Lambs shown must be ewes or wethers; no rams will be allowed to show. Lambs will be shown as Market Lambs regardless of the sex of the animal.
All lambs will be subject to mouthing when checked in and must have all temporary (baby) teeth in place at time of show.
Goats shown must be wethers or does; no bucks will be allowed to show.
All sheep and goats must comply with USDA and N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Scrapie Eradication Program guidelines. Sheep and goats without scrapie tag or registration paper with corresponding tattoo information at the time of check-in will not be allowed. Scrapie Flock ID numbers must be presented at the time of check-in. Call 1-866-USDATAG or 919-855-7707 for more information. Veterinary Division staff will be onsite to inspect your animal. Show Superintendent or Judge may refuse to allow animals to enter or show that appear sick or show signs of infection.
If an exhibitor has more than one animal in a class, the second entry may be shown by another eligible youth.
There will NOT be a sale of market lambs.
Market classes will be determined by the weight of the animal.
Breeding Classes will be determined by the age of the animal.
Showmanship classes will be determined by the age of the exhibitor.
Awards
Will place up to the top 5 in each weight class
Grand and Reserve Champion chosen from the first place winners in each class
Showmanship for each species will follow each specific show (Market Steer, Beef Heifer, Lamb, Goat)
Grand and Reserve Champion will be awarded in each age division
Online Market Lamb/Market Goat/Breeding Doe Entry via the Showman App (click link below)
