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1. The exhibitor must establish ownership and the animal must be under the care of the 4-H/FFA member by March 30, 2011. Weigh-in will be at the Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises on March 30, 2011 from 5 o’clock p.m. until 7 pm. Pigs must be weighed and receive ear identification at this time. This will be the only accepted weigh-in to show and sell at the CMR Farm Show. A member may weigh in four hogs in which to choose his/her show hogs. Hogs must weigh 90 pounds or less to be eligible to compete in the performance carcass evaluation or show. He/she can show three out of the four hogs and sell two of the three. Hogs finishing at over 280 pounds and under 220 pounds are not eligible for the performance carcass evaluation or sale. The project hogs must be fed and housed separately from the farm operation. Only three market hogs may be brought to the fair.
   
   
2. Animals must comply with the State Health Regulations and be free of lice and mange. Department leaders will check this before animals are unloaded. All hogs originating from a Virginia breeder are not required to show proof of pseudo rabies certification, as Virginia is a pseudo rabies free state (2-14-96). All hogs originating from an out of state breeder must be from a pseudo rabies free state or from a pseudo rabies certified free herd. Certification papers for pigs out of state must be presented to the Swine Department leaders before being weighed. Anyone who does not have their certification papers will not be able to weigh their hogs in.
   
   
3. If a market hog project should die or have a severe health issue, it may be replaced by another comparable animal if done so before June 5, 2011. The Swine Department Chairman and Swine Committee members must be petitioned in writing for approval immediately in this occurrence. Any replacement hog is ineligible to compete in the performance carcass evaluation.
   
   
4. The Grand Champion and Reserve Champion hogs must be sold.
   
   
5. There will be no open breeding show. The show chairmen have the right to add breeding gilt classes or division. Entrants are to come from the pool of market hogs already on premises.
   
   
6. Hogs weighing less than 220 pounds or greater than 280 pounds cannot be shown in the market classes. (Only one weight will be taken.)
   
   
7. All hogs must be washed and nose rung before unloading upon arrival at the Farm Show. Strictly Enforced. No excess clipping of swine hair.
   
   
8. Entry fee is $2.00 per head for non-sale animals and $15.00 per head for sale animals ($15.00 sale animal entry fee includes buyer rosette, buyer recognition ad, buyer hospitality tent, and entry fee). An entry fee will be required in order to participate in the breeding division. This fee may be paid upon completion of the show.
   
   
9. Premiums on classes are: 1st $6; 2nd $5; 3rd $4; 4th $3; 5th $2; and 6th $1. Premiums on Showmanship Classes shall be: 1st - $12; 2nd - $10; 3rd - $8; 4th - $6; 5th - $4; and 6th - $2.
   
   
10. Read General Rule #16, which fully applies in this department.
    
    
11. At the Farm Show, straw cannot be used for bedding and all pens must be cleaned daily.
    
    
12. All swine must remain on the grounds until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday July 10, 2011.
     





Swine Show Thursday July 7, 2011 7:00 PM in Sale Ring

FITTING AND SHOWING CLASSES
B 01 Senior Fitting and Showmanship (14 – 19 years old)
B-02 Intermediate Fitting and Showmanship (12-13 years old)
B 03 Junior Fitting and Showmanship (9 11 years old)
B-04 Novice Fitting and Showmanship (First time Showing)
         (Fitting and Showing classes may be adjusted by the Department Chairmen based on entries.)

B-05 BREEDING GILT CLASSES
Classes will be constructed at the discretion of the Department Chairmen.

MARKET HOG CLASSES
B 06 Class will be divided at the discretion of the Department Chairmen.

SCRAPBOOKS
B-07 Senior Scrapbook (ages 14-19)
B-08 Junior Scrapbook (ages 9-13)

GRAND CHAMPION SINGLE
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION SINGLE

SPECIAL AWARDS
$100 Cash Award – Outstanding Novice Participants – Donated by The Dye Family in memory of Whitney Dye.
         This award will be divided equally between the two winners.
$50 Cash Award Best - Barn Display – Friends of the Swine Department
Plaque - Outstanding Swine Exhibitor (This award is determined by Showmanship, Placing in Market Classes, Stockman’s Contest and Overall Conduct.)
$200 Additional Cash Awards to Winners in Performance Contest - Oliver Brown & Jim Massie
Performance Carcass Trophy

TROPHIES
Senior Fitting and Showmanship – Ray & Margaret Gore
Intermediate Fitting and Showmanship - Randy Sheads
Junior Fitting and Showmanship - Rocky Top Farm
Novice Fitting & Showmanship – Madison Livestock Club

The Grand Champion Single Trophy is sponsored by the Culpeper Swine Club.
Reserve Grand Champion Single – Wally and Jamie Sheads
Champion Breeding Gilt – V.G. Haught Jr. and Family
Reserve Champion Breeding Gilt – Ted & Peggy Dunn, Kellly Carter