1.        This division is subject to the general rules and regulations and to these division rules.

2.        Any purebred or crossbred heifers are eligible to enter this division.

3.        Official weigh-in will be at time specified on Schedule of Important Dates and Deadlines at Stancil Park. The weight of a calf on this date cannot exceed 800 pounds nor be less than 400 pounds. Calves will have one opportunity to go across the official scales (at tag-in and weight-in at show); if animal does not make the weight it may be (at exhibitor’s request) backed off scales, scales will be re-balanced and animal will be re-weighed immediately. No weight tolerance will be allowed.

4.        Heifer entries must be paid at time of initial weigh-in. The entry fee $20.00 per heifer.

5.        The heifer must have tag in both ears when she comes to the show. If the animal losses one tag, the exhibitor must contact the Commercial Heifer Chairman immediately. If the heifer losses both ear tags, it will not be eligible to show. (In other words, if a heifer looses an ear tag, exhibitors must contact the above-mentioned person to get tag replaced before the second tag is lost).

6.        All heifers is the division must have been weaned by initial weigh-in date

7.        Heifer Check-In: Heifers must weigh in on scales at Stancil Park and be tied in place at time specified on Schedule of Events. Commercial Heifers must be dehorned before weigh-in at show.

8.        Each exhibitor will be allowed to weigh-in any number of heifers at time of tag-in but will be allowed to show only one at the show. No substitutions will be allowed after the animal has been weighed.

9.        The entries in this division will be judged as replacement heifers and should be fed and fitted accordingly.

10. Each exhibitor must be able to show his/her heifer unassisted. For the safety of all exhibitors, ANY heifer DEEMED UNRULY BY THE heifer JUDGE MAY BE removed from the SHOW ARENA at the discretion of the judge. Any ANIMAL removed from the show arena will not QUALIFY FOR THE YOUTH AUCTION. Heifers will be shown at halter, and proper showing paraphernalia is encouraged. All ethical techniques of proper grooming and fitting heifers for show will be permitted.

11.     The heifers will be judged together in one class, but the Commercial Heifer Committee reserves the right to divide the class if deemed necessary. Heifers will be placed one through the number in the class.

12.     The top fifteen placing heifers in this division will be allowed to sell in the Youth Auction and will be delivered to the Buyer as per their instructions. Grand and Reserve Champions must sell through the Youth Auction on Friday night.

13.     The showmanship contest will be held immediately after the selection of the Grand and Reserve Champion Heifer and placing of the sale order. There will be two age groups: Seniors – exhibitors 14 years of age and older and Juniors – exhibitors under 14 years of age. Contestants will be grouped according to their age on the day of the show. Any Commercial Heifer exhibitor may enter this showmanship contest. Exhibitors must own the animal they show in this contest.

14.     Exhibitors who qualify for the sale will be expected to be in the show arena with their heifers at time specified on Schedule of Events for the purpose of back tagging and arranging in sale order. Exhibitors not present with their heifer when the sale order is called will be scratched from the sale.

15.     Heifers entered in the Commercial Heifer Division may be double entered in the Breeding Beef Division. A separate entry fee and entry form must be submitted for each division. Heifers that qualify for and participate in the auction sale will not be eligible to show in the Breeding Beef division Entry fees are not refundable. PENALTY FOR BREAKING THIS RULE IS FORFEITURE OF ALL SALE PREMIUMS, BANNERS, RIBBONS,AND PRIZES WON.

16.     All heifers must be vaccinated for Brucellosis before show check-in time. For optimum protection, heifers should be vaccinated between 4 months and one year of age.

17.     “For Sale” signs will not be permitted in the livestock barns for projects during the show.

18.    Exhibitor/parent/guardian found to alter the weight of an animal on the scales during a weigh-in will cause the animal to be disqualified.

19.     ETHICS RULE: Each exhibitor, his or her parent(s) and/or guardian(s) agrees to abide by the General and Special rules published in the current years Livestock Catalog and/or amendments available at Tag-In. Any violation of these rules or any exhibitor and/or parent(s) guardian(s) found to have participated in unethical practice (i.e. (1) approaching buyers for the purpose of asking to exchange, return or purchase any sale item(s), (2) the showing of any animal that has been administered any unapproved/unlabeled medication) with forfeit all privileges, awards, premiums won and will be barred from exhibiting at further Cleveland Livestock Show & Dairy Day.