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General Livestock 2024

 

 

2024 OHIO STATE FAIR 4-H LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST: Thursday, July 25

Check-In: 8:30 am – 9:30 am – Voinovich Livestock Center Show Arena

Contest Instructions: 10:00 am – Voinovich Livestock Center Show Arena

Judging Begins: 10:30 am – Denny Hales Arena

Awards Presentation – Following Contest Critiques in Voinovich

 

  • Youth should be prepared to take notes for each of their classes.
  • Scantrons will be used for recording answers and placings of classes.
  • Class Structure
    • We will have two rounds of classes with 4 classes in each round.
      • Usually breeding and market of the 4 species.
    • There will be class specific questions for all classes.
      • These are answered in front of the class.
  • Reasons
    • There will be a break for lunch after the classes are finished. During this time, the youth review their notes and practice for reasons. 
    • Juniors will give two sets of reasons.
      • Usually 1 swine and 1 beef. 
    • Seniors will give 4 sets of reasons (1 for each species)
    • Youth will be docked points if they refer to their notes for reasons.
  • Follow this link for further information regarding rules for the contest.