ARKANSAS LIVESTOCK

County, Jr. District, District, State Fair Level, and Other Shows

1. All animals entering the grounds, including those showing in pet zoos, children’s barnyard animals, Old McDonald Farms, etc. must meet the requirements of their particular species.
    

2. Arkansas livestock (except for Arkansas sheep, goats, horses, steers, and rabbits) must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within ninety (90) days prior to exhibition, showing the following:
    

ARKANSAS CATTLE:

1. If Arkansas is a Class Free State, Arkansas cattle are exempt from brucellosis testing. If Arkansas is not a Class Free State then the following testing requirements must be met: Negative brucellosis test within ninety (90) day prior to exhibition, for females and bulls eighteen (18) months of age and over. All heifers that have calved or are bred must be tested. Animals originating from a Certified Brucellosis Free Herd are exempt if the Certified Free Herd number is shown on certificate.
    

2. All heifers that are four to twelve (4-12) months of age shall be vaccinated before entering the show.
    

3. Heifers that were born on or after January 1, 1985, that are over twelve (12) months of age and are not official calfhood vaccinated will not be allowed to show (unless they are from a Brucellosis Certified Free Herd).