Maryland Hereford Breeders Cup

Program Information & Rules

All Hereford heifers and steers which were Maryland bred, born, and raised will be eligible for this program. This program highlights our Maryland breeders and exhibitors. Nominations into this class will be $50 by the entry deadline for their respective show. Animals must be entered in the respective show to be eligible to show (Steers will show at the Maryland Junior Hereford Assoc. Preview Show and heifers will show at the Maryland State Fair Open Hereford Show.) All nomination fees will be paid back out to the Champion and Reserve animals.

The following is a summary of rules for eligibility:

• Animals must be Maryland bred, born, and solely owned and exhibited by residents of the state of Maryland to be eligible.
• Animals must be maintained in the state of Maryland provided that such animals shall be permitted out of state for a maximum period of 90 days for the purpose of showing, exhibition, or embryo transplant.
• Animals must be registered with the American Hereford Association proving that it was bred and born in Maryland and showing current ownership of a Maryland resident.
• Animals must be entered in their respective show and will be shown in the appropriate age/weight class or division during the show. A separate class will be held at the end of the steer/heifer show to determine a Champion and Reserve Champion Maryland born, bred, and owned.
• Animals can be nominated by a member of the Maryland Hereford Association or a member of the Maryland Junior Hereford Association.
• Breeder owned animals are eligible (ownership transfer is not required).

For questions, please contact Tina Poole at ktmranch@gmail.com or 301-788-7224.