DEPARTMENT B - Beef

RULES AND REGULATIONS
GENERAL

1. All entries due to the Beef Chairman by August 1, 2010. There will be a $5.00 ENTRY FEE for all exhibits in the OPEN BREEDING Show.
2. All beef animals for exhibit must be in place no later than 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 9.
3. All beef animals entered must comply with the Fair's Animal Health Regulations. Any pre-show administering on any non FDA approved compound that may cause a quantitative or qualitative change in the characteristics of the animal on foot or in carcass will cause disqualification, and no premium money will be paid. In the market animal auctions, all sale money will be withheld if after slaughter, the animal is found to have been tampered with or altered, or if the carcass is condemned. The management also has the right to disqualify any animals if the appearance or temperament of which has been changed or altered by any process. This includes attempts to dye or discolor from the natural hair color and to the use of tranquilizers. In addition to the above penalties, any exhibitor caught in violation of such rules will be banned from showing and selling any livestock in project area at the current Clarke County Fair. The following year, they will be banned from showing and selling an animal in that project area (beef) for the coming year.
4. All 4-H'ers and FFA'ers planning to exhibit beef animals at the Clarke County Fair must turn in an updated project record book to the Extension Office or VoAg Instructor no later than Tuesday, July 15, 2010. One 4-H and FFA member will be elected by the junior beef exhibitors to serve a one-year term on the Fair Beef Committee for the following year. Election will occur on Friday of fair week and the term of office will start then and continue through fair week of the following year.
5. Tie-out for beef cattle shall be 8:30 p.m.
6. Because of space limitations, no nurse cows will be permitted on the fairgrounds.
7. If a 4-H or FFA exhibitor has two (2) animals in the same class, only another 4-H or FFA Junior Beef Exhibitor of Clarke County may show one of them.
8. All 4-H/FFA entries must have been personally managed, owned and cared for by the exhibitor throughout the entire project period.
9. All bulls born before January 1 of the year of the show must have a bull ring or nose lead in their nose at all times while on the fairgrounds.
10. All bedding and manure shall be place in designated areas. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of premiums.
    
    HEIFER
11. The Junior Heifer Show is open to all 4-H or FFA members of Clarke County and surrounding counties. All heifers exhibited by 4-H and FFA members must be owned and registered by and in care of the exhibitor by the following dates shown in the schedule below:
    
                                                         Owned & In Care of                     Registered in
    Born                                             Exhibitor by:                                  Exhibitors Name by:
    Sept. 1-Dec. 31, 2008              Jan. 1, 2010                                  May 1, 2010
    Jan. 1- April 30, 2009               Jan. 1, 2010                                  May 1, 2010
    May 1- Aug. 31, 2009                March 1, 2010                              May 1, 2010
    Sept. 1- Dec. 31, 2009             April 1, 2010                                  May 1, 2010
    
    
12. A MAXIMUM OF TWO HEIFERS PER BREED MAY BE SHOWN IN THE JUNIOR HEIFER SHOW. From time of purchase, the member must have personally managed, cared for, and fed the heifer/heifers he/she enters, except in the case of illness or other circumstances beyond the owner's control and not covering a total period of more than 30 days. All exceptions made shall be determined by the Beef Committee.
    All registered heifers must meet the minimum requirements of their breed associations. Registration papers for each heifer must be brought to the show and checked by one of the show's co-chairmen, and all pending pages will not be accepted. Tatoos must match registration papers.
13. All animals in 4-H and FFA heifer classes may compete in Open Heifer Classes for an entry fee of $5.00 per head.
14. In order to participate in the junior and open commercial beef heifer shows, heifers must not be registered with any breed association. Both straight bred and crossbred heifers are acceptable in the junior and open commercial beef heifer shows.
15. Cow-calf exhibits are not eligible for the champion female class.
16. All 4-H or FFA members, regardless of county of origin, must have a completed validation form for an updated record book with County Extension Agent signature.
17. 4-H and Livestock exhibits can only be fitted and cared for by the exhibitor and the immediate family members (i.e., mother, father, brother, sister) or another Clarke County 4-H/FFA exhibitor showing the same species in the current year at the Clarke County Fair.
    
    STEER
    
    
18. The Junior Steer Show is open only to Clarke County 4-H and FFA members enrolled in 4-H and FFA projects by December 1 of the current project year.
19. All 4-H and FFA steer entries must be in the care and remain in the ownership and care of the 4-H or FFA member making the exhibit by December 1 of the current project year. From time of purchase, the member must have personally managed, cared for, and fed the beef animal(s) he/she enters, except in the case of illness or other circumstances beyond the owner's control and not covering a total period of more than 30 days. All exceptions made shall be made by the Beef Committee. Entries are accepted in good faith that feeding, management, and care of the animals have been conducted as part of 4-H or FFA projects by the exhibitor. If an animal is not housed on property owned or rented by immediate family, then the exhibitor must notify the beef committee or Extension Office in writing and explain why to receive committee approval.
20. In order to show at the Clarke County Fair, all steers must be weighed in at the official weigh-in for the Carcass program. All 4-H and FFA steers must be branded.
21. During the Fair, steers for open and junior competition will be graded in the afternoon on the first Monday of the Fair. The beef cattle committee will determine the classes by breed and by weight within each breed if necessary. Each breed will exhibit separately. Classed will also be established for British Cross and Continental Cross steers. All steers grading select minus will be shown in feeder steer class near the conclusion of the breeding show in the afternoon.
22. Animals unacceptable because of lack of quality, lack of finish, or other defects including being a stag will not be sold.
23. Each junior exhibitor may show two (2) steers in the Junior Beef Show, and they can sell both steers in the sale providing the meet sale requirements. One dollar ($1.00) per head will be deducted from the sale price for the beef referendum.
24. The Grand Champion and the Reserve Grand Champion of the live show must be sold. All steers eligible to be sold must weigh at least 900 pounds and grade select or better. NOTE: Steers grading select minus will not sell. Any questions will be referred to the Beef Cattle Committee.
25. To recognize steer buyers, $12.00 from the proceeds of each steer sold will be retained to purchase a newspaper advertisement. Only the names of the buyers who purchased animals in the Show Barn will appear in the advertisement.
26. During the judging and selling of the steers, only exhibitors and members of the Beef Committee or someone designated by the committee may enter the show ring or sale ring.
27. Exhibitors who sell steers are expected to care for them until they are removed from the grounds.
28. All 4-H and FFA exhibitors may be no more than 18 years of age on December 31, of the year before the show.
29. All steers donated back for resale will be sold at the Farmers Livestock or designated market or to the other buyers designate by the Sale Committee and proceeds will be forwarded accordingly.
30. 4-H and Livestock exhibits can only be fitted and cared for by the exhibitor and the immediate family members (i.e., mother, father, brother, sister) or another Clarke County 4-H/FFA exhibitor showing the same species in the current year at the Clarke County Fair. All steers and heifers must be fitted in the immediate beef barn area. The fitting of the steers will be monitored by members of the beef committee, and any violation of these rules will result in disqualification from the show and sale.
31. Any animal deemed "not broken" or unruly to the point of being a safety risk will be disqualified form the show and/or sale by decision of the beef and/or sale committee and will be removed form the fairgrounds.
32. Market steers shown in the Open Market Steer Class are NOT eligible to be shown in the Junior Market Steer Class or sold in the 4-H/FFA Youth Livestock Show.

B-1 JUNIOR BEEF SHOWMANSHIP SHOW

Wednesday, August 11, 10:00 a.m.

CLASSES
1. All exhibitors will be required to participate in the Showmanship Show using their own steer of heifer.
2. Showmanship classes will be divided into Novice, Junior, Intermediate and Senior. Novice Showmen will be those youth who have not shown beef as a 4-H or FFA project previously at the Clarke County Fair. Junior Showman will be those exhibitors who will be 9, 10 and 11 years of age as of September 30, 2010. Intermediate showmen will be those exhibitors who will be 12 and 13 years of age as of September 30, 2010 and Senior Showmen are those exhibitors who will be 14 years of age and older as of September 30, 2010.
3. The Beef Showmanship classes are open only to Clarke County 4-H or FFA exhibitors.
4. There will be no fitting for the 4-H and FFA Beef Showmanship competition held on Wednesday, Animals will be cleaned and brushed down only. No prize money will be awarded to 4-H and FFA members in Clarke County unless they participate in the beef showmanship classes.

B-2 OPEN BEEF SHOW

Wednesday, August 11, 1:00 p.m.

All Bulls Must Be Registered

CLASSES
1. JUNIOR BULL CALVES-calved after Jan. 1, year of show - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00
2. SENIOR BULL CALVES-calved Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, preceding year - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00
3. SUMMER YEARLING BULLS- calved May 1 to Aug. 31, preceding year - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00
4. JUNIOR YEARLING BULLS- calved Jan. 1 to April 30, preceding year - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00
5. SENIOR YEARLING BULLS- calved Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2008 - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00
6. TWO YEAR OLD BULLS-calved Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2008 - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00
7. CHAMPION BULL - Rosette
8. RESERVE CHAMPION BULL - Rosette
9. JUNIOR HEIFER CALF-calved after Jan. 1, year of show - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00
10. SENIOR HEIFER CALF- calved Sept. 1to Dec. 31, preceding year - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00
11. SUMMER YEARLING HEIFERS-calved May 1 to Aug. 31, preceding year - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00
12. JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFERS- calved Jan. 1 to April 30, preceding year - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00
13. SENIOR YEARLING HEIFERS-calved Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2008 - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00
14. TWO YEAR OLD HEIFERS- calved Jan. 1 to Aug. 31, 2008 - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00
15. CHAMPION FEMALE - Rosette
16. RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE - Rosette
17. COW-CALF - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00
18. CHAMPION COW-CALF - Rosette
19. SUPREME CHAMPION BULL $100.00
20. SUPREME CHAMPION FEMALE
(includes cow-calf) $100.00
21. LIGHTWEIGHT STEERS - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00
22. HEAVYWEIGHT STEERS - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00
23. CHAMPION OPEN MARKET STEER - Rosette
24. RESERVE CHAMPION OPEN STEER - Rosette
25. LIGHTWEIGHT FEEDER STEER - Rosette
26. HEAVYWEIGHT FEEDER STEER - Rosette
27. CHAMPION OPEN FEEDER STEER - Rosette

B-3 JUNIOR BEEF HEIFER SHOW

Wednesday, August 11, 1:00 p.m.

Angus-Hereford-Shorthorn-Charolais-Commercial Heifers

CLASSES
1. JUNIOR HEIFER CALF-calved after Jan. 1, year of show - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00
2. SENIOR HEIFER CALF- calved Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, preceding year - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00
3. SUMMER YEARLING HEIFERS- calved May 1 to Aug. 31, preceding year - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00
4. JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFERS- calved Jan. 1 to April 30, preceding year - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00
5. SENIOR YEARLING HEIFERS-calved Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2008 - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00
6. TWO YEAR OLD HEIFERS- calved Jan. 1 to Aug. 31, 2008 - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00
7. COW-CALF - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00
8. CHAMPION FEMALE - Rosette
9. RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE - Rosette
10. GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE, ALL BREEDS - Rosette
11. RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE, ALL BREEDS - Rosette
12. GRAND CHAMPION COW-CALF, ALL BREEDS - Rosette

B-4 JUNIOR BEEF STEER SHOW

Wednesday, August 11, 30 minutes after the Open Show

CLASSES PREMIUMS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
1. LIGHTWEIGHT STEERS - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00 2. MEDIUMWEIGHT STEERS - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00 3. HEAVYWEIGHT STEERS - 1ST 12.00, 2ND 8.00, 3RD 6.00, 4TH 4.00 4. CHAMPION JUNIOR STEER Banner & Rosette
5. RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR STEER Banner & Rosette
6. CHAMPION CARCASS STEER Banner & Rosette
7. RESERVE CHAMPION CARCASS STEER Banner & Rosette
The 4-H and FFA members and members of the Beef Department wish to thank North American Breeders, Clarke County Fair and Winchester-Stephens City Southern States for their contributions to the Junior Beef Steer Program.

VIRGINIA JUNIOR FEEDER'S MEAT TYPE STEER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension Service
In Cooperation with The Agricultural Education Services,
Virginia Department of Education and the
Virginia Beef Cattle Improvement Association

ELIGIBILITY
Open to any Virginian 4-H or FFA member conducting a bonafide steer feeding project.

REQUIREMENTS FOR MEAT TYPE STEER CERTIFICATION
1. Minimum hot carcass weight of 600-900 lbs. and minimum carcass weight per day of age of 1.35 lbs. (live weight per day of age 2.25 lbs.)
Formula:
Hot Carcass Weight Pounds/Number days Age of Steer=Hot Carcass Weight Total per Day
In shows where a starting weight is required a minimum average daily gain for the feeding period of 2.25 lbs./day will be used instead of the minimum carcass weight/day of age.
2. Minimum U.S.D.A. marbling score of "small" amount (Choice minus Quality Grade), to be certified by a meat grader.
3. Minimum of 49% of carcass weight in boneless, closely trimmed retail cuts from round, loin, rib, and chuck. This means a Yield Grade of 3.4 or better (1.0 to 3.4).

QUALIFYING PROCEDURE
All carcasses will be checked against the above minimum requirements. Those meeting or exceeding all requirements will qualify.

CERTIFICATION
A certificate for each qualifying steer will be awarded at the carcass show or sent to the Extension Agent or Agricultural Education Instructor for completion and presentation to the exhibitor of the steer. The certificates will be donated by the Virginia Beef Cattle Improvement Association. Certificates must be requested from Extension Animal Scientist, 4-H Youth, at Virginia Tech after the carcass results are computed.

JUNIOR BEEF SHOW SPECIAL AWARDS

CHAMPION ANGUS MARKET STEER AWARD
An award to the Champion Angus Market Steer exhibitor will be given in memory of Raymond Pickett, a dedicated supporter of the 4-H and FFA youth in Clarke County, sponsored by his brother, Hardy Pickett, and will be presented by Susanne Vaughan and Charles Pickett.

GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOW STEER AWARD
Each year Clarke County Farm Bureau presents an award to the exhibitor of the Grand Champion Beef Steer of the Junior Show.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOW STEER AWARD
In memory of NANCY B. WOLFE, a past 4-H leader, the Kenneth Pruitt family will present a silver bowl to the exhibitor of the Reserve Grand Champion Steer of the Junior Show.

A. CATHERINE MCINTIRE MEMORIAL CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOW REGISTERED ANGUS HEIFER AWARD
In memory of A. Catherine McIntire, whose support of the 4-H and FFA programs was exemplary and for her love of Angus cattle, Fred and Paula Myer of Blackline Farm, Berryville, present this award to the exhibitor of the Champion Angus heifer of the Junior Purebred Angus Show.

JUNIOR BEEF HERDSMAN AWARD
In memory of NELSON MARTIN, CECIL P. WOLFE, DOUG MCINTIRE, RAYMOND PICKETT and CARLTON L. EMMART, a special award donated by the Clarke COunty Fair, is presented to the 4-H or FFA beef cattle exhibitor who, in the opinion of the beef cattle committee, does the best job caring for and presenting his/her animal (s) to the public during the 2009 Clarke County Fair. Factors to be considered are neatness of stable area, cleanliness of animal at all times, care of equipment, personal appearance and conduct, and spirit of cooperation. The winner of this award will receive a gift certificate in recognition of his/her accomplishments.

RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOW REGISTERED ANGUS HEIFER AWARD
Each year P.T. McIntire and Sons of White Post present an award to the exhibitor of the Reserve Champion Junior Show Registered Angus Heifer.

CLARKE COUNTY RURITAN BEEF SHOWMANSHIP AWARDS
Banners will be presented by the Clarke County Ruritan Club to the first place exhibitors in each of the showmanship divisions: Novice, Junior, Intermediate and Seniors.

JAMES H. MORRIS MEMORIAL SENIOR BEEF SHOWMANSHIP AWARD
In memory of James H. Morris, whose support of the 4-H and FFA programs in the community was well acknowledged, a $25.00 cash award will be given by Mrs. Barbara Morris to the Senior Champion Beef Showmanship Award winner of the Junior Beef Show.

HOFF MEMORIAL AWARD
In memory of Mr. Floyd Hoff and Mr. Jock Hoff, a banner will be presented to the exhibitor of the Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer by an anonymous donor.

VA CLUB PRODUCER AWARD
Given by Noah Travers to the Grand Champion Market Steer.