Livestock Exhibitors Meeting -Show Day- Am I Ready?

1. Livestock Exhibitors Meeting-Show Day- Am I Ready? • It’s time to go to the show- how do I prepare? • Things to think about • Attendance-missing school • Selecting Animal/Birds to Show • Clipping • Hauling

2. Livestock Exhibitors Meeting-Show Day- Am I Ready? • More things to think about • Show Supplies • Stall Space or Pen Space • Show Arrival/Check In • Show Day Routines/Cooperation • Leaving Show

3. Attendance • Jr. Stockshows are considered E days • Extracurricular days do not count as an absence • You have 10 E days – use wisely • County – no days missed • Major shows • Advisors will create list for you to verify • List will be made from entries • Declare breed for day accuracy

4. Attendance • Limit of Days • If SA – only go when necessary • Before school and afterschool if possible • If not showing – should be at school If you are listed out – should be at the show during school day. If you don’t go- check in with attendance office Check in with advisors(if applicable) at show to verify you are there.

5. Clipping • Depends on Species • Cattle – County – clip for blow and go show • Cattle – Major – slick no more than 10days prior • Swine – EC – no clipping • Swine – Bexar – we clip on Sunday & Monday prior to • Swine – Majors – Day or Two Before At Barn

6. Clipping • Sheep/Goats – EC – Wednesday prior • Sheep/Goats – Bexar – reclip on Monday Prior • Sheep/Goats – Majors – Day or Two Prior • Watch the Calendars

7. Hauling • Goal – Haul in Fewest Trailers Possible • Proper Transportation-cage,trailer,etc. • Cooperation amongst all going • Health Papers- do you need them Breeding always does Market – most shows do not require it-state fair will for pigs and steers Bed Trailers properly- shavings, straw, hay Separate animals not familiar with each other

8. Hauling • Stalling at shows is done by arrival • Arrive together stall together • Teacher supervision is enhanced by being with group • Must be there to load • Feed after arrival at show • Get all belongs prior to leaving

9. Selection • Choosing animal if you have more than one • Fit judge if know judge • Can bring have advisors assist in choosing • Turkeys – all families will help in culling- Usually weekend before show • Broilers – Cull at 21 days and every week after • Select pens day before show or two days before • Recheck pens at show grounds before checking in

10. Clipping • Check with Advisors for Advice on Lengths of Hair • We can assist at the Barn for swine/sheep and goats • Cattle – Coordinate with Mrs. Kempen • Swine Hair Lengths can make difference • Sheep/Goats – may need socks or blankets

11. Show Supplies • Lots of products-you can consider • Need way of transporting supplies • Consolidate when traveling to Shows • Know what grooming products are allowed-water only at some shows • Know show arena equipment allowed • Feeders/Waterers – Have your own and label them

12. Stall Space • Remember Arrive Together Stall Together-Assigned by show as you arrive • Cattle space will be tight • Sheep and goats – 4, 5 or more in a pen-muzzles • Poultry assigned as you check in- space out EC Chapter’s birds • Hogs – Usually divide with 2 or 3(at majors) in pen • If you have divider bring it • Pens will be assigned at majors and need to honor it • Families with multiples need to be together

13. Check In and Arrival Cooperate with Fellow members to get all animals in place- then worry about feeding/watering Advisors will pickup check in papers or weight/breed declaration cards Check In procedures vary Breeding will need to check papers at all shows

14. Check In and Arrival EC and County will weigh/classify each animal Majors – Weight/Classification Cards Advisors will pickup or authorize someone to do so Advisors will help you determine proper weight/breed to declare Cooperation to get arrival weights on animals to declare correct weight Verify the weight turned in with advisor Weigh backs at majors – know what they are

15. Show Day Routines • Proper clothes/shoes for show • Know show order • Arrive early stay late • Suggested to arrive 1 hour or more prior to start of show day • Have animal clean, prepared and fed several classes ahead of time to show • Watch show to know what procedure is • Assist others going to show arena

16. Show Ring • Practice a ring procedure • Know what judge will allow you to do • Know what order they show • Know who judge is • Know what ring procedure is • Know what happens when you leave show ring • Only you can show unless approved substitute.

17. Leaving a Show • When can you leave • Take all equipment • Don’t leave before your animal leaves • Cleanup your area

18. Buyer Contact • With today’s economy, you better plan ahead for every SA and Bexar County • Write letters, make personal contacts • Be understanding that sale prices may be low

19. Making Auction and So On • If you make premium sale or auction, you will get ribbon • County – have to take picture • Must attend auction – be there ahead of time-1-2 hours • Thank you Letters – will get list of buyers