The Afton Fair Youth Dairy Show

Superintendent: Paul Faigle
Wednesday, July 9th and Thursday, July 10th, starting at 9:00 AM.

Download the Camper Request Form and the Youth Animal Entry Form in PDF Format (download Adobe Acrobat if needed).

Health Requirements & Eligibility

Dairy cattle must meet the health requirements listed in Afton Fair Premium Book.

General Health Requirements

Review the following pages to ensure your dairy cattle meet the health requirements.

[Rules & Regulations] [Standards for Conduct of Fairs] [AHR - Definitions, Prohibitions and General Requirements] [AHR - Rabies Vaccination and Certificate of Veterinarian Inspection] [AHR - Animal Specific Requirements] [PDF File] [Adobe Acrobat Download]

Rules for the Youth Dairy Show

All entries must follow State health guidelines listed in the General Health Requirements section.
Each exhibitor shall present a health certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian. The health check must be completed prior to fair. The beef superintendent will check papers on arrival to the fairgrounds.
Ownership is required by June 1 of the current year. All animals must be personally owned and registered individually; dual ownership, family ownership or syndicates are not allowed.
All animals must be purebred and papers must be available for inspection.
Exhibitors are limited to not more than two entries in each class.
All hay and bedding must be furnished by the exhibitor.
All animals must be housed in places assigned by the dairy cattle superintendent.
Herdsmanship will be conducted. A cash prize will be awarded to the best exhibit covering the entire period of the fair, taking into account the following:
- Personal Appearance - in and out of the show ring.
- Neatness and Cleanliness of exhibit.
- Cooperation with the superintendent and others.
Exhibitors must show their own animals:
- If an exhibitor has two entries in a class the second entry must be shown by another youth who is exhibiting in the show.
- In emergency situations exceptions can be made, but arrangements must be cleared with the dairy cattle superintendent.
- Youths having a conflict with school or work does not constitute an emergency situation. Where a violation occurs, premiums will be withdrawn.
- Exhibitors are encouraged to prepare their won animal for show and should maintain the Youth exhibit area. Adults should not be seen doing this work.
Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place.

Key for classes: AY - Ayrshire, BS - Brown Swiss, GU - Guernsey, HO - Holstein, JE - Jersey, MS - Milking Shorthorn.

Exhibit Classes for Youth Dairy Show
Classes	AY	BS	GU	HO	JE	MS
Spring Heifer Calf born on or after Mar. 1, 2008	1	17	33	49	65	81
Winter Heifer Calf born Dec. 1, 2007 - Feb. 28, 2008	2	18	34	50	66	82
Fall Heifer Calf born Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2007	3	19	35	51	67	83
Summer Yearling born June 1 - Aug. 31, 2007	4	20	36	52	68	84
Spring Yearling born March 1 - May 31, 2007	5	21	37	53	69	85
Winter Yearling born Dec. 1, 2006 - Feb. 28, 2007	6	22	38	54	70	86
Fall Yearling born Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2006	7	23	39	55	71	87
Jr. 2 year old born March 1 2005 - August 31, 2006	8	24	40	56	72	88
Sr. 2 year old born Feb. 28 2005 - Sept. 1, 2006	9	25	41	57	73	89
3 year old born Sept. 1, 2004 - Aug. 31, 2005	10	26	42	58	74	90
4 year old born Sept. 1, 2003 - Aug. 31, 2004	11	27	43	59	75	91
5 year old born Sept. 1, 2002 - Aug. 31, 2003	12	28	44	60	76	92
Aged Cow born before August 31, 2002	13	29	45	61	77	93
Dry Cow 4 years & under, must have freshened at least once	14	30	46	62	78	94
Dry Cow, 5 years and over	15	31	47	63	79	95
Best Bred & Owned	16	32	48	64	80	96

Championship Awards - Ribbons for the Junior and Senior Champion and Reserve Champion and Grand Champion females of each breed will be presented. All first and second place animals with blue ribbons may compete for these ribbons. The Grand Champion Female of each breed will compete for a Grand Champion Female of All Breeds.

97. Novice Showmanship - any youth showing dairy for the first time
98. Jr. Showmanship - 12 years of age and under.
99. Sr. Showmanship - 13 years and over.