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Fulton County PA Fair Dairy Cows

Notes

Guidelines for cattle

Cattle Health Rules

 - Also refer to "ALL LIVESTOCK rules for more guidelines & entry forms

- Fulton County Youth age 19 & under can show in the Open and Youth classes.

Cattle Health Rules

Guidelines for cattle

Cattle Health Rules

  CATTLE

HEALTH RULES FOR CATTLE

An “Animal Owner or Caretaker’s Verification of Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship” form must be presented upon arrival at all shows and fairs in Pennsylvania, including out of state entries. 

All animals must have an official ear tag or official legible breed registration tattoo.

1 No cattle showing evidence of contagious or infectious, or external parasitic disease (Examples; active ringworm, warts, lice, and mange) or under quarantine for any disease shall be allowed entrance to the show.

2. All animals must be accompanied by an approved Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and bear unique permanent identification. No animals will be admitted to show at the Fulton County Fair without the necessary health papers. 

3. Interstate animals exhibited at Pennsylvania shows or fairs must meet the Pennsylvania requirements and must be accompanied by an interstate health certificate to be eligible for entry and must be tuberculosis and brucellosis tested after March 1, 2024. 

4. All cattle must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, signed by an accredited veterinarian, within 180 days, that includes a statement that the animals(s) identified have been immunized against IBR, P13 and BVD. 

Animals that have never been vaccinated against BVD or have not been vaccinated against BVD during the previous 12 months, must receive one dose of modified live virus vaccine given at least 15 days, and not more than 180 days before the show, or two doses of killed vaccine, two to four weeks apart, with the last dose given at least 15 days and not more than 180 days before the show. IMPORTANT! The date of the last live virus vaccination, or the dates of the last two killed virus vaccinations, must be recorded on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Hyper immune serum may not be used as a substitute for the above vaccination requirement. No animals will be admitted to the fair unless these requirements have been met.

Animals that have been vaccinated against BVD within the previous 12 months must receive at least a single injection of modified live virus or killed vaccine given not less than 15 days and not more than 180 days before the show. 

Hyperimmune serum may not be used as a substitute for the above vaccination requirement. No animals will be admitted unless these requirements have been met.

5. No tuberculosis test is required for Pennsylvania animals.

6. No brucellosis test is required for Pennsylvania animals.

7. All animals must have an official ear tag or tattoo. If the check-in clerk cannot read the tattoo, the exhibitor is responsible for retattooing the animal before the check-in deadline. All show animals should be held in isolation for at least 30 days after returning to the herd of origin.

8. A current rabies vaccination administered by a licensed veterinarian is required for animals three months of age and older (market cattle are exempt from this vaccination requirement). All vaccine label directions must be followed, and all rabies vaccinated cattle must be accompanied by a rabies vaccination certificate or the vaccination information must be included on the CVI. If a rabies vaccination certificate is provided, the certificate must contain legible name and contact information of the veterinarian who administered the vaccine and the veterinarian’s signature. A copy of the rabies vaccination certificate is acceptable.

9. All steers must be naturally polled or dehorned to a safe condition as determined by the show committee.

10. RFID tags suggested.

Guidelines for cattle

Guidelines for cattle

Dept 2 & 11 Dairy Breeds

GUIDELINES FOR CATTLE

Dairy: Dept. 2 (open) Dept. 10 (4H & Vocational Dairy Cattle) & Dept. 11 (youth)

1. Only one entry per exhibitor in group classes

2. Registration papers must be on hand and present at time of check in and show. Electronically stored registration certificates are NOT accepted – only the original certificates issued by the Association, no copies.

Dept 2 & 11 Dairy Breeds

Dept 11 Youth Classes (Fulton Co youth only)

Dept 2 & 11 Dairy Breeds

DEPARTMENT 2         DAIRY CATTLE

Section 1             Open Classes

Entry Fee: $5.00 per head by July 1

Please refer to Rules/ Regulations and Guidelines

NOTE: The same classifications & premiums as stated below apply to each breed. Use the following designation for breed classes: 

100 - Ayrshire  

200 Brown Swiss   

300 Guernsey

400 - Holstein 

500 Jersey

600 Milking Shorthorn

700 - Red & White

  800 - Other, Nat’l Recognized Reg. Dairy Breeds Not Listed

 

Dept 2 Open Classes (everyone)

Dept 11 Youth Classes (Fulton Co youth only)

Dept 11 Youth Classes (Fulton Co youth only)

DEPARTMENT 2     DAIRY CATTLE  

Entry Fee: $5.00 per head by July 1

Please refer to Rules/ Regulations and Guidelines

CLASS              PREMIUMS

01 - Spring (junior) calf born between March 1, and May 31, 2025

$12 $10 $8 $7 $6

02 - Winter (intermediate) calf born between December 1, 2024, and February 28, 2025

$12 $10 $8 $7 $6

03 - Fall (senior) calf born between September 1, and November 30, 2024

$12 $10 $8 $7 $6

04 - Summer yearling born between June 1, and August 31, 2024

$12 $10 $8 $7 $6

05 - Spring (junior) yearling born between March 1, and May 31, 2024

$12 $10 $8 $7 $6

06 - Winter (intermediate) yearling born between December 1, 2023 and February 28, 2024

$12 $10 $8 $7 $6

07 - Fall (senior) yearling born between September 1, and November 30, 2023

$12 $10 $8 $7 $6

08 - Junior Champion Female Ribbon

09 - Reserve Champion Female Ribbon

10 - *Junior Get-of-sire, three animals under 2 yrs. old, all by 1 sire, need not all be from same herd

$20 $18 $16 $14 $12

11 - Dry Cow, 4 yrs. and under born on or after September 1, 2020

$20 $18 $16 $14 $12

12 - Dry Cow, 5 yrs. and over born before September 1, 2020

$20 $18 $16 $14 $12

13 - Fall Yearling in Milk, born between September 1, and November 30, 2022 (Must have calved)

$30 $27 $24 $21 $18

14 - Junior 2 yr. old born between March 1, and August 31, 2023

$30 $27 $24 $21 $18

15 - Senior 2 yr. old born between September 1, 2022, and February 28, 2023

$30 $27 $24 $21 $18

16 - Junior 3 yr. old born between March 1, and August 31, 2022

$30 $27 $24 $21 $18

17 - Senior 3 yr. old born between September 1, 2021, and February 28, 2022

$30 $27 $24 $21 $18

18 - 4 yr. old born between September 1, 2020, and August 31, 2021

$30 $27 $24 $21 $18

19 - Five yr. old born between September 1, 2019, and August 31, 2020

$30 $27 $24 $21 $18

20 - Six years and over, born before September 1, 2019

$30 $27 $24 $21 $18

21 - Cow in milk, any age, to be judged on udder alone $30 $25 $20 $15 $10

22 - *Senior get-of-sire, 3 animals, 2 yrs. old or over, need not be from 1 herd 

$30 $25 $20 $15 $10

23 - *Best 3 females, any age, bred and owned by Exhibitor $30 $25 $20 $15 $10

24 - *Dairy herd, 3 cows that have freshened, all owned by one exhibitor

$30 $25 $20 $15 $10

25 - *Produce of dam, 2 animals any age either sex, the produce of one cow, need not be owned by one exhibitor

$30 $25 $20 $15 $10

26 - *Dam and daughter, any age, need not be owned by the same exhibitor

$30 $25 $20 $15 $10

27 - Best Breed and Owned Ribbon or Rosette

28 - Senior Champion Female Ribbon or Rosette

29 - Reserve Senior Champion Female Ribbon or Rosette

30 - Grand Champion Female Ribbon or Rosette

31 - Reserve Grand Champion Female Ribbon or Rosette

32 - Supreme Champion Ribbon or Rosette

Dept 11 Youth Classes (Fulton Co youth only)

Dept 11 Youth Classes (Fulton Co youth only)

Dept 11 Youth Classes (Fulton Co youth only)

DEPARTMENT 11 DAIRY CATTLE     SECTION 25

Dairy Cattle Youth Class

Entry Fee: $5.00 per head by July 1

Please refer to Rules/ Regulations and Guidelines

          CLASS              PREMIUMS                   

01 - Spring (junior) calf born between March 1, and May 31, 2024, $12 $10 $8 $7 $6

02 - Winter (intermediate) calf born between December 1, 2023, and February 29, 2024              

$12 $10 $8 $7 $6

03 - Fall (senior) calf born between September 1, and November 30, 2023                                    $12 $10 $8 $7 $6

04 - Summer yearling born between June 1, and August 31, 2023                                                  $12 $10 $8 $7 $6

05 - Spring (junior) yearling born between March 1, and May 31, 2023                                           $12 $10 $8 $7 $6

06 - Winter (intermediate) yearling born between December 1, 2022, and February 28, 2023  

$12 $10 $8 $7 $6

07 - Fall (senior) yearling born between September 1, and November 30, 2022                              $12 $10 $8 $7 $6

08 - Junior Champion Female    Ribbon

09 - Reserve Champion Female  Ribbon


10 - *Junior Get-of-sire, 3 animals under 2 yrs. old, all by 1 sire, need not all be from same herd    

 $20 $18 $16 $14 $12

11 - Dry Cow, 4 yrs. and under born on or after September 1, 2019                                                 $20 $18 $16 $14 $12

12 - Dry Cow, 5 yrs. and over born before September 1, 2019                                                         $20 $18 $16 $14 $12

13 - Fall Yearling in Milk, born between Sept 1 & November 30, 2022 (Must have calved) $30 $27 $24 $21 $18

14 - Junior 2 yr. old born between March 1, and August 31, 2022                                                     $30 $27 $24 $21 $18

15 - Senior 2 yr. old born between September 1, 2021, and February 28, 2022       $30 $27 $24 $21 $18

16 - Junior 3 yr. old born between March 1, and August 31, 2021                                                     $30 $27 $24 $21 $18

17 - Senior 3 yr. old born between September 1, 2020, and February 28, 2021            $30 $27 $24 $21 $18

18 - 4 yr. old born between September 1, 2019, and August 31, 2020                                              $30 $27 $24 $21 $18

19 - Five yr. old born between September 1, 2018, and August 31, 2019       $30 $27 $24 $21 $18

20 - Six years and over, born before September 1, 2018                                                                   $30 $27 $24 $21 $18

21 - Cow in milk, any age, to be judged on udder alone                                                                      $30 $25 $20 $15 $10

22 - *Senior get-of-sire, 3 animals, 2 yrs. old or over, need not be from 1 herd             $30 $25 $20 $15 $10

23 - *Best 3 females, any age, bred and owned by Exhibitor                                                             $30 $25 $20 $15 $10

24 - *Dairy herd, 3 cows that have freshened, all owned by one exhibitor                                        $30 $25 $20 $15 $10

25 - *Produce of dam, 2 animals any age either sex, from 1 cow, need not be owned by 1 exhibitor $30

$25 $20 $15 $10

26 - *Dam and daughter, any age, need not be owned by the same exhibitor                                     $30 $25 $20 $15 $10

27 - Best Breed and Owned                                                              Ribbon or Rosette

28 - Senior Champion Female                                                              Ribbon or Rosette

29 - Reserve Senior Champion Female                                                              Ribbon or Rosette


30 - Grand Champion Female                                                              Ribbon or Rosette

31 - Reserve Grand Champion Female                                                              Ribbon or Rosette


32 - Supreme Champion                                                              Ribbon or Rosette

Dairy Showmanship

Dairy Showmanship

Dairy Showmanship

DEPARTMENT 11 

SECTION 26          Youth Dairy Cattle Fitting and Showmanship


1. The exhibitor must show the same animal in both fitting and showing contest.


   CLASS                           PREMIUMS

01 - Showmanship, exhibitors age 15 and over $10 $8 $6 $4 $2

02 - Showmanship, exhibitors age 12, 13, 14 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2

03 - Showmanship, exhibitors age 8, 9, 10, 11 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2

04 - Reserve Champion Showman Ribbon, Rosette or Trophy

05 - Grand Champion Showman Ribbon, Rosette or Trophy

06 - Fitting, exhibitors age 15 and over $10 $8 $6 $4 $2

07 - Fitting, exhibitors age 12, 13, 14 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2

08 - Fitting, exhibitors age 8, 9, 10, 11 $10 $8 $6 $4 $2

09 - Reserve Champion Fitter Ribbon, Rosette or Trophy

10 - Grand Champion Fitter Ribbon, Rosette or Trophy

11 - Pewee Showmanship is open to a Fulton County Youth who has entered in the Fulton County Open Dairy Show and is too young to enter 4-H.                                                                                       Ribbon, Rosette or Trophy

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