RULES & REGULATIONS

1. ALL ANIMALS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE AMERICAN HIGHLAND CATTLE ASSOCIATION OR THE CANADIAN HIGHLAND CATTLE SOCIETY.
2. Entry fee is $30.00 per animal with the exception of group classes and DUE BY MARCH 25, 2004.
3. Cattle must be in place by April 30, 2004 12:00 PM
4. Exhibitors are required to post a card over each animal stating: name, registration #, birthdate, sire & dam
5. Exhibitor’s numbers must be worn while showing.
6. Farm signs and decorations are encouraged.
7. All animals must be tied with a neck rope in addition to a regular halter.
8. The exhibitor is responsible for the health of the animal. The Show Committee has the right to call for the services of a veterinarian to treat an animal that is sick or injured if the exhibitor is not available. The fee must be paid by the exhibitor prior to the release of the animal.
9. Any animal deemed uncontrollable by the Ring Steward will be excused from the show ring.
10. Rule violations will be handled by AHCA and they reserve the right to refuse any entry application. Artificially altering the natural conformation or structure of an animal is strictly prohibited for this event. In addition, the use of growth hormones is forbidden. Every exhibitor bringing his/her animals to the show represents the animals as being free from unnatural alteration and growth hormones. Each exhibitor also agrees to submit any entries to any inspection deemed necessary.
11. The Show Committee will use reasonable diligence to insure the safety of the exhibitors after their arrival and placement, but in no case will they be responsible for any loss or damage done to, occasioned by, or arising from any animals or articles on exhibition. The exhibitors shall indemnify the Show Committee, AHCA and MAHA of all legal or other proceedings in regard thereto. The placing of any exhibits on the show grounds by any and all signify their agreement to abide by this rule.
12. Bulls twelve months of age and older must be shown with rings or nose leads.
13. Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor awards will be given to the breeder or exhibitor having the highest number of points based on a maximum of the six highest placing animals in the single classes owned by that breeder or exhibitor. Points shall be awarded as follows: 1^st-7 pts, 2^nd-6 pts, 3^th-5pts, 4^th-4 pts, 5^th-3 pts, 6^th-2 pts, 7^th-1pt. No points given for Division or Grand Champion.
14. Animals shown in the Junior Show and Showmanship Division must be first entered in their respective open division classes.
15. AHCA Rules for sanctioned shows:
1. Exhibitors must be members in good standing of the American Highland Cattle Association or the Canadian Highland Society
2. All animals must be owned by the exhibitor and registered with AHCA or CHCS.
3. Registration papers must be presented to show officials or AHCA representatives upon request.
4. Tattoos must be legible and correspond to registration papers.
5. Use of hormones or steroids in animals is prohibited.
6. Breeding cattle may not be dehorned.
7. Exhibitors agree to abide by the IAFE (International Association of Fair and Expositions) National Code of Ethics.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

1. An Official Interstate or Intrastate Certificate from the state of origin must accompany all animals. Animals offered for sale should be listed one per certificate.

2. Cattle with signs of infection, contagious or toxicological disease shall be removed from the show or be isolated on the premise.
3. TB – All animals must have tested negative for tuberculosis within 30 days prior to the show or originate from a TB free herd and the herd number listed.
4. Brucellosis – All non-vaccinates must have a negative brucellosis result within 30 days prior to the show. Vaccinated females over 18 months of age and bulls over 6 months of age must test negative for brucellosis within 30 days prior to the show. Female vaccinates under 18 months require no test.
5. All animals must be vaccinated/boostered against BVD within 180 days prior to the show and no fewer than 15 days prior to the show.
The results of the tests and vaccination dates must be recorded on the health chart.
For any additional requirements, please contact the PA State Vet (814) 332-6890 or the automated line (800) 545- USDA

OPEN SHOW DIVISIONS - ENTRIES DUE MARCH 25, 20004

• Divisions will be split into classes at the discretion of the show committee.
• There is no charge for group classes, but please indicate so on entry form. (Get-of-Sire, Produce of Dam, Breeders Herd)
• There is no charge for steer classes
• Be sure to include name of sire for Get-of-Sire and name of dam for Produce of Dam
• Cow/Calf please include the name, age and sire of both the cow and the calf. Calf must be cow’s natural calf and be a maximum of 250 days old.

1. Junior Heifer Calf 1/1/2004 – 4/30/2004

2. Senior Heifer Calf 9/1/2003 – 12/31/2003

3. Intermediate Yearling Heifer 5/1/2003 – 8/31/2003

4. Junior Yearling Heifer 1/1/2003 – 4/30/2003

5. Senior Heifer 1/1/2002 –12/31/2002

6. Cow/Calf include name, age and sire of both cow and calf

7. Purebred Highland Steers

8. Crossbred Highland Steers

9. Junior Bull Calf 1/1/2004 – 4/30/2004

10. Senior Bull Calf 9/1/2003 – 12/31/2003

11. Intermediate Yearling Bull 5/1/2003 – 8/31/2003

12. Junior Yearling Bull 1/1/2003 – 4/30/2003

13. Senior Bulls 1/1/2001 – 12/31/2002

14. Get-of-Sire 3 animals sired by same bull

15. Produce of Dam 2 animals with same dam

16. Breeder’s Herd 4 animals bred by one breeder