Illinois Championship and District Show Rules
Rules and Regulations
1. All exhibitors must be members of the Illinois Holstein Association, Inc.
2. Entries for the state championship show are to be prepared and submitted online or handed to the show chairman or his representative upon check-in at the show. Entry forms will be available at www.illinoishoslteins.com and from your local show chairman. Entry fees are $20 per head and are to be paid upon check-in.
3. State health rules must be observed and health and identification papers must accompany all animals (including ET spring heifer calves) to the show.
4. All animals exhibited must be identified by official certificate verifying at least 87% Registered Holstein Ancestry (RHA) on Holstein Association USA, Inc. certificates. Ownership shall be established by the name listed on the identification certificate, or the presentation of the certificate along with a signed and completed transfer and fee to be retained by the state show chairman and forwarded to Brattleboro, VT. No calls will be made to Brattleboro to confirm ownership.
5. Cattle may arrive no earlier than 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 20 and must be off the grounds by 6 p.m. Friday, July 23. Animals being exhibited must be checked in by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21 to be included in the show catalog.
6. Identification papers MUST be in hand at the district and state shows unless the animal is a recent purchase, then Rule 4 shall apply.
7. Every district show must use the same classes as described but may add additional classes.
8. The owner of the dam at the time of service shall be considered the breeder of the animal. Where a herd is registered in the names of different members of a family, and where the herd is one unit, all entries may be considered as exhibits of one breeder. Otherwise, when animals are bred in partnership, each unique partnership is considered a unique breeder. The breeder winning the most points (for a maximum of six animals exhibited in the open single classes by him/herself and/or other exhibitors) shall be designated the Premier Breeder. In classes with ten or less animals, no more than two head per breeder will be counted toward premier breeder.
9. An exhibitor must be the owner. In case a herd is registered or bred in the names of different members of a family, residing on one farm or breeding establishment, and where the herd is one unit, all entries may be considered as a single exhibitor for all group classes. However, members of one family, where cattle are not housed as one unit will not be considered a single exhibitor. When animals are owned in partnership, each unique partnership is considered a unique exhibitor. The exhibitor winning the most points (for a maximum of six animals which he/she owns and exhibits in the open single classes) shall be designated the Premier Exhibitor. In classes with ten or less animals, no more than two head per exhibitor will be counted toward premier points.
10. An exhibitor must exhibit at least one animal at a district show to be eligible to exhibit any number at the championship show.
11. Exhibitor’s Herd—Five (5) head, owned by exhibitor, three (3) to have been bred by exhibitor. Two (2) females over 2 years of age (milking), two (2) under 2 years of age and one (1) any age.
12. Premier Breeder and Exhibitor awards will be based on a total of six (6) head using the following point system. Heifers (classes 1-7) and dry cows (classes 9 and 10) - 1st, 7; 2nd, 6; 3rd, 5; 4th, 4; 5th,3; 6th,2; 7th, 1. Cows, 2 Years and Over—1st, 10; 2nd, 9; 3rd, 8; 4th, 7; 5th, 6; 6th, 5; 7th, 4; 8th, 3; 9th, 2; 10th, 1.
13. Production awards will be presented in the Open Show in classes 9, 10, 14-16, 18-20. In the 125,000# class the award will go to the highest lifetime producer. In the other classes the animal with the highest official DHI 305d 2x actual milk, or combined fat and protein record (CFP), regardless of age when made, shall be the winner. Official lifetime or lactation sheets must be presented for verification.
14. First and second best udders will be designated at the Illinois Championship show in each milking class.
15. First place Bred and Owned animal will be recognized in classes 1-7 and 9, 10, 12-16 & 18-20.
16. A Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion will be chosen from classes 1-7. Following selection of Junior Champion, all first place non-milking age bred and owned animals (classes 1-7) will be shown for Junior Champion Bred and Owned. An Intermediate Champion and Reserve Intermediate Champion will be chosen from classes 12, 13, 14, 15 following class 15. A Senior Champion and Reserve Senior Champion will be chosen from classes 9, 10, 16, 18, 19 & 20 after class 20. Prior to selection of Grand Champion, all first place milking-aged bred and owned animals (classes 9, 10, 12-16 & 18-20) will be shown for Champion Bred and Owned.
17. Milk sales may be used to pay for the use of the fairgrounds. Please do not dump good milk. Please don’t put milk from treated cows in the tank.
18. It is recommended that a partnership animal be shown at only one state show, that being where it is primarily housed.
19. The interpretation of the rules or any other decision regarding the show will be the responsibility of the local committee. The same policy applies to the championship show except the state show committee is responsible.
2010 SHOW BASE DATES AND CLASSES
1. Spring Heifer Calf—March 1, 2010 and after
2. Winter Heifer Calf—Dec. 1, 2009 to February 28, 2010
3. Fall Heifer Calf—Sept. 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009
4. Summer Yearling—June 1, 2009 to Aug. 31, 2009
5. Spring Yearling—March 1, 2009 to May 31, 2009
6. Winter Yearling—Dec. 1, 2008 to Feb 28, 2009
7. Fall Yearling—Sept. 1, 2008 to Nov. 30, 2008
8. Junior Best Three Females—Bred by and at least one owned by exhibitor
9. Dry, 3 & 4 Year Old—Sept. 1, 2005 to Aug. 31, 2007
10. Dry Aged Cow—Before Sept. 1, 2005
11. 2 Year Old Futurity #43
12. Junior 2 Year Old-March 1, 2008 to Aug. 31, 2008
13. Senior 2 Year Old-Sept. 1, 2007 to Feb. 29, 2008
14. Junior 3 Year Old-March 1, 2007 to Aug. 31, 2007
15. Senior 3 Year Old-Sept. 1, 2006 to Feb. 28, 2007
16. 4 Year Old-Sept.1, 2005 to Aug. 31, 2006
17. 5 Year Old Futurity #19
18. 5 Year Old-Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005
19. Aged Cow—Before Sept. 1, 2004
20. 125,000# Cow—Bring DHI or DHIR to verify
21. Dam and Daughter
22. Best Three Females—Bred by and at least one owned by exhibitor
23. Produce of Dam
24. Exhibitor’s Herd
Ribbons and Trophies
State Open Show: Ribbons to first ten (10) places; medallion to first and second place animals; rosette to first bred and owned animal; ribbon to first and second place best udder in milking classes; award to Grand Champion female and Reserve; award to Senior Champion and Reserve; award to Intermediate Champion and Reserve; award to Junior Champion and Reserve; trophy to Senior Champion Bred and Owned and award to Junior Champion Bred and Owned; award to Champion Udder.
State Junior Show: Ribbons to first ten (10) places in heifer classes; ribbons to first eight (8) places in milking classes; trophies to Champions; medallions to first-place Bred and Owned animal in each class; trophies to Champion and Reserve Bred and Owned. Plaques to Junior All-Illinois winners and Reserve Junior All-Illinois winners.
Ribbons and Trophies: Provided by the Illinois Holstein Association. Trophy donations are accepted from any business or breeder. Notify state secretary or show chairman if desiring to be a contributor.
HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION USA SHOW RING POLICY
Showing cattle is an important part of the promoting, merchandising and breeding Registered Holstein cattle for breeders and Holstein Association USA, Inc. to stimulate and sustain interest in breeding Registered Holstein cattle.
At all times, Registered HolsteinsSM shall be treated in a humane manner and in accordance with dairy quality assurance practices so as to protect the health, safety and welfare of the livestock and the consuming public. No person shall present for exhibition or exhibit an animal which he or she knows, or has reason to suspect, is affected with or has been exposed to a dangerously contagious or infectious disease, illness or illegal or non-approved use of drugs, medication and/or prohibited substance, or residue. The position of Holstein Association USA, Inc. is that all animals presented for exhibition shall be in their natural conformation and structure, free of any alteration or modification by injection or internal or external administration of any substance or by any involvement in unethical fitting. It is recognized that certain practices in the cataloging, handling or presentation of cattle in the show ring are unacceptable.
The following practices or procedures are considered unacceptable and defined as being fraudulent and/or unethical in the showing of Registered HolsteinSM cattle: Misrepresenting the age and/or milking status of the animal for the class in which it is shown. Treating the animal, particularly the udder, internally or externally: with an irritant or counter-irritant, using a device to artificially create or enhance the udder crease, using other substances as detected by testing that cause changes in the udder to artificially improve the confirmation. Surgery or unethical insertion of any matter under the skin, or into body cavities, performed to change the natural contour or appearance of the animal's body, though not to preclude practices required or involved in normal management. Criticizing or interfering with the judge, show management or other exhibitors while in the show ring, or other conduct detrimental to the breed or the show.
The following practices and procedures are considered to detract from the image of the show ring when carried to excess and will be taken into consideration by the show judge in placing animals within a class: The maximum allowable length of naturally growing hair anywhere on the topline is not to exceed 1½ inches. Exhibitors will be required to comply with this rule before the animal is allowed to enter the ring. Addition of foreign objects, including but not limited to hair or hair substitutes (except for false switches), cloth or fiber, to change the natural contour or appearance of the animal’s body in prohibited. Unsportsmanlike conduct by exhibitors. Improper fitting practices such as overfilling and over-bagging. Externally sealing the teat end with a preparation that does not harm the animal’s skin is permissible. Natural teat placement will be given preference over artificially positioned teats.
The following practices should be encouraged to enhance the image of the show: Establish uniform dress code for exhibitors in the show ring. Recognize good herdsmanship and exhibits in the barn.
In keeping with the basic philosophy of the Association, ethics are an individual responsibility of the owner of each animal shown. Violations of these policies are subject to the disciplinary provisions of the Association's Bylaws.
Enforcement of the Holstein Show Ring Policy
Though the position on setting teats has been modified, it is the position of the Board of Directors that the practice should not be condoned and will be treated with slight to serious discrimination by the judge and show management. It is the responsibility of Holstein show judges at all levels of shows to take appropriate action if any teats are set or in any way manipulated to an unnatural position. While all milking animals must be subject to examination, the judge is instructed to closely examine the top five animals, not only for set teats, but for any other form of tampering requiring discrimination or disqualification.
General Rules
The Holstein Show Committee and the Illinois Holstein Association Board of Directors reserve the final and absolute right to interpret the rules and regulations of the Shows and will settle and determine all matters, questions, or differences in regard thereto or otherwise arising out of, or in connection with the Shows. In the event a question arises concerning the animal's age, the Show Committee Chairperson may request that an individual registration certificate be checked at ringside.
Illinois Holstein Association Show Ring Policy
The following practices or procedures are unacceptable in the showing of registered dairy cattle:
i. Criticizing or interfering with the judge, show management, other exhibitors, or other conduct detrimental to the breed or show;
ii. Misrepresenting the age or ownership of an animal or the number of calvings and/or stage of lactation;
iii. Filling an animal's rumen unnaturally with liquid (tubing);
iv. Balancing the udder by any means other than leaving naturally produced milk in any or all quarters;
v. Treating the udder internally with an irritant, counterirritant, or any other substance to temporarily improve conformation;
vi. Overfilling or over bagging of udders;
vii. Treating the udder externally with an irritant, counterirritant, or any other substance to temporarily improve conformation (allowable practices/substances include sealing and setting teats, but not shrinking or shortening teats);
viii. Roping udders and the use of objects to physically improve definition of the suspensory center ligament;
ix. Administering epidural anesthesia (blocking tails) and/or applying any irritant either externally or internally to the perineal (rectum and vagina) area;
x. Inserting foreign material/articles under the skin, into the topline or on the feet (administration of acceptable medications is permitted);
xi. Performing surgery of any kind to change the natural contour of appearance of the animal's body, hide, or hair. Not included is the removal of warts, teats, horns, clipping and dressing of hair and trimming of hooves;
xii. Draining of fluid from hocks unless authorized by a veterinarian at the show.
xiii. Excessive manipulation of hair and/or the use of any hair not naturally attached to the animal or the use of any substance or material which is intended to resemble or intimate hair;
xiv. Mistreatment of animals;
xv. Any un-sportsmanship like conduct during the event.
Monitoring Procedures
The Ethics Committee, as defined below, shall have the authority to inspect all animals to determine if violations of Illinois Holstein Association Show Ring Policy have occurred. To help in this regard, the Ethics Committee has the authority to perform and review results of the following:
i. An ultrasound examination of the udder of selected animals immediately upon completion of respective milking class competition. It shall be the exhibitor's responsibility to deliver the selected cow to the designated testing area. Within a reasonable time following said testing, the ultrasound official shall submit his/her report to the Illinois Holstein Association.
ii. A milk out of any individual cow and/or
iii. The collection and testing of any of the animal's body fluids and/or
iv. The use of any other technology that may be useful in determining if a violation in any animal based on placement, random selection, or suspect characteristics.
The Ethics Committee or Show Chairman may, at any time, require the delivery to them of any hair samples or hypodermic syringe, needle, or other device, swabs, cloths, or other material, or samples or any medicine, preparation, or substance, whether in liquid or other form, in the possession or control of exhibitor, fitters, agents, or person acting on behalf of exhibitor for analysis.
Enforcement Procedures
i. The Illinois Holstein Association Board of Directors shall appoint an Ethics Committee to monitor violations at all state sponsored shows. The Ethics Committee shall consist of an anonymous team of at least three members.
ii. Complaints of alleged violations must be presented in written and signed form to the Show Chairman of respective show no later than the final day of the respective show, except ultrasound results as noted as above.
iii. If it is suspected that a violation will occur if an animal is shown the Show Chairman will inform the exhibitor that the showing of that animal may result in a violation of the Illinois Holstein Association Show Ring Policy. If the exhibitor decides not to show that animal, no violation will have occurred.
iv. All complaints of alleged violations (as is designated in Enforcement Procedures point #2) received by the Show Chairman must be presented in written and signed form to the IHA for review of the Ethics Committee within five (5) days of receiving that notice of alleged violations, with the Ethics Committee to make a decision on the violations within ten (10) days.
v. The Illinois Holstein Association President will notify the accused exhibitor immediately of the Ethics Committee decision that a violation has occurred and all the supportive evidence will be shared with the exhibitor. Within thirty (30) days the Illinois Holstein Association Show Committee shall review the findings from the Ethics Committee and make a recommendation to the Illinois Holstein Association Board of Directors of the disciplinary action. The exhibitor will be able to participate in the Show Committee meeting. The Illinois Holstein Association Board of Directors shall meet on the same day to review that findings of the Ethics Committee, recommendations from the Show Committee and hear any presentations the exhibitor wishes to present.
vi. The accused exhibitor must notify the Illinois Holstein Association within seven (7) days of receiving the violation notice of their intent to participate in the Show Committee meeting and/or the Illinois Holstein Association Board of Directors meeting, which is set for reviewing the evidence of the alleged violation(s) and the disciplinary action to be taken.
vii. If the alleged violator is found in violation of the Illinois Holstein Association Show Ring Policy, the Illinois Holstein Association Board of Directors, at its discretion may pass onto the violator(s) its costs associated with violations, enforcement and review of violation(s). Cost associated with the review and/or appeals process must be paid in full; if this assessment is not paid in full the violator(s) will not be in "good standing" with the Illinois Holstein Association and therefore be denied any and all membership benefits of the association (voting, showing, etc.).
viii. Illinois Holstein Association Board of Directors and/or the Show Committee may consider previous violations by an exhibitor in their decision of disciplinary action.
ix. During this entire process the Directors of the Illinois Holstein Association Board, the Ethics Committee, the Show Committee, and members will not be obligated to maintain confidentiality.
Illinois Junior Championship and District Show Rules
Ownership
1. Each animal to be exhibited must be must be identified by official certificate verifying at least 87% Registered Holstein Ancestry (RHA) on Holstein Association USA, Inc. certificates with ownership listed in the name(s) of the Illinois Junior Exhibitor(s) only. Partnership animals (if all junior members) will be allowed, but verification by Holstein Association as to partner members must accompany the certificate at check in.
Exhibitor
1. A Junior exhibitor must be a member of the Illinois Holstein Association, Inc.
2. A junior exhibitor must not yet have turned 21 by January 1, 2010.
Title
1. All animals must be recorded in the name of the exhibitor before June 1 of the current year. (This applies to the Illinois Junior Championship Show - for the state fair and national shows animals over 2 years of age must be recorded in the name of the exhibitor before January 1 of the current year.)
Classes
1. Junior classes will include SINGLE female classes as listed for the Open Show. (Classes #1 through 20 with the exception of #8, 11 and 17.)
2. District shows: A Junior Champion, Reserve Junior Champion, Intermediate Champion, Reserve Intermediate Champion, Senior Champion and Reserve Senior Champion, Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion of the Junior show will be selected. Ribbons will be provided for these awards. Other champions may be selected if the local club provides awards.
3. Championship Junior Show: A first place Bred and Owned award will be given in each class. Certificates must accompany the animal and exhibitor to the ring and will be checked. The recorded breeder must identical to the owner.
4. Championship Junior Show: A junior champion, reserve junior champion, intermediate champion, reserve intermediate champion, senior champion, reserve senior champion, grand champion and reserve grand champion will be selected. A champion and reserve champion bred and owned will be selected from bred and owned animals.
5. Order of showing at the Junior Championship Show will be Showmanship, junior female classes, and senior female classes starting with dry cows and ending with 125,000# cows.
6. First and second place class winners will be designated Junior All-Illinois and Reserve Junior All-Illinois, respectively.
Showing
1. Junior exhibitors will be required to pay the $20 per head entry fee payable at the time of arrival at the Illinois Championship Show.
2. Local Holstein clubs may either hold a separate Junior Show or show classes simultaneously with the Open Show with proper recognition given to the Junior exhibitors.
3. The same animals MUST be shown at a district/local show during the current year to show at the state show. A junior may substitute one animal not shown at the district show for one animal shown at the district show (Mississippi Valley Juniors must exhibit their animals at their district show following the state show). All Open Show rules except #10 will be adhered to for the Junior Show.
4. All Junior Championship show exhibitors will be responsible for filling out show entry blanks prior to their district show, have each animal shown initialed on the entry blank by a district show official, and return them at the Illinois Championship Junior Show. The initialed entry blanks will be proof of being shown at a district show and thus meeting Rule #3 above.
5. Junior exhibitors must show their own animals. Adult assistance will be permitted where the Junior member cannot properly handle the animal. In such cases the Junior exhibitor must remain with the animal.
6. If a Junior exhibitor cannot be present to show their animal, the Junior may request that an alternate leadsman be permitted to lead their animal. The alternate leadsman must be two or less years older than the owner. An Alternate Leadsman Request Form must be submitted to the Junior Show chairman who will grant approval if there is a valid reason that owner is not exhibiting their own animal.
Showmanship Classes
1. Any Illinois Junior Holstein Association member is eligible to compete. At the Championship Show, entry must be made with the show office and will be listed in the catalog if made by 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 21.
2. Showmanship contestant must be listed as owner on the certificate of the animal shown and date of ownership must be before June 1 for all animals. Exception: If an animal is deemed not able to be shown (either injured or ill) on the day of the show by the Open and Junior Show Chairmen, and the junior owns no other animals at the show, the junior may borrow another junior’s animal for the showmanship class only. The ill/injured animal forfeits their eligibility to participate in the junior or open show individual class.
3. Each local show will hold showmanship classes. At the local shows and state show, there will be three (3) divisions - one for those 12 years of age and under, and one for those 13 to 16 years of age and one for those 17 years of age and over. (Age determined as of January 1, 2010.)
4. At the championship show, the top three (3) boys and top three (3) girls in each division will receive awards.
5. A Junior may compete in their respective division until the member has won that contest at the state show. A previous state show junior or intermediate division winner may compete in the next higher division.
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