15th June 2024
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SHEEP SECTION

SAINTFIELD SHOW SATURDAY 15TH JUNE 2024

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SHEEP EXHIBITORS 2024: PROCEDURE FOR MOVEMENT OF NORTHERN IRELAND SHEEP INTO AND OUT OF THE SHOW

 

IDENTIFICATION - For Moves to and from a Show

All sheep irrespective of their date of birth, must be identified with two identifiers bearing the same number, including one with an EID device.

 

MOVEMENT OF SHEEP TO A SHOW

  • Movement of sheep to Shows must be accompanied by a fully and accurately completed SG2 self-written movement document.
  • The individual identification numbers should be recorded on the SG2 document (it is acceptable to attach a printed schedule listing the tag numbers to the SG2.). The numbers should be checked by the Show Operators against the animals presented before the animals are allowed entry to the show.
  • The SG2 movement document authorises the movement of sheep or goats from the farm to show premises. The SG2 movement documents must be stamped by the Show Secretary. The white copy should be sent to the local Dard Direct/Divisional Veterinary Office within 7 days.
  • Show Operators should have one book of movement documents (SG2s) for sheep and a separate one for goats.

 

MOVEMENT OF SHEEP FROM A SHOW

  • The yellow copy of the SG2 provided by the Show Operator should accompany the animals back from the Show. This should include details of the Show and receiving flock, the individual tag numbers (it is acceptable to attach a printed schedule listing the tag numbers to the SG2) or be cross referenced/stapled to the pink copy of the incoming SG2 (only if the whole batch moves out at the same time). Section 3 of the outgoing SG2 should be signed by the flock keeper.
  • Both move in and move out white copies of the SG2 should be sent to the Show’s local DARD Direct/Divisional Veterinary Office by the Show Operator within 7 days.

 

MOVEMENT OF SHEEP TO AND FROM A CENTRAL POINT OF RECORDING (CPR) SHOW

  • Sheep moving to a CPR Show must be accompanied by a fully and accurately completed SG2 self- written movement document, however, the individual tag numbers do not have to be recorded on the SG2.
  • The ear tag numbers will be read electronically on entry to the Show and a list of tag numbers will be given to the exhibitor.
  • The exhibitor must complete and sign a declaration stating that the sheep will be returned to their flock of origin directly from the Show premises.
  • The Show must send the declarations to the local DARD Direct/Veterinary Office or the Show as soon as possible after completion.
  • On departure from the Show the ear tag numbers will again be read electronically and the exhibitor will be issued with a C document movement licence. This C document must accompany the sheep back to their premises of origin.
  • Both the tag list and the C document must be kept with the exhibitor’s flock register.

 

PROCEDURE FOR MOVEMENT OF SHEEP FROM THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (ROI) INTO AND OUT OF SHOWS

Sheep must have two matching identifiers, one of which must carry an EID device.

 

NB:       In order to receive sheep from the ROI, the Show premises must be operating to full EU Assembly Centre Standards for sheep and be approved for this purpose.

As part of these requirements ROI sheep must be kept segregated from NI sheep and must be re-exported directly from the show premises to their premises of origin in the ROI as soon as the show ends.

 

Sheep Imported Directly into a Show

Sheep entering a Show will be accompanied with a Health Certificate which should be copied to the local DARD Office responsible for the show. An SG2 document should be completed for the move fom the ROI to the show (Show’s own SG2 book).

 

Sheep Re-Exported Directly from a Show.

Sheep being re-exported to ROI will need to be accompanied by:

 

  • Their original Health Certification suitably endorsed by the Veterinarian responsible for the Show.
  • Non Co-Minglement Certificate which will be issued by the Veterinarian responsible for the Show.
  • An SG2 document which should be completed for the move from the Show to the ROI (Show’s own SG2 book).

 

 

IMPORTANT!

All Cattle, Sheep and Goats must be kept in the areas immediately adjacent to the area in which they are competing and out of the way of the public. No Cattle, Sheep or Goats are to be led amongst the public. No Cattle, Sheep or Goats to be led by children under the age of 8.

 

IT IS A CONDITION OF ENTRY TO THE SAINTFIELD DISTRICT SHOW THAT THE OWNERS AND KEEPERS OF ALL CATTLE, SHEEP & GOATS HAVE A POLICY OF INSURANCE IN EFFECT TO COVER PUBLIC LIABILITY RISKS.

 

 

ENTRY FEE:  For all Sheep Classes - £5

 

PRIZES:           1st - £15           2nd - £10          3rd - £5

(According to number of entries)