2016 Waller Independent School District FFA Livestock Show

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1 2016 Waller Independent School District FFA Livestock Show March 31st-April 2nd, 2016 Waller County Fairgrounds Waller, Texas Exhibitor s Handbook

2 Waller Independent School District 2016 WISD Livestock Show Livestock Committee Contacts Livestock Officials/Advisors Craig Melton Waller HS Ag Science Teacher Jason Guidry Waller HS Ag Science Teacher Barbie Schmidt Waller HS Ag Science Teacher Everleigh Hayes Waller HS Ag Science Teacher Page 1

3 Waller ISD FFA Livestock Show 2016 Schedule Monday, March 28th, 2016 Exhibitors will be required to participate in the set up of the show facility. Times will be given at a later date. Tuesday, March 29th, 2016 Clipping of Steers and Heifers will be available all day at the Waller HS Ag barn. Wednesday, March 30th, 2016 Clipping of Lambs, Goats and Hogs will be available all day at the Waller HS Ag barn. Thursday, March 31st, :00p.m.-7:00p.m. Arrival of steers, heifers, goats, lambs and hogs from Species will weigh upon arrival. Friday, April 1st, 2016 Poultry must arrive by 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Mandatory Exhibitor Meeting/Roll Call 9:00a.m. Poultry Show 10:00 a.m. Lamb Show Goat show immediately following Lamb Show 1:00p.m. Hog Show Heifer Show Immediately Following Hog show Steer Show Immediately Following Heifer Show Saturday, April 2nd, :30 a.m. Mandatory Exhibitor Meeting/Roll Call 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Buyers Luncheon 1:00 p.m. Live Auction 6:00-7:00 p.m. Load out of Livestock All students are responsible for attending meetings throughout the entire Livestock Show. Meetings are listed in the above schedule. Page 2

4 Waller Independent School District 2016 WISD FFA Livestock Show General Rules The Waller ISD Agricultural Science Teachers (AST) shall be the final authorities of these rules and regulations and shall arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions, and differences in regard thereto or otherwise arising out of connection with, or incidental to the show. 1. Only Waller ISD FFA dues paying members in grades 9-12 of good standing with their chapter and enrolled in classes of Agricultural Science (either fall or spring semester) are eligible to qualify as exhibitors. Any student who withdraws from enrollment in WISD for any reason will not be eligible to exhibit an animal at that school years show. 2. All students participating in the 2016 Waller FFA Show and Sale must meet the minimum requirements in each of the following categories. - Regularly scheduled monthly meetings- Students may not miss more than two monthly meetings from September-March. -Chapter Fundraiser- Students must sell a minimum of of Fresh Country Fundraising Product. -Chapter Ad Book- Student must sell at least one ad for the booklet. 3. University Interscholastic League rules of eligibility will apply to both the show and sale. (No Pass/No Play) 4. Any student suspended from school or placed in AEP between the months of September- March will be ineligible to show for that years livestock show. 5. All FFA meetings and work assignments held during show week shall be attended by all FFA exhibitors. Activities such as exhibitor roll call and clean-up details are included on the Ag Show Schedule. 6. Each exhibitor must show his/her own animal in the show ring during the WISD FFA Livestock Show unless an emergency arises and substitutions are pre-approved by the Agricultural Science Teachers. 7. The exhibitors must be present and in official dress during the show and auction. Official dress for both males and females will be FFA Jacket, tie or scarf, white collared shirt or blouse, black jeans or slacks, and black boots or black leather shoes. 8. Each exhibitor must hand write a minimum of 10 buyer invitation letters. These letters are due to the AST no later than February 19 th, They must be in self addressed, stamped envelopes, unless they will be hand delivered. Failure to meet this deadline will result in a late penalty of $ Each exhibitor must write a buyer Thank You letter, present that letter to his/her Agricultural Science Teacher for approval, and receive that approval by April 8 th, 2016 to be eligible to receive his/her Livestock Show check. Failure to meet this deadline will result in a late penalty of $50.00 and delayed Livestock Show checks. 10. Upon receiving their livestock show pictures, students will have until May 1st, 2016 to complete their picture delivery and return signed documentation to their AST. Failure to meet this deadline will result in a late penalty of $50.00.

5 Page During the show, on weekdays students are expected to be at the show facility during normal school hours unless they have pre-approval from their Ag Science Teachers. 13. At the conclusion of the premium sale, all exhibitors must remove all personal equipment from the show facility. Any items left will be considered property of WISD, and handled accordingly. The CTE Department is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items. 14. During the livestock show, the barn will remain open at all times and security will be provided. No students will be permitted to stay overnight at the barn. 15. Project pen stalling will be determined by the Ag Science Instructors. 16. To be an exhibitor of the Waller ISD FFA Chapter, any animal project, local or major, must be housed within the WISD boundaries, unless it is his/her primary residence. 17. Student must be up to date on AET Recordbook, in order to receive their Ag Show Sale Check. Page 4

6 Waller Independent School District 2016 WISD Livestock Show Species Rules The Waller ISD Agricultural Science Teachers (AST) shall be the final authorities of these rules and regulations and shall arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions, and differences in regard thereto or otherwise arising out of connection with, or incidental to the show. 1. Exhibitors will be eligible to exhibit two projects at the Waller FFA Livestock Show. Projects may be of the same species or different. For example, (one steer, one heifer or two goats, etc.) 2. Official tag-in dates and times will be set by the WISD FFA Advisors, and students must attend unless pre-approval is granted by the WISD FFA Advisors. There is no maximum amount on how many entries each exhibitor may tag-in. 3. Progress Show is mandatory for all exhibitors, unless absence approved by ag teachers. 4. Any medications administered to animal projects must meet USDA guidelines and any surgical alterations must be approved by the supervising Ag Science Teacher. Failure to receive permission shall result in disqualification from the show. 5. Classes will be broken at the show as needed by the show management. 6. There are no maximum weight limits in any species at tag-in or show. 7. Only academically eligible students may bring projects to the WISD Livestock Show. These projects must have current WISD FFA Livestock Show identification to be exhibited, unless animals were validated for a Texas Major Show. 8. Upon tag-in all exhibitors must pay a $10 entry fee per entry. Page 5

7 Market Steers 1. All steers will be attained through the Waller Ag Science Dept. Students will draw numbers as a group to determine selection order. 2. Steers will be weighed and validated upon delivery to the chapter at the Waller Ag Barn. The delivery date will be contingent upon an agreement between the breeder(s) and advisors. Steers will arrive in June. 3. Students interested in exhibiting a steer(s) must have committed by signing up and paying in full by May 1st. Upon bid review AST s will inform students of the cost. 4. All steers must be halter broke upon arrival to the 2016 Progress Show. Exhibitors must be able to control their steers without assistance. Any wild and unruly steers will be sifted. Sifting will be done by the AST s upon check in. 5. Steers must weigh a minimum of 1000 lbs. at the show. A ten pound tolerance will be given. 6. Steers will be slick shorn for the WISD FFA Livestock Show not to exceed ¼ of hair on any part of their body excluding the tail switch. No oils are to be used on show day for the steers. Violators will be disqualified. 7. Pumping is allowed. Commercial Heifers-Tag-in October 28 th 3-5p.m. 1. Heifers must weigh a minimum of 450 lbs. at the tag-in. 2. To be eligible for competition at the 2016 show, heifer projects must be born within the boundaries of the Waller ISD or Waller County. A breeder certificate must accompany the exhibitor on the day of tag-in. Forms will be issued upon request. 3. Heifers must be surgically dehorned and brucellosis vaccinated at tag-in. 4. Classification will be done at the tag-in by the AST s. Heifers will be classified as either American Cross or Exotic Cross. There must be at least 3 in a division to constitute a breed. 5. All heifers must be halter broke upon arrival to the 2016 Livestock Show. Exhibitors must be able to control their heifer without assistance. Any wild and unruly heifers will be sifted. Sifting will be done by the AST s upon check in. 6. Heifer must meet an average daily gain requirement of 1.25 lbs per day from tag-in in order to show at the WISD Livestock Show. 7. Upon arrival at the WISD Livestock Show, exhibitor must present a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and Pregnancy Test. Any heifers deemed unsound reproductively will be sifted. Heifers must not have calved by the Ag Show. Any heifer that has calved prior to the show will be sifted, unless she calves at the show. 8. Heifer show is a blow-n-go show. No glues or adhesives are to be used on show day. Any violators will be disqualified. 9. Pumping is allowed. Page 6

8 Market Lambs 1. All lambs will be attained through the Waller Ag Science Dept. Students will draw numbers as a group to determine selection order. 2. Lambs will be weighed and validated upon delivery to the chapter at the Waller Ag Barn. The delivery date will be contingent upon an agreement between the breeder(s) and advisors. Lambs will arrive at the end of October-1 st of November. 3. Students interested in exhibiting a lambs(s) must have committed by signing up and paying in full by October 9 th. Upon bid review AST s will inform students of the cost. 4. See selection guidelines below. 5. Lambs must weigh a minimum of 95 lbs. at the WISD Livestock Show, there is no maximum. A three pound tolerance will be given. 6. Lambs must be sheared upon arrival at the WISD Livestock Show Market Goats 1. All goats will be attained through the Waller Ag Science Dept. Students will draw numbers as a group to determine selection order. 2. Goats will be weighed and validated upon delivery to the chapter at the Waller Ag Barn. The delivery date will be contingent upon an agreement between the breeder(s) and advisors. Goats will arrive at the end of October-1 st of November. 3. Students interested in exhibiting a goat(s) must have committed by signing up and paying in full by October 9 th. Upon bid review AST s will inform students of the cost. 4. See selection guidelines below. 5. Goats must weigh a minimum of 60 lbs. at the WISD Livestock Show, there is no maximum. A three pound tolerance will be given. 6. Goats must be sheared upon arrival at the WISD Livestock Show. 7. Goats must be shown with a chain collar. No training collars will be allowed. Market Hogs 1. All hogs will be attained through the Waller Ag Science Dept. Students will draw numbers as a group to determine selection order. 2. Hogs will be weighed and validated upon delivery to the chapter at the Waller Ag Barn. The delivery date will be contingent upon an agreement between the breeder(s) and advisors. Hogs will arrive at the end of November. 3. Students interested in exhibiting a hog(s) must have committed by signing up and paying in full by October 9 th. Upon bid review AST s will inform students of the cost. 4. See selection guidelines below. 5. Hogs must weigh a minimum of 220 lbs. at the WISD Livestock Show, there is no maximum. A three pound tolerance will be given. 6. Hogs must be clipped upon arrival at the WISD Livestock Show. 7. Water is the only product allowed on hogs on the day of the show. Broilers All broilers will be ordered by September 11 th, Exhibitors may order 25, 50 or 75 broilers. Broilers should arrive around the first of February. This date is TBA. Broilers will be shown as a pen of three at the WISD Livestock Show. Cockerels or Pullets may be shown. Broilers must be alive upon entering the pen/coop assignment prior to the show. Once in the pen/coop if the bird expires it will still be allowed to show. Broilers will be wing banded upon delivery, and those that show at the WISD FFA Livestock Show must have the appropriate band present on the bird. Page 7

9 Selection Guidelines for Steers, Goats, Lambs, and Hogs Date: TBA Evaluation 1. Exhibitors will be allowed to view the livestock during their agricultural science class period. Livestock evaluation will be limited to the exhibitor/advisor only. 2. Livestock will be penned into groups and separated into pens of equal quality/uniformity. 3. Exhibitors will be given a form with the current weights and tag numbers of the livestock to rank in order in each of the pens. Order 1. Exhibitors will draw for selection order on the day of selection at 3:00p.m. in the high school ag science classroom. 2. Exhibitors will be taken to the show barn one at a time to select their project. 3. In the instance an exhibitor is unable to attend the drawing/selection, that exhibitor may choose a current Waller FFA member to draw and select their project with the advisors assistance. Selection 1. Exhibitors will be limited to 3 minutes during the final selection. 2. Selection is limited to the exhibitor/advisor only. 3. Once a project has been chosen, that animal will be removed from the selection area. Pick up 1. All projects must be removed from the Waller Ag Barn no later than 7:00p.m. on the date of selection. Parents must arrange for transportation. Loss of Project: In the event that a student s project dies of natural causes, then that student may apply for the Hard Luck Award. Page 8

10 Waller Independent School District 2016 WISD Livestock Show Sale and Add-On Rules The Waller ISD Agricultural Science Teachers (AST) shall be the final authorities of these rules and regulations and shall arbitrarily settle and determine all matters, questions, and differences in regard thereto or otherwise arising out of connection with, or incidental to the show. 1. The Waller ISD Livestock Auction will be held on Saturday April 2 nd at 1:00p.m. All students selling projects will be required to present their project through the auction ring. When the student has completed the sale of their animal they must remain in the cheering section and remain there until the conclusion of the sale. 2. The sale is based on selling a maximum of 80 lots. The Waller FFA Advisors reserve the right to add student livestock projects lots to the auction. The following is an example of how the formula would work: 80/100=.80 or 80% In this example, the number 80 represents the maximum number of sale lots. 100 represent s the number of student projects at the show. The number of eligible entries per division would be multiplied by.80 to determine the actual number to be sold per division. Numbers will be rounded up to the next whole number. 3. The judge of each species will set the sale order. 4. Students are allowed to sell a maximum of one project, unless they are grand or reserve with two projects then both will sell. 5. The Grand Champion and Reserve Champion of each species must sell in the premium sale. All other entries will be placed in sale order by the respective judges. Any exhibitor wishing to scratch their placing animal from the sale will have that right, but this must be declared immediately following the steer show Friday night. 6. Students are encouraged to keep decorations to a minimum while in the auction ring. Glitter and paint products are not allowed. All other decorations (blankets, caps, scarves, etc.) must be approved by the advisors prior to the livestock sale. 7. Add-ons donations for all exhibitors will be accepted during the sale at the add-on table. 8. All exhibitors will pay a commission of 5% (.05) on all sale items, including add-ons. 9. Each exhibitor will be responsible to assist in the delivery of their project sold at the auction following the sale. Exhibitors must deliver livestock to the buyer, unless project is picked up by a specified processing truck. Any and all students not present to assist in the delivery and pick-up of their projects will pay a shipping charge of $ Poultry exhibitors are responsible for processing and delivery of their broilers (5 minimum). 10. Absolutely no livestock sold in the auction will be allowed to be returned to the exhibitor s possession, unless the buyer gives the project back to the exhibitor. Students/parents are not allowed to negotiate matters with buyers during or after the sale. Any students found to be in violation of this rule will be banned from future exhibition in the WISD FFA Livestock Show and Sale. 11. Hard Luck Awards/Monies: If hard luck awards/monies are available, students must fulfill all eligibility, discipline, and show rule obligations assigned by the Waller FFA Chapter. Page 9

11 Waller Independent School District Rules Acceptance Form FFA Member s Name Printed Parent/Guardian s Name Printed 2016 WISD FFA LIVESTOCK SHOW By signing this document, I (we) are acknowledging that we read the rules and regulations included in the 2016 Waller Independent School District FFA Livestock Show Rule Booklet and agree to follow those rules as printed. We are also declaring which species we intend to show at the 2015 WISD Livestock show. STUDENT SIGNATURE DATE PARENT SIGNATURE DATE Please circle the specie(s) that you intend to exhibit at the 2016 WISD Livestock Show Market Steer Commercial Heifer Market Lamb Market Goat Market Hog Market Broiler