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CATTLE DEPARTMENT

JUNIOR DAIRY DIVISION

INDEX

2008 Show Dates :

Thursday, October 9 - Dairy Scholarship Contest

Friday, October 10 - Dairy Heifer Project Sale & Showmanship Classes

Saturday, October 11 - Open Dairy Show

Sunday, October 12 - Junior Dairy Show

All Departments / Cattle Index / Entry Forms / Online Entry System

Personnel
Entry Registration & Fees
  Dairy Judging Schedule

*Links to Breed Sections, Classifications, &  Affidavit

*Links to Awards, Contests & Scholarships
*Link to Junior Dairy Rules and Regulations
*Link to Cattle Department General Rules and Regulations

*Link to Affidavit

Superintendent

October 8-19, 2008 only

Cattle Office

(803) 252-0552

Dr. Tom Dobbins
228 McAdams Hall
Clemson SC 29634
Telephone: (864)656-3300

Show Manager

Frank FitzSimons

ffitzsimons@mchsi.com

Telephone: (828)329-5591

Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Charlotte Swafford
Judge

Mr. Shawn Johnson
Glenville PA

Refer to Cattle Index for Entry Registration dates and details.
Remember to register in August to avoid Late Entry Fees.

Entry Fees

None

(when received during Open Entry Registration - Late Fees will apply when received past the Open Entry Registration deadline)
PLEASE NOTE:
RULES AND REGULATIONS # 6

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DAIRY JUDGING SCHEDULE

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2.
Junior Dairy judging on Sunday, October 12, 2008. Junior entries will be eligible to compete in the Open Shows on Saturday, October 11, 2008.
3.
Open to South Carolina 4-H and FFA members based on these age requirements: Exhibitor must be no older than twenty (20) years of age and no younger than seven (7) years of age as of October 12, 2008. The South Carolina State Fair will only honor reciprocal agreements with Georgia and Florida.
4.
4-H and FFA applications for entry should be mailed to S.C. State Fair, Entry Department, P.O. Box 393, Columbia SC 29202. The Junior Dairy Show Superintendent may reject any applications that are not properly prepared or that are received or postmarked after the late entry closing date. Cattle not registered in the show will not be allowed on the grounds unless permission is obtained from the Show Manager prior to the Show.
5.
A Junior Dairy exhibitor may exhibit only five (5) animals that have been transferred to his name. However; a Junior exhibitor may show any of the animals of which he is the breeder and the owner.
6.
Junior Dairy exhibitors may enter all classes in the Open Show and are exempt from exhibitor and entry fees, providing the animal(s) are owned by same and are otherwise eligible for the various classes. Junior Dairy exhibitors will be allowed to put together Group classes the same as adult breeders. Junior Dairy exhibitors must be responsible for entering Group classes in Open Show. If Junior Dairy exhibitor enters Group classes as a farm in the Open Show, a $10.00 entry fee per animal is required.
7.
The certificate of registration or signed AFFIDAVIT on each animal shown in the Junior Dairy Show must be recorded in one individuals name. The affidavit must be completed and submitted with Official Fair entry registration form. No exceptions will be made to this rule. All Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein and Jersey animals must have been transferred to Junior Dairy member prior to September 10, 2008. No joint ownerships will be accepted. Certificates of registration or signed AFFIDAVIT must be presented to the Superintendent upon arrival at the Fairgrounds, which proves the exhibitor to be the owner when the entry was made. No transfer slips or photocopies will be accepted.
8.
Junior Dairy Show animals must meet health requirements of Cattle Department.
9.
Junior Dairy Cattle will be received Tuesday, October 7, 2008 and must be in assigned space no later than 12:00 Noon on Thursday, October 9, 2008.
10.
All cattle must remain on the grounds until released by the show manager. Failure to comply cancels any premiums otherwise won.
11.
No exhibitor fee, entry fee or stall rent will be charged for Junior Dairy entries. Exception: If Junior Dairy exhibitor enters Group classes as a farm in the Open Show, a $10.00 entry fee per animal is required.
12.
Junior Dairy exhibitors will provide feed and bedding for their exhibits and keep their animals and area clean and presentable at all times. Failure to comply with this will result in cancellation of premiums won.
13.
Animals in this department will be on display to the public from 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM daily. Exhibitors will be under control and direction of the Superintendent, but the Fair Association will be in no case responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. Each exhibitor will be responsible for any loss, injury or damage done by or arising from any animals exhibited by him.
14.
Animals must be shown by 4-H or FFA member without assistance.
15.
Junior Dairy Exhibitors must be a 4-H or FFA member. Junior Dairy exhibitors must show at least one (1) entry in each class in which they have an animal entered.
16. If any Junior Dairy exhibitor enters multiple animals in the Junior Dairy Show, he/she must show at least one (1) entry in each class in which they have animals entered. Junior exhibitors may enter multiple animals in any Junior Dairy Show class (except showmanship classes) but each animal must be shown by a Junior exhibitor.
17.
Youth will be expected to govern themselves by the 4-H Code of Ethics.
18.
Show officials reserve the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations and to settle and determine all matters, questions or differences in regard thereto or connection with no incident to the show.