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Livestockagriculture Entertainment Foodschedule & Drink A CELEBRATION OF GREAT BRITISH LIVESTOCKAGRICULTURE ENTERTAINMENT FOODSCHEDULE & DRINK 29th May – 1st June 2019 www.bathandwest.com With Thanks to our 2019 Livestock Sponsors Registered in England & Wales with No. 8680261 for Cattle, Pigs & Sheep Royal Bath and West Show Shepton Mallet Wednesday 29 May to Saturday 1 June 2019 ENTRIES CLOSE Postal Online Beef Cattle 9 April 16 April Pigs & Sheep 9 April 16 April Dexter, Dairy Cattle and Dairy Calves 6 May 10 May Team Challenge 10 May LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ENTER ON-LINE at www.bathandwest.com Chief Executive: Rupert Cox THE SHOWGROUND, SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET BA4 6QN Telephone: 01749 822209 1 Beef Cattle: Provisional Programme of Judging ............................................................ 9 Breed Classes ................................................................................. 11 to 28 Calf Show ................................................................................................. 33 Commercial Cattle ................................................................................... 32 Heifer Sweepstake ................................................................................... 33 Showmanship ........................................................................................... 32 Team Challenge ........................................................................................ 10 Dairy Cattle: Provisional Programme of Judging .......................................................... 34 Breed Classes ................................................................................. 36 to 43 Calf Show ................................................................................................. 47 Dexter National Show .............................................................................. 37 Dexter Young Handler .............................................................................. 46 Heifer Sweepstake ................................................................................... 47 Showmanship ........................................................................................... 46 Team Challenge ........................................................................................ 35 Pigs: Provisional Programme of Judging .......................................................... 48 Breed Classes ................................................................................. 48 to 57 Pig Pairs .................................................................................................... 60 Veteran Pig handler ................................................................................. 61 Veteran Sow ............................................................................................. 58 Young Pig Handler .................................................................................... 60 Sheep: Provisional Programme of Judging .......................................................... 64 Breed Classes ................................................................................. 66 to 87 Commercial Lamb .................................................................................... 65 Fleece ...................................................................................................... 89 Group of Six .............................................................................................. 90 Sheep Showmanship ............................................................................... 91 Sweepstake .............................................................................................. 90 Wool on the Hoof.....................................................................................88 Important Points ............................................................................................... 3 & 4 Entry Fees ................................................................................................................. 5 Prizes ................................................................................................................. 7 & 8 Ticket and Passes ..................................................................................................... 6 Royal Bath & West Show Conditions and Regulations .................................. On line 2 Here are a few points to note when making entries into the 2019 Royal Bath & West Show. Exhibitors should be familiar with the full Terms & Conditions which can be found at – www.bathandwest.com. 12:00noon to 7:00pm All stock 8:00am to 8:00pm All Stock incl Trade Stands 7:00am to 7:30am Commercial Lamb 6:00pm to 8:00pm Dairy Calves Animals may be loaded: From 4:00pm Saturday Stock vehicles may depart Until 7:30pm on Saturday Will be closed between 8:30am and 7:00pm each day. Twin bedded rooms in the cattle buildings are available for CATTLE exhibitors in the first instance. After the entry close date for Dairy Cattle any available rooms may be offered to other stock exhibitors. Beds or rooms are booked for the period of show (4 nights). Those booking an individual bed WILL share a room. Caravans, motorhomes, tents etc used by Stock Exhibitors staying on site during the Show, should be located in the Stock Exhibitors’ Camping Park. No electricity is provided but the use of silent diesel generators is permitted from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The Show will allocate stalls and pens after entries close and reserves the right to amend as necessary. Please contact the Entries Office (01749 822209) if you have any different requests. Senior Bull -2 x stalls Senior Cow or Cow & Calf – 2 x stalls Heifers – 1 x stall Senior Cow – 2 x stalls Calves & Heifers – 1 x stall Senior boar or sow – 1 pen Pair of pigs – 1 pen Per breed: 5 or more individual animal entries – 5 pens + kit pen 4 individual animal entries – 3 pens including kit pen 3 On site restaurant and bar. Mobile units throughout the showground Tickets available from the Stock office - £5 each non-refundable. For exhibitors with stock forward, offering a discount against the cost of breakfast Saturday morning. All Exhibitors must have the physical ability and experience and be competent to handle animals in their charge. No animal shall be removed from its place in the show except at the times stated in the schedule. The decision of the Veterinary Officer shall be final and conclusive. Exhibitors shall be liable to pay for drugs administered by the Veterinary Officers. Ringworm – animals exhibiting any signs at any stage will be disqualified and removed from the Show. (Reg 49) Exhibitors are encouraged to investigate vaccinating stock. Bulls - aged 10 month and over must be fitted with a nose ring and must be double tied in the lines. (Reg 67) Ringworm – animals exhibiting any signs at any stage will be disqualified and removed from the Show. (Reg 49) Malpractices – No device of any description to be used preventing the flow of milk. (Reg 75). Boars - aged 12 months or over at the time of exhibition must have their tusks cut prior to the Show and shown by two competent adult handlers equipped with protective boards. (Reg 85) Tail Docking – enough of the tail retained to cover the vulva (female) or anus (male). Animals will be inspected either upon arrival or in the lines and sheep failing to comply will not be eligible. (Reg 80) Orf – animals found to be affected will be disqualified from competition and removed from the show. (Reg 50) Scab - it is recommended that sheep are treated for Scab a fortnight before the Show. (Reg 51) Winning exhibitors will be issued with a prize money voucher redeemable during the show. Vouchers not presented may be submitted to the Entries Office no later than 14 days after the last day of the Show together with bank details to enable payment via BACS. NO CHEQUES WILL BE ISSUED. Championship prize money will be paid after the show. 4 Individual £30.00 Pairs & Groups Free of Charge Beef Calves £5.00 Showmanship Free of Charge Sweepstake Free of Charge Individual £30.00 Pairs & Groups except C144, C145 Free of Charge Dairy Calves £5.00 Showmanship Free of Charge Sweepstake Free of Charge Individual £12.00 Groups Free of Charge Pigs Pig Pairs Free of Charge Young Handler & Veteran Hander Free of Charge Veteran Sow £6.00 Individual £12.00 Pairs & Groups except S60, S134, S137 Free of Charge Commercial Lamb £5.00 Sheep Wool on the Hoof £1.50 Fleece £5.00 Showmanship Free of Charge Group of Six & Sweepstake Free of Charge Beef Team £30.00 refunded if entry forward Team Challenge Dairy Team £30.00 refunded if entry forward £30.00 single bed bookings Cattle Single bed (Male / Female) will share a room Exhibitor Rooms Room (2 beds) £60.00 Stock Exhibitor Vehicle Access to Exhibitor Camping Area £10.00 per pass Camping 5 DAY TICKETS & VEHICLE PASS CAMPING WRISTBANDS £10.00 per vehicle pass Day tickets or wristbands Admits vehicle ONLY. are only required if exhibitors are not staying Driver and occupants must To camp on the All on site. be in possession of either showground or gain Sections a wristband or day ticket access to the Exhibitors’ Additional tickets can be for admission from Camping Area. purchased at the reduced Wednesday onwards. exhibitor rate. Does not admit the 2 x wristbands – first entry. driver who must hold a 1 x Free of Charge vehicle 1 x wristband for each day ticket or wristband pass Beef subsequent entry. for admission from (excludes driver). Maximum of 6. Wednesday onwards. 2 x wristbands – first entry. 1 x Free of Charge vehicle 1 x wristband for each pass Vehicles wishing to gain
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