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Menard County Livestock Shows

This document provides Virtual Show Guidelines and Rules, updated exhibit classes, and what exhibitors will be required to provide when making entries for

most livestock projects. More specific information on if Cats and Dogs will be face to face or virtual will be provided after July 1.

This document supersedes the original 2020 Show Book.

Information about General Project exhibits and Animal Science Displays Is available

On our website in the Virtual Show Book for the Sangamon-Menard General Project Show.

University of Illinois | U.S. Department of Agriculture | Local Extension Councils Cooperating University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact the

Sangamon County Extension Office at (217) 782-4617. Early request are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.

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You have worked so hard on your 4-H projects and we are excited to see your work. Even though we can’t see you in person this year, online judging is a chance to share what you have learned and get feedback from a judge to help you think about your goals and plans for next year. Exhibits will be judged in the closed-access FairEntry system. After judging is complete, we will look for different ways to share your exhibits for public viewing. We look forward to seeing what you have learned this year and celebrating your accomplishments! Carissa Davis Sharon Lounsberry Amy Zepp akpore@illinois.edu slounsbe@illinois.edu azepp2@illinois.edu

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Virtual Livestock Show Details ……………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………..3-4 Live Animal Exhibit Requirements ………………………………………………………………………..………………..…........................................3 Livestock Show Rules ………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………..……………………………….…5 Premiums……….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….....................……….6 Round Robin/Master Showmanship Contest ……………………………………………………………………………..…….....................…………14 Livestock Auction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….....................…..…..14 Sample Livestock Videos.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….....................…..…..14

4-H Project Guidelines/Exhibit Classes

(Listed alphabetically by project area) Beef….……………………………………………………………………………..…………………. Cat...……………………………………………………………………………………………..……. Dog………………………………………………………………………………………..…………… Goats....................................................................................................... Horse....................................................................................................... Poultry……………………………………………………………………………………..………… Rabbits..……………………………………………………………………………………………… Sheep…………………………………………………………………………..…………………….. Swine………………………………………………………………….………………………………

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VIRTUAL LIVESTOCK SHOW DETAILS This year’s Menard County Livestock Shows scheduled for July 14-18, and the Horse Show scheduled for June 21, will be Virtual via FairEntry. This book contains information about Menard County 4-H Livestock Projects exhibit classes and details of what you will be expected to upload to participate in this year’s virtual shows. Exhibit Requirements All livestock class entries for Beef, Dairy, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep and Swine will require exhibitors to provide a video using the following video requirements: VIDEO REQUIREMENTS

1. Suggested 1080p videos. (most phones automatically film in 1080p).

2. Showman should be dressed in show attire.

3. Videos should be roughly 45 seconds. Must not exceed 60 seconds. 15 seconds per front, side, and rear view.

4. No editing is allowed. Should be a continuous video, with no stopping and restarting. No zooming in and out.

5. Phone must be held SIDEWAYS (Horizontally).

6. In no particular order: a front or chest view, side, and rear view shot should be provided for Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep and Swine. All views 360 for poultry & rabbits. Close ups allowed for dairy udders, poultry wing feathers, and heads of poultry and rabbits.

7. Outside on level ground is best. On table for Poultry and Rabbits. No tall grass or deep bedding.

8. The person filming should NOT move. They can twist their waist to follow the animal, but should not walk while videoing. The showman should show to the camera as if it is the judge. Exception to this is filming of rabbits and poultry.

Entries will be made in FairEntry online, and must be made between July 6-17 You will not log into FairEntry to make your entries until you have completed your videos, following the guidelines provided above. 4-H staff will email you instructions for making your entries and how to upload your videos for judging before FairEntry opens on July 6. (Horse entries are accepted June 17-21, and should follow video and entry directions that will be emailed to them from Carissa Davis).

Keep in mind that your video should be complete and ready for upload before logging in to make entries. We strongly encourage you to not wait until the last minute to complete your videos and make your entries, as technology, weather, and animals aren’t always cooperative! Refer to information provided on page 14 of this book If you would like to see some sample videos.

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Judging and Awards Every exhibitor will receive feedback from their judge through a single text box field in FairEntry. Remember: judging comments can be helpful, but they are only one person's evaluation. Once judging is completed, exhibit photos/videos and awards will be posted for public viewing. This is a requirement for Ag Premium Eligibility. Remember that Ag Premium awards are subject to modification or cancellation in any year for which the General Assembly fails to make an appropriation to fund the premiums. (30 ILCS 120/14(d)) Every exhibit will be awarded a blue, red, or white ribbon. This year we will not be awarding “Champion” or “Best of Show” awards. We want to maintain the integrity of what it means to grant these important awards, it will be difficult for judges to thoroughly examine details in this online format. County 4-H staff are working to plan ways to recognize all participants for their hard work and extra efforts to participate in a virtual show, and awards will be distributed once we are allowed to have group gatherings. Steps to Take Now

1. Please take time now to review the rules, exhibit requirements, and exhibit classes offered for your project areas, and plan what you want to exhibit.

2. Members are required to attend at least one 4-H club meeting during this 4-H year to be eligible to participate in the 4-H shows. Attendance at a virtual meeting that included the basic elements of a regular meeting does “count” to fulfil this requirement. Since many meetings have been canceled and not everyone has access to attend virtual meetings, members can fulfil this attendance requirement by completing an alternative assignment. If you have been unable to attend any meetings this year, contact your county 4-H staff for information on what you can do to fulfill the requirement.

1. If you have not yet met requirements for online ethics certification trainings that are required for members with live animals, please be sure you complete the training(s) required before you make your entries online. YQCA is required for anyone with a live animal for the following species: Beef, Swine, Sheep, Goats, Dairy cows, and Dairy goats. Exhibitors with the following live animal projects - Rabbits, Poultry, Horses, and Dogs & Cats, will take the Quality Assurance & Ethics (QAEC) program instead of YQCA. Exhibitors with both YQCA and QAEC project animals will take both. Remember, QAEC is only taken once in their 4-H career. Exhibitors with No Live Animal project ex. Poster project – do not need to take either YQCA or QAEC. Refer to rule 3 and rule 4 in the Livestock Show Rules on page 5 of this book to access training info. If you have questions, please contact Carissa Davis at akpore@illinois.edu, or Sharon Lounsberry at slounsbe@illinois.edu .

2. Higher speed internet will be helpful when making your entries in the FairEntry system, and uploading your livestock video files to box. Before you are ready to upload your files, think about if you need an alternative internet connection than your home or cell phone. We strongly encourage you to test your WiFi access location before you try uploading all your exhibits. If you need assistance with WiFi access, contact county 4-H staff.

3. Recruit a family member or quarantine buddy to film your livestock videos, and start practicing with your animals. Refer to information on page 14 of this book if you would like to view some sample videos.

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MENARD COUNTY 4-H LIVESTOCK SHOW RULES

1. A record of enrollment must be in the Extension office by March 1 of the current 4-H year and program fee paid in order to exhibit at a 4-H show, receive 4-H premiums, receive other awards or recognition, and sell in the Livestock Auction.

2. 4-H members may exhibit only in projects in which they are enrolled in as of March 1 of the current 4-H year. All projects exhibited must have been owned, made and/or personally cared for by the exhibitor from the required starting date of the project until time of exhibit.

3. To be eligible to exhibit in the live animal classes for Cat, Dog, Horse, Poultry, or Rabbit, the 4-H member must have completed the Quality Assurance & Ethics Certification (QAEC) training sometime throughout their 4-H career, prior to making county show entries. This training is required once during a 4-H member’s career. Training can be accessed online at https://web.extension.illinois.edu/qaec/

4. To be eligible to exhibit in the live animal classes for Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Swine, or Goat, the 4-H member must have completed the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) training this year, prior to making county show entries. Directions can be found here: https://go.illinois.edu/YQCAinfo

5. No entry fee is required for 4-H exhibits. 6. Exhibits Ratings will be rated as follows:

• “A” Blue ribbon = Project meets or exceeds the given requirements. • “B” Red ribbon = Project does not meet requirements or needs minor improvement. • “C” White ribbon = Project does not meet requirements or needs major improvement. Each 4-H entry will be judged on its own merit and not against another 4-Her's project.

7. Judges take into account the age of the exhibitor, knowledge exhibited, as well as the appearance of the exhibit in determining exhibit ratings. The judge’s decision is final unless it has been determined that an exhibitor has not followed the rules for that class.

8. 4-H exhibitors will only be eligible to be paid ONE PREMIUM PER CLASS in any of our 4-H shows. This applies to ANY project area where exhibitors are allowed to exhibit more than one item in a specific class/class number.

9. Entries - Members will register for the show using FairEntry online, and instructions will be provided via email before July 6. Entries will be accepted from July 6-Noon July 17. (Unit Horse Show registration is due June 17-21, refer to Horse Show information email received from Carissa Davis for details).

10. Professional groomers can serve as an excellent resource throughout the year to help members learn skills and techniques for preparing animals for exhibit; HOWEVER, professional groomers are not allowed to prepare 4-H animals for video submissions for the Sangamon County 4-H Show.

11. 4-H exhibitors will only be eligible to be paid ONE PREMIUM PER CLASS in any of our 4-H shows. This applies to ANY project area where you are allowed to exhibit more than one item in a specific class/class number.

12. 4-H Livestock Committee members and Extension Staff reserve the right to make final interpretation on any controversies, covered or not covered in the Show Book. The judge’s decision is final, unless it has been determined that an exhibitor has not followed the guidelines or rules for that exhibit class.

13. 4-H members should dress appropriately for the project being exhibited when livestock videos are filmed. 14. If a 4-H member needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the 4-H Shows, please contact the

local Extension office at 782-4617 as soon as possible. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.

Announcements made after the Show Book printing precede what is in the book.

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PREMIUMS (Subject to funding by State of Illinois General Assembly)

"The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in this Premium Book." ONLY ONE PREMIUM PER CLASS NUMBER may be paid according to rules from the Bureau of County Fairs.

Premiums will be paid on the "X" factor basis. Below is an explanation of why we are using the "X" factor, how it works, and a listing of projects. Premiums will not be listed throughout the Show Book. By utilizing the "X-factor" for County 4-H premiums, 4-H is assuring itself of using all money allocated to premiums without giving out more money than 4-H has. Premiums MAY BE capped at $100 maximum per exhibitor. Basically, the "X-factor" system means: # of 4-H members eligible for premiums times the amount allowed for members by the State, divided by the total number of "X's" accumulated from the county shows. For example: if Steer Project was paid $5 for blue, $4 for red, and $3 for white ratings, the ratings now are 5x, 4x, and 3x.

5, 4, 3x Beef & Steers Dairy Swine Horse Sheep Goats

4, 3, 2x Cats Dogs Rabbits Poultry Small Pets Woodworking Welding Electricity Robotics Aerospace Video/Film Photography Shooting Sports STEAM Sewing Computer Science Technologies

3, 2, 1x ALL Foods and Nutrition ALL Natural Resources Animal Science Displays Shopping in Style Crops & Soils Interior Design Visual Arts Visual Arts: Scrapbooking Visual Arts: Food Decorating Small Engines Communications Entomology Horticulture & Floriculture Welcome to 4-H Geospatial Child Development

Health Geology Bicycle Civic Engagement Consumer Education Forestry Intercultural Leadership Plant & Soil Science Service Learning Small Engines Theatre Arts College & Career Vet Science Weather All Others Not Listed

Understanding IRS regulations: Program Participants (including minors) will be required to provide their social security number or foreign national tax ID number prior to receiving a prize, gift or award to ensure proper IRS reporting as required by law. This sensitive information is kept confidential and handled through security protected software (PEAR). Participants will not be eligible for prize, gift or award if social security or foreign national tax ID information is not provided. This is not a 4-H or University of Illinois directive; this is a requirement of the Internal Revenue Service.

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BEEF SHOW LOCATION: Virtual via FairEntry Entries accepted July 6-Noon July 17 Exhibitors may show in one or more of the following divisions: BEEF HEIFER PRODUCTION Latest Starting Date: May 1 for calf born after Sept. 1, and March 1 for all others Members may exhibit up to three breeds (or crossbred and one other breed) of heifers. PUREBRED HEIFERS

1. Purebred Classes will be shown by age. 2. Members may exhibit a maximum of three animals, and not more than two in any one class.

These may be different breeds. CROSSBRED HEIFER

1. Crossbred classes will be shown by weight. Exhibitors will provide declared weight when making their entries.

2. Members may exhibit a maximum of three animals and not more than two in any one class. They may be different breeds.

BEEF STEER Latest Starting Date: February 1 General Requirements:

1. Beef steers must have been calved after January 1, 2019 and must have been tattooed/weighed on the scheduled Steer Weigh-date.

2. May exhibit a maximum of three steers, may be different breeds. 3. Weight divisions for each breed will be determined after entries are made. Exhibitors will

provide declared weight when making their entries. 4. Purebred Classes will be shown by age. 5. Members may exhibit a maximum of three animals, and not more than two in any one class.

These may be different breeds.

ANGUS 01-Female Jan/Feb/Mar (2020) 02 -Female Nov/Dec 03-Female Sept/Oct 04-Female July/Aug

05-Female May/Jun 06-Female Mar/Apr 07-Female Jan/Feb (2019)

HEREFORD 08-Female Jan/Feb/Mar (2020) 09-Female Nov/Dec 10-Female Sept/Oct 11-Female July/Aug

12-Female May/Jun 13-Female Mar/Apr 14-Female Jan/Feb (2019)

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SHORTHORN 15-Female Jan/Feb/Mar (2020) 16-Female Nov/Dec 17-Female Sept/Oct 18-Female July/Aug

19-Female May/Jun 20-Female Mar/Apr 21-Female Jan/Feb (2019)

SIMMENTAL 22-Female Jan/Feb/Mar (2020) 23-Female Nov/Dec 24-Female Sept/Oct 25-Female July/Aug

26-Female May/Jun 27-Female Mar/Apr 28-Female Jan/Feb (2019)

AOB 29-Female Jan/Feb/Mar (2020) 30-Female Nov/Dec 31-Female Sept/Oct 32-Female July/Aug

33-Female May/Jun 34-Female Mar/Apr 35-Female Jan/Feb (2019)

CROSSBRED HEIFER 36-Crossbred Heifer MARKET ANIMALS 38-Angus 39-Hereford 40-Shorthorn 41-Simmental 42-AOB 43-Crossbred Unit 16 CAT SHOW Scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 9:00 AM Special Events Building (Yellow Door), Logan County Fairgrounds, Lincoln Decision should be shared by July 1 as to if the show will continue as scheduled, or be required to change to a virtual exhibit option. Unit 16 (Logan/Sangamon/Menard) DOG SHOWS Dog Obedience, Showmanship, Rally, and Dog Care Shows Scheduled for Saturday, August 1, Logan County Fairgrounds, Lincoln Decision should be shared by July 1 as to if show will continue as scheduled, or be required to change to a virtual exhibit option.

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GOAT SHOW LOCATION: Virtual via FairEntry Entries accepted July 6-Noon July 17

1. Wethers will be divided by weight where appropriate, based on weight provided by exhibitor when entries are made.

2. Age used for classes is as of July 14, 2020. 10. Offspring may be a buck, doe or wether. 11. Exhibitors may not share the same animal in any way. 12. Pygmy wethers may not enter Section 4 - Market Goats. 13. An exhibitor may make no more than one entry in any one 4-H class. (since wethers will be broken,

they can enter more than one, but they must fall into different weight classes to be shown)

GOAT CLASSES PYGMY GOATS 01 - Wether- any age 02 - Doe under 1 year 03 - Doe Over 1 year 04 - Buck- any age 05 - Mother-Offspring

MEAT GOATS 06 - Doe under 3 months 07 - Doe 3-6 months 08 - Doe 6-12 months 09 - Doe 12-18 months 10 - Doe 18-24 months 11 - Doe 24 months & up 12 - Buck under 1 year 13 - Buck over 1 year

DAIRY GOATS 14 - Doe Kid- under 1 year 15 - Yearling 16 - Milking Doe 2-4 years 17 - Milking Doe 4 & up MARKET GOATS 18 - Wether 19 - Market Doe

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Logan/Sangamon/Menard 4-H HORSE SHOW Sunday, June 21, 2020 LOCATION: Virtual via FairEntry Entries accepted June 17-21 1. Exhibiters WILL NOT be ranked (1st, 2nd 3rd, etc.) as this contradicts 4-H policy. Each exhibitor will be individually rated with an A (Blue) B (Red) or C (White) rating and receive a corresponding ribbon. 2. Each member will be judged on his/her ability to ride and handle the animal. 3. Clothing and equipment must fit the rider/horse properly and be worn during the video recording process. 4. Helmets that fasten must be worn by exhibitors whenever they are mounted during the video recording process. 5. A member may exhibit up to five horses. Only one entry per member per class. Members may choose to exhibit in one or more of the following classes:

1. Open Western Halter 56” and over 2. Open Western Halter under 56” 3. Mini Halter 4. Western Showmanship 8-12 5. Western Showmanship 13-18 6. Open English Halter 7. Hunter Showmanship 8-12 8. Hunter Showmanship 13-18 9. Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat 8-12 10. Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat 13-18 11. Walk Trot Equitation on the Flat 12. Mini Over Fences 13. Hunter Hack 14. Walk Trot Horsemanship 15. Western Horsemanship 8-12 16. Western Horsemanship 13-18

POULTRY SHOW LOCATION: Virtual via FairEntry Entries accepted July 6-Noon July 17

1. All 4-H poultry must be hatched on or after January 1 of the current year. 2. Poultry Exhibitors are limited to six chickens, in no more than three breeds, plus one Market Pen. 3. Poultry Exhibitors are limited to two entries in waterfowl. 4. An exhibitor may make no more than one entry in any one 4-H class. 5. Each exhibitor is limited to receiving a maximum of one premium per class.

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POULTRY CLASSES -

AMERICAN: 01 - Cockerel 02 - Pullet

MEDITERRANEAN: 03 - Cockerel 04 - Pullet

BANTAMS – CLEAN LEGGED 05 - Cockerel 06 - Pullet

BANTAMS – FEATHER LEGGED 07 - Cockerel 08 - Pullet

ASIATIC: 09 - Cockerel 10 - Pullet

ENGLISH: 11 - Cockerel 12 - Pullet

ALL OTHER BREEDS: 13 - Cockerel 14 - Pullet

GEESE: 15 - Goose 16 - Gander

DUCKS: 17 - Drake 18 - Hen 19 - Market Poultry Pen of Three – Exhibitors can only bring one market pen of poultry. RABBIT SHOW LOCATION: Virtual via FairEntry Entries accepted July 6-Noon July 17 1. Exhibitors are limited to six rabbits, in no more than 3 breeds, plus one Market Pen. 2. An exhibitor may make no more than one entry in any one 4-H class. RABBITS CLASSES CALIFORNIAN: 01 - Buck Jr. (under 6 months) 02 - Doe Jr. 03 - Buck Sr. (6 months & over) 04 - Doe Sr. NEW ZEALAND: 05 - Buck Jr. (under 6 months) 06 - Doe Jr. 07 - Buck Sr. (6 months & over) 08 - Doe Sr.

ALL REX: 09 - Buck Jr. (under 6 months) 10 - Doe Jr. 11 - Buck Sr. (6 months & over) 12 - Doe Sr. ALL OTHER BREEDS: 13 - Buck Jr. (under 6 months) 14 - Doe Jr. 15 - Buck Sr. (6 months & over) 16 - Doe Sr.

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ALL LOPS: 17 - Buck Jr. (Under 6 months) 18 - Doe Jr. 19 - Buck Sr. (6 months & over) 20 - Doe Sr.

SATIN: 21 - Buck Jr. (Under 6 months) 22 - Doe Jr. 23 - Buck Sr. (6 months & over) 24 - Doe Sr.

25 - Single Fryer - Single fryer must be under 5 lbs., under 70 days old, and can not be exhibited as part of a meat pen. 26 - Market Rabbit Pen of Three - Exhibitors can enter only one market pen of rabbits.

SHEEP SHOW LOCATION: Virtual via FairEntry Entries accepted July 6-Noon July 17

General Sheep Exhibit Information 1. All lambs must be docked. 2. An exhibitor is limited to receiving a maximum of one premium per class. 3. Limit one entry per 4-H class – except in Wether class in which each exhibitor may exhibit two lambs. 4. Classes will be divided by weight where appropriate, based on weight provided by exhibitor when entries are made. Animals may only be exhibited in one class. MARKET LAMBS: 01 - Market Lamb – (Ewes shown in this class not eligible for breeding classes) CHEVIOT: 02 - Yearling Ram 03 - Ram Lamb 04 - Yearling Ewe 05 - Fall Ewe Lamb 06 - Spring Ewe Lamb OXFORD: 07 - Yearling Ram 08 - Ram Lamb 09 - Yearling Ewe 10 - Fall Ewe Lamb 11 - Spring Ewe Lamb SHROPSHIRE: 12 - Yearling Ram 13 - Ram Lamb 14 - Yearling Ewe 15 - Fall Ewe Lamb 16 - Spring Ewe Lamb

HAMPSHIRE: 17 - Yearling Ram 18 - Ram Lamb 19 - Yearling Ewe 20 - Fall Ewe Lamb 21 - Spring Ewe Lamb ALL OTHER PUREBREDS 22 - Yearling Ram 23 - Ram Lamb 24 - Yearling Ewe 25 - Fall Ewe Lamb 26 - Spring Ewe Lamb SUFFOLKS: 27 - Yearling Ram 28 - Ram Lamb 29 - Yearling Ewe 30 - Fall Ewe Lamb 31 - Spring Ewe Lamb

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MONTADALES: 32 - Yearling Ram 33 - Ram Lamb 34 - Yearling Ewe 35 - Fall Ewe Lamb 36 - Spring Ewe Lamb SOUTHDOWNS: 37 - Yearling Ram 38 - Ram Lamb 39 - Yearling Ewe 40 - Fall Ewe Lamb 41 - Spring Ewe Lamb

DORSETS: 42 - Yearling ram 43 - Ram Lamb 44 - Yearling Ewe 45 - Fall Ewe Lamb 46 - Spring Ewe Lamb COMMERCIAL: 47 - Yearling Ewe 48 - Fall Ewe Lamb 49 - Spring Ewe Lamb HAIR: 50 - Yearling ram 51 - Ram Lamb 52 - Yearling Ewe 53 - Fall Ewe Lamb 54 - Spring Ewe Lamb

SWINE SHOW LOCATION: Virtual via FairEntry Entries accepted July 6-Noon July 17

1. All animals must have farrowed after January 1 of the current year for the County 4-H Show. 2. Each exhibitor is limited to receiving a maximum of one premium per class. 3. 4-H members are limited to having a maximum of six pigs. 4. An exhibitor may make no more than two entries in any one 4-H class. JUNIOR GILTS (Breeding Gilts): All Gilts, except Crossbreds, will show by age. (January means January 1st to January 31st and February means February 1st to February 29th. All Other Breeds – 01 - January Yorkshire 02 - February Yorkshire 03 - January Poland China 04 - February Poland China 05 - January Hampshire 06 - February Hampshire 07 - January Berkshire 08 - February Berkshire 09 - January Duroc 10 - February Duroc

11 - January Chester White 12 - February Chester White 13 - January Spots 14 - February Spots 15 - January A.O.B. 16 - February A.O.B. 17 - Crossbred 18 - March NSR Breeds 19 - March CPS Breeds

(A.O.B. March Gilts will show with CPS Breeds)

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SINGLE BARROWS: All Barrows will show by weight declared at time of entry All Other Breeds – 20 - Yorkshire 21 - Poland China 22 - Hampshire 23 - Berkshire 24 - Duroc

25 - Chester White 26 - Spots 27 - A.O.B. 28 - Crossbred

MARKET GILTS:

Market Gilts will show by weight declared at time of entry. 29 - All Breeds

ROUND ROBIN CONTEST/MASTER SHOWMANSHIP

Due to the virtual format of the County Show this year, the Round Robin exhibit classes will not be offered. Typically, the winner of the Senior exhibit class from the Round Robin Contest held at County Show was eligible to represent Sangamon County in the Master Showmanship Contest sponsored by Illinois Farm Bureau at the Illinois State Fair.

Because there is no Round Robin Contest with having a virtual County 4-H Show this year, the Sangamon County representative will be selected using an online Jot Form. County Show livestock exhibitors who are ages 14 and up, who would like to be considered to represent Sangamon County at the Master Showmanship Contest, currently scheduled for Friday, August 14, need to complete the online Jot Form at: https://form.jotform.com/201266390431044 .

SANGAMON COUNTY 4-H LIVESTOCK AUCTION The Sangamon County 4-H Foundation will not be offering a live auction opportunity this year. They are discussing alternative methods for offering a similar event to support 4-H livestock members, and will distribute details to livestock families through email once they are available.

SAMPLE VIDEO INFORMATION

With virtual livestock shows being a new experience for us, we wanted to provide sample livestock videos to view for our online county fair submissions. The link below has good examples of swine, cattle, wethers, sheep & goat, and breeding sheep & goats. This is from the American Show website. Note the videos are about 30 seconds longer than our Illinois 4-H requirements of 1 minute maximum, but could be beneficial for families to see before filming their own videos, https://www.virtualstockshow.com/theamerican-videos. Here is a sample “how to” rabbit video clip. https://youtu.be/mcANjpCmRKo . Currently we have not run across any samples for poultry, which should be filmed on a table top, in good lighting, and provide a 360 degree view (and would be the same for rabbits if the July show gets changed to virtual).