Judging begins at 2.30
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS – GOATS
Identification
All goats must be identified individually with a pair of approved ear tags bearing the same number, one in each ear, issued in accordance with the requirements of the National Goat Identification System (NGIS).
Movement Documentation
All consignments of goats being moved must be accompanied by a completed dispatch document. Only goats from herds/holdings that are not under restriction can be moved to shows.
AIM Notification
The movement of goats to and from an Agricultural Show within the State must be recorded on AIM. This is done using a copy of the keeper’s goat dispatch document as follows:
Ultimate responsibility for fulfilling this requirement lies with the Show Secretary.
Herd Register
All movements of goats to and from shows must be recorded in the keeper’s goat herd register.
Attendance of goats from monitored herds at shows and sales in 2023
Shows between 1st May and 31st October
Goats from Scrapie Monitored Herds will be permitted to attend Agricultural Shows taking place between 1st May and 31st October, without additional controls or separation from other categories of goats.