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2008 Florida Junior Catttlemen Beef Show

 

2008 Florida Junior Cattlemen’s Beef Show

& Entry Form

 

Site:  Okeechobee County Agri Center,  Okeechobee,  Florida

Schedule:        August 1, 2008 @ 5:00 PM….Showmanship

                August 2, 2008 @ 9: AM…….Prospect Steers followed by heifers, bulls

 

Mail Entries to Florida Cattlemen’s Association                           (Make Checks Payable to  Florida      

P.O. box  421403                                                                                 Cattlemen’s Association)

Kissimmee, Fl  34742-1403

 

·         $ 25.00 per calf entry, $10.00 showmanship entry (ages 8 to 18 graduates from high school in 2008 may enter).

·         Entries must be postmarked by July 25, 2008 to avoid $ 10.00 late fee per animal.

·         Attach copies of registration papers from breed association for purebred animal

·         Registration must be in the name of exhibitor prior to July 25, 2008.

·         Heifers and Bulls must be less than 24 months of age as of  July 25, 2008

·         Bulls must be registered.

 

 

EXHIBITOR   NAME: _______________________________ AGE: ____________

SHOWMANSHIP (Y/N) _______________

Address: __________________________   Phone Number: ________________________

__________________________________ E-mail: _______________________________

__________________________________     County: ______________________________

 

______________________________________________________________________________

 

 

Calf I.D. (tag/tattoo/brand) ___________________ Sex:  Steer    Heifer   Bull

 

For heifer and bulls circle one:  Commercial       Registered    Commercial w/ Brahman Influence

 

Calf date of birth____________________  Breed:___________________________.

______________________________________________________________________________

 

Calf I.D. (tag/tattoo/brand) ___________________ Sex:  Steer    Heifer    Bull

 

For heifer and bulls circle one:  Commercial       Registered    Commercial w/ Brahman Influence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHOW DISCLAIMER

 

Every attempt will be made to provide a safe environment for animals and exhibitors, Florida Cattlemen’s Assoc.,  Okeechobee County Agri Center and the Okeechobee Cattlemen’s Assoc. will not be responsible for any accidents or injuries that occur while in transit or while at the show.  Exhibitors or guardians agree to hold and indemnify FCA and OCA and its representatives harmless from any and all liability arising out of exhibitor’s use of facilities, including injury or damage to exhibitor/or animals or any participates and public.  FCA and OCA will not be responsible for any lost personal items.

 

 

_____________________________________                       _______________________

Exhibitor Signature                                                                                          Date

 

 

_____________________________________                          ________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature                                                                            Date

 

I certify I am a Jr. Fla. Cattlemen Member or have included my $ 8.00 membership fee.

 

Must Accompany entry

 

2008      fLORIDA  jUNIOR  cATTLEMEN’S  bEEF  sHOW

fRIDAY and  Saturday ,  August  1 and 2,  2008

 

Okeechobee  Agri  Center

Hwy 70  East

Okeechobee,  Florida

 

Arrival Times:   

Friday, August 1, 2008.   12-6 p.m.

·         All showmanship entries must be checked in by 4:00 PM

 

Showmanship will begin at 5:00 p.m.

 

Placing Show will begin,   Saturday, August 2, 2008.  9 a.m. 

 

Rules and regulations:

1.       All exhibitors must be between the ages of 8 and 18 years old (high school graduates of 08 may enter) as of Aug. 1, 2008.

2.       All Beef Cattle Breeds on the U.S.D.A. Recognized Beef Breeds list as of Aug 1, 2008 will be eligible to compete.

3.       Each exhibitor/Owner must assume all liability in case of death or injury to his/her animal and any injury or death incurred by his/her animal.

4.       All exhibitors competing in showmanship must be between the ages of 8 and 18 years by Aug 1, 2008.

 

ENTRIES:

1.       There will be no maximum number of entries per exhibitor.

2.       There is a $25.00 dollar entry fee per head,   $10 dollar entry for showmanship ( must be 8-18 years old).  Checks need to be payable to FLA. Cattlemen’s Association.

3.       Use separate entry blanks for each exhibitor

4.       ALL INFORMATION AND SIGNATURES MUST BE COMPLETE

5.       Entries will be accepted at check-in.  A $10 late fee will be applied to each entry.

6.       No refunds on pre-registrations.  You can substitute a different animal or exhibitor.

 

HEALTH REGULATIONS:

1.       All animals must meet health regulations as specified in the Rules for Exhibition as required by the Florida Dept. of Ag. & Consumer Services.  A local vet is also a source for this information.

2.       To expedite entry into the show, ear tags that correspond to health papers are recommended.

3.       No unloading without visual inspection and current health paper.

 

GENERAL:

1.       Shaving/sand for bedding will be provided.

2.       The owner is responsible for the care and clean up of his/her own animal.

3.       Grooming chutes will be limited to one exhibitor.  Grooming chutes must be confined to the areas designated.

4.       All exhibitors must double tie their animals with a neck rope.

5.       TIE-IN SPOTS WILL BE DESIGNATED WITH YOUR PRE-REGISTION.  ALL PRE-REGISRATIONS WILL BE ASSIGNED A SPOT FOR THEIR ENTRY .

6.       No equipment, chairs, grooming chutes, show boxes, bales of hay, bags of feed etc are allowed in the bedding area.  ONLY CATTLE ARE ALLOWED IN BEDDING AREA

 

JUDGING:

1.       Cattle will be placed under the Modified Danish System.

2.       Supreme Heifers and Bulls Champions will be selected from the Champions of each breed group.

 

AWARDS

                Awards will be published at a later date.

 

Show  Eligibility

 

1. Only heifers/bulls 24 months or younger are eligible to show and commercial heifers must still retain baby teeth.  Heifers/bulls missing baby teeth if mouthed will be disqualified.
2. All cattle will be weighed at check in.
3. All classes will be determined by weight and breed groups by show committee.

 

Attire:

Dress Code:  All exhibitors are required to dress safely, clean and neat.  Closed toe shoes are required.

 

Show contact:

Ed Dillard

36850  S. R. 52

DadeCity, Fl 33525

813 714 3995

 

 

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4-H Dog Shows

 

http://www.fl4-h-dog.com/index.htm

 

 

 

4-H State Events

June 2008

 

23-27          State 4-H Legislature

 

Tallahassee, FL

 

         

July 2008

10 - 12 State 4-H Horse Show

Tampa Fairgrounds   Ed Johnson

 

21-25    State 4-H Congress,

Gainesville, FL

       Daniel Meyers

July 29- Aug. 3   Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships,

Lexington, VA   Ed Johnson

 

 

August 2008

 

4-7 2008-2009 State Officer Training,

Gainesville, FL   Wendi Zimmerman

 

12-14    4-H Hog and Ham, Gainesville, FL      Larry Eubanks

 

 

 

Florida FFA 2007-2008 Events

 

                 June 22 – 25                                                                               Florida Environmental Adventures (FEA)                           LTC

 

                 June 18 – 20                                                                               BLAST Off State Officer Training                                          LTC

 

                 July 7 - 10                                                                                   Florida Outdoor Adventures (FOA)                                     LTC

 

                 July 10 - 13                                                                                 Florida Leadership Adventures (FLA)                                 LTC

 

                 July 6 - 11 Forestry Training Camp    O'Leno                                              

 

                 July 13 - 18 Forestry Training Camp    O'Leno                                             

 

                 August 15-17, 2008 State Leadership School (SLS)    LTC                                       

 

                  The Florida FFA Association is a resource and support organization that does not select, control, supervise or approve local chapter or 

individual member activities except as expressly provided for in the Florida FFA Constitution and Bylaws.