2012 Junior Heifer, Steer & Market Heifer Show

Rules and Schedule

 March 2, 2012

           Limited early stalling is available in the West Wing (designated areas only) after 8:00 a.m. Friday.  No tack, grooming chutes or butt fans are allowed in the early stalling sections.  Stalls will be on a first come, first serve basis.  No reserve space will be honored by show management.  Check livestock office for available area before stalling.  When early stalling is full, no more junior cattle will be permitted in the barn until Saturday, March 3, at 1:00 p.m.  After expo sale cattle have sold and vacated, junior exhibitors will have access to the entire West Wing.  Chutes, tack, fans, etc… can be used in the barn.
These regulations are necessary to accommodate as many early arrivals as possible because of the likelihood of inclement weather in early March and as not to interfere with Beef Expo Sale cattle.  These rules will be enforced.

March 3 - Kentucky Market Animal KUIP/DNA:  11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
March 3 - Heifer check-in: 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
March 3 - Steer and Market Heifer check-in: 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.         
*Check-in schedule will be strictly adhered to.

March 4, 2012
            Heifer and steer shows both will start at 8:00 a.m.

RULES & REGULATIONS

NO PRE-ENTRY - $50.00 Entry fee for heifers, steers and market heifers; Eligible 2012 Sale cattle show free.
Entry fee for heifers, steers, and market heifers must be paid at time of check-in.

1. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: All entries must comply with Kentucky health regulations for exhibition.  All animals must be identified on a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.  For requirements, contact the KDA, Office of State Veterinarian, (502) 564-3956.
2. HEALTH INSPECTION:  All entries must be checked at a designated area prior to entering the barn by Kentucky Division of Animal Health.  Papers must accompany cattle.
3. EXHIBITOR ELIGIBILITY: Only 4-H and FFA members, regardless of residence, or Junior Breed Association members may exhibit heifers and steers in this show and they must not have passed their 21st birthday on January 1 of the current show year. 
4. OWNERSHIP:  All heifers must be registered or recorded with their respective breed association.  Entries must be in the sole name of the 4-H, FFA or junior member ONLY (exception: heifers bought in the 2012 KY Farm Bureau Beef Expo Sales).  Exhibitors must have original registration papers. No copies or faxes will be accepted.  Steers must have a KUIP tag or written verification from the exhibitor’s agent or instructor to be eligible to show in the Kentucky division.
5. HEIFER ELIGIBILITY: Heifers born September 1, 2010 to October 31, 2011 are eligible for exhibition.  A breed must have 10 head in order to qualify for a breed show, if not they will show in the A.O.B Division.  Heifers with low percentage registration papers will compete in the A.O.B Division unless specified by Breed Show.  Heifers with NO registration papers will show in the Market Heifer Division of the Junior Steer Show. 
6. STEERS and MARKET HEIFERS: This is a Prospect Steer and Market Heifer Show.  All steers and market heifers will be weighed and classes will be broken by weight.  Sponsored breed classes are offered as well as a crossbred steer division and a market heifer division. In order for an exhibitor to show their steer in an offered breed class, it must have registration papers, otherwise steers will be shown in the crossbred division. There must be a minimum of five head to have a steer breed show.  Exhibitors must have original registration papers. No copies or faxes will be accepted. Champions and reserves from each breed, the crossbred division, and the market heifer division will compete for Overall Top Five.  A separate Kentucky steer show will also be held.
7. Bedding is not provided.  You may purchase at the Expo or bring your own.
8. The rules of the NATIONAL CODE OF SHOWRING ETHICS apply for the Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo Junior heifer and steer shows.

JACKPOT AWARDS

Kentucky Prospect Steer                        Open Prospect Steer & Market Heifer

Grand Champion $500                                                Grand Champion $1000
Reserve Champion $300                                              Reserve Champion $700
3rd-5th Additional prizes                                            3rd $500
4th $300                                                                  5th $100

Kentucky Junior Heifer Show                                    Heifer Jackpot

Grand Champion $500                           Grand Champion: $1000

Reserve Champion $300                                               Reserve Champion: $700
3rd –5th Additional prizes                                            3rd:  $500
4th: $300
5th: $100

Only Grand and Reserve Champions are eligible to compete in the Top 5 Jackpot.
*Breed Champions will be awarded a banner and a minimum of $50.
*Reserve Breed Champions will be awarded a banner and a minimum of $25.
*No class premiums will be offered.
*Premiums subject to change without notice based upon attendance and entry fees.
*Additional $3,000 premiums for Red Angus Heifers.  See website for details.

Major Sponsors of the Junior Shows include:
Kentucky Cattleman’s Association, Kentucky Farm Bureau, Farm Credit, Nutrena
Kentucky Department of Agriculture, James R.Comer, Commissioner