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 Sunday from 1 PM to 2 PM, please drop off a long (#10) you write your number on entries. Call the office before the self-addressed stamped envelope in the Farm Show office show to obtain a new number or to retrieve your number before or during show week. from previous years. Use the same exhibitor’s number for CHECKS NOT CASHED WITHIN 60 DAYS everything you enter in every department. Entries may be OF THE SHOW BECOME NULL AND VOID. disqualified if the exhibitor’s number, name and city are not on the tag. 1. The Board of Directors of the Butler Farm Show has the 11. All exhibits and exhibitors will be ready at 9:00 AM on the right to accept or refuse any entries. first day of show, except where judging is occurring. 2. All exhibitors agree to be bound by the rules and regula- 12. Reasonable care will be taken to protect all exhibits on dis- tions of Butler Farm Show. The show management re- play from injury and damage, but the show cannot, in any serves the right to amend or add to these rules and regula- way, be held responsible for accidents, loss or damage by tions as its judgment may determine. water, fire, theft, or otherwise, whatever may be the cause 3. NO alcoholic beverages, drugs, dogs or pets permitted or extent of the damage or loss. on the grounds. (Only service dogs will be admitted.) Per- 13. Exhibits and/or exhibitors leaving the show early with- sons using alcohol or other controlled substances will be out permission will NOT receive premium checks; they expelled from the grounds. Minors caught drinking will be will FORFEIT all award money, and next year’s partici- prosecuted to the full extent of the law. pation will be at the discretion of the board. 4. Exhibitors will comply with all directions given by a Director, 14. Premiums as listed may be given for meritorious exhibits. Farm Show Official or any police or security officer. Failure In cases where there is no competition, judges may give an to immediately comply with the directions will be cause for award such as they deem the exhibit is worthy to receive. the exhibitor to be disqualified and be prohibited from en- Same rule applies where there are fewer entries in any tering any future Butler Farm Show exhibitions or shows. class than the number of premiums offered. The judges 5. All exhibits will be shown under the direction of the Butler may, at their discretion, award a prize or prizes of such Farm Show Board of Directors and the appointed repre- grade as the exhibit deserves. Placement and premium on sentative or department superintendents. The Butler Farm single entries in a class will be determined by the judge. Show reserves the right to interpret all rules and regula- 15. The show reserves the right to determine how many en- tions governing the show and will make decisions based tries they will accept from any exhibitor in the same class on interpretation of the rules as may be necessary for the or in the same livestock species. proper conduct of the show. All interpretations and deci- 16. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to present a plainly- sions will be final. marked entry tab showing the name of the exhibit they are 6. The exhibitor agrees to and shall assume all risks of injury entering. Any item entered improperly will be disqualified to to people and/or animals and/or damage to any property. receive a prize, but the judges will mark the correct name 7. Violations of the rules or conduct contrary to the best inter- of the entry on the tag for the benefit of the owner. If award est of the Butler Farm Show will not be permitted. Exhibi- ribbons are stolen or destroyed, the exhibitor may receive tors or others who persist in such violations or conduct will a duplicate, free of charge, at the close of the show. be asked to remove their exhibits and to leave the grounds. 17. Committees reserve the right to refuse any entry. Further- No fees or charges will be refunded and premiums will not more, the committees reserve the right to bar from com- be paid in such cases. petition animals, vegetables, flowers, poultry products and 8. Protests for any violation of the rules may be made home-produced articles of decidedly inferior quality and/ to the Butler Farm Show Board of Directors by an or those not possessing sufficient merit to warrant recogni- exhibitor or their designated representative. All tion. protests must be presented, in writing, to the Butler 18. If the show management believes that any exhibits were Farm Show Office within 24 hours of the alleged made in previous years or not made by the exhibitor, those violation. A $100.00 cash deposit must accompany exhibits may be refused or disqualified. all protests. Following investigation into the alleged 19. The decision of the judges will be final in all cases except violation, the $100.00 deposit will be returned to the where mistakes, fraud, misrepresentation or collusion, not exhibitor if the protest is upheld. If the protest is discovered at the time of judging, is proven. In that case, denied, the $100.00 fee is non-refundable. The deci- such person(s) as the Board of Directors may appoint will make the decision. sion of the Butler Farm Show Board of Directors regarding a protest shall be final and considered 20. The show management may, at any time, order the re- moval of any exhibit or part of exhibit in bad condition, and accepted by all exhibitors. Video footage, recorded any article unfit to show may be excluded. Exhibits may by individuals, will not be reviewed as evidence in a NOT be removed at any time before the close of the show protest situation. except by consent of the management. Removal of an RULES FOR ALL EXHIBITORS (CONT.) exhibit without consent of the department superintendent SPECIAL NOTICES will forfeit all premiums and next year’s participation will be at the discretion of the board. for Livestock Exhibitors 21. During the judging, buildings, except livestock arenas, are closed to everyone except fair officials, judges, and Carefully read necessary attendants. An exhibitor or his/her agent shall the Rules for All Exhibitors, NOT communicate with the judge during time of determin- ing the awards, except to answer questions proposed by the Rules for Livestock Exhibitors, the judges. Any exhibitor interfering with the judge while the Guidelines for Care of Animals, the making awards shall forfeit any premiums to which he/she PA State and National Code of Show Ring would otherwise be entitled. Buildings for Departments 11 - 23 will be opened by approximately 4:00 on Mon- Ethics, and additional rules for the Butler day. Farm Show on the following pages. The Premium Book serves as a guide and is subject to Rules have been changed and change. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy, the Board of Directors reserves the right to rules have been added. add, alter or change this information as necessary. Know what is expected and what you are doing! CONGRATULATIONS TO MADELINE MCEACHIN, Interactive entry forms for all animals, a member of the Butler Farm Show campers, and Waivers of Liability Junior Board and the Butler Fair Queen, are available online at for winning the title of www.butlerfarmshow.com. THE 2017 PA STATE FAIR QUEEN. Download, fill out, print and mail them. All forms are also available at Have fun visiting all the fairs across the State! the Extension Office or the Farm Show Office (724-482-4000). ADVANCE TICKET SALES Entry forms for CAMPERS, EQUINES, SPECIAL WEEKLY ADMISSION - MARKET ANIMALS, BREED SHEEP/SWINE and BUY 6 Strip Tickets for $30 RABBITS are provided in this book. in the Farm Show Office Enter SHOWMANSHIP, LEAD LINE, & TRACTOR Starting July 3 thru August 6, 10 AM - 5 PM HANDLING on ANY entry form by July 14. (Savings of $18) Good for admittance any day TO GROUNDS ONLY; Entry forms, FEES, and Waivers of Does NOT include rides or arena admission. Liability (last page of this book) Use them one a day OR MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE OFFICE share with family and friends. BY 4:00 PM, FRIDAY, JULY 14. Everyone here, even the directors, All livestock classes must be pre-entered. is a VOLUNTEER. Late entries will NOT be accepted. CAMPER FORMS & FEES DUE JULY 14. Thank you for your tireless help, the hours you donate, Check show TIMES for Sheep and the smiles and attitudes you share. You make the Farm Show what it is. OVERNIGHT PERMISSION FORMS ALL EXHIBITORS under the age of 18 staying PLEASE RESPECT WHAT THE on the grounds between midnight and 5:00 AM VOLUNTEERS DO FOR YOU. MUST HAVE a signed parental permission form, designating another adult as a chaperone, on file If you would like to become a volunteer, in the office and MUST CARRY an official card talk to a director or issued by the show secretary. The card may be department superintendent. obtained before the show or on the Monday of show week. (Form on page 178 in this book.) RULES FOR ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS (CONT.) RULES AND REGULATIONS arrival and all Certificates of Veterinary Inspection. Any FOR LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS animal displaying any evidence of transmissible diseas- es will be removed from the show. ***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** 11. ALL LIVESTOCK ENTRIES must have proper identifica- The Farm Show will NOT mail premium checks. tion (ear tag, legible tattoo, or ear notch). Identification If you cannot pick up your check Saturday night or Sunday numbers on registration papers, health papers, tattoos from 1 PM to 2 PM, please drop off a long (#10) self-addressed and/or eartags must match. Breeding BEEF and SHEEP stamped envelope in the Farm Show office health, registration and identification papers will be before or during show week. checked before unloading. CHECKS NOT CASHED WITHIN 60 DAYS OF THE SHOW BECOME NULL AND VOID. 12. ALL MARKET BEEF AND LAMBS must be slick sheared (1/4” maximum hair length) BEFORE arriving at the HANG TAGS MUST BE VISIBLY DISPLAYED show and unloading on Sunday. Leg and head (except IN VEHICLES PARKED INSIDE THE GROUNDS ears) hair/wool are NOT permitted. Animals will be OR THEY MAY BE TOWED. checked before they are unloaded Sunday. The decision 1. Refer to Rules for All Exhibitors on the previous pages. of the slick-shear committee is FINAL. Swine are not 2. Health Requirements for each species are listed in the slick sheared but may be clipped. respective departments. Animals will NOT BE ADMIT- 13. ALL BEEF, SHEEP and SWINE (MARKET AND BREED- TED to the Farm Show unless the health requirements ING) will NOT be accepted before 9:00 AM on Sunday, have been fulfilled. August 6; they must be in the stalls/barns by 3:00 PM 3. The Farm Show reserves the right to reject entries. that day. 4. Entry fees and camper fees are refundable at the discre- 14. ALL BEEF, SHEEP and SWINE (MARKET AND BREED- tion of the Board of Directors. ING) must enter thru the Meridian Road (Gate 3) camper 5. Checks for entry and/or camper fees that are returned to gate and be health and slick-sheared checked before the Farm Show for insufficient funds will be subject to an unloading. Hogs will be brought to the back door of the additional fee of $50. livestock building, checked and weighed in at that time. 6. The department superintendents have the final judgment 15. ALL BEEF, SHEEP and SWINE (MARKET AND BREED- in resolving any and all disputes. ING) must remain until 9:00 PM, Saturday, August 12. 7. The Guidelines for Care of Animals and the PA Code of Other animals must remain until times stated in the re- Show Ring Ethics with Butler Farm Show Additions as spective departments. Anyone removing exhibits before printed on the following pages must be followed. The 9:00 PM without permission will forfeit their premiums board of directors reserves the right to disqualify an en- and next year’s participation will be at the discretion of try, disqualify an entry and remove it from the grounds, the Board. and/or reject entries for next year. 16. Exhibitors are expected to display their animals as di- 8. Violations of the rules or conduct contrary to the best rected by the committee; accept the stall assignment interest of the Butler Farm Show will not be permitted. without controversy; keep their animals in an attractive Exhibitors or others who persist in such violations or appearance; and cooperate in every way that may serve conduct will be asked to remove their exhibits and to to increase the educational value of the show. leave the grounds. No fees or charges will be refunded 17. Exhibitors are responsible for the care of all animals and premiums will not be paid in such cases. including, but not limited to, the cleanliness of pens, 9. Protests for any violation of the rules may be made cleanliness of animals, and providing feed and water to the Butler Farm Show Board of Directors by an at all times until 9:00 PM Saturday or until animals exhibitor or their designated representative. All are removed from the grounds. Exhibitors will be protests must be presented, in writing, to the Butler required to maintain their respective areas in a clean Farm Show Office within 24 hours of the alleged and orderly condition, on a daily basis, for the dura- violation. A $100.00 cash deposit must accompany tion of the Butler Farm Show. Animal exhibits must all protests. Following investigation into the alleged be cleaned by 10:00 AM each morning in preparation violation, the $100.00 deposit will be returned to the for visitors. The Butler Farm Show Board of Direc- exhibitor if the protest is upheld. If the protest is tors will assign custodial personnel to clean dis- denied, the $100.00 fee is non-refundable. The deci- orderly exhibit areas. A minimum charge of $25.00 sion of the Butler Farm Show Board of Directors for each occurrence plus the cost of bedding and/ regarding a protest shall be final and considered or supplies will be made for such service. Exhibi- accepted by all exhibitors. Video footage, recorded tors found in violation will receive one warning. If by individuals, will NOT be reviewed as evidence in the exhibitor fails to correct the situation, the Butler a protest situation. Farm Show Board will have the exhibit area cleaned and the exhibitor will be charged for the service. 10. The Livestock Committee or a designated representative Repeated violations and/or failure to pay the clean- is responsible for checking the health of all animals upon ing charge may result in refusal to exhibit at future shows. RULES FOR ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS (CONT.) RULES FOR ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS (CONT.) 18. Exhibitors are required to provide their own feed and ▪ In the event that a 4-H or FFA member has more bedding. than one animal in a class, is injured, or due to 19. The show superintendents may, AT ANY TIME, order extenuating circumstances is unable to exhibit the removal from the show grounds of any animal of their project animal(s), the family may designate unthrifty nature, unsuitable condition, or which cannot be a substitute Butler County 4-H or FFA member to satisfactorily handled under show conditions. show the animal(s). In the event of an injury or ex- 20. Animals with horns will NOT be shown or displayed tenuating circumstances, the exhibitor must make at the Butler Farm Show, except for breeding stock of arrangements for a substitute exhibitor with the horned breeds of any species. Market animals must be show superintendent prior to the day of show. The dehorned according to the Livestock Sale Rules. substitute exhibitor must be an immediate family 21. All livestock entries and fees must be submitted by July member that is a Butler County 4-H or FFA member 14. All livestock, including poultry and rabbits, exhibitors or a Butler County 4-H or FFA member the same age MUST include a WAIVER OF LIABILITY Form (in the as the project member. Immediate family is defined back of this book) with the entry form and fees. EQUINE as brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister, or bona EXHIBITORS MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFICATE OF LI- fide foster child living in the same household. ABILITY INSURANCE. ▪ During the show, decisions regarding exhibitor 22. Entry fees are collected for all OPEN show livestock, no accommodation will be made by a member of the matter the age of the animal. Butler Farm Show Board of Directors and/or the 23. Open exhibitors are limited to two paid entries per class show superintendent. per exhibitor. 28. Exhibitors are responsible for knowing when their ani- 24. Equines, dairy cattle, beef cattle, goats, sheep, and mals will be judged. Stock must be in the ring promptly swine shown in registered breeding classes must be when called. Late entries will not be allowed to enter REGISTERED purebred animals (except as specified in the ring and will be out of competition. Decorations with Junior Departments). Registration papers must be OF- ribbons or ornaments previously won by animals are FICIALLY TRANSFERRED into the exhibitor’s name 30 prohibited until after the awards have been made in their days prior to the show unless otherwise specified by the respective classes by the judges. department. i.e. Rabbits must be owned 60 days prior 29. All animals are required to be tied or penned and under to this year’s show. Original registration papers (not control of the exhibitor when being shown or paraded. copies) will be checked by the Farm Show committee or designated representative. SIGNED TRANSFERS 30. DRENCHING, FORCE OR BOTTLE FEEDING OF ANY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Animals shall be identified ANIMALS, OR USE OF ICING AND/OR ANY TEM- as specified by the breed or registry association. Sheep PERATURE-ALTERING PRODUCTS WILL RESULT IN must wear the ear tags of their respective registry as- DISQUALIFICATION OF THE EXHIBITOR. (EXCEP- sociation. All animals registered in associations requiring TION: SWINE EXHIBITORS ARE EXEMPT FROM tattoos must have legible tattoos. Any leased animal COOLING PRACTICES FOR PURPOSES OF SWINE must have a notarized lease or contract from the original COMFORT.) owner. 31. BEEF BREEDING AND MARKET CATTLE: FITTING IS 25. SPECIAL RULE FOR GOATS: Owners must submit a NOT PERMITTED. Any artificial means used to change copy of registration papers with the entry form. the form or shape of an animal (i.e. adhesives, paint, 26. All animals entered in group classes MUST be REGIS- etc.) will disqualify it from competition. WASHING, TERED IN THE SAME BREED. CLIPPING AND BLOW DRYING ARE PERMITTED AND ENCOURAGED. 27. Exhibitors with disabilities are encouraged to par- 32. Use only grooming products that are approved for use ticipate in the Butler Farm Show. If the exhibitor on dairy animals when fitting your animals for show. Un- anticipates needing any type of accommodations, approved products may contain ingredients that result in you must check the box requesting accommodation unacceptable residues in the milk. If you are not certain on the Butler Farm Show entry form. that a product is residue safe and approved for use on ▪ Individuals with disabilities that require assistance dairy animals, do not use it! to exhibit their animal(s) may designate an indi- 33. Coaching or assistance from the sidelines is NOT al- vidual to provide assistance. If the animal(s) is a 4-H lowed during ANY Show, including showmanship, mar- or FFA project animal, the assistant must be a Butler ket and breed shows. County 4-H or FFA member. It is the responsibility of the family of an exhibitor with a disability requiring 34. Interference with judges/judging WILL NOT BE TOL- assistance to identify an individual that is best able ERATED. Interfering exhibitors, including immediate to provide assistance regardless of the age of the family members, will be barred from competition. The exhibitor. The name of the Butler County 4-H or FFA only people ALLOWED in the ring during judging are the member providing assistance must be designated judge, breed chairman, and necessary attendants. on the entry form. RULES FOR ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS (CONT.) GUIDELINES FOR CARE OF ANIMALS 35. Should any animal awarded a prize be disqualified, the BUTLER FARM SHOW EXHIBITORS ARE EXPECTED animals earning the lower prizes will move into the next AND REQUIRED TO CARE FOR ANIMALS IN A MAN- higher position if, in the opinion of the judges, the ani- NER THAT IS RESPONSIBLE AND ETHICAL. THE mals are worthy of such prizes. BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO 36. Every exhibit accepted for premiums must be clearly DISQUALIFY AN ENTRY, DISQUALIFY AN ENTRY AND labeled. The breed name must be shown on cards large REMOVE IT FROM THE GROUNDS, AND/OR REJECT enough to be readily identified by the viewers, or if the ENTRIES FOR NEXT YEAR IF THESE GUIDELINES ARE livestock is grouped together according to breed, one NOT FOLLOWED. large sign to designate the group will be satisfactory. 1. RESTRAINING ANIMALS However, the award ribbons must be placed on the stall a. Animals should be tied or penned in a manner that will or pen of the individual winners for the duration of the not hurt the animal or restrict its breathing in any way. show. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in b. Animals should be tied so that all four feet are firmly on forfeiture of premiums. It will be the duty of the show offi- the ground and they have enough room to stand com- cials to see that this regulation is followed. If award rib- fortably and lie down. bons are stolen or destroyed, the exhibitor may receive c. Animals should be tied so that they are not able to a duplicate, free of charge, at the close of the show. injure animals tied near them. d. Animals unaccustomed to each other should not be ATTENTION EXHIBITORS: penned together. DO NOT USE SCREWS, STAPLES, NAILS, OR 2. HANDLING HARDWARE OF ANY TYPE ON THE TENT POLES. Any type of rough handling, such as punching or kicking, which could harm an animal is prohibited. The use of whips, canes, and show sticks should be restricted to showing The Premium Book serves as a guide and is subject to only and then be used only to guide the animals, not punish change. While every effort has been made to ensure them. Remember, animals will respond quicker and better to the accuracy, the Board of Directors reserves the right quiet, gentle handling, than loud, rough handling. to add, alter or change this information as necessary. 3. BEDDING All animals should have bedding that is dry and clean. Pens should be regularly cleaned throughout the day to keep the animals clean and comfortable. If non-traditional bedding such as carpeting is used, it should be regularly cleaned (at 2017 ANIMAL HEALTH REGULATIONS least twice daily) to keep the pen free from manure. IMPORTANT: 4. FEEDING & WATER ALL ANIMALS AND HEALTH PAPERS Animals should be well-fed and have access to clean water MUST BE CHECKED BEFORE UNLOADING. at all times. Realizing that many market animals must have 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 ARE LISTED IN THEIR RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS. washing stations. Do not encourage petting of animals. 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 such as breathing, eating, drinking or lying down. PA STATE & NATIONAL CODE OF SHOW RING ETHICS (CONT.) CODE OF SHOW RING ETHICS statutes, regulations and rules. Livestock shall not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance THE BUTLER FARM SHOW HAS ADOPTED with federal, state and provincial statutes, regula- THE PA STATE AND NATIONAL CODE OF tions and rules affect the animal’s performance or SHOW RING ETHICS appearance at the event. AS RULES FOR ALL ANIMALS ENTERED. If the laboratory report on the chemical analysis of saliva, urine, blood, or other sample taken from Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at livestock indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or all times deport themselves with honesty and good medication, this shall be prima facie evidence such sportsmanship. Their conduct in this competitive environ- substance has been administered to the animal either ment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural of urine, saliva, blood, or other substance tested by the education. This code applies to junior as well as open class approved laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competi- from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved tion. This code applies to all livestock offered in any event and all procedures of said collection and preservation, at a livestock show. In addition to the “IAFE National Code transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are of Show Ring Ethics,” fairs and livestock shows may have correct and accurate and the report received from the rules and regulations which they impose on the local, laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal county, state, provincial & national levels. in question and correctly reflects the condition of the All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under animal at the time the sample was taken, with the bur- an affirmative responsibility to do more than avoid improper den on the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values must be responsible person to prove otherwise at any hearing in so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable regard to the matter conducted by the fair or livestock will be influenced by their fine example. Owners, exhibitors, show. At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or fitters, trainers and absolutely responsible persons who livestock show premises, all treatments involving the violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and use of drugs and/or medications shall be administered auction proceeds and shall be prohibited from future exhibi- by a licensed vet. 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 any of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock exhibitors and substance (irritant, counterirritant, or similar sub- should be prohibited from competition at all livestock shows stance) which could affect the animal’s performance in the United States and Canada. or alter its natural contour, confirmation, or appear- The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and ance, except external applications of substances all livestock in competitive events: to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect ap- 1. All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and pearance only and except for surgical procedures livestock show officials, proof of ownership, length of performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the ownership and age of all animals entered. Misrepresen- sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, tation of ownership, age, or any facts relating thereto is 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 them. for show management to obtain any specimens of 8. No owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely respon- urine, saliva, blood, or other substances from the sible person shall conspire with another person or per- animal to be used in testing. Animals not entered in sons to intentionally violate this code of ethics or know- an event which culminates with the animal entering the ingly contribute or cooperate with another person or food chain shall not be administered drugs other than in persons either by affirmative action or inaction to violate accordance with applicable federal, state and provincial this code of ethics. Violation of this rule shall subject such individual to disciplinary action. CODE OF SHOW RING ETHICS (CONT.) BUTLER FARM SHOW ETHICS (CONT.) 9. The application of this code of ethics provides for abso- lute responsibility for an animal’s condition by an owner, and any other monetary damages will be borne by exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or participant whether or not he the exhibitor. or she was actually instrumental in or had actual knowl- 5. In the event an exhibitor is found guilty of the use edge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of and/or misuse of drugs, biologics, or any chemical this code of ethics. as a result of drug testing and/or condemnation of 10. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent a carcass, the exhibitor will be suspended from the by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely re- sponsible person to have any disciplinary action taken Butler Farm Show for a period of time to be deter- by the fair or livestock show against such individuals mined by the Butler Farm Show Board of Directors. published in any publication of the International As- In addition, 4-H and/or FFA policies regarding con- sociation of Fairs and Expositions, including Fairs and duct of an exhibitor will be implemented. All prizes, Expositions and any special notices to members. awards, and Jr Livestock Sale proceeds received 11. The act of entering an animal in a fair or livestock show will be forfeited. If the animal in question has been is the giving of verification by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, processed, the exhibitor will not be permitted to trainer, or absolutely responsible person that he or she claim the carcass and it will be disposed of in an has read the “IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics” appropriate manner. In the event of a positive drug and understands the consequences of and penalties test, the exhibitor will be responsible for the cost of provided for actions prohibited by the code. It is further the test and associated expenses. a consent that any action which contravenes these rules and is also in violation of federal, state, or provin- 6. Animals not entered in an event which culminates cial statutes, regulations, or rules may be released to with the animal entering the food chain shall not appropriate law enforcement authorities with jurisdiction be administered drugs other than in accordance over such infractions. with applicable federal, state and provincial stat- utes, regulations and rules. Livestock shall not be In addition to the PA State and National Code of exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance Show Ring Ethics, the following rules regarding with federal, state and provincial statutes, regula- Drug and Foreign Substance testing tions and rules affect the animal’s performance or will apply to the Butler Farm Show. appearance at the event. 7. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign 1. All animals entered may be subject to random drug substance or drug or the external application of testing. Entering an animal in the Butler Farm Show any substance (irritant, counter-irritant, or similar is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, substance) which could affect the animal’s perfor- and/or their designated representative for show mance or alter its natural contour, confirmation, management to obtain any specimens of urine, or appearance and except for surgical procedures saliva, blood, or other substances from the animal performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the to be used in testing. Giving of consent for testing sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, releases the Butler Farm Show, its representatives, is prohibited. and the attending veterinarian from liability for any 8. Exhibitors that have animals that are being treat- issues that may, while unlikely, result from obtain- ed in accordance with applicable federal, state, ing samples for testing. provincial statutes, and regulations must provide 2. Refusal to submit to testing of urine, saliva, blood, documentation that the animal is under the care or other substances as requested will be interpreted of a veterinarian and that any treatment must be as prima facie evidence of guilt. therapeutic and necessary for the welfare of the 3. Animals consigned for slaughter during or immedi- animal. Exhibitors must provide, at check-in, a ately following the show shall not receive any treat- written, signed statement from a veterinarian with ment with drugs or biologics within the withdrawal a diagnosis and reason for administration. The time prior to slaughter. Withdrawal times for drugs statement must identify the medication, strength, and biologics are all stated on the directions for dosage, mode of administration, date and time of use. Label directions must be followed at all times. administration, and withdrawal requirements for 4. If upon slaughter, treatment with drugs, biologics, animals that are entering the food chain. The state- or any chemical from fitting products, results in the ment must also include contact information for the condemnation of a carcass, the loss of the carcass veterinarian issuing the statement. RABBIT DEPT. RULES & REGULATIONS (CONT.) DEPARTMENT 9 6. Two meat pens permitted per exhibitor. Only recognized commercial breeds accepted, including commercial cross RABBITS breeds. (They must consist of three rabbits 8 to 10 weeks of SUPERINTENDENT - age, weighing 3-5 lbs. each.) KATHY KUMMER 7. Junior animals MUST be at least 3 MONTHS OLD. PHONE: 724–482–2247 8. All rabbits must have a permanent and legible tattoo in ASST. SUPERINTENDENT – TINA LETCHER left ear BEFORE CHECK-IN. No tattooing of rabbits after PHONE: 724–841-5269 check-in. 9. Show breed, variety, sex, class, & ear tattoo on entry. ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE JULY 14 10. All entries must be the bonafide property of the exhibitor and AND MUST INCLUDE (1) A SIGNED ENTRY FORM, must have been owned at least 60 days prior to the opening (2) A WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM (in back of book), & date of Farm Show. (3) ENTRY FEES ($1.00/rabbit). Checks returned for insuf- 11. All rabbits will be health checked at time of cooping. Any ficient funds are subject to an additional $50 fee. rabbit found to be unfit for display, such as health or obvious USE THE NEW ENTRY FORM IN THE BACK OF THE BOOK disqualifications, will be refused cooping. Subsitutions will be permitted ONLY in the same breed, variety, class and sex (page 189). ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE(INTERACTIVE), AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE, THE FARM SHOW OFFICE on the day of cooping, Sunday before the show. 12. Rabbits showing signs of illness during the week will be iso- (724-482-4000), OR FROM KATHY OR TINA. lated and sent home. These animals MAY NOT be replaced. 13. Exhibitors MUST provide their own feed and bedding. ARRIVAL: 1 PM - 5 PM, SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 WHITE PINE SHAVINGS MUST BE USED FOR BEDDING. RELEASE TIME: AFTER 9 PM, SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 14. Feed and water containers, and cleaning implements will be Exhibits and/or exhibitors leaving the show early without provided. Double cooping will be provided for meat pens, permission will forfeit premiums and participation does and litters and rabbits weighing more than 10 pounds. in next year’s show will be at the discretion of the Board. 15. Exhibitors are responsible for feeding and watering their animals and keeping the coop in a sanitary condition daily. NEW IN 2017: Animals MUST be fed and watered at time of cooping. Added varieties in Havana, Lionhead, 16. If exhibitors are NOT present at time of judging, RAB- Mini Satin and New Zealand. BITS WILL NOT BE JUDGED Meat Pen Weights: 3.5 - 5.5 Pounds 17. For release, vehicles of any type may NOT be driven into the midways before 11:00 pm, Saturday, the last HEALTH REQUIREMENTS night of the show. Rabbits will be screened on arrival for health and show 18. The Rabbit Department Committee reserves the following condition. Any rabbits showing signs of contagious or rights: infectious disease will NOT be admitted to the show. The - to limit out-of-county entries based on space availability. superintendent(s) have the final judgment in resolving any/all - to reduce the number of entries from one exhibitor or disputes as to the health of the rabbits. FAMILY when/if the building is filled to capacity. - to send home any entry placing 5th or below based on RULES & REGULATIONS available space, with out-of-county entries considered 1. Refer to Rules & Regulations for All Exhibitors, Rules & first and then Butler County entries to follow. Regulations for Livestock Exhibitors, Guidelines for Care of Animals and Show Ring Ethics. DEPT. 9 SECTION 1 RABBIT BREED CLASSES 2. All rabbits are to be judged according to the latest standard ENTRY FEE - $1.00 PER RABBIT of perfection of the American Rabbit Breeders Association with ARBA Show Rules to govern. Breeds not approved SHOWTIME - MONDAY AT 9:00 AM ON ENTRY FORM, INDICATE CODE, BREED, by the ARBA are eligible to be shown but NOT eligible for COLOR, & CLASS (S, I, J) awards and premiums. 3. Fee of $1.00 per rabbit, per meat pen, and per doe and lit- PREMIUMS:...... 1st 2nd 3rd 4th ter must accompany entry form. Late entries WILL NOT BE BREED CLASSES...... $4.25 $3.25 $2.25 $1.25 accepted! Incomplete entries will be returned. List of Rabbit Breeds - A.R.B.A. Standards 4. Entries are limited to 15 per exhibitor, including doe & CODE BREED CODE BREED litter, single fryer, and meat pens. Exhibitors are limited AMERICAN - S, I, J ANGORA, FRENCH - S, J to 1 doe & litter entry, 1 single fryer entry & 2 meat pens. 101. Blue 131. Colored 5. Limit of 1 doe and litter entry per exhibitor. Cross bred 102. White 132. White (grade) litters NOT accepted. Litter must be at least 8 weeks AMERICAN FUZZY LOP - ANGORA, GIANT - S, I, J of age, but not exceeding 9 weeks of age on day of judging. S, J 141. R.E.W. Litter must also be of the same breeding. Small breeds must 111. Broken ANGORA, SATIN - S, J have a minimum of 2 young. Medium and large breeds must 112. Solid 151. Colored have a minimum of 4 young. NUMBER IN THE LITTER ANGORA, ENGLISH - S, J 152. White MUST BE WRITTEN ON ENTRY FOR COOPINGPURPOS- 121. Colored 161. ARGENTE BRUN - S, I, J ES. ALL LITTER MATES MUST HAVE LEGIBLE TATTOO 122. White 171. BELGIAN HARE - S, J IN LEFT EAR. 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 479. Opal 564. Chocolate 182. Blue 352. Blue 480. Otter 565. Blue-eyed White 183. White 353. Broken 481. Red 566. Ruby-eyed White BRITTANIA PETITE - S, J 354. Chocolate 482. Siamese REX - S, J 191. Black 355. Lilac 483. Silver Marten 571. Amber 192. Black Otter HIMALAYAN - S, J 484. Squirrel 572. Black 193. Broken 361. Black 485. Tortoise 573. Blue 194. Chestnut 362. Blue 486. White 574. Broken 195. R.E.W. 363. Chocolate NETHERLAND DWARF - S, J 575. Californian 196. Sable Marten 364. Lilac Self 576. Castor 201. CALIFORNIAN - S, I, J 371. BLANC DE HOTOT-S, I, J 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 494. Lilac 580. Lynx 221. Black 383. Broken 495. Blue-eyed White 581. Opal 222. Blue 384. Self 496. Ruby-eyed White 582. Otter 231. CHINCHILLA, AMERICAN - 385. Shaded Shaded 583. Red S, I, J 386. Tan pattern 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. 504. Tortoise 591. RHINELANDER - S, J S, J 402. Chocolate Agouti 601. SABLE - S, J 261. CINNAMON - S, I, J 403. Seal 511. Chestnut SATIN - S, I, J 271. CREME D’ARGENT - S, I, J 404. Tortoise 512. Chinchilla 611. Black DUTCH - S, J LOP, ENGLISH - S, I, J 513. Lynx 612. Blue 281. Black 411. Broken 514. Opal 613. Broken 282. Blue 412. Solid 515. Squirrel 614. Californian 283. Chinchilla LOP, FRENCH - S, I, J Tan Pattern 615. Chinchilla 284. Chocolate 421. Broken 521. Otter 616. Chocolate 285. Gray 422. Solid 522. Sable Marten 617. Copper 286. Steel LOP, HOLLAND - S, J 523. Silver Marten 618. Otter 287. Tortoise 431. Broken 524. Smoke Pearl Marten 619. Red DWARF HOTOT - S, J 432. Solid 525. Tans 620. Siamese 291. Black MINI LOP - S, J AOV 621. White 292. Chocolate 441. Broken 531. Broken SILVER - S, J ENGLISH SPOT - S, J 442. Solid 532. Fawn 631. Black 301. Black MINI REX - S, J 533. Himalayan 632. Brown 302. Blue 451. Black 534. Orange 633. Fawn 303. Chocolate 452. Blue 535. Steel SILVER FOX - S, I, J 304. Gold 453. Blue-eyed White 536. Tortoise 641. Black 305. Gray 454. Broken NEW ZEALAND - S, I, J 642. Blue 306. Lilac 455. Castor 541. Black SILVER MARTEN - S, J 307. Tortoise 456. Chinchilla 542. Blue 651. Black FLEMISH GIANT - S, I, J 457. Chocolate 543. Broken 652. Blue 311. Black 458. Himalayan 544. Red 653. Chocolate 312. Blue 459. Lilac 545. White 654. Sable 313. Fawn 460. Lynx PALOMINO - S, I, J TAN - S, J 314. Light Gray 461. Opal 551. Golden 661. Black 315. Sandy 462. Otter 552. Lynx 662. Blue 316. Steel 463. Red POLISH - S, J 663. Chocolate 317. White 464. Sable Point 561. Black 664. Lilac 321. FLORIDA WHITE - S, J 465. Seal 562. Blue 671. THRIANTA - S, J HARLEQUIN - S, J 466. Smoke Pearl Japanese 467. Tortoise 331. Black 468. White “THANK YOU” to the hundreds of 332. Blue MINI SATIN - S, J VOLUNTEERS who work tirelessly 333. Chocolate 471. Agouti 334. Lilac 472. Black to put on this show. Magpie 473. Blue Directors, 4-H Leaders, Superintendents, 341. Black 474. Broken Asst. Supts., Show Announcers, Clerks and 342. Blue 475. Chinchilla Ribbon Givers are all VOLUNTEERS. 343. Chocolate 476. Chocolate 344. Lilac 477. Copper Please respect them for what they do for YOU! 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. No grade litters. Download, fill in, print and mail. 2. SINGLE FRYER - 8-10 Weeks of Age, 3-5 Pounds Check out the Only recognized commercial and commercial cross SUPREME SHOWMAN CONTEST breeds will be accepted. see Dept. 10, Section 1 (Page 88), Please list breed from Section 30 on next page. the MASTER SHOWMAN CONTEST DEPT. 9 SECTION 30 MEAT PEN (3 RABBITS) see Dept. 10, Section 60 (Page 90) ENTRY FEE - $1.00 PER PEN and the TRACTOR HANDLING CONTEST st nd rd th th th th th CLASS...... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 see Dept. 10, Section 22 (Page 90). 1. MEAT PEN...... $8. $7. $6. $5. $4. $3. $2. $1. Please list breed. Eligibility: 4-H Club members must be between 8 and 18 1. Angora (French, Giant, Satin) 10. New Zealand by January 1 of the current year. Exhibitors must be 4-H 2. American Chinchilla 11. Palomino members, carrying a project in the field in which they wish 3. Californian 12. Rex to make entry, and be under the supervision of the Penn 4. Champagne d’ Argent 13. Sable State University Cooperative Extension Service by June 1 5. Cinnamon 14. Satin preceding the Farm Show. 6. Creme d’Argent 15. Silver Fox Students enrolled in an accepted vocational school curriculum 7. French Lop 16. Silver Marten must be conducting a project in the class in which they 8. Harlequin 17. Commercial Cross Breeds wish to make entry. Students enrolled in general home eco- 9. Blanc de Hotot nomics in a comprehensive high school are considered as qualifying. All entries shall be approved prior to the fair by a DEPT. 9 SECTION 40 - PET EDUCATION member of the PA Department of Education, Agriculture or ENTRY FEE - $1.00 PER ENTRY Home Economics staff or their designated representative. TUESDAY AT 1:00 IN THE RABBIT BARN NOTE: A valid 4-H project not listed in the Farm Show Book RIBBONS ONLY - NO PAID PREMIUMS may be accepted upon approval of Farm Show and Exten- 1. This is an education class for non-4-H exhibitors under the sion service. (Animal projects not listed cannot be accom- age of 8 years old. modated.) 2. The exhibitor must own the rabbit entered and must be 1. To enter 4-H and FFA departments, the exhibitor must be able to handle that animal him/herself. enrolled and carry projects in the Butler County 4-H pro- 3. The exhibitor may enter 1 rabbit in pet education, and it gram or a Butler County FFA Chapter. must be over 3 months in age. 2. ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 14. SUBMIT A 4. Pet education rabbits may also be shown in OPEN classes SEPARATE ENTRY FORM FOR EACH SPECIES FOR but cannot be sold. EACH EXHIBITOR. The OPEN classes for dairy, beef, 5. The class is judged on the following criteria: sheep, goats, poultry and rabbits may be entered on the - knowledge of care and feeding. same entry form as 4-H, but you must include the required - handling of the rabbit during judging. entry fees. Entry fees ARE NOT charged for Dept. 10. - condition of the rabbits. 3. A project designation form must be submitted to the Butler 6. All other department rules must be followed. Co. Extension Office by June 1 of the current year. Entries ADVANCE TICKET SALES are checked by an Extension Educator. SPECIAL WEEKLY ADMISSION - 4. Exhibitors must have an exhibitor’s number. Call the office before the show to obtain a new number or retrieve your BUY 6 Strip Tickets for $30 number from previous years. in the Farm Show Office 5. The Rules & Regulations for All Exhibitors, Rules & Regu- Starting July 3 thru August 6, 10 AM to 5 PM lations for Livestock Exhibitors, Guidelines for Care of (Savings of $18) Animals, the PA and National Show Ring Ethics with Butler Good for admittance any day TO GROUNDS ONLY; Farm Show Additions as printed in the front of this book Does NOT include rides or arena admission. and the Junior Livestock Sale Rules on the next pages Use them one a day OR share with family & friends. must be followed. The Board of Directors reserves the right to disqualify an entry, disqualify an entry AND remove it THANK YOU for attending from the grounds, AND/OR reject entries for next year. the 2017 Butler Farm Show. 6. RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING OPEN Mark your calendar for the CLASSES WILL APPLY IN JUNIOR SHOW CLASSES. 7. All Junior Show animals must comply with Farm Show SENSATIONAL 70th! Health Requirements. (See respective Open Departments) AUGUST 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, & 11, 2018 Animals displaying any evidence of transmissible diseases will be removed from the show. JUNIOR SHOW RULES & REGULATIONS (CONT.) JUNIOR SHOW RULES & REGULATIONS (CONT.) 8. Protests for any violation of the rules may be made 12. In the DAIRY SHOW an exhibitor may enter up to 5 project to the Butler Farm Show Board of Directors by an animals but no more than 3 in any one class. exhibitor or their designated representative. All pro- 13. ALL BEEF, SWINE, SHEEP AND GOAT MARKET ANI- tests must be presented, in writing, to the Butler Farm MALS must be tagged in order to be shown in the market Show Office within 24 hours of the alleged violation. classes. NO EXCEPTIONS. A $100.00 cash deposit must accompany all protests. Following investigation into the alleged violation, the 14. Stags are not acceptable in Junior Market classes. $100.00 deposit will be returned to the exhibitor if the 15. BEEF, SHEEP and SWINE (MARKET AND BREEDING) protest is upheld. If the protest is denied, the $100.00 will NOT be accepted before 9:00 AM on Sunday, August fee is non-refundable. The decision of the Butler Farm 6; they must be in the stalls/barns by 3:00 PM that day. Show Board of Directors regarding a protest shall be 16. ALL BEEF, SHEEP AND SWINE (MARKET AND BREED- final and considered accepted by all exhibitors. Video ING) must enter thru the Meridian Road (Gate 3) camper footage, recorded by individuals, will not be reviewed gate and be health and slick-sheared checked before as evidence in a protest situation. unloading. HOGS WILL BE BROUGHT TO THE BACK DOOR OF THE LIVESTOCK BUILDING, CHECKED AND 9. Exhibitors with disabilities are encouraged to partici- WEIGHED IN AT THAT TIME. pate in the Butler Farm Show. If the exhibitor antici- 17. ALL BEEF, SHEEP & HOGS must remain until 9:00 PM, pates needing any type of accommodations, you must Saturday, August 12. Other animals must remain until check the box requesting accommodation on the But- times stated in the respective departments. Exhibits and/ ler Farm Show entry form. or exhibitors leaving the show early without permission will ▪ Individuals with disabilities that require assistance forfeit premiums and participation in next year’s show will to exhibit their animal(s) may designate an individual be at the discretion of the Board. to provide assistance. If the animal(s) is a 4-H or FFA project animal, the assistant must be a Butler County 18. Exhibitors are responsible for the care of all animals 4-H or FFA member. It is the responsibility of the family including, but not limited to, the cleanliness of pens, of an exhibitor with a disability requiring assistance to cleanliness of animals, and providing feed and water identify an individual that is best able to provide assis- at all times until 9:00 PM Saturday or until animals are tance regardless of the age of the exhibitor. The name removed from the grounds. Exhibitors will be required of the Butler County 4-H or FFA member providing to maintain their respective areas in a clean and or- assistance must be designated on the entry form. derly condition, on a daily basis, for the duration of the ▪ In the event that a 4-H or FFA member has more than Butler Farm Show. Animal exhibits must be cleaned one animal in a class, is injured, or due to extenuat- by 10:00 a.m. each morning in preparation for visitors. ing circumstances is unable to exhibit their project The Butler Farm Show Board of Directors will assign animal(s), the family may designate a substitute Butler custodial personnel to clean disorderly exhibit areas. County 4-H or FFA member to show the animal(s). In A minimum charge of $25.00 for each occurrence plus the event of an injury or extenuating circumstances, the cost of bedding and/or supplies will be made for the exhibitor must make arrangements for a substitute such service. Exhibitors found in violation will receive exhibitor with the show superintendent prior to the day one warning. If the exhibitor fails to correct the situa- of show. The substitute exhibitor must be an immedi- tion, the Butler Farm Show board will have the exhibit ate family member that is a Butler County 4-H or FFA area cleaned and the exhibitor will be charged for the member or a Butler County 4-H or FFA member the service. Repeated violations and/or failure to pay the same age as the project member. Immediate family is cleaning charge may result in refusal to exhibit at defined as brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister, or future shows. bona fide foster child living in the same household. 19. Exhibitors are required to provide their own feed, bedding ▪ During the show, decisions regarding exhibitor ac- and equipment. commodation will be made by a member of the Butler 20. Wet steers or lambs will not be weighed. Farm Show Board of Directors and/or the show super- 21. All market animals of same species will be weighed on the intendent. same scale. 10. ALL LIVESTOCK ENTRIES must have proper identification 22. All market animals must meet weight restrictions to sell. (eartag, legible tattoo, or ear notch). Identification num- Classes for under/over-weight market steers, lambs, swine, bers on registration papers, health papers, tattoos and/or and goats will be offered. These animals will NOT be eli- eartags must match. Breeding BEEF and SHEEP health, gible for Weight Champions and Grand or Reserve Grand registration and identification papers will be checked before Champions and will NOT be sold through the Jr. Livestock unloading. Sale. 11. ALL MARKET BEEF AND LAMBS must be slick sheared 23. The show superintendents may, at any time, order the (1/4” maximum hair length) BEFORE arriving at the show removal from the show grounds of any animal of unthrifty and unloading on Sunday. Leg and head (except ears) nature, unsuitable condition, or which cannot be satisfacto- hair/wool are NOT permitted. Animals will be checked be- rily handled under show conditions. fore they are unloaded Sunday. The decision of the slick- 24. All animals are required to be tied or penned and under shear committee is final. NOTE: SWINE are NOT slick control of the exhibitor when being shown or paraded. sheared but can be clipped. JUNIOR SHOW RULES & REGULATIONS (CONT.) DEPT. 10 JUNIOR RABBITS 25. All exhibitors under the age of 18 staying on the grounds SUPT. - KATHY KUMMER (724-482-2247) between the hours of 12 midnight and 5:00 a.m. must have a signed parental permission form designating another ASST. SUPT. - TINA LETCHER (724-841-5269) adult as a chaperone on file in the office and must carry an ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE JULY 14 official card issued by the show secretary. Permission form AND MUST INCLUDE (both in back of book) may be found on page 178 and may be sent in with your (1) A SIGNED ENTRY FORM AND entries. The card may be obtained before the show or on (2) A WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM. Monday of show week. USE THE ENTRY FORM AVAILABLE ON PAGE 189, 26. IMPORTANT: Appropriate show apparel for exhibitors ONLINE(INTERACTIVE), AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE, OR showing Junior Market Livestock consists of clean THE FARM SHOW OFFICE (724-482-4000). long pants or a dress/skirt below the knees; dress ENTRY FORMS AND MEAT PEN VERIFICATION FORMS shirt, buttoned appropriately, with sleeves; or a 4-H/ FFA T-shirt. Hard-soled shoes or boots are required. AVAILABLE FROM KATHY OR TINA. Shirts with commercial (including farm) logos are not ANY AND ALL CLASSES AND SHOWMANSHIP permitted. Inappropriate apparel includes, but is not MUST BE ENTERED BY JULY 14. limited to, other T-shirts, bare midriff shirts, tank tops, Entries will not be accepted at the show. baggy or cut-off pants, shorts, hats, and sandals. Fail- ARRIVAL: 1 PM - 5 PM, SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 ure to wear appropriate show apparel may result in disqualification of the entry being shown. RELEASE TIME: AFTER 9 PM, SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 27. For showmanship classes, 4-H and FFA members must Exhibits and/or exhibitors leaving the show early without show an animal owned by that individual and designated permission will forfeit premiums and participation as his/her project. In cases of project animal illness/death, in next year’s show will be at the discretion of the Board. individual consideration will be taken into account by the RULES & REGULATIONS executive show committee. 1. The Rules for All Exhibitors, Rules for Livestock Exhibitors, 28. DRENCHING, FORCE OR BOTTLE FEEDING OF ANY Guidelines for Care of Animals, PA Code of Show Ring ANIMALS, OR USE OF ICING AND/OR ANY TEMPER- Ethics & Butler Farm Show Additions, Health Requirements ATURE-ALTERING PRODUCTS WILL RESULT IN DIS- for Rabbits (Dept. 9) and the Livestock Sale Rules must be QUALIFICATION OF THE EXHIBITOR. (EXCEPTION: followed. SWINE EXHIBITORS ARE EXEMPT FROM COOLING 2. This is the official round-up of Butler County Rabbit Proj- PRACTICES FOR PURPOSES OF SWINE COMFORT.) ects: A person must be carrying a 4-H or FFA rabbit project 29. Fitting of all Youth Show animals, while at the Butler Farm within Butler Co. An up-to-date project book must accom- Show, must be done by the exhibitor only. Butler County pany your entry to the Farm Show. 4-H, FFA members and parents may provide assist­ance. 3. 4-H and FFA exhibitors may enter the Open Show (Depart- Absolutely NO professional fitters are permitted to assist ment 9) by submitting the correct entry fees and indicating 4-H or FFA exhibitors with the junior (youth) show animals. entry on the entry form. Unsigned or incomplete entries will NO EXCEPTIONS. be returned. 4. All rabbits are to be judged according to the latest Stan- 30. BEEF BREEDING AND MARKET CATTLE: FITTING IS dard of Perfection of the American Rabbit Breeders Associ- NOT PERMITTED. Any artificial means used to change the ation with ARBA Show Rules to govern, with the exception form or shape of an animal (i.e. adhesives, paint, etc.) will of doe and litters, and meat pens. disqualify it from competition. WASHING, CLIPPING and 5. No grade rabbit entries. BLOW DRYING ARE PERMITTED AND ENCOURAGED. 6. NOTICE: Entries are limited to 20 per exhibitor, includ- 31. Coaching or assistance from the sidelines is NOT allowed ing does and litter, single fryer, and meat pens. during ANY Show, including showmanship, market and 7. Limit of 1 doe and litter entry per exhibitor. Crossbred breed shows. (grade litters) are NOT accepted. Litters must be at least 32. Interference with judges/judging will not be tolerated. Inter- 8 weeks of age but not to exceed 9 weeks of age on day fering exhibitors, including immediate family members, will of judging. Litters must be of the same breeding. Small be barred from competition. The only people ALLOWED in breeds must have a minimum of two young. Medium and the ring during judging are the judge, breed chairman, and large breeds must have a minimum of 4 young. NUMBER necessary attendants. IN THE LITTER MUST BE WRITTEN ON ENTRY FOR 33. Use only grooming products that are approved for use COOPING PURPOSES. ALL LITTER MATES MUST on DAIRY ANIMALS when fitting your animals for show. HAVE LEGIBLE TATTOO IN LEFT EAR. Unapproved products may contain ingredients that result 8. Limit of 1 single fryer entry per exhibitor. in unacceptable residues in the milk. If you are not certain 9. Limit of 2 meat pens per exhibitor. Only recognized* that a product is residue safe and approved for use on commercial breeds are accepted, including commercial dairy animals, do not use it! cross breeds. Meat pens consist of 3 rabbits of the same 34. If any of these rules are not followed, the animal will be breed and variety and 8 to 10 weeks of age. The rabbits disqualified. The Board of Directors reserves the right must weigh 3.5 to 5.5 pounds each. Meat pens will not to disqualify an entry, disqualify an entry AND remove be accepted without a complete verification form. (See it from the grounds, and/or reject entries for next year. Junior Livestock Sale Rules). DEPT. 10 JUNIOR RABBITS (CONT.) DEPT. 10 SECTION 930 MEAT PENS (3 RABBITS) 10. Junior animals MUST BE at least 3 months old. NO ENTRY FEE FOR JUNIOR SHOW. 11. All rabbits must have a permanent and legible tattoo in CLASS...... 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th left ear BEFORE CHECK-IN. No tattooing of rabbits after 1. MEAT PEN...... $8. $7. $6. $5. $4. $3. $2. $1. check-in. 2. CHAMPION MEAT PEN...... Trophy 12. Show breed, variety, sex, class & ear tattoo on entry. 3. RESERVE CHAMPION PEN...... Trophy 13. All entries must be the bonafide property of the exhibitor at Please list breed. least 60 days prior to the opening date of the Farm Show. 1. Angora (French, Giant, Satin) 10. New Zealand 14. All rabbits will be health checked at time of cooping. Any 2. American Chinchilla 11. Palomino rabbit found to be unfit for display such as health or obvi- 3. Californian 12. Rex ous disqualifications will be refused cooping. Substitutions 4. Champagne d’ Argent 13. Sable will be permitted ONLY in the same breed, variety, class 5. Cinnamon 14. Satin and sex on the day of cooping, Sunday before the show. 6. Creme d’Argent 15. Silver Fox 15. Exhibitors MUST provide their own feed and bedding. 7. French Lop 16. Silver Marten WHITE PINE SHAVINGS MUST BE USED FOR BED- 8. Harlequin 17. Commercial Cross DING. 9. Blanc de Hotot Breeds 16. Exhibitors are responsible for feeding and watering their animals and keeping their coops in a sanitary condition DEPT. 10 SECTION 940 RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP daily. Animals must be fed and watered at time of cooping. SHOWTIME - TUESDAY AT 9:00 AM 17. Water and feed containers, and cleaning implements will 1. You must use one of your designated project animals be provided. Double cooping will be provided for meat for the showmanship class. pens, doe & litter, and rabbits weighing more than 10 2. All breeds show together. pounds. 3. Exhibitor’s age determined as of Jan. 1, current year. 18. Animals showing signs of illness during the week will be CLASS...... 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th All Others isolated and sent home. These animals may not be re- $12. $10. $9. $8. $7. $4. placed. 1. EXHIBITORS 16 - 21 YEARS OF AGE 19. EXHIBITORS MUST BE PRESENT AT JUDGING. If NOT, 2. EXHIBITORS 14 - 15 YEARS OF AGE rabbits will not be judged. 3. EXHIBITORS 12 - 13 YEARS OF AGE 20. For release, vehicles of any type may NOT be driven 4. EXHIBITORS 10 - 11 YEARS OF AGE into the midways before 11:00 pm, Saturday, the last 5. EXHIBITORS 8 - 9 YEARS OF AGE night of the show. Check out DEPT. 10 SECTION 901 RABBIT BREED CLASSES our website SHOWTIME - MONDAY AT 9:00 AM : NO ENTRY FEE FOR JUNIOR SHOW. www.butlerfarmshow.com REFER TO DEPARTMENT 9 SECTION 1 FOR LIST OF AVAILABLE BREEDS AND COLORS. On entry, indicate CODE, breed, color, and class (S,I,J). List of Rabbit Breeds - A.R.B.A. Standards “THANK YOU” to the hundreds of PREMIUMS:...... 1st 2nd 3rd 4th VOLUNTEERS who work tirelessly BREED CLASSES...... $4.25 $3.25 $2.25 $1.25 to put on this show. Directors, 4-H Leaders, Superintendents, Asst. Supts., Show Announcers, Clerks and DEPT. 10 SECTION 920 SPECIAL CLASSES Ribbon Givers are all VOLUNTEERS. SHOWTIME - MONDAY AT 9:00 AM NO ENTRY FEE FOR JUNIOR SHOW. Please respect them for what they do for YOU! PREMIUMS:...... 1st 2nd 3rd 4th CLASS...... $4.50 $3.50 $2.50 $2.00 1. DOE AND LITTER - 8 weeks old. Please list breed. Only recognized breeds will be accepted. No grade litters. ADVANCE TICKET SALES 2. SINGLE FRYER - 8-10 Weeks of Age, 3-5 Pounds - SPECIAL WEEKLY ADMISSION - Only recognized commercial and commercial cross breeds BUY 6 Strip Tickets for $30 will be accepted. Please list breed (see below in Meat in the Farm Show Office Pens). Starting July 3 thru August 6, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM THANK YOU to the 4-H Leaders (Savings of $18.) Good for admittance any day TO GROUNDS ONLY; who VOLUNTEER their time Does NOT include rides or arena admission. and expertise to guide, teach and mentor Use them one a day these young people. OR share with family and friends.