Department 2 – Dairy Cattle

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DAIRY CATTLE

Open Dairy Show

Friday, August 8, 2025, 11:30 a.m.

(Holstein,Milking Shorthorn,Red & White)

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Open Dairy Show

Saturday, August 9, 2025, 9:00 a.m.

(Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Jersey, Lineback)

Noon—Supreme Champion

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Superintendents: Ernest Norman 570-324-2891

Janelle Davis. 570-376-3560

 

Dairy Committee:  Aaron Butler, Jason Butler, Derick Coolidge, John Hemling, Daryl Hultz, Simone LIchty, Paul Moyer 

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ANIMALS MAY ONLY UNLOAD & CHECK IN

SUNDAY  1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

MONDAY 8:00 am - 3:00 pm 

Or appointment with Barn Chairman

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DAIRY EXHIBITORS ARE NOT TO USE THE WASH RACK BETWEEN 

6:00 am AND 9:00 am ON THURSDAY MORNING

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RULES & REGULATIONS (General & Health Rules Apply)

 

Department 2 and Department 10.2 Rules and Regulations

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1.Entry blanks must be postmarked on or before July 22, 2025 Send to:

Ernest Norman

7147 Rt. 414

Liberty, PA 16930.

 

2.No entries will be accepted after this date. Please use Dairy Entry Blanks obtainable HERE or in the center of the Fairbook. Entries may be made online at: https://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/21009

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3. An entry fee of $4.00 PER CLASS must accompany the entry blank. ALL animals and group classes must be pre-entered and prepaid. NO refunds on paid entries.

 

4. No entry fee will be charged for 4- H and FFA classes. (Dept. 10).

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5. Exhibitor must provide their own feed, bedding, and hoses. (Troughs will not be available.)

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6. Please DO NOT put baler twine or trash in manure spreader

 

7. All forms of official identification (ear tags and pictures) must be on the animal and appear on registration papers and health certificates. 

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8. Exhibitors will be expected to keep their animals in an attractive appearance and to cooperate with the show committee in every way that may serve to increase the educational value of the show. The exhibitor is to keep the space in a clean and sanitary condition.

 

​9. Cattle trucks and trailers are to be parked in the parking lot across from the upper entrance of fairgrounds.

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10. NO exhibitor may have more than three (3) entries in each class. only (1) entry per group class.

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11. All animals must be free of infectious and contagious diseases and a statement of this (preprinted on the CVI- requires veterinarian’s signature) is required on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.  Animals appearing unhealthy upon arrival may not enter the exhibition grounds.

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12. Jr. Exhibitors must have all animals on the grounds no later than 3:00 p.m., MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2025. Open show exhibitors must have all animals listed for competition on the grounds by 4:00 p.m., THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025. May also come in between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2025 All animals will be released at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2025.

 

13. No premium checks will be issued until space is cleaned.

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14.  No clipping or hoof trimming will be allowed in the aisles. 

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15. Exhibitors will be expected to display or parade their animals as directed by the Superintendent; accept the stall assigned without controversy; to keep animals in an attractive appearance, and to cooperate with the Department in every way that may serve to increase the educational value of the show. Any unsportsmanlike conduct will result in dismissal.

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16. Exhibitors of livestock must inform themselves as to when their stock will be judged. Stock must be in the ring promptly on call and a failure to comply with the order renders exhibitors liable to be ruled out of competition.

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17. Ribbons or ornaments previously won by animals at show shall be prohibited until after the awards have been made in their respective classes by the Judge.

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18. DHIA production records for 150,000 lb. Class (Holsteins) 125,000 lb. Class (Other Breeds) will be checked. Production Class Animals cannot be shown in two classes.

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19. ONLY REGISTERED ANIMALS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE OPEN DAIRY SHOW, EXCEPT 4-H/FFA PROJECT ANIMALS.

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19. All animals showing in group classes must be registered. Exhibitor must supply the ring clerk with registration papers of the animals comprising the herd or group. The superintendent and clerk will check registration papers in the group classes while they are in the ring. No premium will be paid unless thse papers are available. 

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OPEN DAIRY CATTLE CLASSES AND PREMIUMS LIST - CLICK HERE

 

Department 10.2

4-H/FFA

Junior Dairy Cattle Show

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 8:45 am

Show Order: Showmanship, Milk Cows, Junior Calves

 

 Junior Dairy Cattle Show Classes & Premiums List:

CLICK HERE

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 Rules and Regulations

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1. Non-registered and leased animals will follow the same ownership dates as registered animals. 4-H Dairy Roundup specific requirements will be available  from Penn State Cooperative Extension Office.

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2. 4-H and FFA members must show an animal in the Showmanship competition provided it has been carried as a project and is owed by the exhibitor.

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3. Substitute Showman are not eligible for Showmanship Awards.

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4. Refer to Dept 10 General 4-H and FFA member rules and regulations provided in the fairbook exhibitor's guide starting on page 29. CLICK HERE TO VIEW

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5. All 4-H/FFA ENTRIES must be submitted to EACH Open Barn Chairperson, Postmarked/due on or before July 22, 2025

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6. Please use Fair Entry to enter your classes for Dept. 10 CLICK HERE 

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7. Refer to General, Health and Code of Conduct rules in the fairbook exhibitors guide. CLICK HERE​

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