4-H/FFA Sheep Show

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4-H/FFA Sheep Show
Superintendent-Mindy Nation – 660-728-0446

Thursday, June 26, 2025, Following Hog Show
Weigh-in– Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Premium Sale—Friday, June 27th at 6:00 p.m.
Each member may sell one lamb at the sale.

New in 2025 (Changes in red): All 4-H and FFA exhibits must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (Health Certificate) to be eligible to show. This Health Certificate must have been written within 30 days of exhibition. All cattle, swine, sheep, and goats must also be identified by either an ear tag, electronic implant or tattoo. This new rule comes from the Missouri State Fair and will effect open classes in 2025.

If an animal loses their ID tag, call the species Superintendent to let them know.  You will also need to send a picture of the animal and the tag number…all 15 digits, to the Superintendent.  The vet will retag your animal when you go in for the county health papers.  The old tag number will be crossed out when the new tag is put in.  THEN, YOU MUST NOTIFY THE EXTENTION OFFICE, with-in a week, of this transaction.  The Secretary will need the name of the exhibitor, species and gender of animal, original tag number, and replacement number.  Health papers will be presented to the species Superintendent when the animal goes across the scales at fair weigh-in.

  1. Sheep must be owned by spring weigh-in, born after September 1, 2024 and still have milk teeth in place to be eligible for both the Market and Breeding Lamb Show as well as the Howard County Premium Sale.  Breeding ewes will only be allowed to sell in one premium sale during their lifetime.
  2. Initial lamb weigh-in was April 12.
  3. Registration must be completed by MAY 10, 2025.   Available on the website at home page…hocomofair.com
  4. All exhibitors must be SMQA Certified.
  5. All exhibits must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health certificate) to be eligible to show. The health certificate must have been written within 30 days of exhibition. All sheep must be identified either by ear tag, electronic implant or tattoo.
  6. Exhibitors help is expected in setting up the barn. Set-up is on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
  7. All exhibits must be in place by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
  8. Exhibitor must groom and care for their animal.
  9. An individual may show two market sheep and/or multiple breeding stock , but only one lamb will be allowed to enter the sale. The breeding ewes will only be allowed to sell once during their lifetime.
  10. Sheep must weigh a minimum of 50 pounds and meet a minimum rate of gain of 0.25 pounds per day, in order to be eligible for any Champion Classes, as well as the Howard County Premium Sale.
  11. All sheep must be stalled by 4-H/FFA club of which exhibitor is a member.
  12. Eligibility of miniature sheep breeds will be determined by the livestock committee.

Breeding Rams

  • Class 43 Ram Lamb born after Jan. 1, 2025
  • Class 44 Fall Ram Lamb born between September 1-December 1, 2024
  • Champion Ram
  • Reserve Champion Ram

Breeding Ewes

  • Class 47 Ewe Lamb born after Jan. 1, 2025
  • Class 48 Fall Ewe Lamb born between September 1-December 31, 2024
  • Champion Ewe
  • Reserve Champion Ewe
      • Champion Home Raised Ewe
      • Reserve Champion Home Raised Ewe

Market Lambs- Wool Class

  • Class 51 Market Lambs
  • Champion Market Lamb
  • Reserve Champion Market Lamb

Market Lambs- Hair Class

  • Class 54 Market Lambs
  • Champion Market Lamb
  • Reserve Champion Market Lamb

Market Lambs – Hair and Wool Class

  • Overall Grand Champion
  • Reserve Overall Grand Champion
  • Champion Rate of Gain
  • Reserve Champion Rate of Gain
  • Champion Home Raised
  • Reserve Champion Home Raised
  • Overall Champion Market Lamb
  • Overall Reserve Champion Market Lamb

Showmanship

  • Jr. Showmanship (13 & under)
  • Sr. Showmanship (14 & over)
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