BROOKLYN FAIR DAIRY CATTLE SHOW

Meghan Loughlin
PO Box 377,
Brooklyn, CT  06234
Phone  (860) 779-3050


Penny Francis
613 Wolf Den Road
Brooklyn, CT 06234
Phone (860) 774-1043

Entry Deadline is August 1st or until barn is full.  
Entries to be sent to Dairy or Beef Superintendents

Beef and Dairy Showtimes
Beef – Friday, 10 a.m. Showmanship
Females, Steers

Dairy - Saturday 8:30 a.m.Showmanship
Breed Classes


Herdsmanship Award: Exhibitors will be judged throughout the Fair on management, appearance of animals, attractiveness of exhibit, safety and cleanliness.  Prizes will be awarded in 4 categories – small dairy exhibit, large dairy exhibit, small beef exhibit and large beef exhibit.

 

Cattle Show Regulations:

All animals must be on the grounds by 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 24, in the assigned exhibit space and will remain on the grounds until 5 p.m. Sunday.

  • 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 and eartags will be checked before animals are unloaded.
  • Any animal with horns cannot be entered into the fair.
  • Any animal which presents a threat to the safety of people or other animals must be removed at the request of the superintendents.
  • All animals must be in good physical conditions.  Any animal showing evidence of warts, ringworm, hoof rot, lice, etc. will be refused entry.
  • 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 grounds unless nursing the cow and born in the current year.
  • The superintendents will designate the space for all entries.
  • There are no entry fees.
  • Exhibitors may enter two entries in each class.
  • Exhibitors must wear their exhibitor number during their shows to ensure correct premiums.
  • Exhibitors must furnish feed and hay.  Bedding will be provided.
  • In order to receive youth premiums, animals must be shown and controlled by the youth in whose names they are entered.  In the case where that youth is exhibiting another of his cattle entries at the same time, another youth may show his exhibit for him.
  • An entry form must be completed in order to receive premiums.
  • Passes will be issued based on number of entries.  Additional passes may be purchased from the pass office.  There will be NO extra passes once the fair begins.
  • Anyone 21 years of age or under as of January 1 are required to show in Showmanship and Fitting classes in order to receive youth premiums.  Youth is anyone 21 or younger as of January 1st.  Exhibitors must have washed and fitted their own animals in order to show in Showmanship, excluding Pee Wee and Over the Hill.
  • Seniors will show first in Showmanship.
  • Beef Registration Papers will be checked and must be available.  If showing in Youth Show, animal must be registered in youth 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.
  • If vehicles or cattle trailers are parked on the grounds over the weekend, they need to use the lot on Route 169.  CAMPERS MUST PRE-REGISTER with the appropriate forms and fees.
 
Department 94 – Open Beef Females
Classes:  (Angus – 941); (Hereford -  942); (All Other Breeds – 943); (Crossbreds -  944)  (Simmentals- 946)

Department 96 – Youth Beef Females
Classes:  (Angus – 961); (Hereford – 962); (All Other Breeds – 963); (Crossbreds – 964) (Simmentals-966)
 
Lot
  
Lot
  
51.
Jr. Calf (03/01/07 - 05/30/07)
55.
Spring Yearling (03/01/06 - 05/31/06)
52.
Inter Calf (12/01/06 - 02/28/07)
56.
Winter Yearling (12/01/05 - 02/28/06)
53.
Sr. Calf (09/01/06 - 11/30/06)
57.
Fall Yearling (09/01/05 - 11/30/05)
54.
Summer Yearling (06/01/06 - 08/31/06)
    
       
Heifer Championship
Open Champion Heifer – Open Reserve Champion Heifer
Youth Champion Heifer – Youth Reserve Champion Heifer
       
58.
2 year old w/calf at side
61.
Aged Cow w/calf at side
59.
3 year old w/calf at side
62.
Jr. Bull Calf (03/01/07 - 05/30/07)
60.
4 year old w/calf at side
63.
Inter Bull Calf (01/01/07 - 02/28/07)
       

Bull Calf championship
Open champion Bull – Open Reserve Champion Bull
Youth Champion Bull – Youth Reserve Champion Bull

Cow/Calf Championship
Open Champion Cow/Calf – Open Reserve Champion Cow/Calf
Youth Champion Cow/Calf – Youth Reserve Champion Cow/Calf

Grand Champion Female
Open Grand Champion Female – Open Reserve Grand Female
Youth Grand Champion Female – Youth Reserve Grand Female
       
70.
Best 3 Females (owned by exhibitor)
72.
Get of Sire (3 animals, 1 sire)
71.
Beef Heard (any 4 animals owned by exhibitor
73.
Produce of Dam (2 animals, any age, from one dam)
       

Department 94 – Open Steer
Classes:  945 All Breeds
Department 96 – Youth Steer
Classes:  965 All Breeds 

       

Open Beef Lots Premiums:
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
  
5th
             
51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57
$35
$30
$25
$20
  

$10
58, 59, 60, 61         
$40
$35
$30
$20
  

$15
70, 71, 72, 73         
$25
$22
$18
$15
  

$10
510
$35
$30
$25
$20
  

$10
Youth Beef – All lots
$15
$13
$11
$9
  
$7
             

Department 96 – Youth Beef: Class 960 – Showmanship

Lots (Ages as of January 1st):

  1. Super Senior (18-21 yrs old)
  2. Senior (15-17 yrs old)
  3. Intermediate (12-14 yrs old)
  4. Junior (9-11 yrs old)
  5. Novice (1st year showing 7 & 8 yrs old)
  6. Pee Wee (up to 7 years old)
  7. Over the Hill (over 22 yrs before January 1)
             
Showmanship Premiums
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
             
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
$25
$20
$15
$12
$10
$5
             
Department 90 – Open Dairy
Classes: Ayrshire - 901; Brown Swiss - 902; Guernsey - 903; Holstein - 904;
Jersey - 905; Milking Shorthorn – 906; All Breeds (use for club herd) - 909

Department 92 – Youth Dairy
Classes: Ayrshire - 921; Brown Swiss - 922; Guernsey - 923; Holstein - 924;
Jersey – 925; Milking Shorthorn – 926; All Breeds (use for club herd) - 929
       
1.
    Jr. Heifer Calf (3/1/07 -5/31/07)
10.
    2-yr old (9/1/04 -8/31/05 )
2.
    Intermediate Calf (12/1/06 -2/28/07)
11.
    3-yr old (9/1/03 -8/31/04 )
3.
Sr. Calf (9/1/06 -11/30/06 )
12.
    4-yr old (9/1/02 -8/31/03 )
4.
Summer Yearling (6/1/06 -8/31/6 )
13.
    Aged Cow (born before 9/1/02 )
5.
    Jr. Yearling (3/1/06 -5/31/06 )
14.
    Dry Cow (may not be entered in 10-13)
6.
    Intermediate Yearling (12/1/05 -2/28/06 )
15.
    Senior Champion (first place winners classes 10-14)
7.
    Senior Yearling (9/1/05 -11/30/05 )
16.
    Grand Champion (jr. and sr. champions and reserve champions)
8.
    Junior Champion (first place winners classes 1-7)
20.
    Best 3 Females (owned by exhibitor)
   
21.
    Dairy Herd (3 cows, all calved at least once)
   
22.
    Get of Sire (3 animals, 1 sire)
   
23.
    Produce of Dam (2 females sharing 1 dam)
   
24.
    Daughter/Dam
   
26.
    Best Udder (determined by judge)
       
Open Dairy Lots Premiums:
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14
$30
$25
$20
$15

$10
10, 11, 12
$35
$30
$25
$20
$15
20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
$25
$22
$18
$15
$10
Youth Dairy – All lots
$15
$13
$11
$9

$7
           
920 – Showmanship
       
 
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Showmanship Premiums:
$25
$20
$15
$12
$10

$5
       

Overall Showman in each category (Dairy & Beef) will receive a prize.
       

BEST EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS—MUST BE ENTERED ON ENTRY BLANK
CLASS 929---BEST DAIRY ED. DISPLAY  1ST--$100, 2ND--$50
CLASS 949---BEST BEEF ED. DISPLAY     1ST--$100, 2ND--$50