Official rules & regulations have yet to be released but here is some starting info: -Dairy steers must weigh between 400-850lbs by 2023 fair -Nomination for dairy steers will follow the short-leg schedule, and be due in the Spring via FairEntry -Dairy steers must be 100% dairy, no beef crosses or beef genetics -The dairy steer show will be on the same day as the open dairy show and have it's own showmanship -Dairy steers will count towards your maximum of 3 market animals to be exhibited -Dairy steers will be sold at the Rockingham County 4-H & FFA Livestock Show & Sale -Dairy steers must be dehorned and castrated -Dairy steers must be born in January-March timeframe of the current fair year -Dairy steers will be tacked and tied in the dairy barn
If you have any further specific questions for now, please email Rockinghammas@vt.edu and ask for Rosemary Life or Jeremy Daubert
Formal rules & regulations with more specifics will be released after the new year!