SECTION H: SHEEP
Entry: $1.50 (Members); $2.00 (non-Members); Children Free
Prizes: 1st $5.00 + Ribbon; 2nd $2.00 + Ribbon
Sheep Regulations
· Exhibits to be in pens by 8.30am Show Day, as judging will start punctually
· Ovine Brucellosis—all rams entered (including black and coloured sheep) must be from an accredited free flock or blood tested within 60 days prior to Show Day. Certificate to be presented to gain entry to Grounds. Vermin infested sheep will be disqualified and removed.
· All Merinos exhibited must belong to a registered flock. Entries in British breeds and Poll Dorsets are restricted to animals bred in a registered flock and exhibited by Members of the Australian Society of Breeders of British Sheep and Members of the Poll Dorset Association.
· All sheep exhibited must be visibly tattooed in the ear with the Society’s registered Trademark (F in Diamond) and the breeder’s registered flock number
All short wool sheep must be machine shorn on or after 1 July
· All carpet wool sheep must carry at least 2½ months and not more than 6 months wool
· NOTE—Strong Wool, any other strong wool breed, including Carpet Wool Sheep (shorn or in wool)
IN WOOL (Section HA)
IN WOOL (Section HA)
Class 901 Merino-fine, Ram 4 tooth & over
Class 902 Merino-fine, Ram 2 tooth & over
Class 903 Merino-fine, Ewe 4 tooth & over
Class 904 Merino-fine, Ewe 2 tooth & over
Class 905 Merino-Medium & strong, Ram 4 tooth & over
Class 906 Merino-Medium & strong, Ram 2 tooth & over
Class 907 Merino-Medium & strong, Ewe 4 tooth & over
Class 908 Merino-Medium & strong, Ewe 2 tooth & over
Class 909 Carpet wool, Ram 4 tooth & over
Class 910 Carpet wool, Ram 2 tooth & over
Class 911 Carpet wool, Ewe 4 tooth & over
Class 912 Carpet wool, Ewe 2 tooth & over
Class 913 Strong wool - 30 microns & over, Ram 4 tooth & over
Class 914 Strong wool - 30 microns & over, Ram 2 tooth & over
Class 915 Strong wool - 30 microns & over, Ewe 4 tooth & over
Class 916 Strong wool - 30 microns & over, Ewe 2 tooth & over
Class 917 Down Breeds, Ram 4 tooth & over
Class 918 Down Breeds, Ram 2 tooth & over
Class 919 Down Breeds, Ewe 4 tooth & over
Class 920 Down Breeds, Ewe 2 tooth & over
Class 921 Down Breeds, Ram lamb
Class 922 Down Breeds, Ewe lamb
Class 923 Shedding Breeds, Ram 4 tooth & over
Class 924 Shedding Breeds, Ram 2 tooth & over
Class 925 Shedding Breeds, Ewe 4 tooth & over
Class 926 Shedding Breeds, Ewe 2 tooth & over
Class 927 Shedding Breeds, Ram lamb
Class 928 Shedding Breeds, Ewe lamb
Class 929 Group of 3 Sheep, other than Merino (1 Ram, 2 Ewes) under 1½ years bred by
Class 930 Group of 3 Sheep, other than Merino (1 Ram, 2 Ewes) over 1½ years bred by E
Class 931 Pen of three first cross Ewe Lambs
Judged 9.30am Show Day. First place $25, Second Place $5.00
BLACK & COLOURED SHEEP (Section HB)
Commencing 10.00am Show Day
Entry: $1.50 (Members); $2.00 (non-Members); Children Free
Prizes: 1st $5.00; 2nd $2.00
Sashes awarded for Champion Ewe and Champion Lamb. Supreme Champion to receive Sash and $20 donated by B&CSBAA (Best Black & Coloured Lamb in Show will receive a trophy valued at $10.00. Regulations—see above.
Class 951 Ram any age-fine (58 or finer)
Class 952 Ewe any age-fine (58 or finer)
Class 953 Lamb Ram (not showing 2 teeth) - fine (58 or finer)
Class 954 Lamb Ewe (not showing 2 teeth) - fine (58 or finer)
Class 955 Ram any age-medium (50-56)
Class 956 Ewe any age-medium (50-56)Class 958 Lamb Ewe (not showing 2 teeth) - medium (50-56)
Class 959 Ram any age-strong (40-46)
Class 960 Ewe any age-strong (40-46)
Class 961 Lamb Ram (not showing 2 teeth) - strong (40-46)
Class 962 Lamb Ewe (not showing 2 teeth) - strong (40-46)
Class 963 Ewe with lamb at foot-strong, medium or fine
PET LAMB (Section HP)
Commencing 10.30am Show Day
Entry: $1.50 (Members); $2.00 (non-Members); Children Free
Prizes: 1st $20.00; 2nd $15.00; 3rd $3.00 plus sashes
Owners must have their pet lambs in the Animal Nursery by 9.30am Show Day to be ready for the Judges.
Class 971 Pet Lamb—Children
Class 972 Pet Lamb—Not children
PRIME LAMBS (Section HC)
Judging 11.00am Show Day (lambs penned by 8.30am)
Entry: $1.50 (Members); $2.00 (non-Members); Children Free
Prizes: 1st $5.00; 2nd $2.00 plus ribbons
Sashes awarded for Champion Ewe and Champion Lamb
Pens of three lambs will be weighed and judged on a points system. Exhibitors will have option of selling lambs at market value. Points will be deducted for lambs not fitting into the specifications.
1. Trade lamb 37-46kg live weight
2. Export lamb 46kg and above live weight
Highest scoring lamb sired by Poll Dorset Ram wins $30 (if more than 3 entries).
Highest scoring lamb sired by other than a Poll Dorset ram wins $30 (if more than 3 entries).
