Frequently Asked Questions - Shows & Sales
All animals entered for an official Society Sale must have the following:
- Genomic Profile
- Valid Parentage results
- Valid Myostatin results
Please ensure animals have been DNA tested in plenty time before the sale – normal results can take anywhere from 4-6 weeks.
Herd Health Declaration Form
Herd Health Declaration forms are required at the time of entry, and are due by the entry deadline. This document captures relevant details of the herd’s health policy, vaccinations and testing commitments. Summary details are displayed in the front of each sale catalogue to enable buyers to make informed purchasing decisions. Herd Health Declaration forms are mandatory and are available to complete at www.aberdeen-angus.co.uk/resources/ show-and-sales-resources, and on the relevant auctioneer’s website.
Health Pen Cards
Health Pen Cards are available from your CHeCS health scheme provider of which every vendor is required to be a member. Please apply to your health scheme provider for individual cards for each animal, in good time. These cards should be displayed in the pen at the sale.
Minimum Health Testing
As a minimum, herds/animals must participate in a CHeCS approved health scheme and be the following:
BVD accredited and vaccinated with an approved vaccine within 12 months prior to the sale. Vaccination dates must be provided on the Herd Health Declaration form to inform the purchaser. Animals from non BVD accredited herds must be individually tested BVD virus negative, and vaccinated as above.
Declare their Johnes status on the Herd Health Declaration form. Animals must only be from Johnes 1-4 risk levels to be eligible for a Society Sale.
Tested for IBR, and vaccinated (if positive). All test results and vaccination dates should be declared on the Herd Health Declaration Form, and on the pen card.
Minimum Performance Recording Criteria
All males and led females must have met minimum submission of performance recording data which is as follows: Birth Weight, 200 day weight, 400 day weight, check weight (done at scanning), scanning data.
Please contact the market for booking in times as well as show classes should you wish to enter.
All males and led females must come forward for inspection at the appointed time identified by the auctioneers. Animals which fail to appear for inspection will not be allowed to compete in the show or come forward for sale. Lot numbers will be applied at the time of inspection.
Inspection consists of the following measurements or assessments:
Testicles (size, shape and consistency) – minimum size – 30 cm at 12 months, 32cm at 18 months, 34cm at 24 months
Teeth assessment: must meet the pad of the upper jaw in professional view of the vet. Animals found to have undershot or overshot jaws will be rejected
Eyes: all animals will have eyes examined by a vet
Identification: must meet prevailing identification regulations, and concur with the entry details as catalogued
Scurs: all animals will be checked to ensure they are free from scurs
White markings: it is a requirement of the herdbook that animals should be free from white markings in front of the navel
If the vet considers any animal to be carrying a heritable genetic or phenotypic condition which in their opinion is detrimental to the integrity of the breed then the animal will not be allowed to be put forward for sale and no progeny registered.
Contagious Diseases
Check that animals are free from warts (particular attention should be paid to the sheath and scrotal area of bulls), ringworm, mange and lice or other contagious diseases. Any animals showing signs of untreated conditions will not be allowed for sale. A vet’s letter declaring treatment should accompany the animal at inspection.
All transfers for animals entered for official society sales are completed free of charge by the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society.
All pedigrees for new buyers are posted directly from the office.
All animals entered for shows must be fully registered with the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society, and in your ownership on the database.
Yes we can supply a champion rosette for your local show. Please head to ‘Shows & Sales Resources’ and you will find the application form under Summer Show Breed Awards.
If you need any assistance or have any further questions please email sarah@aberdeen-angus.co.uk or contact the office on 01738 622477.
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