BEEF
BEEF
Superintendents:
Kenny Thompson 236-6756
Chad Conover 594-3449 Aaron Siek 522-4953
Chad Conover 594-3449 Aaron Siek 522-4953Forms
CATTLE ONLY: ONLY BEDDING PROVIDED BY THE FAIRGROUNDS WILL BE ALLOWED.
A BEDDING FEE WILL BE ASSESSED
ALL CATTLE MUST BE TIED INSIDE THE BARN
FROM 7:30AM TO 8:00 PM!! NO TIE-OUT PRIOR TO 8:00 PM!!
BEEF DEPARTMENT
NO BUTT FANS ALLOWED ON THE FAIRGROUNDS
Completed class entry forms are to be turned into your 4-H leaders before June 30, 2011. FFA members send them directly to the fair office in Grinnell before June 30, 2011. All entry forms must be received in the fair office by 5 p.m., July 1, 2011.
NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 8, 2011.
FOUNDATION BEEF HEIFERS
1.IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS – MAY 15th DEADLINE
IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS – MAY 15th DEADLINEa.Registration number and tattoo for purebreds.
Registration number and tattoo for purebreds.b.Ear tattoo required for commercial heifer class. Tattoo is also required for state fair.
Ear tattoo required for commercial heifer class. Tattoo is also required for state fair.c.Use breeding beef ID form. Send completed form to the Extension Office by May 15, 2011.
Use breeding beef ID form. Send completed form to the Extension Office by May 15, 2011.2.Please note general, departmental and health rules.
Please note general, departmental and health rules.3.The heifers must have been born during Sept. 1, 2009 thru December 2010.
The heifers must have been born during Sept. 1, 2009 thru December 2010.4.Limit three (3) per member.
Limit three (3) per member.5.Grade heifers show in the commercial heifer class.
Grade heifers show in the commercial heifer class.6.Classes will be determined by weight after all heifers have been weighed, with a uniform number in each, if possible.
Classes will be determined by weight after all heifers have been weighed, with a uniform number in each, if possible.7.To show in purebred classes, heifers must follow Iowa State Fair guidelines. These guidelines are available at the county fair office. All animals not considered eligible by the superintendents, will be placed in the commercial heifer class.
To show in purebred classes, heifers must follow Iowa State Fair guidelines. These guidelines are available at the county fair office. All animals not considered eligible by the superintendents, will be placed in the commercial heifer class.8.Tattoo numbers and registration papers will be checked at weigh-in. You must have registration papers to show in the purebred classes. NO FRESH TATTOOS!
Tattoo numbers and registration papers will be checked at weigh-in. You must have registration papers to show in the purebred classes. NO FRESH TATTOOS! 9.The livestock scale will be open Friday, July 22, 7-9 a.m. to weigh entries. All cattle must be weighed by 9:00 A.M.
The livestock scale will be open Friday, July 22, 7-9 a.m. to weigh entries. All cattle must be weighed by 9:00 A.M.10.Any breeding heifer is eligible to show in club pen of three (3).
Any breeding heifer is eligible to show in club pen of three (3).11.No health papers are required; animals will be inspected by official fair vet on fairgrounds
No health papers are required; animals will be inspected by official fair vet on fairgrounds12. ATTENTION: There will be a beef exhibitor meeting one hour before the show. All exhibitors are required to attend!
13. Beef exhibitors must call a beef superintendent the Sunday immediately prior to the start of the Poweshiek County Fair with any scratches from the entries that they made earlier in July. Bedding money will be refunded. This will help the beef superintendents allow adequate stalling space for each club.
14.The Poweshiek County calf must be born on a Poweshiek Co. 4-H or FFA club members farm or on a Poweshiek Co. resident’s farm. Entry card must be filled out at fair for this class.
The Poweshiek County calf must be born on a Poweshiek Co. 4-H or FFA club members farm or on a Poweshiek Co. resident’s farm. Entry card must be filled out at fair for this class.Class
003Purebred South Devon
Purebred South Devon004Purebred Angus
Purebred Angus005Purebred Charolais
Purebred Charolais006Purebred Hereford
Purebred Hereford007Purebred Maine Anjou
Purebred Maine Anjou008Purebred Shorthorn
Purebred Shorthorn009Other Purebred Breed
Other Purebred Breed010Purebred Red Angus
Purebred Red Angus011Purebred Chianina
Purebred Chianina012Purebred Limousin
Purebred Limousin013Purebred Salers
Purebred Salers014Purebred Simmental
Purebred Simmental015Commercial Heifer
Commercial Heifer017-CPoweshiek County Calf – Breeding Female
Poweshiek County Calf – Breeding FemaleBEEF COW/CALF
No health papers are required; animals will be inspected by official fair vet on fairgrounds.
IDENTIFICATION – BREEDING BEEF ID FORM TURNED INTO THE EXTENSION OFFICE BY MAY 15, 2011. FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE OR FROM LEADERS.1.Please note general, departmental and health rules.
Please note general, departmental and health rules. 2.Entries in this division may consist of a cow that has been shown as a yearling
Entries in this division may consist of a cow that has been shown as a yearling beef heifer by the member and/or one animal purchased as a cow.
3.Cow will be shown with calf at side. All entries will be shown together.
Cow will be shown with calf at side. All entries will be shown together.4.Cow may be shown more than one year.
Cow may be shown more than one year.5.Cow must be lactating and nursing her biological calf.
Cow must be lactating and nursing her biological calf.6.Exhibitors are limited to two (2) cow/calf pair entries.
Exhibitors are limited to two (2) cow/calf pair entries.7.The Poweshiek County calf must be born on a Poweshiek Co. 4-H or FFA club members farm or on a Poweshiek Co. resident’s farm. Entry card must be filled out at fair for this class.
The Poweshiek County calf must be born on a Poweshiek Co. 4-H or FFA club members farm or on a Poweshiek Co. resident’s farm. Entry card must be filled out at fair for this class.Class
016Beef Cow and Calf
Beef Cow and Calf017-APoweshiek County Beef Cow and Calf
Poweshiek County Beef Cow and CalfJunior and Senior Showmanship
MARKET BEEF
Weigh in: Friday (July 22) 7-9 a.m.
No health Papers are required, animals will be inspected by official fair vet.
1.IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS a.Project must have been identified, weighed and started not later than January 15, 2011. All market beef must be brought to the ID day that will be held in December 2010. Forms and tags will be available.
Project must have been identified, weighed and started not later than January 15, 2011. All market beef must be brought to the ID day that will be held in December 2010. Forms and tags will be available.b.Only beef entries that match the ID forms exactly will be allowed to show at the fair. If a tag is lost before the fair, it must be replaced. NO beef entries will be allowed that do not have a 4-H ear tag in their ear when they arrive at the fair. This new ear tag must be recorded on the ID form at the Extension Office. To have tag replaced, contact the Extension Office.
Only beef entries that match the ID forms exactly will be allowed to show at the fair. If a tag is lost before the fair, it must be replaced. NO beef entries will be allowed that do not have a 4-H ear tag in their ear when they arrive at the fair. This new ear tag must be recorded on the ID form at the Extension Office. To have tag replaced, contact the Extension Office.2.Please note general, departmental and health rules.
Please note general, departmental and health rules.3.Show classes will be determined by weight after all calves have been weighed with the uniform number in each, if possible.
Show classes will be determined by weight after all calves have been weighed with the uniform number in each, if possible.4.Each exhibitor is allowed a MAXIMUM OF FOUR (4) ENTRIES. No more than 3 of any one sex are to be entered and shown at the Fair.
Each exhibitor is allowed a MAXIMUM OF FOUR (4) ENTRIES. No more than 3 of any one sex are to be entered and shown at the Fair.5.Each exhibitor is responsible for his or her own cattle at all times until loaded on the truck after the sale.
Each exhibitor is responsible for his or her own cattle at all times until loaded on the truck after the sale.6.First and second place market steers and heifers in each weight division will complete for champion.
First and second place market steers and heifers in each weight division will complete for champion.7.All calves may be mouthed by show superintendents at fair weigh-in.
All calves may be mouthed by show superintendents at fair weigh-in.8.Entries in the club pen of three will consist of calves owned by two or more members from a single club with two (2) entries per club allowed. This class may be entered at fair time.
Entries in the club pen of three will consist of calves owned by two or more members from a single club with two (2) entries per club allowed. This class may be entered at fair time.9.The Poweshiek County calf must be born on a Poweshiek County 4-H or FFA club member’s farm or on a Poweshiek Co. resident’s farm. Entry card must be filled out at fair for this class.
The Poweshiek County calf must be born on a Poweshiek County 4-H or FFA club member’s farm or on a Poweshiek Co. resident’s farm. Entry card must be filled out at fair for this class.10.All cattle must be weighed by 9:00 A.M. Friday, July 22, 2011.
All cattle must be weighed by 9:00 A.M. Friday, July 22, 2011.11.Beef will be sold on weigh-in weight.
Beef will be sold on weigh-in weight.ATTENTION! IF YOU WANT TO SHOW IN BOTH CLASS 017-B & 018 YOU NEED TO SIGN UP FOR BOTH. ENTERING 017-B DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY ENTER YOU IN CLASS 018 OR 022.
Class
017-BPoweshiek County Calf – Market Beef
Poweshiek County Calf – Market Beef018Market Steer
Market Steer022Market Heifer
Market Heifer019Club Pen of Three (enter at fair time)
Club Pen of Three (enter at fair time)PRODUCTION MARKET BEEF
Superintendent: Tom Graham 236-7030
Weigh in: July 22, 7-9a.m.; Ultrasound: Friday July 22nd following swine scanning.
No health Papers are required, animals will be inspected by official fair vet.
1.IDENTIFICATION REQUIRMENTS – PROJECT MUST HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED, WEIGHED AND STARTED NOT LATER THAN JANUARY 15, 2011. ALL MARKET BEEF MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE ID DAY THAT WILL BE HELD IN DECEMBER 2010. FORMS AND TAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE.
IDENTIFICATION REQUIRMENTS – PROJECT MUST HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED, WEIGHED AND STARTED NOT LATER THAN JANUARY 15, 2011. ALL MARKET BEEF MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE ID DAY THAT WILL BE HELD IN DECEMBER 2010. FORMS AND TAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE.2.All Exhibitors must read and understand the Iowa Youth Code of Ethics.
All Exhibitors must read and understand the Iowa Youth Code of Ethics.3.Exhibitor will be allowed a maximum of 3 entries at the fair.
Exhibitor will be allowed a maximum of 3 entries at the fair.4.Exhibitors will be allowed to cross enter calves in Market Beef/Second Year Bottle/Bucket Calf.
Exhibitors will be allowed to cross enter calves in Market Beef/Second Year Bottle/Bucket Calf.5.The class will be judged based on ultrasound information and rate of gain.
The class will be judged based on ultrasound information and rate of gain.Class
088Production Market Beef
Production Market Beef089Production Market Heifer
Production Market Heifer090Production Second Year Bottle/Bucket Calf
Production Second Year Bottle/Bucket CalfMARKET BEEF CARCASS CONTEST
Superintendent
Tom Graham 236-7030
236-7030Completed class entry forms are to be turned into your 4-H leaders before June 30, 2011. FFA members send them directly to the fair office in Grinnell before June 30, 2011. All entries must be received in the fair office by 5 p.m., July 1, 2011.
NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 8, 2011.
1.IDENTIFICATION REQUIRMENTS – PROJECT MUST HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED, WEIGHED AND STARTED NOT LATER THAN JANUARY 15, 2011. ALL MARKET BEEF MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE ID DAY THAT WILL BE HELD IN DECEMBER 2010. FORMS AND TAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE.
IDENTIFICATION REQUIRMENTS – PROJECT MUST HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED, WEIGHED AND STARTED NOT LATER THAN JANUARY 15, 2011. ALL MARKET BEEF MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE ID DAY THAT WILL BE HELD IN DECEMBER 2010. FORMS AND TAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE.2.All Exhibitors must read and understand the Iowa Youth Code of Ethics.
All Exhibitors must read and understand the Iowa Youth Code of Ethics.3.Exhibitor will be allowed a maximum of 3 entries at the Fair.
Exhibitor will be allowed a maximum of 3 entries at the Fair.4.Exhibitors entering the carcass class will be notified of the harvest date after July 1st. Animals will be delivered to Dayton Meat Products in Malcom at the specified date to be weighed and harvested.
Exhibitors entering the carcass class will be notified of the harvest date after July 1st. Animals will be delivered to Dayton Meat Products in Malcom at the specified date to be weighed and harvested.5.At a later date (prior to the fair), immediately after carcasses are judged, members may view carcasses with the judge.
At a later date (prior to the fair), immediately after carcasses are judged, members may view carcasses with the judge.6.Video of carcasses and judges comments will be shown at the fair.
Video of carcasses and judges comments will be shown at the fair.7.Class will be judged on carcass information, rate of gain and dressing %.
Class will be judged on carcass information, rate of gain and dressing %.8.Dayton Meat Products will NOT purchase these carcasses. Exhibitors must have a buyer for their entry prior to slaughter date!!!!
Dayton Meat Products will NOT purchase these carcasses. Exhibitors must have a buyer for their entry prior to slaughter date!!!!Class
091Market Steer Carcass
Market Steer Carcass092Market Heifer Carcass
Market Heifer CarcassSECOND YEAR BOTTLE CALF
1.Please note general, departmental & health rules. No health certificate required, official fair vet will check animals at fairgrounds
Please note general, departmental & health rules. No health certificate required, official fair vet will check animals at fairgrounds2.Market 2nd year bottle calves must be at beef weigh in. Breeding 2nd year bottle calves must be identified the same as breeding heifers using same tattoo as previous year.
Market 2nd year bottle calves must be at beef weigh in. Breeding 2nd year bottle calves must be identified the same as breeding heifers using same tattoo as previous year.3.This class is designed for exhibitors with 1st and 2nd year bottle calves only. Exhibitors of 2nd year bottle calves may show in the market beef, breeding beef and dairy classes. Once an exhibitor shows in the Beef or Dairy Cow Departments they may not show in either bucket/bottle calf classes.
This class is designed for exhibitors with 1st and 2nd year bottle calves only. Exhibitors of 2nd year bottle calves may show in the market beef, breeding beef and dairy classes. Once an exhibitor shows in the Beef or Dairy Cow Departments they may not show in either bucket/bottle calf classes.4.Calves must have been shown at the Poweshiek Co. Fair the previous year as a bucket/bottle calf unless they went home sick. No bulls.
Calves must have been shown at the Poweshiek Co. Fair the previous year as a bucket/bottle calf unless they went home sick. No bulls.5.All calves must be free of warts, ringworm or any other contagious or infectious conditions. Entries will be checked in by veterinarian.
All calves must be free of warts, ringworm or any other contagious or infectious conditions. Entries will be checked in by veterinarian.6.Any animal shown in this class may not be shown in any other beef or dairy class except the Production Market Beef class during this year’s fair.
Any animal shown in this class may not be shown in any other beef or dairy class except the Production Market Beef class during this year’s fair.7.Calves will be judged as a market or breeding class. Calves may also be split according to breed (beef type & dairy type). This is up to the superintendents to decide.
Calves will be judged as a market or breeding class. Calves may also be split according to breed (beef type & dairy type). This is up to the superintendents to decide.8.The livestock scale will be open Friday 7-9 a.m. to weigh 2nd year bottle calves. All cattle must be weighed by 9:00 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2011.
The livestock scale will be open Friday 7-9 a.m. to weigh 2nd year bottle calves. All cattle must be weighed by 9:00 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2011.9.Clipping and grooming is permitted.
Clipping and grooming is permitted.Class
020Market Second Year Bucket/Bottle Calf
Market Second Year Bucket/Bottle Calf 021Breeding Second Year Bucket/Bottle Calf
Breeding Second Year Bucket/Bottle CalfJUNIOR CATTLE FEEDER PROJECT
IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS – CALVES MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE BEEF WEIGH IN FOR IDENTIFICATION. CONTACT THE EXTENSION OFFICE FOR DATE & PLACE. Please note general, departmental and health rules.1.Projects may be marketed at any time the member wishes. Exhibitor may market through the 4-H/FFA fair sale. If brought to the fair sale, cattle will not be unloaded.
Projects may be marketed at any time the member wishes. Exhibitor may market through the 4-H/FFA fair sale. If brought to the fair sale, cattle will not be unloaded.2.Members may have a minimum of 3 head or a maximum of 6 head.
Members may have a minimum of 3 head or a maximum of 6 head.3.Contact the Extension Office for point system used for judging.
Contact the Extension Office for point system used for judging.Class
026Junior Cattle Feeder Project
Junior Cattle Feeder ProjectBOTTLE/BUCKET CALF DEPARTMENT
Superintendents: Kim Flander 236-7201 & Amanda Latcham 623-0147
Completed class entry forms are to be turned into your 4-H leaders before June 30, 2011. FFA members send them directly to the fair office in Grinnell before June 30, 2011. All entries are due in the fair office by 5 p.m., July 1, 2011. NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 8, 2011.
1.No health certificate is required; animals will be inspected by official fair vet at fairgrounds. Please note general, departmental & health rules.
No health certificate is required; animals will be inspected by official fair vet at fairgrounds. Please note general, departmental & health rules.2.Calves must be identified by May 15, 2011 with a photograph of exhibitor and calf together. Please include exhibitor’s grade completed on ID sheet. No tagging or weighing necessary. Exhibitor may ID more than one calf, but only one calf per exhibitor, may be brought to the fair. The calf identified on the class entry form due July 1, 2011 will be the calf that the bottle calf worksheet and oral interview is to be based on and is to be brought to the fair.
Calves must be identified by May 15, 2011 with a photograph of exhibitor and calf together. Please include exhibitor’s grade completed on ID sheet. No tagging or weighing necessary. Exhibitor may ID more than one calf, but only one calf per exhibitor, may be brought to the fair. The calf identified on the class entry form due July 1, 2011 will be the calf that the bottle calf worksheet and oral interview is to be based on and is to be brought to the fair.3.This class is designed for 4-Hers with NO other beef projects. You may have a calf in this class and in the 2nd year bottle calf class. Read requirements for 2nd year bottle calf class in the beef division. For 1 year only (considered a transition year), participants may show one bottle calf, one second-year bottle calf, plus one market beef. Once they have done this they may not show in the Bottle Calf or 2nd year Bottle Calf Class again. Any questions, please contact the fair office.
This class is designed for 4-Hers with NO other beef projects. You may have a calf in this class and in the 2nd year bottle calf class. Read requirements for 2nd year bottle calf class in the beef division. For 1 year only (considered a transition year), participants may show one bottle calf, one second-year bottle calf, plus one market beef. Once they have done this they may not show in the Bottle Calf or 2nd year Bottle Calf Class again. Any questions, please contact the fair office.4.Calves must have been born between December 15, 2010 & May 15, 2011 any breed, any sex.
Calves must have been born between December 15, 2010 & May 15, 2011 any breed, any sex.5.All calves must be free of warts, ringworm or any other contagious or infectious condition.
All calves must be free of warts, ringworm or any other contagious or infectious condition.6.Any animal shown in this class may not be shown in any other beef or dairy class during this year’s fair.
Any animal shown in this class may not be shown in any other beef or dairy class during this year’s fair.7.Judging will be based on exhibitor’s knowledge of the animal, how exhibitor handles the calf, the cleanliness and neatness of the calf and the relationship between exhibitor and calf. The judging will be broken down into conference judging and final judging. Conference judging between exhibitor and judges will occur on Saturday July 16, 2011 in the Exhibit Building. The junior division judges will consist of a panel of 2 judges. The intermediate/senior divisions will consist of 1 judge. Exhibitors will need to bring their completed bottle calf worksheets to be reviewed by the judge(s). After the judge(s) has reviewed the bottle calf worksheet the exhibitor will undergo an oral conference with the
Judging will be based on exhibitor’s knowledge of the animal, how exhibitor handles the calf, the cleanliness and neatness of the calf and the relationship between exhibitor and calf. The judging will be broken down into conference judging and final judging. Conference judging between exhibitor and judges will occur on Saturday July 16, 2011 in the Exhibit Building. The junior division judges will consist of a panel of 2 judges. The intermediate/senior divisions will consist of 1 judge. Exhibitors will need to bring their completed bottle calf worksheets to be reviewed by the judge(s). After the judge(s) has reviewed the bottle calf worksheet the exhibitor will undergo an oral conference with the judge(s). The exhibitors will be scheduled for a specific time to complete their conference judging. If the exhibitor has a conflict with the assigned time, please contact a superintendent to re-schedule. Final judging will be in the show ring on Thursday July 21, 2011 with the exhibitor and calf together.
8.80% of the exhibitors score will be based on the conference judging which includes oral conference & bottle calf worksheet. The remaining 20% will be based on the final judging which includes the condition of the calf.
80% of the exhibitors score will be based on the conference judging which includes oral conference & bottle calf worksheet. The remaining 20% will be based on the final judging which includes the condition of the calf.9.Calves are to be neatly presented (washed and combed). No Clipping and No Blowers.
Calves are to be neatly presented (washed and combed). No Clipping and No Blowers.10. Show sticks are not allowed in this division.
11.Bull calves will be accepted.
Bull calves will be accepted.12.Calves must arrive by 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday July 20, 2011 unless arrangements have been made 24 hrs. in advance with a superintendent and will be released on Sunday with other exhibits.
Calves must arrive by 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday July 20, 2011 unless arrangements have been made 24 hrs. in advance with a superintendent and will be released on Sunday with other exhibits.13. Those planning for 2nd year bottle calf project, 4-H ear tags will be applied after Thursday’s show at current tag cost. Calves must be tagged to be eligible for 2nd year. If tag is lost Extension office needs to be contacted for new tag.
Class
001Seniors (completed grades 9-12)
Seniors (completed grades 9-12)002Intermediates (completed grades 7-8)
Intermediates (completed grades 7-8)003Juniors (completed grades 4-6)
Juniors (completed grades 4-6) 
