General Rules
Updated 4.11.23

1. The Indiana Stock Show (ISS) is open to all Indiana residents between the ages of 5- 21 as of January 1 of the current show year.  Showman cannot be 22 before January 1 of current show year or must reach the age of 5 before December 31 of current show year.  If you are attending college out of state, you must have attended high school in Indiana.  
   
   
2. The Indiana Stock Show Board of Directors, Executive Director, & Livestock Director reserves the final & absolute right to enforce these rules.  Exhibitors failing to comply with these rules are subject to cancellations of all premiums & suspension from the current & future Indiana Stock Show events at sole discretion of the Board of Directors, Executive Director & Livestock director.  
   
   
3. Exhibitors may enter and show 4 animals per species.
   
   
4. ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. Please triple check your entries before submitting. If you enter & then decide to not show... no refund.
   
   
5. There will be no date of birth restrictions on any animals.  Any and all weight restrictions are outlined in each specie’s set of rules below.
   
   
6. Generators are welcomed and encouraged but must remain outside of C BAR C Expo Center.
   
   
7. Any and all tents/fitting areas outside of C Bar C must be within 50 feet of the barn.  No animals allowed past that point other than cattle in tie outs.  All tents must be open sided.  Tents/fitting areas not following these guidelines will be confiscated.  Animals violating this will be disqualified.
   
   
8. Code of Conduct: The Indiana Stock Show Board of Directors, Executive Director & Livestock Director are committed to a safe and respectful show environment and experience that respects the rights of each and every attendee. All exhibitors, parents, and other spectators are expected to exhibit outstanding sportsmanship as well as abide by the standards of the Code of Conduct. 
   
   
   • Any and all behavior or actions considered disrespectful or inappropriate made by an individual towards any Indiana Stock Show staff member, an Indiana Stock Show exhibitor or attendee will be given one warning about their actions.  If it is to happen twice by an individual, they will be asked to leave C Bar C Expo Center for the remainder of the current Indiana Stock Show.
     
     
   The ISS Code of Conduct requires attendees to refrain from the following:

   *Behavior that is unruly, disruptive or illegal in nature.

   *Intoxication or other signs of alcohol or substance impairment resulting in poor behavior.

   *Foul, obscene, threatening, offensive or abusive language, gestures or actions.

   *Interfering with the progress of the show. 

   *Failing to follow the instructions of show personnel.

   *Fighting or physical violence of any type.

   *Conduct that endangers any other person.

   Violators of the ISS Code of Conduct, as well as their immediate family members, are subject to disciplinary action included but not limited to cancellations of all premiums as well as suspension from current and future ISS events, at the sole discretion of the Executive Director.

   
   
   
9. Breed-specific rules and regulations are outlined in their respective section of the Rule Book. Exhibitors are required to read ALL rules and procedures which pertain to the division they are entering. In the event of conflict of general and special rules, the latter will govern. Exhibitors are required to read these rules and regulations and be prepared to comply with them. Please review health requirements and rules listed on the ISS website.
   www.indianastockshow.com
   
   
10. All breeding female and market animals must be owened by the exhibitor or immediate family member (sibling living at the same resident). Ownership deadline for all breeding females and market animals is July 14, 2023. Purebred papers for breeding heifers, breeding gilts, market hogs (not market gilts), market steers, and breeding does must state ownership September 1, 2023 or before. Purebred papers may be in the exhibitor(s) name or family's name (John Smith & Family).
    Ownership means cared for and the responsibility of.
    
    
11. ALL ENTRIES WILL BE ONLINE ONLY and are due by July 14, 2023.  We would accept late entries with guidelines as follows: If completed online by July 21, 2023 and all fees doubled. If completed online by July 28, 2023, and all fees doubled PLUS $50 per head.  This is the absolute last day entries will be accepted.
    
    
12. All proper identification must be in place at the time of check-in. (All livestock that fail to meet this requirement forfeit the opportunity to be exhibited at the current year’s event).
    
    
13. Health requirements for exhibition will be set forth by the official ISS veterinarian.
    
    
14. Show management reserves the right to randomly drug test any livestock exhibited at the ISS (Drug testing may be performed by show management). Any animal found to be in violation will be disqualified. Any animal containing substances at any level not in compliance with Indiana Stock Show standards, United States Food and Drug Administration and/or United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety/safety standards, illegal substances and/or tampered with will be disqualified. An animal treated with any substance that’s withdrawal period will not be met at time of exhibition will forfeit the opportunity to be exhibited in any market class at the current year’s event. Exceptions will not be made in the instance of a prescription from a licensed veterinarian. Any monies awarded to the individual will be forfeited.
    
    
15. A top 5 will be selected in all market divisions and all breeding female divisions.
    
    
16. This is not a terminal show.
    
    
17. Exhibitors must show their own animals. In the event an exhibitor has more than one animal showing at the exact same time a request may be made to show management for a substitute show person. Substitute show person must be another registered exhibitor and participating in the current year Indiana Stock Show. 
    
    
18. Exhibitors must be able to show their animal completely on their own inside the ring, with the exception of breeding ewes.
    
    
19. An exhibitor can only be chosen once for the top 5 overall per division for each species. If an exhibitor has more than one animal in the Grand Drive, then once one of their animals is chosen the other animals owned by that exhibitor will be removed from the ring & the next breed winner in line will fill in that spot.  (Example:  John Smith has Champion Hamp market lamb & Champion Suffolk Market lamb.  His Hamp is selected for Grand Champion Market Lamb, so his Champion Suffolk is automatically removed & the Reserve Champion Suffolk moves up to be considered.)
    - Same will apply for the breeding female show.
    
    
20. Only wood by-products may be used for bedding, (i.e. shavings or bark). NO STRAW except in the designated cattle tie-out area.
    
    
21. All animals must be stalled inside C Bar C Expo Center. NO SHOWING OUT OF TRAILERS.
    
    
22. Exhibitors are responsible for weighing their own animals. A time will be designated by each species as to when weigh cards must be turned in. 
    
    
23. No animals will be permitted in the building or tie-out area of the Indiana Stock Show that are not entered in the show. 
    
    
24. Any damage, loss or injury caused to the grounds, another exhibitor or their exhibits will be the liability of the person(s) causing the damage. The ISS and associated show management shall in no way be held responsible for the damage or injury caused. 
    
    
25. All signed entry forms verify exhibitor’s consent of use of photos or videos taken by official Indiana Stock Show photographers for use in advertisement and promotion of the event. 
    
    
26. Violation or falsification of any of these rules may result in disqualification of the exhibitor and/or all family members from current and future Indiana Stock Shows and/or disciplinary actions as determined by Indiana Stock Show Executive Director.  
    
    
27. You will be assigned pens/stalls upon arrival.  You are to remain in assigned pens/stalls.  No disassembly of pens.  When the permitted time for livestock to arrive has expired then any open pens/stalls are free game.  (If you would like to be penned/stalled with anyone you need to arrive at the same time.) 

- Swine exhibitors will be given 1 pen per market hog/breeding gilt EXHIBITED not entered and 1 pen per 2 prospect pigs EXHIBITED not entered. No tack pens will be given until after all hogs have arrived & are in pens then any empty pens are available on a first come first serve basis. NO EXCEPTIONS!

 

PROCEDURE TO FILE A GRIEVANCE  

Any and all participants in any and all events described in the Indiana Stock Show Foundation, Inc. (“ISS” or “Indiana Stock Show”) General and Species Specific rules as this Rule Book hereby acknowledge that they are voluntarily agreeing to participate in said event, that the participant has no constitutional or statutory right to participate or compete in these events, that the participant shall abide by and is subject to all rules and procedures applicable to the event entered as stated in this Rule Book, and acknowledge the following as an express condition of their voluntary decision to participate in any and all events covered by this Rule Book:

Grievance

A. The grievance procedures and remedies set out in this section of the Rule Book are the exclusive procedures and remedies concerning any grievance regarding any action of the ISS arising in any way from participation in any and all events covered by this Rule Book.

B. Any and all participants in any and all events covered by this Rule Book hereby acknowledge and expressly agree that the procedures and remedies set out in this Rule Book shall be the exclusive procedures and remedies available to any and all participants concerning any decision or action taken by the ISS on any grievance complaint in any and all events covered by this Rule Book.

C. Any and all participants in any and all events covered by this Rule Book expressly acknowledge and expressly agree that they will have the burden of pursuit and the burden of proof concerning the establishment of the grounds for a grievance brought under the provisions of this Rule Book.

1. Any and all participants in any and all events covered by this Rule Book shall have 1 hour from the conclusion of the individual species show to file a grievance brought under the provisions of this Rule Book which involve any issue other than the results of drug testing.
   
   
2. Any and all participants in any and all events covered by this Rules Book that are wishing to file a formal grievance against an exhibition of either animals or exhibitor prior to exhibition of that animal(s) or exhibitor(s) in question shall be filed at least 12 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the individual species show. 
   
   
3. Any and all participants in any and all events covered by this Rule Book shall have 10 days following the receipt of testing results to file any grievances brought under the provisions of this Rule Book involving the results of drug testing.
   
   
4. The Indiana Stock Show will not consider any grievances based upon the statement that a judge or judges are incompetent.
   
   
5. Any and all grievances shall be in writing and shall be filed with Indiana Stock Show Executive Director within the above-referenced time period(s).
   
   
6. Any and all grievances filed pursuant to this paragraph shall be accompanied by $500 cash. Money must be submitted to Indiana Stock Show Executive Director along with the grievance form filled out.
   
   
7. The Indiana Stock Show Executive Director & the livestock director shall consider any grievances properly filed as soon as possible & their decision will be final. 
   
   
8. Any participant who is the subject of a grievance has the right to read the written grievance that has been filed against them as well as appear in front of the Grievance committee, which includes the Executive Director, Livestock Director & the superintendent of the species from which a grievance was filled and defend themselves against the grievance. 
   
   
9. The grievance committee shall only consider grievances filed by a Participant (or parent/legal guardian of participant) entered in the same species as the Participant that is the subject of the grievance.

APPEALS OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION

1. Appeals of Disciplinary Action 

A. Any and all participants in any and all events covered by this Rule Book hereby acknowledge and expressly agree that the procedures and remedies outlined in this Rule Book shall be the exclusive appellate procedures and remedies available to any and all participants in any and all events covered by this Rule Book.

B. Any and all participants in any and all events covered by this Rule Book expressly acknowledge and expressly agree that they will have the burden of going forward and the burden of proof concerning the establishment of the grounds for any appeal brought under the provisions of this Rule Book.

The appeal procedures are as follows:

1. Any and all participants in any and all events covered by this Rule Book shall have 5 days from the entrance of a decision of the Appeals committee, which consists of the Executive Director, Livestock Director, & a member of the board of directors to file an appeal of said decision concerning any grievances brought under the provisions of this rule book.
   
   
2. Any and all appeals of any decision of the Executive Director, Livestock Director, & any and all Board of directors concerning any grievances brought under the provisions of this Rule Book shall be in writing and shall be filed with the Indiana Stock Show Appeals Committee within the above-referenced time period(s).
   
   
3.  Any and all appeals of any decision of the Appeals committee any grievances brought under the provisions of this Rule Book shall be accompanied $500 cash.  Money must be filed with Appeals Committee contemporaneously with any and all appeals.
   
   
4. The Indiana Stock Show Appeals Committee shall consider any and all appeals concerning grievances brought under the provisions of this Rule Book filed pursuant to this paragraph as soon as possible and their decision in the matter shall be final.

 

SHOWMANSHIP

• Showmanship competitions will be offered in each species. Exhibitors must enter & show an animal to be eligible for showmanship within that species.  Exhibitors must use their own animal for showmanship. 
• Showmanship classes will be divided into five divisions by age (Age will be considered as of January 1 of the current show year) Divisions are as follows: 

             Division One: 5-6 years old

Division Two: 7 - 9 years old

Division Three: 10 - 13 years old

Division Four: 14 - 16 years old

Division Five: 17 - 21 years old 

• All 5 age group Champions will then compete for Champion and Reserve Overall Showman in each species.  
• Any rule violation will be grounds for disqualification from showmanship. 

MARKET CLASSES

Market classes and their associated rules will be determined by a committee representing each individual species. Market classes may be shown by breed, weight or a combination thereof. 

MARKET GOAT RULES 

1. Exhibitors may enter & show up to 4 market goats. However, an exhibitor may only show 4 total animals per species.
   
   
2. Entries must be wethers. 
   
   
3. All goats must be identified with official USDA Identification. A USDA scrapie tag meets this requirement.
   
   
4. Market Goats must be owned, in the care of the exhibitor, and entries submitted by July 14, 2023.  See Rule #9 in General Rules.
   
   
5. Entries will be online only.  Link will be on www.indianastockshow.com. 
   
   
6. All goats must proceed through check-in activities.
   
   
7. Goats with visible signs of prolapse, fungus, sore mouth or a contagious/infectious disease, as diagnosed by the ISS licensed veterinarian, will not be allowed to exhibit and must be removed from the facility immediately. 
   
   
8. Animals with testicles, portions of testicles or yearling teeth will be disqualified.
   
   
9. Horns are optional. 
   
   
10. Goat exhibitors are allowed to use approved goat products for fitting practices. 
    
    
11. Goat exhibitors are allowed to use approved goat drenching equipment to drench their animals.
    
    
12. Goats must arrive clipped & show ready.  Clippers, blowers & stands will be allowed in the barns.
    
    
13. Weighing procedure will be as follows: 
    1. There will be no official weigh in
    2. Market animals will be shown by declared weight
    3. Declared weight must be turned in to show management by designated time
    4. Once weight cards are turned in there will be no changing of weight
    5. There is a minimum 61 pound weight limit to be eligible as a market goat.  (60 pounds & under will be shown as a prospect) There is no maximum weight limit.
    6. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place animal in each class will be reweighed immediately following the class.
    7.  Animals will be allowed a 7 pound variance from declared weight
    8. After a goat has been weighed in class it will not be weighed again.
    9. Note: Should an animal weigh outside the guidelines set forth, the animal will be removed from scale, scale will be balanced, and the animal will be immediately re-weighed. There is a maximum allowance of two times across the scale immediately following the class. This weight will be the official and final weight. Once out of class animals will not be required to weigh again.
       
       
14. Market Goat classes will be broken in Light weight, Medium weight & Heavy weight divisions. All class brakes will be determined & final by the Goat committee, Executive Director & Livestock director.  Top 3 in each weight division will be picked & be in contention for top 5 honors. 
    
    
15. The Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, 3rd, 4th, & 5th overall market goats will be selected.

MARKET STEER RULES 

1. Exhibitors may enter & show 4 market steers. However, an exhibitor may only show 4 total animals per species.
   
   
2. Entries must be steers.
   
   
3. All calves must be identified with official 15 Digit RFID tag.
   
   
4. Market steers must be owned, in the care of the exhibitor, and entries submitted by July 14, 2023.  See Rule #9 in General Rules.
   
   
5. Entries will be online only.  Link will be on www.indianastockshow.com. 
   
   
6. All cattle must proceed through check-in activities.
   
   
7.  Animals with testicles or portions of testicles will be disqualified and all monies forfeited.
   
   
8.  No more than one fan per 2 head.
   
   
9.  Cattle are allowed to be in designated tie-outs from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m.; all other times the cattle must remain in C BAR C Expo Center including on show day.
   
   
10.  There will be a minimum weight of 1,001 pounds with no upper weight limit.  Calves weighing 1,000 and under will be shown as prospect calves.
    
    
11. Weighing procedure will be as follows:
    1. There will be no official weigh in
    2. Market steers will be shown by declared weight only.
    3. Declared weight must be turned in to show management by designated time
    4. Once weight cards are turned in there will be no changing of weight
    5. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place animals in each class will be re-weighed immediately following the class.
    6. A 6% variance will be allowed from declared weight.
    7. Animals exceeding the 6% variance will be disqualified from show and all other animals will move up one place. 
    8. After a calf has been weighed in class it will not be weighed again.
    9. Note: Should an animal weigh outside the guidelines set forth, the animal will be removed from scale, scale will be balanced, and the animal will be immediately re-weighed. There is a maximum allowance of two times across the scale immediately following the class. This weight will be the official and final weight. There is a maximum allowance of two times across the scale if the 6% variance is not met. 
       
       
12. Market Steers will be broken by weight only.
    1. Steers will be broken into three weight divisions.
       1. Division 1 (Light Weight), Division 2 (Medium Weight), & Division 3 (Heavy Weight).
          
          
13. Each division will select a Champion, Reserve and Third Overall.
    
    
14.  All class brakes will be determined & final by the cattle committee, Executive Director & Livestock Director.  
    
    
15. Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, 3rd Overall, 4th overall & 5th Overall Market Steers will be selected.

MARKET LAMB RULES

1. Exhibitors may enter & show 4 market lambs.  However, an exhibitor may only show 4 total animals per species.
   
   
2. Entries may be wethers or ewes.  However, if an ewe is shown as a market lamb she cannot be double entered and also show as a breeding ewe.
   
   
3. All lambs must be identified with official USDA Identification. A USDA scrapie tag meets this requirement.
   
   
4. Market Lambs must be owned, in the care of the exhibitor, and entries submitted by July 14, 2023.  See Rule #9 in General Rules.
   
   
5. Entries will be online only.  Link will be on www.indianastockshow.com. 
   
   
6. All lambs must proceed through check-in activities that will include health check, USDA ear tag check and breed classification.
   
   
7. Lambs with visible signs of prolapse, fungus, sore mouth or a contagious/infectious disease, as diagnosed by the Indiana Stock Show licensed veterinarian, will not be allowed to exhibit and must be removed from the facility immediately.
   
   
8. Lambs with testicles or yearling teeth will be disqualified and all monies forfeited.
   
   
9. Sheep exhibitors are allowed to use approved sheep drenching equipment to drench their animals.
   
   
10. Lambs must arrived sheared & show ready. Clippers, stands & blowers are allowed in the barn.
    
    
11. Lambs will be reviewed for breed classification by an official at check-in. The decision of the breed classifier will be final. 
    
    
12. Lamb breeds offered: Hamp, Horned Dorset, Dorset, Dorper, Natural Colored, Southdown, Suffolk, White Face cross, Shropshire, Oxford, & Black face cross.  Any other breeds will be shown together in an AOB class. 
    
    
13. Lambs will be shown in classes by breed & declared weight.  There will be a Champion, Reserve & 3rd overall selected in each breed.
    
    
14. Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, 3rd overall, 4th overall & 5th overall will be selected.
    
    
15. There will be a minimum show weight limit of 116 pounds with no upper weight limit. Lambs weighing 115 lbs. & under will be shown as prospect lambs.
    
    
16. Weighing procedure will be as follows:
    1. There will be no official weigh in
    2. Market lambs will be shown by declared weight
    3. Declared weight must be turned in to show management by designated time
    4. Once weight cards are turned in there will be no changing of weight
    5. The top 3 animals in each class will be re-weighed following each class
    6. A 8 pound variance above the declared weight will be allowed
    7. Animals exceeding the 8 pound variance will be disqualified from show and all other animals will move up one place. 
    8. After a lamb has been weighed in class it will not be weighed again.
    9. Note: Should an animal weigh outside the guidelines set forth, the animal will be removed from scale, scale will be balanced, and the animal will be immediately re-weighed. There is a maximum allowance of two times across the scale immediately following the class. This weight will be the official and final weight.

MARKET HOG RULES 

1. Exhibitors may enter & show 4 market hogs. However, an exhibitor may only show 4 total animals per species.
   
   
2. Entries may be barrows or gilts.  Cannot double enter gilts as market and breeding.  No market gilt division.
   
   
3. All hogs will be identified by ear notch only.  NO EAR TAGS WILL BE GIVEN!
   
   
4. Swine must be owned, in the care of the exhibitor, and entries submitted by July 14, 2023.  See Rule #9 in General Rules.
   
   
5. Entries will be online only.  Link will be on www.indianastockshow.com. 
   
   
6. Weight limit: 216 lbs. to 320 lbs. Hogs weighing 215 & under will be shown as prospect hogs.  
   
   
7. No disassembly of pens.
   
   
8. Swine with testicles or portions of testicles will be disqualified and all monies forfeited.
   
   
9. Purebred Market Hogs must present pedigrees in the name(s) of the exhibitor(s) as the owner by September 1, 2023.  Papers must be in exhibitor(s) name or family’s name (John Smith & Family).
   
   
10. Breed validation and ear notch matching will take place at time of check in. Exhibitors must bring their purebred entries and pedigrees to the specified check in and have them checked by show management. 
    
    
11. All Market hogs will be shown by breed & declared weight.  Breeds offered: Berk, Chester White, Poland, Spot, Herford, Tamworth, York, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace & Crossbred.  Crossbreds will be broken into Light (Div. 1), Medium (Div. 2) & Heavy Divisions (Div. 3).  
    
    
12. Weighing procedure will be as follows:
    1. There will be no official weigh in
    2. Market hogs will be shown by declared weight
    3. Declared weight must be turn in to show management by designated time
    4. Once weight cards are turned in there will be no changing of weight
    5. A minimum of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place animals in each class will be re-weighed immediately following the class
    6. A 8% variance (plus or minus) will be allowed from declared weigh
    7. Animals exceeding the 8% variance will be disqualified from show and all other animals will move up one place. 
    8. After a market hog has been weighed in class it will not be weighed again.
    9. Note: Should an animal weigh outside the guidelines set forth, the animal will be removed from scale, scale will be balanced, and the animal will be immediately re-weighed. There is a maximum allowance of two times across the scale during or immediately following class. This weight will be the official and final weight. 
       
       
13. Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, 3rd overall, 4th overall & 5th overall will be selected.

BREEDING FEMALE CLASSES

BREEDING DOE RULES 

1. Exhibitors may enter & show up to 4 breeding does.  However, an exhibitor may only show 4 total animals per species.

2. Does must be identified with tattoo/ear tag matching registration papers.
   
   
3. Breeding does must be owned, in the care of the exhibitor, and entries submitted by July 14, 2023.  See Rule #9 in General Rules.
   
   
4. Entries will be online only.  Link will be on www.indianastockshow.com. 
   
   
5. All goats must proceed through check-in activities.
   
   
6. Goats with visible signs of prolapse, fungus, sore mouth or a contagious/infectious disease, as diagnosed by the ISS licensed veterinarian, will not be allowed to exhibit and must be removed from the facility immediately.
   
   
7. Horns are optional.
   
   
8. Goat exhibitors are allowed to use approved goat products for fitting practices. 
   
   
9. Goat exhibitors are allowed to use approved goat drenching equipment to drench their animals.
   
   
10. Goats must arrive clipped & show ready.  Clippers, blowers & stands will be allowed in the barns.
    
    
11. Does will be broken into 4 divisions. Full blood, Percentage, Slick Commercial & Fitted Commercial.
    
    
12. Fitted and Slick Commercial Does will be broken into three weight divisions (Light, Medium, & Heavy).
    1. Top 3 Commercial Does will be selected in both slick & fitted divisions.
    2. Top 3 in class will re weigh & follow same guidelines as market goats
    3. Top 3 Fitted Commercial AND top 3 slick commercial will be in the Grand Drive along with the Percentage & Full Blood Does.
       
       
13. Full blood & percentage classes will be broken on age and a top 3 picked in each division.

BREEDING HEIFER RULES 

1. Exhibitors may show 4 breeding heifers. However, an exhibitor may only show 4 total animals per species.
   
   
2. All heifers must be identified with a tattoo and/or ear tag matching the registration papers. Crossbreds must follow some entry guidelines as market steers.
   
   
3. Breeding heifers must be owned, in the care of the exhibitor, and entries submitted by July 14, 2023.  See Rule #9 in General Rules.
   
   
4. Entries will be online only.  Link will be on www.indianastockshow.com. 
   
   
5. Animals showing in the breed classes must have registration papers in the exhibitor’s name or exhibitor & immediate family member by no later than September 1, 2023.
   
   
6.  All cattle must proceed through check-in activities.
   
   
7. No more than one fan per 2 head. No fans allowed in the show arena/holding area.
   
   
8.  Cattle are allowed to be in designated tie-outs from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m.; all other times the cattle must remain in C BAR C Expo Center including on show day.
   
   
9.  Heifer breeds offered: Limousin, Charolais, Hereford, Angus, Simmental, Shorthorn, Maine Anjou, Chianina, Shorthorn Plus, Sim Solution, & Commercial.  All others will show in the AOB class.  
   
   
10.  Each breed will select a Champion, Reserve and Third Overall. 
    
    
11.  Classes will be broken on breed & age.  (Commercials by weight.  Following same rules & guidelines as the market steer division.)  All class brakes will be determined & final by the cattle committee, Executive Director & Livestock Director.  
    
    
12. Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, 3rd Overall, 4th overall & 5th Overall Breeding Heifers will be selected. 

BREEDING EWE RULES

1. Exhibitors may show 4 breeding ewes. However, an exhibitor may only show 4 total animals per species.
   
   
2. Breeding ewes must be owned, in the care of the exhibitor, and entries submitted by July 14, 2023.  See Rule #9 in General Rules.
   
   
3. Entries will be online only.  Link will be on www.indianastockshow.com. 
   
   
4. All lambs must proceed through check-in activities that will include health check, USDA ear tag check and breed classification.
   
   
5. Lambs with visible signs of prolapse, fungus, sore mouth or a contagious/infectious disease, as diagnosed by the Indiana Stock Show licensed veterinarian, will not be allowed to exhibit and must be removed from the facility immediately. 
   
   
6. Sheep exhibitors are allowed to use approved sheep drenching equipment to drench their animals.
   
   
7. Lambs must arrived sheared & show ready. Clippers, stands & blowers are allowed in the barn.
   
   
8. Ewe breeds offered: Hamp, Dorset, Dorper, Natural Colored, Southdown, Suffolk, White Face cross, Shropshire, Oxford, & Black face cross.  Any other breeds will be shown together in an AOB class. (White face cross & black face cross will show by weight following the same rules & guidelines as the market lamb division.)
   
   
9. Ewes showing in the breed classes must have registration papers in the exhibitor’s name or exhibitor & immediate family member by no later than September 1, 2023. 
   
   
10. Within each breed there will be a slick shorn division & a fitted division. 
    1. Champion, Res. & 3rd overall fitted/slick will be chosen
    2. Then a Champion, Res. & 3rd overall will be selected within that breed.
    3. Example: Champion slick shorn hamp ewe & champion fitted hamp ewe will compete for Champion Hamp ewe, then a res. & a 3rd. 
       
       
11. Ewes will be shown in classes by breed, age & declared weight for commercial.  There will be a Champion, Reserve & 3rd overall selected in each breed.
    
    
12. Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, 3rd overall, 4th overall & 5th overall will be selected.

BREEDING GILT RULES 

1. Exhibitors may show 4 breeding gilts. However, an exhibitor may only show 4 total animals per species.
   
   
2. All hogs will be identified by ear notch only. NO EAR TAGS WILL BE GIVEN!
   
   
3. Swine must be owned, in the care of the exhibitor, and entries submitted by July 14, 2023.  See Rule #9 in General Rules.
   
   
4. Entries will be online only.  Link will be on www.indianastockshow.com. 
   
   
5. No disassembly of pens.
   
   
6. Purebred gilts must present pedigrees in the name(s) of the exhibitor(s) as the owner as of September 1, 2023. Papers may be in the exhibitor(s) name or family’s name (John Smith & Family).
    
7. Breed validation and ear notch matching will take place at time of check in. Exhibitors must bring their purebred entries and pedigrees to the specified check in and have them checked by show management.
   
   
8. All breeding gilts will be shown by breed & age with crosses being showed by declared weight.  Breeds offered: Berk, Chester White, Poland, Spot, Herford, Tamworth, York, Duroc, Hamp, Landrace & Crossbred.  Crossbreds will be broken into 3 divisions.  Division 1 (Light weight), Division 2 (medium weight), and Division 3 (heavy weight).  Top 3 picked in each division, then top 3 cross gilts selected. 
   
   
9. Crossbred gilts will have no weight limit restrictions but will follow the same weigh back guidelines as market hogs.
   
   
10. Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, 3rd overall, 4th overall & 5th overall will be selected.

 

Drug Testing

• Indiana Stock Show implemented new entry rules in 2019 (no DNA required).  However, with this the drug testing guidelines must be reiterated.  Any and all animals entered and shown at the Indiana Stock Show is at the sole responsibility of the exhibitor.  If an animal tests positive for a non-approved drug (see list of approved drugs below) the exhibitor will be held accountable no matter the circumstances, date of purchase, or date of taking possession of the animal. 

1. Top 5 animals in each specie will immediately be taken to the designated drug testing area for a urine sample or blood sample once the grand drive for that specie has ended.  As soon as ISS official veterinarian has gotten everything they need from the exhibitor & their animal then they are released.  
• Indiana Stock Show committee reserves the right to drug test all 5 in each species, just the top two or any amount in the top 5. 
  
  
2.  We will release a list of approved drugs for each species.  All substances not listed on the ISS Approved drug list are subject to be tested for.  
   
   The list of approved medications is as follows: Banamine, Dexamethasone, PreDef 2x, Salix, BO-SE, MU-SE, Baytril, Draxxin, LA-200, NuFlor, Micotel, Naxcel, Excenel, Excede, Penicillin, Phos-Aid & Polyflex. 
   
   
3. If any substance found in the urine sample or blood sample is not on the ISS Approved drug list, then the individual exhibitor will be subject to the following penalties:
   • Disqualified from exhibiting at the Indiana Stock Show for two years.
   • Ineligible for any & all scholarships given by the Indiana Stock Show.
   • Any & all premium money will be forfeited.
   • All banners & awards will go back into the possession of the Indiana Stock Show after pictures are taken and returned to exhibitor after a passed drug test.  If drug test is failed, then the awards will not be returned.
   • If awards are not returned to Indiana Stock Show staff after pictures are taken, then you will be billed at ISS discretion and disqualified from showing for 1 year.
   • If an exhibitor returns to show at Indiana Stock Show and has an animal fail a drug test for a second time the result will be permanently disqualified from showing at the Indiana Stock Show. 
   
   

PROSPECT DIVISION

Goats

1. Prospect goats will be all goats weighing 60 lbs. & under. 
2. Wethers & does show together.
3. Classes will be broken by weight.  No divisions.
4. A Grand Champion Prospect & Reserve Grand Champion prospect goat will be selected. (Will not show against market goats for Top 5 contention.)
5. Entries MUST BE completed online by July 14th, 2023.  No entries accepted at the Indiana Stock Show. We will accept entries online by July 21, 2023 but fees are doubled, and July 28, 2023 THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE LAST DAY entries will be accepted with fees doubled plus $50 per head!
6. Prospect goats must arrive clipped & show ready.
7. Prospect goats will go thru the same check in & weigh in process as market goats.
   1. Top 2 goats in class will reweigh.
   2. Declared weight with 7 pound variance from declared weight. 

 

Cattle

1. Prospect cattle will be all cattle weighing 1,000 lbs. & under. 
2. Steers & heifers show together.
3. Classes will be broken by weight only. 
4. A Grand Champion Prospect & Reserve Grand Champion Prospect calf will be selected.  (Will not show against market calves for Top 5 contention.)
5. Entries MUST BE completed online by July 14th, 2023.  No entries accepted at the Indiana Stock Show. We will accept entries online by July 21, 2023 but fees are doubled, and July 28, 2023 THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE LAST DAY entries will be accepted with fees doubled plus $50 per head!
6. Prospect Cattle will go thru same check in & weigh in process as market cattle
   1. Top 2 calves in will reweigh. 
   2. Declared weight with 6% variance from declared weight.

Lambs

1. Prospect lambs will be all lambs weighing 115 lbs. & under.
2. Wethers & ewes show together. 
3. Classes offered will be black face & white face.  Classes will be broken within these two breeds & by weights.
4. A Grand Champion Prospect & Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Lamb will be selected. (Will not show against market lambs for Top 5 contention.)
5. Entries MUST BE completed online by July 14th, 2023.  No entries accepted at the Indiana Stock Show. We will accept entries online by July 21, 2023 but fees are doubled, and July 28, 2023 THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE LAST DAY entries will be accepted with fees doubled plus $50 per head!
6. Prospect lambs must arrive sheared & show ready
7. Prospect lambs will go thru the same check in & weigh in process as market lambs.
   1. Top 2 lambs in class with reweigh. 
   2. Declared weight with an 8 pound variance from declared weight.

Pigs

1. Prospect pigs will be all pigs weighing 215 lbs. and under.
2. Barrows & gilts will show together.
3. Classes will be broken on weight & breed.  Same breeds offered as in Market Hogs & Breeding gilts.  (No purebred papers will be required.)
4. A Grand Champion Prospect & Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Hog will be selected.  (Will not show against market hogs for Top 5 contention.)
5. Entries MUST BE completed online by July 14th, 2023.  No entries accepted at the Indiana Stock Show. We will accept entries online by July 21, 2023 but fees are doubled, and July 28, 2023 THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE LAST DAY entries will be accepted with fees doubled plus $50 per head!
6. Prospect hogs will go thru the same check in & weigh in process as market barrows. 
   1. Top 2 hogs in each class will reweigh. 
   2. Declared weight with 20 pound variance.
7. All hogs will be identified by ear notch only. NO EAR TAGS WILL BE GIVEN!

 

Rules for all prospect animal exhibitors 

1. Each exhibitor may show 4 total animals per species.
   
   
2. Entries MUST BE completed online by July 14th, 2023.  No entries accepted at the Indiana Stock Show. We will accept entries online by July 21, 2023 but fees are doubled, and July 28, 2023 THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE LAST DAY entries will be accepted with fees doubled plus $50 per head!
   
   
3. There will be a breed sift since there will not be registration papers required.  Show committee, ExecutiveDirector & livestock director decisions are final.