July 22-28, 2012

Bedford, Pennsylvania

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Department 10
Carcass Animals, Judging Contests and Group Exhibits
 
Section A-7
Carcass Lamb
Superintendent: Bill Myers (356-3172)
Committee: Warren Korns & Rodney Fisher
Judge: Glenn Myers

RULES:
1. Lamb must have been tagged on May 5, 2012 at the Fairgrounds with an approved tag.
2. The judge will select 12 lambs from the entries in the carcass show to be slaughtered and judged "on the rail". They may be either ewes or wethers born after Jan. 1, 2012 and weighing over 85 lbs. Only one entry per exhibitor.
3. Ownership and feeding period of the animals is the same as in the market classes.
4. The Champion, Reserve Champion and 3rd Place overall of "on the rail" will be included and sold in the Junior Livestock Sale on Saturday. All others carcass show entries must be sold privately by the exhibitors.
5. A slaughter fee of $25 for lambs must be paid by the buyers.
6. Carcass lambs will be weighed on Monday immediately following the market lamb weigh-in. After the 12 carcass lambs have been selected on Tuesday morning, they will be taken to Locker Plant LLC for slaughter and judging "on the rail" Thursday.

RAIL CARCASS CLASS PRIZES...$24 $23 $22 $20 $18 $16 $14 $12 $10 $8 $6 $6
Champion Carcass Banners by DUNKLE'S GULF SERVICE, LOCKER PLANT LLC
Reserve Champion Banners by RODNEY FISHER FAMILY, CESSNA'S BUTCHER SHOP
3rd Place Carcass Lamb Banners by NATIONAL COUNSELING GROUP & BUFFALO MOUNTAIN HAMPSHIRES
Section A-8
Carcass Hog
Superintendent:

RULES:
1. The judge will select 12 hogs from the entries in the carcass show to be slaughtered and judged "on the rail". They may be either gilts or barrows weighing between 220 and 270 lbs and have been tagged May 5, 2012 at the Fairgrounds with the approved tag.. Only one entry per exhibitor.
2. Housing for these hogs will not be provided. Hogs to arrive Wednesday morning, weighed and the 12 selected for the carcass class at 8:30 a.m., then trucked to Sipes Locker for slaughter and "on the rail" judging on Thursday.
3. The Champion, Reserve Champion and 3rd Place Overall of "on the rail" will be included and sold in the Junior Livestock Sale on Saturday. All other carcass show entries must be sold privately by the exhibitors.
4. A slaughter fee of $30 for hogs must be paid by the buyers.
5. Carcass hog classes will be divided into three (3) classes, light, middle, and heavy weights, with the top four (4) of each going to Locker Plant LLC.

RAIL CARCASS CLASS PRIZES...$24 $23 $22 $20 $18 $16 $14 $12 $10 $8 $6 $6
Champion Carcass Hog Banners
Reserve Champion Hog Banners
3rd Place Carcass Hog Banners
Section A-10
Livestock Judging Contest
Chairperson: Melanie Barkley (623-4800)
Co-Chairperson: Ginger Fair

SPECIAL RULES:
1. Open to all 4-H and FFA members carrying a livestock project.
2.Contest will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday. Meet in the swine barn.
3. Participants must attend an educational carcass program following the judging contest.
4. The contest will consist of: 1 class each of beef, sheep, swine and meat goats, feeds identification, equipment identification, meat cuts identification, livestock breeds identification, and a management quiz.

CLASS...$8 $7 $6 $4
1
Senior individual age 14 and over
2
Intermediate individual age 11 to 13
3
Junior Individual age 8 to 10

Senior Champion Judge Trophy sponsored by SLAYTON'S BEAR DANCE
Intermediate Champion Judge Trophy sponsored by MAPLE HOLLOW FENCING
Junior Champion Judge Trophy sponsored by DONALD FAIR NUTRITIONAL CONSULTING

Section A-11
Dairy Judging Contest
Friday, 1:00 PM
Judge:
Chairperson: Dwayne Hay (623-4800)
Committee: Wayne Koontz, Wayne Cessna

1. Open to all 4-H and FFA members.

CLASS...$8 $7 $6 $4
1
Individuals (ages 8 -13)
2
Individuals (ages 14 and over)
CLASS...$15
3
Teams of 3 members from Clubs or Chapters

Champion Individual Class 1 - 1st Place - Halter, 2nd Place - Halter
Champion Individual Class 2 - 1st Place - Halter, 2nd Place - Halter

Section A-12
Over the Hill Adult Showmanship
Friday, July 27 - 6:00 PM - Show Arena
Sign-ups - Friday, July 27 from 4:30 - 5:30p.m. in large arena
ENTRY FEE: $5 per species with proceeds benefiting the Jr. Livestock Scholarship Fund
SHOW ORDER: Hogs, Beef, Goats and Lambs
JUDGES: The senior winner from each species will be asked to judge that species
CLASSES: Will be divided as equally as possible. Judges will be given a time limit for each class. Champions in each species will be recognized.
Section A-20
Group Exhibits Contests
Superintendent: Dwayne Hay (623-4800)

SPECIAL RULES:
1. Any registered Bedford County 4-H Club or FFA Club is eligible to enter the contest. If you don't register with the Fair office, you will not be eligible for ribbons and prize money.
2.Exhibits shall be placed in the 4-H center on Friday, July 20, from 12 noon to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, July 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
3. Reference for judging exhibits: Penn State Cooperative Extension Publication S273, Exhibits: Design and Production..
4. Exhibits are allotted a space 8' wide x 8' high by 8' deep.
5. Exhibits may be removed Saturday, July 28, 8:00-11:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 29, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
6. Exhibits in each class should focus on the theme: "...."

CLASS...$15 $10 $5
1
4-H or FFA Promotion
2

Leadership/Citizenship

3
4-H or FFA Project or Activity
Best of Show ..... Rosette

Winning exhibits may be entered in the Farm Show the following January; however, Farm Show exhibits are 3' high x 3' wide by 30" deep.