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2. All species of fowl entered in the Fair will be subject to daily
inspection by a representative of the Maryland Livestock
Sanitary Service. Any bird showing symptoms of any
disease will be disqualified and must be removed imme-
diately from the building and isolated, as directed by the
Livestock Sanitary Service representative. Such bird may
not be returned to the building for the duration of the Fair.
Entry fees paid on any bird that is disqualified will not be
returned.
3. Testing: All poultry for exhibition shall meet the require-
ments for Pollorum-Typhoid and Avian Influenza testing
as detailed below.
4. Salmonella Pullorum-Typhoid Testing Requirements: All
poultry except waterfowl, pigeons and doves shown at
public exhibitions in Maryland shall meet one or more of
the following requirements:
OPEN CLASS POULTRY • Originate directly from a U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean

Department F flock as defined in Title 9 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, and all amendments to that publication
thereafter adopted pursuant to rules that the director
may promulgate, OR
• Have a negative official test for Salmonella Pullorum-
SUPERINTENDENTS Typhoid within 90 days before the Fair and remain
• Mr. and Mrs. Larry W. Mullinix, Sr., 301-253-2145 segregated from all poultry of unknown or positive
• L. Wayne Mullinix, Jr. Salmonella Pullorum-Typhoid test status.
5. Avian Influenza Testing Requirements: All poultry except
ENTRY DEADLINE: July 20, 2018 pigeons and doves shown at public exhibitions in Maryland
Use Open Livestock Entry Form at mcagfair.com • shall meet one or more of the following requirements:
Originate directly from an NPIP U.S. H5/H7 Avian
For Online Entry visit mcagfair.com
Influenza as defined in Title 9 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, or from a State Avian Influenza Monitored
After Midnight on July 20, Open Poultry entries will be accepted online Flock as defined by the state of origin, OR
only with a $50.00 late fee per exhibitor until midnight on August 1st. • Have a negative Avian Influenza test conducted on at
No entries will be accepted after August 1st.
least 15 birds from their flock (or complete flock if fewer
than 15) within 21 days prior to the Fair and remain
ENTRY FEE segregated from all poultry of unknown or positive
• $1 per bird Avian Influenza test status.
ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE 6. Documentation of test results must be provided on MDA-E06
and MDA - E20, VS form 9-2, VS form 9-3 or comparable form.
ENTRIES RECEIVED 7. Birds must be tested in advance. A Pullorum Tester will
Sunday, Aug. 12 from 8am–7:30pm not be on the grounds.
Special arrangements can be made upon request. 8. Out of state poultry must have negative avian influenza test
conducted on at least 30 birds from their flock (or complete
BIRDS RELEASED flock if fewer than 30) on official test within 10 days prior
Saturday, Aug. 18, from 8–9pm to event. Documentation of test results on MDA - E20, VS
form 9-2, VS form 9-3 or comparable form.
JUDGING 9. All exhibitors shall complete a Poultry Exhibitor’s Self
TBD Certification of Animal Health.
The building will be closed to the public during judging. 10. All poultry exhibitors must have valid proof of a registered
Maryland Poultry Premises ID Number.
NOTE: If you have questions regarding classes please call 11. Be sure to state whether your entry is for Standard Poultry,
301-926-3100, x210 or email cshepard@mcagfair.com or Bantams, Ducks, Geese or Turkeys. Give name and variety
vward@mcagfair.com as shown in the Standard of Perfection.
12. All poultry sold by the exhibitor must be cooped out only
RULES and REGULATIONS by the exhibitor and removed from the building at coop
1. All exhibitors are subject to the general rules and regula- out time on Saturday.
tions and the livestock rules in addition to the particular 13. All expenses of transportation must be prepaid and all
rules listed here. specimens entered at risk of owner. The management
will not be responsible for loss by fire or otherwise, but