All Kansas commercial cow-calf producers are eligible to exhibit cattle in a special show September 13 at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. The Super Cow-Calf Show will feature pairs in pasture condition, with no fitting allowed.

An entry consists of one cow and her natural calf. No bull calves are allowed. The age of the cow and birth date of the calf must be known and provided by the exhibitor.

Cows will be judged on type, structure, muscling, natural fleshing and soundness of udder, eyes, feet and legs. The calf at side will be evaluated on the same criteria. Cow weight and the calf’s projected 205-day adjusted weight will be given to the judges.

A two-judge system will be used. Judges will independently score each cow and calf. The total score of both judges will be used to rank pairs in the respective divisions.

The grand champion pair will win $600, while the reserve grand champion will earn $400, third place $250, fourth place $150 and fifth place $100.

All cows and calves must be unloaded and processed by 11:00 a.m. September 13. The show begins at 2:00 p.m. All entries must arrive and leave September 13.

The entry fee is $25 per pair. Entries are due to the Kansas State Fair by August 16. For more information, go to www.kansasstatefair.com or call the Kansas State Fair office at (800) 362-3247.