RULES FOR ALL EXHIBITORS (CONT.) RULES FOR ALL EXHIBITORS 9. LATE ENTRIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED in any department. ***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** NO EXCUSES - NO EXCEPTIONS. Check the entry time The Farm Show will NOT mail premium (prize) checks. for each department you are entering and be on time. If your item earned a ribbon, you probably earned a cash 10. Exhibitors must have an exhibitor’s number. It starts with award. If you cannot pick up your check Saturday night or the initial of your last name and must be included when you Sunday from 1 PM to 2 PM, please drop off a long (#10) write your number on entries. Call the office by the Friday self-addressed stamped envelope in the Farm Show office before the show to obtain a new number or to retrieve before or during show week. your number from previous years. Use the same exhibi- CHECKS MUST BE CASHED BY 30 tor’s number for everything you enter in every department. OR THEY BECOME NULL AND VOID. Entries may be disqualified if the exhibitor’s number, name 1. The Board of Directors of the Butler Farm Show has the and city are not on the tag. right to accept or refuse any entries. 11. All exhibits and exhibitors will be ready at 9:00 AM on the 2. All exhibitors agree to be bound by the rules and regula- first day of show, except where judging is occurring. tions of Butler Farm Show. The show management re- 12. Every precaution will be taken to protect the exhibits on serves the right to amend or add to these rules and regula- display from injury and damage, but the Farm Show can- tions as its judgment may determine. not, in any way, be held responsible for accidents, damage 3. NO alcoholic beverages, drugs, dogs or pets permitted on to or loss of property by water, fire, theft, or whatever may the grounds. (Only registered service dogs are admitted.) be the cause or extent of the damage or loss. Persons using alcohol or other controlled substances will 13. Exhibits and/or exhibitors leaving the show early with- be expelled from the grounds. Minors caught drinking will out permission will NOT receive premium checks; they be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. will FORFEIT all award money, and next year’s partici- 4. Exhibitors will comply with all directions given by a Director, pation will be at the discretion of the board. Farm Show Official or any police or security officer. Failure 14. Premiums as listed may be given for meritorious exhibits. to immediately comply with the directions will be cause for In cases where there is no competition, judges may give an the exhibitor to be disqualified and be prohibited from en- award such as they deem the exhibit is worthy to receive. tering any future Butler Farm Show exhibitions or shows. Same rule applies where there are fewer entries in any 5. All exhibits will be shown under the direction of the Butler class than the number of premiums offered. The judges Farm Show Board of Directors and the appointed repre- may, at their discretion, award a prize or prizes of such sentative or department superintendents. The Butler Farm grade as the exhibit deserves. Placement and premium on Show reserves the right to interpret all rules and regula- single entries in a class will be determined by the judge. tions governing the show and will make decisions based on interpretation of the rules as may be necessary for the 15. Premium cards or ribbons have no value as to the proper conduct of the show. All interpretations and deci- payment of premiums. Premiums are paid only by the sions will be final. records in the judge’s book. The office has that infor- mation after the show closes. 6. The exhibitor agrees to and shall assume all risks of injury to people and/or animals and/or damage to any property. 16. The show reserves the right to determine how many en- 7. Violations of the rules or conduct contrary to the best inter- tries they will accept from any exhibitor in the same class est of the Butler Farm Show will not be permitted. Exhibi- or in the same livestock species. tors or others who persist in such violations or conduct will 17. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to present a plainly- be asked to remove their exhibits and to leave the grounds. marked entry tab showing the name of the exhibit they are No fees or charges will be refunded and premiums will not entering. Any item entered in the wrong category will be paid in such cases. be disqualified, but the judges will mark the correct name of the entry on the tag for the benefit of the owner.If there 8. Protests for any violation of the rules may be made is a category listed for an entered item, the item may to the Butler Farm Show Board of Directors by an NOT be entered in “Other.” If award ribbons are stolen exhibitor or their designated representative. All or destroyed, the exhibitor may receive a duplicate, free of protests must be presented, in writing, to the Butler charge, at the close of the show. Farm Show Office within 24 hours of the alleged 18. Committees reserve the right to refuse any entry. Fur- violation. A $100.00 cash deposit must accompany thermore, the committees reserve the right to bar from all protests. Following investigation into the alleged competition animals, vegetables, flowers, poultry products violation, the $100.00 deposit will be returned to the and home-produced articles of decidedly inferior quality exhibitor if the protest is upheld. If the protest is and/or those not possessing sufficient merit to warrant denied, the $100.00 fee is non-refundable. The deci- recognition. sion of the Butler Farm Show Board of Directors 19. If the show management believes that any exhibits were regarding a protest shall be final and considered made in previous years or not made by the exhibitor, those accepted by all exhibitors. Video footage, recorded exhibits may be refused or disqualified. by individuals, will not be reviewed as evidence in a protest situation. 20. The decision of the judges will be final in all cases except where mistakes, fraud, misrepresentation or collusion, not RULES FOR ALL EXHIBITORS (CONT.) RULES AND REGULATIONS discovered at the time of judging, is proven. In that case, such person(s) as the Board of Directors may appoint will FOR LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS make the decision. NEW IN 2021 21. The show management may, at any time, order the re- FITTING IS PERMITTED THIS YEAR. moval of any exhibit or part of exhibit in bad condition, and any article unfit to show may be excluded. Exhibits Please read the rules for fitting on pages 33-34. may NOT be removed at any time before the close of the Slick shearing is an option. show except by consent of the management. Removal of LIVE “CARCASS” ULTRASOUND CLASSES an exhibit without consent of the department superinten- dent will forfeit all premiums and next year’s participation for MARKET BEEF, LAMBS, HOGS AND GOATS - will be at the discretion of the board. See page 94 for information. 22. During the judging, buildings, except livestock arenas, SECTIONS OFFERED FOR are closed to everyone except fair officials, judges, and Texel Sheep Bantam Ducks necessary attendants. An exhibitor or his/her agent shall Open Commercial (Cross-Bred) Beef & Sheep (Females only) NOT communicate with the judge during time of determin- ing the awards, except to answer questions proposed by ALL LIVESTOCK (INCLUDING DAIRY CATTLE & GOATS) the judges. Any exhibitor interfering with the judge while WILL BE HEALTH CHECKED BY A VET BEFORE UNLOADING. making awards shall forfeit any premiums to which he/she ***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** would otherwise be entitled. Buildings for Departments The Farm Show will NOT mail premium checks. 11 - 23 will be opened by approximately 4:00 on Monday. If you cannot pick up your check Saturday night or Sunday The Premium Book serves as a guide and is subject to from 1 PM to 2 PM, please drop off a long (#10) self-addressed change. While every effort has been made to ensure the stamped envelope in the Farm Show office accuracy, the Board of Directors reserves the right to before or during show week. add, alter or change this information as necessary. CHECKS MUST BE CASHED BY SEPT. 30 OR THEY BECOME NULL AND VOID. HANG TAGS MUST BE VISIBLY DISPLAYED AUCTIONS IN VEHICLES PARKED INSIDE THE GROUNDS Have you ever attended a real, live auction? OR THEY MAY BE TOWED. Here are 4 chances to enjoy the ATTENTION EXHIBITORS: experience and fun of a bidding sale. DO NOT USE SCREWS, STAPLES, NAILS, OR HARDWARE OF ANY TYPE ON THE TENT POLES. BAKED GOODS AUCTION The Premium Book serves as a guide and is subject to MONDAY, AUGUST 9, AT 7:00 PM change. While every effort has been made to ensure in the Dairy Pavilion the accuracy, the Board of Directors reserves the right to add, alter or change this information as necessary. Buy the Best that Butler County Brings! 1. Refer to Rules for All Exhibitors on the previous pages. CHEESE AUCTION 2. Health Requirements for each species are listed in the WEDNESDAY, respective departments. Animals will NOT BE ADMIT- TED to the Farm Show unless the health requirements AUGUST 11, AT 8:00 PM have been fulfilled. Must present the ORIGINAL CVI. in the Dairy Pavilion 3. The Farm Show reserves the right to reject entries. Choice Cheese from 4. Entry fees are collected for all OPEN show livestock, no Contented Cows! matter the age of the animal. 5. Open exhibitors are limited to two paid entries per class ANNUAL JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SALE per exhibitor. THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, AT 6:00 PM 6. Checks for entry and/or camper fees that are returned to (Opening Ceremonies start at 5:30) the Farm Show for insufficient funds will be subject to an in the Livestock Barn additional fee of $50. 7. Entry fees and camper fees are refundable at the discre- Feed your Family; Fill your Freezer! tion of the Board of Directors. Charity Animal, Hogs, Goats, Lambs, 8. The department superintendents have the final judgment Rabbits, Beef, & Poultry in resolving any and all disputes. ANNUAL 4-H BENEFIT AUCTION 9. All market animals must meet weight restrictions to show and sell. Overweight / underweight animals SATURDAY, OCTOBER TBA, AT 6:00 PM must be removed from the grounds immediately fol- at the EAST BUTLER FIRE HALL RULES FOR ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS (CONT.) RULES FOR ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS (CONT.) lowing weigh-in. EXCEPTION: An animal not meeting 18. Exhibitors are expected to display their animals as di- weight restrictions may remain on the grounds IF it is rected by the committee; accept the stall assignment the ONLY animal the exhibitor has for showmanship without controversy; keep their animals in an attractive except for swine. Swine must be removed immediately. appearance; and cooperate in every way that may serve 10. The Guidelines for Care of Animals and the PA Code of to increase the educational value of the show. Show Ring Ethics as printed on the following pages must 19. Exhibitors are required to provide their own feed and bedding. be followed. The Board of Directors reserves the right to 20 . Exhibitors are responsible for the care of all animals disqualify an entry, disqualify an entry and remove it from including, but not limited to, the cleanliness of pens, the grounds, and/or reject entries for next year. cleanliness of animals, and providing feed and water 11. Violations of the rules or conduct contrary to the best at all times until 9:00 PM Saturday or until animals are interest of the Butler Farm Show will not be permitted. removed from the grounds. Exhibitors will be required Exhibitors or others who persist in such violations or con- to maintain their respective areas in a clean and or- duct will be asked to remove their exhibits and to leave derly condition, on a daily basis, for the duration of the grounds. No fees or charges will be refunded and the Butler Farm Show. premiums will not be paid in such cases. 21. Animal exhibits must be cleaned by 10:00 AM each 12. Protests for any violation of the rules may be made morning in preparation for visitors. The Butler Farm to the Butler Farm Show Board of Directors by an Show Board of Directors will assign custodial personnel exhibitor or their designated representative. All to clean disorderly exhibit areas. A minimum charge of protests must be presented, in writing, to the But- $25.00 for each occurrence plus the cost of bedding and/ ler Farm Show Office within 24 hours of the alleged or supplies will be made for such service. Exhibitors found violation. A $100.00 cash deposit must accompany in violation will receive one warning. If the exhibitor fails all protests. Following investigation into the alleged to correct the situation, the Butler Farm Show Board will violation, the $100.00 deposit will be returned to the have the exhibit area cleaned and the exhibitor will be exhibitor if the protest is upheld. If the protest is de- charged for the service. Repeated violations and/or failure nied, the $100.00 fee is non-refundable. The decision to pay the cleaning charge may result in refusal to exhibit of the Butler Farm Show Board of Directors regard- at future shows. ing a protest shall be final and considered accepted 22. The show superintendents may, AT ANY TIME, order the by all exhibitors. Video footage, recorded by individ- removal from the show grounds of any animal of unthrifty uals, will NOT be reviewed as evidence in a protest nature, unsuitable condition, or which cannot be satisfac- situation. torily handled under show conditions. 13. The Livestock Committee or a designated representative 23. Animals with horns will NOT be shown or displayed at the is responsible for checking the health of all animals upon Butler Farm Show, except for breeding stock of horned arrival and all Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (paper breeds of any species. Market animals must follow the copy). Any animal displaying any evidence of transmis- Livestock Sale Rules. sible diseases will be removed from the show. 24. All livestock entries and fees must be submitted by 14. ALL LIVESTOCK ENTRIES must have proper identifi- July 14. All livestock, including poultry and rabbits, ex- cation (microchip, ear tag, legible tattoo, or ear notch). hibitors MUST include a WAIVER OF LIABILITY Form Identification numbers on registration papers, health pa- (in the back of this book) with the entry form and fees. pers, tattoos and/or eartags must match. Breeding BEEF EQUINE EXHIBITORS MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFICATE and SHEEP health, registration and identification papers OF LIABILITY INSURANCE. will be checked before unloading. 25. Equines, dairy cattle, beef cattle, goats, and sheep 15. ENTERING: ALL BEEF, SHEEP and SWINE (MARKET shown in registered breeding classes must be REGIS- AND BREEDING) will NOT be accepted before 9:00 AM TERED purebred animals (except as specified in Junior on Sunday, August 9; however, they must be in the stalls/ Departments). Registration papers must be OFFICIALLY barns by 3:00 PM that day. TRANSFERRED into the exhibitor’s name 30 days prior 16. ALL BEEF, SHEEP and SWINE (MARKET AND BREED- to the show unless otherwise specified by the depart- ING) must enter thru the Meridian Road (Gate 3) camper ment. i.e. Rabbits must be owned 60 days prior to this gate and be health checked before unloading. Hogs will year’s show. Original registration papers (not copies) will be brought to the back door of the livestock building, be checked by the Farm Show committee or designated checked and weighed in as they are unloaded. representative. SIGNED TRANSFERS WILL NOT BE 17. RELEASE TIME: ALL BEEF, SHEEP and SWINE (MAR- ACCEPTED. Animals shall be identified as specified KET AND BREEDING) must remain until 9:00 PM, Sat- by the breed or registry association. Sheep must wear urday, August 14. Other animals must remain until times the ear tags of their respective registry association. All stated in the respective departments. Anyone removing animals registered in associations requiring tattoos must exhibits before 9:00 PM without permission will forfeit have legible tattoos. Any leased animal must have a their premiums and next year’s participation will be at the notarized lease or contract from the original owner. discretion of the Board. 26. All animals entered in group classes MUST be REGIS- TERED IN THE SAME BREED. RULES FOR ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS (CONT.) RULES FOR ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS (CONT.) 27. SPECIAL RULE FOR GOATS: Owners must submit a 34. Should any animal awarded a prize be disqualified, the copy of registration papers with the entry form. animals earning the lower prizes will move into the next 28. Coaching or assistance from the sidelines is NOT al- higher position if, in the opinion of the judges, the ani- lowed during ANY show, including showmanship, market mals are worthy of such prizes. and breed shows. 35. Every exhibit accepted for premiums must be clearly 29. Interference with judges/judging WILL NOT BE TOL- labeled. The breed name must be shown on cards large ERATED. Interfering exhibitors, including immediate enough to be readily identified by the viewers, or if the family members, will be barred from competition. The livestock is grouped together according to breed, one only people ALLOWED in the ring during judging are the large sign to designate the group will be satisfactory. judge, breed chairman, and necessary attendants. However, the award ribbons must be placed on the stall or pen of the individual winners for the duration of the 30 . Exhibitors with disabilities are encouraged to partici- show. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in pate in the Butler Farm Show. If the exhibitor an- forfeiture of premiums. It will be the duty of the show offi- ticipates needing any type of accommodations, you cials to see that this regulation is followed. If award rib- must check the box requesting accommodation on bons are stolen or destroyed, the exhibitor may receive a the Butler Farm Show entry form. duplicate, free of charge, at the close of the show. ▪ Individuals with disabilities who require assistance to exhibit their animal(s) may designate an individual to pro- The Premium Book serves as a guide and is subject to vide assistance. If the animal(s) is a 4-H or FFA project change. While every effort has been made to ensure animal, the assistant must be a Butler County 4-H or FFA the accuracy, the Board of Directors reserves the right member. It is the responsibility of the family of an exhibi- to add, alter or change this information as necessary. tor with a disability requiring assistance to identify an individual who is best able to provide assistance regard- less of the age of the exhibitor. The name of the Butler County 4-H or FFA member providing assistance must be designated on the entry form. ▪ In the event that a 4-H or FFA member has more than one animal in a class, is injured, or due to extenuating circumstances is unable to exhibit their project animal(s), the family may designate a substitute Butler County 4-H or FFA member to show the animal(s). In the event of an injury or extenuating circumstances, the exhibitor must make arrangements for a substitute exhibitor with the show superintendent prior to the day of show. The substitute exhibitor must be an immediate family member that is a Butler County 4-H or FFA member or a Butler County 4-H or FFA member the same age as the project member. Immediate family is defined as brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister, or bona fide foster child living in the same household. ▪ During the show, decisions regarding exhibitor accom- modation will be made by a member of the Butler Farm Show Board of Directors and/or the show superintendent. 31. Exhibitors are responsible for knowing when their ani- mals will be judged. Stock must be in the ring promptly when called. Late entries will not be allowed to enter the ring and will be out of competition. Decorations with ribbons or ornaments previously won by animals are prohibited until after the awards have been made in their respective classes by the judges. 32. All animals are required to be tied or penned and under control of the exhibitor when being shown or paraded. 33. DRENCHING, FORCE OR BOTTLE FEEDING OF ANY ANIMALS, OR USE OF ICING AND/OR ANY TEMPER- ATURE-ALTERING PRODUCTS WILL RESULT IN DIS- QUALIFICATION OF THE EXHIBITOR. (EXCEPTION: SWINE EXHIBITORS ARE EXEMPT FROM COOLING PRACTICES FOR PURPOSES OF SWINE COMFORT.) SPECIAL NOTICES CHECK LIST To help you prepare for the show, for Livestock Exhibitors please read this important information. Entry forms, camper form, FEES, and Call your VET to do a health check and complete the Waivers of Liability (last page of this book) CERTIFICATE OF VETERINARY INSPECTION (CVI) MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE OFFICE AFTER MAY 1. (SWINE WITHIN 14 DAYS OF THE SHOW.) You must bring the original CVI with your animals BY 5:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, JULY 14. on Sunday for check in. (Copies not accepted.) Read ALL LIVESTOCK, SHOWMANSHIP, LEAD carefully the health rules for each species. Consult your LINE & TRACTOR HANDLING CLASSES vet if you have any questions. MUST BE ENTERED BY JULY 14. DESIGNATION FORMS for all breeding stock must be in the EXTENSION OFFICE by June 1. “Pending” registration Late or ringside entries will NOT be accepted. numbers must be filled in by Thursday, July 15. Interactive entry forms for all animals, CHEESE AUCTION FORMS due by Monday, June 1. campers, and Waivers of Liability are FARM SHOW ENTRY FORM, WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM available online at www.butlerfarmshow.com. (page 211), OVERNIGHT PERMISSION FORM (page Download, fill out, print and mail them. 198) and CAMPER FORMS (Page 199) due at the FARM All forms are also available at SHOW OFFICE on July 14 of each year. the Extension Office or All ENTRY FORMS are available online for you to the Farm Show Office (724-482-4000). download, fill out and mail to the Farm Show Office. Equines, Breed Sheep, Market Animal, and Rabbit Entry Forms for CAMPERS, EQUINES, Forms are available in the back of this book. Alpacas MARKET ANIMALS, BREED SHEEP, RABBITS, may use the Market Animal form. Separate forms are OVERNIGHT PERMISSION and LIABILITY used for Poultry, Cattle and Goats. are provided in this book. CAMPERS may be parked after 5:00 PM on Thursday, Aug. Carefully read the Rules for All Exhibitors, 5, and Friday, Aug. 6. A camping spot and/or hang tag does NOT entitle you to pull in and park at your camper. the Rules for Livestock Exhibitors, the Guidelines for Care of Animals, the All PROJECT BOOKS (Up-to-date to July 31) must accompany the animal to the Farm Show. PA State and National Code of Show Ring Ethics, and additional rules for the Butler Farm Show HORSES, DAIRY CATTLE, BEEF CATTLE, SHEEP, SWINE, and GOATS and project books will be checked before on the following pages. unloading. Rules have been changed and/or added. In order to show or enter anything at the Farm Show, you Know what is expected and must have an EXHIBITOR’S NUMBER. This is easily what you are doing! obtained by calling the Farm Show office after July 1st. Keep all animals off the midways. ENTRY TAGS for any ITEMS you are entering may be Use the back way to move your animals to picked up in the Farm Show Office starting July 1st. Did you do the following? the livestock barn for the sale on Thursday. • Fill out completely the appropriate entry forms If you decide not to bring any animal, • Sign the back of entry forms please notify the office. • Supply the name and phone number of your vet • Enclose payment for all entries OVERNIGHT PERMISSION FORMS • Use a separate entry form for each exhibitor / ALL EXHIBITORS under the age of 18 staying on department / section. the grounds between midnight and 5:00 AM • Make copies of your entries for show week use MUST HAVE a signed parental/guardian permis- • Send or bring your forms to the office by July 14. sion form, on file in the office and MUST CARRY an official card issued by the show secretary. If the Check out parents/guardians are not staying, another adult must be designated as chaperone, The card may our website: be obtained before the show or on the Monday of www.butlerfarmshow.com show week. (Form on page 198 in this book.) DEPARTMENT 9 RABBIT DEPT. RULES & REGULATIONS (CONT.) COOPING PURPOSES. ALL LITTER MATES MUST RABBITS HAVE LEGIBLE TATTOO IN LEFT EAR. 6. Two meat pens permitted per exhibitor. Only recognized SUPERINTENDENT - KATHY KUMMER commercial breeds accepted, including commercial cross PHONE: 724–290–9747 breeds. (They must consist of three rabbits 8 to 10 weeks of ASST. SUPERINTENDENT – TINA LETCHER age, weighing 3.5 - 5.5 lbs. each.) PHONE: 724–841-5269 7. Junior animals MUST be at least 3 MONTHS OLD. 8. All rabbits must have a permanent and legible tattoo in left ear BEFORE CHECK-IN. No tattooing of rabbits after ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE JULY 14 check-in. AND MUST INCLUDE (1) A SIGNED ENTRY FORM (p. 209), 9. Show breed, variety, sex, class, & ear tattoo on entry. (2) A WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM (p. 211), 10. All entries must be the bonafide property of the exhibitor (3) ENTRY FEES ($1.00/rabbit). Checks returned for insuf- and must have been owned at least 60 days prior to the ficient funds are subject to an additional $50 fee. opening date of Farm Show. ANY AND ALL CLASSES MUST BE ENTERED BY JULY 14. 11. All rabbits will be health checked at time of cooping. Any Entries will not be accepted at the show. rabbit found to be unfit for display, such as health or obvi- ous disqualifications, will be refused cooping. Subsitutions USE THE RABBIT ENTRY FORM IN THE BACK OF THE will be permitted ONLY in the same breed, variety, class BOOK (p. 209). ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE(INTERACTIVE), and sex on the day of cooping, Sunday before the show. AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE, THE FARM SHOW OFFICE 12. Rabbits showing signs of illness during the week will be (724-482-4000), OR FROM KATHY OR TINA. isolated and sent home. These animals MAY NOT be re- ARRIVAL: 1 PM - 5 PM, SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 placed. 13. Exhibitors MUST provide their own feed and bedding. RELEASE TIME: AFTER 9 PM, SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 WHITE PINE SHAVINGS MUST BE USED FOR BEDDING. For release, vehicles of any type may NOT be driven 14. Feed and water containers, and cleaning implements will be into the midways before 11:00 PM that Saturday. provided. Double cooping will be provided for meat pens, Exhibits and/or exhibitors leaving the show early without does and litters and rabbits weighing more than 10 pounds. permission will forfeit premiums and participation 15. Exhibitors are responsible for feeding and watering their in next year’s show will be at the discretion of the Board. animals and keeping the coop in a sanitary condition daily. Animals MUST be fed and watered at time of cooping. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 16. If exhibitors are NOT present at time of judging, RAB- Rabbits will be screened on arrival for health and show BITS WILL NOT BE JUDGED condition. Any rabbits showing signs of contagious or 17. The Rabbit Department Committee reserves the following infectious disease will NOT be admitted to the show. The rights: superintendent(s) have the final judgment in resolving any/all - to limit out-of-county entries based on space availability. disputes as to the health of the rabbits. - to reduce the number of entries from one exhibitor or FAMILY when/if the building is filled to capacity. RULES & REGULATIONS - to send home any entry placing 5th or below based on 1. Refer to Rules & Regulations for All Exhibitors, Rules & available space, with out-of-county entries considered Regulations for Livestock Exhibitors, Guidelines for Care first and then Butler County entries to follow. of Animals and Show Ring Ethics. 2. All rabbits are to be judged according to the latest standard of perfection of the American Rabbit Breeders Association with ARBA Show Rules to govern. Breeds not approved DEPT. 9 SECTION 1 RABBIT BREED CLASSES by the ARBA are eligible to be shown but NOT eligible for ENTRY FEE - $1.00 PER RABBIT awards and premiums. SHOWTIME - MONDAY AT 9:00 AM 3. Fee of $1.00 per rabbit, per meat pen, and per doe and lit- ON ENTRY FORM, INDICATE CODE, BREED, COLOR, & ter must accompany entry form. Late entries WILL NOT BE CLASS (S, I, J) accepted! Incomplete entries will be returned. PREMIUMS: ENTRY $1.00/RABBIT.... 1st 2nd 3rd 4th BREED CLASSES...... $4.25 $3.25 $2.25 $1.25 4. Entries are limited to 15 per exhibitor, including doe & litter, single fryer, and meat pens. Exhibitors are lim- List of Rabbit Breeds - A.R.B.A. Standards ited to 1 doe & litter entry, 1 single fryer entry & 2 meat CODE BREED CODE BREED pens. AMERICAN - S, I, J ANGORA, FRENCH - S, J 5. Limit of 1 doe and litter entry per exhibitor. Cross bred 101. Blue 131. Colored (grade) litters NOT accepted. Litter must be at least 8 102. White 132. White weeks of age, but not exceeding 9 weeks of age on day of AMERICAN FUZZY LOP - ANGORA, GIANT - S, I, J S, J 141. R.E.W. judging. Litter must also be of the same breeding. Small 111. Broken ANGORA, SATIN - S, J breeds must have a minimum of 2 young. Medium and 112. Solid 151. Colored large breeds must have a minimum of 4 young. NUMBER ANGORA, ENGLISH - S, J 152. White IN THE LITTER MUST BE WRITTEN ON ENTRY FOR 121. Colored 161. ARGENTE BRUN - S, I, J 122. White 171. BELGIAN HARE - S, J DEPT. 9 SECT. 1 - RABBIT BREEDS (CONT.) DEPT. 9 SECT. 1 - RABBIT BREEDS (CONT.) BEVEREN - S, I, J HAVANA - S, J 478. Himalayan 563. Broken 181. Black 351. Black 182. Blue 352. Blue 479. Opal 564. Chocolate 183. White 353. Broken 480. Otter 565. Blue-eyed White 481. Red 566. Ruby-eyed White BRITTANIA PETITE - S, J 354. Chocolate 482. Siamese - S, J 191. Black 355. Lilac REX 483. Silver Marten 571. Amber 192. Black Otter HIMALAYAN - S, J 193. Broken 361. Black 484. Squirrel 572. Black 194. Chestnut 362. Blue 485. Tortoise 573. Blue 195. R.E.W. 363. Chocolate 486. White 574. Broken 196. Sable Marten 364. Lilac NETHERLAND DWARF - S, J 575. Californian 576. Castor 201. CALIFORNIAN - S, I, J 371. BLANC DE HOTOT-S, I, J Self 491. Black 577. Chinchilla 211. CHAMPAGNE JERSEY WOOLY - S, J 492. Blue 578. Chocolate D’ARGENT - S, I, J 381. Agouti 493. Chocolate 579. Lilac CHECKERED GIANT - S, I, J 382. AOV 221. Black 383. Broken 494. Lilac 580. Lynx 222. Blue 384. Self 495. Blue-eyed White 581. Opal 496. Ruby-eyed White 582. Otter 231. CHINCHILLA, AMERICAN - 385. Shaded S, I, J 386. Tan pattern Shaded 583. Red 501. Sable Point 584. Sable 241. CHINCHILLA, GIANT - 391. LILAC - S, J 502. Siamese Sable 585. Seal S, I, J LIONHEAD - S, J 503. Siamese Smoke Pearl 586. White 251. CHINCHILLA, STANDARD - 401. R.E.W. S, J 402. Chocolate 504. Tortoise 591. RHINELANDER - S, J 601. - S, J 261. CINNAMON - S, I, J 403. Seal Agouti SABLE 511. Chestnut - S, I, J 271. CREME D’ARGENT - S, I, J 404. Tortoise SATIN 512. Chinchilla 611. Black DUTCH - S, J LOP, ENGLISH - S, I, J 281. Black 411. Broken 513. Lynx 612. Blue 282. Blue 412. Solid 514. Opal 613. Broken 515. Squirrel 614. Californian 283. Chinchilla LOP, FRENCH - S, I, J 615. Chinchilla 284. Chocolate 421. Broken Tan Pattern 285. Gray 422. Solid 521. Otter 616. Chocolate 522. Sable Marten 617. Copper 286. Steel LOP, HOLLAND - S, J 287. Tortoise 431. Broken 523. Silver Marten 618. Otter 524. Smoke Pearl Marten 619. Red DWARF HOTOT - S, J 432. Solid 525. Tans 620. Siamese 291. Black MINI LOP - S, J 292. Chocolate 441. Broken AOV 621. White 531. Broken - S, J ENGLISH SPOT - S, J 442. Solid SILVER 532. Fawn 631. Black 301. Black MINI REX - S, J 302. Blue 451. Black 533. Himalayan 632. Brown 303. Chocolate 452. Blue 534. Orange 633. Fawn 304. Gold 453. Blue-eyed White 535. Steel SILVER FOX - S, I, J 305. Gray 454. Broken 536. Tortoise 641. Black 306. Lilac 455. Castor NEW ZEALAND - S, I, J 642. Blue 307. Tortoise 456. Chinchilla 541. Black SILVER MARTEN - S, J 542. Blue 651. Black FLEMISH GIANT - S, I, J 457. Chocolate 311. Black 458. Himalayan 543. Broken 652. Blue 312. Blue 459. Lilac 544. Red 653. Chocolate 313. Fawn 460. Lynx 545. White 654. Sable 314. Light Gray 461. Opal PALOMINO - S, I, J TAN - S, J 315. Sandy 462. Otter 551. Golden 661. Black 316. Steel 463. Red 552. Lynx 662. Blue 317. White 464. Sable Point POLISH - S, J 663. Chocolate 561. Black 664. Lilac 321. FLORIDA WHITE - S, J 465. Seal 562. Blue 671. - S, J HARLEQUIN - S, J 466. Smoke Pearl THRIANTA Japanese 467. Tortoise 331. Black 468. White ADVICE FROM A RABBIT 332. Blue MINI SATIN - S, J Be a good listener. 333. Chocolate 471. Agouti Spend time in nature. 334. Lilac 472. Black Magpie 473. Blue Eat plenty of greens. 341. Black 474. Broken Let your dreams multiply. 342. Blue 475. Chinchilla 343. Chocolate 476. Chocolate Know when to be still and when to hop to it!. 344. Lilac 477. Copper Don’t worry, be happy! DEPT. 9 SECTION 20 SPECIAL CLASSES RULES AND REGULATIONS ENTRY FEE - $1.00 PER ENTRY FOR ALL JUNIOR SHOWS PREMIUMS:...... 1st 2nd 3rd 4th CLASS...... $4.50 $3.50 $2.50 $2.00 Interactive entry forms available online. 1. DOE AND LITTER - 8 weeks old. Please list breed. Download, fill in, print and mail. No grade litters. 2. SINGLE FRYER - 8-10 Weeks of Age, 3.5 - 5.5 Pounds Eligibility: 4-H Club members must be between 8 and 18 Only recognized commercial and commercial cross by January 1 of the current year. Exhibitors must be 4-H breeds will be accepted. members, carrying a project in the field in which they wish Please list breed from Section 30 below. to make entry, and be under the supervision of the Penn State University Cooperative Extension Service by June 1 DEPT. 9 SECTION 30 MEAT PEN (3 RABBITS) preceding the Farm Show. ENTRY FEE - $1.00 PER PEN Students enrolled in an accepted vocational school curriculum CLASS...... 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th must be conducting a project in the class in which they 1. MEAT PEN...... $8. $7. $6. $5. $4. $3. $2. $1. wish to make entry. Students enrolled in general home eco- Please list breed. nomics in a comprehensive high school are considered as 1. Angora (French, Giant, Satin) 10. New Zealand qualifying. All entries shall be approved prior to the fair by a 2. American Chinchilla 11. Palomino member of the PA Department of Education, Agriculture or 3. Californian 12. Rex Home Economics staff or their designated representative. 4. Champagne d’ Argent 13. Sable NOTE: A valid 4-H project not listed in the Farm Show Book may 5. Cinnamon 14. Satin be accepted upon approval of Farm Show and Extension Ser- 6. Creme d’Argent 15. Silver Fox vice. (Animal projects not listed cannot be accommodated.) 7. French Lop 16. Silver Marten 1. To enter 4-H and FFA departments, the exhibitor must be 8. Harlequin 17. Commercial Cross Breeds enrolled and carry projects in the Butler County 4-H pro- 9. Blanc de Hotot gram or a Butler County FFA Chapter. 2. ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 14. SUBMIT A DEPT. 9 SECTION 40 - PET EDUCATION SEPARATE ENTRY FORM FOR EACH SPECIES FOR ENTRY FEE - $1.00 PER ENTRY EACH EXHIBITOR. The OPEN classes for dairy, beef, TUESDAY AT 1:00 IN THE RABBIT BARN sheep, goats, poultry and rabbits may be entered on the RIBBONS ONLY - NO PAID PREMIUMS same entry form as 4-H, but you must include the required 1. This is an education class for non-4-H exhibitors under the entry fees. Entry fees ARE NOT charged for Dept. 10. age of 8 years old. 3. A project designation form must be submitted to the Butler 2. The exhibitor must own the rabbit entered and must be Co. Extension Office by June 1 of the current year. Entries able to handle that animal him/herself. are checked by an Extension Educator. 3. The exhibitor may enter 1 rabbit in pet education, and it 4. Exhibitors must have an exhibitor’s number. Call the office must be over 3 months in age. by Friday before the show to obtain a new number or re- 4. Pet education rabbits may also be shown in OPEN classes trieve your number from previous years. but cannot be sold. 5. The Rules & Regulations for All Exhibitors, Rules & Regu- 5. The class is judged on the following criteria: lations for Livestock Exhibitors, Guidelines for Care of - knowledge of care and feeding. Animals, the PA and National Show Ring Ethics with Butler - handling of the rabbit during judging. Farm Show Additions as printed in the front of this book - condition of the rabbit. and the Junior Livestock Sale Rules on the next pages 6. All other department rules must be followed. must be followed. The Board of Directors reserves the right to disqualify an entry, disqualify an entry AND remove it AUCTIONS from the grounds, AND/OR reject entries for next year. Have you ever attended a real, live auction? 6. RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING OPEN Here are 3 chances to enjoy a bidding sale. CLASSES WILL APPLY IN JUNIOR SHOW CLASSES. BAKED GOODS AUCTION 7. All Junior Show animals must comply with Farm Show MONDAY, AUGUST 9, AT 7:00 PM Health Requirements. (See respective Open Departments.) in the Dairy Pavilion Animals displaying any evidence of transmissible diseases BUY THE BEST THAT BUTLER COUNTY BRINGS! will be removed from the show. CHEESE AUCTION 8. Protests for any violation of the rules may be made to the WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, AT 8:00 PM Butler Farm Show Board of Directors by an exhibitor or in the Dairy Pavilion their designated representative. All protests must be pre- CHOICE CHEESE FROM CONTENTED COWS! sented, in writing, to the Butler Farm Show Office within 24 hours of the alleged violation. A $100.00 cash deposit must ANNUAL JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SALE THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, AT 6:00 PM accompany all protests. Following investigation into the al- (Opening Ceremonies start at 5:30) leged violation, the $100.00 deposit will be returned to the in the Livestock Barn exhibitor if the protest is upheld. If the protest is denied, the FEED YOUR FAMILY; FILL YOUR FREEZER! $100.00 fee is non-refundable. The decision of the Butler JUNIOR SHOW RULES & REGULATIONS (CONT.) JUNIOR SHOW RULES & REGULATIONS (CONT.) WILL BE BROUGHT TO THE BACK DOOR OF THE LIVE- Farm Show Board of Directors regarding a protest shall STOCK BUILDING, CHECKED AND WEIGHED IN AT be final and considered accepted by all exhibitors. Video THAT TIME. footage, recorded by individuals, will not be reviewed as evidence in a protest situation. 17. ALL BEEF, SHEEP & HOGS must remain until 9:00 PM, Saturday, August 15. Other animals must remain until 9. Exhibitors with disabilities are encouraged to partici- times stated in the respective departments. Exhibits and/ pate in the Butler Farm Show. If the exhibitor antici- or exhibitors leaving the show early without permission will pates needing any type of accommodations, you must forfeit premiums and participation in next year’s show will check the box requesting accommodation on the But- be at the discretion of the Board. ler Farm Show entry form. ▪ Individuals with disabilities that require assistance 18. Exhibitors are responsible for the care of all animals to exhibit their animal(s) may designate an individual including, but not limited to, the cleanliness of pens, to provide assistance. If the animal(s) is a 4-H or FFA cleanliness of animals, and providing feed and water project animal, the assistant must be a Butler County at all times until 9:00 PM Saturday or until animals are 4-H or FFA member. It is the responsibility of the family removed from the grounds. Exhibitors will be required of an exhibitor with a disability requiring assistance to to maintain their respective areas in a clean and or- identify an individual that is best able to provide assis- derly condition, on a daily basis, for the duration of the tance regardless of the age of the exhibitor. The name Butler Farm Show. Animal exhibits must be cleaned of the Butler County 4-H or FFA member providing by 10:00 a.m. each morning in preparation for visitors. assistance must be designated on the entry form. The Butler Farm Show Board of Directors will assign ▪ In the event that a 4-H or FFA member has more than custodial personnel to clean disorderly exhibit areas. one animal in a class, is injured, or due to extenuat- A minimum charge of $25.00 for each occurrence plus ing circumstances is unable to exhibit their project the cost of bedding and/or supplies will be made for animal(s), the family may designate a substitute Butler such service. Exhibitors found in violation will receive County 4-H or FFA member to show the animal(s). In one warning. If the exhibitor fails to correct the situa- the event of an injury or extenuating circumstances, tion, the Butler Farm Show board will have the exhibit the exhibitor must make arrangements for a substitute area cleaned and the exhibitor will be charged for the exhibitor with the show superintendent prior to the day service. Repeated violations and/or failure to pay the of show. The substitute exhibitor must be an immedi- cleaning charge may result in refusal to exhibit at ate family member that is a Butler County 4-H or FFA future shows. member or a Butler County 4-H or FFA member the 19. Exhibitors are required to provide their own feed, bedding same age as the project member. Immediate family is and equipment. defined as brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister, or 20. Wet steers or lambs will not be weighed. bona fide foster child living in the same household. 21. All market animals of same species will be weighed on the ▪ During the show, decisions regarding exhibitor ac- same scale. commodation will be made by a member of the Butler 22. All market animals must meet weight restrictions to Farm Show Board of Directors and/or the show super- show and sell. Overweight / underweight animals must intendent. be removed from the grounds immediately following 10. ALL LIVESTOCK ENTRIES must have proper identification weigh-in. EXCEPTION: An animal not meeting weight (microchip, ear tag, legible tattoo, or ear notch) according restrictions may remain on the grounds IF it is the ONLY to the species department rules. Identification numbers animal the exhibitor has for showmanship except for on registration papers, health papers, tattoo and/or eartag swine. Swine must be removed immediately. must match. DAIRY, BEEF, SHEEP, & GOAT BREEDING 23. The show superintendents may, at any time, order the ANIMALS health, registration and identification papers will removal from the show grounds of any animal of unthrifty be checked before unloading. nature, unsuitable condition, or which cannot be satisfacto- 11. In the DAIRY SHOW an exhibitor may enter up to 5 project rily handled under show conditions. animals but no more than 3 in any one class. 24. All animals are required to be tied or penned and under 12. ALPACAS must be in pens by 8 AM Monday and remain control of the exhibitor when being shown or paraded. throughout the show. 25. All exhibitors under the age of 18 staying on the grounds between the hours of 12 midnight and 5:00 AM must have 13. ALL BEEF, SWINE, SHEEP AND GOAT MARKET ANI- MALS must be tagged in order to be shown in the market a signed parental permission form designating another classes. NO EXCEPTIONS. adult as a chaperone on file in the office and must carry an 14. Stags are not acceptable in Junior Market classes. official card issued by the show secretary. Permission form may be found on page 198 and may be sent in with your 15. BEEF, SHEEP and SWINE (MARKET AND BREEDING) entries. The card may be obtained before the show or on will NOT be accepted before 9:00 AM on Sunday, August Monday of show week. 8; they must be in the stalls/barns by 3:00 PM that day. 16. ALL BEEF, SHEEP AND SWINE (MARKET AND BREED- HAPPINESS does have a smell - ING) must enter thru the Meridian Road (Gate 3) camper gate and be health checked before unloading. HOGS It's freshly cut hay, bonfires and crisp country air! JUNIOR SHOW RULES & REGULATIONS (CONT.) DEPT. 10 JUNIOR RABBITS 26. IMPORTANT: Appropriate show apparel for exhibitors SUPT. - KATHY KUMMER (724-290-9747) showing Junior Market Livestock consists of clean ASST. SUPT. - TINA LETCHER (724-841-5269) long pants or a dress/skirt below the knees; dress shirt, buttoned appropriately, with sleeves; or a 4-H/ ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE JULY 14 FFA T-shirt. Hard-soled shoes or boots are required. AND MUST INCLUDE (both in back of book) Shirts with commercial (including farm) logos are not (1) A SIGNED ENTRY FORM (p. 209) AND permitted. Inappropriate apparel includes, but is not (2) A WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM (p. 211). limited to, other T-shirts, bare midriff shirts, tank tops, ANY AND ALL CLASSES, INCLUDING SHOWMANSHIP, baggy or cut-off pants, shorts, hats, and sandals. Fail- MUST BE ENTERED BY JULY 14. ure to wear appropriate show apparel may result in Entries will not be accepted at the show. disqualification of the entry being shown. USE THE RABBIT ENTRY FORM AVAILABLE IN BACK OF 27. For showmanship classes, 4-H and FFA members must BOOK, ONLINE(INTERACTIVE), AT THE EXTENSION OF- show an animal that is owned/leased by that individual and FICE, OR THE FARM SHOW OFFICE (724-482-4000). designated as his/her project. RABBIT ENTRY AND MEAT PEN VERIFICATION FORMS 28. DRENCHING, FORCE OR BOTTLE FEEDING OF ANY ALSO AVAILABLE FROM KATHY OR TINA. ANIMALS, OR USE OF ICING AND/OR ANY TEMPER- ATURE-ALTERING PRODUCTS WILL RESULT IN DIS- ARRIVAL: 1 PM - 5 PM, SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 QUALIFICATION OF THE EXHIBITOR. (EXCEPTION: RELEASE TIME: AFTER 9 PM, SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 SWINE EXHIBITORS ARE EXEMPT FROM COOLING For release, vehicles of any type may NOT be driven into PRACTICES FOR PURPOSES OF SWINE COMFORT.) the midways before 11:00 PM that Saturday. 29. Coaching or assistance from the sidelines is NOT allowed Exhibits and/or exhibitors leaving the show early without during ANY Show, including showmanship, market and permission will forfeit premiums and participation breed shows. in next year’s show will be at the discretion of the Board. 30. Interference with judges/judging will not be tolerated. Inter- fering exhibitors, including immediate family members, will HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR RABBITS be barred from competition. The only people ALLOWED in See Department 9. the ring during judging are the judge, breed chairman, and necessary attendants. RULES & REGULATIONS 31. DAIRY ANIMALS: Use only grooming products that are 1. The Rules for All Exhibitors, Rules for Livestock Exhibitors, approved for use on DAIRY ANIMALS when fitting your Guidelines for Care of Animals, PA Code of Show Ring animals for show. Unapproved products may contain in- Ethics & Butler Farm Show Additions, Health Requirements gredients that result in unacceptable residues in the milk. If for Rabbits (Dept. 9) and the Livestock Sale Rules must be you are not certain that a product is residue safe and ap- followed. proved for use on dairy animals, do not use it! 2. This is the official round-up of Butler County Rabbit Proj- ects: A person must be carrying a 4-H or FFA rabbit project 32. Youth exhibitors are strongly urged to send thank you within Butler Co. An up-to-date project book must accom- notes to trophy, banner and award sponsors and live- pany your entry to the Farm Show. stock buyers. Your cooperation will enable the pro- 3. 4-H and FFA exhibitors may enter the Open Show (Depart- gram to retain these individuals and businesses that ment 9) by submitting the correct entry fees and indicating support our contests and sale. entry on the entry form. Unsigned or incomplete entries will 33. If any of these rules are not followed, the animal will be be returned. disqualified. The Board of Directors reserves the right 4. All rabbits are to be judged according to the latest Stan- to disqualify an entry, disqualify an entry AND remove dard of Perfection of the American Rabbit Breeders Associ- it from the grounds, and/or reject entries for next year. ation with ARBA Show Rules to govern, with the exception of doe and litters, and meat pens. PROUD TO BE A calf-wrestling, 5. No grade rabbit entries. bale-throwing, flag-loving, dirt-wearing, 6. NOTICE: Entries are limited to 20 per exhibitor, includ- ing does and litter, single fryer, and meat pens. tractor-driving COUNTRY KID. 7. Limit of 1 doe and litter entry per exhibitor. Crossbred (grade litters) are NOT accepted. Litters must be at least “THANK YOU” to the hundreds of 8 weeks of age but not to exceed 9 weeks of age on day of judging. Litters must be of the same breeding. Small VOLUNTEERS who work tirelessly breeds must have a minimum of two young. Medium and to put on this show. large breeds must have a minimum of 4 young. NUMBER Directors, 4-H Leaders, Superintendents, IN THE LITTER MUST BE WRITTEN ON ENTRY FOR Asst. Supts., Show Announcers, Clerks and COOPING PURPOSES. ALL LITTER MATES MUST HAVE LEGIBLE TATTOO IN LEFT EAR. Ribbon Givers are all VOLUNTEERS. 8. Limit of 1 single fryer entry per exhibitor. Please respect them for what they do for YOU! 9. Limit of 2 meat pens per exhibitor. Only recognized* DEPT. 10 JUNIOR RABBITS (CONT.) DEPT. 10 JUNIOR RABBITS (CONT.) commercial breeds are accepted, including commercial cross commercial breeds are accepted, including commercial cross breeds. Meat pens consist of 3 rabbits of the same breed breeds. Meat pens consist of 3 rabbits of the same breed and variety and 8 to 10 weeks of age. The rabbits must and variety and 8 to 10 weeks of age. The rabbits must weigh 3.5 to 5.5 pounds each. Meat pens will not be weigh 3.5 to 5.5 pounds each. Meat pens will not be accepted without a complete verification form. (See Junior accepted without a complete verification form. (See Junior Livestock Sale Rules). Livestock Sale Rules). 10. Junior animals MUST BE at least 3 months old. 10. Junior animals MUST BE at least 3 months old. 11. All rabbits must have a permanent and legible tattoo in 11. All rabbits must have a permanent and legible tattoo in left ear BEFORE CHECK-IN. No tattooing of rabbits after left ear BEFORE CHECK-IN. No tattooing of rabbits after check-in. check-in. 12. Show breed, variety, sex, class & ear tattoo on entry. 12. Show breed, variety, sex, class & ear tattoo on entry. 13. All entries must be the bonafide property of the exhibitor at 13. All entries must be the bonafide property of the exhibitor at least 60 days prior to the opening date of the Farm Show. least 60 days prior to the opening date of the Farm Show. 14. All rabbits will be health checked at time of cooping. Any 14. All rabbits will be health checked at time of cooping. Any rabbit found to be unfit for display such as health or obvi- rabbit found to be unfit for display such as health or obvi- ous disqualifications will be refused cooping. Substitutions ous disqualifications will be refused cooping. Substitutions will be permitted ONLY in the same breed, variety, class will be permitted ONLY in the same breed, variety, class and sex on the day of cooping, Sunday before the show. and sex on the day of cooping, Sunday before the show. 15. Exhibitors MUST provide their own feed and bedding. 15. Exhibitors MUST provide their own feed and bedding. WHITE PINE SHAVINGS MUST BE USED FOR BED- WHITE PINE SHAVINGS MUST BE USED FOR BED- DING. DING. 16. Exhibitors are responsible for feeding and watering their 16. Exhibitors are responsible for feeding and watering their animals and keeping their coops in a sanitary condition animals and keeping their coops in a sanitary condition daily. Animals must be fed and watered at time of cooping. daily. Animals must be fed and watered at time of cooping. 17. Water and feed containers, and cleaning implements will 17. Water and feed containers, and cleaning implements will be provided. Double cooping will be provided for meat be provided. Double cooping will be provided for meat pens, doe & litter, and rabbits weighing more than 10 pens, doe & litter, and rabbits weighing more than 10 pounds. pounds. 18. Animals showing signs of illness during the week will be 18. Animals showing signs of illness during the week will be isolated and sent home. These animals may not be re- isolated and sent home. These animals may not be re- placed. placed. 19. EXHIBITORS MUST BE PRESENT AT JUDGING. If NOT, 19. EXHIBITORS MUST BE PRESENT AT JUDGING. If NOT, rabbits will not be judged. rabbits will not be judged.

DEPT. 10 SECTION 901 RABBIT BREED CLASSES DEPT. 10 SECTION 901 RABBIT BREED CLASSES SHOWTIME - MONDAY AT 9:00 AM SHOWTIME - MONDAY AT 9:00 AM NO ENTRY FEE FOR JUNIOR SHOW. NO ENTRY FEE FOR JUNIOR SHOW. REFER TO DEPARTMENT 9 SECTION 1 REFER TO DEPARTMENT 9 SECTION 1 FOR LIST OF AVAILABLE BREEDS AND COLORS. FOR LIST OF AVAILABLE BREEDS AND COLORS. On entry, indicate CODE, breed, color, and class (S,I,J). On entry, indicate CODE, breed, color, and class (S,I,J). List of Rabbit Breeds - A.R.B.A. Standards List of Rabbit Breeds - A.R.B.A. Standards PREMIUMS:...... 1st 2nd 3rd 4th PREMIUMS:...... 1st 2nd 3rd 4th BREED CLASSES...... $4.25 $3.25 $2.25 $1.25 BREED CLASSES...... $4.25 $3.25 $2.25 $1.25

DEPT. 10 SECTION 920 SPECIAL CLASSES DEPT. 10 SECTION 920 SPECIAL CLASSES SHOWTIME - MONDAY AT 9:00 AM SHOWTIME - MONDAY AT 9:00 AM NO ENTRY FEE FOR JUNIOR SHOW. NO ENTRY FEE FOR JUNIOR SHOW. Limit of 1 Per Class Per Exhibitor Limit of 1 Per Class Per Exhibitor PREMIUMS:...... 1st 2nd 3rd 4th PREMIUMS:...... 1st 2nd 3rd 4th CLASS...... $4.50 $3.50 $2.50 $2.00 CLASS...... $4.50 $3.50 $2.50 $2.00 1. DOE AND LITTER - 8 weeks old. Please list breed. 1. DOE AND LITTER - 8 weeks old. Please list breed. Only recognized breeds will be accepted. No grade litters. Only recognized breeds will be accepted. No grade litters. One per exhibitor. One per exhibitor. 2. SINGLE FRYER - 8-10 Weeks of Age, 3.5 - 5.5 Pounds - 2. SINGLE FRYER - 8-10 Weeks of Age, 3.5 - 5.5 Pounds - Only recognized commercial and commercial cross breeds Only recognized commercial and commercial cross breeds will be accepted. Please list breed (see below in Meat will be accepted. Please list breed (see below in Meat Pens). One per exhibitor. Pens). One per exhibitor. GUIDELINES FOR CARE OF ANIMALS (CONT.) ANIMAL HEALTH REGULATIONS 4. FEEDING & WATER IMPORTANT: Animals should be well-fed and have access to clean water ALL ANIMALS AND HEALTH PAPERS at all times. Realizing that many market animals must have MUST BE CHECKED BEFORE UNLOADING. restricted amounts of feed to maintain the proper weight, All animals admitted to the Farm Show will be sub- animals must be fed adequate amounts of feed to meet the ject to inspection by show officials and will be animal’s basic requirements. Animals not allowed reason- rejected if evidence of infectious, contagious or able access to clean feed and clean water will be disquali- parasitic disease is apparent or if health certifica- fied from the show. tion or identification documentation is not accept- 5. HEALTH able. The animals must comply with applicable It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to provide proper state (7PA Code) or federal (9CFR) rules. health care for their animals through routine inspections and Animals known to be infected with any such diseas- consultation with health care professionals. The improper or es and animals restricted by quarantine may not illegal use of drugs or antibiotics is prohibited. If medication be shown or displayed. is indicated, be sure to follow the label directions and allow All show animals returning home from shows should more than the stated withdrawal time. be isolated from other members of the herd or 6. CARE OF THE BARNS AND EXHIBIT AREAS flock for 30 days to help prevent the spread of Each exhibitor is asked to assume responsibility to keep all disease. public areas clean and clear of animal waste for the pro- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH SPECIES tection of our guests. Encourage visitors to use the hand washing stations. Do not encourage petting of animals. ARE LISTED IN THEIR RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS. 7. TRANSPORTATION Out-of-state exhibitors should contact Animals should be transported in a way that is both safe the Farm Show Office or and considerate of the animal’s well-being. the PA State Dept. of Agriculture 8. BLANKET/SWEAT COLLARS for additional health rules. Any type of material such as blankets or sweat collars should be large enough to permit normal body functions GUIDELINES FOR CARE OF ANIMALS such as breathing, eating, drinking or lying down. BUTLER FARM SHOW EXHIBITORS ARE EXPECTED AND REQUIRED TO CARE FOR ANIMALS IN A MAN- NER THAT IS RESPONSIBLE AND ETHICAL. THE PA STATE & NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CODE OF SHOW RING ETHICS DISQUALIFY AN ENTRY, DISQUALIFY AN ENTRY AND REMOVE IT FROM THE GROUNDS, AND/OR REJECT THE BUTLER FARM SHOW HAS ADOPTED ENTRIES FOR NEXT YEAR IF THESE GUIDELINES ARE THE PA STATE AND NATIONAL CODE OF NOT FOLLOWED. SHOW RING ETHICS 1. RESTRAINING ANIMALS a. Animals should be tied or penned in a manner that will AS RULES FOR ALL ANIMALS ENTERED. not hurt the animal or restrict its breathing in any way. Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at b. Animals should be tied so that all four feet are firmly on all times deport themselves with honesty and good the ground and they have enough room to stand com- sportsmanship. Their conduct in this competitive environ- fortably and lie down. ment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor c. Animals should be tied so that they are not able to and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural injure animals tied near them. education. This code applies to junior as well as open class d. Animals unaccustomed to each other should not be exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competi- penned together. tion. This code applies to all livestock offered in any event 2. HANDLING at a livestock show. In addition to the “IAFE National Code Any type of rough handling, such as punching or kicking, of Show Ring Ethics,” fairs and livestock shows may have which could harm an animal is prohibited. The use of whips, rules and regulations which they impose on the local, canes, and show sticks should be restricted to showing county, state, provincial & national levels. only and then be used only to guide the animals, not punish All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under them. Remember, animals will respond quicker and better to an affirmative responsibility to do more than avoid improper quiet, gentle handling, than loud, rough handling. conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values must be 3. BEDDING so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable All animals should have bedding that is dry and clean. Pens will be influenced by their fine example. Owners, exhibitors, should be regularly cleaned throughout the day to keep the fitters, trainers and absolutely responsible persons who animals clean and comfortable. If non-traditional bedding violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and such as carpeting is used, it should be regularly cleaned (at auction proceeds and shall be prohibited from future exhibi least twice daily) to keep the pen free from manure. CODE OF SHOW RING ETHICS (CONT.) CODE OF SHOW RING ETHICS (CONT.) tion in accordance with the rules adopted by the respective 5. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors who violate this code substance or drug or the external application of of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock exhibitors and any substance (irritant, counterirritant, or similar should be prohibited from competition at all livestock shows substance) which could affect the animal’s perfor- in the United States and Canada. mance or alter its natural contour, confirmation, The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and or appearance, except external applications of all livestock in competitive events: substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which 1. All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and affect appearance only and except for surgical pro- livestock show officials, proof of ownership, length of cedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian ownership and age of all animals entered. Misrepresen- for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the tation of ownership, age, or any facts relating thereto is animal, is prohibited. prohibited. 6. The use of showing and/or handling practices or de- 2. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers or absolutely respon- vices such as striking animals to cause swelling, using sible persons shall provide animal health certificates electrical contrivance, or other similar practices are not from licensed veterinarians upon request by fair or live- acceptable and are prohibited. stock show officials. 7. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, fair or 3. Junior exhibitors are expected to care for and groom livestock show management, other exhibitors, breed their animals while at fairs or livestock shows. representatives, or show officials before, during, or after 4. Animals shall be presented to show events where the competitive event is prohibited. In the furtherance they will enter the food chain free of drugs. The of their official duty, all judges, fair and livestock show act of entering an animal in a livestock show is management, or other show officials shall be treated the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fit- with courtesy, cooperation and respect and no person ter, trainer and/or absolutely responsible person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct toward for show management to obtain any specimens of them. urine, saliva, blood, or other substances from the 8. No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely respon- animal to be used in testing. Animals not entered in sible person shall conspire with another person or per- an event which culminates with the animal entering the sons to intentionally violate this code of ethics or know- food chain shall not be administered drugs other than in ingly contribute or cooperate with another person or accordance with applicable federal, state and provincial persons either by affirmative action or inaction to violate statutes, regulations and rules. Livestock shall not be this code of ethics. Violation of this rule shall subject exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance such individual to disciplinary action. with federal, state and provincial statutes, regula- 9. The application of this code of ethics provides for abso- tions and rules affect the animal’s performance or lute responsibility for an animal’s condition by an owner, appearance at the event. exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or participant whether or not he If the laboratory report on the chemical analysis or she was actually instrumental in or had actual knowl- of saliva, urine, blood, or other sample taken from edge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of livestock indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or this code of ethics. medication, this shall be prima facie evidence such 10. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent substance has been administered to the animal either by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely re- internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample sponsible person to have any disciplinary action taken of urine, saliva, blood, or other substance tested by the by the fair or livestock show against such individuals approved laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken published in any publication of the International As- from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved sociation of Fairs and Expositions, including Fairs and and all procedures of said collection and preservation, Expositions and any special notices to members. transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are 11. The act of entering an animal in a fair or livestock show correct and accurate and the report received from the is the giving of verification by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal trainer, or absolutely responsible person that he or she in question and correctly reflects the condition of the has read the “IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics” animal at the time the sample was taken, with the bur- and understands the consequences of and penalties den on the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely provided for actions prohibited by the code. It is further responsible person to prove otherwise at any hearing in a consent that any action which contravenes these regard to the matter conducted by the fair or livestock rules and is also in violation of federal, state, or provin- show. At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or cial statutes, regulations, or rules may be released to livestock show premises, all treatments involving the appropriate law enforcement authorities with jurisdiction use of drugs and/or medications shall be administered over such infractions. by a licensed vet.