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Livestock/Animal Health Rules
Health Rules and Regulations covering animals to be shown at New Hampshire fairs and shows in accordance with instructions from the Division of Animal Industry, New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, 25 Capitol Street, PO Box 2042, Concord, NH 03302-2042: Dr. Stephen K. Crawford,
State Veterinarian.
SEC I Certificate of Veterinary Inspections: All cattle, sheep, goats, swine, equine, camelids (llamas & alpacas), cervidae, poultry and ratites entering the State of New Hampshire from other states must be accompanied by a “Certificate of Veterinary Inspection” signed by an Accredited Veterinarian. This Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall indicate the health status of the animals, poultry and other species involved, including results of any required test and must not be known to be infected with any infectious or contagious disease. A certificate of Veterinary Inspections, which has been issued for a New Hampshire fair/show, will remain in force for the entire 2007 show season.
SEC II Permanent Identification: All cattle, sheep, goats, swine, camelids, cervidae and ratites must be individually identified by permanent metal ear tag, legible tattoo or microchip (providing reader is available.)
SEC III Permit for Entry: Ratites, Camelids, Cervidae, Swine and/or Poultry. Prior permit must be obtained and the number must appear on the certificate of Veterinary inspection. Permits may be obtained by calling (603) 271-2404, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
A. CATTLE:
(1) New Hampshire Animals-See SEC. II, Permanent identification required. All cattle must originate from non-quarantined, Tuberculosis negative herds and from Brucellosis negative herds under state supervision and require no further papers.
(2) Out-of-State-Animals-See SEC. I and II Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and Permanent Identification required. All cattle originating from Tuberculosis accredited free and Brucellosis classified free states and Canadian provinces may enter the State of new Hampshire without testing. Cattle not originating from Tuberculosis accredited free and Brucellosis classified free state and Canadian provinces must meet the following requirements:
a. All cattle must originate from Tuberculosis negative and Brucellosis negative, non- quarantined herds and must have been tested within 30 days for Brucellosis and within 60 days for tuberculosis proper to entry for the first show of the current season.
b. Cattle under 18 months of age which are official vaccinates may enter New Hampshire without a Brucellosis test, but the Certificate of Veterinary Inspections must show a record of such vaccination.
c. Calves under 179 days of age from Tuberculin negative herds under supervision tested within one year may enter the state without a test, if properly identified as progeny of a tuberculin tested dam.
B. STEERS, SPAYED HEIFERS & OXEN must meet the same requirements as stated above for Tuberculosis. No Brucellosis requirement
IMPORTANT: It shall be the responsibility of show superintendents to eject animals showing indications of contagious disease.
C. GOATS
(1) New Hampshire Animals-See SEC. II, Permanent Identification required (ear tags). All goats must originate from non-quarantined herds and be clinically free from all other infectious and communicable diseases including lymphadenitis, staphylococcal infection, foot rot, contagious ecthyma (sore mouth), scabies or scrapie, nor be progeny of goats known to be infected with scrapie.
(2) Out-of- State Animals-Sec SEC I and II. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, Permanent Identification required. All goats originating from Tuberculosis accredited-free and Brucellosis classified-free states and Canadian provinces may enter the State of New Hampshire without testing. Goats not originating from Tuberculosis accredited-free and Brucellosis classified-free states and Canadian provinces must meet the following requirements:
a. All goats 6 months of age or older must originate from non-quarantined, Tuberculosis negative and Brucellosis negative herds and must have been tested within 30 days for Brucellosis and within 60 days for Tuberculosis prior to entry for the first show of the current season.
b. All goats under 6 months of age must be identified as progeny of a negative Brucellosis and Tuberculosis tested dam.
c. All goats must be clinically free from all other infectious and communicable diseases including lymphadenitis, staphylococcal infection, foot rot, contagious ecthyma (sore mouth), scabies or scrapie, nor be progeny of goats known to be infected with scrapie.
(3) Goats enrolled in the Voluntary Scrapie Program- In order to lower the risk of scrapie transmission, goat herds that are enrolled in the scrapie eradication program should follow the following guidelines:
a. Be kept separate from non-enrolled goats by a vacant pen, a barn alley, or a solid physical barrier (such as metal, wood, canvas) sufficient to prevent any physical contact between enrolled and non-enrolled goats.
b. Limit contacts in the show or sales ring to minimize risk of scrapie transmission. These contacts take place between animals off the herd’s premises and not during or immediately after kidding. Limited contacts do not include commingling, which means the grouping of animals together with free physical contact.
c. Prevent contact with kidding animals at exhibits or sales. Kidding increases the exposure potential.
D. SWINE:
(1) New Hampshire Animals-See SEC II, Permanent Identification required. All swine must originate from non-quarantined Brucellosis and Pseudorabies free herds and be clinically free from all other infectious and communicable diseases.
(2) Out-of- State Animals-See SEC I, II and III, Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, Permanent Identification and Permit required. All swine shall be Brucellosis Validated or progeny of non-quarantined Brucellosis Validated herd or originate from Brucellosis free state. All swine shall have a Pseudo-rabies(PRV) negative test within 30 days of entry or originate from a Qualified Pseudorabies Negative herd or Pseudorabies class IV or free state.
E. SHEEP
(1) New Hampshire Animals- See Sec. II, Permanent Identification required (ear tags). All sheep must originate from non-quarantined flock and animals must not have been exposed to scrapie, scabies or any other contagious or infectious disease, and are not the direct progeny (first generation) of any animal diagnosed as having scrapie.
(2) Out-of- State Animals-Sec SEC I and II, Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and Permanent Identification required. All sheep must originate from an inspected, non-quarantined flock and the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall state that the animals have not been exposed to scrapie, scabies or any other contagious or infectious disease, and are not the progeny of a sire or dam that was infected with scrapie.
(3) Sheep enrolled in the Voluntary Scrapie Program- In order to lower the risk of scrapie transmission, sheep flocks that are enrolled in the scrapie eradication program should follow the following guidelines:
a. Be kept separate from non-enrolled sheep by a vacant pen, a barn alley, or a solid physical barrier (such as metal, wood & canvas) sufficient to prevent any physical contact between enrolled and non-enrolled sheep.
b. Limit contacts in the show or sales ring to minimize risk of scrapie transmission. These contacts take place between animals off the flock’s premises and not during or immediately after lambing. Limited contacts do not include commingling, which means the grouping of animals together with free physical contact.
c. Prevent contact with lambing animals at exhibits or sales. Lambing increases the exposure potential.
F. HORSES
(1) New Hampshire Animals-Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) requirement at discretion of respective show secretaries.
(2) Out-of-State Animals See SEC. I, Certificate of Veterinary Inspection required. All equines entering the State of New Hampshire must be accompanied by a valid negative A.G.I.D. or Elisa (Coggins) test for Equine Infectious Anemia conducted within six months prior to entry. Entry permit not required.
NOTE: It is highly recommended that Show Management examine Equine Health Certificates and Coggins’ test papers.
G. POULTRY:
(1) New Hampshire Poultry-All poultry over 5 months of age must have been tested within one year for, and found negative to Salmonella Pullorum, identified by official leg band and must be progeny of Pullorum clean stock and free of all infectious and contagious diseases and exposure thereto.
(2) Out-of State Poultry See SEC I, II and III. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or NPIP VS Form 9-3 and Permit required. All poultry over 5 months of age must have been tested within one year for, and found negative to Pullorum and be identified by official leg band. All poultry under 5 months must be progeny of Pullorum clean stock and free of all infectious and contagious diseases and exposure thereto.
H. CERVIDAE, CAMELIDS AND BISON:
(1) New Hampshire Animals-All cervidae, camelids and bison must originate from non-quarantined herds.
(2) Out-of-State Animals See SEC I, II and III. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, Permanent Identification and Permit required. Cervidae, camelids and bison must have a negative Brucellosis test within 30 days prior to the first show of the season and a negative Tuberculosis test within 60 days prior to the first show of the season.
NOTE: No cervids may enter the state of New Hampshire due to a permanent ban on importation, due to the threat of Chronic Wasting disease (CWD).
I. RATITE (emu, rhea, ostrich, moa, kiwi and cassowary):
(1) New Hampshire Animals-All ratites must originate from a non-quarantined, Avian Influenza tested negative flock.
(2) Out of State Animals-See SEC I, II, and III. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, Permanent Identification and Permit required. All ratites must have been tested negative to pathological strains of Avian Influenza within 10 days of the fair.
J. RABIES RECOMMENDATIONS:
The State Veterinarian recommends that all domestic animals, i.e., dog, cats, horses, cattle and sheep be immunized for rabies at least 30 days before attending the fairs. Domestic animals, i.e., rabbits, pigs, and goats that do not have a licensed rabies immunization available may be immunized “extra-label”. They can still receive the rabies shot, but it is not recognized as an immunized animal. It is highly recommended that all animals displayed at the fairs be restrained in a manner that would not allow the public to be bitten or exposed to saliva.
I. BIO-SECURITY:
When exhibiting animals at the fairs or shows bring your own shovels, forks, brooms and wheelbarrows for your own use and do not allow them to be used by others. Disinfect all of the hand tools, including the wheelbarrows, feed tubs and your boots and shoes before going back to the farm.
Do not allow the public to walk in the feed areas and do not allow manure contamination of the feed or feeding areas. There are many diseases, such as Johnes, E. Coli, Salmonella,etc., that can be spread at fairs and brought back to the farm. Prevent the spread of organisms.
Livestock Rules and Regulations
No animal may arrive earlier than Friday, October 5, 2007 unless special permission from the chairperson has been obtained.
The individual exhibitor will be solely responsible for any damage, loss or injury done by or as a result of any animal exhibited by him
and shall indemnify the Sandwich Fair Association, Inc. against legal or other proceedings in regard thereto. Only upon acceptance of this condition
are entries accepted.
1. Animals registered in the name of one or more members of the same family may be entered in either the name of the individual owner or the farm name. If entered by the individual owners those individuals will be considered as "Exhibitors" in both single and group classes. If entered in the farm name the farm will be considered as the exhibitor in both single and group classes.
2. If an individual chooses to show as an individual exhibitor, none of his animals may be entered under the farm name. For entries made under the farm name one entry blank will be used with the owner(s) of each animal being indicated.
3. Premiums will be limited to two entries per exhibitor in single classes and one entry per exhibitor in all group classes except get-of-sire
and produce-of-dam.
4. Rules 1, 2 and 3 will be applied on a "per Breed" basis.
5. Exhibitors may combine entries for get-of-sire or produce-of-dam classes. However, each exhibitor will be limited to one get per sire
and one produce per dam.
6. Any animal shown in a group class must first be entered and shown in its respective single class.
7. Registration papers must be brought to the ring for three-best-females, get-of-sire and produce-of-dam classes.
8. All animals must be registered and owned by the exhibitor 30 days prior to show date.
9. Base dates for age of animals will be Sept. 1 and March 1.
10. No animal may be shown out of its age class.
11. Any senior yearling in milk must be shown either in a separate class, i.e., milking senior yearlings or in the two year class. Milking senior yearlings are ineligible for junior champion, junior get-of-sire and breeder's young herd classes.
12. Awards will be made according to merit and no premium will be awarded unless the entry is meritorious.
13. All decisions of the judge(s) will be final.
14. Any bull one year of age or older must have nose leads and proper restraint.
15. All registration papers will be checked for identity and age before showing.
16. All entries must meet health requirements as prescribed by the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture.
17. 4-H animals may show in open classes. Entries must be in no later than September 15 of current year.
18. No transportation charges will be paid.
19. Exhibitors must furnish their own hay.
20. Entries are encouraged to participate in the Parade on Sunday.
21. The Sandwich Fair Association, Inc. reserves the right to exclude any animal not vaccinated for rabies at the sole discretion of the Superintendent.
All Entries shall remain until 5:00 pm Monday. NO Vehicles allowed on the grounds until 6:30 pm on Monday.
Notice to all Animal Exhibitors
Animal tie-ups, pens and stalls must be properly maintained, free of manure and used shavings throughout the fair. All exhibitors are responsible for following the posted rules and having their areas checked by the chairman of their department before leaving the fair gournds. Cleaning fees will be assessed when the posted instructions are not followed.
Veterinary services are available at the owners expense.
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