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DEPARTMENTS
DEPARTMENT KEY LEADERS & COMMITTEE
Dogs……………………………………………………………….Jessica Noser Dairy ……………………………………....................................Carolyn Sayler Beef………………Don Schaeffer, Mike Day, Scott Galloway, David Schippel Goats…………….Deb Leathem, Mike Leathem, Carolyn Sayler, Rita Zorn, Cindy Sayler, Kim Sayler, Kerri Welser HorsesChair Matt Hill, Secretary Betsy Gordon, Treasurer Brandi Robison, Grounds Manager Wendy & Leo Kaufman Sheep………………………......Bruce Thayer, Doug, Cole and Tyler Galloway Swine……………………...Kevin Kremer, Dan Kehres, Ryan Miller, Ron Speer Miniature Horses…………………………………Alisha Stookey, Lisa Ohlemacher Small Animals/Rabbits…………………………..Bev Baum, Carolyn Charville Poultry………...John & Keely Krumwiede, Norm & Darlene Bilger, Rita Zorn Electricity & Small Engines………………………………………...…Ron Cull Llamas & Alp
acas……… Deb Nickoloff, Deb Leathem, Holly Shelly, Kerri WelserWoodworking…………………………………………………….Leo Kaufman Natural Resources…………………………………...………………………….. Flowers & Vegetable Gardening………………………...………...Karen Kautz Collectibles…………………………………………………………Deb Canino Creative Arts………………………………………………...…Karen Leimbach Horseless Horse…………………………………………………Charla Johnson Photography………………………………………………...……..Sheryl Miller Self Determined…………………………………………………...Jan Schaeffer Leadership………………………………………………………...Jan Schaeffer Clothing…………………….....Dianne Galloway, Carolyn Cull, Angela Myers, Elnora Sargeant, Jean Puckrin, Judy Driscoll, Danielle Malott Creative Writing………………………………………………...Danielle Malott Discovering……………………………………………………………Rita Zorn Foods………………………………...Kathi Paterson, Sheryl Miller, Amy Cull Family Living……………………….Cindy Thayer, Luetta Prout, Karen Finton Veterinary Science…………………………………………..Dr. Andy Bowman Shooting Sports…………………………….…Tim Zorn, Mark Stacy, Paul Fox Girl Scouts………………………………………………………….Mary Gibbs Models……………………………………………………………….Tom Munk Tractors……………….……………………………………………..Doug Paule Theatre Arts & Athletics…... ………………………………………...Amy Cull Bicycles…………………………………………………….……...Jodee Genari
ERIE COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR GENERAL RULES 1. The Junior Fair is open to any youth enrolled in Boy or Girl Scouting, FFA, FHA or 4-H. Exhibitors must be eight years of age or in the third grade through eighteen years of age. Age is determined as of January 1. FFA exhibitors may be entered only if the school from which the exhibitor graduates is in Erie County. Any youth age 19 as of January 1 who is enrolled as a senior in any Erie County School and active in an FFA Chapter will be allowed to show in the fair immediately following his/her senior year.
2. 4-H enrollment is due on April 15. FFA fair entries are due on May 1st. Late enrollment will be accepted until May 6 with a late fee. 3. All animals, except horses, should enter the fairgrounds through the north gate. The fair veterinarian or his representative will check all animal(s) before you enter the gate. Health certificate information is listed in Fact Sheet of the Project. Parents or truck drivers are encouraged to cooperate fully with the person checking animal(s). Anyone not cooperating may cause the project to be dismissed from the fairgrounds. 4. All livestock trailers must be removed from the fairgrounds after animals are unloaded. No trailers are to be left on the fairgrounds
5. The official fair veterinarian is an official of the Department of Agriculture and is under no responsibility to treat your animal/s while on the fairgrounds. Treatment services on your fair animal/s will be billed to you. 6. Projects made in connection with school work (example: industrial arts or vocational Family & Consumer Science or agriculture) are not to be shown in 4-H Classes. 7. FFA exhibitors may be entered only if the school from which the exhibitor graduates is in Erie County. EHOVE students can be exceptions with fair board approval. 8. A small projects auction will be held at the Erie County Fair. Projects eligible for auction will include:market rabbits, market poultry, select Family and Consumer Science projects and select Still projects. Apercentage of the sale proceeds will go to a sale fund for promotion, etc. 9. Remember, the Erie County Fair should be a learning experience. We realize it is harder to learn how to be a gracious loser, but we always have more losers than winners. Enjoy the fair and have fun.Good luck! 10. All livestock exhibitors will be interviewed by judges to determine their grade. Members must bring their project book or records to the interview. Project books will be judged on neatness, accuracy and completeness. Exhibitor will be ineligible to show if Project Book is incomplete. Each exhibitor will be asked questions pertaining to their project.
11. Every market or meat animal, and dairy cattle and dairy goats exhibitor is required to attend aQuality Assurance Training Program with their parent or legal guardian. If the exhibitor does not attend a Quality Assurance Training Program with their parent or legal guardian, the exhibitor will not be allowed to exhibit, show or sell a market or meat animal, and dairy animal at the Fair. 12. Once on the fairgrounds, grooming is limited to the exhibitor, immediate family, 4-H volunteer or FFA advisor. The exhibitor must be actively engaged in the grooming. 13. Every exhibitor must show his or her own project animal/s unless an exception is permitted by the appropriate committee. In this case, the animal/s must be shown by another Erie County Junior Fair Exhibitor.
14.SHOWMANSHIP—All livestock and small animal areas will hold showmanship classes for exhibitors.Appearance should be neat, clean, respectful and appropriate for their species. Exhibitors may be dismissed from the class if they do not meet the proper guidelines as to dress. Junior Showmanship classes are for exhibitors 11 years and under.Intermediate classes for 12-14 year of age. Senior Showmanship classes will be for exhibitors 15 years and older. **All ages are as of January 1 of the current year. Some species may offer a beginner showmanship class, for exhibitors showing the species for the first time. Divisions may be limited due to numbers. Exhibitors should always compete in their age class as of January 1, even if they have previously won the class. Winners are NOT required to sit out a year before competing in the same class. Showman of Showmen—Each project area (except hogs) will have a Showman of Showmen class on their show day, typically following the completion of all the showmanship classes.Eligible participants include the 1st place winners (Champions) of the Junior, Intermediate, Senior and Beginner (if offered) classes. If the Champion is not able to compete, the 2nd place winner (Reserve Champion) may compete. No other substitutes are permitted. The winner of the Showman of Showmen class will represent the project areain the Super Showmanship Contest.
15. SUPER SHOWMANSHIP—A Super Showmanship Contest will be held.The contest is open to the following project areas:Horses, Beef, Swine, Sheep, Dairy, Goats, Rabbits, Dogs, Llamas and Poultry unless there are less than 5 exhibitors for any one area. For each area (except swine) the winner of the Showman of Showmen class will represent that project area. If the Champion is not able to compete, the 2nd place winner (Reserve Champion) may compete. If one exhibitor wins the Showman of Showmen class in more than one area, he/she must designate which area they will represent. The Swine Project area will send the winner of the Senior Showmanship contest. Exhibitors are not restricted on the number of times they can compete in or win the Super Showmanship Contest. 16. Eligible youth may be members of both 4-H and Vocational Agriculture (FFA) Chapters, or either group. In all cases, separate and different projects (different animals and/or products) must be carried in 4-H and in Vocational Agriculture by a member belonging to both organizations.
17.Willful neglect or abuse of an animal will constitute immediate removal of the animal from the fair and the member banned from all livestock projects at the fair for five (5) years. Decisions will be made by the committee members and extension personnel with support of the Senior Fair Board. All decisions are final. 18.All fair projects (with the exception of livestock for medical reasons) leaving early before the end of fair on Sunday will payback premiums and the right to exhibit at next year’s fair. Exceptions to this rule require the signature of an adult supervisor and a fair board member.
LIVESTOCK PROJECT SALE RULES
1. All members that sell any kind of animal through the Livestock Sale or Small Projects Auction MUST have attended a Quality Assurance Program offered by OSU Extension in order to sell their animal or project.
2. Participation in the Junior Fair Livestock Sale should be considered a privilege. Exhibitors MUST BE PRESENT for their lot to be sold, unless arrangements have been made with the Sale Committee office prior to the sale.
3. Exhibitors are limited to two (2) trips through the Junior Fair Livestock Sale and two (2) trips through the Small Projects Auction. The only exception will be one exhibitor having more than two livestock Champions and/or Reserve Champions. They may be required to sell more than two (2) champion projects.
4. All Grand Champion and Reserve Champion market animals MUST sell at the sale.
5. Selling of Dairy Beef Feeder or Beef Feeder Champions will be an option of the exhibitor.
6. Exhibitors have one (1) hour after their last livestock show to decide what animals will be sold and relay this information to the Sale Committee office.
7. A commission will be charged for each lot sold for the purpose of advertising the sale, sale supplies, livestock buildings and equipment. 8. Animals that exhibitors wish to show at another fair or show should never go through the sale ring. Animals sold through the Erie County Jr. Fair Livestock Sale change ownership when sold and are not eligible for any further junior show competition 9. Approaching a buyer to buy back an animal to take to another show is an unethical practice. Those caught doing this can be banned from the Erie County Jr. Fair Livestock Sale for up to five (5) years, as determined by the sale committee. 10. Animal Drug Use Notification Forms will be collected Monday night at check-in. All forms must be turned in by 9:00 P.M. The following situations will apply: Non-Terminal: (all animals, except swine)Any animals that have received treatment with which the withdrawal time will not have elapsed the day before their show, will not be able to show or sell. The exhibitor will be asked to take his/her animal back home. Terminal: (swine)Any terminal animals that have received treatment with which the withdrawal time will not have elapsed the day before their show, will not be able to show or sell. The hog will not be permitted to leave the fair grounds. If the elapse time extends beyond the length of the fair, the animal will be taken to a site as determined by the appropriate livestock committee. The exhibitor will maintain financial responsibility for the animal until it is taken to slaughter 11. If a situation occurs during the fair, and the animal needs treatment, the exhibitor will discuss with the fair veterinarian, the necessary treatment to be taken. A decision on whether or not the animal will be permitted to show or sell will be made through consultation with the Fair Veterinarian,the Sr. Fair Board, and the Sale Committee.
* * * * * * * * SMALL PROJECTS AUCTION RULES
1. All Members that sell any kind of animal through the Livestock Sale or Small Project Auction MUST have attended a QualityAssurance Program offered by OSU Extension in order to sell their animal or project. 2. Participation in the Small Project Sale should be considered a privilege. Exhibitors MUST BE PRESENT for their lot to be sold, unless arrangements have been made with the Sale Committee office prior to the beginning of the sale. 3.Exhibitors are limited to two (2) trips through the Junior Fair Livestock Sale and two (2) trips through the Small Projects Auction. The only exception will be one exhibitor having more than two (2) livestock Champions and/or reserve champions.Exhibitor will be granted an additional trip through the Sale Ring. 4. All exhibitors in the market poultry classes and market rabbit classes are eligible to sell their project through the Small Projects Auction if all guidelines have been followed. 5. Exhibitors who win in other (non-livestock) project classes are eligible to participate if the project has a ►►symbol next to the project name, on the fact sheet. 6. Exhibitors must register by following these deadlines to sell:A. - Projects judged prior to fair have until the first Monday in August to register. That can be done at the judging or by calling the Extension Office (627-7631). B. -Projects judged during the fair have until the end of day they are judged to register at the Jr. Fair Office. If the Jr. Fair Office is closed, it must be done first thing the next day. 7.The items for sale must be related to their project and produced by the exhibitor. The member must make the item for sale.Items should not be purchased and resold. If you have questions as to what you can sell, contact Angie Holmes at the O.S.U. Extension Office. 8. Food items offered for sale must be baked, such as breads, cakes, cookies, brownies, candy, or fruit pies. You may not sell creamed items (including creamed pies and cheesecakes), canned foods and other projects that require a food license. 9. Extension Educators, with Sale Committee approval, reserve the right to remove inappropriate items from the sale. 10. A commission will be charged for each lot sold for the purpose of advertising of sale, sale supplies, livestock buildings and Equipment. 11. Sale of Poultry & Rabbits: All products should be delivered to the buyer(s) within 2 weeks of the sale.Upon delivery of the product, a receipt should be signed by the buyer indicating they received the product. The receipt should then be forwarded to the Sale Committee treasurer.Failure to do so will result in no money issued to the seller/exhibitor and a full refund to the buyer. The exhibitor will not be able to sell anything the following year.Receipt forms will be available at the sale. DEPARTMENT 1 DAIRY CATTLE DIVISION – DAIRY CATTLE SHOW TIME – SATURDAY 9:00 A.M. (NO SHOW)
Classes Premium$6.00 Senior Showmanship Junior Showmanship A.Dairy Calves B.Dairy Heifers C.Dairy Cows D. Champion Dairy Female
Holstein Guernsey Jersey All other breeds
DIVISION – DAIRY, MARKET AND PACK GOATS SHOW TIME – FRIDAY 9:00 A.M.
Classes Premium$6.00 Senior Showmanship Intermediate Showmanship Junior Showmanship A.Junior Kids E.Meat Goats B.Senior KidsF.Harness Goats C.Yearlings G.Pack Goats D.Does H.Boer Does
DIVISION — PYGMY GOATS SHOW TIME — FRIDAY 11:00 A.M.
Classes Premium$6.00 Senior Showmanship Intermediate Showmanship Junior Showmanship Angora Goats Pygmy Goats Show of Showmen DEPARTMENT II BEEF DIVISION—DAIRY & BEEF FEEDERS, MARKET HEIFERS ANDBEEF & DAIRY STEERS SHOW TIME – THURSDAY 1:00 P.M.
Classes Premium$6.00 Showmanship—Feeder Calf& any Beef Breeding 650 lbs. and under- includes beef and dairy beef Showmanship—Steer, Market Heifer, & Beef Breeding 651 lbs. and over - includes beef and dairy beef Showman of Showman
**20 Minute Break** Beef Breeding Dairy Beef Feeders Dairy Beef Steers Feeder Calves—Steers Feeder Calves—Heifers Market Heifers Market Steers Champion Market Beef
DEPARTMENT III DIVISION — SWINE SHOW TIME — WEDNESDAY 9:00 A.M. SHOWMANSHIP
Classes & Show Order Premiums$6.00
Senior Showmanship Intermediate Showmanship Junior Showmanship Market Hogs Selection of Champions DEPARTMENT IV DIVISION — SHEEP SHOW TIME — WEDNESDAY 5:00 P.M.
Classes & Show Order Premiums$6.00 Senior Showmanship Intermediate Showmanship Junior Showmanship Breeding Classes Underweight Lambs Overweight Lambs Market Classes Champion Market Lambs DEPARTMENT V POULTRY
DIVISION – POULTRY JUDGING – TUESDAY 8:00 A.M.
Classes Premium$6.00 Raising BroilersDuck Meat Pen Raising Fancy PoultryMarket Green Goose Raising Turkeys (Fancy)Market Turkeys Ducks & GeeseFancy Racing & Utility Pigeons Pigeon/Squab Meat PenUtility Hen & Egg Production Raising Pullets
DIVISION – RABBITS SHOW TIME – THURSDAY, 8:30 A.M.
Classes & Show Order Premium$6.00 Senior Showmanship Intermediate Showmanship Junior Showmanship Beginner Showmanship Showman of Showmen Market Rabbits Pure Breeds Doe & Litter DIVISION – SMALL PETS & GUINEA PIGS JUDGING – TUESDAY 9:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M.
Classes Premium$6.00 Cats Hamsters Pocket Pets (Mice, Rats, Gerbils) Pet Rabbits Guinea Pig DEPARTMENT VI SADDLE HORSES AND PONIES
Classes Premium$6.00 (See Complete Listing of Classes on Fact Sheet)
4-H SADDLE HORSE JUDGING & GRADING SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, 1:00 P.M.—Showmanship & Horsemanship
WEDNESDAY, 9:00 A.M.—Production & Western 7:00 P.M.—Contesting
THURSDAY, 9:00 A.M.—English, Pattern Driving, Hard Luck FRIDAY, 1:00 P.M.—Versatility
MINIATURE HORSESAND SMALL EQUINE Show Time – Friday, 9:00 A.M.
Classes and Show Order Premium$6.00 Tuesday 1:00 p.m.Saddle Horse Grading—Production, Showmanship and Driving
Friday 9:00 a.m.Production, Halter, Showmanship, Trail, Jumping, Driving (For Specific Classes See Fact Sheet)
DEPARTMENT VII
YOU AND YOUR DOG Show Time—Thursday 9:30 A.M. DOGS Show Time – Thursday, 11:30 A.M.
DIVISION—ALL BREEDS Class & Description of ProjectsPremium$6.00
1.All dog classes will be divided into the following divisions. a.)A DIVISION-Shall include those exhibitors and dogs not previously entered in that class and have no experience at that level. b.)B DIVISION-Shall include those exhibitors and dogs previously entered in that class the previous year at fair or other sanctioned match 2.OBEDIENCE: Sub Novice Class Novice Class Graduate Class Open Class Graduate Open 3. Grooming & Handling 4. You and Your Dog: This project will be judged separately from other dog projects. Please see Dog Fact Sheets. LLAMAS & ALPACAS Show Time – Tuesday 5:00 P.M.
DIVISION—ALL BREEDS ClassesPremium$6.00 Showmanship: Senior—15 years and older Junior—14 years and younger Halter: Juvenile—5 - 11 months Yearling—12 - 23 months 2 Year—24 - 35 months Adults—36 months and older Obstacle Course All exhibitors to enter.Each exhibitor may have up to 2 entries. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE The Senior Fair Board will govern any circumstances regarding Junior Fair activities not covered by these rules and regulations.
Suspected Rules Violation: A.In the question of a suspected violation, the following due process will be used:A representative of the Senior Fair Board will question the exhibitor and/or parties involved.The representative may seek out further information.If it is felt a violation has occurred and a resolution is found, by the Senior Fair Board representative and the parties involved, their decision will be final.In the event a decision is not reached, the ultimate authority resides with the Senior Fair Board. B.Junior Fair Grievance Procedure: The purpose of the Jr. Fair Grievance Procedure is to serve as a means to resolve any grievance arising from Jr. Fair participation, whether prior to the fair or during the fair, and after all alternative solutions have been exhausted. 1.The Grievance committee will consist of five (5) members. The committee may include Key Leader(s), Sr. Fair Board Director, Extension Agent or FFA Advisor. 2.Co-chairpersons will be selected by the Sr. Fair Board and will not have a vote. 3.If a chairperson is involved, the other chairperson will run the process. 4.Only the Exhibitor can file the grievance. 5.A grievance is to be submitted in writing and sealed in an envelope to the Sr. Fair Board office and addressed to the Grievance Committee chairper sons, within thirty (30) days of the occurrence prior to the fair or 30 days after the last day of the fair. 6.The complaint must contain the following information: · The complete problem including the names of all involved · The steps taken to solve the grievance prior to submitting the grievance · The action required, if found in favor of the submitter. ·A fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00), in cash must accompany the grievance.If the decision is made in favor of the grievant, the $25.00 will be returned.If the money is not returned, it will be placed in the Building Fund 7.The committee will discuss the grievance and determine if all means have been exhausted to solve the grievance or give the grievance to the appropriate group to determine if a resolution can be met.Should the appropriate group not be able to resolve the problem, it will then be returned to the Grievance Committee with a reason why it can not be resolved. 8.The committee will notify the Party(ies) which the grievance is against and afford them the opportunity to reply in writing within seven (7) days of the notification prior to the fair or within two (2) hours of the notification during the fair. 9.Should the committee determine to meet and render a solution, both parties will be notified of the time and place, and will be given an opportunity to present their position, at that time. 10. A grievance will be taken under advisement within seven (7) days of notification of grievance if prior to the fair or within twenty-four (24) hours if during the fair. BARN & STABLE RULES
·The Use of lightweight extension cords is not permitted.Only heavy-duty extension cords (in good condition, without cuts and splices) may be used. ·Individual stalls are not to be decorated in such a way that clear visibility into the stall (from the main aisle ways) cannot be maintained. ·Cooking equipment of any type is not permitted, nor are televisions. ·Fans may be used, provided they are in good condition.It is preferred that fans be used while on the ground, rather than above stall areas.If it is absolutely necessary to use the fan(s) above the stall, they must be securely fastened to the roof trusses.All fans must be made secure to prevent tipping or falling, and protective grilles must be in place on all fans.Unapproved wiring methods to fans will not be permitted. ·Electrical panels are not be obstructed in any way.Stalls are not be placed in such a way that an electrical panel becomes obstructed..A minimum clear access space of 30 inches is to be maintained at all times around or near electrical panels. ·Decorative lighting (twinkle-type Christmas lights) may be used, but the wiring may not be fastened to the structure in such a way that the fastening method impinges upon the wires.Following manufacturer’s recommendations, no more than the listed number of light strings may be connected consecutively from one approved outlet. ·Fire extinguisher and “no smoking” signage is not to be removed or covered.Fire extinguishers are not to be blocked or obstructed in any way, nor are fire extinguishers to be moved from their designated location(s).Stalls are not to be placed in such a way that a fire extinguisher becomes obstructed.A clear space of 30 inches must bemaintained around all fire extinguishers. ·Tarps or similar types of lightweight sheeting material are not to be used for the purpose of enclosing any portion of the stable(s) or barn(s). ·Decorative displays are not to be placed within the trussareas above the stalls. ·Building identification numbers are not be covered. ·Means of egress doorways are to remain free of all obstructions.A minimum of 36 inches of clear space must be maintained to serve as the exit access for each designated means of egress. Submitted by the Fire Marshall on March 26, 2001 Adopted by the Erie County Fair Board on April 5, 2001 63 STILL PROJECTS
ATTENTION:The following pertain to all still project exhibitors.Please read carefully!
GENERAL RULES
1.The following Projects will be judged at EHOVE: ·Clothing Projects on Tuesday, July 19 ·Food Projects on Tuesday, July 26; 2.The following Projects will be judged at the Fairgrounds ·Still Projects on Thursday, July 21; ·Family Living Projects on Thursday, July 21
Specific judging times will be announced later.These projects will be brought to the fairgrounds for exhibit on Monday, August 8, 2011 from5:00 to 8:00 P.M. 2.Completed project books and Member Project Guides are required at all judging.Ifbook and/or guidelines are not complete or present, the letter grade will be lowered and the member is not eligible to place. 3.Appropriate attire for judging will be required.Appearance should be neat clean, and respectful. 4.All projects displayed at the fair must be identified with name, age and project.They must be for the current year’s project. 5.Junior division includes ages 13 and younger.Senior division includes ages 14 and older as of January 1 of that judging year. 6.Youth Project Dismissal will be 7:30 P.M. Sunday, August 14, 2011. 7:30-8:30 P.M. Supervised Dismissal 8:30-9:30 P.M. Unsupervised Dismissal 4:30-7:30 P.M. Monday, August 15—Unsupervised Project Pick up DEPARTMENT VIII AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS DIVISION —VEGETABLES Entry Rules - 1.Root crops (beets, carrots, etc.) have 1/2” tops.Brush off dirt with soft brush. 2.Vine and bush crops (cucumbers, peppers, pumpkin and squash) leave1/2”vine or stem. 3.Cabbage - Leave four wrapper leaves (loose leaves). 4.Potatoes - Remove dirt with soft brush. DO NOT SCRUB. 5.Onions- Remove dirt with soft brush. DO NOT PEEL. 6.Sweet Corn - Remove husk. 7.Vegetables are brought to the Fair between 8:45 and 9:15 A.M. on Tuesday before judging. Classes Premium $4.00 Vegetable Gardening I Growing with the Seasons
DIVISION – FLOWERS Entry Rules – 1.All freshplant materials must be home grown and arranged by the exhibitor. 2.No artificial, dyed, or painted materials are permitted. 3.Evidence of dirt, dust or spray residue should be washed off before flowers are brought in. Do not immerse foliage in water. 4.Exhibit in clear glass container which will be provided. 5.Flowers are brought to the fair between 8:45 and 9:15 A.M. on Tuesday before judging. Classes Premium$4.00 How Does Your Garden Grow? Indoor Gardening DIVISION — 4-H NATURAL RESOURCES
Class Premium $4.00 Exploring Our Forests Tree Planting Let’s Explore the Outdoors I Ohio Birds Exploring Ohio Ponds Fishing for the Beginner Fishing for the Intermediate Exploring Our Insect World I Exploring Our Insect World II Trapping Muskrats in Ohio Beekeeeping
DEPARTMENT IX ENGINEERING
DIVISION—WOODWORKING
Classes Premium $4.00 Measuring Up – Level I Making the Cut – Level II Nailing It Together – Level III Finishing Up – Level IV Advanced Woodworking DIVISION—ELECTRICITY
Classes Premium $4.00 Magic of Electricity Investigating Electricity Wired for Power Entering Electronics Science Fun With Electricity DIVISION—SMALL ENGINES
Classes Premium $4.00 Crank It Up Warm It Up DIVISION — ARCHERY & GUN SAFETY
Classes Premium$4.00 Basic Archery Archery—Shooting Sports Safety With Guns DIVISION — PHOTOGRAPHY
Classes Premium $4.00 Focus on Photography, Level I Controlling the Image, Level II Mastering Photography, Level III Advanced Photography
DIVISION—LEADERSHIP
Classes Premium $4.00 One On One Club Teen Leadership Multi-Level Teen Leadership Teen Leadership on the Job Teen Boardmanship Speak Out Get In The Act! Take 1 DIVISION—VET SCIENCE Classes Premium $4.00 Vet I - From Airedales to Zebras Vet II - All Systems Go Vet III - On The Cutting Edge DIVISION—BICYCLE Classes Premium $4.00 Bicycle Adventures I Bicycle Adventures II Bicycle Adventures III
DIVISION—THEATRE ARTS Classes Premium $4.00 Play the Role Become a Puppeteer Set the Stage DIVISION—ATHLETICS Classes Premium $4.00 You’re The Athlete DIVISION—COLLECTIBLES Classes Premium $4.00 Collectibles
DIVISION—MODELS Classes Premium $4.00 Rockets Away Science of Flight Radio Controlled Vehicles Rockets Away (Estes Type) DIVISION—ENGINEERING Classes Premium $4.00 RopeTractor 1 Lawn CareTractor 2 Arcs and SparksTractor 3 Tractor 4 DIVISION—CREATIVE WRITING AND ARTS Classes Premium $4.00 Creative Writing Writing and Reporting for Teens Art As Expression DIVISION—MISCELLANEOUS Classes Premium $4.00 Horseless Horse ATV Self Determined Still Projects DEPARTMENT X VO AG. – FFA EXHIBITS
DIVISION—MECHANICS EXHIBIT
Rules 1.An exhibitor can make only one entry in a class. 2.Entries are to be made from farm shop projects constructed during the 2009–2010 school year under the instruction of the Vocational Agriculture Instructor. 3.Each entry shall be labeled to show the name of the article, the student’s name and school. 4.All shop projects will be judged on the following basis: Construction and Workmanship……………………………....60 points Utility and Adaptation to Agriculture Use…………………....25 points Material & Finish……………………………………………...15 points 5.Entries shall be put in place on Monday, August 9th, with all entries in place in the Youth Building by 8:00 P.M. and remain until Sunday, August 15th between 7 - 8 p.m.
METAL PROJECTS Class No. 901 — Small Metal Projects Examples of possible projects are Weld Panel, Feed Scoop, Jack Stand Post Driver, Tool Fitting and Sharpening Class No. 902 — Large Metal Projects Examples of possible projects are Log Splitters, Hydraulic Press,Trailer, Welding Bench
WOODWORKING PROJECTS Class No. 903 —Small Woodworking Projects Examples of possible projects are Concrete Float, Nail Box, Saw Horse, Mechanics Creeper. Class No. 904 — Large Woodworking Projects Examples of possible projects are Picnic Table, Tool Cabinet, Lawn Chair, Trailer
ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND OTHER PROJECTS Class No. 905—Electrical, Mechanical and Other Projects Examples of possible projects are Electrical Lamp and Cord, Small Engine Board, Rope DEPARTMENT XI FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
DIVISION – CLOTHING Classes Premium $4.00 Clothes for High School & College Accessories for Teens Creative Costumes Fun with Clothes Sundresses and Jumpers Sew for Others Active Sportswear Loungewear Dress-Up Outfit – Daywear Dress-up Outfit – Nightwear Clothing for Middle School Sportswear for Spectators Clothing for Your Career Shopping Savvy Sew Fun Tops for Tweens Outer Layers Frugal Fashion Needlecrafts You Can Quilt
DIVISION—FOOD AND NUTRITION Classes Premium $4.00 Let’s Bake Quick Breads Yeast Breads on the Rise Meals in Minutes Mini Meal Magic Grill Master Food & Fitness Choices for You The Global Gourmet Star Spangled Foods I Spy in the Kitchen Pathways to Culinary Success Food & Fitness for Fun You’re the Chef Fast Break for Breakfast Science Fun with Dairy Foods Sports Nutrition Sports Nutrition 2 : Get Set Snack Attack Racing the Clock to Awesome Meals Party Planner—4-H Guide to Quantity Cooking Dough Delicacies Let’s Fill the Cookie Jar – Junior Let’s Fill the Cookie Jar – Senior Beginning Cake Decorating Intermediate Cake Decorating
DIVISION — FAMILY LIVING
Classes Premium $4.00 First Aid in Action Staying Healthy Keeping Fit Tobacco and You Alcohol Decisions Laundry for Beginners Growing on My Own Growing with Others Growing in Communities Family Treasure Hunt Becoming Money Wise Money Fundamentals Money Moves Scrapbooks Adventures in Home Living Furniture & Woodwork Recycling Designing Interiors Your First Home Away From Home Exploring the World of Small Appliances Teens On the Road to Financial Success
FIRELANDS COUNCIL OF CAMP FIRE GUIDELINES FOR THE 2011 ERIE COUNTY FAIR AUGUST 10-15
GENERAL RULES— 1.Entries are open to all registered Camp Fire members.
2.Entries may be entered in the level in which they were registered during the past school year, or at their current level, but not in both levels.
3.Exhibitors may make only one entry per class.
4.All exhibitors must pre-register through the Camp Fire office, as display space is limited.
5.Judging of exhibits will take place on Wednesday evening.Awards will be First place, Second place, Third place and Honorable Mention in each class.
6.Entries must be placed at the Camp Fire exhibit at the Fair by Monday, August8 at 4:00 pm. or brought into the Camp Fire office by Friday, August 5, before 4:00 pm.
JUDGING— 1.The judging will consist of three main points: a.Best expression of Camp Fire in class b.Neatness c.Appearance
2.All ceremonial items may be entered every year if there have been changes made from the previous judging.
3.All judges decisions are final.Originality, creativeness, workmanship and durable construction are considered by the judges.
4.Exhibits may not be removed from the display prior to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 15.All exhibits not removed will be taken to the Camp Fire office.Tear down will take place after 7:00 P.M. Sunday August 15, help would be appreciated.Admission gates will be open.Those without passes or armbands will be required to pay gate admission.
5.No names shall be visible on the explanation card if one is included with the display.
Classes CLASS I – CAMPFIRE HERITAGE 100Starlight Award Vest 101Starlight Club Banner 102Starlight Activity Scrapbook 103Adventure Award Vest 104Adventure Club Banner 105Adventure Activity Scrapbook 106Discovery Ceremonial Outfit 107Discovery Club Banner 108Discovery Activity Book 109Horizon Ceremonial Outfit 110Horizon Club Banner 111Horizon Activity Scrapbook
CLASS II – PROGRAM PROJECTS 200Starlight Projects 201Adventure Projects 202Discovery Projects 203Horizon Projects CLASS III – SPECIAL INTEREST 300Hobbies 301Art Competition Projects
SPECIAL AWARDS—4-H LEADERSHIP AWARD — Trophies to be presented to Erie County’s Outstanding 4-H’ers by the Erie County 4-H Committee.Selection based on record, accomplishment and contribution to the total 4-H program. Interested parties should contact the Extension Office.
ERIE COUNTY FAIR QUEEN CONTEST FOR 2010 Pageant Chairman, Jodi Munk Fair Queen Rules coincide with the Ohio State Fair Queen Contest. Applications and contest rules are available at the Erie County Cooperative Extension Service office. STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 2010 EXHIBITION, INSPECTION & HEALTH REQUIREMENTS OF LIVESTOCK EXHIBITED IN OHIO
901:1-18-01 Chapter’s Application (A)Animals listed in this chapter when moved or imported into Ohio for exhibition purposes only shall comply with the requirements of this chapter and when in compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall, with the exception of rules governing movement and importation of quarantined animals, be exempt from any other rules governing movement within or importation into Ohio. (B) Animals moved within or imported into Ohio for any purpose in addition to exhibition shall meet all movement and import requirements of Chapter 901:1-17 of the Administrative Code. 901:1-18-02Definitions As used in Chapter 901:1-18 (A) “Exhibition” means any public show of animals which is sponsored by or under the control of an Ohio county or independent agricultural society organized under Chapter 1711 of the Revised Code; or the Ohio State Fair; or which is assembled for a period which exceeds thirty-six hours or contains animals of origins other than Ohio. (B) “Certificate of veterinary inspection” means a form from the state of origin which has been issued and completed by a licensed and accredited veterinarian attesting to the health status and identification of an animal listed thereon. (C) “Approved veterinarian” means any licensed and accredited veterinarian approved by the Ohio department of agriculture, or an employee of the Ohio department of agriculture or the United States department of agriculture, animal plant health inspection service, veterinary services. (D) “Licensed and accredited veterinarian” means a person who is licensed by the state of Ohio to practice veterinary medicine and who is certified by the United States department of agriculture, animal plant health inspection service, veterinary services, to be an accredited veterinarian. (E) “Residue” means any poisonous or deleterious pesticide governed by 40C.F.R. 180, any poisonous or deleterious substance governed by 21 C.F.R. 109.6, or any other substance governed by 21 C.F.R. 556. (F) “Contagious or infectious disease” means any disease, including any foreign animal disease, or vector, capable of transmission by any means from a carrier animal to a human or to another animal and includes dangerously contagious or infectious diseases. (G) “Tuberculosis accredited free herd” is one that has passed at least two consecutive annual negative official tests for tuberculosis in accordance with the Uniform Methods and Rules - Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication”, and has no other evidence of bovine tuberculosis. 901:1-18-03 Exhibitions: Sanitation, inspection and records. (A) Each entity sponsoring an exhibition shall have in attendance an approved veterinarian for the duration of the exhibit. (B)Each entity sponsoring an exhibition shall: (1) Immediately, prior to an exhibition and under the direction of the approved veterinarian, thoroughly clean and disinfect each building, pen, stall, ring or other enclosure in which animals are to be quartered for exhibition; (2) Have the approved veterinarian: (a) Examine the certificate of veterinary inspection when required for an animal brought to the exhibition; (b) Inspect within a reasonable time of arrival each animal brought to the exhibit for symptoms of any infectious or contagious diseases; (c)Daily inspect each animal present at the exhibition for symptoms of infectious or contagious disease. (3)Maintain a record for one year from the date of the exhibition of each animal present at the exhibit.The record shall contain the name and address of the owner of each animal and the species and breed of the animal. (4)May order the immediate removal of any animal which in the opinion of the approved veterinarian places other animals at unacceptable risk of disease. (C)An exemption form the requirements of paragraph (B)(1) of this rule may be requested from the department and will be granted when, in the judgment of the department, cleaning and disinfection will serve no purpose.By way of example only, cleaning and disinfection will generally serve no purpose in a newly constructed building that has never been occupied. 901:1-18-04Exhibitors (A)No person shall present for exhibition or exhibit an animal which he knows or has reason to suspect is affected with or has been exposed to a dangerously contagious or infectious disease or residue. (B)The owner or bailee of an animal with symptoms of an infectious or contagious disease shall, when directed by an exhibition official, the approved veterinarian, or an employee of the Ohio department of agriculture, immediately remove the animal from the exhibition premises. (C)Upon request, each person who presents for exhibition or exhibits an animal, shall make available any certificate of veterinary inspection, registration certificates, vaccination certificate, and other documents to exhibition officials, the approved veterinarian or an employee of the Ohio department of agriculture. (D)Each person who presents for exhibition or exhibits an animal for which a certificate of veterinary inspection is required by rules 901:18-01 to 901:1-18-11 of the Administrative Code shall forward a copy of the certificate of veterinary inspection to the Ohio department of agriculture’s division of animal industry.
901:1-18-05 Poultry and fowl (A)All turkeys, chickens and game birds moved within or imported into Ohio for exhibition must: (1)Originate directly form a flock or hatchery which is a participant in the national poultry improvement plan for the eradication of disease and be accompanied by documentary evidence that they meet the requirement of this paragraph; or (2)Originate directly from a flock which has had a negative test for pullorum/fowl typhoid disease within twelve months preceding the opening date of exhibition and be accompanied by documentary evidence that they meet the requirement of this paragraph; or (3)Have had a negative test for pullorum/fowl typhoid disease, within ninety days, preceding the opening date of the exhibition and be accompanied by documentary evidence that they meet the requirement of this paragraph; or (4)Be tested for pullorum/fowl typhoid disease upon arrival at the exhibition by a tester approved by the Ohio department of agriculture and found negative. (B)The rapid whole blood test shall not be used to test turkeys for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (A)(2), (A)(3), and (A)(4) of this rule. (C)Waterfowl, doves and pigeons are exempt from this rule. 901:1-18-06 Cattle (A)Cattle moved within Ohio for exhibition: (1)The animals presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease. (B)All cattle imported into Ohio for exhibition must: (1)Be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within thirty days preceding the opening dater of the exhibition; (2)Originate form a tuberculosis-accredited free herd, an accredited free state or zone, or a modified accredited advanced state or zone; (3)If originate from a modified accredited state or zone must comply with rule 901:1-17-03 of the Administrative Code; (4)If originate from an accreditation preparatory or a non-accredited state or zone are prohibited form exhibition; (5)If from a brucellosis class A state or area/zone must be negative to an official brucellosis test within thirty days of the opening date of the exhibition unless: they are under six months of age, steers, or official vaccinates under twenty months of age (dairy) or twenty-four months of age (beef); and (6)If from a brucellosis class B or C state or area/zone must meet all requirements for pre-entry testing as specified in 9 C.F.R. 78.9 and obtain an Ohio permit prior to movement. (C)Cattle from a brucellosis certified free herd or class free state or area/zone are not required to be brucellosis tested.
901:1-18-07 Goats (A)Goats moved within Ohio for exhibition: (1)The animal presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease. (2)All sexually intact animals and any wether eighteen months of age and older must be identified with an official identification as defined in rule 901:1-13-04 of the Ohio Administrative Code. (B)Goats imported into Ohio for exhibition: (1)Must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within thirty days preceding the opening date of the exhibition; and (2)The animal presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease; and (3)The owner and the veterinarian must attest to the following statement written on the certificate of veterinary inspection “the goats in this shipment are not known to be under any movement restrictions because of scrapie.” (4)Originate from a tuberculosis accredited free herd as defined in rule 901:1-18-2 (G) of the Administrative Code for bovine tuberculosis eradication; or (5)Originate form a bovine accredited state or zone must comply with rule 901:1-17-06 of the Administrative Code; or (6)Originate from a bovine modified accredited state or zone must comply with rule 901:1-17-06 of the Administrative Code. (C)If originate form a bovine accreditation preparatory or a bovine non-accredited state or zone are prohibited from exhibition. 901:1-18-08Horses, mules and ponies. (A)Horses, mule and ponies moved within Ohio for exhibition; (1)If not under quarantine and if they are free of any signs of a contagious or infectious disease; and (2)If the animal is twelve months of age or older, the exhibition manager may require that the animal has been tested and classed negative to an official test for equine infectious anemia within twelve months of the opening date of the exhibition. (B)Horses, mules and ponies imported into Ohio for exhibition: (1)Shall be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary inspection issued within thirty days of the opening date of the exhibition or obtain a permit for extended time granted by the chief of the division of animal industry as authorized in paragraph (C) of rule 901:1-17-01 of the Administrative Code; and (2)If the animal is twelve months of age or older, it shall be accompanied by evidence the animal was negative to an official test for equine infectious anemia within twelve months of the opening date of the exhibition; and (3)Upon request by an authorized representative of the Ohio department of agriculture, the person responsible for each animal must make available a chronological list of dates, places and events attended by this animal within thirty days prior to entry into Ohio. 901:1-18-09Sheep (A)Sheep moved within Ohio for exhibition: (1)The animal presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease. (2)All sexually intact animals and any wether eighteen months of age and older must be identified with an official identification as defined in rule 901:1-13-04 of the Ohio Administrative Code. (B)Sheep imported into Ohio for exhibition: (1)Must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within thirty days preceding the exhibition opening date of the exhibition; and (2)The animal presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease; and (3)The owner and veterinarian must attest to the following statement written on the certificate of veterinary inspection “the sheep in this shipment are not known to be under any movement restrictions because of scrapie.” 901:1-18-10Swine (A)Swine moved within Ohio for exhibition: (1)At a terminal show must: (a) Show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease; and (b) Originate from a county which sixty days prior to the exhibition opening date had no pseudorabies quarantined herds; and (c)Have no breeding swine present and all swine removed are delivered for immediate slaughter or to a licensed livestock facility. (d)Notwithstanding any other provisions of these rules, the manager or sponsor of the exhibition may, prior to permitting the exhibition of any porcine animal at a terminal show require proof, for example a VS form 4-33, animal disease diagnostic laboratory submission form, or a certificate of veterinary inspection, the animal has been tested and classes “negative” to an official test for pseudorabies within forty-five days immediately preceding the opening date of the exhibition. (2)At all other shows, must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within forty-five days preceding the exhibition opening date; and Must be negative to an official pseudorabies test within forty-five days of the exhibition opening date unless: (a)They originate immediately and directly form a pseudorabies qualified herd; or (b)Are suckling pigs accompanying a negative dam; or (c)They originate from a pseudorabies vaccinated herd and meet the following conditions: (i)The herd has had a negative monitored test within twelve months, and (ii)The swine presented for show are negative to a pseudorabies differential test; or (3)Will be exempt from the requirement of a certificate of veterinary inspection if they originate immediately and directly form a stage V area and show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease. (4)Are exempted by a written permit issued by the department. (B)Swine imported into Ohio for exhibition: (1)Must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued with thirty days precedingthe exhibition opening date; and (2)Be negative to an official pseudorabies test within thirty days of the exhibition opening date unless: (a)They originate immediately and directly from a stage V area or from an area or country recognized by United States department of agriculture, animal plant health inspection service, veterinary services as pseudorabies free; or (b)They originate immediately and directly from a pseudorabies qualified herd andhave not been previously exhibited this show season; or (c)Are exempted by a written permit issued by the department. (C)Swine moved within or imported into Ohio for racing shall: (1)Be separated at all times from any other swine on the exhibition groundsby the greatest distance reasonably possible; and (2)Be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within thirty days preceding the opening date of the exhibition; and (3)Be negative to an official pseudorabies test within thirty days of the exhibition opening date unless: (a)They originate immediately and directly from a Stage V area or from an area or country recognized by United States Department of Agriculture, animal plant health inspection services, veterinary services as pseudorabies free; or (b)They originate immediately and directly form a pseudorabies qualified herd and have not been previously exhibited this show season; or (c)Are exempt by written permit issued by the department. (4)Be exempt form the immediate slaughter requirement of paragraph (A) (1)(c) of this rule. 901:1-18-11Llama (A)Llama moved within Ohio for exhibition when presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease. (B)Llama imported into Ohio for exhibition; (1)Must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within thirty days preceding the exhibition opening date. (2)When presented for exhibition must show no symptoms of contagious disease.
SHEEP AND GOAT EXHIBITION REQUIREMENTS From the Ohio Department of Agriculture NO PERSON MAY REMOVE OR TAMPER WITH OFFICIAL SHEEP AND GOAT IDENTIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE WHTI 9 CFR PART 79.2 In order for Ohio to maintain Consistent State Status, Ohio sheep and goat exhibitions will be considered Interstate Commerce. A.Requirements for bringing sheep and goats into Ohio for exhibition, sale or breeding (1)Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued within 30 days of the opening date of the exhibition. (2)CVI must be signed by the owner and the veterinarian attesting to the following statement: “the sheep/goats in this shipment are not known to be under any movement restrictions because of scrapie.” (3)Show no evidence of infectious or contagious disease. (4)All sheep and goats must be identified with official USDA identification (USDA approved sheep tags, USDA approved tattoos, or identification in the Scrapie Flock Certification Program.) (5)If the animal was born after January 1, 2002, it must have official USDA sheep/goat identification and be identified to the flock of birth. B.Identification requirements for sexually intact sheep and goats moving within Ohio for exhibition including sales. (1)Official USDA sheep/goat identification in the form of an approved tag or tattoo. (2)If the animal was born after January 1, 2002, it must have official USDA sheep/goat identification and be identified to the flock of birth either by an ear tag or tattoo placed by the owner of the flock of birth, or a tag or tattoo placed by the purchaser. (3)The identification requirement for flocks enrolled in the Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program qualify as official USDA identification for exhibition and interstate movement; no other special identification is needed.
Ohio sheep and goat wethers that are less than 18 months of age exhibited in Ohio do not require USDA identification . (The Erie County Fair rules state that ALL sheep and goats exhibited at the Erie County Fair must have official USDA identification and County tags. )
C.“Exhibition” means any public show of animals which is sponsored by or under the control of an Ohio county or independent agricultural society OR the Ohio State Fair OR which is assembled for a period which exceeds 36 hours OR contains animals of origins other than Ohio. This includes show lamb and goat sales, consignment sales of livestock and jackpot shows. SHEEP AND GOAT EXHIBITION REQUIREMENTS (cont) C. Responsibilities of an exhibition sponsor (includes show lamb and goat sales, consignment sales of livestock and jackpot shows): 1. Must have an approved veterinarian 2. Buildings, pens, stalls, rings and other enclosures in which animals are to be quartered for exhibition must be cleaned and disinfected prior to the exhibition under the direction of the approved veterinarian. 3. The approved veterinarian is required to: A. Examine CVI when required; and B. Inspect livestock for infectious or contagious diseases within a reasonable time of arrival; and C. Inspect livestock daily. 4. May order the immediate removal of any animal which , in the opinion of the approved veterinarian, places other animals at unacceptable risk of disease. 5. Maintain a record for one year from the date of the exhibition of each animal present at the exhibit. Sheep and goat sale records must be kept for 5 years. (See (F) below) E.For livestock purchased at an exhibition and moved out of state , an accredited veterinarian must issue a certificate of veterinary inspection before the animal moves across the state line. F.The Code of Federal Regulations requires that sheep and goat sale records be kept for 5 years by the seller, the buyer and the exhibition/sale sponsor. The records must contain the following information: 1. Name and address of the seller, telephone number if available; and 2. Name and address of the buyer, telephone number if available; and 3. Official identification when required as indicated in part A and B of these requirements; and 4. Date of sale. OHIO 2008 LIVESTOCK TAMPERING EXHIBITION RULES As used in Chapter 901-19 of the Administrative Code (A) “Accessory reproductive tissue” includes but is not limited to epididymis. 901-19-01Definitions (B) “Agricultural Society” or “Society” means a county agricultural society or an independent agricultural society that is organized under the laws of the State of Ohio. (C)“Approved” when used in reference to drugs, means approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration for use in the species indicated on the label. (D)“Breed show or class” means a show or class limited to breeding stock of a specific breed of livestock. (E)“Class” means a division within a show or exhibition as defined by a sponsor. (F)“Department” means the Department of Agriculture created under Section 121.02 of the Ohio Revised Code. (G)“Designee” when used in reference to an exhibitor, means a member of the exhibitor’s family or household or any other registered or authorized representative of the exhibitor. (H)“Director” means the Director of Agriculture appointed pursuant to Section 121.03 of the Revised Code. (I)“Drug” means drug as defined in division (C) of section 4729.02 of the Ohio Revised Code and its metabolites. (J)“Drug Use Notification Form” means the document completed in accordance with Rule 901-19-06 of the Administrative Code. K)“Exhibition drug residue legal” means an animal has not been administered a drug; or if administered a drug, the withdrawal period has elapsed at the time the Drug Use Notification Form is completed. (L)“Exhibitor” means any person who shows, displays, or exhibitslivestock at an exhibition. (M)“Extra label use” means the actual or intended use of a drug in livestock in a manner other than in accordance with the drug label directions. (N)“Fair” means the annual exhibition held by the Ohio Expositions Commission, pursuant to Division (A) (1) of Section 991.03 of the Ohio Revised Code, or a county agricultural society or independent agricultural society, as reported to the Director pursuant to Rule 901-5-11 of the Administrative Code. (O)“Family” means the immediate family of an exhibitor, including but not limited to the exhibitor’s parent, step-parent, foster parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, foster grandparent, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister, half-brother, half-sister, son, daughter, step-son, step-daughter, or guardian. (P)“Grand Champion” means the highest placing livestock entry of a show. (Q)“Household” means the permanent residence address of the exhibitor. 901-19-01Definitions (continued) (R)“Immediately” means the time period between the cessation of administration of a drug and the point at which drug residues in the livestock are within tolerance levels or at zero tolerance, unless a safe level has been established by the United States Food and Drug Administration. (S)“Internal Rule” means any rule adopted by a sponsor or applicable to the sponsor’s exhibition, and includes all mandatory rules and those optional rules from which the sponsor does not exempt itself or its exhibition. (T)“Junior Livestock Show” means a show limited to exhibitors nineyears of age or in the third grade through nineteen years of age, or as authorized to participate in either 4-H, FFA or other youth organization. (U)“Label” means the attached label or the accompanying brochure that lists the approved species, dose, route of administration, withdrawal time and any cautionary statement; a prescription label; the requirements of labeling for an extra label use drug as permitted by the United States Food and Drug administration; and information provided by the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD). (V)“Licensed livestock facility” means a livestock facility licensed pursuant to Chapter 943 of the Ohio Revised Code or a similar law of another state. (W)“Mandatory rule” means any rule adopted by the director relating to food safety or the health, safety, or welfare of livestock and from which a sponsor may not exempt itself or its exhibition. (X)“Market Flock Style Project” means ownership including an individual junior exhibitor, family of a junior exhibitor or a cooperative made up of junior exhibitors. Through this type of ownership, the junior exhibitor's) are to care for, groom, and select any and all birds to be used in exhibitions as well as actively participate in any decision making processes for the flock. (Y)“Market livestock” means exhibition livestock bred, raised and intended for slaughter for food purposes. (Z)“Market Poultry” means birds including, but not limited to, meat chickens, turkeys, geese and ducks. (AA)“Non-terminal Show” means a show in which no livestock is required to be slaughtered. (BB)“Optional Rule” means any rule adopted by the director from which a sponsor may exempt itself or its exhibition. (CC) “Outstanding Market Project” means the exhibitor ranking highest in the outstanding market project competition in a show. (DD) “Over the counter drug” means any drug that lawfully may be purchased without a prescription. (EE) “Partial Terminal Show” means a show in which no fewer than the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion in each show or market class of livestock are sent directly to slaughter or to a licensed livestock facility no later than or immediately following the conclusion of the exhibition(FF) “Prescription” means prescription as defined in Division (G) of Section 4729.02 of the Ohio Revised Code. (GG) “Quarantine” means isolation pursuant to Section 941.07 of the Ohio Revised Code. (HH)“Reserve grand champion” means the second highest placing livestock entry of a show. (II)“Residue” means residues as defined in Division (1) of Section 941.01 of the Ohio Revised Code. (JJ)“Show” means that part of the exhibition restricted to exhibiting a single species and category of livestock such as, by way of example, but not limited to, market steer, dairy goats and market lambs. (KK)“Slick Clipping” or “Body Shaving” means having hair that is less than one half inch in length on the body of market hogs. (LL) “Terminal Show” means a show in which all livestock entered in the show are sent directly to slaughter or to a licensed livestock facility no later than or immediately following the conclusion of the exhibition. (MM)“Tolerance level” means the detectable level of a residue or other substance in livestock, in a livestock test sample, or in food, as that word is defined in Division (A)(5) of Section 3715.01 of the Ohio Revised Code, in a level less than or equal to the maximum level determined to be safe, acceptable or non-violative by the United States Food and Drug Administration. (NN)“Unlawful substance” means any of the following: (1)Any drug prohibited by Division (E)(1)(b) of Section 901.76 or Section 2925.04 of the Ohio Revised Code; or (2)A substance which is not normally found in or does not naturally occur in livestock; or (3)A substance which is normally found in or does naturally occur in livestock, but is detected or discerned in an amount or area greater than normal; or (4)Any drug required to be listed, but which is not listed on a drug use notification form; or (5)Any drug present in an animal regardless of how the drug came to be present, if the drug was not administered under paragraphs (A), (B) or (C) of Rule 901-19-04 of the Administrative Code. (OO)“Veterinarian” means any person licensed to practice veterinary medicine under Chapter 4741 of the Ohio Revised Code or under the similar laws of another state. (PP)“Withdrawal period” or “withdrawal time” means the interval from the time livestock is removed from medication until all residues are within the tolerance level. 901-19-02Types of Shows; Slaughter. This is a mandatory rule. (A)The sponsor of an exhibition shall designate each of the shows held at the exhibition as one of the following types:terminal show, partial terminal show, or non-terminal show. B)All of the following junior livestock shows or classes at a fair must be terminal shows or partial terminal shows:market beef steer, market hog, market lamb, market dairy steer, veal calf, and market goat unless at least thirty days prior to the opening of the show, the sponsor has submitted a written request to exempt a show from this provision, and the director has provided written authorization granting this request prior to the start of the fair. (C)All livestock which participate in a terminal show shall be slaughtered.The livestock shall be consigned to slaughter either at the conclusion of the show or immediately following the exhibition. (D)In a partial terminal show at least the Grand Champion and the Reserve Grand Champion shall be slaughtered.Prior to the show, the sponsor of the exhibition may require that additional livestock from a partial terminal show shall be slaughtered.The livestock shall be consigned to slaughter either at the conclusion of the show or immediately following the exhibition. (E)All livestock required to be slaughtered under this rule shall be slaughtered at a meat establishment either licensed by the department or granted inspection by the United States Department of Agriculture. (F)Notwithstanding paragraphs (B), (C) and (D) of this rule, livestock required to be slaughtered under this rule may, at the option of the sponsor of the exhibition, be consigned to a licensed livestock facility for sale provided that: (1)The livestock is consigned either at the conclusion of the show or immediately following the exhibition; and (2)The livestock is sold only for slaughter. G)From the beginning of the exhibition until departure for slaughter or consignment to a licensed livestock facility, the exhibitor or the exhibitor’s designee shall be responsible for caring for the livestock H)Livestock destined for slaughter or consignment to a licensed livestock facility shall not be removed from the exhibition grounds until the livestock is transported to slaughter or to the licensed livestock facility or until the sponsorapproves movement of the livestock to another secure area for: (1)Disease control in accordance with paragraph (B)(4) of Rule 901:1-18-03 of the Administrative Code; and (2)Quarantine for residue to allow a withdrawal time as determined by the approved fair veterinarian or in accordance with the instructions listed on the drug use notification form to elapse and may be subject to testing. (I)All livestock destined for slaughter shall be subject to testing by the Director in accordance with Section 901.73 of the Ohio Revised Code. (J)Livestock carcasses passing inspection may be released for normal disposition. (K)During inspection or testing, if the livestock carcass is preliminarily determined to have been tampered with or found to contain an unlawful substance, one of the following shall occur: (1)If the livestock carcass must be trimmed or reconditioned to comply with the meat inspection requirements, the carcass shall be trimmed and reconditioned and released to the exhibitor, unless the successful bidder accepts the trimmed or reconditioned carcass. (2)If the livestock carcass cannot be trimmed or reconditioned, it shall be condemned in accordance with the meat inspection requirements. (L)Livestock entered in or eligible for a carcass contest prior to or during a terminal, partial terminal or non-terminal show must be exhibition drug residue legal at the time of show and eligible for immediate slaughter. 901-19-03Auction Sales at Terminal or Partial Terminal Shows. This is a mandatory rule: (A)A sponsor may hold an auction sale of livestock exhibited at a terminal show or partial terminal show. (B)An exhibitor who exhibits livestock at a terminal show or partial terminal show consents to participating in the subsequent auction sale. (C)All bidders at an auction sale following a terminal show or partial terminal show consent to the slaughter of the livestock or delivery to a licensed livestock facility. (D)Title to livestock sold at an auction sale and subsequently presentedfor slaughter or sale at a licensed livestock facility shall remain vested in the exhibitor, or if the exhibitor is not the owner, in the owner until the livestock has been passed by inspection and released in accordance with paragraph (K)(1) and (K)(2) of Rule 901-19-02 of the Administrative Code and passes all testing performed by or at the direction of the department or the sponsor. (E)At the discretion of the sponsor, the sponsor may collect the sale proceeds from the successful bidder and retain the proceeds until the carcass of the livestock has been released or may allow the successful bidder to withhold payment of the proceeds until the carcass is released.In the event the carcass is not released, the sponsor shall return the sale proceeds to the successful bidder. (F)Prior to the auction, the sponsor shall announce the identification of the exhibition livestock which have been administered drugs for which the withdrawal time has not elapsed. 901-19-04Prohibited Practices. This is a mandatory rule. No person shall: (A)Administer or cause or permit to be administered a prescription drugto livestock either immediately before an exhibition or during an exhibition unless the prescription drug is administered: (1)By or under the supervision and direction of a veterinarian; and, (2)Only in accordance with label directions; and, (3)In conjunction with a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship; and, (4)For a valid medical purpose; and, (5)A Drug Use Notification Form is completed and filed in accordance with applicable requirements of Rule 901-19-06 of the Administrative Code. (B)Administer or cause, or permit to be administered an over the counter drug to livestock either immediately before an exhibition or during an exhibition, unless the over the counter drug is administered: (1) By or under the supervision or direction of the exhibitor, the exhibitor’s designee, the owner of the livestock or a veterinarian; and, (2) Only in accordance with label directions; and, (3) Only for a valid medical purpose; and, (4) A Drug Use Notification Form is completed and filed in accordance with the applicable requirements of Rule 901-19-06 of the Administrative Code. C)Administer or cause, or permit to be administered either a prescription drug or an over the counter drug other than in accordance with the drug’s label directions, unless extra label use of the drug is: (1) By or under the supervision and direction of a veterinarian; and, (2) Only in accordance with the extra label directions provided by the veterinarian; and, (3) In conjunction with a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship; and, (4) For a valid medical purpose; and, (5) A Drug Use Notification Form is completed and filed in accordance with the applicable requirements of Rule 901-19-06 of the AdministrativeCode; and (6) An extended withdrawal time is assigned to the drug by the veterinarian as part of the extra label directions and reported on the Drug Use Notification Form. (D)Show, sell, or offer for sale any livestock which contains an unlawful substance or has been subjected to unacceptable practices. (E)Show any livestock which contains a drug in an amount which exceeds the tolerance level if established or sale level; or, a drug for which the withdrawal period has not elapsed unless administered in accordance with paragraphs (A), (B) or (C) of this Rule. (F)Sell or offer for sale in an auction at a terminal show or partial terminal show an animal that contains a drug in an amount which exceeds the tolerance level if established or safe level; or, a drug for which the withdrawal period has not elapsed unless administered in accordance with paragraphs (A), (B) or (C) of this Rule. (G)Exhibit an animal which has been tranquilized. (H)Make a false statement on a Drug Use Notification Form. (I)Fail to file or update a Drug Use Notification Form as required by 901-19-06 of the Administrative Code. (J)Negligently cause an unlawful substance to be present in an animal. (K)Fail to sign a chain of custody form. (L)Violate a mandatory rule. (M)Violate any optional rule from which a sponsor could have exempted itself or its exhibition, but did not. (N)Fail to render assistance as provided by Section 901.73 of the Ohio Revised Code. 901-19-05Responsibilities of an Exhibition Sponsor. This is a mandatory rule: (A)Every Sponsor of an exhibition shall appoint a person as its records official.The records official shall receive and maintain the Drug Use Notification Forms filed under Rule 901-19-06 of the Administrative Code. (1)The records official shall reject any drug use notification form that is incomplete, illegible or unsigned.At the close of the exhibition the records official shall turn over all the Drug Use Notification Forms received by him to the Sponsor. (2)The Sponsor shall maintain all Drug Use Notification Forms for a period of one year from the close of an exhibition. The Drug Use Notification Forms shall be available to the Department for inspection and copying upon request. (3)Review the submitted Drug Use Notification forms prior to the show for compliance with paragraph (I) of rule901-19-06 and rule 901-19-07 of the Administrative Code. (4)Review the submitted Drug Use Notification Forms for compliance with paragraph (B) ofrule 901-19-38 of the Administrative Code. (B)The Sponsor of an exhibition shall provide information requested by the Director on a form prescribed by the Director, at least ten days before the start of the exhibition. (C)The Sponsor of an exhibition shall, prior to the start of an exhibition, establish a method of identifying each animal in a terminal, partial terminal, or non-terminal show and maintain a chain of custody for each market livestock animal from the show through consignment to either slaughter or a licensed livestock facility for sale.The Sponsor shall maintain a record of the identity of each animal and its chain of custody for a period of one year from the date of the last day of an exhibition. (D)All county and independent agricultural societies and the Ohio Expositions Commission shall print Chapter 901:1-18 of the Ohio Administrative Code (Ohio’s Livestock Health Exhibition Rules) in their premium book for the current year. (E)The Sponsor of a county or independent agricultural society or the Ohio Exposition Commission shall provide a livestock exhibitor or an adult advisor, upon request, a copy of Chapter 901-19 of the Administrative Code and print in their current premium book the following notice: “Chapter 901-19, of the Administrative Code (Ohio Livestock Tampering Exhibition Rules) will be made available to a livestock exhibitor or an adult advisor, upon request.” (F)If Chapter 901-19 of the Administrative Code (Ohio Livestock Tampering Exhibition Rules) for the upcoming show season is available prior to the sponsor’s printing deadline, the sponsor may elect to include entire text of these rules within their premium book. (G)All other exhibitions shall provide to exhibitors, upon request, a copy of Chapters 901:1-18 and 901-19 of the Administrative Code and shall include the following statement in at least one written announcement prior to the beginning of the exhibition, “the exhibition’s management will provide, upon request of an exhibitor, a copy of Chapters 901:1-18 (Ohio’s Livestock Health Exhibition Rules and 901-19 (Ohio’s Livestock Tampering Exhibition Rules) of the Administrative Code. 901-19-06Drug Use Notification This is a mandatory rule. (A)The exhibitor and the owner of the animal are jointly and severally responsible for completing and filing the Drug Use Notification Form in the manner required by this Rule. (B)The Drug Use Notification Form shall be signed by either the exhibitor or the owner.If the person signing the form is a minor child, the form may be co-signed by a parent or guardian of the minor child. (C)A Drug Use Notification Form shall be completed for every animal from which a test sample is collected at every terminal and partial terminal or non-terminal show and for every animal that is administered a drug either immediately before or during an exhibition. (D)The Director shall require a Drug Use Notification Form to be completed for livestock, including market steer, market hog, market lamb, veal calf, market dairy steer, market goats, market poultry, lactating dairy cattle and lactating goats in a junior livestock show at a fair. (E)The Drug Use Notification Form shall be filed with the records official prior to the show in which the animal is entered. (F)The Director may require a Drug Use Notification Form to be completed for livestock exhibited at any type of show including a non-terminal show. (G)If at any time after the Drug Use Notification Form is filed, the information on the form regarding drug use changes or if a drug is subsequently administered, an updated Drug Use Notification Form shall promptly be filed with the records official. (H)No person shall submit an incomplete, illegible or unsigned Drug Use Notification Form. (I)When a Drug Use Notification Form submitted to a records official for livestock is incomplete, illegible or unsigned neither the exhibitor nor the owner shall, until the defect is corrected: (1)Receive any prizes or awards from shows in which the livestock was exhibited prior to the time the drug use notification form was to be filed. (2)Participate in any shows or sales held subsequent to thetime the Drug Use Notification Form was to be filed. 901-19-07Quality Assurance This is a mandatory rule. Sponsors shall require exhibitors at fairs sponsored by county or independent agricultural societies or the Ohio Exposition Commission to annually attend or complete a Quality Assurance Program sponsored and conducted cooperatively by the exhibition sponsor, Ohio State University extension and agricultural commodity organizations. Alternatively, at the discretion of the Ohio State University Extension, or Ohio Agricultural Education, an exhibitor may pass a test based on the appropriate skill level for ;their age (twelve to fourteen or fifteen to eighteen) under the supervision of Ohio State University Extension or Ohio Agricultural education before exhibiting terminal or partial terminal market livestock, including market poultry, lactating dairy cattle and lactating goats in a junior livestock show.Youth who pass the test will be exempt from annual quality assurance recertification until they move to the next age bracket or they are no longer a junior exhibitor (nineteen years of age or older on December thirty first of their last year. 901-19-09Drug Residues in Non-Terminal Show Animals. This is a mandatory rule. (A)A person may, notwithstanding paragraph (E) of Rule 901-19-04 of theAdministrative Code, show at a non-terminal show an animal which has been administered a drug provided they are in compliance with the following: (1)The drug is a prescription drug or an extra label use of a drug and the drug is prescribed by a veterinarian pursuant to a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship: and (2)The drug is administered or used only in accordance with label directions or the prescription; and, (3)The drug is administered or used only for medical purposes;and, (4)A drug use notification form is completed and filed in accordance with the applicable requirements of Rule 901-19-06 of the Administrative Code (B)Milk or other food obtained from livestock administered or treated with a drug and permitted to exhibit pursuant to paragraph (A) of this Rule shall not be used for human consumption. 901-19-10Testing Requirements and Test Results. This is a mandatory rule. (A)Urine, blood, tissue and other test samples shall be collected in accordance with the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s protocol for the collection of livestock test samples at exhibitions.Test samples may be collected before, during or immediately after a show.Deviation from the protocol shall be noted. (B)The director may at his discretion, collect any urine, blood, tissue or other test samples from exhibition animals at the time of slaughter. 901-19-11Humane Treatment of Livestock. This is a mandatory rule. (A)A person shall treat livestock in a humane manner and in accordance with acceptable commercial practices so as to protect the health, safety and welfare of the livestock. B)All exhibitors shall comply with and abide by the policy statement and “code of practices” of the Ohio Livestock Coalition. 901-19-12Acceptable Practices This is a mandatory rule. The following practices are deemed acceptable to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of livestock: (A)Adding caffeine free soda pop, gelatin or other sweeteners to drinking water in nominal amounts to encourage water consumption; (B)Hoof trimming; (C)Cosmetic dehorning in market class livestock, (D) Using collodion as a teat sealant, but for no longer than 18 hours; (E)Adding molasses or other sweeteners to feed to encourage consumption (F)Properly administered and approved growth implants; (G)Castration; (H)Beak trimming; (I)Dehorning (J)Tattooing (K)Hot or freeze branding; (L)Humane ringing; (M)Tail docking; (N)Ear notching; (O)Ear tagging; (P)Shearing; (Q)Drenching of lambs for a medical condition at an exhibition when diagnosed by a licensed Veterinarian. (R)Acceptable surgery, including clamps, bands and chemical castration. (S)Application of ice, ice packs, cold packs or cold compresses prescribed to relieve heat stress or a medical condition diagnosed by a licensed veterinarian at an exhibition. 901-19-13Unacceptable Practices. This is a mandatory rule. The following practices are detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare oflivestock and are prohibited: (A)Applying any electrical, mechanical, or other appliance to livestock repeatedly or for a prolonged period in violation of Section 313.2 of the United States Code of Federal Regulation (B)Hitting, striking, beating, or otherwise impacting livestock that induces swelling or enhances, transforms or changes the true confirmation, configuration, or appearance of the livestock; 901-19-13Unacceptable Practices. Cont. (C)Plugging of teats; (D)Sealing of teats using unapproved substances or for longer than 18 hours using approved substances; (E)Injecting material into udders or teats for non-medical purposes or otherwise artificially modifying the appearance or confirmation of the udder or teat; (F)Using ice, ice packs, cold packs or cold compresses internally or externally other than in accordance with paragraph (S) of Rule 901-19-12 of the Administrative Code; (G)Using a stomach tube or pump for any purpose other than for the relief of tympani or gas on the day of exhibiting. (H)Drenching of lambs at an exhibition is prohibited except as provided under paragraph (Q) of Rule 901-19-12 of the Ohio Administrative Code. 901-19-19Absolute Liability. This is a mandatory rule. (A)Both the exhibitor and the owner of livestock are absolutely liable todiscipline under Rule 901-19-21 of the Administrative Code for the presence of an unlawful substance in livestock and unacceptable practices done to livestock. (B)If the exhibitor or the owner was a minor child at the time the unlawful substance or unacceptable practice was detected, the parent or guardian of the person shall also be absolutely liable to discipline under Rule 901-19-21 of the Administrative Code for the presence of an unlawful substance in livestock and unacceptable practices done to livestock. (C) The Director or the Sponsor imposing discipline under paragraph (A) of this Rule upon a person, shall mitigate the discipline imposed based upon one or more of the following facts if established: (1)The person did not introduce the unlawful substance into theanimal or do any unacceptable practices to the livestock; (2)The person had no actual or constructive knowledge that the unlawful substance was introduced into the livestock or that unacceptable practices had been done to the livestock (3)The unlawful substance was not introduced into the livestock and the unacceptable practices were not done to the livestock through the person’s negligence 901-19-21Disciplinary Action. This is a mandatory rule. (A)Any person who violates a provision of Sections 901.70 through 901.76 inclusive, or 2925.04 of the Ohio Revised Code or any provision of this chapter, is subject to any of the following disciplinary actions: (1)Disqualification from any exhibition; (2)Disqualification of the exhibition livestock from any exhibition; (3)Continuing education; (4)Written letter of reprimand; (5)Forfeiture or return of awards, prizes, premiums or proceeds; (6)Pre-exhibition drug testing. (B)Disqualification may include any or all shows and classes and may be for any number of years. (C)Anyone who violates Rule 901-19-07 of the Administrative Code may be given a letter of reprimand for the first offense. 901-19-31Responsibilities of and Assistance to Junior Fair Exhibitors. This is an optional rule. (A)A junior livestock show exhibitor shall be responsible for the continuous care, grooming, and preparation of the livestock entered in the junior livestock show. (B)An exhibitor may receive assistance in the care, grooming, and preparation of the livestock entered in the junior livestock show, provided that the assistance shall be limited to explanation or demonstration provided by the following: (1)Family members; (2)Household members; (3)Advisors or adult volunteers of 4-H or FFA in the exhibitor’s club or county; (4)Vocational agriculture instructors; (5)County extension agents; (6)Department representatives; (7)Veterinarians; (8)Members of the exhibitor’s 4-H club, FFA chapter, or otheryouth organizations; (9)Guest speakers of the 4-H, FFA, or other youth organizations (C)Any person not specified in paragraph (B) of this Rule who provides assistance to a junior livestock show exhibitor shall register in writing with the sponsor. The responsibility to register rests with the exhibitor.An assistant may register for more than one exhibitor.Failure to register constitutes grounds for disciplinary action against the exhibitor.Assistance shall be limited to explanation and minimal demonstration. 901-19-32Breed Shows or Classes. This is an optional rule. In breed shows or classes, the rules of the breed association shall constitute acceptable grooming practices for that breed’s show or class, unless otherwise modified by a mandatory rule. 901-19-33Prohibited Grooming Practices. This is a mandatory rule. The following grooming practices are prohibited in market classes and non-breed shows or classes: (A)Using any substance to enhance or change the color of the livestock, including the livestock’s hide or hooves; (B) Adding any substance, material, gas, solid, or liquid internally or externally to build up, change or alter the shape or conformation of the livestock, including by way of example but not limited to rope, false hair, graphite, hemp, and powders. (C)Pigmented grooming aides or materials. (D)Slick clipping or body shaving of market hogs except on the ears and tail. 901-19-34Outstanding Market Project Competition. This is an optional rule. An exhibition may provide for an outstanding market project competition in one or more classes.The competition may include an evaluation of the livestock, demonstration of the exhibitor’s showmanship abilities, and a skillathon or interview judging.The skillathon or interview judging may include demonstration of the exhibitor’s knowledge of quality assurance principles, as set forth in an industry publication or in a publication such as the “Caring For Animals” handout or by viewing the “Caring for Animals Video” available from a county extension office. 901-19-35Recognition of Disciplinary Actions. This is an optional rule. (A)Disciplinary action by a sponsor against a person for a violation of sections 901.70 to 901.76, inclusive, or 2925.04 of the Revised Code or chapter 901-19 of the Administrative Code shall be given full faith and credit and shall be honored at all exhibitions. (B)A person who has been convicted of violating section 901.70 to 901.76, inclusive, or 2925.04 of the Revised Code shall be prohibited from participating in any exhibition for a minimum period of three years. 901-19-38False, Deceptive or Unacceptable Practices. This is an optional rule. The following are unacceptable practices: (A)Castration of livestock for purposes of this rule which exceed the following criteria is an unacceptable practice: (1)Cattle over eight months of age; (2)Swine over seventy-five pounds; or (3)Sheep over seventy-five pounds. (B)Show any market livestock which has been treated in accordance withparagraph (A), (B) or (C) of 901-19-04 of the Administrative Code when a side effect of the drug conceals, enhances, transforms or changes the true confirmation or condition of the livestock. (C)Any natural occurrence or surgical process which results in testicular tissue remaining in the body of exhibition livestock except rabbits and poultry. 901-19-39Ownership Requirements. This is a mandatory rule. A)No person shall register, enter, or exhibit in a junior livestock exhibition any of the livestock listed in paragraph (A)(1) to (A)(6) of this rule unless the person has owned the livestock for not less than the length of time listed: (1)market steers—150 days;(4)market lambs—60 days; (2)market dairy steers—150 days;(5)market goats—60 days; (3)market hogs—60 days;(6)veal calves—60 days; and, (7)market poultry—within five days of hatch including all individual participants in a cooperative (B)No person shall register, enter or exhibit livestock in a junior breeding livestock exhibition unless the person has owned the livestock for not less than sixty days or, if the livestock is registered, the livestock has been registered in the person’s name for not less than sixty days. (C)For any exhibition other than those listed in paragraphs (A)(1) to (A)(7) and paragraph (B) of this rule, the length of time a person shall own livestock before the person may register, enter, or exhibit the livestock at an exhibition may be set by either the sponsor of the exhibition or a breed association. 901-19-40Meetings of the Advisory committee on livestock exhibitions. (A)Board Meetings - A regular meeting of the committee shall be held at least once annually after the fifteenth day of October and before the first day of December. The committee may meet at other times as the chairperson or a majority of the committee members considers appropriate, provided the chairperson gives members written notice of any meeting at least seven days prior to the meeting. (B)Notice of Meetings (1)Regular Meetings: Notice of all of the advisory board’s regularly scheduled meetings, including date, starting time and location shall be sent to the committee members by mail seven days prior to the meeting, and will be posted on the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s web site and in Gongwer at least ten (10) days in advance of all regularly scheduled meeting. (2)Special Meetings: Notice of date, time, place, and purpose of any special meetings shall be placed in Gongwer, on the department’s website and sent to media outlets that requested such information, at least twenty four hoursprior to said meeting. (3)Emergency Meetings: Notice of date, time, location and purpose of all emergency meeting shall be given to all news media who requested prior notification, and on the department’s website. (C)Any person may obtain prior notice of the date, time, and location of any regularly scheduled, special, emergency, or any of the aforementioned meetings when a particular type of business is to be discussed by requesting prior notification in writing from the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Office of Animal Industry, 8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068; or by calling the Animal Industry Division at (614) 728-6220. |
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