Updated July 2025
Superintendents Amy Wilber, Abigail Wilber, Calvin Tanner, Jann Tanner, Meg Berry, Wendy Kennedy
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Dairy Cattle will be judged on Sunday only.
Competition is open to individuals 18 years of age and under.
All Junior Dairy must pre-register by mail by October 1 Judging will begin at 11:00 AM
Must have health clearance papers available the day of judging
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2025 RULES
1. Cattle shall originate from herds that meet the testing and health requirements ofthe State of CT. Proof of compliance with state requirements may be requested bystate livestock inspectors. See Dept. of Agriculture General Health Requirements.
2. Exhibitors must have original health charts, or vaccinations certificates to show their stock at CT fairs and shows upon arrival.
3. Connecticut cattle: All cattle must have a health certificate issued within 60 days of their first show by an accredited veterinarian stating that the animal is in good health and free of infectious disease.
4. Out-of-state cattle: All cattle must have health certificates issued within 30 days of the first show by an accredited veterinarian, test charts and vaccination certificates where applicable. All cattle over 3 months of age must have a negative TB test within 12 months prior to show date. Cattle under 3 months of age may go on the dam’s TB test chart if the dam was tested for TB within the past 12 months and a copy of the results is provided. All brucellosis-vaccinated female cattle over 18 months of age and all bulls and non-vac- cinated female cattle 6 months of age and older must have a negative brucellosis test within 12 months prior to their first show date. Steers and spayed heifers are exempt from brucellosis testing.
5. Animals not complying with above regulations will be removed from the fair- grounds. The committee chairman will check all exhibitors for their health charts which must be in compliance with all regulations.
6. All animals must have a registration paper. Animals must be registered in exibi- tor’s name or junior exhibitors must provide lease papers. No pending paperwork allowed. Certificates must be brought to the fair and presented to the committee.
7. ALL LEASED junior show animals:
A. Must have a 4-H lease. No cows allowed over 2 years old unless leased asa calf or yearling. Must provide proof of prior lease.
B. Maximum of 2 leases
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All livestock entries must abide by all of the 2025 CONNECTICUT FAIR AND SHOW REQUIREMENTS. Full copy available online at http://www.ct.gov/doag
All exhibitors are legally responsible for any loss, injury or damage done by their animal while on the grounds.
Division 1 AYRSHIRE Division 2 BROWN SWISS Division 3 GUERNSEY
Division 4 HOLSTEIN Division 5 JERSEY Division 6 MILKING SHORTHORN
Class
| Category | Born | 1st Prize | 2nd Prize | 3rd Prize | 4th Prize | 5th Prize |
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| Spring Calf | 3/1/25 to 5/31/25 | $40 | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 |
| Winter Calf | 12/1/24 to 2/28/25 | $40 | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 |
| Fall Calf | 9/1/24 to 11/30/24 | $40 | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 |
| Summer Yearling | 6/1/24 to 8/31/24 | $40 | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 |
| Spring Yearling | 3/1/24 to 5/31/24 | $40 | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 |
| Winter Yearling | 12/1/23 to 2/29/24 | $40 | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 |
| Fall Yearling | 9/1/23 to 11/30/23 | $40 | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 |
| Two Year Old | 9/1/22 to 8/31/23 | $40 | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 |
| Three Year Old | 9/1/21 to 8/31/22 | $40 | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 |
| Aged Cow | Before 9/1/20 | $40 | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 |
| Dry Cow | Must have calved within past 18 months | $40 | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 |
| Dam & One Daughter | $40 | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | |
| Best Animal bred & owned by a Junior Exhibitor | $40 | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 |
Showmanship
| Category | Age Group | 1st Prize | 2nd Prize | 3rd Prize | 4th Prize | 5th Prize | 6th Prize |
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| Novice Showmanship | Under age of 11 | $20 | $15 | $12 | $10 | $8 | $5 |
| Junior Showmanship | Ages 7 – 12 | $20 | $15 | $12 | $10 | $8 | $5 |
| Intermediate Showmanship | Ages 13 – 15 | $20 | $15 | $12 | $10 | $8 | $5 |
| Senior Showmanship | Ages 16 – 18 | $20 | $15 | $12 | $10 | $8 | $5 |
Ribbons awarded for:
Junior Champion *Reserve Junior Champion * Senior Champion * Breed Champion
Grand Champion * Reserve Grand Champion