FULTON COUNTY FAIR GENERAL RULES / LIVESTOCK GUIDELINES & HEALTH INFO / SUPREME SHOWMANSHIP INFO (all below)
ANIMAL EXHIBITORS: BE SURE TO READ THE ANIMAL GROOMING REGULATIONS AND RULES!
Seasonal Passes - $35 or With Rides - $45.00 will be sold until Monday, July 31, at 8:00 p.m.
Fulton County Fair’s website: www.fultoncountypafair.com, email: fultoncountyfairassoc@yahoo.com
1. All exhibitors agree to be bound by the rules and regulations of the Fulton County Fair Association.
2. The fair management reserves the right to amend / add to the rules & regulations as its judgment may determine.
3. Reasonable care will be taken to protect all exhibits on display from all injury and damage but the fair is not, in any way, to be held responsible for accident loss damage by water, fire, theft, or otherwise, whatever may be the cause or extent of the damage or loss.
4. Entries will be made according to classification.
5. Premiums, as listed, may be given for meritorious exhibits. In cases where there is no competition, judges may give an award such as they deem the exhibit is worthy to receive. Same rule applies where there are fewer entries in any class than the number of premiums offered. The judges may, at their discretion, award a ribbon or rosette. The fair reserves the right to determine how many entries it will accept from an exhibitor in the same class or, in the case of livestock, the same breed, and poultry, the same species.
PREMIUM CHECKS MUST BE CASHED WITHIN 90 DAYS, THE DECISION OF THE JUDGES SHALL BE FINAL IN ALL CASES except where mistakes, fraud, misrepresentation, or collusion, not discovered at the time of award. In such cases, the superintendent, manager, or secretary of fair or show, or such referee as they may appoint, may make the decision. The case may be appealed to the Fair Management or Show Commission from whose decision there can be no appeal. It is suggested that each fair have a committee of three board members designed prior to fair time for this. NO JUDGING ON THE DANISH SYSTEM. All protests regarding the judging must be made in writing and must plainly state the cause of the complaint or appeal. Such protests must be filed at the fair office within 24 hours of the occurrence.
6. It shall be the responsibility of the exhibitor to properly name the article or breed of livestock they are entering. Any item entered improperly will be disqualified to receive a prize but the judges will mark the correct name on the entry tag for the benefit of the owner so the same mistake in entering need not be made the second time.
7. All entries must be grown, produced, or made since the last fair.
8. Superintendents of departments reserve the right of refusing to accept any entry. Furthermore, the superintendents reserve the right to bar from competition animals, vegetables, flowers, poultry products, and manufactured articles of decidedly inferior quality and those not processing sufficient merit to warrant recognition.
9. The Fair Management may, at any time, order the removal of any exhibit or part of exhibit in bad condition and any article unfit to show may be excluded. Food products cannot be treated with any substance or chemical that causes them to become poisonous and unfit to be used for consumption.
9a. No exhibit may be removed at any time before the close of the fair except by consent of the management.
10. Open class winners may turn in placement stickers at fair office for ribbons. Where award ribbons are stolen or destroyed, the exhibitor may receive a duplicate at the close of the fair or show which shall be supplied by the fair free of charge.
11. During the judging, buildings, except livestock arenas, are to be closed to everyone except fair officials, judges, Pennsylvania Fair fund officials, & necessary attendants. Neither exhibitor nor their agent shall communicate with the judge during the time of determining the awards except to answer questions proposed by the judges. Any exhibitor interfering with the judge while making awards shall forfeit any premium to which they would otherwise be entitled.
12.Youth exhibitors are Fulton County youth under 19 years of age. Exhibitors must be in charge of the animal in the ring. Parent may accompany exhibitor.
Check – in:
1. Fair will accept exhibits on Saturday, July 29, from 12 Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 30, from 12 to 5 p.m., except baked good items. Only baked good items will be accepted on Monday, August 1, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. All exhibits must remain on display until 10 p.m., Saturday, August 5.
2. If you are entering more than 25 items in your name and/or other names, you must do it on Saturday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
NOTE: All exhibitors will be required to show claim tickets in order to remove exhibits from the buildings. EXHIBITORS: May pick up their exhibits after 10 pm on closing Saturday or the following Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00. Anything left after 3:00 p.m. on Sunday will be handled at the discretion of the Fair board.
3. All livestock listed for competition must be on the grounds no later than 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 30.
All animals shall remain on the premises until 10:00 p.m., Saturday, August 5, unless released by the Superintendent.
4. Check-in times for Department 10, 4-H and Vocational Livestock, please refer to Youth Livestock Handbook.
LIVESTOCK
1. All livestock must comply with livestock health rules and regulations as set forth by the Fulton County Fair.
2. All livestock offered for premiums must have been the property of the owners thirty (30) days or longer. (Livestock entered under a name other than the owner’s shall be disqualified for premiums.)
2a. ALL LIVESTOCK ENTRIES ARE DUE JULY 1 – Dairy, Beef, Swine, Sheep, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and Goats. Please mail entries to 888 LWE McConnellsburg, PA 17233.
3. The market animals will be weighed on the same set of scales under a qualified weight master at the discretion of the fair.
4. Should any animal awarded a prize be disqualified, the animals gaining the lower prizes shall move into the next higher position if, in the opinion of the judges, the animals are worthy of such prizes.
5. Over fitting of livestock will be discriminated against. Any artificial means used to change the form, shape, condition or appearance of an animal will disqualify it from competition.
6. When on exhibition in the ring, each animal must be under halter and in the charge of the owner or employee. The fair will have stand-by attendants available during the youth judging or showing.
7. Joint ownership is considered to be as one owner in accordance with registration papers.
8. Initial bedding will be supplied by the association; additional bedding will be available at the prevailing rate. Exhibitor will furnish their own feed. All animal areas must be cleaned at least every day. Aisles are to be kept clean & clear at all times. Exhibitors are expected to also clean up their area prior to removing animals at the end of the fair.
9. No exhibitor may enter more than one entry per class except where noted under livestock classes.
10. One animal CANNOT be cross entered in Dept.10 & 11. Exhibitors can do showmanship in either Dept.10 or 11, not both Depts.
11. Exhibitors will be expected to display or parade their animals as directed by the Superintendent; to accept the stall assigned without controversy; to keep their animals in an attractive appearance, and to cooperate with the Department in every way that may serve to increase the educational value of the show.
12. Exhibitors of livestock must inform themselves as to when their stock will be judged. Stock must be in the ring promptly on call and a failure to comply with the order renders exhibits liable to be ruled out of competing.
13. Decorations with ribbons or ornaments previously won by animals at shows shall be prohibited until after the awards have been made in their respective classes by the judges.
14. Any animal of unsuitable condition or which cannot be satisfactorily handled must be removed from the fairgrounds.
15. Youth exhibitors are Fulton County youth under 19 years of age.
16. The exhibitor must show an animal during the show in order to compete in the showmanship class for that species.
17. All animals must remain on fairgrounds until 10:00 p.m. on Saturday but must be removed that night.
GUIDELINES FOR THE CARE OF ALL ANIMALS
1. It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to care for animals in a manner that is responsible and ethical. Following are some guidelines for the treatment of animals exhibited at the fair.
a. Restraining Animals
i. Animals should be tied or penned in a manner that will not hurt the animal or restrict its breathing in any way.
ii. Animals should be tied so that all four feet are firmly on the ground and they have enough room to stand comfortably and lie down.
iii. Animals should be tied so that they are not able to injure animals near them.
iv. Animals unaccustomed to each other should not be penned together.
b. Handling – Any type of rough handling which could harm the animal is prohibited. The use of whips, canes and show sticks should be restricted to showing only and then be used only to guide the animals, not punish them. Remember, animals will respond quicker and better to quiet, gentle handling, than loud, rough handling.
c. Bedding – All animals should have bedding that is dry and clean. Pens should be cleaned regularly to keep the animals clean and comfortable. If non-traditional bedding such as carpeting is used, it should be regularly cleaned (at least twice daily) to keep the pen free from manure. The Livestock Superintendent has final authority over all bedding choices.
d. Feeding & Water – Animals should be well fed and have access to clean water regularly. Realizing that many market animals must have restricted amounts of feed to maintain the proper weight, animals must be fed adequate amounts of feed to meet the animal’s basic requirements. Animals not allowed reasonable access to feed and water will be disqualified from the show.
e. Transportation – Animals should be transported in a way that is both safe and considerate of the animal's well-being.
f. Blanket/Sweat Collars – Any type of material such as blankets or sweat collars should be large enough to permit normal body functions such as breathing, eating, drinking or lying down
g. Health – It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to provide proper health care for their animals through routine inspection and consultation with health care professionals. The improper or illegal use of drugs or antibiotics is prohibited. If medication is indicated, be sure to follow the label directions and allow more than the stated withdrawal time.
HEALTH RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ALL LIVESTOCK
- An “Animal Owner or Caretaker’s Verification of Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship” form must be presented upon arrival at all shows and fairs in Pennsylvania, including out-of-state entries.
- All animals admitted to the fair shall be identified by a unique and permanent ear tag, tattoo, brand or records of unique physical attributes. Animals known to be infected with or exposed to any contagious, infectious or external parasitic disease, and animals restricted by quarantine may not be assembled for show purposes.
- All animals admitted to fair must comply with applicable state (7 PA Code) or federal (9 CFR) rules. All cloven-hoof animals, not subject to 7 PA Code or 9 CFR, including members of the deer and camilid families, shall have been born in Pennsylvania or resided in Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months.
- Animals presented for exhibition will be subject to inspection by show officials and will be rejected if evidence of infectious, contagious or parasitic disease is apparent or if health certification or identification documentation is not acceptable. ALL HEALTH PAPERS MUST BE CHECKED BEFORE UNLOADING.
- The base date for computing health rules will be the opening day of the show. Animals will not be admitted without the necessary health papers. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must be available at all times as additional inspections of Certificate of Veterinary Inspection will be made.
- All show animals should be held in isolation for at least 30 days after return to the herd or origin.
ANIMAL GROOMING REGULATIONS
Printed below are the State Grooming Regulations and the Fulton County Fair Grooming Regulations. The Fulton County Fair will be using and enforcing the Fulton County Fair regulations at this year’s fair.
USE CAUTION WHEN FITTING YOUR ANIMALS
Fitting Guidelines:
1. Fitting participation is open to all exhibitors & persons. Exhibitors MUST be present for the fitting of her/her animal.
2. All fitting must be performed in the upper livestock barn. No fitting is permitted outside the upper barn/fenced area.
3. NO INJECTIONS
4. Be sure to use only grooming products that are approved for use on meat animals and/or are approved for human consumption when fitting your animals for show. Unapproved products may contain ingredients that result in unacceptable residues in the meat.
5. Any non-nutritional product administered internally or used externally to alter the conformation of an animal for exhibition is prohibited. No illegal/unapproved steroids, growth stimulants and no tubing. The exhibition of animals displaying false hair/hemp will not be allowed.
6. Any of the above infractions will deem the animal disqualified for exhibition and animal(s) will go to the buyback program. Any questions please see your superintendents.
**Important!** If upon slaughter, treatment with drugs, biologics, or any chemical form fitting products, is the cause of condemnation of a carcass, the loss of the carcass and any other damages will be borne by the exhibitor.
**The Fair Board and Show and Sale Committee have the final say in all fitting matters. Please see livestock handbook for additional rules.
HORSES
HEALTH RULES FOR HORSES EXHIBITED IN BARN DURING FAIR WEEK
An “Animal Owner or Caretaker’s Verification of Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship” form must be presented upon arrival at all shows and fairs in Pennsylvania, including out of state entries.
1. No equine showing clinical signs of contagious, infectious or parasitic disease will be admitted to any show or other fair event.
2. All horses and other equidae must be official ELISA or AGID (Coggins) test negative within 12 months of the show or fair opening (Official Coggins test by USDA approved laboratory). The negative test report must accompany the horse. The health certificate must accurately identify the animal and must include the Coggins test date and results.
3. CURRENT NEGATIVE COGGINS REQURIED AND PROOF OF RABIES VACCINATION by a veterinarian or a statement is to be signed indicating that horses entered have received rabies vaccine.
4. A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued within the 30 days prior to the opening date of the exhibition is required. Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test results and date of the test must be included on the CVI.
Horses and other equidae assembled for exhibition, competition, or sale should be immunized to prevent contagious respiratory disease not less than 15 days before the show. Exhibitors are advised to consult their veterinarian regarding proper conditioning and vaccination of their animals at least 30 days prior to the event.
CATTLE
HEALTH RULES FOR CATTLE
An “Animal Owner or Caretaker’s Verification of Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship” form must be presented upon arrival at all shows and fairs in Pennsylvania, including out of state entries.
All animals must have an official ear tag or official legible breed registration tattoo.
1 No cattle showing evidence of contagious or infectious, or external parasitic disease (Examples; active ringworm, warts, lice, and mange) or under quarantine for any disease shall be allowed entrance to the show.
2. All animals must be accompanied by an approved Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and bear unique permanent identification. No animals will be admitted to show at the Fulton County Fair without the necessary health papers.
3. Interstate animals exhibited at Pennsylvania shows or fairs must meet the Pennsylvania requirements and must be accompanied by an interstate health certificate to be eligible for entry and must be tuberculosis and brucellosis tested after March 1, 2022.
4. All cattle must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, signed by an accredited veterinarian, that includes a statement that the animals(s) identified have been immunized against IBR, P13 and BVD.
Animals that have never been vaccinated against BVD or have not been vaccinated against BVD during the previous 12 months, must receive one dose of modified live virus vaccine given at least 15 days, and not more than 180 days before the show, or two doses of killed vaccine, two to four weeks apart, with the last dose given at least 15 days and not more than 180 days before the show. IMPORTANT! The date of the last live virus vaccination, or the dates of the last two killed virus vaccinations, must be recorded on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Hyper immune serum may not be used as a substitute for the above vaccination requirement. No animals will be admitted to the fair unless these requirements have been met.
Animals that have been vaccinated against BVD within the previous 12 months must receive at least a single injection of modified live virus or killed vaccine given not less than 15 days and not more than 180 days before the show.
Hyperimmune serum may not be used as a substitute for the above vaccination requirement. No animals will be admitted unless these requirements have been met.
5. No tuberculosis test is required for Pennsylvania animals.
6. No brucellosis test is required for Pennsylvania animals.
7. All animals must have an official ear tag or tattoo. If the check-in clerk cannot read the tattoo, the exhibitor is responsible for re-tattooing the animal before the check-in deadline. All show animals should be held in isolation for at least 30 days after returning to the herd of origin.
8. A current rabies vaccination administered by a licensed veterinarian is required for animals three months of age and older (market cattle are exempt from this vaccination requirement). All vaccine label directions must be followed, and all rabies vaccinated cattle must be accompanied by a rabies vaccination certificate or the vaccination information must be included on the CVI. If a rabies vaccination certificate is provided, the certificate must contain legible name and contact information of the veterinarian who administered the vaccine and the veterinarian’s signature. A copy of the rabies vaccination certificate is acceptable.
9. All steers must be naturally polled or dehorned to a safe condition as determined by the show committee.
10. RFID tags suggested.
GUIDELINES FOR CATTLE
Dairy: Dept. 2 (open) Dept. 10 (4H & Vocational Dairy Cattle) & Dept. 11 (youth)
Only one entry per exhibitor in group classes
Registration papers must be on hand and present at time of check in and show. Electronically stored registration certificates are NOT accepted – only the original certificates issued by the Association, no copies.
Breeding Beef: Dept. 3 (open) & Dept. 11 (youth)
1. Registration papers must be on hand and present at time of check in and show. Electronically stored registration certificates are NOT accepted – only the original certificates issued by the Association, no copies.
2. All animals must be registered as the property of the exhibitor, or in the family farm name with a parent or a sibling of the exhibitor listed as owner, in the records of the Association, in which the animals are registered in, as of the late entries close for the Breeding Beef Cattle.
3. Any animal with pending registration or without a legible tattoo will not be eligible to show, and will not be permitted to stay at the fairgrounds.
4. When on exhibition in the ring, Junior people showing, the fair should have people available for assistance
5. This is an open show, if there are enough exhibitors there will be an open and a youth show. In which case youth show age will be 19 years old or younger as of January 01, 2022. Proof of age must be on site for check-in and the show to be eligible to show.
6. All cattle must be purebred and registered, any breed allowing percentages to be registered must be at least 75% blood of the breed in which the cattle are registered in. Any cattle bearing less than 75% blood of the breed in which it is registered in will be shown in the category other (1200). All papers must be on site at check-in and the show to be eligible to show.
Market Steers: Dept. 10
1. Please refer to Youth Livestock Handbook.
SHEEP
HEALTH RULES FOR SHEEP
An “Animal Owner or Caretaker’s Verification of Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship” form must be presented upon arrival at all shows and fairs in Pennsylvania, including out-of-state entries.
1. No sheep showing clinical signs of contagious, infectious or external parasitic disease including foot rot and sore mouth will be admitted to show at the Fulton County Fair.
2. All sheep presented for exhibition must be individually identified by an ear tag or tattoo and this identification must be listed on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Purebred animals must be identified by registry name and number, corresponding to the ear tag or tattoo number. Grade animals must be identified by farm-flock number, corresponding to the ear tag or tattoo number.
3. The flock of origin, including sheep consigned to a show shall be examined by an accredited veterinarian. The veterinarian must prepare the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and must state on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that they examined the whole flock and found no evidence of contagious, infectious, transmittable, or external parasitic disease and no known exposure thereto, and are not subject to any quarantine restriction. The date of the examination must also appear on the health certificate issued by an accredited veterinarian indicating that the entire flock was examined for health within 30 days.
4. IMPORTANT RULE – Certification by the owner and an accredited veterinarian that the identified animal(s) is (are not) known to have been exposed to scrapie.
GUIDELINES FOR SHEEP
Sheep:
1. One animal cannot be entered in multiple classes. Each animal can be shown in only one class (breeding or market).
2. One animal CANNOT be cross entered in Dept.10 & 11. Exhibitors can do showmanship in either Dept. 10 or 11, not both Depts.
Breeding Sheep: Dept. 4 (open) & Dept. 11(youth)
1. Pen of lambs consists of two ram lambs and two ewe lambs.
2. Flock consists of one ram of any age, two ewes, one year and under two years; two ewes under one year.
3. Breeder’s young flock consists of one ram lamb and two ewe lambs, all bred and owned by the exhibitor.
4. A get-of-sire consists of four breeding animals, any age or sex, the get of one sire. The get need not be owned by the exhibitor.
5. Only one entry per exhibitor in group classes. No more than 2 entries / exhibitor for individual classes.
Market Lambs: Dept. 4 (open) & Dept.11 (youth)
1. Lambs exhibited in the open market lamb classes are for exhibition only. They will not be sold during the Fulton County Youth livestock sale. 2. Market lambs will be weighed Sunday evening @ 6pm in the Sheep Barn.
Market Lambs: Dept. 10 (4H & FFA)
1. Please refer to Youth Livestock Handbook.
GOATS
HEALTH RULES FOR GOATS
An “Animal Owner or Caretaker’s Verification of Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship” form must be presented upon arrival at all shows and fairs in Pennsylvania, including out of state entries.
All animals must have an official ear tag or official legible breed registration tattoo.
1. No goats showing clinical signs of contagious or infectious disease, including active ring worm, warts, lice and mange, will be admitted to any show.
2. Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection – An accredited veterinarian shall sign the statement of health on the AAI-11 test report the he examined the animal(s) within 30 days of issuance of the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. All animals must be accompanied by an Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Animals must be individually identified on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
3. Interstate animals exhibited at Pennsylvania shows or fairs must meet Pennsylvania requirements, and must be accompanied by an Interstate Health Certificate to be eligible for entry.
4. Tuberculosis test not required. No test required for Brucellosis.
5. All goats must have USDA/APHIS ear tag.
6. Individual official animal identification is required. Official ID includes: A scrapie ear tag, an ISO-compliant RFID tag, or a scrapie tattoo. Goats with an official scrapie tattoo must also have a unique individual animal ID tattoo to meet the scrapie ID requirement; or goats having a breed registration tattoo and accompanied by a registration certificate are exempt from the scrapie ID requirement if the tattoo is legible and a registration certificate (copy acceptable) or a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection which lists the tattoo and registry accompanies the animal at all times during transport from the premises of birth.
GUIDELINES FOR GOATS
Goats:
1. One animal cannot be entered in multiple classes. Each goat can be shown in only one class (dairy, breeding meat or market).
2. One animal CANNOT be cross entered in Dept.10 & 11. Exhibitors can do showmanship in either Dept. 10 or 11, not both Depts.
3. All animals competing for a Supreme Champion Title must be exhibited in the ring during Open and / or Youth Goat Show.
4. For Depts. 6 & 11: No more than 2 entries per class per exhibitor.
Dairy Goats / Breeding Meat Goats / Market Goats: Dept. 6 (open) & Dept. 11 (youth)
1. Grand Champion Dairy Buck and Doe, Grand Champion Meat Buck and Doe and Grand Champion Market Goat will compete for Supreme Goat Champion.
2. Goats exhibited in the open and youth market goat classes are for exhibition only. Does and wethers ONLY are permitted in the market class. They will not be sold during the Fulton County Youth livestock sale.
3. Breeding meat goats are females or intact male. 4. Market Goats will be weighed Sunday night @ 6pm in the Sheep Barn.
Market Goats: Dept. 10 (4H & FFA)
1. Please refer to Youth Livestock Handbook
RABBITS
HEALTH RULES FOR RABBITS
An “Animal Owner or Caretaker’s Verification of Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship” form must be presented upon arrival at all shows and fairs in Pennsylvania.
DUE TO HEMORAGIC FEVER IN THE RABBIT INDUSTRY, ALL OUT-OF-STATE RABBIT ENTRIES ARE PROHIBITED.
1. All rabbits are to be judged according to the latest standard of perfection of the American Rabbit Breeders Association.
2. All rabbits must have a permanent earmark.
3. Each exhibitor must sign a statement as to the rabbit being free from known health disorders. Upon arrival or anytime signs of health disorders appear, animal will be dismissed. No rabbits showing signs of contagious or infectious disease will be admitted to the show.
Rabbits: Dept. 9A (open) & Dept. 11 (youth).
1. Meat Pen consists of 3 rabbits that are less than 10 weeks old and weigh between 3 and 5 pounds. Champion Meat Pen will be purchased by the Fulton County Fair at fair market value. This pen will be sold during the Youth Livestock Sale on Saturday night with proceeds to benefit the Fair Rabbit Program.
2. Purebred rabbits must have a completed 3 generation pedigree to be presented to Fair representative upon check-in.
3. Doe and Litter is a litter between the ages of 5 to 8 weeks of age. Junior doe and buck may be used from the litter and shown by the litter owner only.
4. Junior rabbits are under six months of age. Senior rabbits are over six months of age.
Guinea Pigs: Dept. 9B (open) & Dept. 11 (youth)
HEALTH RULES FOR GUINEA PIGS
An “Animal Owner or Caretaker’s Verification of Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship” form must be presented upon arrival at all shows and fairs in Pennsylvania, including out-of-state entries.
1. Guinea pigs will be judged according to the latest Standards of Perfection as per the American Rabbit Cavy Breeders Assoc.
2. All animals must have a legible ear tag in the left ear. If no tag is present, a number will be assigned and placed in the ear with a permanent marker.
3. Each exhibitor must sign a statement as to the guinea pig being free from known health disorders. Upon arrival or anytime signs of health disorders appear, animal will be dismissed. No guinea pig showing signs of contagious or infectious disease will be admitted to the show.
Guinea Pigs:
1. Limit to four guinea pigs per exhibitor (two per pen). Guinea Pig Show to follow the Rabbit Show.
2. Mixed breeds are not allowed except in Pet Class. If you are not sure what breed you have, obtain a guinea pig breed and variety list from your Extension Office to properly fill our your entry or call the show chairperson or visit www.arba.net.
SWINE
HEALTH RULES FOR SWINE
An “Animal Owner or Caretaker’s Verification of Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship” form must be presented upon arrival at all shows and fairs in Pennsylvania, including out-of-state entries. It must state that the animals show no sign of contagious or infectious diseases. The certificate must be issued within 14 days of the opening date of the fair and list all animal
1. All swine exhibitors are responsible for the following Health Requirements:
- No swine showing sign of contagious or infectious disease will be admitted to show.
2. An Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection showing the animal meets the above health requirements must be provided to the Fair check-in committee upon arrival at the Fulton County Fairgrounds.
3. Individual animal ID is required. ID options include the following: A form of official ID (herd tattoo in combination with an ear notch, or state issued metal ear tag; or an ISO-compliant Radio Frequency Identification tag), or a plastic stamped ear tag.
GUIDELINES FOR SWINE
Market Swine: Dept. 10 (4H & FFA)
1. Please refer to Youth Livestock Handbook
SUPREME CHAMPION SHOWPERSON:
For exhibitors to be eligible for the Supreme Champion Showperson drive they must be the grand champion showperson from of the following six species: steers, swine, market sheep, market goat, rabbits, and dairy during the current fair year
The competition will be held Friday evening @ 7pm in the 4H / FFA Livestock Arena.
Guidelines to the eligible participants will be received at the fair from the Supreme Showmanship Coordinator.
SERVICE ANIMALS only are allowed on fair grounds. Service animals must have the following paperwork with them to be allowed entrance:
1. A veterinarian behavioral certificate note including breed and type of support animal
2. A note from your Doctor stating the need for a service animal.
THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS WHEN THE FAIR HAS TO CLOSE DOWN DUE TO RAIN.
A Vet- Client relationship form must be completed and submitted for ALL animal entries as required bby the state Vet.