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 MONMOUTH COUNTY FAIR
4-H Animal Health Requirements


In order to maintain the health of all patrons, exhibitors and animals, the following forms are required for 4-H members exhibiting live animals at the 2026 Monmouth County Fair.
  
Forms may be submitted via email to kylene.stewart@njaes.rutgers.edu, or mailed to:
  
Kylene Stewart
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth County
4000 Kozloski Road/ PO Box 5033
Freehold, NJ 07728
 
All documents must be received before July 8, 2026 and must be valid through July 27, 2026. FORMS MUST BE LEGIBLE. Double copies and photos of forms are not acceptable. Failure to meet these requirements will prevent the animal from entering the fairgrounds.
  
MCPS, 4-H and the inspecting Veterinarian have coordinated a low-cost County Fair Health Paperwork clinic at Winter Run Activity Center, 270 Southard Avenue, Howell 07731 on Monday, June 29, 2026 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The cost of the vet exam will be waived for paperwork associated with the Monmouth County Fair; required vaccinations will be charged to owner at-cost. Owners are responsible for hauling their livestock to the clinic. 
   
The following documents are required for all 4-H animals participating in the 2026 Monmouth County Fair. These requirements are based on the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s 2026 Fair/Show Animal Health Recommendations, Regulations, and Forms and Memo on Lactating Dairy Cattle; Monmouth County 4-H Animal Projects Registration, Health, and Event Information; veterinarian recommendations and public health guidelines.
  
Additional requirements for animals originating OUTSIDE OF NEW JERSEY (Imported) are noted in red. Live animals originating from or traveling through Texas or New Mexico will be subject to additional regulations according to NJ Department of Agriculture Quarantine Order.
  
Please note that Animal Health Certificates (AHCs) and Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVIs) ARE NOT interchangeable – AHCs will not be accepted for imported animals.
  
4-H members are responsible for the proper care and upkeep of their livestock and enclosures.
  

*** ALL ANIMALS ARE SUBJECT TO VETERINARY INSPECTION WHILE AT THE FAIRGROUNDS ***

HORSES  
** These forms require a Veterinarian’s signature.

RABBITS & CAVIES  
SMALL ANIMALS / HERPETOLOGY
** These forms require a Veterinarian’s signature.
 
GOATS
** These forms require a Veterinarian’s signature.
  
SHEEP
** These forms require a Veterinarian’s signature.
  
CAMELIDS
  • 4-H Animal Registration Form
  • 4-H Animal Lease/Borrow Agreement (if applicable)
  • NJ AHC, NJ Fair AHC or NJ CVI within 30 days** (See sample)
  • Official CVI from originating state** (See sample)
  • Negative bluetongue test within 30 days of entry (if applicable, see NJ regs)**  
  • Negative tuberculosis test within 60 days of entry (if applicable, see NJ regs)**
  • Negative brucellosis test within 30 days of entry (if applicable, see NJ regs)**  

** These forms require a Veterinarian’s signature. 

SWINE
  • 4-H Animal Registration Form
  • 4-H Animal Lease/Borrow Agreement (if applicable)
  • NJ AHC, NJ Fair AHC or NJ CVI within 30 days ** (See sample) Swine must be identified by USDA-approved official identification if an official CVI is used – Must be an official 840 series tag and number must appear on CVI.
  • State of New Jersey Drug Use Form
  • Official CVI from originating state** (See sample) The CVI must contain a statement from the issuing veterinarian that he/she personally inspected the pigs, and they are free of clinical signs of infectious contagious or communicable diseases or known exposure within 30 days of shipment.
  • Pigs of any age must be identified by USDA-approved official identification – Must be an official 840 series tag and number must appear on CVI. 
  • Negative brucellosis test within 30 days of entry (if applicable, see NJ regs)**
  • Negative pseudorabies test within 30 days of entry (if applicable, see NJ regs)**
** These forms require a Veterinarian’s signature.

CATTLE
  • 4-H Animal Registration Form
  • 4-H Animal Lease/Borrow Agreement (if applicable)
  • NJ AHC, NJ Fair AHC or NJ CVI within 30 days ** (See sample)
  • State of New Jersey Drug Use Form
  • Tattoo, brand, microchip or color wallet photo
  • Official CVI from originating state ** (See sample)
  • NUES ear tag installed prior to 11/05/2024, or 15-digit AIN ear tag starting with “840” and bearing the US Shield tag 
  • Negative tuberculosis test within 60 days of entry (if applicable, see NJ regs) **
  • Negative brucellosis test within 30 days of entry (if applicable, see NJ regs) **
  • Negative anaplasmosis/bluetongue test within 30 days of entry (if applicable, see NJ regs) **
  • Lactating Dairy Cattle from “AFFECTED” OR “PROVISIONALLY AFFECTED” STATES classified by the USDA NMTS program must be negative to an official HPAI test within 7 days prior to movement. Test results must be included on the CVI.
  • Lactating cattle with clinical signs of HPAI are ineligible for interstate movement, regardless of originating state status.
** These forms require a Veterinarian’s signature.
  
  • 4-H Animal Registration Form
  • 4-H Animal Lease/Borrow Agreement (if applicable)
  • 4-H Poultry, Rabbit or Cavy Health Form within 30 days, OR-
    • NJ AHC, NJ Fair AHC or NJ CVI within 30 days ** (See sample) OR-
    • VS Form 9-2 / VS Form 9-3
  • All Poultry (with the exception of waterfowl, pigeons, and doves) and hatching eggs:
    • Shall originate from U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean or equivalent flocks; OR-
    • Shall have an individual negative Pullorum-Typhoid test performed within 90 days prior to the exhibit by meeting the testing requirements below:
      • Poultry (with the exception of those types listed below) shall be tested when more than 4 months of age. Poultry under 4 months shall originate from Pullorum-Typhoid negative flocks.
      • Turkeys shall be blood tested when more than 12 weeks of age. Turkeys under 12 weeks of age shall originate from Pullorum-Typhoid negative flocks. Turkeys shall only be tested by NJDA authorized personnel.
      • Game birds (includes quail, chukar, grouse, and pheasant) shall be tested when more than 4 months of age or upon reaching sexual maturity, whichever comes first. Game birds under 4 months shall originate from Pullorum-Typhoid negative flocks.
      • Ostrich, emu, rhea, and cassowaries shall be blood tested when more than 12 months of age. All ostrich, emus, rhea, and cassowaries less than 12 months shall originate from Pullorum-Typhoid negative flocks.
      • Waterfowl, pigeons, and doves are exempt from Pullorum-Typhoid testing.
    • Call NJ Division of Animal Health at 609-671-6400 for certified testers.
  • State of New Jersey Drug Use Form
  • Official CVI or VS Form 9-2 or 9-3 ** (See samples - Official CVI | VS Form 9-2 | VS Form 9-3)
  • All poultry (except doves and pigeons) shall originate and move directly from NPIP US Avian Influenza Clean program or NPIP US H5/H7 Avian Influenza Clean or Monitored program, or a test negative monitored/tested flock (over 7 days old)
** These forms require a Veterinarian’s signature.
  
CANINES
Dogs must be leashed unless performing and are not permitted to leave their event site.
  
Dogs must be removed from the Fairgrounds at the conclusion of their event.


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For information or questions regarding 4-H Livestock at the Monmouth County Fair, please contact:  
  • Amelia Valente – Monmouth County 4-H – County Extension Dept. Head
  • Kylene Stewart – Monmouth County 4-H – County Extension Program Associate

PLEASE NOTE:
  • That livestock equipment, including brushes, buckets and milking supplies, are not permitted to be cleaned at handwashing stations. Please use the hoses provided at your tents. 
  • The sale or exchange of ownership of any live animal is not permitted during the Monmouth County Fair. 

Please check back for the 2026 4-H Fair Guide.