swine rules

Jason King, Chairman, 417-276-8495

1. Each member is limited to showing two pigs in a class, except in the pen of three feeder pigs.

2. Gilts may be shown in a gilt and market class. Must weigh in to show in a market class.

3. All market hog exhibitors need to be in place by 8:30 a.m.

ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITION

Polk County Fair follows all health requirements provided by the State Veterinary Office for the Missouri State Fair. These may be found at the Missouri State Fair web page www.mostatefair.com. Health papers must be obtained from a veterinarian and in the possession of the exhibitor.

SHOWMANSHIP TROPHIES will be awarded as follows:

Beginner – 6-7 years of age; Junior – 8-10 years of age; Intermediate – 11-13 years of age; Senior – 14-17 years of age; Advanced 18-21 years of age.

Classes

Berkshire – A Duroc – D Other – G Tamworth - J Chester White – B Hampshire – E Poland – H Yorkshire - K Cross Bred – C Landrace – F Spotted – I

1. Gilt, farrowed March 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023

2. Gilt, farrowed February 1, 2023 to February 28, 2023

3. Gilt, farrowed January 1, 2023 to January 31, 2023

4. Gilt, farrowed December 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022

5. Grand and Reserve Champion Gilt.

6. Boar, farrowed March 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023

7. Boar, farrowed February 1, 2023 to February 28, 2023

8. Boar, farrowed January 1, 2023 to January 31, 2023

9. Boar, farrowed December 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022

10. Grand and Reserve Champion Boar.

11. Market Hog, (220+ pounds) any breed, se and including cross.

12. Grand & Reserve Champion Market Hog.

13. Pen of three feeder pigs, (40-65 pounds) any breed or sex.

14. Pen of three feeder pigs, (65-90 pounds) any breed or sex.

15. Prospective Market Hog Class, (under 220 pounds) (Weighed day of show and then divided into classes).

16. Grand and Reserve Prospect

17. Pee Wee Class – youth ages 4 and 5

BLUE RIBBON-$15

RED RIBBON-$13

WHITE RIBBON-$10