Cattle

Cattle

Beef Show | Dairy Show

Superintendents:
MEGHAN GLUCK (860) 377-1552

Entries accepted: July 14 – August 8 or until barn is full
Mail entries to: MEGHAN GLUCK, 57 PACKER RD., CANTERBURY, CT 06331

Printable Entry Form

Beef and Dairy Showtimes
Beef – Friday, 9am
Dairy – Saturday, 9am • Showmanship, Heifers, Cows

Showmanship will begin with super seniors, over-the-hill will go in after pee-wee. This is for both beef and dairy

Breed-we will run through every class of the breed in alphabetical order
Calves
Heifers
Cows

SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR CATTLE EXHIBITORS:
1ST—THE BARN WILL BE BEDDED WITH MINIMAL BASE SAWDUST (ONLY AN INCH OR TWO) AND THEN EXHIBITORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUPPLY THEIR OWN BEDDING OF CHOICE FOR THEIR ANIMALS.

Cattle Show Regulations:

  1. All animals must be on the grounds by 4pm Thursday, in the assigned exhibit space and will remain on the grounds until 5pm Sunday. If you want to bring animals in on Wednesday night you must inform the superintendent so that animals can be checked in.
  2. All State of Connecticut Department of Agriculture Connecticut fair and show regulations and requirements will be followed regarding all health testing and vaccinations. Health charts must include animals’ EID, tattoo or metal tag #s and will be checked before animals are unloaded.
  3. Any animal with horns cannot be entered in Beef or Dairy Show.
  4. Any animal which presents a threat to the safety of people or other animals must be removed at the request of the Superintendents.
  5. All animals must be in good physical conditions. Any animal showing evidence of warts, ringworm, hoof rot, lice, etc. will be refused entry.
  6. Calves under 3 months old must be separated from the public as stated in the “Emergency Order Concerning the Vaccinations or Alternative Confinement of Certain Animals”. No bulls on the grounds unless nursing the cow and born in the current year.
  7. The Superintendents will designate the space for all entries.
  8. There are no entry fees.
  9. Exhibitors may enter two entries in each class except those classes stated.
  10. Exhibitors must furnish feed and hay. Initial bedding supplied.
  11. An entry form must be completed in order to receive premiums.
  12. Passes will be issued based on number of exhibitors. Additional passes may be purchased from the pass office. There will be NO extra passes once the fair begins.
  13. Anyone 21 years of age or under as of January 1 are required to show in Showmanship and Fitting classes to be eligible for youth premiums. Youth are eligible but must be pre-entered in both youth and open show.
  14. Registration Papers will be checked and must be available. Animal must be registered in exhibitor’s name or have proper 4-H lease papers sent with your entries. A copy of your current HEALTH PAPERS should also be sent with your entries.
  15. If vehicles or cattle trailers are parked on the grounds over the weekend, they need to use the designated area. CAMPERS MUST PRE-REGISTER with the appropriate forms and fees.
  16. Maximum number of cattle per farm/family is 10.
  17. Tack space will be provided.
  18. Nothing in the aisle.

Beef Show – Friday, 9am

Department 94 – Open Beef
Department 96 – Youth Beef
Class# Angus – 941, Hereford – 942, AOB – 943, Non-Registered – 944, Simmentals – 945, Steers – 949

Lots:

  1. Spring Heifer Calves – Born on or after March 1, 2023
  2. Winter Heifer Calves – Born December 2022, January 2017, February 2023
  3. Senior Heifer Calves – Born September, October, November 2022
  4. Summer Yearling Heifers – Born June, July, August 2022
  5. Spring Yearling Heifers – Born March, April, May 2022
  6. Junior Yearling Heifers – Born December 2021, January 2016, February 2022
  7. Senior Yearling Heifers – Born September, October, November 2021
  8. Heifer Breed Champion (1st & 2nd place animals from classes 1-7 will compete.)
  9. Heifer Breed Reserve Champion
  10. Supreme Champion Female (Breed Champion & Reserve will compete.)
  11. Reserve Supreme Champion Female
  12. 2-year-old Cow – Born September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2021
  13. 3-year-old Cow – Born September 1, 2019- August 31, 2020
  14. 4-year-old Cow – Born September 1, 2018- August 31, 2019
  15. Aged Cow – Born before September 1, 2018
  16. Cow/Calf Breed Champion
  17. Cow/Calf Reserve Breed Champion
  18. Spring Bull Calves – Born March, April, May 2023
  19. Junior Bull Calves – Born December 2022, January 2018, February 2023
    690. Senior Bull Calves – Born September, October, November 2022
  20. Best 3 Females (Three females, same breed, any age, must be Bred & Owned by the exhibitor)
  21. Beef Herd (Four animals at least 1 steer or bull. All must be owned by exhibitor.)
  22. Get of Sire (Three animals with the same sire. The sire must be named on Entry Form.)
  23. Produce of Dam (Two animals, any age, produce of one cow, Dam must be named on Entry Form.)
  24. Best Bred & Owned Registered Beef Female (1 entry one exhibitor)

** All steer will be weighed and classes divided by weights **

PREMIUMS:
Open:
1st –$55, 2nd –$50, 3rd–$45, 4th-6th –$15

Youth:
1st –$20, 2nd –$15, 3rd-6th –$10

YOU MUST HAVE AN ANIMAL ENTERED IN A SHOW CLASS IN ORDER TO
PARTICIPATE IN SHOWMANSHIP

Class # Beef Showmanship – 920
Lots (Ages as of January 1st):
1. Super Senior: 18-21 years old
2. Senior: 15-17 years old
3. Intermediate: 12-14 years old
4. Junior: 9-11 years old
5. Novice 1st-year showman and 7-8 years old
6. Pee Wee: up to 7 years old
7. Adult Showmanship: over 21 years old

Showmanship Premiums:
1st –$60, 2nd –$55, 3rd –$50, 4th –$25, 5th –$25, 6th –$25

BEEF HERDSMANSHIP: TWO HERDSMANSHIP WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN  BY THE FAIR AND AWARDED $30 EACH.

Dairy Show – Saturday, 9am

Department 90 – Open Dairy
Department 92 – Youth Dairy
Class # Ayrshire – 901, Brown Swiss – 902, Guernsey – 903, Holstein – 904, Jersey – 905, Milking Shorthorn – 906

  1. Spring Heifer Calf – Born on or after March 1, 2023
  2. Winter Heifer Calf – Born December 2022, January 2023, February 2023
  3. Fall Heifer Calf – Born September, October, November 2022
  4. Summer Yearling Heifer – Born June, July, August 2022
  5. Spring Yearling Heifer – Born March, April, May 2022
  6. Winter Yearling Heifer – Born December 2021, – February 2022
  7. Fall Yearling Heifer – Born September, October, November 2021
    700. NEW TWO-YEAR-OLD HEIFER not in milk
  8. Junior Breed Champion (1st & 2nd place animals from classes 1-7 will compete)
  9. Junior Breed Reserve Champion
  10. Junior Supreme Champion (Breed Champion & Reserves will compete)
  11. Junior Reserve Supreme Champion
    ** Time for Classes 12-19 will be announced **
  12. Yearling Heifer in Milk (must have freshened) – Born September 2021 or later
  13. Junior 2-year-old Cow (must have freshened) – Born March 1 – August 31, 2021
  14. Senior 2-year-old Cow (must have freshened) – Born September 1, 2020- Feb 28, 2021
  15. Junior 3-year-old Cow – Born March 1 – August 31, 2020
  16. Senior 3-year-old Cow – Born September 1, 2019 – February 29, 2020
  17. 4-year-old Cow – Born September 1, 2018- August 31, 2019
  18. Aged Cow – Born before September 1, 2018
  19. Dry Cow – May not be entered in any of the above classes.
  20. Senior Breed Champion (1st & 2nd place animals in classes 12-19 will compete)
  21. Senior Breed Reserve Champion
  22. Senior Supreme Champion (Breed Champion & Reserves will compete)
  23. Senior Reserve Supreme Champion

    Dairy Group Classes
  24. Best 3 Females (Three females at any age, must be Bred & Owned by the exhibitor)
  25. Club Herd (3 cows, all calved at least once and owned by at least two exhibitors)
  26. Get of Sire (3 animals with the same sire. The sire must be named on entry form.)
  27. Produce of Dam (2 animals, any age, the produce of one cow. Dam must be named on entry form.)
  28. Daughter/Dam (2 animals, a dam and daughter. Dam must be named on entry form.)
  29. Best Uddered Cow (Determined by the judge in classes 12-19. Will compete for Best Udder of Show.)
  30. Best Bred & Owned Registered Female (1 entry per exhibitor)

PREMIUMS:
Open:
1st –$55, 2nd –$50, 3rd–$45, 4th-6th –$15

Youth:
1st –$20, 2nd –$15, 3rd-6th –$10

YOU MUST HAVE AN ANIMAL ENTERED IN THE SHOW CLASS IN ORDER TO COMPETE IN SHOWMANSHIP

Class # Showmanship – 920
Lots (Ages as of January 1st):
1. Super Senior: 18-21 years old
2. Senior: 15-17 years old
3. Intermediate: 12-14 years old
4. Junior: 9-11 years old
5. Novice 1st-year showman and 7-8 years old
6. Pee Wee: up to 7 years old
7. Adult Showmanship: over 21 years old

Showmanship Premiums:
1st –$60, 2nd –$55, 3rd –$50, 4th –$25, 5th –$25, 6th –$25

DAIRY HERDSMANSHIP: TWO HERDSMANSHIP WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN  BY THE FAIR AND AWARDED $30 EACH.

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