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BEEF CATTLE

Superintendents: Kenny Crawford
Assistants: Ted York & C. J. Bishop

All classes must be registered except for steer and commercial classes. Premiums will be paid on 1st-6th places as follows: 1st-40 points, 2nd-35 points, 3rd-30 points, 4th-25 points, 5th-20 points, and 6th-15 points. Rosettes will be awarded to the Grand Champion Male and Female and Reserve Champion Male and Female, by breed. No points will be awarded for Rosettes. Trophy awarded for Showmanship Classes.

Division 69: Breeding Beef
Class #
1. Late junior heifer calved March 1, 2008 or later (must be at least 4 months old).
2. Early junior heifer calved between Jan 1-Feb. 28, 2008
3. Late senior heifer calved between Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2007
4. Early senior heifer calved between Sept. 1-Oct. 31, 2007
5. Late senior heifer calved between July 1-Aug. 31, 2007
6. Early junior yearling heifer calved between May 1-June 30, 2007
7. Late junior yearling heifer calved between March 1-April 30, 2007
8. Early junior yearling heifer calved between Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2007
9. Senior yearling heifer calved between Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2006
10. Late summer 2 yr. old heifer calved between Aug. 1 - Sept. 30, 2006
11. Cow/Calf Pair (all breeds competing)
      Grand Champion Heifer
      Reserve Grand Champion Heifer
12. Late junior bull calved March 1, 2008 or later (must be at least 4 months old).
13. Early junior bull calved between Jan 1-Feb. 28, 2008
14. Late senior bull calved between Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2007
15. Early senior bull calved between Sept. 1-Oct. 31, 2007
16. Late senior bull calved between July 1-Aug. 31, 2007
17. Early junior yearling bull calved between May 1-June 30, 2007
18. Late junior yearling bull calved between March 1-April 30, 2007
19. Early junior yearling bull calved between Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2007
20. Senior yearling bull calved between Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2006
21. Late summer 2 yr. old bull calved between Aug. 1 - Sept. 30, 2006
      Grand Champion Bull
      Reserve Grand Champion Bull
22. Supreme Bull (all breeds competing , for Fulton County youth only)
23. Supreme Heifer (all breeds competing, for Fulton County youth only)

Division 70: Commercial Heifers
1. American Cross
2. British Cross
3. Exotic Cross
      Grand Champion Commercial Heifer
      Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer

Division 71: Market Steers
1. Feeder Steer – 400 to 650 lbs.
2. Prospect Steer – 651 to 900 lbs.
3. Market Steer – 901 lbs. and up

Division 72: Youth Beef Calf Project
The Youth Calf Project is open to Fulton County 4-H/FFA youth. Youth cannot be over 14 years of age as of January 1, 2008. Classes will be determined according to weight and age by fair officials. Calves must not weigh over 250 pounds as of May 1, 2008.

1. Youth Calf Project - Light Weight Heifer
2. Youth Calf Project - Medium Weight Heifer
3. Youth Calf Project - Heavy Weight - Heifer
4. Youth Calf Project - Light Weight Bull
5. Youth Calf Project - Medium Weight Bull
6. Youth Calf Project - Heavy Weight - Bull
7. Youth Calf Project - Light Weight Steer
8. Youth Calf Project - Medium Weight Steer
9. Youth Calf Project - Heavy Weight Steer
      Grand Champion Beef Calf
      Reserve Champion Beef Calf

Division 73: Beef Showmanship (age as of Jan. 1, 2008)
1. Wee Junior Beef Showmanship (age 5-8)
2. Junior Beef Showmanship (age 9-13)
3. Senior Beef Showmanship (age 14-19)


Youth who are a member of an active Fulton County 4-H Club or FFA Chapter and attend school in the county may sell their calves at the Junior Livestock Auction scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9. Youth are limited to two animals from the beef department for the sale.

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DAIRY

Superintendents: Michael and Betty Roork

All classes must be representative of breed. Premiums will be paid on 1st through 6th places as follows: 1st-40 points, 2nd-35 points, 3rd-30 points, 4th-25 points; 5th-20 points, and 6th-15 points. Rosettes will be awarded to the Grand Champion Male and Female and the Reserve Champion Male and Female by breed. No points will be awarded for rosettes.

Division 74: Dairy Cattle
Class #
1. Bull Calf, born after Sept. 1, 2007 and at least 4 months old.
2. Junior heifer calved March 1, 2008 or later (must be at least 4 months old).
3. Intermediate heifer calved between Dec. 1, 2007 -Feb. 28, 2008
4. Senior yearling heifer calved between Sept. 1 - Nov. 30, 2007
5. Summer yearling heifer calved between June. 1-Aug. 31, 2007
6. Junior yearling heifer calved between March 1-May. 31, 2007
7. Intermediate senior yearling heifer calved between Dec. 1, 2006 -Feb. 28, 2007
8. Junior 2 yr. Old cow calved between March 1 - Aug. 31, 2006
10. Senior 2 yr. Old cow calved between Sept. 1, 2003 - Feb. 28, 2006
11. Junior 3 yr. Old cow calved between March 1 - Aug. 31, 2005
12. Senior 3 yr. Old cow calved between Sept. 1, 2003 - Feb. 28, 2005
13. 4 yr. Old Cow calved between Sept. 1, 2001 - Aug. 31, 2004
14. 5 & 6 yr. Old Cow calved between Sept. 1, 2000 - Aug. 31, 2003
15. Aged cow, 7 yrs. Old or older, calved before Sept. 1, 2001
16. Dry cow, any age (must have completed one lactation) Champion Dairy Female
Reserve Champion Dairy Female
Champion Dairy Male
Reserve Champion Dairy Male

Division 75: Youth Calf Project
The Youth Calf Project is open to Fulton County 4-H/FFA youth. Youth cannot be over 14 years of age as of January 1, 2007. Classes will be determined according to weight and age by fair officials. Calves must not weigh over 250 lbs. as of May 1, 2007.

1. Youth Calf Project - Females
2. Youth Calf Project - Males
3. Youth Calf Project - Steer Grand Champion Dairy Calf
Reserve Champion Dairy Calf

Division 76: Showmanship (age as of January 1, 2008)
1. Wee Junior Dairy Showmanship (5-8)
2. Junior Dairy Showmanship (age 9 - 13)
3. Senior Dairy Showmanship (age 14 - 19)

Youth who are members of an active 4-H club or FFA Chapter or reside in the county may sell their calves at the Junior Livestock Auction scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9. Youth are limited to two animals from the dairy department for the sale.

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GOATS

Superintendents: Robin & John Moore and Dennis Reynolds

All classes will be placed 1st through 6th place. Premiums will be paid as follows: 1st – 16 points, 2nd – 14 points, 3rd – 12 points, 4th – 10 points, 5th – 8 points, and 6th – 6 points. Rosettes will be awarded to the Grand Champion Male and Female and Reserve Champion Male and Female by breed. No points will be awarded for Rosettes. A trophy will be awarded for the Showmanship winners.

A $100 cash award and a rosette will be presented to the Overall Champion Goat by Ozark Genetics from the Grand Champions (junior and adult competing).

1. No classes are offered for bucks in any breed and no bucks will be allowed on the fair grounds. Because of limited space each exhibitor is limited to two animals. The same animal cannot show in the dairy show and meat show. The base date for computing ages is August 6, 2008.

2. Animals must have required ID tag or tattoo (wethers are exempt). USDA requires ALL breeding sheep and goats moved for show be assigned a premise ID number from the farm of origin (birth). Owners may obtain information and tags by calling the Arkansas Veterinary Services Office at 1-866-873-2824.

3. The tag or tattoo has to be placed in the ear unless the goat is one that is earless. On an earless goat the tattoo should be in the flank or the tag should be placed in the tail fold. A Scrapie Tag on a color does not meet Livestock and Poultry Commission guidelines.

Market Goat Rules

1. You may show a Wether or Doe (ewe). NO BUCKS.
2. The RECOMMENDED birth date should be Dec. 1, 2007 – March 15, 2008. Must have baby teeth.
3. Weight: Market goats need to weigh a minimum of 50 pounds, with no maximum weight.


Division 77: Junior Market Goats
1. Market Goat – Light Weight
2. Market Goat – Medium Weight
3. Market Goat – Heavy Weight
     Grand Champion Market Goat
     Reserve Champion Market Goat

Division 78: Dairy Goats
A. Junior Dairy Goats
1. Junior Kid, under 5 months of age
2. Junior Doe, 5 to 9 months of age
3. Senior Doe, over 9 months and under 12 months of age
4. Doe, 12 months and under 24 months of age
B. Senior Dairy Goats (Milking)
5. Doe, under 2 years of age
6. Doe, 2 years old and under 3 years of age
7. Doe, 3 years and under 4 years of age
8. Doe, 4 years and under 5 years of age
9. Doe, 5 years of age or older
10. Produce of Dam – 2 Does from one dam
      Grand Champion Dairy Goat
      Reserve Champion Dairy Goat

Division 79: Meat Goats
A. Junior Meat Goats (Never Freshened)
1. Junior Doe, under 5 months of age
2. Junior Doe, over 5 months of age and under 12 months of age
3. Junior Doe, 12 months and under 24 months of age
B. Senior Meat Goats (Milking)
4. Doe, 2 years old
5. Doe, over 2 years and under 3 years of age
6. Doe, 3 years and under 5 years of age
7. Doe, 5 years of age or older
     Grand Champion Meat Goat
     Reserve Champion Meat Goat

Division 80: Youth Market Goat Project
(must be pre-enrolled Fulton County 4-H/FFA member)
(Refer to Market Goat Rules)
1. Light, 50 – 70 lbs.
2. Medium, 71- 90 lbs.
3. Heavy, 91 lbs. and over

Division 81: Showmanship (age as of Jan. 1, 2008)
1. Pee Wee Showmanship (age 5-8)
2. Junior Showmanship (age 9-13)
3. Senior Showmanship (age 14-18)

Youth who reside in Fulton county or attend school and are a member of an active 4-H club or FFA chapter in the county may sell their market goats at the Junior Livestock Auction scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9. Youth are limited to two goats for the sale.

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HORSES

Superintendent: Judy Ochoa
Assistant Superintendents: Christi Shaver, Kelly Moss, Serena McGinley, and Gail Hart

Premiums will be paid for 1st through 6th places as follows: 1st – 30 pts., 2nd – 25 pts., 3rd – 20 pts., 4th – 15 pts., 5th – 10 pts., and 6th – 5 pts. Rosettes will be awarded for Grand Champion and Reserve Champion (no cash award). Trophies will be awarded for Showmanship (no cash award). Showmanship class ages will be as of January 1, 2008.

All classes show at Halter during the Horse Show.

Division 82: Halter Classes
Class 1
1. Mules – Weanling, Yearling, and Mules 2 years and older
2. Miniature Horse (registered-purebred or pureblood)
3. Pony Class (under 52 inches)
4. Weanling Stallions and Geldings
5. Yearling Stallions and Geldings
6. Two and Three year old Stallions and Geldings
7. Four to Eight year old Geldings (Stallions over 3 years of age not permitted)
8. Aged Geldings (Stallions over 3 year of age not permitted)
     Grand Champion Stallions & Geldings
     Reserve Champion Stallions & Geldings

Class 2
9. Weanling Mare
10. Yearling Mare
11. Two and Three year old Mare
12. Four to Eight year old Mare
13. Aged Mare
       Grand Champion Mare
       Reserve Champion Mare

Division 83: Western Pleasure
14. Youth Division – age 8 and under
15. Junior Division – age 9-13
16. Senior Division – age 14-18
17. Adult Division – age 19 and over

Division 84: Horse Showmanship (age as of January 1, 2008)
1. Pee Wee Showmanship at Halter (age 8 and under)
2. Junior Showmanship at Halter (age 9-13)
3. Senior Showmanship at Halter (age 14-18)
4. Adult Showmanship at Halter (age 19 and over)

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POULTRY

Superintendents: Cynthia Arnold-Southard and Brenda Ingram

Poultry exhibits must be pre-registered by July 25, 2008. Exhibits are to be entered on the Livestock Entry Form that is available online at www.fultoncountyfair.org or at the Extension Office. Ribbons will be awarded as follows: Blue – 8 pts, Red – 6 pts, and White – 4 pts. for Divisions 85 and 86. The Grand Champion and Reserve Champion exhibits will receive a rosette (no cash premium).

Division 85: Fulton County 4-H Poultry Chain Chicks.
1. Pen of 4 pullets
    Grand Champion
    Reserve Champion

Division 86: OtherPoultry
All breeds compete

A limited number of cages are available for junior and open poultry exhibits. Entries will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. All Junior and Open Poultry exhibits must have had a negative pullorum-typhoid test within ninety (90) days of county fair exhibition. The Fair Association will provide this test free of charge on check-in day at the poultry barn.

Chickens:
1. Pullet (less than 1 year old)
2. Cockerel (less than 1 year old)
3. Hen (over 1 year of age)
4. Cock (over 1 year of age)
     Grand Champion
     Reserve Champion
5. Light Weight Broiler Pen of 3 birds (2-3 lbs.)
6. Heavy Weight Broiler Pen of 3 birds (3-4 lbs.)
     Grand Champion Broiler
     Reserve Champion Broiler
7. Young Pair of Bantams (Cockrel & Pullet)
8. Old Pair of Bantams (Cock & Hen)
     Grand Champion Pair of Bantams
     Reserve Champion Pair of Bantams
9. Pen of 4 pullets (for 4-H poultry chain youth)

Ducks:
10. Young Hen
11. Young Drake
12. Old Hen
13. Old Drake

Turkeys:
14. Young Hen
15. Young Tom
16. Old Hen
17. Old Tom

Class 18 - Capon:


Division 87: Eggs (3, 2, 1 points)
 (Eggs should be checked in the Poultry Dept. but they will be displayed in the Horticulture Dept.)
1. Brown – ½ Dozen
2. White – ½ Dozen

4-H/FFA Youth who reside in the county or attend school in the county can sell two pens of pullets at the Junior Livestock Auction scheduled for Saturday, August 9 at 4:00 p.m. All proceeds from the sale will be paid to the youth. The money from one pen will go to the Fulton County 4-H Foundation to fund next year’s poultry chain and if the youth sells a second pen they will receive the money from that sale.

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RABBITS

Superintendent: Diane Sushinsky

Rabbits must be pre-registered by July 25, 2008. They must be entered on the Livestock Entry Form that is available online at www.fultoncountyfair.org or at the Extension Office. Rabbits cannot compete in both single and pen classes and will be judged by breed. All classes Take 8, 6, and 4 Points.

Division 88: White New Zealand
Division 89: Mixed Breeds

Class #
1. Junior Doe (under 6 months of age)
2. Junior Buck (under 6 months of age)
3. Senior Doe (over 6 months of age)
4. Senior Buck (over 6 months of age)
5. Doe with Kits
6. Pen of 3 Fryer Rabbits- 2 Does and1 Buck (under 2 mos. of age and each under 4 lbs. of weight)
    Grand Champion Doe
    Reserve Champion Doe
    Grand Champion Buck
    Reserve Champion Buck

Division 90: Youth Market Rabbit Project
1. Junior Doe (under 12 weeks of age)
2. Junior Buck (under 12 weeks of age)
     Grand Champion Youth Market Rabbit
     Reserve Champion Youth Market Rabbit

Fulton County 4-H/FFA members who attend school in the county may sell their rabbits at the Junior Livestock Auction on Saturday, August 9 at 4:00 p.m. Youth are limited to selling two rabbits.

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SHEEP

Superintendent: Robin Moore
Assistant Superintendents: Dennis Reynolds and John Moore

• Market lambs must have lamb teeth and docked tails.
• All classes will be placed 1st through 6th. Premiums will be paid as follows: 1st – 16 pts., 2nd – 14 pts, 3rd – 12 pts, 4th – 10 pts, 5th – 8 pts, and 6th – 6 pts. Rosettes will be awarded for Grand Champion and Reserve Champion (no cash premium). Showmanship winners will receive a trophy.
• Each exhibitor is limited to two animals because of space limitations.

Market Lamb Rules

1. You may show a Wether or Doe (ewe). NO RAMS.
2. The RECOMMENDED birth date should be Dec. 1, 2007 – March 15, 2008.
3. Weight: Market lambs need to weigh a minimum of 90 pounds, with a maximum weight of 140 pounds.
4. Animals must have required ID tag or tattoo (wethers are exempt). USDA requires ALL breeding sheep and goats moved for show be assigned a premise ID number from the farm of origin (birth). Owners may obtain information and tags by calling the Arkansas Veterinary Services Office at 1-866-873-2824.


Division 91: Junior Market Lambs
1. Market Lamb – Light Weight
2. Market Lamb – Medium Weight
3. Market Lamb – Heavy Weight

Division 92: Arkansas Bred Lamb Show
1. Lamb – Light Weight
2. Lamb – Medium Weight
3. Lamb – Heavy Weight

Division 93: Commercial Ewes
1. Commercial Ewe – Light Weight
2. Commercial Ewe – Medium Weight
3. Commercial Ewe – Heavy Weight

Division 94: Breeding Sheep
1. Yearling Lamb
2. Yearling Ewe
3. Pair of Yearling Ewes
4. Senior Ewe Lamb, born Sept. 1 – Dec. 31, 2005
5. Junior Ewe Lamb, born after Jan. 1, 2006
6. Pair of Ewe Lambs, from Class 4 and 5
    Grand Champion Ewe
    Reserve Champion Ewe

Division 95: Youth Market Sheep Project
(For pre-enrolled Fulton County 4-H/FFA member)
1. Youth Market Lamb – 80-100 lbs.
2. Youth Market Lamb – 101-120 lbs.
3. Youth Market Lamb – 121-150 lbs.
     Grand Champion Youth Market Lamb
     Reserve Champion Youth Market Lamb

Division 96: Showmanship
1. Pee Wee Showmanship – age 5-8
2. Junior Showmanship – age 9-13
3. Senior Showmanship – age 14-18

Youth who reside in Fulton county or attend school and are a member of an active 4-H club or FFA chapter in the county may sell their sheep at the Junior Livestock Auction scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9. Youth are limited to two sheep for the sale.

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SWINE

Superintendent: Michael Roork and Heath Shrable

Premiums will be paid for 1st through 6th place as follows: 1st – 16 pts, 2nd – 14 pts, 3rd – 12 pts, 4th – 10 pts, 5th – 8 pts, and 6th – 6 pts. Rosettes will be awarded for Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Male and Female by breed (no cash awards for rosettes). Showmanship winners receive a trophy.

Gilts may be entered in both gilt and market classes. All boars must be purebred except for market classes. No pot-bellied pigs are allowed.

Division 97: Market Hogs
1. Market Hog – Light Weight
2. Market Hog – Medium Weight
3. Market Hog – Heavy Weight
     Grand Champion Market Hog
     Reserve Champion Market Hog

Division 98: Commercial Gilts
1. Commercial Gilt – 200 to 220 lbs.
2. Commercial Gilt – 221 to 240 lbs.
3. Commercial Gilt – 241 to 260 lbs.
     Grand Champion Commercial Gilt
     Reserve Champion Commercial Gilt

Division 99: Barrows
1. Barrow- Light Weight
2. Barrow – Medium Weight
3. Barrow – Heavy Weight
     Grand Champion Barrow
     Reserve Champion Barrow

Division 100: Breeding Swine
1. April Boar
2. March Boar
3. February Boar
    Grand Champion Boar
    Reserve Champion Boar
4. April Gilt
5. March Gilt
6. February Gilt
    Grand Champion Gilt
    Reserve Champion Gilt

All Grand Champions Competing
(For Fulton County youth only)
7. Supreme Hog
8. Reserve Supreme Hog

Division 101: Youth Market Hog Project
1. Youth Market Hog – Light Weight
2. Youth Market Hog – Medium Weight
3. Youth Market Hog – Heavy Weight

Division 102: Swine Showmanship
1. Pee-Wee Showmanship (age 8 and under)
2. Junior Showmanship (age 9-13)
3. Senior Showmanship (age 14-18)

Youth who reside in Fulton county or attend school and are a member of an active 4-H club or FFA chapter in the county may sell their hogs at the Junior Livestock Auction scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9. Youth are limited to two head for the sale.

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Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission
Effective: March 1, 2004
Phil Wyrick, Executive Director
Act 87 of 1963 (Code 2-33-101), Act 150 of 1985 (Code 19-6-448) &
 Act 1306 of 1997 (Code 2-40-823)

EXHIBITION HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

FOR LIVESTOCK, POULTRY, AND EXOTIC ANIMALS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Out of State Exhibitors should contact the Fulton County Fair Association for health regulations for out-of-state livestock.

1. CERTIFICATES OF VETERINARY INSPECTION AND ENTRY PERMITS: Certificate of veterinary inspection" refers to a legible record (made on an official form issued from the state of origin) by an accredited veterinarian, which shows that the animals listed thereon meet health requirements of the state of destination. It must bear the identification of each animal and separate certificates must be made for each species of animal entered. Entry permits are required on all out- f-state swine, rodeo bulls unless they are tested within thirty (30) days of entry, psittacines, passerines, ratites, all other avian species except poultry and turkeys, cervids, camelids, or exotic animals. Permits are also required on all cattle entering Arkansas from any state that is not a tuberculosis free state, unless that state has a reciprocal agreement with Arkansas. Permit numbers can be obtained from the state veterinarian's office (501) 907-2400 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. A certificate of veterinary inspection must accompany all out- f-state animals; and (a) Must be available on request by animal health officials. (b) Individually identify all animals, showing positive identification of each animal by tattoo, ear tag, registration number or ear notch. Steers should be identified by description. (c) Show required tests, vaccinations, and entry permit number, if applicable. (d) Show name and address of owner or exhibitor--this shall be the same name as under which animals are exhibited.

2. Any animal or poultry showing any evidence of infectious or contagious disease, or of external parasitism, and animals with active ringworm lesions (with the resulting loss of hair), multiple warts easily visible without close examination, or atrophic rhinitis, will not be permitted to exhibit.

3. All animals entering the grounds, including those shown in pet zoos, children's barnyard animals, Old McDonald Farms, etc. must meet requirements of their particular species.

4. All animals originating out of areas quarantined because of other diseases (vesicular stomatitis, scabies, etc.) shall not be permitted to enter the state.

ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK
County, Jr. District, District, State Fair Level, and Other Shows

1. All animals entering the grounds, including those showing in pet zoos, children's barnyard animals, Old McDonald Farms, etc. must meet the requirements of their particular species.

2. Arkansas livestock (except for Arkansas sheep, goats, horses, steers and rabbits) must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition, showing the following: ARKANSAS CATTLE

1. If Arkansas is a Class Free State, Arkansas cattle are exempt from brucellosis testing. If Arkansas is not a Class Free State then the following testing requirements must be met: Negative brucellosis test within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition, for females and bulls eighteen (18) months of age and over. All heifers that have calved or are bred must be tested. Animals originating from a Certified Brucellosis Free Herd are exempt if the Certified Free Herd number is shown on certificate.

2. All heifers that are four to twelve (4-12) months of age shall be vaccinated before entering show.

3. Heifers that were born on or after January 1, 1985, that are over twelve (12) months of age and are not official calfhood vaccinates will not be allowed to show (unless they are from a Brucellosis Certified Free Herd.)

ARKANSAS SWINE
1. As of July 1, 2001, all swine must have an official premise identification.

2. Animals six (6) months old or older to be tested negative for brucellosis within ninety (90) days of exhibition  or originate directly out of a Validated Herd, with Validation number and date of last herd test shown on certificate (barrows exempt from brucellosis testing, but must be pseudorabies tested.)

3. Animals to be tested negative for pseudorabies regardless of age within ninety (90) days of the exhibition on a test approved by the state veterinarian or originate directly out of a Qualified Pseudorabies Free Herd, with Qualified Herd number and date of last test shown on certificate.

4. Free of other contagious, infectious, and communicable diseases (erysipelas, atrophic rhinitis, etc.); otherwise they will not be allowed to show and will be released from fairgrounds.

ARKANSAS SHEEP AND GOATS
1. Exhibition officials must maintain records of all sheep and goats that are exhibited for a period of five years, to include:
a) Identification Number
b) Flock status as defined by the Voluntary Flock Certification Program
c) The name, complete address and phone number of the owner.

2. Fair personnel, veterinarians, or state-federal personnel may examine sheep on grounds. Any sheep showing clinical symptoms of Scrapie shall be immediately quarantined in isolation and required to undergo any approved diagnostic tests and shall be consigned to slaughter or destruction with submission of tissues to an approved diagnostic laboratory at the exhibitor’s expense.

3. Commingling (as defined by the Arkansas Scrapie Regulation) of sheep or goats of different flock status as defined by the Voluntary Flock Certification Program (VFCP) is prohibited and must be reported to the VFCP state official and State Veterinarian.

4. No sheep or goats showing symptoms of disease, particularly foot rot, sore mouth, sheep pox, evidence of fungal infection, evidence of abscesses or with draining abscesses will be allowed to show and may be released by fair officials, veterinarians, or state-federal personnel.

ARKANSAS RABBITS
Rabbits will be inspected on grounds. No rabbits showing symptoms of disease will be allowed to show.

ARKANSAS HORSES
Negative EIA test required within the past twelve (12) months for all animals over six (6) months of age. Nursing foals under six (6) months of age are exempt from testing if accompanied by negative tested dams Photocopies of the test papers will not be accepted; carbon copies are acceptable.

ARKANSAS CERVIDS
1. Certificate of veterinary inspection.
2. Negative cervical tuberculosis test within ninety (90) days.
3. Negative brucellosis test within ninety (90) days;
4. Or originate from a Certified Brucellosis-Free and Accredited Tuberculosis Free Cervid Herd; Or originate from a Brucellosis-Monitored and a Qualified Tuberculosis Cervid Herd within ninety (90) days of exhibition.

ARKANSAS CAMELIDS
1. Individually identified, and certificate of veterinary inspection within ninety (90) days of exhibition.

2. Registration papers when accompanied by registry photographs of the animal are acceptable identification.

ARKANSAS RATITES
1. Certificate of veterinary inspection.
2. Negative avian influenza test within ninety (90) days.
3. Permanent identification.

ARKANSAS POULTRY
An official representing the exhibition shall notify the state veterinarian no later than thirty (30) days prior to the exhibition, giving names, place, inclusive dates, and time of the event. The requirements are as follows:
1. All in-state poultry, which includes domesticated game birds, quail, pheasants, peafowl, guineas, and turkeys, present at exhibition in Arkansas shall have originated from U. S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean or equivalent flocks or have had a negative pullorum-typhoid test within ninety (90) days of the movement to the exhibition (pullorum-typhoid testing on fairgrounds during the fair is prohibited.) This information will be documented on a NPIP Form VS 9-3, 90-Day Certificate, NPIP Flock Certification Form or similar certificate that will accompany the poultry during exhibition.

2. All non-certified birds must be banded (leg or wing band), with a sealed band. Wraparound plastic bands are not acceptable. In-state waterfowl are exempt from pullorum-typhoid requirements.

3. Any poultry showing evidence of infectious or contagious disease or insect infestation will not be permitted to exhibit.

4. Record Keeping - The sponsor of the exhibition shall compile a list of all poultry present at exhibition. This list shall contain the name and address of each owner, the number, the species, breed, variety, type, sex, and pullorum-typhoid status of all poultry present. A copy of this shall be retained by the sponsor of the exhibition for at least twelve (12) months.

OTHER IN-STATE TAME OR EXOTIC ANIMALS
Please call State Veterinarian's office for information and permit.

Issued in Hot Springs, Arkansas on January 15, 2004
Phil Wyrick, Executive Director
Arkansas Livestock & Poultry Commission