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

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 Association.