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Meat & Dairy Goat Show
Monday, July 14, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
Check-in no later than 6:00 p.m.
Chairperson: Dr. Ken Andries, 502-223-8592
Show Secretary: Karen Sigler, 502-597-5905
Rules
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This Show will be non-sanctioned. In case of a discrepancy, or for rules not adequately covered the show committee's decision will be final. |
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All animals must be in place and papers checked in to the show secretary by 6:00 p.m. the day of the show. |
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No dogs are allowed in barn or show arena. |
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Goats must meet Kentucky health requirements. No visible signs of abscesses or other contagious diseases (pinkeye, sore mouth, ringworm, etc.) will be allowed. All animals must have a valid health certificate. A veterinarian will be on the fairgrounds to exam any unhealthy or questionable animal at the owner’s expense. All goats must comply with Kentucky Department of Agriculture rules. |
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Out-of-state goats are required to have a licensed veterinarian, signed general health papers and MUST provide the proper tests needed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky to enter the Commonwealth. Out-of-State goats must follow Kentucky guidelines. Health papers ARE required for Kentucky goats. However, the FCGPA reserves the right to excuse any animal of questionable health. |
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All market goats and commercial does must be born after July 15 of the previous year. Animals are subject to be mouthed to check age. |
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Market goats and commercial does will be shown by weight. |
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No goat will be allowed to be shown in the market goat show and either the breeding or commercial doe show. |
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Market wethers must be clean castrated (banned or surgically removed, clamping is not allowed). |
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All exhibitors may enter market wethers or market does. Induced cryptorchids (short scrotum kids) and buck goats may not be shown as market goats. |
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Franklin County youth (4-H, FFA) exhibitors will show with the open classes, but will be recognized separately in addition to the open. (Clarification: Duplicate prize money will be awarded: first to Class Winners, then to Franklin County youth (4-H, FFA) exhibitors as well) |
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Percentage and Full-blooded/Purebred animals must show papers. |
Section 1 – Showmanship (handlers)
| Class 1 | Novice (under 9 years as of 1/1/08) | Ribbon | |
| Class 2 | Junior (9 - 11 years as of 1/1/08) | Ribbon | |
| Class 3 | Intermediate (12 - 15 years as of 1/1/08) | Ribbon | |
| Class 4 | Senior (16 - 19 years as of 1/1/08) | Ribbon |
Show Order
| Section 2 | Percentage Boer Does |
| Section 3 | Full-blooded/Purebred Boer Does |
| Section 4 | Full-blooded/Purebred Boer Bucks |
| Section 5 | All other Breeds Female |
| Section 6 | All other Breeds Male |
| Section 7 | Commercial Does - 4-H and FFA by weight (no more than 15 per class to be weighed day of show) |
| Section 8 | Market Goats- 4-H and FFA by weight (no more than 15 per class to be weighed day of show) |
| Section 9 | Dairy Breeding Class (all breeds) |
Classes for Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9
| Class 1 | 0-6 months | 1st: $20 | 2nd: $15 | 3rd: $10 |
| Class 2 | 6-12 months | 1st: $20 | 2nd: $15 | 3rd: $10 |
| Class 3 | Yearling (12-24 months) | 1st: $20 | 2nd: $15 | 3rd: $10 |
| Class 4 | Two-Year-Olds (24-36 months) | 1st: $20 | 2nd: $15 | 3rd: $10 |
| Class 5 | Aged (36 plus months) | 1st: $20 | 2nd: $15 | 3rd: $10 |
| Class 6 | Grand Champion | Reserved | ||
| Class 7 | Reserve Grand Champion | Reserved |
Classes for Sections 7 & 8
By weight, no more than 15 wethers per Class break. To be weighted day of show. Classes – Broken by Weight
| 1st: $20 | 2nd: $15 | 3rd: $10 | |
| Champion Market Goat | Rosette | ||
| Reserve Grand Champion | Rosette |