PSGHS: Biosecurity at Shows and Sales

As you prepare to attend shows and sales, please remember these important biosecurity rules.
Following them helps protect your flock or herd and maintain your MV/CAE accreditation.

Before You Travel

• Accredited animals must not mix with non‑accredited animals.
• Do not transport accredited and non‑accredited animals together (unless there are solid partitions and separate ramps).
• Clean and disinfect trailers, pens and crates before use.

At Shows and Sales

• Keep accredited animals separate at all times:
  
  • Sheep: 2 metres.
  • Goats: 3 metres.
• Or use a solid barrier (minimum 2m for sheep, 3m for goats).
• Shared airspace is only allowed for short stays (up to 10 days).
• Animals must have a current Health Status Report.

Reduce Disease Risk

• No nose‑to‑nose contact with non‑accredited animals.
• Do not share equipment or tup taxis with non-accredited animals. Tup taxis should be thoroughly disinfected between animals of differing health status.
• Do not house accredited and non‑accredited animals in the same airspace.
• Do not graze accredited animals on fields used by non‑accredited stock in the last 7 days.

Returning Home

Your animals will lose accredited status if:

• They had contact with non‑accredited animals, or
• Biosecurity rules were not followed.

If contact happens:

• Isolate the animal immediately.
• Testing and waiting periods will apply.
• Failure to follow rules can lead to suspension of accreditation.

Please Remember

Good biosecurity protects your stock and other members.
Shows and sales are higher‑risk places so it is important to take extra care.

If you are unsure, contact the PSGHS Team before the event.

Posted by SRUC Veterinary Services on 21/07/2026