LSU Agcenter Livestock Show Catalog
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LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Catalog Lamar Dixon Expo Center Gonzales, LA February 8-15, 2020 1 The LSU AgCenter is. a statewide campus of the LSU system, providing individuals and families, local governments and industry with the research and information they need to improve the economic conditions and quality of life for Louisiana citizens. Louisiana’s food and forest products production and processing industries contribute billions of dollars to the state’s economy every year, and much of that production is enhanced by research and education programs provided by the LSU AgCenter. Louisiana’s families enjoy a safe and affordable food supply, health and nutrition information and education, and a quality 4-H youth program through the work of the LSU AgCenter. Louisiana’s water and air are being preserved, protected and enhanced by research and education programs from the LSU AgCenter. Visit our Web site: www.lsuagcenter.com 2 Notice to Exhibitors: In addition to rules and regulations for the Livestock Show, this catalog contains information on special awards by breed associations, other organizations and individuals. It also lists association rules for some breeds of cattle and for La.-bred market animals. The management of the Livestock Show has done its best to ensure that this information is current and correct. However, neither the LSU AgCenter nor the livestock show management accepts responsibility for the accuracy of this information on special rules formulated by other organizations. Likewise, the LSU AgCenter and its employees do not accept responsibility for awards (cash or otherwise) provided by others. This includes trophies, plaques, scholarships and cash awards shown as provided by breed associations, organizations or individuals. Louisiana State University Agricultural Center William B. Richardson, Vice President of Agriculture Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of Congress of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture. The Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. 3 Contents Greetings from Administrators ..................................................................................................................... 7 LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Endowments ............................................................................................... 10 Dedication ................................................................................................................................................... 13 Schedule of Events ...................................................................................................................................... 14 Committees, Superintendents, and Judges ................................................................................................ 18 Purpose of Livestock Projects ..................................................................................................................... 20 Alcohol Policy .............................................................................................................................................. 20 Wholesome Assurance Statement .............................................................................................................. 21 State Law Regarding Tampering of Livestock ............................................................................................. 21 General Rules .............................................................................................................................................. 22 RULE 1: DATES AND LOCATION ............................................................................................................... 22 RULE 2: INTERPRETATIONS, AMENDMENTS AND VIOLATIONS .............................................................. 22 RULE 3: JUDGING SYSTEM, PREMIUMS AND AWARDS .......................................................................... 22 RULE 4: Exhibitor Fees ............................................................................................................................ 22 RULE 5: LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY HEALTH REQUIREMENTS ................................................................. 22 RULE 6: LIABILITY OF EXHIBITORS ........................................................................................................... 23 RULE 7: EXHIBITOR PRIVILEGES .............................................................................................................. 23 RULE 8: EXHIBITOR ELIGIBILITY ............................................................................................................... 24 RULE 9: EXHIBITOR RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................................................................... 24 RULE 10: ENTRY (ANIMAL) ELIGIBILITY ................................................................................................... 25 RULE 11: DISTRICT AND STATE SHOW REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 28 RULE 12: ANIMAL WELFARE .................................................................................................................... 29 RULE 13: PROTESTS AND APPEALS.......................................................................................................... 29 RULE 14: CODE OF ETHICS - FITTING OF ANIMALS ................................................................................. 29 RULE 15: LIVESTOCK GROOMING RULE .................................................................................................. 30 RULE 16: ANIMAL DRUG TESTING ........................................................................................................... 30 RULE 17: SPECIAL SHOW AWARDS ......................................................................................................... 30 RULE 18: PARISH GROUPS ....................................................................................................................... 31 RULE 19: SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AT THE STATE SHOW: ..................................................................... 31 RULE 20: PREMIER EXHIBITOR ................................................................................................................ 32 RULE 21: SPECIAL RECORD BOOK AWARDS ............................................................................................ 33 Beef Division ............................................................................................................................................... 35 4 Market Steers .......................................................................................................................................... 35 Beef Breeding .......................................................................................................................................... 36 Commercial Replacement Heifers .......................................................................................................... 38 LCJA Beef Showmanship ......................................................................................................................... 39 Miniature Beef Cattle .............................................................................................................................. 41 Dairy Division .............................................................................................................................................. 43 Dairy ........................................................................................................................................................ 43 Commercial Dairy Replacement Heifers & Cows .................................................................................... 44 Dairy Showmanship ................................................................................................................................ 45 Swine Division ............................................................................................................................................. 46 Market Swine .......................................................................................................................................... 46 Breeding Swine ....................................................................................................................................... 48 Commercial Gilts ..................................................................................................................................... 49 Swine Showmanship ............................................................................................................................... 49 Sheep Division ............................................................................................................................................. 50 Market Lamb ........................................................................................................................................... 50 Breeding Sheep and Commercial Ewes................................................................................................... 51 Sheep Showmanship ............................................................................................................................... 52 Goat Division ............................................................................................................................................... 53 Market Goats .........................................................................................................................................