Important Notice to Animal Owners involved in showing animals at Shows
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. It may cost very little or nothing at all depending on who you have insurance with.
The reason for giving this advice is that if your animal were to injure someone or damage someone's property, and it is established that your animal was out of your control at that time; you may be held responsible or partly responsible for any injury or damage caused, and could end up paying all, or part of any Court Award or settlement reached.
Note for Information regarding Movement of Bovine to Shows
The Department of Agriculture implemented a number of changes on 4th February 2019 which changed the procedures and criteria applicable when applying for a Certificate of Compliance for the movement of cattle. These also impact on the certificate which is required when moving bovine to a Show.
The following sets out the criteria applicable:
The movement of cattle to and from an Agricultural Show within the State must be recorded on the Animal Identification and Movement System (AIM).
Inline with these changes a specific certificates of Compliance for the "Movement of Bovine from a Single Holding to a Show" must now be requested prior to the movement of animals concerned.
These certificates can be created by (i) applying on-line using their agfood account or (ii) where the keeper is not on-line the certificate can be generated by the loca Regional Veterinary Office following receipt of a NBAS31K with issue of the certificate being subject to normal criteria applicable. This form will be available on the Department's Website and will also be included with the Show Circular when issued.
When applying for this certificate the destination herd / or show number is not required. The certificate generated will include a "S" symbol.
The Certificate of Compliance for a Show will continue to be valid for a period of up to 30 days. As is currently the case these can be used for the movement of animals to a number of shows during the validity period of the certificate.
Please also note - calves which are less than 10 days cannot be moved to a show.
As is currently the case, the Movement Notification Section of the Certificate should be completed by the Keeper and the Show Secretary who must clearly indicate the Show Number. The Show movement should be recorded on the passport. Ultimate responsibility for fulfilling these requirements lies with the Show Secretary. If the animals move to a herd other than the source herd, the new destination herd must complete and sign the certificate also.
Completed forms should be sent by the Show Secreary to the local RVO within 7 days of the Show.
Animal Identification and Movement (AIM) Division, Department of Agricultura, Food and the Marine.
Horses and other Equines
Premises Registration
As from 1st May 2012, any premises (which includes shows, fairs and markets) where horses or other equines are gathered must be registered with the Department.
Owners / persons in charge of such gatherings are required to submit a completed application form for registration and to keep records of movements on/off their premises. (This rule does not apply in Northern Ireland). Records must be retained for at least 3 years as they may be required by the Department for the purposes of tracing disease.
Records required are:
- The name and address of the owner / person in charge of the premises from which the equine came.
- Premises registration number from which the equine came.
- Passport number/UEL number of the animal.
It is important therefore that Show organisers should contact their local District Veterinary Office in advance so that consideration can be given to compliance with requirements outlined above.
Any further information on the requirements for moving horses anad equines to shows will be provided on the Department's website at: http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/animalhealthwelfare/animalidentifcationmovement. Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
Important Notice:
Horse-riding is a dangerous sport and all competitors in Ridden Classes are strongly advised, for their own safety, to wear appropriate head gear that complies with up to date safety standards.
