Beef and Dairy Information

CATTLE RULES REGARDING TB REGULATIONS

KAITAIA AND DISTRICTS A&P SHOW NAIT NUMBER 441834

For animals from herds which are under movement restrictions imposed by and Official Directive or

Restricted Place Notice by the Animal Health Board – the owner will have to satisfy the requirements of the Movement Control Notice before animals can move off the property to the Show. Provided these

requirements are met, the AHB cannot prevent these animals from being shown. However, A & P

Associations may choose not to accept such animals in the interests of other exhibitors. The RAS and the AHB strongly recommended A & P Associations do not accept such animals.

For animals from Declared Movement Control Areas – all animals over the age of 90 days are to be tested, and have a clear test within 60 days prior to being moved to the show.

For animals from C10 status herds in Surveillance Areas (eg Northland) No test is required but a clearly dated test allocation form or other documentation from the AHB must be submitted that shows the herd is not overdue for a whole herd test

For animals from all other areas – if the herd has a C3 status or better, no test is required PROVIDED the whole herd test was within 12 months prior to the show, a) if the last whole herd test was within 12 months prior to the show, then show cattle over one year MUST have a clear test within the current show season. B) if the herd has a status of C1 or C2, then show cattle over one year old MUST have clear test within the current show season

KAITAIA AND DISTRICTS A&P SHOW NAIT NUMBER 441834

Beef Cattle

Prize money may be substituted by products

Classes for ANY DISTINCT BREED must be stated on the entry form

Three or less entries in class, No Prize Money, Ribbons only

First prize bull in any breed, judge for Champion and Reserve

First prize female in any breed, judged for Champion and Reserve

Unregistered section NOT eligible for Championship ribbons

The age of junior yearlings are to be computed on or after June 1. All beef bulls 2 years and over must be ringed and led. All bulls must be securely tied in the stalls by an adequate halter as well as a leather collar or chain. All pedigree cattle one year and over must be registered with the breed society.