Schedule

General Rules:

The 2022 Salt Lake County Junior Livestock Show (Show) will be open to ALL 4-H and FFA exhibitors in the state of Utah.

Each exhibitor must be a member of a 4-H Club or FFA Chapter during the current year before tagging of any animals. Exhibitor must declare membership for any given show as either a 4-H member or an FFA member.

4-H ages are based on the 4-H year, September 1st through August 31st. Youth are eligible to participate in 4-H between the ages of 8 and 18. Livestock projects require youth to be at least in 3rd grade and at least 8 years of age. Youth in the 3rd grade who are 7 years old and turn 8 during the 3rd grade school year, may enroll in livestock projects upon turning 8. Youth must turn 8 by the final tagging dates to meet the ownership requirements.

• Junior members: Grades 3-5
• Intermediate members: Grades 6-8
• Senior members: Grades 9-12

1. Only beef, lamb, hog, and goat exhibits are allowed to enter the Show.
2. Pens will be available on a first-come-first-served basis following show setup, but not before. All pens for market and breeding animals must be cleaned and mats replaced, if needed. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning their own stalls. Exhibitors may be fined a $25 penalty if stalls are left uncleaned. 
3. No animal with evidence of external parasites including scaly skin on hogs, contagious diseases or any animal endangering human life are allowed to remain on the fairgrounds at the discretion of the Show veterinarian. Animals not manageable will be withdrawn.
4. Most clipping or shearing should be done before livestock arrives on the fairgrounds.  However, fitting on the grounds is allowed. Parents, guardians, siblings, club leaders, Extension/4-H agents and FFA advisors may assist and are encouraged to assist the younger exhibitors. However, each exhibitor must be working with the project animal and be in attendance with that animal during the entire fitting process.
5. Exhibitor’s project animals must remain for the duration of the show. Animals can only be removed upon approval by the Board.
6. Funds earned from the Salt Lake County Junior Livestock Auction (Auction) are paid to 4-H/FFA exhibitors by permission of the Board.
7. Exhibits properly tagged may show at county, area, or state shows. Exhibits sold at the Auction will not be eligible to be exhibited at other state shows.
8. Members must exhibit their own animal(s) in market, showmanship and the sale. Exceptions to this rule apply if the exhibitor has two animals in the same market class or star class.
9. Ownership or possession of animals - The exhibitor will own/possess, feed, and care for his/her project animal(s) for not less than 100 consecutive days for market beef and 60 consecutive days for market swine, market sheep and market goats, prior to the show they intend to participate in. No interruption of ownership or possession can occur. 
10. Animal abuse WILL NOT BE tolerated. If any animal is being abused, the animal and exhibitor will be excused and removed from the fairgrounds at the Board’s discretion.
11. The Salt Lake County Junior Livestock Show will not be held responsible for any accident, injury, illness, loss or damage of animals or property that may occur during the show or in route to or from the show.

Tagging:

1. Tagging dates are posted on the show’s Instagram page (slco_jr_livestock), Facebook page (Salt Lake County Jr. Livestock) and the Salt Lake County 4H page (saltlakecounty4h.org). Exceptions will be given only for extenuating hardship. THIS RULE WILL BE ENFORCED. 
2. All exhibitors must ensure that they enter via Fair Entry by the entry deadline(s). The entry deadline(s) is typically 45 days prior to the start of the show. Late entries may be accepted up to 30 days prior to the start of the show along with a $25 fee per exhibitor. The link and entry deadline dates are posted on the Instagram page (slco_jr_livestock), Facebook page (Salt Lake County Jr. Livestock) and the Salt Lake County 4H page (saltlakecounty4h.org). Exceptions will be given only for extenuating hardship. THIS RULE WILL BE ENFORCED.
3. Scrapies tags are required for ewes and does.
4. Each exhibitor is allowed to tag three (3) exhibits per market species and breeding species. However, they are only allowed to weigh in and show two (2) exhibits in each species.  A limit of three (3) animals per exhibitor at the Auction.
5. Under extenuating hardship, exhibits may be tagged within two weeks of the announced tagging date. There will be a fee for animals being tagged after the tagging deadline. Upon the death or major injury of a project animal, a substitution may be allowed only by permission of the Board. Immediately notify the Livestock President to make contact with the Board and determine if substitution of another animal may be permitted. However, not all requests will be accepted, so it is strongly advised to tag additional show animals when possible. Please refer to the above tagging rules for more information.
6. Any change to the tagging procedure must be approved by the Board.
7. A $10.00 show registration fee is paid at tagging per animal. This fee must be paid prior to crossing the scale. 
8. Tagging deadlines and Ownership/Possession of animals - The exhibitor will own/possess, feed, and care for his/her project animal(s) for not less than 100 consecutive days for market beef and 60 consecutive days for market swine, market sheep and market goats, prior to the show they intend to participate in. No interruption of ownership or possession can occur. 

Weigh In:

1. Market animals will be weighed in only during the specified time.  
2. The following weight limitations will be strictly enforced. 

Minimum Weight/Maximum Weight

Beef.  min weight 1000 lbs. no max

Lambs min weight 100 lbs. no max

Hogs min weight 215 lbs. max 290 (pay out)

Goats min weigth 50 lbs no max 

1. Hogs weighing over 290 pounds will be allowed to show; however, they will not be paid for weight over this amount.
2. Underweight animals may remain at the fairgrounds and show in showmanship classes only. Other participation by the exhibitor is prohibited with that specific animal.  Underweight animals are not eligible to participate in the Auction.
3. Exhibitors showing beef must bring brand inspection during weigh-in and to obtain entry into the Show.
4. If animals meet the minimum weight requirement, they WILL NOT be allowed to cross the scale again. However, animals that DO NOT meet the minimum requirement can cross the scale one additional time prior to the closing of weigh-in. No drenching of animals will be allowed, and animals must be dry when crossing the scale. Blankets must be removed prior to crossing the scale. Weights are final when animals leave the scale.

Code of Ethics:

The Code of Ethics applies to anyone exhibiting animals in livestock shows in the state of Utah. It includes Junior as well as Open Class exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competition. All classes of livestock offered at the livestock events are included. 

All Grand and Reserve animals may have their blood drawn/urine captured immediately upon exit of the show ring. A random sample of 2 collections may be tested. If residue is identified during the testing process, the exhibitor may be suspended from showing for one year. Upon returning to the show all the exhibitor’s animals will have their blood drawn/urine captured with one random sample being tested. This test will be at the exhibitor’s expense. If residue is found a second time, the exhibitor may be suspended from showing indefinitely.

The following practices or procedures are unacceptable in the care, fitting, preparation and showing of all classes of livestock. 

• The use of any drug, tranquilizer, sedative, or depressant, which alters the psychological or physiological state of the animal, is illegal. Exceptions to this rule would be licensed, certified veterinarians, treatment for a recognized disease or injury, or recommendation for tranquilizing breeding animals in heat that might compromise the safety of others. The drugs must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in meat producing animals. All exhibitors will advise show management of any drug and/or medication administered to an animal that might be detected at the time of showing or at meat inspection. The name of the drug, its purpose, the person who administered the drug, time, and date of administration will be presented to show management prior to the showing and sale of the animals. Failure to report this information will result in severe penalty and/or disqualification. Any use of drugs or substances not approved by the Food and Drug Administration is strictly prohibited. All animals entered into livestock competition will be subject to testing for foreign substances that exceed acceptable levels established by the FDA, FSIS, USDA, or EPA. This includes any non-labeled feed additives or substances not approved for that species. During the livestock event, in the case of an animal requiring treatment, all medication shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian and the livestock show officials shall be notified. Use of an illegal drug is considered a premeditated act and any information obtained in the practice of illegal alteration of any animal will be turned over to the proper authorities for possible criminal prosecution.
• Surgery, injection or insertion of foreign material under the skin and/or into the flesh of animal to change the natural contour, conformation, or appearance of an animal's body is illegal. This includes vegetable oil, silicon, or any other substance used to alter an animal's shape. Acceptable practices of physical preparations, which are allowed, include: clipping of hair, trimming of hooves, dehorning, or removal of ancillary teats.
• Treating an animal internally or externally, with any irritant, counterirritant, or other substance used to artificially change the conformation or appearance of an animal for show is considered unethical, inhumane, and is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of graphite, powders, hemp, artificial hair, coloring, common products such as fly spray, ointment, or liniment used to the point that it is irritating, or similar type products. The use of dyes, spray paint, or other artificial coloring, which results in altering an animal's true and natural appearance and/or color, is prohibited. Adding false hair or hair-like material, fleece, or skin at any point, spot, or area of the animal's body is illegal and will result in immediate disqualification. Any liquid or substance not considered part of an accepted and normal diet for livestock is deemed illegal and inhumane. For example: the use of alcoholic or carbonated beverages as a drench or filler, etc. Drenching will not be allowed unless the show veterinarian or a show official is present and is needed for emergency purposes only.
• Each exhibitor has absolute responsibility for the care and condition of the animal(s) they enter and bring to the show.
• The use of inhumane fitting, showing, and handling practices or devises shall not be tolerated. For example: breaking of tails, striking of the animal to cause swelling or for bracing purposes, use of an electrical contrivance, muzzles, etc. is not acceptable.
• Direct criticism or interference with the judge, show management, other exhibitors, breed representatives, or show officials before, during, or after the competitive event is prohibited.
• At the time an animal is sold at auction at the livestock show, the exhibitors shall be held directly responsible for animals that are rejected at the processing center for any reason. The seller may be liable to the buyer for an amount equal to three times the purchase price and may also be liable for attorney's fees and civil penalties. Show management may share acceptable intelligence and evidence information with FDA or USDA. If, for any reason, the FDA or USDA inspectors must remove any part of a meat animal carcass, the market price will be discounted.
• Show management reserves the right to require animal health certificates. Health inspection and diagnostic tests may be made before or after animals are on the livestock show premises for exhibitor and animal safety, or to inaugurate disease control procedures which may become necessary in emergencies as determined by animal health officials.

Dress Code:

4-H Dress Code: A long or short sleeve shirt, which fastens down the front with a collar, is mandatory. Shirts must be white in color and need not be Western style. Black or blue pants are to be worn. There is to be a 4-H emblem or patch on all 4-H member shirts (left sleeve or over the left breast pocket). 

FFA Dress Code: A white collared shirt (t-shirts are not allowed), tie or scarf, black pants, FFA jacket and black shoes.

4H and FFA attire must be worn during the Show and Auction or you and your animal WILL NOT be permitted into the ring.

The following WILL NOT be allowed: t-shirts, tank tops, tube tops, sleeveless shirts and vests.

No open-toed shoes, sandals, flip flops, etc.

Premiums:

Premiums will be pro-rated based on number and quality of animals/projects shown.

Auction:

1. Each exhibiotor must declare the sale of their animal(s). Animals not entered into the auction will NOT be added to the sales list and will not be sold. 
2. Each exhibitor is only allowed to sell three (3) market animals. You must specify which animals you will sell. You will have 30 minutes following the close of the steer show on Thursday evening to declare.
3. Exhibitors are responsible for buyer recruitment for the Auction.
4. White ribbon animals are not sold at the Auction nor will they receive premiums.
5. A 4% commission is charged on sold animals at the Auction, including any boost(s) applied to the animal. 
6. Ownership of animal is transferred at time of sale.
7. Only Grand and Reserve exhibits, plus the third slot exhibitor from the sale order list are eligible to receive added boost money during the Auction, but only after the project animal is sold. All other animals may receive added boost money through the livestock office.
8. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion exhibits are required to sell.  
9. Auction checks will be handed out at the Fall General Meeting.  If you do not attend this meeting, checks will be mailed to the address on file.
10. Animals sold through an auction at a livestock show prior to the Salt Lake County Junior Livestock Show, will not be permitted to participate in our show. 

Terms and Conditions of the Sale:

1. Each buyer should register in advance of the sale. A complete address and phone number is needed.

Terms of sale are cash, check or credit card at the time of the sale.

1. The decision of the auctioneer is final in the case of a disputed bid.
2. Buyers who wish to purchase an animal for their own use will be charged the total bid price.  Buyers must arrange for their own purchased animals’ transportation. 
3. The Board has arranged for a contractor to buy Auction animals at the floor price, which is near the current market price. The total price paid for an animal is usually a combination of the floor price and a boost price. Sponsors who wish to boost the bid beyond the floor price will be charged only for the amount above the floor price with the livestock contractor paying the floor price and receiving the animal.
4. Many bids are a combination of multiple boosters arranged before the Auction. Junior Livestock Exhibitors are encouraged to find their own sponsors for the booster bids and to have someone present to do the bidding. In the case of multiple boosters on a single animal, the total should be combined into one bid and be under one bidder’s signature and paid with one check. 
5. The person making the winning bid will sign for the final price of the animal and be responsible for full payment at time of sale.  
6. Except for the Grand, Reserve, and Third slot animals, no additional boost money will be accepted after the final bid is taken by the auctioneer. All other amounts are final when the auctioneer sets the price.
7. Members of the Board are available to help you with bidding procedures or any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact a member of the Board.

Market steers

1. Exhibitors showing beef must bring a brand inspection during weigh-ins and to obtain entry into the show. Brand inspections are required by law, even if cattle are not branded, when going to slaughter, changing ownership or leaving the state.
2. There will be a minimum weight of 1,000 pounds for all market steers at the time of weigh-in. There will be no maximum weight on market beef animals.
3. All male animals must be castrated. 
4. No animal shall have horns over 3 inches. 
5. Animals must be able to be handled.  Any animal endangering human life is not allowed to remain on the fairgrounds. Animals not manageable should be withdrawn.
6. Classes will be divided by weight groups.  There will be no more than 10 beef per class. 
7. No white ribbon animals will be sold or given premiums.
8. Paint and adhesive will be allowed below the hocks/knees and on the tail head only.

Market steers Showmanship

1. Exhibitors will be divided into equal groups by age (Junior, Intermediate & Senior Divisions). 
2. No more than 10 animals will be in each class. 
3. Only market steers will be shown in showmanship.
4. All exhibitors must have ownership of the animal.
5. 4-H and FFA dress code must be followed.

Breeding Beef

1. All heifers must be owned by the Junior Exhibitor and proof of ownership must be presented at the time of weigh-in.  

Market Lambs

1. There will be a minimum weight of 100 pounds on all market lambs at the time of weigh in.  There will be no maximum weight. Lambs under 100 pounds will only be allowed to participate in the showmanship class.
2. Lambs are to have no longer than ¼ inch of wool at the time of weigh in. Butt patterns are not allowed.
3. Lambs are to be docked and must still have their baby teeth.  Lamb Docking Rule – Scientific research indicates that the incidence of rectal prolapsed is reduced when the tail is docked in a non-extreme manner.  The recommended method is to dock at the distal end on the caudal fold (3rd caudal vertebra).  Complete tail removal (extreme docking) is not an accepted sheep production practice and is discouraged for all Utah Junior Livestock sheep projects.  Market lambs or breeding sheep showing any signs of contagious disease or current or recent signs of prolapse, or with an open sore on the dock (rosebud), will be sifted.
4. All male animals must be castrated. 
5. Animals will be broken down into classes by weight
6. No white ribbon animals will be sold or given premiums. 
7. Market lambs will not be allowed to show in breeding. 

Market Lamb Showmanship

1. Exhibitors will be divided into equal groups by age (Junior, Intermediate and Senior Divisions) 
2. Only market lambs will be shown in showmanship.
3. All exhibitors must have ownership of the animal.
4. 4-H and FFA dress code must be followed.  

Breeding Sheep

1. All ewes must be owned by the Junior Exhibitor for at least 60 days prior to the show and declared with the ewe’s tag number (preferably scrapies tag) at the time of weigh-ins of the market animals.
2. Exhibitors may show a maximum of 2 ewes.
3. Breeding sheep will not be allowed to show in market.

Market Hogs

1. There will be a minimum weight of 215 pounds at the time of weigh in.  Hogs will only be paid up to 290 pounds in weight. 
2. All hogs must be born the same year as shown.
3. All male animals must be castrated.
4. Animals will be broken down into classes by weight.
5. No white ribbon animals will be sold or given premiums.

Market Hog Showmanship

1. Exhibitors will be divided into equal groups by age (Junior, Intermediate and Senior Divisions)
2. All exhibitors must have ownership of the animal.
3. 4-H and FFA dress code must be followed. 

Market Goats

1. All market goats must have milk teeth in place.
2. Market Goats must be clipped and ready to show at weigh-in. Market Goats will be slick shorn. They must be completely shorn and have no more than 3/8” of hair (or less) above the knees and above the hocks. A tail switch may be left.
3. All market goats will either be disbudded or have horns tipped with blunt ends prior to arrival at the fairgrounds.  This means that the horn must be flat on top with no tip present.  It is preferable that no horn is present at all. Goats with horns including those that have not been tipped will not be permitted in the market show. This does not apply to the breeding show.
4. Exhibitors are permitted to show with chains or collars in the show ring. 
5. Minimum weight for market goats will be 50 pounds with no maximum weight. Goats under 50 pounds will only be allowed to participate in the showmanship class.
6. All male animals must be castrated.
7. Animals will be broken down into classes by weight 
8. No white ribbon animals will be sold or given premiums.
9. Market goats will not be allowed to show in breeding.

Market Goat Showmanship

1. Exhibitors will be divided into equal groups by age (Junior, Intermediate and Senior Divisions)
2. All exhibitors must have ownership of the animal.  Only market goats will be shown in showmanship.
3. 4-H and FFA dress code must be followed. 

Breeding Goats

1. All does must be owned by the Junior Exhibitor for at least 60 days prior to the show and declared with the doe’s tag number (preferably scrapies tag) at the time of weigh-ins of the market animals.
2. Doe’s in these classes need not be disbudded or horns tipped.
3. Exhibitors may show a maximum of 2 doe’s.
4. Breeding goats will not be allowed to show in market.

UTAH JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION OFFICIAL RULES 

2022 Show Season 

These rules and guidelines are aimed at standardizing junior livestock shows in Utah. Standardization will help provide the best possible educational experience for the young people in the state of Utah who have 4-H or FFA livestock projects. The Utah Junior Livestock Show Association is given this responsibility by the Utah Administrative Rule R65-8 and Utah Code Section 4-2-103(1)(i), 103(1)(m) through the Utah Department of Agriculture and the Utah Legislature. These rules are to be in effect at any show receiving funds through the Association. Every effort has been made to insure the accuracy of this information as it is distributed or published by member shows. However, exhibitors are cautioned that the current rules and regulations of the Utah Junior Livestock Show Association, as interpreted by the officers of the Association, will take precedence over such listings due to the possibility of typographical error or inadvertent omission. 

• A Total Experience: Exhibitors are encouraged to participate in the complete educational opportunity that junior livestock shows provide, such as the rate of gain, carcass, fitting and showing, record book, and livestock judging contests along with the judging of market and breeding animals. It is the purpose of these projects to develop life skills, animal husbandry and marketing skills among the participants. 

• Tagging: All animals must be tagged with standardized tags to be eligible to show at any Utah Junior Livestock Association supported show. Exhibitors will be verified as 4-H and FFA members in good standing by their county office or FFA advisor. Contact your county extension staff, FFA advisor, or show director for specifics on tagging animals and being verified within your county. 

A. GENERAL RULES 

1. Age: -- Utah 4-H Age Divisions are based on a child’s school grade. The Utah 4-H year will begin on September 1, 2020

 • Junior 4-H Members 3rd* through 5th Grade

 • Intermediate 4-H Members 6th through 8th Grade 

• Senior 4-H Members 9th through 12th Grade *Youth MUST be age 8 AND in 3rd grade to participate in large animal projects. Youth turning 8 AND in 3rd grade may participate after their 8th birthday during the 4-H year. Please note that youth must turn 8 by the ownership deadline (100 days prior to the show for cattle, 60 days prior to the show for sheep, goats, and hogs) to participate in the livestock program. 

2. Group Affiliation -- An exhibitor may enter a given show only as a 4-H or FFA member, but not both. Exhibitors must declare one or the other at time of entry. 

3. Ownership of animals - The exhibitor will own, possess, feed, and care for his/her project animal(s) for not less than 100 consecutive days for market beef and 60 consecutive days for market swine, market sheep and market goats immediately prior to the opening day of the show in which they intend to participate. No interruption of ownership or possession can occur. Every Grand and Reserve Champion will be tattooed in the left ear with a CH for champion. Animals with this tattoo are not eligible to enter and show in any association member shows. 

4. Fitting on show grounds -- Parents, guardians, siblings, club leaders, extension/4-H agents and FFA advisors may assist, and are encouraged to assist the younger exhibitors. However, each exhibitor must be working with the project animal and be in attendance with that animal during the entire fitting process. 

5. Code of Ethics (rules 5a through 5i) – The following practices or procedures are unacceptable in the care, fitting, preparation and showing of all classes of livestock. Any violation of association rules or specific rules as designated by individual fairs and livestock shows may result in forfeiture of premiums and awards, disqualification, and may result in probationary status and/or loss of eligibility for future participation in Association member shows. Possible civil penalties may be imposed by the proper authorities based on evidence provided by the livestock show of exhibitors in violation of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic act/or the animal mistreatment, neglect, and abandonment laws that apply on the local, state, and national levels. Other member shows will be notified of any action taken by show management, which may affect the eligibility of the individual, group, or sponsoring organization for participation at other shows. The decision of the livestock show management will be final. 

a. The use of any drug, tranquilizer, sedative, or depressant, which alters the psychological or physiological state of the animal, is illegal. Exceptions to this rule would be licensed, certified veterinarians, treatment for a recognized disease or injury, or recommendation for tranquilizing breeding animals in heat that might compromise the safety of others. The drugs must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in meat producing animals. All exhibitors will advise show management of any drug and/or medication administered to an animal that might be  detected at the time of showing or at meat inspection. The name of the drug, its purpose, the person who administered the drug, time, and date of administration will be presented to show management prior to the showing and sale of the animals. Failure to report this information will result in severe penalty and/or disqualification. Any use of drugs or substances not approved by the Food and Drug Administration is strictly prohibited. All animals entered into livestock competition will be subject to testing for foreign substances that exceed acceptable levels established by the FDA, FSIS, USDA, or EPA. This includes any non-labeled feed additives or substances not approved for that species. During the livestock event, in the case of an animal requiring treatment, all medication shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian and the livestock show officials shall be notified. Use of an illegal drug is considered a premeditated act and any information obtained in the practice of illegal alteration of any animal will be turned over to the proper authorities for possible criminal prosecution. 

b. Surgery, injection or insertion of foreign material under the skin and/or into the flesh of animal to change the natural contour, conformation, or appearance of an animal's body is illegal. This includes vegetable oil, silicon, or any other substance used to alter an animal’s shape. Acceptable practices of physical preparations, which are allowed, include: clipping of hair, trimming of hooves, dehorning, or removal of ancillary teats. 

c. Treating an animal internally or externally, with any irritant, counterirritant, or other substance used to artificially change the conformation or appearance of an animal for show is considered unethical, inhumane, and is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of graphite, powders, hemp, artificial hair, coloring, common products such as fly spray, ointment, or liniment used to the point that it is irritating, or similar type products. Any liquid or substance not considered part of an accepted and normal diet for livestock is deemed illegal and inhumane. For example: the use of alcoholic or carbonated beverages as a drench or filler, etc. Drenching will not be allowed unless the show veterinarian or a show official is present and is needed for emergency purposes only. 

d. Each exhibitor has absolute responsibility for the care and condition of the animal(s) they enter and bring to the show. 

e. The use of inhumane fitting, showing, and handling practices or devises shall not be tolerated. For example: breaking of tails, striking of the animal to cause swelling or for bracing purposes, use of an electrical contrivance, muzzles, etc. is not acceptable. 

f. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, show management, other exhibitors, breed representatives, or show officials before, during, or after the competitive event is prohibited. 

g. Market grand and reserve champion animals that pass through a sale, may be drug tested, at the discretion of the show. 

h. At the time an animal is sold at auction at the livestock show, the exhibitors shall be held directly responsible for animals that are rejected at the processing center for any reason. The seller may be liable to the buyer for an amount equal to three times the purchase price and may also be liable for attorney's fees and civil penalties. Show management may share acceptable intelligence and evidence information with FDA or USDA. If, for any reason, the FDA or USDA inspectors must remove any part of a meat animal carcass, the market price will be discounted. 

i. Show management reserves the right to require animal health certificates. Health inspection and diagnostic tests may be made before or after animals are on the livestock show premises for exhibitor and animal safety, or to inaugurate disease control procedures which may become necessary in emergencies as determined by animal health officials. 

6. Code of Conduct - All 4-H and FFA members, family members, and associates will exhibit good sportsmanship at all times. Every exhibitor, family member and associate of exhibitor, is required to follow the Utah 4-H and Utah FFA Code of Conduct at any Utah Junior Livestock Association sponsored event. Here are a few points from the Code of Conduct that we want to remind you: · Have positive character and behavior · Follow guidelines and rules · Be responsive to reasonable requests of show management and event staff · Be respectful of the safety of others · Dress appropriately, use appropriate language, and respect the rights of others · Be respectful of property · Do not behave recklessly, assault, threaten, or harm another person Be aware that abuse of animals or people of any kind by any member or associate will be cause for disqualification of the 4-H or FFA exhibitor. If any participant, volunteer, or associate violates the Code of Conduct or jeopardizes the safe environment of any Utah Junior Livestock Association sponsored activity or event, that individual will be subject to suspension from further Utah Junior Livestock Association activities. A suspension is appropriate if there are multiple written statements regarding the aforementioned behaviors, and if measures have been taken to correct the behavior with no change. Each situation is evaluated individually and will be discussed with county 4-H and FFA faculty and staff as appropriate to determine when the suspension can or will be lifted.

7. Dress Code –4-H - A long or short sleeve shirt, which fastens down the front with a collar, is mandatory. Shirts must be solid white in color and need not be Western style. Black or blue pants are to be worn. 4-H patch with the 4-H emblem must be worn on the upper left sleeve. Patches must be visible during the event. No patch or patch not visible is not considered Official 4-H Dress. Acceptable patches include any previously manufactured USU patch or other 4-H patches available for purchase through the 4-H mall that includes a big clover. These are available online at https://shop4-h.org. Embroidered or screen printed 4-H clover emblem are acceptable. Questions regarding official 4-H dress will be deferred to the Utah 4-H Website or the Utah 4-H representative in attendance of the show. FFA - Either a white shirt, tie and FFA jacket, or a white collared shirt with the FFA emblem and tie. The following will not be allowed: T-shirts, tank tops, tube tops, sleeveless shirts and vests. Exhibitors who fail to abide by dress standards will forfeit prize money. 

8. Sales Fee - A sales fee not to exceed 5% will be withheld from sales checks by all state-assisted shows. Any purchaser(s) of animals from a Junior Livestock Show Auction must pay the Show the full purchase price of sale regardless of buy-back.

9. Show Eligibility - Animals are eligible for any show for which they meet ownership and show requirements. 

10. Change of Ownership - Once an animal has gone through any stockshow sale, regardless of buyback or no-sale, it is no longer eligible to enter a state assisted show. 

11. Lamb Docking Rule – Scientific research indicates that the incidence of rectal prolapsed is reduced when the tail is docked in a non-extreme manner. The recommended method is to dock at the distal end on the caudal fold (3rd caudal vertebra). Complete tail removal (extreme docking) is not an accepted sheep production practice and is discouraged for all Utah Junior Livestock sheep projects. Market lambs or breeding sheep showing any signs of contagious disease or current or recent signs of prolapse, or with an open sore on the dock (rosebud), will be sifted from Utah Junior Livestock Shows at the discretion of the state show vet at the time of weigh in and their determination is final. 

B. MARKET ANIMAL RULES:

1. Drug Withdrawal -- It is unethical and in most cases even unlawful to administer drugs to livestock within 20 to 30 days of slaughter. Animals too unmanageable to show should be withdrawn from their class rather than be tranquilized. The local show committee and the show veterinarian will monitor this situation. By federal regulations, random testing will occur at slaughter, and animals will be condemned which have been given any injection or oral dosages of tranquilizers, pain killers, antibiotics, diuretics, steroids, or other foreign substances during withdrawal periods before slaughter. All sales money will be withheld in such cases. Bloat medicine and other medications with no withdrawal requirements may be permissible. Exhibitors need to be aware of potential health hazards to consumers who eat animals that have received any abovementioned substances. Please do not put someone's life in jeopardy. 

2. Tagging – Tagging policy and deadlines found at https://utahjuniorlivestock.com/junior-livestock-tags. Should a tag be lost or pulled out of an animal’s ear, the exhibitor will advise the county extension staff, FFA advisor, or show director immediately so that the tag can be replaced. 3. Entry Forms & Deadlines – Exhibitors must check with each livestock show for entry deadline for that specific show. Exhibitors are responsible for mailing their own entry form. Entries postmarked by that date will be accepted. Exhibitor must declare which animals are to be shown, and submit an entry form and entry fees to the appropriate shows, including State Association ear tag numbers. The tag number and alternate tag number must be specified on the exhibitor entry form to be eligible. Entries may not exceed the limits for each show (see form 4) including one alternate animal per species entered. Forms must be signed by proper Extension/4-H agent or FFA advisor to verify exhibitor and animals are a legitimate entry for the show they are entering. Extension/4-H agents or FFA advisors should only sign forms for those youth enrolled in their programs. The Extension/4-H agent or FFA advisor and parents will verify eligibility for group and family feeding programs. Entry forms for fitting and showmanship classes must also be submitted by the entry deadline of the show and need to indicate class to be entered (species) and age of exhibitor. Entry fees will not be withheld from sales checks. Entry fees are to be sent along with all entry forms. 

4. Poultry - In keeping with the desire to help eliminate disease problems, certain counties will not be eligible to receive turkey poultry from the Moroni hatchery. Exhibitors may, however, have turkey projects along with family commercial operations. An exhibitor will own, feed and care for his/her project turkeys for not less than 20 weeks prior to the turkey show. Birds must not be more than 24 weeks of age at the time of the show. 

C. BREEDING ANIMALS: 

Exhibitors are encouraged to expand their scope of livestock project experience to include breeding livestock projects. 

D. RULE ENFORCEMENT: 

The local show has the responsibility to enforce the rules and regulations at their show. Any further action needs to be submitted in writing to the Utah State Junior Livestock Shows Association Board. Shows that do not comply and enforce the rules adopted may lose Association funding. If immediate action is needed, the board of the Utah State Junior Livestock Shows Association is empowered to make the ruling decision. The State Veterinarian has the final ruling on lamb tail docking and any health issues. UTAH JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW ASSOCIATION RULES for member show organizers RULES: All member shows must print or publish the Utah Junior Livestock Show Association Official Rules in effect for that year and any conflicting local show rules must be eliminated. All shows must be represented at the annual meeting or a $100.00 penalty is to be paid by the show to the Utah Junior Livestock Show Association. Any show that has not turned in their annual show report form by the annual meeting is required to pay a $100.00 penalty to the Utah Junior Livestock Show Association. NEW SHOW ELIGIBILITY: Any established show that makes application for funding from the Utah State Junior Livestock Shows Association must provide the required numbers from their previous year's show. New shows must exist one year before receiving funding in order to establish base line numbers. 

Trent Anderson, 

President Cody Jensen, 

Vice President Cassie Kinnaird,

 Treasurer Lisa Olsen, Secretary