All sheep to be penned at 11.30am and Judging will commence at 12 noon
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS – SHEEP
Identification All sheep must be identified individually with appropriate ear tags issued in accordance with the requirements of the National Sheep Identification System (NSIS).
Movement Documentation All consignments of sheep being moved must be accompanied by a completed dispatch document. Individual details of each sheep in the consignment must be recorded on the document. Sheep from non-restricted flocks only can be moved to shows. In the case of flocks restricted following diagnosis of scrapie, sheep possessing the ARR/ARR genotype only may be exhibited. The movement of these ARR/ARR genotype sheep must be accompanied by the relevant movement permit (SCR/10), which can be obtained from the Regional Veterinary Office responsible for the county in which the flock is located.
AIM Notification The movement of sheep to and from an Agricultural Show within the State must be recorded on AIM. This is done using a copy of the owner’s sheep dispatch document as follows:
Ultimate responsibility for fulfilling this requirement lies with the Show Secretary.
Flock Register All movements of sheep to and from shows must be recorded in the keeper’s flock register.
Attendance of sheep from scrapie monitored flocks at shows and sales in 2023 Shows between 1st May and 31st October
Sheep from Scrapie Monitored Flocks will be permitted to attend Agricultural Shows taking place between 1st May and 31st October, without restriction or separation from other categories of sheep.
SHEEP CLASSES
SUNDAY, JUNE 25th 2023
ENTRY FEE:
PRIZES:
Prize money, or product to the value thereof, will be as stated below:
Prizes | Pedigree | Non-Pedigree |
---|---|---|
1st | €45 | €30 |
2nd | €35 | €20 |
3rd | €25 | €15 |
4th | €15 | €10 |
All sheep to be penned at 11.30am and Judging will commence at 12 noon
Show Flock of the Year Qualifier.
Vendeen Champion
The James C. Pettit Perpetual Trophy.