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1 COWRA SHOW SOCIETY INC ABN April 2016 Dear Exhibitor 2016 NSW DORSET CHAMPIONSHIPS The 30 th Annual NSW Dorset Championships are being held in Cowra on Friday 17 th and Saturday 18 th June The following documents are enclosed for your information: Schedule Entry Form National Sheep Health Statement Member of the Year Nomination Form and Checklist Dinner Information Entry forms are to be returned by Monday 2nd May 2016, along with entry fees, National Sheep Health Statement and Nomination Form for Member of the Year. The dinner will be held at The Sovereign Inn. The cost will be $35.00 per head. If you wish to attend the dinner, please ensure you indicate this on the entry form as numbers need to be confirmed with the caterers. Dinner numbers will be limited to 100. Receipts for entries and dinner tickets will be available for collection at the Show Office on Friday 17 th June 2016 as they will not be posted prior to the Championships. Friday s lunch will be the same format as previous years with Saturday s format to be overhauled to make it more suitable for those who are travelling. We would appreciate it if you could give a rough estimation of lunch numbers on your entry forms so catering can be arranged. The Show Society looks forward to receiving your entries for the 2016 Show. Should you have any memorabilia that you would like displayed or included in our power point presentation please do not hesitate to contact the Show Office (02) or Chief Steward Roger Traves (04) Regards Christie Anderson Secretary Presenter of the Cowra Spring Show, Cowra Wine Show, NSW Dorset Championships, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Show PO Box 109 T: [02] E: cowrashow@bigpond.com Cowra NSW 2794 F: [02] W:

2 COWRA SHOW SOCIETY INC ABN April 2016 Exhibitors, Sponsors, Trophy Donors, Breeders. We look forward with excitement and enthusiasm to the upcoming NSW Dorset Championships sees the celebration of 30 years of showing high quality Dorset sheep in Cowra. This 30th anniversary is a great testament to the original organisers; their foresight and commitment in developing a great show. Firstly beginning as the Cowra Dorset Fair, and changing to the present name of NSW Dorset Championships in 1996 (making it also our 21st celebration under this name), the event has showcased the top quality Poll Dorset and Dorset Horn sheep that are bred in NSW and beyond. There have been many highlights over the years and some of these we hope to have on show via a static display and power point presentation. Our past exhibitors and Cowra Show Society have contributed photos and anecdotes from our 30 year history. This year we have increased our media representation, with coverage on social media platforms, previews in The Land newspaper and results reported following the show, local radio and newspaper press, all combining to promote the show. We are working with two local TV stations for more comprehensive coverage of the event, including Friday judging and celebration dinner. The Show has always been a huge encouragement to the members of the Dorset community that comes from the fellowship of showing and competing at such an event. In 2004, the NSW Member of the Year Award was introduced. This coincided with 50th Anniversary of the Poll Dorset breed and is presented at NSW Association dinner, held first night of the show. This dinner is a wonderful opportunity for exhibitors, members and friends to catch up, have chat and to reminisce the years past. The Poll Dorset breed has changed significantly over the years and the quality of sheep has always been a highlight at Cowra. It is an endorsement to the NSW Dorset breeders to see how they have developed their sheep to meet commercial requirements and push forward the lamb industry in Australia. Our focus this year is to celebrate the achievement of Poll Dorset sheep in NSW, and it hoped that present and past breeders will take up the invitation to attend, and the opportunity to show their sheep at this landmark event. Sponsors have always played an integral role in the success of the event, and once again it is a great opportunity for sponsors to be part of such a milestone celebration, and the opportunity to have their products on show. We would like to extend you a warm invitation to our 30 th year anniversary NSW Dorset Championships; to come along and be present at judging (Friday and Saturday), and Celebration Dinner on Friday. Chief Steward on Behalf Cowra Show Society Roger J Traves Presenter of the Cowra Spring Show, Cowra Wine Show, NSW Dorset Championships, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Show PO Box 109 T: [02] E: cowrashow@bigpond.com Cowra NSW 2794 F: [02] W:

3 COWRA SHOW SOCIETY Inc. NSW DORSET CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016 Friday 17 June 2016 and Saturday 18 June 2016 Sheep Pavilion Cowra Showground 5 Grenfell Road COWRA Contact: Christie Anderson PO Box 109, Cowra NSW 2794 T: M: F: cowrashow@bigpond.com Chief Steward: Rodger Traves (04) ENTRIES CLOSE Monday 2 nd May 2016

4 2016 Classes DORSET HORNS Class 1 Ram under 1½ years woolly Class 2 Ram under 1½ years shorn Class 3 Ram under 1½ years machine shorn Class 4 Milk tooth ram woolly dropped after 1st August Class 5 Milk tooth ram shorn dropped after 1st August (OM) Class 6 Ram lamb dropped after 1st April Champion Ram and AUST DH Association Reserve Champion Ram Class 7 Ewe under 1½ years woolly Class 8 Ewe under 1½ years shorn Class 9 Milk tooth ewe shorn dropped after 1 st August Class 10 Ewe lamb born after 1st April Champion Ewe Reserve Champion Ewe Class 11 Group of 1 ram and 2 ewes under 1 ½ years POLL DORSETS Class 12 The Lindsay Wright Memorial Class PDCW Region Novice ram under 1½ years shorn (open to Horns) to be prepared and handled by owner Class 13 Class 14 Class 15 Class 16 Class 17 Class 18 Class 19 Ram over 1½ years shorn Performance ram under 1½ years old. Machine shorn not more than 28 days and not less than 14 days prior to judging. Birth dates must be included. Rams will be scanned for fat depth and eye muscle upon arrival. Points will be allocated for these traits as well as the official allocating points for breed type. Cannot be drawn from other classes. Brien Freebairn Memorial Trophy Ram under 1½ years old Gererdan Trophy Ram under 1½ years shorn. Not more than 2 cm wool Pair rams under 1½ years shorn. Not more than 2 cm wool Balmoral Trophy Ram under 1½ years old. Machine shorn not more than 28 days and no less than 14 days prior to judging. STRICTLY NO TRIMMING (OM) The trophy was presented by WS Martin & Son and an investment is held by the NSW State Committee. The trophy to the value of the accrued interest shall be awarded to the exhibitor who gains first in the class on three occasions, not necessarily in succession, after which it shall recommence. Lambplan Ram under 1 ½ years, shorn.

5 NEW CLASS Class 20 Class 21 NEW CLASS Class 22 Class 23 Class 24 Born on or after 1 st April in the year prior to the Show. The Office to be notified of entry tag numbers, no later than 1 st June. Lambplan Assessment: Trade $ Index The difference between the highest and lowest index will be doubled and allocated to the judge for selective judging points. These points will be added to the individual entrant s index to give a total score. Pair rams under 1½ years old. Machine shorn not more than 28 days and not less than 14 days prior to judging. STRICTLY NO TRIMMING Lamb Production Class Trade 2 rams, under 1 ½ years 2 rams to produce lambs with a HSCW of 20-22kg fat score 2-3 (6-15 min GR), suitable for the Domestic Supermarket sector. Only Flocks participating in LAMBPLAN are eligible to compete in this class and must have been scanned at least one month prior to judging. Tag numbers to be submitted by 12 noon on the day prior to judging. Winner to be decided from a maximum of 250 points allocated as follows: Points: Objective Assessment Lambplan EBVs for; Growth, Fat, Muscle 120 Structure/Soundness-Mobility, Feet and Legs etc. Fertility-Scrotal Circumference and Testicular Firmness 50 Skin 30 Market Suitability-Maturity Pattern, Carcase Attributes etc 30 Breed Type 20 Total 250 Points allocated for fertility, objective assessment, structure and soundness will be calculated prior to judging. Points allocated for market suitability, skins and breed type will be allocated in the show ring. Milk tooth ram, born after 1 st June, shorn, not more than 2 cm wool Milk tooth ram dropped after 1 st August, woolly Milk tooth ram, shorn, not more than 2 cm wool and dropped after 1 st August. Class 25 Class 26 Junior Champion Ram Reserve Junior Champion Ram Senior Champion Ram Reserve Senior Champion Ram NSW Grand Champion Ram Pair of rams, milk teeth, shorn, no more than 2 cm wool and dropped after 1 st August Symbah Trophy Ram lamb dropped after 1 st April

6 Class 27 Class 28 Class 29 Class 30 Class 31 Class 32 Class 33 Class 34 NSW Champion Ewe The Lindsay Wright Memorial Class PD CW Region Novice ewe under 1½ years shorn (open to Horns) Ewe over 1 ½ years shorn suckling her own offspring Ewe under 1½ years NSW Reserve Champion Ewe Springwaters Trophy Ewe under 1½ years shorn, not more than 2 cm wool Ewe under 1½ years, machine shorn not more than 28 days prior and not less than 14 days before judging. STRICTLY NO TRIMMING Pair ewes under 1½ years, machine shorn, not more than 28 days prior and not less than 14 days before judging. STRICTLY NO TRIMMING Milk tooth ewe, shorn, not more than 2 cm, born after 1 st August Claremont Trophy Ewe lamb dropped after 1 st April GROUPS All sheep to be drawn from general classes. Class 35 NSW Mixed pair of the year, one ram and one ewe (open to Polls and Horns),, any wool length under 1 ½ years Class 36 Class 37 Class 38 APDA Trophy Group one ram and two ewes under 1½ years Armdale Trophy Group three rams, one in wool and two shorn, under 1½ years Sires progeny group. Three sheep with common sire, drawn from classes. Sire to be notified to Chief Steward prior to judging SUPREME EXHIBIT NSW Supreme Exhibit The supreme exhibit will be awarded from the Champion Ram and Champion Ewe of both breeds Most Successful Exhibitor Dorset Horns Mervyn Weston Trophy for the most successful exhibitor: Poll Dorset Hermes Trophy for best Strike Rate NOTES Notes and Conditions Exhibitors are expected to present their sheep in accordance with the generally accepted rules and regulations of showing. Security will be provided for those people arriving on Thursday, as well as Friday night when all exhibits are required to remain. The usual health regulations will apply. Please read and fill in the attached forms Novice: excludes any stud who has previously won first place ribbon in any class at a major show or a champion ribbon at a regional show. If clarification is required please contact secretary or chief steward.

7 30 TH ANNUAL NSW DORSET CHAMPIONSHIP DINNER Menu Proudly presented by; Cowra Show Society Bread Garlic/Herb Served to the centre of the table Mains (alternate) Honey Braised Lamb Shank with mash and vegetables Braised Beef Cheek with mash and vegetables *Special options available please enquire. Sweets (alternate) Warm Apple Crumble with vanilla custard Warm Mixed Berries Strudel with vanilla custard Complimentary Self-Serve Tea/Coffee on the Buffet Drinks can be purchased the bar June 17, pm for 7.00pm $35 per head Sovereign Inn Kendal St Cowra RSVP WITH PAYMENT BY FRIDAY MAY 2 ND 2016 PO Box 109 Cowra, NSW cowrashow@bigpond.com Fax:

8 2016 NSW DORSET CHAMPIONSHIPS presented by COWRA SHOW SOCIETY INC 17 TH & 18 TH JUNE 2016 ENTRY FORM STUD NAME (block letters).... ABN EXHIBITOR S NAME (block letters). SIGNATURE.. POSTAL ADDRESS (block letters). POST CODE. ADDRESS.. Entry restriction all exhibitors MUST complete the National Health Sheep Statement (SHS) including an Ovine Johne s Disease Section (enclosed with this form) and lodge it with the Secretary of the Cowra Show Society by the closing day of entry. Failure to lodge the SHS form will mean disqualification of the Exhibitor s entries. CLASS NO. NO. OF ENTRIES PARTICULARS OF EXHIBIT OFFICE USE TOTAL ENTRIES ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY 2 MAY 2016 TOTAL NO. OF ENTRIES NO. OF DINNER TICKETS REQUIRED NO. OF PENS REQUIRED $20.00 PER ENTRY $10.00 PER NOVICE ENTRY $35.00 CHILDREN (under $15.00 BRUCELLOSIS ACCREDITED NO. & EXPIRY DATE $ $ $ $ NO. OF FEED PENS REQUIRED TOTAL COST $ FOR CATERING PURPOSES ONLY How many will be attending lunch on Saturday Sunday PAYMENT DETAILS: Cheques made payable to the Cowra Show Society Credit Cards: Mastercard Visa Card No..Expiry. Cardholder s Name Signature.... Direct Deposit: Westpac: BSB Acc. No Acc Name:Cowra Show Society

9 2016 NSW DORSET CHAMPIONSHIPS NOMINATION FORM MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2016 I hereby nominate Nominee s Name... Nominee s Signature... ENTRY FORM CHECKLIST 2016 NSW DORSET CHAMPIONSHIPS ALL EXHIBITORS TICK Have you included ORIGINAL ENTRY FORMS Have you included ALL ENTRY DETAILS Have you SIGNED ALL APPLICATIONS for ENTRY Have you included the appropriate ENTRY FEES Have you included the NATIONAL SHEEP HEALTH STATEMENT (SHS) Have you RSVP d for the DINNER ON FRIDAY NIGHT Have you given an indication of HOW MANY WILL BE ATTENDING LUNCH Please update any changes to your contact details here

10 NATIONAL SHEEP HEALTH STATEMENT (SHS) Completing this Sheep Health Statement (SHS) will assist prospective buyers to determine the suitability of these sheep for their enterprise. Although the SHS is voluntary in some states, it is mandatory in NSW and SA. (Version3, July 2013) Attached to accompanying PIC of the consignment NVD/Waybill No. property A: BIOSECURITY INFORMATION A1. All consigned sheep were born on the consignment property. A2. The number of different sources of sheep that have been INTRODUCED onto the consignment property in the last 5 years is: 0 (closed flock) Rams Only A3. All consigned sheep are from a property with a livestock biosecurity plan. (see note 1) If Yes, Property Plan Regional Biosecurity Plan...(name) B: FOOTROT / LICE / OVINE BRUCELLOSIS B1. To the best of my knowledge, all consigned sheep are from a flock free of VIRULENT FOOTROT. B2. To the best of my knowledge, all consigned sheep are from a flock free of LICE. B3. All consigned sheep are from a flock in an OVINE BRUCELLOSIS Scheme. If Yes, Flock Accreditation No. (except Qld)... Expiry Date.../... / C: OVINE JOHNE S DISEASE (OJD) C1. All consigned sheep are from a SheepMAP flock. (see note 2) If yes, Status:... Year commenced in SheepMAP:... C2. All consigned sheep are from a flock with a negative test for OJD. (see note 3) If Yes, which test? Faecal 350 within the past 24 months Abattoir 500 within the past 24 months Abattoir 150 within the past 12 months Other (see note 4)... C3. To the best of my knowledge, all consigned sheep are from a flock not infected or suspected of being infected with OJD. (see note 5) C4. All consigned lambs are T tag lambs. (see note 6) C5. (a) All consigned sheep are Approved Vaccinates. (see note 7) (b) If Yes, I have been continuously vaccinating all retained lambs in the consignment flock for OJD for... years. C6. Sheep INTRODUCED onto the consignment property in the last 5 years were from a flock with: (see notes 2,3 and 7 - multiple answers may be applicable) SheepMAP accreditation Negative Faecal 350 Negative Abattoir 500 Negative Abattoir 150 All Approved Vaccinates Unknown status Other (see note 8)... D: TREATMENT INFORMATION OF CONSIGNED SHEEP Treatment Product Last Treatment External Parasite Treatment Month... Year... Internal Parasite Treatment Month... Year... Vaccination (other than OJD) Month... Year... E: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (optional - see note 9) F: DECLARATION (see note 10) I (full name):... Address:... declare that, I am the owner and/or person responsible for the husbandry of the sheep in this consignment and all the information on this Sheep Health Statement is true and correct: Signed:... Date:... /... / Phone Number:... Fax number/ ... Producers are advised to retain appropriate records to support this declaration. Persons making false statements may be liable under fair trading and other relevant state legislation.

11 NATIONAL SHEEP HEALTH STATEMENT Explanatory Notes NOTE 1: Biosecurity Plan: Agreed actions and activities of farms and/or producers to prevent the incursion of animal disease(s) into a flock or onto a property. It may outline measures including (but not limited to) conditions on sheep movements into the area, vaccine policy and response to disease detection. These plans can be at a property or regional level and can cover a range of diseases. The National Farm Biosecurity Reference Manual for Grazing Livestock Production and regional biosecurity plan guidelines can be used to develop plans. NOTE 2: SheepMAP: An audited quality assurance program incorporating a property biosecurity plan, animal health risk assessment, testing, and movement controls that provide a source of low risk animals. (Note: level of testing varies depending on status.) NOTE 3: Faecal 350: A test of 350 representative sheep over 2 years of age (or all sheep over 2 years of age in smaller flocks) by Pooled Faecal Culture (PFC) or equivalent test in pools of up to 50 sheep. The sheep must have been on the property for at least 2 years. Abattoir 500: At least 500 sheep, over 2 years of age, have been submitted to an abattoir in the past 24 months, in 1 or more lots, have been examined and all found negative for OJD. The sheep must have been on the property for at least 2 years. Abattoir 150: At least 150 sheep, over 2 years of age, have been submitted to an abattoir in the past 12 months, in 1 or more lots, have been examined and all found negative for OJD. The sheep must have been on the property for at least 2 years. NOTE 4: Other: Post mortem examination by a SheepMAP vet with no indication of OJD, or other negative test. NOTE 5: Infected Flocks: A flock which is infected with OJD, and there is evidence of, or likely potential for, transmission of infection within the flock and the flock has not met the requirements for resolution of infection in accordance with the current National OJD Standard Definitions, Rules and Guidelines (SDR&Gs). Suspected of being infected: A flock is suspected of being infected with OJD if the owner has reasonable grounds to believe that the flock has been exposed to OJD infection or that OJD may exist in the flock, based on: - trace back or trace forward contact with an infected flock - contact with OJD contaminated land or facilities - a positive Johne s disease screening test, e.g. abattoir monitoring or blood (ELISA) test - is a neighbour of an infected flock unless there is an effective biosecurity barrier - clinical signs of OJD, or - advice from the relevant state agricultural department. AND the flock has not met the requirements for resolution of suspicion in accordance with the SDR&Gs. NOTE 6: T tag (terminal) lamb: A lamb which is to be slaughtered before it cuts its first permanent teeth and is identified by an NLIS (sheep) T tag. The T tag may be a requirement for trading into some areas. NOTE 7: Approved Vaccinate: A sheep that is identified by an NLIS (sheep) V tag and is: - vaccinated with an approved OJD vaccine by 16 weeks of age, or - vaccinated with an approved OJD vaccine after 16 weeks of age, when the flock: o was in the SheepMAP, or o had undertaken a negative Faecal 350 test in the two (2) years preceding the vaccination, or o had a Negative Abattoir 500 status at the time of vaccination. NOTE 8: Other: This could include sheep sourced from historical Low Prevalence Areas (LPA), or sheep that previously had an ABC score higher than 4, or were from an area with a regional biosecurity plan. NOTE 9: Additional information: A producer may wish to add additional information pertaining to the consignment and/or consignment flock that is not covered by answering the listed questions. Examples may include historical tests or prevalence areas for OJD, history of OJD vaccination if not continuous, worm resistance test results, where introduced sheep were sourced from, blood lines, micron, breed society, etc. NOTE 10: Declaration: Signing this declaration has legal significance. Regulatory authorities may take legal action, and purchasers may seek damages for any information that is incorrect. Before signing you must be satisfied you understand all elements of the document, and these explanatory notes. For more information on biosecurity or diseases go to

12 OJD: The national Sheep Health Statement July 2013 Primefact 940 Second edition Samantha Allan, Senior Veterinary Officer, Animal Biosecurity, Tamworth The national Sheep Health Statement is the key to understanding OJD risk when trading sheep. Since it was first diagnosed in Australia in 1980, ovine Johne s disease (OJD) has proven to be a costly disease. It spreads slowly, is difficult to detect early on, reduces weight gain and wool production and can kill up to 10% of adult sheep each year if left unmanaged. What is the national Sheep Health Statement (SHS)? The SHS is a formal document, signed by the seller. It accompanies a mob of sheep and provides a prospective buyer with relevant health information on OJD, footrot, ovine brucellosis, lice and information about treatments that the sheep may have received, e.g. drenches and vaccinations. It is a valuable biosecurity tool which: gives sellers the opportunity to promote the health assurance of their sheep, and allows buyers to assess health risks and buy wisely so that they can minimise the risk of introducing OJD or other diseases into their flock and district. The SHS cannot provide a full history of the sheep that are being offered for sale. The SHS can help purchasers assess the risk of a consignment of sheep having OJD by highlighting: measures taken to reduce risk (such as vaccination), measures taken to assess risk (such as testing), and possible sources of risk such as multiple or risky introductions to the home flock. If in doubt, ask for more information before you buy. Where has it come from? The national SHS was produced at the request of the sheep industry. Its purpose is to make sheep trading easier and less risky by providing a nationally consistent declaration for sheep health. It was developed after consultation with a range of stakeholders. The SHS Form The use of the SHS for sheep movements within NSW is voluntary from 1 July The SHS is an approved vendor declaration for footrot in NSW and must accompany all sheep entering NSW. Note. The national SHS cannot be used as a Transported Stock Statement or NLIS document. Under fair trading legislation producers have a duty of care to complete statements accurately. False declarations could leave a seller liable to legal action. There are also heavy penalties under stock diseases legislation for providing false or misleading information. How do I know if my flock is infected with OJD? Your flock is infected if, for example: the flock tests positive on the Pooled Faecal Culture (dung) test, or individual animals in the flock are diagnosed as infected by post-mortem and laboratory testing. Detailed information can be found in the Standard Definitions Guidelines and Rules document available at

13 OJD: The national sheep health statement How do I know if my flock is suspected of being infected with OJD? Your flock is suspected of being infected if, for example: it contains animals which came from an infected flock, or animals from the flock are found to be infected on another property within 12 months of moving there, or animals from the flock are found in the abattoir to be infected, or a veterinarian or a laboratory has reported that your flock is likely to be infected, or animals from the flock have been grazing on infected land, or there are animals over 12 months of age in the flock which have symptoms suggestive of OJD, such as scouring, ill-thrift and deaths, and no other cause has been identified. Your flock could also be suspected of being infected if it is next door to an infected flock, especially if the neighbouring flock has been infected for some time. In this circumstance your flock is very much at risk of being exposed to infection, and veterinary advice should be sought. What does Section A tell me? Section A provides biosecurity information about the property the consigned sheep have come from, including whether the consigned sheep were bred on the consignment property, does the property have a biosecurity plan and how sheep are introduced to the consignment property. What does Section B tell me? Section B contains information about the footrot, lice and ovine brucellosis status of the flock of origin of the consigned sheep. What does Section C tell me? Section C offers information about the OJD risk of the consignment sheep. SheepMAP is a voluntary program designed to minimise the risk of participating flocks being, or becoming, infected with OJD. The program is based on a combination of biosecurity, testing, and vaccination. Assurance increases according to the level gained in the program. Tests that gain credits for negative results include Faecal 350, and abattoir inspection of 500 sheep or 150 adult sheep that are representative of the flock. The results of these tests are valid for a period of 24 months for assurance purposes. OJD vaccination works by stimulating the animal s immune system, which means that if a vaccinated animal is exposed to OJD infection, it is far less likely to get sick and die, and most vaccinated animals will shed significantly fewer bacteria in the dung. If sheep are vaccinated before 16 weeks of age or certified as being vaccinated before exposure to the OJD bacteria, they are classified as approved vaccinates. This provides good protection against OJD. Essentially, the more approved vaccinates in a flock the better, so greater assurance is provided by ongoing whole flock vaccination. What does Section D tell me? Section D allows recording of any treatments given to the consignment sheep. This includes drenches, vaccines and fly/lice treatments. What does Section E tell me? Section E allows the vendor to record additional information about the consignment sheep not covered in the previous sections. This could include Historical test results or previous prevalence area for OJD prior to 1 July Worm resistance test results Sources of introduced sheep Blood line, micron etc What other questions should I ask the seller about OJD? As the SHS cannot give a full history it is valuable to make further inquiries about flock history and OJD management. If the consignment sheep were not bred on the property from which they were consigned, you need to check carefully on their history to understand any risk they may pose. The more you know about the consignment sheep, the better you are able to determine whether or not they are a good investment, not just for you, but also for your neighbours and your local district. 2NSW Department of Primary Industries, July 2013

14 OJD: The national sheep health statement Section F Section F is the declaration that the information provided on the statement is true and correct. Persons completing a sheep health statement should ensure that they hold all documentation required to support any assurance claims made on the statement. Making a false declaration may render you liable to legal action. What s in it for me? The SHS provides a means for restocker sellers to promote sheep with a high level of health assurance. The Statement provides a means for prospective buyers of restocker sheep to assess the biosecurity risk a line of sheep represents to their own flock. I m selling sheep soon where can I get a Sheep Health Statement to fill in? You can download the form electronically from: or ask your agent for a copy, or ask your Local Land Services Further information For more information go to Acknowledgments Primefact 940 First Edition For updates go to State of New South Wales through the Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services You may copy, distribute and otherwise freely deal with this publication for any purpose, provided that you attribute the NSW Department of Primary Industries as the owner. Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is based on knowledge and understanding at the time of writing (July 2013). However, because of advances in knowledge, users are reminded of the need to ensure that information upon which they rely is up to date and to check currency of the information with the appropriate officer of the Department of Primary Industries or the user s independent adviser. Published by the NSW Department of Primary Industries. TRIM INT13/9079 3NSW Department of Primary Industries, July 2013