FLEECES
Each member is limited to one fleece per class. Fleeces must have been shorn in current year and be from ewes owned by the 4 H / FFA members. Each fleece must have a 4-H Wool Tag, available from the Extension Office. Place fleeces in a clear plastic bag with exhibitor name and county clearly written with felt marker on lower half of the bag. The tag should be inserted inside bag, and visible through the bag. Judging criteria are outlined on 4-H Fleece Exhibit Score Card( 40-610) available at the Extension office or on the State 4-H website at: http:// oregon. 4h. oregonstate. edu / resources / materials. 771 412 000 Suffolk 771 414 000 Crossbred( white face) 771 415 000 Crossbred( black face)
SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP
All contestants must show their own sheep, which are entered in classes at this Fair( all breeds competing). All fitting including blocking shall have been done by the contestant. It is recommended that all lambs be shorn prior to Fair. 771 500 000 Novice 771 500 001 Junior 771 500 002 Intermediate 771 500 003 Senior Champion and Reserve Champions receive ribbons only( 3rd and 4th place shall be identified).
SHEEP RATE OF GAIN CONTEST
To compete for rate of gain, the Lamb must have been weighed and tagged by June 1 by the Extension Agent. Contestants are eligible for awards- please see the awards section.
SWINE
Superintendents: Eugene Hawes & LaDonn McElligott
BREEDING
Note: Fill in blank in class number(_) with corresponding number for the breed. 1- March- May Gilt, born in current year 2- February Gilt, born in current year 3- January Gilt, born in current year 4- Fall Gilt, born Aug. 1- Dec. 31, previous year, and has not farrowed 781 102 0(_) 0 Duroc 781 103 0(_) 0 Hampshire 781 105 0(_) 0 Yorkshire 781 106 0(_) 0 Crossbred 781 107 0(_) 0 Other Breeds
MARKET
781 300 000 Market Hog( Barrow or gilt- will be shown by weight, not breed, weighing 220- 290 lbs.) 781 300 034 Club Herd( all breeds competing). Four market hogs, any weight or breed owned by the same 4-H / FFA Club. Each club may enter only one club herd. * This class is only for market animals not making weight at weigh in.( Do not preregister). * 781 300 010 Feeder market hog( hog weighing less than 220) * 781 300 020 Overweight market hog( hog weighing more than 290)
SWINE SHOWMANSHIP
Contestants must show their own pigs which are entered in classes at the Fair.( All breeds competing) Female hogs used in the Showmanship Contest must have been born after January 1 of current year. No use of talcum powders, oil or artificial coating will be allowed when fitting or showing animals in swine classes. 781 500 000 Novice 781 500 001 Junior 781 500 002 Intermediate 781 500 003 Senior
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