Department 4 - Sheep
Chairperson: Robert Graves 570-872-3152 or [email protected]
General Rules:
- Entry fee is $5.00 per animal per class and must accompany the entry form. Each exhibitor is limited to two (2) entries per class for any one breed. Entries close August 8th.
- Sheep can start arriving at 3:00 PM on Tuesday and must be in place by 7:00 PM. Sheep can depart Monday, Labor Day, at 6:00 PM. Pens must be cleaned before departure or premiums will be withheld.
- Premiums: A minimum of six (6) animals per breed/section entered will qualify for 100% of the listed premiums. Less than 6 animals per breed/section will be 50% of listed premiums.
- The Wyoming County Fair and their members will not be responsible for any accident of any kind or nature that may occur to any animal, person, or property. The exhibitors and spectators shall hold them harmless and indemnify them against any legal proceeding arising from any accident and/or damage. By submitting entries to the Wyoming County Fair, you agree to abide by these rules as well as any rules posted before or during the Fair.
- Any animal of unthrifty nature, unsuitable condition, or which cannot be satisfactorily handled under show conditions must be removed from the show grounds.
Identification:
Individual official animal identification is required for all sheep. Identification used for sheep must be permanently affixed to the individual animal. Official ID includes any of the following:
Individual official animal identification is required for all sheep. Identification used for sheep must be permanently affixed to the individual animal. Official ID includes any of the following:
- A USDA ear tag with a US shield; which includes scrapie program tags (animals bearing identification with blue colored scrapie program tags labelled “meat” with a US shield are not permitted to be exhibited in PA – please call the Department at 717-783-6851 if such tag is encountered); or
- A legible tattoo with herd and individual identification recognized in an approval USDA Scrapie database a.k.a. a scrapie tattoo (flock ID in the right ear-state postal code and letters/numbers-and individual animal ID in the left ear); or
- A breed registration tattoo if the animals are accompanied by a registration certificate and the tattoo is legible.
Health Rules:
Pennsylvania Sheep Requirements:
Pennsylvania Sheep Requirements:
- A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued within 30 days of arrival is strongly recommended.
- All animals must be free of infectious and contagious diseases and a statement of this is required on the CVI.
- A current rabies vaccination administered by a licensed veterinarian is highly recommended for breeding animals 3 months of age and older.