Open Class Dairy Cattle

1. All State of WI mandatory health regulations apply. See County & District Fairs, Rules & Regulations of Animal Health in front portion of this book.

2. In addition the following rules will also be enforced:

3. All cattle entries are open to Jefferson and adjoining counties EXCEPT a partnership bull, in which case at least one partner must be a Jefferson County resident. All animals must be owned by exhibitor at least 60 days prior to the fair.

4. Stall rent shall be $1.00 per animal, which is to be paid at the time of entry. No stall rent shall be refunded. Stall rent must accompany entry blank or the fair cannot guarantee stall reservation.

5. Aisles are to be kept clear with the exception of the show trunk.

6. All animals must be registered in the herd book of their respective breeds and at least four months old at the time of exhibit. Registration must be checked with the superintendent at Check-In.

7. Only animals entered and shown in individual classes are eligible to compete in group and herd classes.

8. All animals in the open class shall be owned by the exhibitor except as provided in sections 160.05 (3) and 160.09 (b) (group class definitions) Wis. Adm. Code.

9. Animals from one farm owned by members of one family can be shown in group classes. Animals exhibited in the junior division may be used in the group classes.

10. Only one entry will be allowed in group classes per exhibitor.

11. All group classes must consist of at least one open class entry.

12. Cows, 36 months old or over, must have produced a calf within the past 18 months or proved to be in calf.

13. All exhibitors are requested to remove blankets between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. after animals have been shown in their respective class and at other times if requested.

14. The owner of any animals showing evidence of any contagious disease MUST have a statement from a veterinarian showing that this animal is incapable of transmitting the disease.

15. A plate, card, or tube test will be acceptable for health requirements.

16. Exhibitors must keep the space in the rear of their stalls clean and clear; manure must be placed where indicated by the superintendent. Exhibitors must keep animals well bedded at all times.

Individual Age Classifications - 2008

NOTE: Spring Calves born March 2008 or later must be 3 months of age on entry date

Spring Calf- Born on March 1, 2008 and before April 1, 2008

Winter Calf - Born between Dec. 1, 2007 and Feb. 29, 2008

Fall Calf - Born between Sept. 1, 2007 and Nov. 30, 2007

Summer Yearling - Born between June 1, 2007 and Aug. 31, 2007

Spring Yearling - Born between March 1, 2007 and May 31, 2007

Winter Yearling - Born between Dec. 1, 2006 and Feb. 28, 2007

Fall Yearling - Born between Sept. 1, 2006 and Nov. 30, 2006

Two Year Old - Born between Sept. 1, 2005 and Aug. 31, 2006 and shall include Fall Yearling which have freshened.

Three Year Old - Born between Sept. 1, 2004 and Aug. 31, 2005

Four Year Old - Born between Sept. 1, 2003 and Aug. 31, 2004

Five Year Old - Born between Sept. 1, 2002 and Aug. 31, 2003

Dry Cows must have completed at least (1) one lactation

Individual Age Classifications - 2009

Note: Spring Calves born March 2009 or later must be 3 months of age by entry day

Spring Calf – Born on March 1, 2009 and before April 1, 2009

Winter Calf - Born between Dec. 1, 2008 and Feb. 28, 2009

Fall Calf - Born between Sept. 1, 2008 and Nov. 30, 2008

Summer Yearling - Born between June 1, 2008 and Aug. 31, 2008

Spring Yearling - Born between March 1, 2008 and May 31, 2008

Winter Yearling - Born between Dec. 1, 2007 and Feb. 29, 2008

Fall Yearling - Born between Sept. 1, 2007 and Nov. 30, 2007

Two Year Old - Born between Sept. 1, 2006 and Aug. 31, 2007 and shall include Fall Yearlings which have freshened

Three Year Old - Born between Sept. 1, 2005 and Aug. 31, 2006

Four Year Old - Born between Sept. 1, 2004 and Aug. 31, 2005

Five Year Old - Born between Sept. 1, 2003 and Aug. 31, 2005

Dry Cows – must have completed at least (1) one lactation

Group Class Definitions

A junior get of sire shall consist of 3 animals which are the offspring of the same bull. All of these animals shall be under 2 years of age, and not more than one can be a bull. Animals need not be owned by one exhibitor.

A senior get of sire shall consist of 3 animals which are the offspring of one sire. All of these animals shall be 2 years of age or over, and not more than one may be a bull. The animals need not be owned by a single exhibitor.

In both the junior and senior get of sire classes, the name of the sire shall be designated by the exhibitor.

A produce of dam shall consist of 2 animals, any age and any sex which are the produce of one cow.

A group of 3 best female cattle shall consist of 3 animals, any age, bred and owned by the exhibitor.

Class A - Holstein-Fresians, Registered

Class B - Guernseys, Registered

Class C - Jersey, Registered

Class D - Milking Shorthorn, Registered

Class E - Brown Swiss, Registered

Class F - Ayrshire, Registered

Class G - Red and White, Registered

1. Spring bull calf $10.00-8.00-6.00-4.00

2. Winter bull calf $10.00-8.00-6.00-4.00

3. Fall bull calf $10.00-8.00-6.00-4.00

4. Summer Yearling. Bull $10.00-8.00-6.00-4.00

5. Spring Yearling. Bull $11.00-9.00-7.00-5.00

6. Winter Yearling. Bull $11.00-9.00-7.00-5.00

7. Fall Yearling. Bull $11.00-9.00-7.00-5.00

8. Champion Bull - Ribbon

9. Spring Heifer calf $11.00-9.00-7.00-5.00

10. Winter Heifer calf $11.00-9.00-7.00-5.00

11. Fall Heifer calf $11.00-9.00-7.00-5.00

12. Summer Yearling. Heifer $12.00-10.00-8.00-6.00

13. Spring Yearling Heifer $12.00-10.00-8.00-6.00

14. Winter Yearling Heifer $12.00-10.00-8.00-6.00

15. Fall Yearling Heifer $12.00-10.00-8.00-6.00

16. Champion Heifer under 2 years - Ribbon

17. Junior get of sire $14.00-12.00-10.00-8.00

18. Cow, 2 years $14.00-12.00-10.00-8.00

19. Cow, 3 years $16.00-14.00-12.00-10.00

20. Cow, 4 years $18.00-16.00-14.00-12.00

21. Cow, 5 years. And over $20.00-18.00-16.00-14.00

22. Dry Cow, 3 years and over $16.00-14.00-12.00-10.00

23. Champion Cow over 2 years - Ribbon

24. Grand Champion Female Ribbon

25. Senior get of sire $14.00-12.00-10.00-8.00

26. Produce of dam $14.00-12.00-10.00-8.00

27. 3 Best Females $14.00-12.00-10.00-8.00

Class H - Future Showman Class

Rules:

1. This class is being offered as a ribbon only class (no premium).

2. An adult needs to be present in the ring with each participant.

3. Each animal must be properly entered in either Junior or Open class

4. Showman age to be determined as of January 1 of current year.

5. Can register the day of the show.

6. This will be the first Class shown on Friday.

Last Updated 03/11/2008