7 regional junior Limousin shows, the participants and their parents or guardians agree to the terms described in this section and agree to comply with all the rules and regulations governing those shows.
19. DNA Testing The top five Owned Lim-Flex and Limousin Females, the top three Bred & Owned Females, the top three Bulls, the top two Cow / Calf Pairs, and the top five NEOGEN Ultimate Show Bulls and Females will have their DNA pulled and tested, no exceptions. This will be an opportunity for the exhibitors to get their animal’ s genetically enhanced EPDs, at no cost to them, to learn more about their animals.
20. NEOGEN Ultimate Show The NEOGEN Ultimate Show will be held at 8 a. m. on Tuesday, June 24, and will consist of a judge ranking animals based on 50 percent genotype and 50 percent phenotype. Any registered female or bull may participate if they have been genomically tested. DNA must be submitted by April 20 to the NALF office. The NALF office asks that any DNA for this show be marked“ For National Junior Show.” We encourage all who are not participating in this event to come watch. This will serve as an educational event for junior members. All in all, we are excited to incorporate this event and hope it will positively impact our junior program.
To Enter: Exhibitors will enter this show just like the regular show through the online format. Females, cow / calf pairs, and bulls are eligible to show in the NEOGEN Ultimate Show. If DNA was previously submitted and a Geneseek GGP 100k profile was pulled on the female or bull that you are entering, you do not need to re-submit DNA. You must submit DNA for any female or bull entering the show that does not have a GGP 100k profile. You may enter as many animals in the show as you like; however, the DNA cost will only be covered for one animal per exhibitor. There will be no other additional entry fees. All ownership rules and deadlines still apply. Any animal whose EPD is not genomically tested will not be allowed to show. DNA could take up to 6-8 weeks to process. It is not NALJA or NALF’ s responsibility to ensure that the DNA will be processed. It is recommended to send DNA as soon as possible. When DNA is submitted, it must be marked“ For National Junior Show.”
Show Rules: The NEOGEN Ultimate Show will be a blowand-go show. There will not be any adhesive allowed. All animals are subject to a“ white towel” test from check-in to release. NALJA reserves the right to collect hair samples from any animal at any show. Before the show, the NEOGEN Ultimate judge will receive judge’ s cards that will consist of entry number, birth date, and EPDs( list EPDS). The judge will evaluate the EPDs before the Phenotype classes. The judge will receive a judge’ s card with only the entry number and birthdate for the Phenotype show. Then, the judge will place the phenotype classes and turn their judging card in to show officials. Show officials will then compile the phenotype and genotype rankings. The judge will then receive a judge’ s card with the composite placing and respective EPDs to talk to the class. In the event of a tie, the tie will be broken based on the phenotype placings. Classes will not be necessarily broken on standard NJLSC classifications but will be broken at the discretion of the NALF staff. Grand and Reserve overall will receive a banner and award.
The top five bulls and females will have their DNA pulled; this will be an opportunity for the exhibitors to get their animal’ s genetically enhanced EPDs, at no cost to them, to learn more about their animals. Please see rule 19.
Sweepstakes Rules
Individual Sweepstakes Points
1. Exhibiting Animals 150 points per animal shown( 300 points maximum) 100 bonus points will go to all cattle exhibitors who meet the May 1 early-entry deadline with no errors, have all registrations and transfers completed, and have pre-registered for all the satellite events in which they plan to participate. North American Limousin Junior Association( NALJA) members who are not exhibiting cattle but are participating in satellite events also can earn the bonus points if they pre-register by May 1. Exhibitors showing animals in bred & owned will also receive additional sweepstakes points; Below is a breakdown of the points:
Division Winners: 20 points Division Reserves: 10 points Grand Champion: 50 points Reserve Champion: 30 points
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