Health Regulations for Delaware Livestock Shows

 

CATTLE

All cattle are subject to inspection for good general health upon presentation for admission.  No animals are eligible for entry from herds where an infectious or contagious disease is present such as: pink eye, ringworm, pneumonia, etc. is present.

Additionally, for your own protection, it is strongly recommended that all cattle receive at least one dose of shipping fever vaccine not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the Fair.

Any animal showing any signs of any contagious or infectious disease shall be asked to leave the grounds.

All cattle from outside the state of Delaware shall be accompanied by an interstate health certificate issued by their private veterinarian within thirty (30) days of arrival into Delaware and approved by their State Veterinarian. This document shall identify each animal and be kept with the animal(s) at all times.

Additionally, for your own protection, it is strongly recommended that all cattle receive at least one dose of shipping fever vaccine not less than fifteen (15) days prior to entry.

GOATS

All goats are subject to inspection for good general health upon presentation for admission. No goats are eligible for admission where any infectious or contagious disease is present such as: ring worm, pink eye, foot rot, or sore mouth.  Animals exhibiting signs of external parasites, fungal infections, or abscesses will also not be eligible for entry.

All females and intact males must have official scrapie identification.   This identification may be by official scrapie eartag, scrapie tattoo, breed registry tattoo, or microchip.  This identification requirement also applies to market does regardless of age.

 Any animal showing any signs of any contagious or infectious disease shall be asked to leave the grounds.

Goats from out of state must be accompanied by an interstate health certificate issued by their private veterinarian and approved by their State Veterinarian within thirty (30) days of arrival into Delaware. The document shall be kept with the animal at all times and available for inspection upon request.

SHEEP

All sheep are subject to inspection for good general health upon presentation for admission.  No animals are eligible for entry from flocks where an infectious or contagious disease is present such as: pink eye, ringworm, sore mouth, or foot rot.

All females and intact males must have official scrapie identification.  This identification may be by official scrapie eartag,  scrapie tattoo, breed registry tattoo, or microchip.  This identification requirement also applies to market ewe lambs regardless of age. 

Any animal showing any signs of any contagious or infectious disease shall be asked to leave the grounds.

Sheep from out of state must be accompanied by an interstate health certificate issued by their private veterinarian within thirty (30) days of arrival into Delaware and approved by their State Veterinarian. This document shall be kept with the animal(s) at all times. This health certificate shall identify each animal and state that the flock is free of any infectious or contagious disease including sore mouth and foot rot and there has been no evidence of scrapie within the past year.

SWINE

All swine are subject to inspection for good general health upon presentation for admission.  No swine are eligible for exhibition where any infectious of contagious disease is present such as: pig pox, ring worm, or atrophic rhinitis is present.  Any animals infected with external parasites will also be ineligible for entry.

Any animal showing any signs of any contagious or infectious disease shall be asked to leave the grounds. 

Out of state swine must be from a Pseudo rabies monitored or qualified negative herd or be from a stage V or pseudo rabies free state. Out of state swine shall be accompanied by an interstate health certificate issued by their private veterinarian within thirty (30) days and approved by their State Veterinarian. This document shall identify each animal and be kept with the animal(s) at all times.

OUT OF STATE ANIMALS

An official health certificate from the state of origin, signed by an accredited veterinarian, shall accompany all animals from outside the State of Delaware.  The health certificate shall contain the name and address of the owner, an accurate identification by eartag, registration number, or tattoo of each animal and shall indicate the health status of the animal(s), including results of any required tests.  Health certificates shall be valid for thirty (30) days after issuance.  This health certificate shall be kept available at all times.