NECHAKO VALLEY EXHIBITION GROUNDS

Nechako Valley Exhibition — August 16th - 18th, 2024

Division 2 – Beef

Chairperson: Luke Muehlen (250) 567-7375
Email: lukecowchaser@hotmail.com
Judge:  Levi Jackson, Sedley, Sask.
Entry per unit:  $15.00 (non-refundable)

Entry fees and a photocopy of registration papers or proof of registration must accompany the entry form.


One breed per entry form. Entries must be postmarked by: Thursday, August 1, 2024.


Prizes: 1st $70.00, 2nd $50.00, 3rd $40.00, 4th $30.00

SECTION 1 –BEEF CATTLE
Beef Show starts 10:00 am Saturday. Registered classes will follow as listed in order of showing. Jackpot Classes start10:00 am Sunday, followed by Beef Show Awards.
 
Class
299          Fitting and Showmanship. Prizes sponsored by Crosby Cattle and Ludwig Farms. No entry fee.
223          Market Steer Class. Must be born in 2023. Market animal to be judged as immediate butcher animals.       Entry fee: $10.00
Prizes: 1st - $70.00, 2nd - $50.00, 3rd - $30.00
 
JUNIOR CLASSES  (Age  8  -  22)  ** NEW FOR 2024 **
 Any Breed, No entry fee,  Ribbons and Prizes
 
250         Registered - Yearling Heifer, Born 2023
251         Registered - Heifer Calf, Born 2024
252         Unregistered – Yearling Heifer, Born 2023


REGISTERED - Regular Class (Classes by Breed or AOB)
200              Female, born 2021 or earlier with 2024 calf at foot
201               Female, born 2022 with 2024 calf at foot
202               Female, Yearling born 2023
203               Female, Calf, born 2024
204               Bull, Calf,  born 2024
205               Bull, Yearling born 2023
206               Bull, Born 2022
Senior Champion Bull/Reserve Senior Champion Bull – Ribbons Grand Champion Bull/
Reserve Grand Champion Bull – Ribbons
207               Breeder’s Herd, Group of 3 (both sexes), registration certificate must show animals to be bred by Exhibitorand at least one animal being owned by Exhibitor. Each animal must have been exhibited in at least one of the above classes. (Females shown classes 200/201 must be shown with calf at side and are considered one unit). Entry fee: $15.00
208               Get of Sire, 3 Animals (both sexes), at least one animal being owned by Exhibitor. Entry Fee: $15.00
209               Progeny of Dam born and raised, 2 Animals, any sex, at least one animal being owned by Exhibitor. Entry Fee $15.00
210               Jackpot Yearling Heifer. Open to Registered  or Commercial heifers. Class shown on Sunday. Entry Fee: $25.00
Prizes: 1st 50%, 2nd 30%, 3rd 20% Judges:  3 Local Commercial Cattlemen
211               Jackpot Bull Calf. Registered bull calves. Class shown on Sunday. Entry Fee: $25.00
Prizes: 1st $50%, 2nd 30%, 3rd 20% Judges: 3 Local Commercial Cattlemen
 
SECTION 2 - COMMERCIAL BEEF CATTLE
(Intended for the Commercial Beef Producer)

Section Rule: Animals must not have been shown in previous registered classes (Section 1).

Class
221          Pen of 3 COMMERCIAL (Non-Registered) Yearling Heifers. One entry per competitor, class is limited to eight pens of 3 heifers. Not haltered, clipped, blown, or washed before or during the event.
Entry Fee: $50 
Prizes: 
1st $500 Sponsored by: Cluculz Lake Livestock Assn., Fort Fraser Livestock Assn., Nechako Valley Regional Cattlemen’s Assn., and Sinkut Mountain Cattlemen’s Assn.
2nd $300 Gift Certificate
Sponsored by:  Sure Crop Feeds Inc.
3rd $100   Sponsored by: Cluculz Lake Livestock Assn., Fort Fraser Livestock Assn., Nechako Valley Regional Cattlemen’s Assn., and Sinkut Mountain Cattlemen’s Assn.
 
BANNERS
 
SUPREME CHAMPION BULL OF THE SHOW
Royal Bank of Canada
 
SUPREME CHAMPION FEMALE OF THE SHOW
LA Ranch
 
PREMIER EXHIBITOR
Ludwig Farms
 
PREMIER BREEDER
Chet and Mary-Anne Larson
 
PEN OF 3 YEARLING HEIFERS - FIRST PLACE PLAQUE
Huber Farm Equipment

 

Entry Form

FALL FAIR

Division 2 Special Rules:

  1. Cattle must be in barn on Thursday, by 6pm. Exhibited cattle cannot be removed from beef area until Sunday at 4:00 PM.
  2. For a breed to be eligible to be shown on its own, three Exhibitors and 15 head is required.
  3. To be eligible for full prize money there must be two entries in a class. Half prize money will be paid for classes of less than two entries.
  4. Classes may be split at the discretion of the Beef Committee when the number of exhibits exceeds thirteen (13). Prize money will be paid on each split. The top two entries from each split will then qualify for a championship for the class (ribbons only).
  5. Classes 200 & 201: If a female with a heifer calf at foot is declared Senior Champion or Reserve Senior Champion, the heifer calf is not eligible for Class 203: Female, Calf.
  6. All cattle exhibited in the registered classes must be entered in the name of the registered owner. The animal’s age and registration number must be provided on the entry form.
  7. The declared owner is to have been in possession of same animal at least one month prior to the date of entry.
  8. All animals exhibited in Registered Beef Classes MUST be legibly tattooed with clean ears so tattoos are readable. All animals must have CCIA tags.
  9. The original Certificate of Registration must be produced if requested by the Committee.
  10. Livestock Exhibitors WILL BE REQUIRED to place their names and addresses over their Exhibits in the stock barn.Exhibitor’s promotional, advertising, and educational information is to be within their allotted stall space. General space will be allocated in the barn for breed association and cattlemen displays.
  11. All animals must be under proper control at all times.
  12. All animals exhibited shall be free from contagious or infectious diseases. The Committee reserves the right to have any animal inspected by a veterinarian. The Committee may order the removal from the grounds or isolation of any animal considered by the veterinarian to be contagious or infectious.
  13. All bulls over one year of age must be handled with nose ring or humbug at all times.
  14. All cattle stalled are to be shown or judged. No nurse cows.
  15. All cattle tied in stalls must also be tied with a safety rope.
  16. Exhibitor number must be worn in show ring.
  17. The Chairperson in charge of the barn will allocate stall space based on entries received at deadline.
  18. Exhibitors to abide by barn rules.
  19. Read Exhibition Notice to Exhibitors .
  20. Brand Inspection - it is the Exhibitor’s responsibility to arrange for brand inspection if travelling from outside this area.
  21. A signed liability waiver is required by Nechako Valley Exhibition Society, this will be provided upon arrival at grounds.

N.V. Exhibition Grounds Premises ID: BC44F3C6G 

Points awarded for Premier Exhibitor / Premier Breeder: 1st – 4; 2nd – 3; 3rd – 2; 4th – 1. 

Classes 200 to 206 qualify for points. Breeder’s Herd will be used in case of a tie. Classes with less than three entries will be awarded half points.

NECHAKO VALLEY EXHIBITION GROUNDS

Nechako Valley Exhibition — August 16th - 18th, 2024

Phone: 250-567-3011
Email: NechakoExSociety@outlook.com

Nechako Valley Exhibition Grounds
PO Box 863
4051 Northside Road
Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0