IAFE (INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS &
EXPOSITIONS)
NATIONAL CODE OF SHOW RING ETHICS
The following is a list of guidelines for all
exhibitors and all livestock in competitive events:
1. All
exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and livestock show
officials, proof of ownership, length of ownership and age of
all animals entered. Misrepresentation of ownership, age, or
any facts relating thereto is prohibited.
2. Owners,
exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible persons
shall provide animal health certificates from licensed
veterinarians upon request by fair or livestock show officials.
3. Junior
exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their animals
while at fairs and livestock shows.
4. Animals
shall be presented to show events where they will enter the food
chain free of violative drug residues. The act of entering an
animal in a livestock show is the giving of consent by the
owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer and/or absolutely responsible
person for show management to obtain any specimens of urine,
saliva, blood or other substances from the animal to be used in
testing. Animals not entered in any event which culminates with
the animal entering the food chain shall not be administered
drugs other than in accordance with applicable federal, state
and provincial statutes, regulations and rules. Livestock shall
not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with
federal, state, and provincial statutes, regulations and rules
affect the animal’s performance or appearance at the event.
If the laboratory report
on the analysis of saliva, urine, blood, or other samples taken
from livestock indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or
medication, this shall be prima facie evidence such substance
has been administered to the animal either internally or
externally. It is presumed that the sample of urine, saliva,
blood or other substance tested by the laboratory to which it is
sent is the one taken from the animal in question, it’s
integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collections
and preservation, transfer to the laboratory pertains to the
sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects
the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken,
with the burden on the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or
absolutely responsible person to prove otherwise.
At any time after an
animal arrives on the fair or livestock show premises, all
treatments involving the use of drugs and/or medications for the
sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal shall be
administered by a licensed veterinarian.
5. Any
surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug
or the external application of any substance (irritant,
counterirritant, or similar substance) which could affect the
animal’s performance or alter it’s natural contour,
confirmation, or appearance, except external applications of
substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect
appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed by
a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting
the health of the animal, is prohibited.
6. The
use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as
striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical
contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable and
are prohibited.
7. Direct
criticism or interference with the judge, fair or livestock show
management, other exhibitors, breed representatives, or show
officials before, during, or after the competitive event is
prohibited. In the furtherance of their official duty, all
judges, fair and livestock show management, or other show
officials shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation and
respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening
conduct toward them.
8. No
owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer or absolutely responsible
person shall conspire with another person or persons to
intentionally violate this code of ethics or knowingly
contribute or cooperate with another person or persons either by
affirmative action or inaction to violate this code of ethics.
Violation of this rule shall subject such individual to
disciplinary action.
9. The
application of this code of ethics provides for absolute
responsibility for an animal’s condition by an owner, exhibitor,
fitter, trainer, or participant whether or not he or she was
actually instrumental in or had actual knowledge of the
treatment of the animal in contravention of this code of ethics.
10. The
act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by the owner,
exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsibility person
to have disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show
for violation of this Code of Show Ring Ethics and any other
rules of competition of the fair or livestock show without
recourse against the fair or livestock show. The act of
entering an animal is the giving of consent that any proceedings
or disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show may
be published with the name of the violator or violators in any
publication of the International Association of Fairs and
Expositions, including Fairs and Expositions and any
special notices to members.
11. The
act of entering of an animal in a fair or livestock show is
giving of verification by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer,
or absolutely responsible person that he or she has read the
IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics and understands the
consequences of and penalties provided for actions provided by
the code. It is further a consent that any action which
contravenes these rules and is also in violation of federal,
state, or provincial statutes, regulations, or rules may be
released to appropriate law enforcement authorities with
jurisdiction over such infractions.
2008
County & District Fairs
Rules &
Regulations
Of
Animal Health
If a fair or livestock exhibition last
more than 24 hours the sponsors shall appoint a licensed
Veterinarian to conduct a daily inspection of all livestock at
the fair or exhibition. The Veterinarian shall review all
records and test results required under ATCP 11.62. If a fair
or exhibition lasts less than 24 hours, all records or test
results required by ATCP 11.62 shall be reviewed by a licensed
Veterinarian or by the show chairperson.
This is a summary of DATCP animal
health requirements for exhibition only. These requirements may
change due to animal disease emergencies in
Wisconsin or other states. It is always advisable to check with
the Division of Animal Health for the most recent health
requirements when planning to exhibit animals. Animals meeting
exhibition requirements may not meet all import or movement
requirements for other purposes.
Cattle and Bison
Cattle affected with
Ringworm, Warts, Mange or Scab may not be exhibited.
Unless the veterinarian in charge determines the ringworm
lesions or warts are inactive and incapable of transmitting the
disease, any cattle found with ringworm, warts, mange or scab
shall be removed from the premises of the fair.
Cattle originating
from within Wisconsin
There are no tests or health document requirements for
Wisconsin
cattle. However, fair management is responsible for maintaining
records of persons who have exhibited at the fair and the
identification of animals shown for 5 years. Acceptable forms of
animal identification for breeding animals are (1) an official
metal eartag, (2) a breed registration number or (3) a breed
registration tattoo (4) other identification approved by the
department. For steers, either an official eartag or the metal
eartag applied at weigh-in may be used. Entry blanks submitted
and signed by exhibitors, including one of the forms of
identification listed above, will fulfill the exhibitor
requirements. The fair's records of animals shown and exhibited
are to be retained in case these are needed for disease tracing
purposes.
Cattle Originating
From Outside
Wisconsin
A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall accompany all
cattle documenting animal identification (see above) and all
tests or certifications required. Animals must meet normal
Wisconsin requirements for interstate movement.
Steers are exempt from any brucellosis test requirement
except
Michigan.
Cattle from Brucellosis Certified Free herds in Class A
states may enter Wisconsin without a prior brucellosis test if
the certified herd number and the last test date appear on the
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
All cattle originating from Modified Accredited
Advanced states shall have a negative tuberculosis test
within 60 days of import. Call the Division of Animal Health
for a listing of these states.
Dairy cattle imported from states not recognizing
Wisconsin’s Tuberculosis Free status shall be required to have a
negative Tuberculosis test for all dairy cattle 6 months of age
and older and within 60 days of import. Call the Department of
Animal Health for a listing of these states.
Cattle originating from Tuberculosis Accredited Free
herds or Accredited Tuberculosis Free states may enter without
a prior tuberculosis test if the accredited herd number appears
on the certificate.
Cattle originating from
Michigan
must have
permit number and require special Tuberculosis testing.
Exhibitors should contact the Division of Animal Health at
608-224-4872 well in advance of the fair or exhibition to
determine their testing requirements.
Cattle from Canada may be exhibited in
Wisconsin
if they meet current federal requirements to cross the
international border.
Swine -
Originating Within
Wisconsin
All swine shall be
accompanied by a Wisconsin Intrastate Movement Certificate
stating that the herd-of-origin has been inspected on the farm
for the past 30 days prior to the exhibition and that no
apparent disease has been present in the herd within 30 days.
The certificate must also include all required test
documentation.
All swine that do not originate from a pseudorabies
stage IV or V area shall have a negative pseudorabies test
within 30 days of arrival at the fair, or originate from a
qualified pseudorabies negative herd conducting approved
certification testing. Wisconsin is a pseudorabies stage V
area.
Swine Originating
From Outside
Wisconsin
All swine shall be accompanied by a Certificate of
Veterinary Inspection stating that no pseudorabies vaccine has
been administered to the swine and contain all required test
documentation.
All swine shall have a negative pseudorabies test within
30 days of arrival at the fair or originate from a qualified
pseudorabies negative herd that is qualified by testing 7%
of all the herd each month or a state classified as Stage IV
or V. The date of the last monthly test must be included on the
certificate.
Swine entering directly from a Stage 11 state are not
eligible for show or exhibition.
SHEEP
Sheep -
Originating From Within
Wisconsin
Sexually-intact sheep of any age, and all other sheep 18
months of age and older must be identified with official scrapie
ear tags or other official scrapie identification. Sheep
exposed to scrapie will not be allowed for exhibition.
Sheep -
Originating From Outside
Wisconsin
All sheep shall be accompanied by a Certificate of
Veterinary Inspection. All sheep must be identified with
official scrapie ear tags or other official scrapie
identification. Sheep exposed to scrapie will not be allowed to
enter Wisconsin.
GOATS
Goats -
Originating Within
Wisconsin
Breeding goats, sexually-intact goats going to
exhibitions or that have resided with sheep, and dairy goats
must be identified with official scrapie ear tags or other
official scrapie identification. Goats exposed to scrapie will
not be allowed for exhibition.
Goats -
Originating From Outside
Wisconsin
A certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall accompany
all goats. All goats must be identified with official scrapie
ear tags or other official scrapie identification. Goats
exposed to scrapie will not be allowed to enter Wisconsin.
Goats originating from
Michigan
must have a permit number and require special Tuberculosis
testing. Exhibitors should contact the Division of Animal
Health at 608-224-4872 well in advance of the fair or exhibition
to determine their testing requirements.
EQUINE
Equine -
Originating From Within
Wisconsin
All equine animals shall be accompanied by documentation
(original laboratory report VS 10-11 or Certificate
of Veterinary Inspection) of a negative Equine Infectious
Anemia (EIA) test conducted within the current calendar year
and which clearly identifies the equine by a registration
number, lip tattoo or freeze brand, or a complete description of
the equine.
Equine -
Originating From Outside
Wisconsin
All equine animals shall be accompanied by a Certificate
of Veterinary Inspection and have been tested negative for
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) within the current calendar year.
The Certificate must clearly identify the equine by a
registration number, lip tattoo or freeze brand, or a complete
description of the equine animal.
LLAMAS
AND EXOTIC RUMINANTS
Llamas and Exotic
Ruminants Originating from Within
Wisconsin
There are no requirements.
Llamas and Exotic
Ruminants Originating from Outside
Wisconsin
All llamas and Exotic Ruminants must be accompanied by a
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
POULTRY
All poultry and waterfowl must be designated as U.S.
Pullorum-Typhoid Clean under the NPIP and accompanied by a VS
Form 9-3 or originate from a NPIP affiliate flock and
accompanied by a 9-3 or originate from a Wisconsin Test Flock
and accompanied with documentation or originate from a Wisconsin
Test Flock associate flock and accompanied by documentation or
sexually mature birds that do not meet these requirements may
qualify with documentation of a negative test for
pullorum-typhoid conducted within 90 days prior to arrival at
the exhibition.
CERVIDAE (Deer and Elk)
Cervidae originating from
within
Wisconsin
All cervidae must be officially identified, be
accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, be
enrolled in a SWD monitoring program and originate from an
accredited TB free herd, monitored herd-tested within 90 days of
movement or the farm-raised deer is tested negative on 2 single
cervical tuberculin test conducted 90 – 270 days apart, isolated
and the second test 90 days within the date of movement.
Cervidae originating
from Outside Wisconsin
All Cervidae must have a
pre-entry permit number from the department and approval by the
State Veterinarian (phone: 608-244-4872), official
identification, a Certificate of Veterinary and meet Wisconsin
requirements for interstate movement (ATCP 11.55).
Cervidae originating from
Michigan must have a permit and special Tuberculosis test
requirements. Exhibitors should contact the Division of Animal
Health at 608-224-4872 well in advance of the fair or exhibition
to determine their testing requirements.
DOGS
AND DOMESTIC
CATS
Dogs and Cats
originating from within Wisconsin
Dogs over 4 months of age must have
proof of current rabies vaccination.
Dogs and Cats
originating from Outside Wisconsin
All dogs and domestic cats shall be accompanied by a Certificate
of Veterinary Inspection or Interstate Health Certificate and
have proof of a current rabies vaccination. See ATCP 11.52 for
specific vaccination information.
Circus, Rodeo,
Racing & Menagerie - From Outside
Wisconsin
All shall have a permit from the Department, and shall
be isolated from all non-circus, non-rodeo, non-racing, and
non-menagerie animals at the exhibition. They must meet current
import requirements. Phone 608/224-4872 for a permit
application. Fair Managers: please note that this
requirement applies to all animals belonging to midway
attractions and rodeos.
ADVISORY FOR HOUSING
NON-TRADITIONAL LIVESTOCK
AND FOR MANAGEMENT OF OTHER
ANIMALS WHILE THE FAIR IS UNDERWAY:
The Department makes the
following recommendations, but these are not required by statute
or administrative rule: (Jefferson
County Fair stands by these rules
and recommendations.)
1)
Exotic
camelids (llamas, vicunas, alpacas, and guanacos) and other
exotic ruminants and cervidae not be housed with domestic
cattle.
2)
Ratites
(ostriches, emus, rheas, and cassowaries) should not be housed
with domestic poultry.
3)
Swine
should not be housed with other mammaliam species.
4)
Bovine
viral diarrhea (BVD) is an infectious disease of cattle that can
spread rapidly under the conditions of a livestock show. The
Department strongly recommends that all breeding cattle
exhibited at
Wisconsin fairs be properly vaccinated against BVD at least 30
days prior to the show. Exhibitors should consult with their
veterinarians regarding the proper choice of vaccine and the
correct schedule for its administration.
5)
Recommend that cattle be test negative for BVD-PI by
immunoperoxidase test and negative for Johnes disease by the
ELISA test.
6)
Prohibit
the use of common watering and feeding troughs.
7)
Recommend all vehicles used to transport animals to and from the
exhibition be cleaned and disinfected prior to and after use for
this purpose.
8)
Require
all animals found to be afflicted with a contagious or
infectious disease to be promptly removed from the premises.
9)
Dogs and
domestic cats should have a current rabies vaccination.
10)
Provide
hand wash stations near all livestock facilities.
