2008 Pend Oreille County Fair

ANIMAL EXHIBITS

SECTION I - OPEN CLASS
  SECTION II - 4-H
SECTION III - FFA

Animal and livestock entry forms should be mailed to Ann Elliott, 225 Wildrose Lane, Cusick, WA 99119 by July 15. All 4-H and FFA animal entry forms must be signed by the member's leader or advisor.

Open Youth animal entry forms must be signed by a responsible adult.

Please remember to have your vet inspection forms filled in and ready for the vet to sign. Your animals will not be stalled without this form!

Parade of Champions - Trophy Winners

All Champions and Trophy Winners MUST be in the Parade of Champions on Sunday unless excused by the super­intendent of the department.

Responsibility

1. A responsible adult must be in charge of each group of 4-H members on the fairgrounds, at all times, particularly at night.
2. A schedule of these chaperones will be posted with the Fair Office.
3. Discipline rules will be adhered to whether in the campgrounds or in the main exhibit area. Premiums will be with­held from the members for misconduct, (i.e.: as in the 1981 Washington 4-H Leaders Council printout) as judged by the 4-H Leaders Executive Council.
4. Parents and others are requested to refrain from preparation of animals for showing, with the exception of Primary, (open) 8 years or younger and junior members. Such assistance could result in the LOSS of premium money and ribbon to the exhibitor.
5. Premiums will be PULLED for dirty stalls.
6. If a superintendent needs to call the veterinarian for emergency animal care during the fair, the owner will be liable for the charges.

Fitting and Showing Contests are for Youth Only

Herdsmanship - Youth Only

All members of one organization that has 2 or more exhibitors will be judged as a group for Club Herdsmanship. Indi­vidual Herdsmanship will be judged on the same basis and is open to 4-H, FFA and Open class.

Judging will be on the basis of:

1. Animals -- 25 points

   Arrangements, tying, cleanliness and grooming, bedding, regularity of feeding and watering

2. Stalls, pens, grooming areas -- 20 points

Arrangement of equipment and supplies, orderliness and cleanliness

3. Educational effects -- 15 points

Appropriate stall cards in place

4. Exhibitors -- 25 points

Appearance, attitude, courtesy, skill. Exhibitor must be properly attired, boots or very sturdy shoes worn.

5. Safety -- 15 points

   Beef and Dairy double tied. All equipment stored and used in safe manner.

Stall Decorations - Youth Only

Decorations will be judged as a club or individually. An appointed official will judge decorations.

Barn Decorations -- 25 points

1. Design: color, lettering, layout, illustration.
2. Shows work of youth exhibitor.
3. 3. Decorative materials must be fireproof: flammable material will not be allowed. Greenery must be dipped or sprayed with a solution of 9-oz borax and 4-oz boric acid in one gallon of water.
4. Leave a clear view of exhibit and do not block aisles. Horse Barn decorations not more than 12" deep.
5. ALL youth animal exhibits must have educational posters to compete for stall decoration prizes.

The 4-H Leader's Council
  Will sponsor a rosette to any club or individual with the Best stall or cage decoration in each animal department.

Health Certificate

All animals entering Washington shall be accompanied by an official health certificate except those divisions of ani­mals specifically exempted in laws of this state.

Health Requirements

The Pend Oreille County Fair Board adheres to the National Show Ring Code of Ethics. County extension agents will provide a copy upon request.

Vet Inspection from 2:00 to 7:00pm, Wednesday, for all animals entering the Fair except horses. DO NOT UNLOAD ANY ANIMAL BEFORE VET INSPECTION. Vet Inspection slips must be presented to Department Superintendent before stalling animals. This includes rabbits, poultry and exotics. Inspection for all horses will be Wednesday, 8:30 to 10:30am.

1. Individual health certificates are not required for entry. The Fair Veterinarian shall issue a blanket health certificate covering all entries to the fair.
2. No animal from a quarantined area or premises will be permitted to enter the fair.
3. All out-of-state entries must comply with State of Washington import requirements.
4. Fair Veterinarians will inspect all divisions of livestock and poultry (including horses, pet animals, rabbits, fur-bearing animals, pigeons, ducks, geese, and turkeys) before they are exhibited, to determine that the livestock and poultry show no clinical signs of contagious, infectious disease and ectoparasites.
5. Fair Veterinarians may reject any animal with infectious or contagious diseases or ectoparasites. Exhibitors should be aware that Ringworm, Warts, Pinkeye, Strangles, Contagious Ecthyma, Scabies, Lice, Mites, Ticks and Fleas fall into these categories.
6. All out-of-state horses must have a negative coggins test within six (6) months except horses from Oregon.
7. The fair veterinarian shall also reject those animals exhibiting disease symptoms during the course of the fair.
8. Each Fair must have an official fair veterinarian in attendance.
9. It is strongly recommended, but not required, that cattle be vaccinated in the current show year against the respiratory diseases.
10. The fair veterinarian's professional decision as to the health status of an animal is final and shall be upheld by the fair board.
11. All poultry, except waterfowl, shown in public exhibitions in this State shall have originated from U. S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean or equivalent flocks or have had a negative Pullorum-typhoid test within 90 days of the movement to the public exhibition.

Illegal Substances

The use of illegal drugs and/or the improper use of animal health products or foreign substances will not be tolerated in the Washington State 4-H Youth Development Program. Extension personnel, 4-H volunteers, families, youth and fair/show officials have a legal and moral obligation not to misuse these products. We have the responsibility to tell others not to use these substances, and to report those who do use any illegal substance.

The administration of any drug or medication that could affect an animal's performance resulting in an unfair advan­tage or the disposition of the animal is unacceptable. Additionally, there are federal penalties for using illegal substances in animals that are going into the nation's food supply.

The Fair management reserves the right to have any animal tested.

Tuberculosis:

All beef and dairy cattle must originate from herds not under quarantine in a not less than modified accredited area.

Brucellosis:

1. All female cattle age 6 months or older exhibited at the fair MUST be officially vaccinated against brucellosis and bear a legible vaccination tattoo. Vaccination ages are Dairy -- 4 to 8 months and Beef -- 4 to 12 months of age. State recommends 6 months for both
2. Out-of-state cattle must be tested negative 45 days prior to entry into the state, then quarantined for a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of 60 days prior to negative re-testing and entry into a new herd. This rule does not apply to the following:
   1. Steers and spayed heifers
   2. Officially vaccinated Dairy cattle under 20 months and officially vaccinated Beef cattle under 24 months of age.
   3. Cattle from certified brucellosis free herds.

IBR, BVD and PI-3

It is strongly recommended that prophylactic protection against IBR, BVD and PI-3 viruses be provided. Immunizations must be completed 3 weeks prior to exhibition or earlier to provide protection.

Pet Requirements

Dogs must have current DHLP and Corona and Rabies shots and must have certificate so stating.

Cats must have current feline distemper shots and a certificate so stating.

Bring proof of vaccinations and present it to the Superintendent on the day of the show. (See Dept. E-1, E-2) All            decisions of the veterinarian will be final.

Exotic Animals