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TRADE HOOF & CARCASE COMPETITION
ROYAL EASTER SHOW
26 MARCH - 8 APRIL 2015
FEES All Fees include GST
A DIVISION OF THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NSW (RAS) ABN 69 793 644 351
Offline Processing Fee $20 per Exhibitor*
Single Classes
APPLICATION FOR ENTRY
RAS Members $115 per Entry
Non-members $135 per Entry
ENTRIES CLOSE 5PM FRIDAY 30 JANUARY 2015
TAX INVOICE
INSTRUCTIONS
* AN ADDITIONAL OFFLINE PROCESSING FEE OF $20 (INCL. GST) APPLIES PER EXHIBITOR WHERE ONE OR MORE APPLICATIONS FOR ENTRY ARE SUBMITTED
OUTSIDE THE RAS‟ ONLINE ENTRY FACILITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE SUBMITTED BY POST OR BY HAND. Emailed or faxed Applications for Entry
NOT permitted.
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ATTACH the National Cattle Health Statement with this Application for Entry.
Health Declaration Forms not received by 5pm Friday 30 January 2015 will result in entries not being processed.
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DO NOT ATTACH registration certificates. These will be required at inspection.
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POST this Application, with payment, to the CATTLE Section, Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, Locked Bag 4317, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127.
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Faxed Applications for Entry will not be accepted. Entry Fees are payable with application.
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For telephone inquiries and to obtain copies of the RAS General Regulations, please contact the Cattle Section on 02 9704 1133 or email
[email protected]. RAS General Regulations are available at www.sydneyroyal.com.au
In order for Exhibitors to claim the RAS Member discount on Entry Fees for this Competition, Membership subscriptions must be paid and accepted by the RAS before
entering this Competition and the Membership Name must be: (i) where the Exhibitor is a single Person, the Exhibitor Name; (ii) where the Exhibitor is more than
one Person or a partnership, one of the Persons forming that partnership; or (iii) where the Exhibitor is a firm or company, the Authorised Contact
Person/Representative of that firm or company. Members who are not financial at the time of submitting their Entry Fees will not be eligible for the entry discount.
Join now and the RAS will waive the joining fee!* Visit www.rasnsw.com.au/members to join or renew your Membership online. Please use Promotional
Code CATTLE23 when applying online for your membership in order to deduct the joining fee.
Visit www.rasnsw.com.au/members for more information on Membership or call 02 9704 1144.
* Save $95 on the Adult joining fee. Entry Fee reductions are dependent upon Class(es) being entered.
EXHIBITOR DETAILS
This name will appear in the 2015 Trade Hoof & Carcase Catalogue.
Exhibitor Name:
If are entering Exhibits under a partnership, place the same name at the beginning of each partnership E.g. “Smith, Jones & Clarke” & “Smith, Taylor & Johns.”
Authorised Contact Person:
Postal address:
Town:
State:
Daytime No:
(
)
Fax:
(
)
Postcode:
Mobile:
Email:
Fitter‟s name:
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Please indicate if this Application for Entry is made by an Exhibitor which is a School or by an authorised School teacher/representative on behalf of the
Exhibitor who is a student at the School
RAS MEMBERSHIP
I am a financial RAS of NSW member for the 2014/2015 financial membership year:
RAS Membership Name: …………………………………………………………………………………………
EXHIBITOR DECLARATION
 YES
Please do not supply the card number.
RAS Membership no.
If entering as part of a business enterprise, please provide your ABN and tick whether or not you are registered for GST.
I, the above-named Exhibitor, apply to enter the
Exhibit on this Application for Entry as:
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 NO
a hobbyist or a private recreational pursuit
OR
I, the above-named Exhibitor, apply to enter
the Exhibit on this Application for Entry as:
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part of a business enterprise
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I, the above-named Exhibitor,
am registered for GST:
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YES
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NO
ABN:
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Information provided by Exhibitors is used by the RAS to organise, process and conduct Competitions. Information may be collected electronically, via telephone or
paper based and will be held securely. By providing personal information, including but not limited to the Exhibitors name, company name and ABN, current address,
telephone or mobile phone number, email address, or information concerning their Exhibit (including the name and description of the Exhibit), the Exhibitor consents
to their personal information being used for this purpose including this information being made available to RAS sponsors, RAS Foundation, breed societies, the
media, the public, promotional purposes, archival purposes, published in RAS publications and could be made available to third parties for the purpose of promoting
the RAS or the Competition, or as otherwise required by law. The Exhibitors details will be handled in accordance with the RAS of NSW Privacy Policy, a copy of
which is available at www.sydneyroyal.com.au. Exhibitors have the right of access to and alteration of personal information containing themselves in accordance with
Privacy Laws. This may be done by contacting the Coordinator of the Competition, the RAS Privacy Officer on (02) 9704 1111, or in writing to the RAS, Locked Bag
4317, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127. The RAS may publish the results of any disciplinary proceedings against Exhibitors in accordance with the RAS General
Regulations. Should there be any complaints in relation to any of the RAS‟ processes and policies, the complainant should contact the RAS directly on (02) 9704
1111. All complaints will be dealt in accordance with the RAS Complaints Handling Procedure. (Tick ONLY if applicable).
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Please do not send me further generic information or materials from the RAS, or its affiliates.
Please do not publish any personal contact details in any RAS or related publications in connection with the 2015 Trade Hoof & Carcase Competition.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
The Exhibitor (or parent/guardian where under 18 years) MUST SIGN this Application.
I, (print name)........................................................................................................................, hereby: (i) apply to enter the following Exhibits subject to the
terms and conditions set out in the RAS General Regulations, the Special Trade Hoof & Carcase Regulations, and the 2015 Cattle Schedule (collectively called the
"Regulations"), and I agree to be bound by these Regulations and the conditions detailed in this Application for Entry; (ii) certify that the information contained in
this Application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge; and (iii) certify that each animal Exhibited by me or by my child/children/ward is duly registered and
is my property absolutely or is under my absolute control and I have permission to Exhibit the animal. I hold the RAS exempt from any liability in the event of any
loss from any cause whatsoever, whether it be in implied or express form.
SIGNATURE OF EXHIBITOR: ......................................................................
(If signing on behalf of a Company, state role held i.e. Director, Secretary).
ROLE: ……………………………………………………………
DATE: ....................
NOTE: ANY INCORRECT INFORMATION OR INFORMATION THAT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION FOR ENTRY
COULD RESULT IN IMMEDIATE EVICTION FROM THE SHOWGROUND AND/OR DISCPLINARY ACTION.
HEALTH REGULATIONS
BOVINE JOHNE’S DISEASE
The cattle originate from the following BJD Zone/Area -
 PROTECTED ZONE
 FREE ZONE
 BEEF PROTECTED AREA
 MANAGEMENT AREA
The cattle originate from a herd with a status of -
 INFECTED  SUSPECT  NON-ASSESSED  CHECK TESTED  BEEF ONLY  TESTED TO MAP STANDARD
 TESTED 4YO  MN1  MN2  MN3  BEEF PROTECTED AREA BEEF CATTLE (NON-ASSESSED) ELIGIBLE FOR THE
PROTECTED ZONE
All Beef Cattle originating from the Management Area (please refer to the revised BJD zones/areas map) must have a BJD assessment status of
either MN1, MN2, MN3, Beef Only, Check Tested, Tested to MAP Standard or Tested 4yo.
In addition please complete the National Cattle Health Statement and return with your entry to the Coordinator, Cattle Section, Royal
Agricultural Society of NSW, Locked Bag 4317, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, 2127 by 5pm Friday 30 January 2015.
PESTIVIRUS (BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHOEA VIRUS)
All animals entered for competition in the Beef Cattle Classes, including calves at foot, must have been tested for Pestivirus and certified as non PI
(Persistently Infected).
 Please tick to indicate that all animals listed on this Application for Entry have been tested for Pestivirus and certified as non PI animals.
In addition a signed Veterinary Certificate or Laboratory Report, listing animals and their identification to verify this must accompany the
Application for Entry. Animals previously tested and certified as non PI animals are not required to be re-tested, however certification must be
supplied.
MSA ( MEAT STANDARDS AUSTRALIA) REGISTRATION
All Exhibitors in the Trade Hoof & Carcase Competition are required to be MSA registered. For more information go to www.mla.com.au/msa
To register online go to http://registerproducer.msagrading.com.au
MSA Registration Number
EXHIBIT DETAILS
UNLIMITED ENTRIES IN THE TRADE HOOF AND CARCASE COMPETITION.
NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED DEPENDANT ON NUMBERS RECEIVED. DATE OF NOMINATION RECEIPT MAY BE USED IN BALLOTING PROCESS.
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT NAME
BREEDER’S NAME
BREED
SEX
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Male
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Female
SEX
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Male
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Female
SEX
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Male
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Female
SIRE
DAM
PIC NO. – Property
where last held
EXHIBIT 2
EXHIBIT NAME
BREEDER’S NAME
BREED
SIRE
DAM
PIC NO. – Property
where last held
EXHIBIT 3
EXHIBIT NAME
BREEDER’S NAME
BREED
SIRE
DAM
PIC NO. – Property
where last held
EXHIBIT 4
EXHIBIT NAME
BREEDER’S NAME
BREED
SEX
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Male
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Female
SEX
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Male
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Female
SEX
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Male
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Female
SIRE
DAM
PIC NO. – Property
where last held
EXHIBIT 5
EXHIBIT NAME
BREEDER’S NAME
BREED
SIRE
DAM
PIC NO. – Property
where last held
EXHIBIT 6
EXHIBIT NAME
BREEDER’S NAME
BREED
SIRE
DAM
PIC NO. – Property
where last held
CHECKLIST FOR TRADE HOOF & CARCASE APPLICATION FOR ENTRY
Have you read the 2015 Cattle Schedule to familiarise yourself with regulations, classes and all necessary information for the 2015
Sydney Royal Cattle Show, and signed the Conditions of Entry?
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Have you provided all Exhibitor Information on the Exhibitor Details section?
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Have you provided RAS Membership details where applicable?
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Have you completed the ABN and GST questions?
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Have you read the Privacy Act Statement?
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Have you read, signed and dated the Conditions of Entry?
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Have you completed the NATIONAL CATTLE HEALTH STATEMENT to return with Application of Entry by 5pm Friday 30
January 2015
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Have you included a signed Veterinary Certificate or Laboratory Report to certify that all animals entered have been tested for
Pestivirus and are certified as non PI (Persistently Infected) animals?
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Are you MSA registered and have you provided your MSA Registration Number?
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Have you provided all information for the Classes you wish to enter?
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Have you supplied the PIC (Property Identification Code) for each Exhibit?
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Have you included the $20 Offline Processing Fee per Exhibitor in your payment?
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Have you completed the Payment Details Section and Summary of Fees?
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DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this publication is gathered for the purpose of providing information to our Exhibitors and Show patrons. The
information is a compilation of information provided by third parties and the RAS does not warrant its accuracy and advises that any such information may be
subject to change or amendment occurring at any time and thereby making the information incorrect. Subject to the RAS‟ legal obligations and responsibilities. If
you require confirmation of any information please telephone the RAS coordinator responsible for the particular information or the RAS switchboard on (02) 9704
1111.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
VENDOR DECLARATIONS
All Exhibitors must present a completed NATIONAL VENDOR DECLARATION and MSA VENDOR DECLARATION at the start of Weighing and Scanning in
order to process the Exhibit for the competition. Failure to present completed DECLARATIONS will result in the Exhibit not being processed.
HEALTH DECLARATIONS
Exhibitors MUST complete the NATIONAL CATTLE HEALTH STATEMENT and post this document with their Application(s) for Entry to the RAS Cattle
section by 5pm Friday 30 January 2015.
If your Herd Health Status changes between the closing Day of Entry and the start of the Show, you are required to notify the RAS Cattle Section of this
change in status. It is the obligation of the Exhibitor to notify the RAS of any Herd Health Status changes.
Health certificates not received by 5pm Friday 30 January 2015 result in entries not being processed.
Please assist us in this matter by making sure that you return your Health Declaration Forms by the required date.
UNETHICAL CONDUCT AND PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES
Unethical conduct and prohibited substances are governed by the RAS General Regulations. Breach of the General Regulations may result in immediate
expulsion from the Showground and/or disciplinary action. The RAS General Regulations can be found at www.sydneyroyal.com.au
STALLING REQUESTS
The RAS will allocate stalling for Exhibits. Stalling of Cattle is done in accordance with Health status and regulations.
If you wish to be stalled adjacent to another Exhibitor, please indicate their name & Stud Name:
Name: _______________________________________________Stud Name: ______________________________________________________
GROOMING FRAME
There allocated areas for grooming frames with access to power. Grooming frames will be permitted in these areas only. A $100 fine applies to Exhibitors
responsible for Grooming frames situated outside authorised areas. Restrictions will be placed on the allocation of grooming frames dependant on the number
of cattle Exhibits per Exhibitor.
PARKING
Exhibitors, please complete the Hill Road (P5-C) Parking Form to book parking and submit, with payment, to the Parking Coordinator - Cattle Section RAS.
ACCOMMODATION
In order to meet Fire and Safety Regulations, the number of Exhibitors permitted to be accommodated overnight in Cattle Pavilion lofts is a maximum of 3
persons only per loft at any one time. This will be strictly enforced at all times.
Where multiple Exhibitors are stalled in a row (notionally 10 head of cattle) they will be required to share the allocated loft accommodation.
The RAS arranges for temporary huts, supplementary to existing Lofts allocated within the Cattle Section, to accommodate Cattle Exhibitors for a fee of
$95.00 per Hut per night, maximum 4 people per Hut.
Exhibitors that will not have access to sufficient accommodation spaces in lofts have the opportunity to book and pay for additional accommodation onsite.
These huts are provided on a „user pays‟ basis. The huts are bare of any equipment. To apply for on-site accommodation, fill in the Application for
Accommodation and return to the Cattle Coordinator by Friday 27 February 2015. Do not send payment with this application. Hut fees are payable only
upon RAS‟ notification to the Exhibitor of hut allocations.
SUMMARY OF FEES (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE EXHIBITOR)
TYPE
QTY
FEE (GST INCLUSIVE)
AMOUNT
OFFICE USE ONLY
RAS Members
@ $20.00 per Exhibitor
If you, the Exhibitor, has entered the Trade Hoof & Carcase
Competitions with more than one offline Application for Entry,
make payment on one Application for Entry only and in the
Amount column for other Applications for Entry, write “OTHER
FORM ”
@ $115 per Steer/Heifer Entry
$
2131/2046
Non-Members
@ $135 per Steer/Heifer Entry
$
2131/2048
Grooming Frame Space Request
@ $80 per frame space
$
2131/2095
Offline Processing Fee
1
TOTAL FEE ENCLOSED
PAYMENT DETAILS
$20.00
2199/2860
$
Please retain a copy of this Application for Entry for your records. Upon receipt of payment, this will become a tax invoice.
I enclose a cheque/money order payable to Royal Agricultural Society of NSW for: $ …………………………….
NAME OF DRAWER/PAYER: ……………………………………………………………………………………………
Please debit my:
 Visa  MasterCard  AMEX
DATE: …………………………….
for $ ………………………… SECURITY CODE
CARD NUMBER
CARDHOLDER‟S NAME: …………………………………………………………………………………………………
A 3 or 4 digit number on the signature
panel on the back of your card.
CARD EXPIRY DATE
M
M
Y
Y
CARDHOLDER‟S SIGNATURE: ……………………………………………………
Your credit card details above will be used solely for the purpose of arranging payment and any associated activity relating to the provision of this facility.
The information will remain confidential at all times.