REQUIRED at Weigh-in

Federal regulation, 9CFR. 71.19, requires that all swine being shown at fairs or exhibitions (interstate commerce) must have official individual identification. Swine presented that do not meet the federal official individual identification requirements may not be allowed entrance into the fair. The list of approved swine identification devices/methods includes:

-Standard Movement
• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ear tags
• National Uniform Ear tagging System (NUES) ear tags.
• Ear notching if the ear notching has been recorded in the book of record of a purebred registry association with registry association documentation accompanying animal.
• Ear or flank tattoo for those recorded in the book of record of a swine registry association with registry association documentation accompanying animal.
-Download rules: Swine-ID-Fair-03MAY2018
• Please contact Amy Whicker at Amy.R.Whicker@aphis.usda.gov, (352) 342-5914 or Melinda Springer at Melinda.A.Springer@aphis.usda.gov, (352)745-0576, for those who wish to order free tags from USDA.
• For those who wish to purchase their own tags the following are the approved tag suppliers: Destron (800) 328-0118, Allflex (800) 989-8247, Y-Tex (800) 443-6401

Showmanship is judged on your ability to exhibit an animal to its best advantage. Advanced planning and practice at home are keys to becoming a good showperson. Your personal appearance is very important. You should be neatly dressed and look like a livestock person. Leather shoes or boots should be worn for safety and appearance reasons. Source: NC State Extension Publications