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CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR CATTLE RULES

Department- Cattle

 

*Market Steer

  • Animals must be 6 months old to 2 years by date of the show.

  • To be eligible to show, animals must be registered with the County Agent or FFA Advisor by May 15 of concurrent year.

  • Animals will be divided into classes based on weight.

  • Steers must be halter broke and led into the ring to be judged by the exhibitor only.

  • Market Steer Minimum weight – 1000 pounds

  • Prospect Steer Maximum weight – 999 pounds. (Not eligible for premium sale)

 

*Commercial Heifer

  • Animals must be 6 months old to 2 years by the date of the show.

  • Animals must have health certificate and BANGS test.

  • To be eligible to show, animals must be registered with the County Agent or FFA Advisor by July 15 of concurrent year.

  • Animals will be divided into classes based on weight.

  • Heifers must be halter broke and led into the ring to be judged by the exhibitor only.

  • Heifers will show as market animals and are allowed Sale eligibility two years only.

 

Bucket Calves

  • Exhibitors must be 2-4 years old.

  • Calf must be 12 months old or less.

  • An orphan or newborn calf, male or female, dairy, beef, crossbred, on bucket or bottle at some point in its life up to weaning. 

  • Calves will be shown on a halter.

  • Bucket Calves are not eligible for Junior Livestock Auction.

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Registered Bulls

  • Animals must be 6 months old to 2 years by the date of the show.

  • Animals must have Registration papers - Every animal entered in the purebred bull show must have a pedigree issued by the respective breed organization and must be registered in the name of the junior exhibitor. Bulls must be in the exhibitor’s possession and papers in their name by July 31, 2026 to be eligible to show.

  • Bull breeds having less than five head (5) will show in one of the following breed (English, Exotic, American)

  • To be eligible to show, animals must be registered with the County Agent or FFA Advisor by July 15 of concurrent year.

  • Bulls must be halter broke and led into the ring to be judged by the exhibitor only. The use of nose rings is highly encouraged. Bulls over twelve months of age must be shown with a nose ring and nose lead.

  • If a bull is determined by the Livestock Coordinator to be a danger to the exhibitor, other exhibitors, or the crowd, the bull will be disqualified and asked to leave the ring.

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