Winchester Futurity Rules

  
  1. All cattle must be registered and branded.
  2. All cattle must have health papers (see important information, below).
  3. No changes or substitutions of cattle will be accepted once entered.
  4. Decisions of the judges is final.
  5. A non-refundable fee of $250 must accompany all protests.
  6. Anyone who is proven to have cheated on genetics or age will be banned from future Winchester Futurity events.
  7. All payments must be made to TLBGCA by February 10, 2025.
  8. No entries accepted after February 10, 2025.
  9. Animals with active lesions or ringworm with resulting loss of hair, or multiple warts easily visible without close examination, will not be permitted to exhibit.
  10. Any female over 30 months of age that does not have either a nursing full blooded Texas Longhorn calf at side, the results of a positive pregnancy test (palpation, blood, or ultrasound) listed on health certificate, or a registered offspring, will be disqualified and entry fees will not be refunded. Pregnancy information and/or age of calf at side will be made available to the judges. Also, any female over 18 months of age without pregnancy status stated on the health certificate will be announced as "open" to the judges.

     

Health Certificate Requirements

Health Certificates issued within 30 days of the event are required for participation.  The term “health certificate” (also referred to as health papers or Certificate of Veterinary Inspection/CVI) means a legible legal record, made on a federally approved form issued by an accredited veterinarian, which shows that the animals listed thereon meet the requirements of the state of destination. Have your vet verify whether or not you are required to have an entry permit based on your home location and that all required testing is performed and documented.


Health Certificates must: 

1. Be presented at the time of check-in;

2. Individually identify all animals, showing positive identification of each animal by name, tattoo, and/or brand with PH number; 

3. List veterinarian certified (palpation, blood test, or ultrasound) breeding information;

4. Show required tests and/or vaccinations, AND 

5. Show name and address of owner or exhibitor.