Cattle
Director-in-Charge: Dale Smith
Saturday August 30th, 2025
Rules and Regulations
See also the General Rules and Regulations for all Exhibitor Classes.
- All cattle must be on grounds by 8:30 a.m. of the second day of the exhibition, the Saturday before Labour Day.
- Beef cattle show under the regulations of the Federal Livestock Classification.
- Each exhibitor is allowed a maximum of ten (10) entries, excluding the Breeder’s Herd.
- Each exhibitor may show two (2) entries per section.
- If in the opinion of the Directors, sufficiently many animals of one breed are entered in Class 21 (Other Beef Breeds), those animals will be assigned their own class. Minimum 21 head, 3 breeders.
- A bonus of $5.00 per entry, up to a maximum of $50.00 per exhibitor, will be paid in the cattle classes (Classes 18-21 inclusive).
- Exhibitors must supply their own straw, no shavings.
- Calves to be judged according to age.
- All animals exhibited must have a suitable halter. Animals not under control shall not be allowed to compete.
18 - Hereford
19 - Angus
20 - Simmental
21 - Other Beef Breeds
Prizes: 1st: $60, 2nd: $55, 3rd: $45, 4th: $35, 5th: $30, 6th: $25, 7th: $20, 8th: $17
Sections:
1. | Bull calf, born on or after January 1st, 2025 minimum of six months of age on day of judging. |
2. | Bull yearling, born April 1st, 2024 to December 31st, 2024 |
3. | Bull yearling, born January 1st, 2024 to March 31st, 2024 |
4. | Bull, born January 1st, 2022 to December 31st, 2023 |
5. | Heifer calf, born on or after January 1st, 2025 minimum of six months of age on day of judging. |
6. | Heifer junior yearling, born April 1st, 2024 to December 31st, 2024 |
7. | Heifer senior yearling, born January 1st, 2024 to March 31st, 2024 |
8. | Two-year-old cow, born January 1st, 2023 to December 31st, 2023 with her own 2025 natural, purebred, tattooed calf at foot (must be shown as a unit) |
9. | Mature cow, born prior to January 1st, 2023 with her own 2025 natural, purebred, tattooed calf at foot (must be shown as a unit) |
10. | Breeder's Herd. A group of 4 animals, bred by exhibitor, both sexes represented, must be exhibited in previous classes. At least one animal owned by exhibitor. One entry per exhibitor. |
Grand Champion Male Prize: $25 | |
Grand Champion Male - Reserve Prize: $20 | |
Grand Champion Female Prize: $25 | |
Grand Champion Female - Reserve Prize: $20 | |
Supreme Champion The Supreme Champion male and female will recieve an award sponsored by Strath-Brae Farm |
S - Junior Showmanship
Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20, 4th: $15
Sections:
1. | Peewee: 8 years of age and under |
2. | Novice: 9-11 years of age |
3. | Junior: 12-15 years of age |
4. | Intermediate: 16-18 years of age |
5. | Senior: 18-21 years of age |
Grand and Reserve Junior Showmanship Prize: $10 Awarded to each exhibitor in the 4-H Cattle Show. Donated by Dr. Lois Batty - Cambray Veterinary Services Cambray Veterinary Services | |
Bill Scott Award Prize: $20 Awarded to the 1st place exhibitor in each of the junior showmanship sections. | |