Wayne County 4-H/FFA Fairbook - Cat

Karma Magnuson, Carroll - Grand Champion Cat 
Nana’s This & That (Cap Peterson, Wayne) - Reserve Grand Champion Cat
Companion Animal Clinic, Norfolk – Champion Long Hair Cat 
Wayne County 4-H Council – Reserve Champion Long Hair Cat 
Wayne County 4-H Council – Champion Short Hair Cat 
Wayne County 4-H Council – Reserve Champion Short Hair Cat 
Wayne County 4-H Council – Champion Long Hair Kitten 
Wayne County 4-H Council – Reserve Champion Long Hair Kitten 
Wayne County 4-H Council – Champion Short Hair Kitten 
Wayne County 4-H Council – Reserve Champion Short Hair Kitten 

Premiums:
Purple $4.50, Blue $4.00, Red $3.50, White $3.00

General Information:
A. Kittens must be four months of age or older. Kittens under 4 months of age will not be accepted. The exhibitor must present the cat to the judge.

B. Health Requirements: No health certificates are required, BUT proof of current vaccination records and rabies certificates are required and must accompany pre-fair entries and must be completed or current at that time. One of the following is required as proof of vaccination: a vet health certification form with a vet’s signature, vaccinations printout or vaccination receipt. 4-H/FFA members vaccinating their own animals must provide proof in the form of a dated invoice (invoice must be dated on or prior to the date pre-fair entries are due). If vaccinations are not current, animals will not be permitted to show. Animals shall be free of discharge from nose and eyes, fleas, ticks, ear mites, worms, ringworm and other parasites and infectious diseases.

C. Cats are required to have current Rabies, Panleucopenia, Viral Rhinotracheitis, and Calicivirus vaccinations. In addition, a Feline Leukemia vaccination, or a negative test for Feline Leukemia.

D. Two cats per exhibitor are allowed for entry. Each exhibitor may exhibit one cat per class. Exhibitors should provide primary care and training for the cat. The cat should reside with the exhibitor or be cared for by the exhibitor the majority of the year.

E. Cats will be brought to the fairgrounds prior to the show. The judge will evaluate the participant on the following basics: animal health and well-being – 35 points, cage evaluation (appropriateness of travel housing as well as description of everyday housing) – 25 points, and overall knowledge and presentation skills – 40 points. Exhibits will be released at the conclusion of the show.

F. Cats must be kept in their carriers until their respective classes are called. Cats must be shown with a collar and leash.

G. Exhibitors sit separate from the audience at a table.

H. Dress Code: See 4-H/FFA Animals-General Rules. Closed toed shoes with a non-slip sole are suggested. No flip flops or sandals are allowed.

I. Posters: Since the cats do not remain at the fair, exhibitors are encouraged to make an 8 1/2 x 11-inch poster displaying a picture of their cat. Posters should also include cat’s name and 4-H/FFA member’s name. These posters are for display in the exhibit hall only and are not a judged exhibit.

J. Dress Code: See 4-H/FFA Livestock General rules. Shoes with a non-slip sole are suggested.

K. Entries and proof of vaccinations must be turned in to the Nebraska Extension-Wayne County office prior to the Fair.

G-100-020 Long Hair Cat (13 months and older)
G-100-021 Short Hair Cat (13 months and older)
G-100-022 Long Hair Kitten (4-12 months)
G-100-023 Short Hair Kitten (4-12 months)

W-950-901 Cat – Clover Kids showing a cat must follow the same vaccination requirements as 4-H/FFA members.

Awards:
Wayne Veterinary Clinic – Champion Senior Cat Showman
Randy and Lori Owens, Carroll – Reserve Champion Senior Cat Showman
Pat Lunz Real Estate Broker - Champion Junior Cat Showman
Josh and Stephanie (Owens) Henn, Norfolk – Reserve Champion Junior Cat Showman

Premiums:
Purple $4.50, Blue $4.00, Red $3.50, White $3.00

General Information:
A. Exhibitors must exhibit their own animal in showmanship and must show within designated age classes. Age divisions are as of December 31, of the previous year.
B. Exhibitors will be given a score for showmanship based on handling of the cat and knowledge of cat care as displayed during the judging of their cat. There will be a four-minute time limit to complete the showmanship presentation. Exhibitors will be timed. Judge may ask questions during showmanship judging.
C. Exhibitors will sit separately from the audience at a table.
D. Participation is strongly encouraged but not required.
E. Dress Code: See 4-H/FFA Animals-General Rules. Closed toed shoes with a non-slip sole are suggested. No flip flops or sandals are allowed.

Cat Showmanship classes:
G-100-009 Junior Cat Showmanship (12 yrs. old & under)
G-100-011 Senior Cat Showmanship (13 yrs. & older)

Jenni Topp, Winside - Champion Household Pet
Greunke Construction (Todd and Pam Greunke, Winside) - Reserve Champion Household Pet

Premiums:
Purple $4.50, Blue $4.00, Red $3.50, White $3.00

General Rules:
A. Dress Code: See 4-H/FFA Animals-General Rules. Closed toed shoes with a non-slip sole are suggested. No flip flops or sandals are allowed.

B. Animals eligible for show are chinchillas, ferrets, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, hedgehogs, mice, rats, tropical fish, parakeets, cockatiel and other birds, turtles, amphibians, etc. This section cannot duplicate animals exhibited in other lots, so therefore no dogs, cats, rabbits, or poultry may be exhibited in these classes.

C. Health Requirements: No health certificates are required, BUT a current rabies vaccination is required for ferrets. Proof of vaccination must accompany pre-fair entries and must be completed or current at that time. One of the following is required as proof of vaccination: a vet health certification form with a vet’s signature, vaccinations printout or vaccination receipt. Animals shall be free of fleas, ticks, mites, lice or other parasites, and be free of contagious disease. Any animal showing signs of parasites or disease shall be dismissed. See 

4-H/FFA Livestock-general for additional health requirements.

D. Small animals will be brought to the fairgrounds prior to the show and will be released at the conclusion of the show.

E. An exhibit is composed of the animal(s) and the cage or tank. The exhibit may consist of one to five animals. The exhibit will be judged as a whole: both animal(s) and the facility in which they are displayed. No animals with nursing babies are allowed.

The judge will evaluate the participant on the following basics: animal health and well-being – 35 points, cage evaluation (appropriateness of travel housing as well as description of everyday housing) – 25 points, and overall knowledge and presentation skills – 40 points.

F. Exhibitors are required to be present during the judging.

G. All pets must be displayed in a cage or tank. Pets must remain in their cage or tank until their respective class is called. If an animal is displayed in a travel cage instead of its normal cage, a display should be prepared, such as a poster or photographs, showing the animal in its normal home.

H. Posters: Since the household pets do not remain at the fair, exhibitors are encouraged to make an 8.5 x 11-inch poster displaying a picture of their pet. Posters should also include the pets name and 4-H/FFA member’s name. These posters are for display in the exhibit hall only and are not a judged exhibit.

I. Entries must be made to the Nebraska Extension-Wayne County office prior to the fair.

G-100-030 Birds
G-100-031 Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Gerbils & other mammals
G-100-032 Reptiles, Fish and Amphibians

W-950-902 Household Pets