 Junior Breeding Heifers
• 1 Pen of 3 Senior Breeding Heifers
• 1 Pen of 3 Stocker Feeders
• 1 Pen of 3 Market Beef

Dairy Cattle

• 3 Dairy Cattle
• 1 Cow/Calf Pair

Dairy Goats

• 3 Dairy Goats 
• 3 Dairy Bucks
• 1 Doe with Kid(s)
• 1 Pen of 3 Dairy Goats

Swine

• 3 Market Gilts
• 3 Market Barrows
• 1 Pen of 3 Market Gilts
• 1 Pen of 3 Market Barrows

Meat Goats

• A total of 6 Feeder and/or Market Goats may be exhibited. Any combination is allowed; however, the total number may not exceed 6.
• 3 Breeding Meat Goats
• 3 Meat Bucks
• 1 Doe with Kid(s)
• 1 Pen of 3 Feeder Meat Goats
• 1 Pen of 3 Market Meat Goats
• 1 Pen of 3 Breeding Meat Goats

Sheep

• 1 Bottle Lamb
• 3 Breeding Yearling Ewes or Lambs
• A total of 6 Feeder and/or Market Lambs may be exhibited. Any combination is allowed; however, the total number may not exceed 6.
• 3 Ram Lambs
• 1 Ewe with Lamb(s)
• 1 Pen of 3 Feeder Lambs
• 1 Pen of 3 Market Lambs
• 1 Pen of 3 Breeding Sheep
• 1 Pen of 3 Ram Lambs

Small Animals

• 4 Rabbit Entries
• 2 Dog Entries
• 2 Cat Entries

Horse Entries

• There is no limit on horse entries for 4-H members.

ANIMALS/LIVESTOCK FAIR SCHEDULE SUMMARY

Thursday Prior to Fair Week (Fair Set-up)

First Year Bucket Calf, Second Year Bucket Calf, Bottle Lamb, and Bottle Goat Record Books are due in the Extension Office or at Fair Set-Up on the Thursday prior to the fair. They will NOT be accepted after this date.

Wednesday of Fair Week

Small Animal Show
8:30am - Registration for ALL Small Animals with the Dog Show beginning at 9:00am followed by Cats, Rabbits, Other Small Animals, Poultry and Waterfowl. Please note – Change of Location - The Small Animal Show will be held in the show ring.

Vet Checks - All rabbits & poultry must be checked by a vet within a 2-week period prior to exhibiting at the County Fair. Vet check papers and current vaccination records must be turned in at registration.

Each family will provide a card table/table to show their animal on. Put a non-slip strip of carpet or non-slip rug on your table to show their animal on. The judge will move from table to table to judge the animals.

There will be grandstands available for spectators to use. 

Swine, Sheep and Goats Veterinary Checks

Veterinary checks for the swine, sheep, and goats (including bottle lambs and bottle goats) will take place on Wednesday of the Boyd County Fair. Lactating Dairy Goats will check in Thursday morning prior to 9:00am. All Animals must be vet checked BEFORE unloading. Please remain in line until the attending veterinarian clears your animals for entry.

Animals must be vet checked and in PLACE (in their stalls) from 6:00–7:00pm.

Weigh-in WILL NOT start until 8:00pm, starting with swine. Sheep/Meat Goats WILL NOT start weighing UNTIL the last hog is weighed.

Weigh-In Exceptions

To help reduce wait times for exhibitors and families:

• If there are NO trailers being unloaded, we will start weighing (swine, sheep, meat goats) that have already been unloaded on the fairgrounds. We will stop weighing if a trailer pulls up and starts unloading.
• If we are waiting for swine to arrive, we will start weighing sheep and meat goats that are on the fairgrounds. If swine arrive, we will stop, weigh the swine, and then start weighing sheep and meat goats again.

Thursday of Fair Week

9:00am Swine Show will begin followed by the Sheep and Goat shows.

Bottle Lamb and Bottle Goat 

• Interviews will begin at 9:00am.
• Interview schedule will be in the Last-Minute Fair Information Letter.
• NOTE: Bottle lambs, and bottle goats will be led into the ring after being judged only to receive results.

Dairy Goats 

• Lactating dairy goats MUST be checked in with Extension Staff in PRIOR to 9:00am on Thursday 
• ONLY lactating dairy goats may be released following the conclusion of the dairy goat show. Lactating animals that leave the fairgrounds after the show may return for the bonus auction providing they were vet checked at show check in.

Market Beef and 2^nd Year Bucket Calf Weigh-In
Weigh In will be from 4:00-4:30pm at the Spencer Vet Clinic. Following weigh-in these animals will be checked in on the fairgrounds.
 

Exhibitors may weigh their animals outside of the scheduled time at the Vet Clinic if that time doesn’t work for the family. Each animal must have a printed scale ticket on that same date and before 7:00pm when those animals are required to be checked in on fairgrounds.

All beef animals (except Stocker Feeders and Junior Breeding Heifers) and all dairy cattle (except lactating dairy cattle) must be in place (stalled) and checked in with Extension Staff by 7:00p.m. on Thursday.

Friday of Fair Week

Lactating Dairy Cattle, Stocker Feeders, and Junior Breeding Heifers be in place (stalled) and checked in with Extension Staff by 9:00am Friday.

The Veterinarian will walk through the Beef Barn on Friday prior to the show to check the beef and dairy animals.

The Dairy Cattle Show will begin at 9:00am Friday and will be immediately followed by the Beef Show. ONLY lactating dairy cattle may be released following the conclusion of the dairy cattle show. Lactating animals that leave the fairgrounds after the show may return for the bonus auction providing they were vet checked at show check in. All other livestock will be released after the Livestock Bonus Auction concludes Friday evening.

The Livestock Judging Contest will be held following the Beef Show.

Bucket Calves

• Interviews will begin immediately following Junior Division Beef Showmanship.
• Interview schedules will be included in the Last-Minute Fair Information Letter.
• Please let the Bucket Calf Judge know if you have conflicts showing other beef animals
• Note: Bucket calves will enter the show ring only after judging to receive results and awards.

Livestock Families are reminded help is needed to change from the “Show Ring Set-up” to the “Bonus Auction Set-up” on Friday after the conclusion of livestock judging contest.

Livestock Bonus Auction

• Starts at 6:30pm on Friday evening.
• Each 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitor will be allowed one project animal (swine, bucket calf, bottle lamb, dairy, goat, sheep, beef, rabbit, or poultry).
• Exhibitors are responsible for signing up no later than one (1) hour after the Beef Show concludes.
• Sign-up sheets will be available at in the 4-H/FFA Static Exhibit Building.
• Exhibitors should send out letters to potential bidders. See web page for letter. All livestock will be released after the conclusion of the livestock sale on Friday evening.
• No animals shall be released prior to or during the sale.
• Early removal without approval will result in the loss of premiums.

Livestock families are reminded that help is needed on Friday, following the Beef Show to Assist with tear down and clean-up following the Bonus Auction.

Saturday of Fair Week

In the past the Horse Show was held on Saturday at the Krieger Arena. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Boyd County Fair Board has made the decision that the Boyd County 4-H Horse Show will not be held during the Boyd County Fair this year.

To ensure Boyd County youth still have the opportunity to participate in the 4-H Horse Program, Boyd County horse exhibitors are invited to participate in the Holt County Fair Horse Show on Tuesday, August 4, at the Holt County Fairgrounds in Chambers.

Boyd County exhibitors will show alongside Holt County exhibitors during the horse show; however, Boyd County youth will continue to compete as Boyd County exhibitors, and Boyd County awards and recognition will still be presented separately.

BEEF

(SEE GENERAL INFORMATION)

DIVISION 100 - BEEF SHOWMANSHIP

(Age - Prior to Jan. 1 of current year)

I100100 - Senior Division Beef Showmanship - Age 14 Years or Older
I100101 - Intermediate Division Beef Showmanship - Age 11, 12, and 13
I100102 - Junior Division Beef Showmanship - Age 10 or younger

DIVISION 101 - MARKET BEEF

I101100 - Market Beef Steer, any breed (classes will be separated by weight)
I101110 - Market Beef Heifer, any breed (classes will be separated by weight)
I101131 - Pen of 3 Market Steers or Heifers

DIVISIONS 102-113 - BREEDING HEIFER CLASSES

Senior breeding heifers are also termed “yearlings” and were born the previous year beginning January 1. A senior breeding heifer could have been shown at the fair last year as a junior breeding heifer.

Division number for Breeding Heifers is:

I(Insert Breed Division Number) plus (Class number by age of Heifer)

For example: I102101 would be an Angus Senior Breeding Heifer

Division Numbers

102-Angus                                       103-Charolias                                  104-Chianina
105-Crossbred                                106-Gelbvieh                                   107-Hereford
108-Limousin                                  109-Main Anjou                               110-Red Angus
111-Saler                                          112-Shorthorn                                 113-Simmental

Class Numbers

…100 - Senior Breeding Heifers
…105 - Junior Breeding Heifer Calves - Calved Sept of prior year through June 15

DIVISION 114 - PEN OF 3 BREEDING HEIFERS

I114100 - Pen of 3 Senior Breeding Heifers
I114101 - Pen of 3 Junior Breeding Heifers

DIVISION 115-126 - BREEDING COW WITH CALF

Enter Cow with Calf classes according to breed of cow even if calf is crossbred. Calf can be shown as a Stocker Feeder, Junior Breeding Heifer or Bull Calf, provided they are properly identified as such in the Extension Office. Cow and/or Cow-Calf Pair - Entry is either a dry cow or a cow-calf pair.

Division number for Cow with Calf is:

I(Insert Breed Division Number) plus 100

Division Numbers

115-Angus                                        116-Charolias                                  117-Chianina
118-Crossbred                                119-Gelbvieh                                    120-Hereford
121-Limousin                                  122-Main Anjou                               123-Red Angus
124-Saler                                          125-Shorthorn                                 126-Simmental

Class Number

…100 - First Calf Heifer OR Aged Cow

DIVISION 128 - BREEDING BULL CALVES

I128100 - Bull Calf - Calved January through June 15 of current year
I128106 - Pen of 3 Bulls

DIVISION 129 - STOCKER FEEDER CLASSES

STOCKER FEEDER STEER CLASSES

Division number for Stocker Feeder Steers is I129 plus (Insert Class Breed Number)

Class Numbers for Steers by breed

For example: I129100 would be an Angus Stocker Feeder Steer Class.

100-Angus                                       101-Charolias                                  102-Chianina
103-Crossbred                                104-Gelbvieh                                   105-Hereford
106-Limousin                                  107-Main Anjou                               108-Red Angus
109-Saler                                         110-Shorthorn                                 111-Simmental

STOCKER FEEDER HEIFER CLASSES

STOCKER FEEDER HEIFER may be shown as a stocker feeder heifer or a junior breeding heifer BUT not as both. Stocker feeder heifers and junior breeding heifers are calves that were born during the current year beginning January 1.

Division number for Stocker Feeder Heifers is I129 plus (Insert Class Breed Number)

Class Numbers for Heifers by breed

For example: I129112 would be an Angus Stocker Feeder Heifer Class.

112-Angus                                        113-Charolias                                  114-Chianina
115-Crossbred                                116-Gelbvieh                                    117-Hereford
118-Limousin                                   119-Main Anjou                               120-Red Angus
121-Saler                                          122-Shorthorn                                 123-Simmental
 

DIVISION 129 - PEN OF 3 STOCKER FEEDERS

I129126 - Pen of 3 Stocker-Feeders

BUCKET CALF

(SEE GENERAL INFORMATION)

A cattle project to fit the physical size of the younger youth (ages 8-12, prior to January 1), to teach proper health care and nutritional requirements of young cattle, teach basic beef management skills, and to teach basic record keeping skills.

A bucket calf is an orphan or newborn calf born after January 1 and before June 1 of the current year; male or female; dairy, beef, or cross; and fed on bucket or bottle. A bucket calf can be shown as bucket calf in dairy showmanship or beef showmanship These calves cannot be shown in any other classes under dairy or beef. The bucket calf project will be judged according to the following score card:

Youth age division breaks will be determined after bucket calves have been identified. 

Bucket Calf Record Books are due in the Extension Office by 4:00 pm or turned into Extension personnel at Fair Set-Up Night in Spencer on the Thursday prior to the fair.

Bucket calves MUST be entered Thursday evening of the Fair by 7:00pm.

Interview Schedule will be in the Last-Minute Fair Information Letter

Bucket calves will be led into the ring after being judged to receive results.

DIVISION 130 - BUCKET CALF CLASSES

One First Year Calf and One Second Year Calf Per Year Per 4-H'er

I130 100 - Senior Division - Bucket Calf
I130 102 - Junior Division - Bucket Calf

SECOND YEAR BUCKET CALF

This class will be evaluated similarly to the Bucket Calf class including the following:

1) Completed record book

2) Knowledge by interview

3) Health, quality, and condition of calf, and

4) Evidence of training and showing

Calf must have been identified as a bucket calf the prior year.

Second Year Bucket Calf Record Book Beginning Weight -
A beginning and ending weight is needed in the Second Year Bucket Calf Record Book. This weight in the record book can be either an estimate or the actual weight.

This allows solidification of “Learn by Doing” which is the foundation of the 4-H program. Following this approach allows the 4-Her to learn skills and development knowledge through real-world hands-on experience. By having a starting weight helps the 4-Her to have a stronger knowledge about the rate of gain and overall economics of this animal and thus impact on the family operation.

An ending weight in the record book can be either an estimate or the actual weight. This is because the record books are due prior to the judging of the calf at the county fair.

A second year bucket calf can be shown as second year bucket calf and in dairy showmanship or beef showmanship. These calves cannot be shown in any other classes under dairy or beef. Bucket calves will be led into the ring after being judged to receive results.

I130104 - Senior Division - Second Year Bucket Calf
I130106 - Junior Division - Second Year Bucket Calf

DAIRY

(SEE GENERAL INFORMATION)

DIVISION 200 - DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP

I200100 - Dairy Showmanship 

DIVISION 201 - DAIRY CLASSES

Age division breaks will be determined after dairy animals have been identified.

I201100 - Junior Calves (3-1-26 to 4-30-26)
I201101 - Intermediate (12-1-25 to 2-28-26)
I201102 - Senior Calves (9-1-25 to 11-30-25)
I201103 - Summer Yearlings (6/1/25 to 8/31/25)
I201104 - Spring Yearlings (3/1/25 to 5/31/25)
I201105 - Winter Yearlings (12/1/24 to 2/29/24)
I201106 - Fall Yearlings (9/1/24 to 11/30/24)
I201107 - Dry Cow (Any Age)
I201108 - Two Year Olds (9-1-23 to 8-31-24)
I201109 - Cows over two Years (Prior to 8-31-23)
I201110 - Dairy Cow With Calf – First Calf Dairy Heifer OR Aged Dairy Cow - Calf can be shown as a Dairy Calf, Beef Stocker Feeder, Beef Junior Breeding Heifer or Beef Bull Calf, provided calf is properly identified as such in the Extension Office. Cow and/or Cow-Calf Pair - Entry is either a dry cow or a cow-calf pair.

DAIRY GOAT

(SEE GENERAL INFORMATION)

DIVISION 300 - DAIRY GOAT SHOWMANSHIP

I300100 - Senior Dairy Goat Showmanship - Age 13 and Older
I300101 - Junior Dairy Goat Showmanship - Age 12 and Younger

DIVISION 301 - DAIRY GOAT CLASSES

I301100 - Buck - Born in current year
I301101 - Under 5 months
I301102 - 5-8 months
I301103 - 8 months to 1 year
I301104 - 1-2 years - Non-Milking Doe
I301105 - Under 2 years - Milking Doe
I301106 - 2-3 years - Milking Doe
I301107 - 4 years and over - Milking Doe
I301108 - Pen of 3 Does
I301109 - Doe with Current Year Kid(s)

BOTTLE DAIRY GOAT

(SEE GENERAL INFORMATION)

A goat project designed to fit the physical size of the younger youth (ages 8-12, prior to January 1), to teach proper health care and nutritional requirements of young goats, teach basic goat management skills and to teach basic recordkeeping skills.

A bottle goat is an orphan, or newborn goat born after January 1 and before June 1 male or female; and fed on bucket or bottle. No nursing permitted.

A bottle goat can be shown as dairy bottle goat (Department I Division 309 Classes 100 or 101) and in dairy goat showmanship (Department I, Division 300). These goats cannot be shown in any other classes under goats.

Age division breaks will be determined after bottle goats have been identified.

Because this is a teaching project the quality and condition of the animal is only 15%. The bottle goat project will be judged according to the following score card:

• Evaluation of a completed record                                   35%
• Evaluation of member's knowledge by interview            35%
• Health, quality, and condition of calf, and                       15%
• Evidence of training and showing                                   15%

Bottle Goat Record Books are due in the Extension Office by 3:00 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the fair.

Bottle Dairy Goat Interview Schedule will be in Last-Minute Fair Information Letter.

Bottle Dairy Goats will be led into the ring after being judged to receive results.

DIVISION 309 - BOTTLE DAIRY GOAT CLASSES

One Goat Per Year Per 4-H'er.

I309100 - Senior Division Bottle Goats
I309101 - Junior Division Bottle Goats
 

HORSE

 (SEE GENERAL INFORMATION)

The horse show will be divided into two divisions. Junior Division will be ages 13 and younger prior to January 1. Senior Division will be ages 14 and older prior to January 1. There will be no limit on entries for 4-H exhibitors. 4-H and FFA exhibitors (who have shown in 4-H or FFA horse competition this year) are not eligible to compete in the open class show. ALL Horse Exhibitors who will exhibit in the Boyd County Horse Show must have passed Level 1 of the Horse Advancement Levels prior to showing in the Boyd County Fair Horse Show. Information about Horse Advancement Levels can be found at: https://4h.unl.edu/statewide-events-opportunities/horse-program/horsemanship-advancement/

DRESS CODE - Exhibitors showing horses are required to wear an all-white shirt or blouse with convertible collars and dark blue jeans. No decorative embellishments on either the jeans or shirt/blouse. A belt is recommended. A 4-H arm band is required for Horse Shows and is to be worn on the left arm above the elbow. Hard soled shoes or boots are considered safe and appropriate. Boots with waffle-type tread greater than or equal to ⅛” will not be allowed in riding classes. No hats, caps, or other types of headgear are to be worn in the show ring with the exception of the horse exhibitors where a western hat must be worn and should stay on during the performance. Hats are optional only in barrel racing and pole bending and hat must stay on in barrel racing and pole bending when rider crosses start/finish line. Exhibitors shall not display local, county, commercial, or other identification while showing their animals - except official 4-H and such identification the show ring may require. See show guide for additional dress code requirements.

Any eligible horse (previously identified by June 15 according to regulations) can be ridden/shown in any class. Regulations for exhibitor age, horse eligibility and other pertinent details will be as written in the 4-H Horse Show and Judging Guide
(4-H373).

Halter horses must be shown with halter.

No loose horses in the arena.

A stallion weanling was born during the current year.

A project horse may be carried jointly by a member of a family and one non-family member with the management of the horse on an equal basis. Both 4-H members must be enrolled in the same county 4-H program. The term manage includes the following: feeding, grooming, exercising, training, stall management, and use of the horse.

A single horse may not be entered or ridden in a class or event by more than one person, even though the horse is jointly owned.

If you are exhibiting in the Walk/Trot Horsemanship class, you cannot exhibit in the Sr. or Jr. Horsemanship classes. If you are exhibiting the Walk/Trot Western Pleasure Horse class, you cannot exhibit in the Sr. or Jr. Western Pleasure Horse classes.

Each horse exhibitor must pay $2 for insurance. Refer to the 4-H newsletter for due date.

Horse show registration is prior to the horse show. After the show has started, only scratches can be made.

DIVISION 401 - HORSE SHOWMANSHIP

(Age - Prior to Jan. 1 of current year)

I401100 - Senior Horse Showmanship - Age 14 Years or Older
I401101 - Junior Horse Showmanship - - Age 13 Years or Younger

DIVISION 402 - WESTERN PLEASURE HORSE CLASSES

I402100 - Senior Division Western Pleasure Horse
I402101 - Junior Division Western Pleasure Horse
I402102 - Walk/Trot Western Pleasure Horse

DIVISION 403 - WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP CLASSES

I403100 - Senior Division Western Horsemanship
I403101 - Junior Division Western Horsemanship
I403102 - Walk/Trot Western Horsemanship

DIVISION 404 - REINING HORSE CLASSES

I404100 - Senior Division Reining
I404101 - Junior Division Reining

DIVISION 405 - POLE BENDING CLASSES

I405100 - Pole Bending

DIVISION 406 - BARREL RACING CLASSES

I406100 - Barrel Racing
 

DIVISION 407 – HALTER CLASSES

I407100 - Halter Mare - 3 & Under
I407101 - Halter Mare - 4 & Over
I407102 - Halter Gelding - 3 & Under
I407103 - Halter Gelding - 4 & Over

DIVISION 408 – SNAFFLE BIT CLASSES

I408100 - Senior Division Western Pleasure Snaffle Bit Class – 2 or 3 year old horse. Not ridden by anyone but the 4-H Exhibitor/Trainer. 4-H’er must have been shown a horse for 3 years prior to entering this class. Please note that the District and State show requirements are different - this is a county only class.

SHEEP

(SEE GENERAL INFORMATION)

Market Lambs - Wether and ewe lambs are eligible for market classes. Ram lambs are not eligible for market lambs.

Ewes - born January 1, of current year or after are classed as lambs. Those born during the prior year are yearlings. 

DIVISION 500 - SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES

(Age - Prior to Jan. 1 of current year)

I500100 - Senior Sheep Showmanship - Age 13 and Older
I500101 - Junior Sheep Showmanship - Age 12 and Younger

DIVISION 501 - FEEDER LAMB CLASSES

109 lbs. and Under

I501100 - Feeder Lambs-wether (any breed)
I501101 - Feeder Lambs-ewe (any breed)

DIVISION 502 - MARKET LAMB CLASSES

110 lbs. and Up

I502100 - Market Lambs-wether (any breed)
I502101 - Market Lambs-ewe (any breed)

DIVISION 503 - BREEDING EWE CLASSES

I503100 - Breeding Ewe-Lambs (any breed)
I503101 - Breeding Ewe-Yearling (any breed)
I503102 - Ewe with Current Year Lamb(s)

DIVISION 504 - BREEDING RAM LAMB CLASS

I504100 – Breeding Ram Lambs - Born in Current Year

DIVISION 505 - BOTTLE LAMB CLASSES

(SEE GENERAL INFORMATION)

One Lamb Per Year Per 4-H'er.

A sheep project to fit the physical size of the younger youth (ages 8-12, prior to Jan. 1), to teach proper health care and nutritional requirements of young lambs, teach basic management skills, and to teach basic record keeping skills.

ALL bottle lambs in this project must have been tagged and identified on the ID affidavit by June 15 and filed at the office. A bottle lamb is an orphan or newborn lamb born after January 1 and before June 1 of the current year; male or female; meat breed lambs or wool breed lambs; and fed on bottle or bucket. A bottle lamb can be shown as bottle and in sheep showmanship. These lambs cannot be shown in any other classes under sheep.

The bottle lamb project will be judged according to the following score card:

Age division breaks will be determined after bottle lambs have been identified.

Bottle Lamb Record Books are due in the Extension Office by 3:00pm on the Thursday prior to the fair. 

Bottle Lamb interview schedule will be in the Last-Minute Fair Information Letter.

Bottle Lambs will be led into the ring after being judged to receive results.

I505100 - Senior Division - Bottle Lambs
I505102 - Junior Division - Bottle Lambs

DIVISION 506 - PEN OF THREE SHEEP

I506100 - Pen of 3 - Market Lambs
I506101 - Pen of 3 - Breeding Ewes
I506102 - Pen of 3 - Feeder Lambs
I506103 - Pen of 3 Ram Lambs

MEAT GOAT

(SEE GENERAL INFORMATION)

Goats must be born no earlier than January 1 of the present year. 

Market Goat - Minimum weight requirement is 50 lbs. with a recommendation of 70 - 100 lbs. being optimal. Market goats may be doe or wether kids or a combination of both. All market goats will be weighed and divided into classes based on total numbers and weight range. Doe and wethers will show together.

A goat shown in one area cannot be shown in the other. 

Goats must have horns blunted. Dehorning is acceptable and preferred. They are to be shown with either a halter, smooth neck chains, or smooth collars only. Spike collars are not acceptable and will result in the lowering of a ribbon placing.

DIVISION 600 - MEAT GOAT SHOWMANSHIP

(Age - Prior to Jan. 1 of current year)

I600100 - Senior Meat Goat Showmanship - Age 13 and Older
I600101 - Junior Meat Goat Showmanship - Age 12 and Younger

DIVISION 601 FEEDER MEAT GOAT CLASSES

50 lbs. and Under

I601100 - Feeder Meat Goats

DIVISION 602 - MEAT GOAT CLASSES

51 lbs. and Up

I602100 - Meat Goats

DIVISION 603 - BREEDING MEAT GOAT CLASSES

Age as of Date of Show

I603100 - Breeding Meat Buck - Born in Current Year

Breeding Meat Junior Does -
I603101 - 2 to under 6 months
I603102 - 6 to under 9 months
I603103 - 9 to under 12 months

Breeding Meat Yearling Does -
I603104 - 12 to under 16 months
I603105 - 16 to under 20 months
I603106 - 20 to under 24 months

Breeding Meat Senior Does - 
I603107 - 24 to under 36 months
I603108 - 36 to under 48 months
I6032109 - 48 months and over

Breeding Meat Goats
I603111 - Doe with Current Year Kid(s)

DIVISON 604 - PEN OF THREE MEAT GOATS

I604100 - Pen of 3 - Market Meat Goats
I604101 - Pen of 3 - Breeding Meat Goats
I604102 - Pen of 3 - Feeder Meat Goats

DIVISION 604 - BOTTLE MEAT GOAT CLASSES

(SEE GENERAL INFORMATION)

A bottle meat goat project designed to fit the physical size of the younger youth (ages 8-12, prior to January 1), to teach proper health care and nutritional requirements of young goats, teach basic goat management skills and to teach basic recordkeeping skills. ALL bottle meat goats must be tagged and identified on the appropriate ID affidavit form and turned into the Extension office by June 15th. A bottle goat is an orphan, or newborn goat born after January 1 and before June 1 male or female; and fed on bucket or bottle. No nursing permitted. Because this is a teaching project the quality and condition of the animal is only 15%. The bottle goat project will be judged according to the following score card:

• Evaluation of a completed record                                   35%
• Evaluation of member's knowledge by interview            35%
• Health, quality, and condition of calf, and                       15%
• Evidence of training and showing                                    15%

A meat bottle goat can be shown as a meat bottle goat and in meat goat showmanship (Division 600) These goats cannot be shown in any other classes under goats.

Age division breaks will be determined after bottle goats have been identified. 

Bottle Goat Record Books are due in the Extension Office by 3:00 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the fair.

The Bottle Goat Interview Schedule will be in Last-Minute Fair Information Letter.

Bottle Goats will be led into the ring after being judged to receive results.

DIVISION 604 - BOTTLE MEAT GOAT CLASSES

One Goat Per Year Per 4-H'er.

I604100 - Senior Division Bottle Goats
I604101 - Junior Division Bottle Goats

SWINE

(SEE GENERAL INFORMATION)

No Breeding Swine will be exhibited.

Swine Driving Instruments: Driving instruments are to be used for the purpose of directing barrows/gilts while they are in transit throughout the barn and while they are being exhibited in the show ring. Exhibitors are to treat animals in a humane manner at all times and Show

Management will provide a warning to any exhibitor deemed to be in violation of this basic principle of animal husbandry. Any exhibitor who fails to heed the warning will be disqualified and removed from show grounds.

DIVISION 700 - SWINE SHOWMANSHIP

(Age - Prior to Jan. 1 of current year)

I700100 - Senior Swine Showmanship - Age 13 and Older
I700101 - Junior Swine Showmanship - Age 12 and Younger

DIVISION 701 - SWINE CLASSES

I701100 - Market Gilts, any breed
I701101 - Market Barrows, any breed
I701102 - Pen of 3 Market Gilts - from the same litter
I701103 - Pen of 3 Market Barrows- from the same litter

POULTRY

(SEE GENERAL INFORMATION)

No additional testing requirements for Nebraska origin poultry. No more than 2 exhibits/class in the individual entries and 2 trio exhibits for each individual species - one breeding trio and one egg production trio. This means that you could exhibit 2 trios of chickens, 2 trios of peacocks, 2 trios of turkey, 2 trios of geese, 2 trios of ducks, 2 trios of wild game birds, 2 trios of guinea and 2 trios of any other. All poultry must be identified by June 15.

ALL POULTRY MUST BE VET CHECKED AND PASS NO MORE THAN 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO BOYD COUNTY SMALL ANIMAL SHOW TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SHOW! VET CHECK PAPERS ARE TO BE BROUGHT TO THE SMALL ANIMAL SHOW AND TURNED AT REGISTRATION! BRING SALES RECEIPT TO THE SMALL ANIMAL SHOW.

DIVISION 900 - POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP

(Age - Prior to Jan. 1 of current year)

I900100 - Senior Poultry Showmanship - Age 13 and Older
I900101 - Junior Poultry Showmanship - Age12 and Younger
 

DIVISION 901 - POULTRY CLASSES

I901100 - One pullet or cockerel
I901101 - One cock or hen
I901102 - Young Peacock or Hen
I901103 - Young Tom Turkey or Hen
I901104 - Young Gander or Goose
I901105 - Young Drake or Duck
I901106 - Wild Game Bird Exhibit (added entry)
I901107 - Wild Game Bird Exhibit - Trio (added entry)
I901108 - One Young Guinea Cock or Hen
I901109 - Breeding Trio (1 male and 2 female) added entry
I901110 - Egg Production Trio - A pen of egg production birds can be hybrids, crossbred or purebred and shall consist of 3 sexually mature females. Egg production females will be judged for production qualities only and need not necessarily conform to breed standards. Hens must be in egg production.
I901111 - Any Other (not listed above)

DIVISION 902 – EGG CLASSES

To be eligible to exhibit eggs in the egg classes, exhibitors must have properly identified poultry and shown at least one poultry exhibit at the fair.

Eggs - Eggs will be judged on shape, color, and weight uniformity. Do not refrigerate eggs prior to checking in the eggs. Bring eggs in cartons to be displayed. 4-H’er may only exhibit ONE dozen of each egg color.

I902100 - White Eggs - 1 dozen
I902101 - Brown Eggs - 1 dozen
I902102 - Other Colored Eggs - 1 dozen

RABBITS

(SEE GENERAL INFORMATION)

Information on the basis for judging rabbits is found in the 4-H Rabbit project manual. The participant may use any rabbit they choose, so long as it was raised and trained by the 4-H'er. 2 rabbits/class with no more than 4 rabbits total.

TATTOOS: ALL RABBITS HAVE PERMANENT ID NUMBERS OR NAMES TATTOOED IN THEIR EAR WITH A PIN TATTOO PLIERS AND TATTOO INK. (Permanent marker numbers written in the ears of the rabbits are NOT permanent ID numbers.) Rabbits whose tattoos are not readable or do not match the 4-H Affidavit will not be allowed to show. Tattoos that have faded or are no longer readable should be re-done prior to June 15.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - Any Rabbit that shows signs of any parasites, infectious, contagious, and/or communicable disease will be removed immediately from the grounds by the owner and not be allowed to show. ALL RABBITS MUST BE VET CHECKED AND PASS NO MORE THAN 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO BOYD COUNTY SMALL ANIMAL SHOW TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SHOW! VET CHECK PAPERS ARE TO BE BROUGHT TO THE SMALL ANIMAL SHOW AND TURNED IN AT REGISTRATION!

DIVISION 920 - RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP

I920100 - Rabbit Showmanship

DIVISION 921 - RABBIT CLASSES

Age Date of Show

I921100 - Junior Doe (under 6 months)
I921101 - Intermediate Doe (6-8 months)
I921102 - Senior Doe (over 8 months)

I921103 - Junior Buck (under 6 months)
I921104 - Intermediate Buck (6-8 months)
I921105 - Senior Buck (over 8 months)

CATS

(SEE GENERAL INFORMATION)

Cats should be free of fleas, ticks, ear mites, ring worms, any internal and external parasite, and infectious diseases. Cats are required to have current rabies, distemper, panleucopenia, rhino tracheitis, and calici virus. Cats must either have a current feline leukemia vaccination or proof of a negative test within 180 days of the show.

Participants should have their veterinarian fill out and sign the “Nebraska State Fair Cat Vaccination Record Form SF262”. 4-H’ers vaccinating their own cats must provide proof by including a statement from their vet on the Vaccination Record Form or by including the vaccination labels on the form and having it signed by a parent. A rabies vaccination is federally mandated to be given by a Certified Veterinarian ONLY. This vaccination must be current and include a veterinarian signature on the Vaccination Record Form. Initial shots must be given 30 days prior to the Small Animal Pre-Fair Day. Date of booster shots may be less than the 30 days prior to the show if you have been keeping your vaccinations current. If this is the case bring both current certificate of vaccinations (this years) and expired certificate of vaccinations (last years). Cats may be vaccinated at 3 months of age. If they are vaccinated before they are 1 year of age then they must be re-vaccinated within 1 year of the first vaccination. If the first vaccination is given at the age of 1 year or older then the vaccination is good for 3 years.

If the cat is not declawed, the claws must be clipped. No expectant or nursing mother cats may enter. Cats shall be free of discharge from their nose and eyes. Any cat not meeting these health requirements will not be judged and will be asked to leave the show. Cats that become difficult to handle may be judged in the cage at the judge’s discretion. Cats must be brought in carriers. Cats will remain in carriers except for when being judged. The exhibitor may provide food, water, and litter for the cat in the carrier if necessary. Exhibitors may want to provide a cover for the carrier to prevent their cat from seeing other cats. Kittens under 4 months of age WILL NOT be accepted. Cat and kitten classes will be divided into two groups - House and Outdoor.

ALL CATS MUST BE VET CHECKED AND PASS NO MORE THAN 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO BOYD COUNTY SMALL ANIMAL SHOW TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SHOW! VET CHECK PAPERS AND CURRENT VACCINATION FORMS ARE TO BE BROUGHT TO THE SMALL ANIMAL SHOW AND TURNED IN AT REGISTRATION!

DIVISION 940 - CAT SHOWMANSHIP

I940100 - Cat Showmanship

DIVISION 941 - CAT CLASSES

2 cats per exhibitor. This means that you could exhibit 1 cat and 1 kitten OR 2 cats OR 2 kittens.

Age of Cat as of Date of Show

I941100 - Kitten (4 to 7 months)
I941101 - Cat (8 months and over)

DOG

(SEE GENERAL INFORMATION)

Procedure: Those procedures described in 4-H 421, Guidelines for Nebraska 4-H Dog Shows will be followed. It is the dog exhibitor’s responsibility to pick up after their dogs at all times. Dogs soiling in the show ring (during a class) will be lowered one ribbon placing. Dogs soiling anywhere on the show grounds with no pick up will be disqualified from all entered classes on that show day regardless of the person who is holding the dog leash.

Dog Eligibility: Exhibitor should provide primary care and training for the dog. The dog should reside with the exhibitor or be cared for by the exhibitor the majority of the year.

All dogs must be immunized with Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, and rabies. Initial shots should be given 30 days in advance of the Small Animal Pre-Fair Day. Date of booster shots may be less than the 30 days prior to the Small Animal Pre-Fair Day. Bring both current (this years) and expired (last years) certificates of vaccination. Dogs may be vaccinated as young as 3 months of age. If they are vaccinated before they are 1 year of age then they must be re-vaccinated within 1 year of the first vaccination. If the first vaccination is given at the age of 1 year or older then the vaccination is good for 3 years. The distemper, hepatitis, parvo shot is an annual booster shot. All required vaccinations must be given within 1 to 3 years of the show date based on label guidelines. All vaccinations must be in effect at the time of the shows. Explanation: Some vaccinations are viable for one year and some vaccinations are viable for three years but are specifically designed and administered according to their label. It is not acceptable nor allowed to vaccinate a dog with a 1 year vaccine and plan to have it in effect for 3 years. Vaccination Record Form (SF 263) must document all vaccinations within 1 year or 3 years depending on the vaccine given.

A dog that is exhibited must be 6 months or older at State Fair time. Agility dogs must be 18 months or older to participate in the State Fair competition. Female dogs in season will not be permitted to be shown. Overly aggressive dogs may be disqualified at the discretion of the judge or superintendent. Lame or crippled dogs will not be permitted to show if it is determined by the show superintendent that it is affecting the health of the dog. Non-entered dogs and puppies are not allowed. Baiting with food or a toy is not permitted and is cause for disqualification. Handlers may use baiting action, without food or toys. The judge has the authority to disqualify violators. 2 dogs per exhibitor.

Conformation will be divided into two classes - Outdoor Dog and House Dog.

ALL DOGS MUST BE VET CHECKED AND PASS NO MORE THAN 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO BOYD COUNTY SMALL ANIMAL SHOW TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SHOW! VET CHECK PAPERS AND CURRENT VACCINATION FORMS ARE TO BE BROUGHT TO THE SMALL ANIMAL SHOW AND TURNED IN AT REGISTRATION!

DIVISION 960 - DOG SHOWMANSHIP

Each class will be judged on handler’s appearance (10%), grooming and conditioning of dog (20%), coordination of the dog and handler (50%), and general knowledge (20%).

I960100 - Dog Showmanship

DIVISION 961 - DOG CLASSES

I961100 - Conformation - Outdoor and House
I961101 - Beginning Novice (1st year)
I961102 - Novice

OTHER SMALL ANIMALS

PIGEONS, DOVES, HAMSTERS, GERBILS, GUINEA PIGS,
CAGED BIRDS, POCKET PETS, TROPICAL FISH
(SEE GENERAL INFORMATION)

DIVISION 980 - OTHER SMALL ANIMAL CLASSES

Small animals will NOT BE required to have vet checks because small animals are confined in their own cage/environment and do not have direct contact with other animals. All small animals should be kept in their cage/environment at all times except during the showing of that species during the small animal show.

All animals must be weaned prior to show. Minimum age of animals to be shown Ferrets: 4 months; Chinchillas: 7 weeks; Guinea Pigs: 4 weeks; Gerbils, Hamsters, Mice, Rats: 4 weeks; and Hedgehogs: 5 weeks.

I980100 - Other Small Animal
I980101 - Young Trio
I980102 - Breeding Pair (one male or one female)
I980103 - Tropical Fish Shown in Bowl or Aquarium
I980104 - Educational Display - can be either a vertical or horizontal arrangement not to exceed 14" x 22" or in a space not to exceed 12" deep x 12" high x 24" long (may be a cut away box) showing something you learned in the project. Pictures, drawings, short narrations, actual products, models, pictures, etc. may be used. Not eligible for State Fair.

Boyd County Fair - Animals/Livestock Regulation Book with new changes in green