Beef Cattle Rules & Regulations

2025 Royal Beef Cattle Competititon

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair gratefully acknowledges the contribution from Masterfeeds for their overall sponsorship of the Beef Cattle Shows

2025 Royal Beef Committee

Chair: Ryan Briggs (Charolais)

Vice Chair: TBD

Past Chair: Chad Homer (Limousin)

Livestock Superintendent: Hugh Fletcher

Barn Manager: Mike Thomas, Eric Doran & Courtney Walker

Tie Out Coordinator: Murray Preece

IMPORTANT DATES AND REMINDERS

IMPORTANT NOTES TO REMEMBER:

• All electrical panels must remain clear of all items at all times. Hay and feed can be stored no closer than 1 foot around electrical panels.
• All exhibitors who require parking for their trailer must provide details on the entry form so that The RAWF may appropriately allocate space for parking in 2025. Exhibitors are only guaranteed ONE trailer parking space. Exhibitors may request an additional trailer parking space at time of registration.
• Exhibitors may ONLY bring a maximum of 24 hours worth of feed and bedding into the barns for their own livestock.
• All animals must be stalled in their barn displays daily from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Beef Cattle Rules & Regulations

1. Exhibitor Passes - UPDATED RULE IN 2024
   
   1. One exhibitor pass will be given out for the first large livestock entry, then one (1) pass for every two (2) subsequent entries, to a maximum of four (4) complimentary passes.
   2. Anyone entering The Royal grounds, including the barns, requires a pass. Passes must be worn at all times and presented if requested by security or staff.
   3. Passes are valid for the duration of The Royal.
   4. Advanced Exhibitor Passes will be available for purchase on Assist Expo for $25.00 until Friday October 31, 2025. After this date, Exhibitor Passes can be purchased at the Show Office for $50.00.
2. Exhibitors will NOT be allowed to begin dismantling displays until the indicated time in their specific breed section. Upon written request to the Barn Manager, out of province cattle may be allowed to move out early. Exhibitors with special requests MUST contact the Barn Manager. Any exhibitor that moves out early without approval from the Barn Manager will be subject to penalties as per Livestock Rule and Regulations #17.
3. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF) has:
   1. banned the use of aerosol cans in the marshalling area of the Semex Ring of Excellence. Failure to comply with this rule will result in disqualification from the competition.
   2. banned the placing of heating elements and aerosol cans together in the same container/pail. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action
4. This show (sections 300-306) is recognized as a purebred show (unless specific classes state otherwise) and as such, registrations will be governed by Livestock Rules and Regulations Rule #4.
5. There shall be no limit on the number of entries that may be made by an exhibitor. Notwithstanding this provision, the maximum number of animals and groups that may be shown by an exhibitor shall be as follows:
   1. In classes for single animals, there will be no restriction on the number of animals shown by an exhibitor
   2. In classes for groups: One group
   3. The maximum number of animals of one breed that an exhibitor may bring to the show (in classes for single animals) is 16 for all breeds
   4. A breeding unit may show 2 additional exhibits provided these are 4-H animals shown by 4-H members. These exhibits will be ineligible to compete in the Breeders Herd and Get of Sire Class.
6. No animal may be shown in more than one class for single animals except championships, special prizes or groups. To be eligible for showing in a group class, every member of the group must have been exhibited in its appropriate class for single animals within the breed show. Calves shown in single classes will not be allowed to be shown in a single class with their dam, unless otherwise stated in the individual breed section.
7. There must be a MINIMUM 50 ANIMALS SHOWN in any beef breed show. The RAWF reserves the right to cancel a show if insufficient entries are received by the entry deadline.
   1. Entries in the cow/calf classes are considered to be one animal entry, as the cow/calf must be shown as a single unit to be eligible for placement by the judge
   2. If a breed does not show the minimum number of animals, that breed will be placed on probation for the following two years. If that breed does not reach the minimum number of animals shown during the probation period, the association will not have breed representatives on the RAWF beef cattle show committee, the show will be discontinued and the breed association will be offered presence at The Royal through a live animal display.
8. At the time of entry the following information must be given with respect to each animal entered, including calves with cows:
   1. Name and registration number
   2. Tattoo number (MUST BE LEGIBLE)
   3. CCIA tag number - must have valid tag #, will be checked during weigh ins.
   4. Date of birth
   5. Name of sire and dam
   6. All calves must be entered on the Entry Form along with their dams including calves with cows
   7. Entered in the name of the registered owner(s)
   8. Breeder’s Name
   9. Farm of Origin Premise ID#
   10. Farm of Departure Premise ID#* (Required if farm of departure is different than the farm of origin only)
9. Substitutions will be allowed, as follows:
   1. 2 substitutions within breed per exhibitor if made with the RAWF Agriculture Show Office staff upon arrival
   2. If a change of ownership occurs to an animal entered in the RAWF after the entry closing date and a copy of the transferred registration paper is presented to the RAWF Agriculture Show Office prior to the printing of the catalogue the new owner will be credited as the exhibitor
10. The original registration certificates of all entries must accompany cattle to the show and must be checked by an official of the relevant breed association.
11. Ear tagging and animal identification must be in compliance with mandatory traceability rules and regulations of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada as per Livestock Rules and Regulations Rule # 6
12. Requirement for entry in classes for breeding animals: All calves and yearlings must be weighed at the show prior to showing with their birth date, show weight, and weight per day of age posted in the stall. All other entries must be weighed with their weight posted (at the breed association’s discretion).
13. An animal owned jointly by more than one individual, firm or corporation, must be registered in the names of such owners jointly, and when shown as a single animal must be entered in the names of the joint owners.
    1. In the event that one of the joint owners is the breeder of the animal they may include it in a group class having a “Bred-And-Owned” requirement. Only one exhibitor can receive points for the animal’s placing for calculation of the premier exhibitor award. In this case, the exhibitor must be specified in advance of weigh-in to the official of the breed association, otherwise the joint owners will be considered as one exhibitor/entity for calculation of points. A joint ownership entry must be made on a separate Entry Form.
14. An exhibitor is not required to list the names and numbers of the animals comprising a herd or group at the time of entry, but must give such information to the official of the breed association concerned with checking registration certificates before the commencement of judging of the herd or group
15. TIE OUTS: Provision has been made whereby the RAWF will supply an area for tying out beef cattle at night, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 AM Thursday to Saturday and on Sunday from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM. The tie out fee is included in the entry fee.
    1. Only cattle will be allowed in the designated area. Tents are not permitted at tie outs.
    2. Parking is not permitted at tie outs. Exhibitors are to unload their animals and any bedding and feed required for the Tie Out area. They must then follow the back-road procedure to park their trailer in the designated Exhibitor Parking Lot.
    3. No first bedding will be provided in tie outs.
    4. Tie outs will NOT be available until Monday, November 3, 2025 after 8:00 AM.
    5. For exhibitors concerned about animals reaching through the gates during their overnight stay in tie-outs, consider double tying each animal and/or installing pre-drilled 4’ high x 8’ wide pieces of plywood, attached to gates with ‘zip ties”.
    6. Manitoba Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic for one hour daily for cattle to safely walk out to tie outs. Walk times are listed in the breed competition book.
16. Any male over a year must have a ring or lead when out of stalls. Any male over a year found to be out of stalls without a ring or lead will be barred from showing.
17. CLIPPING, TRIMMING CHUTES, AND TACK BOXES: Clipping or grooming of cattle is prohibited in main aisles of the barn. Chutes will be allowed behind exhibitor stall space on show day only (at the discretion of the Barn Boss). Chutes will be allowed in the barns as space permits at the discretion of the Barn Boss. Barn Bosses will designate where chutes and tack boxes are to be located. All chutes must be clearly identified with stickers provided by the RAWF. Stickers are available from the Barn Boss upon payment of chute fee with entries or in the show office. Chutes not identified with a 2025 RAWF sticker will be removed from the barns.
18. In an effort to improve traffic flow, the following restrictions have been placed on the number of chutes that an exhibitor may bring to the RAWF:
    1. less than 3 head stabled - no chute
    2. 3 - 6 head stabled - 1 chute
    3. 7 or more head stabled - 2 chutes
    4. Chute stickers must be purchased at the time of entry. All chutes must have a RAWF issued sticker visible.
    5. Chutes must be placed in an area as directed by the Barn Manager, the Beef Cattle Superintendent or Barn Bosses.
    6. Chutes will not be provided by the RAWF.
19. Blocking chutes found in the barn that are not identified by a 2025 RAWF sticker or are not located in a designated area will be charged a fee of $500.00 per chute and removed/impounded.
20. All needles/sharps MUST be disposed of in a ‘Sharps Disposal Container’. If an exhibitor does not have a ‘Sharps Disposal Container’, one will be located for use on site, in the Livestock Superintendent Trailer. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action.
21. A standard amount of a first bedding pack of wood bark will be provided for Beef Cattle. NO STRAW WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE BEEF BARN. Shavings may be used at the owner’s expense. Straw is ONLY allowed in tie-outs.
22. A maximum of 1 head fan per 5 animals will be permitted.
23. No butt fans. Only overhead side mounted fans will be allowed.
24. Fire Marshal orders prohibit the stacking of feed and hay against the wall of the cattle barn. All feed and hay must be contained within the feed aisles between stalls. Fire Marshal orders also prohibit the stacking of hay, feed & clothing on or near (no closer than 1’) electrical panels. Electrical panels must remain clear at all times.
25. All exhibitors are required to show in dress approved by the breed association while showing animals in the ring. Such apparel shall not bear any letters, marks or labels purporting to reveal the identity of the exhibitor.
26. All animals must be identified in the show ring by numbers only displayed on the backs of the exhibitors. In order for these numbers to be displayed properly, a special show harness is necessary. The numbers will be supplied at no cost to the exhibitor. No ear tags which identify the exhibitor will be allowed.
27. Tents are not permitted in the tie out area or barn area as they pose a danger and the space is required for animals.
28. Stalls will be assigned at the complete discretion of the Barn Bosses in regards to the number of entries that an exhibitor brings to the RAWF. All animals must remain tied in their barn display stalls between 8:00 AM & 5:30 PM on Thursday November 6, 2025, through to Sunday November 9, 2025. Any exhibitors who do not tie their entries as assigned, or uses more space than designated, may be asked to leave the grounds, forfeit their entry fees and may not be welcome to exhibit at the RAWF in future years. Cooperation from everyone is required.
29. Exhibitors who wish to bring an RTV* for their personal use must pay a $60 fee upon entry. Proof of RTV insurance & licence information will also be required. Exhibitors must park their RTV in a RAWF designated RTV parking area and display a RAWF issued parking pass at all times. From Thursday Novmeber 6, 2025, to Monday, November 10, 2025, RTVs will be prohibited from the cattle barn between the hours of 7 AM – 9 PM. After 9 PM, any RTV that requires charging will be allowed to do so at their pack. Manitoba Drive and the surrounding area are public roads under the jurisdiction of the City of Toronto and the Toronto Police Service. All relevant laws will apply to the operation of a motor vehicle while on roadways.

**4-wheeler or 2-up RTV type vehicles are prohibited from use on Exhibition Place grounds - only recreational-type vehicles with four wheels and a steering wheel will be permitted.

Requirements for Breeding Cattle Imported from the United States to Canada

The definition of "breeding cattle" includes animals imported for breeding purposes as well as for show, exhibition, or
feeding but does not include animals imported for immediate slaughter, feeder cattle consigned to an approved feedlot
under the Restricted Feeder Program or calves 8-14 days of age imported under the "Feeder Bob Calf Program".

General Requirements

1. All breeding cattle require an Import Permit ($150) issued by the CFIA office prior to the arrival of the animal at a port of entry.
2. Breeding Cattle imported in Canada must be born after January 1, 1999 and the animals must be identified with a permenant identification recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and are not under restriction for movement, slaughter, or destruction control.
3. Breeding cattle are required to be identified with an official USDA metal eartag or a National Animal Identification System (NAIS) compliant "840" radio frequency "RF" eartag and tattoo. The tattoo must be in the right ear and show the letters "USA" at a minimum of 1 cm in height, or the cases of a female animal, it may be the official United States calfhood vaccination tattoo that includes the US registered shield and "V". Animals for temporary entry of a period of ninety (90) days or less bearing an NAIS compliant "840" RF eartag are not required to have a tattoo.
4. Breeding cattle imported into Canadamust have a tag applied before import or as soon as they arrive at initial destination under the national livestock identification program as per section 189 of the Health of Animals Regulations unless they have been identified with a NAIS compliant "840" radio frequency "RF" eartag. The importer must report the tag information to the administrator of the program as required and within the time period specified, and as well, to the CFIA location where the importation of the animal occurred if the tag is not already present on the animal at the time of import.
5. Breeding cattle must only be imported into Canada from the United States if the animal is transported directly to the Canada-United States border from the place of origin in the United States where the animals were tested in accordance to this document. Breeding cattle must be transported directly to the Canada-United States border from a consignment sale or a show in the United States if he animal was tested in accordance with the import conditions on the farm or origin and the animal was transported directly to the consignment sale or show from the place where it was tested. All breeding cattle and other ruminants at the consignmnet sale or show must have the equivalent herd status as the animals to be imported into Canada.
6. An animal that was born after its mother was tested is not required to meet the test requirements of this document if the animal is imported into Canada at the same time as its mother. An animal that was born after its mother was tested, unless it was born en route to Canada, must be identified with permenent identification and recorded on the health certificate of its mother.
7. Breeding cattle must be accompanied by a certificateof an official veterinarian of the United States or a certificate of a veterinarian licensed in the United States and endorsed by an official veterinarian of the United States. The certificate must contain the name and address of the consigner, the location where the animal is exported from, and the name and address of the consignee. The certificate must also clearly identify the animal and show that the animal was inspected by a veterinarian within 30 days preceeding the date of importation, that the animal was found to be free from any communicable disease and that the animal was to the best of the knowledge and belief of the veterinarian, not exposed to any communicable disease within 60 days preceeding the date of the inspection.

Detailed test requirements for the Import of Breeding Cattle can be found on the Canadian Food Inspection webiste: www.inspection.gc.ca

Information and instructions to obtain Import Permit:

1. Upon making entries on Assist Expo, please select "Import Permit" from the additional add ons. Once entry fees and permit have been paid, a member of the Agirculture Show Office Team will email you with the information required for the Import Permit. The Royal will apply for the permit and send the permit to you once it has been approved.
2. An import permit is required for every livestock trailer crossing the border. All cattle on trailer must be listed on the permit.
3. Please contact the Agriculture Show Office with any questions, entry@royalfair.org

If you have more questions about re-entry, please contact the US Veterinary Services at the following numbers:

• Phone: 301-734-8364
• Import: 301-734-4704
• Export: 301-734-6402

For re-entry into the U.S., a copy of the United States Health Certificate including proof of the date of entry into Canada is required. If you have more questions about re-entry please contact the U.S. Veterinary Services at the following numbers:

Importing and Exporting Live Animals
Phone: 301-851-3300 Option 2
Fax: 301-734-4704
Email: VS-Live.Animals_Import.Permits@aphis.usda.gov