Department A- Dairy and Beef Cattle 
Department A: Rules 2012 Department A: Entry Forms 2012
$5.00 per head entry fee
Chairperson: Colleen Augur (203) 269-6205 • Co-Chairperson: Elizabeth DeRosa (203) 484-2421
Mail entries to: Colleen Augur, 29 Audette Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492Entries must be postmarked on or after September 1st
ENTRIES ACCEPTED ONLY IN CLASSES LISTED
Entries positively close at 5:00 P.M., Saturday, September 15, 2012. Cattle must be in place no later than 9:30 P.M., Thursday, September 21, 2012 and are to remain in place until 6:00 P.M., Sunday. A copy of health records must be sent with your entries. The copy will be returned at the close of the fair. Entries to be mailed to the above address.
ALL JUDGING WILL BEGIN ON SATURDAY, 12:30 P.M.
Only cattle under Connecticut State Fair and Show requirements will be shown. Please see State Fair Guidelines on page . Exhibitors may be required to show registrations for purebred stock. Beef animals under 4 months of age are eligible for group classes only. Dairy animals under four months of age are not eligible for competition of prizes. Only 2 entries per exhibitor allowed in all classes unless stated otherwise. Only six animals per farm or family. (Add extra animals on bottom if desired – they will be allowed as space permits.)
DAIRY CATTLE –EACH RECOGNIZED BREED
Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn
1. Junior Calf—born after March 1, 2012:
First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
2. Intermediate Calf—born after December 1, 2011
and before February 28, 2012: First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
3. Senior Calf—born after September 1, 2011
and before November 30, 2011: First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
4. Summer Yearling—born after June 1, 2011
and before August 31, 2011: First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
5. Junior Yearling—born after March 1, 2011
and before June 1, 2011: First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
6. Intermediate Yearling—born after Dec. 1, 2010
and before February 28, 2011: First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
7. Senior Yearling—born after September 1, 2010
and before November 30, 2010: First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
8. Cow, 2 years and under 3:
First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
9. Cow, 3 years and under 4:
First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
10. Cow, 4 years and under 5:
First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
11. Aged Cow, 5 years and over:
First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
12. Dry Cow:
First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
13. Produce of Dam—2 animals from same dam:
First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
14. Dam & Daughter, 1 cow—1 female offspring:
First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
15. Get of Sire—3 animals by same sire, no bulls:
First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
16. Best 3 females bred & owned by exhibitor (1 entry per exhibitor) :
First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
17. Club Herd :
First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
18. Farm Herd :
First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
Junior Champion, Reserve Junior Champion (each breed)…………………Rosette
Senior Champion, Reserve Senior Champion (each breed)………………….Rosette
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion award (each breed)……..Rosette
Supreme Champion All Breeds
(All Champion and Reserve Champion animals compete)…..………………Trophy
BEEF CATTLE – EACH RECOGNIZED BREED
Angus, Hereford, Simmental, Cross Breed, All other breeds
PUREBRED FEMALES CLASS
19. Junior Calves- born on or after March 1:
First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
21. Calves- 10 months to 12 months:
First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
23. Heifers, 18 months to 2 years:
First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
24. Over 2 and under 3 50.00 40.00 30.00 20.00
25. Cow 3 yrs. and under 4
26. Cow 4 yrs. and under 5
27. Aged Cow, 5 yrs. and over:
First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
(Bull calves 6 mos. eligible): First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
(females only): First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
30. Best 3 Females – bred and owned by exhibitor
(1 entry per exhibitor): First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
31. Cow & calf(Bull calves up to 6 mos. eligible):
First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
Junior Champion, Junior Reserve Champion (each breed)…Rosette
Senior Champion, Senior Reserve Champion (each breed) …Rosette
Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion (each breed)….Rosette
Supreme Champion – All Breeds ………………………………….Trophy
32. Club Herd:
First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
33. Farm Herd:
First – $50.00, Second – $40.00, Third – $30.00, Fourth- $20.00
(Animals need not be registered, all breeds competing together. Classes at discretion of chairperson’s.)
34. Light Weight ………………………………………………………$35.00 $30.00 $25.00 $20.00
35. Medium Weight …………………………………………………$35.00 $30.00 $25.00 $20.00
36. Heavy Weight …………………………………………………….$35.00 $30.00 $25.00 $20.00
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion……………Rosette
First – $35.00 Second – $30.00 Third – $25.00 Fourth – $20.00
37. Novice (never shown before) ……………………………………………Trophy
38. Through 12 years of age ………………………………………………Trophy
39. Age 13 through 15 ………………………………………………………..Trophy
40. Age 16 through 19 ………………………………………………………..Trophy
40a. Champion Showman Dairy…………………………………………Trophy
41. Over The Hill Showman…………………………………………………Trophy
First – $35.00 Second – $30.00 Third – $25.00 Fourth – $20.00
42. Novice (never shown before)……………… Trophy-Donated by Yale New Haven Shoreline Medical Center
43. Through 12 years of age ………………….Trophy-Donated by Yale New Haven Shoreline Medical Center
44. Age 13 through 15 …………………………..Trophy-Donated by Yale New Haven Medical Center
45. Age 16 through 19…………………………Trophy-Donated by Yale New Haven Shoreline Medical Center
45a Champion Showman Dairy………………………………………………..Trophy-Donated by The Greeenbackers
46. Over The Hill Showman……………………………………………………………Trophy-Donated by Pea Hill Farm
The winner of this award will be judged on the following criteria:
• Cleanliness of the animals and neatness of the exhibit area.
• Attractiveness / educational value of dispaly
• Personal appearance, attitude and friendliness toward fellow exhibitors, fair personnel and fair goers
• Participation in show: timeliness to classes, help given to other exhibitors
47. Cattle Department Herdsman Award………………………………………………………………..sponsored donation