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BEEF ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION
Sheep Show Information
Entries – Online ONLY - www.mnyouthlivestockexpo.com
Entries close by Wednesday, May 31
Late entries close Wednesday, June 7
MARKET LAMB & WETHER SHOW SPECIFIC INFORMATION
MARKET LAMB & WETHER DAM SHOW – Sunday, July 2
MARKET LAMB & WETHER DAM JUDGE – Jake Warntjes, TX
MARKET LAMB & WETHER DAM SHOWMANSHIP JUDGE - Jake Warntjes, TX
EXHIBITS ARE RELEASED AFTER SHOWING & AREA CLEANED UP
MARKET LAMB/WETHER DAM SHOW
Entries – Online ONLY - www.mnyouthlivestockexpo.com
Entries close by Wednesday, May 31
Late entries close Wednesday, June 7
• Each exhibitor can show a total of 6 sheep not to exceed: 3 Market Lambs, 3 Wether Dams and 3 Breeding sheep.
• Exhibitors must own and exhibit their own animal.
• Exhibitors must show their own animal in showmanship.
• All Markets Lambs/Wether dams must be identified by a federal ID, examples are listed on page 18.
• Cryptorchid market sheep are not eligible to be nominated for the show.
• Lambs will be subject to drug testing at the discretion of the MYLE Sheep Committee.
• Exhibitors are required to follow the “IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics” guidelines.
WEIGHT DECLARATION
• All Market Lambs/Wether dams will be weighed.
• There will be no minimum or maximum weight.
• Classification and vet check will take place at the scale.
• Sheep must have all blankets pulled at the time of check-in.
• Vets will be checking for club sheep fungus. If fungus is found, the sheep will be ineligible to show.
SHOW STRUCTURE
• Market lamb classes (Ewes and Wethers) will be shown together.
• Sheep will show light to heavy weight.
• Ewe lambs cannot be double entered.
• Show program will be posted after check-in.
• The top two animals from each class will compete for Division Champion, Reserve champion in that breed.
• The top two from each breed will compete for the top 5 overall.
RELEASE TIME
• Market lamb/Wether dams will be released at the conclusion of the Market Sheep Show. Any violation of release rules will result in all premiums withheld and may be barred from future competition.
CLASSES
• Market lamb & Wether Dams
VISUAL CLASSIFICATION
• Crossbreds, Hamp, Suffolk, White Face, White Breed Influenced, Southdown and Natural Colored
Questions about the Market Lamb & Wether Dam Shows Contact: Jim Nesseth 507-841-0325 and Dave Resch 952-449-1793
Minnesota Bred And Raised Division
MYLE exhibitors are allowed to enter Minnesota Bred and Raised division. The exhibitor is required to complete the official verification form (affidavit) at the time of entry. And, present the original form at time of check-in. This division designed for animals that are bred and raised in the state of Minnesota. Minnesota Bred and Raised means that the dam was owned by a Minnesota breeder at the time of conception and that the animal was born in the state of Minnesota. Beef Species participating: Market Lambs and Breeding Ewes. If animals are falsely entered in the Minnesota Bred and Raised division will automatically disqualify the animal (s) and the exhibitor from the Minnesota Youth Livestock Expo, including forfeiture of all proceeds and awards from the Minnesota Youth Livestock Expo.
BRING COMPLETED OFFICIAL NOMINATION FORM TO CHECK-IN - SEEP PAGE 11 FOR A SAMPLE. NO FORM, NO SHOW.
Official Nomination Form Online: www.mnyouthlivestockexpo.com
Breeding Ewe Show Specific Information
BREEDING EWE SHOW - Saturday, July 1
BREEDING EWE JUDGE – Dave Pearson, ND
BREEDING EWE SHOWMANSHIP JUDGE - Dave Pearson, ND
EXHIBITS ARE RELEASED AFTER SHOWING & AREA CLEANED UP
BREEDING EWE SHOW DETAILS
• Exhibitors may show up to three (3) sheep per division. [Divisions are: market lamb, wether dam and breeding ewe]. You may enter additional alternates(at a reduced entry fee). Substitutes are not allowed after entries close. Sheep may be entered in the family name and assigned to specific kids at check in. Entries open May 17 and close June 1.
• To be eligible for exhibition, breeding ewes must be registered by the official breed association in the name of the youth or youth’s family/farm by July 1st. Lease agreements (like those used by Minnesota 4-H) are allowed, please have a copy with you at check-in.
• All breeding ewes must be identified with an official USDA scrapie identification tag.
• Registration papers should be presented at check-in. Animals whose registration papers are not approved or are still pending will show in the commercial class.
• Only breeding ewes recognized as registered and eligible to show by their respective breed associations will be allowed to compete in the breed classes.
• To be eligible for the commercial breeding ewe class, each ewe must have a known birth date and be identified by an official USDA scrapie identification tag.
• Exhibitor changes of an animal from a breed class to the commercial class will not be allowed after the official entry deadline.
Show Structure
• Entries in the Breeding Ewe Show will be divided by breeds and then by age within the breed. Classes within a breed will not be combined.
• Vet Check will be during market lamb weigh-in and/or in the staging area during showmanship. Vets will be checking for Club Lamb Fungus and other contagious diseases. If fungus is found, the sheep will be ineligible to show.
• Breeding ewe showmanship will be Saturday afternoon, with prizes for the top 5 showpersons in each of 4 age divisions. No premiums for showmanship.
• Breeds with less than four (4) head will show in “All Other Breeds” (AOB).
• Breeds with 4-9 entries will have an additional cash prize for the breed champion.
• Breeds with 10 or more entries will have additional cash prizes for breed champion and reserve champion.
• The top two animals from each class will compete for Breed Champion and Reserve Breed Champion.
• Premiums will be paid for every sheep shown with additional cash prizes for breed champions and Supreme Drive. Each kid will receive a check at the conclusion of the breeding ewe show. Please pick up your check before you leave. Note: Exhibitors showing multiple species at Fairmont - please check with MYLE volunteers to confirm when to pick up your check.
• Each breed’s Champion and Reserve Champion will compete in the Supreme Champion Breeding Ewedrive. The judge may call back additional sheep from a breed to compete in the Supreme Drive.
• There will be significant cash prizes for the top five ewes in the Supreme Drive. Depending on fundraising success, we may be able to pay more than 5 places.
Check In
• Breeding ewe check in is from 8am to noon on Saturday.
• Breeding ewes will be released at the conclusion of the Breeding Ewe Show.
Breeds
• Baby Doll, Columbia, Corriedale, Dorset, Dorper, Hampshire, Katahdin, Montadale, Natural Colored, Polypay, Rambouillet, Shropshire, Southdown, Suffolk, Targhee, AOB, Commercial(additional breeds may be added in future years based on entries).
Classes
• Yearling Ewes –September1, 2021 – August 30th, 2022
• Fall Ewes –September 1, 2022to December 31, 2022
• January Ewe Lambs–January 1, 2023 toJanuary 31, 2023
• February Ewe Lambs – February 1, 2023 to February 28, 2023
• Spring Ewe Lambs – March 1, 2023 to April 30, 2023
Minnesota Bred And Raised Division
MYLE exhibitors are allowed to enter Minnesota Bred and Raised division. The exhibitor is required to complete the official verification form (affidavit) at the time of entry. And, present the original form at time of check-in. This division designed for animals that are bred and raised in the state of Minnesota. Minnesota Bred and Raised means that the dam was owned by a Minnesota breeder at the time of conception and that the animal was born in the state of Minnesota. Beef Species participating: Market Lambs and Breeding Ewes. If animals are falsely entered in the Minnesota Bred and Raised division will automatically disqualify the animal (s) and the exhibitor from the Minnesota Youth Livestock Expo, including forfeiture of all proceeds and awards from the Minnesota Youth Livestock Expo.
BRING COMPLETED OFFICIAL NOMINATION FORM TO CHECK-IN - SEEP PAGE 11 FOR A SAMPLE. NO FORM, NO SHOW.
Official Nomination Form Online: www.mnyouthlivestockexpo.com
Questions about the Breeding Sheep Shows Contact: Jeremy Geske 612-756-1200 jeremy.geske@gmail.com and Mamie Luhman luhmann.maimie@mayo.edu
