Show and Sale Rules for ABA Sponsored Events

(Beginning January 1, 2008)

 

***This is a basic set of show and sale policies that will apply to all ABA events.  Please keep it in a convenient location and use it as a reference guide for both you and your veterinarian for upcoming shows.  However, always refer to each specific show’s rules for any needed changes or additions.***

 

1.) No entries will be accepted unless accompanied by current entry fee on all animals entered. 

2.) Entry fees are $25 per head entered, unless otherwise designated on the entry form.  Late entries will be charged an additional $10 per animal entered.  ALL entry fees are non-refundable.  All entries must be recorded at least two (2) weeks prior to the date of the show or a rush fee of $25 per litter will be charged in addition to the $50 litter registration fee (litter recordings over 90 days of age).

3.) Entries will be limited to 4 animals in each show category (i.e. 4 boars, 4 bred gilts, and 4 open gilts) per exhibitor per show.

4.) Pedigrees must be submitted at check-in at the show and must have stress negative status printed on the pedigree.  The buyer has the right to test any animal purchased within 60 days of the sale and receive a full refund plus testing costs if an animal is found to carry the stress gene.  This guarantee is solely between the buyer and seller, and the ABA assumes no liability in connection with this warranty.

5.) All hogs must have a minimum of 6 quality teats on each side to be eligible to show.  Underlines will be checked by the show committee at the time of weigh-in.

6.) All hogs must meet all registry requirements, including no swirls on the upper half of the body.

7.) All hogs must be owned by the person/firm at least 30 days prior to the date of the show.

8.) All bred gilts must be within 60 days of farrowing at the time of the show.  Bred gilts must be bred to a registered Berkshire boar, must be bred to farrow before the gilt is 14 months old, and must be accompanied by a signed breeding certificate.  The Service Sire must be STRESS NEGATIVE.

9.) Any evidence of fresh ear notches will automatically disqualify the animal from both the show and the sale.

10.) Each exhibitor agrees to sell each and every animal entered and to not offer any exhibited animal for sale before the end of the auction.  Evidence of selling at private treaty prior to the sale can be grounds for exclusion of the exhibitor from subsequent shows.

11.) The ABA reserves the right to apply any or all sale proceeds towards an outstanding account balance owed to the ABA by the seller.

12.) The American Berkshire Association does not condone the use of any product not approved by the FDA.  PayLean is not FDA approved to feed to breeding stock.

13.) Any animal eligibility concerns shall be brought to the show committee and the show committee has the power to disqualify any animal in question. 

14.) All boar drivers must be at least 13 years of age or older at the time of the show in order to take a boar into the ring. 

15.) The ABA acts only as the agent between the buyer and seller. If proper payment is made by the buyer in a timely manner, the ABA will make settlement with the seller in approximately 30 days after the sale.

16.) The decision of the judge and/or show committee is final.

 

 

 

 

Health Rules for ABA Sponsored Events

(Beginning January 1, 2005)

 

***This is a basic set of health regulations that will apply to all ABA shows.  Please keep it in a convenient location and use it as a reference guide for both you and your veterinarian for upcoming shows.  However, always refer to each specific show’s rules for any needed changes or additions.***

 

 

1.)    All individual animals must each have a negative PRV test within 30 days of the sale, and must be accompanied by an interstate health paper with PRV test dates and negative results recorded.  PRV qualified herd status is NOT adequate.  Either the Elisa, PCFIA, ALA, or S/N tests are acceptable – the Differentiable Elisa test will not be accepted.

2.)    All animals must come from herds that do not vaccinate for PRV.   

3.)    All entries must be tested for Brucellosis within 30 days of the date of the sale OR originate from a Brucellosis Validated Herd with the herd number and test dates recorded on the health paper.  IF you are from a Brucellosis free state you MUST test the hogs you are bringing to the show.

4.)    All animals are to be vaccinated for six strains of Lepto (pomona,.hardjo, canicola, icterohemorrihagicum, grippotyphosa, and bratislavia) AND erysipelas within 30 days of the date of the sale and said vaccinations must be recorded on the health paper.

5.)    ALL health papers must contain the following statements:

q  “This animal has never been vaccinated for PRV and no PRV vaccine is used in the herd of origin.”

q  “Herd of origin has had no clinical evidence or positive tests for swine dysentery, PRV, or Brucellosis in the previous six months.”

q  “Herd of origin does not feed and has not fed any raw garbage in the previous six months.”

q  “Herd of origin has not had TGE in the past 60 days.”

q  “Herd of origin is presently not under quarantine.”

6.) Health Certificate must show name and address of consignor, consigned to “Name and address of show,” individual ear notch of animal, and health status of animal – including the dates and laboratory of required tests and vaccinations.

7.) Two copies of the health paper per entry must be presented at check-in.  All entries may be listed on one health paper.  An original health paper must be presented.  (If you have 4 entries you must present the original health paper plus 7 copies at check-in).

8.) Please double check your health certificates after you receive them from your veterinarian to make certain they are correctly completed.  Do this before coming to the Type Conference.

9.) The above health rules apply to all ABA sponsored events, but are a general set of requirements ONLY.  If a specific show has greater requirements, it will be noted in that specific show’s rules.