Pigs

Show Description

Entries Close: Monday 11 August 2025 or before if entries reach capacity.
Late entries will not be accepted
Maximum of 6 pens per exhibitor due to limited space
Enter On-Line at www.newburyshowground.co.uk
Ground Holding Number: 02/082/8000
Chief Pig Steward: Mick Crockford

All pigs must remain for the duration of the entire show weekend.

Notes to Pig Exhibitors
1. You must have read and agreed to adhere to the terms set out in the Livestock Conditions and Regulations 2025 document.
2. Exhibitors should be satisfied in all cases that the correct and appropriate restraining method and equipment, including bats and Boards, is provided for use by animal handlers.
3. Animals registered in a grading register of a herd book are not eligible for entry in Agricultural Show classes.
4. The ear number, registered name, herd book number and date of birth of each pig must be supplied for printing in the catalogue together with the name of the breeder in cases where the exhibitor is not also the breeder.
5. No dogs allowed in the Society Building.

Movements, Entry & Exit times
6. The pigs (records, identification & movement) order 1995: all pigs coming to the Show must be accompanied by a schedule 3 declaration, completed by the owner.
7. Please ensure you have read sections J & K of the Terms and Conditions alongside the below.
Livestock Arrival & Departure
Fri 19 Sep 25 8am – 8pm. Departure not permitted
Sat 20 Sep 25 6am - 8am with vehicles being parked in designated area by 8.30am. Departure not permitted
Sun 21 Sep 25 Arrival not permitted. Departure 5.30pm – 8.30pm

Records, identification and movement of pigs to and from Shows
8. Exhibitors must ensure that they comply with the requirements of national legislation in force at the time of the Show. All pigs from Scotland must be accompanied by a schedule 3 declaration under article 9 of the pigs (records, identification and movement) order 1995 or an equivalent declaration from an EU member state in accordance with the appropriate trade directive in force at the time, including additional certification of freedom from Aujeszky’s disease. Pigs from Northern Ireland should be accompanied by certification provided by the Department of Agriculture for Northern Ireland, including additional certification of freedom from Aaujeszky’s disease. Any pigs that are sold or otherwise disposed of or are not returning to the premises of origin must be licensed from the Show under a schedule 7 license issued by diseases of animal’s inspector of the Warwickshire County council, who can be contacted via the pig steward. If pigs are to travel direct to another EU member state, certification in accordance with the appropriate trade directive in force at the time must be obtained from the divisional veterinary manager.

EAML2 electronic movement licensing
Old AML2 forms are no longer legal to report your pig movements before setting off for the Show you must pre-notify both the movements to and from the Show(s). You can do this:
• Online on www.eaml2.org.uk or
• Through the British Pig Association (BPA) or
• By contacting the eaml2 bureau service
phone: 0844 335 8400* (*Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm, calls cost 5p/min from standard but phone lines)

MLCSL Stoneleigh Park,
Kenilworth,
Warwickshire
CV8 2TL
If you think you might sell any pigs take copies of the Show sale form with you to the Show:
• You can get these online or from the EAML2 bureau service or the BPA
• fill in the Show sale form with the movement reference from your haulier summary and give it to the buyer
• make a note of the buyer’s CPH and address details
• When you get home confirm the sale online or to the bureau when you are confirming your own
return move.
Please bring a paper copy of your movement license to the Show to hand in to the steward.

Safety
9. Boars aged twelve months or more at the time of exhibition must have their tusks cut prior to the Show.
10. All boars must be shown by two competent adult handlers who are equipped with protective Boards.
11. The use of artificial colouring, whitening and/or powder on pigs as well as the removal or addition of spots by artificial means is prohibited (white wood flour is permitted).
Junior handlers
12. Junior handlers will be allowed to Show females only. An adult handler of the pig must accompany the junior handler to and from the pig housing and remain by the ringside during judging and presentations. When Showing in mixed classes and all inter-breed competitions the adult handler must remain in the ring with the junior handler during judging and presentations the onus is on the owners/exhibitors or guardians to ensure the safety of the junior handlers at all times.

All pigs in Champion of Champions on Sunday must be entered in classes and the winner of their class on the Saturday and must remain at the Show the whole weekend.

Fees
Entries close: Monday 11 August 2025 or before if entries reach capacity
Entry fee: £7.50
Pen/kit pen fee: £9.50 (Maximum of 6 pens per exhibitor due to limited space)

Tickets, Vehicle Passes and Wristbands
2-day Livestock tickets will be allocated on the following basis, please choose the option on the entry form if more are required.
• Up to 4 animals entered 4 tickets
• 5+ animals entered 6 tickets
Extra 2-day Livestock wristband/ticket £20 each
• 2 vehicle passes per entry
Extra vehicle passes £10 each
Wristbands will be available in your exhibitor pack which can be collected from the Chief Steward

Prize Money:
Prizes (£)-unless otherwise stated in the Schedule:
Entries per Class 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
1 - 3 20 - - -
4 20 15 - -
5 20 15 10 -
6+ 20 15 10 5

Rosettes to 4th place

All prize money will be paid by cash, collected at the cash point on the Showground, or return your completed prize money vouchers to the Show Office by 31st October 2025 with bank details to be paid direct to your bank.