Haddam Neck Fair Haddam Neck, Connecticut August 29th, 30th, 31st, September 1st 2008

Cattle Show        See a printable version of this information:  Part 1  Part 2

Colleen Augur
2 Old Forest Road, Northford, CT 06472    203-269-6205

• All exhibitors must comply with Fair Rules & Regulations, and all cattle must comply with State Health Regulations.
• Grade Cattle may be shown but must conform to breed standards.
• Grade and purebred are to be shown in the same lot.
• Entries will be accepted by mail only, on a first–come–first–served basis, postmarked on or after August 1st, 2007.
   An entry fee of $2 per animal must be enclosed.
• No phone entries will be accepted.
• Each farm/family is limited to 8 head total and two per class, as space permits.
• Location of exhibits is at the discretion of the Superintendent and Superintendent’s decision is final.
• Animals must be in place by 9 AM Saturday for judging at 10:00 AM on Sunday
• Animals under 4 months are not eligible for individual classes – group classes only.

Premiums: 1st: $35 2nd: $30 3rd: $25 4th: $20  5th thru 8th $5.00

Dairy Cattle
Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey and Milking Shorthorn

Junior Heifer Calf – Born on or after 3–1–08
Intermediate Heifer Calf – Born 12–1–07 thru 2–29–08
Senior Heifer Calf – Born 9–1–07 thru 11–30–07
Summer Yearling – Born 6–1–07 thru 8–31–07
Junior Yearling – Born 3–1–07 thru 5–31–07
Intermediate Yearling – Born 12–1–06 thru 2–29–07
Senior Yearling – Born 9–1–06 thru 11–30–06
Junior Champion                                                             Rosette
2 year old
3 year old
4 year old
Mature Cow – 5 years and over
Dry Cow – Any age
Senior Champion                                                             Rosette
Grand Champion                                                             Rosette
Produce of Dam
Daughter, Dam pair
Best 3 Females – bred and owned by exhibitor
Get of Sire – 3 animals, same sire , no bulls
Farm – 5 Dairy Animals
Club Herd – 5 Dairy Animals – 3 Members of Club

Supreme Champion (All Breeds)                                         Rosette & Trophy

Trophy for Supreme Dairy Champion donated by D & K Farm, Middlefield, CT


Beef Cattle
Angus, Crossbreed, Hereford, Simmental – Other breeds shown together
Junior Heifer Calf - 4 to 6 months
Intermediate Heifer Calf - 7 to 9 months
Senior Heifer - 10 to 12 months
Junior Yearling - 13 to 15 months
Intermediate Yearling - 16 to 18 Months
Senior Yearling 19 to 24 months - Not in Milk
Junior Champion                                                         Rosette

Cow 2 years
Cow 3 years
Cow 4 years
Cow 5 years and over
Senior Champion                                                        Rosette
Grand Champion                                                         Rosette

Produce of Dam
Cow, Calf – bulls up to 6 months of age eligible
Best 3 Females bred and owned by exhibitor
Get of Sire – 3 animals, same sire
Farm Herd - 5 Beef Animals
Club Herd – 5 Beef Animals – 3 Members of Club

Supreme Champion -                                                   All Breeds Rosette & Trophy
Steer (Light)
Steer (Medium)
Steer (Heavy)
Grand Champion Steer                                                 Ribbon & Trophy

Fitting and Showmanship - Dairy and Beef
Appropriate Showmanship attire Please.
Age of contestant is determined as of January 1st.
 

TROPHIES FOR NOVICE AND INTERMEDIATE CLASSES ARE DONATED BY AIRLINE FARM OF COBALT, CT.
TROPHIES FOR JUNIOR CLASSES DONATED IN MEMORY OF PAUL L. KRUGER.
TROPHIES FOR SENIOR CLASSES DONATED BY ROCKFIELD FARM, HADDAM NECK.