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
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
ENTRY FORM: Download the 2011 Entry Form
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION: Download 2011 Entry Information

1. In addition to the department rules listed on the Entry Information pages, this department is subject to the General Rules and Regulations stated in the Exhibitors Handbook and found here on this site.
2. This is a sanctioned IBGA show and IBGA rules will be followed.
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. Exhibitor check in Sat 6p.m.-8p.m. or Sunday 6:30a.m.-7:30a.m.
5. Registration number MUST be included on the entry form for all animals 3 months of age and older.

Swine

Department B - Swine
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
ENTRY FORM: Download the 2011 Entry Form
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION: Download 2011 Entry Information

1. In addition to the department rules listed on the Entry Information pages, this department is subject to the General Rules and Regulations stated in the Exhibitors Handbook 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, 2010.
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.
 

Beef Cattle

Department C - Beef Cattle
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
ENTRY FORM: Download the 2011 Entry Form
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION: Download 2011 Entry Information

1. In addition to the department rules listed on the Entry Information pages, this department is subject to the General Rules and Regulations stated in the Exhibitors Handbook 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. Shorthorns Plus will show as AOB.
3. Cow/Calf Pairs: Calves must still be nursing. No steer calves permitted. Crossbreds are not eligible for this class 6-16.
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. 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 15, 2010.
 

Sheep

Department D - Sheep
TIME: Saturday 3:00 p.m. - Showmanship
          Sunday 8:00 a.m. - Breed Show
ENTRY FORM: Download the 2011 Entry Form
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION: Download 2011 Entry Information

1. In addition to the department rules listed on the Entry Information pages, this department is subject to the General Rules and Regulations stated in the Exhibitors Handbook 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: Saturday, October 15, 9:00 a.m. -  1:00 p.m. 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: The show order will be reversed for 2010, starting with Tunis and ending with Dorsets.
6. Owner must be at the head of the animal. One additional junior will be permitted in the ring to set legs.