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Rules Breeding Heifers 2011

The document outlines the rules for junior livestock breeding heifer entries at the New Mexico State Fair. It specifies that heifers must be owned at least 150 days prior to the show and cared for under a 4-H agent or ag teacher. Heifers must be tagged and registered and cannot be transferred between 4-H and FFA. Neck ropes are required for safety. Heifers are classified by age and teeth and must fit in a minimum 4 foot space. Exhibitors must attend a required meeting. Glue must be removed after showing and only one heifer can be sold.

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Rules Breeding Heifers 2011

The document outlines the rules for junior livestock breeding heifer entries at the New Mexico State Fair. It specifies that heifers must be owned at least 150 days prior to the show and cared for under a 4-H agent or ag teacher. Heifers must be tagged and registered and cannot be transferred between 4-H and FFA. Neck ropes are required for safety. Heifers are classified by age and teeth and must fit in a minimum 4 foot space. Exhibitors must attend a required meeting. Glue must be removed after showing and only one heifer can be sold.

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JUNIOR LIVESTOCK BREEDING HEIFER RULES

1. See Junior Division General Livestock Rules. 2. Ownership: Breeding Heifers must be owned at least 150 days prior to the New Mexico State Fair Heifer Show Date. The heifers must be managed under supervision of the 4-H county agent or Agricultural Education Advisor. Heifers may be purebred or grade. Breeding Heifers must be tagged with NMSF or VCCEXPO ear tags, to be eligible for entry. Animals must be owned in the name of the exhibitor and certificate of registration must be checked by the Superintendent of the department. Heifers must have been continuously owned and personally cared for and cannot be transferred from 4-H to FFA or vice versa or within family during the feeding period. Bill of Sale or Proof of Ownership may be checked by the Superintendent if requested. 3. Neck Ropes: For the safety of the animal, exhibitor, and general public, neck ropes for heifers are mandatory while in stalls. 4. Fans: Only one fan per heifer will be allowed and ground based fans (butt fans) will not be permitted. 5. Classification: 0 to 6 months of age 7 to 12 months of age 13 to 18 months of age 19 to 23 months of age 24 to 36 months of age (Cow/Calf entries will be allowed) 6. Required Teeth: (check teeth or proof of age) Heifers must have their temporary incisor or provide proof of age. All heifers will be checked by the department Superintendent and the Official VCCEXPO Veterinarian, at the time of classification. Their decision will be final. 7. Bedding Space: The space allotted for each heifer is a minimum of four feet (40). All fans and stands must fit inside the four foot (40) space. 8. Heifer Meeting: There will be a required meeting of all heifer exhibitors. The date, time and location will be specified by the department Superintendent.

9. Fitting Regulations are as follows: All glue must be removed after time of show. 10. One Beef Heifer can be sold.

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