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| It is the responsibility of each exhibitor to care for animals in a manner that is responsible and ethical. Following are some guidelines for the treatment of animals exhibited at the show: |
- Restraining Animals
- Animals should be tied or penned in a manner that will not hurt the animal or restrict its breathing in any way.
- Animals should be tied so that all four feet are firmly on the ground and they have enough room to stand comfortably and lie down.
- Animals should be tied so that they are not able to injure animals tied near them.
- Animals unaccustomed to each other should not be penned together.
- Handling
- Any type of rough handling which could harm the animal is prohibited.
- The use of whips, canes, and show sticks should be restricted to showing only and then be used only to guide the animals, not punish them.
- Remember, animals will respond quicker and better to quiet, gentle handling, than loud, rough handling.
- Bedding
- All animals should have bedding that is dry and clean.
- Pens should be cleaned regularly to keep the animals clean and comfortable.
- If non-traditional bedding such as carpeting is used, it should be regularly cleaned (at least twice daily) to keep the pen free from manure.
- Feeding & Water
- Animals should be well fed and have access to clean water regularly.
- Realizing that many market animals must have restricted amounts of feed to maintain the proper weight, animals must be fed adequate amounts of feed to meet the animal’s basic requirements.
- Animals not allowed reasonable access to feed and water will be disqualified from the show.
- Transportation
- Animals should be transported in a way that is both safe and considerate of the animal’s well-being.
- Blanket/Sweat Collars
- Any type of material such as blankets or sweat collars should be large enough to permit normal body functions such as breathing, eating, drinking or lying down.
- Health
- It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to provide proper health care for their animals through routine inspection and consultation with health care professionals.
- The improper or illegal use of drugs or antibiotics is prohibited.
- If medication is indicated, be sure to follow the label directions and allow more than the stated withdrawal time.
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