Schedule of Events

Saturday, June 17

5:00 p.m. Cattle allowed in the tie-outs

5:00 p.m. Tack allowed in the barns

Sunday, June 18

8:00 a.m. Cattle allowed in barns

1:00 p.m. DAP Cattle Career Development Contest Gammon Barn

3:00 p.m. Junior Board Candidate Interviews

5:30 p.m. Advisor Meeting Show Ring

6:00 p.m. Jr Board, Candidate & Staff Meeting Show Ring

Monday, June 19

8:00 a.m. Exhibitor/Contest Check-in Begins Show Ring

10:15 a.m. Exhibitor & Contest Check-in Ends

10:30 a.m. Cattlemen’s Written Test Youth Inn

11:00 a.m. State Advisor Packets Due to Office

11:30 p.m. Youth Conference I Youth Inn (delegates only)

1:00 p.m. Cattle must be stalled

1:00 p.m. Cattle Check-in Begins Show Ring

4:00 p.m. Cattle Check-in Ends

4:30 p.m. Mentor-Apprentice Youth Inn

5:15 p.m. Line up for state photos

6:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies Show Ring

7:00 p.m. Meal Served

Tuesday, June 20

8:00 a.m. Trans Ova Genetics Team Salesmanship

PI: Show Ring :: PII: Show Ring:: Int: 4H Building :: Senior: 4H Building

12:00 p.m. Youth Conference II Luncheon Youth Inn

12:00 p.m. Shorthorn SideKicks Alliant Energy Landing

1:00 p.m. Obrecht Livestock Speech Contest 4H Building

3:30 p.m. Schrag Nikkel Quiz Bowl 4H Building

6:00 p.m. Meet the Jr Board Candidates & Queens Show Ring

SECTION ONE - GENERAL

Wednesday, June 21

8:00 a.m. Sullivan Supply Showmanship Contest

1:30 p.m. Shorthorn Sidekicks 2

2:00 p.m. Kruse Ranch Cook-Off Contest Alliant Energy Landing

3:00 p.m. Stock Show University

5:00 p.m. Top 10 Senior Showmanship Fitting & Showmanship Finals

Thursday, June 22

8:00 a.m. Ring 1: Bred & Owned Purebred Bull Show, Purebred Prospect & Market Steer

Ring 2: ShorthornPlus Bred & Owned Bull Show, ShorthornPlus Prospect & Market Steers

10:00 a.m. Lassie 101 4H Building

11:00 a.m. Youth Conference III Youth Inn

11:30 a.m. Lassie Princess Hour and Tea 4H Building

12:15 p.m. Sullivan Supply Fitting Contest Covered Arena

3:30 p.m. Inskeep Farms Judging Contest Show Ring

5:30 p.m. Old Pros Showmanship Show Ring

6:30 p.m. Tailgate Party & Cornhole Tournament Alliant Energy Landing

7:00 p.m. TBD Entertainment

Friday, June 23

8:00 a.m. Ring 1: Bred & Owned Purebred Female Show, Bred & Owned ShorthornPlus Female Show

Ring 2: ShorthornPlus Female Show

5:30 p.m. Awards Meal begins serving Show Ring

6:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony Show Ring

Saturday, June 24

8:00 a.m. National Junior Shorthorn Purebred Female Show

12:00 p.m. Release of Arts Etc., Posters, Graphic Design

ALL DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

A. All animals intended for exhibition winthin the State of Iowa will be considered under quarantine and not eligible for showing until the owner or agent presents a CERTIFICATE of VETERINARY INSPECTION, stating the animals are apparently free of infectious or communicable diseases as determined on clinical inspection by an accredited veterinarian within 30 days prior to the date of entry to exhibition grounds.

B. Please note (vet and exhibitor): The certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) must include the name and owner or exhibitor and 911 address of the site the animal reside, the name and 911 address of the exhibition and shall only be used for one exhibition.

ANY EVIDENCE OF WARTS, RINGWORM, FOOT ROT, PINK EYE, DRAINING ABSCESSES, OR ANY OTHER CONTAGIOUS DISEASE WILL ELIMINATE THE ANIMAL FROM THE SHOW.

SECTION TWO – ALL CATTLE

All cattle intended for exhibition shall have individual official identification and be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) that lists official identification. Examples of acceptable official identification include but may not be limited to; a USDA alphanumeric tag, Brucellosis (calfhood) vaccination tag, registry tattoo (if CVI is accompanied with registration papers that shows registry tattoo), or USDA approved RFID or 840 series tag.

TUBERCULOSIS (Iowa is class free):

Cattle originating from an accredited-free state or zone may be exhibited without other testing requirements when accompanied by a CVI that lists official individual identification (see above). Cattle from a herd or area under quarantine for tuberculosis may not be exhibited. Cattle from a state or zone which is not an accredited-free state or zone must meet the following requirements:

1. An individual animal test conducted within 60 days of the exhibition, or

2. Originate from a tuberculosis accredited-free herd, with the accredited herd number and date of last test listed on the CVI.

BRUCELLOSIS (Iowa is class free):

A. Native Iowa cattle originating from a herd not under quarantine can be exhibited without other testing requirements when accompanied by a CVI, showing individual identification.

B. Cattle originating outside the state must meet one of the following requirements: a. Originate from Brucellosis Class “Free” states when accompanied by a CVI and showing individual official identification, or b. Official vaccinates under 24 months when accompanied by a CVI, showing official calfhood vaccination and individual official identification, or c. Animals of any age originating from a herd not under quarantine when accompanied by a CVI, showing a report of a negative brucellosis test conducted within 30 days prior to opening date of exhibition and individual official identification, or d. Originate from a certified brucellosis-free herd, accompanied by a CVI, showing individual identity, herd number, and date of last test, or e. Calves under 6 months of age when accompanied by a CVI, showing individual official identification.

NOTES

1. All brucellosis tests must have been confirmed by a State-Federal Laboratory

2. All nurse cows that accompany calves to be exhibited must meet above health requirements.

3. All cattle originating from states not officially classified as brucellosis or tuberculosis free must obtain a pre-entry permit from the Iowa State Vet’s Office (515.281.5547)

4. Official individual identification listed on a CVI required for all cattle of any age coming in from out of state used for shows and exhibitions.

5. Trichomoniasis testing is not required for exhibition bulls temporarily in the state that leave after the event.

Enter May 1: $45 per entry

Bedding/Stalling: $50 per animal

Enter after May 1: $75 per entry

Extra Shirts: $15

Exhibitor Fee: $50

Meal Packets: $35 (includes two tickets)

**Please Note: If you plan to show an animal in multiple shows, you must pay an entry fee for each show they will be exhibited in. For example, showing in the bred &owned show and the owned show, you would pay $90 entry + $50 bedding. **

Online entries will include entry fee (per show) and stalling/bedding fee for each animal in the barns and tieouts, exhibitor fee, and additional options.

• Entries must be paid online at time of entry or they will not be processed. There will be NO refunds on entries. See General Rule #6.

• Entry fee is $45 per show entry.

• If you are showing an animal in more than one show it must be entered for each show.

• There is a $50 stalling/bedding fee per head. Tie-out bedding is included. You will not be allowed to tie to trailers for tieouts this year. You can not add your own bedding at tieouts.

• Exhibitors must pay the $50 exhibitor fee during online entry. Exhibitor fee includes: show shirt, contest fee and two meal tickets.

• Purchase extra meal ticket packets can be during online entry.

• No show entries after final deadline of May 15, 2023. No entry substitutions allowed after May 15, 2023.

• All animals must be registered in the sole name of the junior member who will be showing.

Ownership deadline is May 1, 2023. (No farm or family names allowed)

• Cattle will be allowed on the fairgrounds on Saturday, June 17, in tie outs ONLY after 5:00 p.m. Cattle will be allowed in barns after 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 18.

• All cattle must tie out in designated area. You can not tie outside during the day after check-in is completed. All cattle must stay on grounds & in the barns during the day.

• Must bring registration papers and health papers to the show for check-in.

• We will not verify tattoos at check-in but animals tattoo must match the corresponding registration papers. Entries not matching will be disqualified from show. See general rule #9.

• ONLY steers will be weighed at check-in.

Individual Contest including Showmanship, speech and career development contests MUST be entered during online entry. Showmanship entries will not be accepted at junior national.

• All other individual contests must be entered by going through contest registration, Monday, June 19, starting at 8:00 a.m. You will also pick-up your show shirts.

• Group contests will be entered by state advisors. They will be provided the group sign-up sheets to return to the junior director and interns.

• Each exhibitor will be given colored-coded meal tickets at check-in. The color-codes will correspond to the meal.

• Electricity – People should come prepared with generators and extension cords. All generators must be housed outside.

• No generators or gas cans will be allowed inside the barn and must meet local fire codes for inspection by fire marshall.

Exhibitors are reminded that portacools and butt fans are not allowed in the barns.

• Pets are allowed on the fairgrounds, but NOT in the arena/show ring area for any reason or at any time.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. In accordance with grounds policy and this youth event, consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

• If the junior member is unable to show their animal due illness or health, follow the procedure in the show rules. See General Rules #4, #5, #13.

• Animals will NOT be allowed to enter the show ring after the judge has given the signal to walk. See general show rule #18.

• ALL photography, graphic design, speech and career development entries must be submitted by May 15 to contests@shorthorn.org

• There have been some contest rule changes. Be sure to carefully read rules to know all the updates!