County Bred and Fed Contest Rules

Welcome to the County Bred and Fed Contest! Here’s everything you need to know to participate in this exciting competition.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Animal Origin:
   The animal you’re showing MUST have been born in San Miguel or West Montrose County (school districts RE2 and R2J).

2. Dam Requirements:
   The dam (mother) of the animal being shown MUST be a resident of San Miguel or West Montrose County at least 30 days prior to conception.

   • Definition of “Resident”: The dam must either be part of an established herd within the county or owned by someone who lives in the county.

3. Sire Requirements:
   The sire (father) of the animal being shown must have physically been in San Miguel or West Montrose County at the time of conception, or Artificial Insemination (AI) must be used.

   • The dam cannot have been taken out of the county to be bred.

4. Artificial Insemination (AI) and Embryo Transfer:
   AI and embryo transfer are both recognized methods for herd improvement. However, the rules above still apply.

   • The embryo must be flushed from a resident dam of San Miguel or West Montrose County and implanted into a recipient dam within the same county.

5. Branding:
   All animals eligible for the County Bred and Fed Contest must be branded with only a San Miguel or West Montrose County brand (if applicable to the species).

Important Deadlines and Forms

• County Bred and Fed Form:
  Exhibitors MUST turn in a County Bred and Fed form during the initial weigh-in or by the deadline indicated on the form to be eligible to compete in this contest. The form will be available through the County Extension Office.

Show Details

• Contest Timing:
  The County Bred and Fed class will take place after the Grand Champion Market Drive.

• Top Animal Competition:
  The top County Bred and Fed animal from each market class will return to the show ring to compete for the Grand Champion County Bred and Fed title.

• Eligibility for Grand Champion Market Division:
  The Grand and Reserve Champions of the Junior Market divisions cannot compete in the County Bred and Fed class.

Awards and Prizes

• A prize will be awarded to the Grand Champion County Bred and Fed animal of each species.
• Champions will earn the honor to sell third of their species in the Junior Livestock Sale.

Get Ready to Compete!

We’re excited to see your hard work and dedication showcased in the County Bred and Fed Contest! Be sure to turn in your form and meet all the eligibility requirements for your chance to compete for the top titles.

Find the form here and make sure you’re all set for the upcoming fair!