Alpacas

Department - 10

Sections 701 - 705

4-H & Vocational
Llamas & Alpacas

SUPERINTENDENT:

Mary Ellen Bard - 814-472-5794

THERE ARE MANY NEW CHANGES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. PLEASE READ ALL RULES CAREFULLY.

ANIMAL HEALTH & EXHIBITOR RULES & REGULATIONS.

ANIMAL HEALTH RULES ARE SET FORTH BY THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MUST BE ADHERED TO:

PENNSYLVANIA CAMELID, LLAMA, AND ALPACA REQUIREMENTS:

1.	A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued within 30 days prior to the opening date of the fair.
2.	All animals must be free of infectious and contagious diseases and a statement of this is required on the CVI (the statement is pre-printed on the CVI). Animals appearing unhealthy upon arrival may not enter the exhibition grounds
3.	An Animal Owner or Caretaker’s Verification of Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) form must accompany each animal, and must be presented upon arrival at the exhibition.
4.	Individual official animal identification is required. Official ID includes:
	a.	An ISO-compliant 15 digit ear tag (including RFID) or
	b.	A State-Registered tattoo; or
	c.	An electronic implant device (the exhibitor must supply a reader); or
	d.	A USDA-issued metal ear tag.
	OR
	Lon the AA1-13 (Certificate of Veterinary Inspection form obtained from the Department of Agriculture) accredited veterinarians simply need to:
	a.	Mark “Camelid” in box number 4.
	b.	Write the animal’s color in box number 8.
	c.	Record date of birth in box number 10.
	d.	Record gender in box number 11, and
	e.	Record either “Llama or Alpaca” in box number 12
	* In addition, veterinarians are encouraged to write down any distinguishing markings that are present on the animal.
	Questions regarding proper identification for camelids on Certificates of Veterinary Inspection for Pennsylvania Fairs can be directed to Dr. Tony LaBarbera at 717-783-9550. Young Llamas must be weaned.

OUT OF STATE CAMELID, LLAMA, AND ALPACA REQUIREMENTS:

1.	A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) issued within the 60 days prior to the opening date of the exhibition is required. The CVI shall include a statement verifying that “all animals identified on this Certificate of Veterinary Inspection have been examined and found to be free from Vesicular Stomatiotis (VS). During the past 90 days these animals have neither been exposed to VS nor located within 10 miles of a site where VS has been diagnosed.
2.	All animals must be free of infectious and contagious diseases and a statement of this is required on the CVI (the statement is pre-printed on the CVI). Animals appearing unhealthy upon arrival may not enter the exhibition grounds.
3.	An Animal Owner or Caretaker’s Verification of Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) form must accompany each animal, and must be presented upon arrival at the exhibition.
4.	Individual official animal identification is required. Official ID includes:
	a.	An ISO-compliant RFID tag; or
	b.	A State-Registered tattoo; or
	c.	An electronic implant device (the exhibitor must supply a reader); or
	d.	A USDA-issued metal ear tag.
5.	Brucellosis Testing: All Sexually intact camelids 12 months of age and older must be test negative within the 60 days prior to the date of importation. The negative test results and date of test must be included on the CVI or the animal must be accompanied by a negative laboratory test report ( a copy of the original lab report is acceptable)
6.	Tuberculosis Testing:
	a.	No testing is required for animals originating from “Accredited Free” states or zones.
	b.	All animals originating from states or zones designated “Modified Accredited Advanced” must be test negative within the 60 days prior to the date of importation. The negative test results and dates of tests must be included on the CVI or the animal must be accompanied by a negative laboratory test report (a copy of the original lab report is acceptable).
	c.	All animals originating from states or zones designated “Modified Accredited” must originate from herds in which all animals 12 months of age and older are test negative within the 12 months prior to the date of importation and the animals to be imported are test negative within the 60 days prior to the date of importation and at least 60 days after the negative whole herd test was completed. The negative test results and date of test must be included on the CVI or the animal must be accompanied by a negative laboratory test report (a copy of the original lab report is acceptable).

CAMBRIA COUNTY FAIR LLAMA AND ALPACA REQUIREMENTS:

1.	To be eligible for premiums, exhibitors must be members of a Cambria County 4-H Alpaca Club, organized under the supervision of Penn State Extension Service.
2.	All Alpaca are required to be in the assigned pens, in the Sheep Barn, by Sunday at 12:00 noon.
3.	Alpacas must be 6 months or older and identified by one of the following: brand, ear tag, ear/tail tattoo, microchip (a device reader shall be provided by the exhibitor), or photo copy of animal registration certificate showing registration number and photograph of the animal.
4.	All Alpacas shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued within 30 days prior to the opening date of exhibition, stating “the flock or origin was inspected and found to be free from symptoms of infectious or contagious disease.” A Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship from must accompany the health certificate upon arrival at the fairgrounds.
5.	Bedding must be provided by the exhibitor. Hay and straw bedding are acceptable, with the exception of Rye straw.
6.	All 4-H exhibitors must abide by the Substitute showman rule explained at the beginning of Department 10.
7.	Alpacas will not be sold through the 4-H Livestock sale.
8.	Good Housekeeping: Exhibitors who maintain the most attractive and sanitary exhibits will be eligible. Scoring will be based on:
	Cleanliness of animals	15 Points
	Cleanliness of Bedding	15 Points
	Entry Card and Ribbons Won, Properly Displayed	20 Points
	Keeping Hay and Feed Presentable	10 Points
	Keeping All Equipment Sanitary and Neat	10 Points
	Keeping Aisles Clean	15 Points
	Courtesy to People	15 Points
9.	Alpacas will not be released until 5:00 PM on Saturday. Permission to leave on Thursday will only be granted if the leased animals have a legitimate event that they will be attending that requires early dismissal. A written explanation must be submitted to the Barn Superintendent/Fair Board at the time of check in on Sunday, or prior to the opening of the Fair. The explanation should include reason for early departure and names of those exhibitors who have charge of the leased animals at the Fair. The Fair Board will review the request and make the final decision.
10.	Stall Decorations: Pens must be decorated to be eligible. Pens may be shared by several exhibitors; therefore we suggest that exhibitors collaborate on overall theme. Individual exhibitors will be scored on their addition to the theme and form of animal identification, remember to keep the safety of the animals in mind when hanging decorations and be sure not to obstruct the view of your animals from the public. Stall will be scored on:
	- Creativity
	- Neatness
	- Safely displayed
	- Informative (identifies the animal and the exhibitor.
	Judging will be unannounced and prizes will be awarded mid-week.
11.	Poster Contest:the exhibitor must have completed the required poster for the 4-H project to be eligible. The poster may be done on poster board size 22 x 28, 11 x 14, 8 ½ x 11, and may use markers, paint, crayons, chalk, computer art, or pen and ink. Scoring will be on stopping power, interest, convincing, and correct information. Name and age of exhibitor must be printed on the back of the poster. All posters are due to the Fair Office or 4-H leader by August 28^th. Judging will take place prior to the Fair and awards will be attached to the posters that will be displayed in the Barn and the Ag. Annex.
12.	Showmanship:Cambria County 4-H or FFA members may show an Alpaca in the Showmanship contest provided it has been carried as a project and is owned or leased by the exhibitor. The Substitute Showman rule will be in effect.
13.	Stockman: 4-Hand Vocational Alpaca members will enter as individuals. Contestants will complete a management quiz and station skills.
14.	Performance:4-H and Vocational Alpaca members will lead their animals through a course with various obstacles. They will be judged on how well the Alpaca responds to its handler and how well it maneuvers through the obstacles. .

CHECK-IN DEADLINE - SUNDAY, NOON (Sheep/Goat/Alpaca Barn)

STOCKMAN CONTEST - Sunday, 4:30 PM (Sheep Barn Arena)

SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST - Monday, 3:30 PM (Tent Area)

PERFORMANCE CONTEST - Monday, 5:30 PM (Tent Area)

DEPARTMENT – 10

SECTIONS 701 - 705

4-H AND VOCATIONAL ALPACAS

ENTRIES CLOSE, SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2010

Registration is $2.50 Per Livestock Head - There is no Entry Fee for 4-H or Vocational

Class

SECTION 701

BARN AWARDS

1^ST

2^ND

3^RD

4^TH

5^TH

1.

Good Housekeeping

$5.00

$4.00

$3.00

Ribbon

Ribbon

2.

Stall Decorations

SECTION 702

POSTER CONTEST

3.

Senior Exhibitor, 14 Years and Over

$8.00

$6.00

$4.00

Ribbon

Ribbon

4.

Intermediate Exhibitor, 11 - 13 Years

5.

Junior Exhibitor, 8 - 10 Years

6.

Champion Poster Design Each Age Division

Rosette

SECTION 703

SHOWMANSHIP

$10.00

$8.00

$6.00

Ribbon

Ribbon

7.

Senior Exhibitor, 14 Years and Over

8.

Intermediate, 11-13 Years

9.

Junior, 8-10 Years

10.

Champion Each Age Division

Medallion

11.

Grand Champion Showman

Trophy

SECTION 704

STOCKMAN

$10.00

$8.00

$6.00

Ribbon

Ribbon

12.

Senior Exhibitor, 14 Years and Over

13.

Intermediate, 11-13 Years

14.

Junior, 8-10 Years

15.

Champion Each Age Division

Medallion

16.

Grand Champion Stockman

Trophy

SECTION 705

PERFORMANCE

$15.00

$10.00

$8.00

Ribbon

Ribbon

12.

Senior Exhibitor, 14 Years and Over

13.

Intermediate, 11-13 Years

14.

Junior, 8-10 Years

Champion Each Age Division

Medallion

Grand Champion Performance

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PLEASE NOTE: The premium amounts will be paid as shown above.

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McKelvey Oil Company, Inc.

Print this Web page & the Alpacas Entry Forms
For a printable copy of this page and the Alpaca Entry Form, click on the link above. It is a pdf file.You may fax or mail it to the fair office. The Fairground address and fax number is at the bottom of the webpage and also on the entry form.

Animal Owner - Verification of Veterinarian

For a printable copy of the Animal Owner or Caretaker's Verification of Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship form, click on the link above. It is a pdf file. You may fax or mail it to the fair office. The Fairground address and fax number is at the bottom of the webpage and also on the entry form.

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