4-H / FFA SHOWMANSHIP POLICIES
1 . The purpose of the livestock showmanship contest is to teach youth courtesy , good grooming , poise , and confidence ; and how to fit , handle and train animals . Basis of Judging : The contestant - appearance and attitude ( Clean , neat , courteous , attentive , and confident ; for FFA CDE ’ s require official dress ) The animal - condition and groom ( Clean , good condition for breeding or market ) Showing the animal ( Ability to show the animal to good advantage and to move the animal as directed by the judge
2 . Showmanship Classes : All junior , intermediate and senior champion and reserve champion showman may return to the ring for the Grand Champion Showman class per species . Whether the novice level returns is at the discretion of the judge . 3 . All 4-H / FFA exhibitors must show in a showmanship class . 4 . Animals exhibited in showmanship classes must also be shown in a conformation class ( Exception : horses ). Dogs shown in obedience must be shown in showmanship . 5 . All animals including poultry and rabbits must be shown to be judged . 6 . If a showman is champion in more than one division , that showman must select the one division he / she will show in .
The third or fourth place showman , when necessary , in the non-selected division is eligible to show if 1st or 2nd is unable .
7 . Grand Champion Livestock Showman will include : Dairy Cattle , Goats , Beef , Sheep , Swine and Horse . Champion and Reserve Champion Showman in each species division will compete in the Large Animal Round Robin contest . A ) If an exhibitor exhibits multiple breeding species , they are required to show each species they exhibit in a showmanship class to be eligible for Round Robin . B ) If an exhibitor brings a market animal and it doesn ’ t make weight , if the exhibitor choose to not remove the animal they are required to show that animal in a feeder and showmanship class . C ) If an exhibitor exhibits market and breeding animals in the same species , they can show either the market or the breeding in showmanship . D ) If an exhibitor exhibits market and breeding animals of different species they are required to show their animal in a showmanship class of all exhibited species to qualify for Round Robin .
4-H / FFA LIVESTOCK AUCTION POLICIES 1 . Market Animals sold in Auction include : Market Steer , Market Lambs , Market Swine , Market Rabbits , Market Poultry , and
Market Wether or Doeling Goats .
2 . All market animals meeting the following criteria must be sold through the auction sale . Animals not meeting these grade and weight requirements will not be sold at auction : Steer -- grading select or better , 1,050 lbs . minimum . Steers traveling 20 miles or less will receive a 3 % shrink , those traveling 21-49 miles will receive 2 % shrink and above 50 miles will receive 0 % shrink . Shrink will be applied after weigh-in . Those exhibitors who have market steers that are not sold for RESELL , which the destination is TYSON ; will be paid on the value of the carcass quality . The exhibitor will still receive the buyer support price . Lamb -- grading good or better – 105 - 155 lbs . Lambs transported 0-20 miles will receive a 2 % shrink . Lambs traveling 21 or more miles will receive no shrink . Shrink will be applied after weigh-in . Sheep wool must be 1 / 2 ” or less in length before weigh-in . Swine -- grading U . S . No . 2 or better -- 220 - 310 lbs . Swine trans- ported 0- 20 miles will receive a 2 % shrink . Swine traveling 21 or more miles will receive no shrink . Shrink will be applied after weigh-in . Goats - Wether or Doeling Only – weighing between 60-120 lbs . Goats transported 0- 20 miles will receive a 2 % shrink . Goats traveling 21 or more miles will receive no shrink . Shrink will be applied after weigh-in . Rabbits -- ( pen of 3 ) 4 - 5½ lbs . per rabbit . Poultry Chickens ( pen of 3 ) - Broiler 4-6 lbs . ea . Roasters 6 lbs . or more , Turkeys ( 1 ea .) Hens 12-16 lbs ., Toms 20-30 lbs ., Goose ( 1 ea .) 8-15 lbs ., Ducks ( pen of 3 ) 5-8 lbs . ea .
3 . 3½ % COMMISSION WILL BE CHARGED ON ALL LIVESTOCK SOLD THROUGH THE SALE ( to handle auction costs ). This will include any add-on money .
4 . An exhibitor may enter only one market animal ( or pen of animals ). Only one market animal can be weighed in . Market animal must be declared before crossing the scales .
5 . All market animals to be sold through the 4H / FFA auction must be clean and dry prior to the sale by the deadline set by the sale committee . The use of oils , adhesives , glitter or other adornments or enhancements are strictly prohibited on sale day .
6 . Sale order : The judge will place the grand champion class in sale order per species . Then the remaining will be based upon quality grade and class placing per species . 7 . Animals receiving white ribbons in a market class ( live standard grade ) will not go through sale . 8 . Exhibitors selling animals must take his / hers own animal through the auction sale ring unless officially excused . To be officially excused requires the authorization of a sale committee member , their club leader / advisor , superintendent of the species , and the 4-H Extension Agent .
9 . All Large Market Animals sold through the auction MAY NOT be shown in any future shows . This qualifies this auction as a Terminal Show .
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