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June 5, 2023 – Beef Jackpot Show - 6:00 pm

June 6, 2023 – Jackpot Market Lamb & Commercial Ewe Show – 1:00 pm

June 6, 2023 – Open Beef Show – 6:00 pm

June 7, 2023 – Open Sheep Show - 1:00 pm

June 7, 2023 – Open Goat Show – Following Sheep Show 

Co-Sponsored by: Pike County Fair/Pleasant Hill 4H Citizens

Show Time: June 5, 2023 - Start 6:00pm  

Premium Offered: (Max paid 1,2,3,4)  

Guaranteed Champion Steer & Female $250 Each

Superintendents: Mary Barnes 217-473-7091/Cindy Gerard 217-473-1324 

Entry Fee: $40/head - Entries to be paid prior to May 26, 2023

Three or more entries per exhibitor - $35/head

Late fee after May 26th - $10 up to day of show

Specific Department Rules:

1. All livestock must comply with the Illinois Livestock      Health requirements for Fairs and Exhibits. All animals shall have an official veterinary health certificate.

2. The show will be on Tuesday, June 5. All exhibitors on site by 10:00am.  The show begins at 6:00 pm. 

3. Exhibitors must own animals 30 days prior to the show.

4. Exhibitors 8 to 21 years of age.

5. Health papers must accompany all animals and be shown to the superintendent upon request.

6. Champion classes are limited to 1st place animals.  No entry fees for champion      classes.

7. There will be only 2 entries per exhibitor per class.

8.  All animals must be in place by 10:00 am on June 5th, 2023.

9. The superintendent has the right to combine classes when only ONE animal is entered in a class. A minimum of five animals are required for any breed.

10. All exhibitors must always provide care for their own animals, show their own animals, and maintain their animals’ pens in an acceptable manner.

11. Feed, bedding, and all equipment needed will be the responsibility of each exhibitor.

12. All rules and regulations must be adhered to or all premiums for the guilty party will be forfeited.

13. We welcome all exhibitors and will make every effort to see that your stay with us is pleasant and worthwhile for you.

14. Exhibitors must clean their area before leaving.

15. Alcohol is prohibited on the grounds. No smoking in the barns or show arena.

16. Judges' decisions are final.

Show order: Hereford, Angus, Shorthorn, Simmental, Crossbred, All other Breeds.

Class show order will follow the listing.  All steers will show after heifers.

Information Contact: Cindy at 217-473-1324 or email: pikecountyillinoisfair@gmail.com 

Class Offerings:

Heifer Calf - Born after Nov. 1, 2022

Hereford - JS1, Angus - JS14, Shorthorn - JS27, Simmental - JS40, Crossbreds - JS53, AOB - JS66

Sr. Heifer Calf - Born Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2022

Hereford - JS2, Angus - JS15, Shorthorn - JS28, Simmental - JS41, Crossbreds - JS54, AOB - JS67

Summer Yearling Heifer - Born June 1 - Aug. 31, 2022

Hereford - JS3, Angus - JS16, Shorthorn - JS29, Simmental - JS42, Crossbreds - JS55, AOB - JS68

Spring Yearling Heifer - Born April 1 - May 31, 2022

Hereford - JS4, Angus - JS17, Shorthorn - JS30, Simmental - JS43, Crossbreds - JS56, AOB - JS69

Junior Yearling Heifer - Born Jan. 1 - Mar. 31, 2022

Hereford - JS5, Angus - JS18, Shorthorn - JS31, Simmental - JS44, Crossbreds - JS57, AOB - JS70

Sr. Yearling Heifer - Born Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2021

Hereford - JS6, Angus - JS19, Shorthorn - JS32, Simmental - JS45, Crossbreds - JS58, AOB - JS71

Champion and Reserve Breed Female (above listed classes)

Ribbon for all breeds

Steers - Born After Jan. 1, 2022

Hereford - JS13, Angus - JS26, Shorthorn - JS39, Simmental - JS52, Crossbreds - JS65, AOB - JS78

Champion Breed Steer (above listed class)

Ribbon for all breeds

Grand Champion Overall Female Banner

Grand Champion Overall Steer Banner

Junior Beef Showmanship Award 8-12 years of age

Senior Beef Showmanship Award 13-21 years of age

All checks for the Jackpot Show should be made to: Pleasant Hill Citizens 4-H Club

(This is for the jackpot shows only)

Co-Sponsored by: Pike County Fair/Pleasant Hill 4H Citizens

Show Time: June 6, 2023 - Start 1:00pm  

Premium Offered: (Max paid 1,2,3,4)  

Guaranteed $500 Overall Champion Market Lamb

Guaranteed $500 Overall Champion Commercial Ewe

Superintendents: Billy Doyle 217-779-0438/Heidi Doyle 217-779-0437 

Entry Fee: $40/head - Entries to be paid prior to May 26, 2023

Late fee after May 26th - $10 up to day of show

Specific Department Rules:

1. All livestock must comply with the Illinois Livestock Health requirements for Fairs and Exhibits. All animals shall have an official veterinary health certificate.

2. The show will be on Wednesday, June 6. All exhibitors on site by 11:00am.  All jackpot show animal weigh-ins start at 11:00am. The show begins at 1:00 pm.

3. Entry is open to anyone that is 21 years old or under.

4. There will be no weight limit.

5. Lambs will be divided into equal weight classes determined by breed influence and number of lambs entered and divided into light, middle, and heavy weight divisions.

6. All lambs must have an ear tag.

7. All market lambs must have lamb teeth and must be Wethers or Ewes.

8. All exhibitors must always provide care for their own animals, show their own animals, and maintain their animals’ pens in an acceptable manner.

9. Feed, bedding, and all equipment needed will be the responsibility of each exhibitor.

10. All rules and regulations must be adhered to or all premiums for the guilty party will be forfeited.

11. We welcome all exhibitors and will make every effort to see that your stay with us is pleasant and worthwhile for you.

12. Exhibitors must clean their area before leaving.

13. Alcohol is prohibited on the grounds. No smoking in the barns or show arena.

14. Market lambs will be weighed one time only on site and classes arranged by the sheep superintendent.

15. Judges' decisions are final.

16. Ewe lambs can be shown in Market Lamb Show or Commercial Ewe Show, but not both.

17. Entry fees are $40 per lamb per class.

Information Contact: Cindy at 217-473-1324 or email: pikecountyillinoisfair@gmail.com 

Class Offerings: Market Lambs

Light 50 - 100#

Hampshire JS-H-1, Southdown JS-SD-1, Suffolk JS-S-1, Shropshire JS-SH-1, Crossbreed JS-C-1, AOB JS-A-1

Medium 101 - 159#

Hampshire JS-H-2, Southdown JS-SD-2, Suffolk JS-S-2, Shropshire JS-SH-2, Crossbreed JS-C-2, AOB JS-A-2

Heavy 160# and up

Hampshire JS-H-3, Southdown JS-SD-3, Suffolk JS-S-3, Shropshire JS-SH-3, Crossbreed JS-C-3, AOB JS-A-3

Class Offerings: Commercial Ewes

Yearling Ewe

Hampshire JS-H-4, Southdown JS-SD-4, Suffolk JS-S-4, Shropshire JS-SH-4, Crossbreed JS-C-4, AOB JS-A-4

Ewe Lamb

Hampshire JS-H-5, Southdown JS-SD-5, Suffolk JS-S-5, Shropshire JS-SH-5, Crossbreed JS-C-5, AOB JS-A-5

Lightweight Champion

Middle Weight Champion

Heavy Weight Champion

Overall Champion Market Lamb - Banner & $100

Reserve Overall Market Lamb - Banner & $75

Novice Show:

One class will be conducted during the sheep show for children under the age of nine. Exhibitors do not have to own the animal. Only ribbons will be awarded.

All checks for the Jackpot Show should be made to: Pleasant Hill Citizens 4-H Club

(This is for the jackpot shows only)

Show Time: June 6, 2023 - Start 6:00pm  

Total Premium Offered - $11,700 

1st $40.00 2nd $35.00 3rd $30.00 4th $25.00 5th $20.00

Superintendents: Mary Barnes 217-473-7091/Cindy Gerard 217-473-1324 

Entry Fee: $10.00 – Pen Fee $4.00 per head

Online entries available through link below.

 https://www.BlueRibbonFair.com/BRFairProd/BlueRibbonStart.aspx?ID=2011 

Specific Department Rules

1. Exhibitor must own animal 30 days prior to show.

2. Health papers must accompany all animals and be shown to the superintendent upon request.

3. Champion classes are limited to 1st place animals. No entry fees for champion classes.

4. There will be only 2 monies per exhibitor per class.

5. All checks must have a signed receipt. Due to signature requirements for receipt of checks, they will not be mailed. Contact Cindy Gerard or Cole McKinnon, Treasurer, for any questions.

6. Animals will not be released until June 7th and signed receipts for premium check received.

7. All animals must be in place by 10:00 am on June 5th, 2023

8. Must have registration papers – No Show, No Refund. 

The superintendent has the right to combine classes if only ONE animal is entered in a class. A minimum of five animals are required for any breed.

All animals showing in group classes must show in a single class. 

Beef Show Offering:

Heifer Calf - Born Nov. 1st of previous year or after

Hereford A-1-110, Angus A-1-210, Shorthorn A-1-310, Simmental A-1-410, Crossbreds A-1-510, AOB A-1-610

Senior Calf - Born Sept. 1 - Oct. 31st of previous year

Hereford A-2-110, Angus A-2-210, Shorthorn A-2-310, Simmental A-2-410, Crossbreds A-2-510, AOB A-2-610

Summer Yearling Heifer - Born June 1st - Aug. 31st of previous year

Hereford A-3-110, Angus A-3-210, Shorthorn A-3-310, Simmental A-3-410, Crossbreds A-3-510, AOB A-3-610

Spring Yearling Heifer - Born April 1st - May 31st of previous year

Hereford A-4-110, Angus A-4-210, Shorthorn A-4-310, Simmental A-4-410, Crossbreds A-4-510, AOB A-4-610

Junior Yearling Heifer - Born Jan. 1st - March 31st of previous year

Hereford A-5-110, Angus A-5-210, Shorthorn A-5-310, Simmental A-5-410, Crossbreds A-5-510, AOB A-5-610

Senior Yearling Heifer - Born Sept. 1st - Dec. 31st of previous year

Hereford A-6-110, Angus A-6-210, Shorthorn A-6-310, Simmental A-6-410, Crossbreds A-6-510, AOB A-6-610

Pairs of Heifers

Hereford A-7-110, Angus A-7-210, Shorthorn A-7-310, Simmental A-7-410, Crossbreds A-7-510, AOB A-7-610

Winter Bull - Born after 09/01/2022

Hereford A-8-110, Angus A-8-210, Shorthorn A-8-310, Simmental A-8-410, Crossbreds A-8-510, AOB A-8-610

Senior Bull - Born prior to 09/01/2022

Hereford A-9-110, Angus A-9-210, Shorthorn A-9-310, Simmental A-9-410, Crossbreds A-9-510, AOB A-9-610

Pair of Calves (1 heifer & 1 bull) - Born after Nov. 1st of previous year

Hereford A-10-110, Angus A-10-210, Shorthorn A-10-310, Simmental A-10-410,

Crossbreds A-10-510, AOB A-10-610

Pair of Yearlings (1 heifer & 1 bull) - Born Sept. 1st - Dec. 31st of previous year

Hereford A-11-110, Angus A-11-210, Shorthorn A-11-310, Simmental A-11-410,

Crossbreds A-11-510, AOB A-11-610

Cow/Calf Pairs

Hereford A-12-110, Angus A-12-210, Shorthorn A-12-310, Simmental A-12-410,

Crossbreds A-12-510, AOB A-12-610

Steers

Hereford A-13-110, Angus A-13-210, Shorthorn A-13-310, Simmental A-13-410,

Crossbreds A-13-510, AOB A-13-610

Grand Champion Steer - Plaque #14

Grand Champion Female - Plaque #15

Jr. Beef Showmanship - Plaque #16

Senior Beef Showmanship - Plaque #17

Show Time: June 7, 2023 - Start 1:00pm  

Total Premium Offered - $5,580 

1st $23.00, 2nd $21.00, 3rd $19.00, 4th $16.00 5th $14.00

Superintendents: Billy Doyle 217-779-0438/Heidi Doyle 217-779-0437 

Entry Fee: $8.00 – Pen Fee $4.00 per head

Online entries available through link below. 

 https://www.BlueRibbonFair.com/BRFairProd/BlueRibbonStart.aspx?ID=2011 

Records/Vet: 10:00am (in sheep barn)

Weigh-in: 11:00am (scales)

Everything must be in place by 11:00am.

Judging Category Order:  Hampshire, Southdown, Suffolk, Shropshire, AOB, Crossbred

Show Order: Yearling Ram, Fall Ram, Ram Lamb, Yearling Ewe, Fall Ewe, Early Spring Ewe, Late Spring Ewe, Pair of Rams, Pair of Ewes, Market Lambs

(Classes based on weights)

Specific Department Rules

1. Exhibitors must own animals 30 days prior to the show.

2. Exhibitors must be 8-21 years old to show.

3. All sheep must have a scrapie tag and ear tag.

4. Health papers must accompany all animals and be shown to the superintendent upon request.

5. Any animal showing signs of infections, contagious, or communicable diseases are subject to quarantine or removal from the fairgrounds.

6. The fair reserves the right to cancel, revise, or substitute a class for the best interest of the show.

7. Champion classes are limited to 1st place animals. No entry fees for champion classes.

8. There will only be two entries per exhibitor per class.

9. All animals must be in place June 6, 2023, by 11:00 a.m.

10. A ewe/ram lamb born after January 1, 2023.

11. A yearling ewe/ram is 1 year/or not over 2 years of age.

12. Must keep pens and areas clean.

Sheep Show Offering:

Yearling Ram

Hampshire F-1-110, Southdown F-1-210, Suffolk F-1-310, Shropshire F-1-410, 

AOB & Crossbred F-1-510

Fall Lamb - Born between 9/1/22 - 12/21/22

Hampshire F-2-110, Southdown F-2-210, Suffolk F-2-310, Shropshire F-2-410, 

AOB & Crossbred F-2-510

Ram Lamb - Born after 1/1/23

Hampshire F-3-110, Southdown F-3-210, Suffolk F-3-310, Shropshire F-3-410, 

AOB & Crossbred F-3-510

Yearling Ewe - Born between 1/1/22 - 1/1/23

Hampshire F-4-110, Southdown F-4-210, Suffolk F-4-310, Shropshire F-4-410, 

AOB & Crossbred F-4-510

Fall Ewe - Born between 9/1/22 - 12/21/22

Hampshire F-5-110, Southdown F-5-210, Suffolk F-5-310, Shropshire F-5-410, 

AOB & Crossbred F-5-510

Early Ewe Lamb - Born between 1/1/23 - 2/15/23

Hampshire F-6-110, Southdown F-6-210, Suffolk F-6-310, Shropshire F-6-410, 

AOB & Crossbred F-6-510

Late Ewe Lamb - Born between 2/16/23 - 3/31/23

Hampshire F-7-110, Southdown F-7-210, Suffolk F-7-310, Shropshire F-7-410, 

AOB & Crossbred F-7-510

Pair of Ewes

Hampshire F-8-110, Southdown F-8-210, Suffolk F-8-310, Shropshire F-8-410, 

AOB & Crossbred F-8-510

Pair of Rams

Hampshire F-9-110, Southdown F-9-210, Suffolk F-9-310, Shropshire F-9-410, 

AOB & Crossbred F-9-510

Market Lamb - Light Weight 50-100# (wether or ewe)

Hampshire F-10-110, Southdown F-10-210, Suffolk F-10-310, Shropshire F-10-410, 

AOB & Crossbred F-10-510

Market Lamb - Medium Weight 101-159# (wether or ewe)

Hampshire F-11-110, Southdown F-11-210, Suffolk F-11-310, Shropshire F-11-410, 

AOB & Crossbred F-11-510

Market Lamb - Heavy Weight 160#-Over (wether or ewe)

Hampshire F-12-110, Southdown F-12-210, Suffolk F-12-310, Shropshire F-12-410, 

AOB & Crossbred F-12-510

Sr. Showmanship

F-115-100

Jr. Showmanship

F-116-100

Show Time: June 7, 2023

Start: Immediately following sheep show  

Total Premium Offered - $450 

1st $22.00, 2nd $20.00, 3rd $18.00, 4th $16.00 5th $14.00

Superintendents: Billy Doyle 217-779-0438/Heidi Doyle 217-779-0437 

Entry Fee: $8.00 – Pen Fee $3.00 per head

Online entries available through link below.

 https://www.BlueRibbonFair.com/BRFairProd/BlueRibbonStart.aspx?ID=2011 

Specific Department Rules:         

1. Exhibitors must own animals 30 days prior to the show.

2. Health papers must accompany all animals and be shown to the superintendent upon request.

3. Any animal showing signs of infections, contagious, or communicable diseases are subject to quarantine or removal from the fairgrounds.

4. The fair reserves the right to cancel, revise, or substitute a class for the best interest of the show.

5. Champion classes are limited to 1st place animals. No entry fees for champion classes.

6. There will only be two entries per exhibitor per class.

7. All animals must be in place by June 5, 2023, by 6:00 p.m.

Goat Show Offerings:

U-1-1   Junior Does - under 12 months

U-2-1   Jr. Yearling Does- 12 months but under 24 months

U-3-1   Fall Yearling Does - Born previous year (Born after 9/1/2022)

U-4-1   Meat Wethers- light weight

U-5-1   Meat Wethers- heavy weight

U-6-1   Goat Showmanship Senior - 13 and above

U-7-1   Goat Showmanship Junior - under 13

For Health Requirement Information:

Illinois Department of Agriculture

Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare State Fairgrounds

P.O. Box 19281 Springfield, IL 62794-9281

Phone (217) 782-4944

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

These Exhibition Health Requirements apply to all livestock present at the fair including those animals that are not entered in competitive events.

1. Exhibitors are required to familiarize themselves with all rules applicable to their exhibits. All out-of-state animals require an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available online at https://entrypermit.agr.illinois.gov/Login.aspx.

2. All animals, except as noted, shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) which shows that the animal meets all health requirements for the State of Illinois. CVI’s shall be made available to the Bureau of Animal Health Personnel on request. If an official electronic CVI is utilized, the exhibitor should be able to log on and show the Bureau of Animal Health Personnel the completed CVI. 

CVI means a legible record made on an official form from the state of origin which has been issued, signed, and dated by an accredited veterinarian and which shows the name and address of the animal’s owner or exhibitor and the results of all required tests or vaccinations. A CVI shall list only one animal identification per line; shall be presented on the form on which it was initially issued; and shall not be corrected, changed, or altered in any manner.

3. All animals shall be officially identified. The animal(s) official identification shall be recorded on the CVI.

4. If animals are from tuberculosis accredited, brucellosis certified, pseudorabies qualified, or brucellosis validated herds, the identifying herd number(s) along with the date of the last herd test(s) shall appear on the CVI. 

5. CVI for out-of-state livestock shall be void thirty (30) days after issuance. 

6. CVI for Illinois-origin livestock shall be void ninety (90) days after issuance. 

7. All livestock shall be subject to examination upon entry to any Illinois fair or exhibition. Any animal showing evidence of infectious, contagious, or communicable diseases shall be immediately withdrawn and held in quarantine at the owner’s risk and expense until properly treated and recovered, or until the animal is released to return to the owner’s premise.

Any livestock infected with scabies, mange, active lesions of ringworm, sore mouth, or multiple warts which are easily visible without close examination shall not be permitted to exhibit and are subject to quarantine or removal from the fairgrounds.

Sheep and goats with caseous lymphadenitis as evidenced by draining abscesses shall not be exhibited and are subject to immediate quarantine or removal from the fairgrounds.

8. Illinois Department of Agriculture personnel or designee may collect blood, tissue, milk, or urine samples from any animal being exhibited and/or raced at any Illinois fair to test for the presence of illegal drugs or banned substances. Examination techniques, such as ultrasound, may also be used at any time while the animals are on the grounds of any Illinois fair or exhibit. 

The Illinois Department of Agriculture or designee may collect urine, blood, tissue, or other test samples from exhibition animals at the time of slaughter.

9. All exhibitors of animals at any Illinois fair or exhibition shall comply with the provisions of the Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act. If violations are observed, the animals(s) will be excused from exhibition and ordered removed from the grounds with all awards being forfeited.

Any practice or deviation from normal, accepted care, including physical, medical, or mechanical application, shall constitute a violation of show rules and may result in the animal(s) disqualification and removal from the fairgrounds.

10. Any Illinois cattle, bison, Cervidae or goats being exhibited in non-accredited free states must be isolated from the remainder of the herd/flock upon return to Illinois and retested for tuberculosis 60-120 dayspost-entry.

CATTLE:

Identification

Individual identification of each animal shall be either a fully healed and legible tattoo, approved official ear tag, registration number (can only be used if the tattoo is recorded on the registration certificate or for breeds where pictures are acceptable), or individual brands, if brand is recorded on the registration certificate.

Illinois Cattle

Brucellosis

Illinois is a Bovine Brucellosis Class-Free State. Brucellosis testing is not required for Illinois cattle.

Tuberculosis

Illinois is an Accredited Tuberculosis- Free State. Tuberculin testing is not required for Illinois cattle.

Please note: Illinois calves under 6 months of age, and Illinois steers are not required to have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. 

Out-of-State-Cattle

All out-of-state cattle are to be accompanied by an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available online at https://entrypermit.agr.illinois.gov/Login.aspx.

Brucellosis

1. Female cattle six (6) months of age and older and bulls eighteen (18) months of age and older shall be negative to an official test for brucellosis within thirty (30) days prior to entry, unless exempt by one (1) of the following:

A. Originate directly from a certified brucellosis-free herd.

B. Official vaccinates of dairy breeds under twenty (20) months of age or official vaccinates of beef breeds under twenty-four (24) months of age.

C. Animal originated from a “Class Free” state (if entire state is so classified)

D. Steers and spayed heifers are not required to be tested for brucellosis.

2. The negative brucellosis test shall be conducted at a state or federal laboratory within 30 days prior to exhibition

Tuberculosis

 1. Accredited Tuberculosis Free States

 A. No tuberculin test required. All cattle, including steers, originating from an Accredited Tuberculosis Free State, may enter Illinois for exhibition when accompanied by a CVI issued by an accredited veterinarian within 30 days.

2. Non-Accredited Tuberculosis Free Areas or States (Not TB Free)

 A. Cattle must originate from a herd where a complete herd test was conducted within the past year.

 B. The individual animals entering Illinois must be negative to an additional tuberculin test conducted within 30 days prior to exhibition.

 C. Cattle that enter Illinois for exhibition and remain in Illinois (animal does not return to the state of origin within 30 days) must be isolated and retested for TB 60-120 daysfrom the last official TB test date.

SHEEP:

Identification

Individual identification of each animal shall be by an ear tattoo or official metal or plastic tag. A microchip ID is acceptable if the owner provides the reader.

Ear tattoos may be used when a registration certificate, listing the tattoo number, accompanies the animal. 

When using ear tags, the tag must indicate the premises ID and state of origin. The tag number must be assigned by a state or APHIS representative and recorded in the Scrapie Record Database.

Market Lambs

All market lambs must be slick shorn (show ring ready) before weigh-in so that lamb fungus can be identified.

Illinois Sheep

1. Sheep originating from a flock that has previously been classified as either an infected or source flock can be exhibited in Illinois upon the completion of an approved flock plan.

2. For any animal born after 1/1/2002, the CVI must include the flock of birth and the flock of origin, if different. 

Out-of-State Sheep

All out-of-state sheep are to be accompanied by an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available online at https://entrypermit.agr.illinois.gov/Login.aspx.

1. Sheep originating from a flock that has previously been classified as either an infected or source flock can be exhibited in Illinois upon the completion of an approved flock plan.

2. For any animal born after 1/1/2002, the CVI must include the flock of birth and the flock of origin, if different. 

GOATS:

Identification

Individual identification of each animal shall be by an ear tattoo or official metal or plastic tag. A microchip ID is acceptable if the owner provides the reader.

Tattoos may be used when a registration certificate, listing the tattoo number, accompanies the animal.

When using ear tags, the tag must indicate the premises ID and state of origin. The tag number must be assigned by a state or APHIS representative and recorded in the Scrapie Record Database.

Ears should be used for tattooing when possible. If there is no space in the ear, the flank or tail fold may be used.

Illinois Goats

1. Goats originating from a herd that has previously been classified as either an infected or source herd can be exhibited in Illinois upon the completion of an approved herd plan.

2. For any animal born after 1/1/2002, the CVI must include the flock of birth and the flock of origin, if different. 

Out-of-State Goats

All out-of-state goats are to be accompanied by an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available online at https://entrypermit.agr.illinois.gov/Login.aspx.

1. Goats originating from a herd that has previously been classified as either an infected or source herd can be exhibited in Illinois upon the completion of an approved herd plan.

2. Tuberculosis- Goats from areas or states that are not Accredited Bovine Tuberculosis Free, must be accompanied by a CVI indicating that the goats originated from a herd where a complete negative herd test has been conducted within the past twelve (12) months and the individual animals are negative to a tuberculin test conducted within thirty (30) days prior to entry. For any animal born after 1/1/2002, the CVI must include the flock of birth and the flock of origin, if different.

HORSES, PONIES, MULES AND OTHER EQUIDAE:

Illinois Equine

1. All horses and other Equidae, twelve (12) months of age and older attending an advertised equine event, shall be accompanied by a negative test for equine infectious anemia (EIA) conducted within the last twelve (12) months. A copy of this test shall accompany the animal.

2. AGID (Coggins) or ELISA tests are accepted.

3. An advertised equine event means a show, rodeo, sale, auction, exhibition, trail ride, or horse fair that is posted or media promoted.

4. A CVI is not required for Illinois equine.

Out-of-State Equine

All out-of-state equines are to be accompanied by an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available online at https://entrypermit.agr.illinois.gov/Login.aspx.

1. All horses and other Equidae entering Illinois that are twelve (12) months of age or older, shall be accompanied by a negative test for equine infectious anemia (EIA) conducted within the last twelve (12) months. A copy of this test shall accompany the animal.

2. AGID (Coggins) or ELISA tests are accepted.

3. All horses and other Equidae shall be accompanied by a CVI issued within thirty (30) days prior to entry.