Livestock on Stands

PLEASE NOTE YOU ONLY NEED TO RETURN THIS FORM IF YOU ARE BRINGING A DOG OR EXHIBITING LIVESTOCK ON YOUR STAND

Before submitting this form please read the regulations at the bottom of this form.

We intend to bring the following livestock to PATS 2025:

Please ensure you read the following information carefully before submitting your Form 2.  All forms must be submitted as soon as possible to the Organisers, for approval by the Venue, and no later than the deadline date on this form.  Late entries cannot be accepted.

a)         Livestock/Animals shall at all times be kept in suitable accommodation (i.e. size, cleanliness, ventilation, lighting, temperature) in line with the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and any relevant and subsequent legislation.

b)         Livestock/Animals being exhibited outside of a cage/enclosure must be suitably controlled or adequately tethered AT ALL TIMES to ensure the safety of visitors and staff.

            Dogs MUST be kept on leads and can be exercised outside of the venue.  Specific routes and areas for this will be advised prior to the show.  Removal of waste is the responsibility of the exhibitor.

c)         Only the exhibitor or an authorised member of their staff will be permitted to remove animals from their enclosures.

d)         If the stand is left unattended, exhibitors must ensure that all livestock/animals are properly contained. 
In the case of these being left overnight on the stand adequate provisions must be made to ensure the welfare of livestock/animals and a 24hr contact number MUST be supplied on Form 2.

e)         No selling of livestock/animals, such as birds or fish, will be permitted within the exhibition hall either during or after the exhibition.

f)          Any livestock/animals deemed to be potentially dangerous shall be effectively guarded to prevent injury to others and this safety must be maintained throughout.  In some instances a keeper may need to be present at all times – please contact the Organisers if this is applicable to your stand.

g)         It is the responsibility of the Exhibitor to ensure they have taken out adequate insurance on their stand to cover any livestock/pets brought on-site.

h)         Any dogs being kept on exhibitor’s stands MUST have an official pass.  These are sent out on receipt of this form two weeks before the show.  The pass can be looped around their collar.

i)          There will be specific walking routes to and from the hall as dogs are not permitted on the Piazza.  These must be adhered to.  These will be communicated to you nearer to the show, together with which hall access door to use.

j)          No dogs are allowed on stands during the build-up and breakdown of the show.  All livestock MUST be removed at breakdown.  There will be 30 minutes after the close of the show on Tuesday 30th September before the halls become a CDM site – all dogs MUST be removed before this time for safety and welfare reasons.  Arrangements must be made in advance for the removal of livestock in aquariums/vivariums at breakdown.

k)         If you intend to permit visitors to pet the dog on your stand, you will need to have hand sanitiser on your stand for their use.

The Organisers & Venue(s) reserve the right to limit the number and type of livestock/animals exhibited without giving reason and to instruct the removal of any unfit or unsuitable livestock.

Don’t forget - if you need water on your stand you must order this with the venue via the “Water & Waste” form in the exhibitor manual.

Please note – visitors are not allowed to bring dogs or any other animals to the show, with the exception of assistance dogs.