Animal Delivery

Animal Health Requirements and Recommendations

All exhibitors must show a copy of health papers (if applicable) to Department Chairman at the time of check-in.

Failure to follow the requirements for exhibition included in this Fair catalog may result in loss of Commonwealth funding, and animal testing and quarantine of animals at the exhibition by the Department.

Delivery of Animals to the Fair

• All animals must enter the fairgrounds through Gate 3, except horses which must enter through Gate 2, unless permission is granted by the Fair Veterinarian.
• All beef animals are to be checked in on Saturday, unless exhibitors are showing at another Fair, in which case special permission will be granted to arrive at another time.
• Dairy Cattle and Goats unload at the Youth Show Arena as directed by the inspectors. Cattle are to get a visual inspection as they come off the trucks. Do not unload until directed.
• Beef cattle, swine, sheep and goats unload at their designated buildings.
• Horses will unload and be inspected at the trailer before permitted to go to their stall.
• Rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, poultry, pigeons unload at their specific buildings in other areas of the fairgrounds.

Delivery of Animals to the Fair

Check-in times are as follows, no exceptions without prior arrangements:

IMPORTANT: ALL HEALTH PAPERS MUST BE CHECKED BEFORE UNLOADING.

Livestock Weigh-ins

All exhibitors must provide a copy of registration papers and health papers (if applicable) to Department Chairmen at the time of check-in.  Entries will be accepted or rejected at the discretion of the Department Chair(s).

Failure to follow the requirements for exhibition included in this Fair catalog may result in loss of Commonwealth funding, and animal testing and quarantine of animals at the exhibition by the Department.

*Tattoos, ear tags, and other forms of identification must be clean and readable.

• Do Not Unload Animals Prior to Visual Inspection.

• Check-in includes visual inspection of the animal(s) and the certificate of veterinary inspection (if applicable), and/or blood test forms.
• Dr. Nicole Drummond is the official Fair Veterinarian, hired by the Crawford County Fair Board. Her decision to remove an animal from the grounds due to contagious disease or failure to provide necessary health charts/reports as set forth by the Crawford County Fair is final.
• Dr. Drummond is responsible for supervising the checking in of animals onto the Fairgrounds and has the final word on removal of animals from the grounds for health reasons. If any veterinarian, including the Fair Veterinarian, is needed for any other medical reason, you as the exhibitor, are responsible for all treatment costs incurred.
• Please refer to the Respective Departments for Health Rules and Regulations governing each specific department.
• All livestock must enter the fairgrounds through Gate 3, except Saddle horses which must enter through Gate 2, unless permission is granted by the Fair Veterinarian.
• *All animals need delivered to their designated barn/tent for inspection and unloading.

RELEASE INFORMATION

Animals must remain on the fairgrounds until 8 PM on Saturday, August 26, 2023. *

RETURNING ANIMALS TO YOUR HERD

Any animals that are returning to your herd should be isolated from other animals for 30 days. This will allow time for any symptoms to surface.   Use of proper biosecurity protocols is recommended.