Department 2 - Livestock
 

   

PONIES
Superintendent – Jack Randall
Assistant – David Young – 517-383-2573
1. Pony Halter Classes judged on Tuesday, September 23rd at 9:00 a.m. The order of judging will follow the premium listing starting with Section 112.
2. Entries close when stalls are filled, but not later than August 29th.
3. All animals must be in place for showing by Sunday, September 21st at Noon.
4. Stall Fee, single $2.00, double $3.00, must be sent with entry to be accepted.
5. Entry Fee of $3.00 per head.
6. The Society will not furnish hay or bedding for stock.
7. No animal removed before 10:00 p.m. on closing day of fair.
8. All ponies must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor at the time of making entry.
9. The age of ponies shall be computed from January 1st.
10. No animal can be shown in more than one class except that single entries may also complete in spans, and under saddle.
11. All animals shown must be sound, and free from blemish.
12. No premium will be awarded when the animal is not worthy, even though there may be no other competition.
13. Equine Activity Liability Waiver must be signed by all participants.
14. Must show proof of a negative Coggins test (EIA) within the current calendar year. Calendar year is defined as Dec. 1st – 31st of the following Dec. (13 months).

All Equine must test negative to an official Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test within the current calendar year Dec. 1st – Dec. 31 of the following Dec.), and have paper checked prior to unloading. Refer to the MDA Health Requirements at the beginning of the Premium Book.

The following premiums apply to Sections 112 through 117, and Section 119 unless otherwise noted as ribbon or rosette class
Premiums   1st          2nd           3rd            4th           5th      
                    14.00       12.00       10.00       8.00        6.00

SECTION 112 – MINIATURE HORSE UNDER HALTER
Not to exceed 36 inches in height
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          112      1010    Stallion, 3 years old or over
2          112      1011    Stallion, 2 years & under
2          112      1012    Gelding, 2 years & under
2          112      1013    Gelding, 3 years & over
2          112      1014    Brood Mare, Foal By Side
2          112      1015    Suckling Colt
2          112      1016    Mare, 4 years old or over
2          112      1017    Mare, 3 years old
2          112      1018    Mare, 2 years & under
2          112      1019    Best Matched Span (Harness optional)
    Don’t enter classes 1020 & 1021-  Awarded by the Judge
2          112      1020    Grand Champion Stallion any age   Rosette
2          112      1021    Grand Champion Mare any age      Rosette
Overall Miniature Champion                                            Trophy

SECTION 113 – HAFLINGER DRAFT PONY UNDER HALTER
Not to exceed 58 inches in height
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          113      1027    Stallion, 3 years old or over
2          113      1028    Stallion, 2 years & under
2          113      1029    Gelding, 2 years & under
2          113      1030    Gelding, 3 years & over
2          113      1031    Brood Mare, Foal By Side
2          113      1032    Suckling Colt
2          113      1033    Mare, 4 years old or over
2          113      1034    Mare, 3 years old
2          113      1035    Mare, 2 years & under
2          113      1036    Best Matched Span (Harness optional)
    Don’t enter classes 1037 & 1038-  Awarded by the Judge
2          113      1037    Grand Champion Stallion any age   Rosette
2          113      1038    Grand Champion Mare any age      Rosette
Overall Haflinger Champion                                             Trophy

SECTION 114 – WORK & PLEASURE PONIES UNDER HALTER
Not to exceed 46 inches in height
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          114      1043    Stallion, 3 years old or over
2          114      1044    Stallion, 2 years & under
2          114      1045    Gelding, 2 years & under
2          114      1046    Gelding, 3 years & over
2          114      1047    Brood Mare, Foal By Side
2          114      1048    Suckling Colt
2          114      1049    Mare, 4 years old or over
2          114      1050    Mare, 3 years old
2          114      1051    Mare, 2 years & under
2          114      1052    Best Matched Span (Harness optional)
    Don’t enter classes 1053 & 1054-  Awarded by the Judge
2          114      1053    Grand Champion Stallion any age   Rosette
2          114      1054    Grand Champion Mare any age      Rosette

SECTION 115 – WORK & PLEASURE PONIES UNDER HALTER
46” to 58” in height
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          115      1060    Stallion, 3 years old or over
2          115      1061    Stallion, 2 years & under
2          115      1062    Gelding, 2 years & under
2          115      1063    Gelding, 3 years & over
2          115      1064    Brood Mare, Foal by Side
2          115      1065    Suckling Colt
2          115      1066    Mare 4 years old or over
2          115      1067    Mare 3 years old
2          115      1068    Mare 2 years & under
2          115      1069    Best Matched Span (Harness optional)
    Don’t enter classes 1070 to 1072- Awarded by the Judge
2          115      1070    Grand Champion Stallion any age     Rosette
2          115      1071    Grand Champion Mare any age        Rosette
2          115      1072    Youth Showmanship (Age 9-16)       Ribbon
Overall Work & Pleasure Champion Sections 114 & 115      Trophy
Best Draft Pony for Sections 114 & 115                              Trophy

SECTION 116 – FINE HARNESS & SHOW PONIES
Not to exceed 46 inches in height
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          116      1078    Stallion, 3 years old or over
2          116      1079    Stallion, 2 years & under
2          116      1080    Gelding, 2 years & under
2          116      1081    Gelding, 3 years & over
2          116      1082    Brood Mare, Foal by Side
2          116      1083    Suckling Colt
2          116      1084    Mare, 4 years old or over
2          116      1085    Mare, 3 years old
2          116      1086    Mare, 2 years & under
    Don’t enter classes 1087 & 1088-  Awarded by the Judge
2          116      1087    Grand Champion Mare any age      Rosette
2          116      1088    Grand Champion Stallion any age   Rosette

SECTION 117 – FINE HARNESS & SHOW PONIES
46” TO 58” in height
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          117      1095    Stallion, 3 years old or over
2          117      1096    Stallion, 2 years & under
2          117      1097    Gelding, any age
2          117      1098    Brood Mare, Foal By Side
2          117      1099    Suckling Colt
2          117      1100    Mare, 4 years old or over
2          117      1101    Mare, 3 years old
2          117      1102    Mare, 2 years & under
    Don’t enter classes 1103, 1104 & 1105-  Awarded by the Judge
2          117      1103    Grand Champion Stallion any age   Rosette   
2          117      1104    Grand Champion Mare any age      Rosette
2          117      1105    Youth Showmanship (Age 9-16)    Ribbon
Overall Fine Harness for Sections 116 & 117                    Trophy
Best Fine Harness Pony for Sections 116 & 117               Trophy

SECTION 118 – SPECIAL PONY
Judging – Tuesday, September 23rd, 3:00 p.m.
Premiums:    1st        2nd           3rd            4th            5th   
                   6.00     5.00         4.00         3.00         3.00
                    6th        7th            8th            9th   
                   3.00     2.00         2.00         1.00
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          118      1110    Any Pony Under 46” Under Saddle
2          118      1111    Any Pony 46” to 58” Under Saddle

SECTION 119- PONY CARTS & HITCHES
Shown in Arena
CART CLASSES
Judging – Tuesday, September 23rd, 3:00 p.m.
Premiums for Cart Classes as in Section 112, NTE represents not to exceed
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          119      1116    Work & Pleasure Pony in Harness –2 wheel cart NTE 46”
2          119      1117    Work & Pleasure Pony in Harness –
                                    2 wheel cart NTE 46” (children 16 & under)
2          119      1118    Work & Pleasure Pony in Harness –
                                    2 wheel cart – 46” to 58”
2          119      1119    Work & Pleasure Pony in Harness–2 wheel cart – 46” to 58” (children 16 & under)
2          119      1120    Fine Harness – Roadster Class shown in 2 wheel cart – NTE 46”
2          119      1121    Fine Harness – Roadster Class shown in 2 wheel cart – NTE 46” (children 16 & under)
2          119      1122    Fine Harness – Roadster Class shown in 2 wheel cart – 46” to 58”
2          119      1123    Fine Harness – Roadster Class shown in 2 wheel cart – 46” to 58” (children 16 & under)
2          119      1124    Fine Harness – 4 wheel in fine harness – NTE 46”
2          119      1125    Fine Harness – 4 wheel in fine harness – 46” to 58”
2          119      1126    Miniature Horse in Harness – 2 wheel cart NTE 36”
2          119      1127    Miniature Horse in Harness – 2 wheel cart
                                                    NTE 36” (children 16 & under)
2          119      1128    Haflinger Draft Pony in Harness –
                                                    2 wheel cart  NTE 58”
2          119      1129    Haflinger Draft Pony in Harness –
                                                    2 wheel cart NTE 58” (children 16 & under)
2          119      1130    Ladies Driving 2 Wheel Cart – any pony NTE 58”
Best Driving Pony for Section 119, Classes 1116 - 1129                    Trophy

PONY HITCHES
Judging – Tuesday, September 23rd, 3:00 p.m., following cart classes.
Premiums:     1st              2nd           3rd            4th        5th      
                    35.00       33.00       30.00       25.00       20.00
                    6th            7th            8th            9th            10th
                    20.00       20.00       20.00       20.00       20.00
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          119     1135    2 Pony Hitch 46” and under Best Dressed
2          119      1136    2 Pony Hitch 46” & under Best Working Team
2          119      1137    2 Pony Hitch 46” to 58” Best Dressed
2          119      1138    2 Pony Hitch 46” to 58” Best Working Team     
Best Dressed Team from Classes 1135 & 1137                 Trophy
Best Working Team from Classes 1136 & 1138                Trophy

DRAFT HORSES & MULES
Superintendent – Keith Brown - 517-849-2732
Assistant – Larry Patrick
1. Draft Horse Judging on Thursday, September 25th at 9:00 a.m.
2. All animals for showing must be in place by Sunday, September 21st                                                        at Noon. Stalls will be ready Saturday morning, September 20th .      
3. Entry fee of $5.00 per head. Stall fee of $3.00 single, $6.00 double must be sent with entry. The fair reserves the right to limit entries.
4. As soon as our stalls are filled, the entries will close, but no later than August 29th.
5. All horses entered, except geldings, must be eligible to entry in a recognized Stud book. Exhibitors must be prepared to furnish Certificate of Registry of animals over one year of age.
6. Limit 2 entries per class per exhibitor.

All Equine must test negative to an official Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test within the current calendar year (Dec. 1 – Dec 31 of the following Dec.), and have papers checked prior to unloading. Refer to the MDA Health Requirements at the beginning of the Premium Book.

The following premiums apply to Sections 120 through 122 unless otherwise noted as ribbon or rosette class
Premiums:        1st            2nd                 3rd             4th             5th
                            30.00       28.00       26.00       24.00       22.00    

Don’t enter the following classes 1153, 1154, 1158, 1159, 1160, 1161, 1165, 1166, 1170, 1171, 1172, 1173- Awarded by the Judge.
Halter Classes
SECTION 120 – DRAFT HORSES – BELGIANS
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          120      1151    Stallion, 4 years and older  
2          120      1152    Stallion, 3 years old         
2          120      1153    Senior Champion Stallion            Ribbon
2          120      1154    Reserve Senior Champ Stallion    Ribbon
2          120      1155    Stallion 2 years old        
2          120      1156    Stallion 1 year old
2          120      1157    Stallion Foal
2          120      1158    Junior Champion Stallion             Ribbon
2          120      1159    Reserve Junior Champ Stallion     Ribbon
2          120      1160    Grand Champion Stallion             Rosette
2          120      1161    Reserve Grand Champ Stallion     Rosette
2          120      1162    Mare, 5 years and older
2          120      1163    Mare, 4 years old
2          120      1164    Mare, 3 years old
2          120      1165    Senior Champion Mare                Ribbon
2          120      1166    Reserve Senior Champ Mare        Ribbon
2          120      1167    Mare, 2 years old
2          120      1168    Mare, 1 year old
2          120      1169    Filly, Foal
2          120      1170    Junior Champion Mare                 Ribbon
2          120      1171    Reserve Junior Champion Mare     Ribbon
2          120      1172    Grand Champion Mare                 Rosette
2          120      1173    Reserve Grand Champion Mare     Rosette
2          120      1174    Mare and Foal
2          120      1175    Produce of Mare, 2 animals any age
2          120      1176    Get of Sire, 3 animals any age
2          120      1177    Breeders Herd, Stallion and 3 mares
2          120      1178    Matched Pair of Mares
2          120      1179    Gelding, 2 years and under
2          120      1180    Gelding, 3 years and over
2          120      1181    Matched Pair of Geldings

The same Classes and Premiums are offered for Sections 121 & 122.
SECTION 121 – DRAFT HORSES – PERCHERONS
Same Rules, Classes and Premiums as Section 120

SECTION 122 – DRAFT HORSES – CLYDESDALES
Same Rules, Classes and Premiums as Section 120

SECTION 123 JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP
2          123      1185    Junior Showmanship (16 years & Under)
Premiums:    1st            2nd           3rd            4th            5th       
                    10.00       9.00         8.00         7.00         6.00
                    & Trophy
                    6th            7th            8th            9th            10th     
                    5.00         4.00         3.00         2.00         1.00

SECTION 124 – DRAFT HORSES – MULTIPLE HITCHES
Judging–Thursday, September 25th, 2:30 p.m. at Show Arena
Must be hitched to a suitable wheeled vehicle
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
Premiums:    1st        2nd           3rd            4th            5th             6-10th
2          124      1186    1-Horse Hitch (Men’s Cart)
                    30.00       26.00       22.00       18.00       16.00         10.00
2          124      1187    1-Horse Hitch (Ladies Cart)
                    30.00       26.00       22.00       18.00       16.00         10.00
2          124      1188    1-Horse Hitch Jr. (16 years & Under)
                    30.00       26.00       22.00       18.00       16.00         10.00
2          124      1189    2-Horse Tandem Cart
                    40.00       35.00       30.00       25.00       20.00         15.00
2          124      1190    2-Horse Hitch Men’s
                    40.00       35.00       30.00       25.00       20.00         15.00
2          124      1191    2-Horse Hitch Ladies
                    40.00       35.00       30.00       25.00       20.00         15.00
2          124      1192    3-Horse Hitch
                    50.00       45.00       40.00       35.00       30.00         15.00
2          124      1193    4-Horse Hitch
                    70.00       65.00       60.00       40.00       30.00         15.00
2          124      1194    6-Horse Hitch
                    100.00     80.00       60.00       55.00       50.00          15.00
2          124      1195    2-Horse Farm Hitch 
                    40.00       35.00       30.00       25.00       20.00          15.00  
2          124      1196    Draft Horse Under Saddle      
                     30.00       26.00       22.00      18.00       16.00          10.00

MULES AND JACKS
Superintendent – Keith Brown  
Assistant – David Young
RULES
1. Judging – Monday, September 22nd at 1:00 p.m.
2. Entries close when stalls are filled, but no later than August 29th.      
3. Stall fee of $3.00 single, $6.00 double must be sent with $5.00 entry per head.
4. Driving classes to be shown with Draft Horses.

All Equine must test negative to an official Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test within the current calendar year (Dec 1-Dec 31 of the following Dec.), and have paper checked prior to unloading. Refer to the MDA Health Requirements at the beginning of the Premium Book.

The following premiums apply to Sections 125
unless otherwise noted as ribbon or rosette class
Premiums:                1st            2nd           3rd            4th        5th  
                               20.00       16.00       12.00       8.00     4.00

SECTION 125 – MULES
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          125      1197    Mare with Mule Foal
2          125      1198    Mare Mule Yearling
2          125      1199    Horse Mule Yearling
2          125      1200    Mare Mule 2 years old
2          125      1201    Horse Mule 2 years old
2          125      1202    Mare Mule 3 years & over
2          125      1203    Horse Mule 3 years & over
2          125      1204    Best Matched Pair Mules (shown on lead)
2          125      1205    Youth Showmanship (16 & under)
          Don’t enter class 1206- Awarded by the Judge
2          125      1206    Grand Champion of Show        Trophy & Rosette

These six classes Judged on Thurs., Sept. 25th at 2:30 p.m. 
Premiums:               1st            2nd           3rd            4th      5th
                              30.00       26.00       22.00       18.00   16.00
2          125      1207    Single Driving Mule-Suitable vehicle
2          125      1208    Single Driving Donkey – Suitable vehicle
2          125      1209    Double Mule Hitch-Suitable 4-wheel vehicle
2          125      1210    Double Donkey Team – Suitable vehicle
2          125      1211    4 Mule Hitch – Suitable vehicle
2          125      1212    Mules under saddle any age

The following premiums apply to Section 126 & 127
unless otherwise noted as ribbon or rosette class
Premiums:               1st            2nd          3rd           4th    
                             15.00       12.00       10.00       8.00    

SECTION 126 – JACKS & GELDINGS
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          126      1215    Jack Under 2 years
2          126      1216    Jack 2 years and over
2          126      1217    Geldings 2 year & under
2          126      1218    Geldings 3 year & over
    Don’t enter class 1219 & 1220- Awarded by the Judge
2          126      1219    Grand Champ Jack                      Rosette
2          126      1220    Grand Champ Gelding                  Rosette

SECTION 127 – JENNIES
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          127      1224    Jenny 1 year
2          127      1225    Jenny 2 years
2          127      1226    Jenny 3 years and over
2          127      1227    Jenny and Foal
2          127      1228    Foal
2          127      1229    Jr. Showmanship (16 & under)
                                              Jacks, Jennies & Geldings
    Don’t enter class 1230- Awarded by the Judge
2          127      1230    Grand Champion Jenny               Rosette

DAIRY CATTLE
Superintendent – Roger Lewis
1. Judging – Thursday, September 25th at 9:00 a.m.
2. Entries close when stalls are filled, but no later than August 29th.
3. All animals must be in place for showing by Sunday, September 21st at Noon.
4. Entry fee of $2.00 per head must be sent with Entry Form.
 5. No animals removed before 10:00 p.m. on closing day of fair.
6. The Society will not furnish hay or bedding for stock.
7. All cattle entered must be eligible to registry in a recognized herd book; exhibitors must furnish certificates of registry for all animals over one year of age, and also certificates of transfer when not bred by exhibitor, if requested to do so by the superintendent.
8. Quality of animals and fitness for breeding (meaning neither too fat nor too lean nor showing signs of bareness, with justness of proportion), to be considered, next after establishing purity of blood.
9. All cows, 3 years old or over, shall show signs of producing calf within 9 months.
10. Only one herd shall be shown by the same exhibitor where there is no competition.
11. Animals may be shown for both single and herd premiums.
12. Animals competing for sweepstakes will be allowed to compete for single premiums.
13. First and second place winners qualify to show for Champion and Reserve Champion.
14. If animals and stall are not kept clean and bedded, Premiums may be withheld.
 15. Any stall not occupied by livestock may be used for bedding and supplies with approval with Department Superintendent.
16. An Exhibitor is not entitled to draw more than two moneys in any individual class and only one money in group classes.
17. Starting March 1st 2007, all cattle moving to a show, sale, or exhibition are required to have an official radio frequency identification device (RFID) ear tag. Refer to the MDA Health Requirements at the beginning of the Premium Book.

Don’t enter the following classes 1235, 1236, 1237, 1238, 1247, 1248, 1258, 1259, 1260, 1261 & 1266- Awarded by the Judge.
The following Premiums apply to Sections 128 through 133
Premiums:
1st                2nd             3rd           4th             5th           6th              7th     
30.00       27.00        23.00        20.00        17.00        14.00          12.00   
Section 128 – HOLSTEINS
Section 129 – JERSEYS
Section 130 – GUERNSEYS
Section 131 – AYRESHIRES
Section 132 – BROWN SWISS
Section 133 – MILKING SHORTHORNS

The following Classes apply to Section 128 through 133
Class Male
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          128      1233        Bull Calf-born after August 31, 2007 (over                                                                                        4 months of age)    
2          128      1234    Yearling Bull-born after 8/31/06 & before 9/01/07      
2          128      1235    Junior Champion                                  Ribbon
2          128      1236    Reserve Junior Champion                     Ribbon
2          128      1237    Grand Champion                                 Rosette
2          128      1238    Reserve Champion                              Rosette

Class Junior Females
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          128      1240    Junior Heifer Calf-born after 3/1/08 (over 4 months of age)      
2          128      1241    Heifer Calf Intermediate-born after 12/1/07 to 2/28/08
2          128      1242    Senior Heifer Calf-born after 8/31/07 to 12/1/07
2          128      1243    Summer Yearling Heifer-born after 5/31/07 to 9/1/07
2          128      1244    Junior Yearling Heifer-born after 2/28/07 to 5/31/07
2          128      1245    Winter Yearling Heifer-born after 12/1/06 to 3/1/07
2          128      1246    Senior Yearling Heifer-born after 8/31/06 to 3/1/07
2          128      1247    Junior Champion                           Ribbon
2          128      1248    Reserve Junior Champion              Ribbon
2          128     1249    3 Best Junior Females Bred by Exhibitor

Senior Females (Milk out at the discretion of the judge)
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          128      1250    Senior Yearling in milk-born after 8/31/06 to 3/1/07
2          128      1251    Junior Two Year Old- born after 2/28/06 to 9/1/06
2          128      1252    Senior Two Year Old-born after 8/31/05 to 3/1/06
2          128      1253    Junior Three Year Old-born after 2/28/05 to 9/1/05
2          128      1254    Senior Three Year Old-born after 8/31/04 to 3/1/05
2          128      1255    Four Year Old-born after 8/31/03 to 9/1/04
2          128      1256    Aged Cow-5 Years Old and Over – born before 9/1/03
2          128      1257    Dry Cow Class- Any Age
2          128      1258    Senior Champion                              Ribbon
2          128      1259    Reserve Senior Champion                  Ribbon
2          128      1260    Grand Champion                               Rosette
2          128      1261    Reserve Grand Champion                  Rosette

Group Classes
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          128      1262    Produce of Dam shall consist of 2 animals, either sex and any age, the produce of one cow. The Dam must be named on the entry form, and each exhibitor is limited to one entry per Dam. Animals need not be owned by the exhibitor.
2          128      1263    Best 3 Females shall consist of 3 females any age, all to have been bred, and at least 2 to be owned by exhibitor. Each exhibitor is limited to one entry.
2          128      1264    Dam and Daughter
2          128      1265    Herd of 4 Females that have Freshened
2          128      1266    Best Udder of Breed                 Ribbon

    Don’t enter Section 134- Awarded by the Judge
SECTION 134 – SPECIAL SUPREME CHAMPION
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          134      1267    Supreme Champion      $100.00 & Trophy
                    (Grand Champion from each Breed Class #1260)

BEEF CATTLE
Superintendent- Roger Lewis
1. Judging – Tuesday, September 23rd at 9:00 a.m.
2. Entries close when stalls are filled, but no later than August 29th.
3. All animals must be in place for showing by Sunday, September 21st, 12:00 noon
4. No animals removed before 10:00 p.m. on closing day of fair.
5. All cattle shown except in group classes, must be property of the exhibitor when entered.
6. All beef breeding cattle must be registered. Certificates of registry must be presented.
7. Entry fee of $2.00 per head must be sent with Entry Form.
8. First and second place winners qualify to show for Champion and Reserve Champion.
9. If animals and stalls are not kept clean and bedded, premiums may be withheld.
10. Donor/dry cows cannot be shown.
11. An Exhibitor is not entitled to draw more than two moneys in any individual class and only one money in group classes.
12. Any stalls not occupied by livestock may be used for bedding and supplies with approval with Department Superintendent.
13. Starting March 1st 2007, all cattle moving to a show, sale, or exhibition are required to have an official radio frequency identification device (RFID) ear tag. Refer to the MDA Health Requirements at the beginning of the Premium Book.

Section 135 – HEREFORDS
Section 136 – ANGUS
Section 137 – SHORTHORNS
Section 138 – SALERS
Section 139 – SIMMENTAL
Section 140 – LIMOUSIN
Section 141 - OTHER EXOTIC BREEDS 75% or more of breed
Section 142 – ALL CROSSBRED CATTLE Less than 75% of one breed

Don’t enter the following classes 1275, 1276, 1282, 1283, 1284, 1285, 1292, 1293, 1299,1300, 1303, 1304, 1305 & 1306- Awarded by the Judge
The following Premiums apply to Sections 135 through 142
Premiums:
1st                     2nd             3rd           4th            5th             6th          7th     
30.00           27.00        23.00        20.00        17.00        14.00        12.00   

The following Classes apply to Section 135 through 142
Class Bulls
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          135      1269    Junior Calf–July 2008 and after
2          135      1270    Junior Calf-May 1 thru June, 2008
2          135      1271    Junior Calf–March 1 thru April, 2008
2          135      1272    Junior Calf–January 1 thru February, 2008
2          135      1273    Winter Calf-November and December, 2007
2          135      1274    Senior Calf-September and October, 2007
2          135      1275    Junior Calf Champion                       Ribbon
2          135      1276    Reserve Junior Calf Champion           Ribbon
2          135      1277    Late Summer Yearling-July and August, 2007
2          135      1278    Early Summer Yearling-May and June, 2007
2          135      1279    Spring Junior Yearling-March and April, 2007
2          135      1280    Junior Yearling-January and February, 2007
2          135      1281    Senior Yearling-Sept. through December, 2006    
2          135      1282    Junior Champion Bull                           Ribbon
2          135      1283    Reserve Junior Champion Bull               Ribbon
2          135      1284    Grand Champion Bull                           Rosette
2          135      1285    Reserve Champion Bull                        Rosette

Class Females
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          135      1286    Junior Calf-July 2008 and after
2          135      1287    Junior Calf-May 1 thru June, 2008
2          135      1288    Junior Calf-March 1 thru April, 2008
2          135      1289    Junior Calf-January 1 thru February, 2008
2          135      1290    Winter Calf-November and December, 2007
2          135      1291    Senior Calf-September and October, 2007
2          135      1292    Junior Calf Champion                          Ribbon    
2          135      1293    Junior Calf Reserve Champion              Ribbon
2          135      1294    Late Summer Yearling-July and August, 2007
2          135      1295    Early Summer Yearling-May and June, 2007
2          135      1296    Spring Junior Yearling-March and April, 2007
2          135      1297    Junior Yearling-January and February, 2007
2          135      1298    Senior Yearling-September through December, 2006
2          135      1299    Junior Champion Cow                       Ribbon
2          135      1300    Reserve Junior Champion Cow          Ribbon      
2          135      1301    Two Year Old and Calf-March through August, 2006
2          135      1302    Three year old and over and Calf
2          135      1303    Senior Champion Cow                       Rosette
2          135      1304    Senior Champion Reserve Cow          Rosette
2          135      1305    Grand Champion Cow                       Rosette
2          135      1306    Reserve Champion Cow                    Rosette

Groups- Any animal shown in the following group classes must have been shown in the above individual classes.
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          135      1307    Junior Get of Sire (Not included in A.H.A. Classes) 
                                            a.  Three animals-both sexes represented
                                            b.  Bulls from classes 1269 through 1281
                                             c.  Heifers from classes 1286 through 1298
2          135      1308    2 Bulls
                                             a.  Any age-owned by exhibitor
                                            b.  From classes 1269 through 1281
2          135      1309    Pair of Yearlings
                                             a.  One Bull and one Heifer
                                            b.  Bull from classes 1277 through 1281
                                            c.  Heifer from classes 1294 through 1298
2          135      1310    Pair of Calves
                                            a.  One Bull and one Heifer
                                            b.  Bull from classes 1269-1274
                                             c.  Heifer from classes 1286-1291
2          135      1311    Produce of Dam 2 of either sex
2          135      1312    Breeders Herd
                                    One Bull and three Cows or Heifers
                                    The females have to be bred and raised by the exhibitor
2          135      1313    Pair of Females, any age

Don’t enter Section 143- Awarded by the Judge
SECTION 143 – SPECIAL SUPREME CHAMPION
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          143      1314    Supreme Champion                 Trophy
                    (Grand Champion from each Breed Class #1305)

SHEEP
Superintendent-Leland Wigent
1. Entries close when pens are filled, but no later than August 29th.
2. Judging – Wednesday, September 24th 9:00 a.m.
3. All animals must be in place for showing by Sunday a.m., September 21st.
 4. Entry fee of $1.00 per head must be sent with Entry Form.
 5. No animals removed before 10:00 p.m. on closing day of fair.
 6. All sheep originating from a scabies free state or area must be accompanied by an official health certificate, approved by a state official from the state of origin.
 7. All sheep originating from scabies quarantined or eradication state or area must be accompanied by an official health certificate approved by a state official from the state of origin.
8. The Society will furnish no hay or bedding for stock.
 9. All sheep must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor at the time of making entry.
10. No animals shall be entered for more than one premium except in flocks.
11. The date for computing the age of sheep is September 1st, except for junior lambs which is January 1st.
12. All sheep entered must be eligible to registry in a recognized flock book. Exhibitors must be prepared to furnish certificate of registry of all animals over 1 year of age and also certificate of transfer if not bred by exhibitor, if requested to do so by the Superintendent (Exception: Section 157).
13. All sheep/goats moved within Michigan shall be identified with official USDA scrapie program identification prior to movement off the farm. Contact the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) at (866) 873-2824 for Scrapies Tags.
        a.  USDA Official Scrapie Tag – tagged in either ear. OR
        b.  USDA Official Scrapie Tag number tattooed in the ear, flank, or tail web. If tattooed, the end of the Scrapie tag should be cut off so it can’t be reused. The cut Scrapie tag must be carried with the goat whenever it is moved. OR
        c. USDA approved breed association registry tattoo. The breed registration certificate, which include the tattoo characters, must accompany the goat when moved.
            USDA approved breed association include: the American Boer Goat Association, the American Dairy Goat Association, the American Goat Society, the Cashmere Goat Registry, the International Boer Goat Association, the International Fainting goat Association, the National Pygmy Goat Association, the Nigerian Dwarf Goat Association, the Pedigree International, and the Pygora Breeders Association. OR
        d. Pygmy goats registered with the National Pygmy Goat Association (NPGA) can use the NPGA microchips. They must carry the NPGA registration certificate with the goat when moved. Owners using this ID are required to provide a microchip reader. OR
        e. Sheep that are part of the USDA Scrapie Flock Certification Program can use the Scrapie Flock Certification Program tag. OR
        f. Sheep that are part of the USDA Scrapie Flock Certification Program can tattoo the number from the USDA Scrapie Flock Certification Program tag in the ear or flank. If tattooed, the tag must be carried with the animal whenever it is moved.
14. Whether Type Breeding Sheep are limited to entries in Section 157 ONLY.
An exhibitor is not entitled to draw more than two moneys in any one class and only one money in group classes.

    Don’t enter the following classes 1330, 1331, 1332, 1333, 1334, 1335 & 1336- Awarded by the Judge
The following Premiums apply to Sections 144 through 163
Premiums:
No. Shown     1st       2nd    3rd      4th     5th     6th     7th     
7                  15.00  13.00  11.00  9.00  7.00  6.00  5.00
6                  15.00  13.00  11.00  9.00  7.00  6.00
5                  15.00  13.00  11.00  9.00  7.00
4                  15.00  13.00  11.00  9.00   
3                  13.00  11.00  9.00       
2                  13.00  11.00    
1                  13.00

The following Classes apply to Sections 144 through 163

Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          144      1318    Ram 1 year old
2          144      1319    Senior Ram Lamb
2          144      1320    Junior Ram Lamb
2          144      1321    Pair of Ram Lambs
2          144      1322    Ewe 1 year old
2          144      1323    Pair of Yearling Ewes
2          144      1324    Pair of Yearlings-Ram & Ewe
2          144      1325    Senior Ewe Lamb
2          144      1326    Junior Ewe Lamb
2          144      1327    Pair of Ewe Lambs
2          144      1328    Pen of 4 Lambs

Flock
When but one exhibitor only First Premium awarded
2          144      1329    1 Ram any age, 2 Yearling Ewes, 2 Ewe Lambs
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          144      1330    Champion Ram                                  Rosette
2          144      1331    Reserve Champion Ram                      Rosette
2          144      1332    Champion Ewe                                   Rosette
2          144      1333    Reserve Champion Ewe                      Rosette
2          144      1334    Best Fitted Pair                                  Plate
                                    Ram & Ewe of any Breed

Section 144 – SOUTHDOWNS
Section 145 – SHROPSHIRE
Section 146 – DORSET
Section 147 – CHEVIOT
Section 148 – HAMPSHIRE
Section 149 – OXFORDS
Section 150 – SUFFOLK
Section 151 – CORRIEDALE
Section 152 – COLUMBIA
Section 153 -  RAMBOUILLET
Section 154 – MONTADALE
Section 155 – BLACK TOP DELAINE
Section 156 – HORNED DORSET  
Section 157 – WHETHER TYPE BREEDING SHEEP
Section 158 –  JACOBS
Section 159 –  FIN
Section 160 –  SHETLAND
Section 161 –  NATURAL COLORED SHEEP
Section 162 -   DORPER 
Section 163 –  ALL OTHER BREEDS

SECTION 164 SPECIAL SWEEPSTAKES
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          164      1335    Sweepstakes Trophy –
                                    Best Ram of All Breeds               Plate
2          164      1336    Sweepstakes Trophy -
                                    Best Ewe of All Breeds               Plate

SECTION 165 – MARKET LAMB
Must be owned by exhibitor at least 60 days previous to show.
Any medium wool breed:
Dept.   Sec.   Class   Description
2          165      1337    Individual
2          165      1338    Pen of 2
Same Premiums are offered for Exhibits in Section 165 as in Section 144.
    Don’t enter classes 1339 & 1340- Awarded by the Judge
2          165      1339    Champion Individual                     Rosette
2          165      1340    Champion Pen                             Rosette

SWINE
Superintendent – Leland Wigent
         Michigan Department of Agriculture has implemented new requirements for swine exhibition at County and State fairs. Open Class swine will NOT be offered this year in the Open Class.  

GOATS
Superintendent –Leland Wigent
1. Entries close when pens are filled, but no later than August 29th.
2. All goats must check-in on Sunday, September 21st between 9:00 a.m. – Noon. All goats must present registration papers prior to unloading Other arrangements must be approved by the Superintendent.   
3. Judging – Friday, September 26th at 9:00 a.m.
4. Entry Fee of $1.00 per head must be sent with the Entry Form.
5. Goats will not be released before 10:00 p.m. on closing day of the fair.
6. No more than two goats may be entered in each class, under the same exhibitor.
7. If youth enter open classes, the open class fees must also be paid.
8. The exhibitor is responsible for keeping the exhibit area clean at all times.
9. Milk disposal is permitted in the Dairy Barn ONLY. Further information will be available at check-in.
10. The exhibitor must supply own feed and bedding.
11. All goats must be the property of the exhibitor at the time of entry.
12. Overcrowding will not be allowed.
13. No bucks will be allowed.
14. Goats are to be free of horns or scurs longer than ½ inch, unless otherwise specified for that breed’s standards.
15. All goats for exhibition must be free of symptoms of infectious/contagious disease. Any goat exhibiting symptoms will not be allowed to unload and must be removed from the grounds.
16. All goats are subject to inspection by the Superintendent(s) and/or Veterinarian.
17. Absolutely no drugs or medication are to be given to goats at the fair without the Superintendent’s permission.
18. All goats moved within Michigan shall be identified with official USDA scrapie program identification prior to movement off the farm. For USDA scrapie identification guidelines refer to rules in Sheep section, Open Class.
19. Payment of Premiums will be mailed to the Exhibitor. Refer to the Rules & Regulations in the beginning of the book.
20. A decision as to how many individuals or farms exhibiting shall be left in the hands of the Superintendent of the department and his or her decision shall be final.

The following Premiums apply to Sections 172 – 181
Premiums:           1st                  2nd             3rd       
                        10.00            8.00          6.00   

Section 172   Alpine
Section 173   Lamancha
Section 174   Nubian
Section 175   Oberhasli
Section 176   Saanen/Sable
Section 177   Toggenburg
Section 178   Other Dairy Breeds (Including Nigerian Dwarf & Dairy Crossbreeds) Please note: Crossbreeds must be ONLY of dairy breed lineage. Crossbreeds derived from any other, non-dairy genetic origin will enter under the Meat or Fiber Crossbreed categories.

The following classes apply to Section 172 – 178
All Dairy Breeds
Dept.   Sec.   Class                   Description
2          172      1364    Junior Doe Kid, born April 1 or after, current year   
2          172      1365    Senior Doe Kid, born Jan. 1 to Mar. 31, current year
2          172      1366    Dry Yearling, under 2 yrs old, not in milk
2          172      1367    Yearling Milker, under 2 yrs at date of judging
2          172      1368    Milker, 2 yrs to under 3 yrs.
2          172      1369    Milker, 3 yrs to under 4 yrs.
2          172      1370    Milker, 4 yrs old and older
2          172      1371    Best Udder
2          172      1372    Dam & Daughter
2          172      1373    Goat Herd, 3 does
    Don’t enter classes 1374 & 1375-Awarded by the Judge
2          172      1374    Grand Champion                            Rosette
2          172      1375    Res. Grand Champion                    Rosette

Section 179 – Meat Breeds
(Boer, Kiko, Spanish, Myotonic, & Meat Crossbreeds)
Dept.   Sec.   Class                   Description
2          179      1379    Doe Kid under 1 year
2          179      1380    Doe 1 yr to under 2 years
2          179      1381    Doe 2 yr to under 3 yrs
2          179      1382    Doe 3 yrs to under 4 yrs
2          179      1383    Doe 4 yrs old and older
2          179      1384    Goat Herd 3 Does 
2          179      1385    Wethers under 2 yrs
2          179      1386    Wethers 2 yrs and older
    Don’t enter classes 1387 to 1390-Awarded by the Judge
2          179      1387    Grand Champion Doe                   Rosette
2          179      1388    Res. Grand Champion Doe            Rosette
2          179      1389    Grand Champion Wethers             Rosette
2          179      1390    Res. Grand Champion Wethers     Rosette

Section 180 – Pygmy
Dept.   Sec.   Class                   Description
2          180      1395    Doe Kid, under 1 year
2          180      1396    Doe, under 2 years
2          180      1397    Doe, 2 yrs to under 4 years
2          180      1398    Doe, 4 years and older 
2          180      1399    Show – Wethers
    Don’t enter classes 1400 & 1401- Awarded by the Judge
2          180      1400    Grand Champion                            Rosette
2          180      1401    Res. Grand Champion                    Rosette

Section 181 – Fiber Breeds
(Angora, Cashmere, Pygora & Fiber Crossbreeds)
Dept.   Sec.   Class                   Description
2          181      1406    Doe Kid, under 1 year
2          181      1407    Doe, under 2 years
2          181      1408    Doe, 2 yrs to under 4 years
2          181      1409    Doe, 4 years and older 
2          181      1410    Show – Wethers
    Don’t enter classes 1411 & 1412- Awarded by the Judge
2          181      1411    Grand Champion                          Rosette
2          181      1412    Res. Grand Champion                  Rosette