Those interested in consigning to the 2007 Virginia Bred Ewe Sale can contact Corey Childs or print out the online Consignment Form. All consignment forms are due by October 1, 2007.
 
The Virginia Bred Ewe and Lamb Show and Sale is sponsored by the Virginia Sheep Producers Association. Catalogs can be requested by e-mail and will be sent as soon as available.
 
 
Rules and Regulations  

1. A straight across the board sale charge of 10% for in-state and 11% for out-of-state consignors will be used for the sale. A $20 non-refundable consignment fee will count towards the 10% member or 11% non-member charge. An additional $3.00 fee per head will be required to cover the cost of Ultra Sound testing.
    
   
2. All mature ewes must be guaranteed bred. All yearling ewes which test positively bred through the Ultra Sound will be sold guaranteed bred as of the date of sale. No further guarantee is implied. If a yearling ewe is bred late or does not test positive through ultra sound, and does not lamb prior to April 20, 2008, the breeder is obligated to refund 20% of the purchase price.
    
   
3. Health papers - A health paper must accompany each ewe in order to qualify for interstate shipment. All sheep consigned from Virginia Certified Health Flocks need a certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Each individual animal must be identified by its identification tag or tattoo. All health certificates should include a statement from the inspecting veterinarian which reads:
    
   The flock has been inspected and has been found free of Scabies, Sore Mouth, Hoof Rot, and/or other infectious disease in the last 30 days.
    
   
4. Registration papers must be properly filled out with breeding information and submitted before numbering. No Papers - No Sell - No Exceptions. Any crossbred wether dams deemed of inappropriate type by the sale committee will not be sold.
    
   
5. Substitutes are permitted in the same class.
    
   
6. Poor quality sheep will be eliminated from the sale.
    
   
7. All sheep must be in desirable condition with fleeces not exceeding one inch in length.
    
   
8. Take-in for the ewes will be 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Friday the 26th. Animals will be numbered before the show begins. If necessary, upon request sheep can be taken in early on the 27th.
    
   
9. Bring your own bedding.
    
   
10. The sale begins at Sale Begins at 12:30 pm Sale order will be listed in catalog.
    

 
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