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Dairy Cattle

DAIRY CATTLE DEPARTMENT

Director in Charge: Doug Norton
Inquiries – Email: dairy@carpfair.ca

Carp Fair’s new website now allows for exhibitors to register online. Please click on the ‘Register Online’ link and follow the steps to register your exhibits for the Fair.

IMPORTANT TO EXHIBITORS:

1. Proof of liability insurance must accompany each entry form for the animals being shown. Entries will not be processed until this is received and are subject to late entry fees.
2. Entries close on Friday, September 9th at 4:00 p.m. Entries will not be taken over the phone.
3. The entry fee is 15% of the prize money awarded.
4. Late entry fee is an additional 5% of the prize money awarded.
5. NO CATTLE OR TIE-UP EQUIPMENT ON FAIRGROUNDS BEFORE WEDNESDAY AT 9:00 A.M.
6 Exhibitors not using our milking equipment will not be housed in Building # 5.
7. Cattle must not be removed before 4:00 p.m. the day of the show – BUT must be out of the barn by 6:00 p.m.
8. Code of ethics for all dairy cattle exhibitors:

The following supports good animal husbandry practices at shows, while presenting a positive image to spectators. All exhibitors and their fitters, agents, or other representatives agree to abide by the following rules and regulations.

PART 1

The following practices or procedures are unacceptable in the show ring or registered dairy cattle:

1. Misrepresenting the age or ownership of an animal
2. Filling an animal’s rumen unnaturally with liquid (tubing)
3. Balancing the udder by any means other than by leaving naturally produced milk in any or all quarters;
4. Treating the udder internally with an irritant, counter- irritant, or any other substance to temporarily improve conformation or produce unnatural animation;
5. Treating the udder externally with an irritant, counter- irritant, or any other substance to temporarily improve conformation or produce unnatural animation (Allowable practices/substances include sealing and setting teats, and the use of external anti-inflammatory substances for the well- being of the animal)
6. Roping udders and the use of objects to physically improve definition of the suspensory center ligament;
7. Administering epidural anaesthesia (blocking tails) and/or applying any irritant either externally or internally to the perineal (rectum and vagina) area;
8. Inserting foreign material/articles under the skin, into the topline (including hair not attached to its own hair follicle) or on the feet (administration of acceptable medications, and false switches and tails is permitted);
9. Performing surgery of any kind to change the natural contour of appearance of the animal’s body, hide or hair. Not included is the removal of warts, teats and horns, clipping and dressing of hair and trimming of hooves;
10. Criticizing or interfering with the judge, show management or other exhibitors, or other conduct detrimental to the breed or show;
11. Wrapping hocks or draining fluid from hocks unless authorized by a veterinarian at the show.

PART 2

All exhibitors and their fitters, agents or other representatives agree to abide by the following procedures:

1. Exhibitors, agents, employees or other person acting on behalf of an exhibitor, shall deliver to an inspector upon request any hypodermic syringe, needle or other device, swabs, cloths or other material, or samples or any medicine, preparation or substance, whether in liquid or other form, for the purposes of laboratory analysis.
2. All entries and personal property of the exhibitors, their servants and agents and persons acting on behalf of exhibitors, are subject to inspection by inspectors authorized by a show. All such persons shall co-operate with the inspectors and shall provide all such information in connection with such inspections and shall provide access to the animal and all information reasonably required by inspectors in connection with such inspections and shall provide, if so required, samples of urine, milk, blood or any other body fluids suitable for analysis.
3. Exhibitors shall remove any udder supports, blankets or other objects limiting the ability of the inspector to undertake a thorough inspection.
4. The Exhibitor agrees to act at all times in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Showing and the Standard Procedures, and will accept any final decision made thereunder.

Violators are subject to the disciplinary provisions of the Standard Procedures and Penalties for Enforcing Rules and Regulations for Showing Dairy Cattle, and/or other show rules and regulations.

ATTENTION:

To be eligible for prize money, each breed must be shown separately and have at least:

1. Three exhibitors per breed.
2. Twenty-four (24) animals per breed exhibited at Class A fairs, of which Carp is one. If these qualifications are not met by the individual breeds, only half of the prize money will be paid.
3. The maximum total eligible exhibits from a breeding unit is 15 head. This increase allows 4-H calves to be shown by 4-H members in open classes. There are no restrictions on the number of entries per class.
4. All exhibits must be owned by and registered in the name of the exhibitor. All animals must be legibly tattooed if applicable. All exhibitors will be required to present registration certificates on demand by an Official of the Show. Failure to comply with this request will disqualify entries or animals from being exhibited.
5. All exhibits must be registered in the name of the exhibitor in accordance with the by-laws of the Association. The certificate of registration must state if the animal is purebred or at least 75% of purebred inheritance, registered and recorded on the records of the Association in the name of the exhibitor. No animals will be accepted without a registration certificate or facsimile copy of both sides of up-to-date registration certificate from the breed offices. There will be no exceptions and no animal will be allowed to show on a signed transfer or Photostat certificate of registry. Each animal will be checked for show eligibility against its registration certificate prior to showing.
6. The calculation of Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder points per exhibitor and per breeder will be assessed on a maximum of ten (10) animals shown and earning points in the individual classes.

CLASS 7 – CARLETON COUNTY HOLSTEIN SHOW

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011 – 11:00 A.M
Judge: Dominique PELLETIER, RUSSELL, ON

Prize Money: 1st $70.00 2nd $65.00 3rd $55.00 4th $45.00 5th $40.00 6th $35.00 7th $30.00 8th $25.00 9th $20.00 10th $15.00

1. Novice Class, heifer calf from March 31, 2011 to May 31, 2011, Calf to be shown by a child 6 to 9 years (RIBBONS ONLY)
2. Female June Calf – Born June 1, 2011 to July 31, 2011
3. Female Junior Calf born March 1, 2011 to April 30, 2011
4. Female Intermediate Calf, born December 1, 2010 to February 28, 2011.
5. Female, Senior Calf, born September 1, 2010 to November 30, 2010.
6. Summer Yearling – born June 1, 2010 to August 31, 2010.
7. Female, Junior Yearling, born March 1, 2010 to May 31, 2010.
8. Female, Senior Yearling, born September 1, 2009 to February 28, 2010.

JUNIOR FEMALE CHAMPION
RESERVE JUNIOR FEMALE CHAMPION

9. Junior Herd Class – An award is presented to the exhibitor of the Breeder’s Herd – three animals from the same breeding unit. The exhibitor must solely or jointly own at least one animal in the group: the other two animals in the group may be owned by other exhibitors. Ribbons Only.
10.Female, in milk or dry or not yet calved for the first time. Born March 1, 2009 to August 31, 2009 (Jr.2 Year Old).
11. Female, in milk or dry. Born September 1, 2008 to February 28, 2009. (Sr.2 Year Old).
12. Female, in milk or dry. If dry must be within approximately 8 weeks of calving. Born September 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008 (3 Year Old).
13. Female, in milk or dry. If dry must be within 8 weeks of calving. Born September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007 (4 Year Old).
14. Female, in milk or dry. If dry must be within 8 weeks of calving. Born September 1, 2005 to August 31, 2006 (5 Year Old)
15. Female, in milk or dry. If dry must be within 8 weeks of calving. Born prior to September 1, 2005 (Mature Cow).

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

16. Breeder’s Herd. An award is presented to the exhibitor of the Breeder’s Herd – three animals from the same breeding unit. The exhibitor must solely or jointly own at least one animal in the group: the other two animals in the group may be owned by other exhibitors.

17. Best Udder Class. The judge shall designate the best three udders in section 10, 11, 12 & 13. These designated animals shall compete for first, second and third best udder in the show. Prize Money: 1st $50.00 2nd $40.00 3rd $30.00

PREMIER BREEDER
PREMIER EXHIBITOR

HOLSTEIN

Novice Class – Sponsored by Matt & Lexi Munro, Carp

June Calf Class – Sponsored by Alta Genetics, James Campbell, White Lake

Intermediate Calf – Sponsored in part by Stewart & Margaret Rivington, Kinburn & Appaulo Farms, Ken & Bruce Paul

Senior Yearling – Pela Technologies, Larry Wall, Stittsville

Junior Champion Female – Trophy donated by Harold & Steven Munro, Munro Farms, Carp

Reserve Junior Champion Female – Trophy donated by Mississippi Vet Services, Drs. Larry & Nancy Caven

Junior 2 Year Old – Sponsored in part by Harold & Steve Munro, Carp

Senior 2 Year Old – Sponsored by M & P Farm Equipment, Almonte

3 Year Old – Sponsored in part by D. A. Bielaskie & Son Ltd., Cobden & M & R Feeds & Farm Supply Ltd., Arnprior

4 Year Old – Sponsored by the Prior Family and Oakleigh Farms, Carp

5 Year Old – Sponsored by Genervations Inc., Campbellville

Mature Cow – Sponsored by Kinburn Plumbing & Heating, Kinburn

Best Udder – Sponsored by Breneck Technical Services Inc., Ottawa

Premier Breeder – Sponsored by Appaulo Farms, Ken & Bruce Paul, Carp

Premier Exhibitor – Sponsored in part and Trophy donated by Burnside Sand & Gravel Ltd., Nepean

Breeders’ Herd – Sponsored by Almonte Vet Services, Dr. Ross Goodman, Almonte

CLASS 9 – ALL COLOURED DAIRY BREEDS

Saturday, September 24th, 2011 – 1:00 p.m.
Judge: Kyle Rivington, Carp

Prize Money: 1st $70.00 2nd $65.00 3rd $55.00 4th $45.00 5th $40.00 6th $35.00 7th $30.00 8th $25.00 9th $20.00th, 10th $15.00

1. Novice Class, heifer calf from March 31, 2011 to May 31, 2011, Calf to be shown by a child 6 to 9 years. (Ribbons Only)
2. Female Junior Calf, born March 1, 2011 to April 30, 2011
3. Female Intermediate Calf, born December 1, 2010 to
February 28, 2011.
4. Female, Senior Calf, born September 1, 2010 to November 30, 2010.
5. Summer Yearling – born June 1, 2010 to August 31, 2010.
6. Female, Junior Yearling, born March 1, 2010 to May 31, 2010.
7. Female, Senior Yearling, born September 1, 2009 to February 28, 2010.

JUNIOR FEMALE CHAMPION
RESERVE JUNIOR FEMALE CHAMPION

8. Junior Herd Class An award is presented to the exhibitor of the Breeder’s Herd – three animals from the same breeding unit. The exhibitor must solely or jointly own at least one animal in the group: the other two animals in the group may be owned by other exhibitors. (Ribbons Only)

9. Female, in milk or dry or not yet calved for the first time. Born March 1, 2009 to August 31, 2009 (Jr.2 Year Old).

10. Female, in milk or dry. Born September 1, 2008 to February 28, 2009. (Sr.2 Year Old).

11. Female, in milk or dry. If dry must be within approximately 8 weeks of calving. Born September 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008 (3 Year Old).

12. Female, in milk or dry. If dry must be within 8 weeks of calving. Born September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007 (4 Year Old).

13. Female, in milk or dry. If dry must be within 8 weeks of calving. Born September 1, 2005 to August 31, 2006 (5 Year Old)

14. Female, in milk or dry. If dry must be within 8 weeks of calving. Born prior to September 1, 2005 (Mature Cow).

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE

15. Breeder’s Herd -An award is presented to the exhibitor of the Breeder’s Herd – three animals from the same breeding unit. The exhibitor must solely or jointly own at least one animal in the group: the other two animals in the group may be owned by other exhibitors.

16. Best Udder Class. The judge shall designate the best three udders in section 9, 10 & 11, 12, 13. These designated animals shall compete for first, second and third best udder in the show. Prize Money: 1st $50.00 2nd $40.00 3rd $30.00

COLOURED BREEDS

Donation from Brian Argue, Carp.

NOVICE CALF
Sponsored by Dan & Laurie Lord & Family, Carp

SENIOR CALF
Sponsored by Stanley Olde Maple Lane Farm, Edwards

JUNIOR HERD
Sponsored by Wm. J. Stewart Transport Ltd., Almonte

JUNIOR YEARLING
Sponsored by West Carleton Physiotherapy, Carp

SENIOR YEARLING
Sponsored in part by K. E. Electrical, Carp

JUNIOR 2 YEAR OLD
Sponsored by Kemp Farms, Carp

SENIOR 2 YEAR OLD
Sponsored by TD Canada Trust

3 YEAR OLD
Sponsored by Rath Farm Equipment, Arnprior

4 YEAR OLD
Sponsored and Voucher donated by Kinburn Farm Supplies, Kinburn

5 YEAR OLD
Trophy donated by Bank of Nova Scotia, Carp

MATURE COW
Sponsored in part by Dr. Ross Goodman, Almonte Veterinary Clinic, Almonte

BEST UDDER
Sponsored in part by Thunderbolt Contracting Inc., Andy McNeely, Kanata

PREMIER EXHIBITOR
Sponsored in part and voucher donated by Donridge Farms, Bruce Munro, Carp

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE
Trophy donated by Mississippi Vet Services, Drs. Larry and Nancy Caven, Pakenham

BREEDERS’ HERD
Sponsored in part by New McLaren Systems Inc., Cobden

PREMIER BREEDER
Sponsored by Fadi’s Fabulous Foods, Fadi Baroud, Ottawa

Carp Fair’s new website now allows for exhibitors to register online. Please click on the ‘Register Online’ link and follow the steps to register your exhibits for the Fair.