LIVESTOCK RULES

Health Requirements for Cattle Animals showing signs of contagious disease or parasitic infections –
e.g. ring-worms, IBR, lice - will not be allowed on the grounds.

RULES
(A) WITH THE INCREASED EMPHASIS ON PUBLIC AWARENESS AND THE EDUCATION BY THE FAIRS & EXHIBITION PROGRAMOF AGRICULTURE CANADA, THE QUINTE EXHIBITION IS REQUIRING THAT ALL EXHIBITORS KEEP THEIR STALLS & TACK AREA NEAT & TIDY AT ALL TIMES. STABLE CARDS WITH DAM, SIRE, AND PRODUCTION INFORMATION WILL BE REQUIRED. A FARM SIGN WOULD BE AN ASSET. ANY EXHIBITOR WISHING TO SET UP A DISPLAY, PLEASE MAKE NOTE ON THE ENTRY FORM. PLEASE BRING A WHEEL-BARROW FOR MANURE REMOVAL.

(B) ALL CATTLE MUST HAVE APPROVED CANADIAN CATTLE IDENTIFICATION AGENCY (C.C.I.A.) TAG TO SHOW.

GENERAL RULES
All Beef entries must be mailed to Don Bell, R.R.#1 1811 Prince Edward Rd. #19, Consecon, Ont. KOK 1TO on or before August 26, 2011.

1. The classification that "all registered cattle of one breed, whether owned by one or more per (individually or jointly) which are maintained on one Farm or Breeding Unit are considered as being the production of one Farm or Breeding Unit". Where the same interests are involved in more than one breeding operation, such operations are considered as one breeding unit.
2. Straw will not be provided
3. Stalls or ring ties will be allotted at no charge. All animals are to be securely tied or penned when not under the direct control of a competent handler.
4. Show number headbands, available from the Committee are to be prominently displayed during judging.
5. Must be ready for judging when called.
6. Unless authorized by a Committee Official, cattle must be in position and ready for judging at least one hour prior to show time and remain on the grounds in accordance with the schedule outlined in each section.
7. Documents in support of the class requirements are to be carried by Exhibitor and be available for checking.
8. The "Show Ring Code of Ethics" approved and issued by the Joint Dairy Breeds Committee will be honoured and observed at this show. If you are not aware of the details check with the Steward or Committee Chairman.
9. Exhibitors to supply own milking equipment and requirements when and where applicable.
10. A membership fee of $5.00 or a membership card number, if already paid up, must accompany each entry.
11. All cattle to be on the grounds until 5:00p.m.
12. There will be $5.00 entry fee (Dairy only) charged for each animal entered in all Classes (except group classes)
Entry fees MUST be sent in with entries or they will not be accepted.
Quinte Exhibition will no longer be retaining a percentage of prize money.
NOTE: Closing date for entries is Friday, August 12, 2011. (Dairy only) No Faxed Entries Accepted.
13. All entries must be owned and registered in the name of the exhibitor.
14. Cattle Stewart reserves the right to allocate exhibitors the locations.
15. Prize money will be paid out the day of the show.
16. Breeder’s Herd: (bred by the exhibitor) A group of three animals limited to one exhibit per exhibitor. Exhibitor must have bred all three animals and own one. The registration certificate for each respective animal must show the exhibitor as “breeder” and as “owner” in both cases whether as an individual or in partnership.
In other words the exhibitor may be an owner of an animal and/or the “joint breeder” of an animal.

NOTE: Prize Money Schedule (beef only)

PRIZES: $25, $20, $15, $10, $5 plus allowance for fuel per exhibitor

***ATTENTION: ALL EXHIBITORS***

Please avoid putting syringes, needles, foreign objects or garbage of any kind in your pack or manure.

If any is found in your area during clean-up, a $200.00 deposit will be required to be able to show in 2012.

THE CATTLE COMMITTEE DECISION IS FINAL.

Thanks for your co-operation

BEEF CATTLE

BEEF CHAIR: Ian Smith 613-477-2868
COMMITTEE: Joan Cassidy, Dave Burnside
Keith Gilbert, Don Bell
JUDGE: TBA

Beef Show - Sunday, September 4, 2011 at 12:00 noon
CLASS #14 - MAINE-ANJOU
CLASS #15 -HEREFORD
CLASS #16 - OTHER BREEDS

Arrival Times: After 5:00p.m. Saturday, September 3, 2011,
(No early arrivals)

PEEWEE SHOWMANSHIP CLASS (Under 10 yrs old)
ADULT SHOWMANSHIP CLASS

Show Times: Sunday, September 4, 2011 at 12:00 noon.

RULES
1. New Rule Change: Cow calf pairs may now be split and the calf shown as an individual entry in the Calf classes. There is still a maximum of 12 exhibits allowed from a breeding unit. If you split the cow/calf pair they are counted as 2 exhibits. If the cow/calf pair are not split they are considered 1 exhibit.
Each Breeding Unit is allowed a maximum of 12 exhibits. All exhibits must be owned by and registered as purebred in the name of the exhibitor.
Note exceptions in the Get of Sire and Breeder's Herd Class and Progeny of Dam. There is no restriction on multiple exhibits in any classes excluding the Breeder's Herd and Get of Sire class and Progeny of Dam.
2. Animal Registration: All animals being shown in the Hereford Show must be registered and tattooed. NO EXCEPTIONS.
3. Animal Registration: All animals being shown in other Breed classes older than 10 months must be registered. All animals must be tattooed.
4. The Committee reserves the right to interpret its Rules and Regulations, and should any dispute or question arise not provided for in the rules the decision of the Cattle Committee shall be final.

PLEASE NOTE CLASS CHANGES:

Entry Closing Date: August 26, 2011

1. Bull Calf: born on or after January l, 2011, minimum of three months of age on day of judging.

2. Bull: born January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010

CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION BULL
SUPREME CHAMPION BULL

3. Female Calf: born on or after January 1, 2011 mimimum of three months of age on day of judging.

4. Female: born April 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010

5. Female: born January 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010

6. Female: born January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009 with her own natural 2011 purebred, tattooed calf at foot. Female and calf maybe split and calf shown individually in calf classes and group classes.

7. Female: born prior to January 1, 2008 with her own 2011 natural, purebred, tattooed calf at foot. Female and calf may be split and calf shown individually in calf classes and group classes.

CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION BULL
SUPREME CHAMPION BULL

8. Breeder's Herd: a group of four (4) animals bred by exhibitor.
Both sexes represented in this class must have been exhibited in previous classes.
Exhibitor must own at least one animal. Limited to one exhibit per exhibitor.

9. Get of Sire: Three head shown from same sire previously exhibited. The Exhibitor must own one animal. Both sexes represented. One Exhibit per Exhibitor

10. Progeny of Dam: A pair (2) of animals from the same dam that have been previously exhibited and one animal must be owned by the exhibitor. One exhibit per exhibitor.

SPECIAL AWARDS:
Herdsman Beef Award: $60 and Ben Bleecker Trophy
Supreme Champion Bull – Moira River Foods
Supreme Champion Female – Moira River Foods

DAIRY DIVISION

CHAIRPERSON: Liz Muldoon (613) 475-8890

COMMITTEE: Roger Ray (513) 968-8619, Bobby Jarrell (613) 968-8830

GENERAL RULES:
There will be $5.00 entry fee charged for each animal entered in all Classes.
Entry fees MUST be sent in with entries or the entries will not be accepted.

NOTE: Closing date for entries is August 17, 2011.
Send entries to:
Liz Muldoon, 1726 County Rd 26, RR #7, Brighton, Ont. K0K 1H0

QUINTE JERSEY CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

JERSEY JUDGE: Callum McKinver, North Hartley, Quebec
ARRIVAL: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
SHOW TIME: Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 10:30a.m.

Class 1 - Female Junior Calf: (born March 1, 2011 or later)

Class 2 - Female Intermediate Calf: (born December 1, 2010 to February 28, 2011) sponsored by Ronada Farm

Class 3 - Female Senior Calf: (born September 1, 2010 to November 30, 2010) sponsored by Hamilton Insurance

Class 4 - Female Summer Yearling: (born June 1, 2010 to August 31, 2010)
sponsored by Jacob & Annie Vandermeulen

Class 5 - Female Junior Yearling: (born March 1, 2010 to May 31, 2010)
sponsored by County Farm Centre
Champion 4-H and Reserve Champion 4-H Calf (must be shown by 4-H member in open show, 1st + 2nd place 4-H Calf shown in
open show)

Class 6 - Female Intermediate Yearling: (born December 1, 2009 to February 28, 2010)
Sponsored by Hollylane Jerseys

Class 7 - Female Senior Yearling: (born September 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009)

JUNIOR CHAMPION – SCOTIA BANK

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION – QUINTE DISTRICT JERSEY CLUB

JUNIOR CHAMPION JACKPOT – 5 Prizes of $50.
Sponsored by Anderson Equipment Sales

Class 8 – Junior Herd – group of 3 – bred 3, own 2 –
Sponsored by T.D. Bank

Class 9 - Milking Senior Yearling (born September 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009 sponsored by Avonlea Genetics Inc

Class 10 -Female (Junior Two Year Old) (born March 1, 2009 to August 31, 2009) Sponsored by Eastern Breeder’s Inc.

Class 11 - Female (Senior Two Year Old) (born September 1, 2008 to February 28, 2009)

Class 12 - Female (Junior Three Year Old) (born March 1, 2008 to August 31, 2008)
Sponsored by Bob & April Jarrell & family

Class 13 - Female (Senior Three Year Old) (born September 1, 2007 to February 29,2008)

Class 14 - Female (Four Year Old) (born September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007)
Sponsored by Hawley's Garage

Class 15 - Female (Five Year Old) (born September 1, 2005 to August 31, 2006) Sponsored by Barrett's Family Farm Centre

Class 16 - Female (Mature) (born prior to September 1, 2005)

Class 17 – Best udder: Judge shall designate best udder in Section 11,12, 13, and 14
These designated exhibits shall compete for best udder in the show.
Ribbons only.

GRAND CHAMPION- Lorne Jarrell Memorial Trophy
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION – Jersey Ontario

Class 18-
1. Breeder's Herd – Sponsored by Select Sires/Ben Bilker & Adam Hunt
2. Premier Breeder – Sponsored by Bay of Quinte Veterinary Services
3. Premier Exhibitor – Sponsored by Craig Carson/Dow Agro Services

QUINTE EX HOLSTEIN SHOW

CHAIRPERSON: Mark Osborne 613-962-3693
HOLSTEIN JUDGE: Danny McFadden
It will be an open show.
(All entries are to be sent to Mark Osborne, 771 Shannonville Rd., RR #1, Shannonville, Ont K0K 3A0)

ARRIVAL: Thursday, September 1, 2011 after 5:00p.m. and before 10:00a.m. on
Friday, September 2, 2011. NO EARLY ARRIVALS

SHOW TIME: Friday, September 2, 2011 at 6:00p.m. SHARP!
(Exhibitors may leave after the show.)

ENTRY FEES: $10.00 - 1 week prior to show OR late fee applicable

1ST Prize 4-H Calf & Member- sponsored by Bay of Quinte Vet Services
2ND Prize - sponsored by Dairy Source

Class 1 - Female Junior Calf (born March 1, 2011 and later)
sponsored by Chisholm’s Lumber

Class 2 - Intermediate Calf (born December 1, 2010 to February 28, 2011)
sponsored by Bay of Quinte Veterinary
$10.00 Prize Money each entry

Class 3 - Female Senior Calf (born September 1, 2010 to November 30, 2010)
RIBBONS ONLY.

Class 4 - Female Summer Yearling (born June, July or August 2010)
sponsored by Bank of Montreal, Belleville

Class 5 - Female Junior Yearling (born March, April or May 2010)
RIBBONS ONLY

Class 6 - Female Intermediate Yearling (born December 1, 2009 to February 19, 2010)
sponsored by Sillsway Farms

Class 7 - Female Senior Yearling (born September, October or November 2009)
RIBBONS ONLY

Junior Champion Female and Reserve Junior Champion –
donated by Thrasher Feeds Ltd. & Newman, Oliver & McCarten Insurance Brokers

Class 8 - Junior Herd – group of 3 – bred 3, own 2
sponsored by Farm Credit Cooperative- Larry Carlow

CHAMPION JUNIOR FEMALE BRED BY EXHIBITOR
Sponsored by LFI Farm Systems

COW CLASSES:
Class 9- 1st Prize - Female (Junior Two Year Old)
(born March 1, 2009 to August 31, 2009)
sponsored by Hawley’s Garage & Farm Equipment.

Class 10- 1st Prize-Female (Senior Two Year Old)
(born September 1, 2008 to February 28, 2009)
sponsored by McKeown Motor Sales

*NEW - Class 11 - Female (Junior Three Year Old)
(born March 1, 2008 to August 31, 2008)

Class 12- 1st Prize-Female (Senior Three Year Old)
(born September 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008)
sponsored by Donnanview Farms Ltd.

Class 13- 1st Prize-Female (Four Year Old)
(born September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007)
sponsored by CIBC

Class 14- 1st Prize-Female (Five Year Old)
(born September 1, 2005 to August 31, 2006)
sponsored by Eastern Breeders

Class 15- 1st Prize-Female (mature cow)
(born prior to September 1, 2005)
sponsored by Bay Of Quinte Mutual Agr. Fire Ins.

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE- sponsored by Scotia Bank

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE-
sponsored by International Stock Food ,
Ribbons only

Class 16 - Breeder's Herd – Sponsored by Bishop Seeds
Premier Breeder- donated by Melrosa Farms in memory of Allan Bates

Highest BCA Cow at Show- donated by Huffmandale Holsteins

Class 17 - Best Udder Class: Judge shall designate best udder in Section 11, 12, 13, and 14
These designated exhibits shall compete for Best Udder in the Show.
Ribbons only. Sponsored by Garry Batty

SPECIAL AWARDS:
Herdsman Dairy Award $60. and the late Allan McComb Trophy
Highest placing - bred by exhibitor entry in Senior 2 Year Old Class to Mature Cow Class
Hamilton Township Mutual Fire Insurance

Premier Exhibitor Banner- Harold Treverton & Family in memory of Charles Treverton

Hatbands- donated by Eastern Breeders
Breakfast Show Morning- sponsored by Madoc Co-Operative Assoc.
Ribbons donated by Scotia Bank

QUINTE 4-H
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

34th Edition

DATE: 4-H Dairy Show - Saturday, September 3, 2011 at 10:30am
DATE: 4-H Beef Show - Sunday, September 4, 2011 at 10:00am

PLACE: Quinte Exhibition Grounds, Belleville, Ontario

COMMITTEE CHAIR - Donnie Jarrell

Committee: Bobby Jarrell, Lynn Ward, Don Bell, Brenda Bell, Kaitlyn Kimmett,
April Jarrell, Jennifer Jarrell, Jennifer Jeffs, Katie Petherick, Joanna Linton,
Megan Burnside, Andrew McCurdy

RULES OF COMPETITION:
1. Open to all 4-H Beef and Dairy Club Members in the four counties of Hastings,
Prince Edward,Lennox & Addington and Northumberland.

2. Each member must show their 2011 project animal in both Showmanship
and Conformation classes. This is the animal described on their Project Animal
Identification Form (PAIF) on file with 4-H Ontario.

3. 4-H members are permitted to show in both dairy and beef shows if they
have 2011 4-H project animals of each commodity.

4. Entries must be postmarked on or before July 29th. Late Entry Fee is $15.
4-H leaders are encouraged to submit their club's entries as a group.

Entries must be returned to Quinte Exhibition & Raceway, 18 Yeoman St.,
Belleville, Ont. K8P 3X2 Fax: 613-968-3956

5. Upon arrival: All 4-H calves are to be at the Quinte Exhibition grounds in the Don Spencer building by 9:30 a.m. Calves from each county must tie together as a group. 4-H members must check in upon arrival.
The dairy show will commence at 10:30 am on Saturday and the beef show will commence at 10:00am on Sunday.

6. Departure Time: Animals must remain on the fairgrounds until 4:00pm the day of the show.

7. All animals will be checked for accurate identification. To be shown, all animals must have a valid CCIA or NLID tag, which corresponds to the tag number on their PAIF form with 4-H Ontario.

8. Health Requirements: Animals showing signs of ringworm, warts, mange, or other diseases may not be permitted to show. For the protection of your livestock, immunization is recommended.

9. Members are respon sible for ensuring that they are present at the time their class is called to the ring. Members missing their classes will not be allowed to show in substitute classes.

10. Competitors are required to supply their own animal bedding & feed.

11. Classes with a large number of entries may be divided into heats at the
discretion of the planning committee.

12 Small conformation classes may be combined at the discretion of the
planning committee.

13. In keeping with the principles of the 4-H motto "Learn To Do By Doing",
the Quinte Exhibition will allow only 4-H members showing at this show to prepare calves while on the fairgrounds. Senior members are encouraged to help younger or less experienced members. Violations may result in disqualification.

14. Dairy competitors are to wear a white shirt, white pants and a hatband.

15. Beef competitors are to wear a clean shirt, black pants and either a belt clip or a show harness.

16. Ethics: Unethical fitting of animals will not be tolerated.
The Dairy Code of Ethics must be abided by.

17. Prize Money will be donated by the Quinte Exhibition and other sponsors.

18. County tie-ups will be judged based on appearance and member with a Herdsman award sponsored by RJ Farms.

19. Each count will be eligible to enter one group of four for the beef show. This class will take place at the conclusion of the conformation classes.

20. Each county will be eleigible to enter one Jersey and/or one Holstein group of three for the dairy show. This class will take place at the conclusion of the conformation classes.

If you have any questions, please contact Donnie Jarrell at 613-968-8567
or donnie.jarrell@gmail.com