Hairpieces for Cows?
by the Associated Press
3 Accused of Putting
Hairpieces on Cows
Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Three livestock exhibitors at last year's Ohio State Fair
have been disqualified for allegedly outfitting their Holstein cows with
hairpieces.
State Fair inspectors said the three glued or painted hair from another
part of the animal or from another animal to create straighter backs on
the cows and enhance their appearance in the show ring.
Kreg Krebs and his brother Kenneth of Fredericksburg, and Scott Long of
Clayton, Mich., could be required to forfeit all winnings, said Department
of Agriculture spokeswoman Melanie Wilt. The winnings had been withheld by
fair officials.
Wilt said state inspectors at the fair discovered the fake hair when the
cows were leaving the show ring on Aug. 10.
The men have 30 days to request a hearing in which they could present
their cases to an independent hearing officer.