Dairy Cattle
Chairperson: Emma denotter 519-796-5696
To be eligible to show, all cattle must be in place FRIDAY, August 29th by 11:00 am and remain on grounds until SUNDAY, August 31st at 4:00 pm.
All cattle displays in the barns,both dairy and beef, are invited to participate in the BEST BARN DISPLAY using the theme “Wagon Wheels to Ferris Wheels”.
A trophy will be given in memory of Janet Sobota and Karen Fox
EXHIBITION ONLY – ALL BREEDS
1. Jr. Calf – March 1, 2025 or earlier
2. Int. Calf – Dec 1, 2024 – Feb 28, 2025
3. Sr. Calf – Sept 1, 2024 – Nov 30, 2024
4. Summer Yearling – Jun 1, 2024 – Aug 31, 2024
5. Jr. Yearling – Mar 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
6. Jr. champion female … Ribbon
7. Grand champion female … Ribbon
Beef Cattle
Chairperson: John McLean 519-919-9037
Entry forms to be in by Saturday, August 23rd..
(BEEF CATTLE must be in place Thursday, August 28th at 9:00 pm)
JUDGING: Friday, August 29th – 1:00 pm
ENTRY FEE: 10% deducted from prize money paid out by Agricultural Society.
PRIZES: 1st $50, 2nd $40, 3rd $30, 4th $20, 5th-10th $15
Class 10 – All Breeds Beef
(breeding program)
Each bull over 1 year of age must be secured with a ring in the nose or humbug with a chain or rope attached.
Calves shown in cow classes may be split and shown in calf classes.
1. Bull calf born on or after Jan. 1/25, minimum 3 months of age at time of showing
2. Bull yearling born Apr. to Dec. 2024 (junior)
3. Bull yearling born Jan. to Mar. 2024(senior)
4. Bull 2 years old
5. Champion and Reserve Champion Bull
6. Heifer calf born on or after Jan. 1/25, minimum 3 months of age at time of showing
7. Heifer yearling born Apr. to Dec. 2024 (junior)
8. Heifer yearling born Jan. to Mar. 2024 (senior)
9. Cow born in 2023 with her natural 2025 calf at foot
10. Cow born before 2023 with her natural 2025 calf at foot
11. Champion and Reserve Champion Female
12. Breeders herd – A group of four animals bred by the exhibitor, both sexes to be represented and must have been shown in previous classes. At least one animal must be owned by the exhibitor. Limit one entry per exhibitor.
Class 11 – Interbreed Market Beef Class
ENTRY FEE: 10% deducted from prize money paid out by Agricultural Society.
PRIZES: Each Class 1st $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $12, 4th-10th $10
All steers will be divided according to weight. There will only be two classes. Cattle will be weighed if scales are available; otherwise the judge will split the classes in the show ring. Market heifers are not eligible for breeding classes in the breeding program.
Exhibitor may show/enter only two animals per class.
1. Stocker Steer
2. Heavy Steer
3. Market Heifer
Specials – Class 10-11
John Mueller Jr. Memorial Trophy Given by Family
Alumni class (past 4-H members) … Trophy
By Colchester South & Harrow Ag. Soc.
Beef Calf shown by boy or girl under 9 years of age (not 4-H member)
Prizes: 1st $4, 2nd $3, others $2