Ribbons Awarded in 4-H Beef of Merit Show at Iowa State Fair
August 21, 2011
Tyler Hertrampf of Monona and Blake Wickham of Mount Pleasant exhibited the top two market animals in the 4-H Beef of Merit Show judged Thursday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Complete results below:
Window A
Champion – Tyler Hertrampf, Monona
Reserve Champion –Andrew Klouda, Mount Vernon
Third Place Overall – Luke Petty, Gladbrook
Fourth Place Overall – Nathan Macki, Cambridge
Fifth Place Overall – Kelley Stanley, Conrad
Window B
Champion – Blake Wickham, Mount Pleasant
Reserve Champion – Lane Judy, Fremont
Third Place Overall – Garrett Longnecker, Ames
Fourth Place Overall – Riley Barr, Indianola
The 4-H Beef of Merit is a terminal show. The dual purpose of the contest is a live show followed by a carcass contest in which the economically important traits of beef are scientifically evaluated. Live placings are for ribbons only. Final placing of these cattle will be determined after processing and carcass evaluation. The final winner of each division earns $500.
“Nothing Compares” to the 2011 Iowa State Fair, celebrating 100 years of the Butter Cow August 11-21. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
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