SWINE RULES AND REGULATIONS

Ownership - on or before December 1, 2007

Judge:  Kelton Mason ( Texas )

I.  Swine Entries

1.      All hog entries must include pseudo rabies papers.  A copy of pseudo rabies papers or validated herd certificate must be attached either to each exhibitor entry or one copy of a master pseudo rabies or validated herd certificate must be attached to the club/chapter entry form. 

2.      All market swine (may be barrow or gilt) exhibited shall be individually identified with an ear tag permanently affixed to the right ear, have a negative pseudorabies test conducted after December 1 and be identified on the test chart by said ear tag number. 

II. Swine Exhibition

1. EXHIBITORS MAY SHOW FOUR (4) SWINE (MAY BE BARROW OR GILT).
2. There will be no official weighing of swine prior to judging.  The exhibitor will be responsible for weighing the hog.  Two official scales will be provided for the weighing of swine prior to judging. 
3. At least the top five (5) animals in each class will be weighed upon completion of judging.  Those weighing more than ten (10) pounds above the official estimated weight will be eliminated from the show.  If swine weighs out on official scale #1, a reweigh will be granted on official scale #2.  Only one attempt per scale will be granted. 
4. Weight classification will range from 210 pounds to 280 pounds.  All Swine weights estimated outside this range will be sifted.                        
5. Swine entry card copies, showing the weight of the animal must be turned into the Show Office by 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 1, 2008 for all breeds. The weight on the entry card copy and the original for each swine must match.  Entry cards shall be printed or typed.  Any illegible entry cards will be discarded and entry fee forfeited.                             
6. Swine will be classified as they enter the show ring.
7. All Swine in purebred classes must have healed ear notches.  Those without will be shown as crossbreds.
8. Paint, powder, dye, white wash, oil, or other coat dressing will not be permitted.
9. A BREED WILL BE RECOGNIZED IF THERE IS A MINIMUM OF 20 CONFIRMED ENTRIES PER BREED, PRIOR TO CLASSIFICATION. 
10. IF A BREED FAILS TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AS STATED ABOVE, THOSE ANIMALS MAY BE RECOGNIZED IN AN ALL OTHER BREEDS DIVISION (AOB).  IF AOB FAILS TO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT, THEN THOSE ENTRIES WILL BE SHOWN WITH CROSSBREDS.
11. FOR SALE ORDER ELIGIBILITY SEE SECTION XVI.