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shiawassee county fair
2018 exhibitor’s guide
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
FOR LIVESTOCK* EXHIBITED IN MICHIGAN
IMPORTANT
Exhibitors are responsible for meeting all health requirements as set forth by
the State of Michigan, however they will not be detailed in the Shiawassee
County Fair Exhibitor's Guide. The complete set of requirements can be
obtained by downloading them from the Michigan Department of
Agriculture website:
or by contacting the Shiawassee County Fair Office.
*Livestock
means those species of animals used for human food and fiber
or those species of animals used for service to humans. Livestock includes but
is not limited to cattle, sheep, new world camelids (llamas, alpacas, vicunas, and
guanacos), goats, bison, captive cervidae, ratites (cassowaries, kiwis, ostriches, and
emus), swine, equine, poultry, aquaculture, and rabbits. Livestock (for the above
requirements) does not include dogs and cats.
GENERAL
Exhibitors at state, county and district fairs, along with other livestock exhibitions,
expositions,andshowsarerequired tocomplywithallof thestatutoryandregulatory
provisionsof theStateof Michiganrelatingtoanimalhealthoutlined inActNo.466of
the PublicActs of 1988,as amended,and rules promulgated for the implementation
and enforcement of the act.
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 its natural
contour, confirmation, or appearance, except external applications of
substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect appearance only
andexceptforsurgicalproceduresperformedbyadulylicensedveterinarian
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,otherexhibitors,breedrepresentatives,orshowofficialsbefore,
during, or after the competitive event if 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 cooperatewith 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
whetherornotheorshewasactuallyinstrumentalinorhadactualknowledge
of the treatment of the animal in contravention of this code of ethics.
10. The act of entering an animal is thegivingof consent by theowner,exhibitor,
fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to have disciplinary action
taken by the fair or livestock show for violation of the Code of Show Ring
Ethicsandanyotherrulesof competitionof thefairor livestockshowwithout
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 the 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
prohibitedbythecode.Itisfurtheraconsentthatanyactionwhichcontravenes
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.
Exhibitors of animals at livestock shows shall at all times deport themselves with
honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct in this competitive environment
shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the
advancement of agricultural education. This code applies to junior as well as open
classexhibitorswhocompeteinstructuredclassesof competition.Thiscodeapplies
to all livestock offered in any event at a livestock show.
Allyouthleadersworkingwithjuniorexhibitorsareunderanaffirmativeresponsibility
to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values
mustbesocertainandpositivethatthoseyoungerandmorepliablewillbeinfluenced
bytheirfineexample.Owners,exhibitors,fitters,trainersandabsolutelyresponsible
persons who violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and auction
proceeds and shall be prohibited from future exhibition in accordance with the
rules adopted by the respective fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors who violate
this code of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock exhibitors and should be
prohibited from competition at all livestock shows in the United States and Canada.
The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all livestock in competitive
events:
1.
When applicable, exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and livestock
showofficials,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 or livestock shows.
4.
Animalsshallbepresentedtoshoweventswheretheywillenterthefoodchain
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
absolutelyresponsiblepersonforshowmanagementtoobtainanyspecimens
ofurine,saliva,blood,orothersubstancesfromtheanimaltobeusedintesting.
Animals not entered in an 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 sample
taken from livestock indicates thepresenceof forbiddendrugs ormedication,
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, its integrity is preserved and
all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory
and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received
from 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 involvingtheuseof drugsand/ormedicationsforthesolepurpose
of protecting the health of the animal shall be administered by a licensed
veterinarian.
RULES & REGULATIONS
International Association of Fairs & Expositions
N a t i o n a l C o d e o f S h o w R i n g E t h i c s
Adopted April 2003 by the Shiawassee County Agricultural Society
Shiawassee
County Fair
