Section 3 – SHEEP

Unless animals are entered in the Catalogue and on a signed entry form they will not be allowed in the Show

Important notice to Animal Owners who are involved in Showing their animals

The Irish Shows Association would advise all Animal owners who have their Animals Insured to have the Insurance cover extended to cover them while showing animals at Shows. We understand that it cost very little or nothing at all depending on whom you have Insurance cover with.

If you are one of the few who don’t have cover we would advise that you think about putting it in place for this purpose it may be well worthwhile.

The reason for us giving this advice is to protect yourself in the event of your animal lashing out and injuring someone or damaging someone’s property, if that were to happen and it is established that your animal was out of your control you may be held responsible, or partly responsible for any injury or damage caused and end up paying all or part of any settlement reached

Specific Requirements - Sheep

Identification

All sheep must be individually identified with plastic ear tags issued on accordance with the requirements of the National Sheep Identification System (NSIS).

Movement Documentation

All consignments of sheep being moved must be accompanied by the completed dispatch document. Individual details of each sheep in the consignment must be recorded.

Flock Register

All movements of sheep to and from shows must be recorded in your flock register. Use event code “S”.

Exports (to Member States of the European Union including Northern Ireland)

All sheep must be accompanied by certification a laid down in Directive 91/68/EEC as amended. Organisers are advised to contact their Local District Veterinary Office well in advance of any show where sales may take place to determine the suitability of the show for exports (e.g. premises and sheep status), availability of veterinary staff for export certification and to have the necessary arrangements out in place.

Attendance of sheep from scrapie monitored flocks at shows and sales in 2010

Shows between 1st May and 31st October

Sheep from scrapie monitored flocks will be permitted to attend agricultural shows taking place between May 1st and October 31st without restriction or separation from other categories of sheep.

Shows outside that period

For shows taking place before May 1st or after October 31st , sheep from scrapie monitored or probationary flocks must be separated from other sheep as follows:

a. There must be complete separation of monitored/probationary sheep from other categories of sheep at the show. Ideally, this would mean a separate entrance and exit for each group, separate loading and unloading areas, separate penning areas for each of the two groups.

b.In locations where all of the above may not be possible, the minimum requirement would be the separate loading and unloading and also of penning areas. The two areas should be separated by a sheep-free alleyway, at least 12 feet wide. If only one show ring is available, the sheep from the scrapie-monitored flocks must be shown first.

The ‘Patrick Keoghan Cup’ and €75 will be presented to the Champion Pedigree Sheep at the Show and €50 to the reserve champion

The ‘Hugh Faulkner Cup’ will be presented to the Champion Cross Bred Sheep at the Show. Kindly presented by the Faulkner family in memory of the late Hugh Faulkner. Also, Univet voucher

Pedigree Sheep Pairs of the Show.

This Class will be judged at the end of the Pedigree Classes

Open to any pair of Pedigree Sheep.

Pair of Sheep must be of same Breed and the property of owner.

Entry Fee in all Sheep Classes-€5
Prizes: 1st €40, 2nd €25, €20.

Vouchers may be awarded in lieu of money.

Class 164 – Pet Lamb
Entry fee, €1. Prizes 1st Trophy and €10 2nd Trophy and €5 to end of line

To be shown by a child under 8 on first January 2010. Entries to be taken on day of show.

Class 165- Young Stockperson-
Entry fee, €5. Prizes: 1st€40; 2nd €25; 3rd€20; 4th, to the end of line €10

The Young Stockperson competition is opened to boys and girls, but has not reached the age of sixteen years1st January 2010. Each class will be judged as follows:

Sheep can be any breed or age.
1. Personal Appearance of Stock person 30marks
2. Knowledge of the breed of their animal and its requirements while getting ready for showing 20marks
3. Knowledge of animal breeds and their market place 20marks
4. Ability to handle and present the animal to its best advantage in the Show Ring 20marks
5. Confirmation of animal 10marks

SUFFOLKS (Pedigree)

(All Pure-bred to be earmarked)

CLASS 166-Registered Suffolk Ewe.
CLASS 167-Registered Suffolk Ram one year old and upwards
CLASS 168-Suffolk Registered Ewe Lamb,
CLASS 169-Suffolk Registered Ram Lamb,.
CLASS 170-Suffolk Champion

Champion and Reserve Rosettes will be awarded

TEXEL (Pedigree)

CLASS 171-Pedigree Ram, any age.
CLASS 172- Pedigree Shearling Ewe.and upwards
CLASS 173- Pedigree Ram Lamb.
CLASS 174- Pedigree Ewe Lamb.
CLASS 175-Texel Champion

Champion and Reserve Rosettes will be awarded

CHAROLAIS PEDIGREE

CLASS 176- Pedigree Shearling Ram and upwards
CLASS 177- Pedigree Shearling Ewe and upwards
CLASS 178- Pedigree Ram Lamb
CLASS 179- Pedigree Ewe Lamb
CLASS 180-Charolais Champion

Champion and Reserve Rosettes will be awarded

VENDEEN PEDIGREE

CLASS 181– Pedigree Ram 1 year old and upwards.
CLASS 182- Pedigree Ram Lamb.
CLASS 183- Pedigree Ewe 1 year old and upwards.
CLASS 184- Pedigree Ewe Lamb.
.
CLASS 185- Vendeen Champion

Champion and Reserve Rosettes will be awarded

PEDIGREE SHEEP PAIRS

CLASS 186- Pedigree Sheep Pairs of the Show.

Open to any pair of Pedigree Sheep.
Pair of Sheep must be of same Breed and the “Property of the Exhibitor” (Rule 20 does not apply)

Entry fee €6. 1st Prize €75 2nd Prize €50. 3rd Prize €25.

CROSS-BRED

The ‘Hugh Faulkner Cup’ will be presented to the Champion CrossBred Sheep at the Show. Kindly presented by the Faulkner family inmemory of the late Hugh Faulkner. Also, Univet voucher

CLASS 187-Ram, any breed, one year old and upwards, other than registered.
CLASS 188-Grey Faced Breeding Ewe.
CLASS 189- Galway Breeding Ewe.
CLASS 190- Breeding Ewe, Unregistered Suffolk.
CLASS 191- Pair of Butcher’s crossbred lamb. (Ram Lambs excluded)
CLASS 192 - Pair of Store lamb under 38 kgs
CLASS 193-Pair of Lambs suitable for French Market (38-42kgs. Live weight).
CLASS 194-Hogget Ewe, Greyfaced. Suitable for breeding.
CLASS 195-Hogget Ewe, other than Greyfaced. Suitable for breeding.
CLASS 196-Ewe Lamb, Cross Bred Suitable for Breeding BEST FLOCKS
CLASS 197-Best Flock, PureBred (Ram, Hogget, and Ewe). Rule 20 does not apply
CLASS 198-Best flock, Commercial Unregistered but Any Breed Ram to be registered (Ewe, Hogget, Ram) (Rule 20 does not apply)