Judging in this section starts at 11 pm sharp

Cattle

Important Notice for Cattle Exhibitors

General Rules:

• certificate of Movement is MANDATORY and must be printed, signed, and presented to the secretary on the day of the show - see below Note
• All Stock to be haltered and led by Exhibitor only.
• All Animals must be within the TB test limit laid down by the Department of Agriculture and Food
• All Animals must be correctly tagged.  Documents and animals must be correct and will be inspected by the Department of Agriculture officers before entry will be allowed
• Intending Exhibitors are advised to ensure that their Public Liability policy covers the exhibition of Bloodstock/Livestock at public shows.

Note for information regarding Movement of Bovine to Shows

The Department of Agriculture implemented a number of changes on the 4th February 2019 which changed the procedures and criteria applicable when applying for a Certificate of Compliance for the movement of cattle. These also impact on the certificate which is required when moving bovine to a show.

• The following sets out the criteria applicable:
• The movement of cattle to and from an Agricultural Show within the state must be recorded on the Animal Identification and Movement System (AIM).
• In line with these changes, a specific certificate of compliance for the "Movement of Bovine from a Single Holding to a Show" must now be requested prior to the movement of animals concerned.
• These certificates can be created by (i) applying online using their ag-food account or (ii) where the keeper is not online, the certificate can be generated by the local Regional Veterinary Office following receipt of a NBAS31K with issue of the certificate being subject to normal criteria applicable. This form will be available on the Department's Website and will also be included with the show circular when issued.
• When applying for this certificate the destination herd/ or Show number is not required. The certificate generated will include a "S" symbol.
• The certificate of Compliance for a Show will continue to be valid for a period of up to 30 days. As is currently the case these can be used for the movement of animals to a number of shows during the validity period of the certificate.
• Please also note, calves which are less than 10 days old cannot be moved to a Show.

As is currently the case the Movement Notification Section of the Certificate should be completed by the keeper and the Show Secretary who must clearly indicate the Show Number. The Show movement should be recorded on the passport. Ultimate responsibility for fulfilling these requirements lies with the Show Secretary. If the animals move to a herd other than the source herd, the new destination herd must complete and sign the certificate also. Completed forms should be sent by the Show Secretary to the local RVO within 7 days of the show. 2 of 16 Animal Identification and Movement (AIM) Division, Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine.