Livestock Judging

2022 Livestock Interview Judging and Skillathon

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We have one more day for livestock interview judging and skillathon on Tuesday, July 12 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Ramser 4-H Activity Center.   Please remember members who plan on exhibiting animal projects at the fair need to complete this final step.  If this step in not completed then they will not be able to exhibit at the fair this year.   Lots of information is being given out to members and their families.  All members will get a packet with the following information, their back numbers(s), and a wrist band.  We will also have other information for the sale, staying overnight, filling out DUNF, UPI, and Ractopamine Affidavits.

We look forward to seeing a lot of you on Tuesday.

2022 Schedule

2022 Fair Livestock Requirement Summary

2022 Knox County Livestock Information

Online Link Postcard for DUNF, UPI, Ractopamine

2022 Sale Brochure

Direct Deposit Form – Fillable

Ohio State Livestock Judging Camp

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This three-day camp on June 4-6, 2019 is designed for 4-H and FFA members who wish to take their livestock evaluation and oral reasons skills to the next level. Attendees will work alongside the Ohio State Livestock Judging team to expand their abilities. Registration deadline: May 1, 2019.

Camp Includes:
• Housing and Meals
• Transportation to all Judging Locations
• Individual instruction
• Mock Contest with Reasons
• Official Camp T-shirt and Popsocket
• Judging Notebook
• 2019 OSU Livestock Judging Manual
• 24-Hour Medical Assistance

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT COACH HANK LEVAN AT LEVAN.27@OSU.EDU

Flyer: https://ansci.osu.edu/sites/ansci/files/imce/images/OhioStateLJTCampFlyer2019.pdf

General Updates….

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Reminders for Club Members

  • Junior Fair Entries – Saturday, June 16 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Junior Fair Entries – Monday, June 18 from 3 to 8 p.m. – LAST ONE
  • Cloverbud Day Camp – Wednesday, June 20
  • Early Judging – Friday, June 22 by appointment
  • Market Rabbit Tattooing – Saturday, June 23 from 8 – 11 a.m.
  • Miscellaneous & Food and Nutrition Judging – Wednesday, June 27 starting at 12:30 p.m. (schedule for clubs is attached)
  • Rocket Judging – Wednesday, June 27 – starting at 5:30 p.m. but must schedule an appointment
  • Livestock Interview Judging and Skillathon – Monday, July 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Clothing Judging – Thursday, July 12 starting at 12:30 p.m. (schedule for clubs is attached)
  • Livestock Interview Judging and Skillathon – Monday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

2018 Ohio State Fair Changes (Livestock)

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Summary of Rule Changes for the Ohio State Fair:

  • Skillathons: No tiebreaker (5th) station; youth will progress through four stations evaluating their knowledge and skills in various topics.
  • Record books (beef, goat, poultry, swine, & sheep Skillathons only): Up to 10 additional sheets may be placed either before or after the intact project and record books at the youth’s discretion.
  • Outstanding Market Exhibitor (OME): Slight change in the tiebreaker rules. Previous tiebreaker relied almost exclusively on a youth’s Skillathon score; new tiebreaker uses their scores from record book judging, showmanship, and live animal placing.
  • Livestock Judging Contest:
    • Removed non-reasons division; now only junior and senior divisions for individuals and teams.
    • Entry fee now $10/contestant, but includes a fair pass if you register before Friday, July 13.
    • Juniors place eight classes, answer four sets of questions, and can participate in an optional oral reasons contest with separate awards.
    • Seniors will place eight classes and four sets of oral reasons.
    • New procedure for selecting the team to represent Ohio 4-H at the National Livestock Judging Contest in Louisville, KY.

Websites with Study Resources, Flyers, and Additional Information:

– Andrea