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PIMA COUNTY 4-H & FFA
DAIRY GOAT PROJECT PROJECT COORDINATOR Jeremy GinnEmail: jeremyginn24@yahoo.com COUNTY 4-H OFFICE CONTACTAshlea Gideon, 4-H Agentagideon@email.arizona.edu623-229-1445PIMA COUNTY 4-H & FFA
The Pima County 4-H & FFA Dairy Goat Division is subject to all rules of the following:· Pima County 4-H/FFA General Animal Science Rules & Regulations· Pima County 4-H/FFA Large Livestock Rules & Regulations· Pima County 4-H/FFA Dairy Goat Project Rules
Old Pueblo Hall Exhibits required for ALL projects by ALL Pima County Fair Exhibitors.
Those showing at the 2025 Pima County Fair must enter an exhibit into OPH that is related to their fair project. For those with multiple fair projects, each project must be represented in their OPH exhiibit. Whether that be one exhibit that encompasses all of their projects, or multiple exhibtits, either is acceptable. Each individual showman should be creating their own exhibit for OPH based on their individual projects. This excludes FFA members.
OWNERSHIP DEADLINE:
March 15th 2025- Ownership is declared on the Form for all Members. Please Note: Except newborn kids.
§ Signed Lease Papers (if applicable should be included in your online enrollment for project ownership.)
§ Proof of Quality Assurance under YQCA should be submitted as well.
§ Forms will not be accepted after 11:59 PM on the deadline date.
FAIR CHECK-IN DATE:
Monday, April 21st, 2025- 4:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Goats must be checked-in only during the check-in times. Animals cannot be left at the fairgrounds without being checked in. Late check-ins are not permissible. Please plan accordingly
SHOW DATE:
Thursday, April 24th, 2025; 9:00 AM
FAIR CHECK OUT DATE:
Sunday, April 27th, 2025- 6:00 PM (All project animals, exhibits, and poster must remain until 6:00 PM)
§ Friday, April 6th, 2025 11:59 PM- Project leaders are required to submit a list of approved youth that are eligible to participate in the 2023 Pima County Fair.
IN THE EVENT OF A CANCELLATION OF THE PIMA COUNTY FAIR- NEW DATES AND DEADLINES WILL BE SENT OUT VIA EMAIL.
Old Pueblo Hall Exhibits required for ALL projects by ALL Pima 4-H County Fair Exhibitors.
Those showing at the 2025 Pima County Fair must enter an exhibit into OPH that is related to their fair project. For those with multiple fair projects, please select one project to represent in OPH. Each individual showman should be creating their own exhibit for OPH based on their individual project. Exhibits can include posters (22"x28" or smaller), photography, baking, welding, etc. feel free to get creative with these exhibits. This excludes FFA members.
A. Each exhibitor will be limited to six (6) individual goats total that are eligible for showing. NO WETHERS WILL BE SHOWN. B. All animals must be tattooed. (exception are babies under 2month do not have to be tattooed) C. Animals to be shown at fair must be entered on the final entry form and submitted to project coordinator by midnight of March 15, 2024 of submitted electronically or postmarked by this date if sent via postal mail. D. The exhibitor must provide proof of ownership in the form of a valid Seasonal Pass issued by the Arizona State Department of Agriculture, as per Arizona state law (ARS 3- 1346, Section R3-2-703) Nursing kids not being shown are not required to be listed on a Seasonal Pass. E. First Year novice exhibitors NOT owning another project animal may lease a maximum of TWO project animals for exhibition and may show these project animals and their eligible offspring of the current 4H project year. This includes animals leased from parents, other family members, and 4H leaders. F. If leasing a project animal, signed lease papers must also be filed with the project coordinator no later than the ownership deadline of January 30, 2025. No Exceptions. G. Seasonal Pass and registration papers must be in the exhibitor's name and these documents must be provided at the time of fair check in. Members leasing an animal(s) may provide registration papers in the name of the lessee, provided a Lease Agreement is on file at time of Ownership Deadline. H. This show MAY or MAY NOT be sanctioned by the American Dairy Goat Association. The show will remain governed by the rules of the American Dairy Goat Association regardless of sanctioning status. If applicable, junior and senior does will not be separately sanctioned. I. If applicable, the show is sanctioned for the following breeds: TO BE ANNOUNCED. There will be a non-sanctioned class for unrecorded grade animals (U). Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats not registered with the American Dairy Goat Association will be shown in the unrecorded class, NO EXCEPTIONS. J. Classes will be shown in order of lot numbers. K. Order of Show: TO BE ANNOUNCED L. Check in Times: Check in times will be Monday, April 21, 2025 from 4:00 pm -8:00 pm. SPECIAL NOTE: Those members showing in the open dairy goat show MUST remove all animals housed overnight in the Horse Barn A by 9:00 am on Monday, April 21, 2025. Exhibitors are responsible for clean-up after their project animals in the Horse Barn A. NO EXCEPTIONS. M. In the event of show sanctioning, All registration or stamped duplicates must be checked in with the Project Coordinator or Superintendent - Monday, April 21, 2025, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. N. Tattoos on each animal must match those on the papers and on the 4-H tattoo record sheet and may be checked by the Project Coordinator or Superintendent before that animal may be checked in for fair participation. O. Does should not be shown bagged up to the point of discomfort. P. Base date for age of animal is April 21, 2025. Q. To be eligible to show in-group classes:a. Animals must have been shown in individual class.b. One animal may be borrowed from another Pima County 4-H/FFA member to make Get of Sire, Produce of Dam, and Dam & Daughter classes only. Unrecorded Grades may only participate in Best Three Females and Dairy Herd.R. Any Goat shown must be registered or recorded as the individual member's animal. Exception - See group class rules. S. Any doe kid shown and born after ownership deadline must be the offspring of a doe recorded as a 4-H or FFA member's project. (Kid must be exhibitor's project). T. All kids born after ownership deadline, January 15, 2025 must be tattooed and recorded with the Project Coordinator by March 15, 2025. Only baby bucklings under two months of age will be allowed to be penned. Exhibitors are encouraged to enter baby bucks in the Prospect Buckling Class. U. Exhibitors will NOT receive extra pens for wethers or baby bucks. V. Due to a shortage of pens, no dairy goat not entered in individual classes will be given pens. Companion wethers or does will be permitted at the discretion of the project coordinator. W. No horned goats will be permitted. Scurs will be tolerated if less than one (1) inch long. No Exceptions. X. All exhibitors are responsible for checking entries into correct classes and must be familiar with all general rules pertaining to Pima County 4-H/FFA Livestock Division. (All class changes must be made 24 hours prior to the show). Y. Exhibitors must know birth date of goat and freshening date, if applicable. Z. At close of entries, if extra penning space is available, more animals may be added at the discretion of the director and superintendent as listed on the original entry form. AA. Dairy Goat exhibitors shall wear clean, long sleeve white shirts and white pants or skirts in the Showmanship Ring. Vests, or ties are encouraged. BB. If at the time of animal arrival at the Livestock Barn an animal is suspected to be unfit, the on-call veterinarian will be requested to make the final decision as to whether the animal shall be removed from the fairgrounds or allowed to remain for participation. “Unfit” includes but is not restricted to: animals exhibiting symptoms of illness, parasites, injury, malnutrition, or does showing signs of imminent kidding. CC. All 4-H/FFA goats to be shown must have complete fitting (body clipping) prior to arrival at Fairgrounds, or they will not be shown. DD. Final grooming may include trimming of legs, ears, and udder. Electric clippers may be used by the exhibitor. EE. Clipping of baby kids under two months old is not required. FF. Goats must be washed at the wash racks only. GG. The 4-H program is an educational program for YOUTH exhibitors. Therefore, youth exhibitors are required to provide all necessary care for their project animals including feeding, watering, grooming, pen and stall maintenance and cleaning of aisles and related areas for the duration of the fair. Younger siblings or other youth who are under the age of 9 years are not allowed to assist in the handling of animals. Adult Leaders may assist in holding animals for grooming or may assist with milking. HH.Dairy does who are 138 days or more gestation will not be accepted for exhibition. II. Please plan your breeding accordingly. ALL SEASONAL PASSES MUST BE RETURNED TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IF ANIMAL WILL NOT BE SHOWN IN ANOTHER EXHIBITION IN THIS EXHIBITION YEAR.
CLASS 1: DAIRY GOAT SHOWMANSHIP
Lots:
1 – Senior
2 - Intermediate
3 – Junior
4 – Junior Novice
5 -Intermediate Novice
6 – Senior Novice
CLASS 2: BREED CLASS
Lots:1- Junior Kid: Born 3/1/2025-3/15/2025
2- Intermediate Kid: Born- 2/1/2025-2/28/2025
3- Senior Kid: Born- 1/1/2025-1/31/2025
4- Junior Yearling: Born- 4/23/2024--12/31/2024
5- Senior Yearling: Born- 4/23/2023- 4/22/2024
6- Junior Champion & Reserve Champion Doe
7- Junior Get of Sire: 3 junior does, Get of Sire. Sire must be named. May borrow one. All does shown in group class must have been in class 5 through 9.
8- Yearling Milker: Born in 2024
9- 2 Year Milker: Born in 2023
10- 3 Year Milker: Born in 2022
11- 4 Year Milker: Born in 2021
12- Aged Milker: Born in 2020 or before
13- Senior Champion & Reserve Champion Doe
14- Grand & Reserve Champion Best Udder of Breed
15- Senior Get of Sire: 3 does of the same breed, one doe must be in milk, from same sire, name of sire on entry. May borrow one.
16- Dam and Daughter: Dam with one daughter (any age), same breed.
17- Produce of Dam: two daughters (any age)
18- Best Three Females: 3 does of the same breed. Any age all owned by exhibitor. (One (1) entry per exhibitor)
19- Best Udder of Show
20- Best Doe of Show
Prospect Buckling Class: Buckling’s must be under 2 months of age, tattooed in accordance with ADGA Guidelines, and recorded on seasonal pass. We must have a minimum of 3 buckling’s entered for the
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