Market Steer

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Superintendent: Tiffany Williamson

 4-H & FFA Members Only

  1. Exhibitors must comply with all Exhibitor, Livestock and Cattle Rules as applicable.
  2. All Market Steers must be registered online by May 31.
  3. Animals must be steers (castrated bulls) and must be polled or dehorned. No horned steers, stags, or bulls will be allowed to show in this division.
  4. Steers are subject to inspection by show officials and must have all their baby teeth present at the official weigh in. No exceptions.
  5. Steers are to be shown with a halter, broke to lead, and presented in the best manner possible.
  6. Market animals must attend the JCF market animal weigh-in at the beginning of the summer.
  7. 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.

Market Steer Weight Classes

Minimum weight for steers is 550 pounds.

Class 1     Feeder Steers – 550- 700 lbs
Class 2     Prospect Steers – 701-850 lbs
Class 3     Market Steer – 851-1000 lbs
Class 4     Middle Weight Market Steers – 1001-1150 lbs
Class 5     Heavy Weight Market Steers – 1151 and up

Awards

  1. Weight Classes – Ribbons
  2. Grand and Reserve Champion – Sponsored Prize

Premium Auction

All market steers are eligible to sell in the premium auction.