4-H ANIMALS

4-H ANIMALS VETERINARY SCIENCE, BEEF CATTLE, DAIRY CATTLE, DAIRY GOATS, SHEEP & WOOL, SWINE, LLAMAS, RABBITS &

PELTS, POULTRY & EGGS, CAVIES, DOGS, PETS, HORSES

Oregon 4-H ANIMAL WELFARE POLICY

1. Oregon 4-H program requires the humane treatment of all animals. Exhibitors are expected to treat their animals with respect and provide for their continuous well-being through proper feeding, watering, handling, disease prevention, sanitation and attention to their safety.

2. Lambs’ tails are docked for cleanliness and to minimize fly strike, but excessively short tail docking can lead to an increased incidence of rectal prolapses. Oregon 4-H adheres to the American Veterinary Medicine Association’s recommendation that lambs’ tails be docked at the level of the distal end of the caudal tail fold. Animals showing any evidence of prolapse or mechanical repair will not be allowed to participate in 4-H shows.

Updated September 2014

All animals are expected to remain manageable and under control during all 4-H related events to ensure the safety of animals and youth. Therefore, the superintendent(s) present in consultation with a 4-H staff member will determine if the animal must be removed for safety reasons.

Health Requirements For Exhibition

ALL ANIMALS A veterinarian will be present during the entry periods and no animal or bird will be assigned quarters before veterinary inspection. A clinical inspection of all 4-H/FFA cattle, hogs, sheep, dairy goats, poultry, pets, cavies and rabbits will be made upon arrival at the

fairgrounds. Any animals showing clinical evidence of a disease will be refused entry. Animals affected with warts, lice, ringworm, or other skin conditions or unsightly blemishes or any other infections or contagious disease will be refused entry. Any animal becoming ill during the fair will be removed from the fair.

By entry into the County Fair, the 4-H exhibitor and associated parties, agree to the following:

1. All animals will be brought to pre-fair events and fair events in clean condition. 2. All animals may be subject to health or veterinary inspection at any time from arrival to end of show.

• While an effort will always be made to have the exhibitor with the animal during an inspection, this may not always be possible. 3. No animal will be allowed to remain on the grounds if it shows evidence of any infectious or contagious disease or any unsightly disease

conditions such as warts, ringworm, fungus, etc. • Objections can be reviewed by the on-call veterinarian, at the owner’s Expense; the veterinarian decision is final.

4. From the time they arrive at the fairgrounds to the time they are released, animals considered unsightly for any reason will also be subject to removal from the show and the grounds. “Unsightly” in this case is defined as an appearance of unhealthiness or an appearance of poor care or husbandry; this might include animals obviously and/or significantly under-weight, animals in poor condition due to age or other circumstances, remaining in excessively dirty or unclean pens, or animals not handling the stress of the show conditions for reasons beyond our control. Animal pens must remain clean and animals must be tended to until the end of fair when the animal has been removed from the fairgrounds or your superintendent dismisses the 4-H member. It is important animals not only be healthy, but that they also appear healthy. Animals at the fair are on display; they represent not just the member, their county or even our state, but the agriculture and animal science industry as well as youth raising animals, nationwide. Even owners who take the utmost care of their animals can have unfortunate circumstances which lead to an animal not at its best. 4-H will not subject our youth to the scrutiny an “unsightly” animal may bring. Therefore, a 4-H staff member, committee for animal health, or veterinarian may encourage or suggest an animal be removed for this reason. The 4-H Staff Member in charge of animal science will make the final decision and it will be final.

5. Exhibitors agree they have reviewed and will abide by the Oregon 4-H Animal Science Ethical Standards and they understand that a violation of these ethical standards will be treated, including potential disciplinary action, just as any other violation of expected conduct will be.

6. Rate of Gain reports will be provided by the 4-H office for each 4-H animal weighed in at pre-fair, if and when the Youth Auction Committee provides animal weights to the 4-H office.

7. No use of outside drugs to enhance animal performance or mask pain will be allowed. All 4-H and FFA members who are exhibiting animal projects need to be aware of various disease and virus outbreaks that affect animals that can possibly result in further outbreaks, sickness, and death of an animal. Strict biosecurity and sanitation are the best means of prevention. Always take extreme caution. Each exhibitor must consider potential outcomes and enter animals at their own risk. The Fair Board, OSU Extension Service, Hood River County School District or Alpine Veterinary will not be held liable if the exhibitor enters an animal in the fair and it contracts disease. While precautions are taken to decrease the transfer of risk between species at the fair, exhibitors of non-terminal animals need to be aware of potential risks and decide to exhibit at fair based on these facts. If you have questions, please contact your veterinarian.

Dogs Members bringing dogs to the County Fair are required to have their dogs currently vaccinated for rabies, DHL or DHLP and Parvo Virus.

Bordatella (kennel cough) is highly recommended. If a dog has a visible skin or physical problem, a certificate from a veterinarian is required indicating that the condition is not contagious or harmful to the dog during competition. No health certificate is required. Females in season will be shown at the end of the contests.

LIVESTOCK RULES General 4-H Rules also apply.

1. All large livestock exhibited, except cattle, must be owned by the exhibitor by May 1. Cattle must be owned by March 1. 2. Small animals:

a. Market poultry must be purchased within two weeks of hatch date (no later than June 15 and be fully feathered at time of judging, and market rabbits must be owned by June 30th. Also, if a small animal born after May 1 is exhibited as a project, the 4-Her must have owned the mother by the May 1st date.

b. Non-market poultry, rabbits and cavies must be owned by May 1. 3. LATE EXHIBITS - No late livestock, rabbit or poultry entries will be accepted past noon on Tuesday of county fair and, then, only on an

emergency basis as approved by 4-H staff in consultation with the area superintendent. See Note on Tuesday Schedule for entry schedule. 4. All livestock, horses, poultry, cavies and rabbits will be inspected by a veterinarian upon arrival at the fairgrounds, and no animal or bird

will be assigned quarters before veterinary inspection. Any animal showing clinical evidence of a disease will be refused entry. Animals affected with warts, lice, ringworm, or other skin conditions or unsightly blemishes or any other infections or contagious disease will be refused entry. Any animal becoming ill during the fair will be removed from the fair.

5. No steroids, stimulants, perfumes, hairspray or foreign materials will be used as a relaxant on any animal exhibited at Hood River County Fair. If such material is used at the fair, the animal will be expelled from the fair.

6. No male sheep, swine, goat, beef or horse animal exhibits are allowed unless specifically stated in the class description. 7. Only Intermediate and Senior 4-H members are allowed to show intact male llamas 18 months or older. 8. All sheep and goats exhibited must have an official ID ear tag as mandated by the USDA Scrapie Eradication Program. Market animals

must also have a scrapies ear tag. With certain restrictions and following USDA regulations, breeding animals only may substitute a registered tattoo that is clearly readable along with an official registration certificate listing the current owner or a USDA registered scrapie tattoo with certificate that is clearly readable. Owners must ensure the legibility of tattoos and should be prepared to assist with the tattoo reading process, including providing light to assist with reading. See USDA National Scrapie Eradication Program regulations for details.

9. All animals (except dogs) entered in a showmanship class must be exhibited in a conformation class. 10. Each 4-H and FFA member must show their own animal in conformation and showmanship classes unless excused by the 4-H Agent or

department superintendent. 11. Members of 4-H who share an animal in a 4-H project must decide who will enter and show it in a conformation class. Each member may

show the shared animal in showmanship if each member can be entered in different classes. 12. If more than 10 animals are entered in any showmanship class, the class may be divided into two or more sections. If less than 10 animals,

classes may be combined. 13. Judges decisions are final. 14. Membership and participation in both 4-H and FFA is strongly encouraged if or when interest and needs of the members are being served.

However, when circumstances indicate that it would be in the best interest of the youth: • the same species and breed may be carried in both 4-H and FFA with a breeding project. • market project of the same species and breed may not be carried in both 4-H and FFA. • the same animal may not be carried in both 4-H and FFA. Separate records must be kept for the 4-H project and FFA project.

15. While at fair, it is the member’s responsibility to take care of his or her own animal. Adults are allowed to hold the member’s animal while work is being done, but the member should do the work. Exceptions to this would be when the member is physically not strong enough to do the work or where there is a potential safety hazard. If you have any questions about whether you should be giving or receiving help, contact your superintendent or department chairman. Senior and intermediate members are allowed to help juniors and are encouraged to do so.

16. Those bringing feed, grain, supplies or other equipment must deliver by 9 a.m. or after 9 p.m. for entrance without a fair pass. Between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. a bracelet or gate payment is required.

17. PREMIUMS will be withheld if animals and area are not properly kept (large livestock stalls are to be cleaned by 8:00 a.m., small livestock by 9:00 a.m.) Member may be asked to remove the animal if the area and animal are not properly cleaned.

18. Manure will be placed in the designated pit. Manure must be cleaned out of the stalls each morning and placed only in the designated area. Anyone not observing these rules may be downgraded in herdsmanship.

19. Livestock exhibitors note: Barn aisles will be sprayed for E-coli each evening. Direct questions regarding the specific product to the Fair Board.

20. Large livestock will be released at 6:00 a.m. and small animals will be released at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday of fair. No animals will be removed before this time without permission from the 4-H Extension staff in consultation with the area superintendent or PREMIUMS will be forfeited. Animals must be removed by 8:00 a.m.

21. All livestock exhibitors are required to clean their stalls and pens on Sunday morning of fair after the animals are released. If the pen is not cleaned to the approval of the area Superintendent, a $25.00 cleaning fee will be assessed per pen. Market animals will have the cleaning fee deducted from their market check; breeding animals will be given a bill. Cleaning fees will go into the Leaders Association treasury.

22. The 4-H Protest Management committee and/or the FFA advisory board will advise on any problems or problem animals. All complaints must be registered within 24 hours of the incident.

Supreme Champion Breeding Animal Project

Cash awards will be presented to the Supreme Champion Breeding Animal in all large animal dairy animals. To be eligible for this award: • 4-H members must be in possession of the animal or its parents by October 1. • 4-H members must be enrolled in the breeding project by February 1.

• Youth must preregister for this class when fair entries are due.

• A secure binder with all paperwork and included pictures of the breeding journey must be provided for the judge.

• Member must make a copy of breeding project records before turning in the Record Book for judging. The Intent to Participate form and breeding project record copies from your Record Book must be submitted to the animal area Superintendent during the animal health check at fair on Tuesday.

Animal Costume Contest

This class is open to all 4-H youth with livestock exhibits. It is a participation class. Youth are encouraged to dress themselves and their animal in costume. Write a commentary card and display their animal in the show ring. 01 Animal Costume Contest

CATTLE Department Superintendent – Toria Johnston (541-490-6171)

Each member will be limited to a maximum of six animals.

BEEF CATTLE Note: Fill in blank in class number (__) with one of the following numbers. 01 Angus (Red) 07 Shorthorn 02 Angus (Black) 08 Simmental 03 Charolaise 09 Crossbred 04 Hereford 10 Other breeds (specify) 05 Limousin 06 Pinzgauer

721 1__ 010 Junior calf (bull or steer), Jan. 1 to June 30, 2021 721 1__ 020 Junior calf (heifer), Jan. 1 to June 30, 2021 721 1__ 030 Senior heifer calf, Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2020 721 1__ 040 Summer yearling heifer, May 1 to Aug. 31, 2020 721 1__ 050 Junior yearling heifer, Jan. 1 to April 30, 2020 721 1__ 060 Senior yearling heifer, Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2019 721 1__ 070 Junior cow, July 1, 2018 to Aug. 31, 2019 721 1__ 080 Senior cow, born before July 1, 2018 (Must have calved within the preceding 12 months.) SPECIAL CLASSES (Animals must have been shown in the above classes.)

Note: Fill in blank (__) with breed number above. 721 1__ 210 Producing cow with 4-H production records, born before Sept. 1, 2019Cow to be shown with completed records. 721 1__ 220 Dam and produce, cow and one offspring owned by same 4-H member. 721 1__ 230 4-H member’s beef herd, three breeding animals owned by the same 4-H member. 721 7__ 040 Club herd. Three breeding animals in one club. 721 7__ 050 Feeder steer (all breeds), under 1,000 lbs. 721 300 000 Non-market steer (all breeds.) Steer less than 24 months old weighing a minimum of 1000 lbs. Steer will be taken home.

Beef Cattle Showmanship (REQUIRED) 721 500 005 Junior Novice 721 500 001 Junior 721 500 002 Intermediate 721 500 003 Senior

MARKET STEER

Please refer to the Market Animal Policies for further rules. 721 300 001 4-H Steers (over 1,000 lbs. and under 24 months.) 4-H Market Health form is required. PREMIUM POINTS: BLUE 14 RED 12 WHITE 10

DAIRY CATTLE

Each member will be limited to a maximum of six animals. Note: Fill in blank in class number (__) with one of the following numbers: 1 Ayrshire 2 Brown Swiss 3 Guernsey 4 Holstein 5 Jersey 6 Milking Shorthorn

7 Crossbred 8 Other breeds

741 10_ 010 Junior heifer calf, born between March 1 through May 30, 2021. 741 10_ 020 Intermediate heifer calf, both between Dec. 1, 2020, through Feb. 28, 2021 741 10_ 030 Senior heifer calf, born between Sept. 1, through Nov. 30, 2020 741 10_ 040 Junior yearling heifer, born between March 1 to Aug. 31, 2020 741 10_ 050 Senior yearling heifer, born between Sept. 1, 2019, through Feb. 29, 2020 741 10_ 060 Junior 2-year-old cow, born between March 1 to Aug. 31, 2019 741 10_ 070 Senior 2-year-old cow, born between Sept. 1, 2018 through Feb. 29, 2019 741 10_ 080 3- and 4-year-old cow, born between Sept. 1, 2017, through Aug. 31, 2018 741 10_ 090 5-year-old cow and over, born before Sept. 1, 2016 SPECIAL CLASSES (Animals must have been shown in the above classes.)

Note: Fill in blank (__) with breed letter above. 741 10_ 210 Producing cow with 4-H production records, born before Sept. 1, 2017. Cow to be shown with completed records. 741 10_ 220 Dam and daughter: cow and one daughter, owned by the same 4-H member. 741 10_ 230 4-H member’s dairy herd: three dairy animals owned by the same 4-H member.

Dairy Cattle Showmanship (REQUIRED)

741 500 005 Junior Novice 741 500 001 Junior 741 500 002 Intermediate 741 500 003 Senior PREMIUM POINTS: BLUE 14 RED 12 WHITE 10

GOATS Department Superintendent – Debbie Carter (541-806-0119)

1. Purebred and grade animals are shown together. All milking does are not to be milked before judging on show day so that they will show their

best bag when shown. 2. Horns on goats are discouraged. Horns are allowed if it is characteristic of the breed, in breeding classes only. Generally market goats should be dehorned. However, If horns are a breed characteristic, dehorning is not required. The requirement is that

animals be SAFE and manageable with a lead. If animals show any sign of being unsafe because of their horns, exhibitors may be asked to cap or tip horns or remove the animal from exhibition. All necessary measures to ensure safety for the goat and handler must be taken including pen modifications so head do not get stuck.

3. Each member will be limited to a maximum of six animals in each species. 4. Members are encouraged to follow breed standards on body clipping or shaving, however, it is an individual decision.

Dairy Goats Note: Fill in blank class number (__) with one of the following numbers: 0 Junior Billy kid, April 1 to June 30, 2021 (County Only) 1 Junior Doe Kid, April 1 to June 30, 2021 2 Intermediate Doe Kid, March 1 to March 31, 2021 3 Senior Doe Kid, January 1 to February 29, 2021 4 Dry Yearling Doe, born in 2020 5 Milking Yearling Doe, born in 2020 6 Mature Two Year Old Doe, born in 2019 7 Mature Doe, three years and under five years, born in 2017 or 2018 8 Mature Doe, five years and under seven years, born in 2016 or 2015 9 Aged Doe, seven years and older, born in 2014 or earlier

791 101 0_0 Alpine 791 102 0_0 La Mancha 791 103 0_0 Nigerian Dwarf 791 104 0_0 Nubian 791 105 0_0 Oberhasli 791 106 0_0 Saanen 791 107 0_0 Sable 791 108 0_0 Toggenburg 791 109 0_0 Other pure breeds 791 110 0_0 Crossbreeds

Special Classes (Animals must have been shown in the above classes.) Note: Fill in blank (__) with breed number below.

1 Alpine 6 Saanen 2 La Mancha 7 Sable 3 Nigerian Dwarf 8 Toggenburg 4 Nubian 9 Other pure breeds 5 Oberhasli 10 Crossbreeds

791 10_ 210 Mature doe with 4-H production records, born before Jan. 1, 2017. Doe to be shown with completed records from last lactation. 791 10_ 220 Doe and produce, doe and one offspring owned by the same 4-H member. 791 10_ 230 4-H member’s dairy goat herd, three female dairy goats owned by the same 4-H member. 791 20_ 040 Wether – up to 6 months old (county only class) 791 20_ 050 Feeder Goat (county only class)

Dairy Goat Showmanship (REQUIRED)

791 500 005 Junior Novice 791 500 001 Junior 791 500 002 Intermediate 791 500 003 Senior

Fiber Goats

BREED CLASSES Fill in blank class number (_) with one of the following numbers:

1 Junior Wethers under 12 months of age 2 Yearling Wethers, 12-24 months of age 3 Aged Wethers, over 2 years of age 4 Junior Doe Kid, born after February 28, 2021 5 Junior Doe Kid, born January 1 – February 28, 2021 6 Yearling Doe, 12-24 months 7 Aged Doe, over 24 months of age

792 101 0_ 0 Angora 792 102 0_0 Cashmere 792 103 0_0 Pygora 792 104 0_0 Other Breeds Special Classes (Animals must have been shown in the above classes.) 792 100 210 Dam and Produce, doe and one daughter, owned by the same 4-H member 792 100 220 4-h Member’s Fiber Goat Herd, 3 animals owned by the same exhibitor. May be 3 does or 2 does and a wether. 792 10_ 230 Pair of Doe Kids, bred and owned by the exhibitor, under 1 year of age. FIBER CLASSES 792 201 000 Pygora Doe 792 202 000 Pygora Wether 792 203 000 Angora Doe 792 204 000 Angora Wether 792 205 000 Colored Angora Doe 792 206 000 Colored Angora Wether 792 207 000 Cashmere Doe 792 208 000 Cashmere Wether 792 209 000 Crossbreed Fiber Goat

Fiber Goats Showmanship (REQUIRED)

792 500 005 Junior Novice 792 500 006 Junior 792 500 002 Intermediate 792 500 003 Senior

Pygmy Goats

Purebred and grade animals are shown together. Wethers will be shown in separate conformation classes. Does and wethers will compete together in showmanship. 793 100 110 Junior billy kid, March 2 to June 1, 2021 (County Only) 793 100 010 Junior Doe kid, March 2 to June 1, 2021 793 100 020 Junior Doe kid, Dec. 2, 2018 to March 1, 2021 793 100 030 Junior Doe kid, Sept. 2 to Dec. 1, 2020 793 100 040 Junior Doe (not in milk), Sept. 2, 2019, to Sept. 1, 2020 793 100 050 Senior Doe (in milk), Sept. 2, 2018, to Sept. 1, 2019. (Doe that has freshened at least once, not necessarily in milk at show time.) 793 100 060 Senior 2-year-old Doe, Sept. 2, 2018, to Sept. 1, 2019

793 100 070 Senior 3-year-old Doe, Sept. 2, 2017, to Sept. 1, 2018 793 100 080 4- and 5-year-old Doe, Sept. 2, 2016, to Sept. 1, 2017 793 100 090 Over 5 years old Doe, prior to Sept. 2, 2016 793 100 100 Pygmy Doe in milk all ages above yearling competing Special Classes (Animals must have been shown in the above classes.) 793 100 210 Doe and produce: doe and one off-spring, owned by same 4-H member. 793 100 220 4-H member’s pygmy goat herd: three female pygmy goats owned by the same 4-H member. Wether Classes 793 700 210 Junior wether up to 6 months born by June 1, 2021 793 700 220 Junior wether 6 months to 1 year 793 700 230 Senior Yearling wether 793 700 240 Senior 2-3 year old wether 793 700 250 Senior 4 Year Old and Over wether

Pygmy Goat Showmanship (REQUIRED) 793 500 005 Junior Novice 793 500 001 Junior 793 500 002 Intermediate 793 500 003 Senior

Meat Goats

795 100 200 Junior billy kid, born April 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021 (County Only) 795 100 010 Doe kid, April 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021 795 100 020 Doe kid, January 1 to March 31, 2021 795 100 030 Doe kid, October 1 to December 31, 2020 795 100 040 Yearling doe, born May 1 to September 30, 2020 795 100 050 Yearling doe, born January 1 to April 30, 2020 795 100 060 Mature Doe, born in 2019 795 100 070 Mature Doe, Born in 2018 or earlier

Special Classes (Animals must have been shown in the above classes.) 795 101 210 Mature doe with 4-H production records. Doe to be shown with completed records from last kidding. 795 100 220 Dam and Produce, doe and one offspring owned by the same 4-H member 795 100 230 4-H member’s meat goat herd, three female meat goats owned by the same 4-H member. 795 401 040 Wether 795 401 050 Feeder Goat 795 300 000 Non-market goat (all breeds) wether or doe (60lbs or more; must have kid’s teeth). 4-H Market Health Form required. State fair

eligible class.

Meat Goat Showmanship (REQUIRED) 795 500 011 Junior Novice 795 500 001 Junior 795 500 002 Intermediate 795 500 003 Senior

Market Goat

Please refer to the Market Animal Policies for further rules.

795 300 001 4-H Market goats, wether or doe (60 lbs. -106lbs , and must have kid’s teeth.) all breeds. 4-H Market Health Form required. NOTE: maximum weight will be 106 lbs. PREMIUM POINTS: BLUE 10 RED 8 WHITE 6

SHEEP, WOOL, LLAMAS, & ALPACAS Department Superintendent – Karen Loomis (541-806-3299)

Each 4-H member will be limited to a maximum of six animals.

Sheep Note: Fill in blank in class number (__) with one of the following numbers: 0 - Spring ram lamb, January 1 to May 31, 2021 (County Only) 1 - Spring Ewe Lamb, January 1 to May 31, 2021 2 - Fall Ewe Lamb, September 1 to December 31, 2020 (must have lamb’s teeth)

3 - Yearling Ewe, September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2020 4 - Producing Ewe, born before September 1, 2019 (must have raised a lamb the previous calendar year) 771 101 0_0 Cheviot, Border (01) 771 102 0_0 Cheviot, North Country (02) 771 103 0_0 Columbia (03) 771 104 0_0 Corriedale (04) 771 105 0_0 Dorset (05) 771 106 0_0 Hampshire (06) 771 107 0_0 Lincoln (07) 771 108 0_0 Montadale (08) 771 109 0_0 Oxford (09) 771 110 0_0 Romney, white (10) 771 111 0_0 Romeny, natural colored (11) 771 112 0_0 Shropshire (12) 771 113 0_0 Southdown (13) 771 114 0_0 Suffolk (14) 771 115 0_0 Other Breeds (15) 771 116 0_0 Crossbred Meat Breeds (colored fleeces included) (16) 771 117 0_0 Crossbred Wool Breeds with white fleeces (17) 771 118 0_0 Natural Colored Wool Class Wool Breeds Only (18) Special Classes (Animals must have been shown in the above classes.)

Note: Fill in blank with breed number listed above (__) next to breed name. 771 1__ 210 Ewe with 4-H Production Records, born before Sept. 1 of the previous calendar year. 771 1__ 220 Ewe and one produce: ewe and one produce owned by the same 4-H member. (Twins may be shown at county fair if room is

available. Check with your county agent.) 771 1__ 230 4-H member’s flock: producing ewe, yearling ewe and ewe lamb, owned by the same 4-H member. 771 200 040 Feeder lamb (all breeds), under 110 lbs. 771 300 000 Non-market sheep, wether or ewe (100 lb minimum) Must be born in current year. 4-H Market Health form required. State fair

eligible class.

Sheep Showmanship (REQUIRED)

771 500 005 Junior Novice 771 500 001 Junior 771 500 002 Intermediate 771 500 003 Senior

Market Sheep: All Breeds.

Please refer to the Market Animal Policies for further rules.

771 300 001 4-H Market lambs, wether or ewe (110 – 150 lbs.) Must be born in current year. 4-H Market Health form required.

Wool, Mohair, and Llama/Alpaca Fiber Each member is limited to one fleece in a class and a total of two fleeces. Fleeces must have been shorn in the current 4-H year and be from

animals owned by the 4-H member. Each fleece must have a 4-H Wool Show Tag indicating breed and class number. Place fleece in a clear plastic bag.

All sheep classes except “Romney, colored” and “Shetland, Colored” are white fleeces. All colored fleeces (black, brown, etc.) must be entered in either Romney, colored, Sheltland, colored, or Colored Fleece (any breed or cross, indicate breed on tag.

Sheep 771 401 000 Cheviot 771 402 000 Columbia 771 403 000 Corriedale 771 404 000 Dorset 771 405 000 Hampshire 771 406 000 Montadale 771 407 000 Romney, colored 771 408 000 Romney, white 771 409 000 Shetland, colored 771 410 000 Shetland, white 771 411 000 Shropshire 771 412 000 Southdown 771 413 000 Suffolk 771 414 000 Other breeds (indicate breed on tag) 771 415 000 Crossbred (white face) 771 416 000 Crossbred (black face) 771 417 000 Colored Fleece (any breed or cross except full Romney or Shetland; indicate breed on tag) Goat

771 420 000 Mohair Llama/Alpaca 799 201 001 Llama Fiber, Junior 799 201 002 Llama Fiber, Intermediate 799 201 003 Llama Fiber, Senior 799 202 001 Alpaca Fiber, Junior 799 202 002 Alpaca Fiber, Intermediate 799 202 003 Alpaca Fiber, Senior 799 203 001 Suri Alpaca, Junior 799 203 002 Suri Alpaca, Intermediate 799 203 003 Suri Alpaca, Senior PREMIUM POINTS: BLUE 10 RED 8 WHITE 6

LLAMAS & ALPACAS Only Intermediate and Senior 4-H members are allowed to show an intact male llama 18 months or older.

Showmanship (REQUIRED) 799 500 005 Junior Novice 799 500 001 Junior 799 500 002 Intermediate 799 500 003 Senior

Obstacle Course

Llamas are judged on obedience and willingness to go where handler takes him/her. 799 102 051 Novice obstacle (1st year 4-Her or 1st year llama) 799 102 001 Regular obstacle (Llamas in their second year or more of showing, Junior 4-Her in 2nd year or more) 799 102 002 Regular obstacle (Llamas in their second year or more of showing, Intermediate 4-Her in 2nd year or more) 799 102 003 Regular obstacle (Llamas in their second year or more of showing, Senior 4-Her in 2nd year or more)

Public Relations

799 100 051 Novice, all levels (1st year 4-Her or 1st year llama) 799 100 001 Junior (Llamas in their second year or more of showing, Junior 4-Her in 2nd year or more) 799 100 002 Intermediate (Llamas in their second year or more of showing, Intermediate 4-Her in 2nd year or more) 799 100 003 Senior (Llamas in their second year or more of showing, Senior 4-Her in 2nd year or more)

Pack Llama/Alpaca

799 101 051 Novice, all levels (1st year 4-Her or 1st year llama) 799 101 001 Junior (Llamas in their second year or more of showing, Junior 4-Her in 2nd year or more) 799 101 002 Intermediate (Llamas in their second year or more of showing, Intermediate 4-Her in 2nd year or more) 799 101 003 Senior (Llamas in their second year or more of showing, Senior 4-Her in 2nd year or more) PREMIUM POINTS: Blue 10 Red 8 White 6

SWINE

Department Superintendent – Sarah Muenzer (541-806-0970)

Each 4-H member is limited to a maximum of six animals. Each member is also limited to one entry per class.

SWINE Note: Fill in blank in class number (__) with one of the following numbers. 0 May Boar, born May 1 to May 31, 2021(County Only) 1 May Gilt, born April 1 to April 30, 2021 2 April Gilt, born May 1 to May 31, 2021 3 March Gilt, born March 1 to March 31, 2021 4 February Gilt, born February 1 to February 29, 2021 5 January Gilt, born January 1 to January 31, 2021

6 Fall Gilt, born August 1 to December 31, 2020, and has not farrowed 781 101 0_0 Berkshire 781 102 0_0 Duroc 781 103 0_0 Hampshire 781 104 0_0 Spots 781 105 0_0 Yorkshire 781 106 0_0 Crossbred 781 107 0_0 Other Breeds Special Classes (Animals must have been shown in the above classes.) 781 200 010 Best two females 781 200 020 Production record class (sow at home) and gilt being shown. All breeds competing. 781 200 030 Feeder hogs (all breeds) 219 lbs. and under 781 300 000 Non-market hogs barrow and gilt weighing 220-300lbs. All breeds. 4-H Market Health form required. State fair eligible class. 240-

260lbs at time of state fair judging is recommended for competition.

Swine Showmanship (Required) 781 500 005 Junior Novice 781 500 001 Junior 781 500 002 Intermediate 781 500 003 Senior

Market Swine

Please refer to the Market Animal Policies for further rules. 781 300 001 4-H Market hogs barrow, gilt (220-300lbs.) all breeds. 4-H Market Health form required. PREMIUM POINTS: BLUE 10 RED 8 WHITE 6

SMALL ANIMAL

EVENT SCHEDULE The schedule provides a starting time. Classes will run consecutively, lunch break will be announced. Show schedule is as follows:

Tuesday 10:00a – 11:30p Small Animal Registration (no Cloverbuds) 3:00 p.m. K-3 Cloverbuds Small Animal Check In 4:00 p.m. K-3 Cloverbuds Display - Cavy, Rabbit, Poultry

Wednesday 9:00 a.m. FFA Cavy Showmanship/Conformation FFA Rabbit Showmanship/Conformation 4-H Cavy Showmanship Sr. Cavy Showmanship Int. Cavy Showmanship Int. Novice Cavy Showmanship Jr. Cavy Showmanship Jr. Novice Cavy Showmanship 4-H Rabbit Showmanship Sr. Rabbit Showmanship Int. Rabbit Showmanship Int. Novice Rabbit Showmanship Jr. Rabbit Showmanship Jr. Novice Rabbit Showmanship 2:00 p.m. 4-H Cavies Conformation 4-H Rabbit Conformation 5:00 p.m. Market Poultry Conformation

Thursday 9:30 a.m. FFA Poultry Showmanship 4-H Poultry Showmanship Sr. Poultry Showmanship Int. Poultry Showmanship Int. Novice Poultry Showmanship Jr. Poultry Showmanship Jr. Novice Poultry Showmanship FFA Pigeon Showmanship 4-H Pigeon Showmanship

Sr. Pigeon Showmanship Int. Pigeon Showmanship Int. Novice Pigeon Showmanship Jr. Pigeon Showmanship Jr. Novice Pigeon Showmanship Conformation FFA Chicken 4-H Chicken FFA Other Fowl 4-H Other Fowl FFA Pigeon 4-H Pigeon Eggs

SMALL ANIMAL RULES 1. 4-H members must be present to show their animal, carry their animal to the judging table, and show the animal during judging. 2. Animals will be judged according to breed and variety. Any animal that does not fit in a breed standard will be placed in the crossbred class. 3. If five or more animals of the same breed are entered and there is no class for them, a class for that breed may be established. 4. Members will provide their own carpet square or mat at the show table. 5. All non-market small animals – cavy, rabbit and poultry – must be in member’s possession by May 1st. 6. See additional rules under specific animal section.

RABBITS Department Superintendent –

1. Rabbits will be examined on arrival by approved experts and will not be admitted to barn if they show evidence of ear canker, vent disease,

infected sores, snuffles, or skin diseases. 2. 4-H rabbits may be disqualified for any of the following defects or ailments: Crooked feet, legs, spine, neck or tail, lop ears, blindness, absence

of a tail or ear, missing or buck teeth, rupture, vent disease, or infected sores. Rabbits may be placed down but not disqualified for being over or under weight for their age class or for having other defects or ailments.

3. Any rabbit that has a permanent defect will be placed in the white ribbon group. Any rabbit that has a correctable problem shall, at the judge’s discretion, be placed in the red or white ribbon group

4. A 4-H member may enter only one rabbit in any class and may not enter more than five rabbits per species. NOTE: a pen of three counts as one entry.

5. All rabbits must be marked with indelible ink. Permanent identification is recommended. 6. See Small Animal Rules for additional information. Fill in blank in class number below with one of these HEAVYWEIGHT numbers:

01 American 11 Creme D’Argent 02 American Sable 12 Flemish Giant 03 Angora (Giant) 13 Hotot 04 Beveren 14 Lop (English) 05 Californian 15 Lop (French) 06 Champagne D’Argent 16 New Zealand 07 Checkered Giant 17 Palomino 08 Chinchilla (American) 18 Satin 09 Chinchilla (Giant) 19 Silver Fox 10 Cinnamon 20 Crossbred

Heavyweights 761 1__ 010 Pre-Junior Doe, born after June 1, 2021 761 1__ 020 Junior Doe, born March 1 to May 31, 2021 761 1__ 030 Intermediate Doe, born January 1 to February 29, 2021 761 1__ 040 Senior Doe, born before January 1, 2021 761 1__ 050 Pre-Junior Buck, born after June 1, 2021 761 1__ 060 Junior Buck, born March 1 to May 31, 2021 761 1__ 070 Intermediate Buck, born January 1 to February 29, 2021 761 1__ 080 Senior Buck, born before January 1, 2021 Note: Fill in blank in class number below with one of these LIGHTWEIGHT numbers.

21 American Fuzzy Lop 36 Lilac 22 Angora (English) 37 Lop (Holland) 23 Angora (French) 38 Lop (Mini) 24 Angora (Satin) 39 Mini Rex 25 Belgian Hare 40 Mini Satin 26 Britania Petite 41 Netherland Dwarf 27 Chinchilla (Standard) 42 Polish 28 Dutch 43 Rex

29 Dwarf Hotot 44 Rhinelander 30 English Spot 45 Silver 31 Florida White 46 Silver Marten 32 Harlequin 47 Tan 33 Havana 48 Thrianta 34 Himalayan 49 Other Lightweight Breeds and 35 Jersey Wooley Lightweight Crossbreds

Lightweights 761 1__ 100 Junior Doe, Less than 6 months old, born after March 1, 2021 761 1__ 110 Senior Doe, More than 6 months old, born before March 1, 2021 761 1__ 120 Junior Buck, Less than 6 months old, born after March 1, 2021 761 1__ 130 Senior Buck, More than 6 months old, born before March 1, 2021

PRODUCTION 761 200 000 Doe, with production records, must have kindled.

RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP (REQUIRED)

761 500 005 Junior Novice 761 500 001 Junior 761 500 006 Intermediate Novice 761 500 002 Intermediate 761 500 003 Senior

MARKET RABBITS

Please refer to the Market Animal Policies for further rules.

To be judged on conformation and condition, all breeds competing. Rabbits will be weighed individually. No “re-weighs”, first time weight is the official weight. Bill of Sale or documented birth plus COOL form must be presented at check in. Feed & Growth Records will be presented at pre-fair and during judging. Birth dates for the purposes of the 2022 county fair:

69-90 days = April 26 – May 18 Under 69 days = May 19 – July 26

761 300 010 Fryer, 3-1/2 to 5 lbs. Each, under 69 days. 761 300 020 Pen of three fryers, 3-1/2 to 5 lbs. each, under 69 days judged on conformation, condition and uniformity. 761 300 030 Roaster, 5 to 7 ½ lbs lbs. each, 69-90 days. 761 300 040 Pen of three roasters, 5 to 7 ½ lbs. each, 69-90 days (judged on conformation, condition and uniformity.)

RABBIT PELTS AND TANNED PRODUCTS

(County Fair Only) 1. Pelts must have been taken from rabbits owned by 4-H member during the current year, and must have been skinned, stretched and prepared

by the exhibitor. 2. Each member is limited to a maximum of two pelts. They may be in the same class. They will be divided into subclasses by weight for judging

-fryer pelts, 21/2 to 4 oz.; baker pelts, 4 to 8 oz.; and mature pelts, over 8 oz. A champion pelt will be selected. 3. Freedom from holes, flesh or fat, mildew, hutch stains and general condition of pelt will be considered as well as the density, texture and

quality of the fur. Note: Fill in blank in class number (_) with corresponding number for Junior, Intermediate, or Senior. 1 Junior 2 Intermediate 3 Senior

761 400 01_ Raw Pelt 761 400 02_ Tanned Pelt 761 400 03_ Tanned Rabbit Pelt Product PREMIUM POINTS: BLUE 6 RED 4 WHITE 2 CLOVERBUDS 4

CAVIES

Department Superintendent – Chrystal Akin-Bruce (541-490-8336)

1. All exhibitors must bring their own cavy pens. 2. Exhibitors are limited to a maximum of five animals. 3. See Small Animal Rules for additional information.

CAVIES Fill in blank in class number (__) with one of the following numbers. 1 Junior Sow, born after May 1, 20121 minimum of 12 – 22 oz. 2 Junior Boar, born after May 1, 2021 minimum of 12 – 22 oz. 3 Intermediate Sow, born March 1 to April 30, 2021, 22.1 to 32 oz. 4 Intermediate Boar, born March 1 to April 30, 2021, 22.1 to 32 oz. 5 Senior Sow, born before March 1, 2021, over 32 oz. 6 Senior Boar, born before March 1, 2021, over 32 oz.

762 101 0_0 Abyssinian 762 102 0_0 Abyssinian Satin 762 103 0_0 American 762 104 0_0 American Satin 762 105 0_0 Coronet 762 106 0_0 Peruvian 762 107 0_0 Peruvian Satin 762 108 0_0 Silkie 762 109 0_0 Silkie Satin 762 110 0_0 Teddy 762 111 0_0 Teddy Satin 762 112 0_0 Texel 762 113 0_0 White Crested 762 114 0_0 Crossbred

CAVY SHOWMANSHIP (REQUIRED) 762 500 001 Junior 762 500 005 Junior Novice 762 500 002 Intermediate 762 500 006 Intermediate Novice 762 500 003 Senior

PRODUCTION 762 200 300 Sow, with production records, must have farrowed. PREMIUM POINTS: BLUE 6 RED 4 WHITE 2 CLOVERBUDS 4

POULTRY

Department Superintendent – Linda Mooney (541-490-9861)

1. A 4-H member may make only two entries in each class, and a total of 15 entries of poultry altogether. NOTE: A pen of three counts as one

entry. 2. All poultry will be examined upon arrival by approved experts. No birds will be permitted to enter their cages until the inspection is made.

* Any bird showing clinical evidence of disease may be refused entry. * Birds vaccinated with live virus for Newcastle disease must have been vaccinated at least 30 days prior to the show.

3. See Small Animal Rules for additional information.

Chickens 731 101 0_0 APA standard bred large fowl * 731 101 1_0 Non-Standard Bred large fowl ** 731 101 2_0 Cross-Bred large fowl *** 731 102 0_0 APA and ABA Standard Bred – Bantam 731 102 1_0 Non-Standard Bred – Bantam 731 102 2_0 Cross-Bred – Bantam

Note: Fill in blank in class number with one of the following numbers. 1 Pullet, hatched this year 2 Cockerel, hatched this year 3 Hen, prior to this year’s hatch 4 Cock, prior to this year’s hatch

* Breeds entered in the American Poultry Association (APA) class are based on those birds found exclusively in the APA book titled, Standards of Perfection.

** The non APA Standard bred large fowl class would include birds found in standards other than APA, like the British or Japanese Standards. *** The Crossbred large fowl class would include known backyard crosses, sex links and birds associated with the OSU Animal Sciences Dept/Oregon

Fryer Commission Pen of Fryers Contest.

Laying Hens Pullets or hens in production. Pen of three count as one entry. To be scored on the following criteria: Visible signs of production 40 points Uniformity 30 points Condition Vigor 10 points Cleanliness 10 points Feathering 10 points

731 200 025 Chicken in production, county only class 731 200 026 Turkey in production, county only class 731 200 027 Duck in production, county only class 731 200 028 Goose in production, county only class 731 200 010 Pen of Laying Hens, Three hens in production

Other Fowl

731 103 0_0 APA standard bred duck 731 103 1_0 Commercial nonstandard breed and/or crossbred duck 731 104 0_0 APA standard bred goose 731 104 1_0 Commercial nonstandard breed and/or crossbred goose 731 105 0_0 APA standard bred turkey 731 105 1_0 Commercial nonstandard breed and/or crossbred turkey 731 106 0_0 Other

Note: Fill in blank in class number with one of the following numbers. 1 Young female, hatched this year 2 Young male, hatched this year 3 Old female, prior to this year’s hatch 4 Old male, prior to this year’s hatch

Pigeons 732 101 0_0 Homer 732 102 0_0 Performing 732 103 0_0 Fancy 732 104 0_0 Utility 832 105 0_0 Doves Note: Fill in blank in class number (__) with one of the following numbers.

1 Young hen 2 Young cock 3 Old hen 4 Old cock

Heritage Poultry County Only Class

Hood River County 4-H will use the term “heritage poultry” as defined by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy – naturally mating, long-lived, slow-growing varieties, most of which have standards defined by the American Poultry Association. See www.albc-usa.org for breed lists. Note: poultry entered in these classes may NOT be shown at state fair. To show at state fair, enter chickens in regular classes and turkeys in “other fowl” classes. 731 100 005 – chickens 731 100 006 – turkeys

Eggs

Note: Eggs should be turned in on Monday of fair week, 3:00-8:00pm at the Summit Building with inside exhibits.

731 40_ 010 White eggs, one half dozen 731 40_ 020 Brown eggs, one half dozen 731 40_ 030 Other eggs, one half dozen Fill in blank in class number with one of the following numbers:

1 Chicken 2 Duck 3 Turkey 4 Other species

Market Poultry

Please refer to the Market Animal Policies for further rules.

All market poultry exhibitors must present a Bill of Sale or report of hatch date and COOL form must be presented upon entry at pre-fair and at fair. Market poultry must be fully feathered at the time of judging.

Birds will be weighed individually at the fair. No “re-weighs.” First time weight is the official weight. All breeds will compete together. Hatch dates for the purposes of 2021 county fair are:

Under 6 months = January 20 to July 20, 2020 Under 1 year = July 20, 2020 to July 20, 2021

CHICKENS: Feed & Growth Records to be presented during judging. 731 300 010 Broiler / Fryers 4-6 lbs live weight, under 6 months 731 300 020 Broiler/Fryer, pen of three (under 6 months), 4-6 lbs. live weight 731 300 031 Single Roaster, under 6 months, 6 - 8 lbs. live weight 731 300 030 Roaster, pen of three, under 6 months, 6 - 8 lbs. live weight DUCKS: Feed & Growth Records to be presented during judging. 731 301 000 Pen of 3, 5-10 pounds, under 6 months 731 301 010 Single Duck, 5-10 pounds, under 6 months TURKEY: Feed & Growth Records to be presented during judging. 731 302 010 16 to 35 pounds, less than 1 year GEESE: Feed & Growth Records to be presented during judging 731 303 010 Single Goose, 8-15 lbs less than 1 year

POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP (REQUIRED)

731 500 005 Junior Novice 731 500 001 Junior 731 500 002 Intermediate 731 500 006 Intermediate Novice 731 500 003 Senior

Pigeon Showmanship (REQUIRED)

732 500 005 Junior Novice 732 500 001 Junior 732 500 006 Intermediate Novice 732 500 002 Intermediate 732 500 003 Senior PREMIUM POINTS: BLUE 6 RED 4 WHITE 2

4-H/FFA LIVESTOCK CONTESTS

4-H & FFA LARGE LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST 4-H and FFA contestants will judge classes of beef, sheep, goats and swine. (Participants will need to choose whether they are going to

participate in 4-H or FFA, but not both). They may also judge up to two classes of forage and identify up to 10 types of feed materials. 700 900 005 Cloverbud 700 900 006 Junior 700 900 002 Intermediate 700 900 003 Senior PREMIUM POINTS: BLUE 6 RED 4 WHITE 2 CLOVERBUD 4

SHOWMANSHIP

1. Animal science exhibitors are required to participate in showmanship contests relating to their exhibits. A 4-H member may enter only one showmanship contest for each kind of livestock (project). Example: a member may not enter two dairy showmanship contests.

3. 4-H members are expected to do their own fitting and training for the show. Intermediates and seniors should do their own clipping and blocking and should be able to demonstrate if asked.

4. No use of talcum powders, oils or other artificial coating materials will be allowed when fitting or showing animals in all swine classes. 5. Judges may ask questions about the member’s animal, or about fitting and showing and general knowledge. 6. Project showmanship guides will be the references for questions that may arise. 7. All animals used for showmanship (except dogs) must be exhibited in a conformation class. 8. Each 4-H and FFA member must show their own animal in conformation and showmanship classes unless excused by the area superintendent. 9. “Showmanship clothing” must be worn while showing and selling animals (neat and clean appearance). Appropriate clothing includes:

• Long pants and shirts (appropriate for breed). No tank tops and/or shorts will be allowed. • Whites are recommended but not required for dairy animals.

• Boots are required for showing beef and dairy, and recommended for small animal showmanship. • Long sleeves are required for showing small animals. • No dangling jewelry. • No open-toed shoes.

10. Round Robin eligibility will be determined by the judge.

4-H Livestock Showmanship Score Card The purpose of 4-H livestock showmanship is to teach 4-H members courtesy, good grooming, poise and confidence as well as how to fit, train

and handle animals. Basis for scoring:

Club member ........................................................................................... 25 (Clean, net, courteous, attentive, and confident.) The animal (condition and grooming) ...................................................... 25 (Clean, good condition for breeding or market, feet trimmed, properly groomed.) Showing the animal.................................................................................. 50 (Ability to show the animal to good advantage and to move the animal as directed by judge.) Possible score......................................................................................... 100

For showmanship class numbers, refer to specific animal species.

HERDSMANSHIP

Wednesday, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Livestock herdsmanship in 4-H contests helps teach club members to be courteous, neat and orderly, and how to take proper care of their

animals. Therefore, herdsmanship is the responsibility of each 4-H member. For complete scorecard, contact the Extension Office. 1. Club members will be judged on appearance, cooperation, courtesy, work done by members and proper attire. 2. Animals should be clean, comfortable, secured properly and safe. Stalls/pens should be clean. 3. Barn area should be clean and orderly with feed and equipment stored with clear signage. Herdsmanship will be judged on a club basis for ribbons and/or designated awards.

All livestock clubs will automatically be entered in herdsmanship. A small club is defined as having 1 to 10 enrolled members; a medium club is defined as having 11 to 19 enrolled members; and a large club is defined as having 20 or more enrolled members.

NOTE: Cloverbud members may not participate in club herdsmanship in the large animals barns. Parents are not allowed to assist with herdsmanship. In the small animal barn the 4-H’er and superintend and/or chair are the only individuals who can handle, care or cool the animals. If superintendents note parental assistance, that club’s placing be lowered one placing for the day.

MARKET ANIMAL YOUTH AUCTION COMMITTEE POLICIES Jason Johnston, Committee Chairman

541-352-6322 All youth that sell an animal in the auction are required to turn in a Thank You note prior to checking out on Sunday. Thank you notes will be provided and mailed by the Auction Committee. Youth are encouraged to follow-up with an additional Thank You gift. Youth are allowed to display award banners during the auction. One additional youth member may assist with holding banners as needed.

MARKET ANIMALS Class numbers and judging requirements are listed in the specific breed section of the fair book. MARKET ANIMAL POLICY Market animal policies are designed to ensure the best possible market product. These projects are terminal and many of these policies are in place to ensure that processing can be done in best possible way. • 4-H/FFA members with auction animals that test positive for drugs will receive a payment minus the resale value as the auction

committee has to pay for the resale animal. • Each person will be limited to selling a maximum of two market animals (species). They can be the same species. Youth may select TWO from the following:

• Market hog • Market Goat • Market Lamb • Market Steer • Market Rabbit Roaster or Fryer or Pen of 3 • Poultry Market Chicken Roaster or Fryer or Pen of 3 or a Turkey • Waterfowl Market Duck or Market Goose

• Livestock must be fed with a standard feed and in a healthy manner following recommended withdrawl times. • 4-H/FFA members participating in the beef, sheep, swine and goat market project area may tag two animals of the same species at the pre-fair

weigh-in. See Livestock Rules #8 for information on alternate forms of tags. o If 4-H/FFA members tag two animals, records must be keep on both animals as they are both considered part of their project. o 4-H/FFA members must then decide which animal to bring to fair BEFORE ARRIVAL, as they are only able to bring and weigh one

market animal (or pen of 3 chickens or pen of 3 ducks or pen of 3 rabbits) in each species at the Hood River County fair. (4-H/FFA members are only allowed to sell 2 animals/species total at the Hood River County Livestock Auction.)

o If the second tagged animal qualifies for a breeding class, the 4-H/FFA member may exhibit in the breeding class. 4-H/FFA records will be required.

• Animals will be weighed as they arrive at the fairgrounds on Tuesday morning of fair week for an official weight. If animal weight is in question, animal will be taken off scales, scales rebalanced, then animal reweighed immediately. That weight will stand as official. Prior to show, scales are checked and certified by State Weights and Measures Division.

• Animals weighing less than the minimum or more than the maximum allowed may not be sold through the auction. • A market animal receiving a white ribbon in a conformation class will not be able to sell in the livestock auction. • Animals meeting weight limitations will be evaluated by a qualified judge who will estimate the live quality grades. Judges decisions are

final. Purchasers are required to accept the carcass as graded. • Auction sales are subject to available market. If there is no market, animals will not be auctioned. • Animals will be sold at the official gross weight. • There will be a 5% deduction from gross sale price of each animal to help cover auction expenses. • Once an animal has an official weight and meets the standard for auction, the animal is required to be sold in the auction. If a member chooses

to withdraw their market animal from the auction, withdrawal must be done prior to the animal entering the scale at the final weigh in. • Care and welfare of all market animals is required of the seller until the animals are shipped. • Members will be paid for their animals as soon as ALL buyers have paid for their animals. (Copies of 4-H member’s thank you letters required

prior to checks being issued.) • Animals, which have been previously sold through a finished market animal sale connected with a fair, or livestock show are not eligible for

exhibition. • The same animal cannot be carried in both 4-H and FFA. Separate records must be kept for the 4-H project and FFA project.

FFA and 4-H will be judged separately, but sold together. Sold first will be 4-H, odd numbered years, FFA, even numbered years. Animals will be sold as placed. Any run off between 4-H and FFA can be recognized via a banner and announced by the announcer. Each 4-H and FFA member must show their own market animal through the sales ring unless excused by the superintendent.

• Every 4-H/FFA fair exhibitor will be responsible for handling their animals and will be responsible for any animal getting loose and causing injury to any person or to any property, and shall not hold the Board, OSU Extension Service and their employees, and all 4-H Leaders from and against all claims and demands, costs, charges and expenses which incur due to animals not being properly handled or guarded. If problem situations do arise, the 4-H agent or FFA advisor will oversee appropriate action to correct the problem.

• No steroids, stimulants, perfumes, hairspray or foreign materials will be used as a relaxant on any animal exhibited at Hood River County Fair. If such material is used at the fair, the animal will be expelled from the fair

• Market hogs are not to be body shaved or clipped at any time during the 4-H/FFA member’s ownership of the animal. Exceptions are the clipping of the ears and tail of the pig.

• No use of talcum powders, oils or other artificial coating materials will be allowed when fitting or showing animals in all swine classes. • Artificial coloring of any animal, or any artificial means of removing or remedying physical defects of conformation in animals such as lifting

or filling under the skin will be considered as fraud and deception. o All market animals must have met all medication/feed withdrawl times prior to final weigh in. o All animals giving evidence of such treatment before or after slaughter will result in the owner being barred from future shows and all

awards and sales proceeds being withheld from current show. • Market Animal Health Record is required on all market beef, sheep, swine and goats and should be turned in at final weigh in. • COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) affidavits are required for all market sheep, goats, and small animals. COOL affidavits are to be

turned in at initial weigh in.

MARKET ANIMAL REPLACEMENT POLICY • If a tagged market animal of a 4-H or FFA member should die or become sick/injured:

o And the 4-H/FFA member has a second tagged animal, they may use that animal. o If they do not have a second tagged animal and want to replace the animal, the 4-H/FFA member is to provide the following information

within 48 hours to the Livestock Auction Committee: • A vet statement on the dead, sick or injured animal prepared by a veterinarian or species fair superintendent. • A statement of support from his/her 4-H leader or FFA advisor regarding the replacement. • A summary of the events that lead to the death of the animal. • The Fair Superintendent must tag the replacement animal

• If replacement is approved by the Livestock Auction Committee replacement animal does not qualify for rate of gain contest. • Replacement animal will sell last in sale order for their ribbon placing (e.g., if it received a blue ribbon, the animal would sell last blue or, if

received a red ribbon, the animal would sell last red ribbon animal.) • No replacement request will be granted within 10 days of the start of the Hood River County Fair. • All market animals must be on the fair grounds premises during allotted times. BEEF – Final Weigh In is Tuesday of fair week, 5:30-6:00am • Only beef steers may participate in the market program. • Steers must be owned by the 4-H and FFA member by March 1. • Animals must be under 4-H/FFA member’s control.

o At first weigh-in (the First Saturday in March) all steers will be haltered with lead ropes attached to the halter. • All market steers must be weighed and tagged on first Saturday of March at the Hood River County Fairgrounds, 8am-9:30am. • Steers must be dehorned and fully castrated before initial tagging. (No solid horns) If banded, no mass will be hanging below the band.

Steers must be fed in accordance with FDA regulations. • At fair, steers must weigh 1000 lbs. or more and be graded Select or better (Red Ribbon or Better) by the judge in order to qualify for the

sale. • Steers must be under 24 months of age. • Brand inspection according to the law in effect at show time will be enforced. Evidence of ownership must accompany each beef exhibit

and this evidence must be turned in to the area superintendent when the animals are entered. Transportation slips needed at final weigh-in.

LAMBS - Final Weigh In is Tuesday of fair week, 8:30-10:00am • Market sheep may be either wethers or ewe lambs. • Lambs must be owned by the 4-H/FFA member by May 1. • All lambs must be weighed and tagged on the first Saturday in May at the Hood River County Fairgrounds, 8am-9:30am, to be eligible for

sale. • Castration of Lambs must be initiated before Initial Weigh-in and they must be fully castrated and healed prior to Final Weigh-In. Lambs

must have only lamb’s teeth showing at the time of final weigh-in. • At Final Weigh-in, lambs must weigh at least 110 lbs. to 150 lbs. and be graded Choice or better (Red Ribbon or better) by the judge to

qualify for sale. • All sheep exhibited must have an official ID tag through the USDA Scrapie Eradication Program. • Lambs must be born in the current year.

HOGS – Final Weigh In is Tuesday of fair week, 8:30-10:00am • Market hogs may be either gilts or barrows. • Hogs must be owned by the 4-H/FFA member by May 1. • All hogs must be weighed and tagged the first Saturday in May at the Hood River County Fairgrounds, 8am-9:30am, to be eligible for sale. • Castration of Hogs must be initiated before Initial Weigh-in and they must be fully castrated and healed prior to Final Weigh-In • Animals must be clean before final weigh-in, especially ear tags. • Pigs are not to be body shaved or clipped at any time during the 4-H/FFA member’s ownership of the animal. Exceptions are the clipping

of the ears and tail of the pig. If the animal is body shaved or clipped, it will be placed lower in the sale order. • At Final Weigh-in, hogs must weigh at least 220 lbs. to 300 lbs. and be graded number 2 or better (Red Ribbon or better) by the judge to

qualify for sale. • The use of Paylean or ractopamine hydrochloride is prohibited. GOATS – Final weigh in is Tuesday of fair week, 6:00-8:30am. • Market Goats may be either wethers or does • Goats must be owned by the 4-H/FFA member by May 1 • All goats must be weighed and tagged on the first Saturday in May at the Hood River County Fairgrounds, 8am-9:30am, to be eligible for

sale. • Castration of Goats must be initiated before Initial Weigh-in and they must be fully castrated and healed prior to Final Weigh-In • At Final Weigh in, goats must weigh at least 60 lbs., maximum 106 lbs. and be graded a red ribbon or better by the judge to qualify for

sale. • All goats exhibited must have an official ID tag through the USDA Scrapie Eradication Program. • Goats must still have their kid teeth and must be born on or after November 1st of the prior year. • Generally market goats should be dehorned. However, If horns are a breed characteristic, dehorning is not required. The requirement is

that animals be SAFE and manageable with a lead. If animals show any sign of being unsafe because of their horns, exhibitors may be asked to cap or tip horns or remove the animal from exhibition. All necessary measures to ensure safety for the goat and handler must be taken including pen modifications so head do not get stuck.

RABBITS – Final weigh in is Tuesday of fair week, 10:30-11:30am • Each member may weigh up to 4 fryers or roasters and choose 3 of them for one market pen of three OR choose 1 of them for an individual

market rabbit. The final project must be selected at fair entry. (The market pen of three is judged on conformation, condition and uniformity-they should all be the same breed. Class selection needs to be made prior to final weight in)

• Market rabbits must be owned by June 30 • Fryers under 69 days of age. Weight 3.5-5 pounds. • Roasters 69-90 days of age. Weight 5-7.5 pounds. • All market rabbits must be weighted and tattooed on the second Saturday of July at Hood River County Fairgrounds, 8 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

to be eligible for sale POULTRY: CHICKEN, DUCKS, GEESE OR TURKEY CHICKENS • Each member may weigh up to 4 fryers/broilers or roasters and choose 3 of them for one market pen of three OR choose 1 of them for an

individual market chicken (Class selection needs to be made prior to final weigh in) • Market chickens must be owned within two weeks of hatch date and no later than June 15

• Market chicken fryers/broilers must weigh between 4 to 6 pounds each • Market chicken roasters must weigh 6-8pounds each • Chickens must be under six months of age. • All market chickens must be weighed and banded on the second Saturday of July at Hood River County Fairgrounds, 8 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

to be eligible for sale DUCKS • Each member may weigh up to 4 ducks and choose 3 of them for one market pen of three OR choose 1 of them for an individual market

duck. Selection must be made at fair entry (Class selection needs to be made prior to final weigh in) • Market ducks must be owned within two weeks of hatch date and no later than June 15 • Market ducks must weigh between 5 to 10 pounds • Ducks must be under six months of age. • All market ducks must be weighted and banded on the second Saturday of July at Hood River County Fairgrounds, 8 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. to

be eligible for sale GEESE • Each member may weigh up to 2 geese and choose 1 of them for an individual market goose (Class selection needs to be made prior to

final weigh in) • Market geese must be owned within two weeks of hatch date and no later than June 15 • Market geese must weigh between 8 to 15 pounds each • Geese must be under one year of age. • All market geese must be weighted and banded on the second Saturday of July at Hood River County Fairgrounds, 8 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. to

be eligible for sale TURKEYS • Each member may weigh up to 2 market turkeys and choose 1 of them for an individual market Turkey (Selection needs to be made prior

to final weigh in) • Market Turkeys must be owned within two weeks of hatch date and no later than June 15 • Market turkeys must weigh between 16 to 35 pounds each • Turkey’s must be under one year of age. • All market turkeys must be weighed and banded on the second Saturday of July at Hood River County Fairgrounds, 8 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

to be eligible for sale HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION ALL LIVESTOCK • A veterinarian will be present during the entry periods and no animal or bird will be assigned quarters before veterinary inspection. • A clinical inspection of all 4-H/FFA cattle, hogs, sheep, dairy goats, poultry, pets, cavies and rabbits will be made upon arrival at the

fairgrounds. Any animals showing clinical evidence of a disease will be refused entry. Animals affected with warts, lice, ringworm, or other skin conditions or unsightly blemishes or any other infections or contagious disease will be refused entry. Any animal becoming ill during the fair will be required to be removed from the fair.

• No use of outside drugs to enhance animal performance or mask pain will be allowed.

4-H & FFA are Grateful To all of the

County Fair Award & Trophy Supporters