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Exhibition


All livestock, including horses, cattle, sheep, poultry, and hogs, originating from within South Dakota and those from other states imported for exhibition must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI). Copies of CVI’s must be presented by the consignors of livestock to the management of the exhibition before the assignment of quarters or space to the livestock.

All out-of-state animals must meet South Dakota importation requirements. No animals showing clinical signs of any infectious, contagious, or communicable disease may enter or be at a public exhibition. Always check with exhibition management for additional requirements.

Everyone wins when animal health regulations are followed, a sound biosecurity plan is implemented, and all participants go home and remain healthy.

Regulations and Responsibilities

Livestock shows and animal exhibitions are a long-standing tradition in South Dakota. To help ensure the continued success of these events in our state, the SD Animal Industry Board has developed South Dakota Administrative Rule 12:68:12 to provide guidance and support for the health of all exhibition participants.

Management/Organizer Responsibilities

  • Provide a veterinarian
  • Comply with all orders of the Board and the veterinarian
  • Regularly clean and disinfect facilities housing livestock
  • Ensure that any livestock exhibiting symptoms of infectious, contagious, or communicable disease are immediately quarantined or removed from the premises
  • Review exhibitor Certificates of Veterinary Inspection

Veterinarian Responsibilities

  • Health Certificate: Issued by an Accredited Veterinarian within the 30 days prior to the event
  • Official Identification: Listed on the health certificate
  • Testing: Participants will need to work with their veterinarian to fulfill any testing requirements
  • Import Permit: May be required for animals originating from states other than South Dakota

Exibitor Responsibilities

  • Bring only healthy livestock to the event - those that have not been exposed to nor showing symptoms of infectious, contagious, or communicable disease
  • Consult a veterinarian for livestock health concerns
  • Obtain a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for the event

Animal Health Requirements

General Checklist

  • Health Certificate: Issued by an Accredited Veterinarian within the 30 days prior to the event
  • Official Identification: Listed on the health certificate
  • Testing: Participants will need to work with their veterinarian to fulfill any testing requirements
  • Import Permit: May be required for animals originating from states other than South Dakota

Exhibition Poultry

Exhibition Poultry must meet the following additional requirements:
  • Originate from a pullorum typhoid clean source or be tested negative within 90 days prior to the event
  • ALWAYS refer to the exhibition requirements for specifict health and identification requirements.
    • The State Fair premium books may be accessed online.
  • Exhibition Statement Form

Dogs and Cats

Dogs and cats are exempt from the health certificate requirement, provided that:
  • They do not originate from a rabies quarantined premises
  • If they originate from a state other than SD they must be with their owners and stay in SD no longer than 30 days
  • They MUST have a current rabies vaccination
  • They must be free from any signs of communicable, infectious, contagious diseases.

Planning

The SD Animal Industry Board (SD AIB) encourages careful consideration for Biosecurity and the potential for transmission of Zoonotic Diseases at events.
Zoonotic diseases (i.e. zoonoses) are diseases transmitted between animals and humans. The SD AIB recognizes that contact with animals at fairs, petting zoos, schools, and other exhibitions, provides opportunities for entertainment and education. Understanding how zoonotic germs can be transmitted will aid in developing mitigation strategies to ensure that both spectators and participants have a positive and enjoyable experience. The following links provide resources with more information about zoonoses, biosecurity, and prevention strategies.