Ashby Show - 14th July 2013 - Call 01283 229225

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CONDITIONS OF HEALTH

CATTLE HEALTH SCHEME.  Exhibitors must indicate the status of their animals on the entry form and any changes in status must be notified to the Secretary immediately.

I.B.R. Monitored Negative and Leptospira Hardjo Elite animals will be accommodated in separate sections of the cattle lines, as required by the regulations. Exhibitors are reminded that animals arriving home from the Show will be subject to the conditions of the I.B.R. and Leptospirosis-added animals procedures.

1. Exhibitors of I.B.R. Monitored Negative cattle must ENCLOSE A COPY OF THEIR CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF MONITORED NEGATIVE STATUS WITH THEIR ENTRY FORM and SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR CURRENT CERTIFICATE TO THE STEWARDS AT THE SHOW ENTRANCE GIVING IDENTIFICATION DETAILS OF ALL ANIMALS BEING EXHIBITED.

2. Cattle Passports, where applicable must accompany all show animals and be available for inspection by Stewards at the entrance to the Showground if requested. Failure to bring the relevant certificate(s) to the Show will debar the cattle from entry to the Showground. Bar code labels for passports will be sent with exhibitors’ numbers.

3. Lactation Certificates, AS APPROPRIATE FOR SPECIAL PRIZES AND THE PRODUCTION CLASSES, MUST ALSO ACCOMPANY ENTRY FORMS. Animals which calve or show evidence of calving whilst at the Show, or which have any signs of abnormal discharge, will be placed into isolation and returned home as soon as practicable. If calving takes place or abnormal discharge occurs before the time of judging, such animals will not be allowed to compete. Where an animal calves prematurely or aborts, the Society’s Veterinary Officer must be informed immediately, and the State Veterinary Service informed on arrival home. The animal must be returned home TOGETHER WITH ALL OTHER SHOW ANIMALS FROM THE SAME REGISTERED PREMISES after a full range of samples (including if at all possible a placental smear) has been taken. The subject animal must be isolated during transit.

4. Illegal Substances. The Society reserves the right to take blood samples from any animal which the Judge and/or Stewards suspect may have been dosed with illegal substances.

5. Ear Numbers. It is a requirement of DEFRA that ear numbers are stated at the time of entry, are printed in the Show catalogue and are checked on the Showground. Therefore, ear numbers must be stated on the entry form for all cattle entered. Information in accordance with the rules of the appropriate Breed Society must be included on each entry form. Stewards will check the identity of every animal at the Show and therefore, where appropriate, certificates must be brought to the Show with the cattle.

6. Definition of Exhibitor Bred. An animal is defined as “Exhibitor Bred” if it is born in the U.K. or Republic of Ireland and carries the exhibitor’s prefix and the exhibitor was the sole registered owner of the dam at the time of birth and registration. An animal born as a result of embryo transplant is deemed “Exhibitor Bred” if at the time of embryo collection the donor female was in sole ownership of the exhibitor.

7. Group Classes.  All entries in Group Classes must be entered on the entry form with all other entries.

8. Beef Section Cancellation. In the event of there being insufficient entries in any of the beef breed sections, the Society reserves the right to cancel these sections but exhibitors will be invited to compete in one of the mixed breed sections. Unless a breed section is cancelled, entries in that breed section cannot compete in either of the OTHER BEEF BREED SECTIONS.

9. Bull Handling. All bulls one-year-old and over must have rings in their noses and the attention of exhibitors is drawn to the Notes of Guidance on Bull-Handling issued by the Health and Safety Executive.

10. Milking Facilities. There will be no milking facilities available.

11. Showing Regulations. The attention of exhibitors is particularly drawn to the Showing Regulations In the beginning of this schedule.

12. Grand Parade. First and second prize winners MUST appear in the Grand Parade in the Main Ring at 2.15 p.m. Other prize winners may do so if they wish.

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Showing Times

CATTLE CLASSES

Judging Times: Sunday, 14th July, 2013

9.00 a.m.    Jersey, Holstein, Dexter, Hereford followed by Young Members & Longhorn

10.00 a.m.  Charolais, Limousin, Simmental & British Blonde

11.00 a.m.   Highland, Commercial Beef & Any Other British Beef Breed

2.15 p.m.     CATTLE PARADE

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Showing Regulations

SHOWING REGULATIONS

1. Ownership
All classes in this schedule are open to exhibitors residing in any part of the United Kingdom. Exhibits in all classes must be the bona-fide property of the exhibitor and must be in their ownership at the date of the Show. The exhibitor’s name(s) on the Show entry form must be the same as on the animal registration certificate. In the event of the death of an exhibitor between the date of entry and the date of the Show, the executors of the deceased will be deemed to be the exhibitor.
2. Entries
All entries should be on the form supplied and should be signed by the exhibitor or his agent. This entry form, together will all entry fees (and subscriptions, if not already paid) must be received by the Secretary not later than the closing date for entries. Late entries may not be accepted. The entry fee for any animal entered but not exhibited will be forfeited.
3. Nominations of Entries
The name of the exhibit and all relevant details must be stated on the entry form.  No substitution of entries will be allowed after the closing date for entries.
4. Cancellation of Classes
The Society reserves the right to amalgamate or cancel classes or sections in the event of there being insufficient entries. Entry fees for classes cancelled by the Society will be refunded.
5. Admission
Admission to the Show will be by Vehicle Pass, colour coded for the appropriate entrance and fixed to the windscreen in a prominent position and admission tickets sent with exhibitors numbers depending on the number of animals exhibited.
Tickets for livestock and horse competitors will be allocated as follows:
• 1-3 animals - 2 tickets
• 4 animals and over - 3 tickets
Extra persons will be expected to pay for admission and Stewards may inspect vehicles. All exhibitors should be on the Showground at least half an hour before the stated judging time for their respective classes. All cattle exhibits should arrive not later than 9 a.m. (or as stated) and exhibitors are recommended to arrive earlier to avoid traffic congestion at the entrance gates.
EXHIBITORS SHOULD ENSURE THAT THEY BRING ALL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO THE SHOW, AS REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ANIMALS BEING REFUSED ADMISSION TO THE SHOWGROUND.
6. Veterinary
The Society’s veterinary surgeons are authorised to refuse permission for any animal to be admitted to the Showground suspected of being infected with a contagious or infectious disease or with a disease or injury which, in their opinion renders it unfit or unsafe to be exhibited. Such an animal will not be allowed to compete. The exhibitor will be held entirely responsible by the Society for any circumstances which may result from the appearance of such an animal on the Showground. The Society reserves the right to take blood samples from any animal which the Judge and/or Stewards suspect may have been dosed with illegal substances. A horse ambulance will be in attendance.
7. Identification
Exhibits shall be identified in the Judging Rings solely by the numbers issued by the Secretary, corresponding to the catalogue entry for the exhibit. Rosettes, awarded in a previous class, must not be worn in the Judging Ring for a group or production class, in the Grand Parade, both numbers and rosettes should be worn.
8. Judging
The Society reserves the right to appoint a substitute should any judge be prevented from attending the Show and all entries are accepted on this understanding. Times of judging, as stated in this Schedule, will be adhered to as strictly as possible but are subject to alteration. Exhibitors must be ready to enter the ring at once when called upon by the Stewards. The Judges and Stewards have discretion to withhold or vary the first and any other prizes should the quality of the entry or entries not merit such a prize.
9. Age
The date of birth should be stated on the entry form when requested. All winners of children’s classes will be expected to produce birth certificates, if necessary.
10. Safety
All animals must be secured by halter or other means, except as required at the time of judging. Unruly and fractious animals may be refused admission to the judging rings by the Stewards. The attention of all exhibitors is drawn to the Society’s Policy, a copy of which may be seen at the Secretary’s marquee.
11. Conduct
The Council may at any time, before or during the Show, reject any entry, whether the same has been accepted or not, without giving, reasons and their decision shall be final. The Council also has the power to eject from the Showground any cheap-jacks, hawkers, commercial photographers, or persons whose behaviour they consider to be objectionable. All dogs on the Showground must be kept on leads at all times, except when being exhibited.
12. Dress
Exhibitors and attendants must wear correct dress, as approved by the governing body under whose rules they are exhibiting.
13. Objections
Any exhibitor wishing to lodge an objection must do so in writing and must deliver it to the Secretary within an hour of the Judge’s decision being given. Such objections must be accompanied by a deposit of £10 and will be considered by the Council and their decision shall be final. The deposit will be returned if the objection is sustained.
14. Prize Money
Following the judge’s decision in each class and special award, winning exhibitors will be handed vouchers for their prize money. First and second prize winners are asked to appear in the Grand Parade in the Main Ring. Third and fourth prize winners may join the Grand Parade if they wish. Prize money will be paid in cash at the Treasurer’s caravan, on presentation of prize money vouchers,
following the Parade, except where an objection has been lodged but not yet resolved. Please note that all prize money not collected on the day will be forfeited.
15. Trophies
All trophies will be available for collection at the Secretary’s marquee after the Grand Parade. They will be held by the winner for one year but will remain the property of the Society and must be returned as directed by the Secretary.
16. Departure
All animals are asked to remain on the Showground and must not be loaded, until after the Grand Parade.
17. Responsibility
The Society, its Officers and Staff, disclaim any responsibility and all liability in respect of any accident, damage, injury, disease or loss, howsoever caused, that may occur to any exhibitor or his servant, or the general public, or to any animal, article, vehicle or property brought on to the Showground, or while entering or leaving the Showground. Each exhibitor shall be solely responsible for any loss, injury or damage that maybe done to, or occasioned by or arising from any animal, article, vehicle or property, exhibited or brought on to the Showground by him. He shall indemnify and hold harmless the Society from and against all actions, suits, expenses and claims on account of, or in respect of any such damage or injury which may be caused or occasioned.
18. Other Regulations
Any person, competing or exhibiting an animal in a class covered by a breed society, shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of that breed society and be subject to its constitution and rules (including any disciplinary procedures) insofar as they are applicable to the Show. This Schedule is issued subject to the orders (if any) of DEFRA and local authorities, which may be applicable at the date of the Show.
19. Interpretation

Anything not provided for in the foregoing shall be decided by the Society’s Council, whose decision shall be final and binding. On the day of the Show, the Chairman shall have all the powers of the Council under these regulations.

 

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