Sheep

Show Description

Sheep classes

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BLUE TONGUE VIRUS
Nottinghamshire County Show is held on Newark Showground, Newark, Nottinghamshire and is currently in a restricted zone.  
A control zone and a restricted zone are different types of zones and different controls apply.
Susceptible animals can move freely within restricted zones to attend and return from shows in the same restricted zone.
Susceptible animals entering restricted zones from the free area to attend shows will only be licensed to leave the zone following the show if they meet the exit criteria for that zone. These criteria will likely include testing requirements and restrictions at the destination premises outside the zone
DEFRA guidance from 10/02/25 states that exhibitors bringing their animals from outside the restricted zone will have to test for BTV and isolate their animals when they return home. Exhibitors from within the restricted zone do not have to test when returning home.
The Show Committee has issued the following clarification on refunds:
* In the event that the guidance and restriction zones change, which  may impact exhibitors in those areas, refunds will be offered to those affected exhibitors.
* If DEFRA changes their guidance and the Show Committee rules to cancel the section, we will offer refunds to all competitors.
* If an exhibitor enters the Show and subsequently withdraws their entry for any other reasons beyond the control of the Society, then refunds will not be given.
* Refunds will be offered if Blue Tongue affects your herd / flock subject to receiving a Vet certificate.