While presenting a positive image to
spectators, the following supports good
animal husbandry both at home and at the
show.
The following practices or procedures
are considered unacceptable and defined
as unethical in the show ring:
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Misrepresenting the age of the
animal for the class in which it is
shown;
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Filling an animal unnaturally with
liquid (tubing);
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Balancing the udder by any means
other than by leaving naturally
produced milk in any or all the
quarters;
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Treating the udder, internally or
externally with an irritant,
counter-irritant, or any other
substance to temporarily improve
conformation or produce unnatural
animation, except for sealing of
teats.
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Administering epidural anesthesia
(blocking tails);
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Performing surgery of any kind to
change the natural contour of
appearance of the animal’s body,
hide or hair. Not included is the
removal of warts, teats and horns,
clipping and dressing of hair and
trimming of hooves.
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Inserting foreign material/articles
under the skin, into the top line or
on the feet;
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Roping udders;
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Criticizing or interfering with the
judge, show management or other
exhibitors while in the show ring or
other conduct detrimental to the
breed or show;
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Any attempt to deceive the judge
would disqualify an animal;
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Animals that have been tampered
with, will be overlooked for any
award; and
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Only entries accompanied by CA and
TB certificates will be accepted. |