Cowra Dorset Championships - Entry Pack

COWRA SHOW SOCIETY INC
ABN 95 061 075 623
April 2016
Dear Exhibitor
2016 NSW DORSET CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 30th Annual NSW Dorset Championships are being held in Cowra on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th
June 2016.
The following documents are enclosed for your information:
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Schedule
Entry Form
National Sheep Health Statement
Member of the Year Nomination Form and Checklist
Dinner Information
Entry forms are to be returned by Monday 2nd May 2016, along with entry fees, National Sheep Health
Statement and Nomination Form for Member of the Year.
The dinner will be held at The Sovereign Inn. The cost will be $35.00 per head. If you wish to attend
the dinner, please ensure you indicate this on the entry form as numbers need to be confirmed with
the caterers. Dinner numbers will be limited to 100.
Receipts for entries and dinner tickets will be available for collection at the Show Office on Friday 17th
June 2016 as they will not be posted prior to the Championships.
Friday’s lunch will be the same format as previous years with Saturday’s format to be overhauled to
make it more suitable for those who are travelling. We would appreciate it if you could give a rough
estimation of lunch numbers on your entry forms so catering can be arranged.
The Show Society looks forward to receiving your entries for the 2016 Show.
Should you have any memorabilia that you would like displayed or included in our power point
presentation please do not hesitate to contact the Show Office (02) 63421977 or Chief Steward Roger
Traves (04) 48017315.
Regards
Christie Anderson
Secretary
Presenter of the Cowra Spring Show, Cowra Wine Show, NSW Dorset Championships, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Show
PO Box 109
Cowra NSW 2794
T: [02] 6342 1977
F: [02] 6342 1862
E: cowrashow@bigpond.com
W: www.cowrashow.com
COWRA SHOW SOCIETY INC
ABN 95 061 075 623
April 2016
Exhibitors, Sponsors, Trophy Donors, Breeders.
We look forward with excitement and enthusiasm to the upcoming NSW Dorset Championships. 2016 sees
the celebration of 30 years of showing high quality Dorset sheep in Cowra.
This 30th anniversary is a great testament to the original organisers; their foresight and commitment in
developing a great show. Firstly beginning as the Cowra Dorset Fair, and changing to the present name of
NSW Dorset Championships in 1996 (making it also our 21st celebration under this name), the event has
showcased the top quality Poll Dorset and Dorset Horn sheep that are bred in NSW and beyond.
There have been many highlights over the years and some of these we hope to have on show via a static
display and power point presentation. Our past exhibitors and Cowra Show Society have contributed photos
and anecdotes from our 30 year history.
This year we have increased our media representation, with coverage on social media platforms, previews in
The Land newspaper and results reported following the show, local radio and newspaper press, all combining
to promote the show. We are working with two local TV stations for more comprehensive coverage of the
event, including Friday judging and celebration dinner.
The Show has always been a huge encouragement to the members of the Dorset community that comes from
the fellowship of showing and competing at such an event. In 2004, the NSW Member of the Year Award was
introduced. This coincided with 50th Anniversary of the Poll Dorset breed and is presented at NSW
Association dinner, held first night of the show. This dinner is a wonderful opportunity for exhibitors,
members and friends to catch up, have chat and to reminisce the years past.
The Poll Dorset breed has changed significantly over the years and the quality of sheep has always been a
highlight at Cowra. It is an endorsement to the NSW Dorset breeders to see how they have developed their
sheep to meet commercial requirements and push forward the lamb industry in Australia.
Our focus this year is to celebrate the achievement of Poll Dorset sheep in NSW, and it hoped that present
and past breeders will take up the invitation to attend, and the opportunity to show their sheep at this
landmark event.
Sponsors have always played an integral role in the success of the event, and once again it is a great
opportunity for sponsors to be part of such a milestone celebration, and the opportunity to have their
products on show.
We would like to extend you a warm invitation to our 30th year anniversary NSW Dorset Championships; to
come along and be present at judging (Friday and Saturday), and Celebration Dinner on Friday.
Chief Steward
on Behalf Cowra Show Society
Roger J Traves
Presenter of the Cowra Spring Show, Cowra Wine Show, NSW Dorset Championships, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Show
PO Box 109
Cowra NSW 2794
T: [02] 6342 1977
F: [02] 6342 1862
E: cowrashow@bigpond.com
W: www.cowrashow.com
COWRA SHOW SOCIETY Inc.
NSW
DORSET CHAMPIONSHIPS
2016
Friday 17 June 2016
and
Saturday 18 June 2016
Sheep Pavilion
Cowra Showground
5 Grenfell Road
COWRA
Contact: Christie Anderson
PO Box 109, Cowra NSW 2794
T: 02 6342 1977 M: 0428190586 F: 02 6342 1862
Email: cowrashow@bigpond.com
Chief Steward: Rodger Traves (04) 4801-7315
ENTRIES CLOSE Monday 2nd May 2016
2016 Classes
DORSET HORNS
Class 1
Ram under 1½ years woolly
Class 2
Ram under 1½ years shorn
Class 3
Ram under 1½ years machine shorn
Class 4
Milk tooth ram woolly dropped after 1st August
Class 5
Milk tooth ram shorn dropped after 1st August (OM)
Class 6
Ram lamb dropped after 1st April
Champion Ram and AUST DH Association
Reserve Champion Ram
Class 7
Ewe under 1½ years woolly
Class 8
Ewe under 1½ years shorn
Class 9
Milk tooth ewe shorn dropped after 1st August
Class 10
Ewe lamb born after 1st April
Champion Ewe
Reserve Champion Ewe
POLL DORSETS
Class 11
Group of 1 ram and 2 ewes under 1 ½ years
Class 12
The Lindsay Wright Memorial Class PDCW Region Novice ram under 1½ years
shorn (open to Horns) to be prepared and handled by owner
Class 13
Ram over 1½ years shorn
Class 14
Performance ram under 1½ years old. Machine shorn not more than 28 days and
not less than 14 days prior to judging. Birth dates must be included. Rams will
be scanned for fat depth and eye muscle upon arrival. Points will be allocated for
these traits as well as the official allocating points for breed type. Cannot be
drawn from other classes.
Class 15
Brien Freebairn Memorial Trophy Ram under 1½ years old
Class 16
Gererdan Trophy Ram under 1½ years shorn. Not more than 2 cm wool
Class 17
Pair rams under 1½ years shorn. Not more than 2 cm wool
Class 18
Balmoral Trophy Ram under 1½ years old. Machine shorn not more than 28 days
and no less than 14 days prior to judging. STRICTLY NO TRIMMING (OM)
The trophy was presented by WS Martin & Son and an investment is held by the
NSW State Committee. The trophy to the value of the accrued interest shall be
awarded to the exhibitor who gains first in the class on three occasions, not
necessarily in succession, after which it shall recommence.
Class 19
Lambplan Ram under 1 ½ years, shorn.
NEW
Born on or after 1st April in the year prior to the Show.
CLASS
The Office to be notified of entry tag numbers, no later than 1st June.
Lambplan Assessment:
Trade $ Index The difference between the highest and lowest index will be
doubled and allocated to the judge for selective judging points. These points will
be added to the individual entrant’s index to give a total score.
Class 20
Pair rams under 1½ years old. Machine shorn not more than 28 days and not less
than 14 days prior to judging. STRICTLY NO TRIMMING
Class 21
Lamb Production Class – Trade
NEW
2 rams, under 1 ½ years
CLASS
2 rams to produce lambs with a HSCW of 20-22kg fat score 2-3 (6-15 min GR),
suitable for the Domestic Supermarket sector. Only Flocks participating in
LAMBPLAN are eligible to compete in this class and must have been scanned at
least one month prior to judging. Tag numbers to be submitted by 12 noon on
the day prior to judging. Winner to be decided from a maximum of 250 points
allocated as follows:
Points:
Objective Assessment – Lambplan EBVs for;
Growth, Fat, Muscle
120
Structure/Soundness-Mobility, Feet and Legs etc. Fertility-Scrotal Circumference
and Testicular Firmness
50
Skin
30
Market Suitability-Maturity Pattern, Carcase Attributes etc
30
Breed Type
20
Total
250
Points allocated for fertility, objective assessment, structure and soundness will
be calculated prior to judging. Points allocated for market suitability, skins and
breed type will be allocated in the show ring.
Class 22
Milk tooth ram, born after 1st June, shorn, not more than 2 cm wool
Class 23
Milk tooth ram dropped after 1st August, woolly
Class 24
Milk tooth ram, shorn, not more than 2 cm wool and dropped after 1st August.
Class 25
Pair of rams, milk teeth, shorn, no more than 2 cm wool and dropped after 1st
August
Class 26
Symbah Trophy Ram lamb dropped after 1st April
Junior Champion Ram
Reserve Junior Champion Ram
Senior Champion Ram
Reserve Senior Champion Ram
NSW Grand Champion Ram
Class 27
The Lindsay Wright Memorial Class PD CW Region Novice ewe under 1½ years
shorn (open to Horns)
Class 28
Ewe over 1 ½ years shorn suckling her own offspring
Class 29
Ewe under 1½ years
Class 30
Springwaters Trophy Ewe under 1½ years shorn, not more than 2 cm wool
Class 31
Ewe under 1½ years, machine shorn not more than 28 days prior and not less
than 14 days before judging. STRICTLY NO TRIMMING
Class 32
Pair ewes under 1½ years, machine shorn, not more than 28 days prior and not
less than 14 days before judging. STRICTLY NO TRIMMING
Class 33
Milk tooth ewe, shorn, not more than 2 cm, born after 1st August
Class 34
Claremont Trophy Ewe lamb dropped after 1st April
NSW Champion Ewe
NSW Reserve Champion Ewe
GROUPS
All sheep to be drawn from general classes.
Class 35
NSW Mixed pair of the year, one ram and one ewe (open to Polls and Horns), ,
any wool length under 1 ½ years
Class 36
APDA Trophy Group one ram and two ewes under 1½ years
Class 37
Armdale Trophy Group three rams, one in wool and two shorn, under 1½ years
Class 38
Sires progeny group. Three sheep with common sire, drawn from classes. Sire to
be notified to Chief Steward prior to judging
SUPREME EXHIBIT NSW Supreme Exhibit
The supreme exhibit will be awarded from the Champion Ram and Champion Ewe of both breeds
Most Successful Exhibitor Dorset Horns
Mervyn Weston Trophy for the most successful exhibitor: Poll Dorset
Hermes Trophy for best Strike Rate
NOTES
Notes and Conditions
Exhibitors are expected to present their sheep in accordance with the generally
accepted rules and regulations of showing. Security will be provided for those
people arriving on Thursday, as well as Friday night when all exhibits are required
to remain. The usual health regulations will apply. Please read and fill in the
attached forms
Novice: excludes any stud who has previously won first place ribbon in any class
at a major show or a champion ribbon at a regional show. If clarification is
required please contact secretary or chief steward.
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30 ANNUAL
NSW DORSET
CHAMPIONSHIP DINNER
Menu
Bread
Garlic/Herb
Served to the centre of the table
Mains (alternate)
Honey Braised Lamb Shank
with mash and vegetables
Braised Beef Cheek
with mash and vegetables
*Special options available please enquire.
Proudly presented by;
Cowra Show Society
Sweets (alternate)
Warm Apple Crumble
with vanilla custard
Warm Mixed Berries Strudel
with vanilla custard
Complimentary Self-Serve Tea/Coffee on the Buffet
Drinks can be purchased the bar
June 17, 2016 6.30pm for 7.00pm $35 per head
Sovereign Inn
Kendal St
Cowra
RSVP WITH PAYMENT BY FRIDAY MAY 2ND 2016
PO Box 109 Cowra, NSW 2794
0263421977 | cowrashow@bigpond.com | Fax: 0263421862
2016 NSW DORSET CHAMPIONSHIPS
presented by COWRA SHOW SOCIETY INC
17TH & 18TH JUNE 2016
ENTRY FORM
STUD NAME (block letters) …………………………..…………………….. ABN …………………………………………
EXHIBITOR’S NAME (block letters) ……………………………………. SIGNATURE …………………………………..
POSTAL ADDRESS (block letters) …………………………………………………………. POST CODE ……………….
EMAIL ADDRESS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Entry restriction – all exhibitors MUST complete the National Health Sheep Statement (SHS) including an Ovine Johne’s
Disease Section (enclosed with this form) and lodge it with the Secretary of the Cowra Show Society by the closing day of entry.
Failure to lodge the SHS form will mean disqualification of the Exhibitor’s entries.
CLASS NO.
NO. OF ENTRIES
PARTICULARS OF EXHIBIT
OFFICE USE
TOTAL ENTRIES
ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY 2 MAY 2016
TOTAL NO. OF ENTRIES
NO. OF DINNER TICKETS
REQUIRED
NO. OF PENS REQUIRED
AMOUNT @ $20.00 PER ENTRY
AMOUNT @ $10.00 PER NOVICE ENTRY
AMOUNT @ $35.00
CHILDREN (under 12) @ $15.00
BRUCELLOSIS ACCREDITED NO. & EXPIRY DATE
$
$
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NO. OF FEED PENS REQUIRED
TOTAL COST
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FOR CATERING PURPOSES ONLY – How many will be attending lunch on Saturday _______ Sunday_______
PAYMENT DETAILS:
Cheques made payable to the Cowra Show Society
Mastercard □
Credit Cards:
Visa □
Card No. ……………………………………………………………………………….Expiry ………………………………….
Cardholder’s Name ……………………………………………………Signature……………………………………..……..
Direct Deposit:
Westpac:
BSB 032 820
Acc. No 280 323
Acc Name:Cowra Show Society
2016 NSW DORSET CHAMPIONSHIPS
NOMINATION FORM
MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2016
I hereby nominate …………………………………………………………………………………………
Nominee’s Name…………………………………….………………………………………………….….
Nominee’s Signature ……………………………………………………………………………………...
ENTRY FORM CHECKLIST
2016 NSW DORSET CHAMPIONSHIPS
ALL EXHIBITORS
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Have you included ORIGINAL ENTRY FORMS
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Have you included ALL ENTRY DETAILS
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Have you SIGNED ALL APPLICATIONS for ENTRY
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Have you included the appropriate ENTRY FEES
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Have you included the NATIONAL SHEEP HEALTH STATEMENT (SHS)
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Have you RSVP’d for the DINNER ON FRIDAY NIGHT
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Have you given an indication of HOW MANY WILL BE ATTENDING LUNCH
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Please update any changes to your contact details here………………………………..….
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NATIONAL SHEEP HEALTH STATEMENT (SHS)
Completing this Sheep Health Statement (SHS) will assist prospective buyers to determine the suitability of these sheep
for their enterprise. Although the SHS is voluntary in some states, it is mandatory in NSW and SA. (Version3, July 2013)
Attached to accompanying
NVD/Waybill No.
PIC of the consignment
property
A: BIOSECURITY INFORMATION
A1. All consigned sheep were born on the consignment property.
Yes
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Yes
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A2. The number of different sources of sheep that have been INTRODUCED onto the
consignment property in the last 5 years is:
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0 (closed flock)
1- 5
6+
Rams Only
A3. All consigned sheep are from a property with a livestock biosecurity plan. (see note 1)
If Yes, Property Plan
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Regional Biosecurity Plan
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B: FOOTROT / LICE / OVINE BRUCELLOSIS
B1. To the best of my knowledge, all consigned sheep are from a flock free of VIRULENT
FOOTROT.
B2. To the best of my knowledge, all consigned sheep are from a flock free of LICE.
B3. All consigned sheep are from a flock in an OVINE BRUCELLOSIS Scheme.
If Yes, Flock Accreditation No. (except Qld) ................................ Expiry Date...../..... / 20......
C: OVINE JOHNE’S DISEASE (OJD)
C1. All consigned sheep are from a SheepMAP flock. (see note 2)
If yes, Status: ..........................
Year commenced in SheepMAP: ....................
C2. All consigned sheep are from a flock with a negative test for OJD. (see note 3)
If Yes, which test?
Faecal 350 within the past 24 months
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Negative Abattoir 150
Other
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Negative Faecal 350
All Approved Vaccinates
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Negative Abattoir 500
Unknown status
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Yes □ No □
Yes □ No □
Yes
C5. (a) All consigned sheep are Approved Vaccinates. (see note 7)
(b) If Yes, I have been continuously vaccinating all retained lambs in the consignment
flock for OJD for ............... years.
C6. Sheep INTRODUCED onto the consignment property in the last 5 years were from a flock
with: (see notes 2,3 and 7 - multiple answers may be applicable)
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Yes □ No □
Yes
Abattoir 500 within the past 24 months
Abattoir 150 within the past 12 months
Other
C3. To the best of my knowledge, all consigned sheep are from a flock not infected or
suspected of being infected with OJD. (see note 5)
C4. All consigned lambs are ‘T’ tag lambs. (see note 6)
SheepMAP accreditation
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Yes □ No □
Yes □ No □
Yes
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D: TREATMENT INFORMATION OF CONSIGNED SHEEP
Treatment
Product
External Parasite Treatment
Internal Parasite Treatment
Vaccination (other than OJD)
Last Treatment
Month .......... Year ...........
Month .......... Year ...........
Month .......... Year ...........
E: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (optional - see note 9)
F: DECLARATION (see note 10)
I (full name): .........................................................................................................................................
Address: ................................................................................................................................................
declare that, I am the owner and/or person responsible for the husbandry of the sheep in this consignment and all the
information on this Sheep Health Statement is true and correct:
Signed: .......................................................... Date: .......... /......... / 20.............
Phone Number: ............................................. Fax number/email: .......................................................
Producers are advised to retain appropriate records to support this declaration. Persons making false statements may be liable under fair
trading and other relevant state legislation.
NATIONAL SHEEP HEALTH STATEMENT
Explanatory Notes
NOTE 1: Biosecurity Plan: Agreed actions and activities of farms and/or producers to prevent the incursion of animal disease(s) into a
flock or onto a property. It may outline measures including (but not limited to) conditions on sheep movements into the area,
vaccine policy and response to disease detection. These plans can be at a property or regional level and can cover a range of
diseases. The National Farm Biosecurity Reference Manual for Grazing Livestock Production and regional biosecurity plan
guidelines can be used to develop plans.
NOTE 2: SheepMAP: An audited quality assurance program incorporating a property biosecurity plan, animal health risk assessment,
testing, and movement controls that provide a source of low risk animals. (Note: level of testing varies depending on status.)
NOTE 3: Faecal 350: A test of 350 representative sheep over 2 years of age (or all sheep over 2 years of age in smaller flocks) by
Pooled Faecal Culture (PFC) or equivalent test in pools of up to 50 sheep. The sheep must have been on the property for at
least 2 years.
Abattoir 500: At least 500 sheep, over 2 years of age, have been submitted to an abattoir in the past 24 months, in 1 or more
lots, have been examined and all found negative for OJD. The sheep must have been on the property for at least 2 years.
Abattoir 150: At least 150 sheep, over 2 years of age, have been submitted to an abattoir in the past 12 months, in 1 or more
lots, have been examined and all found negative for OJD. The sheep must have been on the property for at least 2 years.
NOTE 4: Other: Post mortem examination by a SheepMAP vet with no indication of OJD, or other negative test.
NOTE 5: Infected Flocks: A flock which is infected with OJD, and there is evidence of, or likely potential for, transmission of infection
within the flock and the flock has not met the requirements for resolution of infection in accordance with the current National
OJD Standard Definitions, Rules and Guidelines (SDR&Gs).
Suspected of being infected: A flock is suspected of being infected with OJD if the owner has reasonable grounds to believe
that the flock has been exposed to OJD infection or that OJD may exist in the flock, based on:
- trace back or trace forward contact with an infected flock
- contact with OJD contaminated land or facilities
- a positive Johne’s disease screening test, e.g. abattoir monitoring or blood (ELISA) test
- is a neighbour of an infected flock unless there is an effective biosecurity barrier
- clinical signs of OJD, or
- advice from the relevant state agricultural department.
AND the flock has not met the requirements for resolution of suspicion in accordance with the SDR&Gs.
NOTE 6: ‘T’ tag (terminal) lamb: A lamb which is to be slaughtered before it cuts its first permanent teeth and is identified by an NLIS
(sheep) ‘T’ tag. The ‘T’ tag may be a requirement for trading into some areas.
NOTE 7: Approved Vaccinate: A sheep that is identified by an NLIS (sheep) ‘V’ tag and is:
- vaccinated with an approved OJD vaccine by 16 weeks of age, or
- vaccinated with an approved OJD vaccine after 16 weeks of age, when the flock:
o was in the SheepMAP, or
o had undertaken a negative Faecal 350 test in the two (2) years preceding the vaccination, or
o had a Negative Abattoir 500 status at the time of vaccination.
NOTE 8: Other: This could include sheep sourced from historical Low Prevalence Areas (LPA), or sheep that previously had an ABC
score higher than 4, or were from an area with a regional biosecurity plan.
NOTE 9: Additional information: A producer may wish to add additional information pertaining to the consignment and/or
consignment flock that is not covered by answering the listed questions. Examples may include historical tests or prevalence
areas for OJD, history of OJD vaccination if not continuous, worm resistance test results, where introduced sheep were
sourced from, blood lines, micron, breed society, etc.
NOTE 10: Declaration: Signing this declaration has legal significance. Regulatory authorities may take legal action, and purchasers
may seek damages for any information that is incorrect. Before signing you must be satisfied you understand all elements of
the document, and these explanatory notes.
For more information on biosecurity or diseases go to www.animalhealthaustralia.com.au
OJD: The national Sheep Health
Statement
July 2013 Primefact 940 Second edition
Samantha Allan, Senior Veterinary Officer,
Animal Biosecurity, Tamworth
The national Sheep Health Statement is the
key to understanding OJD risk when trading
sheep.
Since it was first diagnosed in Australia in 1980,
ovine Johne’s disease (OJD) has proven to be a
costly disease. It spreads slowly, is difficult to
detect early on, reduces weight gain and wool
production and can kill up to 10% of adult sheep
each year if left unmanaged.
What is the national Sheep
Health Statement (SHS)?
The SHS is a formal document, signed by the seller.
It accompanies a mob of sheep and provides a
prospective buyer with relevant health information
on OJD, footrot, ovine brucellosis, lice and
information about treatments that the sheep may
have received, e.g. drenches and vaccinations.
It is a valuable biosecurity tool which:
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gives sellers the opportunity to promote the
health assurance of their sheep, and
allows buyers to assess health risks and buy
wisely so that they can minimise the risk of
introducing OJD or other diseases into their
flock and district.
The SHS cannot provide a full history of the sheep
that are being offered for sale. The SHS can help
purchasers assess the risk of a consignment of
sheep having OJD by highlighting:
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measures taken to reduce risk (such as
vaccination),
measures taken to assess risk (such as
testing), and
possible sources of risk such as multiple or
risky introductions to the home flock.
If in doubt, ask for more information before you buy.
Where has it come from?
The national SHS was produced at the request of
the sheep industry. Its purpose is to make sheep
trading easier and less risky by providing a
nationally consistent declaration for sheep health.
It was developed after consultation with a range
of stakeholders.
The SHS Form
The use of the SHS for sheep movements
within NSW is voluntary from 1 July 2013.
The SHS is an approved vendor declaration for
footrot in NSW and must accompany all sheep
entering NSW.
Note. The national SHS cannot be used as a
Transported Stock Statement or NLIS document.
Under fair trading legislation producers have a
duty of care to complete statements accurately.
False declarations could leave a seller liable to
legal action. There are also heavy penalties
under stock diseases legislation for providing
false or misleading information.
How do I know if my flock is
infected with OJD?
Your flock is infected if, for example:
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the flock tests positive on the Pooled Faecal
Culture (dung) test, or
individual animals in the flock are diagnosed as
infected by post-mortem and laboratory testing.
Detailed information can be found in the
Standard Definitions Guidelines and Rules
document available at www.ojd.com.au
OJD: The national sheep health statement
How do I know if my flock is
suspected of being infected with
OJD?
Your flock is suspected of being infected if, for
example:
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it contains animals which came from an
infected flock, or
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animals from the flock are found to be
infected on another property within 12
months of moving there, or
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animals from the flock are found in the
abattoir to be infected, or
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a veterinarian or a laboratory has reported
that your flock is likely to be infected, or
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animals from the flock have been grazing on
infected land, or
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there are animals over 12 months of age in
the flock which have symptoms suggestive of
OJD, such as scouring, ill-thrift and deaths,
and no other cause has been identified.
Your flock could also be suspected of being
infected if it is next door to an infected flock,
especially if the neighbouring flock has been
infected for some time.
Tests that gain credits for negative results include
Faecal 350, and abattoir inspection of 500 sheep
or 150 adult sheep that are representative of the
flock. The results of these tests are valid for a
period of 24 months for assurance purposes.
OJD vaccination works by stimulating the
animal’s immune system, which means that if a
vaccinated animal is exposed to OJD infection, it
is far less likely to get sick and die, and most
vaccinated animals will shed significantly fewer
bacteria in the dung.
If sheep are vaccinated before 16 weeks of age
or certified as being vaccinated before exposure
to the OJD bacteria, they are classified as
‘approved vaccinates’. This provides good
protection against OJD.
Essentially, the more approved vaccinates in a
flock the better, so greater assurance is provided
by ongoing whole flock vaccination.
What does Section D tell me?
Section D allows recording of any treatments
given to the consignment sheep. This includes
drenches, vaccines and fly/lice treatments.
What does Section E tell me?
In this circumstance your flock is very much at
risk of being exposed to infection, and veterinary
advice should be sought.
Section E allows the vendor to record additional
information about the consignment sheep not
covered in the previous sections. This could
include
What does Section A tell me?
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Historical test results or previous prevalence
area for OJD prior to 1 July 2013.
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Worm resistance test results
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Sources of introduced sheep
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Blood line, micron etc
Section A provides biosecurity information about the
property the consigned sheep have come from,
including whether the consigned sheep were bred
on the consignment property, does the property
have a biosecurity plan and how sheep are
introduced to the consignment property.
What does Section B tell me?
What other questions should I
ask the seller about OJD?
Section B contains information about the footrot,
lice and ovine brucellosis status of the flock of
origin of the consigned sheep.
As the SHS cannot give a full history it is valuable
to make further inquiries about flock history and
OJD management.
What does Section C tell me?
If the consignment sheep were not bred on the
property from which they were consigned, you
need to check carefully on their history to
understand any risk they may pose.
Section C offers information about the OJD risk
of the consignment sheep.
SheepMAP is a voluntary program designed to
minimise the risk of participating flocks being, or
becoming, infected with OJD. The program is
based on a combination of biosecurity, testing,
and vaccination. Assurance increases according
to the level gained in the program.
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The more you know about the consignment
sheep, the better you are able to determine
whether or not they are a good investment, not
just for you, but also for your neighbours and
your local district.
OJD: The national sheep health statement
Section F
Section F is the declaration that the information
provided on the statement is true and correct.
Persons completing a sheep health statement
should ensure that they hold all documentation
required to support any assurance claims made
on the statement.
Making a false declaration may render you liable
to legal action.
What’s in it for me?
The SHS provides a means for restocker sellers
to promote sheep with a high level of health
assurance.
The Statement provides a means for prospective
buyers of restocker sheep to assess the
biosecurity risk a line of sheep represents to their
own flock.
I’m selling sheep soon – where
can I get a Sheep Health
Statement to fill in?
•
You can download the form electronically from:
www.ojd.com.au or
•
ask your agent for a copy, or
•
ask your Local Land Services
Further information
For more information go to www.ojd.com.au
Acknowledgments
Primefact 940 First Edition
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© State of New South W ales through the Department of Trade and
Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services 2013. You may copy,
distribute and otherwise freely deal with this publication for any
purpose, provided that you attribute the NSW Department of Primary
Industries as the owner.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is based on
knowledge and understanding at the time of writing (July 2013).
However, because of advances in knowledge, users are reminded of
the need to ensure that information upon which they rely is up to date
and to check currency of the information with the appropriate officer of
the Department of Primary Industries or the user’s independent
adviser.
Published by the NSW Department of Primary Industries.
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