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Livestock Exhibitor Code of Conduct
The Baldwin County Fair is committed to responsible animal care and treatment. This Code of Conduct outlines what is expected of livestock exhibitors in the handling and exhibiting of all animals at our Fair.
This Code has been developed to meet the following objectives:
- To ensure the health and well-being of all animals at the Fair.
- To demonstrate an accurate and responsible animal care message to the public.
- To maintain the integrity of all livestock competitions, displays, and sales.
- Livestock and poultry must be transported to and from the Fair in accordance with all humane transport regulations and standards.
- Loading and unloading must be undertaken using proper equipment and procedures.
- All animals must be treated and handled in a responsible manner. The well-being of the animals shall take precedence over the demands of owners, sellers, buyers, organizers, sponsors, and officials.
- The care of all animals must be as consistent as possible with their normal schedules and standards. High standards of nutrition, health, sanitation, environment, and safety must be met at all times. All handling, housing, and veterinary treatments.
- Livestock should be prepared with proper training, fitting and groom prior to the Fair. Excessive disciplining of animals at the Fair is unacceptable.
- Exhibitors are expected to provide adequate training for anyone handling their livestock. Untrained individuals, including Fair Personnel and Visitors, should not be permitted to handle animals or equipment.
- Exhibitors should take every opportunity to enhance public awareness, education, and appreciation of proper livestock management and handling practices.
Exhibit of Livestock
All livestock entered will be shown as an “Exhibition Entry.” An “exhibition entry” will consist of a “pen of animals.” One pen shall consist of no less than 3 and no more than 5 head of uniform type animals of same species. All awards will be given per pen not individual. No intact male animal will be allowed on grounds for exhibit judging. Due to limited space only 1 pen entry per person or farm.
- $5.00 per poultry entry
- $75.00 per pen of cattle, $100 for three or more
- $75.00 per pen of goats, $100 for three or more
- $20.00 per head for goats
- $5.00 per entry for rabbits
- $75.00 per pen of exotic animals
- $10.00 per head sheep
- $50.00 per hive (protective) apiary
- Due To Accommodations, No Registration for Swine
Entries based on pen availability
WARNING: Under Alabama law, an equine activity sponsor is not liable for injury or to the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant of the equine activities. Liability Protection Act.