(5) Challenging, threatening, or interfering with an ethics committee appointed by show management to monitor the animals on exhibit on the show grounds. (6) Excessive manipulation of hair. The following violation is defined as unethical practice that detracts from the show ring and will be given slight to serious discrimination. Exhibitors will be asked to undo or remove the manipulation before they enter the ring or the judge will give the animal discrimination in class by lowering the animal's class rank: (1) Setting teats or manipulating a teat to alter its normal position such as to unnaturally hold it plumb or to alter its length is an unacceptable practice. The following minor violations are considered to detract from the image of the show when carried to excess and will be given slight to moderate discrimination by the judge when placing animals: (1) Improper fitting practices, such as overfilling and over bagging. (2) Use of artificial hair except for false switches. (3) Mistreatment of an animal. (4) Unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of showmen. Practices which should be encouraged to enhance the image of the show: (1) Establish uniform dress code for exhibitors in the show ring. (2) Recognize good herdsmanship and exhibits in the barn. In keeping with the basic philosophy of the PDCA ethics are an individual responsibility of the owner of each animal shown. Violations of these policies are subject to the disciplinary provisions of the appropriate dairy breed association and/or show management.
REGISTRATION PAPERS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. FOR ANIMALS BORN THIS YEAR, FAIR WILL ACCEPT A COPY OF APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION FROM BREED OFFICE.
NOTE: Premiums in cow classes will be increased by 50% for all cows that have a "ME" record of 10% above regional breed average for the state of NC. Two year olds will qualify for this increase if they have a projected "ME" record that meets the requirements. Exhibi - tors must bring the lifetime form for each cow or the long monthly herd form for the two year olds. Minimum requirements, by Breeds: AYRSHIRE - 18,796; BROWN SWISS - 22,528; GUERNSEY - 17,183 ; HOLSTEIN - 26,641; JERSEY - 18,119. Jr. Dairy animals will be shown at the same time as the open show. When the judge completes each class, Junior exhibitors will step forward to receive ribbons, then Open Class exhibitors will step forward to receive ribbons. JUNIOR EXHIBITOR MUST HAVE FITTED AND CARED FOR THE ANIMAL FOR 60 OR MORE DAYS PRIOR TO THE SHOW. ENTRIES MUST BE MADE ON SEPARATE ENTRY BLANKS FOR EACH EXHIBITOR AND SEPARATE ENTRY BLANK FOR EACH BREED. DAIRY EXHIBITORS: DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF CREATING RESIDUE PROBLEMS FOR CONSUMERS OF MILK OR CHEESE, DAIRY CATTLE THAT HAVE BEEN TREATED WITH PENICILLIN OR OTHER ANTIBIOTICS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE MILKING PARLOR. Winners in all champion classes and Best Udder Classes will be awarded appropriate ribbons.
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