2023 Competitive Entries Catalog

Sheep Department E07 “Competition Open To The World” Show Chairperson Lisa Hoover, Mocksville, NC Judge TBA Animals must be in place by Wednesday, October 4 by 5:00 pm

Judging: Thursday, October 5 at 12:00 noon Wool breeds 12:00 Noon, Meat Breeds 2:00 pm Release Time: Thursday, October 5 after the show

RULES, REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION

All Dorset Sheep entered, either horned or polled, must be registered in the Continental Dorset Club. The Dorset Horn Flock Books of Great Britain and the Canadian Dorset Horn Registry. Sheep show will be in the Sheep/Swine Buidling. FEEDING AND BEDDING : Exhibitor must furnish feed for animals. First bedding of one bale of straw per pen will be furnished by Fair, if available. Additional bedding can be purchased on grounds, if available. HEALTH REGULATIONS All OUT OF STATE Sheep must be accompanied by an official health certificate signed by an accredited Veterinarian, or an approved State or Federally employed Veterinarian. The health certificate must contain the following: 1. Name and address of exhibitor. 2. Description of sheep including age, sex, breed and any registration numbers. 3. Statement by the veterinarian certifying that to the best of his knowledge animals listed on the health certificate are not infected with, or have been recently exposed to, any contagious disease. 4. If the sheep originate from a scab eradication area, a statement from the veteri - narian to the effect that the flock or origin is scab-free, and that the animals listed on the health certificate have been dipped under State or Federal supervision within 10 days prior to entry to the Fair. Health certificates for the exhibition of sheep are valid for 60 days from the date of issue. All sheep must comply with the USDA scrapies eradication program guidelines. All sheep that enters the Fairgrounds must have an ear tag/tattoo stating the farm of origin. No sheep or goat will be unloaded without this ear tag/tattoo. For more information, call 1-866-USDA- TAG. Lambs must be slick shorn before arrival on Fairgrounds. Department E07 - Section 101 - Sheep - Dorset (Ages computed as of September 1) E1400 Senior Ram Lamb, born September 1 through December 31 of previous year E1401 Intermediate Ram Lamb, born January 1 through February 14 of current year E1402 Late Ram Lamb, born February 15 and after of current year E1403 Pair of Ram Lambs, under one year Banner Champion Ram Lamb Rosette Reserve Champion Ram Lamb

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