Dept. 4 - Sheep :: Beaver Community Fair

Dept. 04 - Sheep

Superintendent:	Isabel Zerby	Phone: (570) 658-7551
Committee:	Hannah Etzler

Sheep Show held Tuesday of Fair 1:00 PM
Breeding Sheep – following Market Lambs

(Refer also to General Rules)

Purebred animals must be identified by registry name and number, corresponding to the ear tag or tattoo number.
The “Certificate of Veterinary Inspection” must state that the veterinarian examined the entire Flock and found no evidence of contagious or infectious disease or external parasites. The date of examination must also appear on the certificate. ALL animals from other states must be accompanied by an interstate health certificate issued by an accredited veterinarian indicating and examination for health within 30 days of show.
Certification by the owner and an accredited veterinarian that the identified animal(s) is (are not) known to have been exposed to scrapie.
All sheep except wethers must bear an official USDA/APHIS ear tag to be exhibited at the fair. Sheep from flocks on the voluntary scrapie program must bear the official ear tag, tattoo, or electronic ear implant.
Shipping Fever Complex immunization is recommended for all sheep, except those consigned to immediate slaughter
A Pen of Lambs consists of 2 ram lambs and 2 ewe lambs.
A Flock consists of: 1 ram, any age; 2 ewes, 1 yr & under 2 years; and 2 ewes under 1 year.
A Breeder's Young Flock consists of 1 ram lamb and 2 ewe lambs, all bred and owned by the exhibitor.
A Get of Sire consists of four: 4 breeding animals, any age or sexes, which are the get of 1 sire.
An exhibitor may show: 2 fall Lambs or 2 spring Lambs; or 1 fall Lamb and 1 spring Lamb. Not more than 2 Lambs may be shown per exhibitor.

DEPARTMENT 4 - BREEDING SHEEP CLASS