1. Review General Rules.
2. Entries will be placed in classes by age on show date.
3. Classes will be combined to a minimum of 3 per class.
4. Animals must be free of abscesses, sore mouth and otherwise healthy. Health papers will be required and need to be checked by livestock chairman before unloading the animals.
5. All goats must be disbudded/dehorned or have obvious evidence of being dehorned.
6. Exhibitor should be neatly and appropriately dressed for the show. (Preferably in all white clothing with matching belt and boots).
7. Each exhibitor is limited to a maximum of two dairy goats per class per breed with a limit of six entries, excluding showmanship. Bucks are not allowed.
8. Registered goats must be in the 4-Hers name by May 1st or they must have a lease form filled out. 4-Hers must have proof of ownership for unregistered goats. For Kids born after May 1st, the dam must be owned by May 1st.
9. All nonregistered goats must be entered in the Grade class.
10. To exhibit the state fairs, goats must be
11. Breeds will be shown as follows: A. Alpine, N. Nubian, G. Grade/Recorded Grade, AOP-all other purebreds.
a. AOP includes LaMancha, Nigerian Dwarf, Oberhasli, Saanen, Sable and Toggenburg
b. Example: A registered Alpine in milk, 15 months old would be entered in Class 1204G.
12. There will be a mandatory milk out the night before the show. Any doe in milk must be milked out completely by 9 o’clock pm.
13. There will be two calls for each class. The gate will be closed 2 minutes after the second call. The 4-Her is responsible for having their goats in the ring or ring side.
Junior
Any doe under 24 months that have never freshened
1200 - 0-3 months of age
1201 - 4-6 months of age
1202 - 7-12 months of age
1203 - 13-24 months of age
Champion and Reserve Champion Junior Doe
Senior
Any doe over 12 months that have freshened
1204 - 12-24 months of age
1205 - 25-36 months of age
1206 - 37-48 months of age
1207 - 49 months of age and older
Champion and Reserve Champion Senior Doe
Showmanship
1209 - Senior (14 and older)
1210 - Intermediate (10-13)
1211 - Junior (7-9)
Champions and Reserve Champions selected from each age group
Champion of Dairy will show in Small Animal Round Robin.