NORTHERN DISTRICT LIVESTOCK SHOW

The Culpeper Invitational

Saturday, May 22, 2021

Culpeper Agriculture Enterprises

10220 James Monroe Highway

Culpeper, VA 22701

SWINE SHOW - 9:00 a.m.

SHEEP SHOW - Follows Swine Show

Concurrent with Beef Show

BEEF SHOW – 11:00 a.m.

GOAT SHOWS – 1:00 p.m. (runs at same time as Beef Show; dairy goat will follow market goat)

Show Committee Chairman

Andy Anderson, 540-547-2926 northerndistrictlivestockshow@gmail.com

Carl Stafford, Culpeper Extension Agent, ANR 540-727-3435

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GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS

EXHIBITORS

1. Each exhibitor must be a 4-H or FFA member enrolled in a 4-H club or FFA chapter by January 1, 2021. Exhibitors must be 9 years of age by September 30, 2021 to participate and not passed the age of 19 by December 31, 2021.

2. Entry deadline for all departments – Entries are Due by April 30, 2021. Late entries will be accepted until May 7, 2021 but will incur a double entry fee. Exhibitors will need to complete the online entry form, upload their Health History form, and will have the option to either pay via PayPal or mail a check payable to ‘Northern District Livestock Show’ to: Andy Anderson, NDLS Treasurer, 4489 Hoover Rd, Reva, VA 22735. Entry fees are non refundable.

3. Showmanship Class Ages are as follows:

Novice: Never shown before in a 4-H/FFA show.

Junior: 9-12 years of age

Intermediate: 13-15 years of age

Senior: 16-19 years of age

4. All exhibitors must wear their exhibitor’s number, clearly visible, while in the show ring. Number cards will be provided. Harnesses will not be required.

5. Showmanship classes - if an exhibitor enters more than one species, they must enter at least one showmanship class. They do not have to participate in all showmanship classes. Whichever showmanship class they participate in, must be marked on their entry forms.

6. All animals must be shown clean and dry. Beef see rule #5 under beef show rules.

7. With the exception of those with disabilities, injury, or when two (2) animals are in the same class the exhibitor must show each class entry. The second animal must be shown by another NDLS exhibitor the day of the show.

8. NO OVERNIGHT STAYING OF ANIMALS OR PERSONS WILL BE ALLOWED.

9. No adding entries, substituting, or switching of classes will be permitted unless a mistake is made in printing the catalog. Mistakes in printing will be checked with the entry form.

10. Late Arrivals on Show Day will not be permitted to show. We can not hold weigh-ins or show start times for late arrivals.

11. The Northern District Livestock Show is open to 4-H/FFA exhibitors from the following counties: Albemarle, Alexandria, Arlington, Augusta, Bath, Caroline, Clarke, Culpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Fluvanna, Frederick, Greene, Highland, King George, Loudoun, Louisa, Madison, Orange, Page, Prince William, Rappahannock, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Spotsylvania, Stafford and Warren.

CODE OF CONDUCT

The Code of Conduct is an agreement, formal or implied, between the participants and the management of this show. Its purpose is:

· To ensure the overall well being of animals exhibited.

· To ensure the use of commonly accepted practices in preparing and exhibiting animals for show.

· To maintain the intent and integrity of animal competitions for future generations.

All Adults and Youth should abide by the 4-H Code of Conduct.

Disciplinary action will result from any infraction of the above provisions and any one or more of the following actions may be taken depending on the severity of the infraction a determined by the show committee:

· Legal action

· Suspension of 4-H privileges

· Extension agent will be notified.

· Restitution

· Apology to those involved

· Reprimand

· May be asked not to return in the future shows.

ENTRIES

1. All entries must be entered online by the date listed under general rules. Payment may be made via PayPal or check. All checks should be made payable to: Northern District Livestock Show. Mail to: Andy Anderson, NDLS Treasurer, 4489 Hoover Rd, Reva, VA 22735. Any returned check fees, bank fees, or other collection fees will be the responsibility of the exhibitor. Entry fees are non refundable.

2. A completed, signed “Health History Report for 4-H Members” must accompany entry forms.

3. All entries must be the property of the 4-H or FFA member making the exhibit. Entries are accepted in good faith that feeding, management, and care of animals have been conducted as part of a 4-H or FFA project by the exhibitor.

4. Gates will open at 7:00 am, all animals must stay on trailers until they have been cleared by a vet. All SWINE entries must be weighed at the upper barn between 7 & 8 am and in their stalls by 8 am. SHEEP entries must be weighed at the upper barn between 8 & 9 am and in their designated areas by 9:15am. GOAT entries must on grounds by 11am. GOATS will be be weighed at 11am. BEEF entries will be accepted at the lower barn and must be in the stalls by 9am. Beef Steers will be weighed as they come off the trailer. The Northern District Livestock Show will not be responsible for any loss or damage. NO PERSONS OR ANIMALS WILL BE PERMITTED TO STAY ON THE GROUNDS OVERNIGHT.

5. Animals shall be under the control of exhibitors at all times without the aid of tranquilizers or other drugs. Dangerous or drugged animals will be disqualified and removed from show area.

6. All animals exhibited must be in good physical health. Any animal found with a disease that could be passed on to other animals will be removed immediately from the grounds. The veterinarian will check health of animals before unloading. The veterinarian will make the final decision. No health papers from any veterinarian will be accepted.

7. Exhibitors must check in with the barn management prior to getting exhibitor number.

8. Any animal shown in purebred breeding classes must have registration papers present on the day of the show, except lambs. Lambs that are pending should have proof of both parents that are registered the day of the show. Papers will be checked prior to showing. A screening committee will verify the suitability of entries in any class.

9. All written complaints or suggestions should be directed to appropriate committee chair by close of the show.

10. Show chair has the right to add, delete, or combine classes.

GROUNDS

1. Vehicle operators will observe and obey designated parking areas.

2. Show management will do the space assignments.

3. A food stand selling items for breakfast and lunch will be available on the grounds.

4. Exhibitors should bring only the bedding they need. After the show the bedding may remain, but must be scattered. Exhibitors are expected to clean up their own areas. Cattle, sheep, and goats will not be given individual pens. Swine will be given pens. See department show rules for space information.

5. Northern District Livestock Show and Culpeper Agriculture Enterprise will not be responsible for damaged or loss of personal property.

6. No pets allowed on grounds.

CLASSES

1. The order of showing and judging will be: Showmanship classes, followed by the other classes listed under each species. Being this is a one day show; each show will start at the conclusion of the others. If an exhibitor enters more than one species at the show he or she has the option of participating in one showmanship or all that they enter. Each exhibitor is required to show in at least one showmanship class. The showmanship class must be marked on the entry form.

2. Premium money, ribbons, and awards will be given the day of the show.

3. When classes are divided, money and ribbons will be awarded and the winners are eligible to come back in the championship class. It will be the decision of the superintendents as to when classes are to be broken.

BEEF SHOW RULES

Beth Lineweaver 540-718-1152 bbenn89@vt.edu

Katie Wood 540-298-1303 ksheadswood@gmail.com

1. See General Rules & Regulations.

2. All entries must be carried as an official 4-H/FFA project certified by an Extension Agent/FFA advisor.

3. An entry fee of $20 per entry/head must accompany the entry form. Late Entries $40/head entry fee. See General Rules & Regulations #2 for entry deadlines. Entry fees are non refundable.

4. Exhibitors should bring only the bedding they need. After the show the bedding may remain, but must be scattered. Exhibitors are expected to clean up their own areas. Penning will be done at the discretion of the barn manager.

5. Cattle may be clipped, washed, and brushed or combed. Only conditioning sprays, glues, and adhesives ARE allowed. NO paints, artificial add ons, etc. Fitting must be done by exhibitor and parent/guardian/family member only. If caught using paints or artificial add ons, exhibitor will be immediately disqualified. This will be highly monitored.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

If heifer originated from a state other than Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, or North Carolina, proof must be shown of negative Brucellosis (BANGS) vaccination and negative TB or current negative blood test within 30 days.

BEEF SHOWMANSHIP

1. Every exhibitor must enter the showmanship class - unless you are showing more than one species. See General Rules & Regulations #4.

2. Animals must be cleaned and well groomed.

FEEDER/MARKET STEERS

1. Beef feeder steers will be divided by weight classes.

2. Exhibitors must own their feeder/market steers by February 15, 2021.

3. Feeder/market steers are defined as those intended for show and sale by the fall of 2021.

4. A maximum of two (2) steers may be entered per exhibitor.

PUREBRED HEIFERS

1. Purebred heifers will be divided into different breed classes. Four (4) or more heifers will constitute a breed division. If there is not 4 heifers to make a division, then heifers will show in AOB division. There is no limit on the number of heifers that can be shown in each breed, so long as the exhibitor does not enter more than two (2) animals per age class.

2. Purebred heifers must be entered on the Junior Purebred Heifer project entry blank. A copy of the registration papers must be included with the entry forms. Registration papers are required the day of the show and will be checked by the barn manager.

3. Tattoos must be legible and match registration papers. If not, must be shown in commercial class. If no registration papers are included with entry form and presented on the day of show then heifers will show in commercial class.

4. The date of sale as shown on the registration certificate will be the date that is used to determine eligibility of purchased heifers or a proper bill of sale.

5. All heifers must be the property of, in the care of, and registered in the sole name of the exhibitor by the following dates according to age and show classification:

Senior Yearling Heifers: January 15, 2021

Early Junior Yearling Heifers: January 15, 2021

Late Junior Yearling Heifers: January 15, 2021

Summer Yearling Heifers: March 15, 2021

Senior Heifer Calves: April 20, 2021

There will be five classes for each breed:

Senior Yearling Heifers: Calved 9/1/2019 - 12/31/2019

Early Junior Yearling Heifers: Calved 1/1/2020 - 2/28/2020

Late Junior Yearling Heifers: Calved 3/1/2020 - 4/30/2020

Summer Yearling Heifers: Calved 5/1/2020 - 8/31/2020

Senior Heifer Calves: Calved 9/1/2020 - 12/31/2020

COMMERCIAL HEIFERS

1. Commercial heifer class will be judged the same as purebred heifers and under the same ownership dates and must be calved on or after September 1, 2019.

2. Ribbon and premium money will be awarded.

SWINE SHOW RULES

Swine Show Chairman: Sarah Bullard | 540-341-7950 sarahs2@vt.edu

1. See General Rules & Regulations.

2. Entry must be in the possession of the exhibitor by April 30, 2021. It must be carried as an official 4-H or FFA project, certified by an Extension Agent or FFA Advisor.

3. An entry fee of $10 per animal must accompany the entry form. Late entries $20/head entry fee. See General Rules & Regulations #2 for entry deadline. Entry fees are non-refundable.

4. Each exhibitor is limited to 3 breeding gilts and/or 4 market hogs.

5. A breeding gilt will be defined as any unbred female no older than 8 months of age. Breeding gilts must weigh between 100 – 280lbs.

6. All hogs must be identified with an ear tag.

7. Hogs entered in the feeder/market classes are not eligible to show in the breeding classes and the hogs entered in the breeding classes are not eligible to show in the feeder/market classes.

8. All market hogs entered must weigh between 100 lbs. to 280 lbs. to be eligible to show.

9. All hogs originating from an out of state breeder must be from a pseudorabies free herd. Certification papers for out of state hogs must be presented to the show committee the day of the show or they will not be able to show. All hogs originating from a Virginia breeder are not required to show proof of pseudorabies certification.

10. Bring only the bedding you will need for your animals the day of the show. Penning will be done at the discretion of the barn managers. Pens must be cleaned out of person trash and belongings at the conclusion of the show. Bedding does not have to removed, just scattered.

DIVISION 1 – SWINE SHOWMANSHIP

1. All swine exhibitors must participate in the showmanship class unless you are showing more than one species. See General Rules & Regulations.

DIVISION 2 – BREEDING CLASSES

1. All gilts will be weighed prior to the show. All hogs must weigh between 100 lbs. and 280 lbs. Classes will be divided by weights at the discretion of the show managers.

2. There will be no individual breed classes.

DIVISION 3 – FEEDER / MARKET HOG CLASSES

1. All market hogs will be weighed prior to the show. All hogs must weigh between 100 lbs. and 280 lbs.

2. Classes will be divided by weights at the discretion of the show managers.

SHEEP SHOW RULES

Jamie Simpson 540-219-7793 Farmershand17@gmail.com

1. See General Rules & Regulations

2. Entry must be the property of the exhibitor by January 1, 2021 for yearlings and aged sheep, and all breeding lambs and feeder/market lambs must be owned by April 30, 2021. It must be carried by an official 4-H or FFA project, certified by an Extension Agent or FFA Advisor.

3. An entry fee of $10 per animal must accompany the entry form. Late entries $20/head entry fee. See General Rules & Regulations #2 for entry deadline Entry fees are non refundable..

4. All breeding sheep and feeder/market lambs must be slick shorn within two weeks prior to the show except wool sheep. Wool breeds must have more than one inch of wool. All sheep must be shown clean and well groomed.

5. Each exhibitor is limited to a maximum of two (2) entries per class. Total head entered must not exceed 8 breeding sheep and/or 6 feeder/market lambs.

6. Scrapie Tags are required for all animals including wethers. The tags will be the official scrapie tags with the farm number appearing. No metal slaughter only tags will be accepted. Purchased lambs from large breeders should already have these tags when purchased.

7. Space is limited and will be assigned on a first come-first served basis. Sheep may be kept on trailers, tied in designated area of the barn, or you may bring your own pens to setup in the designated area of the barn. Exhibitors are expected to clean up their areas. Your personal trash and belongings must be picked up at the conclusion of the show.. Bring only the bedding you will need for your animals the day of the show.

8. Sheep may only be shown in one division (i.e. feeder/market, purebred, commercial, or wool).

9. While showing of the animal there will be no continuous lifting of the animal off the ground. This will lead to disqualification. This will be monitored during the show.

Animals will be treated humanely while they are at the show.

DIVISION 1 – SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP

All sheep exhibitors must enter the showmanship class unless you are showing more than one species the day of the show. See General Rules &

Regulations #4.

DIVISION 2 – FEEDER / MARKET LAMBS

1. Only wethers or ewe lambs may be shown in this division. Wethers must be shown with no evidence of testicular tissue and be completely healed from castration.

2. Scales will be provided and lambs will be weighed on the day of the show to determine final entries in the feeder/market lamb classes. Lambs will be weighed at the upper scales between 8 & 9 am.. All lambs must weigh a minimum of 50 lbs. Lambs will be weighed only if they are slick shorn no later than two weeks prior to show.

3. Feeder/market classes will be divided by weight, not breed.

4. Ewe lambs shown in this division may not be shown in breeding classes.

DIVISION 3 – REGISTERED PUREBRED CLASSES

1. All sheep must be the property of, and registration certificates issued in the name of, the exhibitor.

2. Only lambs may be exhibited with registration papers pending, however, the certificate of registration of the sire and dam must be available the day of the show.

3. Breed divisions must have four (4) or more animals exhibited by two (2) or more exhibitors. If less, they will be shown in other purebred.

4. All lambs must weigh a minimum of 50 lbs. All sheep in this division must be slick shorn within two weeks prior to show.

5. Each class entry to be shown by the exhibitor only, with the exception of disability or injury, or the exhibitor has two (2) entries in the class.

6. The purebred sheep classes are as followed:

Class 1 Junior ewe lamb Born January 1, 2021 or after

Class 2 Senior ewe lamb Born prior to January 1, 2021

Class 3 Yearling ewe Between 1 and 2 years of age

Class 4 Aged ewe Two years or older

DIVISION 4 – WOOL SHEEP

1. Sheep in this division may be registered, grade, or crossbred. Sheep exhibited in this division may not be shown in any other division.

2. Wool sheep may be exhibited in full fleece, but all sheep must be clean and well groomed.

3. All lambs must weigh a minimum of 50 lbs.

4. Sheep should be entered as fine, medium, long, or coarse wool (in the space designated for breed).

5. Wool classes will be judged in two sections: fine and medium wools, and long and coarse wools. Sections with fewer than four (4) animals will be combined.

6. The wool sheep classes will be shown the same as listed under purebred classes.

DIVISION 5 – COMMERCIAL SHEEP

1. Sheep in this division may not be exhibited in any other divisions.

2. All lambs must weigh a minimum of 50 lbs. All sheep must be slick shorn within two weeks prior to the show.

3. The commercial sheep classes will be shown the same as listed under purebred classes.

GOAT SHOW RULES

Steve Jones 540-222-6680 sjones88@vt.edu

Candace Myers 540-308-5681 Myersfunnyfarm7@gmail.com

1. See General Rules & Regulations

2. Entry must be in the property of the exhibitor by April 30, 2021. It must be carried as an official 4-H or FFA project, certified by an Extension Agent or FFA Advisor.

3. An entry fee of $10 per animal must accompany the entry form. Late entries $20/head entry fee. See General Rules & Regulations #2 for entry deadline. Entry fees are non refundable. Exhibitors are restricted to 2 market goats and a limit of 2 entries per class in the dairy show. Total goats exhibited cannot exceed 8 per exhibitor.

4. Space is limited and will be assigned on a first come-first served basis. Goats may be kept on trailers, or tied in the designated area of the barn, or you may bring your own pens to set up in the designated area of barn. Exhibitors should bring only the bedding they need. After the show the bedding may remain, but must be scattered. Exhibitors are expected to clean up their own areas.

5. Scrapie Tags are required for all market animals including wethers. The tags will be the official scrapie tags with the farm number appearing. No metal slaughter only tags will be accepted. Purchased goats from large breeders should already have these tags when purchased.

6. While showing the animal, there will be no continuous lifting of the animal off the ground. This will lead to disqualification. This will be monitored during the show. All animals will be treated humanely while they are at the show.

7. Doe kids may be shown in the market section OR the dairy section, not both. Wethers cannot be shown in dairy classes.

8. The Department Leaders may, at their discretion, split, combine or eliminate any class or classes based on the number of entries received. The decision of the Department Leaders is final.

DIVISION 1 –GOAT SHOWMANSHIP

1. All goat exhibitors must enter the showmanship class unless you are showing more than one species the day of the show. See general rules & regulations #4.

DIVISION 2 –MARKET GOATS

1. Wethers or does may be shown in this division. Wethers must have evidence of castration present.

2. All goats must be born on Oct 15, 2020 or after to be entered.

3. Scales will be provided and goats will be weighed on the day of the show to determine entries in market weight classes. Minor weight adjustment may be made by the show chair to balance weight classes.

4. Market classes will be divided by weight, not breed.

5. Exhibitors are limited to 2 market goats.

DIVISION 3 - DAIRY GOATS

1. Dairy goat exhibitors are encouraged to wear Dairy Whites, however Khaki trousers are acceptable with closed toe shoes or boots and matching belt. Tank tops, halter tops and clogs are not acceptable.

2. Dairy goats must be dehorned.

3. Exhibitors must show their own entries unless the exhibitor has more than one animal in the same class

(or in group classes), or permission is given by the show superintendent. Substitute show persons must be an NDLS exhibitor.

4. If less than four goats in a breed they will show in an All Other Breeds class.

Classes

Milkers, under 2 years old

Milkers, 2 & 3 years old

Milkers, 4 years old and older

Junior doe kids born on or after February 1, 2021

Intermediate doe kids born January 1–31, 2021

Senior doe kids born on or before December 31, 2020

Dry doe yearlings – over one year and under 2 years, never freshened