Exhibition Rules

Exhibition Requirements

Registration & Recordkeeping

Exhibitions must be registered
Each exhibition where animals owned by two or more people are brought together for competition or public display must register with the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) at least 20 days prior to the exhibition. Registration is free and simply lets ODA know that the exhibition is happening.

Keep Records of Animals and Exhibitors
Exhibition organizers are responsible for maintaining records of all animals present at the exhibition. These records include animal identification, contact information for the exhibitor, and the physical address from which the animal originated immediately prior to the exhibition. Animals originating from outside of Oregon are also required to present a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI). Records must be kept for 90 days after the exhibition and must be made available to ODA in the event of a disease outbreak.

General Health Requirements

Work with a Veterinarian
Each exhibition must work with at least one veterinarian who is involved in the planning of the event. During the exhibition, at least one designated veterinarian must be available to provide veterinary care if necessary but does not need to be present at the exhibition unless needed.

Provide an Isolation Area and have a Plan to Use It
Exhibition organizers must provide a designated isolation area for livestock showing signs of disease. The area must be away from other livestock, with limited access to authorized personnel only.

Promote Good Hygiene at Exhibitions Open to the Public
Organizers of exhibitions open to the public must provide accessible hand-washing stations near livestock areas and post signs warning visitors about potential illness from animals, especially for vulnerable groups.

Additional Requirements

Follow Disease-Specific Requirements
Influenza susceptible animals (poultry, waterfowl, dairy cattle, and swine) must be housed separately and not share space with other influenza susceptible species. Lactating dairy cattle must be milked in areas inaccessible to the public, or with a 10-foot barrier. Waterfowl cannot be given open containers of water, except for drinking, and containers must be small enough to prevent entry.

Follow Official Identification Requirements (Starting January 1, 2027)
Starting January 1, 2027, sheep, goats, cattle, and swine present at exhibitions must have official identification. Learn more about official identification