2022 LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATION

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2022 LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS

ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

1. AII animals entering the grounds,including those showing in pet zoos, children’s barnyard animals, Old McDonalds Farms, etc. must meet the requirements of their particular species.
2. Arkansas Livestock, (except for Arkansas horses, goats, sheep, steers and rabbits) must be accompanied by a

Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued within 90 days prior to exhibition, showing the following:

ARKANSAS CATTLE

1. If Arkansas is a Class Free State, Arkansas cattle are exempt from brucellosis testing. If Arkansas is not a Class Free

State, then the following testing requirements must be met: Negative brucellosis test within 90 days prior to exhibition for

females and bulls 18 months of age and over. All heifers that have calved or are bred must be tested. Animals originating

from a Certified Brucellosis Free Herd are exempt if the Certified Free Herd number is shown on certificate.

2. All heifers that are 4-12 months of age shall be vaccinated before entering show.
3. Heifers that were born on or after January 1, 1985, that are over 12 months of age and are not official calf hood

vaccinates will not be allowed to show (unless they are from a Brucellosis Certified Free Herd,) This will not apply if Arkansas continues as a Brucellosis Free State

4. All rodeo stock exhibited at a rodeo in Arkansas must meet the out of state requirements for brucellosis and tuberculosis for (12) month and older bulls, roping and dogging steers, and heifers even if the rodeo stock originates from Arkansas. Tie down roping calves are exempt from the tuberculosis testing requirements. The exception is a CVI within the state is good for ninety (90) days instead of thirty days.

ARKANSAS SWINE

1. As of July 1, 2001, all swine must have an official 840 tag.
2. Animals six (6) months old or older to be tested negative for brucellosis within ninety (90) days of exhibition or originate

directly out of a Validated Herd, with Validation number and date of last herd test shown on certificate (barrows exempt

from brucellosis testing but must be pseudorabies tested.)

3. Animals to be tested negative for pseudorabies regardless of age within ninety (90) days of the exhibition on a test approved

by the State Veterinarian or originate directly out of a Qualified Pseudorabies Free Herd, with Qualified Herd number and

date of last test shown on certificate.

4. Free of other contagious, infectious, and communicable diseases (erysipelas, atrophic rhinitis, etc.); other wise they will

not be allowed to show and will be released from fairgrounds.

ARKANSAS SHEEP AND GOATS

Exhibition officials must maintain records of all sheep and goats that are exhibited for a period of five years to include: 

1. Identification Number
2. Flock status as defined by the Voluntary Flock Certification Program
3. The name, complete address and phone number of the owner.

All instate sheep and goats in the state of Arkansas must be identified by an official USDA tag scrapie tag) or for goats a legible

 official goat registry tattoo if accompanied by a registration certificate.

Fair personnel, veterinarians, or state-federal personnel may examine sheep on grounds. Any sheep showing clinical symptoms of Scrapie shall be immediately quarantined in isolation and required to undergo any approved diagnostic test and shall be consigned to slaughter or destruction with submission of tissues to an approved diagnostic laboratory at the exhibitor’s expense.

Commingling (as defined by the Arkansas Scrapie Regulation) of sheep or goats of different flock status as defined by the Voluntary Flock Certification Program (VFCP) is prohibited and must be reported to the VFCP state official and State Veterinarian.

No sheep or goats showing symptoms of disease, particularly foot rot, sore mouth, sheep pox, evidence of fungal infection, evidence of abscesses or with draining abscesses will be allowed to show and may be released by fair officials, veterinarians, or state- federal personnel

ARKANSAS RABBITS

Rabbits will be inspected on the grounds. No rabbits showing symptoms of disease will be allowed to show.

ARKANSAS HORSES

Negative EIA test required within the past twelve (12) months for all animals over 6 months of age. Nursing foals under

6 months of age are exempt from testing if accompanied by negative tested dams. Photocopies of the test papers will

not be accepted; carbon copies are acceptable.

 The Van Buren County Fair Association may request any health papers or certificates we deem necessary when participating in any equine (horse) related event, On or OFF the Van Buren County Fair Grounds, sanctioned by the Van Buren County Livestock Show & Fair Association.

ARKANSAS CERVIDS

1. Certificate of veterinary inspection.
2. Negative clerical tuberculosis test within ninety (90) days.
3. Negative brucellosis test within ninety (90) days.
4. Or originate from a Certified Brucellosis-Free and Accredited Tuberculosis Cervids Herd 
5. Or originate from a Brucellosis-Monitored and a Qualified Tuberculosis Herd within ninety (90) days of exhibition.

ARKANSAS CAMELIDS

1. Individually identified, and certificate of veterinary inspection within ninety (90) days of exhibition.
2. Registration papers when accompanied by registry photographs of the animal are acceptable identification.

ARKANSAS RATITES

1. Certificate of veterinary inspection.
2. Negative avian influenza test within ninety (90) days.
3. Permanent identification.

ARKANSAS POULTRY

An official representing the exhibition shall notify the state veterinarian no later than thirty (30) days prior to the exhibition,

giving names, place, inclusive dates, and time of the event.

The requirements are as follows:

1. All in-state poultry, which includes domesticated game birds, quail, pheasants, peafowl, guineas, and turkeys, present

at exhibition in Arkansas shall have originated from U.S. Pullorum- Typhoid Clean or equivalent flocks or have had

negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within (90) days of the movement to the exhibition (Pullorum Typhoid testing on fairgrounds

during the fair is prohibited.). This information will be documented on a NPIP from VS 9-3, 90-day certificate, NPIP Flock

Certification Form or similar certificate which will accompany the poultry during the exhibition.

2. All non-certified birds must be banded (leg or wing band), with a sealed band. Wrap-around plastic bands are not

acceptable. In-state waterfowl are exempt from pullorum-typhoid requirements.

3.Any poultry showing evidence of infectious or contagious disease or insect infestation will not be permitted to exhibit.

4. Record Keeping-The sponsor of the exhibition shall compile a list of all poultry present at the exhibition This list shall

contain the name and address of each owner, the number, the species, the breed, variety, type, sex and Pullorum-Typhoid

status of all poultry present. A copy of this list shall be retained by the sponsor of the exhibition for at least twelve (12)

months.

OTHER IN – STATE TAME OR EXOTIC ANIMALS

Please call State Veterinarian’s office for information and permit

Livestock Superintendent

Wesley A. Hall

(501) 314 6508

Dikelin Evans, Asst. Superintendent

VO-AG Instructor, Southside FFA

(501) 412-7798

Gwendlyn Cifuentes, Asst. Superintendent

VO-AG Instructor Southside FFA

(501) 253-5440

Ryan Blackwell, Asst. Superintendent

VO-AG Instructor, Clinton FFA

(870) 279 1782

Caroline Lester, Asst. Superintendent

VO-AG Instructor, Clinton FFA

(501) 514 3543

Ashley Lewis, Asst. Superintendent

VO-AG Instructor, Shirley FFA

(501) 858 5880

Danny Griffin, Asst. Superintendent

Van Buren County Extension Agent

(501) 253-0259 Cell

(501) 745-7117 Office

General Rules & Regulations 

1.The Van Buren County Fair Association follows all the rules and regulations of the Arkansas State fair concerning ownership, classes, health regulations, and number of entries and Exhibitor Eligibility. The only exceptions to this is the Horse Show and the Prospect Steer Show. IF YOU CAN SHOW IT AT THE ARKANSAS STATE FAIR YOU CAN SHOW IT HERE. IF YOU CAN NOT SHOW IT AT THE ARKANSAS STATE FAIR YOU CAN NOT SHOW IT HERE SORRY. THIS APPLYS TO BOTH ANIMALS AND EXHIBITORS ELIGIBILITY.

2.Exhibitor eligibility OPENS SHOWS are open to anyone that lives in Van Buren County, Attends a Van Buren County School or does not exhibit at any other County Fair. JUNIOR SHOWS are restricted to Van Buren County 4H or FFA Members in good standing, Certification of Junior Exhibitors membership will be required from the County Agent or Agricultural Education Advisor. Junior Exhibitors must be 5 years of age and cannot have reached their 20th birthday by the Opening day of the Van Buren County Fair 9/6/22. Exhibitors may not show in a Junior Show any later than the Fall after graduating from high School or receiving a GED certificate or its equivalent regardless of their age. 

3. Ownership deadline for ALL Livestock at the Arkansas State Fair is June 26, 2022 but for this years Van Buren County Fair it will be July 15 2022. 

4. All exhibitors of livestock with the exception of poultry and rabbits

must be present to show their entries in the proper class unless approved by the Livestock Superintendent. Junior exhibitors will show their own animals. If they have more than one animal in a class another eligible junior exhibitor may assist. If a Junior exhibitor is sick, injured, has a death in the family or serious family illness or is involved in another school function at the time of the show the Livestock Superintendent will allow another Eligible Junior exhibitor to show their animal. Substitute Junior Exhibitors must have another animal of any species entered in there name at the 2022 Van Buren County Fair. The Livestock Superintendent decision on substitute exhibitors eligibility is Final 

5. Entries must be pre-registered by September 1, 2022 with the livestock superintendent, Wesley A. Hall, phone # (501)

314-6508, address: 5330 Hwy 124, Damascus, AR 72039. Or Dikelin Evans phone# (501) 412-7798, address 334 southside road Bee Branch Arkansas. 72013. 15 dollars per head entry fees must accompany Entries form for all Horses, Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Sheep, Swine and Goats. Six dollars per head entry fees must accompany all Market Rabbits per entry

6. All animals must be properly groomed before entering show arena.

7.Van Buren County Fair Association will not furnish feed, hay, bedding, or water containers for the livestock.

8. The Livestock Superintendent reserves the right to remove from the grounds any exhibit or animal that may be falsely entered or

deemed unsuitable or objectionable without assigning a reason.

9. Each exhibitor is responsible for having his/her animal(s) presented in its natural conformation and structure without

alteration or modification, except for the grooming of hair and hooves. Anyone violating this rule will be required to return

all premium money and could be banned from further competition.

10. All Animals must be in place according to the Schedule for their Species with the required health papers and/ or registration papers or animals will not be allowed to be unloaded.

11.All Animals will be released according to the Schedule for their Species unless approved by the Livestock Superintendent for early release or all Premium Money including Livestock Auction money will be forfeited.

12. Junior exhibitors will exhibit in Junior Show only. Open exhibitors will exhibit in Open Show only. Junior exhibitors may

assist in showing Open Exhibitors animals in the Open Show.

13. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO EXHIBIT IN THE JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW YOU MUST BE A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING OF A VAN BUREN COUNTY 4H CLUB OR A VAN BUREN COUNTY FFA CHAPTER. THE OPEN SHOW IS FOR ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 19 AND KIDS UNDER THE AGE OF 19 THAT ARE NOT MEMBERS OF 4H OR FFA

14. Ages of exhibitors entering a showmanship contest will be set as of how old that you are on Tuesday 9/6/22 the opening day of the fair.

15. Exhibitors are allowed to show for both Grand and Reserve Grand Champion in any show regardless of any livestock premium auction rules however only one animal will be allowed to be sold in the livestock premium auction.

16. See all the other rules that apply to your species of animal

17. BECAUSE THE VAN BUREN COUNTY FAIR DOES NOT FOLLOW THE STATE VET POLICY OF THE ARKANSAS STATE FAIR : OWNERS, AGRI TEACHERS, 4H ADVISORS, THE LIVESTOCK SUPERINTENDENT, PARENTS OR GRAND PARENTS ARE ALLOWED TO GIVE THEIR ANIMALS ANY SHOTS OR MEDICINE NECESSARY ON THE VAN BUREN COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS. SINCE SOMETIMES IT IS NECESSARY TO GIVE MEDICINE BY DRENCHING, DRENCHING OF ANIMALS IS ALLOWED ON THE VAN BUREN COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS EVEN IF IT IS JUST FOR SHOW PURPOSES 

18. BECAUSE THIS IS A LEARNING AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ALL OF US TRY TO TEACH OUR KIDS COACHING WHILE THE EXHIBITOR IS IN THE SHOW RING IS ALLOWED HOWEVER THIS SHOULD BE DONE IN A RESPECTFUL MANNER AS TO NOT DISTRACT THE JUDGE OR THE OTHER EXHIBITORS IN THE SHOW RING. PLEASE ACT PROFESSIONAL WHILE DOING THIS AND HAVE RESPECT FOR THE OTHER EXHIBITORS, FAIR PERSONAL, THE JUDGE, PARENTS AND GRAND PARENTS BOTH IN THE SHOW RING AND AROUND THE SHOW RING WHILE COACHING YOUR CHILDREN OR STUDENTS THANK YOU.

19. EXHIBITORS ARE ALLOWED TO SHOW AT ONLY 1 COUNTY FAIR. IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE THE COUNTY THAT YOU LIVE IN.

20.THE VAN BUREN COUNTY FAIR ASSOC &LIVESTOCK SUPERINTENDENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADD TO ANY OF THESE RULES OR MAKE ANY CHANGES NECESSARY AT ANY TIME. THE LIVESTOCK SUPERINTENDENT DECISION IS FINAL.

JR LIVESTOCK PREMIUM AUCTION

Superintendent: Wesley Hall

Rules & Regulations 

1. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE LIVESTOCK PREMIUM AUCTION YOU MUST BE A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING OF A VAN BUREN COUNTY 4H CLUB OR A VAN BUREN COUNTY FFA CHAPTER.

2. A 5% Commission will be taken out of ALL funds taken in through the Livestock Premium Sale, Add on money to certain places and Add on money at large to purchase buyers plaques, Grand Championship Belt Buckles and for discretionary show expenses deemed needed by the Livestock Committee. 

3.The number and type of sale animals will follow the list below if numbers warrant in the Junior Show.

4.Animals will be set in at market value and sold to the highest bidder. The exhibitor reserves the right to keep his/her animal.

5. At the end of the premium auction a LIVE auction will begin any Junior exhibitor wishing to outright sell his /her animal will be given the opportunity to do so. The owner of the animal will set the opening bid. If no one bids the animal does not sale. (This is limited to market animals only. These animals will be released to the new owner immediately following the sale.

6. Each exhibitor is limited to one animal in the Premium Auction. If more than one animal qualifies, the exhibitor will have

 the right to choose which one he/she wants to sell. IF A EXHIBITOR HAS MORE THAN ONE ANIMAL QUALIFIED FOR THE PREMIUM SALE NO OTHER SHOWS WILL BE ALLOWED TO BEGIN UNTIL THE EXHIBITOR HAS RELEASED ONE OF HIS ANIMALS FROM THE PREMIUM SALE.

7. If rule #6 occurs, the next animal in that species, will then qualify for the Premium Auction. (The judge will be instructed

to select several alternate animals of each species for when this occurs.)

8. All animals involved with the Jr. Premium Auction must meet the weight qualifications stipulated in the rules stated in

the respected qualified areas. Any exhibitor’s animal not meeting the stipulations of these rules will be prohibited from

participating in the Jr. Auction.

9.Add on money to certain places will be given to the Exhibitor or group of Exhibitors that the donor designates.

10.ANY EXHIBITOR MAKING THE PREMIUM SALE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO DRAW ANY MONEY OUT OF ADD ON MONEY AT LARGE EXCEPT (FIRST) add on money at large will be used to fix any major issues with sale animals by the Livestock Superintendent

(Second) 5 dollars will be given to each Exhibitor showing Horses, Poultry and Rabbits THAT DID NOT SELL AND ANIMAL IN THE PREMIUM SALE.

(Third) The remaining money will be divided equally between all of the Exhibitors showing beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, and goats NOT MAKING THE PREMIUM SALE by the following rules. Each exhibitor will draw and equal amount out of the remaining add on money at large per animal with a maximum of 2 animals or 2 draws. 

BEEF CATTLE OR DAIRY CATTLE EXHIBITORS NOT MAKING THE PREMIUM SALE WILL ONLY DRAW OUT OF THE REMAINING ADD ON MONEY AT LARGE ONLY IF FUNDS FROM OTHER OUTSIDE SOURCES IS NOT EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN ADD ON MONEY AT LARGE FUNDS. BEEF CATTLE OR DAIRY CATTLE WOULD COUNT AS THERE FIRST DRAW. ONLY IF THEY ARE SHOWING MORE THAN 1 ANIMAL AT THE 2022 VAN BUREN COUNTY FAIR in Beef cattle, Dairy Cattle, Goats, Sheep, or Swine will they be allowed a 2nd draw.

11. THE VAN BUREN COUNTY LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADD TO THESE RULES OR MAKE ANY CHANGES NECESSARY AT ANY TIME.

Livestock Premium

Auction

Show Arena of Cattle Barn

10:00 a.m. Saturday 9/10/22

Sale Order

1. Grand Champion Market Steer
2. Grand Champion Supreme Beef Heifer
3. Grand Champion Market Hog
4. Grand Champion Market Lamb
5. Grand Champion Market Goat
6. Grand Champion Pen of 3 Pullets
7. Grand Champion Single Market Rabbit
8. Grand Champion Pen of Three Market Rabbits
9. Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer
10. Reserve Grand Champion Supreme Beef Heifer
11. Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog
12. Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb
13. Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat
14. Reserve Grand Champion Pen of 3 Pullets
15. 3rd Overall Supreme Beef Heifer
16. 3rd Overall Market Hog
17. 3rd Overall Market Lamb
18. 3rd Overall Market Goat
19. 4th Overall Market Hog
20. 4th Overall Market Lamb
21. 4th Overall Market Goat
22. 5th Overall Market Hog
23. 5th Overall Market Lamb
24. 5th Overall Market Goat
25. 6th Overall Market Hog
26. 6th Overall Market Lamb
27. 6th Overall Market Goat
28. 7th Overall Market Hog
29. 8th Overall Market Hog
30. Grand Champion Van Buren County Bred Beef Heifer

31.Grand Champion Commercial Gilt

32. Grand Champion Wether Dam Lamb
33. Outstanding Dairy Animal (only if 8 head and 2 exhibitors show in the 2022 fair)
34. Outstanding Dairy Goat (only if 12 head and 4 exhibitors show in the 2022 fair)
35. Add on money to certain places
36. Add on money at Large
37. Scholarship cookie jar auction.
38. Presentation of Herdsman and Special Awards
39. Regular Livestock Sale: This is for any Junior exhibitor exhibiting in a market class wanting an opportunity to outright sell

his/her animal.

2022 LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS

Department 1

JR AND OPEN HORSE SHOW HALTER CLASSES

Superintendent: Wesley Hall,

(501) 314-6508

Rules & Regulations

1.Show time will be Friday, September 9, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.

2. All horses must be pre-registered no later than September 1, 2022 or entered in between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. on Friday 9/9/22.

an entry fee, of $15.00 per head, to accompany all registrations.

3. Horses will be shown in the designated area or the Livestock show ring
4. All exhibitors must show their own animals.
5. All Junior exhibitors must show their own animals. If they have more than one animal in a class another Junior exhibitor may assist. A Junior exhibitor is someone under nineteen years of age and a Van Buren County 4H or FFA Member in good standing. 
6. All horses must meet State Livestock and Poultry regulations. COGGINS PAPERS WILL BE CHECKED UPON ENTERING THE GROUNDS.
7. All stallions must have (over the nose or under the chin) chain.
8. For each open show class there will be a Junior show class.
9. Each division of each class will compete for Champion and Reserve Champion. Junior and Open divisions Champions

will compete for Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion.

10. All EQUINE will be released at the end of the show.
11. EACH HORSE WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED TO BE SHOWN BY 1 EXHIBITOR ONE TIME IN THE HORSES AGE CLASS (TWO DIFFERENT PEOPLE CAN NOT SHOW THE SAME HORSE)
12. The Van Buren County Fair Association and Superintendent reserves the right to add to these rules or make any

changes necessary at any time.

Section I

Classes

Horse Show Halter

Points:

Junior Division: 6 4 2

Senior Division: 8 6 4

1. Miniature "A" Horses
2. Miniature "B" Horses
3. Ponies (39 to 46 in. tall)
4. Ponies (461/8 to 52 in. tall)
5. Horses
6. Mules 
7. Donkeys
8. 2022 Filly (Born in 2022)
9. Yearling Filly (Born in 2021)
10. Two Year Old Filly (Born in 2020)
11. Three Year Old and Older Mare (Born in 2019 or before)
12. Champion
13. Reserve Champion
14. Grand Champion
15. Reserve Grand Champion
16. 2022 Colt (Born in 2022)
17. Yearling Stallion (Born in 2021)
18. Two Year Old Stallion (Born in 2020)
19. Three Year Old and Older Stallion (Born in 2019 or before)
20. Champion
21. Reserve Champion
22. Grand Champion
23. Reserve Grand Champion
24. Geldings Under Three Years (Born in 2022 ,2021, or 2020)
25. Geldings Over Three to Six Years (Born in 2019 ,2018, or 2017)
26. Gelding Six and Over (Born in 2016 or before)
27. Champion
28. Reserve Champion
29. Grand Champion
30. Reserve Grand Champion
31. Pee wee horse showmanship (Exhibitors ages 8 and under as of 9/06/22)
32. JR Horse showmanship (Exhibitors ages 9 to13 as of 9/6/22)
33. SR Horse showmanship (Exhibitors ages 14 to 19 as of 9/6/22)

2022 LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS

Department 2

JR AND OPEN REGISTERED BEEF CATTLE, JR PROSPECT AND MARKET STEERS, JR COMMERICAL HEIFERS AND JR VAN BUREN COUNTY BRED HEIFERS.

Superintendent:

Wesley Hall (501) 314-6508

Rules & Regulations

1. REGISTRATION PAPERS REQUIRED on all animals with exception of commercial heifers, Van Buren County Bred heifers and steers. These papers must be presented to superintendent at time of check in. SORRY NO GRADE BEEF COWS OR BULLS CAN BE SHOWN.

2 Animals must be registered in the Exhibitors name BY 7/15/22 to be allowed to show. Each exhibitor limited to two animals per class, No Exceptions.

3.Health requirements as defined by the State Livestock and Poultry Commission will be followed. Heath papers will be checked before entering the grounds.

4.Entry fees $15.00 per head.

5. Entry deadline September 1, 2022. 

6. Animals will be in place no later than 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Animals will be released at 6:00 p.m. Saturday 9/10/22.

7. Bulls over one year old must have nose ring or will not be allowed to show.

8. All heifers over four months old must be calf hood vaccinated.

9. Juniors must show their animals or they can have assistance from another Eligible Junior exhibitor. Adults are not allowed to

assist a Junior exhibitor while he/she is competing in the show ring during the junior show UNLESS THE SAFTY OF EXHIBITORS IN THE SHOW RING IS IN DANGER. THE LIVESTOCK SUPERINTENT WILL HAVE A COUPLE OF DESIGINATED ADULTS IN THE SHOW RING FOR SAFETY REASONS. 

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10. Junior exhibitors will exhibit in Junior Show only. A Junior Exhibitor must be a member in good standing of a Van Buren County 4-H Club or FFA Chapter. Open exhibitors will exhibit in Open Show only. Junior exhibitors may

assist in showing open exhibitor’s animals in the Open Show. 

11. JUNIOR COMMERCIAL HEIFERS are defined as any crossbred female or any percentage female not eligible for registration with any purebred breed association. Commercial heifer ownership deadline is July 15th 2022. No horned heifers or heifers with scurs will be eligible to participate. Minimum weight of 300 pounds there is no maximum weight. 

12. MARKET STEERS MUST BE OWNED BY THE EXHIBITOR BY July 15th 2022. MINIMUM WEIGHT IS 751lbs THERE IS NO MAXIMUM WEIGHT. Only Steers of beef breeding are allowed to show.

13. ANY REGISTERED HEIFERS BORN BEFORE 9/1/20 WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE IN THE JR LIVESTOCK PREMIUM AUCTION 

14. ANIMALS SHOWING IN CLASS 30 WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PREMIUM SALE.

15. VAN BUREN COUNTY BRED HEIFER SHOW RULES:

1. All Heifers must be Van Buren County born and bred. Exhibitor must live in Van Buren County or attend a Van Buren 

 County School. Farm may be partially in Van Buren County and a neighboring county.

1. Heifer must be born in Van Buren County or at the residence of a member in good standing of a Van Buren County 4H Club or Van Buren County FFA Program

1. Heifers must be verified by July 15, 2022 by Clinton, Shirley, South Side Bee Branch VO-AG instructor or by the Van Buren County Agent

1. Heifer classes will be separated by weight only.

1. Heifers must be under 2 years of age and have baby teeth.

1. Each Exhibitor may exhibit two heifers only.

1. The Grand Champion Van Buren County Born and Bred Beef Heifer will be eligible to be in the Livestock Premium Auction.

16. The Van Buren County Fair Association and Superintendent, reserves the right to add to these rules or make any

changes necessary at any time.

Department 2

Beef Cattle

Points:

Junior Division: 8 6 4 2

Senior Division: 10 8 6 4

ANIMALS SHOWING IN CLASSES 12, 13 AND 32 WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PREMIUM SALE.

Class Birth Requirements/Notes

1. Late Junior Heifer Calves Born March 1, 2022 or later (at least 4 Months old)
2. Early Junior Heifer Calves Born January 1 to Feb. 28, 2022
3. Late Senior Heifer Calves Born November 1 to December 31,2021
4. Early Senior Heifer Calves Born September 1 to October 31, 2021
5. Late Summer Yearling Females Born July 1 to Aug 31, 2021
6. Early Summer Yearling Females Born May 1 to June 30, 2021
7. Late Junior yearling Females Born Mar 1 to April 30, 2021
8. Early junior yearling Females Born Jan 1 to Feb 29, 2021
9. Senior Yearling Females Born November 1 to December 31, 2020
10. Two Year Old Females Born September 1 to October 31,2020
11. Cow/Calf Class- Any female born before September 1, 2020. that has calf at side (Cow and calf are not eligible to show in individual classes)
12. Champion Heifer
13. Reserve Champion Heifer
14. Grand Champion
15. Reserve Grand Champion 

16. Late Junior Bull Calves Born Mar. 1, 2022 or later (at least 4 months old)
17. Early Junior Bull Calves Born Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2022
18. Late Senior Bull Calves BornNov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2021
19. Early Senior Bull Calves Born Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 2021
20. Late Summer Yearling Bulls Born July. 1 to Aug. 31, 2021
21. Early Summer Yearling Bulls Born May 1 to June 30, 2021
22. Late Junior Yearling Bulls Born Mar. 1 to April 30, 2021
23. Early Junior Yearling Bulls Born Jan. 1 to Feb. 29, 2021
24. Senior Yearling Bulls Born Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2020
25. Champion Bull Calf
26. Reserve Champion Bull Calf 
27. Grand Champion Bull Calf
28. Reserve Grand Champion Bull Calf
29. Supreme Bull

30.Prospect Steers. (JR EXHIBITORS ONLY)

31. Market Steers Note:(JR EXHIBITORS ONLY) These animals will be weighed in and classes will be determined by weights at Superintendent’s discretion following weigh in. Animals must be of beef breeding and weigh 751 pounds or greater to be eligible for the Jr. Premium Auction.

32. Grand Champion Market Steer (Winner qualifies for Premium Auction)
33. Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer (Winner qualifies for Premium Auction)
34. 3td Overall Market Steer

35. Commercial Heifers Note (JR EXHIBITORS ONLY) These animals will be weighed in and classes will be determined by weights at Superintendent’s discretion following weigh in. Animals must be of beef breeding. Animals must be under two years of age and still have their baby teeth. Animals must be cross- bred, no registered heifers will be eligible for this class.

36. Grand Champion Commercial Heifer 
37. Reserve Grand Champion Commercial Heifer 
38. 3td Overall Commercial Heifer 
39. 4th Overall Commercial Heifer

40. Supreme Beef Heifer JR Show (Winner qualifies for Premium Auction)
41. Reserve Supreme Beef Heifer JR Show (Winner qualifies for Premium Auction)
42. 3td overall Supreme Beef Heifer JR Show (Winner qualifies for Premium Auction)

43.Van Buren County Bred Beef Heifers (JR EXHIBITORS ONLY) These animals will be weighed in and classes will be determined by weights at Superintendent’s discretion following weigh in. SEE RULE NUMBER 15 UNDER BEEF CATTLE RULES FOR ALL OTHER RULES TO BE ELIGILIBLE TO COMPETE IN THIS CLASS.

44. Grand Champion Van Buren County Bred Beef Heifer (Winner qualifies for Premium Auction) 
45. Reserve Grand Champion Van Buren County Bred Beef Heifer

46. Pee wee Showmanship (Ages 8 and under as of 9/6/22.)
47. Junior Showmanship (Ages 9 to13 as of 9/6/22.)
48. Senior Showmanship (Ages 14 to 19 as of 9/6/22)

2022 LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS

Department 3

JUNIOR AND OPEN REGISTERED DAIRY CATTLE AND JUNIOR COMMERICAL DAIRY HEIFERS

Superintendent: Wesley Hall

(501) 314-6508

Rules & Regulations

1.Registration papers required on all animals except commercial dairy heifers These papers must be presented to superintendent at time of check in.

2.Animals must be registered in exhibitor’s name BY 7/15/22 to be allowed to show. Each exhibitor limited to two animals per class. No exceptions!

3.Health requirements as defined by the State Livestock and Poultry Commission will be followed. Health Papers will be checked before entering the grounds.

4.Entry fees $15.00 per head.

5.Entry deadline September 1, 2022. 

6. Animals will be in place no later than 11a.m. Tuesday 9/6/22. Animals will be released at the end of the Dairy Cattle show on Tuesday 9/6/22.

7. Juniors must show their animal or can have assistance from another Eligible Junior exhibitor. Adults are not allowed to assist

Junior exhibitor while he/she is competing in the show ring during the Junior Show. UNLESS THE SAFTY OF THE EXHIBITORS IN THE SHOW RING IS IN DANGER.

8. Junior exhibitors will exhibit in Junior Show only. Junior Exhibitors must be a member in good standing of a Van Buren County 4-H club or FFA chapter. Open exhibitors will exhibit in Open Show only. Junior exhibitors may assist in showing Open Exhibitors animals in the Open Show. 

9. All heifers over 4 months of age must be calf hood vaccinated.

10. Commercial Dairy Heifers is open to any heifer that is crossbred or purebred grade that is ineligible for registration and exhibits dairy characteristics. ONLY HEIFERS ARE ALLOWED TO SHOW AND THEY MUST BE BORN BETWEEN 9/1/21 AND 2/28/22

11. Heifers of questionable age will be placed in appropriate classes at the discretion of the Livestock Superintendent and that decision is final.

12. If there is 2 exhibitors and 8 head of dairy cattle shown then the Outstanding Dairy Animal of the Jr Show will sale in the JR Livestock Premium Auction

13. The Van Buren County Fair Association and Superintendent reserves the right to add to these rules or make any

changes necessary at any time.

Department 3

Dairy Cattle

Points:

Junior Division: 8 6 4 2

Senior Division: 10 8 6 4

Class Birth Requirements/Notes

1. Junior Heifer Calf Born March 1 to May 31, 2022
2. Intermediate Heifer Calf Born Dec. 1, 2021 to Feb. 28, 2022
3. Senior Heifer Calf Born Sept. 1, to Nov. 30, 2021
4. Summer Yearling Born June 1, to Aug. 31, 2021
5. Junior Yearling Born March 1, to May 31, 2021
6. Intermediate Senior Yearling Born Dec. 1, 2020 to Feb. 29, 2021
7. Senior yearling Born Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2020
8. Champion Heifer
9. Reserve Champion Heifer
10. SENIOR YEARLING IN MILK born September 1 to November 30, 2020
11. Junior Two Year Old Born March 1, to August 31, 2020
12. Senior Two Year Old Born Sept.1, 2019 to Feb. 28, 2020
13. Junior Three Year Old Born March 1 to Aug. 31, 2019
14. Senior Three Year Old Born Sept. 1, 2018 to Feb. 28, 2019
15. Four Year Old Born Sept. 1, 2017 to Aug. 31, 2018
16. Five and Six Year Old Born September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2017
17. Age Cow Born before Sept. 1, 2015
18. Dry Cow Note: Any age must have completed one-lactation.
19. Champion Cow
20. Reserve Champion Cow
21. Grand Champion
22. Reserve Grand Champion

COMMERCIAL DAIRY HEIFERS (JR EXHIBITORS ONLY)

23. Commercial Junior Heifer Calf born December 1, 2021 to February 28, 2022
24. Commercial Senior Heifer Calf born September 1, 2021 to November 30, 2021
25. Champion Heifer
26. Reserve Champion Heifer
27. Grand Champion 
28. Reserve Grand Champion 

29. Outstanding Dairy animal Junior Show (Winner qualifies for premium auction only if 2 exhibitors and 8 head are shown.)
30. Overall Best of Show (All Jr and Open show grand champions)

31. Pee wee Showmanship (Ages 8 and under as of 9/6/22)
32. Junior Showmanship (Ages 9 to 13 as of 9/6/22)
33. Senior Showmanship (ages 14 to 19 as of 9/6/22)

2022 LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS

Department 4

JUNIOR AND OPEN REGISTERED DAIRY GOATS. JUNIOR AND OPEN REGISTERED BOAR GOATS, JUNIOR MARKET GOATS, JUNIOR WETHER DAM GOATS AND JUNIOR ARKANSAS BRED WEITHERS

Superintendent: Wesley Hall

(501) 314-6508

Rules & Regulations

1.All Dairy Goats must be registered in the herd book of a recognized association and registration numbers must be entered at TIME OF ENTRY (Ownership deadline is 7/15/22 and must be registered in the name of the exhibitor only)

2. Registration papers required on all Dairy & Boar Goats entering breeding classes. These papers must be presented to

superintendent at time of check in.

3.Each exhibitor limited to two animals per class in Registered Dairy Goat and Registered Boar goat classes. NO EXCEPTIONS!

4.Only the Boar breed will be allowed to show in the registered Boar goat classes until a point and time that the Arkansas State Fair starts another breed show.

5.Animals must be free of disease and subject to be checked upon arrival.

6.Entry fees are $15.00 per head.

7.Entry deadline September 1, 2022. 

8. Animals must be in place no later than 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Animals will be released at the end of all goat shows Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

9. Juniors must show their animal or can have assistance from another Eligible Junior exhibitor. Adults are not allowed to assist

Junior exhibitor while he/she is competing in the show ring during the Junior Show.

10. Junior exhibitors will exhibit in the Junior Show only. Junior Exhibitors must be a member in good standing of a Van Buren County 4-H Club or FFA chapter. Open exhibitors will exhibit in the Open Show only. Junior exhibitors may assist in showing open Exhibitors animals in the Open Show.

11. The Van Buren County Fair Association and Superintendent reserves the right to add to these rules or make any

changes necessary at any time.

THE FOLLOWING RULES PERTAIN TO JUNIOR MARKET GOATS, AND JUNIOR ARKANSAS BRED WEITHERS ONLY

12. Junior Exhibitors Only

13. Minimum weight 35 lbs. there is no maximum

14.Market Goat and Arkansas Bred Wethers ownership deadline is July 15th 2022

15. Each exhibitor limited to three goats in Market Goat Show

16. Both does and wethers will be allowed to show. NO BUCKS!!!

17. Animals shown in Dairy Goat Breeding Classes will not be allowed to show in Market Goat Classes

18. Any breed of goat or cross may be shown

19. Goats may have horns but horns must be tipped for safety

20. Equal numbers of goats will be placed into classes whenever possible. 

21. ARKANSAS BRED WEITHERS must be born in Arkansas and have and Arkansas scrapies tags in their ear to be allowed to show. Arkansas Bred Wethers will be judged at the same time as the Market Goat show is a taking place.

22. Goats must be uniformly shorn to 3/8 inch or less above the knees and hocks

THE FOLLOWING RULES PERTAIN TO JUNIOR WETHER DAM GOATS

23. Wether Dam Goats are defined as any crossbred goat, or maybe purebred provided it is not tattooed, and was not shown in any pure bred shows

24. Minimum weight for wether dam goats is 35 pounds there is no maximum weight

25. Wether Dam Goats may not have more than 4 permanent teeth

26. Goats maybe horned but must be tipped ( no specific length)

27. Goats will be assigned to classes by weight. 

28. Exhibitors are limited to two entries per divisions. Wether Dam Goats will be shown in two divisions. 

Slick Shorn Wether Dam Goats and Haired Wether Dam Goats 

THE FOLLOWING RULES PERTAIN TO JUNIOR AND OPEN REGISTERED BOAR GOATS

29. ABGA Rules shall govern the shows. All Boar Goats must be registered in the herd book of a recognized association. Recognized Associations include ABGA, USBGA, International Boar Goat Association, and the Canadian Boar Goat Association. 

30. Percentage Boar Does ( 50% to 93,6 %) and Full Blood Boar Does 15/16 (93.7% or higher) will show against each other. ONLY Full Blood Boar Bucks 31/32 (96.8%) or higher will be allowed to show. 

31. Base date for figuring age is the date of the show. All goats must exhibit well healed tattoos. Boar Goats may have other means of permanent identification consistent with its registration certificate. If the goat has a microchip as its permanent identification the exhibitor is responsible for providing a microchip reader. 

32.Any goat showing any pronounced defect or abnormality will not be allowed to show. Artificial coloring is not allowed and will be a disqualification. 

33. Any Boar Doe over 24 months of age that has no kidding and cannot prove a current pregnancy will not be allowed to show.

Department 4 Goat Classes

Points:

Junior Division: 3 2 1

Senior Division: 4 3 2

REGISTERED DAIRY GOAT CLASSES

1. Junior Kid Born April 1, 2022 and later
2. Intermediate Kid Born in March 2022
3. Senior Kid Born in February 2022
4. Winter Kid Born December 1st, 2021 to January 31st, 2022
5. Junior Yearling Born May 1st, 2021 to November 30, 2021
6. Senior Yearling Born October 1st, 2020 to April 30, 2021
7. Champion Kid
8. Reserve Champion Kid
9. Does Under two years of age born October 2, 2020 or later
10. Does Two years of age born October 2, 2019 to October 1, 2020
11. Does Three years of age born October 2, 2018 to October 1,2019
12. Does Four years of age born October 2, 2017 to October 1, 2018
13. Does Five and Six years born October 2, 2015 to October 1, 2017
14. Does Seven years of age and older born on or before October 1,2015
15. Champion Doe
16. Reserve Champion Doe
17. Grand Champion
18. Reserve Grand Champion
19. Outstanding Dairy Goat Junior Show (winner qualifies for JR Livestock Premium Auction only if there is 4 exhibitors and 12 head shown)

20.Overall Best of Show (All JR and Open show Grand Champions)

REGISTERED MEAT GOAT CLASSES (BOAR BREED ONLY)

1. PERCENTAGE DOES
2. PURE BRED DOES
3. PUREBRED BUCKS

21. Kids 0 to 3 months of age born 6/7/22 or later
22. Kids 3 to 6 months of age born 6/6/22 to 3/7/22
23. Kids 6 to 9 months of age born 3/6/22 to 12/7/21
24. Kids 9 to 12 months of age born 12/6/21 to 9/7/21
25. Champion Kid
26. Reserve Champion Kid

27. Yearlings 12 to16 months of age born 9/6/21 to 5/7/21
28. Yearlings 16 to 20 months of age born 5/6/21 to 1/7/21
29. Yearlings 20 to 24 months of age born 1/6/21 to 9/7/20
30. Champion Yearling
31. Reserve Champion Yearling

32. Does 24 to 36 months of age born 9/6/20 to 9/7/19
33. Does 36 months of age and older born 9/6/19 and before
34. Champion Doe
35. Reserve Champion Doe 

36. Grand Champion 
37. Reserve Grand Champion

38. Bucks 0 to 3 months of age born 6/7/22 or later
39. Bucks 3 to 6 months of age born 6/6/22 to 3/7/22
40. Bucks 6 to 9 months of age born 3/6/22 to 12/7/21
41. Bucks 9 to 12 months of age born 12/6/21 to 9/7/21
42. Champion Buck kid
43. Reserve Champion Buck kid

44. Yearling Bucks 12 to 16 months of age born 9/6/21 to 5/7/21
45. Yearling Bucks 16 to 20 months of age born 5/6/21 to 1/7/21
46. Yearling Bucks 20 to 24 months of age born 1/6/21 to 9/7/20
47. Champion Yearling Buck
48. Reserve Champion Yearling Buck

49. Bucks 24 to 36 months of age born 9/6/20 to 9/7/19
50. Bucks 36 months of age and older born 9/6/19 and before
51. Champion Buck 
52. Reserve Champion Buck

53. Grand Champion Buck 
54. Reserve Grand Champion Buck

JUNIOR MARKET GOATS

55. Junior Market Goats
56. Grand Champion Market Goat
57. Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat
58. 3td Overall Market Goat
59. 4th Overall Market Goat
60. 5th Overall Market Goat
61. 6th Overall Market Goat
62. 7th Overall Market Goat
63. 8th Overall Market Goat
64. 9th Overall Market Goat
65. 10th Overall Market Goat

 JUNIOR ARKANSAS BRED WEITHERS

66. Arkansas Bred Weithers
67. Grand Champion Arkansas Bred Weither
68. Reserve Grand Champion Arkansas Bred Weither

JUNIOR WETHER DAM GOATS 

69. Junior Wether Dam Goats

70.Grand Champion Junior Wether Dam Goats

71. Reserve Grand Champion Junior Wether Dam Goats. 

GOAT SHOWMANSHIP

72. Pee Wee Goat Showmanship (Ages 8 and under as of 9/6/22)
73. Junior Goat Showmanship (Ages 9 to13 as of 9/6/22)
74. Senior Goat Showmanship (Ages 14 to19 as of 9/6/22)

2022 LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS

Department 5

JUNIOR AND PEE WEE REGISTERED BREEDING SWINE, JUNIOR MARKET HOGS AND JUNIOR COMMERCIAL GILTS 

Superintendent: Wesley A. Hall

(501) 314-6508

Rules & Regulations

1.Market Hogs will be placed in classes by their official weights without regard to breed. Equal numbers of hogs will be

put into classes whenever possible. There is no minimum weight for the market hog show but Market Hogs must weigh 300 pounds or less to be eligible for the Jr. Premium Auction. PLUS, OR MINUS 5%.

2.Commercial Gilts will be placed in classes by their official weights without regard to breed. Equal numbers of gilts will be put into classes whenever possible. There is no minimum or maximum weight to be eligible for the Jr Premium Auction. 

3. Registration papers required on all hogs entering Breeding classes. These papers must be presented to

Superintendent at time of check in.

4.Animals must be registered in exhibitors name. Exhibitor limited to 2 animals per class in Breeding swine show, 2 animals in Market Hog show and 2 animals in Commercial gilt show NO EXCEPTIONS

5.Proper health papers required and will be checked before entering the fair grounds.

6.Registered Gilts shown in the Market Show will be allowed to show in breeding classes.

7. The Livestock Superintendent, local Agriculture Teacher or County Agent must be notified by July 15, 2022 of any animals entering market hog classes to obtain ownership. Entry fees do not have to be paid at this time.

8.Entry fees are $15.00 per head and due by 9/1/22.

9. Entry deadline is September 1, 2022. 

10. Animals must be in place no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday September 7, 2022. Animals will be released Saturday September 10 2022 at 6:00 p.m. 

11. Juniors must show their animal or can have assistance from another Eligible Junior exhibitor. Adults are not allowed to assist

Junior exhibitors while they are competing in the show ring during the Junior Show other than breaking up pig fights. 

12. Junior exhibitors will exhibit in the Junior Show only. Junior Exhibitors must be a member in good standing of a Van Buren County 4-H Club or FFA Chapter. Pee Wee exhibitors will exhibit in the Pee Wee show only. Junior exhibitors may assist in showing Pee Wee exhibitor's animals in the Pee Wee Show.

13. The Van Buren County Fair Association and Superintendent reserve the right to add to these rules or make any

changes necessary at any time.

Department 5

Breeding & Market Swine

Market Hogs

Points

Junior Division 3 2 1

Pee Wee Division 3 2 1

JUNIOR MARKET HOGS

1.Market Hogs.

2. Grand Champion Market Hog 
3. Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog 
4. 3td Overall Market Hog
5. 4th Overall Market Hog
6. 5th Overall Market Hog
7. 6th Overall Market Hog
8. 7th Overall Market Hog
9. 8th Overall Market Hog
10. 9th Overall Market Hog
11. 10th Overall Market Hog
12. 11th Overall Market Hog
13. 12th Overall Market Hog
14. 13th Overall Market Hog
15. 14th Overall Market Hog
16. 15th Overall Market Hog
17. Pee Wee Swine Showmanship (Ages 8 and under as of 9/6/22)
18. JR Swine Showmanship (Ages 9 to 13 as of 9/6/22)
19. SR Swine Showmanship (Ages 14 to 19 as of 9/6/22)

JR COMMERCIAL GILTS

(A Commercial Gilt is a female hog that is a cross-bred or a purebred that is ineligible for registration. No registered

animals are allowed to compete in these classes.)

20. Commercial Gilts
21. Grand Champion Commercial Gilt
22. Reserve Grand Champion Commercial Gilt
23. 3td Overall Commercial Gilt.
24. 4th Overall Commercial Gilt.

JR AND PEE WEE BREEDING SWINE

25. January Gilt (Born during January 2022)
26. February Gilt (Born during February 2022)
27. March Gilt (Born during March 2022)
28. April Gilt (Born during April 2022)
29. May Gilt (Born during May 2022)
30. Grand Champion Gilt
31. Reserve Grand Champion Gilt

32.Best of Show Breeding Swine

2022 LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS

Department 6

JUNIOR AND OPEN REGISTERED BREEDING SHEEP, JUNIOR MARKET LAMBS, JUNIOR WETHER DAM LAMBS , AND JUNIOR ARKANSAS BRED LAMBS 

Superintendent: Wesley Hall

(501) 314-6508

Rules & Regulations

1. Market Lambs will be placed in classes by their official show weights without regard to breed. Equal numbers of lambs

will be put into classes whenever possible. Market Lambs must weigh greater than 61 pounds and there is No maximum weight to

be eligible for the Jr. Premium Auction. Market Lamb ownership deadline is July 15th 2022. Each Exhibitor is limited to 3 Lambs in the Market Lamb Show.

2.Wether Dam Lambs is a crossbred female sheep or may be a purebred provided it is not entered into any registered classes at the 2022 Van Buren County Fair. THERE IS NO MINIMUN OR MAXIMUM WEIGHt. Wether Dam Lambs ownership deadline is July 15th 2022. Each Exhibitor is limited to two entries 

3.Arkansas Bred Lambs is a lamb that was born in the state of Arkansas. There is no minimum or maximum weight on a Arkansas Bred Lamb. Arkansas Bred Lambs ownership deadline is July 15th 2022 Each Exhibitor is limited to three entries.

4. Registration papers required on all sheep entering Breeding classes These papers must be presented to

Superintendent at time of check-in. All Registration papers must be registered in the exhibitors name by July 15th 2022. Each Exhibitor is limited to two entries per class.

5.Animals must be registered in exhibitor’s name. Exhibitors limited to two animals per class in registered breeding classes. Three lambs in the Market Lamb Show, 2 Ewes in each division in the Wether Dam Lambs show and 3 lambs in the Arkansas Bred Lamb Show.

6.Animals must be free of disease and subject to be checked upon arrival.

7.Entry fees: $15.00 per head and are due by 9/1/22.

8.Entry deadline Sept. 1, 2022. 

9. Animals must be in place no later than 11 a.m. Tuesday 9/6/22. Animals will be released at the end of all of the sheep shows on Tuesday 9/6/22. 

10. Juniors must show their animals or can have assistance from another Eligible Junior exhibitor. Adults are not allowed to assist

Junior exhibitors while they are competing in the show ring during the Junior Show.

11. Junior exhibitors will exhibit in Junior Show only. Junior Exhibitors must be a member in good standing of a Van Buren County 4-H Club or FFA Chapter. Open exhibitors will exhibit in the Open Show only. Junior exhibitors may assist in showing Open Exhibitors animals in the Open Show.

12. The Van Buren County Fair Association and Superintendent reserves the right to add to these rules or make changes

necessary at any time.

Department 6

Breeding Sheep

Market Lambs, Wether Dam Lambs, and Arkansas Bred Lambs

Points

Junior Division 3 2 1 

Senior Division 4 3 2 

JR MARKET LAMBS

1. Market Lambs
2. Grand Champion Market Lamb
3. Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb
4. 3td Overall Market Lamb
5. 4th Overall Market Lamb
6. 5th Overall Market Lamb
7. 6th Overall Market Lamb
8. 7th Overall Market Lamb
9. 8th Overall Market Lamb
10. 9th Overall Market Lamb
11. 10th Overall Market Lamb

JR Wether Dam Lambs

(JR Wether Dam Lambs is a female sheep that is a cross-bred or a purebred that is ineligible for registration. No registered

animals are allowed to compete in these classes).

12.Junior Wether Dam Lambs

13. Grand Champion Junior Wether Dam Lamb
14. Reserve Grand Champion Junior Wether Dam Lamb
15. 3td Overall Junior Wether Dam Lamb
16. 4th Overall Junior Wether Dam Lamb

JR ARKANSAS BRED LAMBS

(A Arkansas bred lamb is a lamb that was born in the state of Arkansas)

17. Arkansas Bred Lambs
18. Grand Champion Arkansas Bred Lambs
19. Reserve Grand Champion Arkansas Bred Lambs

SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP

20. Pee Wee Sheep Showmanship (Ages 8 and under as of 9/6/22)
21. JR Sheep Showmanship (Ages 9 to 13 as of 9/6/22)
22. SR Sheep Showmanship (Ages 14 to 19 as of 9/6/22)

JR AND OPEN REGISTERED BREEDING SHEEP

23. Spring Ram Lamb Born 1/1/22 or after
24. Fall Ram Lamb Born 9/1/21 to 12/31/21
25. Yearling Ram 9/1/20 to 8/31/21
26. Grand Champion Ram (Winners of classes 23, 24 and 25 compete) 
27. Reserve Grand Champion Ram (Classes 23, 24 and 25 compete)
28. Aged Ram Lamb Born 8/31/20 or before 

29. Late Spring Ewe Lamb Born 4/1/22 or after
30. Mid Spring Ewe Lamb Born 2/16/22 to 3/31/22
31. Early Spring Ewe Lamb Born 1/1/22 to 2/15/22 
32. Fall Ewe Lamb Born 9/1/21 to 12/31/21
33. Yearling Ewe Born 9/1/20 to 8/31/21 
34. Grand Champion Ewe (Winners of classes 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33 compete)
35. Reserve Grand Champion Ewe (Classes 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33 compete) 
36. Aged Ewe Lamb Born 8/31/20 or before 

CLASSES 28 AND 36 ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO WIN GRAND OR RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

2022 LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS

Department 7

JR AND OPEN POULTRY

Superintendent- Wesley Hall

(501) 314-6508

Rules & Regulations

1. Animals will be entered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Animals will be released on Thursday September 8th 2022. At 5:00 p.m. NO ANIMALS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE BARN BEFORE 9 AM WEDNESDAY 9/7/22.

2. New laws require testing prior to entering grounds! Animals must be free of Pullorum-Typhoid, Salmonella diseases

and will be subject to be blood tested on arrival unless the exhibitor has paperwork with them showing that they came from a certified free flock and that they have not been running with any other birds. Water fowl do not have to be tested.

3. THERE WILL BE A ONE DOLLOR PER BIRD ENTRY FEE CHARGED ON ALL POULTRY TO COVER THE COST OF POULTY TESTING SUPPLIES AND JUDGING FEES EXCEPT FOR THE PEN OF THREE 4H POULTRY CHAIN. THE VAN BUREN COUNTY 4H FOUNDATION WILL PAY 150 DOLLARS TO COVER THE COST OF THE 4H POULTRY CHAIN. THIS ONE DOLLAR PER BIRD ENTRY FEE WILL BE TAKEN OUT OF ALL EXHIBITORS PREMIUM CHECKS BEFORE YOU RECEIVE THEM

4. Each Exhibitor is limited to two entries per class per breed. The Livestock Superintendents word is final on any chickens that have more than two entries per class per breed

5. FEEDING, WATERING AND CARE OF ALL POULTY IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER.

6. Pens will be provided. 

7. Feed will be furnished. (POULTY AND RABBIT FEED THIS YEAR WILL BE DONATED BY CLINT LINN DAMASCUS FEED STORE)

8. The Van Buren County Fair Association and Livestock Superintendent reserves the right to add to these rules or make any changes necessary at any time.

Department 7

CHICKEN CLASSES 

Points: 3 2 1

Junior Division: 50¢ per point

Senior Division: 60¢ per point

Singles

1.Cockerel (male bird under one year of age)

2. Pullet (female bird under one year of age)
3. Cock (male bird over one year of age)
4. Hen (female bird over one year of age)

Pens

1.Old Trio (1 Cock and 2 Hens over one year of age)

2.Young Trio (1 Cockerel and 2 Pullets under one year of age)

3. Grand Champion Junior Show 
4. Reserve Grand Champion Junior Show

5.Grand Champion Open Show

6.Reserve Grand Champion Open Show

Junior Broilers (Junior Show Only)

1.Pen of 3 broilers 

2.Grand Champion Junior Show

3.Reserve Grand Champion Junior Show 

 Junior Layers (Junior Show Only)

1. Pens of 3 pullets

Note: For 4-H and FFA Poultry Chain Only 

2. Grand Champion pen of 3 pullets (Winner qualifies for Premium Auction).
3. Reserve Grand Champion pen of 3 pullets (Winner qualifies for Premium Auction).
4. 3rd Overall pen of 3 pullets 
5. 4th Overall pen of 3 pullets

Ducks

1. Young Drake (male bird under one year of age)
2. Young Duck (female bird under one year of age)
3. Old Drake (male bird over one year of age) 
4. Old Duck (female bird over one year of age)

5.Grand Champion Junior Show

6.Reserve Grand Champion Junior Show

7.Grand Champion Open Show

8.Reserve Grand Champion Open Show

Goose 

1. Young Gander (male geese under one year of age)
2. Young Goose (female geese under one year of age)
3. Old Gander (male geese over one year of age)
4. Old Goose (female geese over one year of age) 

5.Grand Champion Junior Show

6.Reserve Grand Champion Junior Show

7.Grand Champion Open Show

8.Reserve Grand Champion Open Show

Guineas

1. Single Cockerel (Male Guineas under one year of age)
2. Single Pullet (Female Guineas under one year of age) 
3. Single Cock (Male Guineas over one year of age)
4. Single Hen (Female Guineas over one year of age)

5.Grand Champion Junior Show

6.Reserve Grand Champion Junior Show

7.Grand Champion Open show

8.Reserve Grand Champion Open Show

Pigeons 

1.Single Pigeon

2.Pair of Pigeons

3.Grand Champion Junior Show

4.Reserve Grand Champion Junior Show

5.Grand Champion Open Show

6.Reserve Grand Champion Open Show

Quail

1.Single Quail

2.Pair of Quail

3.Grand Champion Junior Show

4.Reserve Grand Champion Junior Show

5.Grand Champion Open Show

6.Reserve Grand Champion Open Show

Pheasants

1.Single Pheasant

2.Pair of Pheasants

3.Grand Champion Junior Show

4.Reserve Grand Champion Junior Show

5.Grand Champion Open Show

6.Reserve Grand Champion Open Show

Turkeys

1.Young Tom (male bird under one year of age)

2.Young Hen (female bird under one year of age)

3.Old Tom (male bird over one year of age)

4.Old Hen (female bird over one year of age)

5.Grand Champion Junior Show

6.Reserve Grand Champion Junior Show

7.Grand Champion Open Show

8.Reserve Grand Champion Open Show 

 Poultry Showmanship 

1. Pee Wee Poultry Showmanship (ages 8 and under as of 9/6/22) Exhibitors must be present to enter
2. Junior Poultry Showmanship (ages 9 to 13 as of 9/6/22) Exhibitors must be present to enter
3. Senior Poultry Showmanship (ages 14 to 19 as of 9/6/22) Exhibitors must be present to enter 

Herdsman Award

Will be given to a Junior Exhibitor of Poultry or Rabbits

2022 LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS

Department 8

Rabbits

Superintendent:

Wesley Hall (501) 314-6508

Rules & Regulations

1 All Junior and Open. Breeding Show Rabbits can enter on Monday 9/5/22 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. but they don’t have to be entered until Tuesday 9/6/22 by 11 a.m. All Junior Market Show Rabbits will enter on Tuesday 9/6/22 between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Animals will be released after all Rabbit shows have finished on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

2. All Junior Market Single Fryers and Junior Market Pen of Three Fryers must be entered by September 1, 2022. A Entry fee of 6.00 dollars per Pen must accompany entry forms. 

3. There will be a 1.00 dollar Entry Fee charged on all Rabbits Entering Junior and Open Registered and Commercial Breeding Classes to cover Judging Expenses. This 1.00 dollar fee will be deducted from all Exhibitors Premium Checks before you receive them. There is a limit of two entries per class per breed in the Junior and Open Registered and Commercial Breeding Rabbit Classes. 

4. Junior Market Single Fryers and Junior Market Pen of Three Fryers must be 10 weeks of age and age verified by your VO-AG Instructor or Danny Griffin to Enter. They must also weigh between 3.5 lbs. and 5.5 lbs. to Enter. There is no limit to the number of entries that a Junior Exhibitor can have in the Junior Market Single Fryer show or the Junior Market Pen of Three Fryers Show at this time.

5.All rabbits must be healthy. Judging will be on merit of animals, with emphasis on uniformity, fleshing, fur quality, and overall care of the rabbit.

6. Junior Market Single Fryers MAY NOT be shown as a part of the Junior Market Pen of Three Fryers. 

7. FEEDING, WATERING, AND CARE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER.

8.Pens will be provided.

9.Feed will be furnished. (POULTY AND RABBIT FEED THIS YEAR IS BEING DONIATED BY CLINT LINN DAMASCUS FEED STORE)

10. The Van Buren County Fair Association and The Livestock Superintendent reserves the right to add to these rules or make any changes necessary at any time.

Rabbit

Points 3 2 1

Junior Division 50¢ per point

Senior Division 60¢ per point

 Junior and Open Registered and Commercial Breeding Rabbits

1.Junior Doe (does under 6 months old on 9/6/22)

2. Intermediate Doe (does 6 to 8 months old on 9/6/22)
3. Senior Doe (does over 8 months old on 9/6/22)
4. Junior Buck (bucks under 6 months old on 9/6/22)
5. Intermediate Buck (bucks 6 to 8 months old on 9/6/22)
6. Senior Buck (bucks over 8 months old on 9/6/22)

7. Grand Champion Junior Show 

8.Reserve Grand Champion Junior Show

9.Grand Champion Open Show

10.Reserve Grand Champion Open 

 JUNIOR MARKET RABBITS (SEE RABBIT RULES AND REGULATIONS)

11. Junior Single Fryers (must be 10 weeks of age and weigh between 3.5 lbs. and 5.5 lbs. to Enter. They also must be Age verified by your VO-AG Instructor or Danny Griffin to Enter)

12. Grand Champion Junior Single Fryer (winner qualifies for the livestock premium auction)
13. Reserve Grand Champion Junior Single Fryer
14. 3td overall Junior Single Fryer
15. 4th overall Junior Single Fryer 

16. Junior Pen of Three Fryers (must be 3 Rabbits 10 weeks of age and each rabbit must weigh between 3.5 lbs. and 5.5 lbs. to Enter. They also must be Age verified by your VO-AG Instructor or Danny Griffin to Enter)

17. Grand Champion Junior Pen of Three Fryers (winner qualifies for the livestock premium auction)
18. Reserve Grand Champion Junior Pen of Three Fryers 
19. 3td overall Junior Pen of Three Fryers
20. 4th overall Junior Pen of Three Fryers

Rabbit Showmanship 

1. Pee Wee Rabbit Showmanship (Ages 8 and under as of 9/6/22) Exhibitors must be present to enter
2. Junior Rabbit Showmanship (Ages 9 to 13 as of 9/6/22) Exhibitors must be present to enter
3. Senior Rabbit Showmanship (Ages 14 to 19 as of 9/6/22) Exhibitors must be present to enter 

 Herdsman Award 

Will be given to a Junior Exhibitor of Poultry or Rabbits

DEPARTMENT 9 SPECIAL AWARDS 

Livestock Herdsman Awards 

 (Will be given to the Exhibitor Showing the best sportsmanship and keeping the neatest and cleanest exhibit during the fair)

 List of Herdsman Awards 

Herdsman Award Beef and Dairy Cattle 

Herdsman Award Goats 

Herdsman Award Sheep

Herdsman Award Swine

Herdsman Award Poultry and Rabbits

Overall Workhorse Herdsman Award

Best of the Best Showmanship Contest

Rule 1 This contest is for the Senior Showmanship Winners in : Horse, Beef , Dairy, Swine, Sheep, and Goats

Rule 2 Each Senior Showmanship Winner will pick one Junior Helper age 13 and under as of 9/6/22 to be their assistant

Rule 3 They will be assigned 1 animal of each species that we are using in the contest. Only the contestant and their Junior Helper will be allowed to touch or groom the animal during the time of this contest. (Except for the owner to feed or water the animal) 

Rule 4 The Senior Horse showmanship winner will be Eligible to compete in The Best of The Best Showmanship Contest but Horses WILL NOT be allowed to be a class.

Rule 5 This will be on a point system with first place in each class receiving the most points and last place in each class receiving the least amount of points

Rule 6 The contestant that totals the most points in the contest will win the Best of the Best Showmanship contest