Southwell Ploughing Match & Show

BEEF AND DAIRY CATTLE CLASSES

Closing Date for entries Friday 2^nd September.

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BEEF CATTLE:

DAIRY CATTLE:

Entry fees must be made at the time of entry.
Dairy Cattle to be penned by 9am, judging to commence at 9.30am
Beef Cattle to be penned and weighed by 9am, judging to commence at 9.30am
Grand Parade for all Cattle at 2.45pm (subject to DEFRA Regulations)

• MARQUEE COVER IS PROVIDED FOR BOTH BEEF AND DAIRY CATTLE
• Stalls are provided free of charge.
• An outside tie rail will be made available for those competitors not wishing to use the marquee facilities. Please state number of stalls required on the reverse of Entry Form.
• Stock may be brought to the Showground the day before the show. Milking facilities and lighting are provided from 5.00pm onwards. Please state if you intend to arrive the day before on the reverse of the Entry Form.

GENERAL RULES FOR BEEF AND DAIRY CATTLE:

1. All Classes are open.
2. All Livestock should be penned by 9.00am for judging to commence at 9.30am.
3. All Livestock to have been the property of the Exhibitor for not less than 3 months prior to the Show.
4. All Cattle and Sheep must remain on the Showground until after the Grand Parade.
5. The Grand Parade will take place in the Main Ring at 2.45pm. (subject to DEFRA Regulations)
6. ALL PRIZE WINNERS TO PARADE OR FORFEIT THEIR PRIZE MONEY.
7. Prize Money and return of entry fees will be paid out by the treasurer at the secretary’s tent after the Grand Parade. All monies must be collected on show day or be forfeited.
8. Please state on Entry Form if animals are Exhibitor bred. Animals NOT declared on the entry form will not be eligible for the Special Prize.
9. All Exhibitors should complete the reverse of the Entry Form.
10. DAIRY SECTION: If less than 3 entries in any Class in any of the Dairy Sections, the Classes will be amalgamated at the discretion of the Judge, and will be judged in the following order:-
    1. Best Maiden Heifer.
    2. Best Cow Dry and in Calf, and Best Heifer in Calf.
    3. Best Cow in Milk, and Best Heifer in Milk.
11. DAIRY SECTION: Cattle should not be milked until after judging (including all Championships and Interbreed Classes).
12. All animals should be accompanied by a valid passport. Passports will be checked before 9.30am
13. Dress: Stockmen are expected to wear white coats when exhibiting animals.
14. Safety: It is a condition of entry that exhibitors conform to the requirements of the Society’s Safety Policy, of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and for ensuring that safe working practices are followed by themselves, their employees, Agents and Contractors. Exhibitors shall at all times comply with the instructions of the show officials. In particular, smoking in the livestock marquees is prohibited.
15. Cattle handling: The Health and Safety Executive have issued notes of guidance in the subject of handling bulls. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to ensure that:
    1) All bulls are fitted with a Nose Ring. Heifers in the Beef breeds must be shown with ‘Bull-dogs’.
    2) A Bull pole must be attached to the nose ring and a rope or chain to be fitted to the halter.
    3) It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to provide all handling equipment, and for the fitness and training of the exhibitor.
    4) All bulls must be attended at all times whilst the show is open to the public.
    5) All cattle must be secured to the satisfaction of the stewards who shall have the power to exclude from the showground an unruly animal. Animals with a previous record of unruly behaviour should not be brought onto the showground.

All entries must be completed using a ballpoint pen. Illegible entries will be returned.

The Show could not take place without a huge team of willing volunteers and committee members who give freely their time and enthusiasm. The society is very grateful for their continuing support.

STEWARDS:

Chief Steward:
Mrs J.Hoyland.

Stewards:

Entry Form Cattle 2011