Cavy

PIMA COUNTY 4-H & FFA

PROJECT COORDINATOR: Susan Jonespimacounty4hcavy@gmail.comPhone: (520) 247-0810
SUPERINTENDENT: Heather Wood Tuffnuff551@msn.com Phone: (520)490-7999 County 4-H Office Contact: Ashlea Gideon, Assistant in Extension agideon@email.arizona.eduPhone: (623)229-1445 The Pima County 4-H/FFA Cavy Division is subject to all of the rules of the following:· Pima County 4-H/FFA General Animal Science Rules & Regulations· Pima County 4-H/FFA Small Stock Rules and Regulations· Pima County Junior Livestock Sales, Inc. Auction Rules· Pima County 4-H/FFA Cavy Project Rules

OWNERSHIP DEADLINE:        January 31st, 2025 All 4-H and FFA Animals Ownership Must Be Declared Online using the Google Form by January 31st, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
FAIR ENTRY DEADLINE:April 1st 2025 by 11:59 PM- using a Google Form that will be shared later.
FAIR WORKDAY (All cavy project participants must attend this day unless prior arrangements have been made with the Cavy Coordinator): April 12th, 2025;8am
FAIR CHECK-IN DATE:        Friday, April 19th, 2024- 3:00 PM- 7:00 PM BREED SHOW DATE :Saturday, April 19th, 2025; 9:00 AM         Breed show attire: 4-H club shirt or 4-H Dress/AttireCAVY QUIZ BOWL: Saturday, April 19th, 2025; 11:30 AM (following breed show)
SHOWMANSHIP:Saturday, April 19th, 2025; 2:00 PM         Showmanship attire: 4-H Dress/Attire
CAVY MEETING (Mandatory): Sunday, April 20th, 2025; 5:00PM
SMALL STOCK AUCTION: Sunday, April 27th, 2025; 10:30AM
4-H EXHIBITOR'S MEETING: Sunday, April 27th, 2025; 4:30PM under ramada
BLUE RIBBON CHECK-OUT:         Sunday, April 21st, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Cavies must remain in building until release time (6:00 PM) If any cavy leaves the building before 6:00 PM or without the permission from the Cavy Coordinator or Barn Manager, the 4-H/FFA member will forfeit their ability to show in any project at the Pima County Fair next year.

Requirements to show at Fair:

a) All Cavy project exhibitors must take the YQCA Assurance class (Youth for the Quality Care of Animals) either online (https://yqcaprogram.org/) or in person. Please email your completed certificate to pimacounty4Hcavy@gmail.com by 11:59 pm on January 31, 2025.

b) All cavy exhibitors must attend a minimum of 2 shows or clinics to participate in the Pima County Fair. This can be the Fur and Feather show (November 2nd, 2024) or Rabbit/Cavy Classic (January 11th, 2025). With prior approval from the coordinator, exhibitors may also attend an event outside the county or participate in a national show. Examples include the Gila County Show, the Maricopa County Show, the ARBA National Show, the ACBA Specialty Show, etc. These will be posted on Facebook or the 4-H Event Calendar as the dates become available.

c) FAIR WORKDAY (All Cavy project participants must attend this day unless prior arrangements have been made with the Cavy Coordinator): April 12, 2025; 8:00 AM. If an exhibitor misses Fair Workday, their club’s total herdsmanship points may be deducted from the total earned. If a child is sick, please contact the Coordinator prior to 8:00 AM of Fair Workday.

d) There will be a $1 per cage fee for each entry into the fair. The maximum number of entries is 10 cavies. Fees must be paid at check-in. Cash or Check Accepted only

Old Pueblo Hall Exhibits required for ALL projects by ALL Pima 4-H County Fair Exhibitors.

e) 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.

SMALL STOCK AUCTION:

a) The W-9 forms must be submitted to the project coordinator by 3:00 PM on Sunday, April 20th, 2025, along with a verbal declaration of the intent to auction their cavy. Their cavy will need to stay at the fairgrounds if they are going to auction their cavy. Should the child choose to auction a different small stock animal instead of their cavy, they are required to communicate their decision verbally to either the cavy coordinator or the Superintendent no later than 5:00 PM on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025.

a. Exhibitors in the 4-H program are not permitted to take home the cavy that is not being auctioned until Fair check-out day, which is Sunday, April 27th, 2025 @ 6:00 PM. Furthermore, the 4-H exhibitor is obligated to care for their cavy throughout this period instead of other 4-H participants.

b. If an exhibitor is not taking care of their cavy, the Project Coordinator may issue a written warning to the Exhibitor.

c. If an exhibitor still does not provide proper care for their cavy, the Project Coordinator may require the Exhibitor to REMOVE ALL THEIR ANIMALS and/or forfeit any awards and/or ban the exhibitor from showing in future Pima County Fairs.

b) For the small stock auction, cavies must be two years of age or younger and have been awarded a blue ribbon at the Cavy Breed Show.

c) Showmanship is required for any exhibitor who wishes to enter an animal in the Small Stock Auction.

d) See Small Stock Auction Rules for more information located in the Pima County Junior Livestock Sales, Inc. Auction Rules.

CHECK-OUT ALL CAVIES:

Sunday, April 20th, 2025 at 6:00 PM except the following:

Cavies designated for the following must STAY at the fairgrounds:

· Small Stock Auction

· Best in Show and Reserve in Show

· 2nd Reserve in Show

· All Best of Breed Winners

· All Best Opposite of Breed Winners

· Junior, Intermediate & Senior Showmanship Champion’s Cavies

Cavies must remain in the building until release time (6:00 PM). If any cavy leaves the building before 6:00 PM or without permission from the Cavy Coordinator or Barn Manager, the 4-H/FFA member will forfeit their ability to show in ANY PROJECT at the Pima County Fair next year.

IN THE EVENT OF A CANCELLATION OF THE PIMA COUNTY FAIR- NEW DATES AND DEADLINES WILL BE SENT OUT VIA EMAIL.

A. First year project members, only will be able to exhibit one (1) animal in the Pet Class, provided this is the exhibitor's only animal in this project, and this animal does not meet any breed or variety classification (per the ARBA Standard of Perfection) or have a known disqualification. B. Each exhibitor is limited to ten (10) entries of cavy excluding educational posters or displays or advanced projects.  C. All breeds of cavy accepted for show by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) may be exhibited by 4-H/FFA Cavy exhibitors.  D. The Pima County Cavy Show is not an ARBA sanctioned show. E. All animals must have ear tags in the left ear. If a cavy loses it ear tag, the Project Coordinator must be notified within 5 days to have the tag replaced. F. All cavies must be a minimum of twelve weeks old at check-in (born by January 22nd, 2025) and show maturity of handling the stress of the Fair. G. The Danish system of judging will be used for Cavy showmanship. Special Awards will be given to outstanding showmanship members. H. Showmanship winners from previous years are eligible to compete, if currently enrolled and in good standing per general small stock rules. I. Each exhibitor entering must register for showmanship using their own exhibit in the showmanship competition and said exhibit may also be entered in breed judging J. Exhibitors who are to participate in Showmanship must register for the contest on their entry form prior to the Fair. K. The showmanship contest will be judged only on the exhibitor's ability to show their knowledge in handling, fitting and selecting animals for production and show. The Judge may also ask questions pertaining to the project. L. All substitutions after the ownership deadline must be approved by the project coordinator.
M. Treatment of animals exhibiting signs of disease including the use of topical anti-parasitic drugs is not permitted within the livestock barn or fairgrounds. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to ensure all animals have been inspected and properly treated for disease before check-in. See General Animal Science Rules for more info.
N. All cavies will be checked for disease at the time of check-in. Cavies showing signs of disease as determined by the Project Coordinator or designees will be immediately removed from the Fairgrounds.
O. Only blue-ribbon animals may be eligible for sale at the Small Stock Auction. P. If an exhibitor has only one (1) cavy that has been removed from check-in, they may participate in Showmanship with a borrowed cavy from another exhibitor.   a) This must be approved by the Project Coordinator during the Check-In Period.

The following pertain to Advanced Cavy Genetic & Projects:

a) Open only to members participating in at least their second or third year of the Cavy project and enrolled with the Pima County Extension office in the Senior Cavy Project by January 1 of the current year. Advanced members must be in their fourth (4) year or more of the project.

b) The project must be approved by the Project Coordinator before filling out the entry form. If live animals are included in the exhibit, they may also be entered in the appropriate cavy breed class. Total animals entered in breed judging may not exceed the limit of 10 animals per exhibitor per project.

c) Enter the project by sending an email to the Project Coordinator & Project Superintendent and include a description. Record books or posters are due at check-in.

d) Projects will be displayed in Old Pueblo Hall and must be completed by 12:00 PM on Fair workday.

All classes will be judged by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) Standards and the Judge's decision will be final.

CLASSES AND LOTS FOR THE CAVY PROJECT

CLASS 1: CAVY SHOWMANSHIP

LOTS:

1- JUNIOR NOVICE

2- JUNIOR

3- INTERMEDIATE NOVICE

4- INTERMEDIATE

5- SENIOR NOVICE

6- SENIOR

CLASS 2: CAVY BREED (Show classes will be further broken down by weight at the Pima County Fair)

Please refer to the American Rabbit Breeders Association’s Standard of Perfection with regards to the Variety (color) of your cavy.

Lot:

1. Abyssinian

a) Boar

b) Sow

2. Abyssinian Satin

a. Boar

b. Sow

3. American

a. Boar

b. Sow

4. American Satin

a. Boar

b. Sow

5. Coronet

a. Boar

b. Sow

6. Peruvian

a. Boar

b. Sow

7. Peruvian Satin

a. Boar

b. Sow

8. Silkie

a. Boar

b. Sow

9. Silkie Satin

a. Boar

b. Sow

10. Teddy

a. Boar

b. Sow

11. Teddy Satin

a. Boar

b. Sow

12. Texel

a. Boar

b. Sow

13. White Crested

a. Boar

b. Sow

CLASS 3: PET

LOTS:

1- CAVY PET – These are cavies that do not fall within the American Rabbit Breeder’s Association’s Standard of Perfection

2-

CLASS 4: ADVANCED GENETICS & PROJECTS

LOTS:

1- ADVANCED CAVY GENETICS: an advanced display featuring breeding improvements or genetics.

2- ADVANCED CAVY PROJECT: an advanced display featuring equipment, by-products, or any cavy-related activity.

CLASS 5: CAVY EDUCATION POSTERS & DISPLAYS

LOTS:

1- Individual Poster- Junior

2- Individual Poster- Intermediate

3- Individual Poster- Senior

4- Individual Poster- Leader

5- Club Display

6- Club Group Demonstration with Display

7- Junior Individual Educational Display (two or more posters)

8- Intermediate Individual Educational Display (two or more posters)

9- Senior Individual Educational Display (two or more posters)

10- Leader Individual Education Display (two or more posters)