An overall champion and reserve champion will be selected. Senior yearlings that have freshened on or before the day of the show must be shown in the class for two-year olds. A 4-H and FFA exhibitor may show not more than three dairy animals. Exhibitors of purebred cattle must present certificates of registration or proof of registration, and exhibitors of grade cattle must have animals properly identified so that the owners can be checked prior to the show. Reminder: All Dairy cattle must have at least one form of tag identification to be shown at the Platte County Fair. Dairy animals can only be shown once in classes X--80 through X--130. Per Nebraska 4-H Policy, Clover Kids and/or Pee Wee are not allowed to show any Dairy animal over 350 lbs. Fresh cows are to be stalled by 8 a.m. on show day and released one hour after completion of show. Dairy animals will be shown in their respective breed classes by age. Only an Overall Dairy Animal will be awarded.
Premium: Purple $20.00; Blue $16.00; Red $12.00; White $8.00
Breeds
41. Ayrshire 43. Guernsey 45. Jersey
42. Brown Swiss 44. Holstein 46. Milking Shorthorn 47. Cross
Class No.
X -- 10 Spring Heifer Calves (Born 3/1/26-4/30/26)
X -- 20 Winter Heifer Calves (Born 12/1/25-2/28/26)
X -- 30 Fall Heifer Calves (Born 9/1/25-11/30/25)
X -- 40 Summer Yearlings (Born 6/1/25-8/31/25)
X -- 50 Spring Yearlings (Born 3/1/25-5/31/25)
X -- 60 Winter Yearlings (Born 12/1/24-2/28/25)
X -- 70 Fall Yearlings (Born 9/1/24-11/30/24)
X -- 80 Dry Cow (Any age; must have completed one lactation and with calf.)
X -- 90 Junior Two Year Olds (Born 3/1/24‑8/31/24)
X -- 100 Senior Two Year Olds (Born 9/1/23-2/28/24)
X -- 110 Three Year Olds (Born 9/1/22-8/31/23)
X -- 120 Four Year Olds (Born 9/1/21-8/31/22)
X -- 130 Five Year Olds and Older (Prior to 9/1/21)
X -- 140 Junior Dairy Herds*
X -- 150 Best Udder**
*Junior Dairy Herd - Exhibitor will enter three females (all registered or all grade) with at least one cow that has freshened (2 years old or over) and at least one of the three animals to be “bred by exhibitor”, and all to be of the same breed. “Bred by Exhibitor” is defined as owner of the dam when she was bred for this calf. Record book (F‑2‑53‑82), “4‑H Dairy Production Record”, must be submitted at the time the entries are checked in. Production records to be used for scoring in the Junior Dairy Herd must meet the same criteria as those listed for Dairy Production Awards. No exceptions will be made.
**The Best Udder Class is added to encourage dairy members to select cows with good udders. All Cows in Milk should be shown. Cows will be judged in class with top cows brought back for top placing.
Showmanship
See Showmanship Department for Rules, Regulations, and Premium.
Class No.
X 4 10 Dairy Senior - Exhibitors 15 years old and older as of January 1st of the current year
X 4 20 Dairy Intermediate - Exhibitors 12-14 years old as of January 1st of the current year
X 4 30 Dairy Junior - Exhibitors 11 years and under as of January 1st of the current year