Illinois Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare
State Fairgrounds - P.O. Box 19281
Springfield, Illinois 62794-9281
Phone (217) 782-4944


2024 EXHIBITION LIVESTOCK HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNTY FAIRS


GENERAL REQUIREMENTS


These Exhibition Health Requirements apply to all livestock present at the fair including those animals that are not entered in competitive events.

Exhibitors are required to familiarize themselves with all rules applicable to their exhibits. All out-of-state animals shall require an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available online at: https://entrypermit.agr.illinois.gov/Login.aspx
All animals, except as noted, shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) which shows that the animal meets all health requirements for the State of Illinois. CVI’s shall be made available to Bureau of Animal Health Personnel on request. If an official electronic CVI is utilized, the exhibitor should be able to log on and show Bureau of Animal Health Personnel the completed CVI.
CVI means a legible record made on an official form from the state of origin which has been issued, signed and dated by an accredited veterinarian and which shows the name and address of the animal’s owner or exhibitor and the results of all required tests or vaccinations. A CVI shall list only one animal identification per line; shall be presented on the form on which it was initially issued; and shall not be corrected, changed or altered in any manner.
All animals shall be officially identified. The animal(s) official identification shall be recorded on the CVI.
Animal identifcation number (AIN): A numbering system for the offical identification of individual animals in the United States that provides a nationally unique identification number for each animal. The AIN consists of 15 digits, with the first 3 being the country code (840 for the United States or a unique country code for any U.S. territory that has such a code and elects to use it in place of the 840 code).
If animals are from tuberculosis accredited, brucellosis certified, pseudorabies  qualified, or brucellosis validated herds, the identifying herd number(s) along with the date of the last herd test(s) shall appear on the CVI.
CVI for out-of-state livestock shall be void thirty (30) days after issuance.
CVI for Illinois-origin livestock shall be void ninety (90) days after issuance
All livestock shall be subject to examination upon entry to any Illinois fair or exhibition. Any animal showing evidence of infectious, contagious or communicable diseases shall be immediately withdrawn and held in quarantine at the owner’s risk and expense until properly treated and recovered, or until the animal is released to return to the owner’s premise.
Any livestock infected with scabies, mange, active lesions of ringworm, soremouth, or multiple warts which are easily visible without close examination shall not be permitted to exhibit and are subject to quarantine or removal from the fairgrounds.
Sheep and goats with caseous lymphadenitis as evidenced by draining abscesses shall not be exhibited and are subject to immediate quarantine or removal from the fairgrounds.
In the event of the suspician of or diagnosis of a foreign animal disease, emerging animal disease, or other actionable disease, animals may be subject to quarantine on the fairgrounds until such time that it is determined that the disease is no longer a threat.
Illinois Department of Agriculture personnel or designee may collect blood, tissue, milk or urine samples from any animal being exhibited and/or raced at any Illinois fair to test for the presence of illegal drugs or banned substances. Examination techniques, such as ultrasound, may also be used at anytime while the animals are on the grounds of any Illinois fair or exhibit.
The Illinois Department of Agriculture or designee may collect urine, blood, tissue or other test samples from exhibition animals at the time of slaughter.
All exhibitors of animals at any Illinois fair or exhibition shall comply with the provisions of the Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act. If violations are observed, the animal(s) will be excused from exhibition and ordered removed from the grounds with all awards being forfeited.
Any practice or deviation from normal, accepted care, including physical, medical or mechanical application shall constitute a violation of show rules and may result in the animal(s) disqualification and removal from the fairgrounds.
Any Illinois cattle, bison, cervidae or goats being exhibited in non-accredited free states must be isolated from the remainder of the herd/flock upon return to Illinois and retested for tuberculosis 60-120 days post-entry.


CATTLE
Identification
Individual identification of each animal shall be either a fully healed and legible tattoo, approved official ear tag, registration number (can only be used if the tattoo is recorded on the registration certificate or for breeds where pictures are acceptable), or individual brands, if brand is recorded on the registration certificate.

Beginning in 2025, individual identification of each animal shall be by a USDA official animal identification number ear tag, (“840” tag). The tag must be able to be read both visually and electronically. 
Illinois Cattle
Brucellosis
Illinois is a Bovine Brucellosis Class-Free State. Brucellosis testing is not
required for Illinois cattle.
Tuberculosis
Illinois is an Accredited Tuberculosis-Free State. Tuberculin testing is not
required for Illinois cattle.
Please Note: Illinois calves under 6 months of age are not required to have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
Out-of-State-Cattle
All out-of-state cattle are to be accompanied by an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available online at https://entrypermit.agr.illinois.gov/Login.aspx

Brucellosis
1. Female cattle six (6) months of age and older and bulls eighteen (18)
    months of age and older shall be negative to an official test for brucellosis
    within thirty (30) days prior to entry, unless exempt by one (1) of the
    following:
A. Originate directly from a certified brucellosis-free herd.
B. Official vaccinates of dairy breeds under twenty (20) months of age or
     official vaccinates of beef breeds under twenty four (24) months of
     age.
C. Animal originated from a “Class Free” state (if entire state is so
     classified)
D. Steers and spayed heifers are not required to be tested for
     brucellosis.
2. The negative brucellosis test shall be conducted at a state or federal
    laboratory within 30 days prior to exhibition.
Tuberculosis
1. Accredited Tuberculosis Free States
A. No tuberculin test required. All cattle, including steers, originating from
    an Accredited Tuberculosis Free State, may enter Illinois for exhibition
    when accompanied by a CVI issued by an accredited veterinarian within
    30 days.
2. Non-Accredited Tuberculosis Free Areas or States (Not TB Free)
A. Cattle must originate from a herd where a complete herd test was
    conducted within the past year.
B. The individual animals entering Illinois must be negative to additional
     tuberculin test conducted within 30 days prior to exhibition.
C. Cattle that enter Illinois for exhibition and remain in Illinois (animal
    does not return to the state of origin within 30 days) must be isolated
    and retested for TB 60-120 days from the last official TB test date.




SWINE

Illinois Swine
Identification
1. Swine shall be identified by an official ear tag, tattoo or recognized breed
    ear notch.
2. Ear notch identification is acceptable for barrows, crossbred gilts and
    breeding swine. 
(Note: Ear notch identification of crossbred swine does not satisfy USDA identification requirements for interstate movement or official testing.)
Beginning in 2025, individual identification of each animal shall be by a USDA official animal identification number ear tag, (“840” tag). The tag must be able to be read both visually and electronically. 

Brucellosis - Brucellosis testing is not required for Illinois swine.

Pseudorabies - Pseudorabies testing is not required for Illinois swine.

Out-of-State Swine
All out-of-state swine are to be accompanied by an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available online at https://entrypermit.agr.illinois.gov/Login.aspx

Identification
1. Individually identified by an official ear tag, tattoo or recognized breed ear
    notch.
2. Ear notch identification is not acceptable for crossbred animals.
Beginning in 2025, individual identification of each animal shall be by a USDA official animal identification number ear tag, (“840” tag). The tag must be able to be read both visually and electronically. 


Brucellosis
1. Breeding swine 4 months of age and older shall be negative to an official
    test for brucellosis within 30 days prior to exhibition unless exempt by one
    (1) of the following:
A. Originate immediately and directly from a validated brucellosis-free herd.
B. Originate directly from a validated brucellosis-free state.
2. Swine brucellosis test for exhibition shall be conducted at a state or
    federal laboratory.
Pseudorabies
1. Swine originating from a Pseudorabies Stage IV or V state are exempt from
    the pseudorabies testing requirement.
2. Swine originating from a Pseudorabies Stage III state shall be negative to
    an official test for pseudorabies conducted within thirty (30) days prior to
    entry or originate immediately and directly from a qualified pseudorabies
    negative herd.
3. Swine originating from a Pseudorabies State I or II state shall be negative
    to an official test for pseudorabies conducted within the 10 days prior to
    entry.
4. Barrows and females in market classes must meet the same requirements
    as breeding swine.




SHEEP
Identification
Individual identification of each animal shall be by an ear tattoo or official metal or
plastic tag. A micro chip ID is acceptable if the owner provides the reader.
Ear tattoos may be used when a registration certificate, listing the tattoo number, accompanies the animal.
When using ear tags, the tag must indicate the premises ID and state of origin. The tag number must be assigned by a state or APHIS representative and recorded in the Scrapie Record Database.


Market Lambs
All market lambs must be slick shorn (show ring ready) before weigh-in so that show
lamb fungus can be identified.


Illinois Sheep
1. Sheep originating from a flock that has previously been classified as either an
    infected or source flock can be exhibited in Illinois upon the completion of an
    approved flock plan.
2. The CVI must include the flock of birth and the flock of origin, if different.


Out-Of-State Sheep
All out-of-state sheep are to be accompanied by an entry permit. Entry permit 
numbers are available online at https://entrypermit.agr.illinois.gov/Login.aspx
1. Sheep originating from a flock that has previously been classified as either an
    infected or source flock can be exhibited in Illinois upon the completion of an
    approved flock plan.
2. The CVI must include the flock of birth and the flock of origin, if different.


GOATS

Identification
Individual identification of each animal shall be by an ear tattoo or official metal or
plastic tag. A microchip ID is acceptable if the owner provides the reader.
Tattoos may be used when a registration certificate, listing the tattoo number,
accompanies the animal.
When using ear tags, the tag must indicate the premises ID and state of origin.
The tag number must be assigned by a state or APHIS representative and
recorded in the Scrapie Record Database.
Ears should be used for tattooing when possible. If there is no space in the ear,
the flank or tail fold my be used.

Illinois Goats
1. Goats originating from a herd that has previously been classified as either an
    infected or source herd can be exhibited in Illinois upon the completion of an
    approved herd plan.
2. The CVI must include the flock of birth and the flock of origin, if different.

Out-of-State Goats
All out-of-state goats are to be accompanied by an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available online at https://entrypermit.agr.illinois.gov/Login.aspx
1. Goats originating from a herd that has previously been classified as either an
    infected or source herd can be exhibited in Illinois upon the completion of an
    approved herd plan.
2. Tuberculosis - Goats from areas or states that are not Accredited Bovine 
    Tuberculosis Free, must be accompanied by a CVI indicating that the goats 
    originated from a herd where a complete negative herd test has been conducted
    within the past twelve (12) months and the individual animals are negative to 
    a tuberculine test conducted within thirty (30) days prior to entry. The CVI must include the flock of birth and the flock of origin, if different.


HORSES, PONIES, MULES, AND OTHER EQUIDAE
Illinois Equine
1. All horses and other equidae, twelve (12) months of age and older attending an
    advertised equine event, shall be accompanied by a negative test for equine
    infectious anemia (EIA) conducted within the last twelve (12) months. A copy of
    this test shall accompany the animal.
2. AGID (Coggins) or ELISA tests are accepted.
3. An advertised equine event means a show, rodeo, sale, auction, exhibition, trail
    ride, or horse fair that is posted or media promoted.
4. A CVI is not required for Illinois equine.


Out-of-State Equine
All out-of-state equine are to be accompanied by an entry permit. Entry permit numbers are available online at https://entrypermit.agr.illinois.gov/Login.aspx
1. All horses and other equidae, entering Illinois that are twelve (12) months of
    age and older, shall be accompanied by a negative test for equine infectious
    anemia (EIA) conducted within the last twelve (12) months. A copy of this test
    shall accompany the animal.
2. AGID (Coggins) or ELISA tests are accepted.
3. All horses and other equidae shall be accompanied by a CVI issued within thirty
    (30) days prior to entry.


POULTRY
1. All entries (except waterfowl, i.e., domesticated fowl that normally swim, such
    as ducks and geese) in a show or exhibition shall have originated from a U.S.
    Pullorum-Typhoid Clean or equivalent hatchery or flock OR have a negative
    pullorum-typhoid test within 90 days prior to exhibition. Exhibitor shall show
    proper information as to name and address of the owner or exhibitor, name and
    address of the authorized testing agent, date of the testing and the number,
    breed and species of those tested.
2. Prior to being used to transport poultry to a show, all crates, boxes, containers
    and vehicles should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
3. Any poultry vaccinations must be performed at least 4 weeks prior to delivery to
    the show.
4. Upon admission to a show, all entries shall be examined by the official county
    fair veterinarian or qualified state personnel who shall also receive and examine
    all certificates necessary for admission of birds to a show. Birds not in show
    condition will be excused from exhibition and removed from the premises. Any
    fowl showing signs of illness during the fair will be removed from the exhibition
    grounds.
5. All out-of-state turkeys must originate from flocks that are officially classified as U.S.
    Mycoplasma Gallisepticum Clean in accordance with the provisions of the National
    Poultry Improvement Plan or be negative to a test for Mycoplasma Gallisepticum
    within 30 days prior to entry.
6. A permit is also required for out of state poultry. Entry permit numbers are             available online at https://entrypermit.agr.illinois.gov/Login.aspx


CERVIDAE
(Deer, Elk, Reindeer, Caribou, Moose, Red Deer and other Related Species)


Identifications
All animals shall be individually identified with an approved tag, microchip or tattoo.
Elk are required to have two official/approved unique identifiers.


Illinois Cervidae

       Chronic Wasting Disease
For cervidae changing ownership or moving within the State, the owner must obtain
a permit issued by the Department prior to movement and the cervidae must
originate from a herd that is enrolled in the Certified Monitored Chronic Wasting
Disease (CWD) Program or the Contained Monitored Chronic Wasting Disease
Program. The permit shall be obtained no more than 72 hours in advance of the
movement of the cervids by providing the following information:
A. Name and complete mailing address of person exhibiting the cervids;
B. Certified Monitored Chronic Wasting Disease or Contained Monitored
    Chronic Wasting Disease Herd number;
C. Name and complete mailing address of location where the animal will be
    exhibited;
D. Number of animals and unique identification of the animals.


Tuberculosis
Illinois is an Accredited Tuberculoses-Free State. Tuberculin test in not required for
Illinois cervidae.


Out-of-State Cervidae
       Chronic Wasting Disease
1. All cervidae entering Illinois must be in compliance with the Illinois Wildlife Code
    [520 ILCS 5]. For more information, contact the Illinois Department of Natural
    Resources at 217-782-6384.
2. All cervidae entering Illinois must be accompanied by a permit from the
    Department and a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that:
A. has been issued by an accredited veterinarian of the state of origin or a
    veterinarian in the employ of the United States Department of Agriculture;
B. is approved by the Animal Health Official of the state of origin;
C. shows that the cervidae are free from visible evidence of any contagious,
    infectious or communicable disease or exposure thereto, do not originate
     from a CWD endemic area (any county and surrounding counties where CWD
    has been diagnosed in the past five years);
D. shows that the cervidae are not originating from a herd under quarantine for
    any contagious, infectious or communicable disease;
E. shows that the animals originate from a herd that has been monitored for at
    least 5 years under a state-approved CWD certification program.
3. A permit number can be obtained by applying online at:
    https://ww2.illinois.gov/sites/agr/Animals/AnimalHealth/Documents/
                  permitrequestform.pdf 
    Applicant for permit shall furnish the following information to the Department:
A. Name and post office mailing address of Illinois destination;
B. Name and post office mailing address of the consignor and/or source
    herds;
C. Name and post office mailing address of the herd veterinarian;
D. Number and unique identification of cervidae in shipment.


Brucellosis
Cervidae six (6) months of age and older must have a negative brucellosis card or PCFIA test within sixty (60) days prior to entry.


Tuberculosis
1. Accredited Tuberculosis Free States
    All cervidae twelve (12) months of age and over shall be negative to two (2)
    single cervical tests for bovine TB no less than ninety (90) days apart with the
    second test conducted within (90) days prior to entry. These animals shall be
    isolated from all other members of the herd during the testing period unless
    they originate from an accredited, qualified or monitored herd.
A. Cervidae from an accredited herd may be moved into Illinois without further
    TB testing provided that a certificate stating that such cervids originated
    from an accredited herd accompanies them.
B. Cervidae originating from qualified or monitored herds may enter with a
    negative test within ninety (90) days prior to entry and a certificate stating
    that the animals originate from a monitored herd.
2. Non-Accredited Tuberculosis Free Areas or States (Not TB Free)
A. All cervidae shall originate from a herd where a complete herd test was
    conducted within the past year.
B. The individual animals entering Illinois must be negative to two (2) additional tuberculin tests conducted within 180 and 30 days prior to entry or exhibition.


RATITES
(Ostriches, Emus, Rheas, Cassowaries and Kiwis)


Illinois Ratites
There are no requirements governing movement of ratites within Illinois.


Out-of-State Ratites
1. Must be accompanied by a CVI and permit number. Entry permits are available online at https://entrypermit.agr.illinois.gov/Login.aspx
2. Individually identified by leg band or microchip.
3. Negative test for Avian Influenza within 10 days prior to entry.
PIGEONS
There are no requirements governing the movements of pigeons within or into Illinois.
RABBITS
There are no requirements governing the movements of rabbits within or into  Illinois.
LLAMAS
There are no requirements governing the movements of llamas within Illinois. A permit and health certificate is required for out-of-state llamas. Entry permitnumbers are available online at https://entrypermit.agr.illinois.gov/Login.aspx


JUDGES
Any person attempting to interfere with the judge, or who shall tear off a ribbon in the presence of the judge, shall forfeit all prizes won and be excluded from all showing.
Should any doubt arise in the mind of the judge as to an article or animal being entered in the wrong class, the same shall be referred to the superintendent, and if he is unable to decide, or does not care to decide, he shall refer it to the Committee of Appeals.
DISCLAIMER
The Department of Agriculture shall use its best efforts to secure sufficient appropriations to fund premiums. In any year for which the General Assembly of the State of Illinois fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such premiums, premium amounts may not be accurately reflected in this Premium Book.

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