Cattle

Superintendent: Tiffany Williamson

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Health Regulations

  1. All cattle must have certificate of registration within the specified breeds herd register. These must be attached to the entry form at the time of online entry as well as presented at time of check in along with health papers.
  2. Any cattle not having a certificate of registration will either be entered as a commercial entry, if the exhibitor is a junior, or will be disqualified, if the exhibitor is open.
  3. We encourage all heifers that are 4-12 months of age be vaccinated for Brucellosis but it is not mandatory for this show.

General Rules for all cattle shows

  1.  Exhibitors must comply with all Exhibitor, Livestock, and Cattle Show Rules.
  2.  Exhibitors must comply with all Federal and State Livestock Regulations.
  3. Cattle showing evidence of illness, disease, parasite, or malnourishment will be released and must be immediately removed from the fairgrounds.
  4. Bulls 6 months old and older must be shown with a nose ring or spring clip and chain lead.
  5. Cattle and calves are to be shown with a halter, broke to lead, well-groomed, and presented in the best possible manner.
  6. No nurse cows are allowed in the barns. All calves must be weaned. The only exception to this rule is if you are showing a cow/calf pair.
  7. Premium points will be paid for all placements.

General Market Animal Rules:

  1. Market animals must attend the JCF market animal weigh-in at the beginning of the summer.
  2. Market animals must have an 840 ear tag. If ear tag is lost, exhibitors must notify the Livestock Superintendent to receive a replacement tag. Animals must have an 840 ear tag to show.