NEW: YOUTH DAIRY GOAT SHOW
SUPERINTENDENT: Duval County Extension
RECEIVING: Tuesday, November 1, 2011
SHOW: Thursday, November 3rd, - 7:00 p.m.
RELEASE: Saturday, November 5th, after 9:00 p.m.
LIVESTOCK ENTRIES CLOSE OCTOBER 1ST.
NEW: Parking in the Livestock Lot #2 is strictly prohibited unless authorized by the fair office with a Lot #2 parking pass.
Vehicles found to be parked without authorization WILL BE TOWED!!!
NOTE: Five seperate exhibitors are required for a show
Click here for registration form
How To Enter: No Entry Fee. Click on the above link to access an entry form. Type information on to the form including
your name and SSN. Entries will not be accepted or premiums paid without this information.
Print your form and fax, 904-353-5458, or mail with a copy of any required certifications to:
The Jacksonville Fairgrounds
510 Fairgrounds Place
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
ELIGIBILITY & ENTERING: Entries shall be restricted to bona fide 4-H and FFA members ages 8-18, who have not graduated from high school. Divisions shall be as follows. Junior Division, ages 8 to 10 - Intermediate Division, ages 11-13 - Senior Division, ages 14-18 as of September 1st, 2011. Entries shall be limited to the first 100 goats registered. The official registration certificate is required for show animals over six months of age. A duplicate application for registry stamped by the ADGA office is permissible for animals under six months of age. All animals must be enrolled in the scrapie program and include the ID on the entry form.
RECEIVING: Goats will be received Tuesday, November 1st, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, November 2nd, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Animals entered in the Greater Jacksonville Fair MUST have a current health certificates.The registration certificate or stamped duplicate application and proof of ownership must be available to the show secretary at time of check in. All animals must have been owned and cared for by the 4-H and FFA members at lest sixty- (60) days prior to the opening of the Fair.
SHOW ORDER: The order of shows will be determined by the number of animals entered in each class and will be posted at the Livestock Office the day of the show. NOTE: Have your animals ready at the start of the show. A class will not be delayed because you are not ready.
RELEASE AND REMOVAL DATES & TIMES: Youth animals may be removed after 9:00 p.m. Saturday, November 5th.
Rules & Regulations
1. Goats must have certificates of veterinary inspection and a scrapie premise number. Goats that originate in the State
of Florida no longer need to be tested for tuberculosis or brucellosis. Goats originating from out of state must have been
tested for tuberculosis and brucellosis within 30 days of the opening day of the fair. Animals without papers may not be
shown.
2. All goats must be dehorned.
3 The Modified Danish System of Judging will be used. Goats will be judged on conformation and dairy characteristics.
4. Animals must be in acceptable condition, trained to be handled and shown in the arena.
5. Exhibitors must be present to show their animals and It is strongly recommended that they wear appropriate 4-H
and FFA attire for the show.
7. Exhibitors MUST keep the area in front of their pens swept clean at all times. Bedding will be provided.
***NOTE: Classes 1-6 may be divided by age at the Superintendent's discretion
CLASSES |
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CLASS 1 |
Junior Doe Kids: Under 6 months |
| CLASS 2 | Doe Kids - 6 -12 months of age that has not freshened - Born between Nov.1st, 2010 - April 30th, 2011 |
| CLASS 3 | Senior Doe Kids - 12 - 24 months of age that has not freshened - Born between Nov. 1st, 2009 - Oct 31st, 2010 |
| CLASS 4 | Milkers under 2 years of age: Any doe that has freshened - Born on or after Nov. 1st, 2009 |
| CLASS 5 | Milkers over 2 years of age; Any doe that has freshened - Born between Nov. 1st, 2008 - Oct 31st, , 2010 |
| CLASS 6 | Milkers over 4 years of age: Any doe that has freshened - Born on or before Oct 31st, 2007 |
AWARDS
PREMIUM MONIES WILL BE AWARDED IN CLASS 1-6 AS FOLLOWS |
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| Blue Ribbon & $50.00 | Red Ribbon & $40.00 | White Ribbon & $30.00 |
| SHOWMANSHIP | ||
Age 14 and Above |
Age 13 and Under |
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$15.00 & Rosette |
$10.00 & Rosette |
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| GRAND & RESERVE CHAMPION AWARDS ARE AS FOLLOWS | ||
| Grand Champion | From Classes 1, 2, & 3 | $25.00 & Plaque |
| Reserve Champion | From Classes 1, 2, & 3 | $20.00 & Plaque |
| Grand Champion | From Classes 4, 5, & 6 | $25.00 & Plaque |
| Reserve Champion | From Classes 4, 5, & 6 | $20.00 & Plaque |