Pigs

Bio-Security

Summer livestock shows are in full swing again across the country. For all livestock exhibitors whether you are new to the show ring or returning after a two-year absence, biosecurity measures are extremely important as they are the first line of defence to preventing disease entering your farm and herd.

Listed below are some key biosecurity practices to reduce the risk of spreading diseases.

Before the Show

Work alongside your vet to implement a preventative health programme to ensure that all vaccinations are up to date

Keep show animals penned separately so that they can be quarantined before and after being away for a show

Ensure all equipment (buckets, boards and sticks, brushes etc.) are clean

Avoid travelling alongside other stock especially where the health status of the animals is unknown. If travelling with another farm is unavoidable keep animals separate in the trailer

Take the feed that the animals are accustomed to

At the Show Biosecurity Tips to Keep your Livestock Show Animals Healthy

Keep your distance and avoid nose to nose contact with other animals at the show

Keep your equipment, hands and footwear clean to avoid spreading bacteria

Avoid sharing feed, brushes, water and equipment etc. with other exhibitors

Know the signs of disease and observe show animals when returning from shows

Keep unused feed covered to avoid the risk of contamination

Avoid standing in manure. Disinfect your shoes. Do not take manure home on your feet

After the Show

Dispose of leftover bedding, hay and feed which you may have taken back from the show with you

Ensure that all equipment and clothing and the livestock trailer is properly washed and disinfected

Keep show stock isolated from other stock for a minimum of 21 days ideally 30 days

Avoid cross contamination with other stock on the farm and show animals which may be in isolation

Carefully monitor show animals for any signs of illness or disease

Exhibitors are requested to take note of the following.

Exhibitors must enter the Showground ONLY through the labelled livestock gate A.

Times of admission – because of the necessity to man gates, exhibitors must bring their stock to the Show during the following times: –

Friday 12^th September- between 4.00pm and 9.00pm

Saturday 13th – from 6.00 am to 8.00 am

Livestock Vehicles – Exhibitor vehicles used to transport livestock must be externally clean.

The Society reserves the right to refuse entry to any vehicle deemed not to be clean.

Footwear & Clothing – Animal handlers must wear suitable protective clothing and footwear capable of being cleaned and disinfected.

The key message is ‘be clean and be seen to be clean’

EXHIBITORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES

Exhibitors are responsible for the care of their stock and for any damage or loss caused by their animals whilst on the Showground. Exhibitors are reminded that they are solely responsible for, and in charge of, their stock at all times during the event.

All entries and payments must be completed online and before the closing date. 

HOW TO MAKE YOUR ENTRY

1 Online Entry – Entries and payments to be processed online (see application button at top of page)

2 Pens – Please indicate on your entry form how many pens you require

3 Please provide as much information as possible. If animal registration numbers are requested to comply with class requirements, then they must be listed.

4 Entry Fees have are as stated, whilst pen fees remain free.

Prize Money

Prize money will be issued via bank transfer. Bank details will be collected on the day of the show.

REGULATIONS

AN ELECTRONIC ANIMAL MOVEMENT LICENCE (eAML2) issued under the Pigs

(Records, Identification and Movement) Order 2011 must accompany all pigs.

1. Pigs to have been registered in a published volume or accepted for entry in a forthcoming volume of the British Pig Association’s Herd Book or the British Lop Pig Society’s Herd Book.

2. The ear number, registered name, Herd Book number and date of birth of each pig, also the Name and Herd Book number of the sire and dam must be supplied for printing in the catalogue, together with the name of the breeder in cases where the exhibitor is not also, the breeder.

FAILURE TO SUPPLY FULL INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN YOUR ENTRY BEING RETURNED.

3. At all Shows in 2025, female pigs (all breeds) born before 1 January 2025 shall be eligible to compete only if in the six calendar months prior to the Show they have farrowed, suckled and reared to four weeks of age, a birth notified litter of pigs.

4. At all Shows in 2025, female pigs born on or after 1st January and before 1st July in the year before the show must within 18 months of their date of birth have farrowed, suckled and reared to four weeks of age, a birth notified litter of pigs.

5. All boars must be shown by two competent (over 16yrs of age) handlers who are equipped with protective boards. Anyone deemed not competent by the judge may be asked to leave the ring.

6. The use of artificial colouring, whitening and/or powder on pigs as well as the removal or addition of spots by artificial means is prohibited (white wood flour is permitted)

7 Exhibitors can arrive on Friday or before 8.00 am on Saturday and not leave before 5.00 pm Saturday.

8 Penistone Agricultural Show can offer both free camping and parking in the vicinity of the pig section for exhibitors, plus other facilities. (*if wishing to camp please make a note on entry form)