Entry Information

Each entry into the Delaware Livestock Exposition should comply with the rules and regulations found on the rules page of this website.

Use the sections below to read about each department and print out an entry form.

Departments and Entry forms

Goats

Department A - Goats
JUDGE: Karen Lamb, Zachary, LA
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
ENTRY FORM: Download the Goats Entry Form

1. In addition to these special rules listed below, this department is subject to the General Rules and Regulations as stated in the  exhibitors book, starting on page 10 and found here on this site.
2. This is a sanctioned IBGA show and IBGA rules will be followed. Please refer to www.intlboergoat.org to become familiar with those rules.
3. Fullblood and Purebred classes must be animals registered 94% or higher for does, 97% and higher for bucks. Percentage does will be does registered 50%- 88%.
4. Check in by Sat., 7:30 A.M. with substitutions or scratches.

Breeds
A. Percentage (Does Only)
B. Fullblood and Purebred

Classes
Class 1: Showmanship 19-21   Class 13: Doe, 24 to under 36 months
Class 2: Showmanship 16-18   Class 14: Doe, 36 to under 48 months
Class 3: Showmanship 13-15   Class 15: Doe, 48 months and over
Class 4: Showmanship 10-12   Class 16: Buck, 3 to under 6 mo.
Class 5: Showmanship 9 & under   Class 17: Buck, 3 to under 6 mo.
Class 6: Doe, under 3 months   Class 18: Buck, 6 to under 9 mo.
Class 7: Doe, 3 to under 6 months   Class 19: Buck, 9 to under 12 mo.
Class 8: Doe, 6 to under 9 months   Class 20: Buck, 12 to under 18 mo.
Class 9: Doe, 9 to under 12 months   Class 21: Buck, 18 to under 24 mo.
Class 10: Doe, 12 to under 16 months   Class 22: Buck, 24 months and up
Class 11: Doe, 16 to under 20 months    
Class 12: Doe, 20 to under 24 months    
 
Group Classes
All animals in group classes must have been shown in their respective classes and be entered in the show under the same exhibitor name.
Class 23: Pair of Does (Two does) Exhibitor may make one entry per breed.
Class 24: Exhibitor Trio (Two does and one buck) Exhibitors may make one entry regardless of breed. (Does may be either breed or one of each). This class will take place after Class 23 of the Fullblood/Purebred Show.

Swine

Department B - Swine
JUDGE: Randy Shipley, Newark, OH
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
ENTRY FORM: Download the Swine Entry Form

1. In addition to these special rules listed below, this department is subject to the General Rules and Regulations as stated in the  exhibitors book, starting on page 10 and found here on this site.
2. Entries shown as Hampshires, Durocs, Yorkshires or as an Other Registered Breed, must be registered and have farrowed on or after January 1, 2008.
3. All Other Registered Breeds will show in the AOB classes.
4. Check In: Exhibitors must check in their swine with registration papers by 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning.

Breeds
A. Hampshire
B. Duroc
C. Yorkshire
D. All Other Registered Breeds (AOB)
E. Crossbreeds

Classes
Class 1: Showmanship 19-21   Class 7: Boar, born in March
Class 2: Showmanship 16-18   Class 8: Boar, born in April
Class 3: Showmanship 13-15   Class 9: Gilt, born in January
Class 4: Showmanship 10-12   Class 10: Gilt, born in February
Class 5: Showmanship 9 & under   Class 11: Gilt, born in March
Class 6: Boar,born in February   Class 12: Gilt, born in April
 

Beef Cattle

Department C - Beef Cattle
JUDGE: Matt Kleski, Johnstown, OH
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
ENTRY FORM: Download the Beef Cattle Entry Form

$200.00 Champion Hereford Heifer
$100.00 Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer
Sponsored by Red Ridge Cattle Company,
In Memory of Joseph H. Evans


1. In addition to these special rules listed below, this department is subject to the General Rules and Regulations as stated in the  exhibitors book, starting on page 10 and found here on this site.
2. All breed association rules will be followed for the show: American Angus Association, American Hereford Association, American Shorthorn Association.
3. Cow/Calf Pairs: Calves must still be nursing. No steer calves permitted.
4. Nurse cows will not be permitted.
5. Grooming: Any product administered internally or used externally to alter the conformation and/or appearance of an animal for exhibition is prohibited. This includes the covering of white skin, false tail heads, use of graphite, powders, hemp or other similar substances externally, and steroids, growth stimulants or artificial filling internally. Any animal found to be in violation will be barred from showing. The exhibition of cattle displaying false hair will not be allowed with the exception of false tail switches.
6. Registration papers must be checked and crossbred heifers measured by 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2008.

Breeds
A. Angus
B. Hereford
C. Shorthorn
D. All Other Registered Breeds
E. Crossbred (Classes determined by hip height)

Classes
Class 1: Showmanship 19-21   Class 9: Early Junior Heifer Calves, calved January-February 2008
Class 2: Showmanship 16-18   Class 10: Winter Heifer Calves, calved November-December 2007
Class 3: Showmanship 13-15   Class 11: Senior Heifer Calves, calved September-October 2007
Class 4: Showmanship 10-12   Class 12: Late Summer Yearlings, calved July-August 2007
Class 5: Showmanship 9 & under   Class 13: Early Summer Yearlings, calved May-June 2007
Class 6: Junior Bull Calves, born January 2008 and after   Class 14: Early Spring Yearlings, calved March-April 2007
Class 7: Two year old Cow/Calf Pair, calf born Jan 08 and after   Class 15: Junior Yearlings, calved January-February 2007
Class 8: Late Junior Heifer Calves, calved March-May 2008   Class 16: Senior Yearlings, calved September –Dec 2006
 

Sheep

Department D - Sheep
JUDGE: Dan Spilde, Stoughton, WI
TIME: 8:00 a.m.
ENTRY FORM: Download the Sheep Entry Form

1. In addition to these special rules listed below, this department is subject to the General Rules and Regulations as stated in the  exhibitors book, starting on page 10 and found here on this site.
2. All Southdown and Shropshire breeding sheep must be sheared within ten (10) days of showing. 3. Sheep Check In: October 11, 2008 (Saturday), half hour after the conclusion of the Swine Show, at the Show Office.
4. Natural Colored Rules:
A. Fleece length must be minimum of two inches except neck, legs and belly. These Sheep may be fitted. Bellies must be shorn.
B. All wool grades (fine, medium, long and coarse wool) will show in the same class.
C. Sheep must be registered with NCWGA or their breed association.
5. Show Order: Eastern Regional Dorset Show, followed by the remaining breeds in order listed below.


Breeds
A. Polled Dorset F. Suffolk
B. Hampshire G. All Other Registered Breeds, White Wool
C. All Other Registered Breeds, Meat H. All Other Registered Breeds, Natural Colored
D. Shropshire I. Tunis
E. Southdown J. Horned Dorset


Classes
Class 1: Showmanship 19-21   Class 8: Late Spring Ram, after Feb 15, 2008
Class 2: Showmanship 16-18   Class 9: Yearling Ewe, Sept 1, 2005 to Aug 31, 2007
Class 3: Showmanship 13-15   Class 10: Fall Ewe Lamb, Sept 1 to Dec 31, 2007
Class 4: Showmanship 10-12   Class 11: Early Spring Ewe, Jan 1 to Feb 15, 2008
Class 5: Showmanship 9 & under   Class 12: Late Spring Ewe, after Feb 15, 2008
Class 6: Fall Ram Lamb, Sept 1 to Dec 31, 2007   Class 13: Pair of Lambs, Both Sexes
Class 7: Early Spring Ram, Jan 1 to Feb 15, 2008   Class 14: Young Flock (Ram Lamb and Two Ewe Lambs)
Eastern Regional Junior Dorset Show Only
Class 15: Fall Ram Lamb, Sept 1 to Nov 30, 2007   Class 20: Late Fall Ewe Lamb, Oct 1, 2007 to Nov 30, 2007
Class 16: Winter Ram Lamb, Dec 1, 2007 to Jan 15, 2008   Class 21: Winter Ewe Lamb, Dec 1, 2007 to Jan 15, 2008
Class 17: Spring Ram Lamb, Jan 16, 2008 and after   Class 22: Spring Ewe Lamb, Jan 16, 2008 and after
Class 18: Yearling Ewe   Class 23: Pair of Lambs, Both Sexes
Class 19: Early Fall Ewe Lamb, Sept 1 to Sept 30, 2007   Class 24: Young Flock (Ram Lamb and Two Ewe Lambs)