YOUNG EXPLORERS DAIRY



Dairy Awards

DAIRY

CHECK WITH YOUNG EXPLORERS 4-H DAIRY LEADER FOR FULL RULES AND REQUIREMENTS.

THERE ARE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND TAGGING DEADLINES FOR FAIR THAT MUST BE MET TO EXHIBIT.

Per Young Explorers Rules, each exhibitor must complete an educational project on Dairy. All judged notebooks must conform to the Van Buren County notebook rules.

All State Health and Sanitation requirements, including TB test requirements, must be met by all exhibitors. Refer to Health Regulations in back of Premium Book.

BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR CURRENT FAIR BOOK FOR RULES. GO TO LARGE ANIMAL RULES FOR ADDITIONAL RULES

DAIRY BREEDS Junior Calf Born 1/1 to 7/1 Current Year
Senior Calf Born 7/1 Last Year to 1/1 Current Last Year
Dairy Heifer Born 7/1 Year Before Last to 7/1 Last Year
Dairy Cows
Exhibitor's Herd Two Animals Owned by One Exhibitor
Dam-Daughter Owned by One Exhibitor

DAIRY PROJECT EVALUATION

Dairy exhibitors will have a short interview with the judge. The superintendent will have a sheet to sign-up for an interview time. Rating will be based on interview, record book, and animal.

SHOWMANSHIP DAIRY CATTLE Senior II Showmanship - Ages 17-19 Senior I Showmanship - Ages 15-16 Junior Showmanship - Ages 13-14 Young Showmanship - Ages 9-12 Pee Wee Showmanship - Ages 6-8
SHOWMANSHIP RUN-OFF Senior Showmanship Run-off 1st and 2nd Place of Senior II, or Senior I, for Dairy Cattle Showmanship Winner Advances to Showmanship Sweepstakes Contest
Junior Showmanship Run-off 1st and 2nd Place of Junior and Young Showmanship for Dairy Cattle Winner Advances to Showmanship Sweepstakes Contest

DAN RANSLER, PENDING DAIRY LEADER

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