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2007 LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT RULES AND
REGULATION
ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
1. AII animals entering
the grounds must meet the requirements of their particular species.
2. Arkansas Livestock, (except for Arkansas sheep, goats, horses,
steers, and rabbits) must be accompanied by a Certificate of
Veterinary Inspection issued within 90 days prior to exhibition,
showing the following:
ARKANSAS CATTLE
1. If Arkansas is a Class Free State, Arkansas cattle are exempt
from brucellosis testing. If Arkansas is not a Class Free State, the
following testing requirements must be met: Negative brucellosis
test within 90 days prior to exhibition for females and bulls 18
months of age and over. All heifers that have calved or are bred
must be tested. Animals originating from a Certified Brucellosis
Free Herd are exempt if the Certified Herd number is shown on
certificate.
2. All heifers that are 4-12 months of age shall be calf-hood
vaccinated before entering show.
3. Heifers that were born on or after January 1, 1985, that are over
12 months of age and are not official calf hood vaccinates will not
be allowed to show (unless they are from a Brucellosis Certified
Free Herd.)
ARKANSAS SWINE
1. As of July 1, 2001, all swine must have an official premise
identification.
2. Animals six (6) months old or older to be tested negative for
brucellosis within ninety (90) days of exhibition or originate
directly out of a Validated Herd, with Validation number and date of
last herd test shown on certificate (barrows exempt from brucellosis
testing, but must be pseudorabies tested.)
3. Animals to be tested negative for pseudoables regardless of age
within, 90 days of the exhibition on a test approved by the State
Veterinarian or originate directly out of a Qualified Pseudorabies
Free Herd, with Qualified Herd number and date of last test shown on
certificate.
4. Free of other contagious, infectious, and communicable diseases
(erysipelas, atrophic rhinitis, etc.); otherwise they will not be
allowed to show and will be released from the fairgrounds.
ARKANSAS SHEEP
Sheep will be inspected on the grounds. No sheep showing symptoms of
disease, particularly foot rot, sore mouth, sheep pox, and scrapie
will be allowed to show. Sheep shown at the fair must meet all
identification requirements as determined by the Arkansas Department
of Livestock and Poultry.
ARKANSAS GOATS
Goats may be examined on the grounds by fair personnel,
veterinarians, or state/federal personnel. No Goats showing evidence
of abscesses and certainly draining abscesses will be allowed to
show and may be released by fair officials, veterinarians or
state/federal personnel. Goats showing evidence of any other disease
may be released.
ARKANSAS HORSES
Negative EIA test required within the past twelve (12) months for
all animals over 6 months of age. Nursing foals under 6 months of
age are exempt from testing if accompanied by negative tested dams.
Photocopies of the test papers will not be accepted; carbon copies
are acceptable. Van Buren County Fair Association may request any
health papers or certificates we deem necessary when participating
in any equine (horse) related event, On or OFF the Van Buren County
Fair Grounds, sanctioned by the Van Buren County Livestock Show &
Fair Association.
ARKANSAS POULTRY
An official representing the exhibition shall notify the state
veterinarian no later than thirty (30) days prior to the exhibition,
giving names, place, inclusive dates, and time of the event.
The requirements are as follows:
1. All in-state poultry, which includes domesticated game birds,
quail, pheasants, peafowl, guineas, and turkeys, present at
exhibitions in Arkansas shall have originated from US Pullorum
Typhoid Clean or equivalent flocks or have had negative Pullorum-Typhoid
test within 90 days; of the movement to the exhibition (Pullorum
Tiphoid testing on fairgrounds during the fair is prohibited.). This
information will be documented on a NPIP from VS 9-3, 90-day
certificate, NPIP Flock Certification Form or similar certificate
which will accompany the poultry during the exhibition.
2. All non-certified birds must be banded (leg or wing band), with a
sealed band. Wrap-around plastic bands are not acceptable. In-state
waterfowl are exempt from pullorum-typhoid requirements.
3. Any poultry showing evidence of infectious or contagious disease
or insect infestation will not be permitted to exhibit.
4. Record Keeping-The sponsor of the exhibition shall compile a list
of all poultry present at the exhibition The list shall contain the
name and address of each owner the number, the species, the breed,
variety, type, sex and Pullorum-Typhoid status of all poultry
present. A copy of this list shall be retained by the sponsor of the
exhibition for at least twelve (12) months.
ARKANSAS RABBITS
Rabbits will be inspected on grounds. No rabbits showing symptoms of
disease will be allowed to show.
Livestock Superintendent
Wesley A.
Hall, Superintendent
Travis Love, Asst. Superintendent
Dikelin Evans, Asst. Superintendent
VO-AG Instructor, South Side FFA
Chad Mooney, Asst. Superintendent
VO-AG Instructor, Clinton
Steven Mathews, Asst. Superintendent
VO-AG Instructor, Shirley FFA
James Meazle, Asst. Superintendent
VO-AG Instructor, Clinton FFA
Danny Griffin
Van Buren County Extension Agent |
(501)
335-7121
(501) 654-2494
(501) 335-7584
(501) 745-4625
(501) 723-8196
(501) 745-4908
(501) 745-7117
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General Rules & Regulations
1. All
exhibitors of livestock with the exception of poultry and rabbits
must be present to show their entries in the proper class. Junior
exhibitors will show their own animals. If they have more than one
animal in a class another junior may assist.
2. Entries must be pre-registered by September 1, 2007 with the
livestock superintendent, Wesley A. Hall, phone # (501) 335-7121,
address: 211 Hwy 124 W., Damascus, AR 72039. Proper entry fees must
accompany Entries form.
3. All animals must be properly groomed before entering show arena.
4. Van Buren County Fair Association will not furnish feed, hay,
bedding, or water containers for the livestock.
5. The management reserves the right to remove from the grounds any
exhibit or animal that may be falsely entered or deemed unsuitable
or objectionable without assigning a reason.
6. Each exhibitor is responsible for having his/her animal(s)
presented in its natural conformation and structure without
alteration or modification, except for the grooming of hair and
hooves. Anyone violating this rule will be required to return all
premium money and could be banned from further competition.
7. All livestock must be entered between 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
Tuesday, September 11, 2007. Animals must be checked in with the
superintendent, with the required health papers or animals will not
be allowed to be unloaded.
8. Livestock will be released after 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, September
15, 2007.
9. Junior exhibitors will exhibit in Junior Show only. Open
exhibitors will exhibit in Open Show only. Junior exhibitors may
assist in showing open exhibitors animals in the Open Show.
10. The Van Buren County Fair Association and Superintendent,
reserves the right to add to these rules or make any changes
necessary at any time.
Department 9
Livestock Premium
Auction
Superintendent: Travis Love
(501) 654-2494
Rules & Regulations
1. The number and type
of sale animals will follow the list below if numbers warrant in the
Junior Show.
2. Animals will be set in at market value. A premium will be
auctioned on them. The market value will be subtracted from the
total sale and the exhibitor will receive the difference. The
exhibitor reserves the right to keep his/her animal.
3. At the end of the premium auction any Junior exhibitor wishing to
out right sell his /her animal will be given the opportunity to do
so. (This is limited to market animals only. These animals will be
released to the new owner immediately following the sale.)
4. Each exhibitor is limited to one animal in the Premium Auction.
If more than one animal qualifies, the exhibitor will have the right
to choose which one he/she wants to sell.
5. If rule #4 occurs, the next animal in that species, will then
qualify for the Premium Auction. (The judge will be instructed to
select 2 alternate animals of each species, when this occurs.)
6. All animals involved with the Jr. Premium Auction must meet the
weight qualifications stipulated in the rules stated in the
respected qualified areas. Any exhibitor’s animal not meeting the
stipulations of these rules will be prohibited from participating in
the Jr. Auction.
7. The Van Buren County Fair Association and/or Superintendent
reserves the right to add to these rules or make any changes
necessary at any time.
Livestock Premium
Auction
Show Arena of Cattle Barn
10:00 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15
Sale Order
1. Grand Champion Market Steer
2. Grand Champion Market Hog
3. Grand Champion Market Lamb
4. Grand Champion Commercial Heifer
5. Grand Champion Market Goat
6. Grand Champion Pen of 5 Pullets
7. Grand Champion County Bred Barrow
8. Grand Commercial Ewe
9. Outstanding Dairy Animal (Junior Show)
10. Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer
11. Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog
12. Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb
13. Reserve Grand Commercial Heifer
14. Reserve Grand Meat Goat
15. Reserve Grand Champions pen of 5 Pullets
16. 3rd Overall Market Lamb
17. 4th Overall Market Lamb
18. 5th Overall Market Lamb
19. 3rd Overall Market Hog
20. 4th Overall Market Hog
21. 5th Overall Market Hog
22. Grand Champion Market Rabbit
23. Presentation of Herdsman and Special Awards
24. Best of the Best Showmanship
The Superintendent reserves the right to amend these rules as
needed.
Regular Livestock Sale: This is for any Junior exhibitor exhibiting
in a market class wanting an opportunity to out right sell his/her
animal.
4-H &
FFA Poultry
Chain Auction
1. This is for 4-H and
FFA members to sell his/her pen of five pullets exhibited at the
fair this year.
Special Awards
Special awards for
Junior Showmanship Dairy and Junior Showmanship Beef and Junior
Herdsman. These Trophies have been provided by, The Cattleman’s
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