Fairgrounds Rules - Gallatin County, Montana

VIC within 10 days prior to entry into Montana by calling 1-406-444-2976. All out-of-state horses must also be
accompanied by a negative Equine Infectious Anemia test (Coggins), current within 12 months. All animals coming into
Montana from a Brand Inspection area and animals coming into Gallatin County from within the State, must have a
current Brand Inspection. Animals that develop a disease condition while on the Fairgrounds are to be handled in
accordance with the directive of the attending veterinarian.
8. DRUG TESTING: The Gallatin County Fair Board reserves the right to have any animals entered in the Fair tested for
drugs. Any animal found with drugs will be disqualified and premiums withheld. Any drugs being used for medical
purposes must be registered with local veterinarian prior to show.
VIII. BARN RULES
1. The Gallatin County Fair Board is dedicated to the responsible care of animals and to the production of safe and
wholesome food. We believe there are scientific and philosophical reasons for people to employ sound animal
husbandry practices. Abuse and neglect of animals is irrational, counter-productive and goes against these husbandry
practices. Fairgrounds management requires that animals be handled in a proper and ethical manner in accordance
with accepted modern animal husbandry and scientific practices. In addition, adequate care, including watering,
feeding, and comfort, should be appropriately provided to all animals. Any individual treating an animal in any other
manner will be dismissed from the grounds.
2. Livestock are allowed only in the barn area or arenas on the Fairgrounds.
3. Please take every precaution to have control of your animal at all times.
4. Barn alleys must be kept free of obstacles. If extra feed or tack items are kept in the alley, please keep them next to
stall and out of way.
5. Animals may not be tied in the barn alley. All grooming and tacking up must be done in your stalls or outside of the
barn.
6. There is a wash-rack available - please do not wash livestock in the barn alley or outside the barns. This creates
muddy areas for both people and animals.
7. Please use caution when leading your animals through the barn. Remember there are people and other animals using
that same area. Animals tied or penned in the barn can sometimes become aggressive. If animal is lead down the
center of the alley rather then next to other animals, accidents may be avoided.
8. The Fairgrounds staff checks barns after each event, but it is always wise to check your area for any possible dangers
present such as broken boards, nails or staples. If you find something that needs attention, please contact
Fairgrounds staff immediately.
9. If your animal is to remain in the barn overnight be sure to check that he is secured and won’t be found wandering the
Fairgrounds in the morning. The owner is required to leave a phone number where you can be reached in case of an
emergency.
10. Barn litter is to be placed in areas designated for that purpose. Each barn has an area at each end, just outside doors
(look for signs).
11. Signs may be put up in barns, provided all nails, staples, tacks, etc. are removed when you leave.
12. A brand inspection is required on all livestock coming in from outside of Gallatin County. Health papers should be in
order if you are coming from outside of Montana. Montana State Brand Inspectors may be on the grounds at any time
and require these from you.
13. Any animal dying on the grounds must be taken immediately to Montana State University for necropsy.
14. If you need to clean your livestock trailer, please do it in the area provided, not in the parking lots.
15. Camping is allowed in specified areas. Full RV hookups are available. Please check with Fairgrounds staff if you wish
to stay overnight on the Fairgrounds. Electrical cords for RV's may not be run out of barns.
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