Beef Cattle

1. All general rules and regulations of the fair will apply.
2. Holstein entries should be sent to Amanda Cowan by
   August 14, 2023. Tel. 613-551- 6383.
   e-mail: prescottholstein@hotmail.com. Entries can be done by email or online via Assist Expo at www.assistexpo.ca/vkhfair and use the drop down menu.
3. All dairy cattle entries should be made on the entry form provided for livestock. Exhibitors must give (1) name of animal, (2) date of birth, (3) registered number of entry, (4) tattoo or ear tag number, (5) name of sire.
4. All exhibitors must sign the declaration of liability insurance form at the bottom of the Livestock Entry Form.
5. All dairy exhibitors must sign the exhibitor form regarding compliance to the Rules and Regulations for Showing Dairy Cattle. (These rules and regulations can be found on the next page). Agreement form to be signed can be found on reverse side of Livestock Entry Form.
6. All cattle exhibited must be registered on the records of appli- cable breed association, in the name of the exhibitor. No animal will be accepted without an original pedigree or Animal Inquiry Sheet from Holstein Canada.
7. Under no circumstances should an animal exhibiting signs of transmittable disease be shown. The show committee and other Fair officials have the right to refuse entry of any animal showing signs of an infectious skin disease (eg., warts, ringworm). If a vet check is required, it will be at the expense of the exhibitor.
8. Prize money: 1st – $60, 2nd – $50, 3rd – $45, 4th – $40, 5th – $35, 6th – $30, 7th – $25, 8th – $20, 9th – $15, 10th to 15th – $10. (Subject to change given the circumstances of this year)
9. A maximum of 2 substitutions of entries owned by the same exhibitor will be permitted, up to fair time.
10. All Holstein cattle must be on the grounds, not later than 9 a.m. Friday, and remain until 4 p.m. that day.
11. Stalls are free but cannot be held for an exhibitor. Please be considerate of barn space.
12. The number of exhibits from a dairy breeding unit has been increased from 10 to 15 to allow 4-H animals to be shown in Open Classes. There are no restrictions on the number of entries in individual junior or senior classes.
13. Premier Exhibitor Award – An award is presented to the ex- hibitor/ owner (individual, partnership or institution) having the highest number of points won in individual female classes by not more than 10 animals owned by the exhibitor. This does not limit the number of animals that may be shown.

In case of jointly-owned animals, joint ownership is considered as one exhibitor. No part of the points awarded, counts toward the individual score of any of the joint owners. In case of any ownership changes during the show, ownership at final placement within the class will be used to calculate points.
Points are awarded on the following basis:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Junior 10 9 8 7 6
Senior 20 18 16 14 12

14. Premier Breeder Award – An award presented to the breeder by prefix, having the highest number of points won in individual female classes by not more than 10 animals bred, but not necessarily owned, by the winner. Calculation of Premier Breeder is readily determined in all identified cases from Certificates of Registry, by utilization of the animals prefix.
    Points are awarded as for Premier Exhibitor.
15. Holstein Animals on Transfer – Animals are allowed to show on a signed transfer. The Holstein representative will remit the registration paper and transfer indicating ownership to Holstein Canada after the show.
16. Best Uddered Female: The judge declares a best uddered fe- male in each milking class. A separate class is not necessary for Best Udder of the show.
17. Drinking of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in all unlicensed areas which includes the barns and surrounding grounds. This rule will be strictly enforced. Sanctions may apply.
18. It is the responsibility of the owner and/or exhibitor of any livestock (dairy or beef cattle) to ensure that EVERY animal under their care, have the required approved tag as per CFIA regulations BEFORE entering our Fairgrounds. ANY livestock that does not have the required intact and undamaged CFIA approved tag will not be allowed entry to our fairgrounds and must leave immediately.

Herdsman Special For All Cattle Breeds

Exhibitors are encouraged to promote their farm and their cattle breed. The goal of this project is to enhance the look of the cattle exhibits while in the barns. As well, this is an opportunity to increase agricultural awareness of the general public, when they visit our cattle displays in the barns. With these goals in mind, there will be no prize for the best display.

a. Livestock Exhibitors must provide proof of $2,000,000 liability insurance or entries will be refused.
b. All general rules and regulations of the fair will apply.
c. Entries must be received by Monday August 14, 2023 by Visit www.assistexpo.ca/beefshow or
Email or mailed to Emily MacDuff, 2020 Concession 1, Chute-à-Blondeau, ON, K0B 1B0 (mccaig_services@outlook.com)
d. Cattle and Heavy Horse Entry Form 2023
e. All entries must be made on the special entry forms provided with this prize list.
f. All competitors must hold a current membership in the Vankleek Hil Agricultural Society. Fee is $6 and should be paid by 10 a.m.
g. An entry fee of $5.00 per animal will be required to be paid before 10 a.m. on show day.
h. Exhibitors’ passes CATTLE: 1 to 4 animals = 2-day passes; each additional 4 animals = 2-day passes, maximum of 10-day passes will be mailed out if registration is completed on or before August 1, 2023 any entries made after this date will
need to pick up passes at fair office.

i. All exhibitors must sign the declaration of liability insurance form at the bottom of the Livestock Entry Form. All exhibitors must sign the Standard Exhibitor Agreement form before animals can enter the ring.
j. All animals exhibited must be registered and must be entered in the records of the applicable Breed Association in the name of the Exhibitor, except for Breeder’s Herd, Get of Sire class and commercial breed classes.
k. Each animal will be checked against its pedigree and production records prior to entry into the ring.
l. A maximum of two (2) substitute animals will be permitted.
m. All animals to be exhibited must be on the grounds at least two hours before show time. Bedding and feed will not be provided stalls are free but cannot be held for an exhibitor.
Please be considerate of barn space. All Exhibitors must remain until the completion of the show.
n. The Judge may be asked to give reasons on the top 3 or 4 animals in each section.

1 – Animals showing signs of contagious diseases or parasitic infections, e.g., ringworm, IBR, lice, etc., will not be allowed on the grounds. If a Veterinary check is required, it will be at the expense of the exhibitor and the veterinary’s decision is final.
2 – ALL ANIMALS MUST HAVE RFID TAGS IN EARS, PRIOR TO ARRIVAL.

• Show to take place prior to open show at 10 am
• No entry fee.
• All animals presented must be covered by liability insurance
  from the Farm or Exhibitor
  Classes:

1. Pee Wee – 9 & Under (as of Jan.1, 2022)
2. Novice – Ages 10-11 Years Old (as of Jan.1, 2022)
3. Junior – Ages 12-14 Years Old (as of Jan. 1, 2022)
4. Intermediate – Ages 15-17 Years Old (as of Jan. 1, 2022)
5. Senior – Ages 18-21 Years Old (as of Jan. 1, 2022)

Prize Money: Open Showmanship
Pee Wee 1st – $20. To end of class (EOC)* – $10.
Novice 1st – $20 EOC – $10.
Junior 1st – $20. EOC – $10.
Intermediate 1st – $20 EOC – $10.
Senior 1st – $20 EOC – $10.
Champion Showman $50 Reserve Showman $25
Special Draws donated by Catherine Woosey in
memory of Thelma Woosey.

1. Bull calf Born after January 1st, 2023
2. Bull, yearling Born January 1st, 2022 to December 31st, 2022
3. Bull Born January 1st, 2021 to December 31st, 2021
   Hereford Grand Champion Bull
   Hereford Reserve Grand Champion Bull
4. Female calf Born after January 1st, 2023
5. Heifer Born March 1st, 2022 to December 31st, 2022
6. Heifer Born January 1st, 2022 to February 28th, 2022

7. Female Born January 1st, 2021 to December 31st, 2021 with her own 2023 natural tattooed calf at foot. Female and calf shall be shown as a unit except that the calf is eligible to be shown as a single animal in classes 1 and 4
8. Female Born before January 1st, 2021 with her own 2023 natural tattooed calf at foot. Female and calf shall be shown as a unit (in cow/calf classes) except that the calf may show as a single animal in the classes 1 and 4.
   Hereford Grand Champion Female
   Hereford Reserve Grand Champion Female

Classes:

1. Bull calf Born after January 1st, 2023
2. Bull, yearling Born January 1st, 2022 to December 31st, 2022
3. Bull Born January 1st, 2021 to December 31st, 2021
   Simmental Grand Champion Bull
   Simmental Reserve Grand Champion Bull
4. Female calf Born after January 1st, 2023
5. Heifer Born March 1st, 2022 to December 31st, 2022
6. Heifer Born January 1st, 2022 to February 28th, 2022
7. Female Born January 1st, 2021 to December 31st, 2021 with her own 2023 natural tattooed calf at foot. Female and calf shall be shown as a unit except that the calf is eligible to be shown as a single animal in classes 1 and 4
8. Female Born before January 1st, 2021 with her own 2023 natural tattooed calf at foot. Female and calf shall be shown as a unit (in cow/calf classes) except that the calf may show as a single animal in the classes 1 and 4.

Simmental Grand Champion Female
Simmental Reserve Grand Champion Female

9. Breeders’ Herd – group of 4 animals bred by the
   Exhibitor Both sexes to be represented and must have been shown in their previous classes. At least one animal must be owned by the exhibitor. Limited to one entry per exhibitor. Registration papers to ringside.
10. Get-of-Sire – group of 3 animals from the same Sire
    Both sexes to be represented and they must have been shown in the previous classes. At least one animal must be owned by the exhibitor. Limited to one entry per exhibitor. Name Get- of-Sire.
    Simmental Premier Breeder
    Simmental Premier Exhibitor

Classes:

1. Bull calf Born after January 1st, 2023
2. Bull, yearling Born January 1st, 2022 to December 31st, 2022
3. Bull Born January 1st, 2021 to December 31st, 2021
   Other Purebred Breeds Grand Champion Bull
   Other Purebred Breeds Grand Champion Bull
4. Female calf Born after January 1st, 2023
5. Heifer Born March 1st, 2022 to December 31st, 2022
6. Heifer Born January 1st, 2022 to February 28th, 2022

7. Female Born January 1st, 2021 to December 31st, 2021
   with her own 2023 natural tattooed calf at foot. Female and calf shall be shown as a unit except that the calf is eligible to be shown as a single animal in classes 1 and 4
8. Female Born before January 1st, 2021 with her own 2023 natural tattooed calf at foot. Female and calf shall be shown as a unit (in cow/calf classes) except that the calf may show as a single animal in the classes 1 and 4.
   Other Purebred Breeds Grand Champion Female
   Other Purebred Breeds Reserve Grand Champion Female

Classes:

9. Bull calf Born after January 1st, 2023
10. Bull, yearling Born January 1st, 2022 to December 31st,
    2022
11. Bull Born January 1st, 2021 to December 31st, 2021
    Commercial Grand Champion Bull
    Commercial Reserve Grand Champion Bull
12. Female calf Born after January 1st, 2023

13. Heifer Born March 1st, 2022 to December 31st, 2022
14. Heifer Born January 1st, 2022 to February 28th, 2022
15. Female Born January 1st, 2021 to December 31st, 2021 with her own 2023 natural tattooed calf at foot. Female and calf shall be shown as a unit except that the calf is eligible to be shown as a single animal in classes 1 and 4
    Commercial Grand Champion Female
    Commercial Reserve Grand Champion Female