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NSR OPEN SHOWS

2021 WINTER TYPE CONFERENCE

HEALTH REGULATIONS

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GENERAL INFORMATION

ANIMAL REQUIREMENTS

  • All entries must be ear notched using the official NSR system (starting with number 1 in January and again in July of each year).
  • No purebred entries will be eligible to show or sell without a registration certificate.
  • Purebred breeding animals must have been farrowed on or after June 1, 2020.
  • Purebred breeding animal classes will be divided as equal as possible by farrowing date.
  • Crossbred boar classes will be divided by weight.
  • CROSSBRED BOARS: A documented stress test must be presented at check-in. Stress status of boars will be listed in the show and sale catalog.
  • Only exhibitors consigning animals to the Winter Type Conference (WTC) are allowed to bring additional animals onto the Georgia National Fairgrounds. Additional animals MUST abide by the same health requirements as WTC entries.

*All breeding stock will be weighed to calculate WDA.

DNA STRESS STATEMENT

  • No known stress positive or stress carrier Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace or Yorkshire animals will be allowed to be exhibited or sold at any NSR-sponsored event.
  • Such warranty is, however, solely that of the seller and not that of the American Landrace Association (ALA), American Yorkshire Club (AYC), Hampshire Swine Registry (HSR) or the United Duroc Swine Registry (UDSR).
  • The ALA, AYC, HSR and UDSR assume no responsibility or liability in connection with such warranty by the seller.
  • If any NSR purebred animal sold at this conference is found to be a carrier of the stress gene, the purchaser has the right to receive full refund of the purchase price from the seller.
  • DNA testing for the stress gene must be done within 60 days of the sale date and all costs associated with testing for stress must be paid by the purchaser. The seller has the right to review the test results and the right to re-test the animal at a laboratory of his/her choice.
  • Cost associated with re-test by the seller is at the seller’s expense. There will be no refund of NSR commission from stress-carrier animals.

BREEDING ANIMAL SALE

  • A minimum of 60% of the number of each sex (boars and gilts) shown will be selected for the sale. These animals will be selected with no set number selling from any single class. Animals not selected for the sale can be consigned to the sale for an additional fee of $20 per head; this must be done by the conclusion of the show. If the animal sells, the fee will be applied toward the sale commission. If the animal does not sell, the fee is forfeited.
  • All animals selected and cataloged for the sale MUST go through the auction. Sale commission will be 15% for all animals. If an animal that is selected and cataloged for sale does not go through the sale ring, the exhibitor will be banned from exhibiting at NSR events for one year and will be charged 15% of the average selling price of their respective breed sale. This amount must be paid before reinstatement will be allowed. The exception to this rule will be if an animal has become injured or ill and is inspected by an NSR staff member prior to the sale.
  • The NSR acts only as the agent between buyer and seller. If proper payment is made by the buyer in a timely manner the NSR will make settlement with the seller in approximately 30 days after the sale.

PUREBRED BREED ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 

  • By entering any purebred hog in the Winter Type Conference, the owner warrants that the hog meets specific breed requirements.
  • Such warranty, however, is solely that of the seller and not that of the  ALA, AYC, HSR and UDSR and the  ALA, AYC, HSR and UDSR assumes no responsibility or liability in connection with such warranty by the seller.
  • For information on NSR breed eligibility requirements, please visit https://nationalswine.com/pedigree/breed-eligibility.php
  • If any Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace or Yorkshire animal sold at the Winter Type Conference fails their respective breed DNA testing policy approved by the USDR, ALA, AYC and HSR, the seller agrees that he/she will promptly refund the full purchase price to the buyer. There will be no refund of NSR commission from animals that fail their respective breed testing.

2020 SOUTHWEST TYPE CONFERENCE

Health Regulations

Coming Soon

GENERAL INFORMATION

ENTRY INFORMATION

  • Entry fees for all entries must accompany the respective entry form.
  • All entries must be postmarked by February 5, 2020.
  • All late entries will be charged double the regular entry fees. All entry fees are non-refundable.
  • The NSR reserves the right to close entries due to pen space limitations any time after the printed deadline.
  • All senior exhibitors must be active members of the NSR or must pay the $75 non-member exhibitor fee. An active senior member is age 22 and OVER, paid annual dues and recorded at least one litter in the 2020 fiscal year.
  • Participants age 21 and UNDER are required to pay a $15 junior participation fee.
  • All pedigrees for purebred breeding animal entries must be recorded by Feb. 9, 2020, or an additional rush fee will be charged.
  • Berkshire, Chester, Hereford, Poland and Spot boars and gilts along with crossbred gilt entries can be submitted through the ABA and CPS offices.

EXHIBITOR REQUIREMENTS

  • If an exhibitor has a NSR account that is past due, funds from the sale of their animals will be applied to their past-due account.
  • Only exhibitors consigning animals to the Southwest Type Conference (SWTC) are allowed to bring additional animals onto the Bell County Fairgrounds.
  • Additional animals MUST abide by the same health requirements as SWTC entries.

ANIMAL REQUIREMENTS

  • All entries must be ear notched using the official NSR system (starting with number 1 in January and again in July of each year).
  • No purebred entries will be eligible to show or sell without a registration certificate.
  • Purebred breeding animals must have been farrowed on or after July 1, 2019.
  • Purebred breeding animal classes will be divided as equally as possible by farrowing date.
  • Crossbred boar classes will be divided by weight.
  • Crossbred boars MUST be DNA tested for the stress gene prior to the event. A documented stress test result should be submitted during show check in.

DNA STRESS STATEMENT

  • No known stress positive or stress carrier Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace or Yorkshire animals will be allowed to be exhibited or sold at any NSR-sponsored event.
  • Such warranty is, however, solely that of the seller and not that of the American Landrace Association (ALA), American Yorkshire Club (AYC), Hampshire Swine Registry (HSR) or the United Duroc Swine Registry (UDSR).
  • The ALA, AYC, HSR and UDSR assume no responsibility or liability in connection with such warranty by the seller.
  • If any NSR purebred animal sold at this conference is found to be a carrier of the stress gene, the purchaser has the right to receive full refund of the purchase price from the seller.
  • DNA testing for the stress gene must be done within 60 days of the sale date and all costs associated with testing for stress must be paid by the purchaser. The seller has the right to review the test results and the right to re-test the animal at a laboratory of his/her choice.
  • Cost associated with re-test by the seller is at the seller’s expense. There will be no refund of NSR commission from stress-carrier animals.

BREEDING ANIMAL SALE

  • A minimum of 60% of the number of each sex (boars and gilts) shown will be selected for the sale. These animals will be selected with no set number selling from any single class. Animals not selected for the sale can be consigned to the sale for an additional fee of $20 per head; this must be done by the conclusion of the show. If the animal sells, the fee will be applied toward the sale commission. If the animal does not sell, the fee is forfeited.
  • All animals selected and cataloged for the sale MUST go through the auction. Sale commission will be 15% for all animals. If an animal that is selected and cataloged for sale does not go through the sale ring, the exhibitor will be banned from exhibiting at NSR events for one year and will be charged 15% of the average selling price of their respective breed sale. This amount must be paid before reinstatement will be allowed. The exception to this rule will be if an animal has become injured or ill and is inspected by an NSR staff member prior to the sale.
  • The NSR acts only as the agent between buyer and seller. If proper payment is made by the buyer in a timely manner the NSR will make settlement with the seller in approximately 30 days after the sale.

PUREBRED BREED ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • By entering any purebred hog in the Southwest Type Conference, the owner warrants that the hog meets specific breed requirements.
  • Such warranty, however, is solely that of the seller and not that of the ALA, AYC, HSR and UDSR and the ALA, AYC, HSR and UDSR assumes no responsibility or liability in connection with such warranty by the seller.
  • For information on NSR breed eligibility requirements, please visit http://nationalswine.com/pedigree_services/breed_eligibility.php
  • If any Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace or Yorkshire animal sold at the Southwest Type Conference fails their respective breed DNA testing policy approved by the USDR, ALA, AYC and HSR, the seller agrees that he/she will promptly refund the full purchase price to the buyer. There will be no refund of NSR commission from animals that fail their respective breed testing.

 

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2020 NATIONAL WEANLING PIG EXTRAVAGANZA

HEALTH REGULATIONS

  1. EACH ANIMAL ENTERING THE WAYNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MUST BE LISTED ON AN OFFICIAL, INTERSTATE CERTIFICATE OF VETERINARY INSPECTION (CVI) ISSUED BY A LICENSED, ACCREDITED VETERINARIAN. THIS INCLUDES DELIVERY ANIMALS.
    1. CVIs must be issued on or after March 5, 2020.
    2. All animals and original CVIs will be inspected by show veterinarian and show staff prior to unloading.
    3. Multiple animals may be listed on one original CVI. Photocopies of CVIs can be made during show check-in for each animal after the show veterinarian has approved CVIs upon arrival.
    4. A permit must be obtained prior to transporting the animals into Indiana. Only accredited veterinarians may obtain permit numbers for entry. Permits for swine may be obtained at any time by visiting www.in.gov/boah/2661.htm, or Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Eastern), with the exception of state holidays, by calling (317) 544-2381, or toll free at (877) 747-3038.
  2. CVIS MUST BE ISSUED ON OR AFTER March 5, 2020 WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
    1. Each CVI must show: Name and address of consignor, and be consigned to National Swine Extravaganza, Wayne County Youth Center, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond, IN 47374.
    2. ALL animals MUST be officially identified with an official, federally approved ear tag. The animal’s ear tag ID must be listed on CVI. For more information on federally recognized ear tags, visit https://nationalswine.com/events/ear-tags.php.
    3. Each animal shall be individually identified by ear notch.
    4. Health status of animal, including dates of required tests and vaccinations must be listed.
    5. A premise ID number MUST be included on CVI.
    6. The cell phone number of your veterinarian who issued the CVI MUST be included on the CVI.
    7. ALL CVIs MUST CARRY THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS:
      “Farm or origin of the swine:
      1. Has not had pseudorabies or swine dysentery in the last 12 months
      2. Has not had any clinical signs or diagnosis of TGE or PEDv in the last 60 days
      3. Feeds no raw garbage and uses no PRV vaccine
      4. Is not under quarantine for any disease condition
      5. Has not had vesicular stomatitis diagnosed within 10 miles of farm or origin in the last 30 days
  3. REQUIRED TESTS AND VACCINATIONS:
    1. PSEUDORABIES (PRV) TESTING:
      1. ALL ANIMALS MUST be individually tested for PRV on or after March 5, 2020, UNLESS animals come from a PRV-qualified herd.
        1. Swine tested must have all official identification (sex, ear tag and ear notch) along with date blood sample was drawn (month, day and year) listed on CVI.
        2. Animals must test PRV-negative with all results on the dated CVI.
        3. Either the ELISA (gB ELISA), ALA or S/N tests are acceptable. Differentiable ELISA (g1 ELISA) test will NOT be accepted.
        4. If the herd of origin is PRV qualified, individual testing of each animal is not required. In this case, the PRV qualification number must appear on the CVI and the most recent quarterly herd test date (month, day and year) must be stated on the CVI.
    2. BRUCELLOSIS TESTING:
      1. ALL ANIMALS MUST be individually tested for brucellosis on or after March 5, 2020, UNLESS animals originate from a validated brucellosis free herd.
        1. Swine tested must have all official identification (sex, ear tag and ear notch) along with date blood sample was drawn (month, day and year) listed on CVI.
        2. Animals must test brucellosis negative with all results on the dated CVI.
        3. The RAP, Standard Plate, Standard Tube or BAPA brucellosis tests are all accepted.
        4. If the herd of origin is brucellosis validated, individual testing of each animal is not required. In this case, the validation numbers must appear on the CVI and the most recent quarterly herd test date (month, day and year) must be stated on the CVI.
    3. VACCINATIONS:
      1. All WEANLING animals MUST be vaccinated against mycoplasma & circovirus.
      2. All animals must be vaccinated against influenza.
  • Some requirements above are in addition to the state of Indiana regulations. However, they are necessary in meeting other state requirements for purchasers of show animals through sales as animals are reconsigned to new destinations.

GENERAL INFORMATION

ENTRY INFORMATION

  • All entries must be postmarked by March 12, 2020. Entry fees for all entries must accompany the respective entry form.
  • Entries are limited to a maximum of six (6) head per exhibitor.
  • All late entries will be charged double the regular entry fees. All entry fees are non-refundable.

EXHIBITOR REQUIREMENTS

  • All senior exhibitors must be active members of the NSR or must pay the $75 non-member exhibitor fee. An active senior member is age 22 and OVER, paid annual dues and recorded at least one litter in the 2020 fiscal year.
  • Participants age 21 and UNDER of age are required to pay a $15 junior participation fee.
  • If an exhibitor has an NSR account that is past due, funds from the sale of their animals will be applied to their past-due account.

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

  • ALL animals and CVIs must be inspected by show veterinarian prior to unloading.
  • Any animals unloaded prior to veterinarian inspection will be dismissed from barns and forfeit participation from sift & sale.
  • Pigs may arrive for inspection and unloading during the following times:
    • Friday, April 3: 4–8 p.m.
    • Saturday, April 4: 6:30–9 a.m.

ANIMAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Recommended farrowing date for Extravaganza pigs is Jan. 1, and after.
  • All purebred weanling pigs shown in purebred classes must have a pedigree which accompanies each entry or they will show as a crossbred. Purebred pedigrees will be transferred to buyers by respective breed associations.
  • All pedigrees for purebred entries must be recorded by March 12, 2020, or an additional $25 rush fee will be charged.
  • All entries must be ear notched using the official NSR system (starting with number 1 in January and again in July of each year).
  • Barrows, boars and gilts are eligible for entry. Barrows and boars may sifted in the same classes, depending on number of entries. Gilts will be sifted in separate classes.

DNA STRESS STATEMENT

  • No known stress positive or stress carrier Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace or Yorkshire animals will be allowed to be exhibited or sold at any NSR-sponsored event.
  • Such warranty is, however, solely that of the seller and not that of the American Landrace Association (ALA), American Yorkshire Club (AYC), Hampshire Swine Registry (HSR) or the United Duroc Swine Registry (UDSR).
  • The ALA, AYC, HSR and UDSR assume no responsibility or liability in connection with such warranty by the seller.
  • If any NSR purebred animal sold at this conference is found to be a carrier of the stress gene, the purchaser has the right to receive full refund of the purchase price from the seller.
  • DNA testing for the stress gene must be done within 60 days of the sale date, and all costs associated with testing for stress must be paid by the purchaser. The seller has the right to review the test results and the right to re-test the animal at a laboratory of his/her choice.
  • Cost associated with re-test by the seller is at the seller’s expense. There will be no refund of NSR commission from stress-carrier animals.

WEANLING SALE INFORMATION

  • A minimum of 50% of the pigs in each breed will be selected for the sale.
  • All animals selected and cataloged for the sale MUST go through the auction. Sale commission will be 15% for all animals. If an animal that is selected and cataloged for sale does not go through the sale ring, the exhibitor will be banned from exhibiting at NSR events for one year and will be charged 15% of the average selling price of their respective breed sale. This amount must be paid before reinstatement will be allowed. The exception to this rule will be if an animal has become injured or ill and is inspected by a NSR staff member prior to the sale.
  • The NSR acts only as the agent between buyer and seller. If proper payment is made by the buyer in a timely manner, the NSR will make settlement with the seller in approximately 30 days after the sale. In the event of non-payment and/or insufficient funds by the buyer, settlement with the seller will be delayed until collection is secured. If an exhibitor has an NSR account that is past due, funds from the sale of their animals will be applied to past-due accounts.
  • This event is sponsored by, and will be managed by, the NSR #AC303D000727.

PUREBRED BREED ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • By entering any purebred hog in the NSR Extravaganza, the owner warrants that the hog meets specific breed requirements.
  • Such warranty, however, is solely that of the seller and not that of the HSR, ALA, AYC and UDSR and the HSR, ALA, AYC and UDSR assumes no responsibility or liability in connection with such warranty by the seller.
  • For information on NSR breed eligibility requirements, please visit https://nationalswine.com/pedigree/breed-eligibility.php
  • If any Hampshire, Landrace or Yorkshire animal sold at the NSR Extravaganza is found to be a carrier of the color gene after being tested through the procedures approved by the HSR, ALA and AYC, the seller agrees that he/she will promptly refund the full purchase price to the buyer. There will be no refund of NSR commission from animals that are carriers of the color gene.

 

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2020 SUMMER TYPE CONFERENCE - UPDATED!

HEALTH REGULATIONS

ATTENTION: With heightened awareness and concerns with Foreign Animal Diseases (FADs), specifically African Swine Fever (ASF), it is critical to follow all health requirements below and that veterinarians and exhibitors take extra precaution to insure the health of their animals.

If show staff or state officials identify animals that may have health concerns during unloading or while at the show, action may be taken, not limited to quarantine, or sending animals home.

  1. EACH ANIMAL ENTERING THE IOWA STATE FAIRGROUNDS MUST BE LISTED ON AN OFFICIAL, INTERSTATE CERTIFICATE OF VETERINARY INSPECTION (CVI) ISSUED BY A LICENSED, ACCREDITED VETERINARIAN. THIS INCLUDES DELIVERY ANIMALS. LOADS CONTAINING SWINE WITHOUT ALL BELOW MENTIONED REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE GRANTED ACCESS TO THE IOWA STATE FAIRGROUNDS.
    1. All animals and original CVIs will be inspected by show veterinarian and show staff prior to unloading.
    2. Multiple animals may be listed on one original CVI. Photocopies of CVIs can be made during show check-in for each animal after the show veterinarian has approved CVIs upon arrival.
    3. An accredited veterinarian must inspect animals and issue a certificate of veterinary inspection on or after Monday, June 29th, 2020.
    4. A permit number is not required from the Iowa state veterinarian’s office to move animals into The Exposition.
  2. CVIs MUST BE ISSUED ON OR AFTER MONDAY, JUNE 29th, 2020 WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
    1. Name and 911 address of consignor (location of swine); consigned to National Junior Show or Summer Type Conference, Iowa State Fairgrounds, East 30th Street and University Ave., Des Moines, Iowa, 50317.
    2. ALL SWINE being exhibited at The National Junior Show or Summer Type Conference MUST be officially identified with an official, federally approved ear tag. The animal’s ear tag ID MUST be listed on CVI. 840 ear tags are preferred. For more information on federally recognized ear tags, visit http://www.nationalswine.com/events/ear-tags.php. If your animal does not have an official ID tag, they will not be granted access to the National Junior Show or Summer Type Conference.  
    3. Each animal shall be individually identified by ear notch and ear notch MUST be listed on CVI.
    4. Health status of animal, including dates of required tests and vaccinations must be listed.
    5. A premise ID number MUST be included on CVI.
    6. The cell phone number of your veterinarian who issued the CVI MUST be included on the CVI.
    7. ALL CVIs MUST CARRY THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS – “Farm or origin of swine”:
      1. Has not had pseudorabies or swine dysentery in the last 12 months
      2. Has not had any clinical signs or diagnosis of TGE or PEDv in the last 60 days
      3. Feeds no raw garbage and uses no PRV vaccine
      4. Is not under quarantine for any disease condition
      5. Has not had vesicular stomatitis diagnosed within 10 miles of farm or origin in the last 30 days
  3. REQUIRED TESTS AND VACCINATIONS
    1. PSEUDORABIES (PRV) TESTING:
      1. ALL ANIMALS MUST be individually tested for PRV on or after Monday, June 15, 2020.
        1. All official identification of animal (sex, ear tag and ear notch) needs to be included on the pseudorabies test chart.
        2. Animals must test PRV-negative with all results on the dated CVI.
        3. The official PRV test chart must be provided along with your CVI.
        4. Either the ELISA (gB ELISA), ALA or S/N tests are acceptable. Differentiable ELISA (g1 ELISA) test will NOT be accepted. 
        5. (Even if animals originate from a pseudorabies class-free state or PRV-qualified herd, each animal MUST be individually tested for pseudorabies. However, brucellosis testing requirements, as detailed below, are different.)
    2. BRUCELLOSIS TESTING:
      1. All animals must be individually tested for brucellosis on or after Monday, June 15, 2020 UNLESS:
        1. Animals originate from a validated brucellosis free herd
          1. If the herd of origin is brucellosis validated, the validation numbers must appear on the CVI and the most recent quarterly herd test date (month, day and year) must be stated on the CVI.
    3. VACCINATIONS:
      1. All breeding swine coming to the show MUST be vaccinated against leptospirosis (6-way) including bratislava and erysipelas.
        1. The complete date of vaccination MUST be listed on the health certificate. Market animals should not be vaccinated.
      2.  It is required that all breeding animals are vaccinated against swine influenza. The vaccination date should be included on the CVI.
  • In some instances, these requirements are in addition to the state of Iowa regulations. However, they are necessary in meeting other state requirements for purchasers of open show animals through sales as animals are reconsigned to new destinations.

GENERAL INFORMATION

ENTRY INFORMATION

  • Each exhibitor may enter a MAXIMUM of 4 PUREBRED OPEN GILTS PER BREED, 4 PUREBRED BOARS PER BREED,
    2 CROSSBRED BOARS     and 2 CROSSBRED GILTS
  • Purebred boars and gilts must be farrowed on or after Nov. 1, 2019.
  • Entry fees for all entries must accompany the respective entry form.
  • All entries must be postmarked by June 17, 2020.
  • All late entries will be charged double the regular entry fees. All entry fees are non-refundable.
  • The NSR reserves the right to close entries due to pen space limitations any time after the printed deadline.
  • All senior exhibitors must be active members of the NSR or must pay the $75 non-member exhibitor fee. An active senior member is age 22 and OVER, paid annual dues and recorded at least one litter in the 2020 fiscal year.
  • Participants age 21 and UNDER are required to pay a $15 junior participation fee.
  • All pedigrees for purebred breeding animal entries must be recorded by June 1, 2020, or an additional rush fee will be charged.

EXHIBITOR REQUIREMENTS

  • If an exhibitor has a NSR account that is past due, funds from the sale of their animals will be applied to their past-due account.

ANIMAL REQUIREMENTS

  • All entries must be ear notched using the official NSR system (starting with number 1 in January and again in July of each year).
  • No purebred entries will be eligible to show or sell without a registration certificate.
  • Purebred breeding animals must have been farrowed on or after Nov. 1, 2019.
  • Purebred breeding animal classes will be divided as equally as possible by farrowing date.
  • Crossbred classes will be divided by weight.
  • CROSSBREDS: A documented stress test must be presented at check-in. Stress status of crossbreds will be listed in the show and sale catalog.

DNA STRESS STATEMENT

  • No known stress positive or stress carrier Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace or Yorkshire animals will be allowed to be exhibited or sold at any NSR-sponsored event.
  • Such warranty is, however, solely that of the seller and not that of the American Landrace Association (ALA), American Yorkshire Club (AYC), Hampshire Swine Registry (HSR) or the United Duroc Swine Registry (UDSR).
  • The ALA, AYC, HSR and UDSR assume no responsibility or liability in connection with such warranty by the seller.
  • If any NSR purebred animal sold at this conference is found to be a carrier of the stress gene, the purchaser has the right to receive full refund of the purchase price from the seller.
  • DNA testing for the stress gene must be done within 60 days of the sale date and all costs associated with testing for stress must be paid by the purchaser. The seller has the right to review the test results and the right to re-test the animal at a laboratory of his/her choice.
  • Cost associated with re-test by the seller is at the seller’s expense. There will be no refund of NSR commission from stress-carrier animals.

BREEDING ANIMAL SALE

  • A minimum of 60% of the number of each sex (boars and gilts) shown will be selected for the sale. These animals will be selected with no set number selling from any single class. Animals not selected for the sale can be consigned to the sale for an additional fee of $20 per head; this must be done by the conclusion of the show. If the animal sells, the fee will be applied toward the sale commission. If the animal does not sell, the fee is forfeited.
  • All animals selected and cataloged for the sale MUST go through the auction. Sale commission will be 15% for all animals. If an animal that is selected and cataloged for sale does not go through the sale ring, the exhibitor will be banned from exhibiting at NSR events for one year and will be charged 15% of the average selling price of their respective breed sale. This amount must be paid before reinstatement will be allowed. The exception to this rule will be if an animal has become injured or ill and is inspected by an NSR staff member prior to the sale.
  • The NSR acts only as the agent between buyer and seller. If proper payment is made by the buyer in a timely manner the NSR will make settlement with the seller in approximately 30 days after the sale.

PUREBRED BREED ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • By entering any purebred hog in the Summer Type Conference, the owner warrants that the hog meets specific breed requirements.
  • Such warranty, however, is solely that of the seller and not that of the ALA, AYC, HSR and UDSR and the ALA, AYC, HSR and UDSR assumes no responsibility or liability in connection with such warranty by the seller.
  • For information on NSR breed eligibility requirements, please visit https://nationalswine.com/about/policies.php.
  • If any Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace or Yorkshire animal sold at the Summer Type Conference fails their respective breed DNA testing policy approved by the USDR, ALA, AYC and HSR, the seller agrees that he/she will promptly refund the full purchase price to the buyer. There will be no refund of NSR commission from animals that fail their respective breed testing.

2020 THE MIDWESTERN - NEW!

HEALTH REGULATIONS

With heightened awareness and concerns surrounding foreign animal diseases (FADs), following all health requirements is critical. Veterinarians and exhibitors must take extra precaution to ensure the health of their animals. All animals attending The Midwestern must be inspected by a licensed and accredited veterinarian before departing for the show.

Failure to meet all animal health requirements will result in removal of animals from the exhibition premises. The Midwestern staff and/or the Indiana State Veterinarian are authorized to make the final determination of an animal’s eligibility for exhibition.

The following animals are NOT ELIGIBLE for exhibition in Indiana:

  • Animals that originate from a herd that is under quarantine
  • An animal prohibited from exhibition under any law or order
  • Any animal classified as a brucellosis "suspect"
  • Animals showing signs of any infectious or communicable disease or that are a health hazard to people or other animals
  • Any animal that does not meet Indiana animal health requirements

Any animal that develops or shows signs of any infectious or communicable disease during exhibition must be removed from the premises, including the surrounding exhibition grounds. An owner who is disputing the exclusion of his/her animal(s) from exhibition may not exhibit the animal in question pending any appeal.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SWINE

  1. All swine (including delivery animals) must have a properly completed Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) prior to entering the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Animals without the proper documentation will be denied access to the venue.
    1. CVIs must be completed by a licensed and accredited veterinarian who has personally inspected the swine.
    2. A CVI must be issued on or after July 27, 2020 and is valid for 30 days.
    3. CVIs must clearly include a description of each animal including the age, sex, and breed of the animal, and the official individual identification (see Section 4 below).
    4. CVIs must be accessible while on the exhibition premises.
  2. All swine and their respective original CVIs will be inspected by the show veterinarian and show staff prior to unloading. Multiple animals may be listed on one original CVI. Photocopies of CVIs can be made during show check-in for each animal after the show veterinarian has approved CVIs upon arrival.
  3. CVIs for this event MUST include the following:
    1. The consignee/destination address as: The Midwestern, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205
    2. The federal premises identification number for the Indiana State Fairgrounds is: 00C6T69
    3. The pre-entry movement permit number: "MW2020". Individual permit numbers will not be issued by the Indiana State Board of Animal Health for this event.
    4. The date (month, day, year) of vaccination and/or testing when required
    5. The premises ID number for the consignor/origin
    6. The cell phone number of the veterinarian who issued the CVI
    7. The following statements for the farm or origin of swine:
      • Has not had pseudorabies or swine dysentery in the last 12 months
      • Has not had any clinical signs or diagnosis of TGE or PEDv in the last 60 days
      • Feeds no raw garbage and uses no PRV vaccine
      • Is not under quarantine for any disease condition
      • Has not had vesicular stomatitis diagnosed within 10 miles of farm or origin in the last 30 days
  4. Identification
    1. All swine being exhibited at The Midwestern MUST be officially identified with an official, federally approved ear tag. All official identification and any additional identification devices MUST be recorded on the CVI. RFID 840 ear tags are the standard for exhibition swine in Indiana.
    2. In addition to official identification, each animal shall be individually identified by ear notch, which MUST be listed on the CVI.
    3. Animals not bearing an official ID will not be granted access to The Midwestern.
    4. For more information on federally recognized ear tags, visit https://nationalswine.com/events/ear-tags.php
  5. Vaccinations
    1. All breeding swine MUST be vaccinated against erysipelas and leptospirosis (6-way), including L. bratislava.
    2. It is highly recommended that all animals, including market animals, are vaccinated against swine influenza.
    3. The date(s) of vaccination (month, day, year) MUST be listed on the CVI.

While the state of Indiana does not require swine to be individually tested for PRV and brucellosis, many states require testing for imports or reentry after a sale. All open show animals must meet the following additional requirements:

  1. Requirements for ALL Swine (noted above) MUST be met.
  2. Pseudorabies Testing: All animals must be individually tested for PRV on or after Monday, July 27, 2020, UNLESS animals originate from a PRV-qualified herd.
    1. Either the ELISA (gB ELISA), ALA or S/N tests are acceptable. Differentiable ELISA (g1 ELISA) tests will NOT be accepted.
    2. The official test chart must be provided and include:
      1. Sex
      2. All identification (ear tag and ear notch)
      3. Negative result
      4. Test date 
    3. Individual testing is not required for animals that originate from a PRV-qualified herd. The PRV-qualification number or proof of status must appear on the CVI with the most recent quarterly herd test date (month, day and year).
  3. Brucellosis Testing: All animals must be individually tested for brucellosis on or after Monday July 27, 2020 UNLESS animals originate from a validated brucellosis-free herd.
    1. The RAP, Standard Plate, Standard Tube or BAPA brucellosis tests are all accepted.
    2. Animals must test brucellosis-negative with results and associated date(s) on the CVI.
    3. Individual testing is not required for animals that originate from brucellosis-validated herd. The brucellosis-validation number or proof of status must appear on the CVI with the most recent quarterly herd test date (month, day and year).
  • In some instances, these requirements are in addition to the state of Indiana regulations. However, they are necessary in meeting other state requirements for purchasers of open show animals through sales as animals are re-consigned to new destinations.
  • For the most up-to-date information on NSR shows, please visit www.nationalswine.com
  • Full video coverage of The Midwestern be seen at www.waltonwebcasting.com.

GENERAL INFORMATION

ENTRY INFORMATION

  • All entries must be postmarked by Aug. 5, 2020. Entry fees for all entries must accompany the respective entry form.
  • Entries are limited to four (4) gilts and four (4) boars per breed.
  • All late entries will be charged double the regular entry fees. All entry fees are non-refundable.

EXHIBITOR REQUIREMENTS

  • If an exhibitor has an NSR/CPS/ABA account that is past due, funds from the sale of their animals will be applied to their past-due account.

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

  • ALL animals and CVIs must be inspected by show veterinarian prior to unloading.

ANIMAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Farrowing date: November 1, 2019 and after
  • All pedigrees for purebred entries must be recorded by August 14, 2020, or an additional $25 rush fee will be charged.
  • All entries must be ear notched using the official NSR system (starting with number 1 in January and again in July of each year).

DNA STRESS STATEMENT

  • No known stress positive or stress carrier Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace or Yorkshire animals will be allowed to be exhibited or sold at any NSR-sponsored event.
  • Such warranty is, however, solely that of the seller and not that of the American Landrace Association (ALA), American Yorkshire Club (AYC), Hampshire Swine Registry (HSR) or the United Duroc Swine Registry (UDSR).
  • The ALA, AYC, HSR and UDSR assume no responsibility or liability in connection with such warranty by the seller.
  • If any NSR purebred animal sold at this conference is found to be a carrier of the stress gene, the purchaser has the right to receive full refund of the purchase price from the seller.
  • DNA testing for the stress gene must be done within 60 days of the sale date, and all costs associated with testing for stress must be paid by the purchaser. The seller has the right to review the test results and the right to re-test the animal at a laboratory of his/her choice.
  • Cost associated with re-test by the seller is at the seller’s expense. There will be no refund of NSR commission from stress-carrier animals.
  • American Berkshire Association (ABA) pedigrees must be submitted at show check-in and must have the stress negative status printed on the pedigree. The buyer has the right to test any animal purchased within 60 days of the sale and receive full refund plus testing cost if an animal if found to carry the stress gene. This guarantee is solely between the buyer and seller, and the ABA assumes no liability in connection with this warranty.

PUREBRED BREED ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • By entering any purebred hog in The Midwestern, the owner warrants that the hog meets specific breed requirements.
  • Such warranty, however, is solely that of the seller and not that of the HSR, ALA, AYC and UDSR and the HSR, ALA, AYC and UDSR assumes no responsibility or liability in connection with such warranty by the seller.
  • For information on NSR breed eligibility requirements, please visit https://nationalswine.com/pedigree/breed-eligibility.php
  • If any Hampshire, Landrace or Yorkshire animal sold at The Midwestern is found to be a carrier of the color gene after being tested through the procedures approved by the HSR, ALA and AYC, the seller agrees that he/she will promptly refund the full purchase price to the buyer. There will be no refund of NSR commission from animals that are carriers of the color gene.
  • For information on ABA breed eligibility requirements, please visit https://americanberkshire.com/policies/

2021 NATIONAL BARROW SHOW

HEALTH REGULATIONS

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Coming Soon

2020 SIMPLY SOUTHERN PROSPECT PIG SALE

HEALTH REGULATIONS

  1. EACH ANIMAL ENTERING THE GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIRGROUNDS MUST BE LISTED ON AN OFFICIAL INTERSTATE CERTIFICATE OF VETERINARY INSPECTION (CVI) ISSUED BY A LICENSED, ACCREDITED VETERINARIAN. THIS INCLUDES DELIVERIES! LOADS CONTAINING ANY SWINE WITHOUT ALL THE BELOW MENTIONED REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE GRANTED ACCESS TO THE GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIRGROUNDS.
    1. All animals and CVI’s will be inspected by state officials prior to unloading.
    2. Multiple animals may be listed on the same original CVI.
  2. CVIs MUST BE ISSUED ON OR AFTER Friday, August 14, 2020.
  3. ATTENTION OUT OF STATE EXHIBITORS: Permit Requirements
    1. A permit number is required on each shipment of swine entering Georgia and MUST be recorded on the CVI.
    2. Only an accredited veterinarian may obtain this permit by accessing the following website: http://forms.agr.georgia.gov/SBPermits/Permits.aspx
  4. CVIs MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
    1. Exhibitor and Event Information:
      1. Name and address of exhibitor
      2. Consigned to NSR Simply Southern Sale, Georgia National Fairgrounds, 401 Larry Walker Pkwy., Perry, GA  31069-1367.
    2. Animal Identification:
      1. ALL animals MUST be officially identified with a federally approved, permanently numbered ear tag.
        1. “840” ear tags are preferred.
        2. For more information on federally approved ear tags, please visit http://www.nationalswine.com/shows/ear_tags.php.
      2. Ear notches and ear tag ID number of each animal MUST be listed on the CVI.
    3. ALL CVIs MUST CARRY THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS – “Farm or origin of swine”:
      1. Has not had Pseudorabies or swine dysentery in the last 12 months
      2. Has not had any clinical signs or diagnosis of TGE or PEDv in the last 60 days
      3. Feeds no raw garbage and uses no PRV vaccine
      4. Is not under quarantine for any disease condition
      5. Has not had vesicular stomatitis diagnosed within 10 miles of farm or origin in the last 30 days
    4. Health status of animal, including dates of required tests and vaccinations MUST be listed.
    5. A premises ID number MUST be included on the CVI.
  5. REQUIRED TESTS: Some requirements above are in addition to the state of Georgia regulations. However, they are necessary in meeting other state requirements for purchasers of show animals through sales as animals are reconsigned to new destinations. All animals (including Georgia animals) MUST meet the below mentioned blood test requirements on or after August 14, 2020 unless you maintain a PRV qualified and Brucellosis validated herd.
    1. PSEUDORABIES (PRV) TESTING:
      1. ALL ANIMALS MUST be individually tested for PRV on or after Friday, August 14th, 2020 UNLESS animals come from a PRV-qualified herd.
        1. Swine tested must have all official identification (sex, ear tag and ear notch) along with date blood sample was drawn (month, day and year) listed on CVI.
        2. Animals must test PRV-negative with all results on the dated CVI.
        3. Either the ELISA (gB ELISA), ALA or S/N tests are acceptable. Differentiable ELISA (g1 ELISA) test will NOT be accepted. 
        4. If the herd of origin is PRV qualified, individual testing of each animal is not required. In this case, the PRV qualification number must appear on the CVI and the most recent quarterly herd test date (month, day and year) must be stated on the CVI.
    2. BRUCELLOSIS TESTING:
      1. ALL ANIMALS MUST be individually tested for brucellosis on or after Friday, August 14, 2020 UNLESS animals originate from a validated brucellosis free herd.
        1. Swine tested must have all official identification (sex, ear tag and ear notch) along with date blood sample was drawn (month, day and year) listed on CVI.
        2. Animals must test brucellosis negative with all results on the dated CVI.
        3. The RAP, Standard Plate, Standard Tube or BAPA brucellosis tests are all accepted.
        4. If the herd of origin is brucellosis validated, individual testing of each animal is not required. In this case, the validation numbers must appear on the CVI and the most recent quarterly herd test date (month, day and year) must be stated on the CVI.
    3. VACCINATIONS:
      1. All prospect animals MUST be vaccinated against mycoplasma & circovirus.
      2. It is strongly recommended that all animals are vaccinated against influenza. This is not a requirement.
  6. IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
  • Please review CVIs with your veterinarian and make sure all above requirements are met well in advance of the show in order to eliminate issues under short notice. Be advised that the regulations for the Simply Southern Sale are likely different than those of other participating winter jackpot or state sponsored shows.
  • Please list your veterinarian’s cell phone number on the CVI.
  • In some instances, these rules are in addition to Georgia regulations, but are necessary to sell animals into other states to meet interstate transport and entry requirements for swine.
  • For the most up-to-date health regulations for the Simply Southern Sale, be sure to visit www.nationalswine.com.

GENERAL INFORMATION

ENTRY INFORMATION

  • All entries must be postmarked by Aug. 12, 2020. Entry fees for all entries must accompany the respective entry form.
  • Entries are limited to a maximum of six (6) head per exhibitor.
  • All late entries will be charged double the regular entry fees. All entry fees are non-refundable.

EXHIBITOR REQUIREMENTS

  • All senior exhibitors must be active members of the NSR or must pay the $75 non-member exhibitor fee. An active senior member is age 22 and OVER, paid annual dues and recorded at least one litter in the 2020 fiscal year.
  • Participants age 21 and UNDER of age are required to pay a $15 junior participation fee.
  • If an exhibitor has an NSR account that is past due, funds from the sale of their animals will be applied to their past-due account.

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

  • ALL animals and CVIs must be inspected by show veterinarian prior to unloading.
  • Any animals unloaded prior to veterinarian inspection will be dismissed from barns and forfeit participation from sift & sale.
  • Pigs may arrive for inspection and unloading during the following times:
    • Friday, Sept. 18: 3-8 p.m.
    • Saturday, Sept 19: 6:30–9 a.m.

ANIMAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Recommended farrowing date for Simply Southern pigs is TBD, and after.
  • All purebred weanling pigs shown in purebred classes must have a pedigree which accompanies each entry or they will show as a crossbred. Purebred pedigrees will be transferred to buyers by respective breed associations.
  • All pedigrees for purebred entries must be recorded by TBD, or an additional $25 rush fee will be charged.
  • All entries must be ear notched using the official NSR system (starting with number 1 in January and again in July of each year).
  • Barrows, boars and gilts are eligible for entry. Barrows and boars may sifted in the same classes, depending on number of entries. Gilts will be sifted in separate classes.

DNA STRESS STATEMENT

  • No known stress positive or stress carrier Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace or Yorkshire animals will be allowed to be exhibited or sold at any NSR-sponsored event.
  • Such warranty is, however, solely that of the seller and not that of the American Landrace Association (ALA), American Yorkshire Club (AYC), Hampshire Swine Registry (HSR) or the United Duroc Swine Registry (UDSR).
  • The ALA, AYC, HSR and UDSR assume no responsibility or liability in connection with such warranty by the seller.
  • If any NSR purebred animal sold at this conference is found to be a carrier of the stress gene, the purchaser has the right to receive full refund of the purchase price from the seller.
  • DNA testing for the stress gene must be done within 60 days of the sale date, and all costs associated with testing for stress must be paid by the purchaser. The seller has the right to review the test results and the right to re-test the animal at a laboratory of his/her choice.
  • Cost associated with re-test by the seller is at the seller’s expense. There will be no refund of NSR commission from stress-carrier animals.

WEANLING SALE INFORMATION

  • A minimum of 50% of the pigs in each breed will be selected for the sale.
  • All animals selected and cataloged for the sale MUST go through the auction. Sale commission will be 15% for all animals. If an animal that is selected and cataloged for sale does not go through the sale ring, the exhibitor will be banned from exhibiting at NSR events for one year and will be charged 15% of the average selling price of their respective breed sale. This amount must be paid before reinstatement will be allowed. The exception to this rule will be if an animal has become injured or ill and is inspected by a NSR staff member prior to the sale.
  • The NSR acts only as the agent between buyer and seller. If proper payment is made by the buyer in a timely manner, the NSR will make settlement with the seller in approximately 30 days after the sale. In the event of non-payment and/or insufficient funds by the buyer, settlement with the seller will be delayed until collection is secured. If an exhibitor has an NSR account that is past due, funds from the sale of their animals will be applied to past-due accounts.

PUREBRED BREED ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • By entering any purebred hog in the NSR Extravaganza, the owner warrants that the hog meets specific breed requirements.
  • Such warranty, however, is solely that of the seller and not that of the HSR, ALA, AYC and UDSR and the HSR, ALA, AYC and UDSR assumes no responsibility or liability in connection with such warranty by the seller.
  • For information on NSR breed eligibility requirements, please visit https://nationalswine.com/pedigree/breed-eligibility.php
  • If any Hampshire, Landrace or Yorkshire animal sold at the NSR Extravaganza is found to be a carrier of the color gene after being tested through the procedures approved by the HSR, ALA and AYC, the seller agrees that he/she will promptly refund the full purchase price to the buyer. There will be no refund of NSR commission from animals that are carriers of the color gene.

2020 FALL CLASSIC

HEALTH REGULATIONS

  1. EACH ANIMAL ENTERING THE STEPHENS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS MUST BE LISTED ON AN OFFICIAL INTERSTATE CERTIFICATE OF VETERINARY INSPECTION (CVI) ISSUED BY A LICENSED, ACCREDITED VETERINARIAN. THIS INCLUDES DELIVERIES AND PARKING LOT PURCHASES. LOADS CONTAINING ANY SWINE WITHOUT ALL THE BELOW MENTIONED REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE GRANTED ACCESS TO THE STEPHENS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS.
      1. All animals and CVI’s will be inspected by state officials prior to unloading.
      2. Multiple animals may be listed on the same original CVI. However, breeding stock and weanling pigs must be entered individually on separate original CVI’s.
      3. All entries coming from outside of Oklahoma MUST obtain an interstate permit number. Only your accredited veterinarian may obtain this permit number by calling the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture at 405.522.6141.
      4. CVI’s are not required to be stamped by the state of origin.
  2. CVI’s  MUST BE ISSUED ON OR AFTER Wednesday, October 7, 2020 WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 
    1. Name and address of consignor; consigned to Fall Classic, Stephens County Expo and Fair, 2002 South 13th Street, Duncan, OK 73533.
    2. ALL animals (including deliveries and parking lot purchases) MUST be officially identified with a federally approved, permanently numbered ear tag. For more information on federally approved ear tags, please visit http://www.nationalswine.com/events/ear-tags.php.
      *SWINE ORGINATING FROM OKLAHOMA MUST HAVE AN OFFICIAL ELECTRONIC 840 TAG*
    3. Ear notches and official identification of each animal MUST be listed on the CVI.
    4. Health status of animal, including dates of required tests and vaccinations MUST be listed.
    5. A premises ID number MUST be included on the CVI.
    6. Your veterinarian’s cell phone number MUST be included on the CVI.
    7. ALL CVIs MUST CARRY THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS – “Farm or origin of swine”:
      1. Has not had Pseudorabies or swine dysentery in the last 12 months
      2. Has not had any clinical signs or diagnosis of TGE or PEDv in the last 60 days
      3. Feeds no raw garbage and uses no PRV vaccine
      4. Is not under quarantine for any disease condition
      5. Has not had vesicular stomatitis diagnosed within 10 miles of farm or origin in the last 30 days
  3. REQUIRED TESTS:
    1. PSEUDORABIES (PRV) TESTING:
      1. ALL ANIMALS MUST be individually tested for PRV ON OR AFTER FRIDAY, September 25, 2020 UNLESS animals come from a PRV-qualified herd.
        1. Swine tested must have all official identification and also include sex, ear tag and ear notch along with date blood sample was drawn (month, day and year) and negative results listed on CVI.
        2. Animals must test PRV-negative with all results on the dated CVI.
        3. Either the ELISA (gB ELISA), ALA or S/N tests are acceptable. Differentiable ELISA (g1 ELISA) test will NOT be accepted. 
        4. If the herd of origin is PRV qualified, individual testing of each animal is not required. In this case, the PRV qualification number must appear on the CVI and the most recent quarterly herd test date (month, day and year) must be stated on the CVI. The earliest quarterly test date that will be accepted will be July 25, 2020.
    2. BRUCELLOSIS TESTING:
      1. ALL ANIMALS MUST be individually tested for brucellosis ON OR AFTER FRIDAY, September 25, 2020 UNLESS animals originate from a validated brucellosis free herd.
        1. Swine tested must have all official identification and also include sex, ear tag and ear notch along with date blood sample was drawn (month, day and year) and negative results listed on CVI.
        2. Animals must test brucellosis negative with all results on the dated CVI.
        3. The RAP, Standard Plate, Standard Tube or BAPA brucellosis tests are all accepted.
        4. If the herd of origin is brucellosis validated, individual testing of each animal is not required. In this case, the validation numbers must appear on the CVI and the most recent quarterly herd test date (month, day and year) must be stated on the CVI. The earliest quarterly test date that will be accepted will be July 25, 2020.
  4. VACCINATIONS:
    1. ALL animals being exhibited in the breeding shows MUST be vaccinated against Leptospirosis (6-way) including Bratislava and Erysipelas ON OR AFTER September 25, 2020. The complete date of vaccination MUST be listed on the CVI. This is not a requirement for weanling pigs.
    2. All WEANLING animals MUST be vaccinated against mycoplasma & circovirus. This is a sale requirement for weanling pigs only.
    3. It is strongly recommended that all animals are vaccinated against influenza. This is not a requirement.
  5. PERMIT REQUIREMENT
    1. All out-of-state entries MUST obtain an interstate permit number. ONLY an accredited veterinarian may obtain this permit number by calling the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture at 405.522.6141.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

  • We highly recommend printing these requirements and reviewing them with your veterinarian.
  • Please review CVI’s prior to leaving for the event to ensure all required information is completed accurately.
  • Oklahoma Exhibitors: Some requirements listed above may be in addition to the health requirements for fall shows in Oklahoma. However, they must be included on the animals CVI’s in order to be exhibited at the Fall Classic
  • Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Veterinarians will inspect all animals and CVI’s prior to unloading. Any animals not meeting health requirements may be prevented from exhibition at this event.
  • In some instances, these rules are in addition to Oklahoma regulations, but are necessary to sell animals into other states to meet interstate transport and entry requirements for swine.
  • The rules above are the same for breeding stock & weanling pigs unless specified otherwise.
  • For the most up-to-date health regulations for the Fall Classic, be sure to visit www.nationalswine.com.

GENERAL INFORMATION

ENTRY INFORMATION

  • Entry fees for all entries must accompany the respective entry form.
  • All entries must be postmarked by September 23, 2020.
  • All late entries will be charged double the regular entry fees. All entry fees are non-refundable.
  • The NSR reserves the right to close entries due to pen space limitations any time after the printed deadline.
  • All senior exhibitors must be active members of the NSR or must pay the $75 non-member exhibitor fee. An active senior member is age 22 and OVER, paid annual dues and recorded at least one litter in the 2020 fiscal year.
  • Participants age 21 and UNDER are required to pay a $15 junior participation fee.
  • All pedigrees for purebred breeding animal entries must be recorded by October 8, 2020, or an additional rush fee will be charged.

EXHIBITOR REQUIREMENTS

  • If an exhibitor has a NSR account that is past due, funds from the sale of their animals will be applied to their past-due account.

ANIMAL REQUIREMENTS

  • All entries must be ear notched using the official NSR system (starting with number 1 in January and again in July of each year).
  • No purebred entries will be eligible to show or sell without a registration certificate.
  • Purebred breeding animals must have been farrowed on or after Jan. 1, 2020.
  • Purebred breeding animal classes will be divided as equally as possible by farrowing date.
  • Crossbred boar classes will be divided by weight.
  • CROSSBRED BOARS: A documented stress test must be presented at check-in. Stress status of boars will be listed in the show and sale catalog. This is not a requirement for crossbred gilts.
  • Exhibitors transporting additional animals (deliveries/parking lot sales) will be required to obtain official “Sale Permit” from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture staff when entering the Stephens County Expo and Fair.
  • Before leaving the Stephens County Expo and Fair, this permit must be returned to agents of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, with a detailed buyers list documenting the destination of each animal (including pre-purchased deliveries, parking lot sales and sifted weanling pigs).

DNA STRESS STATEMENT

  • No known stress positive or stress carrier Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace or Yorkshire animals will be allowed to be exhibited or sold at any NSR-sponsored event.
  • Such warranty is, however, solely that of the seller and not that of the American Landrace Association (ALA), American Yorkshire Club (AYC), Hampshire Swine Registry (HSR) or the United Duroc Swine Registry (UDSR).
  • The ALA, AYC, HSR and UDSR assume no responsibility or liability in connection with such warranty by the seller.
  • If any NSR purebred animal sold at this conference is found to be a carrier of the stress gene, the purchaser has the right to receive full refund of the purchase price from the seller.
  • DNA testing for the stress gene must be done within 60 days of the sale date and all costs associated with testing for stress must be paid by the purchaser. The seller has the right to review the test results and the right to re-test the animal at a laboratory of his/her choice.
  • Cost associated with re-test by the seller is at the seller’s expense. There will be no refund of NSR commission from stress-carrier animals.

BREEDING ANIMAL SALE

  • A minimum of 60% of the number of each sex (boars and gilts) shown will be selected for the sale. These animals will be selected with no set number selling from any single class. Animals not selected for the sale can be consigned to the sale for an additional fee of $20 per head; this must be done by the conclusion of the show. If the animal sells, the fee will be applied toward the sale commission. If the animal does not sell, the fee is forfeited.
  • All animals selected and cataloged for the sale MUST go through the auction. Sale commission will be 15% for all animals. If an animal that is selected and cataloged for sale does not go through the sale ring, the exhibitor will be banned from exhibiting at NSR events for one year and will be charged 15% of the average selling price of their respective breed sale. This amount must be paid before reinstatement will be allowed. The exception to this rule will be if an animal has become injured or ill and is inspected by an NSR staff member prior to the sale.
  • The NSR acts only as the agent between buyer and seller. If proper payment is made by the buyer in a timely manner the NSR will make settlement with the seller in approximately 30 days after the sale.

PUREBRED BREED ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • By entering any purebred hog in the NSR Fall Classic, the owner warrants that the hog meets specific breed requirements.
  • Such warranty, however, is solely that of the seller and not that of the ALA, AYC, HSR and UDSR and the ALA, AYC, HSR and UDSR assumes no responsibility or liability in connection with such warranty by the seller.
  • For information on NSR breed eligibility requirements, please visit https://nationalswine.com/about/policies.php.
  • If any Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace or Yorkshire animal sold at the NSR Fall Classic fails their respective breed DNA testing policy approved by the USDR, ALA, AYC and HSR, the seller agrees that he/she will promptly refund the full purchase price to the buyer. There will be no refund of NSR commission from animals that fail their respective breed testing.

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