Department 1

DAIRY CATTLE – DAIRY GOATS – MEAT GOATS – BEEF CATTLE – SHEEP – SWINE – HORSES

DR. KEITH BERKELEY, Superintendent of All Livestock
DICK CHILDS, Assistant Superintendent

2025 Livestock Registration

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

Due to ever changing health and environmental factors in the agriculture community and the need to protect exhibitors, livestock, and the public, at times it will be necessary alter or deviate from the written rules and policies of the Fair. Therefore, with the consent of Fair officials and in the interest of public safety, official announcements made during or prior to the Fair will take precedent over pre-printed rules and other like materials.

1. All youth (4-H & FFA) and open class entries in the Livestock Department must register all animals to be brought to the fair using the Jefferson County Fair’s online registration. Registration can be found at www.jeffersoncountyfairwv.org. All youth (4-H & FFA) entries must also submit a code of practice form that has to be completely filled during project entry. The online livestock registration must be complete by (TBD). Only preregistered animals will be allotted barn space. No Exceptions!
2. All livestock must be on the fairgrounds and be in place by 3:30 p.m., Saturday, August 16. No exceptions. Release of all livestock will be Sunday, August 24, 1:00-9:00 a.m. Livestock exhibitor group clean-up will be held on Sunday, August 24, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
3. The livestock committee reserves the right to have neglected animals and animals that are not shown removed from the Fairgrounds.
4. Competition is open to Jefferson County Residents and 4-H and FFA members meeting requirements of their respective organization.
5. All open class breeding animals in dairy cattle and goat divisions must be registered. Sheep and swine must be of good type. Open and youth beef exhibitors may enter purebred or commercial animals. To qualify as a Youth Exhibitor, the exhibitor must be active a Jefferson County 4-H club or an active FFA member of a Jefferson County Chapter. All 4-H and FFA animals must be current project animals according to official 4-H or FFA records. All 4-H and FFA animals must be shown by a 4-H or FFA exhibitors in Jefferson County.
6. Livestock entries will be limited to a total of eight (8) animals excluding rabbits and poultry. The livestock department reserves the right to further limit entries because of space limitations.
7. Youth exhibitors may exhibit their respective entry in a qualifying open class for the same animal if there is open competition in that class.
8. No exhibitor may enter more than two (2) animals per class.
9. An animal may only be shown in one division.
10. Livestock exhibitors must furnish and attend to their own feed and bedding.
11. Each exhibitor is responsible for the care and behavior of their own animals while at the Fair. Exhibitors are encouraged to have liability insurance. Each Division superintendent is responsible for having unmanageable animals removed from the show ring.
12. All animals exhibited must comply with health regulations of the West Virginia Department of Agriculture.
13. Youth exhibitors are expected to care for, fit, and groom their own animals.
14. Horse/ponies are required to stay in the horse barn or arenas at all times, may only be exercised in the arenas, and must have a halter on while doing so. No one is to ride a horse on the fairgrounds except the owner of such animal. Horses and ponies are to be in their respective stalls by 9:00 p.m.; barn closed at 11:00 p.m. The horse wash area may only be used by horse exhibitors.
15. Each youth and adult exhibitor of dairy cattle, goats, sheep, swine, beef cattle and horses will receive one weekly admission pass at no charge. Each 4-H and FFA livestock family will receive one additional weekly pass.
16. To aid exhibitors in complying with the Federal Food and Drug Administration residue avoidance program, the Jefferson
    County Fair has prepared the following list of tips and guidelines:
    1. Become knowledgeable of FDA/USDA rules and regulations.
    2. Use only FDA approved drugs, chemicals and feed additives.
    3. Read the label carefully. Labeling directions change frequently
    4. Follow label instructions exactly.
    5. Observe pre-slaughter withdrawal times precisely.
    6. Don’t assume that any drug or medication is approved. Be sure it is labeled for use in food producing animals.
    7. Seek the advice of your local veterinarian, county extension agent and/or agriculture science teacher.
    8. Inform your veterinarian about your animal’s specific withdrawal requirements. (Inform any veterinarian treating
       your animal that it is a market show animal and that it must not be within any withdrawal times at date of show and
       sale.
    9. Use caution in feeding medicated feed.
    10. Do not use any type of tranquilizers.
    11. Evaluate every substance that goes into your animal.
    12. Keep accurate records of treatment and medication.
    13. Don’t substitute medication for sound management.
    14. Obey the law, obey the rules.
17. Jefferson County Fair reserves the right to drug test any animal at the discretion of the Livestock Committee.
18. No running or bicycles will be allowed in the barn area.
19. Exhibitors are to keep stalls, aisles, and tie areas between barns clean. Trimming Chutes are permitted between barns only. No tie-out areas allowed.
20. No youth exhibitors will be permitted to stay overnight on the fairgrounds.
21. No generators will be permitted in the livestock barn area.
22. The use of mechanical and/or electrical appliances such as fans, lights, dryers, gates, etc., that may be considered dangerous or a nuisance in the barns will be monitored and controlled by the respective Division Superintendent.
23. Any attempt to influence or intimidate a judge before or after a show or any attempt to obtain a premium by misrepresentation, shall be reported at once to the Superintendent of Livestock who shall order that such exhibitor be excluded from competition at this exhibition and any premium that may have been awarded shall be forfeited.
24. To maintain a high degree of confidence in the livestock shows, the Jefferson County Fair reserves the right to disqualify any animals that have been fitted in an unethical manner or animals for which an exhibitor gives false information.
25. Exhibitors may post “Do Not Touch” signs near their animals.
26. No one is to have needles, syringes and injectable medications in their possession on the fairgrounds, unless they have written orders from a licensed veterinarian for their use.
27. A 4-H or FFA youth exhibitor must be a current member of either a WV 4-H Club or FFA Chapter, and must be enrolled in either program by March 1 of the current year.
28. No alcoholic beverages are permitted on the fairgrounds. All barns are to be closed and vacated at midnight.
29. Livestock must be inspected by the Fair’s official entry inspection team prior to entry on the fairgrounds on Saturday, August 16, 2025, and may not enter the fairgrounds any earlier. Livestock will not officially be entered for exhibition until after 9:00 a.m.
30. No tarps or other obstacles will be hung by exhibitors in the barns as to obstruct the view through the barns, except in the case of bad weather.
31. Youth Exhibitor Code of Practice Forms must be fully completed and submitted prior to being considered officially entered for exhibition on August 16, 2025
32. Official Fair ear tags are not to be removed from Market animals to be considered valid, unless the 4-H or FFA member contacts and receives instruction to do so from the Superintendent of Fair Livestock. If a tag is lost, it must be reported to and re-tagged by a fair official before fair week. Any animal originally tagged as a market animal that is not being shown as a market animal must have the market tag removed prior to exhibition.
33. The Fair Livestock Code of Practice will be enforced, and violators will be sent home from the Fair along with the forfeit of all premium money.
34. All 4-H and FFA members with an animal project will be required to enter their respective fitting and showing contest
    or forfeit all premium money. Exceptions for disabilities will be granted.
35. A 4-H or FFA exhibitor cannot sell any market sale item through the Jefferson County Fair if they have sold any item through a 4-H or FFA Livestock Auction in a neighboring county fair’s sale during the same calendar year.
36. Nose rings are not permitted in Market Steers.
37. Exhibitor canopies/tents between the barns may not exceed 10’x10′ and should not exceed any physical location markings made by fair officials. Canopies, picnic tables, and alike should not be placed at the ends of the livestock barns without express permission of fair officials.
38. Youth livestock exhibitors must be present to sell their animals. Should a schedule conflict arise, the youth livestock exhibitor is required to submit a handwritten request to waive the policy and provide an explanation of their schedule conflict. This statement MUST be in the hands of the Livestock Superintendent TWO WEEKS prior to the beginning of the Jefferson County Fair. A committee comprised of the Livestock Superintendent, Livestock Sale Chairman and the Species Department Superintendent shall meet to consider the request and relay their decision to the exhibitor prior to the beginning of the Fair. Each request will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Should any conflict of interest exist between the exhibitor and members of the committee, such committee member shall excuse themselves and another committee member shall be appointed by the Fair President.
39. All youth livestock projects will be subject to all rules and regulations of their respective organization and will be verified with the 4- H agent or the FFA Advisor respectively. This incudes but is not limited to record keeping, quality assurance training, and showmanship guidelines. Failure to comply could result in the exhibitor’s disqualification.
40. No grills, smokers, or other kitchen appliances (i.e. refrigerators, microwaves, etc.) are allowed in the barn area. Crockpots are acceptable as long as they are connected safely and monitored.
41. Drop or extension cords, if necessary, must be 14-2 or larger and U.L. rated for outdoor use. Cords should be installed above the bedding in the livestock barns.
42. 4-H & FFA market animal projects must be owned by the exhibitor by weigh-in for the respective market animal species. All other 4-H or FFA project animals must be owned by June 1 of the respective fair year. Any project animal that is owned in partnership must have appropriate ownership paperwork recognizing the joint ownership and must be presented upon request of fair officials.
43. Market animals requiring castration must be recovered and visibly healed prior to exhibition.

2025 Livestock Registration

NOTES:

• All exhibitors should be entered as “new exhibitors”. The system does not keep previous years’ records.
• Any issues with the registration process should be reported to
  manager@jeffersoncountyfairwv.org

JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR 4-H AND FFA LIVESTOCK CODE OF PRACTICE

(Adopted by Jefferson County Fair Association, 1996; Revised 2004)

To maintain a high degree of confidence in the livestock show, the Jefferson County Fair reserves the right to disqualify any animals that have been fitted in an unethical manner. Unethical fitting shall include any injection of gas, solid, liquid under the skin or any man-made article attached to the body to alter the normal conformation. It shall also include any cutting or tearing of the hide or underneath the hide or removal of tissue in an attempt to alter the shape of the animal. It shall also include attempts to disrupt or change normal dental development as well as the dyeing or coloring of individuals which alters their natural coloration. Any attempts to change the degree of firmness of any individual shall be considered unethical.

I believe that my participation in the 4-H and FFA Livestock Program should demonstrate my own ability, knowledge, and skill as a feeder and fitter of livestock. I will do my own work and only accept advice and support from others.

I will not use abusive and questionable techniques in the feeding, fitting and showing of my animals. I will not resort to fraudulent, illegal, or deceptive practices when fitting them for show. I also will not allow my parents, my supervisor, or any other adult to employ such practices to my animal. This includes those unethical practices stated above.

I will read and understand the rules of all livestock shows in which I am a participant. I ask that my parents and the supervisor of my project animal not break the rules or make exception on my behalf. I wish for my livestock project to be an example of how to accept what life has to offer-good and bad-and how to live with the outcome.

I realize that I am responsible for:

• turning in my project circular and record guide on all entered animals at the fair
• the proper care and treatment of my animals
• the productions of wholesome food, and
• the development of sound moral character in myself-and others
• following the 4-H or FFA expectations and requirements in relation to my 4-H or FFA membership.

I/We hereby agree to abide by and enforce the 4-H and FFA Livestock Code of Practice.

I/We have read and agree to abide by and enforce the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics.

4-H AND FFA LIVESTOCK CODE OF PRACTICE (PDF)

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FAIRS AND EXPOSITION (IAFE)

Exhibitors of animals at livestock events shall at all times deport themselves with honesty and good sportsmanship. Their conduct in this competitive environment shall always reflect the highest standards of honor and dignity to promote the advancement of agricultural education. This code applies to junior as well as open class exhibitors who compete in structured classes of competition. This code applies to all livestock offered in any event at a livestock show. In addition to the “IAFE” National Code of Show Ring Ethics,” fairs and livestock shows may have rules and regulations which they impose on the local, county, state, provincial and national levels. All youth leaders working with junior exhibitors are under an affirmative responsibility to do more than avoid improper conduct or questionable acts. Their moral values must be so certain and positive that those younger and more pliable will be influenced by their fine example. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers and absolutely re- sponsible persons who violate the code of ethics will forfeit premiums, awards and auction proceeds and shall be prohibited form future exhibition in accordance with the rules adopted by the respective fairs and livestock shows. Exhibitors who violate this code of ethics demean the integrity of all livestock exhibitors and should be prohibited from competition at all livestock shows in the United Sates and Canada.

The following is a list of guidelines for all exhibitors and all livestock in competitive events:

1. All exhibitors must present, upon request of fair and livestock show officials, proof of ownership, length of ownership and age of all animals entered. Misrepresentation of ownership, age, or any facts relating thereto is prohibited.
2. Owners, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible persons shall provide animal health certificates from licensed veterinarians upon request by fair or livestock show officials.
3. Junior exhibitors are expected to care for and groom their animals while at the fairs or livestock shows.
4. Animals shall be presented to show events where they will enter the food chain free of violative drug residues. The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitors, fitters, trainers and/or absolutely responsible person for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood, or other
   substances from the animal to be used in testing. Animals not entered in events, which culminates with the animal entering the food chain, shall not be administered drugs other than in accordance with federal, state, and provincial statutes, regulations and rules. If the laboratory report on the chemical analysis of saliva, urine, blood, or other sample taken from livestock indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or medications, this shall be prima facie evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample of saliva, urine, blood, or other sample tested by the approved laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with burden of the owner, exhibitors, fitters, trainers or absolutely responsible person to prove otherwise at any hearing in regard to the matter conducted by the fair or livestock show premises, all treatment involving the use of drugs, and/ or medications shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian.
5. Any surgical procedures or injection of any foreign substances or drug or the external application of any substance (irritant, counterirritant or similar substance) which could affect the animal’s performance or alter its natural contour, conformation, or appearance, except external applications of substances to the hoofs or horns of animals which affect appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited.
6. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable and are prohibited.
7. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, fair or livestock show management, other exhibitors, breed representatives, or show officials before, during or after the competitive event is prohibited. In the furtherance of their official duty, all judges, fair and livestock show management, or other show officials shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation and respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct toward them.
8. No owner, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible person shall conspire with another person or persons by affirmative action or inaction to violate this code of ethics. Violation of this rule shall subject such individual to disciplinary action.
9. This application of this code of ethics provides for absolute responsibility for an animal’s condition by an owner, exhibitors, fitter, trainer or participant whether or note he or she was actually instrumental in or had knowledge of the treatment of the animal in contravention of this code of ethics.
10. The act of entering an animal is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitors, fitters, trainers, or absolutely responsible person to have any disciplinary action taken by the fair or livestock show against such individuals published in any publication of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, including Fairs and Expositions and any special notice to members.
11. The act of entering of an animal in a fair or livestock show is the giving of verification by the owner, exhibitors, fitters, trainers or absolutely responsible person that he or she has read the IAFE National Code of Show Ring Ethics and understands the consequences of and penalties provided for actions prohibited by the code. It is further a consent that any action which contravenes these rules and is also in violation of federal, state, or provincial statutes, regulations, or rules may be released to appropriate law enforcement authorized with jurisdiction over such infractions.

FOR ALL CLASSES OF FITTING & SHOWING

• Classes are only open to Jefferson County 4-H and FFA members with bona fide project animals owned or leased by the member (see general livestock rules and regulations for further clarification).
• All 4-H and FFA members with an animal project will be required to enter their respective fitting and showing contest or forfeit all premium money. Exceptions for disabilities will be granted.
• Each exhibitor must use their own project animal except as requested by the judge.

Judging Criteria:

FITTING OF ANIMAL

1. Body Condition: Includes quality of the hide and general condition of animal over-conditioned and underconditioned animals should receive slight to serious discrimination.
2. Grooming: Includes cleanliness of animal; proper clipping; well trimmed feet and a healthy coat of hair. Improperly groomed animals should receive slight to serious discrimination.

PERFORMANCE IN THE SHOW RING

1. Performance of Animals: Animals should start, lead, stop and pose in satisfactory manner.
2. Presentation of Animals: A good showman minimizes minor faults of an animal.
3. Ability to show animals other than own: Good showmen are at ease when handling any properly trained animal.
4. Alertness of Showmen: Doing the right thing at the right time is important. (Follow instructions of the judge.)
5. Sportsmanship of the Showman
6. Proper 4-H or FFA attire.

CLASSES

1. Four Contests will be held
   1. Novice-Any exhibitor 13 or younger as of January 1 of the fair year showing a 4-H or FFA animal project for the first time.
   2. Junior Exhibitors 13-and-younger as of January 1 of the fair year
   3. Senior Exhibitors 14-and-up as of January 1 of the fair year
   4. Previous Winners (past and present winners)
2. There will be special awards for excellence in 4-H and FFA fitting and showing
3. The Fiber fitting and showing contest has the additional purpose to test the knowledge of the participant on wool quality. Participants will be asked questions to test their knowledge of shepherding and issues related to the production of hand-spinning quality fiber.
   1. Fiber animals should be free of dirt, chaff, bedding, dung locks and burrs.

FFA MARKET PROJECT EXHIBITOR REQUIREMENTS

If you are showing animals in the Jefferson County Fair through your FFA Chapter you are bound to the following expectations and requirements in relation to your FFA Membership and Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) Records.

All FFA Exhibitors must:

• Be enrolled in at least one agriculture education course during the school year
• Pay all current Local, State, and National FFA Dues and be an active member in your chapter.
• Have attended the mandatory FFA exhibitor meeting held in the fall.
• Records must be recorded in the AET platform.
• Complete records must be recorded up to and including August 10th of the fair year.
• In order to be considered complete, records must include the following information …
  • Purchase price, date and vendor of the project animal(s)
  • Purchase prices, dates and vendors for all feed and medical attention related to the project animal(s)
  • Purchase prices, dates and vendors for any capital items utilized for the production and exhibition of project animals.
  • SAE Plans, which outline where the animal has been raised, the responsibilities and expectations of the producer/exhibitor as well as learning outcomes•
  • Youth Quality Assurance Training Certificate of Completion Number
  • Weekly journal entries spanning from purchase date until August 10
• Livestock Code of Practice Forms (included in fair catalog) must be signed by your FFA Advisor and submitted to the fair officials by 3:00 PM during fair check-in.

Any exhibitor that fails to submit complete SAE records in the approved format, is subject to disqualification from Jefferson County Fair as a youth livestock exhibitor and a participant in the youth livestock sale.

FFA Livestock exhibitors must follow Official Dress Guidelines:

Exhibitors of FFA project animals must be outfitted in Official FFA Dress for the showing and selling as outlined by the National FFA Organization Official FFA Dress includes:

• Black pants
• White colored shirt/blouse
• Blue/black tie or scarf
• Black socks
• Black or Brown shoes/boots
• Official FFA Jacket zipped to the top

FFA members presenting in showmanship and judging classes are required to wear official dress and when visiting and speaking with potential buyers. If a student is in need of any component of official dress contact your advisor by August 1st. Failure to wear FFA Official Dress will result in disqualification from showing or selling animals.

Students will be excused from school on show days only.

These provisions are strongly encouraged by, but not enforced by the Jefferson County Fair Association, Inc. Enforcement of and reporting projects eligible for competition is done by the respective FFA or 4-H representatives. All FFA exhibitors must follow the registration deadlines set by the Jefferson County Fair.

FFA Market Project Exhibitor Requirements (PDF)

FFA Exhibitors must return this signed form to their FFA advisor by 3:00 pm during fair check-in.

These provisions are strongly encouraged by, but not enforced by the Jefferson County Fair Association, Inc. Enforcement of and Reporting projects eligible for competition is done by the respective FFA or 4-H representatives.  All FFA exhibitors must follow the registration deadlines set by the Jefferson County Fair.

Youth wanting to exhibit an animal(s) at the Jefferson County Fair, West Virginia State Fair, State Dairy Show, or any other State 4-H activity, must be enrolled as a Jefferson County 4-H member in good standing, with the Jefferson County Extension Office and enrolled in the appropriate species 4-H project.

1. In order to exhibit their animal at the Jefferson County Fair, all youth taking animal projects must complete the following and turn into their club leader in late June/early July (Please note, club leaders are required to turn in all of their members’ project books, record guides, and activity records as required)
   • Completed 4-H Animal Project Book
   • WVU 4-H Animal Record Guide
   • 4-H Member Activity Record
   • All 4-H/FFA youth who enroll in a live- stock (beef, dairy, swine, goat, poultry, rabbit, sheep) project must complete a Youth Quality Assurance Training no later than July 1, 2025.
2. Market exhibitors will turn in their record guides during picture pickup, which occurs on a Saturday following the fair.
   • Youth will receive premium money and be eligible for awards based on their project book and exhibit scores.  Graded market guides will be returned when youth pick up their check, or to the club leader.
   • Youth that do not turn in a record guide or complete the financial portion of the guide as required will not be permitted to exhibit at the 2026 fair as a 4-H exhibitor. 4-H livestock projects are meant to teach members about animal husbandry and finances. The most important part is the financial page that tells the member if they’ve made or lost money on the project.
3. Each animal that is exhibited at the Fair as a 4-H project MUST be recorded in an animal record guide.
4. 4-H animal exhibitors are required to participate in their species showmanship class for each species exhibited at the Fair.
5. 4-H animal exhibitors must comply with the 4-H Showmanship Dress Code.
6. Each youth exhibitor must handle their own animal in the ring, except under special circumstances approved by the department superintendent and/or Fair Board.
7. All animals must be trained for handling and showmanship. Unruly behavior of the animal will result in immediate disqualification.
8. Inhumane treatment will result in disqualification from the show.
9. 4-H members are expected to do their own grooming, fitting and feeding with a minimum of assistance from parents, leaders and/or other members. If a small amount of assistance is required, the 4-H member must be present and actively participating.
10. Each exhibitor must take care of their own animal(s). 4-H members must furnish their own feed, feeding and showing equipment.
11. Each exhibitor is responsible for the area around his or her own animal during the fair, as well as, clean up after the fair.
12. All animals must be in their appropriate areas at all times.
13. There will be a collective, community clean up on Sunday morning after the Fair. Each exhibitor is expected to participate.
14. Goats and lambs must have Scrapie tag in order to be weighed in. Beef cattle will need to have a premise ID tag.
15. Youth exhibitor must have proof of ownership of animals and ensure that animal has all the required identification tags etc.
16. Failure to comply with all Jefferson County 4-H and/or Jefferson County Fair Youth Agriculture policies could result in the disqualification of the 4-H project.

These provisions are strongly encouraged by, but not enforced by the Jefferson County Fair Association, Inc. Enforcement of and Reporting projects eligible for competition is done by the respective FFA or 4-H representatives.

4-H animal exhibitors must follow 4-H professional dress guidelines as established and enforced by the West Virginia University Extension Service Jefferson County 4-H Program when presenting in showmanship and judging classes. 4-H members are strongly encouraged to present themselves in a professional manner and be a positive representation of the 4-H Emblem when visiting and speaking with potential buyers as well as during the youth livestock sale.

4-H SHOWMANSHIP DRESS CODE:

• Clean colored sleeved shirts/blouses with collars.
• Dark trousers (dark jeans with no holes will be acceptable) preferably worn with a belt.
• Closed-toed, sturdy shoes (leather boots preferred).
• A green or black tie or a green scarf can be worn but are not required.
• No hats, tank tops, T-shirts, midriffs showing, or shorts.
• Horse and Dairy Showmanship and animal classes have their own dress code.

GUIDELINES FOR ADULTS ASSISTING YOUTH WITH 4-H ANIMAL PROJECTS

• Know and follow all the rules.
• Model good character and livestock ethics.
• Allow youth to do their project books and record guides themselves. It is ok to provide some assistance, but it is NOT ok to do the work for them.
• Be supportive and involved.
• Remember that it is about the process not necessarily the product.
• Provide proper equipment.
• Refrain from being a show ring sideline director.
• Do not disparage the competition.
• Refrain from complaining about officials (Fair/4-H)
• Honor your child.

These provisions are strongly encouraged by, but not enforced by the Jefferson County Fair Association, Inc. Enforcement of and Reporting projects eligible for competition is done by the respective FFA or 4-H representatives.

West Virginia Department of Agriculture Charleston, West Virginia
West Virginia Fairs, Festivals, and Purebred Consignment Sales

This is an official interpretation of regulations promulgated under the authority of Chapter 19, Article 9 of the State Code of West Virginia. This applies to fairs, festivals and shows.

All livestock imported into the State of West Virginia for fairs, festivals, and shows shall be accompanied by an Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection approved by the livestock health official of the State of origin. A copy of the approved Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall be forwarded to the Director of the Animal Health Division, West Virginia Department of Agriculture, Capitol Building, Charleston, West Virginia 25305, and should be in his possession (5) five days prior to the arrival of livestock.

Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspections (CVI) is good for 30 days. All out of state cattle must have official identification listed on the health certificate. Any animal showing signs of a potential infectious or contagious disease will not be allowed to participate in the event.

Note: Cattle and goats from other states with disease outbreaks may be required to secure a special permit from the Director of Animal Health Division, West Virginia Department of Agriculture, Charleston, West Virginia 25305, phone number (304) 558- 2214, before being admitted into West Virginia.

If the animal is to be sold other than for slaughter, purebred consignment rules apply.

ALL LIVESTOCK MUST MEET THE STATE OF DESTINATION HEALTH REQUIREMENTS AS TO MOVEMENT OF ANIMALS. SOME VARIATION IS FOUND IN HEALTH RE- QUIREMENTS AMONG THE SEVERAL STATES.

The final disposition of all entries shall be made by a WVDA Animal Health Inspector or in their absence, a local fair official.

Official ID is a requirement for interstate movement for cattle.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR CATTLE
All out-of-state cattle must be accompanied by an Official CVI with Official Identification listed. Health certificates are good for 30 days.

TUBERCULOSIS IN CATTLE
Cattle to be exhibited at West Virginia fairs, festivals, and shows must meet one of the following requirements:

From West Virginia: No test required, if herd is not under quarantine for tuberculosis From Other States: (1} From Bovine Tuberculosis Free State – No test required. Inter- state CVI is required. All out of state cattle must have official identification listed on the health certificate.

From other than Bovine Tuberculosis Free State:
If originating from an accredited TB free herd – No test required, or If herd of origin has had a complete negative herd test within 12 months – No test required, or All other bovine require a negative TB test within 60 days of show. Nursing calves may be shown on dam’s negative CVI. All out of state cattle must have official identification listed on the health certificate.

BRUCELLOSIS IN CATTLE
Cattle to be exhibited at West Virginia fairs, festivals, and shows must meet one of the following requirements:

From West Virginia: No test required if herd is not under quarantine for brucellosis. 

From Other States:

(1) From Brucellosis Free State – No test required. Interstate CVI is required.

(2) From other than a Brucellosis Free State:
(a) Official Brucellosis vaccinates under 24 months (beef) and 20 months (dairy) of age from a herd not under brucellosis restrictions – No test required, or

(b) Originating from a Certified Brucellosis Free herd – No test required, or

(c) Complete herd test within one year before the show – No test required, or

(d) A negative brucellosis test within 30 days. Nursing calves may be shown on the dam’s negative CVI. All out of state cattle must have official identification listed on the health certificate.

LEPTOSPIROSIS – CATTLE

Recommeded: Vaccinations for L. canicola, L. icterhaemorrhagiae, L. hardio, L. pomona and L. grippotyphosa, are to be seriously considered.

BISON OR BOVINE FAIR, FESTIVAL & PUREBRED SALES

Nursing Animal Moves with Dam – No CVI required but must be listed on Dam’s CVI

PUREBRED SALES

All cattle, except those from accredited herds or herds that have been tested within the last 12 months, shall have a negative tuberculosis test within 60 days prior to sale. A nursing calf may move on dam’s test or status.

For cattle from West Virginia, except those from certified herds or herds that have been tested within the last 12 months, shall have a negative brucellosis test within 30 days prior to sale unless officially brucellosis vaccinated. If vaccinated, they shall be subject to above rule after reaching 24 months (beef) and 20 months (dairy) of age.

Cattle from Free States, except those from certified herds, shall have a negative brucellosis test within 30 days prior to sale unless officially brucellosis vaccinated. If vaccinated, they shall be subject to above rule after reaching 24 months (beef) and 20 months (dairy) of age. Nursing calves may move on dam’s test or status. All cattle must be verified progeny of herd. All out of state cattle must have official identification listed on the health certificate.

Cattle from Class A states except those from certified herds must come from a herd of origin that has had a complete herd test within 12 months, but not less than 90 days prior to entry, or shall originate from a herd that has had a negative milk test con­ ducted within six months, but not less than 90 days prior to entry and animals entering shall be negative to brucellosis test within 30 days of entry. Official vaccinates of beef breeds less than 24 months of age and official vaccinates of dairy breeds less than 20 months of age – no test required -but herd or origin must comply with this section (4) and all cattle must be verifiable progeny of the herd.

TUBERCULOSIS

From West Virginia

No test required, if herd is not under quarantine for tuberculosis From Other States

From Bovine Tuberculosis Free State – No test required. Interstate CVI is required. All out of state cattle must have official identification listed on the health certification.

From other than Bovine Tuberculosis Free State:

If originating from and accredited TB free herd – No test required, or

If herd of origin has had a complete negative herd test within 12 months – No test required, or

All other bovine require a negative TB test within 60 days of show.

Nursing calves may be shown on dam’s negative CVI. All out of state cattle must have official identification listed on the health certificate.

BRUCELLOSIS

From West Virginia:

No test required, if herd is not under quarantine for brucellosis. From Other States:

From Brucellosis Free State – No test required. Interstate CVI is required. All out of state cattle must have official identification listed on the health certificate.

From other than a Brucellosis Free State:

Official brucellosis vaccinates under 24 months (beef) and 20 months (dairy) of age from a herd not under brucellosis restrictions – No test required, or

Originating from a Certified Brucellosis Free herd – No test required, or

Complete herd test within one year before the show – No test required, or

A negative brucellosis test within 30 days.

Nursing calves may be shown on the dam’s negative CVI. All out of state cattle must have official identification listed on the health certificate.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR GOATS

All out-of-state goats must be accompanied by an Official CVI good for 30 days.

USDA regulation states that you must have an official Scrapie ID and the ID# must be listed on the CVI. All goats will be inspected by West Virginia Animal Health Officials.

TB & BRUCELLOSIS FOR GOATS

No test required.

GOATS FAIR & FESTIVAL

From In State • Official Scrapie ID • Honor Herd Certificate recommended

Out of State  • Health Certificate (CVI)  • Official Scrapie ID  • No Test required

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR SHEEP

All out-of-state sheep must be accompanied by an Official CVI good for 30 days.

USDA regulation states that you must have an official Scrapie ID and the ID# must be listed on the CVI. All sheep will be inspected by West Virginia Animal Health Officials.

From West Virginia and From other States:

Must be accompanied by an official CVI, or

Have a current Honor Flock Certificate.

Market class of lambs to be inspected at fair by West Virginia Animal Health Officials.

Scrapie ID required for all sheep and goat.

SHEEP FAIR & FESTIVAL

Will Be Inspected by Animal Health Officials

Health Certificate (CVI) or current Honor Flock Certificate

Scrapie Identification

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR SWINE

All out-of-state swine must be accompanied by an official CVI good for 30 days.

From West Virginia: Any swine born in West Virginia, and have never left the state, will no longer require pseudorabies testing prior to being shown at any fair or festival in West Virginia.

From Other States: All swine must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for entry into West Virginia.

SWINE FAIR & FESTIVAL

In State: Pseudorabies not required.

Out of State: Health Certificate (CVI), Breeding swine need health certificate, negative brucellosis and negative pseudorabies.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR HORSES

All out-of-state horses must be accompanied by an official CVI good for 30 days. 

From West Virginia:

Must be uniquely identified, and

Have a negative Coggins’ Test (from a USDA official approved laboratory} within the last 12 months.

From Other States:

Must be uniquely identified.

Accompanied by an approved CVI from the state of origin prior to show or fair, and

A negative Coggins’ Test (from a USDA official approved laboratory} within the last 12 months.

RECOMMENDED EQUINE VACCINATION

Vaccination Programs should at least include: Flu, Tetanus, Eastern & Western Encephalitis, West Nile Virus and Rabies.

NOTE: No animals from any herd or herds under restrictions will be permitted to show or sell. Animal Health Officials of the West Virginia Department of Agriculture reserve the right to examine any animal consigned and exclude animals from the show or sale that exhibit signs of disease.

West Virginia Department of Agriculture Charleston, West Virginia
West Virginia Fairs, Festivals, and Purebred Consignment Sales

This is an official interpretation of regulations promulgated under the authority of Chapter 19, Article 9 of the State Code of West Virginia. This applies to fairs, festivals and shows.

All livestock imported into the State of West Virginia for fairs, festivals, and shows shall be accompanied by an Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection approved by the livestock health official of the State of origin. A copy of the approved Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall be forwarded to the Director of the Animal Health Division, West Virginia Department of Agriculture, Capitol Building, Charleston, West Virginia 25305, and should be in his possession (5) five days prior to the arrival of livestock.

Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspections (CVI) is good for 30 days. All out of state cattle must have official identification listed on the health certificate. Any animal showing signs of a potential infectious or contagious disease will not be allowed to participate in the event.

Note: Cattle and goats from other states with disease outbreaks may be required to secure a special permit from the Director of Animal Health Division, West Virginia Department of Agriculture, Charleston, West Virginia 25305, phone number (304) 558- 2214, before being admitted into West Virginia.

If the animal is to be sold other than for slaughter, purebred consignment rules apply.

ALL LIVESTOCK MUST MEET THE STATE OF DESTINATION HEALTH REQUIREMENTS AS TO MOVEMENT OF ANIMALS. SOME VARIATION IS FOUND IN HEALTH RE- QUIREMENTS AMONG THE SEVERAL STATES.

The final disposition of all entries shall be made by a WVDA Animal Health Inspector or in their absence, a local fair official.

Official ID is a requirement for interstate movement for cattle.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR CATTLE
All out-of-state cattle must be accompanied by an Official CVI with Official Identification listed. Health certificates are good for 30 days.

TUBERCULOSIS IN CATTLE
Cattle to be exhibited at West Virginia fairs, festivals, and shows must meet one of the following requirements:

From West Virginia: No test required, if herd is not under quarantine for tuberculosis From Other States: (1} From Bovine Tuberculosis Free State – No test required. Inter- state CVI is required. All out of state cattle must have official identification listed on the health certificate.

From other than Bovine Tuberculosis Free State:
If originating from an accredited TB free herd – No test required, or If herd of origin has had a complete negative herd test within 12 months – No test required, or All other bovine require a negative TB test within 60 days of show. Nursing calves may be shown on dam’s negative CVI. All out of state cattle must have official identification listed on the health certificate.

BRUCELLOSIS IN CATTLE
Cattle to be exhibited at West Virginia fairs, festivals, and shows must meet one of the following requirements:

From West Virginia: No test required if herd is not under quarantine for brucellosis. 

From Other States:

(1) From Brucellosis Free State – No test required. Interstate CVI is required.

(2) From other than a Brucellosis Free State:
(a) Official Brucellosis vaccinates under 24 months (beef) and 20 months (dairy) of age from a herd not under brucellosis restrictions – No test required, or

(b) Originating from a Certified Brucellosis Free herd – No test required, or

(c) Complete herd test within one year before the show – No test required, or

(d) A negative brucellosis test within 30 days. Nursing calves may be shown on the dam’s negative CVI. All out of state cattle must have official identification listed on the health certificate.

LEPTOSPIROSIS – CATTLE

Recommeded: Vaccinations for L. canicola, L. icterhaemorrhagiae, L. hardio, L. pomona and L. grippotyphosa, are to be seriously considered.

BISON OR BOVINE FAIR, FESTIVAL & PUREBRED SALES

Nursing Animal Moves with Dam – No CVI required but must be listed on Dam’s CVI

PUREBRED SALES

All cattle, except those from accredited herds or herds that have been tested within the last 12 months, shall have a negative tuberculosis test within 60 days prior to sale. A nursing calf may move on dam’s test or status.

For cattle from West Virginia, except those from certified herds or herds that have been tested within the last 12 months, shall have a negative brucellosis test within 30 days prior to sale unless officially brucellosis vaccinated. If vaccinated, they shall be subject to above rule after reaching 24 months (beef) and 20 months (dairy) of age.

Cattle from Free States, except those from certified herds, shall have a negative brucellosis test within 30 days prior to sale unless officially brucellosis vaccinated. If vaccinated, they shall be subject to above rule after reaching 24 months (beef) and 20 months (dairy) of age. Nursing calves may move on dam’s test or status. All cattle must be verified progeny of herd. All out of state cattle must have official identification listed on the health certificate.

Cattle from Class A states except those from certified herds must come from a herd of origin that has had a complete herd test within 12 months, but not less than 90 days prior to entry, or shall originate from a herd that has had a negative milk test con­ ducted within six months, but not less than 90 days prior to entry and animals entering shall be negative to brucellosis test within 30 days of entry. Official vaccinates of beef breeds less than 24 months of age and official vaccinates of dairy breeds less than 20 months of age – no test required -but herd or origin must comply with this section (4) and all cattle must be verifiable progeny of the herd.

TUBERCULOSIS

From West Virginia

No test required, if herd is not under quarantine for tuberculosis From Other States

From Bovine Tuberculosis Free State – No test required. Interstate CVI is required. All out of state cattle must have official identification listed on the health certification.

From other than Bovine Tuberculosis Free State:

If originating from and accredited TB free herd – No test required, or

If herd of origin has had a complete negative herd test within 12 months – No test required, or

All other bovine require a negative TB test within 60 days of show.

Nursing calves may be shown on dam’s negative CVI. All out of state cattle must have official identification listed on the health certificate.

BRUCELLOSIS

From West Virginia:

No test required, if herd is not under quarantine for brucellosis. From Other States:

From Brucellosis Free State – No test required. Interstate CVI is required. All out of state cattle must have official identification listed on the health certificate.

From other than a Brucellosis Free State:

Official brucellosis vaccinates under 24 months (beef) and 20 months (dairy) of age from a herd not under brucellosis restrictions – No test required, or

Originating from a Certified Brucellosis Free herd – No test required, or

Complete herd test within one year before the show – No test required, or

A negative brucellosis test within 30 days.

Nursing calves may be shown on the dam’s negative CVI. All out of state cattle must have official identification listed on the health certificate.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR GOATS

All out-of-state goats must be accompanied by an Official CVI good for 30 days.

USDA regulation states that you must have an official Scrapie ID and the ID# must be listed on the CVI. All goats will be inspected by West Virginia Animal Health Officials.

TB & BRUCELLOSIS FOR GOATS

No test required.

GOATS FAIR & FESTIVAL

From In State • Official Scrapie ID • Honor Herd Certificate recommended

Out of State  • Health Certificate (CVI)  • Official Scrapie ID  • No Test required

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR SHEEP

All out-of-state sheep must be accompanied by an Official CVI good for 30 days.

USDA regulation states that you must have an official Scrapie ID and the ID# must be listed on the CVI. All sheep will be inspected by West Virginia Animal Health Officials.

From West Virginia and From other States:

Must be accompanied by an official CVI, or

Have a current Honor Flock Certificate.

Market class of lambs to be inspected at fair by West Virginia Animal Health Officials.

Scrapie ID required for all sheep and goat.

SHEEP FAIR & FESTIVAL

Will Be Inspected by Animal Health Officials

Health Certificate (CVI) or current Honor Flock Certificate

Scrapie Identification

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR SWINE

All out-of-state swine must be accompanied by an official CVI good for 30 days.

From West Virginia: Any swine born in West Virginia, and have never left the state, will no longer require pseudorabies testing prior to being shown at any fair or festival in West Virginia.

From Other States: All swine must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for entry into West Virginia.

SWINE FAIR & FESTIVAL

In State: Pseudorabies not required.

Out of State: Health Certificate (CVI), Breeding swine need health certificate, negative brucellosis and negative pseudorabies.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR HORSES

All out-of-state horses must be accompanied by an official CVI good for 30 days. 

From West Virginia:

Must be uniquely identified, and

Have a negative Coggins’ Test (from a USDA official approved laboratory} within the last 12 months.

From Other States:

Must be uniquely identified.

Accompanied by an approved CVI from the state of origin prior to show or fair, and

A negative Coggins’ Test (from a USDA official approved laboratory} within the last 12 months.

RECOMMENDED EQUINE VACCINATION

Vaccination Programs should at least include: Flu, Tetanus, Eastern & Western Encephalitis, West Nile Virus and Rabies.

NOTE: No animals from any herd or herds under restrictions will be permitted to show or sell. Animal Health Officials of the West Virginia Department of Agriculture reserve the right to examine any animal consigned and exclude animals from the show or sale that exhibit signs of disease.

Saturday, August 24, 2024

Wesley Ware, Chairman

(YOUTH ONLY)

A special sale of 4-H and FFA market steers, market lambs, market hogs, market goats, meat rabbits, and milk will be held in the Show Barn. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion market steer, market lamb, market hog, market goat and rabbit meat pens MUST be sold at the sale. In the rabbit species, only the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion meat pens will be sold. In the interest of the youth, if an exhibitor wins Grand Champion and Reserve Champion in the same species, he/she is permitted to sell another market animal in a different species. In the event that an exhibitor wins Grand Champion and/or Reserve Champion in different species, they have met their two species limit and are not permitted to sell any other market animal. An animal must have been in its proper class in order to sell. Milk, representative of the Grand Champion Dairy Female, will be sold as the last lot in the sale and is considered a separate entity.

Examples:

• John Doe wins Grand and Reserve Champion market goat; he is still able to sell his market lamb.
• Jane Doe wins Grand Champion market steer and Reserve Champion rabbit meat pen; she is not able to sell any other market animals.

The sale order for the 2025 Livestock Sale is:

1. Market Steers
2. Rabbit Meat Pens
3. Market Goats
4. Market Lambs
5. Market Hogs
6. Milk

ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

Seller Requirements to Participate:

In addition to any 4-H or FFA specific requirements, youth exhibitors must be present and involved in the following four events in order to participate in the sale.

Youth exhibitor must be present and check their own animals in during the Saturday check-in for fair week.

• Youth exhibitor must participate in the showmanship class for their respective animal species.
• Youth exhibitor must show their market animal(s) in its respective market confirmation class.
• Youth livestock exhibitors must be present to sell their animals.

Should a conflict arise with participation in these events, the youth livestock exhibitor is required to submit a handwritten request to waive the policy and provide an explanation of their schedule conflict. Requests must be submitted in a timely fashion and as soon as possible to the Livestock Superintendent or to the Fair Manager. A committee comprised of the Livestock Superintendent, Livestock Sale Chairman and the Species Department Superintendent shall meet to consider the request. Each request will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Should any conflict of interest exist between the exhibitor and members of the committee, such committee members shall excuse themselves and another committee member shall be appointed by the Fair President.

Sale Requirements

Steers – Must weigh at least 900 lbs. and grade PRIME, CHOICE or SELECT.

• Hogs – Must weigh between 225 lbs. to 295 lbs. and grade 1 or 2.
• Lambs – Must weigh at least 100 lbs. and grade BLUE.
• Goats – Must weigh at least 50 lbs. and grade PRIME, CHOICE or SELECT.
• Rabbits – Must win Grand or Reserve Champion Meat Pen.
• Milk – Must win Supreme Champion Dairy Female.

The Jefferson County Fair will deduct 5% from all animals sold to pay for sale expenses and advertising.