SUPERINTENDENT:
Don Springer - 814-749-7944
EXHIBITORS MAY SHOW 4-H OR OPEN CLASS NOT BOTH.
PEN SPACE IS LIMITED AND WILL BE “FIRST COME FIRST SERVED” BY 4-H EXHIBITOR. OPEN CLASS EXHIBITORS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY DATE IF PEN SPACE IS AVAILABLE
THERE ARE MANY CHANGES ON ALL DEPARTMENTS, PLEASE READ ALL RULES CAREFULLY.
ANIMAL HEALTH RULES ARE SET FORTH BY THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MUST BE ADHERED TO:
PENNSYLVANIA POULTRY REQUIREMENTS:
1. ALL Pennsylvania poultry, waterfowl, upland game birds, and pigeons entering an exhibition must bear a unique individual identification leg band (official state-issued leg bands are not required). Ratites must be identified with a neck band or an electronic implant device (the exhibitor must supply a reader).
2. An owner-endorsed health certificate must accompany all Pennsylvania poultry, waterfowl, upland game birds, ratites, and pigeons, and must include the following:
a. Name and location of exhibition; and
b. Name, address, and telephone number of the owner; and
c. A statement that their entries and their flock or origin are free of evidence of contagious diseases; and
d. Owner signature and date of that signature; and
3. All animals must be free of infectious and contagious diseases. Animals appearing unhealthy upon arrival may not enter the exhibition grounds.
4. Avian Influenza Clean Testing and Verification (all samples must be collected by a Certified Poultry Technical or an Accredited Veterinarian):
All poultry, waterfowl, upland game birds, and ratites, (pigeons excluded) for exhibition must originate from a flock in good standing in the Pennsylvania Avian Influenza Monitored Flock program or from a flock in good standing in the NPIP Avian Influenza Clean program, and the birds must be accompanied by the most recent negative test report (copy acceptable). The NPIP of A1 MFR number must be noted on the report..
OR
The birds must originate from a flock in which a minimum of 30 birds, 3 weeks of age or older, were tested negative for avian influenza within the 6 months prior to opening date of the exhibition and the birds are accompanied by the negative test report (copy acceptable). If there are fewer than 30 birds in the flock, test all birds. For waterfowl, cloacal swab samples must be collected for testing, and the swabs must be tested using virus isolation techniques.
5. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean Testing and Verification (pigeons and waterfowl excluded). (All samples must be collected by a Certified Poultry Technician or an Accredited Veterinarian).
All Poultry, upland game birds, and ratites (pigeons and waterfowl excluded) must originate from a flock in good standing in the NPIP Pullorum-Typhoid Clean Program or from a flock in good standing in the PA Pullorum Equivalent Program and the birds must be accompanied by the most recent negative test report (copy acceptable. The NPIP number must be noted on the report for NPIP Pullorum-Typhoid Clean clocks. If bird-side testing was done, the 9-2 or state equivalent form must accompany the birds (copy acceptable).
OR
Individual birds (pigeons and waterfowl excluded) for exhibition must have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within the 90 days prior to the opening date of the exhibition. The following age restrictions apply to comply with NPIP standards;
a. Chickens shall be tested at 4 months of age or older.
b. Turkeys shall be tested at 12 weeks of age or older.
c. Game birds shall be tested at 4 months of age or older, or upon sexual maturity, whichever comes first.
d. Ratites shall be tested at 12 months of age or older.
e. All birds not meeting these age restrictions are exempt from pullorum testing requirements.
OUT OF STATE REQUIREMENTS:
1. All poultry, waterfowl, upland game birds, and pigeons entering an exhibition must bear an individual identification leg band. Ratites must be identified with a neck band or an electronic implant device (the exhibitor must supply a reader).
2. An owner-endorsed health certificate must accompany all out of state poultry, waterfowl, upland game birds, ratites and pigeons, and must include the following:
a. Name and location of exhibit; and
b. Name, address, and telephone number of the owner; and
c. A statement that their entries and their flock of origin are free of evidence of contagious diseases; and
d. Owner signature and date of that signature.
3. All animals must be free if infectious and contagious diseases. Animals appearing unhealthy upon arrival may not enter the exhibition grounds.
4. Avian Influenza Clean Testing and Verification (all samples must be collected by a Certified Poultry Technician on an Accredited Veterinarian): Poultry, waterfowl, upland game birds and ratites (pigeons excluded) shall only be allowed into the Commonwealth and the exhibition after meeting one of the following requirements:
a. The birds originate from a flock in good standing in the NPIP Avian Influenza Clean program and the shipment is accompanied by a USDA form 9-3 or equivalent form;
OR
b. The birds originate from a flock that participate in an equivalent avian influenza monitoring program and the shipment is accompanied by a document from the state, nation, or province of origin indicating participation;
OR
c. The birds originate from a flock in which a minimum of 30 birds, 3 weeks of age or older, were tested negative for avian influenza within the 30 days prior to opening date of the exhibition and the birds are accompanied by the test report. If there are fewer than 30 birds in the flock, test all birds. For waterfowl, cloacal swab samples must be collected for testing, and the swabs must be tested using virus isolation techniques.
5. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean Testing and Verification (pigeons and waterfowl excluded). (All samples must be collected by a Certified Poultry Technician or an Accredited Veterinarian).
All Poultry, upland game birds, and ratites (pigeons and waterfowl excluded) must originate from a NPIP Pullorum-Typhoid Clean flocks and the birds must be accompanied by a USDA form 9-3 or equivalent Department approved form.
OR
Individual birds (pigeons and waterfowl excluded) for exhibition must have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within the 90 days prior to the opening date of the exhibition. The birds must be accompanied by the negative test report (copy acceptable). If a bird-side testing was done, the 9-2 form must accompany the bird (copy acceptable). The following age restrictions apply to comply with NPIP standards;
a. Chickens shall be tested at 4 months of age or older.
b. Turkeys shall be tested at 12 weeks of age or older
c. Game birds shall be tested at 4 months of age or older, or upon sexual maturity, whichever comes first.
d. Ratites shall be tested at 12 months of age or older.
e. All birds not meeting these age restrictions must come from a flock in which all of the birds in the flock have been test negative within the 90 days prior to the exhibition.
CAMBRIA COUNTY FAIR REQUIREMENTS:
Skill-A-Thon Judging - Sunday at 9:00 AM
4-H Judging - Sunday at 10:00 AM
Open Class Judging - Immediately Following 4-H
TO HELP DEFRAY COSTS THERE WILL NOW BE A FEE FOR POULTRY TESTING.
$1.00 PER BIRD, PAYABLE AT THE TIME OF THE DRAW.
POULTRY EXHIBITORS MUST CONTACT DON SPRINGER FOR ANY BLOOD WORK THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE.
BLOOD TESTING WILL BE HELD ON:
SUNDAY, JULY 11TH FROM 1:00 PM TO 5:00 PM IN THE POULTRY BARN
ALL REQUIRED TESTING WILL BE COMPLETED AT THIS TIME.
ALL SHOW ANIMALS AND SUBSTITUTES MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME.
Owner/Exhibitor need not accompany animals if unable and may send a representative.
ALL ENTRY FORMS AND ENTRY FEES ARE TO BE TURNED IN AT THE OFFICE.
THE SUPERINTENDENT WILL NO LONGER BE TAKING THE ENTRIES OR MONEY.
Open Class Exhibitors - 1 Bird Per Class with a total of 6 classes per exhibitor.
4-H Exhibitors Not Showing Meat Pens - 1 Bird Per Class with a total of 6 Classes per exhibitor.
4-H Exhibitors showing Meat Pens - 1 Bird Per Class with a total of 4 Classes Plus the Meat Pen.
1. Check in time is Saturday, September 4, 2010 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. All poultry must be accompanied by an Owner-Endorsed Health Certificate. Flock owners must endorse official certification that all poultry and birds for exhibit originate from flocks free of evidence of contagious diseases. The Superintendent will have the final judgment in resolving any and all disputes as to the health of the birds entered for exhibition.
2. ALL POULTRY for exhibition must bear an Individual Identification Leg Band to be accepted in for competition. Leg Banding will be done at Blood Testing.
3. Check Out time is 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2010, last day of fair.
4. Smoking is prohibited.
5. Entries will be accepted until such time as the cooping capacity is reached.
6. Only properly entered specimens and specimens listed under the conditions of the Fair’s Premium Book will be accepted.
7. Right is reserved to place in one coop more than one bird of the same variety if owned by the same exhibitor, or exhibited by a different owner from the same flock..
8. Bird may compete for only one prize, except as provided for in special awards.
9. A judge shall not officiate in a class where he has an entry. Collusion between a judge and exhibitor will exclude
10. Entered specimens must be bona fide property of exhibitor. All poultry must be separately cooped and clearly marked as to sex and class.
11. During the continuance of the show, all birds will be examined carefully each day. Birds showing signs of disease will be segregated and properly cared for or returned to the owner at his expense.
12. Substitutions will be permitted until check in date with Superintendents permission, if blood work and banding has been done.
13. The 4-H member must be present at the time of showing or have arrangements for a substitute showman approved, prior to the show, for a valid reason.
14. Only the members of a sanctioned 4-H group, in good standing, with a poultry project, will be eligible to show in the 4-H class.
15. Any 4-H member showing unacceptable behavior toward their or any other project animals will forfeit their awards.
16. All exhibits must have food and water provided at all times. Water fowl and duck exhibits must have a large water bowl supplied by the owner for a proper environment for the bird.
17. Any animal at check in showing evidence of contagious, infectious, or external parasitic diseases will not be admitted to the show.
18. All poultry Must Have: A negative blood test certificate at time of check in along with valid leg band supplied at time of blood testing.
19. All poultry exhibits must be labeled with a 4-H exhibit card to show ownership, sex, class and breed.
20. Please Note: Double Penned Fowl will need to be specified on the Entry Blank.
21. No contestant may enter more than 3 classes with a maximum of 2 birds per class with the exception of the meat project.
22. For the meat pen or capon class the poultry can be a maximum of 12 weeks old.
23. Meat Pens Will Not be Sold at the livestock sale.
24. Only 1 meat pen project is permitted per exhibitor.
25. Judging decisions will be made according to the “American Standard of Perfection” of the American Poultry Association and the “Bantam Standard” of the American Bantam Association.
26. The Superintendent will have the final judgment in resolving any and all disputes.
27. EXHIBITORS MAY SHOW 4-H OR OPEN CLASS NOT BOTH.
