Especially for Exhibitors

As an exhibitor of sheep animals, you have a special role in the sheep industry. Youth shows are a part of the sheep industry that many people that are otherwise unfamiliar with livestock, come to see or read about in the newspapers. Because of this, some consumers may judge the entire sheep industry based on what they see happening at youth shows. If they see hardworking young adults doing their own work, following the rules and producing animals that will yield high quality products -- it gives them with a positive image of the entire beef industry. However, if they see youth that are not following the rules, or doing things that may negatively affect the quality of the products from the animal -- consumers may develop a negative image of the entire industry. That is why it is SO important that you, as an exhibitor, make ethical decisions and do everything you can do produce a high quality product.
Knowing, understanding and following the "Code of Showring Ethics", the guidelines and rules for the shows in which you exhibit, and proper health and quality assurance procedures with your livestock are important parts of being the kind of exhibitor that will give all consumers a positive image of the livestock industry. Review the information below and take the self-test at the end to test your knowledge in these areas.

Code of Showring Ethics.pdf