SUPERINTENDENTS - Dick Hahn (1980), Minonk, 815/452-2234
Steve Jesse (1995), Varna, 309/463-2532
Dave Kocher (2002), Henry, 309/364-2791
Jonathon Downey (2006), Putnam, 815/437-2685
John Webber (2006), Sparland, 309/493-5491
State Fair - Any 4-H'er, 10 years of age, by September 1 of current 4-H year, or over may enter.
GENERAL BEEF RULES
1. No false tail heads will be permitted and any animal may be disqualified for unethical grooming and fitting practices.
2. Each exhibitor is limited to four calves, regardless of breed, in Steer Class, but is limited to two in any one weight class. Each exhibitor may have two entries in each class in the Purebred and Premier Classes.
3. Weight divisions in the steer classes will be determined after all entries have been weighed. Steers and Premiere steers will be weighed Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m.
4. Crossbred steers and all breeds other than Angus, Hereford, and Shorthorn steers will show together in weight classes. Separate classes for other breeds will be provided if numbers in weight classes permit.
5. The Beef Subcommittee, from the 4-H Association, will decide in which Steer Class (purebred or crossbred) the animal will be placed if a question should arise.
6. Steers are eligible to show in Premier Class if they are properly nominated and entered on the 4-H Show Registration form. Dairy Steers are eligible for Premier Class.
7. If under 15 steers in a division, there will be two classes; 15 or more steers there will be three classes.
8. No Professional groomers allowed, family members only.
9. Marshall-Putnam County Fair Board requests only one (1) fan per three (3) head of cattle. If exhibitor wants more than one (1) fan per three (3) head of livestock, generator must be used. (Hanging cage fans only. See rule 12, page 7.)
10. Club Group Award will be given to the club exhibiting the top four (4) head in the beef show. Recognition and the club name will be added to the plaque and will be given at the Evening Show. Animals should be representative of as many 4-H participants from different families in the club, if possible. 4-H members should select animals in club to lead in to show ring.
State Fair Ownership Dates
The State Fair requires the following ownership dates for the Jr. Beef Department.
Steer - February 1, current year
Heifer - June 1, current year
RATE OF GAIN / BEEF PREMIER CLASS
1. Maximum of two animals per any one exhibitor, may be shown in the Beef Premier Class.
2. The steers must have been weighed at the M-P Beef Weigh-In in February and entered on the 4-H Show Registration form in class 102.
3. Class 102 will be judged on rate of gain. 4-H records must be available for committee viewing and may be used to decide close placings.
4. Premiere entries may also enter the Baby Beef Class.
5. Premier Structure: 2.5 lbs. or better daily gain = Blue
2.0 lbs. or better daily gain = Red
Less than 2.0 lbs. daily gain = White
Steer Division
Breed classes will follow Rule 3 in General Beef Rules. Must have been dropped since January 1, of previous year. Champion and Reserve Champion Steers will be chosen for each of the breeds.
Purebred
Heifers must be purebred except in the Crossbred Heifer Classes 144-149 and registered in the Member's name or in a partnership name, provided the partnership agreement accompanies such papers.
Steers
102 Rate of Gain - Calves must be registered in 4-H Beef Premier Class. Will be shown at halter. On your premium sheet you must enter this class the same number of times as you will have beef to show in this class.
115 COMMERCIAL HEIFER CLASS (all breeds) (One (1) weight class)
Age Classifications Dropped Between:
Senior Calf Sept. 1-Dec. 31, of previous year
Late Summer Yearling July 1 - Aug. 31, of previous year
Late Jr. Yearling April 1 - June 30, previous year
Early Jr. Yearling Jan. 1 - March 31, of previous year
Senior Yearling Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, two years previous
Cow/Calf Pair Cow exhibited with calf calved on or after Jan. 1 of current year
Junior Calf Calved on or after Jan. 1 of current year. May be shown with cow in cow/calf pair.
Junior Calf
116 - Angus
123 - Hereford
130 - Red Poll
137 - Shorthorn
144 - Crossbred & AOB
Senior Calf
117 - Angus
124 - Hereford
131 - Red Poll
138 - Shorthorn
145 - Crossbred & AOB
Late Summer Yearling
118 - Angus
125 - Hereford
132 - Red Poll
139 - Shorthorn
146 - Crossbred & AOB
Late Junior Yearling
119 - Angus
126 - Hereford
133 - Red Poll
140 - Shorthorn
147 - Crossbred & AOB
Early Junior Yearling
120 - Angus
127 - Hereford
134 - Red Poll
141- Shorthorn
148 - Crossbred & AOB
Senior Yearling
121 - Angus
128 - Hereford
135 - Red Poll
142 - Shorthorn
149 - Crossbred & AOB
Cow/Calf Pair
122 - Angus
129 - Hereford
136 - Red Poll
143 - Shorthorn
150 - Crossbred & AOB
SHOWMANSHIP
Non-premium classes
165
JR. - Open to any exhibitor in the Beef Department 13 years of age, except previous Junior Beef Showmanship winners.
166
SR. - Open to any exhibitor in the Beef Department, 13 years of age (4-H age) and over or previous winners of Jr. Beef Showmanship.
167
SUPREME SHOWMANSHIP - Winners in Sr. Showmanship exhibit classes in beef, sheep, swine and dairy will be invited to compete. Each exhibitor will have an opportunity to show three animal species they are not the winners in. Animals will be selected by the superintendents from 4-H projects exhibited at the current 4-H Show. A Supreme Showman will be selected from contestants who are not previous Supreme Showman award winners.
*See Page 9 for complete rules of Supreme Showmanship and Master Showmanship Contest.
If someone is interested in showing animals of another breed, please contact the beef superintendent and/or Extension Unit Leader or 4-H Program Coordinator.
Grand Champion Heifer
Champion Heifer from each breed eligible to compete
Bred & Owned Grand Champion Heifer
Heifer bred and owned by exhibitor eligible to compete
Grand Champion Steer
Champion Steer from each breed eligible to compete
Grand Champion Marshall-Putnam Raised Steer
Animal that was born and raised by and purchased from a Marshall-Putnam beef producer eligible to compete.
Anyone who thinks he is leading but has no one following him is only taking a walk.
