ODA : Frequently Asked Questions : Exhibitions : State of Oregon

Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 603-011-1000 defines livestock for the purposes of these exhibition rules to include all vertebrate animals in captivity other than fish. Based on this definition, any exhibition where captive animals are present must be registered with ODA and follow the exhibition regulations.

The owner or manager of a facility where an exhibition will occur is responsible for ensuring that all exhibitions that occur at the facility are registered with ODA at least 20 days prior to the event. It is the responsibility of the exhibition organizer to ensure compliance with all other applicable regulations

The exhibition rules apply to any exhibition where livestock are present, and all livestock at the exhibition. Even if some livestock that are present are not being exhibited (e.g. a petting zoo separate from the show animals), all animals present must comply with these requirements.

OAR 603-011-0151 defines an exhibition as an event where livestock owned by two or more persons are brought to one location for judging, competition, performance, or display. If all of the livestock present at the rodeo (including pickup horses, and any other livestock used) are from a single owner, then these rules would not apply.

No. An exhibition is defined as an event where livestock from two or more persons are brought together for the purpose of judging, competition, performance or display. Practices, trainings, open rides, and trail rides do not meet this definition and therefore do not need to be registered.

Each exhibition needs to have a designated area, away from the other animals, where an animal suspected of being ill can be moved. If there are no stalls or corals available at the event, you can isolate an animal to their own trailer or a designated trailer, but they need to be moved away from other animals, and the veterinarian of record needs to be contacted.

The veterinarian of record does not need to be on site during the event. The exhibition rules require that event organizers consult a veterinarian in the planning of the event, and that veterinarian (or multiple veterinarians) agree to be on call for the duration of the exhibition. In the event multiple veterinarians are used, particularly for extended events, at least one veterinarian must be available each day of the event.

No. The exhibition organizer is required to maintain the required documentation for 90 days after the completion of the exhibition, but they are not required to do any follow up with owners or submit those records to ODA. In the event that an animal that participated in the event may later be involved in a disease outbreak, ODA would contact the event organizers to obtain the records needed to determine exposures that may have occurred at the event.

No, but you do need to be available for emergency calls during the duration of the event.

Examine the animal and if you suspect a reportable disease, contact the State Veterinarian 503-986-4711. A veterinarian with the State Veterinarian’s office will help you decide on testing and facilitate sample submission. They will also assist with next steps.

No, although they are supposed to consult with the designated veterianrian in the planning of the event, the event organizers are responsible for making sure they follow the rules. The designated veterianrian just needs to be available for emergencies during the event.

No, ODA will trace the horses that were exposed at the event if they have left the facility. Your responsibility ends once the event is over.

Yes, this could be one of the initial signs of many diseases that are reportable in Oregon, such as Influenza or Equine Herpesvirus. Contact the State Veterinarian at 503-986-4711. A veterinarian with the State Veterinarian's office will help you decide on testing and facilitate sample submission. They will also assist with next steps.

You can request a testing kit to have on hand by going to https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8175873/Veterinary-Sample-Kit-Request. If an animal is exhibiting signs of a potential reportable disease, please contact the State Veterinarian's Office at 503-986-4711 prior to submitting samples for testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ - Exhibition Organizers and Host Facilities

FAQ - Designated Veterinarians

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ - Exhibition Organizers and Host Facilities

The rules say they apply to livestock, what animals are considered "livestock"?

I manage a facility where exhibitions are hosted by other organizations. Who is responsible for ensuring that the rules are followed?

Our fair has multiple groups that are holding competitions (4H, FFA, Open Class, etc), as well as a petting zoo, do these rules apply to everyone?

I'm hosting a rodeo where all of the animals are provided by a single stock contractor. Do these rules apply?

We host practices at our arena. Do we need to register and if so, do we need to submit a registration for every practice?

What do you mean we need an isolation area? Can the isolation area be a horse trailer?

Does the veterinarian of record need to be on site?

Will the ODA be checking our records? Do we need to follow up with owners after the event

FAQ - Designated Veterinarians

If I am named as the veterinarian of record for an equine event, do I have to be on-site at the event?

What is my responsibility if I get called to the event for a sick animal?

Am I responsible for ensuring that the event organizer follows the exhibition rules, for example recordkeeping and designating an isolation area?

If an at the event tests positive for a reportable disease, such as EHV-1, do I have to track and follow the exposed horses after the event?

Do I need to contact the state veterinarian if an animal has a fever at the event?

How do I obtain supplies for influenza, EHV-1 or other testing from ODA?